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Freshmen Open
House
August 31, 2016
Freshmen Social
Activities
Ms. Stacy Christensen, Advisor
517-706-4940
[email protected]
Homecoming
Theme: Fairytales: Little Mermaid
Sept. 17-Float Building
Completed in one day at the OHS student parking lot
• We need parent volunteers to chaperone and advise
• We’ll need donations
• Trailer
• Materials
• Power tools
Sept. 21-Bonfire
Sept. 23-Parade and Football Game
Sept. 24-Dance
Class T-shirts: $15
Okemos High School
Guidance Office
Academic
Excellence
Emotional
Well Being
Mission Statement:
• The mission of the Okemos High School
Guidance Office is to develop informed, selfdirected, resourceful, and assertive students
who will graduate within four years of entry and
leave high school with clearly defined postsecondary plans. While doing so, we reach
students on an emotional and individual level
proportional to student needs to provide timely
interventions and develop lasting relationships.
How to Make an Appointment
1. Students should visit the Guidance Office between
classes, during lunch, or before or after school.
2. Mrs. Schiro will check the counselor’s schedule and
indicate the days and times the counselor is available.
Students are advised to pick a day and time based on
when they can most afford to miss class.
3. Mrs. Schiro will write a pass. When it is time for the
appointment, students should show the pass to their
teacher and then bring it with them to the Guidance
Office.
4. Students may also schedule appointments via the
website.
Navigation to the Website
remind
Would you like updates and
reminders from the OHS
Guidance Office sent to your
phone? Text “@ohsgui” to
81010.
New Student Meeting/Group
• 9/15/16-During Flex
• All new students (not including exchange students or English
language learners) will be invited, but are not required to
attend.
• Information about Homecoming week, adjusting to OHS, and
making connections will be shared.
• Students will have the opportunity to sign up for an ongoing
New Student Group
Anxiety
Management Group
Anxiety is an emotion that is normal for everyone to experience.
If you think your son or daughter may like to
participate in this group, contact Mr. Walton or Mrs.
Akers.
Okemos Cares
• Okemos Cares provides financial assistance and items to
create an equitable high school experience for all students.
• Families requesting assistance can contact their counselor. All
information is confidential.
• You can support Okemos Cares through tax-deductible
donations:
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Financial contributions
Non-perishable snacks
Hygiene products
Gently used sporting equipment
School supplies
• For additional information, contact Beth Josephson at 517-7064924 or [email protected]
Freshmen Parent Information
Nights
• September 28th & December 6th
• 6:30-7:30 p.m., OHS Kiva
• Email questions you’d like to have answered or topics you’d
like to have presented: [email protected]
• Potential topics:
• Creating a 4 year plan
• Achieving balance and health
• Parenting my teen without losing my mind
• Students welcome
• Plenty of time for Q & A
Graduation Requirements
•English
4 credits (L/C 9 & L/C 10 or equivalent)
•Math
4 credits (Alg. 1, Geometry & Alg. 2 or equivalent)
•Science
3 credits (Must include Physical Science, Bio, &
Chem. or Physics)
•Social Studies 3 credits (US History, World History, Econ
& Gov)
•World Lang. 2 credits
•Phys. Ed.
1 credit (.5 activity/.5 health)
•Electives
1 credit
Additional credits to equal 22 total
Alternative Credit Options
Testing out:
Satisfies a graduation requirement but does
not earn credit toward the 22 required for
graduation
May not guarantee admission to an AP course for which
it is a prerequisite. Passing threshold is 78%, but to get
into AP Chemistry a student must earn at least a 90%
ISHALL, CHAMP, Programs through the MSU GATE office, four
LEAF:
credits in four semesters
Online courses: Most commonly through MIVHS, but other providers are
considered-check with your counselor before enrolling
in a course
Students now have the option to enter the letter grade on the OHS
transcript as well as the credit, or list it as credit only.
NCAA Eligibility
*To be eligible for
Division I or II college
athletics, students
must register with the
NCAA Clearinghouse
*Notify your counselor
of your interest
*16 Core Courses
*Online courses may
not qualify
*Minimum of a 2.3
core grade point
average
*Qualifying ACT or SAT
score
NCAA Eligibility and Recruiting
Seminar
• September 26th
• 6:30-7:30 p.m., OHS Kiva
• Information on new eligibility requirements for prospective
student-athletes, presented by Mr. Walton
• Recruiting seminar, presented by Mr. Childress, OHS Athletic
Director
Edgenuity Strategies for
Academic Success
• Free
• Entirely online
• Those who complete the course
will receive a “G” and 0.5 credit
on their transcript
• [email protected]
Typical AP Options
10th grade:
11th grade:
12th grade:
10th-12th:
AP World History
AP US History
AP Chem or AP Bio (requires science
acceleration)
AP Government
AP Chemistry or AP Bio
AP English
AP World Languages (French, German, Latin,
Spanish)
AP Art
AP Computer Science
AP Calc AB/BC
AP Statistics
Standardized Testing at OHS
• 9th-PSAT 9
• 10th-PSAT 10 (Spring, school sponsored)
• 11th-PSAT/NMSQT (Qualifying test for National
Merit, optional, fee required, October)
• SAT, WorkKeys, M-STEP (April, required,
school sponsored)
• 12th-retake SAT or ACT, SAT II (subject tests)
Free SAT Preparation
CAREER EXPLORATION
*Summer Jobs
*Internships
*Job Shadows/Interviews
Add relevance to education, build resumes,
strengthen college applications
Username: OHS email address Password: student ID#
College Planning
• Should follow career exploration
• Many factors go into making a decision about a best fit college
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Programs in area of career interest
Cost
Location
Size
Feel
• Steps to take:
• 9th and 10th grade-career exploration, academic progress
• 11th grade-college exploration, campus visits
• 12th grade-submit applications and make enrollment decisions
Setting expectations
• Check college admission rates
• For many highly selective colleges, they are below 10%
• Students denied admission are in good company
• OHS admits a few students to some of the most
selective colleges across the country each year
• A 4.0 or a perfect ACT or SAT is not a ticket
anywhere
• Colleges prefer depth over breadth
• Authentic voice in admissions essays
• U of M admits about 60% of OHS applicants
• (that’s really good!)
