Olympus High School Class of 2021 Fall Presentation, 2017

Olympus High Counselors Fall Presentation, 2016 Maddy Christopher A – Bo Larissa Edminster Br – Gl Lauren Bleggi Go - L Shanna Coleman M – Sc Craig Sudbury Se - Z

Graduation Requirements Fall Presentation, 2016 SUBJECT CREDITS English: 4.0 Social Studies: 3.5 Math: 3.0 Science: Fine Arts: 1.5 Physical Education: Career and Technology Education: 1.0 Health: 0.5 Computer Technology: Financial Literacy Electives: 8.0 Total: 27.0

Build Important Skills Your Next Challenge Fall Presentation, 2016 Take the most challenging classes that You can handle and still get good grades Why ?? Build Important Skills Stronger writing skills Problem-solving abilities Time-management skills Discipline Good study habits College Admissions Colleges look at transcripts Higher ACT or SAT scores More prepared, finish college sooner, costs you less

Cumulative GPA Chart Fall Presentation, 2016

Recovery Credit Remember … It’s FREE to pass classes !!! Cost of Carelessness Fall Presentation, 2016 Recovery Credit Failing classes cost you time and money Average time: 4-5 weeks per .25 credit Average cost: $25-$50 per .25 credit Remember … It’s FREE to pass classes !!!

Try everything now to find your direction heading into college The “Luckiest” Person in the World Fall Presentation, 2016 The person who has found a profession they love and can make money at it! 86,000 Try everything now to find your direction heading into college This will save you a ton of money You’ll be doing what you love much sooner

Get Involved Fall Presentation, 2016 Madrigals Student Government Wrestling Debate Athenians WAMO Graphics Club Election Committee Golf Baseball DECA Show Choir School Musicals Cheer Pep Band Spanish Club American Sign Language Skills USA Jazz Ensemble Dance Company FBLA Latinos in Action Basketball Chess Club Math Club National Honor Society Swimming Soccer Volleyball Art Club French Club Softball Tennis GTI Classes Cross Country FCCLA Homecoming Committee Football Percussion Ensemble Auto Club Senate Yearbook School Plays Track Peer Tutoring Be Strong Pegasus

We want you there … Fall Presentation, 2016 Over 500 games, matches or meets More than 10 assemblies 5 stomps or dances School plays School musicals Dance concerts Music concerts Community Service Events

The Four A’s to straight A’s (or pretty darn close)Fall Presentation, 2016 Attendance – Be in class every day. Students with good attendance get better grades. Attitude – Have a good attitude; be respectful and responsible. Students with a good attitude learn better than those that have a bad attitude. Academic – Take challenging courses. Take courses that will allow you to pursue future opportunities. Activities – Get involved. Students who get involved have a better high school experience

Get off to a great start … 016 Complete assignments and turn them in Get into a routine with your homework Same time every day, same quiet place Get help if you need it Before school, after school, during lunch …when can you get extra help? Stay organized Best effort possible If you give your best effort in every class, you’re going to pass every class and probably have pretty good grades Most importantly ……… Have fun !!