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Class of 2017 Freshman Seminar

Class of 2017 Freshman Seminar. Thursday, January 16, 2014 Amphitheater. Who is my ORHS Counselor? - Ms. Paige Green (A-C) - Mr. Matt Koehler (D-H ) - Ms. Brianna Ottinger (I-M) - Ms. Kelly Parker (N-R) - Ms. Dianna Sorensen (S-Z) - Ms. Ada Hall (Gifted ). Our Seminar Agenda….

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Class of 2017 Freshman Seminar

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  1. Class of 2017 Freshman Seminar Thursday, January 16, 2014 Amphitheater

  2. Who is my ORHS Counselor?- Ms. Paige Green (A-C) - Mr. Matt Koehler (D-H)- Ms. Brianna Ottinger (I-M) - Ms. Kelly Parker (N-R)- Ms. Dianna Sorensen (S-Z) - Ms. Ada Hall (Gifted)

  3. Our Seminar Agenda… Graduation Requirements Area of Focus Summer Recovery Teacher Recommendations for 10th grade courses End of Course Exams GPA Preparing for Life After High School

  4. Graduation Requirements… You all have until May 2017 to earn 22 Credits: • 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 Academy • Health Science Academy • Advanced Placement

  6. Summer Credit Recovery There is a cost – in the past it has been $140 per class! Not all courses are offered You might not finish the class Mandatory daily attendance AVOID THIS by getting HELP NOW! Talk to your Teachers and go in for Tutoring or meet with your school counselor – we can help with study tips/test strategies

  7. 10th Grade Course Registration You will need some Teacher Recommendations… • English, Math, Science • Social Studies and World Language (if taking) • Some higher level elective courses (talk to teacher!) 9th graders will all register online in the Library Computer Lab during your science class during a school day in February 2014 – more specific info will be provided at a later date.

  8. State of TN - END of COURSE Exams Are given in May 2014 Possible EOC’s for 9th graders: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology 1, and English 1 These cumulative EXAMS count 25% of your total second semester grade so PLEASE take these very seriously All specific aspects/requirements regarding final exams for other courses will be determined by the classroom teacher.

  9. 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’s mean to colleges… UT-Knoxville: 3.9 Core Weighted GPA average UT-Chattanooga: 2.85 GPA+18ACT or 2.3GPA+21ACT required MTSU: 2.7GPA+19ACT or 3.0GPA or 22ACT required ETSU: 2.3GPA or 19ACT required

  10. Preparing for Life After High School • Are you BALANCING your outside activities/responsibilities with your academics? • Building your Resume: Do you have volunteer/summer activities? What is your Leadership Experience? Are you either Well-Rounded or Well-Lopsided? What are you passionate about? How are you striving to reach your goals/dreams/full potential? • You are not in this alone – get to know the adults that are here to help you along this challenging and exciting journey!

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