- Q What is the Academic Booster Club (ABC)?
A This parent and teacher group began in 2001 to "encourage, support, and recognize academic excellence." In addition, this group works to build student self-esteem, recognize student achievement, and support Canton South students in all academic levels.
ABC has five working committees: Program (to conduct activities that encourage and support academic achievement such as the Scholarship Recognition Program); Scholarship (to present scholarship awards); Ways & Means (to earn funds that support academics); Business Involvement (to work with local businesses for academic support); and Publicity (to inform the community of ABC's activities and promote academic excellence).
Membership:
$5.00 Adult Membership
$10.00 Family Membership
$25.00 - $49.00 Achievement Roll
$50.00 - $99.00 Merit Roll
$100.00 Honor Roll
* Please contact School Counselor Mrs. Barbara Tscholl: email: tscholl@cantonlocal.org for contribution information and meeting dates and times.
- Q What classes do college-bound students need to take?
A The minimum recommended college preparatory curriculum:
- 4 units of English
- 3 units of Math (Including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
- 3 units of Science (Including Biology and Chemistry)
- 3 units of Social Studies
- 3 units of a Foreign Language
Advanced Placement, Honors, and Dual Enrollment classes are highly recommended!
- Q What are the requirements for an Honors Diploma?
A Students have the opportunity to receive a "Diploma with Honors" if they meet the requirements set forth by the Ohio Department of Education. All but one criterion must be met for all Honors Diplomas.
Academic Honors Diploma for Classes 2010 and before is as follows:
- Earn 4 units of English
- Earn 3 units of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry) or complete a 3-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content.
- Earn 3 units of science that include instructional emphasis on the physical, life, and earth / space sciences.
- Earn 3 units of social studies
- Earn 3 units of 1 foreign language or 2 units of 2 world languages.
- Earn 1 unit of fine arts
- Earn either 1 unit of business/technology and 2 additional units in 1 through 6 above or earn 3 additional units in 1 through 6 above.
- Maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.5.
- Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT or the equivalent (1210-critical reading + math) on the SAT.
Academic Honors Diploma for Classes 2011 and beyond is as follows:
- Earn 4 units of English.
- Earn 4 units of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry) and another higher-level course or 4-year sequence that contain equivalent content.
- Earn 4 units of science that including physics and chemistry.
- Earn 4 units of social studies.
- Earn 3 units of foreign language, including at least 2 years of one language.
- Earn 1 unit of fine arts.
- Maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT or the equivalent of 1210 in critical grading + math) on the SAT.
Career Tech Honors Diploma for Classes Before 2010:
- Earn 4 units of English-may include one unit of applied communication.
- Earn 3 units of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry) or complete a 3-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content.
- Earn 3 units of science that include instructional emphasis on the physical, life, and earth / space sciences.
- Earn 3 units of social studies.
- Earn 2 units of 1 foreign language or 2 units of business and technology, or 1 of each.
- Earn 3 units in the student's career-technical education curriculum.
- Earn 2 additional units in 1 through 6 above, or in the fine arts.
- Maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.5.
- Complete a Career Passport that reflects achievement of the occupational proficiency benchmark established for the Ohio Vocational Competency Assessment or the equivalent.
- Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT or the equivalent of1210-critical reading + math on the SAT.
Career Tech Honors Diploma for Classes 2011 and Beyond:
- Earn 4 units of English.
- Earn 4 units of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry) or complete a 3-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content.
- Earn 4 units of science, including physics and chemistry.
- Earn 4 units of social studies.
- Earn 4 units in the student's career-technical education, program must lead to an industry recognized credential, apprenticeship, or part of articulated career pathway which can lead to post secondary credit.
- Maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.5.
- Achieve a proficiency Benchmark established for the appropriate Ohio CTE Competency Assessment or equivalent.
- Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT or the equivalent of 1210-critical reading + math on the SAT.
- Q Are college visits excused absences? If so, how many are permitted? What must a student do in order to have the day excused?
A College visits are excused absences as long as the following procedure is followed:
- Student makes an appointment with the college.
- Student goes to the Student Services Office and obtains a College Visitation Form.
