Parent Orientation 101 August 2012 Olympus High School

Parent Orientation 101  Helping Your Student Succeed  College and Career Readiness The Role of the Counselor  Frequently Asked Questions  College Entrance Exams  Regents’ Scholarship  Foreign Language requirement for college admissions  Electronic High School/Granite Connect  Change Day and Picture Day  Complete Survey/Evaluation

Helping Your Student Succeed 6 Tips for Parents

Helping Your Student Succeed Who are some of the key people in the school? Where do I go for information? 1. Be Informed

CounselorsAdministrators Mr. Manning Mr. Cutler Mr. LeRoy A – D Ms. Vroman E – Kn Ms. Taylor Ko – Ri Mr. Croxford Ro – Z Ms. Poulton-Timm Career Counselor – Mr. Bailey

Enroll or withdraw from school Change of address, , phone Grades and transcripts Lockers Pay fees Buy textbooks Webstore Pay online Bookstore Hours Before and after school Lunch time RegistrarBookkeeper Mrs. Averett Mrs. Morton In the Counseling Center

Check in and out of school Excuse absences Counseling Assistant Make an appointment with a counselor Mrs. Yates In the Counseling Center Attendance Secretary Mrs. Stevenson In the Counseling Center

Online Resources  Olympus Website School Calendar Counseling Center Semester At A Glance  Student Grades and Attendance Link on Olympus and Granite District Website  Canvas Teacher Website

Helping Your Student Succeed 2. Monitor your student’s daily attendance

Attendance Office  Absences need to be excused within five days of the absence  A note to excuse an absence is preferred  A phone call is accepted  Late to school – Check in  Leave early – Check out for a street pass

Helping Your Student Succeed 3. Encourage good study habits and time management skills

Study Habits and Time Management Skills  Provide a good place to study  Help student get organized Binders/Folders Weekly planner (Ti-Book)  Set a time to study daily Planning for College Guidebook – Pages 10-14

Helping Your Student Succeed 4. Be Involved

How To Be Involved  Meet your student’s teachers and counselor Contact the teachers first with your concerns  Attend parent-teacher conferences and school events  Join the PTSA  Attend individual CCR Planning meetings with the counselor College and Career Readiness Planning  Know what’s going on at school Talk to your student about school Listen to phone messages Look for information in the mail or Read Olympus Titan marquee

Helping Your Student Succeed 5. Support participation in extracurricular activities

Participate in Activities  Athletics  Clubs  Performing Arts  Debate/Yearbook  Service Learning

Helping Your Student Succeed 6. Help your student become more self-sufficient and independent Encourage student to: o Talk to teachers with their concerns o Check canvas account regularly o Attend tutoring

College and Career Readiness

 Provide: Clear guidance and strong support Vital information that students need to reach their education goals  Assist and guide every student with: Placement and preparation Goals and plans to graduate from high school college and career ready  Help every student through: Individual College and Career Readiness (CCR) Planning Meetings Classroom Guidance Activities  Respond to the immediate needs of students and parents The Role of a Counselor

College and Career Readiness FallWinterSpring Juniors PSAT Test ASVAB Test Utah Futures Training Registration Individual CCR Planning Meetings Parent Teacher Conference Presentation Quarterly classroom presentations and ongoing appointments FallWinterSpring Sophomores Meet and Greet PLAN & PSAT Tests Utah Futures Training Registration Individual CCR Planning Meetings Parent Teacher Conference Presentation Quarterly classroom presentations and ongoing appointments

College and Career Readiness FallWinterSpring Seniors Utah Futures Training Admissions presentation Scholarships presentation After School Workshops College Day Individual CCR Planning meetings Parent Teacher Conference Presentation Financial Aid/Scholarship Night FAFSA Workshop Transition Planning Quarterly classroom presentations and ongoing appointments

College Admissions Test

College Admission Tests  ACT & SAT All four-year colleges and universities in the US accept both tests Some prefer one over the other Schools will use the better set of scores for admissions Students can take both tests as many times as they want  The ACT is the most common test in Utah  The difference between the ACT and SAT ACT – Based on actual high school curriculum SAT – Based on critical thinking and problem solving skills Planning for College Guidebook – Page 29

Practice Tests for Sophomores  PSAT/NMSQT – practice test for the SAT Olympus High School October 17, 2012 Cost = $15.00 Pay on Web Store or in the bookstore  PLAN – practice test for the ACT Olympus High School October 31, 2012 Cost = $15.00 Pay on Webstore or in the bookstore Planning for College Guidebook – Page 30

College Admissions Tests Timeline 10 th grade11 th grade12 th grade PLAN PSAT/NMSQT ACT SAT SAT II ACT SAT October April June September October December SAT II – Subject Tests Highly selective schools only

Be College and Career Ready  Take demanding classes  Attend individual CCR Planning meetings yearly  Plan ahead

+ Regents’ Scholarship Program Qualifications For Each Reward 1. Max. value $1000 one-time payment 2. Core course of study during Cumulative 3.0 GPA 4. No grade lower that a “C” 5. One report of ACT test score Base Award Exemplary Academic Achievement 1. Flat dollar – Varies yearly ($900 per semester) 2. Core course of study during Cumulative 3.5 GPA 4. No grade lower than a “B” 5. Have an ACT score of 26 Award levels announced each year based on legislative funding. Website for additional information and FAQ - higheredutah.org

+ Regents’ Scholarship Program Required Classes  4 credits of English  4 progressive credits of math  3.5 credits of Social Science  3 credits of lab-based Science courses to include:  Biology  Chemistry  Physics  2 progressive credits of the same World Language other than English, during grades 9-12

Foreign Language  Olympus High School – not required to graduate from high school  University of Utah – 2 years are required during grades 7-12 Level 1 and Level 2 of the same foreign language  Regents’ Scholarship – 2 years are required during grades 9-12 Progressive credits of the same foreign language  Some but not all out-of-state colleges require or recommend 2 or 4 years of foreign language Check the website of the college of your choice Foreign language makes an academic schedule more rigorous

Earn Credit Online  New Credit and Recovery Credit  Open Entry/Open Exit  Self Enrollment  Dropped for inactivity – no grade  Proctored Test  Cost - Free  New Credit Only  Start Date/End Date  Enrollment through Counselor  Deadline to drop class – incomplete grade  No Proctored Test  Cost - Free Electronic High SchoolGranite Connect

Change Day and Picture Day (August 28)  Line up in the main hall  Enter the main gym  Go to the cafeteria to make changes Change Day - HowPictures - Auditorium Change Day - When  7:30 – 8:30 Seniors  8:30 – 10:45 Juniors and Sophomores  No one will be admitted after 10:15

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