2. Purpose of this Program
*To explain the importance of
the 10th grade year
*To tell you about programs and
opportunities
*To encourage you to make the
most of this school year
3. Guidance
Mrs. Schuessler- A-K
Office to the right past Mrs. Blausey
Mrs. Maas- L-Z
Office to the left past Mrs. Blausey
See your counselor with individual
concerns
5. How to see counselor
Sign Up Blue Sheet in Guidance
Study hall, before/after school,
AA
Class time – check with teacher
6. Why do Students come to
Guidance?
Personal/Social Issues
Academic/Career Issues
Applications/Information/
Connections
7. Academic/Career Issues
To have each and every one of you
graduate
To help each of you maximize your
academic achievement & your
opportunities
To provide you with sound information to
help you decide whether to attend the
Penta Career Center, PSO and/or Dual
Enrollment options
To explore possible college options and
career tracks
8. Are You On Track for Graduation?
How many credits do you need to be
on track for graduation?
4 English 4 Math
3 Science 3 Social Studies
½ Health ½ P.E.
½ Fin. Literacy
2 (3)* Foreign Lang. (College Prep)
1 Fine Arts (College Prep)
Eastwood Requirements 21.5 Total
Minimum
Community Services Hours 16 Total
Minimum
9. Your Sophomore Year
Strategies:
Believe in Yourself: “To succeed, you must
first believe that you can!”
Be organized: Makes day run smoothly and
saves you time; be on top of your classes
Planner: Look at daily and see what you need
to do so you are ready for the day
Keep locker/backpack neat: Easier to find
neat
what you need
Supplies: folders, pens, pencils, paper, books
Manage your time: (24 hours) (168 hours)
Positive attitude!
Attendance: #1 school success factor
10. PLAN Test
For all 10th graders
Wednesday, October 10th
$11.25 to Mrs. Blausey by Friday, October 5th
Practice ACT (American College Test) for 10th
Has an interest inventory component-helps you
think about careers
Predicts how you will do on the real ACT-lets you
start to match your academic abilities with college
admission requirements
11. HOBY
Youth leadership to inspire and
develop community service and
innovation
EMPOWER – LEAD – EXCEL
Pick up application from Ms. Dubois
Chosen by Luckey Kiwanis
12. Previous HOBY Recipients
Jasmyne Brewer
“Life changing, puts everything in a
different perspective such as: the
way you treat others, volunteering
more out of the goodness of your
heart, not to get something and
made many new friends.”
13. Opportunities to Know about
Penta:
Penta Career Assessment One-day @ Penta
October 12 Penta Informational meeting
November 7 Explore Penta Day
December 3 Penta Open House 6:00pm
Jan/Feb. Tech Tuesday Visits to Penta
Eastwood Students Mrs. Zilba - Penta Counselor
Apply as early as possible after the Explore Penta Day.
The application will be available on-line.
14. Facts about Penta
They are on a block schedule
PSO Owens classes still an option
(based on GPA)
Yes, you can still be involved in
Eastwood activities while at Penta like
band and athletics
You CAN go on to college from Penta
You still graduate from Eastwood with
an Eastwood diploma
15. Ohio Graduation Test
March 11th-15th
Test Schedule
Monday – Reading
Tuesday – Math
Wednesday – Writing
Thursday – Science
Friday – Social Studies
16. More Opportunities
Post Secondary Educational
Options Program
Must meet GPA requirements
Owens 3.00*
BGSU 3.25*
Findlay 3.20*
Meeting March 4th 7:00pm in study hall
Owens College Preview Night
March 6th (more info to come)
17. And Finally ….we encourage you
to be positively involved
Set your personal/academic goals for this
year.
Balance between studying hard and
enjoying friends, family & activities.
Join clubs, attend events, make time for
family & friends.
Have a great sophomore year!