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The Guidance Department web page is a resource providing information about academic planning and post-secondary options. The guidance team consists of counselors Susan Stromp (A-D students), Jodi Hall (E-K students), Sandra Sweetnich (L-R students), Melissa Risner (S-Z students) and guidance secretaries Linda Giffen and Barbara Hoffman. Our guidance team works with students to discover the many opportunities available to them during high school and beyond. Please contact us if you have any questions about our program or if you would like to discuss your child’s academic status and or future plans.
College Planning
Course of Study - The Viking Voyage
Credit Flexibilty
Graduation Requirements
MVCTC Students
Obtaining a Work Permit
Potential New Students
Tech Prep
The Ohio Graduation Test
Transcript Requests
Academic Profile
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College Planning
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Click here to view the 2011-2012 copy of the Viking Voyage. The Voyage contains vital information about the scheduling process for students and parents. If you would like a paper copy of the Viking Voyage, please stop by the guidance office.
File: IGBM
CREDIT FLEXIBILITY
The Miamisburg Board recognizes that an effective educational program is one that provides opportunities for students to customize aspects of their learning around their respective needs and interests. Credit flexibility is one method to motivate and increase student learning by allowing access to more resources, customization around individual student needs and the use of multiple measures of learning.
Credit flexibility shifts the focus from “seat time” to performance. Students can earn units of high school credit based on an individually approved credit flexibility plan. The intent of credit flexibility is to meet increased expectations for high school graduation in response to globalization, technology and demographics, and to meet the demand for 21st century skills.
In accordance with State law, the District must develop and implement a credit flexibility plan that enables students to earn high school credit by:
1. completing coursework;
2. testing out or showing mastery of course content;
3. pursuing an educational option and/or an individually approved option and/or
4. any combination of the above.
The Superintendent/designee develops the District’s credit flexibility plan consistent with the provisions of the following regulation.
[Adoption date: March 18, 2010]
NOTE: In 2007, the Ohio General Assembly enacted Senate Bill (SB) 311, also known as the Ohio Core, which directed the State Board of Education to adopt a plan that enables students to earn units of high school credit based on demonstration of subject area competency, instead of or in combination with completing hours of classroom instruction.
SB 311 requires all local school boards to comply with the provisions of the State Board’s credit flexibility plan by adopting local board policy (ORC 3313.603(J)). Full implementation of the local board policy must be reached by the beginning of the 2010-11 school year.
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File: IGBM-R
CREDIT FLEXIBILITY
In accordance with State law, the District’s plan for credit flexibility must:
1. identify the multiple methods of communication and frequency of each method the District will use to communicate the aspects of the
credit flexibility policy and plan to students and parents on an on-going basis;
2. allow for demonstrated proficiency options on an on-going basis;
3. allow for graded options for demonstrated proficiency;
4. allow demonstration of proficiency to count towards course requirements for graduation;
5. determine credit equivalency for a Carnegie unit;
6. prohibit capping or limiting the number of courses or credits earned through credit flexibility;
7. allow for both simultaneous credit and/or partial credit to be earned;
8. not prohibit access to online education, postsecondary options or services from another district, as approved by the Board;
9. allow, if so desired, for the acceptance of credit from other districts and educational providers;
10. establish provisions for instances when students do not or cannot complete requirements and
11. establish a review process and submit data to the Ohio Department of Education about the methods and frequency of communication with
students and parents.
In addition, the Superintendent/designee collects performance data including, but not limited to, the number of participating students, total credits earned and extent to which student participation reflects diversity of the student body.
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File: IGBM-R
The Ohio Department of Education recommends that the Superintendent maintain a “library” of courses that were previously accepted to assist students, parents and teachers with understanding available options (or those unique to local contexts and regional economic development interests).
(Approval date: March 18, 2010)
File: IKF
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The Board desires that its standards for graduation meet or exceed the minimum standards of the Ohio Department of Education as well as State law and, further, that our high school compares favorably with other high schools in the State that are recognized for excellence.
The Board assumes that at the time of graduation each student has fulfilled all academic and financial obligations. A good school record, scholastic and otherwise, is the best recommendation a student can offer, either for college admission or for a job. A record of good personal behavior and cooperation is expected.
