WEST ORANGE HIGH SCHOOLFall Sophomore/Junior PARENT NIGHT

Welcome Classes of 2021 and 2022!!

Tuesday, September 17th, 2019

Principal: William FloydAssistant Principal: Wessal Kenaio

Assistant Principal: Dwayne BuchananAssistant Principal: Kimberly Santana

Assistant Principal: Timothy Shuler

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School Counselors and Deans

Mrs. MacLean College and Career Transition CounselorMrs. Bateman College and Career SpecialistMrs. Armbruster Orange Technical Center, Career SpecialistMrs. Minguez ECS (ESOL Support)Mrs. Householder ESE Staffing Specialist

School Counselors Alpha

Mrs. Walker A-Car; Cas-Ch

Mrs. Morel Cas-Fi (Maternity Leave)

Mrs. Mazur Fl-Joj; Ep-Fi

Ms. Burg Jok-Me; Cot-Da

Mrs. Sumpter Mi-Q; De-Dig

Mrs. Rountree Ra-Sr; Dim-En

Ms. Aristor St-Z; Ci-Cos*Students can see their counselor any day during lunch

*Parent Walk-ins are available every Thursday from 8-11am, no appointment needed

Deans

Mrs. Rivera A-Ga

Mrs. Randolph Ge-O

Mr. Ball P-Z

PTSO and SAC▶ SAC President- Lisa McCarthy

▶ SAC meets every second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm in the main campus media center.

▶ PTSO President- Cheryl Roesch▶ PTSO meets immediately after SAC.▶ http://www.wohsptso.org/

Handouts● Bright Futures Requirements● SAT / ACT Test Dates and Deadlines● Graduation Checklist● Skyward Family Access Directions● Skyward App Family Access Directions

Student Services www.westorangehs.ocps.net

Skyward1. What is Skyward?

2. What is Canvas?

3. How do I access Skyward?

4. What if I encounter issues?

5. Who should I contact for help?

6. How do I get transcripts?

A portal for accessing student grades and progress.

A digital curriculum platform used to deliver content.

Through https://parents.classlink.com/ocps you can also download the App.

Most common issues are parent phone and email not being correct and multiple student access. Complete Family Access Form

You can email the completed form to your counselor, who will pass it on to our internal team working to make corrections.

Reading your transcript!

Demographic Information- Name, Social Security, Address, Parent/Guardian

Immunization Record

Course Information, Grades, GPA

▶ Prepared Date▶ FL Student ID▶ District Student ID▶ Address▶ Parent Name▶ Racial/Ethnic▶ Birth Date/Place▶ Immunization

Record

▶ Institution▶ Grade Level▶ Course#▶ Course Title▶ Grade▶ Attempted/Earned

Credit▶ GPA- District/State▶ Attendance

1. Cumulative Summary

2. Check Credits3. Check District

and State GPA4. Ranking5. ELA Testing

Requirement6. Alg 1 Testing

Requirement7. Online Course

Requirement8. Industry

Certification

Graduation Requirements (Credits)Standard Diploma:

Subject Area CreditsEnglish 4Math (Must include Alg 1 and Geo) 4Science (Must include Bio) 3World History 1US History 1American Gov/Economics 0.5/0.5Fine Arts 1HOPE 1Electives 8---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 24

Review your child’s transcripts with them using the graduation checklist as a guide for what to look for. Contact counselor if you find any errors or discrepancies.

