1. 8th Grade Parent Orientation/Enrollment Class of 2023

2. WHO ARE YOUR COUNSELORS?
Traci Johnston
A-Di
Chad Hoffman
Do-J
Amy Brown
K-Nd
Jean Busey
Ne-Sch; AVID
Amy Iwert
Sci-Z
WHO ARE YOUR COUNSELORS?

3. Graduation Requirements
Olathe School District #233
Students must accumulate 24 credits in grades 9-12

4. Communications (5 Credits)
English Credits
Applied Communications
or World Language …. 1 Credit

5. Humanities (4 Credits) Visual or Performing Art…….1 Credit
Social Science Credits
One credit of Modern World History (grade 9)
One credit of United States History (grade 11 )
One half credit of United States Government (grade 12)
One half credit of social science elective (recommended sophomore year)

6. Math / Science / Technology (6.5 Credits)
Mathematics Credits
Science…………………………… 3 Credits
One credit Life Science
One credit Physical Science
One additional credit Life or Physical Science
Technology…………………….. .5 Credit

7. Life Skills (2.5 Credits) Practical & Consumer Studies…. 1 Credit
Consumer & Personal Finance…… .5 Credit
Health & Wellness…………………. 1 Credit
Physical Education which includes a health component is required for freshmen.

8. Individual Focus (6 Credits)
Individual focus credits are courses you choose to take that are not included in the specific course areas for graduation.
They can be from any area.

9. Recommended College Prep Curriculum
English-4 years
Math-4 years
Science-4 years
World Language-2 to 4 years

10. KS Regents Admission Requirements
K State Wichita State Emporia State Fort Hays State Pittsburg State
Admission to 5 of the Board of Regents Schools
Complete the Qualified Admissions or Kansas Scholars Curriculum (PPG Page 6) with a 2.0 GPA. (A 2.0 or high on any college credits earned during high school is also required.)
MATH: Must be through Algebra II (Applied Math Courses are not Kansas Board of Regents approved)
SCIENCE: Chemistry OR Physics
AND 1 of the following
ACT score of 21+ or
SAT score of 980+ or
Graduate in the top one-third of your class
AND
22+ on the math portion of the ACT OR
Take 4 years of Math

11. KU Admission Requirements
Complete the Qualified Admissions or Kansas Scholars Curriculum (PPG Page 6) with a 2.0 GPA.
AND
3.0 + overall GPA and 24+ ACT (1160+ SAT) OR
overall GPA and 21+ ACT (1060+ SAT)
A 2.0 or higher on any college credits earned during high school is also required.

12. College Credit Options for high school students
Advanced Placement
College Now
Quick Step
Technical Programs
Details on page 8 of the PPG

13. NCAA/NAIA Eligibility
Core Courses (16)
Test Scores-sliding scale
Grade-Point Average
Online credit recovery courses are not NCAA approved
Refer to Program Planning
Guide (page 11) or NCAA/NAIA websites.
Please notify your student’s counselor and the athletic director (Matt Johnson)

14. OATC

15. Auto Technology

16. Auto Collision

17. Welding

18. Construction trades

19. Aviation Electronics New for 2019-20 school year
Partnership with Garmin
Strong math base

20. Other Career Programs
Olathe North
Culinary Arts Program

21. Other Career Programs
Olathe North
Exploring Health Careers

22. OS Counseling Communication
Counseling Website
Newsletter
Announcements posted on the Olathe South website daily.
Blackboard s and phone calls.
Facebook: Olathe South High School

23. Freshman Coursework English I or Honors English I
Math (pre-selected by 8th grade teacher)
Science – Biology or Honors Biology
Modern World History or Honors World History
PE/Health (PE Concepts)
Two elective hours

24. Schedule Change Policy
Student selections during pre-enrollment are used to create the master schedule. 
Students will not qualify for a schedule change, for the school year, if their schedule reflects courses that were requested during the pre-enrollment process (that is now).  If a student is placed in a class that he/she did not choose during pre-enrollment, they can set up an appointment with their counselor at the beginning of the school year.
For updated schedule change information/policies, please visit the counseling website.

25. Enrollment Dates FT CST Enrollment Presentation: Jan. 28
Online enrollment at home: Jan. 28-Feb. 5
Paper enrollment forms due to their social studies teacher: Feb. 5
CST
Enrollment Presentation: Jan. 29
Online enrollment at home: Jan. 29-Feb. 7
Paper enrollment forms due to CST counseling office: Feb. 7

26. Future Falcon Events Future Falcon Visit – January 30
9:30-1:00
Lunch will be served
Meet the Coaches Night – April 17
6:00-7:30
Olathe South Commons/Auditorium

27. Breakout Sessions NCAA/NAIA Honors Courses Library
Chad Hoffman & Matt Johnson
Honors Courses
Auditorium
9th Grade Honors Teachers