1. Class of 2018 Freshman Seminar Friday, January 23, 2015 Amphitheater

2. Who is my ORHS Counselor? - Ms. Paige Green (A-C)- Mr. Matt Koehler (D-H) - Ms. Brianna Ottinger (I-M)- Ms. Kelly Rowland (N-R) - Ms. Dianna Sorensen (S-Z)- Ms. Ada Hall (Gifted)

3.  Counseling Department - Student Questionnaire  Graduation Requirements  Area of Focus  Summer Recovery  Teacher Recommendations for 10 th grade courses  End of Course Exams  GPA  Preparing for Life After High School Our Seminar Agenda…

4. 6.Of the current ORHS Career and Technical offerings, please check the ones you are currently taking or considering taking:  Business Academy  Arts & Communication Academy  Early Childhood Education Academy  Welding & Engineering Academy  Health Science Academy Counseling Department - Student Questionnaire

5. 7.If ORHS offered courses in the following areas, please check which ones you would be interested in taking:  Advanced Manufacturing (Machining, Electromechanical Tech, Mechatronics)  Hospitality & Tourism (Culinary Arts, Tourism, Sports & Entertainment Mgmt)  Human Services (Nutrition, Cosmetology, Barbering)  Architecture & Construction (Electrical, Masonry, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry)  Agriculture (Vet & Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering, Food Science)  ROTC Counseling Department - Student Questionnaire

6. You all have until May 2018 to earn 22 Credits: 4 English Credits (one class each year) 4 Math Credits (including Alg2 and one class beyond) 3 Science Credits (include Biology and Physics or Chem.) 2 World Language Credits (of the same language) 1 Fine Arts Credit 3.5 Social Studies Credits (1=US History, 1=World Soc. Std.,.5=Economics,.5=US Government,.5=Personal Finance) 1.5 Wellness Credits (.5=Well A,.5=Well B,.5=additional PE) 3 Focused Elective Credits Graduation Requirements…

7. ORHS offers the following 9 Areas of Focus: 1)Math/Science 2)Humanities 3)Fine Arts 4)Business & Information Technology Academy 5)Arts & Communications Academy 6)Early Childhood Academy 7)Engineering and Welding Academy 8)Health Science Academy 9)Advanced Placement Area of Focus Information…

8.  There is a cost – in the past it has been $140 per class!  Can only take up to 2 courses  Not all courses are offered  You might not finish the class  Mandatory daily attendance  AVOID THIS by getting HELP NOW! Talk to your Teachers and go in for Tutoring or meet with your school counselor – we can help with study tips/test strategies Summer Credit Recovery

9. You will need some Teacher Recommendations… English, Math, Science Social Studies and World Language (if taking) Some higher level elective courses (talk to teacher!) Look at the Program of Studies for New Courses and Alternates that you are OK with taking 9 th graders will all register online in the Library Computer Lab during your science class during a school day in February 2015 – more specific info will be provided at a later date. 10 th Grade Course Registration

10.  Are given in May 2015  Possible EOC’s for 9 th graders: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology 1, and English 1  These cumulative EXAMS count 25% of your total second semester grade so PLEASE take these very seriously  All specific aspects/requirements regarding final classroom exams for other courses will be determined by the course teacher State of TN - END of COURSE Exams

11.  What is it and how is it calculated?  Weighted vs. Un-weighted courses?  TN Lottery HOPE Scholarship – Requirement - GPA = 3.0 Un-weighted- ACT = 21 composite  What GPA’s mean to colleges… UT-Knoxville: 3.9 Core Weighted GPA + 26 ACT average UT-Chattanooga: 2.85 GPA+18ACT or 2.5GPA+21ACT required MTSU: 2.7GPA+19ACT or 3.0GPA or 22ACT required ETSU: 2.3GPA or 19ACT required What’s all the fuss about a GPA?

12. Preparing for Life After High School  Are you BALANCING your outside activities/responsibilities with your academics?  Building your Resume: Do you have volunteer/summer activities? What is your Leadership Experience? Are you either Well- Rounded or Well-Lopsided? What are you passionate about? How are you striving to reach your goals/dreams/full potential?  You are not in this alone – get to know the adults that are here to help you along this challenging and exciting journey!