WELCOME Class of 2020 1
Agenda Importance of Balance and Connection Graduation Requirements Grades / Academic Performance Post High School Options College Entrance Tests Additional Opportunities & Events NAVIANCE
The Importance of Balance 3
Get Connected. Athletics Clubs School drama productions Special events @ ORHS Community Service Summer Enrichment 4
Graduation Requirements 240 Credits to graduate 5
240 Credits are Required to Graduate Course Requirements Credits English 40 Social Studies 30 Math (minimum Alg. 1) 30 Science (1 Life and 1 Physical Science) 20 Health.5 Computer Technology.5 Fine Arts / World Language / CTE 10 Physical Education 20 Electives 80
AERIES Parent Access (Need E-Mail Address & Password) Student Info Demographics Emergency Class Schedule Test scores Attendance Grades Class Assignments Homework Grades Graduation Status Transcripts Email jwomack@eduhsd.net to get connected 7
GRADE REPORTS Grading Period Ends October 6th (quarter) November 3 (progress)* December 15 (semester) February 9 (progress)* March 16 (quarter) April 20 (progress)* May 25 (semester) *Progress report cards are given to students in their 3rd period class to take home. Semester grades are recorded on permanent transcript 8
Communication Options with Teachers 1) Student to talk to teacher 1st Importance of Self-advocacy (During break, before and after school) 2) Email (Teacher email list is available on the ORHS website) orhs.eduhsd.k12.ca.us 9
TUTORING OPTIONS National Honor Society (student tutors) Math (all levels) English Biology Chemistry Physics US History World History Spanish French Italian *A list of private tutors is available in the Counseling Office
Post-Secondary Options 11
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Post-Secondary Options Employment Military Career College Community College 4-Year College 13
Masters or Doctorate Degree 2-4 yrs 2 yrs Bachelors Degree 4 YR Bachelors 4 yrs Program 2 yrs Transfer Program 60 credits Associates Degree 2 yrs HIGH SCHOOL Certification Career College Trade Skills
Oak Ridge Data for Class of 2017 94.2% College-bound 58.5% to 4-Year College & 35.7% to 2-Year College 15
4-Year College
4 Year CA Public University Requirements University of California & California State University Admission Requirements (Minimum) ( a-g coursework) History/Social Science 2 Year English 4 Years Mathematics 3 Years - through Algebra 2 (UC recommends 4 yrs) Lab Science 2 Years (UC recommends 3 yrs) Foreign Language 2 Years (UC recommends 3-4 yrs) Visual & Performing Arts 1 Year College Prep Electives 1 Year Completed with C or better CSUs and UCs use 10th & 11th grade year grades in academic courses GPA selection may be different
California State University
CSU Admissions based on: College Prep coursework grades SAT Reasoning and/or ACT Scores Eligibility Index *Cal Poly, SLO uses Comprehensive Review and grades from 9th grade San Diego State University 19
University of California Davis Berkeley Santa Cruz Santa Barbara Irvine Riverside San Diego Los Angeles Merced
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ADMISSION CRITERIA Comprehensive Review Grades Test Scores Recommended to take PSAT Oct. 2017 & 2018) Course Selection (Advanced, A.P., etc.) Extracurricular Activities Community Service Honors and Awards Personal Insight Questions (UC) UC Berkeley 21
Other 4-Year University Options Pt. Loma Nazarene University Utah State University Private Universities (examples) St. Mary s College University of So. California Santa Clara University University of the Pacific Out-of-State Universities (examples) University of Oregon Arizona State University University of Nevada, Reno University of Colorado **Requirements for out of state or private universities may differ check with each university 22 22
College Entrance Tests Take the PSAT in 10th & 11th grade Take the SAT and/or ACT in 11th & 12th grade Subject tests may be required for some majors check with the university can be taken up to December of student s 12th grade year
Take the PSAT next year, in October! If you took the PSAT this year, you will soon receive an email invitation for a PSAT Score Interpretation Night Learn how to use your scores to create an effective study plan.
At Oak Ridge High School Register Online ORHS Homepage or Career Center page under Upcoming Events Free PSAT study guides available in the Career Center 25 9/14/2017 25
Attention Athletes! Please be mindful of all requirements of the NCAA and/or NAIA Eligibility Center. - Core Course Requirements - Transcripts and Test Scores - All Other Eligibility Requirements NCAA www.ncaa.org NAIA www.playnaia.org To submit test scores - 9999 To submit test scores - 9876 26 9/14/2017
Folsom Lake College Community College 27
Community College 112 California Community Colleges Transfer to a 4-year college Guarantee Transfer Program Associate Degree for Transfer (CSU) AA or AS Degree (2 years) Certificate Degree Program San Diego Mesa College 28
Career Colleges & Military 29 29
Career Colleges California Culinary Academy Le Cordon Bleu FIDM Wyotech Carrington College Academy of Art
Military Options Enlist ROTC (programs in college) Military Academies ASVAB DATES @ ORHS November 13, 2017 & March 12, 2018 Academy Information Night Ponderosa High School Thursday, Nov. 30th 6:30 8:00 PM
Additional Opportunities & Events
Career Center Resources Academic & summer enrichment opportunities Community Service volunteer list College information sessions (40+ college visits in fall 2017) Career resources Naviance training Speakers Work Permits Resume assistance Test prep study guides Spring Career & Job Fair Scholarships & Financial Aid http://orhs.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/ > Career Center
Text Message Reminders Stay in-the-know about: Career Center Opportunities Community College 4 Year College Alternatives to College Job Board Scholarships Senior Year Text To: 81010 81010 81010 81010 81010 81010 81010 Message: @ccenter @ccollege @4yearco @ugrad @wantjob @orhsrogers @senioryear 34 9/14/2017 34
Sophomore Upcoming Events / Opportunities *Available online, in the Counseling Office, and the Career Center
Attend the College Fair Next Year, in October! 36
EDUHSD Regional Occupation Programs Animal Health Automotive Engine Cosmetology Culinary Arts Database Design and SQL Programming (@ORHS) Dental Careers Diesel Engine Fire Control Technician Health Careers Law Enforcement Metal Fabrication/Welding Junior & Senior Year
National Honor Society For 10th & 11th graders Induction Spring 2018 Advisor, Mr. Larsen @ elarsen@eduhsd.net or room F-4 Applications available mid-december 2017
Counselor Assignments Last Name Counselor Assignment Extension A Ch Jon Pratt Ext. 3051 Ci - Gr Jill Howard Ext. 3053 Gu - K Kim Cerutti Ext. 3310 La Per Jenisse Bovo Ext. 3057 Pet - Sn Darsy Arburn Ext. 3052 So - Z Mandy Fiedler Ext. 3055 Email or Call (916) 933-6980 X 3050 @eduhsd.net 39
Career Exploration!!! Highlight Naviance Complete Strengths Explorer Identify Possible Career Paths Explore Road Trip Nation 40
Log into Naviance: 1. orhs.eduhsd.k12.ca.us 2. Select Naviance Link on homepage Step 1 Step 2
Naviance Log In: Username: First four letters of last name + ORHS ID# (Example: Smit1234) Password: First and last initials + last four digits of Permanent ID# (Example js9876) Formula is also indicated on the back of the student ID card.
Naviance Demonstration