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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