1. 2018-2019 Freshman Parent Night “Getting the Most out of High School”
Presented by the Oakland High School Counseling Department

2. OHS Counseling Department
Jana Hudson A-E
Timothy Roediger- Administrator
Nikki Ciletti F-K
Sherry Mullen- Administrator
Missy Blissard L-Q
Brad Decker- Administrator
Teri Pigg R-Z
Ericka Coronado- Administrator
Marsha Thompson-Graduation Coach
Jane Lisle-Secretary

3. What to Expect in High School
More courses
New teachers/students
More extracurricular
More independence & responsibility
Consequences

4. Graduation Requirements
*Civics test requirement
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
*Students must take ACT to graduate *Attendance eligibility to participate

5. Diploma with Honors ACT Benchmarks
English 18
Math 22
Reading 22
Science 23

6. 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 3 or higher on 2 or more AP/IB exams
IB Diploma
12 or more hours of postsecondary credit
Boys and Girls State
Industry Certification

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

8. *Will also include ACT scores
Example Transcript
*Will also include ACT scores

9. Exams/Tests Mid-term exams/Final Exams TN Ready vs. Final Exam
25% of 1st or 2nd semester grade
TN Ready vs. Final Exam
Exemption
Finals only
Based on attendance per class
Agenda pg 22 online

10. Grade Point Average Grading Scale A-93-100 (4 pts) B-92-85 (3 pts)
C (2 pts)
D (1 pt)
F (0 pts)
Generated at the end of each semester
Internal Weighting-H/AH/AP/IB/Dual Enrollment
9 week grading period

11. AP Policy
Must take AP exam to earn full 5 points
3 points

12. Help Your Child Succeed
Parent Portal Access (Sign up in front office)
Teacher Contact/Counselor Contact
Progress Report
Parent Conferences
PTC - October 18

13. Freshman Goals Grades 4 year plan of study Get involved Study Skills
Plans after high school
Early Post Secondary Options

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

15. Options After High School
Identify Abilities and Interests
Explore Career Options
Postsecondary education is very important
Competitive
Drive to 55
Skills needed

16. 5 Educational Options Four year colleges
Community and Technical Colleges
Career and Trade Schools
Military
Apprenticeships
*Increased demand for jobs/careers that require some form of postsecondary degree

17. www.planningyourdreams.org Tennessee College and Career Planning
Activation Code: N YVJ

18. Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Program
TSAC Programs

19. Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program
Hope – Up to $1750 per semester(4 yr) or Up to $1500 per semester (2 yr)
GPA 3.0 or ACT 21
General Assembly Merit (GAMS) – Up to $500 per semester
GPA 3.75 and ACT 29
Wilder-Naifeh – Up to $2000 per academic year

20. Tennessee Promise/Tennessee Achieves
Provide the opportunity for high school graduates in TN to attend a community or technical college free of tuition or fees
Individual guidance through volunteer mentors
Must maintain satisfactory academic progress
Community service requirement

21. NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org
Academic Credentials + Amateurism Status =College Eligible

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

23. Student Handbook
Handbook
New attendance policy!!!

24. Exam Exemptions:
Eligibility for exam exemptions begins the first day of school.
A student who has been suspended (ISS or OSS) is not eligible for exemptions. School related absences do not count as an absence toward exemptions.
No distinction is made between excused and unexcused absences.
Absence from class on block days count as 2 days absence.
Exams will not administered early.
Exemptions must be approved by administrator.
Guidelines for Final Exam Exemptions:
Full Year Class: 8 absences=A
6 absences=B
4 absences=C
2 absences=D
One semester class: 4 absences=A
3 absences=B
2 absences=C
1 absence=D
***Pg. 22 Student Agenda

25. FYI Absences: Check Out Notes: 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

26. Extended Absences If your student is absent for multiple days:
Contact Attendance
Contact teachers by for assignments
Available online
Check faculty webpages for any assignments/notes

27. Web Safety
Monitor On-line Activity
Social Media Responsibility

28. http://www.ohs.rcschools.net/ Bell schedule Calendar Student Agenda
School rules/Bus Conduct
Announcements
School Counseling Web Page
Faculty s

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

30. Lunch Schedule 1st lunch: 11:31-11:58 2nd lunch: 12:04-12:31
3rd lunch: 12:37-1:04
4th lunch: 1:10-1:37
Friday: 1st lunch: 11:06-11:28
2nd lunch: 11:28-11:50
3rd lunch: 11:50-12:12
4th lunch: 12:12-12:34

31. Reminder
Report Cards Go Home
October 11!

32. Follow us on Twitter
@OHSSCHCOUNSELOR

33. Spring Registration
Face to Face
Early Spring Semester
Course Request

34. Your feedback is appreciated!
Your feedback is appreciated!