WEST ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL

FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, 2016

Principal: William Floyd Senior Assistant Principal- Ninth Grade Center: John Linehan

Assistant Principal (NGC): Mary Vetter Assistant Principal of Instruction: Wessal Kenaio

COUNSELORS AND ADMINISTRATION

Freshman Campus Counselors

9th Grade Counselor Tara Boddie

Ch-O Keyonata Granberry

A-Cf, P-Z Erica Sumpter

Deans

A-K Nicole Mutters

L-Z Christopher Ball

Mr. Linehan- FRESHMAN YEAR

• Transition from middle to high school

• Importance of freshman year

• Self-advocacy

• Stay involved and connected

• Clubs and Activities

Ms. Vetter- TECHNOLOGY • Technology and Freshman Year- for students, and for parents

• Progressbook Parent Access

From the discipline office- Mr. Ball and Ms. Mutters

• Attendance

• Tardiness

• Truancy

• Signing students in and out

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (credits)- Ms. Kenaio

Standard Diploma:

Subject Area Credits

English 4

Math (Must include Alg 1 and Geo) 4

Science (Must include Bio) 3

World History 1

US History 1

American Gov/Economics 0.5/0.5

Fine Arts 1

HOPE 1

Electives 8

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Total 24

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• 2.0 Un-weighted GPA

• Pass Reading FSA

• Concordant ACT Score- 19 (reading alone)

• Concordant SAT Score- 24 (reading alone) or 430 EBRW

• Pass Algebra 1 EOC

• Concordant PERT Score- 97

• Take Biology, US History, & Geometry EOC- counts as 30% of final grade

(if course was completed in State of FL public school)

• Complete 1 high school online course (OCVS or Blended US Gov’t)

10TH GRADE CURRICULUM PLAN

English 2 1.0 Mathematics 1.0 Science 1.0 World History 1.0 Fine Art 1.0 Elective Courses 2.0 Total Credits Required 7.0

*We strongly encourage students to complete the Fine Art requirement by the

end of Sophomore year.

*If you do not achieve a passing score on the FSA Reading, you will be placed in at least one reading course

SCHOLARS DIPLOMA • In addition to meeting all Standard Diploma Requirements:

• 1 credit in Algebra 2

• 1 credit in Statistics or equally rigorous math course

• 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics

• 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics

• 2 credits in the same world language

• 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE, or a dual enrollment course

• Pass the Biology, US History, Algebra II (juniors only), and Geometry EOCs

• **Students in AP level classes do not typically take the EOC, you WILL need to take, and pass, the State EOC in order to qualify for the scholars diploma.

• **Contact Ms. Wells if you need to take an EOC assessment in order to qualify for scholars.

MERIT DIPLOMA

• In addition to meeting all Standard Diploma Requirements:

• Attain one or more Industry Certifications

TRANSCRIPTS

Order in Student Services At the beginning of your 10th grade year

Review for accuracy

Are all of your grades showing properly?

Did you take any high school credited classes in middle school or online? Are they listed on your transcript.

Are all of your test scores correct?

Is anything missing?

Please bring any discrepancy to the attention of your counselor ASAP

WHAT IS GPA? • GPA = Grade Point Average

• A calculation of your average score on a weighted and unweighted scale.

• Different institutions calculate GPA differently.

• Honors, AP, DE, CTE, and other classes have varied weights.

• Here in Orange County- AP, DE, CTE all weighted on a 6-point scale.

• Honors classes are weighted on a 5-point scale.

• Unweighted (standard) courses can lower your weighted GPA, but cannot lower your unweighted GPA

• Quarter/semester grades versus final grades

• Examples:

• I take 4 classes this year and earn the following:

• How will my GPA be calculate?

Class Final Grade

Unweighted Points

Weighted Points

PE A 4 4

English Honors A 4 5

Math Honors B 3 4

History Honors A 4 5

Overall 3.75 4.5

Class Final Grade

Unweighted Points

Weighted Points

PE A 4 4

DE English A 4 6

AP Math B 3 5

AP History C 2 4

Overall 3.25 4.75

FRESHMAN FOCUS- Ms. Vetter

• Get to know your School Counselor

• Start Volunteering- don’t wait until senior year and keep track of your hours!