- Student takes College Visitation form, which has been signed by a parent, to the Attendance Office and notifies the secretary of the date of the college visit.
- Student takes the College Visitation form to the college. A representative signs the form.
- The day after the college visit, the student returns the signed College Visitation form to the Attendance Office.
- Seniors are permitted 2 college visitation days.
- Juniors are permitted 1 college visitation day.
- Q Where can students pick up scholarship information?
A Numerous locations. Several times a year, the Student Services Office Publishes the Senior Spectrum. This newsletter, which contains scholarship information, is distributed through Senior English classes. It is also available on the Student Services link from the Canton South Home Page.
Other scholarships may be found through websites:
http://www.starkcommunityfoundation.org
http:// www.fastweb.com
http:// www.collegeboard.com
- Q What is the new physical education exemption rule?
A The Canton Local Board of Education has adopted a policy to excuse from the high school physical education requirement each student who, during high school, has participated in interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading for at least two full seasons. The board or authority shall not require the student to complete any physical education course as a condition to graduate. However, the student shall be required to complete one-half unit, consisting of at least 60 hours of instruction, in another course of study.
- Q Are there any other sources my students should use for help with college admissions?
A Yes. The New York Times has an excellent list of resources.
New York Times
- Q What is the difference between dual enrollment, AP, and post secondary education classes?
A Dual Enrollment is a college class taught on our campus. Students earn both high school and college credit. We currently have an agreement with Stark State College of Technology. All of the courses that we offer are on the transfer module. These courses are guaranteed to be accepted by all of the Ohio public universities. There is no charge to the student to take Dual Enrollment courses. The Dual Enrollment option is available to juniors and seniors who meet certain criteria. The student must earn a certain score on the COMPASS or ACT test to take part in this option.
Advanced Placement classes also give students the opportunity to earn college credit. Students take the AP exam in May. Scores on the AP test will determine if the student will be awarded college credit. The individual colleges and universities determine the amount of credit issued. AP credit is universally accepted. There is a fee for the students to take the AP classes.
Post Secondary Enrollment Options classes are college classes taken on the college campus. A student must have at least a 3.0 grade point average to participate. The respective college or university determines admission. There is no charged to participate in this program.
- Q Should I register for AP or Dual Enrollment?
A Dual Enrollment grades are guaranteed to be accepted by Ohio's public universities. Not all private universities or schools outside of the state of Ohio are guaranteed to accept this credit.
Advanced Placement credit is universally accepted.
- Q What does a student need to do to academically to qualify for Honors, AP, dual enrollment and post-secondary classes?
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Teachers generally recommend Honors courses to students. Advanced Placement courses are open to all students.
Dual Enrollment and Post Secondary classes require results from either the ACT or Compass test.
- Q How can a student learn about extracurricular activities and clubs?
A During freshmen orientation, all of the activities and clubs are discussed.
The Student Leadership Team also has a Club Fair at the beginning of the school year where are all of the clubs and organizations have booths with information. Throughout the year, various clubs meet during Activity periods.
- Q When should a college bound student take the SAT and/or the ACT exam?
A Students should take the SAT and/or the ACT during the spring of their junior year and the fall of their senior year.
- Q What is considered a strong score on the ACT and SAT?
A To earn an Honor Diploma, students must earn either a 27 on the ACT or a 1210 (Critical Reading and Math) on the SAT.
ACT and/or SAT scores are frequently used in admission decisions and various scholarships by the colleges. Check the individual college websites for their particular information.
- Q What is the PSAT?
A The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is administered each October. This is the test that is used to determine National Merit Scholars. All college bound juniors, sophomores, and freshmen are encouraged to take the PSAT. However, the National Merit scholars will be determined by the score from the student's junior year.
- Q What is the ACT Compass test? Who should take the test?
A The ACT Compass is a computer-based test used to determine appropriate placement for various college classes. The test is comprised of Reading, Writing, and Math components. For our Dual Enrollment classes, the Compass test is administered at Canton South.
- Q What classes do college-bound students need to take?
A The following is the recommended college core curriculum:
- English = 4 credits
- Math = 3 credits
- Social Studies = 3 credits
- Science = 3 credits
- Foreign Language = 3 credits
- Fine Arts = 1 credit
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