1. Welcome, Wolves! Class of 2017
Oswego East High School
January 23, 2013

2. Oswego East High School Leadership Team
Principal- Dr. Jeff Craig
Assistant Principal- Jim Seput
Assistant Principal- Will Dwyer
Deans
Adele Dalesandro
Dan Durbin
Jerry Wicks
School Resource Officer
Officer Justin Pan
Department Chairs
Dave Carlisle, Career and Tech
Kurt Gulbro, World Language
Ryan Hart, Special Education
Karla Hoinkes, Student Services
Amy Monahan, English
Kristen Mattson, Learning Resource Center
Laura Nussle, Kinetic Wellness
Paul Roberts, Science
Adam Thurlwell, Math
Heather Stanich, Fine Arts
James Vera, Social Studies

3. Student Services Counselors Social Workers
Karla Hoinkes – Director Dan Breyne
Julie Allen Brianne Kalusniak
Brittan Fatig Dina Schnable
Melissa Gleason
Laurie Hafenrichter Psychologists
Michelle Nevarez Dr. Dave Milos
Jessica Ziegler Andrea Phillips
Wendi Weber- College and Career Center Secretary
Linn Kaney- Student Services Secretary

4. Freshman Year is Important.
Handing in classwork and homework equals good grades.
Colleges look at grades from freshman through junior and senior years. Start out strong.
Student athletes and club members must maintain good grades to participate in athletics and activities.
A student will have to repeat the class if he/she fails a required class.
Time management is important. Practice now by staying current with learning and workload in 8th grade.

5. Working together impacts student success.
Team effort of school and home
Parents/Guardians
Communicate openly
Stay connected with OEHS through phone calls, s, the website and social media.
Stay connected with teachers concerning classes and grades.
Discuss the importance of school attendance.
Assist your student in course selection.
Help your student stay organized and ready for class.
Discuss post high school plans and goals.
Use Home Access ( It includes grades, attendance, course selections.)

6. OEHS School Day Schedule
School day: 7:20AM - 2:26 PM
8 class periods per day (includes lunch/guided study)
48 minutes in length
6 minutes per passing period
24 minutes for lunch + 24 minutes guided study
2 semesters per year
Space for 7 credits per year (6 classes required, study hall suggested, 7th class optional)
22 credits minimum to graduate
Credit values
1 semester class = .5 credit
2 semester classes = 1.0 credit

7. Class of 2017 Graduation Requirements
English Core Electives 1.5
Math (Math, English, Science, Social Studies)
Science Selective Electives 2.0
Social Sciences (Fine Arts, World Lang., CTE)
Physical Education 3.5 Open Electives 1.5
Driver’s Education 0.5
Health Minimum graduation credits: 22
Consumer Ed
Note: 4 year college-bound students will need to take minimum additional credits of
.5 Science, .5 Social Studies, 1.0 Math, and possibly 2.0 World Languages

8. 2013-2014 Course Selection Tuesday, February 5 - Murphy Jr. High
Wednesday, February 6 - Bednarcik Jr. High
Friday, February 8 - Plank Jr.High
Course selection process:
OEHS counselors visit junior highs and share general information and course selection information.
Elective course sheets are sent home to parents/guardians and returned to junior highs.
Junior High core course recommendations are entered by teachers in Eschool and visible through Home Access after February 1.
Counselors meet with each student at the junior high to discuss their choices. Core course and elective sheets are sent home with students for parent perusal.
Questions about recommendations?
Contact 8th grade teachers for information.

9. Freshman Schedule Sample
Semester 1
Semester 2
1. English 1
English 1
2. Modern World History
Modern World History
3. Biology
Biology
4. Lunch/Freshman Guided Study
Lunch/Freshman Guided Study
5. Algebra 1/Geometry
Algebra 1/Geometry
6. Health PE
7. Study Hall/Elective
Study Hall/Elective
8. Elective
Elective

10. Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take a study hall?
Study halls are an option for OEHS students. Students are required to sign up for the equivalent of 6 credits per year. A study hall is appropriate for many students. Students who wish to undertake the challenge of a seventh class must gain parent permission to add that class.
How will lunches operate?
Lunch will start 4th period (4A/4B) and continue through 5, 6, 7 (7A/7B). Students will go to lunch for half of the period and guided study for the other half.
Can a student change his/her schedule?  
Course changes may be made before mid-August based upon class availability. Contact your high school counselor.  
What classes will be offered during Summer School?
The Summer School program is currently being developed for  
How do I get into an honors course?
Eighth grade teachers recommend students for honors classes based upon factors including test scores and current grades.
How can I get acclimated to the building?
FroshFest! FroshFest is planned for the first day of school. On that day freshmen will be able to participate in team building activities, tour the building, and go through the lunch line.

11. OEHS Athletic Department
Athletic Directors
Jack Drollinger, Douglas Smith
Assistant Athletic Director
Ron Murphy
Athletic Department Secretary
Enes Hettinger
Coach list available
SPORTS
Basketball Football Baseball Tennis Bowling Badminton Cross Country Track and Field
Gymnastics Cheerleading Dance Team Volleyball
Softball Wrestling Golf Soccer
Swimming and Diving

12. Clubs and Activities at EAST
Academic Decathlon
Auto Club  
BRIDGES
Business Club
Cheerleading
Choir
Drama Club
East T.V.
Ecology Student Club
Freshman Club Committee
Future Educators of America
German National Honors Society
Government Club
Hate Free at OE
Horticulture Club / FFA (Future Farmers of America)
Interact (Community Service) 
Jazz Band/Marching Band
Junior Class Committee
Literary Magazine
Mathletes
MOSAIC Club (formerly Diversity Club)
Mu Alpha Theta
National Art Honor Society
National Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society
Newspaper Club (The Edge)
Peer Mediators
Photography Club
Dance Team
Robotics Team
Science Olympiad
Scholastic Bowl
Senior Class Committee
S.L.I.P.
Sophomore Class Committee
Speech Team
Spotlight (Vocal Jazz)
Student Ambassadors
Student Council
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Wolfpack (Fan Cheering Section)
World Language Club
Yearbook
Check for complete list

13. Online Information Sources
OEHS school website:
Student Services information, Frosh Fest information, teacher information and the course catalog.
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