2. Why you would visit Mrs. Svoboda???  To talk about grades and how to improve  To talk about social/emotional problems  To discuss your 4 year plan  To talk about college  I’m available during nutrition, lunch or support

3. Middle School vs. High School  Block Schedule  More rigor, higher expectations  More homework  Advocate for yourself  9 th grade matters!!!

4. Block Schedule… 0 Period: 7:20 – 8:20 (Tuesday – Friday) Period 1 or 2: 8:30 – 10:05 Nutrition: 10:05 – 10:25 Period 3 or 4: 10:25 – 12:05 Lunch: 12:05 – 12:50 Period 5 or 6: 12:50 – 2:25 Support (7 th period): 2:25 – 3:10

5. OPHS Graduation Requirements  E nglish (4 years)  Social Studies (3 and ½ years)  Math (3 years)  PE (2 years)  Foundations of Science (1 year- 9th)  Life Science/Biology (1 year- 10th)  Physical Science/Chemistry (1 year- 11th)  Visual and performing art (1 year)  Technology (1 semester)  Practical skill (1 semester)  Health (1 semester- 9 th )  Life skills (1 semester – 12 th )  General electives (55 credits)  240 credit to graduate

6. 9 th Grade Course Selections… All 9 th grade students will take: 1.English I 2.Health /World Geography (semester of each) 3.Foundations of Science or Elective 4.Math (determined by MCMS) 5.PE 6.Elective: 1 year or 2 semesters

7. Elective Options…  Technology and a Practical Skill (semester of each)  Visual and Performing Art (year long)  Foreign Language (year long): Chinese, American Sign Language, French or Spanish

8. Foundations of Science  1 year course  One semester life science  One semester physical science  Honors designations can be awarded the 2 nd semester  Students can be eligible to take honors and AP science courses after taking this class  Must be in Algebra 1B or higher

9. Sample Schedules Students in Algebra 1B or higher  Math (Algebra 1B or higher)  Foundations of Science  English I  PE  Health/World Geography  Elective Students in Algebra 1A  Algebra 1A  Elective  English I  PE  Health/World Geography  Elective

10. 7 th Period Support…  2:25 – 3:10 daily  Daily attendance highly recommended  Make up tests and quizzes  Get help from teachers  Get homework done

11. More Options… Zero Period  Optional  Meets Tuesday – Friday  7:20 – 8:20am  Must take 7 classes  Not necessary to fit in all classes Study Hall  Recommended for student athletes  Must take “0” period  No credit

12. Selecting Classes on Naviance…  Go to the OPHS website  Click on the Naviance Tab  Step by step instructions are on the OPHS website under “Freshman Advisement” and in Naviance.

13. Selecting Classes on Naviance…  Username: student ID#  Password: Q code

14. Summer School…  Easier schedule in the fall  Become more comfortable with OPHS campus  Remediation  Check OPHS website for dates and forms

15. Successful Students…  Attend 7 th period support  Get involved  Complete all h.w.  Don’t procrastinate  Good time management  Good organizational skills  Have fun!!!

16. You’re Invited! OPHS Freshman Lunch  Thursday, August 6th  11:00 – 1:00pm  Goodie Bag  Campus Tours  Q & A Session

17. FUTURE FRESHMAN NIGHT Tuesday, March 10th, 2015 Art Show, Summer School, and Club exhibits from 6:00-6:30pm outside of the OPHS Gymnasium College and Career Center open from 6:00-6:30 in room C-6 Main Program begins at 6:30pm in the OPHS Gymnasium Presenters: Welcome- Kevin Buchanan, Principal Freshman Counselor- Janet Svoboda Parent Faculty Association- Shelly Resnick, PFA President Friends of Oak Park Schools- Barry Myerson Athletic Boosters- Susie Harris Oak Park High School ASB Advanced Peer Counselors Ken Jones: Engineering Pathways Athletic Directors- Dick Billingsley and Ann Pettit Summer School Information- Randy McLelland Special Performances by: Cheer, Jazz Band, Choir, Dance class and more

18. OPHS Elective Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-bdMq3Vjak