2019-2020 Freshman Information “ Getting the Most out of High School ”

1. 2019-2020Freshman Information“Getting the Most out of High School” Presented by the Oakland High School Counseling Department

2. Jana Hudson A-E hudsonj@rcschools.net Timothy Roediger- Administrator Nikki Ciletti F-K cilettin@rcschools.net Sherry Mullen- Administrator Missy Blissard L-Q blissardm@rcschools.net Brad Decker- Administrator Teri Pigg R-Z piggt@rcschools.net Ericka Coronado- Administrator Marsha Thompson-Graduation Coach thompsonma@rcschools.net Jane Lisle-Secretary Lislej@rcschools.net OHS Counseling Department

3. What to Expect in High School • More courses • New teachers/students • More extracurricular • More independence & responsibility • Consequences

4. 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 *Civics test requirement *Students must take ACT to graduate *Attendance eligibility to participate

5. Diploma with HonorsACT Benchmarks • English 18 • Math 22 • Reading 22 • Science 23

6. 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 3 or higher on 2 or more AP/IB exams • IB Diploma • 12 or more hours of postsecondary credit • Boys and Girls State • Industry Certification

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

8. Example Transcript *Will also include ACT scores

9. Exams/Tests • Mid-term exams/Final Exams • 25% of 1st or 2nd semester grade • TN Ready vs. Final Exam • Exemption • Finals only • Based on attendance per class • Agenda pg 22 online

10. 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/Dual Enrollment • 9 week grading period

11. AP Policy • Must take AP exam to earn full 5 points • 3 points

12. Help Your Child Succeed • Skyward Portal Access- Link on OHS webpage • Teacher Contact/Counselor Contact • Progress Report • Parent Conferences • PTC - October 22 • www.ohs.rcschools.net

13. Freshman Goals • Grades • 4 year plan of study • Get involved • Study Skills • Plans after high school • Early Post Secondary Options

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

15. Options After High School • Identify Abilities and Interests • Explore Career Options • Postsecondary education is very important • Competitive • Drive to 55 • Skills needed

16. 5 Educational Options • Four year colleges • Community and Technical Colleges • Career and Trade Schools • Military • Apprenticeships *Increased demand for jobs/careers that require some form of postsecondary degree

17. www.planningyourdreams.org • Tennessee College and Career Planning • Activation Code: Email counselor

18. Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation • Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Program • www.TN.gov/collegepays • TSAC Programs

19. 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 21 • General Assembly Merit (GAMS) – Up to $500 per semester GPA 3.75 and ACT 29 • Wilder-Naifeh – Up to $2000 per academic year

20. 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

21. NCAA Eligibility Centerwww.eligibilitycenter.org • Academic Credentials + Amateurism Status =College Eligible

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

23. Exam Exemptions: Eligibility for exam exemptions begins the first day of school. A student who has been suspended (ISS or OSS) is not eligible for exemptions. School related absences do not count as an absence toward exemptions. No distinction is made between excused and unexcused absences. Absence from class on block days count as 2 days absence. Exams will not administered early. Exemptions must be approved by administrator. Guidelines for Final Exam Exemptions: Full Year Class: 8 absences=A 6 absences=B 4 absences=C 2 absences=D One semester class: 4 absences=A 3 absences=B 2 absences=C 1 absence=D ***Pg. 22 Online Student Handbook

24. 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

25. Extended Absences • If your student is absent for multiple days: • Contact Attendance • Contact teachers by email for assignments • Available online • Check faculty webpages for any assignments/notes

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

27. http://www.ohs.rcschools.net/ • Bell schedule • Calendar • Student Agenda • School rules/Bus Conduct • Announcements • School Counseling Web Page • Faculty Emails

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

29. Lunch Schedule • 1st lunch: 11:31-11:58 • 2nd lunch: 12:04-12:31 • 3rd lunch: 12:37-1:04 • 4th lunch: 1:10-1:37 • Friday: 1st lunch: 11:06-11:28 2nd lunch: 11:28-11:50 3rd lunch: 11:50-12:12 4th lunch: 12:12-12:34

30. Reminder Report Cards Go Home October 17!

31. Follow us on Twitter @OHSSCHCOUNSELOR

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

33. Take a quick survey