Rising Freshman Registration Information Presentation Oakland High School
OHS School Counseling Department Jana HudsonA-E Jessica JohnsonF-L Missy BlissardM-R Teri PiggS-Z Marsha Thompson Grad Coach Jane LisleSecretary
Goals Satisfy graduation requirements Satisfy admission requirements of TN public post secondary educational institutions Satisfy job entry requirements from our 16 career clusters Pursue personal educational goals
Snapshot of the Future Class of 2019 – 23 credits/16 academic core classes Post Secondary Options Competitive Job Market
Measuring Student Achievement TCAP Achievement Test Results TVAAS Data Report Card EXPLORE Test (Phased out)
TCAP Achievement Mandated for students Multiple choice Measures knowledge & application skills Results assist teachers in providing instructional needs
TVAAS Data Statistical analysis of student assessment Tool to measure student learning Assist educators to help meet educational needs Measure growth
Report Card/Grades Traditional method of measuring classroom participation Easily understood by students/parents Asses if learning is taking place in the classroom
Freshman Course Offerings English Algebra I or higher Biology or other science World History/Geography Wellness CTE Course Elective
Pathway Fair Pathway Fair – Thursday, February 26 Held at OMS and WBMS during activity period Time for students to explore opportunities
Freshman Orientation March 3 at 7:00 PM Oakland High School 1 st Glance at OHS campus Meet and Greet teachers
Registration Dates March 4, 5, 6 – Oakland Middle School March 12 – Whitworth Buchanan Middle Out of Zone – May 19-May 30 (Appointment Only) Students will bring home registration packet. Please review.
SEE YOU IN THE FALL!! AT FRESHMAN OPEN HOUSE TBA