2015-16 9th Grade Orientation

Oneonta High School

Welcome to

Oneonta High

School!

Diploma Options

Seniors Diploma Options for Class of 2016

Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors OCS Diploma Options Beginning with 2017 Graduation Cohort

UNITS OF CREDIT Alabama State Diploma

Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Academic Endorsement

Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Advanced Academic Endorsement

English 4 4 4

Math 4 4 4

Science 4 4 4

Social Studies 4 4 4

Physical Education

1 1 1

Health .5 .5 .5

Career Preparedness

1 1 1

CTE and/or Foreign Lang and/or Art

3 3 3

Electives 2.5 2.5 2.5

Requirements -1 Foreign Language-Complete PreCalculus

-One (1) AP Course

-2 Foreign Languages (same language)-Additional math above PreCalculus

-Three (3) AP Courses

Total Credits 24 24 24

OHS ElectivesElective Courses

9th Grade Electives

10th Grade Electives

11th Grade Electives 12th Grade Electives

Foreign Language(all 1 credit each)

Spanish I Spanish I or II Spanish I or II Spanish I or II

Art Vocals (.5)Varsity Band I (1)

Vocals (.5) and Theatre (.5)Varsity Band II (1)

Vocals and TheatreVarsity Band III

Vocals and TheatreVarsity Band IV

Career Tech(all 1 credit each)

Foundation Courses -Ag I-Business Tech-FACS

-Ag I or Ag II-Business Tech or Finance/Accounting -FACS or Family Studies Y1(Courses are sequenced)

-Ag I or Ag II or Ag III-Business Tech or Finance/Accounting-FACS or Family Studies Y1 or Family Studies Y2(Courses are sequenced)-Blount County Career Tech Center

-Ag I or Ag II or Ag III-Business Tech or Finance/Accounting-FACS or Family Studies Y1 or Family Studies Y2(Courses are sequenced)-Blount County Career Tech Center

Physical Education(all 1 credit each)

-LIFE PE or-Varsity Band

-LIFE PE-Advanced PE

-LIFE PE-Advanced PE

-LIFE PE-Advanced PE

Driver’s Education NA -Driver’s Ed (.5) -Driver’s Ed (.5) -Driver’s Ed (.5)

Yearbook(all 1 credit each)

NA -Journalism I(application/interview process)

-Journalism II(application/interview process)

-Journalism III(application/interview process)

Broadcasting(all 1 credit each)

NA NA -WOHS(application/interview process)

-WOHS(application/interview process)

ACCESS – Web Based Courses

Counselor Approval Counselor Approval Counselor Approval Counselor Approval

Math Paths

Math PathwaysPath 8th

Grade9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

A1 Algebra A Algebra B Geometry Algebra with Finance orAlgebra II w/Trig

A2 Algebra 1 PreAP Geometry Algebra II with Trig PreCalculus

A3 Algebra I PreAP Geometry

Algebra II w/Trig PreCalculus AP Calculus

OHS Student Handbook statement :“Students who complete Algebra I in the eighth grade will be required to take four (4) additional math credits at Oneonta High School.”

Programs Offered at OHS

Blount County Career Tech Center

The Blount County Career Technical Center offers programs and courses for high school juniors and seniors that are designed to prepare them with the skills necessary for today’s highly competitive job market, and for entry into four- and two-year postsecondary education institutions. This is accomplished through hands-on experience, internships, apprenticeships, and cooperative education. 

Every spring 10th Grade visits the BCCTC to view the facility and programs offered.

ACCESS Distance LearningWeb-Based (Online) Courses – Counselor Approval

• Additional Foreign Languages – French I, German I, Latin I

• Web Design I (full year; prerequisite computer application or keyboarding)

• Creative Writing (½ credit)

• Psychology (½ credit) & Sociology (½ credit) (11th and 12th grade students who are reading on grade level)

*ACCESS course requests will be processed. Courses may or may not be offered according if funding is available. Please check with the counselor about dual enrollment.

A+ College Readiness Implementation

Beginning the 2015-2016, Oneonta City Schools System will be offering a more rigorous course pathway for our students.

A+ College Readiness Program will cover part of the cost of AP exams for English, math, and science. For those AP courses, your cost will be $40 per exam.

