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Welcome to Osceola High School8th Grade Parent NightThursday, February 9, 2012OHS AuditoriumFreshmen Registration ProcessMonday, February 13th Registration materials distributed to 8th graders

Friday, February 17th Online registration completed at OMS with Ms. Erickson Graduation RequirementsOHS Graduation requirements4 yr college minimum course requirementsEnglish4 credits

Math3 credits

Science2 credits

Social Studies4 credits

Physical Education1.5 credits

Health.5 credits

Computer Apps.5 credits

Financial Planning.5credits

Electives9.5creditsTotal 25.5 creditsEnglish4 credits

Math (Alg I, Geom, Alg II)3 credits

Science (lab science)3 credits

Social Studies3 credits

Electives4 credits(fine arts, computers, or other areas)

Foreign Language2 credits(2 yrs of the same language is strongly advised and is required by some universities)

It is strongly recommended that studentsexceed minimum course requirements.Grading SystemGrades are averaged after each semester to calculate your childs grade point average (GPA)

Each teacher utilizes their own grading scale

A4.0A-3.67B+3.33B3.0B-2.67C+2.33C 2.0C-1.67D+1.33D1.0D-0.67F0.0

Class Rank = GPA x CreditsOHS ranks students based on quantity of courses and quality of grades

4 year colleges use class rank as part of the college admissions process

Example of a students class rank:

24/145 = Top 17%

UW Madison = Top 15%UW River Falls = Top 40%Freshmen Registration SheetsFreshmen RequirementsTips for registrationSemesterSemesterEnglish 9English 9Physical SciencePhysical ScienceWorld Civ.World Civ.MathMathPhy. Ed. 9Computer Apps.ElectiveElectiveElectiveElectiveStudy Hall or ElectiveStudy Hall or ElectiveBand and Choir audition for placement

Math teacher approval

Foreign Language not required for graduation, but 2 yrs may be required by 4 yr colleges

Study Halls do not earn grade or credit, but opportunity for students to complete homework and/or work with tutor

Freshmen ElectivesSemester CoursesYear Long CoursesAnimal ScienceCompanion AnimalsFish and Wildlife Mgmt.FloricultureHorse ScienceHorticultureArt AppreciationDesktop PublishingFoodsSewing and TextilesIntroduction to ChildcareWeight Training 9Materials and Processing TechnologyMusic Theory

Record KeepingFrench ISpanish IBandChoirIntroduction to Engineering (IED) - Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

Who Should Take a Study Hall?If your child needs to improve their grades or get additional help.

If your child is currently in the STAR Program.

If your child is currently earning DS and Fs.

If your child struggles to complete homework.

If your child never brings homework home.

Structured study halls and/or peer tutors are available for students to receive additional help.

If your childs performance on the MAPS tests determines the need for additional support through RtI (Response to Intervention), your child will be placed in a study hall.

Response to Intervention (RtI)Is a data-driven approach to understanding and addressing student needs.

ALL students MAP tested in 9th & 10th grade.Students placed in interventions based on RIT score.RtI EnglishRtI MathStructured Study HallCheck and Connect

Testing9th gradeMAPEXPLORE (Pre-ACT)

10th gradeMAPPLAN (Pre-ACT)WKCE (State assessment)

11th gradePLAN (Pre-ACT)PSAT (Pre-SAT)ASVAB (Military entrance exam)ACT (Entrance exam required by most 4 yr colleges)SAT (Entrance exam required by some 4 yr colleges)

College Credit in High SchoolProject Lead the Way (PLTW)Rigorous courses that offer an opportunity to earn college credit by examination

Advanced Placement (AP) CoursesRigorous courses that offer an opportunity to earn college credit by examination

Wisconsin Technical Colleges Articulation agreementsAccountingComputer ApplicationsDesktop PublishingMetalsHuman Anatomy and Physiology

Youth OptionsCollege courses at Wisconsin colleges while in high school

Project Lead the Way (PLTW)Benefits of PLTWCourse offeringsPathway to Engineering Program

Develops problem solving skills, critical thinking, and creative and innovative reasoning

Activities are hands-on and project based

Students use same industry-leading 3D design software

Students design, test, and actually construct circuits and devices

Introduction to Engineering (IED)

Principals of Engineering (POE)

Digital Electronics (DE)

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

Igniting Innovation through imagination and learning.

Advanced Placement (AP) CoursesAP BiologyAP Calculus A/BAP ChemistryAP Comparative PoliticsAP EnglishAP French AP PhysicsAP PsychologyAP SpanishAP United States History

AP Environmental Science (virtual)AP Statistics (virtual)AP Calculus B/C (virtual)

Optional standardized test in May to earn college credit, cost $87.00 per examCounselors Assist with Prep for Life Beyond High School9th gradeFreshmen interviewsInterpret EXPLORE scores

10th gradeSophomore Student/Parent Career Planning Conference

11th gradeJunior Parent Night

12th gradeSenior Student/Parent Career Planning Conference

We are always available to meet with students and/or parents to:Assist with college and career preparationDiscuss personal/social concernsTest score interpretationCourse selection OHS Modified ScheduleSCHEDULEMON, TUES, FRI

Homeroom8:15 8:271st Hour8:31 9:142nd Hour9:18 10:013rd Hour10:05 10:474th Hour10:51 11:335A Lunch11:37 12:07Class12:11 12:545B Lunch12:24 12:54Class11:37 12:206th Hour12:58 1:417th Hour1:45 2:278th Hour2:31 3:13

MOD SCHEDULEWEDNESDAY Study Hall/Real Time 8:15 8:45 2nd Hour 8:48 10:10 Break 10:10 10:234th Hour 10:23 11:45 Lunch A 11:45 12:156th Hour Class A 12:19 1:446th Hour Class B 11:48 12:30 Lunch B 12:30 1:006th Hour Class B (Contd) 1:04 1:44 Break 1:44 1:548th Hour 1:54 3:13

MOD SCHEDULETHURSDAY Study Hall/Real Time 8:15 8:45 1st Hour 8:48 10:10 Break 10:10 10:233rd Hour 10:23 11:45 Lunch A 11:45 12:155th Hour Class A 12:19 1:445th Hour Class B 11:48 12:30 Lunch B 12:30 1:005th Hour Class B (Contd) 1:04 1:44 Break 1:44 1:547th Hour 1:54 3:13

National Honor Society and Honor CordsNational Honor SocietyHonor CordsCumulative GPA of 3.67 or higher at the end of sophomore year

Application processStudent leadershipCommunity serviceCharacterSeniors in the top 20% of the graduating class wear honor cords at graduationGet Involved at OHSSPORTSCLUBS and activities FootballVolleyballSoccerBasketballDance teamSoftballBaseballTrack & FieldCross CountryGolfCheerleadingHockeyPower liftingTennis Wrestling

OSCAR (Student Council)BOWLSChess ClubChamber ChoirDestination ImaginationDrama ClubFCCLAFBLAFEAFFA ForensicsFrench Club/Spanish ClubJazz BandJazz ChoirNational Honor SocietyYearbookTech ClubSolo EnsembleContact InformationMike McMartinPrincipal(715) 294 2127 ext. 404mcmartinm@osceola.k12.wi.us

Ryan FitzgeraldCounselor Last Names A-K(715) 294-2127 ext. 409fitzgeraldr@osceola.k12.wi.us

Arvid MakiDean of Students(715) 294-2127 ext. 403makia@osceola.k12.wi.us

Sara HenkeCounselor Last Names L-Z(715) 294-2127 ext. 475henkes@osceola.k12.wi.us http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/OHSCounseling/