Freshmen Orientation Class of 2017 Welcome! February 21, 2013

1. Freshmen OrientationClass of 2017 Welcome! February 21, 2013

2. 2013-2014 High School Administration • Mrs. Holly Schafer- Principal • Mr. Sean Wolanin– Assistant Principal • Mr. Sean Baker– Assistant Principal • Mr. Rob Coxon- Athletic Director

3. Guidance Department Staff • Ms. Lisa Meinhardt (Palmison) Freshmen & Seniors (G-M) • Mrs. Maridi Gurtsak Juniors & Seniors (A-F) • Mrs. Lauren Peterson Sophomores & Seniors (N-Z) • Mrs. Laut Administrative Assistant/Registrar

4. Graduation Requirements • Language Arts 4 credits • Mathematics 4 credits • Science 3 credits • Social Studies 3 credits • Health ½ credit • Physical Education ½ credit* • Fine Art 1 credit • Electives5 credits • TOTAL CREDITS 21 credits *PE Waiver Option: Completion of 2 full-seasons of any sport or Marching Band, Drill Team or Cheerleading.

5. Graduation Requirements • Students must pass all five sections of the Ohio Graduation Test: • Mathematics • Reading • Science • Citizenship • Writing • Initial test: March - sophomore year • Seven attempts to pass the tests • Intervention & remediation available • ODE website has practice tests

6. 4-In-The-Core • OFHS full-time students are required to take four credits each of: Language arts Math Science Social studies • Science & math recommendations are based on current grades in math & science • Language Arts Honors and Social Studies Honors are self-select (with application) • World language recommended for freshmen with A/B in English

7. Olmsted Falls High School Program of Studies • Honor Diploma College Prep Criteria: must meet 7 of 8 criteria listed • Athletic Eligibility:Students must pass 75% of all eighth grade courses during 4th quarter to be eligible for fall sports • Post-Secondary Enrollment Options: students can earn high school and college credit simultaneously • Academic Recognition:Summa Cum Laude (4.0), Magna Cum Laude (3.75-3.99) & Cum Laude (3.5-3.74)

8. Typical 9th Grade Schedule 1 Period Mathematics 1 credit 1 Period Science 1 credit 1 Period Social Studies I 1 credit 1 Period Language Arts I 1 credit 1 PeriodFine Art/Elective 1 credit *1 Period Phys. Ed/Health ¼ & ½ credit PE Waiver Option: Completion of 2 full-seasons of any sport or Marching Band (including Drill Team and Cheerleading). * Students who take PE and/or Health in summer will need to take an elective to have suggested course load.

9. Elective Course Choices • World Language: Latin, French and Spanish • Art I • Visual Communication Design (VCD) • Band, Choir, or Band/Choir combination • Personal Fitness I and II • Sports Performance and Weight Training I and II (athletes) • Computer Networking Technology • Principles of Biomedical Sciences • Introduction to Engineering Design • **Publications (See Mr. Gaba/ 8th grade LA teacher for details about this elective)

10. Scheduling for 2013-14 • Scheduling in the classroom- Week of March 4th • Students have been given a practice scheduling sheet • Due back to Middle School teacher by March 1st • Scheduling will occur week of March 4th at OFMS • All schedule adjustments MUST be made prior to June 13th • August Students receive their schedule, locker assignments and take a tour of our building *Students new to the district can contact Mrs. Laut for an enrollment appointment: 440.427.6116

11. Thank you for attending! • Visit with teachers in the cafeteria • Program of Studies and PE Waiver forms available in the cafeteria • Honors Social Studies and Language Arts applications available • Visit our media center & tour the building

12. Have a nice evening! Ms. Meinhardt School Counselor – Class of 2017 lmeinhardt@ofcs.net or 440.427.6118