For those students taking AP US History, you will pay the full cost of the AP US History Exam of $91.00.

PreAP and AP Course OfferingsPreAP Courses 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade

English PreAP English 9 PreAP English 10

Math PreAP Geometry Algebra II with Trig

Science PreAP Biology PreAP Chemistry PreAP Chemistry

Social Studies/History

PreAP US History

AP Courses 11th Grade 12th Grade

English AP English Language AP English Literature

Math AP Calculus

Science AP BiologyAP Chemistry

AP BiologyAP Chemistry

Social Studies/History

AP US History

Dual EnrollmentOHS partners with Snead State Community College and Wallace State Community College. This

program is available to 10th-12th grade (ALSDE requirement) students who have received approval from their high school and meet requirements to receive both college credit and high school credit. All tuition, books, and fees are the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

Dual Enrollment packets are available in the high school counselor’s office on a quarterly basis for completion and returned to the high school counselor by the deadline listed on the packet. Please check website for availability and deadline under Counselor’s Corner Calendar.

*MTH125 and MTH126 – Principal approval

High School Courses College Course Timeline Timeline

11th Grade US History HIS201 Summer after completing 10th Gr US History During junior year

PreCalculus MTH112 Summer after completing Algebra II with Trig

During school year after completing Algebra II with Trig

11th Grade English ENG101 Summer after completing 10th Gr English During junior year

12th Grade English ENG102 Summer after completing 11th Gr English During senior year

Dual Enrollment Elective Course OfferingsSnead State Community College Wallace State Community CollegeART100 Art Appreciation PSY200 General Psychology

MUS101 Music Appreciation SOC200 Introduction to Sociology

THR120 Theatre Appreciation SPH106 Fund. of Oral Communication

PSY200 General Psychology SPH107 Fund. of Public Speaking

SOC200 Introduction to Sociology

SPH106 Fund. of Oral Communication

SPH107 Fund. of Public Speaking

FRN101 Introductory French I

FRN102 Introductory French II

FRN201 Intermediate French I

FRN202 Intermediate French II

PLATO – eLearning Credit Recovery

PLATO is an e-Learning program available in a lab setting during the second semester and summer school for Oneonta High School students to re-take coursework.

The goal is to give high school students the opportunity to graduate in a timely manner.

The Credit Recovery program has policies and procedures that allow students who have failed core courses (courses required for graduation) an opportunity to make-up non-mastered standards without repeating the entire course.

Summer School

• Summer School is available to students who fail to earn credit for core subjects during the school year.

• Any grade below 60 is considered a failing grade and credit will not be awarded for the course.

• PLATO Distance Learning courses are provided for recovering courses during summer school know as credit recovery.

• Please note that participation in credit recovery will not meet NCAA requirements for coursework.

High School Credit Classes

High school credited courses will appear on the student’s High School Transcript. A high school transcript will impact the rest of the student’s educational career.

• GPA (Grade Point Average)

• Class rank

• Colleges first snapshot of you

ACT Profile

ACT Profile is a free college and career planning tool available to our students. Students, counselors, and parents can use this tool to gain personalized insights that help students navigate key transition points in their lives. These insights can help students make smarter decisions about their next post-secondary steps.

To learn more and set up a personal account visit:

www.profile@act.org

KUDERThe Alabama Career Planning System, powered by Kuder

Navigator, is a comprehensive, Internet-based system that helps students learn about themselves, build their Four-Year education plans, and explore and prepare for various options after high school. The ACPS provides resources for parents and educators to support career guidance, track progress, and ease data-driven decision making.

Beginning in 6th grade, Oneonta students create their accounts and have access to a world of information to help them discover college and career readiness.

Go to www.alcareerinfo.org and click on the ACPS Kuder tab to discover what the system has to offer.

S.H.A.R.E. (Student Health and Advanced Resources for Education)

In an attempt to address the emotional and behavioral concerns of the students of Oneonta Schools, a school-based therapist is available to provide counseling services to our students. This voluntary service is provided through a contract with Jefferson-Blount-St. Clair Mental Health Authority and is housed within the Oneonta Schools.

For more information about these services, please visit the Oneonta City Schools website or talk with a school counselor.

T.A.P.

