WELCOME TO

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• WELCOME TO
• PARENT REGISTRATION
• NIGHT!
• FEBRUARY 24, 2009

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AGENDA

• REGISTRATION OVERVIEW AND TIMELINE
• CAREER TECH ELECTIVES
• COURSE DESCRIPTION GUIDE
• ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS
• COLLEGE INFORMATION

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REGISTRATION OVERVIEW

• Pre-registrationStudents create a list of
  classes containing their choices and alternates.
  The classes on this list will be the only classes
  they will be able to access during on-line
  registration.
• Master schedule of classes for 2009-2010 will be
  built using these student requests.
• Students make schedule from their
  Pre-Registration List.
• GOAL All students will have an accurate and
  complete schedule before the end of this school
  year.

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PRE-REGISTRATION TIMELINE
MATERIALS DISTRIBUTED IN ADVISORY FEBRUARY 23RD
MATERIALS DUE BACK IN ADVISORY MARCH 2ND
PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS MARCH 2nd
MARCH 4th
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ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES
MATERIALS DISTRIBUTED IN ADVISORY APRIL 6

• JUNIORS April 13 14
• SOPHOMORES April 15 16
• FRESHMEN April 17 - 20

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REQUIRED CLASSES FOR SOPHOMORES

• 10th Grade English or 10th Grade Honors English
  (as recommended by current English teacher)
• World History or Honors World History
• Math (as recommended by current math teacher)
• Science (Biology)

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REQUIRED CLASSES FORJUNIORS

• American Literature, AP Language Composition or
  AP American Literature Composition
• US History or AP US History
• Math Class as recommended
• WASL Math if required
• Science Class recommended

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REQUIRED CLASSES FORSENIORS

• English (one semester required, one year
  recommended)
• AP Language Composition, AP Literature
  Composition, or other English electives
• American Government Modern World Problems or
  AP Government/MWP
• Math - senior year recommended
• WASL Math if required
• Science through Chemistry recommended

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CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATIONTECH PREP CREDIT
FREE COLLEGE CREDIT

• Earn FREE college credit from Skagit Valley
  College, Edmonds Community College and Everett
  Community College while taking classes at OHHS
• 37 course articulations between OHHS and local
  community colleges
• 156 college credits available to OHHS students
  through CTE courses

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EARN INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

• Improves career opportunities
• Prepares students for
• on-the-job responsibilities
• Certificate Examples
• Certified Nursing Asst. (CAN)
• Microsoft Office Certification
• CPR/First Aid
• Apple Pro Certification
• Manufacturing Technology Achievement Certificate

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CROSS-CREDITED CLASSES

• Broadcast Communications .
• How to Start a Small Business
• Sports Entertainment Marketing ..
• Graphic Arts
• Desktop Digital Publishing
• Photography ...
• Money Management .
• Applied Physics .
• Electronics .
• Health Careers ..
• Robotics ..
• Sports Medicine .
• Technology Foundations ..

• English or Career/Tech
• English or Career/Tech
• English or Career/Tech
• Fine Arts or Career/Tech
• Fine Arts or Career/Tech
• Fine Arts or Career/Tech
• Math or Career/Tech
• Lab Science or Career/Tech
• Science or Career/Tech
• Science or Career/Tech
• Science or Career/Tech
• Science or Career/Tech
• Science or Career/Tech

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BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS CONCENTRATIONS

• Business Education
• Marketing
• Culinary Productions

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NATURAL SCIENCES ENGINEERING CONCENTRATIONS

• Medical Fields
• Automotive
• Construction
• Engineering
• Metal Working
• Technology

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ARTS HUMANITIES CONCENTRATIONS

• Digital Design
• Graphic Arts/Photography
• Video Productions
• Desktop/Digital Publishing

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OHHS COURSE GUIDE

• The Course Guide can be found
• Online at www.ohsd.net/ohhs
• Click on Academics
• Click on Course Guide

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HOW TO READ THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
--TITLE

• HONORS 10th GRADE ENGLISH
• Course Code ENO20H
• Grade 10
• Prerequisites Teacher recommendation successful
  completion of 9th grade English
• Length one year/one credit
• Honors 10th grade English meets the 10th grade
  English requirements. Additionally, this is an
  in-depth, accelerated English course with high
  performance standards. This course includes
  independent completion of comprehensive projects
  and extensive outside reading. Advanced English
  courses are precursors to AP English classes.

