GETTING THE MOST FROM HIGH SCHOOL

Sandra Day O’Connor High School

Counseling Department

Kathleen GiaciniA, B, J, V

Saroj Jagernauth

Dept. Chair

M, N, R

Jennifer MillerD, K, L, O, U

Jenny CramerC, I, T, W

Chris HarmonsonE, F, G, H

Debbie Harmonson

P, Q, S, Y, ZMarc Mur

Academic Advisor

(623)445-7179

Guidance Counselor

Registration/Course Selection ECAP – Education Career Action Plan Personal/Social Issues Peer Issues Grades, GPA, credits, graduation College/University Requirements Credit retrieval (discuss with counselor first) Teacher Concerns (speak with teacher first) Future Plans General Questions

Tips For Success

Develop a Strong Work Ethic: Get organized Set goals Follow a study routine and prepare for

tests over time Break down projects into smaller parts Check Canvas and PowerSchools for

grades regularly Update your ECAP frequently by logging

into azcis.intocareers.org Tutoring- with your teacher and/or career

center Visit sdohs.dvusd.org to access the

Counseling Dept. website

Tips For Success

Attendance: Be consistent, be on time, be at school! In the event of a short term illness/absence, parents need to:

- Call in to the attendance office before noon of the following day, call

the nurse, and email teachers directly for homework.

- Please let the counselor know that homework is being collected.

Attitude, Character, Perseverance There is always something good or positive to focus on! A positive attitude sets the tone, your attitude is your choice

Stay Connected Communicate with teachers regularly Stay connected by participating in school activities

Tips For Success

Be prepared for class - Be on time

- Complete projects and homework on time

- Bring charged ipad to class and utilize Canvas as the

learning management system.

Visit the LMC website for clarification and trouble shooting:

http://sdohs.dvusd.org/

Graduation Requirements

Diploma University Admissions

4 credits of Language Arts 4 credits of Math 3 credits of Lab Science ½ credit of Health ½ credit of PE 1 credit of World History 1 credit of American/Arizona History 1 credit of Government/Economics 1 credit of Career and Technical Education(CTE) or Fine Arts 6 credits of electives

22 CREDITS MINIMUM

4 credits of Language Arts 4 credits of Math 3 credits of Lab Science ½ credit of Health ½ credit of PE 1 credit of World History 1 credit of American/Arizona History 1 credit of Government/Economics 1 credit of Fine Art 2 credits of the same World Language 4 credits of electives

22 CREDITS MINIMUM

University Reminders

Two years of the same World Language

One Fine Art

Recommended GPA for University 3.0

(2.5-2.99 considered) OR

Top 25% (top 50% considered) OR

SAT or ACT scores

Grade Point AverageGPA is calculated at the end of every semester (December and May). Each grade is assigned a point value and then averaged with all other official grades to date.

Grade Honors Points Regular Points

A 5 4

B 4 3

C 3 2

D 1 1

F 0 0

Class Rank

Only CORE areas are factored into the weighted GPA that determines class rank:

4 Language Arts4 Math3 Social Studies4 Lab Science

Certificate of Advanced Academics The certificate provides students with the opportunity to

showcase their academic excellence and dedication. Supplements diploma and serves as an indication of a

student’s rigorous course work above and beyond the district requirements.

The certificate is awarded at graduation and reflects four years of advanced course work and service learning.

Must complete an application, found online. Details to note:

9th grade and 10th grade: must take 3 Honors courses11th and 12th grade: must take 3 AP courses or 2 AP courses and 2 Dual Enrollment courses.

Must have a minimum of 25 service hours in 11th and 12th grade each.

Weighted GPA must be at or above 4.0.

AZCIS: Arizona Career Information System

www.azcis.intocareers.orgUser Name: oconnorPassword: 4azcis02

AZCIS is an annually updated, comprehensive career and educational

guidance system that provides information and exploration tools for

teens and adults.

Students will graduate from Sandra Day

O’Connor High school with theskills to be college and career ready!