Class of 2017
Freshman Seminar
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Amphitheater
Who is my ORHS Counselor?
- Ms. Paige Green (A-C)
- Ms. Brianna Ottinger (I-M)
- Ms. Dianna Sorensen (S-Z)
- Mr. Matt Koehler (D-H)
- Ms. Kelly Parker (N-R)
- Ms. Ada Hall (Gifted)
Our Seminar Agenda…
 Graduation Requirements
 Area of Focus
 Summer Recovery
 Teacher Recommendations for 10th grade
courses
 End of Course Exams
 GPA
 Preparing for Life After High School
Graduation Requirements…
You all have until May 2017 to earn 22 Credits:
4 English Credits (one class each year)
4 Math Credits (including Alg2 and one class beyond)
 3 Science Credits (include Biology and Physics or Chem.)
2 World Language Credits (of the same language)
1 Fine Arts Credit
3.5 Social Studies Credits (1=US History, 1=World Soc. Std.,
.5=Economics, .5=US Government, .5=Personal Finance)
1.5 Wellness Credits (.5=Well A, .5=Well B, .5=additional PE)
 3 Focused Elective Credits
Area of Focus Information…
ORHS offers the following 9 Areas of Focus:
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Math/Science
Humanities
Fine Arts
Business & Information Technology Academy
Arts & Communications Academy
Early Childhood Academy
Engineering and Welding Academy
Health Science Academy
Advanced Placement
Summer Credit Recovery
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There is a cost – in the past it has been $140 per class!
Not all courses are offered
You might not finish the class
Mandatory daily attendance
 AVOID THIS by getting HELP
NOW! Talk to your Teachers and
go in for Tutoring or meet with
your school counselor – we can
help with study tips/test strategies
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10
Grade Course Registration
You will need some Teacher Recommendations…
• English, Math, Science
• Social Studies and World Language (if taking)
• Some higher level elective courses (talk to teacher!)
9th graders will all register online in the Library
Computer Lab during your science class during a school
day in February 2014 – more specific info will be
provided at a later date.
State of TN - END of COURSE Exams
 Are given in May 2014
 Possible EOC’s for 9th graders: Algebra 1,
Algebra 2, Biology 1, and English 1
 These cumulative EXAMS count 25% of your
total second semester grade so PLEASE take
these very seriously
 All specific aspects/requirements regarding
final exams for other courses will be
determined by the classroom teacher.
What’s all the fuss about a GPA?
 What is it and how is it calculated?
 Weighted vs. Un-weighted courses?
 TN Lottery HOPE Scholarship – GPA/ACT
Requirement
 What GPA’s mean to colleges…
UT-Knoxville: 3.9 Core Weighted GPA average
UT-Chattanooga: 2.85 GPA+18ACT or 2.3GPA+21ACT required
MTSU: 2.7GPA+19ACT or 3.0GPA or 22ACT required
ETSU: 2.3GPA or 19ACT required
Preparing for Life After High School
 Are you BALANCING your outside
activities/responsibilities with your
academics?
 Building your Resume: Do you
have volunteer/summer activities?
What is your Leadership
Experience? Are you either WellRounded or Well-Lopsided? What
are you passionate about? How
are you striving to reach your
goals/dreams/full potential?
 You are not in this alone – get to
know the adults that are here to
help you along this challenging
and exciting journey!