--COURSE CODE
--GRADE LEVEL
--PREREQUISITES
--LENGTH
--COURSE DESCRIPTION
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COURSE INDEX Pages 54 55
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ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION

• Can be done from any computer with internet
  access
• Done online through the family access site with a
  students login and password
• Students will receive their login access
  information on February 23
• Parents are encouraged to help their students
  register

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REGISTRATION WEBSITE

• Login in at www.ohsd.net
• Click on Family Access
• Enter student login
• Enter student password
• Click login

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PRE-REGISTRATION PROCESS

• On the side bar under Next Year Requests select
  Next Years Courses
• Courses are listed alpha by course code
• Click on the class you want to select
• Click Add Class
• Continue until you have six full credits listed

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ALTERNATE REQUESTS

• Click on Alternates Tab
• Your requested classes are displayed with an R
• Select an alternate class and click on Add Class
• The alternate classes will display with a number
• You must choose 8 alternate classes

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PARENTS CHECKLIST

• Help your student determine the courses he/she
  needs
• Make sure your student has selected 6 credits of
  requested classes and 8 alternate classes
• Print out final pre-registration

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QUESTIONS??
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HIGH SCHOOL PLANNINGAND BEYOND
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GOALS FOR LIFEAFTER HIGH SCHOOL

• Help your student analyze their career interests.
  Utilize www.learningcommons.org for college and
  career planning tools
• Help them prepare for a career and life-long
  fulfillment
• Increase their ability to be competitive in the
  job market

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• 23 Credits needed
• WASL requirements
• Reading and Writing sections required, Math
  satisfied or 2.0 credits earned after 10th grade
  year (or other alternative)
• High School and Beyond Plan
• Culminating Project

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RECOMMENDED COURSESFOR COLLEGE READINESS

• English 4 yrs.
• Mathematics 3 yrs (min. through Algebra II)
• Social studies 3 yrs
• Science 3 yrs (often required through
  Chemistry)
• World Lang 2 yrs
• Fine Arts 1 yr

more coursework is suggested
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POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS

• 4-year College or University
• 2-year College
• Technical School
• Military
• Apprenticeship
• Work

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COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTING

• Compass Test used by Skagit Valley Community
  College
• PSAT/PLAN practice and scholarship tests
• SAT/ACT one is usually required for 4-year
  Universities
• SAT Subject Tests required by California Public
  Universities and
• some highly competitive schools

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SAT REASONING TESTAND ACT

• ACT
• Science, Math, Reading, Writing
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• Accepted nationally (used more on the East Coast
  and Midwest)
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• Curriculum-based
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• No penalty for guessing
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• Basic fee 31, Plus Writing 46
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• Writing Essay Optional
•  Perfect Score 36
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• Students select which score reports to send to
  colleges
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• SAT
• Critical Reading, Math, Writing
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• Accepted nationally (used more on the West Coast)
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• Reasoning-based
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• .25 point deduction for wrong answers
• Basic fee 45
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• Writing Essay Mandatory
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• Perfect Score 2400
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• All scores reported to colleges
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TEST PREP HELP

• FREE!
• WOIS Test Prep www.learningcommons.org
• eKnowledge.com/NFL
• SAT www.collegeboard.com
• ACT website www.act.org
• FEE
• Sylvan Learning Center
• Princeton Review www.princetonreview.com
• Kaplan www.kaplan.com

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COMPONENTS OF 4-YEAR COLLEGE ADMISSION

• Cumulative GPA
• SAT/ACT scores
• Completion of core requirements
• Academic rigor throughout high school
• Strong senior year
• Personal Statement or Admissions Essay
• Recommendation

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WHAT THE ADMISSIONS PEOPLE REALLY LIKE TO SEE

• Student involvement in school clubs, sports, and
  other activities
• Community service/volunteer work
• Leadership involvement
• Timely completion of application materials
• Unique, original personal essay

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COMPARE AND VISIT COLLEGES

• Visit Campuses visit websites to make
  arrangements
• Meet with College Representatives as they come to
  Oak Harbor
• Attend College Fairs Focus on the Future,
  National College Fairs

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FINANCIAL AID

• FAFSA
• Scholarships
• Local
• National
• University or College
• Attend Workshops

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COUNSELORS

• Becky Templin 9th 10th grade
• Jeremy Day 9th 10th grade
• Stacey Klementsen 11th 12th A F
• Anna Chargualaf 11th 12th G N
• Carla Hurst 11th 12th O Z
• Chandra Mays College Career
• Contact Counseling Office at 279-5407

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• QUESTIONS??