Why you would visit Mrs. Svoboda???

To talk about grades and how to improve

To talk about social/emotional problems

To discuss your 4 year plan

To talk about college

I’m available during nutrition, lunch or support

Middle School vs. High School

Block Schedule

More rigor, higher expectations

More homework

Advocate for yourself

9th grade matters!!!

Block Schedule…0 Period: 7:20 – 8:20 (Tuesday – Friday)

Period 1 or 2: 8:30 – 10:05

Nutrition: 10:05 – 10:25

Period 3 or 4: 10:25 – 12:05

Lunch: 12:05 – 12:50

Period 5 or 6: 12:50 – 2:25

Support (7th period): 2:25 – 3:10

OPHS Graduation Requirements

English (4 years)

Social Studies (3 and ½ years)

Math (3 years)

PE (2 years)

Global Science (1 year- 9th)

Life Science/Biology (1 year- 10th)

Physical Science/Chemistry (1 year- 11th)

Visual and performing art (1 year)

Technology (1 semester)

Practical skill (1 semester)

Health (1 semester- 9th)

Life skills (1 semester – 12th)

General electives (55 credits)

240 credit to graduate

9th Grade Course Selections…

All 9th grade students will take:

1. English I

2. Health /World Geography (semester of each)

3. Math (placement determined your current math teacher)

4. Global Science

5. PE

6. Elective: 1 year or 2 semesters

Honors Global Science

Fast paced Must be in Algebra I in 8th grade

A’s in all quarters of Alg. I or B’s in all quarters of Geometry

A’s in all quarters of Science

Advanced on STAR

Elective Options… Technology and a Practical Skill (semester of each)

Visual and Performing Art (year long)

Foreign Language (year long): Chinese, American Sign Language, French or Spanish

7th Period Support… 2:25 – 3:10 daily

Daily attendance highly recommended

Make up tests and quizzes

Get help from teachers

Get homework done

More Options…Zero Period

Optional

Meets Tuesday – Friday

7:20 – 8:20am

Must take 7 classes

Not necessary to fit in all classes

Study Hall Recommended for student athletes

Must take “0” period

No credit

Selecting Classes on Naviance…

Go to the OPHS website

Click on the Naviance Tab

Selecting Classes on Naviance…

Username: student ID#

Password: Q code

Summer School… Easier schedule in the fall

Become more comfortable with OPHS campus

Remediation

Check OPHS website for dates and forms

Successful Students…

Attend 7th period support

Get involved

Complete all hw

Don’t procrastinate

Good time management

Good organizational skills

Have fun!!!