To earn a diploma, a student must successfully complete required credits * (see chart below), pass all parts of the Ohio Graduation Test (first given in grade 10), and meet the following specific requirements.
| Subject Area | Requirements for Graduates 2013 | Requirements for Graduates 2014 |
Requirements for Graduates 2015 and Beyond |
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| ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS | 4 credits | 4 credits | 4 credits | ||
| MATHEMATICS | 3 credits (Students needing the OGT to graduate must continue math classes until passing the math section of the OGT.) | 4 credits taken in grades 9 - 12 (Must include 1 credit of algebra II or the equivalent of algebra II. Students needing the OGT to graduate must continue math classes until passing the math section of the OGT.) | 4 credits taken in grades 9 - 12 (Must include 1 credit of algebra II or the equivalent of algebra II. Students needing the OGT to graduate must continue math classes until passing the math section of the OGT.) | ||
| SCIENCE | 3 credits (Must include 1 credit of physical sciences, and 1 credit of biological sciences.) | 3 credits (Must include 1 credit of physical sciences, 1 credit of life sciences and 1 credit advanced study in one or more of the following sciences: chemistry, physics, or other physical science; advanced biology or other life science; astronomy, physical geology, or other earth or space science.) | 3 credits (Must include 1 credit of physical sciences, 1 credit of life sciences and 1 credit advanced study in one or more of the following sciences: chemistry, physics, or other physical science; advanced biology or other life science; astronomy, physical geology, or other earth or space science.) | ||
| SOCIAL STUDIES | 3 credits (Must include 1 credit of U.S. Studies, 1/2 credit of American Government, and 1/2 credit of economics / global issues.) | 3 credits (Must include 1 credit of U.S. Studies, 1/2 credit of American Government, and 1/2 credit of economics /global issues.) | 3 credits (Must include 1 credit of U.S. Studies, 1/2 credit of American Government, and 1/2 credit of economics /global issues.) | ||
| CAREER EXPLORATION | 1/2 credit | 1/2 credit | 1/2 credit | ||
| COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | 1/2 credit | 1/2 credit | 1/2 credit | ||
| HEALTH | 1/2 credit | 1/2 credit | 1/2 credit | ||
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 1/2 credit (Maximum ONE credit toward graduation is allowed in physical education.) | 1/2 credit (Maximum ONE credit toward graduation is allowed in physical education.) | 1/2 credit (Maximum ONE credit toward graduation is allowed in physical education.) | ||
| PRACTICAL OR FINE ARTS | 1 credit (May be any combination of the following: Practical Arts - any home economics, industrial technology, keyboarding and advanced computer courses. Fine Arts - art, music, film criticism and introduction to TV). | 1 credit (May be any combination of the following: Practical Arts - any home economics, industrial technology, keyboarding and advanced computer courses. Fine Arts - art, music, film criticism and introduction to TV). | 1 credit (May be any combination of the following: Practical Arts - any home economics, industrial technology, keyboarding and advanced computer courses. Fine Arts - art, music, film criticism and introduction to TV). | ||
| ELECTIVES | 8 Credits (Must include one credit or 2 half credits in business, technology, fine arts or foreign language.) | 6 credits (Must include one credit or 2 half credits in business, technology, fine arts or foreign language.) | 5 credits (Must include one credit or 2 half credits in business, technology, fine arts or foreign language.) | ||
| TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE | 24 | 23 | 22 | ||
| In addition to the state minimum requirements for graduation, Miamisburg City schools require additional credits to graduate. The counselors will help plan for meeting this criteria. | |||||
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File: IKF
Summer School
Summer school credits are accepted toward graduation provided that administrative approval has been given prior to registration for the course.
Post Secondary Enrollment Options
Credit is awarded for a course successfully completed outside of regular school hours by a student at an accredited postsecondary institution. High school credit awarded for a course successfully completed under this section of the Ohio Revised Code counts toward the graduation requirements and subject area requirements of the District. If a course comparable to the course successfully completed is offered by the District, then comparable credit for the completed equivalent course is awarded. If no comparable course is offered, the District grants to the student an appropriate number of credits in a similar subject area.
