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Oak Ridge High School
- Counseling and Guidance -
REGISTRATION for the 2015-2016 School Year
Last Name A-C: Mrs. Green
Last Name D-H: Mr. Koehler
Last Name I-M: Mrs. Ottinger
Last Name N-R: Mrs. Rowland
Last Name S-Z: Mrs. Sorensen
Gifted IEP: Mrs. Hall
Counselor Caseloads
Registration starts in February! We wanted to make sure that all of you are familiar with both the process of online registration and the graduation requirements.
9th = Science Classes 10th = English Classes 11th = US History Classes
Registration Starts Soon!
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSListed below are the graduation requirements for the Ready Core Curriculum (22 Total): SEE HANDOUT!
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
ORHS offers the following 9 Areas of Focus:
1) Math/Science2) Humanities3) Fine Arts4) Business & Information Technology Academy5) Arts & Communications Academy6) Early Childhood Academy7) Welding, Engineering, Manufacturing, and
Chemical Academies8) Health Science Academy9) Advanced Placement
Area of Focus Information…
Teacher recommendations will already be in Skyward…• English, Math, Science• Social Studies and World Language (if taking)• Some higher level elective courses (talk to teacher!)• Applications are required for some classes/programs
Look at the Program of Studies + Handout for New Courses and Alternates that students are OK with
Students taking 4 or more Honors, AP, DE, or Beyond-AP courses will be required to complete an agreement form
Rising 10th – 12th graders will all register online in the Library Computer Lab in February. Counselors will be there to assist with course selection.
Online Registration
What is it and how is it calculated? Weighted vs. Un-weighted courses? TN Lottery HOPE Scholarship – Requirement GPA = 3.0 un-weighted or ACT = 21 compositeWhat 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 TTU: 2.5GPA+17ACT required
Why should you be concerned about your student’s GPA?
Computing Your GPA
Regular Honors Advanced Placement
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
Convert letter grades to points and then divide by the number of classes
*Remember to give semester credit classes only ½ of the points!!!
(For example, a B in Wellness A would count 1.5 points, not 3)
Increasing GPA
College Preparation
College Credit During High School
Making Students Stand Out on College Applications – have you taken the most challenging courses offered?
College admission is based on your GPA and Rank for 9th - 11th grade (6 semester)
Colleges consider your Core GPA!!!
AP, Dual Enrollment & Honors – How Will They Help?
Preparing for Life After High School COLLEGE = Learning Beyond High School…
and is necessary! Pick the right preparatory
courses while in high school.
BALANCE outside activities/responsibilities with academics.
Build a Resume: volunteer/summer/service activities, leadership experience, and awards/recognitions should be included.
Be sure to contact your student’s counselor if you have any questions!