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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
Freshmen Orientation Defiance High School August 11, 2016 Staff - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Freshmen Orientation Defiance High School August 11, 2016 Staff - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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.
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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.
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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
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Advice for Freshman What you do your Freshman year sets the foundation for your academic success in high school.
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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.
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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.
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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
- n English tests, four points on math tests and
six points on science and social studies tests.
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Honors Diploma
l 4 English l 4 Math l 4 Science l 4 Social Studies l 1 Fine art l 3 of one foreign
language or 2 of two different foreign languages
l 3.5 GPA l 27 ACT / 1210 SAT
Must Meet 7 of 8 Criteria
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Class of 2020 Grading Scale
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100-97% A+ 4.330
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96-94% A 4.000
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93-90% A- 3.670
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89-87% B+ 3.330
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86-84% B 3.000
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83-80% B- 2.670
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79-77% C+ 2.330
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76-74% C 2.000
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73-70% C- 1.670
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69-67% D+ 1.330
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66-64% D 1.000
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63-60% D- 0.670
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59-0% F 0.000
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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.
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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.
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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…….
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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.
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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 2nd week of school
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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