Welcome, Wolves!Welcome, Wolves! Class of 2017Class of 2017

Oswego East High SchoolOswego East High SchoolJanuary 23, 2013January 23, 2013

Oswego East High School Oswego East High School Leadership TeamLeadership Team

Principal- Dr. Jeff CraigAssistant Principal- Jim Seput

Assistant Principal- Will Dwyer

DeansAdele DalesandroDan DurbinJerry Wicks

School Resource Officer Officer Justin Pan

Department ChairsDave Carlisle, Career and TechKurt Gulbro, World LanguageRyan Hart, Special EducationKarla Hoinkes, Student ServicesAmy Monahan, EnglishKristen Mattson, Learning Resource CenterLaura Nussle, Kinetic WellnessPaul Roberts, ScienceAdam Thurlwell, MathHeather Stanich, Fine ArtsJames Vera, Social Studies

Student ServicesStudent ServicesCounselorsCounselors Social WorkersSocial Workers

Karla Hoinkes – DirectorKarla Hoinkes – Director Dan BreyneDan Breyne

Julie AllenJulie Allen Brianne Kalusniak Brianne Kalusniak

Brittan FatigBrittan Fatig Dina SchnableDina Schnable

Melissa GleasonMelissa Gleason

Laurie HafenrichterLaurie Hafenrichter PsychologistsPsychologists

Michelle NevarezMichelle Nevarez Dr. Dave MilosDr. Dave Milos

Jessica ZieglerJessica Ziegler Andrea PhillipsAndrea Phillips

Wendi Weber- College and Career Center SecretaryWendi Weber- College and Career Center Secretary

Linn Kaney- Student Services SecretaryLinn Kaney- Student Services Secretary

Freshman Year is Important.Freshman Year is Important.Handing in classwork and homework equals good Handing in classwork and homework equals good grades.grades.

Colleges look at grades from freshman through Colleges look at grades from freshman through junior and senior years. Start out strong.junior and senior years. Start out strong.

Student athletes and club members must maintain Student athletes and club members must maintain good grades to participate in athletics and good grades to participate in athletics and activities.activities.

A student will have to repeat the class if he/she A student will have to repeat the class if he/she fails a required class.fails a required class.

Time management is important. Practice now by Time management is important. Practice now by staying current with learning and workload in 8staying current with learning and workload in 8 thth grade. grade.

Working together impacts Working together impacts student success.student success.

Team effort of school and homeTeam effort of school and homeParents/GuardiansParents/Guardians– Communicate openlyCommunicate openly

Stay connected with OEHS through phone calls, e-Stay connected with OEHS through phone calls, e-mails, the website and social media.mails, the website and social media.Stay connected with teachers concerning classes and Stay connected with teachers concerning classes and grades.grades.Discuss the importance of school attendance.Discuss the importance of school attendance.Assist your student in course selection.Assist your student in course selection.Help your student stay organized and ready for class.Help your student stay organized and ready for class.Discuss post high school plans and goals.Discuss post high school plans and goals.

– Use Home Access ( It includes grades, attendance, Use Home Access ( It includes grades, attendance, course selections.)course selections.)

OEHS School Day ScheduleOEHS School Day Schedule

School day: 7:20School day: 7:20AM AM - 2:26 - 2:26 PMPM8 class periods per day 8 class periods per day (includes lunch/guided study)(includes lunch/guided study)

– 48 minutes in length48 minutes in length– 6 minutes per passing period6 minutes per passing period– 24 minutes for lunch + 24 minutes 24 minutes for lunch + 24 minutes guided studyguided study– 2 semesters per year 2 semesters per year Space for 7 credits per year Space for 7 credits per year (6 classes required, study (6 classes required, study hall suggested, 7hall suggested, 7thth class optional) class optional)

22 credits minimum to graduate22 credits minimum to graduateCredit valuesCredit values– 1 semester class = .5 credit1 semester class = .5 credit– 2 semester classes = 1.0 credit 2 semester classes = 1.0 credit

Class of 2017 Class of 2017 Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

EnglishEnglish 4.04.0 Core ElectivesCore Electives 1.51.5MathMath 3.03.0 (Math, English, Science, Social Studies)(Math, English, Science, Social Studies)

ScienceScience 2.5 2.5 Selective Electives Selective Electives 2.0 2.0 Social SciencesSocial Sciences 2.52.5 (Fine Arts, World Lang., CTE)(Fine Arts, World Lang., CTE)

Physical EducationPhysical Education3.53.5 Open ElectivesOpen Electives 1.51.5Driver’s EducationDriver’s Education 0.50.5 HealthHealth 0.50.5 Minimum graduation credits: 22Minimum graduation credits: 22Consumer Ed. Consumer Ed. 0.50.5

Note: 4 year college-bound students will need to take minimum additional credits ofNote: 4 year college-bound students will need to take minimum additional credits of .5 Science, .5 Social Studies, 1.0 Math, and possibly 2.0 World Languages.5 Science, .5 Social Studies, 1.0 Math, and possibly 2.0 World Languages

2013-2014 Course Selection2013-2014 Course Selection

Tuesday, February 5 - Murphy Jr. HighTuesday, February 5 - Murphy Jr. HighWednesday, February 6 - Bednarcik Jr. HighWednesday, February 6 - Bednarcik Jr. High

Friday, February 8Friday, February 8 - Plank Jr.High- Plank Jr.HighCourse selection process: Course selection process:

OEHS counselors visit junior highs and share general OEHS counselors visit junior highs and share general information and course selection information.information and course selection information.Elective course sheets are sent home to parents/guardians Elective course sheets are sent home to parents/guardians and returned to junior highs.and returned to junior highs.Junior High core course recommendations are entered by Junior High core course recommendations are entered by teachers in Eschool and visible through Home Access after teachers in Eschool and visible through Home Access after February 1.February 1. Counselors meet with each student at the junior high to Counselors meet with each student at the junior high to discuss their choices. Core course and elective sheets are discuss their choices. Core course and elective sheets are sent home with students for parent perusal.sent home with students for parent perusal.Questions about recommendations? Questions about recommendations?

