2018-2019 Rising10-12th grade Student/Parent Class Registration Oneonta High School 2018-2019 Rising10-12th grade Student/Parent Class Registration

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 Math Science Social Studies Physical Education 1 Health .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 CTE and/or Foreign Lang and/or Fine Arts 3 Electives 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

OHS Electives Elective Courses 9th Grade Electives Foreign Language (all 1 credit each) Spanish I Spanish I or II Spanish I, II or III Fine Arts -Vocals I (.5 and 1) -Visual Arts (.5 and 1) -Varsity Band I (1) -Vocals II (.5 and 1) -Varsity Band II (1) -Vocals III (.5 and 1) -Varsity Band III (1) -Vocals IV (.5 and 1) -Varsity Band IV (1) Career Tech Foundation Courses -Fundamental Agriscience -Business Tech -FACS -Fund of Agriscience or Intermediate Agriscience -Business Tech or Finance/Accounting -FACS or Family Studies Y1 (Courses are sequenced) -Fund of Agri or Interm Agri or Advanced Agriscience Family Studies Y1 or Family Studies Y2 -Blount County Career Tech Center -Fund of Agri or Interm Agri or Advanced Agriscience Family Studies Y1 or Family Studies Y2 or Entrepreneurship

OHS Electives Elective Courses 9th Grade Electives Physical Education (all 1 credit each) -LIFE PE or Varsity Band -LIFE PE -Advanced PE Driver’s Education -Must have driver’s permit Summer only students that turn 16 in Fall -Driver’s Ed (.5) Yearbook NA -Journalism I (application/interview process) -Journalism II -Journalism III Broadcasting -WOHS ACCESS – Web Based Courses Counselor Approval

2018-2019 OHS Course Catalog The 2018-2019 OHS Course Catalog can be viewed on the school’s website. Under “Counselor’s Corner” click on “Files” at the top of the page to download the course catalog.

Summer Driver’s Education Tentatively - Class Monday through Friday - Driving will be scheduled for a total of two hours - Approximate costs $175.00 - See Coach Elrod for enrollment Advantages of taking summer driver’s education - Possible insurance discounts - Schedule flexibility Difficult to pair Driver’s Ed with minimum half credit courses (Vocals, Music Elective, and Advanced PE)

Math Pathways Path 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade Algebra A Algebra B Geometry Algebra with Finance or Algebra II w/Trig A2 Algebra 1 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.”

Dual Enrollment If interested in taking dual enrollment classes in the summer or fall, all paperwork must be processed by April 4th. This includes counselor approval. Wallace State now offers students the opportunity to file a FAFSA (grant application) to help pay for the class. Career Technical Scholarships are also available. More information will be given to students Feb. 28th.

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.

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

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.

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.

Advantages for Taking AP Courses Students will have the potential to earn college credit via their qualifying score (for qualifying score check with the college of choice). In addition to increased rigor and ACT scores,  students taking AP coursework, regardless of whether or not they earn a qualifying score, will ultimately be better prepared for the rigor of college coursework.

PreAP Course Offerings PreAP Courses 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade English PreAP English 9 PreAP English 10 Math PreAP Geometry PreAP Algebra II with Trig Science PreAP Biology PreAP Chemistry Social Studies/History PreAP US History

AP Course Offerings AP Courses 11th Grade 12th Grade AP Statistics English AP English Language AP English Literature Math AP Statistics AP Calculus AB Science AP Biology AP Chemistry Social Studies/History AP US History *Additional AP courses not taught by OHS may be available through ACCESS.

Cost of AP Exams AP Exam fees are approximately $95 per exam. This could change from year to year.

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

Deadline: All registration forms are due back to your 1st period teacher by Friday, February 23rd.

Cilia Smith ciliasmith@ocsredskins.com (205) 625-3802 Thank you! Counselor Contact: Cilia Smith ciliasmith@ocsredskins.com (205) 625-3802 Thank you!