2015-16 “seniors, what’s next?” oneonta high school
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2015-16 “Seniors, What’s
Next?”Oneonta High School
Diploma Options
Diploma Types
• Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement
• Alabama High School Diploma without Endorsement
• Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Career/Technical Endorsement
• Alabama High School Diploma with Career/Technical Endorsement
Seniors Diploma Options for Class of 2016
Math PathwaysPath 8th
Grade9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
A1 Algebra A Algebra B Geometry Algebra with Finance
A2 Algebra A Algebra B Geometry Algebra II w/Trig
A3 Algebra 1 PreAP Geometry Algebra II with Trig PreCalculus
A4 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.”
Class Ranking• The initial ranking begins after the first semester of the junior year.
• At the beginning of the first semester of the senior year after all summer grades are entered, the counselor will compute the standard GPA and rank them.
• Standard GPA will be computed again after the first semester to adjust class rank.
• Grades for teacher aide and library aide will not be included in the grades that are averaged.
• Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Historian will be determined after the third quarter.
• Final rank for transcript purposes will be computed at the end of the second semester of the senior year.
Programs Offered at OHS
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
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:
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 Classes PreAP/HonorsAP 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
Career Coach Tuesdays
Mrs. Heather Nanney “Coach Nanney”, OHS Career Coach
Each Tuesday in the guidance department, Coach Nanney will be assisting students and provide career development guidance, college admissions, financial aid, and registration procedures for college, and schedule college campus tours.
Contact information:
Helpful Links Tab can be found at: www.blountcountycareertech.weebly.com
College Night
The 2015 OHS College Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, 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 (February 9th) 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
Three Forms of Scholarships:1. College Based – These scholarships are offered through the college or
university. Scholarship applications can be downloaded from the college or university’s website or request a copy from the admissions office. To be safe, each student seeking scholarships should check with individual colleges and universities for deadlines, scholarship applications, and audition/portfolio dates. Audition posters are displayed in the band room and theatre.
2. Website Based – Many scholarships are posted regularly on the Oneonta High School Counselor’s Corner webpage under “College Scholarships”. Also, researching scholarship opportunities through internet services can be rewarding.
3. Community Based (Local Scholarships) – Applications will be available at the Financial Aid Workshop and then in the counselor’s office . Please check deadline dates on counselor’s website if not available on application.
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.