– Contact 8Contact 8thth grade teachers for information. grade teachers for information.

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Freshman Schedule SampleFreshman Schedule Sample

Semester 1Semester 1 Semester 2Semester 2

1. English 11. English 1 English 1English 1

2. Modern World History2. Modern World History Modern World HistoryModern World History

3. Biology3. Biology BiologyBiology

4. Lunch/Freshman 4. Lunch/Freshman Guided StudyGuided Study

Lunch/Freshman Guided Lunch/Freshman Guided StudyStudy

5. Algebra 1/Geometry5. Algebra 1/Geometry Algebra 1/GeometryAlgebra 1/Geometry

6. Health6. Health PEPE

7. Study Hall/Elective7. Study Hall/Elective Study Hall/ElectiveStudy Hall/Elective

8. Elective8. Elective ElectiveElective

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsCan I take a study hall? Can I take a study hall?

– Study halls are an option for OEHS students. Students are required to sign up for the Study halls are an option for OEHS students. Students are required to sign up for the equivalent of 6 credits per year. A study hall is appropriate for many students. Students equivalent of 6 credits per year. A study hall is appropriate for many students. Students who wish to undertake the challenge of a seventh class must gain parent permission to who wish to undertake the challenge of a seventh class must gain parent permission to add that class.add that class.

How will lunches operate? How will lunches operate? – Lunch will start 4th period (4A/4B) and continue through 5, 6, 7 (7A/7B). Students will go to Lunch will start 4th period (4A/4B) and continue through 5, 6, 7 (7A/7B). Students will go to

lunch for half of the period and guided study for the other half.lunch for half of the period and guided study for the other half.

Can a student change his/her schedule?  Can a student change his/her schedule?  – Course changes may be made before mid-August based upon class availabilityCourse changes may be made before mid-August based upon class availability . . Contact Contact

your high school counselor.your high school counselor.   

What classes will be offered during Summer School?What classes will be offered during Summer School?– The Summer School program is currently being developed for 2013.  The Summer School program is currently being developed for 2013.  

How do I get into an honors course?How do I get into an honors course?– Eighth grade teachers recommend students for honors classes based upon factors Eighth grade teachers recommend students for honors classes based upon factors

including test scores and current grades.including test scores and current grades.

How can I get acclimated to the building?How can I get acclimated to the building?– FroshFest! FroshFest is planned for the first day of school. On that day freshmen will be FroshFest! FroshFest is planned for the first day of school. On that day freshmen will be

able to participate in team building activities, tour the building, and go through the lunch able to participate in team building activities, tour the building, and go through the lunch line. line.

OEHS Athletic DepartmentOEHS Athletic DepartmentAthletic Directors

Jack Drollinger, Douglas Smith

Assistant Athletic DirectorRon Murphy

Athletic Department SecretaryEnes Hettinger

Coach list available online @ www.athletics2000.com/oswegoeast

SPORTSBasketball Football Baseball Tennis Bowling Badminton Cross Country Track and FieldGymnastics Cheerleading Dance Team VolleyballSoftball Wrestling Golf Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Clubs and Activities at EASTClubs and Activities at EASTAcademic DecathlonAcademic DecathlonAuto Club  Auto Club  BRIDGESBRIDGESBusiness ClubBusiness ClubCheerleadingCheerleadingChoirChoirDrama Club Drama Club East T.V.East T.V.Ecology Student ClubEcology Student ClubFreshman Club CommitteeFreshman Club CommitteeFuture Educators of AmericaFuture Educators of AmericaGerman National Honors SocietyGerman National Honors SocietyGovernment ClubGovernment ClubHate Free at OEHate Free at OEHorticulture Club / FFA (Future Horticulture Club / FFA (Future Farmers of America)Farmers of America)Interact (Community Service) Interact (Community Service) Jazz Band/Marching BandJazz Band/Marching BandJunior Class CommitteeJunior Class CommitteeLiterary MagazineLiterary MagazineMathletesMathletesMOSAIC Club (formerly Diversity MOSAIC Club (formerly Diversity Club)Club)

Mu Alpha ThetaMu Alpha ThetaNational Art Honor SocietyNational Art Honor SocietyNational Honor SocietyNational Honor SocietyNational Technical Honor SocietyNational Technical Honor SocietyNewspaper Club (The Edge)Newspaper Club (The Edge)Peer MediatorsPeer MediatorsPhotography ClubPhotography ClubDance TeamDance TeamRobotics TeamRobotics TeamScience OlympiadScience OlympiadScholastic BowlScholastic BowlSenior Class CommitteeSenior Class CommitteeS.L.I.P.S.L.I.P.Sophomore Class CommitteeSophomore Class CommitteeSpeech TeamSpeech TeamSpotlight (Vocal Jazz)Spotlight (Vocal Jazz)Student AmbassadorsStudent AmbassadorsStudent CouncilStudent CouncilTri-M Music Honor SocietyTri-M Music Honor SocietyWolfpack (Fan Cheering Section)Wolfpack (Fan Cheering Section)World Language ClubWorld Language ClubYearbookYearbook

Check Check www.oswego308.org/schools/oehs for complete list for complete list

Online Information SourcesOnline Information Sources

OEHS school websiteOEHS school website: :

www.oswego308.org/schools/oehswww.oswego308.org/schools/oehs

Student Services information, Frosh Fest information, teacher Student Services information, Frosh Fest information, teacher information and the course catalog.information and the course catalog.

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