Additional Graduation Requirements▶ 2.0 unweighted GPA▶ Pass Reading FSA

▶ Concordant ACT Score- 19 (Reading alone) OR 18 average English & Reading▶ Concordant SAT Score- 24 (Reading alone) or 430 EBRW

▶ Pass Algebra 1 EOC▶ Concordant PERT Score- 97▶ Concordant PSAT/NMSQT- 430 (Math alone)▶ Concordant SAT- 420 (Math alone)▶ Concordant ACT- 16 (Math alone)

▶ Take Biology, US History, & Geometry EOC- counts as 30% of final grade

(if course was completed in State of FL public school)▶ Complete 1 high school online course (OCVS or Blended US Gov’t)

Diploma DesignationsScholar:*In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements, a student must

● Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2;● Pass the Geometry EOC;● Earn 1 credit in statistics or equally rigorous math course;● Pass Biology 1 EOC;● Earn 1 credit in chemistry or physics;● Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics;● Pass the US History EOC;● Earn 2 credits in the same world language;● Earn at least 1 credit in Advanced Placement (AP), IB, AICE, or Dual

Enrollment;● Takes the respective AP assessment; and● Earns a minimum score to earn college credit

Merit:*In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements…

● Attain one or more industry certifications from the list established (per s. 1003.492, F.S.)

Biliteracy:SILVER-● Earn 4 world language courses in the same language with a cumulative

grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; or earn a score or performance level on any of the examination that the district offers (AP Exam, SAT Subject test)

GOLD-● Earn 4 world language courses in the same language with a cumulative

grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and a Level 4 or higher on the Grade 10 English Language Arts Florida Standards Assessment

● Or earn a score or performance level on any of the examination that the district offers (AP Exam, SAT Subject test)

What is GPA?▶ GPA = Grade Point Average

▶ A calculation of your average score on a weighted and unweighted scale.

▶ Different institutions calculate GPA differently.

▶ Honors, AP, DE, CTE, and other classes have varied weights.

▶ Here in Orange County- AP, DE, CTE all weighted on a 6-point scale.

▶ Honors classes are weighted on a 5-point scale.

▶ Unweighted (standard) courses can lower your weighted GPA, but cannot lower your unweighted GPA

▶ Quarter/semester grades versus final grades

▶ Examples:▶ I take 4 classes this year and earn the

following:▶ How will my GPA be calculated?

Class Final Grade

Unweighted Points

Weighted Points

PE A 4 4English Honors A 4 5Math

Honors B 3 4History Honors A 4 5Overall 3.75 4.5

Class Final Grade

Unweighted Points

Weighted Points

PE A 4 4DE

English A 4 6AP Math B 3 5

AP History C 2 4Overall 3.25 4.75

Announcements

▶ Junior Assemblies▶ This week (through English classes)

▶ Sophomore Assemblies▶ Next week (through English classes)

▶ Junior Class Ring Assembly▶ October 31 ▶ 2nd periods, juniors will be called out

of class

SAT/ACT

SAT (www.collegeboard.com) ACT (www.actstudent.org)October 5, 2019 October 26, 2019November 2, 2019 December 14, 2019December 7, 2019 February 8, 2020March 14, 2020 April 4, 2020May 2, 2020 June 13, 2020June 6, 2020 July 18, 2020

Approaching Late Registration Deadline: Sept 6th ($30 fee)

Approaching Late Registration Deadline: Sept 20th ($30 fee)

**If your student receives Free or Reduced Lunch, please have them see their counselor for an SAT/ACT fee waiver.

AP versus Dual Enrollment

▶ There is no right or wrong, better or worse▶ Colleges are looking for well-rounded students that

challenge themselves in their coursework- this includes AP and DE courses

▶ Much consideration should be given to where you want to end up▶ Out of State or In-State?

Advanced Placement

▶ “The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity.”

-https://www.collegeboard.org/about

▶ WOHS offers 28 different AP courses including:▶ Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, AP Physics I and AP Physics C: Mechanics,

Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, English Composition, English Literature, Capstone Seminar, Research Seminar, World History, US History, US Government, Human Geography, European History, Psychology, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Comparative Government, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, 3D Art (Ceramics), 2D Art, Studio Art (Drawing), Music Theory, AP Art History

▶ Over 1,600 West Orange High School students enrolled in at least one AP class

Why take an AP Class?

