Class of 2018 Freshman Seminar

Friday, January 23, 2015Amphitheater

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)

Counseling Department - Student Questionnaire

Graduation Requirements Area of Focus Summer Recovery Teacher Recommendations for 10th grade

courses End of Course Exams GPA Preparing for Life After High School

Our Seminar Agenda…

6. Of the current ORHS Career and Technical offerings, please check the ones you are currently taking or considering taking:

Business AcademyArts & Communication AcademyEarly Childhood Education AcademyWelding & Engineering AcademyHealth Science Academy

Counseling Department - Student Questionnaire

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

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 Credit3.5 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…

ORHS offers the following 9 Areas of Focus:1) Math/Science2) Humanities3) Fine Arts4) Business & Information Technology Academy5) Arts & Communications Academy6) Early Childhood Academy7) Engineering and Welding Academy8) Health Science Academy9) Advanced Placement

Area of Focus Information…

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 HELPNOW! Talk to your Teachers andgo in for Tutoring or meet withyour school counselor – we canhelp with study tips/test strategies

Summer Credit Recovery

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

9th 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.

10th Grade Course Registration

Are given in May 2015 Possible EOC’s for 9th 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

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 averageUT-Chattanooga: 2.85 GPA+18ACT or 2.5GPA+21ACT requiredMTSU: 2.7GPA+19ACT or 3.0GPA or 22ACT requiredETSU: 2.3GPA or 19ACT required

What’s all the fuss about a GPA?

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!