Welcome to OHS What does it mean to be an Owosso High School Student? What is the role of your High School Counselor? Social-Academic-Personal

Guidance Counselor Role Scheduling/Course planning Sorting out options to a problem Goal Setting Academic Support Career and College Planning/EDP Individual meetings by request and class meetings Doesn’t do discipline

OMS TO OHS-Differences Credits determine graduation Class choices F= failing=no credit=not graduating 5 minutes between class One floor 500 students/per lunch and unlimited lunch options Electives can have students from any grade

Words and Terms Freshman= 9th grade Sophomore= 10th grade Junior= 11th grade SENIOR=12th grade “Wings of the Building”

Communication Class Visits Class Meetings Mrsgazley.weebly.com gazley@owosso.k12.mi.us 989.723.8231 X5496 Make an appointment with me HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Study Habits and Resources Asking for help Attending AST

Set a Goal SMART Small Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely EDP Updates-coming soon!

Clubs and Activities Organization Adviser(s) Meeting Place Meeting Day Requirements to Join Art Club Mrs. Lameti 210 Monday Open to all students. Band Mr. Knipe BPA Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Giesken Cheerleading Mrs. Rau Choir Miss Nieuwkoop Dance Team   Drama   Environmental Club Ms. Osmar Equestrian Katie Hartsuff FCCLA Mrs. Rau, Mrs. Johnson 301 class KEY Club Mrs. Brown, Dave Shepard library Friday @ 2:50 Leadership Mrs. Luft Michigan Youth in Gov't Mr. Hughes 212 ? Model UN Mr. Nizinski 401 Monday Students must be in good academic standing and have an interest in international relations National Honor Society Mrs. Laskowski 220 Thursday character, scholarship (3.40), leadership, and service Quiz Bowl Ms. Harper 104 Tuesday SADD not active Student Council Mrs. Woodbury, Mrs. Luft 218 Tuesday 2.5 GPA, application process Class of 2014 Mrs. Clevenger, Mr. Clevenger Class of 2015 Mrs. Comrie, Mrs. Laskowski 220 elections in spring Class of 2016 Mrs. Reiber, Ms. Shegel Class of 2017 Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Bleau 307 Open to all students. Dance class Ms. Vertalka Yearbook Mrs. Woodbury 218 1st hour Must have permission of instructor and referrals from other teachers; open to 10-12 grades only Athletics various various various tryouts, physical

Course Choices Know the courses and descriptions (they are on the website) Make good course choices for electives I will provide a 4 year plan during scheduling..feel free to get it off my website now Doing nothing is a habit and you will want to move forward in a positive direction. Realize this in advance and plan to succeed at the High School. You can do it

MMC-Graduation Requirements 4 years of Math-Math your Senior Year 4 years of English 3 years of Science (Biology & Chemistry) 3 years of Social Studies (U.S., World and Civics) 1 credit PE/Health (.5 health and .5 PE) On-line experience 2 credits of Foreign Language (Spanish) AT THE HIGH SCHOOL IF YOU ARE COLLEGE BOUND! If you fail, plan on summer school or lose an elective the following year 24 Credits needed for a diploma

Advice Form good study habits NOW Math-do the homework and re-work the math problems. You will need Algebra One Geometry Algebra Two (Algebra 2A and Algebra 2B) 4th year of Math (Pre-Calc, Statistics or other related math class) From Seniors “Don’t slack off” 2X!!

The Guarantee YOU WILL PASS IF: You do every assignment Study at home Have good attendance Talk to your teacher if you get confused You are in control and you get to determine if you pass and you can do it

more information PE can be satisfied with: What is a pre-requisite? Band or 2 seasons of a sport BUT most people take PE anyways. It is a pre-requisite to other classes. Most students still take PE because what else would you take with health? There are limited choices. What is a pre-requisite? 60% or higher in Spanish and/or Algebra can earn you high school credit. You can enter High School with some credits on your transcript.

credits Each class at OHS earns .5 credit/semester or 1 credit for the year if you PASS The class and credits are on your transcript which is a permanent record that follows you wherever you go for the rest of your life Example Be deliberate and make good course choices Think of potential career goals when registering Go with teacher recommendations and remember honors means extra work

Things to Look Forward to Getting all of the requirements satisfied in the first 2 years 11th and 12th grade offer more course choices Blue and Gold Banquet-Awards Assembly AP Dual Enrollment Shared Time/Baker/CCRESA Attempt to walk into college with some credit KEEP THE DOOR OPEN

Let me know if you need help. Best Wishes for a Terrific Year! Mrs. Gazley 723-8231 X5496 Mrsgazley.weebly.com gazley@owosso.k12.mi.us Make it a great Year!