Future Freshman Night

Janet SvobodaFreshman CounselorMarch 12th, 2013

Role of Freshman Counselor• To provide academic, social/emotional and

college/career support to all students

• Assist students in the transition from middle school to high school

• Informational small group meetings for parents/students

• 8th grade visitations to MCMS: March 21st & 22nd

• Janet Svoboda: jsvoboda@oakparkusd.org

Naviance • Log in information: password= student ID#, username= Q code• Step by step directions are on OPHS website under “Future

Freshman Advisement” • MCMS students only

Middle School vs. High School

• Block Schedule• More rigor, higher expectations• More homework• Self advocacy• 9th grade matters!!!

Graduation Requirements

• English (4 years)• Social Studies (3 ½ years)• Math (3 years)• PE (2 years)• Global Science (1 year)• Biology (1 year)• Physical Science-Chemistry (1 year)• Visual & Performing Art (1 year)• Technology ( 1 semester)• Practical Skill (1 semester)• Life Skills (1 semester)• General Electives (55 credits)

• 240 Total Credits • California High School Exit

Exam

PE Requirement• All 9th graders MUST take PE

• 10th grade PE can be satisfied through participation in an OPHS sport, Cheerleading or Dance Team

9th Grade Course SelectionsAll 9th grade students must take:

English I

Health/World Geography (semester of each)

Math

Global Science

PE

*Elective: One year or 2 semesters

*Elective Options:

Technology Course/Practical Skill (semester of each)

Visual and Performing Art (year long)

Foreign Language (2 years required by the universities. NOT a graduation requirement.)

Honors Global Science• Fast paced course• Must be taking Algebra I or higher in 8th grade• A’s in all quarters of Algebra or B’s and higher in all quarters of

Geometry• A’s in all quarters of 8th grade Science• Advanced on Science STAR test

More Options…

Zero Period• Optional• Meets Tuesday –Friday

7:20 – 8:20am• Student must take 7

classes• Not necessary to fit in all

classes

Study Hall• Recommended for

athletes• Must take “0” period • No credit for this class

Campus Resources• 7th Period Support: everyday from 2:25-

3:10• Q• College and Career Center• Naviance• Peer tutoring• Counselors• OPHS website

Successful Students…

1. Get involved2. Attend 7th Period Support regularly!!3. Complete all homework assignments4. Don’t procrastinate5. Have good time management skills6. Are organized (use a calendar!)