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Future Freshman Night

Future Freshman Night. Janet Svoboda Freshman Counselor March 12th, 2013. Role of Freshman Counselor. To provide academic, social/emotional and college/career support to all students Assist students in the transition from middle school to high school

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Future Freshman Night

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  1. Future Freshman Night Janet Svoboda Freshman Counselor March 12th, 2013

  2. Role of Freshman Counselor • To provide academic, social/emotional and college/career support to all students • Assist students in the transition from middle school to high school • Informational small group meetings for parents/students • 8th grade visitations to MCMS: March 21st & 22nd • Janet Svoboda: jsvoboda@oakparkusd.org

  3. Naviance • Log in information: password= student ID#, username= Q code • Step by step directions are on OPHS website under “Future Freshman Advisement” • MCMS students only

  4. Middle School vs. High School • Block Schedule • More rigor, higher expectations • More homework • Self advocacy • 9th grade matters!!!

  5. Graduation Requirements • English (4 years) • Social Studies (3 ½ years) • Math (3 years) • PE (2 years) • Global Science (1 year) • Biology (1 year) • Physical Science-Chemistry (1 year) • Visual & Performing Art (1 year) • Technology ( 1 semester) • Practical Skill (1 semester) • Life Skills (1 semester) • General Electives (55 credits) • 240 Total Credits • California High School Exit Exam

  6. PE Requirement • All 9th graders MUST take PE • 10th grade PE can be satisfied through participation in an OPHS sport, Cheerleading or Dance Team

  7. 9th Grade Course Selections All 9th grade students must take: • English I • Health/World Geography (semester of each) • Math • Global Science • PE • *Elective: One year or 2 semesters *Elective Options: • Technology Course/Practical Skill (semester of each) • Visual and Performing Art (year long) • Foreign Language (2 years required by the universities. NOT a graduation requirement.)

  8. Honors Global Science • Fast paced course • Must be taking Algebra I or higher in 8th grade • A’s in all quarters of Algebra or B’s and higher in all quarters of Geometry • A’s in all quarters of 8th grade Science • Advanced on Science STAR test

  9. More Options… Zero Period Study Hall Recommended for athletes Must take “0” period No credit for this class • Optional • Meets Tuesday –Friday 7:20 – 8:20am • Student must take 7 classes • Not necessary to fit in all classes

  10. Campus Resources • 7th Period Support: everyday from 2:25-3:10 • Q • College and Career Center • Naviance • Peer tutoring • Counselors • OPHS website

  11. Successful Students… • Get involved • Attend 7th Period Support regularly!! • Completeallhomework assignments • Don’t procrastinate • Have good time management skills • Are organized (use a calendar!)

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