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Getting the Most from High SChool

Getting the Most from High SChool. Sandra Day O’Connor High School. Counseling Department. Chris Harmonson E, F, G, H. Kathleen Giacini A, B, J, V. Saroj Jagernauth Dept. Chair M, N, R. Jennifer Miller D, K, L, O, U. Jenny Cramer C, I, T, W. Debbie Harmonson P, Q, S, Y, Z.

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Getting the Most from High SChool

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  1. Getting the Most from High SChool Sandra Day O’Connor High School

  2. Counseling Department Chris Harmonson E, F, G, H Kathleen Giacini A, B, J, V SarojJagernauth Dept. Chair M, N, R Jennifer Miller D, K, L, O, U Jenny Cramer C, I, T, W Debbie Harmonson P, Q, S, Y, Z Marc Mur Academic Advisor (623)445-7179

  3. Guidance Counselor • Registration/Course Selection • ECAP – Education Career Action Plan • Personal/Social Issues • Peer Issues • Grades, GPA, credits, graduation • College/University Requirements • Credit retrieval (discuss with counselor first) • Teacher Concerns (speak with teacher first) • Future Plans • General Questions

  4. Tips For Success • Develop a Strong Work Ethic: • Get organized • Set goals • Follow a study routine and prepare for tests over time • Break down projects into smaller parts • Check Canvas and PowerSchoolsfor grades regularly • Update your ECAP frequently by logging into azcis.intocareers.org • Tutoring- with your teacher and/or career center • Visit sdohs.dvusd.org to access the Counseling Dept. website

  5. Tips For Success Attendance: • Be consistent, be on time, be at school! • In the event of a short term illness/absence, parents need to: - Call in to the attendance office before noon of the following day, call the nurse, and email teachers directly for homework. - Please let the counselor know that homework is being collected. Attitude, Character, Perseverance • There is always something good or positive to focus on! • A positive attitude sets the tone, your attitude is your choice Stay Connected • Communicate with teachers regularly • Stay connected by participating in school activities

  6. Tips For Success Be prepared for class - Be on time -Complete projects and homework on time - Bring charged ipadto class and utilize Canvas as the learning management system. Visit the LMC website for clarification and trouble shooting: • http://sdohs.dvusd.org/

  7. Graduation Requirements

  8. University Reminders • Two years of the same World Language • One Fine Art • Recommended GPA for University 3.0 (2.5-2.99 considered) • OR • Top 25% (top 50% considered) • OR • SAT or ACT scores

  9. Grade Point AverageGPA is calculated at the end of every semester (December and May). Each grade is assigned a point value and then averaged with all other official grades to date.

  10. Class Rank • Only CORE areas are factored into the weighted GPA that determines class rank: • 4 Language Arts • 4 Math • 3 Social Studies • 4 Lab Science

  11. Certificate of Advanced Academics • The certificate provides students with the opportunity to showcase their academic excellence and dedication. • Supplements diploma and serves as an indication of a student’s rigorous course work above and beyond the district requirements. • The certificate is awarded at graduation and reflects four years of advanced course work and service learning. • Must complete an application, found online. • Details to note: 9th grade and 10th grade: must take 3 Honors courses 11th and 12th grade: must take 3 AP courses or 2 AP courses and 2 Dual Enrollment courses. • Must have a minimum of 25 service hours in 11th and 12th grade each. • Weighted GPA must be at or above 4.0.

  12. Students will graduate from Sandra Day O’Connor High school with theskills to be college and career ready! AZCIS: Arizona Career Information System www.azcis.intocareers.org User Name: oconnor Password: 4azcis02 AZCIS is an annually updated, comprehensive career and educational guidance system that provides information and exploration tools for teens and adults.

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