Welcome to High School Information Night!

1. Welcome toHigh School Information Night! Class of 2017

2. Welcome to the High School… Mr. Jeff Hobbs Fort Recovery High School Principal hobbsj@fortrecoveryschools.org

4. Social Media Alert • Pat Niekamp thoughts… • Mercer County Sheriff’s Department • Cell phone usage • Facebook • “Think before you post!”

5. Myth vs. Truth • “When kids enter High school they can no longer communicate with their parents!” • Force Conversations

7. 3 Steps to HS Success • Communicate • Communicate • Communicate Teachers Coaches Yes, even your PARENTS!

9. Myth vs. Truth • Teenagers often = one word answers • They may need a little more freedom, but it must be earned and we want you involved! • Call or email at anytime you have a question.

10. Truths • The New 3 R’s a. Rigor b. Relevance c. Relationships

11. Laptop Computer Initiative • 9th Grade Students • Full Size Laptop • Wireless Campus • Responsibility-Tech Fee • Carts and increased usage in 5-8 grades

12. Building Renovation • Begins this summer • Next two school years • Complete Summer 2013 • Student Activity Center-Athletic Boosters

13. Enjoy FRHS: Get Involved! Join clubs/extracurricular activities… There is something for everyone!

14. Freshman Orientation • August 16, 2013 9AM-Noon • FRHS Commons/Gymnasium • Diversity • Team Building • Indian Pride • Leadership • ETC.

15. Class Dues Money travels with each class • Freshman: $5 class dues + aluminum drives Oct./April— 40 lbs. total (or pay market rate, $20?)

16. Have Fun! Graduation will be here before you know it…

18. The Transition to High School Mrs. Amy Kaiser FRHS Guidance Counselor kaisera@fortrecoveryschools.org

19. FR Guidance Homepage Access via FRLS Website (High School) http://www.fortrecoveryschools.org/ • Monthly Newsletter (with scholarships) • FRHS Registration Guide and Course Descriptions • Tri-Star Information • Scholarship/Financial Aid Links • College and Career Links • and more!

20. Guidance Homepage Snapshot

21. Guidance Homepage (cont’d)

22. Guidance Homepage (cont’d)

23. Class of 2014 and beyond:The Ohio CORE CurriculumOhio Department of Education School districts may add additional requirements

24. FRHS Core Curriculum Graduation Requirements • English (4 credits) • Fine Arts (1 credit) • Health (1/2 credit) • Mathematics (4 credits) • Physical Education (1/2 credit) • Science (3 credits) • Social Studies (3 credits) • Electives (5 credits)

25. Honors Diploma Criteria (2 types) Academic Career Technical Students need to fulfill all but one criterion Details can be found on pg. 5 of Registration Guide

26. Important High School Information…

27. 1. Scheduling Courses • Required Courses in Grade 9: • English 9 (single period) • American History • Math • Biology • Health/PE 9 (may be postponed)

28. How Does a Student Decide Which Courses to Take? • FRHS Course Offerings are listed on p. 10 of Registration Guide • See “grade” column for those available to 9th grade students • Course descriptions can be found in the student registration guide—READ THEM

29. How Does a Student Decide Which Courses to Take? Future Plans-- • College / Trade School? • Work? • Military?

30. How Does a Student Decide Which Courses to Take? • Promote academic growth • College-prep curriculum • English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Fine Arts

31. Does my child have to go to college to get a good job? • NO!! • Skilled trades / manufacturing workers are needed • Good pay • Most workplaces have advancement, training, & education opportunities

32. HometownOpportunity.com “Connecting Local Companies with Local Talent in Mercer & Auglaize Counties” (see insert)

33. Please check out the site!

34. High School Course Rigor • Classes are more demanding • More homework • Attendance matters

35. Decisions, Decisions… • Study Hall? • Algebra 1 Study Hall? • Intervention? • Teacher monitored • IEP / 504 / or by recommendation • Tutoring available

36. Scheduling Courses (cont’d) • Schedule changes/drops— • Can change schedule until the first week of June • Requests will be considered the first 5 days of semester • Penalties for dropping a course • Failed Courses

37. High School Book Fees • Vary depending on student schedule • Assessed in fall (Oct./Nov.) • If book fees are NOT paid: • Report card is held • Cannot participate in graduation ceremony

38. School Supplies for HS • No supply list (because of variation of HS schedules) • Bring on the first day of school: • Notebook • Folders • Pencils/Pens • Teachers will provide more info. on the first day of school

39. School Supplies for HS (cont’d) • Calculator • Algebra 1—scientific (TI-30) • Algebra 2—scientific or graphing • Advanced Math—graphing calculator Your teacher will advise you on what model to buy

40. 2. Going to College? • Take challenging classes •  quality transcript • Take the ACT (or SAT)

41. What is a Transcript? Official record of grades, attendance, test scores, etc. Transcripts for graduated students are kept in the administration office.

42. 3. Students can earn college credit in many high school classes! AP Courses at FRHS Tri-Star, Ag, Accounting

43. 4. Tri-Star • ½ day vocational programs (skilled trades) • Sophomore presentation/tours • Attendance/Tardies (very important!) • College credit available

44. 5. PSEO ProgramCollege Classes for HS students Mandatory meeting held each February

45. 6. Credit Flexibility • Offers an alternative way to earn high school credit • Testing out of an existing class • Creating a plan for a new class • Using other educational options • Must apply if interested

46. 7. School and Community Service Start Documenting NOW! Academic Awards & Achievements FRHS Activities Service Hours and Activities (pink form) …make a difference!

47. 8. GPA Calculations see yellow handout

48. Keep in mind… • Maintaining a good GPA is important, but – taking the classes you need for your future is MORE important!

49. Testing Required Tests: Grade 9: Practice OGT Grade 10: PLAN Test OGT

50. Optional Tests: PSAT ACT/SAT AP Exams ASVAB Testing (continued)