Transcript Future Freshmen - Oak Park Unified School District / Overview

Why you would visit Mrs.
Svoboda???
 To talk about grades and how to improve
 To talk about social/emotional problems
 To discuss your 4 year plan
 To talk about college
 I’m available during nutrition, lunch or support
Middle School vs. High
School
 Block Schedule
 More rigor, higher expectations
 More homework
 Advocate for yourself
 9th grade matters!!!
Block Schedule…
0 Period: 7:20 – 8:20 (Tuesday – Friday)
Period 1 or 2: 8:30 – 10:05
Nutrition: 10:05 – 10:25
Period 3 or 4: 10:25 – 12:05
Lunch: 12:05 – 12:50
Period 5 or 6: 12:50 – 2:25
Support (7th period): 2:25 – 3:10
OPHS Graduation
Requirements

English (4 years)

Life skills (1 semester – 12th)

Social Studies (3 and ½ years)

General electives (55 credits)

Math (3 years)

240 credit to graduate

PE (2 years)

Foundations of Science (1 year- 9th)

Life Science/Biology (1 year- 10th)

Physical Science/Chemistry (1 year- 11th)

Visual and performing art (1 year)

Technology (1 semester)

Practical skill (1 semester)

Health (1 semester- 9th)
th
9
Grade Course
Selections…
All 9th grade students will take:
1. English I
2. Health /World Geography (semester of each)
3. Foundations of Science or Elective
4. Math (determined by MCMS)
5. PE
6. Elective: 1 year or 2 semesters
Elective Options…
 Technology and a Practical Skill (semester of
each)
 Visual and Performing Art (year long)
 Foreign Language (year long): Chinese,
American Sign Language, French or Spanish
Foundations of Science
 1 year course
 One semester life science
 One semester physical science
 Honors designations can be
awarded the 2nd semester
 Students can be eligible to
take honors and AP science
courses after taking this class
 Must be in Algebra 1B or
higher
Sample Schedules
Students in Algebra
1B or higher
 Math (Algebra 1B or
higher)
 Foundations of Science
 English I
 PE
Students in Algebra
1A
 Algebra 1A
 Elective
 English I
 PE
 Health/World Geography
 Health/World Geography
 Elective
 Elective
7th Period Support…
 2:25 – 3:10 daily
 Daily attendance highly recommended
 Make up tests and quizzes
 Get help from teachers
 Get homework done
More Options…
Zero Period
 Optional
 Meets Tuesday – Friday
 7:20 – 8:20am
 Must take 7 classes
 Not necessary to fit in all
classes
Study Hall
 Recommended for
student athletes
 Must take “0” period
 No credit
Selecting Classes on
Naviance…
 Go to the OPHS website
 Click on the Naviance Tab
 Step by step instructions are
on the OPHS website under
“Freshman Advisement” and
in Naviance.
Selecting Classes on
Naviance…
 Username: student ID#
 Password: Q code
Summer School…
 Easier schedule in the fall
 Become more comfortable with OPHS campus
 Remediation
 Check OPHS website for dates and forms
Successful Students…
 Attend 7th period support
 Get involved
 Complete all h.w.
 Don’t procrastinate
 Good time management
 Good organizational skills
 Have fun!!!
You’re Invited!
OPHS Freshman Lunch
 Thursday, August 6th
 11:00 – 1:00pm
 Goodie Bag
 Campus Tours
 Q & A Session
FUTURE FRESHMAN NIGHT
Tuesday, March 10th, 2015
Art Show, Summer School, and Club exhibits from 6:00-6:30pm
outside of the OPHS Gymnasium
College and Career Center open from 6:00-6:30 in room C-6
Main Program begins at 6:30pm in the OPHS Gymnasium
Presenters:
Welcome- Kevin Buchanan, Principal
Freshman Counselor- Janet Svoboda
Parent Faculty Association- Shelly Resnick, PFA President
Friends of Oak Park Schools- Barry Myerson
Athletic Boosters- Susie Harris
Oak Park High School ASB
Advanced Peer Counselors
Ken Jones: Engineering Pathways
Athletic Directors- Dick Billingsley and Ann Pettit
Summer School Information- Randy McLelland
Special Performances by: Cheer, Jazz Band, Choir, Dance class and more
OPHS Elective Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-bdMq3Vjak