Getting the Most out of High School” Freshman Parent Night “Getting the Most out of High School” Presented by the Oakland High School Guidance Department

Counseling Department Jana Dickey A-E Jessica Johnson F-L Missy Blissard M-R Teri Pigg S-Z Meredy Clifton-Graduation Coach Laura Davis-Secretary

Our Objective: All stakeholders will gain knowledge and skills to assist students in achieving academic and career goals.

What to expect in high school More courses New teachers/students More extracurricular More independence & responsibility Consequences

Graduation Requirements 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

Completing a Pathway Graduation Requirement School Specific Elective focus

Diploma with Honors ACT Benchmarks English18 Math22 Reading21 Science24

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 of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP exams IB Diploma 12 or more hours of postsecondary credit

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

Common Core What is it? What is the purpose?

What do grades mean? System of communication Measures results Establishes academic history Start strong, stay strong

Exams/Tests Mid-term exams EOC (End of Course) vs. Final Exam Exempt (Finals Only) 25% of 2 nd Semester Grade

Grade Point Average Grading Scale A (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 9 week grading period

Help Your Child Succeed Parent Portal Access –Same as middle school Teacher Contact/Counselor Contact Progress Report Parent Conferences PTC - October 29

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

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

Bell schedule Calendar Student Agenda School rules/Bus Conduct Announcements Guidance Web Page

OAKLAND PARENT ASSOCIATION Great way to get involved Meet once a month

Options After High School Identify Abilities and Interests Explore Career Options

5 Educational Options Four year colleges Community and Technical Colleges Career and Trade Schools Military Apprenticeships Strongly encourage your child to continue his/her education after high school.

Tennessee College and Career Planning Powered by Kuder Activation Code See your counselor

Tennessee Student Assistant Corporation Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Program TSAC Programs

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program Hope - $4000(4yr) $2000(2yr) GPA 3.0 or ACT 21 General Assembly Merit (GAMS) - $1000 GPA 3.75 and ACT 29 Wilder-Naifeh - $2000 Tennessee Technology Center

NCAA Eligibility Center Resource 16/14 core courses ACT/SAT scores

NAIA Eligibility Center GPA 18 ACT Over 300 campuses Small-college campus life

Web Safety Monitor On-line Activity Social Media Responsibility

Spring Registration Face to Face Early Spring Semester Course Request

FYI Absences: 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 teacher by –Check faculty webpages –Contact guidance department (Laura Davis)

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

Lunch Schedule 1 st lunch: 11:31-12:07 2 nd lunch: 12:16-12:52 3 rd lunch: 1:01-1:37 Friday: 1 st lunch: 11:12-11:37 2 nd lunch: 11:37-12:02 3 rd lunch: 12:02-12:27

Reminder Report Cards Go Home Thursday, October 24

Thank you for coming! Oakland High School Guidance Department