1. 2018-2019 Rising10-12th grade Student/Parent Class Registration
Oneonta High School
Rising10-12th grade Student/Parent Class Registration

2. Diploma Types Alabama High School Diploma
Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Academic Endorsement
One Foreign Language Credit
Pre-Calculus
One AP Course Credit
Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Advanced Academic Endorsement
Two foreign language credits (same language)
Additional Math above Pre-Calculus (AP Statistics, AP Calculus)
Three AP Course Credits (any combination)

3. OCS Diploma Options Beginning with 2017 Graduation Cohort
UNITS OF CREDIT
Alabama State Diploma
Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Academic Endorsement
Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Advanced Academic Endorsement
English 4
Math
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education 1
Health .5

4. Con’t OCS Diploma Options Beginning with 2017 Graduation Cohort
UNITS OF CREDIT
Alabama State Diploma
Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Academic Endorsement
Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Advanced Academic Endorsement
Career Preparedness 1
CTE and/or Foreign Lang and/or Fine Arts 3
Electives
2.5
Requirements
-1 Foreign Language
-Complete PreCalculus
-One (1) AP Course
-2 Foreign Languages (same language)
-Additional math above PreCalculus
-Three (3) AP Courses
Total Credits 24

5. OHS Electives Elective Courses 9th Grade Electives
Foreign Language
(all 1 credit each)
Spanish I
Spanish I or II
Spanish I, II or III
Fine Arts
-Vocals I (.5 and 1)
-Visual Arts (.5 and 1)
-Varsity Band I (1)
-Vocals II (.5 and 1)
-Varsity Band II (1)
-Vocals III (.5 and 1)
-Varsity Band III (1)
-Vocals IV (.5 and 1)
-Varsity Band IV (1)
Career Tech
Foundation Courses
-Fundamental Agriscience
-Business Tech
-FACS
-Fund of Agriscience or Intermediate Agriscience
-Business Tech or Finance/Accounting
-FACS or
Family Studies Y1
(Courses are sequenced)
-Fund of Agri or
Interm Agri or Advanced Agriscience
Family Studies Y1 or
Family Studies Y2
-Blount County Career Tech Center
-Fund of Agri or Interm Agri or Advanced Agriscience
Family Studies Y1 or Family Studies Y2 or Entrepreneurship

6. OHS Electives Elective Courses 9th Grade Electives
Physical Education
(all 1 credit each)
-LIFE PE or
Varsity Band
-LIFE PE
-Advanced PE
Driver’s Education
-Must have driver’s permit
Summer only students that turn 16 in Fall
-Driver’s Ed (.5)
Yearbook NA
-Journalism I
(application/interview process)
-Journalism II
-Journalism III
Broadcasting
-WOHS
ACCESS –
Web Based Courses
Counselor Approval

7. OHS Course Catalog
The OHS Course Catalog can be viewed on the school’s website.
Under “Counselor’s Corner” click on “Files” at the top of the page to download the course catalog.

8. Summer Driver’s Education
Tentatively - Class Monday through Friday - Driving will be scheduled for a total of two hours - Approximate costs $ See Coach Elrod for enrollment Advantages of taking summer driver’s education - Possible insurance discounts - Schedule flexibility Difficult to pair Driver’s Ed with minimum half credit courses (Vocals, Music Elective, and Advanced PE)

9. Math Pathways Path 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade
Algebra A
Algebra B
Geometry
Algebra with Finance or
Algebra II w/Trig A2
Algebra 1
Algebra II with Trig
PreCalculus A3
Algebra I
PreAP Geometry
PreAP Algebra II w/Trig
PreCalculus or AP Statistics
AP Calculus or AP Statistics
OHS Student Handbook statement :
“Students who complete Algebra I in the eighth grade will be required to take four (4) additional math credits at Oneonta High School.”

10. Dual Enrollment
If interested in taking dual enrollment classes in the summer or fall, all paperwork must be processed by April 4th. This includes counselor approval.
Wallace State now offers students the opportunity to file a FAFSA (grant application) to help pay for the class.
Career Technical Scholarships are also available.
More information will be given to students Feb. 28th.

11. Dual Enrollment Criteria
Students enrolled in Oneonta High School, who are at least 16 years of age, who are classified as juniors or seniors*, who have a 2.5 GPA, and are eligible for enrollment under the Alabama State Board of education Alabama Administrative Code, Rule No , may take approved courses in Alabama’s public colleges, universities, or technical institutes in which they have been admitted. Students shall pay normal tuition and fees as required by the postsecondary institution. Such students shall receive post-secondary credit hours and high school Carnegie unit credit for work successfully completed up to the amount normally required to complete the high school diploma program. Students/parents must provide their own transportation to dual enrollment courses offered off-campus.
*Sophomores that want to participate in dual enrollment must submit a letter of request to Mrs. Wilson.

12. Blount County Career Technical Center
Programs offered:
Automotive Service Technology
Business
Building Trades
Collision Repair Technology
Cosmetology
Health Science
Sports Medicine
Welding Technology
Pre-Engineering/Drafting Design
Industrial Technology
Cooperative Education

13. Early Graduation
“Any high school student who completes the number of credits and other exiting standards required by both the State of Alabama and the Oneonta City School System prior to completing 8 semesters of high school work, and that student will be 17 years old by the intended graduation, may petition the Principal of Oneonta High School and the Superintendent of Oneonta City School to graduate early. This must be discussed with the counselor.”- OHS handbook.

14. Virtual School
Oneonta City Schools provides a virtual program for students in grades Curriculum and instructions will be provided to students through ACCESS. Students must meet the eligibility criteria. See Mrs. Archer for more information.

15. Advantages for Taking AP Courses
Students will have the potential to earn college credit via their qualifying score (for qualifying score check with the college of choice).
In addition to increased rigor and ACT scores,  students taking AP coursework, regardless of whether or not they earn a qualifying score, will ultimately be better prepared for the rigor of college coursework.

16. PreAP Course Offerings
PreAP Courses
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
English
PreAP English 9
PreAP English 10
Math
PreAP Geometry
PreAP Algebra II with Trig
Science
PreAP Biology
PreAP Chemistry
Social Studies/History
PreAP US History

17. AP Course Offerings AP Courses 11th Grade 12th Grade AP Statistics
English
AP English Language
AP English Literature
Math
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Social Studies/History
AP US History
*Additional AP courses not taught by OHS may be available through ACCESS.

18. Cost of AP Exams
AP Exam fees are approximately $95 per exam. This could change from year to year.

19. AP and PreAP Grade Weights per OHS Handbook Statement
“Averages will be computed on a 4.0 scale: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0. Advanced Placement courses (AP History, AP English Lit/Lang, AP Science, and AP Math) will be awarded one extra point: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2. PreAP Classes will be awarded 0.5: A=4.5, B=3.5, C=2.5, and D=1.5. If a student falls below a D in an AP or PreAP class, the extra point for class rank will not be awarded. Grade Point Averages (GPA) equal the number of grade points earned divided by the number of semester classes. AP classes will be awarded 8 points (4 points per semester) and PreAP classes will be awarded 4 points (2 points per semester). Transfer students’ weighted courses will follow the criteria approved for AP and Honors classes by the Oneonta Board of Education in ” OHS Student Handbook

20. Deadline:
All registration forms are due back to your 1st period teacher by Friday, February 23rd.

21. Cilia Smith ciliasmith@ocsredskins.com (205) 625-3802 Thank you!
Counselor Contact:
Cilia Smith (205) Thank you!