Welcome to �North Oconee High School

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Class of 2020

Agenda

• Welcome and Introductions
• North Oconee Registration Information
• Levels of Study
• Graduation Requirements
• State Testing
• Titan Time
• HOPE Scholarship
• Timeline

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Welcome

Dr. Philip Brown

Principal

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• Titan Pride
• Introductions

Administrative Staff

Counselors

Department Representatives

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NOHS Administration

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• Philip Brown, Principal

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• Michael Dowis, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal

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• Eric Hamilton, Assistant Principal

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• Grace Staniszewski, Assistant Principal

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Counseling Office Personnel

• Mike Kulp (9^th-12^th, A-F) - School Counselor

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• Leslie Dooley (9^th-12^th, G-O) – School Counselor

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• Christy Conley (9^th-12^th, P-Z) – School Counselor

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• Marion Howell – Registrar

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• Jeannie Singleton – Administrative Assistant

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North Oconee’s Schedule

• 1180+ students - Projected over 1200
• Modified Block Schedule
• Four classes in the fall semester, four classes in the spring semester
• Total of 8 classes your Freshman year
• Schedule will change 2^nd semester and will include new classes, teachers, and peers

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Block format

Sample schedule

General Placement Information

• Current 8^th grade teachers will make course recommendations for core classes
• Will depend on student’s grades & test scores:

Winter MAP scores, 1st semester grade, Milestone score from spring of 7th grade

• Not teacher discretion – based on specific guidelines given by Oconee County School system
• May have different levels in core classes
• It is possible to change level of study during high school – we encourage you to challenge yourself!

Registration �Form

Levels of Study

• Support Level - IS college prep - just supported
• Provides academic supports for students who need more time to master material in some core classes

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• College Preparatory Level
• Students are well prepared for college classes

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• Honors Level
• Academically Rigorous
• Prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP) classes

What are Honors courses and who should take them?

• Honors courses are very rigorous and require more critical thinking

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• If a student has “A” averages on test scores and exceeds on CRCT in middle school, then he/she should probably qualify for an honors level class

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• Honors students need to be self-motivated and self-directed

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• They need to have a high level of interest in the subject

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• Waivers: possible in some situations, but should be done with caution! Requires a parent/student conference with NOHS Guidance Counselor.

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Advanced Placement Course Content Area�*Some elective courses may not be offered every year.

What if I want to override?

• Step 1: Talk to the 8^th grade teacher(s) to understand why the recommendation was made
• Step 2: Come to the NOHS Counseling Office to schedule the required override conference
• We will schedule a time for you to meet with one of the guidance counselors
• At that meeting, the required override form will be provided to you
• Step 3: Talk to your child about this change – you are the ones who are going to have to live with it. Keep HOPE in mind!
• Step 4: Live with your decision – All changes are final.

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Graduation Requirements�Class of 2020

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What Should I Take?

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What do I need to graduate?

• 28 units of credit

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• Each semester long course equals 1 unit of credit

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• 8 units of credit available every year

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• Up to 32 credit opportunities in four years

Diploma Requirements

Language Arts

Mathematics

Algebra I Pacing Information

Acc Alg I Pacing Information

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

• AP Human Geography
• An excellent “first AP” course
• Not a study of maps…a study of human beings TODAY
• Learn about traditional and modern culture around the world (and nearby).
• Look at changing patterns of migration, population, economic growth, land use, and urban growth.
• If you:

–Like the idea of travel/exploration …

–Like complex ideas …

–Are ready to try an AP class…

–Have an open mind…

–Have a willingness to work…

               THEN THIS MAY BE FOR YOU!

Science

Physical Education

• 1 unit required - Health/PE in the 9^th Grade
• Health = 0.5 unit
• PE = 0.5 unit

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• Students can take PE classes throughout their four years

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• Other Course offerings:
• Weight Training

Diploma Requirements

CTAE &/or Modern Language/Latin &/or Fine Arts

• 3 units required (any combination of CTAE, Fine Arts, or Foreign Language)
• Can be taken throughout high school
• Fine Arts
• CTAE
• Modern Language/Latin

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Fine Arts

Band - Scott Smith jsmith@oconeeschools.org

Dance - Melissa Darnell mdarnell@oconeeschools.org

Theater Arts - Leslie Summer lsummer@oconeeschools

Visual Arts - Cathy Warren cwarren@oconeeschools.org

Chorus - Renee Costigan rcostigan@oconeeschools.org

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Modern Languages / Latin

• Languages: French I-IV; German I-III

Latin I-AP; Spanish I-AP

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• Rigorous Courses

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• Successful Students
• Motivated
• Self-directed
• Studious

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• Language Choice

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CTAE Pathways

How do I complete a pathway?

