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Oak Ridge High School - Counseling and Guidance - REGISTRATION for the 2014-2015 School Year

Oak Ridge High School - Counseling and Guidance - REGISTRATION for the 2014-2015 School Year. Counselor Caseloads. Last Name A-C: Mrs . Green Last Name D-H: Mr. Koehler Last Name I-M: Mrs. Ottinger Last Name N-R: Miss Parker Last Name S-Z: Mrs. Sorensen Gifted IEP: Mrs. Hall.

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Oak Ridge High School - Counseling and Guidance - REGISTRATION for the 2014-2015 School Year

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  1. Oak Ridge High School- Counseling and Guidance -REGISTRATION for the 2014-2015 School Year

  2. Counselor Caseloads • Last Name A-C: Mrs. Green • Last Name D-H: Mr. Koehler • Last Name I-M: Mrs. Ottinger • Last Name N-R: Miss Parker • Last Name S-Z: Mrs. Sorensen • Gifted IEP: Mrs. Hall

  3. Registration Starts Soon! • Registration starts next month! We wanted to make sure that all of you are familiar with both the process of online registration and the graduation requirements.

  4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Listed below are the graduation requirements for the Ready Core Curriculum (22 Total): • 4 English Credits (one class each year) • 4 Math Credits (including Alg2 and one class beyond) • 3 Science Credits (include Biology and Physics or Chem.) • 2 World Language Credits (of the same language) • 1 Fine Arts Credit • 3.5 Social Studies Credits (1=US History, 1=World Soc. Std., .5=Economics, .5=US Government, .5=Personal Finance) • 1.5 Wellness Credits (.5=Well A, .5=Well B, .5=additional PE) • 3 Focused Elective Credits

  5. Area of Focus Information… ORHS offers the following 9 Areas of Focus: • Math/Science • Humanities • Fine Arts • Business & Information Technology Academy • Arts & Communications Academy • Early Childhood Academy • Engineering and Welding Academies • Health Science Academy • Advanced Placement

  6. REGISTRATION SHEET

  7. Online Registration Teacher recommendations will already be in Skyward… • English, Math, Science • Social Studies and World Language (if taking) • Some higher level elective courses (talk to teacher!) • Applications are required for some classes/programs Rising 10th – 12th graders will all register online in the Library Computer Lab in February. Counselors will be there to assist with course selection.

  8. What’s all the fuss about a GPA? • What is it and how is it calculated? • Weighted vs. Un-weighted courses? • TN Lottery HOPE Scholarship – GPA/ACT Requirement • What GPA means to colleges… UT-Knoxville: 3.9 Core Weighted GPAverage UT-Chattanooga: 2.85 GPA+18 ACT or 2.5 GPA+21 ACT required MTSU: 2.7 GPA+19 ACT or 3.0 GPA or 22 ACT required ETSU: 2.3 GPA or 19 ACT required

  9. Computing Your GPA

  10. AP, Dual Enrollment & Honors – How Will They Help Me? • Increasing GPA • College Preparation • College Credit During High School • Making Students Stand Out on College Applications – have you taken the most challenging courses offered? • College admission is based on your GPA for 9th - 11th grade!!! • Colleges consider your Core GPA!!!

  11. Preparing for Life After High School COLLEGE = Learning Beyond High School… and is necessary! Pick the right courses while in high school. BALANCE outside activities/responsibilities with academics. Build a Resume: volunteer/summer activities, leadership experience, and awards/recognitions should be included. Be sure to contact your student’s counselor if you have any questions!

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