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 [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
• 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
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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Thank you for coming!
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