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2013-2014 Freshman Parent Night “ Getting the Most out of High School ”

2013-2014 Freshman Parent Night “ Getting the Most out of High School ”. Presented by the Oakland High School Guidance Department. Jana Dickey A-E dickeyj@rcschools.net Jessica Johnson F-L johnsonje@rcschools.net Missy Blissard M-R blissardm@rcschools.net

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2013-2014 Freshman Parent Night “ Getting the Most out of High School ”

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  1. 2013-2014Freshman Parent Night“Getting the Most out of High School” Presented by the Oakland High School Guidance Department

  2. Jana Dickey A-E dickeyj@rcschools.net Jessica Johnson F-L johnsonje@rcschools.net Missy Blissard M-R blissardm@rcschools.net Teri Pigg S-Z piggt@rcschools.net Meredy Clifton-Graduation Coach cliftonme@rcschools.net Laura Davis-Secretary davislau@rcschools.net Counseling Department

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

  4. What to expect in high school • More courses • New teachers/students • More extracurricular • More independence & responsibility • Consequences

  5. 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 Graduation Requirements

  6. Completing a Pathway • Graduation Requirement • School Specific • Elective focus

  7. Diploma with HonorsACT Benchmarks • English 18 • Math 22 • Reading 21 • Science 24

  8. 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 • Score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP exams • IB Diploma • 12 or more hours of postsecondary credit

  9. Valedictorian Requirements • 4.0 GPA • 12 Honors or Above Courses • Honors Diploma • Distinction Diploma

  10. Common Core • What is it? • What is the purpose?

  11. What do grades mean? • System of communication • Measures results • Establishes academic history • Start strong, stay strong

  12. Exams/Tests • Mid-term exams • EOC (End of Course) vs. Final Exam • Exempt (Finals Only) • 25% of 2nd Semester Grade

  13. 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 • 9 week grading period

  14. Help Your Child Succeed • Parent Portal Access • Same as middle school • Teacher Contact/Counselor Contact • Progress Report • Parent Conferences • PTC - October 29 www.ohs.rcschools.net

  15. Freshman Goals • Grades • 4 year plan of study • Get involved • Study Skills • Plans after high school

  16. Parent Goals • Encourage independent problem solving • Set limits and boundaries • Encourage positive activities • Be a good role model • Be aware and be informed • Listen

  17. http://www.ohs.rcschools.net/ • Bell schedule • Calendar • Student Agenda • School rules/Bus Conduct • Announcements • Guidance Web Page

  18. OAKLAND PARENT ASSOCIATION • Great way to get involved • Meet once a month • ohs.opa@gmail.com

  19. Options After High School • Identify Abilities and Interests • Explore Career Options

  20. 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.

  21. www.planningyourdreams.org • Tennessee College and Career Planning • Powered by Kuder • Activation Code • See your counselor

  22. Tennessee Student Assistant Corporation • Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Program • www.TN.gov/collegepays • TSAC Programs

  23. Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program • Hope - $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

  24. NCAA Eligibility Centerwww.eligibilitycenter.org • Resource • 16/14 core courses • ACT/SAT scores

  25. NAIA Eligibility Center • www.PlayNAIA.org • 3.0 GPA • 18 ACT • Over 300 campuses • Small-college campus life

  26. Web Safety • Monitor On-line Activity • Social Media Responsibility

  27. Spring Registration • Face to Face • Early Spring Semester • Course Request

  28. 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

  29. Extended Absences • If your student is absent for multiple days: • Contact teacher by email • Check faculty webpages • Contact guidance department (Laura Davis)

  30. FYI • Car Riders -Drop and Pick up at the Gym Only • Bus Riders -Annex Only

  31. 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

  32. Reminder Report Cards Go Home Thursday, October 24

  33. Thank you for coming! Oakland High School Guidance Department

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