Transcript Future Freshman Night - Oak Park Independent

Future Freshman
Night
Janet Svoboda
Freshman Counselor
March 12th, 2013
Role of Freshman Counselor
• To provide academic, social/emotional and
college/career support to all students
• Assist students in the transition from middle school to
high school
• Informational small group meetings for parents/students
• 8th grade visitations to MCMS: March 21st & 22nd
• Janet Svoboda: [email protected]
Naviance
• Log in information: password= student ID#, username= Q code
• Step by step directions are on OPHS website under “Future
Freshman Advisement”
• MCMS students only
Middle School vs. High School
• Block Schedule
• More rigor, higher expectations
• More homework
• Self advocacy
• 9th grade matters!!!
Graduation Requirements
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English (4 years)
• 240 Total Credits
Social Studies (3 ½ years)
• California High School Exit
Math (3 years)
Exam
PE (2 years)
Global Science (1 year)
Biology (1 year)
Physical Science-Chemistry (1 year)
Visual & Performing Art (1 year)
Technology ( 1 semester)
Practical Skill (1 semester)
Life Skills (1 semester)
General Electives (55 credits)
PE Requirement
• All 9th graders MUST take PE
• 10th grade PE can be satisfied through participation in an OPHS
sport, Cheerleading or Dance Team
9th Grade Course Selections
All 9th grade students must take:
*Elective Options:
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English I
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Health/World
Geography (semester of
each)
Technology
Course/Practical Skill
(semester of each)
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Visual and Performing Art
(year long)
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Foreign Language (2
years required by the
universities. NOT a
graduation requirement.)
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Math
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Global Science
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PE
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*Elective: One year or 2
semesters
Honors Global Science
• Fast paced course
• Must be taking Algebra I or higher in 8th grade
• A’s in all quarters of Algebra or B’s and higher in all quarters of
Geometry
• A’s in all quarters of 8th grade Science
• Advanced on Science STAR test
More Options…
Zero Period
• Optional
• Meets Tuesday –Friday
7:20 – 8:20am
• Student must take 7
classes
• Not necessary to fit in all
classes
Study Hall
• Recommended for
athletes
• Must take “0” period
• No credit for this class
Campus Resources
• 7th Period Support: everyday from 2:253:10
• Q
• College and Career Center
• Naviance
• Peer tutoring
• Counselors
• OPHS website
Successful Students…
1. Get involved
2. Attend 7th Period Support
regularly!!
3. Complete all homework
assignments
4. Don’t procrastinate
5. Have good time management
skills
6. Are organized (use a calendar!)