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Oak-Land Junior
High Parent Information Evening
SAHS Graduating Class of 2021
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WELCOME
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Julie Coe
Counselor L-Z Heather Goetz
Counselor A-K
Kyle Kane
Assistant Principal
Andy Fields
Principal
PURPOSE FOR THE NIGHT
• Understand the registration process for 7th to 8th grade
• Understand high school graduation requirements
• Understand the 6 year planning process • Learn about college and career preparation
opportunities
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OAK-LAND EXPERIENCE
Extra Curricular Opportunities • Ambassadors
• Chamber Choir
• Chamber Orchestra/Fiddle Club
• Game Club
• Fitness Center
• School Drama/Musical
• Jazz Band/Jazz Lab
• Newspaper Club
• NJHS
• Math Counts
• 3 Dimensional Printing
• Science Bowl
• Ski/Snowboarding Club
• Yearbook Club
Athletic Opportunities •Soccer/Adapted Soccer 8-9th Grade
•Football – 9th Grade
•Cross Country
•Swimming/Diving/Synchronized Swimming
•Tennis
•Volleyball
•Golf
•Track
•Chevals
•Alpine/Nordic Skiing
•Basketball
•Gymnastics
•Wrestling
•Baseball
•Softball
•Intramural Floor Hockey, Dodge ball, Badminton
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High School Transition How to Start Right
• Attendance
• Homework/grades/missing assignments
• Advocate for self
• Organization
• Time management
• Behavior in and out of school
• Social media
• Balance
• Activities and community service
• Peer influences
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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES & RECOGNITION
Student Opportunities • Honors Courses
• Advanced Placement
• Accelerated Courses
• Special Education Services
• Electives
• Online Learning
• Independent Study
• Intervention Support
Student Recognition • 5 Student of the Month
Breakfasts
• Weekly Lottery Drawings
• End of Year Awards Ceremonies
• Classroom Awards
• Raider Rocks Certificates
• Perfect Attendance
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HIGH ACHIEVING STUDENTS
8th graders earning a 3.5 GPA or higher
2012-2013 38%
2013-2014 37%
2014-2015 42%
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JUNIOR HIGH REGISTRATION GUIDE
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REGISTRATION PROCESS
1. Tonight’s parent information presentation
2. Counselors present registration materials in classrooms February 8 & 9
3. Students and parents complete and sign registration form
4. Students will complete registration on February 10 & 11 in our school’s computer lab
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Curiosity Thrives Here
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Sample Schedule Semester 1
1. English
2. Advisory
3. Elective
4. Intro to Global Studies (1 semester)
5. Earth Science (lunch)
6. Math
7. Elective
Semester 2
1. Elective
2. Advisory
3. English
4. Automation Robotics/ PE
5. Math (lunch)
6. Earth Science
7. Elective
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Curiosity Thrives Here
Curiosity Thrives Here
Curiosity Thrives Here
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT/ COLLEGE PREPARATION
• 7th Grade – Introduction to MCIS/career exploration
• 8th Grade – Aspire test/develop 6 year plan/complete MCIS course planner/career cluster
• 9th Grade – MCIS career interest profiler/update 6 year plan in MCIS
• 10th Grade – Aspire test/college and career center/update 6 year plan in MCIS
• 11th Grade – PSAT and ACT college entrance exams/college and career center/update 6 year plan in MCIS
• 12th Grade – ACT/SAT college entrance exams/college application support
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SCHEDULE SEQUENCE
• February – Registrations compiled • March – Staffing allocations • April to July – Schedule construction • August – Schedule pick up
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COMMUNICATION WITH FAMILIES • Skyward Family Access (students &
parents) is primary method of communication
• List-Serve to receive E-News/sign up on website
• School Messenger via telephone
• Oak-Land Website
• Update your email addresses
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ON-LINE RESOURCES Registration Guide and Form Timeline - Located on Oak-Land Website at: http://oakland.stillwater.k12.mn.us
Contact Chris Haumersen, Counseling Secretary at 651-351-8516 or haumersenc@stillwaterschools.org
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