▶ Academically challenging ▶ Rigorous learning opportunities

▶ Nationally recognized guidelines for curriculum and assessment▶ College admission

▶ Many colleges and universities recognize the rigor of AP classes in their applicants

▶ GPA- 6 point scale▶ AP can help students get ahead in college▶ Score a 3 or higher on AP exam, class grade adjusted to an A (WOHS only)**▶ All classes on WOHS Campus

Frequent concerns with taking an AP class…

▶ I don’t think I will pass (or score high enough) on the AP exam to get college credit.▶ You don’t need to score a 5, many colleges grant credit, or

placement, with a score of a 3.

▶ Taking AP classes could hurt my GPA.▶ Your decision to take an AP course shows admissions officers that

you are willing to take on the academic challenge of college-level coursework and expectations.

▶ Remember that quarterly grades do not count towards GPA.

Room #839 near Auditorium/Cafeteria Sandra Armbruster▶ Open everyday during lunch▶ By appointment: email Mrs. Armbruster

▶ sandra.armbruster@ocps.net

Orange Technical College visits (March/April 2020)▶ Sign ups available in room 839▶ Over 50 programs to choose from▶ Orange Technical College offers: Accreditation, Flexibility, Articulation with

Valencia College, Affordability, Quality Programs,and Financial Aid (no loans). Part of Orange County Public Schools.

Career and Technical Education -on campus and

Dual Enrollment opportunities ● West Orange has 9 CTE (Career and Technical Education) programs on

campus. They include:○ Agriculture (Animal Science and Horticulture)○ Material and Processing Technology (Wood Shop)○ Building Construction○ Digital Information Technology○ Engineering (Project Lead the Way)○ Digital Media/Multimedia○ Business Management and Analysis ○ Digital Video Technology○ Enterprise Desktop and Mobile Support Technology

Open every day

during lunch.

● Orange Technical College is part of OCPS and has 5 campuses:■ Westside ■ Orlando■ Mid FL■ Winter Park■ Avalon

● There are 27 dual enrollment programs at offered at OTC campuses?○ 3D Animation○ Accounting○ Administrative Assistant○ Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating ○ Automotive Collision○ Automotive Services○ Culinary○ Digital Audio and Video Production○ Digital Cinema Production○ Digital Media/Multimedia ○ Drafting○ Electricity○ EMT○ Patient Care Assistant

○ Pharmacy Technician○ Welding○ Veterinary Assisting○ Medical Assisting○ Digital Photography○ Diesel Mechanics ○ Gaming and Simulation○ Sports and Event Marketing○ Machining Technology○ Electronics○ Barbering○ Building Construction○ Facials Specialty○ Cosmetology

● Who can benefit from dual enrollment CTE courses?○ Students entering 11th and 12th grade next school year

**Must be on track for graduation**

● AP weighted and Academically challenging○ Rigorous learning opportunities○ Nationally recognized guidelines for curriculum○ Industry Certifications

● College credits: earn up to 27 college credits NO COST and TRANSPORTATION is provided

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Armbruster @ sandi.armbruster@ocps.net. Located in Rm 839

College and Career - Mrs. Bateman Student Services - Room #802 Sarah.Bateman@ocps.net▶ Open everyday during lunch▶ By appointment with Mrs. Bateman

▶ youcanbook.me (direct link on school website - College and Career page)

▶ Sign up for College Visits (11th - now; 10th - 2nd semester)▶ on Naviance (through your launchpad account)

▶ Instructions on school website - College and Career page

District Transition Counselor: Mrs. Kerri MacLean@ WOHS on Mondays - kerri.maclean@ocps.net

Launchpad (student laptop)Naviance is a College & Career Platform that allows an OCPS student to explore a wide variety of colleges and career paths which will help lead them to graduate with a post-secondary plan for their future.

