Freshman Unit Sandra Day O’Connor High School Mrs. Giacini- A, B, (Academy of American Studies) Mr. Harmonson- E, F, G, H, I Mrs. Miller- D, K, L, O, U, Z Mrs. Jagernauth (Dept. Chair)- M, N, R, V Mrs. Cramer- C, T, W Mrs. Harmonson- J, P, Q, S, Y

Guidance Counselor Registration/Course Selection ECAP – Educational Career Action Plan Personal/Social Issues Peer Issues (Peer Mediation) Grades/Graduation (GPA and credits) College/University Requirements Teacher Concerns (speak with teacher first) Future Plans General Questions

Tips for Success Get organized (planners, agendas, check lists, cell phone) Follow a study routine Prepare for tests over time (no cramming) Break down projects into smaller parts Check PowerSchools for your grades regularly Update your ECAP frequently by logging into azcis.intocareers.org Communicate with teachers regularly In the event of a short term illness/absence, parents need to: -Call in to the attendance office before noon of the following day, call the nurse, and email teachers directly for homework. -Please let the counselor know that homework is being collected. -If a student is hospitalized, please have a doctor’s release before returning to school. Stay connected by participating in school activities After school tutoring is offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the Career Center

Graduation Requirements 4 credits of Language Arts 4 credits of Math 3 credits of Lab Science ½ credit of Health ½ credit of PE 1 credit of World History 1 credit of American History 1 credit of Government/Economics 1 credit of Fine Art/CTE 6 credits of electives (College/Univ. requirement: 2 years of the same Foreign Language and one credit of Fine Art) = 22 CREDITS MINIMUM Recommended GPA for University 3.0 (2.5-2.99 considered) OR Top 25% (top 50% considered) SAT or ACT scores

GPA A 5 B 4 C 3 D 1 F 0 GRADE Regular Points A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F 0 GRADE Honors Points A 5 B 4 C 3 D 1 F 0 GRADE Regular Points A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F 0 CLASS RANK Only Core Areas Factored into the GPA that determines Class Rank: 4 Language Arts 3 Social Studies 4 Math 4 Lab Science

AzCIS: Arizona Career Information System www. azcis. intocareers AzCIS: Arizona Career Information System www.azcis.intocareers.org User Name: oconnor Password: 4azcis02 AZCIS is an annually updated, comprehensive career and educational guidance system that provides information and exploration tools for teens and adults. Welcome: Create “My Education Career Action Plan” Existing or New users Create 4 Year Plan