9TH GRADE ORIENTATION

When you start on your journey to IthikaThen pray that the road is longFull of adventure, full of knowledge…

NATE SHEPHERD

AGENDA▪Who’s who?▪What are Islands?▪Why Islands?▪Trimesters and schedules▪High School and Beyond Plan▪Personalized Pathway▪Clubs and Sports▪LINK▪Important Info

WE ARE HERE FOR YOUR 9TH GRADERS

▪ Nate Salisbury▪ Principal

▪ Arnie Otterback▪ Associate Principal

▪ Jerod Fleury▪ Associate Principal and Athletic

Director

▪ Ray Cone▪ Associate Principal and CTE Director

▪ Linda and Scott▪ ROTC

9TH GRADE COUNSELOR

Patricia Tang

WHY ISLANDS“The 9th grade year is critical to students’ success in high school – the influence of a broader number of peers (both positive and negative); the potential of developing bad habits such as skipping class; and entry into a larger, sometimes less caring, environment can all impact how students react.”

Christie & Zinth

 

OVERVIEW OF ISLANDS

▪ 5 academic Islands▪Academic Island contains approximately 90 students who share the same math, English, and science teacher▪Common Planning Time▪Grouping allows differentiation of  instruction, relationships▪Dedicated administrator, counselor, school psychologist and support staff

ISLAND VISION

•Build Relationships

•Positive Culture •Academic Success

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

LINK CrewBuilt on belief that students can help students succeed

Helping Freshman build connections with other classmates and upperclassmen

ADVISORYA monthly connection with another adult on campus. Students building relationships and

connections with another adult on campus.

VOLUNTEERING (hopefully…stay tuned)

CULTURE

Theme for the year

Shipmates of the Month

Trimester and end of the Year Recognition

School Wide Focus on Culture/community

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

•Common Planning Time•Small Group support•Tutoring/Homework help•School Wide Redo Policy•Make contact as soon as you have a concern

WHAT WILL HIGH SCHOOL LOOK LIKE?

2019-2023 School Years(7.5 Credits/year)

Period Trimester 1Credits

Trimester 2Credits

Trimester 3Credits

1 .5 .5 .5

2 .5 .5 .5

3 .5 .5 .5

4 .5 .5 .5

5 .5 .5 .5

Total Credits 2.5 2.5 2.5

TOTAL CREDIT AVAILABIILTY:

30

(FORMERLY YOU WERE ONLY ABLE TO EARN 24 CREDITS, THE EXACT AMOUNT NEEDED FOR GRADUATION)

WHAT WILL HIGH SCHOOL LOOK LIKE?

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED:

28

(FORMERLY YOU WERE ONLY ABLE TO EARN 24 CREDITS, THE EXACT AMOUNT NEEDED FOR GRADUATION)

Course Credits Required

English 4

Mathematics 3 Algebra 1, Geometry, 3rd Credit of Math

Science 3 2 Lab Sciences, 3rd Science

Social Studies 3 World History(1), US History(1), Civics(.5), Modern Global Economics(.5)

Arts 2 1 Credit OR Personalized Pathway Requirement

Health and Fitness 2 Health(.5), Fitness(1.5)

Career and Technical Education 1

World Language 2 2 Credits OR Personalized Pathway Requirement

Electives 8

Total 28

8 30CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION AT OAK HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL

NON-CREDIT REQUIREMENTS• High School and Beyond Plan includes the

following:• Identification of career goals• Identification of educational goals• A 4 year plan for course taking that meets

graduation requirements

Community Service• 5 hours of community service for each year that a

student attends high school in the Oak Harbor School District

STEPS TO SUCCESS•Be here and be prepared•Set some goals…even if they are small and not academic. •Set study time and if possible…space.•Manage your time…GET INVOLVED•Be present.

•CHEER THEM ON! THEY GOT THIS!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Island Mom•PTO