The Teacher Advisory Program (T.A.P.) was developed to give all students the opportunity for a successful high school career and possibly future by providing them an advocate who will help and encourage their students to set and meet career/educational goals.

Students are assigned an advisor at the beginning of their 9th grade year. The advisor will follow the student throughout their high school years assisting as an additional resource for their educational needs.

Grading Scale

    90-100.................................... A

      80-89...................................... B

       70-79...................................... C

       60-69...................................... D

      0-59........................................ F

       I.............................................. Incomplete

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Two Types: Standard and NumericStandard GPA – based on 4.0 scale

Regular ClassesPreAP AP A = 4.0 = 4.5 = 5.0 B = 3.0 = 3.5 = 4.0 C = 2.0 = 2.5 = 3.0 D = 1.0 = 1.5 = 2.0 F = 0.0 = 0.0 = 0.0

Calculating standard GPA – Includes all grades accumulated in grades 9-12. Add standards and divide by number of classes taken. Aide is not included in averages.

Numeric GPA – based on numerical grade average

Athletics

Grades are a leading factor when deciding eligibility in playing sports both in high school and post-secondary institutions.

For more information about eligibility for high school sports, visit the Alabama High School Athletic Association webpage.www.ahsaa.com

For more information about eligibility for college sports, visit the NCAA website.www.eligibilitycenter.org

NCAA

Any college-bound student-athlete who wishes to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics must create an account and complete the registration process by visiting www.eligibilitycenter.org or contact the customer service staff at 877/262-1492. It is advised to begin this process during your sophomore year if interested.

It is important to know the current and future academic requirements.

TestingGrade Test Require

dTimeline Note

10 ACT Aspire Yes April Former assessment ACT PLAN

10 11

PSAT (optional) - Cost $15

No October Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for Juniors

11 ACT plus Writing Yes April State testing – no registration required

1112

ASVAB (optional) - Free

No Scheduled Yearly

Career Exploration Program Exam - is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

12 ACT WorkKeys Yes February A job skills assessment system that helps employers select, hire, train, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce.

1112

AP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Calculus ABAP English LanguageAP English LiteratureAP US History

Yes May Advanced Placement exams - $40 exam fee; $91 exam fee for AP US History

College Entrance Exams

ACT - The ACT is accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the United States. The ACT multiple-choice tests are based on what you're learning.Register online for the national assessment at www.actstudent.org

SAT - The SAT tests the reading, writing and math skills that you learn in school and that are critical for success in college and beyond. It is accepted by virtually all colleges and universities. Register online at sat.org/register

College and Career StationsThe Oneonta High School College and Career Station is an

information resource center equipped with two new computers available in the high school counselor’s outer office to help assist students:

• Register for selective service

• Register for ACT/SAT

• Search for post-secondary options

• Complete online college applications

• Search for financial aid/scholarships

College Night

The 2015 OHS College Fair is scheduled for September 16th beginning at 5:30PM through 7:00PM in the high school lobby.

Representatives from colleges and military recruiters across the south will be here to answer any questions students and/or parents may have about admissions, registration, requirements, campus, programs of study, and enlistment.

College Visitation

Juniors and seniors will be allowed one (1) day per school year for college visitation. Seniors will be allowed an additional day if they have an A/B average in each core class. Students must see the high school counselor to obtain the college visitation form which must be signed by the college official for proof of visitation. The form is available in the counselor’s office or can be downloaded from the school’s website under forms on the Counselor’s Corner.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Any information about outside and local scholarships are listed on the Counselor’s Corner by visiting the school’s website.

The annual OHS Financial Aid Workshop is usually scheduled on the second Tuesday evening in February beginning at 6:00PM in the high school library.

At the workshop:- Senior parents can receive assistance in filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online- Local scholarship applications become available to seniors - Receive current financial aid information

Counselor’s Corner and Newsletter

Receive all updated information by visiting the Counselor’s Corner on the Oneonta High School website.

www.oneontacityschools.com

A copy of the Redskin News from the Counselor’s Corner can be picked up in Mrs. Gibbs’ office.

Counselor Contact:

Rhonda Gibbsrgibbs@oneonta.k12.al.us

(205) 625-3802

Thank you!