1. Olympus High School
Class of 2021
Fall Presentation, 2017

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Cumulative GPA Chart
Fall Presentation, 2016

6. 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 !!!

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Get off to a great start …
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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 !!