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPFlorida Academic Scholarship

Florida Medallion Scholarship Florida Gold Seal Scholarship

16 core courses (Foreign Lang.) 16 core courses (Foreign Lang.) 16 core courses (HOPE and Fine Art)Minimum of three Career and Technical Education credits in one vocational program

3.5 BF weighted GPA 3.0 BF weighted GPA 3.0 BF weighted GPA in core courses3.5 un-weighted GPA in three vocational courses

1330 SAT or29 ACT

1200 SAT or26 ACT

•SAT Reasoning Test:Critical Reading 440Math 440 •ACT:English 17Reading 19Math 19•PERT: Reading 106Writing 103Math 114

100 Community Service Hrs 75 Community Service Hrs 30 Community Service Hrs

100% tuition & fees 75% tuition & fees $ awarded per college credit hour

BRIGHT FUTURES MEDALLION/ ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHEET

  COURSE GRADE QUALITY POINTSI English (4)      1.      2.      3.      4.           

II Math (4)      Algebra 1      Geometry      Algebra 2      Other           

III Science (3)      1.      2.      3.           

IV Social Studies (3)      1.      2.      3.           

V Foreign Language (2)      1.      2.             TOTAL    

*To qualify for the BF Medallion Scholarship, you need a total of 48 quality points, minimum test scores (1210SAT) or (25 ACT), and 75 community service hours.

*To qualify for the BF Academic Scholarship, you need a total of 56 quality points, minimum test scores (1330 SAT) or (29 ACT), and 100 community service hours.

Full Credit Classes: (Quality Points)A=4B=3C=2D=1F=0

Honors classes- add 0.5AP classes- add 0.5

Community Service

▶ Community Service Plan can be found on guidance web page.

▶ Includes examples of plans▶ Must be approved by counselor prior to

implementation. ▶ All hours MUST be turned in by May 31st.

**Documenting hours for NHS/SGA/Other Clubs and for Guidance are separate- hours must be turned into both organization and Student Services**

Best Practices for Success/Academic Supports● What do I do when your student is struggling in a class?

◦ First, ask your student if she/he has spoken to the teacher directly.

⚫ Give the student direction in how to address their issue independently.◦ Second, reach out to the teacher directly- Teachers email addresses are their

firstname.lastname@ocps.net◦ Third, if possible have your student attend a tutoring session in that subject area. The

schedule will be available on the Student Services Page.◦ Schedule a parent/teacher conference⚫ Ms. Koncz: 407-905-2403

◦ Lastly, if you need further assistance, contact your student’s school counselor.

Supports for students at WOHS

▶ Tutoring in every subject is offered after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the cafeteria.

▶ Many individual teachers also offer tutoring so check with your teacher.

▶ Ask your teacher about additional resources/study guides or information.

Do you want to stay informed of ALL Activities and Updates?

Juniors

Sophomores

Helpful WebsitesWOHS: www.westorangehs.ocps.net

-Be sure to visit the Student Services Tab- this presentation will be posted there.

SAT: www.collegeboard.org

ACT: www.act.org

Financial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Bright Futures: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Athletes: www.eligibilitycenter.org

Sophomores: What should be happening NOW…

▶ Check Transcripts- students received a copy during guidance meetings

▶ Get involved both on and off campus▶ Start your college search▶SAT/ACT Prep- Khan Academy (link with CollegeBoard), Study

aids can be purchased, MyCollegeQuickStart▶ Begin thinking about Financial Aid and Scholarships▶ Create a resume▶ Student athletes should become familiar with NCAA and their

procedures (eligibilitycenter.org)▶Stay in touch with updates through Remind

▶ Keep up with coursework and grades- ‘It ain’t over till it’s over’ –William Floyd

Juniors: What should be happening NOW…▶ Check Transcripts- students have received copies during lunch, or

will receive them when they meet with their counselor▶ Get involved both on and off campus▶ Start your college search▶SAT/ACT Prep- Khan Academy (link with CollegeBoard), Study aids

can be purchased, MyCollegeQuickStart▶ Begin thinking about Financial Aid and Scholarships▶ Create a resume▶ Student athletes should become familiar with NCAA and their

procedures (eligibilitycenter.org)▶ Practice writing college essays▶ Think of teachers you would like to write recommendation letters for

you▶Stay in touch with updates through Remind

▶ Keep up with coursework and grades- ‘It ain’t over till it’s over’ –William Floyd

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