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Future Freshmen. Mrs. Svoboda 9 th Grade Counselor. Why you would visit Mrs. Svoboda???. To talk about grades and how to improve To talk about social/emotional problems To discuss your 4 year plan To talk about college I ’ m available during nutrition, lunch or support. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Why you would visit Mrs. Svoboda???
To talk about grades and how to improve
To talk about social/emotional problems
To discuss your 4 year plan
To talk about college
I’m available during nutrition, lunch or support
Middle School vs. High School
Block Schedule
More rigor, higher expectations
More homework
Advocate for yourself
9th grade matters!!!
Block Schedule…0 Period: 7:20 – 8:20 (Tuesday – Friday)
Period 1 or 2: 8:30 – 10:05
Nutrition: 10:05 – 10:25
Period 3 or 4: 10:25 – 12:05
Lunch: 12:05 – 12:50
Period 5 or 6: 12:50 – 2:25
Support (7th period): 2:25 – 3:10
OPHS Graduation Requirements
English (4 years)
Social Studies (3 and ½ years)
Math (3 years)
PE (2 years)
Global Science (1 year- 9th)
Life Science/Biology (1 year- 10th)
Physical Science/Chemistry (1 year- 11th)
Visual and performing art (1 year)
Technology (1 semester)
Practical skill (1 semester)
Health (1 semester- 9th)
Life skills (1 semester – 12th)
General electives (55 credits)
240 credit to graduate
9th Grade Course Selections…
All 9th grade students will take:
1. English I
2. Health /World Geography (semester of each)
3. Math (placement determined your current math teacher)
4. Global Science
5. PE
6. Elective: 1 year or 2 semesters
Honors Global Science
Fast paced Must be in Algebra I in 8th grade
A’s in all quarters of Alg. I or B’s in all quarters of Geometry
A’s in all quarters of Science
Advanced on STAR
Elective Options… Technology and a Practical Skill (semester of each)
Visual and Performing Art (year long)
Foreign Language (year long): Chinese, American Sign Language, French or Spanish
7th Period Support… 2:25 – 3:10 daily
Daily attendance highly recommended
Make up tests and quizzes
Get help from teachers
Get homework done
More Options…Zero Period
Optional
Meets Tuesday – Friday
7:20 – 8:20am
Must take 7 classes
Not necessary to fit in all classes
Study Hall Recommended for student athletes
Must take “0” period
No credit
Selecting Classes on Naviance…
Go to the OPHS website
Click on the Naviance Tab
Selecting Classes on Naviance…
Username: student ID#
Password: Q code
Summer School… Easier schedule in the fall
Become more comfortable with OPHS campus
Remediation
Check OPHS website for dates and forms
Successful Students…
Attend 7th period support
Get involved
Complete all hw
Don’t procrastinate
Good time management
Good organizational skills
Have fun!!!