The course can be free of charge or paid by the student’s parent or guardian.
Correspondence Courses
High school courses offered through correspondence courses are accepted for credit toward graduation only when they meet the following criteria.
1. Credits earned in correspondence schools directly affiliated with state universities are evaluated by the school administration for students
who wish to qualify for graduation from high school.
2. Credits earned from correspondence schools not directly affiliated with an accredited college or university may not be applied toward
graduation.
3. Credits earned from schools, which have been established primarily for correspondence study, rather than an institution primarily for
residence study, are not accepted toward graduation.
Coursework Prior to Ninth Grade
Student work completed prior to the ninth grade is applied towards graduation credit if the course is taught by a teacher holding a license valid for teaching high school and is designated by the Board as meeting the high school curriculum requirements.
Community Service
The District offers community service education which acquaints students with the history and importance of volunteer service and with a wide range of existing community needs. Community service opportunities may be considered an elective towards graduation.
[Adoption date: February 16, 2010]
[Revised date: March 18, 2010]
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MVCTC STUDENTS
To earn a diploma, a student must successfully complete 24* credits, pass all parts of the Ohio Graduation Test (first given in grade 10), and meet the following specific requirements. (*Note: This becomes 26 credits if the student returns to MHS.)
NOTE: It is the responsibility of each student to know how many credits he/she has earned and which ones are needed for graduation.
MVCTC
The Miami Valley Career Technical Center is a fantastic opportunity available to our students at Miamisburg High School. Sophomore students will have the opportunity to tour MVCTC and select two programs to visit. MVCTC has 47 programs, 14 of which are Tech Prep. Students who complete a Tech Prep program and meet eligibility criteria, can move on to Sinclair Community College with a $3000.00 dollar scholarship. This scholarship covers most of the student’s degree in an area of their career cluster. MVCTC is an excellent way for students to obtain job skills that allow them to be competitive in their field of choice upon graduation. Click here to learn more about the programs at the Miami Valley Career Technical Center.
Obtaining a Work Permit
Students who are in need of a work permit can visit the main office at MHS or the Central Office at 540 E. Park Avenue (across from Wantz). Students will need a current physical, parent signature, verification from their place of employment, and a signature from the Superintendent which are all found on the work permit application. The work permit application must be competed before a work permit can be issued.
Potential New Students
Students enrolling at Miamisburg High School will need to bring the following items.
• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Proof of Residency (ie: Copy of DP&L, Time Warner, Vectren, or Water Bill)
• Proof of Custody if not living with both natural parents
• Immunization Record
• Transcripts
• IEP/MFE if applicable
Click here to print application.
Tech-Prep
Miamisburg High School is proud to house 4 Tech Prep programs at the high school. Our programs include Digital Design Tech Prep, Environmental Science Tech Prep, Exercise Science Tech Prep, and Information Technology Tech Prep. Each January the teachers from these programs have a luncheon for sophomore students who meet the eligibility criteria for entry into the Tech Prep programs. The students then apply to the program of their choice. For more information on Tech Prep click here or contact your student’s counselor.
The Ohio Graduation Test
Students must pass all sections of the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) in order to receive their diploma and participate in graduation ceremonies. Students’ first opportunity to take the OGT is during the spring of their sophomore year. Students will then have three additional opportunities per year to pass any sections that they may have not completed successfully. Miamisburg High School offers remediation classes in the areas of Science and Social Studies for the OGT. MHS also provides tutoring for students prior to the test during their senior year. The Ohio Department of Education provides FREE study materials for the OGT tests. The materials can be found at
the ODE website.
Transcript Requests
Current students in need of transcript can visit the guidance office. The cost for a transcript is $2.00 per copy. One complimentary copy will be sent to the college or university of the student’s choice based on the Senior Exit Survey. Former students who are in need of a transcript may contact Linda Giffen or Barbara Hoffman at 937-866-0771. The cost of the transcript is $3.00 per copy for students not currently attending Miamisburg High School and a release of information needs to be signed by the requesting student.