Sallie Mae: How America Pays for
College 2015
FAFSA4caster
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Ages 0-12
Each developmental stage
can be summed up in one
word.
Hero
Ages 13-22
COP
Ages 23-?
Mentor
Developmental Model of
Parenting
Signs of teenage substance
abuse
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Sudden change in friendships
Loss of interest in usual activities
Decrease in motivation and academic performance
Change in appearance
Tips for keeping your teen
healthy
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Have dinner as a family whenever possible
Computers/video games/televisions in common areas
Set limits and enforce them (Respected > Liked)
Ask open ended questions
LISTEN to your teen
• We have two ears and one mouth for a reason
• Become naïve but fascinated in your teen
• Be WITH them, not LIKE them
• Set the example-believe it or not they are still watching
you and looking up to you
Questions?
TYPICAL OHS SCHEDULE
9th Grade
1. Literature and Composition 9
2. Algebra I
3. Physical Science
4. Physical Education/Health
5. US History
6. World Language
11th Grade
1. American Literature
2. Algebra II
3. Chemistry or Physics
4. US Government/Economics
5. World Language
6. Elective/Elective
10th Grade
1. Literature and Composition 10
2. Geometry
3. Biology
4. World History
5. World Language
6. Elective/Elective
12th Grade
1. Expository Writing/
Contemporary Literature
2. Pre-calculus
3. Science Elective
4. Social Studies Elective
5. Elective/Elective
6. Elective/Elective
TYPICAL PERFORMING ARTS SCHEDULE
0. Physical Education/Health
1. Literature and Composition 9
2. Algebra I
3. Physical Science
4. Performing Arts
5. US History
6. World Language
10th Grade
1. Literature and Composition 10
2. Geometry
3. Biology
4. Performing Arts
5. World Language
6. World History
11th Grade
1. American Literature
2. Algebra II
3. Chemistry or Physics
4. Performing Arts
5. World Language
6. US Government/Economics
12th Grade
1. English Elective
2. Pre-calculus
3. Science Elective
4. Performing Arts
5. World Language
6. Social Studies Elective
TYPICAL STUDY SKILLS SCHEDULE
9th Grade
1. Literature and Composition 9 or English 9
2. Algebra I or Adaptive Algebra I
3. Physical Science or Studies in Science
4. Physical Education/Health
5. US History or Studies in US History
6. Study Skills
10th Grade
1. Literature and Composition 10 or English 10
2. Geometry or Continuing Adaptive Algebra
3. Biology or General Biology
4. World History or Studies in World History
5. World Language
6. Study Skills
11th Grade
1. English Elective
2. Algebra II or Adaptive Geometry
3. Chemistry, Physics, or Chemistry in the
Community
4. US Government/Economics
5. World Language
6. Study Skills
12th Grade
1. English Elective
2. Math Elective
3. Science Elective
4. Social Studies Elective
5. Study Skills
6. Elective/Elective
TYPICAL CAREER CENTER SCHEDULE
9th Grade
1. Literature and Composition 9
2. Algebra I
3. Physical Science
4. Physical Education/Health
5. US History
6. World Language
11th Grade
1. American Literature
2. Algebra II
3. Chemistry or Physics
4. Career Center
5. Career Center
6. Career Center
10th Grade
1. Literature and Composition 10
2. Geometry
3. Biology
4. World History
5. World Language
6. Elective/Elective
12th Grade
1. Expository Writing/ Contemporary Literature
2. Pre-calculus
3. US Government/Economics
4. Career Center
5. Career Center
6. Career Center
STUDY SKILLS SCHEDULE WITH
CAREER CENTER*
9th Grade
1. Literature and Composition 9 or English 9
2. Algebra I or Adaptive Algebra I
3. Physical Science or Studies in Science
4. Physical Education/Health
5. US History or Studies in US History
6. Study Skills
10th Grade
1. Literature and Composition 10 or English 10
2. Geometry or Continuing Adaptive Algebra
3. Biology or General Biology
4. World History or Studies in World History
5. Elective/Elective
6. Study Skills
11th Grade
1. English Elective
2. Study Skills
3. Chemistry, Physics, or Chemistry in the
Community
4. Career Center
5. Career Center
6. Career Center
12th Grade
1. English Elective
2. Study Skills
3. US Government/Economics
4. Career Center
5. Career Center
6. Career Center-Math Related (One
credit over two years)
*Will require external credit. This schedule lacks a 4th math
credit.