Class of 2018
Freshman Seminar
Friday, January 23, 2015
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 Rowland (N-R)
- Ms. Ada Hall (Gifted)
Our Seminar Agenda…
 Counseling Department - Student Questionnaire
 Graduation Requirements
 Area of Focus
 Summer Recovery
 Teacher Recommendations for 10th grade courses
 End of Course Exams
 GPA
 Preparing for Life After High School
Counseling Department -
Student Questionnaire
6. Of the current ORHS Career and Technical
offerings, please check the ones you are
currently taking or considering taking:
Business Academy
Arts & Communication Academy
Early Childhood Education Academy
Welding & Engineering Academy
Health Science Academy
Counseling Department -
Student Questionnaire
7. If ORHS offered courses in the following areas, please
check which ones you would be interested in taking:
 Advanced Manufacturing (Machining, Electromechanical Tech,
Mechatronics)
 Hospitality & Tourism (Culinary Arts, Tourism, Sports &
Entertainment Mgmt)
 Human Services (Nutrition, Cosmetology, Barbering)
 Architecture & Construction (Electrical, Masonry, HVAC,
Plumbing, Carpentry)
 Agriculture (Vet & Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering,
Food Science)
 ROTC
Graduation Requirements…
You all have until May 2018 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!
Can only take up to 2 courses
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!)
• Look at the Program of Studies for New Courses and
Alternates that you are OK with taking
9th graders will all register online in the Library
Computer Lab during your science class during a school
day in February 2015 – more specific info will be
State of TN - END of COURSE Exams
 Are given in May 2015
 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 classroom exams for other courses will
be determined by the course 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 – Requirement
- GPA = 3.0 Un-weighted
- ACT = 21 composite
 What GPA’s mean to colleges…
UT-Knoxville: 3.9 Core Weighted GPA + 26 ACT average
UT-Chattanooga: 2.85 GPA+18ACT or 2.5GPA+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!