Oak Park High School Future Freshmen
Why you would visit Mrs. Svoboda??? To talk about grades and how to improve To talk about problems To discuss your 4 year plan To talk about college I’m available during nutrition, lunch or 7th period support
Middle School vs. High School Block Schedule More rigor, higher expectations More homework Advocate for yourself 9th grade matters!!!
Block Schedule… 0 Period (OPTIONAL): 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
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All 9th grade students will take: 1. English I 2. Health /World Geography (semester of each) 3. Foundations of Science or Elective 4. Math (determined by MCMS) 5. PE or Interscholastic Athletic Activity 6. Elective: 1 year or 2 semesters
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
Foundations of Science 1 year course One semester life science One semester physical science Students can be eligible to take honors and AP science courses after taking this class Must be in Algebra 1B or higher
Sample Schedules Students in Algebra 1B or higher
Students in Algebra 1A
Algebra 1B or higher
Algebra 1A
Foundations of Science
Elective
English I
English I
PE or Athletic Activity
PE or Athletic Activity
Health/World Geography
Health/World Geography
Elective
Elective
PE Requirement 20 credits of PE are required for graduation 9th grade students who are participating in an Interscholastic Athletic Activity may be exempted from taking PE during the semester their activity takes place, but will earn no PE credit for their participation. This includes the following sports: Football, Tennis, Volleyball, X-Country, Golf, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Track & Field, Softball, Lacrosse, Drum Line, Marching Band, Cheer Team/Stunt, Dance Team and Color Guard. If you are not planning to participate in an Interscholastic Athletic Activity in the 9th grade you must take PE I during your freshmen year. Students who continue to participate in their Interscholastic Activity(s) in grades 10-12, may earn the 20 credits of PE through their participation. All 9th grade students are required to take the California Physical Fitness Test (CPFT). Students who do not pass at least 5/6 CPFT, may not use their Interscholastic Athletic participation to satisfy the 20 PE credit requirement. Students who do not pass 5 of the 6 tests in the 9th grade will be enrolled in a PE class in the 10th grade. Students who have not passed the CPFT may play sports but will not earn PE credit until they have passed the CPFT. 20 credits of PE are required for graduation
PE Requirement
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 Step by step instructions are on the OPHS website under “Freshman Advisement”
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 h.w. Don’t procrastinate Good time management Good organizational skills Have fun!!!
OPHS Freshman Orientation Thursday, August 3rd (during registration) Campus Tours Lunch Q & A Session Goodies
Tuesday, August 8th, 2017
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