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2013-2014Freshman Parent Night
“Getting the Most out of Getting the Most out of High SchoolHigh School””
Presented by the Oakland High School Guidance Department
Counseling Department• Jana Dickey A-E
• Jessica Johnson F-L [email protected]
• Missy Blissard M-R [email protected]
• Teri Pigg S-Z [email protected]
• Meredy Clifton-Graduation Coach [email protected]
• Laura Davis-Secretary [email protected]
Our Objective:
• All stakeholders will gain knowledge and skills to assist students in achieving academic and career goals.
What to expect in high school
• More courses
• New teachers/students
• More extracurricular
• More independence & responsibility
• Consequences
Graduation Requirements
4 Credits – English4 Credits – Math3 Credits – Science3 Credits – Social
Studies2 Credits – Foreign
Lang1 Credit – Fine Art1.5 Credit –
Wellness/PE
.5 Credit – Personal Finance
3 Credits – Focused Pathway
1 Credit – Electives
23 Total Credits Required
Diploma with Distinction3.0 GPA & One of the following
• Governor’s School• All State Musical Organizations• National Merit Finalist or Semi Finalist• ACT score of 31 or higher• Score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP
exams• IB Diploma• 12 or more hours of postsecondary credit
Valedictorian Requirements
• 4.0 GPA
• 12 Honors or Above Courses
• Honors Diploma
• Distinction Diploma
What do grades mean?
• System of communication
• Measures results
• Establishes academic history
• Start strong, stay strong
Exams/Tests
• Mid-term exams
• EOC (End of Course) vs. Final Exam
• Exempt (Finals Only)
• 25% of 2nd Semester Grade
Grade Point Average
Grading ScaleA-93-100 (4 pts)B-92-85 (3 pts)C-84-75 (2 pts)D-74-70 (1 pt)F-69-0 (0 pts)
• Generated at the end of each semester• Internal Weighting-H/AH/AP/IB• 9 week grading period
Help Your Child Succeed
• Parent Portal Access – Same as middle school
• Teacher Contact/Counselor Contact
• Progress Report
• Parent Conferences
• PTC - October 29
www.ohs.rcschools.net
Freshman Goals
• Grades
• 4 year plan of study
• Get involved
• Study Skills
• Plans after high school
Parent Goals
• Encourage independent problem solving
• Set limits and boundaries
• Encourage positive activities
• Be a good role model
• Be aware and be informed
• Listen
http://www.ohs.rcschools.net/
• Bell schedule
• Calendar
• Student Agenda
• School rules/Bus Conduct
• Announcements
• Guidance Web Page
5 Educational Options
• Four year colleges• Community and Technical Colleges• Career and Trade Schools• Military• Apprenticeships
Strongly encourage your child to continue his/her education after high school.
www.planningyourdreams.org
• Tennessee College and Career Planning
• Powered by Kuder
• Activation Code
• See your counselor
Tennessee Student Assistant Corporation
• Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Program
• www.TN.gov/collegepays
• TSAC Programs
Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program
Hope - $4000(4yr) $2000(2yr)GPA 3.0 or ACT 21
General Assembly Merit (GAMS) - $1000
GPA 3.75 and ACT 29Wilder-Naifeh - $2000
Tennessee Technology Center
NAIA Eligibility Center
• www.PlayNAIA.org
• 3.0 GPA
• 18 ACT
• Over 300 campuses
• Small-college campus life
FYI
Absences: 5 days to turn in a note
Main Office or Annex Office
10 Parent Notes AllowedCheck Out Notes:
Main Office Only
Must be verified
Extended Absences
• If your student is absent for multiple days:– Contact teacher by email– Check faculty webpages– Contact guidance department (Laura Davis)
Lunch Schedule
• 1st lunch: 11:31-12:07
• 2nd lunch: 12:16-12:52
• 3rd lunch: 1:01-1:37
• Friday: 1st lunch: 11:12-11:37
2nd lunch: 11:37-12:02
3rd lunch: 12:02-12:27