Transcript 2012-2013 Freshman Parent Night “Getting the most out of

2014-2015
Freshman Parent Night
“Getting the Most out of
High School”
Presented by the Oakland High
School Guidance Department
Counseling Department
• Jana Dickey A-E
[email protected]
• Jessica Johnson F-L
[email protected]
• Missy Blissard M-R
[email protected]
• Teri Pigg S-Z
[email protected]
• Marsha Thompson-Graduation
Coach
[email protected]
• Jane Lisle-Secretary
[email protected]
Our Objective:
• All stakeholders will gain knowledge and
skills to assist students in achieving
academic and career goals.
What to expect in high school
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More courses
New teachers/students
More extracurricular
More independence & responsibility
Consequences
Graduation Requirements
 4 Credits – English
 4 Credits – Math
 3 Credits – Science
 3 Credits – Social
Studies
 2 Credits – Foreign
Lang
 1 Credit – Fine Art
 1.5 Credit –
Wellness/PE
 .5 Credit – Personal
Finance
 3 Credits – Focused
Pathway
 1 Credit – Electives
23 Total Credits
Required
Diploma with Honors
ACT Benchmarks
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English
Math
Reading
Science
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Diploma with Distinction
3.0 GPA & One of the following
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Governor’s School
All State Musical Organizations
National Merit Finalist or Semi Finalist
ACT score of 31 or higher
Proficient score on 2 or more AP/IB exams
IB Diploma
12 or more hours of postsecondary credit
Valedictorian Requirements
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4.0 GPA
12 Honors or Above Courses
Honors Diploma
Distinction Diploma
Tennessee Scholars
• Rigorous sequence of academic courses
– math, science, language, social studies
• Volunteer Service
– 80 hrs
• Maintain Grades
– C average
• Attendance
– 95%
• www.tennesseescholars.org
Common Core
• What is it?
• What is the purpose?
What do grades mean?
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System of communication
Measures results
Establishes academic history
Start strong, stay strong
Exams/Tests
• Mid-term exams/Final Exams
– 25% of 1st or 2nd semester grade
• EOC (End of Course) vs. Final Exam
• Exemption
– Finals only
– Based on attendance per class
– Handbook pg 52
– Agenda pg 23
Grade Point Average
Grading Scale
A-93-100
(4 pts)
B-92-85
(3 pts)
C-84-75
(2 pts)
D-74-70
(1 pt)
F-69-0
(0 pts)
• Generated at the end of each semester
• Internal Weighting-H/AH/AP/IB/Dual Enrollment
• 9 week grading period
Help Your Child Succeed
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Parent Portal Access
Teacher Contact/Counselor Contact
Progress Report
Parent Conferences
PTC - October 21
www.ohs.rcschools.net
Freshman Goals
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Grades
4 year plan of study
Get involved
Study Skills
Plans after high school
Parent Goals
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Encourage independent problem solving
Set limits and boundaries
Encourage positive activities
Be a good role model
Be aware and be informed
Listen
http://www.ohs.rcschools.net/
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Bell schedule
Calendar
Student Agenda
School rules/Bus Conduct
Announcements
Guidance Web Page
Faculty Emails
OAKLAND PARENT
ASSOCIATION
• Great way to get involved
• Meet once a month
• [email protected]
Options After High School
• Identify Abilities and Interests
• Explore Career Options
5 Educational Options
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Four year colleges
Community and Technical Colleges
Career and Trade Schools
Military
Apprenticeships
Strongly encourage your child to continue
his/her education after high school.
www.planningyourdreams.org
• Tennessee College and Career Planning
• Activation Code
– N3794375FHS
Tennessee Student Assistant
Corporation
• Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Program
• www.TN.gov/collegepays
• TSAC Programs
Tennessee Education Lottery
Scholarship Program
Hope – up to $4000(4yr) $2000(2yr)
GPA 3.0 or ACT 21
General Assembly Merit (GAMS) - $1000
GPA 3.75 and ACT 29
Wilder-Naifeh - $2000
Tennessee Technology Center
Tennessee Promise/Tennessee
Achieves
• Provide the opportunity for high school
graduates in TN to attend a community or
technical college free of tuition or fees
• Individual guidance through volunteer mentors
• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Community service requirement
• www.TNPromise.gov
• www.tnachieves.org
NCAA Eligibility Center
www.eligibilitycenter.org
• Academic Credentials + Amateurism
Status
• =College Eligible
NAIA Eligibility Center
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www.PlayNAIA.org
3.0 GPA
18 ACT
Over 300 campuses
Small-college campus life
Web Safety
• Monitor On-line Activity
• Social Media Responsibility
Spring Registration
• Face to Face
• Early Spring Semester
• Course Request
FYI
Absences: 5 days to turn in a note
Main Office or Annex Office
10 Parent Notes Allowed
Check Out Notes:
Main Office Only
Must be verified
Extended Absences
• If your student is absent for multiple days:
– Contact teacher by email
– Check faculty webpages
FYI
Car Riders
-Drop and Pick up at the Gym Only
Bus Riders
-Annex Only
Lunch Schedule
• 1st lunch: 11:31-12:07
• 2nd lunch: 12:16-12:52
• 3rd lunch: 1:01-1:37
• Friday: 1st lunch: 11:12-11:37
2nd lunch: 11:37-12:02
3rd lunch: 12:02-12:27
Reminder
Report Cards Go Home
Thursday, October 16
Follow us on Twitter
@OHSSCHCOUNSELOR
Thank you for coming!
Oakland High School
Guidance Department