In-House CCP and More: What to Know About Next School Year at Talawanda

Garrison Franks • Feb 24, 2025

The 2025-2026 school year may seem like a distant thought, but with this year’s second semester well underway, it's already time to start planning and preparing for the next academic year. Throughout the next few weeks, Talawanda students will be receiving scheduling forms and will have the chance to speak to their counselors to sort through any questions as next year’s plans come together. This year, each student at every grade level will prepare for their personalized schedule on a specific date over the course of the next few weeks: :

• 11th Graders will receive forms in class on Monday February 3rd, and will discuss schedules in the PAC on Friday February 14th.

• 10th Graders will receive forms in class on Monday February 10th, and will discuss schedules in the PAC on Friday February 21st.

• 9th Grade will receive forms in class on Tuesday February 18th, and will discuss schedules in the PAC on Friday February 28th.

• Incoming 9th graders (current 8th graders) will receive forms in class on March 5th, and schedule at TMS on March 14th.

Honors/AP application forms and other additional applications are due for all students on Tuesday, February 26th. These forms are available for students in the guidance office.

When students receive their scheduling forms, some things may look different than expected. Talawanda is offering many new courses next year, and this also means that some former offerings will no longer be available. The most notable change? Talawanda students will notice an exponential expansion in the availability of in-house CCP classes. Many current Advanced Placement® courses will be replaced by their CCP counterparts, with many stand-alone college courses being introduced, as well. These courses will be taught at Talawanda’s campus, either online or by a Talawanda teacher.  These CCP courses will be provided by Cincinnati State and will be  transferable for college credit at any public university in the state of Ohio, granted the student receives a passing grade. . The list of all new courses available starting the 2025-2026 school year is provided below with a brief description of their contents—and its length is shocking.

• Plant and Horticultural Science (CCP): Combines knowledge of plant biology with business and leadership skills in order to introduce students to the tasks of the agricultural industry. 1 year, 1 credit.

• Animal Science (CCP): Applies knowledge of animal care to the production and management of livestock. 1 year, 1 credit.

• Agricultural Business Management: Develops concepts of business management and strategy, specifically with regard to agricultural industries. 1 year, 1 credit.

• Art 110 Introduction to Art (CCP): Studies various forms of art from throughout Western culture. 1 semester, 1 credit.

• Principles of Microeconomics (CCP): Basic concepts of microeconomics including supply and demand, equilibrium processes, and income distribution. Students must have completed Algebra II with a B or higher. 1 semester, 1 credit.

• Topical Literature: The Graphic Novel: Students will read and explore various types of graphic novels, and use these techniques to create their own short works. Students must be in grades 10-12. 1 semester, ½ credit.

• English Composition I ENG 101 (CCP): Introduction to the topics and process of college writing. Students must be in grades 11-12. 1 semester, 1 credit.

• English Composition II Technical Writing ENG 104 (CCP): Continues to develop the topics introduced in ENG 101. Students must have completed ENG 101 or earned a score of at least 3 on the AP Lang and Comp exam. 1 semester, 1 credit.

• The Novel LIT 240 (CCP): Studies a variety of novels to develop an understanding of this literary form. Students must have completed ENG 101 or earned a score of at least 3 on the AP Lang and Comp exam. 1 semester, 1 credit.

• Children’s Literature LIT 252 (CCP): Studies a variety of works of Children’s literature to develop an understanding of this literary form. Students must have completed ENG 101 or earned a score of at least 3 on the AP Lang and Comp exam. 1 semester, 1 credit.

• Women Writers LIT 285 (CCP): Studies the major themes and forms of women’s writing, with a focus on American ethnic women, from the 18th century to the present. Students must have completed ENG 101 or earned a score of at least 3 on the AP Lang and Comp exam. 1 semester, 1 credit.

• Career and College Readiness: Explore and research future education and career opportunities, and receive help with the completion of the necessary documents for this process. While this course is not a new offering, it has been reinstated as a graduation requirement for juniors beginning next school year. Students must have completed ENG 101 or earned a score of at least 3 on the AP Lang and Comp exam. 1 semester, ½ credit.

• Music History: 20th Century MUS 102 (CCP): Learn how to thoroughly study and listen to styles of music from various periods of Western culture, ranging from the Middle Ages to the late nineteenth century. 1 semester, 1 credit.

• Rock and Pop Music MUS 115 (CCP): Study the evolution of music, and its impacts upon culture, from the twentieth century to the present. 1 semester, 1 credit.

• Biology Unity & Diversity of Life BIO 111/112 (CCP): A study on the general origins, characteristics, and evolution of all life. This yearlong class covers two courses which build off of eachother. Students must be currently enrolled in English II Honors. 1 year, 2 credits.

• Biology I BIO 131 (CCP): Study the chemistry of biological processes, the theory of evolution, and the complex workings of DNA. Students must have completed a prior Biology course (Biology, Honors Biology, or BIO 111/1120 with a B or higher, and must have completed Chemistry I or Chemistry I Honors with a B or higher or be currently enrolled in either of these Chemistry courses. This class is replacing AP Biology, but its material is very similar and students may still opt to take the AP Biology exam for dual credit. 1 year, 2 credits.

• American History: Early Settlers to Present HST 111/112 (CCP): This yearlong class covers two courses, which together cover the full chronological timeline of United States history from colonial times to the present. Students must be in 10th grade and currently enrolled in English II Honors. 1 year, 2 credits.

• Introduction to American Government POL 101 (CCP): A study of the principles of the United States political system on a national level. This class is replacing AP American Government at THS. Students must be in at least 11th grade. 1 semester, 1 credit.

• Introduction of Psychology PSY 110 (CCP): A general course on psychology as well as its history as a scientific study. Students must be in at least 11th grade. 1 semester, 1 credit.

• Elementary French I FRN 101 (CCP): A general course on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the French language. This course is replacing French III at Talawanda. Students must have completed French I as a prerequisite. 1 year, 1 credit.

• Elementary French II FRN 102 (CCP): A continuation of FRN 101, and Talawanda’s replacement for French IV. Students must have completed FRN 101 as a prerequisite. 1 year, 1 credit.

• Elementary Spanish I SPN 101 (CCP): A general course on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. This course is replacing Spanish III at Talawanda. Students must have completed Spanish I as a prerequisite. 1 year, 1 credit.

• Elementary Spanish I SPN 102 (CCP): A continuation of SPN 101, and Talawanda’s replacement for Spanish IV. Students must have completed SPN 101 as a prerequisite. 1 year, 1 credit.

This list of new opportunities will certainly provide Talawanda students with some decisions to make as the scheduling process begins for the quickly approaching 2025-2056 school year. The school’s in-house CCP offerings will allow students to earn a wide variety of college credits without leaving Talawanda’s campus. For more information on the many courses to choose from, as well as details on graduation requirements and other related processes, visit Talawanda High School’s 2025-2026 Scheduling Guide.