1. Welcome to Olympia High School Class of 2015!

2. Our goal today : Introduce you to Olympia High School Share information to help you select classes Show you how you can have: FreedomOpportunity Self Respect

3. Your Support Team: The Counseling Center Staff Counselors: Kay Bloomdahl A - C David Forrester Md-Sa Amanda Hall D-HiBrian Wentz Sb-Z Kim Reykdal Hj-Mc Career Specialist: Cheryl Dale Secretary: Patty West Registrar: Vicki Ames D/A Intervention Specialist: Janet Van

4. Ways in which High School Counselors assist students Academic support, advisement and encouragementAcademic support, advisement and encouragement –Helping students stay on track for on-time graduation Career and college counseling/advisingCareer and college counseling/advising Personal/Social/Emotional issues: friends, family, school, grief/loss, life transitions, etc.Personal/Social/Emotional issues: friends, family, school, grief/loss, life transitions, etc.

5. How many of you remember: Your first day of kindergarten?Your first day of kindergarten? Your first day of middle school?Your first day of middle school? The first time you walked into the lunchroom in 6th grade?The first time you walked into the lunchroom in 6th grade?

6. TransitionsTransitions Offer you a fresh opportunity to earn: FREEDOMOPPORTUNITY SELF RESPECT Offer you a fresh opportunity to earn: FREEDOMOPPORTUNITY SELF RESPECT

7. Freedom in High School More independenceMore independence Choosing classesChoosing classes Choosing career pathChoosing career path Choosing what to do after high schoolChoosing what to do after high school Personal Choices- peers, work habits, etc.Personal Choices- peers, work habits, etc. Extracurricular and Volunteer OpportunitiesExtracurricular and Volunteer Opportunities Special After School EventsSpecial After School Events

8. Opportunity in High School Clubs (leadership, conferences)Clubs (leadership, conferences) SportsSports Music/Choir/DramaMusic/Choir/Drama Honors & AP ClassesHonors & AP Classes Tech Prep classesTech Prep classes Running StartRunning Start New Market Skills CenterNew Market Skills Center Prepare yourself for: Two-year college, Four-year University, Military, Apprenticeship, JobPrepare yourself for: Two-year college, Four-year University, Military, Apprenticeship, Job

9. Self Respect in High School Good choices can lead to respect … Of peers…. Of school staff…. Of family…. Of society…. …. and a feeling of accomplishment, self confidence, resilience, a job, a diploma, academic honors and awards, monetary rewards, etc.

10. Graduation Requirements 22 credits, including specific course requirements22 credits, including specific course requirements High School and Beyond Plan/PortfolioHigh School and Beyond Plan/Portfolio Culminating Project (junior year or senior year)Culminating Project (junior year or senior year) State Assessment: High School Proficiency Exams, End-of-Course Exams, and/or accepted optionsState Assessment: High School Proficiency Exams, End-of-Course Exams, and/or accepted options

11. Graduation (minimum credit requirements ) The minimum courses needed for graduation from Olympia High School equal 22 credits: 3 credits of English3 credits of English 3 credits of Math - Algebra and above3 credits of Math - Algebra and above 2 credits of Science – incl. 1.0 credit of lab science2 credits of Science – incl. 1.0 credit of lab science 3 credits of Social Studies + WA State History req. met3 credits of Social Studies + WA State History req. met 1 credit of Art1 credit of Art 1 credit of Occupational Education1 credit of Occupational Education 2 credits of Health and Wellness (.5 Health & 1.5 PE)2 credits of Health and Wellness (.5 Health & 1.5 PE) 7 credits in Elective courses of your choice7 credits in Elective courses of your choice

12. Opening the Doors of Opportunity For College preparation, plan to take: 4 years English 4 years Math (must take a meaningful math during senior year) 3 years Social Studies 3 years Science (2 algebra based lab courses, including chemistry and/or physics) 2 years Health & Fitness (.5 health & 1.5 fitness) 1 year Occupational Education 1 year of Art 2 years World Language (at a minimum ~ must be same language)

13. AVID – Helping Open the Doors What is AVID? –A support class that helps “academically average”, MOTIVATED students develop the necessary work ethic, organization, and time management, test taking, critical thinking & study skills, to prepare for further education in a college or university. –It helps those who WANT to go to college, but aren’t quite sure how to get there, build their road to higher education.

