Freshmen Orientation Defiance High School August 11, 2016
Staff Introductions l Administration: l Mr.Morton, Principal l Mr. Jerger, Assistant Principal l School Counselors: l Mr. Singer – Senior/Junior l Mr. Manz – Junior/Sophomore l Mrs. Peters – Freshmen
School Day Structure • 7:50 AM - 2:44 PM • 8 Academic Periods • 7 class minimum schedule (only 1 study hall) • 30 minute Intervention/Enrichment Period • 3 minutes between classes • Lunch schedule – 2 lunch periods • Absences called in prior to 8:00 A.M.
What To Expect in High School l Higher Level of Academics l Greater Independence and Responsibility l Taking New Courses l Having New Teachers l Making New Friends l Extracurricular Opportunities l Life and Career Goals After High School
Advice for Freshman What you do your Freshman year sets the foundation for your academic success in high school.
Graduation Requirements l 21 Total Credits l English 4 credits l Mathematics 4 credits, including 1 unit of Algebra II or equivalent l Science 3 credits l Social Studies 3 credits l Fine Arts 1 credit l Health .5 credit l P.E. .5 credit l Electives 4.5 credits l Economics/Finance .5 credit l Pass all END OF COURSE exams as determined by the Ohio Department of Education … ..AND a minimum of 18 graduation points.
Graduation Points l For each of the seven end-of-course state tests, a student earns one to five graduation points. Students have the potential to earn a total of 35 points. To meet this graduation option, a student must earn a minimum number of 18 points from all tests.
Graduation Points l This graduation option gives a student flexibility in accumulating 18 points. A high score on one test can balance a low score on another test. l A student must earn a total of at least four points on English tests , four points on math tests and six points on science and social studies tests.
Honors Diploma l 4 English l 3 of one foreign language or 2 of two l 4 Math different foreign l 4 Science languages l 4 Social Studies l 3.5 GPA l 1 Fine art l 27 ACT / 1210 SAT Must Meet 7 of 8 Criteria
Class of 2020 Grading Scale 100-97% A+ 4.330 l 96-94% A 4.000 l 93-90% A- 3.670 l 89-87% B+ 3.330 l 86-84% B 3.000 l 83-80% B- 2.670 l 79-77% C+ 2.330 l 76-74% C 2.000 l 73-70% C- 1.670 l 69-67% D+ 1.330 l 66-64% D 1.000 l 63-60% D- 0.670 l 59-0% F 0.000 l I INCOMPLETE l
Class of 2020 Grading Scale • This grading scale will eliminate the weighted scale for honors and Advanced Placement beginning with the class of 2020. • The graduating class of 2020 will have a Valedictorian and Salutatorian honors.
Physical Education Waiver l In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.603, Defiance Senior High School students may be excused from all physical education course requirements by participating in District-sponsored interscholastic athletics, marching band, or cheerleading for at least two full seasons while enrolled in high school and prior to entering their 12th grade year of school. l Forms must be completed and returned to your counselor prior to the first scheduled contest.
College Credit Plus - CCP l Replaces Post Secondary and Dual Enrollment Programs. l Students may earn college and high school credit while taking college level courses l Examples at DHS …… .
Building A Strong Transcript l Credits l Awarded at semester for passing grades (60%) l Semester courses are worth 0.5 credits l Course History l Strength of schedule and total number of credits in subject areas l Cumulative GPA l Calculated each semester: each quarter is worth 40% and the semester exam is worth 20%. l Class Rank l Calculated each semester and based upon cumulative GPA.
iPad Information l $50.00 Insurance to take home l Required Parent meeting online l Student is responsible for wear and tear l Can be used for personal use l Academic tool l Distributed the 2 nd week of school
Schedule Changes • You have the first 5 days of the semester to add/ drop any course. • Any drop after 5 days will be a withdrawal failure and a meeting must be held. • Year-long courses can be dropped at the semester if you have a D or F OR you can withdraw fail (with parent permission) • Teacher changes/requests will NOT be made. • Please try to make schedule changes prior to the beginning of the next year.
Important Rules l No “ holes ” in clothes l No Shorts October 1 – May 1 l Piercing in ears only l Tardiness l Absences l PDA l Profanity l Insubordination
Athletic Eligibility l Eligibility determined each quarter. l 4th quarter of 8th grade determines eligibility of 1st quarter Freshman year. l Drug Testing l 1.5 Grade Point Average l Must be enrolled and passing FIVE (.5 credit) classes
Parent/Guardian Role in High School Transition l Share your own high school experiences. l Help set goals and develop a 4-year plan. l Monitor their academic progress. l Develop a study/homework plan. l Stay involved with the school (Booster Clubs, volunteer) l Promote a healthy lifestyle (diet, sleep, exercise, stress) l Talk with your child about making good decisions. l Foster independence and responsibility by setting limits. l Be involved with their interests, activities, and friends. l Stay connected by listening and communicating.
Parent/Guardian Resources l Defiance City Schools Website l www.defiancecityschools.org l Parent Viewer - check grades and attendance l Update lunch accounts l Power Announcements l ODE Website l www.ode.state.oh.us l Graduation requirements
Thank You For Attending! Please contact a counselor or administrator with any questions.
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