Options Book - Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools

GENERAL INFORMATION
PLANNING YOUR SCHEDULE
Planning your schedule for high school requires yearly self-appraisal. You must examine your interests and goals. Study
the various curricular offerings and the prerequisites needed to undertake the next desired step in the educational process.
Our curriculum is flexible in that a student may elect subjects from various departments. There should be a basic plan
of related subjects that will provide a foundation for your projected post-high school goals.
Read the enclosed material carefully and thoughtfully. Your counselor, teachers, and parents will aid you in any
way possible. To prepare for admission to any one of Ohio’s public or private four-year colleges or universities, it is
recommended that students meet the following minimum College Preparatory program:
English
4 credits
Mathematics 3 credits
Social Studies 3 credits
Science
3 credits (2 Lab Sciences)
Foreign Language 2 credits*
The Arts 1 credit**
*Various colleges recommend additional foreign language preparation. Check with your guidance counselor and colleges/
universities of your choice for additional information.
**Examples are: Acting, Art, Humanities, Instrumental Music, Music Appreciation, Music Theory, Photography, Theatre,
and Vocal Music. Some colleges in order to meet this recommendation may accept Public Speaking, Debate, and Interior
Design.
Students who are hoping to complete a high school program, which will prepare them for the world of work upon
graduation, should study the descriptions of the courses offered in the Business and Vocational Departments. Those whose
plans are undecided are urged to study all offerings of the high school, to discuss alternatives with parents, teachers,
friends and other interested persons, and to seek assistance from the school counselors.
The requirements for admission to more selective colleges include more academic credits in each course of study than
the minimum suggested. To be certain of the requirements of selective schools, contact your guidance counselor or the
college or university. Many professional programs require more high school preparation in related areas. For example, to
qualify for admission to an engineering program, it is advisable to have four years of college preparatory math, chemistry
and physics. Talk with your counselor to be sure of other such programs.
GUIDANCE COUNSELING SERVICES
Guidance counseling services are an integral part of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights schools. Efforts are made by the
staff to assist students in recognizing interests, capabilities, and achievements, and to make available pertinent information
that will be of value in selecting courses.
The counselors periodically review each student’s course selections, and, coupled with the recommendations of the staff,
assist each student to meet graduation requirements and to formulate realistic goals.
Parent cooperation and participation is a vital part of the counseling program. Counselors invite and welcome parents
throughout the year for conferences and especially during the registration period each year. The parent may make
appointments with the student’s counselor any school day during normal school hours (7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). If an
appointment is desired, call the Counseling Office secretary at 740-4720 or 740-4721.
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