16. Choosing classes/Earning credits Freshman year you will take the following YEAR LONG COURSES and earn 6.00 credits: 1.00 credit English 9 - Required 1.00 credit Math - Required 1.00 credit Science - Required 1.00 credit Health(.5) & Fitness (.5) - Required 1.00 credit Your Choice / Elective #1 1.00 credit Your Choice / Elective #2 Electives can be: Arts, World Language, and/or Occupational Education)

17. Registration/Course Selection PACKETS (what you’re receiving today; you may keep): 9th grade Course Offerings Important Upcoming Events STAPLED FORMS (please leave stapled! Complete, & return to teacher no later than Friday, March 18th) Subject Selection Sheet Health Information formLeave these stapled! AVID Application (IF interested in applying – bring back separate from stapled packet!)

18. Subject Selection Form General Information & Math You are selecting year-long courses, so choose carefully.You are selecting year-long courses, so choose carefully. Select courses that are best for you, not your best friend.Select courses that are best for you, not your best friend. Take the most rigorous classes that work for you!Take the most rigorous classes that work for you! Math placement test and signature of your teacher is required for successful placement in Math at OHS. It’s recommended that you have an A or B in your current Math class to move up to the next level as a freshman.Math placement test and signature of your teacher is required for successful placement in Math at OHS. It’s recommended that you have an A or B in your current Math class to move up to the next level as a freshman.

19. Subject Selection Form Music and World Language Music: If you select music, you will be guaranteed this elective. This meets the 1 yr. Fine Art requirement for graduation. Choose 1 more elective…. World Language: Is not a graduation requirement, but is a fun, challenging course! It is recommended you have at least a 3.0 gpa and are ready for Algebra to enroll in a language as a freshman. Choose only 1 World Language course on your sheet.

20. What can I do to prepare for high school NOW? Attend school every day!Attend school every day! Complete every assignment and turn in on time.Complete every assignment and turn in on time. Get help when you need it.Get help when you need it.

21. Academically, high school differs from middle school in these ways: Grades and credits matter!Grades and credits matter! Missing school has a more serious impact to your grade.Missing school has a more serious impact to your grade. You are treated as a young adult who is responsible for your actions and decisions.You are treated as a young adult who is responsible for your actions and decisions. Students are expected to seek help and academic support when necessary. Ask for what you need. Use your voice!Students are expected to seek help and academic support when necessary. Ask for what you need. Use your voice!

22. Daily Schedule 6 classes - approximately 55 min long.6 classes - approximately 55 min long. School starts at 8:00am and ends at 2:37pm.School starts at 8:00am and ends at 2:37pm. There is a 10 minute break between 2 & 3 period.There is a 10 minute break between 2 & 3 period. Lunch is 30 minutes long and there are 2 lunches: one at 11 and one at 12. You are assigned the same lunch as your 4th period teacher.Lunch is 30 minutes long and there are 2 lunches: one at 11 and one at 12. You are assigned the same lunch as your 4th period teacher. Wednesday is late start - classes begin at 9:00 am, but study groups, tutoring and makeup tests are offered on that morning. Buses run on the same schedule M-F. Activity period is on Wednesday - get involved!Wednesday is late start - classes begin at 9:00 am, but study groups, tutoring and makeup tests are offered on that morning. Buses run on the same schedule M-F. Activity period is on Wednesday - get involved!

23. Advice to Students: Take the most rigorous classes you can throughout high school.Take the most rigorous classes you can throughout high school. –Check your grades and assignments through student access frequently Maintain the highest grades possible.Maintain the highest grades possible. Get involved in student activities and/or athletics.Get involved in student activities and/or athletics. –Information will be available on OHS website and at the Activity Fair (Thursday, March 24 th @ 6pm) Develop clear goals for your future.Develop clear goals for your future. Begin networking with your teachers, counselor and those involved in your ‘future’.Begin networking with your teachers, counselor and those involved in your ‘future’. Stay organized - use planners and calendars.Stay organized - use planners and calendars. Learn to be resilient!Learn to be resilient!

24. What happens next? Turn in the registration packet & AVID app. to your teacher by Friday, March 18 th. We’ll be back March 22 - 24 in computer labs. You will input your requests then. Students who don’t have their registration sheet turned in won’t get into the lab on Day 1! A letter will be sent to you in late August with information next year and an invitation to attend the freshman orientation in September. We look forward to seeing you in September 2011. Welcome, 2015 BEARS!

25. YOU in Four Years at OHS