2015-2016Freshman Parent Night

“Getting the Most out of Getting the Most out of High SchoolHigh School””

Presented by the Oakland High School Guidance Department

Counseling Department• Jana Hudson A-E hudsonj@rcschools.net

• Jessica Johnson F-L johnsonje@rcschools.net

• Missy Blissard M-R blissardm@rcschools.net

• Teri Pigg S-Z piggt@rcschools.net

• Marsha Thompson-Graduation Coach thompsonma@rcschools.net

• Jane Lisle-Secretary Lislej@rcschools.net

Our Objective:

• All stakeholders will gain knowledge and skills to assist students in achieving academic and career goals.

What to expect in high school

• More courses

• New teachers/students

• More extracurricular

• More independence & responsibility

• Consequences

Graduation Requirements

4 Credits – English4 Credits – Math3 Credits – Science3 Credits – Social

Studies2 Credits – Foreign

Lang1 Credit – Fine Art1Credit- Wellness .5 Credit – PE2

.5 Credit – Personal Finance

3 Credits – Focused Pathway

1 Credit – Electives

23 Total Credits Required

Diploma with HonorsACT Benchmarks

• English 18

• Math 22

• Reading 22

• Science 23

Diploma with Distinction3.0 GPA & One of the following

• 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

• Boys/Girls State

Valedictorian Requirements

• 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

What do grades mean?

• 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– Agenda pg 21

Grade Point Average

Grading ScaleA-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

• Parent Portal Access (Sign up in front office)

• Teacher Contact/Counselor Contact

• Progress Report

• Parent Conferences

• PTC - October 22

• www.ohs.rcschools.net

Freshman Goals

• Grades

• 4 year plan of study

• Get involved

• Study Skills

• Plans after high school

Parent Goals

• 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/

• 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

• ohs.opa@gmail.com

Options After High School

• Identify Abilities and Interests

• Explore Career Options

5 Educational Options

• 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 – N3893949QFD

Tennessee Student Assistant Corporation

• Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Program

• www.TN.gov/collegepays

• TSAC Programs

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program

Hope – Up to $1750 per semester(4 yr) or Up to $1500 per semester (2 yr)

GPA 3.0 or ACT 21General Assembly Merit (GAMS) – Up to

$500 per semester

GPA 3.75 and ACT 29Wilder-Naifeh – Up to $2000 per academic

year

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 Centerwww.eligibilitycenter.org

• Academic Credentials + Amateurism Status

• =College Eligible

NAIA Eligibility Center

• www.PlayNAIA.org

• 3.0 GPA

• 18 ACT

• Over 300 campuses

• Small-college campus life

Web Safety

• Monitor On-line Activity

• Social Media Responsibility

• Student Email Accounts

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 AllowedCheck 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 Annex OnlyBus Riders

-Gym Only

• Lockers: 4th lunch

Bank

Preferred area

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

October 15!

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@OHSSCHCOUNSELOR

Thank you for coming!

Oakland High School

Guidance Department