Welcome to Deer Creek High School

Mr. Charles Bradley, Principal

348-5720 x121bradleyc@deercreek.k12.ok.us

Keith Sinor, Asst. Principal 11-12 Grade

348-5720 x105sinork@deercreek.k12.ok.us

Charles Carpenter,Asst. Principal 9-10 Grade

348-5720, ext. 213

carpenterc@deercreek.k12.ok.us

Ann Thompson,Counselor A-K

348-5720 x120thompsona@deercreek.k12.ok.us

http://teacherweb.com

Cindy McCachern,Counselor L-Z

348-5720 x152mccachernc@deercreek.k12.ok.us

http://teacherweb.com

Graduation and Diploma Requirements

Standard Diploma Curriculum

24 credits 4 English 3 Math (Algebra I and two above) 3 Lab Science 4 Social Studies 2 Arts (built into curriculum) Parent must sign a form to opt out of college

preparatory curriculum and get this diploma

Oklahoma College Preparatory Curriculum

24 credits 4 English 3 Math (Algebra I and two above) 3 Lab Science 4 Social Studies 2 Arts (built into curriculum) 2 Foreign Language or Technology

Certificate of Distinction Curriculum

26 credits 4 English 4 Math (Algebra I and three above) 4 Lab Science 4 Social Studies 4 Arts, Technology or Humanities (2 built in) 2 of the same Foreign Language 3.25 gpa on a weighted scale Satisfactory or Advanced score on all EOI exams

Certificate of Distinction Cum Laude Curriculum

Same as Certificate of Distinction plus 4.0 gpa on a weighted scale

End-Of-Instruction Tests

New requirements starting with class of 2012 Tests at the end of the following courses:

English 2, English 3, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, and US History

The state requires that a student must pass four of the seven tests to graduate including Algebra I and English 2

Results of tests placed on transcripts

Grading System

A=90-100% B=80-89% C=70-79% D=60-69% F=0-59% Be sure and check your student’s grades,

attendance, and discipline online

Weighted Grading

4.0 grading scale.5 quality point for Pre-AP classes1 quality point for AP classesClass rank based on weighted gpa

Valedictorian

Cum Laude Curriculum 7 semester cumulative GPA equal to or

higher than 4.125 All valedictorians have the rank of #1 after

the 7th semester

Transcript

A legal document listing courses and grades attained during high school

Begins with first high school class

High School Enrollment

Feb. 11 & 14 from 4:00-7:00 Should have received a letter in the mail

giving you a specific time Bring completed enrollment sheet You and your student will meet with a

teacher/advisor

Filling Out the Enrollment Sheet

Use a pencil Update the personal information sheet Put student’s name and id number on both

sides of the enrollment form Circle both course number and name Turn in enrollment sheet the evening of your

appointment Enroll online

Selecting Your Courses

Everyone must choose seven courses Everyone must choose one course from each of the

four core areas and either a foreign language or technology class

Two semester electives equal one course TA=teacher approval which must be obtained before

or during the night of enrollment Be sure and select three alternate elective courses

Sports

9th grade basketball is a full year commitment and is scheduled during an hour other than Varsity Basketball

Choosing basketball and another sport will count as two elective choices

OHLAP Scholarship

State program which pays for a student’s tuition to an Oklahoma college or university

Must apply during 8th, 9th, or 10th grade Family must earn $50,000 or less per year at

the time of application and $100,000 upon student’s entrance to college

For more information go to: www.okpromise.org

OKCOLLEGESTART.ORG

Oklahoma’s official source for planning a college education in Oklahoma

Prepare for the ACT with free test prepUse the High School PlannerSee Oklahoma’s official guide to

preparing for college

ACT and SAT Tests

Nationwide college entrance exams taken on a Sat. Oklahoma leans toward the ACT test but most

colleges will accept either test We recommend taking once during freshman year,

once during sophomore year, and several times junior and senior year

OU and OSU require a 24 ACT or 1090 SAT for automatic admission

Enroll online at www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.org

Other Tests Taken Throughout High School

PLAN—Pre-ACT test taken by all sophomores

PSAT—Pre-SAT test taken by freshman, sophomores, or juniors who want to take it; only way student can be National Merit Scholar

ASVAB—Career Battery that juniors or seniors may elect to take in the Fall

College Concurrent Enrollment

Juniors or seniors who take a college class instead of two of their electives

Must have an ACT/SAT score to enroll Currently the state is paying the tuition (not

books and fees) for seniors who take college classes

Francis Tuttle

Career Technology program Students go to Francis Tuttle half day and

stay at Deer Creek half day In most cases Francis Tuttle classes count

as electives Except for the Pre-Engineering and

BioScience Academies, Francis Tuttle begins Junior or Senior years

Counselor’s Collection

Announcements, College and Scholarship sent via e-mail by the counselor’s office

Also available on the high school website or at www.teacherweb.com

Thinking Ahead to Scholarships

Keep a list of your student’s leadership, service hours, and awards

Work toward highest ACT/SAT score Get the best grades possible

Class of 2012

Welcome to Deer Creek High School!