• Maintain good grades/strong academic standing

• Get involved both on campus and off campus

• Start your college search

• Prepare for the ACT test

• Test prep is available at www.actstudent.org/testprep

• Prepare for the SAT

• Visit www.collegeboard.com and www.khanacademy.org for a free full-length

official practice test & register online

T E S T I N G- Ms. Vetter

• PSAT • SAT/ACT • FSA ELA • Math EOC

ADVANCED PLACEMENT- Ms. Kenaio

• “The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity.”

-https://www.collegeboard.org/about

• WOHS offers 26 different AP courses including:

• Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, AP Physics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, English Composition, English Literature, Capstone Seminar, Research Seminar, World History, US History, US Government, Human Geography, European History, Psychology, Macroeconomics, Spanish, Spanish Literature, 3D Art (Ceramics), 2D Art, Studio Art (Drawing), Music Theory, AP Art History

• Over 1,500 West Orange High School students enrolled in at least one AP class

WHY TAKE AN AP CLASS? • Academically challenging

• Rigorous learning opportunities

• Nationally recognized guidelines for curriculum and assessment

• College admission • Many colleges and universities recognize the rigor of AP classes in their applicants

• GPA- 6 point scale

• AP can help students get ahead in college

• Score a 3 or higher on AP exam, class grade adjusted to an A (WOHS only)**

• All classes on WOHS Campus

FREQUENT CONCERNS WITH TAKING AN AP CLASS…

• I don’t think I will pass (or score high enough) on the AP exam to get college credit.

• You don’t need to score a 5, many colleges grant credit, or placement, with a score of a 3.

• Taking AP classes could hurt my GPA.

• Your decision to take an AP course shows admissions officers that you are willing to take on the academic challenge of college-level coursework and expectations.

• Remember that quarterly grades do not count towards GPA.

SUPPORTS FOR AP STUDENTS AT WOHS

• AP Tutoring Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the following locations

• 2D Art - Young 502

• 3D Art - Newland 534

• English Language - Konradt 530, Wells 561

• Research - Wells 561

• Seminar - Konradt 530

• Statistics* - Thompson 524 (before school)

• US Govt./Politics - Acosta-Garcia 432, Callahan 566 (Thur.)

• US History - Callahan 566 (Tue.), Thorndill 567 (Thur.)

• World History - Kassar 540

• Bio- Garcia 529

• Bio- Ancona 517 (Mondays)

• **Student tutors are available for all other subject-areas in room 530

VALENCIA DUAL ENROLLMENT- Amanda Blom

AP VERSUS DUAL ENROLLMENT

• There is no right or wrong, better or worse

• Colleges are looking for well-rounded students that challenge themselves in their coursework- this includes AP and DE courses

• Much consideration should be given to where you want to end up

• Out of State or In-State?

**Full matrix with 51 other elements identified- available on our website.

STAYING IN TOUCH- Ms. Granberry

• Tutoring opportunities

• Parent-Teacher Conferences

• Effective Communication

• Testing Center

• Open Tuesdays after school in media center

• College and Career Center (CCC) is open every day during lunch.

• Check out SAT question of the day for a candy.

• Counselors are available:

• by appointment (links for each counselor on WOHS Website)

• for all students during their lunch every day

• for parents by walk-ins on Thursdays from 8-11 am

TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES

WANT TO STAY INFORMED ABOUT FRESHMEN EVENTS???

• Take out your cell phone

• Text @wo2020 to the number 81010

• You will get a confirmation text

UNPAID OBLIGATIONS • Students will miss out on:

• Parking Decal

• Homecoming

• Prom

• Typical unmet obligations:

• Chemistry - $15

• Band, Chorus, Drama, Sports - $ will vary

• Unpaid laptop fines including chargers

*See Ms. Latoya Barrow (Latoya.Barrow@ocps.net) in the Front Office and/or Mrs. Brenda Obelar (Brenda.Obelar@ocps.net) in the Media Center to fulfill obligations*

HELPFUL WEBSITES

WOHS: www.westorangehigh.ocps.net

SAT: www.collegeboard.com

ACT: www.act.org

Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org

Financial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Bright Futures: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Athletes: www.eligibilitycenter.org

Digital Welcome Packet

• Link is available on Guidance Tab on West Orange High School main webpage.

PTSA AND SAC

• SAC President- Julie Sadlier • SAC meets every second Tuesday of the month at

6:00 pm in the main campus media center.

• PTSA President- Kelly McDonnell • PTSA meets immediately after SAC.

• http://www.wohsptso.org/

THANK YOU FOR COMING

TONIGHT!

Please stay and join us for our Welcome to West Orange event in the courtyard,

hosted by SAC and PTSA.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR.