Orcutt Academy High School WELCOME

Office Administration Principal – Rhett Carter rcarter@orcutt-schools.net Dean of Counseling and Student Services – Andrew Spear aspear@orcutt-schools.net Counselor – Monica Cedillo mcedillo@orcutt-schools.net Students with the last names A – K Counselor-Ana Perez aperez@orcutt-schools.net Students with last names L-Z

Office Staff Administrative Assistant – Kim Domingues kdomingues@orcutt-schools.net Registrar Heather Bennett hbennett@orcutt-schools.net Attendance Technician Jennifer Allen jallen@orcutt-schools.net 938-8595 – Absence Line Media and Career Specialist – Brenda Williams bwilliams@orcutt-schools.net ASB Secretary – Lauren Whitham lwhitham@orcutt-schools.net

School Colors – Blue, White, Silver OAHS Pride Mascot - Spartan School Colors – Blue, White, Silver

School Involvement Orcutt Academy is growing, but there are many ways to get involved: Student Government (ASB) Band Dances Clubs BE AN ACTIVE SPARTAN!

sports Fall Winter Spring Girls Volleyball Football Cross Country Girls Tennis Girls Golf Winter Basketball Soccer Spring Boys Volleyball Boys Tennis Track Boys Golf Swimming Baseball/Softball

Parent Involvement SOAAR PTA Boosters Robotics

School Expectations Dress Code Electronic equipment 2.0 Policy After School Tutorial Attendance

Parking Must have a pass. Seniors may park in the lot in the front of the school. Staff parking All other student drivers may park in the lot behind the school. Students can not park in OJHS staff lot. Passes must be purchased in the office.

Advanced Placement Biology English Language (11) Government Statistics Physics Spanish Chinese Art English Language (11) Calculus AB English Lit (12) Calculus BC

Concurrent Enrollment World History 101 (World Civilizations to 1600) World History 102 (World Civilizations since 1500) U.S. History 107 (U.S. History to 1877) U.S. History 108 (U.S. History 1877 to Present) Child Growth and Development (Early Childhood Studies) PROD 301 (Get Focused, Stay Focused)

Parent Communication Newsletter Website Email Make sure we have your email address Website www.oahs.net Email name@orcutt-schools.net (jallen) AERIES – https://www.accessmystu dent.com/orcutt/

Daily Schedule 6 periods a day/ MTF---3 Blocks on W/TH Lunch 40 minutes Times Monday, Tuesday, Friday 7:40 to 2:50 Wednesday, Thursday 7:40 to 2:10

Spartan Seminar Students are assigned a teacher 9th grade year. Students stay with teacher all 4 years. Community service hours turned in to Spartan Seminar teacher. Naviance and CR/NC class Team competitions. Curriculum: 9th – Academic 10th – Personal and Social 11th – Career 12th - Transition

SPIN Specialized Instruction Thursdays during Spartan Seminar time is now dedicated to Improving your academic outcomes Enhancing your learning experiences Improve academic outcomes Receive the help you need to be successful in your classes. Receive the time you need to improve understanding and practice skills. Make up assignments and tests you missed because of absences.

Counseling services 10th – 12th grade individual academic conferences Career Days, College Fairs and College Visits Parent nights on a variety of post graduate planning related issues Help choosing the right college for you and help applying Help with scholarships and financial aid Academic, Career and Personal / Social Counseling

Counseling Personal/Social Counseling…… Career Counseling…….. Relationship, family, life, drama Career Counseling…….. College, work, life after high school (it does exist) Academic Counseling……. Grades, study skills, test taking, classes

UCLA: How many apply? GPA? 55, 437 12,660 4.09 - 4.42 75% 25% below

Many options after high school…. Straight to a 4 year college 2 year to a four year 2 year degree Career Tech Programs Work Military

A-G Requirements

Community Service The following guidelines can help you determine what counts for community service, Non-paid: ·       Service to a government agency ·       Service to a not-for-profit local, national or international organization ·       Service to a school or school organization ·       Service to a religious organization Some ideas for community service include: Homeless Shelters, Food Banks, Beaches Cleanup, Tutoring

Upcoming Events 5:00 – 7:00 – OAHS BBQ, Sponosred by Choir Back to School Night – August 17th: 5:00 – 7:00 – OAHS BBQ, Sponosred by Choir 5:30 – 6:00 – Welcome, Introductions PTA/Booster Meeting 6:00 – Classroom visitations First day of School: August 10 (Minimum Day) August 21 – Picture Day

QUESTIONS…. Any questions that may pertain to the group? We will also stick around after to answer questions you may want answered individually.