Welcome to Oneonta High School! Rising 9 th grade 2018-2019
Diploma Types Alabama High School Diploma Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Academic Endorsement One Foreign Language Credit Pre-Calculus One AP Course Credit Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Advanced Academic Endorsement Two foreign language credits (same language) Additional Math above Pre-Calculus (AP Statistics, AP Calculus) Three AP Course Credits (any combination)
OCS Diploma Options Beginning with 2017 Graduation Cohort UNITS OF CREDIT Alabama State Diploma Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Academic Endorsement Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Advanced Academic Endorsement English 4 4 4 Math 4 4 4 Science 4 4 4 Social Studies 4 4 4 Physical Education 1 1 1 Health.5.5.5
Con t OCS Diploma Options Beginning with 2017 Graduation Cohort UNITS OF CREDIT Alabama State Diploma Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Academic Endorsement Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Advanced Academic Endorsement Career Preparedness 1 1 1 CTE and/or Foreign Lang and/or Fine Arts 3 3 3 Electives 2.5 2.5 2.5 Requirements -1 Foreign Language -Complete PreCalculus -One (1) AP Course -2 Foreign Languages (same language) -Additional math above PreCalculus -Three (3) AP Courses Total Credits 24 24 24
2018-2019 OHS Course Catalog The 2018-2019 OHS Course Catalog can be viewed on the school s website. 1.Under Counselor s Corner click on Files at the top of the page to download the course catalog.
Core Class Option for 9 th grade: English Options: English 9 Pre-AP English 9 Math Options: Algebra IA (see back math sequences) Algebra I (see back math sequences) Pre-AP Geometry (Only if you completed Alg. I in the 8 th grade) Science Options: Biology Pre-AP Biology History Requirement: World History
Additional Course Requirements: Life PE or Varsity Band Career Preparedness (Year long requirement)
Elective Ranking
Schedule Examples English Algebra 1 PreAP Biology World History Career Preparedness Varsity Band or Life PE Elective PreAP English PreAP Geometry PreAP Biology World History Career Preparedness Varsity Band or Life PE Elective
Math Pathways Path 8 th Grade 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade A1 Math 8 Algebra A Algebra B Geometry Algebra with Finance or Algebra II w/trig A2 Math 8 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra II with Trig PreCalculus A3 Algebra I PreAP Geometry PreAP Algebra II w/trig PreCalculus or AP Statistics AP Calculus or AP Statistics OHS Student Handbook statement : Students who complete Algebra I in the eighth grade will be required to take four (4) additional math credits at Oneonta High School.
PreAP Course Offerings PreAP Courses 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade English PreAP English 9 PreAP English 10 Math PreAP Geometry PreAP Algebra II with Trig Science PreAP Biology PreAP Chemistry PreAP Chemistry Social Studies/History PreAP US History
AP Course Offerings AP Courses 11 th Grade 12 th Grade English AP English Language AP English Literature Math AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Statistics Science AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Chemistry Social Studies/History AP US History *Additional AP courses not taught by OHS may be available through ACCESS.
Advantages for Taking PreAP and AP Courses - Students will have the potential to earn college credit via their qualifying score by taking AP courses (for qualifying score check with the college of choice). - In addition to increased rigor and ACT scores, students taking PreAP and AP coursework, regardless of whether or not they earn a qualifying score, will ultimately be better prepared for the rigor of college coursework.
AP and PreAP Grade Weights per OHS Handbook Statement Averages will be computed on a 4.0 scale: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0. Advanced Placement courses (AP History, AP English Lit/Lang, AP Science, and AP Math) will be awarded one extra point: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2. PreAP Classes will be awarded 0.5: A=4.5, B=3.5, C=2.5, and D=1.5. If a student falls below a D in an AP or PreAP class, the extra point for class rank will not be awarded. Grade Point Averages (GPA) equal the number of grade points earned divided by the number of semester classes. AP classes will be awarded 8 points (4 points per semester) and PreAP classes will be awarded 4 points (2 points per semester). Transfer students weighted courses will follow the criteria approved for AP and Honors classes by the Oneonta Board of Education in 2011-2012. OHS Student Handbook
Summer Requirements PreAP English 9 will have two assigned books for summer reading. English 9 will have one assigned book for summer reading. A list of these books will be provided to your child in May.
Dual Enrollment Criteria Students enrolled in Oneonta High School, who are at least 16 years of age, who are classified as juniors or seniors*, who have a 2.5 GPA, and are eligible for enrollment under the Alabama State Board of education Alabama Administrative Code, Rule No. 290-3-1-.02, may take approved courses in Alabama s public colleges, universities, or technical institutes in which they have been admitted. Students shall pay normal tuition and fees as required by the postsecondary institution. Such students shall receive post-secondary credit hours and high school Carnegie unit credit for work successfully completed up to the amount normally required to complete the high school diploma program. Students/parents must provide their own transportation to dual enrollment courses offered off-campus. *Sophomores that want to participate in dual enrollment must submit a letter of request to Mrs. Wilson.
Early Graduation Any high school student who completes the number of credits and other exiting standards required by both the State of Alabama and the Oneonta City School System prior to completing 8 semesters of high school work, and that student will be 17 years old by the intended graduation, may petition the Principal of Oneonta High School and the Superintendent of Oneonta City School to graduate early. This must be discussed with the counselor. - OHS handbook.
Blount County Career Technical Center Programs offered: Automotive Service Technology Business Building Trades Collision Repair Technology Cosmetology Health Science Sports Medicine Welding Technology Pre-Engineering/Drafting Design Industrial Technology Cooperative Education
Virtual School Oneonta City Schools provides a virtual program for students in grades 9-12. Curriculum and instructions will be provided to students through ACCESS. Students must meet the eligibility criteria. See Mrs. Archer for more information.
Deadline All registration forms are due back to your English teacher by February 23 rd.
Counselor Contact: Cilia Smith ciliasmith@ocsredskins.com (205) 625-3802 Thank you!