Freshman Presentation - Fall 2012

1. Eastwood
High School’s
Freshmen Presentation!

2. Get to know your Eastwood staff
 What are the friendly secretarys’
names?
Mrs. Blausey Mrs. Eaton Mrs. Loomis
Principal Secretary Guidance/Athletic Attendance
Secretary Secretary,
Lunchroom Aide
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3. Principals
Mr. Fahim Mr. Hill
Assistant Principal/ Principal
Athletic Director
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4. Who is your Guidance Counselor?
Mrs. Schuessler Mrs. Maas
A-K L-Z
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5. What Can Your Counselor Do For You?
 Student Services
 Questions or assistance when you don’t
know who to go to.
 Counseling
 Academic-credit recovery, GPA, graduation,
college recommendation letters
 Career-Penta, career assessment guidance
 Personal-family/friend/teacher concerns.
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6. Counselor Confidentiality
 Information not directly related to
academics is private and confidential
with the guidance department.
 Exceptions include:
1. Intent to harm self.
2. Intention to harm others.
3. Counselors are mandatory reporters of
abuse/neglect.
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7. When & How Can I See My Counselor?
 Before/after school, during study hall
and/or AA
 Immediate concerns, check with
teacher
 Can’t seem to find your counselor?
(Use Blue sheet)
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8. Study Tips:
 PLAN: decide exactly what you want to get
done and the order you’re going to do it
 Prioritize: have lots of homework; then need to
make sure you have enough time
 Difficult assignments: do first while you’re still
fresh and alert
 Focus: one thing at a time
 Memorize: do first then go over again at the
end of your study time
 Time: allow yourself enough time
 Break it down: don’t become overwhelmed
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9. Penta’s Sophomore Exploratory Program
 Explore 2 Career Clusters
 Business & Informational Technology
 Construction
 Health Services
 Human Services
 Manufacturing & Transportation
 Academics: Block Scheduling
 Sept 24th Penta rep
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10. Attention Athletes!
 To be eligible to participate in
Athletics, you must be taking 5 core
classes.
 Physical Education does NOT qualify
as one of the 5.
 GPA must be 1.5 or . Not failing in
two or more classes.
 If you may play sports in college, see
your counselor for qualifying credits.
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11. Making High School Count
 800 School days…one opportunity…?
 Colleges look closely at what years?
 Get involved
 Extra curricular activities
 Clubs/Organizations
 Jobs
 Volunteer
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12. What Do I Need to Graduate from
Eastwood or Penta?
GENERAL EDUCATION MAJOR
Subject Area Minimum Requirement
English 9, 10, 11, 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0
Science (1 Physical; 1 Biological) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0
Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0
Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5
Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 x 2=0.5
Financial Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5
Business/Technology/Fine Arts and/or Foreign Lang. 1.0
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0
TOTAL 21.5
Community Service Hours 16.0
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13. Explore
 Give information to help build future plans
 Help find careers that match your interest
 Shows subjects you need to improve
 Helps see which subjects are most
important for certain careers
 Oct. 10th (all freshman)
 $8.50 to Mrs. Blausey by Friday, Oct 5th
(ck: payable to Eastwood HS)
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14. Explore
 English: (40 questions) - 30 minutes
 Math: (30 questions) - 30 minutes
 Reading:(30 questions) - 30 minutes
 Science: (28 questions) - 30 minutes
 Bring #2 pencils and calculator
 Answer every question; no penalty for
guessing
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15. OGT
 Ohio Graduate Test
 Reading
 Math
 Writing
 Science
 Social Studies
 Practice test: March 11th – 14th
 Actual test administered Spring of your
Sophomore year.
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16. Fall Homecoming
 Monday – Thursday (TBA)
 Friday – Freshmen Orientation Shirt
 Dance - Sat. Oct. 5th @ HS Gym
 Cost - $10.00
 Time - 8pm – 11pm
 Dress - Semi-Formal
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17. What you do NOW effects
your GPA LATER.
 The effort you make now effects your
choices later for career/college
 Stay updated with Progress Book
 Make your High School years
count!
 How many opportunities do you
get in High School?
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18. Questions???
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