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Ridgewood High School 2009-2010 Curriculum Guide
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Ridgewood Local School District
Nine Week Grading Periods
2009-2010
Term Duration Days
1st 9 Weeks August 25 - October 30, 2009 46
2nd 9 Weeks November 2, 2009 - January 15, 2010 44
3rd 9 Weeks January 19 - March 19, 2010 43
4th 9 Weeks March 22 - May 27, 2010 48

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Grading Scale
92 - 100 A
84 - 91 B
74 - 83 C
65 - 73 D
Below 65 F

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Parent Teacher Conferences
2009-2010
Monday, October 12, 2009   2:45 - 6:30 p.m.  
Monday, December 14, 2009   2:45 - 6:30 p.m.  
  Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Rescheduled
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
  2:45 - 6:30 p.m.  
Monday, April 26, 2010
Rescheduled
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
  2:45 - 6:30 p.m.  


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Ohio Department of Education Testing Information

Ohio Department of Education - Testing and Assessments Page
Information about legally mandated testing of Ohio students including diagnostic tests, achievement tests and Ohio Graduation Tests.
Ohio Graduation Test Student Resources Site
Tests and samples for students.


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Kenyon College Credit Available at Ridgewood High School

Kenyon College KAP English IV
ELECTIVE Grade 12
This course is a Kenyon College course that is available at Ridgewood High School for college credit. The emphasis is on higher-level skills and college-level communication skills in literature, writing, and speaking. It includes a brief review of grammar, but the empahsis is on composition as the means of learning grammar. A stress on vocabulary is an element throughtout the year. English literature serves as the tool for learning critical thinking, reading, and essay writing and composing. The purpose of this elective is to provide the college-prepatory student with a comprehensive background in writing and literature. With colleges becoming more concerned about the incoming freshman's writing skills and critical reading skills, this elective is a necessity for any student considering college. The completion of critical analysis papers that require research is mandatory for passing the course.
Prerequisites: An average grade of C or higher in College English III, teacher recommendations.
Fee--vocabulary workbooks, several paperbacks, college fee
Two semesters--1 credit
NOTE: Students must gain acceptance into the KAP program by application and approval from Kenyon College.


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IDL (Interactive Distance Learning)

ELECTIVE Grades 11-12
Students at Ridgewood High School have the opportunity to take a variety of courses offered by other schools through specialized equipment and technology. Instructors and faculty from various school districts teach the courses. The course teacher is at the broadcast site. Students will have opportunities to take specialized courses not normally offered at the home school without leaving the building. Course offerings will depend on the participation and opportunities from the other school districts involved in the IDL program.
Prerequisites: Depends on courses offered
One semester-.5 credit; Two semesters-1 credit

The IDL equipment and technology can also be utilized by students and educators for resource sharing with students, educators, and programs outside Ridgewood High School.