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• Forestry/Natural Resources
• Plant Systems Pathway
• Architectural Drawing & Design
• Graphic Design
• Interactive Media
• Therapeutic Services – Nursing and Emergency Medical Responders
• Early Childhood Education
• Culinary Arts
• Entrepreneurship

• Take the 3 required courses listed in that pathway during your four years in high school
• Once you have completed a CTAE pathway, you will receive a CTAE Seal on your diploma
• Designed to give you the necessary skills needed in a specific area after high school graduation to go straight into the workforce, or choose college/university or the military for additional training

Diploma Requirements

Academic Electives

• 3 units required
• Some count towards HOPE
• Can be taken throughout high school
• All 4 core areas that do not count as a core credit will count as academic electives
• Foreign Languages above meeting the 3 required courses in CTAE/Foreign Language/Fine Arts count as academic electives
• Courses that count as a 4^th science credit will count for an academic elective credit

Other Electives

• 5 required
• Can be any course offered at NOHS

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Online Registration Info

From the NOHS homepage, click on “Resources” under the Main Menu tab on the

left. You will see a link for the “Registration.”

State Testing

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Milestones End of Course Testing

Courses to Be Tested

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• 9^th Grade Literature/Composition
• American Literature
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Biology
• Physical Science*
• United States History
• Economics/Business/Free Enterprise

Milestones End of Course Tests�Continued

• Administered in December and May

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• Count as 20% of final grade

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• Recorded on the report card

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• Used to determine Carnegie credit

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SLO Tests

Used to determine teacher effectiveness.

Students are given a test at the beginning of the semester and again at the end of the semester.

The post-test counts 2% of the students’ grades.

All teachers who do not have an EOC will give an SLO.

More Than Academics

• Practice effective study skills

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• Encourage your student to get involved in a student organization, club, or athletic team

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• Encourage leadership opportunities

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• Encourage your child to challenge him/herself both academically and with service in the community

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Athletics at NOHS

• Football
• Baseball
• Volleyball
• Track
• Cross Country
• Wrestling
• Swimming

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• Soccer
• Softball
• Basketball
• Golf
• Tennis
• Cheerleading
• Gymnastics

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Co-Curriculars

• Art
• Drama
• Beta
• Interact
• Humane Society
• MedLife
• National Honor Society
• Spanish Club
• Latin Club
• Leo Club
• Knitting/Crocheting
• FCA
• Photography

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• French Club
• Mock Trial
• HOSA
• FFA
• FBLA
• FCCLA
• Chess Team
• Robotics
• Go Green
• Relay for Life
• Young Democrats
• Young Republicans
• Computer Science
• MORE! MORE! MORE!

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Titan Time - Homeroom

• Advisement groups of 18-20 students
• Meets once each week
• Stay with the same adviser all 4 years
• Assemblies
• Special programs
• Advisement lessons (2x per month)

Titan Time – Remediation/Enrichment

• Students choose remediation or enrichment activity
• Meets for 8 days out of every two weeks
• Teachers can make recommendations for students who need remediation

Stay in the Loop

• Join the Counseling Department’s Blog (Handout)

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• Come to the parent nights that are offered in the fall of the year

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• Check PowerSchool regularly

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• Stay in close contact with your child’s teachers

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The Guidance Blog:

The HOPE Scholarship

• Available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement
• You must maintain a 3.0 or higher academic GPA in order to receive the HOPE Scholarship
• For every “C” you must make an “A”
• Zell Miller Scholarship – pays 100% tuition at GA public college; requires 3.7 GPA and 1200 (CR+M) on SAT or 26 on ACT

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• Can check this on GA College 411

HOPE Scholarship

Please note that final grades in all courses in the following areas are calculated into the HOPE scholarship GPA:

• Language Arts
• Foreign Language
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies

Registration Timeline

• February 4^th - Students will receive recommendations and registration forms from 8^th grade instructors

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• February 9th– NOHS counseling office and staff will be at MBMS to register the students in the computer labs – all white registration forms should be signed and back at MBMS on Monday, February 9th!

Freshman Orientation

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• April 1, 2016

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• Students spend a half-day at NOHS

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• Get the full “Titan Experience”

Take a Tour!

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• Your tour guides: TITAN AMBASSADORS

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• After the tour, join us in the Commons Area for additional information from faculty members and guidance counselors

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Please email any questions to:

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Mike Kulp – mkulp@oconeeschools.org

Leslie Dooley – ldooley@oconeeschools.org

Christy Conley – cconley@oconeeschools.org

Meri Blackburn- mblackburn@oconeeschools.org

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This is just the beginning…

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