8th Grade Parent Orientation/Enrollment

WHO ARE YOUR COUNSELORS? Traci Johnston A-F Amy Brown G-L Mary Glotzbach M-Q; AVID Amy Iwert R-Z Chad Hoffman Freshman

Graduation Requirements Olathe School District #233 Students must accumulate 24 credits in grades 9-12

Communications (5 Credits) English.............................. 4 Credits Applied Communications or International Language........…. 1 Credit

Humanities (4 Credits) Visual or Performing Art…….1 Credit Social Science.....................3 Credits One credit of Modern World History (grade 9) One credit of United States History (grade 11 ) One half credit of United States Government (grade 12) One half credit of social science elective (recommended sophomore year)

Math / Science / Technology (7 Credits) Mathematics.......................3 Credits Science…………………………… 3 Credits One credit Life Science One credit Physical Science One additional credit Life or Physical Science Technology…………………….. 1 Credit

Life Skills (2 Credits) Practical & Consumer Studies…. 1 Credit Health & Wellness…………………. 1 Credit Physical Education which includes a health component is required for freshmen.

Individual Focus (6 Credits) Individual focus credits are courses you choose to take that are not included in the specific course areas for graduation. They can be from any area.

Recommended College Prep Curriculum English-4 years Math-4 years Science-4 years International Language-2 to 4 years

KS Regents Admission Requirements K State Wichita State Emporia State Fort Hays State Pittsburg State For automatic admissions students must take Qualified Admissions curriculum with a 2.0 GPA or higher 3 years of math with math ACT subscore of 22 OR 4 years of math Must have chemistry or physics AND get a 21 or higher on ACT or 980 SAT or be in top 1/3 of class AND get 2.0 on any college credit in high school

KU Admission Requirements Complete the Qualified Admissions or Kansas Scholars Curriculum (PPG Page 7) with a 2.0 GPA. AND 3.0 + overall GPA and 24+ ACT (1090+ SAT) OR 3.25 + overall GPA and 21+ ACT (980+ SAT) A 2.0 or higher on any college credits earned during high school is also required.

College Credit Options for high school students Advanced Placement College Now Quick Step Technical Programs Details on page 10 of the PPG

NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Core Courses (16) Test Scores Grade-Point Average Refer to Program Planning Guide (page 11)or NCAA or NAIA web sites. Please notify your student’s counselor and the athletic director (Matt Johnson)

OATC

Auto Technology

Auto Collision

Welding

Construction trades

Other Career Programs Olathe North Culinary Arts Program

Other Career Programs Olathe North Exploring Health Careers

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Freshman Coursework English I or Pre-AP/Honors English I Math (pre-selected by teacher) Science – Biology or Honors Biology Modern World History or Pre-AP World History PE/Health (PE Concepts) Two elective hours

Enrollment Dates CST FT IT Enrollment Presentation: Feb. 6th Online enrollment with counselors: Feb. 21st and 22nd FT Enrollment Presentation: Feb. 7th Online enrollment with counselors: Feb. 23rd and 24th IT Enrollment Presentation: Feb.13th Online Enrollment with counselors: Feb. 28th and March 1st