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Welcome Parents!

Welcome Parents!. Course Selection Workshop. Agenda . Course Selection Timeline Recommendations for selections Understanding the Block & Flex 8 Schedules Social Emotional Learning – A Parent Perspective Questions & Answers . Course Selection Timeline .

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  1. Welcome Parents! Course Selection Workshop

  2. Agenda • Course Selection Timeline • Recommendations for selections • Understanding the Block & Flex 8 Schedules • Social Emotional Learning – A Parent Perspective • Questions & Answers

  3. Course Selection Timeline • January 2011 – Course Catalog available online • January 26th - OHS Future Panther Night • Course Selection/Recommendation Sheets given to Junior Highs • January 28th - 8th Grade Course Selection - PL • February 1st - 8th Grade Course Selection – TH • February 10th – 8th Grade Course Selection - TR • March 1st - Course Selection Process completed • Deadlines to change classes: August 19th & December 16th

  4. Refer to 9th Grade Course Selection Sheet

  5. Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements: 22 credits • English 4.0 Driver Education .5 • Math 3.0 Health .5 • Science 2.5 Consumer Education .5 • Social Studies 2.5 Physical Education 3.5 • Core Electives: 1.5 (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) • Selective Electives: 2.0 (Fine Arts, World Lang, CTE) • Open Electives: 1.5

  6. Block Schedule • Each block is 9 weeks long • Each block is worth ½ credit • Each block meets for 90 minutes • 3rd block is divided into 4 sections for lunch • 3 A, B, C, D equaling 120 minutes • Lunch time is determined by the student’s scheduled class.

  7. Typical Freshman Schedule

  8. Schedule with Band or Choir

  9. Flex 8 Schedule • Classes will be between 45 & 50 minutes long • 7 classes per day • 1 credit class will meet all year • Earn 7 credits per year • Ability to “flex” classes

  10. Flex 8 Schedule – 10th, 11th & 12th grade

  11. The “Flex” Part of the Flex 8 Schedule

  12. Social Emotional Learning(SEL) The developmental process for acquiring the skills needed to effectively and ethically handle ourselves, our relationships and our work. Through SEL, children and adults learn to manage emotions, establish positive relationships, develop caring and concern for others, make responsible decisions and constructively handle challenging situations.

  13. SEL Core Competencies • Self Awareness – Recognize one emotions and values as well as one’s strengths and limitations • Self Management – Manage one’s emotions and behaviors • Social Awareness – Show understanding and empathy for others • Relationship Skills – Form positive relationships, work in teams, deal effectively with conflict • Responsible Decision-making – Make ethical and constructive choices about personal and social behaviors

  14. Why teach SEL skills? • Students with SEL skills are more interested in learning, more attached to school, and have better attendance rates. • Teachers can manage classrooms better and increase instruction time with less behavior disruptions. • SEL skills are recognized by the Department of Labor and employers as necessary for workplace effectiveness.

  15. Questions & Answers

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