Oak Ridge High School Parent Information Cohort 2021
Freshman Year: What is it all about? -Exploring Interests, Careers, Clubs, Opportunities -Challenging Themselves Curriculum, Experiences -Involvement Practicing Community -Autonomy/Resiliency Practicing Self Advocating, Resolving Questions/Issues, Parent moving toward Consultation
Building Resilience Resilience- The ability to recover quickly from disruptive change or misfortune. *Proper planning helps- STAY ORGANIZED! Set realistic goals Utilize school resources (problem solve): -Stay on top of due dates, projects and assignments (Use PAC, SAC, remind 101, and a student agenda/calendar) -Self Advocate! * It is OK to fall..get up and TRY AGAIN! 8/30/16
Important Things to Know for High School Graduation Requirements Credits, GPA & Class Rank Clubs and Organizations Naviance Parent Access/Student Access
Graduation Requirements Cohort 2021 Foundation High School Plan with Endorsements (26 credits needed to graduate/32 possible on block schedule) 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, & One Additional Math 4 credits of Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics, & One Additional Science 4 credits of Social Studies World Geography or AP Human Geography, World History, US History, Government/Economics
Graduation Requirements (cont.) - Two credits of the same Foreign Language - One Fine Art credit - One PE credit - Health (half credit) - Five and a half Elective credits Focused on the student s chosen endorsement
Graduation Requirements Cohort 2021 End of Course Exams (STAAR/EOC) - English 1 - Biology - Algebra 1 - English 2 - US History
Credits Credits are awarded at the end of each semester. Each semester of high school you have the potential to earn 4 credits. You can earn a total of 8 credits for the entire school year (unless you are enrolled in a double blocked course such as band or athletics. Your total will be 7 credits). In order to earn a credit, you must receive a grade of 70 or higher and meet the 90% attendance requirement.
Attendance* -State Compulsory Attendance law requires students to attend 90% - 90% on A/B block schedule = no more than 7 absences per class in a semester - Excessive absences could result in a loss of credit for the semester * Research shows that even missing one or two days can lower a student a whole letter grade.
Endorsements Arts and Humanities A coherent sequence or series of courses selected from one of the following: -Social Studies (beyond the 4 required) - Foreign Language (LOTE) -Fine Arts such as Art, Dance, Band, Theater, Choir, or Orchestra Business and Industry A coherent sequence or series of courses from one of the following: -CTE Courses: Agriculture, Architechture, Audio Visual Technology, Business, Finance, Hospitality, Tourism, or Marketing English Electives: Public Speaking, Debate, or Adv. Broadcast Journalism including newspaper and yearbook Public Services A coherent sequence or series of courses from one of the following: -CTE courses with a final course from the Education & Training, Government & Public Administration; Health Science; Human Services including Cosmetology; or Law & Public Safety -JROTC STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) A coherent sequence or series of courses from one of the following: -CTE Courses with a final course from the STEM career cluster -Computer Science -Mathematics/Science (beyond the 4 required of each) Multidisciplinary A coherent sequence or series of courses from one of the following: -Four credits in each of the foundation core areas (Science, Math, English, Social Studies) -Four AP or Dual Credit courses from English, math, science, social studies, economics, LOTE, or fine arts *All students fulfill the requirements for this endorsement
GPA and Class Rank GPA=Grade Point Average Your GPA is based on the classes you take and the semester grades you make in those classes. Grade Range Letter Semester Grade AP/DC Core PreAP/Honors Level and All Other Courses 90-100 A 6.0 5.0 4.0 80-89 B 5.0 4.0 3.0 75-79 C 4.0 3.0 2.0 70-74 D 3.0 2.0 1.0 Below 70 F 0 0 0 - Class Rank is based on a student s weighted GPA. - Colleges look at both GPA and Class Rank!
Naviance Web-based resource for students and parents that encourages and supports high school, college, and career planning Contact your current counselor for login information Access the Naviance website from the ORHS College and Career Counseling page Username/password = ID#/ID#
Scholarship Opportunities www.raise.me Get scholarships from colleges for your achievements in high school Additional scholarship information is available in their Naviance account Choose colleges tab, scroll down to scholarship list, filter by 9 th grade and scholarship list will appear
Get involved! Clubs and Organizations Build your high school resume. Colleges look at your extracurricular involvement. It makes high school more fun and enjoyable. You can find a list of clubs and organizations on the ORHS website.
Tutorials Tutorials are available for all core classes (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) and foreign language. Schedule will be posted online, on teacher web site, or hard copy is in the Counseling/AP offices. Tutorials are recommended and suggested for any student who needs help.
Parent /Teacher Conferences To set up: call or e-mail your student s Counselor or the secretary in Counselor s office. Parent may request all teachers or core teachers. Students will attend to be an active participant it s all about them! Conferences are generally scheduled before or after school.
As a parent, what can I do?
Building Resilience Let them problem solve -- begin to move outside of their comfort zone Encourage risk-taking -- give them some freedom to learn limits Let them make mistakes -- they will learn how to keep pushing through Model -- when you make a mistake, admit it and allow them to see you work through it Be supportive -- but do not do it for them 8/30/16
Utilize our Resources! ORHS Website Wingspan (Weekly Newsletter) Teacher Websites/Canvas Counseling Website College and Career Website
Parent Access Center Parent Access Center is available through the CISD website to enable parents to monitor grades, attendance, and discipline. -In PAC you will receive emails to electronically approve your student s Advanced Course Agreement, 4 year plan and endorsement. -You will receive Progress Reports through PAC rather than a paper copy. Parents need the student ID number to establish an account.
Student Access Center Encourage your student to be up-to-date with his/her own progress. Have them log in daily to see the updated grades and/or missing assignments. This strengthens communication between student and teacher and fosters self-advocacy.
Plan for Success Grades from 9th grade EQUAL 33% of your college application GPA and rank! *Explore* *Challenge* *Involvement* *Autonomy*
ORHS 9th Grade Counselor Contact Information Beth Graham (A-Gi) egraham@conroeisd.net 281-465-5017 Melissa Thetford (Gj-Oo) mthetford@conroeisd.net 281-465-5029 Cathey Costas (Op-Z) ccostas@conroeisd.net 281-465-5011