Future Freshman Night Janet Svoboda Freshman Counselor February 28th, 2017
Role of Freshman Counselor
• To provide academic, social/emotional and college/career support to all students
• Assist students in the transition from middle school to high school • Informational meetings for parents/students during the fall semester • 8th grade visitation to MCMS: March 3rd and March 20th-22nd
• Janet Svoboda: jsvoboda@opusd.org
Middle School vs. High School • Block Schedule • More rigor, higher expectations • More homework • Self advocacy • 9th grade matters!!!
Selecting Classes in Naviance •The window for selecting classes is: March 13th at 4:00- March 17th at 4:00 pm •Log into Naviance through the OPHS website •Naviance code: MCMS- student ID# and Q code DOC- please use code given to you.
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 9 th 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.
Foundations of Science • • • • •
1 year science course Students must be in Algebra 1B or higher in the 9th grade One semester: Chemistry One semester: Physics Students may be eligible to take Honors and AP science courses after taking this class. • Visit the science webpage for more info.
9 Grade Course Selections th
All 9th grade students must take:
*Elective Options:
English I
Health/World Geography (semester of each)
Technology Course/Practical Skill (semester of each)
Visual and Performing Art (year long)
Foreign Language (2 years required by the universities. NOT a graduation requirement.)
Math
Foundations of Science OR *Elective (one year or 2 semesters)
PE or Interscholastic Athletic Activity
*Elective (one year or 2 semesters)
More Options… Zero Period • Optional • Meets Tuesday –Friday 7:20 – 8:20 am • Student must take 7 classes • Not necessary to fit in all classes
Study Hall • Recommended for athletes • Must take “0” period • No credit for this class
Campus Resources • 7th Period Support: everyday from 2:25-3:10 • Counselors • Q- information system • College and Career Center : Ms. Hawkins • Naviance • Free Math tutoring • Peer Counselors • OPHS website
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Get involved Attend 7th Period Support regularly!! Complete all homework assignments Don’t procrastinate Use good time management skills Are organized (use a calendar!)
Come to the Freshman Orientation!!! What? Lunch, campus tours, Q&A session & goodies When? Thursday, August 3rd during registration Where? OPHS