2018-2019 Freshman Parent Night “Getting the Most out of High School” Presented by the Oakland High School Counseling Department

OHS Counseling Department Jana Hudson A-E hudsonj@rcschools.net Timothy Roediger- Administrator Nikki Ciletti F-K cilettin@rcschools.net Sherry Mullen- Administrator Missy Blissard L-Q blissardm@rcschools.net Brad Decker- Administrator Teri Pigg R-Z piggt@rcschools.net Ericka Coronado- Administrator Marsha Thompson-Graduation Coach thompsonma@rcschools.net Jane Lisle-Secretary Lislej@rcschools.net

What to Expect in High School More courses New teachers/students More extracurricular More independence & responsibility Consequences

Graduation Requirements *Civics test requirement 4 Credits – English 4 Credits – Math 3 Credits – Science 3 Credits – Social Studies 2 Credits – Foreign Lang 1 Credit – Fine Art 1.5 Credit – Wellness/PE .5 Credit – Personal Finance 3 Credits – Focused Pathway 1 Credit – Electives 23 Total Credits Required *Students must take ACT to graduate *Attendance eligibility to participate

Diploma with Honors ACT Benchmarks English 18 Math 22 Reading 22 Science 23

Diploma with Distinction 3.0 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 3 or higher on 2 or more AP/IB exams IB Diploma 12 or more hours of postsecondary credit Boys and Girls State Industry Certification

Valedictorian Requirements 4.0 GPA 12 Honors or Above Courses Honors Diploma Distinction Diploma

*Will also include ACT scores Example Transcript *Will also include ACT scores

Exams/Tests Mid-term exams/Final Exams TN Ready vs. Final Exam 25% of 1st or 2nd semester grade TN Ready vs. Final Exam Exemption Finals only Based on attendance per class Agenda pg 22 online

Grade Point Average Grading Scale A-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/Dual Enrollment 9 week grading period

AP Policy Must take AP exam to earn full 5 points 3 points

Help Your Child Succeed Parent Portal Access (Sign up in front office) Teacher Contact/Counselor Contact Progress Report Parent Conferences PTC - October 18 www.ohs.rcschools.net

Freshman Goals Grades 4 year plan of study Get involved Study Skills Plans after high school Early Post Secondary Options

Parent Goals Encourage independent problem solving Set limits and boundaries Encourage positive activities Be a good role model Be aware and be informed Listen

Options After High School Identify Abilities and Interests Explore Career Options Postsecondary education is very important Competitive Drive to 55 Skills needed

5 Educational Options Four year colleges Community and Technical Colleges Career and Trade Schools Military Apprenticeships *Increased demand for jobs/careers that require some form of postsecondary degree

www.planningyourdreams.org Tennessee College and Career Planning Activation Code: N6296947YVJ

Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Program www.TN.gov/collegepays TSAC Programs

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program Hope – Up to $1750 per semester(4 yr) or Up to $1500 per semester (2 yr) GPA 3.0 or ACT 21 General Assembly Merit (GAMS) – Up to $500 per semester GPA 3.75 and ACT 29 Wilder-Naifeh – Up to $2000 per academic year

Tennessee Promise/Tennessee Achieves Provide the opportunity for high school graduates in TN to attend a community or technical college free of tuition or fees Individual guidance through volunteer mentors Must maintain satisfactory academic progress Community service requirement www.TNPromise.gov www.tnachieves.org

NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org Academic Credentials + Amateurism Status =College Eligible

NAIA Eligibility Center www.PlayNAIA.org 3.0 GPA 18 ACT Over 300 campuses Small-college campus life

Student Handbook Handbook New attendance policy!!!

Exam Exemptions: Eligibility for exam exemptions begins the first day of school. A student who has been suspended (ISS or OSS) is not eligible for exemptions. School related absences do not count as an absence toward exemptions. No distinction is made between excused and unexcused absences. Absence from class on block days count as 2 days absence. Exams will not administered early. Exemptions must be approved by administrator. Guidelines for Final Exam Exemptions: Full Year Class: 8 absences=A 6 absences=B 4 absences=C 2 absences=D One semester class: 4 absences=A 3 absences=B 2 absences=C 1 absence=D ***Pg. 22 Student Agenda

FYI Absences: Check Out Notes: 5 days to turn in a note Main Office or Annex Office 10 Parent Notes Allowed Check Out Notes: Main Office Only Must be verified

Extended Absences If your student is absent for multiple days: Contact Attendance Contact teachers by email for assignments Available online Check faculty webpages for any assignments/notes

Web Safety Monitor On-line Activity Social Media Responsibility

http://www.ohs.rcschools.net/ Bell schedule Calendar Student Agenda School rules/Bus Conduct Announcements School Counseling Web Page Faculty Emails

FYI Car Riders -Drop and Pick up at the Annex Bus Riders -Gym Only

Lunch Schedule 1st lunch: 11:31-11:58 2nd lunch: 12:04-12:31 3rd lunch: 12:37-1:04 4th lunch: 1:10-1:37 Friday: 1st lunch: 11:06-11:28 2nd lunch: 11:28-11:50 3rd lunch: 11:50-12:12 4th lunch: 12:12-12:34

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