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OAKDALE HIGH SCHOOL

OAKDALE HIGH SCHOOL. OHS Guidance Office. Nick DeWaal-students last names A-Gh Nick.DeWaal@fcps.org Tara Ketteringham-students last names G-N Tara.Ketteringham@fcps.org Chrissy Polce-students last names O-Z Christy.polce@fcps.org. Block Schedule.

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OAKDALE HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. OAKDALE HIGH SCHOOL

  2. OHS Guidance Office Nick DeWaal-students last names A-Gh Nick.DeWaal@fcps.org Tara Ketteringham-students last names G-N Tara.Ketteringham@fcps.org Chrissy Polce-students last names O-Z Christy.polce@fcps.org

  3. Block Schedule • All Frederick County public high schools use the four-period, semesterized block schedule. • Block 1 80 minutes • Block 2 Student Enrichment Time (SET) 35 minutes • Block 3 80 minutes • Block 4 80 minutes • Block 5 80 minutes

  4. Student Enrichment Time(SET) SET is a separate, specified block of time embedded into the school day designed to: Provide students with support to meet the demands of increased academic rigor And Enrich their complete learning experience

  5. SET Options • Tutoring with a specific teacher • Taking a make-up test • PSAT/SAT or AP Test Preparation • Guidance office appointments • Club meetings • Group projects • Self directed learning

  6. Promotion Policy The Frederick County promotion policy establishes a minimum number of credits for promotion: • Promotion to Grade 9 – Promotion from 8th grade • Promotion to Grade 10 – 6 credits earned • Promotion to Grade 11 – 12 credits earned • Promotion to Grade 12 – 18 credits earned • Graduation – A minimum of 25 credits earned in required areas

  7. English - 4 Credits Math - 4 Credits Social Studies – 3 Credits Science – 3 Credits Health – ½ Credit Fitness – ½ Credit Tech Ed – 1 CreditFoundations of Technology Personal Financial Literacy-1/2 Credit Fine Art – 1 Credit Career Pathway Electives – 3 Credits Additional Electives – 3 Credits HSAs(High School Assessments) Pass all four exams or meet the minimum combined score. Algebra -Government English 10 Biology Community Service75 Hours Built into Curriculum, or Student Service Learning Course Graduation RequirementsCourse Guide Page 3

  8. Career Pathways(Pages 5-11) • Arts & Communication • Business and Management • Health Services • Human Services • Industrial Engineering and Technology • Natural Resources and Agriculture

  9. Completer Programs • University of MDMust have 2 credits in the same World Language & completion of Algebra 2 • Career & TechnologyMinimum 4 credits (some exceptions) in a state approved Career and Technology program. Examples of CTEs @ OHS: Child Development, and Career Research and Development and Woodworking. • Examples of CTE’S at CTC: Cosmetology, Auto Tech, Computer Tech, Academy of Health Professions, and Criminal Justice. • Advanced Technology • Must have 2 credits in the same area: Architectural Engineering Design, Pre-Engineering Technology

  10. Things to Remember… • Career Pathway and Completer Program • Academic Requirements & Recommendations • Foundations of Technology and Health and Fitness • Electives (May only have one or two) • Alternates • Eight Total Courses (health/fitness=1) • Parent and Student Signatures

  11. Resources on the OHS Website (http://ohs.sites.fcps.org)

  12. ACADEMIES AT OHS > Leadership Academy • A two year program of study emphasizing technology, communication, world perspectives, problem solving and ethical decision making. • Application is made in the sophomore year. > Pre-Engineering Academy • Students study a combination of science, math, and technology courses over a three year period.

  13. GET INVOLVED! Athletics Academic Teams Music Drama Clubs

  14. PARENT ORGANIZATIONS • PTSA • Athletic Boosters • Band Boosters

  15. Academic and Electives Fair Please visit the cafeteria at this time to meet with Oakdale High School staff and learn more about course offerings for the 2013-2014 school year Thank you for coming! GO BEARS!

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