1. Freshman Unit Sandra Day O’Connor High School Mrs. Giacini- A, B,
(Academy of American Studies)
Mr. Harmonson- E, F, G, H, I
Mrs. Miller- D, K, L, O, U, Z
Mrs. Jagernauth (Dept. Chair)- M, N, R, V
Mrs. Cramer- C, T, W
Mrs. Harmonson- J, P, Q, S, Y

2. Guidance Counselor Registration/Course Selection
ECAP – Educational Career Action Plan
Personal/Social Issues
Peer Issues (Peer Mediation)
Grades/Graduation
(GPA and credits)
College/University Requirements
Teacher Concerns (speak with teacher first)
Future Plans
General Questions

3. Tips for Success
Get organized (planners, agendas, check lists, cell phone)
Follow a study routine
Prepare for tests over time (no cramming)
Break down projects into smaller parts
Check PowerSchools for your grades regularly
Update your ECAP frequently by logging into azcis.intocareers.org
Communicate with teachers regularly
In the event of a short term illness/absence, parents need to:
-Call in to the attendance office before noon of the following day, call
the nurse, and teachers directly for homework.
-Please let the counselor know that homework is being collected.
-If a student is hospitalized, please have a doctor’s release before
returning to school.
Stay connected by participating in school activities
After school tutoring is offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the Career Center

4. Graduation Requirements
4 credits of Language Arts
4 credits of Math
3 credits of Lab Science
½ credit of Health
½ credit of PE
1 credit of World History
1 credit of American History
1 credit of Government/Economics
1 credit of Fine Art/CTE
6 credits of electives
(College/Univ. requirement: 2 years of the same
Foreign Language and one credit of Fine Art)
= 22 CREDITS MINIMUM
Recommended GPA for University 3.0 ( considered) OR
Top 25% (top 50% considered)
SAT or ACT scores

5. GPA A 5 B 4 C 3 D 1 F 0 GRADE Regular Points A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F 0
GRADE Honors Points
A 5
B 4
C 3
D 1
F 0
GRADE Regular Points
A 4
B 3
C 2
D 1
F 0
CLASS RANK
Only Core Areas Factored into the GPA that determines Class Rank:
4 Language Arts Social Studies
4 Math Lab Science

6. AzCIS: Arizona Career Information System www. azcis. intocareers
AzCIS: Arizona Career Information System User Name: oconnor Password: 4azcis02 AZCIS is an annually updated, comprehensive career and educational guidance system that provides information and exploration tools for teens and adults.
Welcome: Create “My Education Career Action Plan”
Existing or New users
Create
4 Year Plan