2017-2018 Student/Parent Class Registration

1. 2017-2018 Student/Parent Class Registration Oneonta High School

2. Diploma Types • Alabama High School Diploma • Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Academic Endorsement • One Foreign Language Credit • Pre-Calculus • One AP Course Credit • Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Advanced Academic Endorsement • Two foreign language credits (same language) • Additional Math above Pre-Calculus (AP Statistics, AP Calculus) • Three AP Course Credits (any combination)

3. OCS Diploma Options Beginning with 2017 Graduation Cohort

4. Con’t OCS Diploma Options Beginning with 2017 Graduation Cohort

5. OHS Electives

6. OHS Electives

7. 2017-2018 OHS Course Catalog The 2017-2018 OHS Course Catalog can be viewed on the school’s website. • Under “Counselor’s Corner” click on “Files” at the top of the page to download the course catalog.

8. Summer Driver’s Education Tentatively - Class Monday through Friday - Driving will be scheduled for a total of two hours - Approximate costs $175.00 - See Coach Elrod for enrollment Advantages of taking summer driver’s education - Possible insurance discounts - Schedule flexibility Difficult to pair Driver’s Ed with minimum half credit courses (Vocals, Music Elective, and Advanced PE)

9. Math Pathways OHS Student Handbook statement : “Students who complete Algebra I in the eighth grade will be required to take four (4) additional math credits at Oneonta High School.”

10. Dual Enrollment • If interested in taking dual enrollment classes in the summer or fall, all paperwork must be processed by April 1st. This includes counselor approval. • Wallace State now offers students the opportunity to file a FAFSA (grant application) to help pay for the class. • Career Technical Scholarships are also available.

11. Dual Enrollment Criteria Students enrolled in Oneonta High School, who are at least 16 years of age, who are classified as juniors or seniors*, who have a 3.0 GPA, and are eligible for enrollment under the Alabama State Board of education Alabama Administrative Code, Rule No. 290-3-1-.02, may take approved courses in Alabama’s public colleges, universities, or technical institutes in which they have been admitted. Students shall pay normal tuition and fees as required by the postsecondary institution. Such students shall receive post-secondary credit hours and high school Carnegie unit credit for work successfully completed up to the amount normally required to complete the high school diploma program. Students/parents must provide their own transportation to dual enrollment courses offered off-campus. *Sophomores that want to participate in dual enrollment must submit a letter of request to Mrs. Wilson.

12. Blount County Career Technical Center Programs offered: • Automotive Service Technology • Business/Graphic Design • Building Trades • Collision Repair Technology • Cosmetology • Health Science • Sports Medicine • Welding Technology • Pre-Engineering/Drafting Design • Industrial Technology • Cooperative Education

13. Early Graduation • “Any high school student who completes the number of credits and other exiting standards required by both the State of Alabama and the Oneonta City School System prior to completing 8 semesters of high school work, and that student will be 17 years old by the intended graduation, may petition the Principal of Oneonta High School and the Superintendent of Oneonta City School to graduate early. This must be discussed with the counselor.”- OHS handbook.

14. Virtual School • Oneonta City Schools provides a virtual program for students in grades 9-12. Curriculum and instructions will be provided to students through ACCESS. Students must meet the eligibility criteria. See Mrs. Archer for more information.

15. Advantages for Taking AP Courses • Students will receive $100 for each qualifying AP score of 3 or higher.  • Students will have the potential to earn college credit via their qualifying score (for qualifying score check with the college of choice). • In addition to increased rigor and ACT scores,  students taking AP coursework, regardless of whether or not they earn a qualifying score, will ultimately be better prepared for the rigor of college coursework.

16. PreAP Course Offerings

17. AP Course Offerings *Additional AP courses not taught by OHS may be available through ACCESS.

18. Cost of AP Exams • AP Exam fees are subject to reduction of approximately $38 per exam based on the A+ Grant funding. Without the grant, the cost of exams are $92 per exam. This could change from year to year.

19. AP and PreAP Grade Weightsper OHS Handbook Statement “Averages will be computed on a 4.0 scale: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0. Advanced Placement courses (AP History, AP English Lit/Lang, AP Science, and AP Math) will be awarded one extra point: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2. PreAP Classes will be awarded 0.5: A=4.5, B=3.5, C=2.5, and D=1.5. If a student falls below a D in an AP or PreAP class, the extra point for class rank will not be awarded. Grade Point Averages (GPA) equal the number of grade points earned divided by the number of semester classes. AP classes will be awarded 8 points (4 points per semester) and PreAP classes will be awarded 4 points (2 points per semester). Transfer students’ weighted courses will follow the criteria approved for AP and Honors classes by the Oneonta Board of Education in 2011-2012.” OHS Student Handbook

20. Counselor Contact: Cilia Smithciliasmith@ocsredskins.com(205) 625-3802Thank you!