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Oswego High School

Oswego High School. Freshman & New Student Orientation The Adventure Begins Here!!!. Tonight’s Overview School Personnel in Student Services OHS Graduation Requirements Support for Students O HS Student Services Policies Q&A Opportunity. What Are We Going to Learn About Tonight?.

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Oswego High School

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  1. Oswego High School Freshman & New Student Orientation The Adventure Begins Here!!!

  2. Tonight’s Overview School Personnel in Student Services OHS Graduation Requirements Support for Students OHS Student Services Policies Q&A Opportunity What Are We Going to Learn About Tonight?

  3. Student Services Teams Freshmen: Mr. Mattes (A-L Counselor) Mr. Hupke (M-Z Counselor) Special Needs: Ms. Rux (9th & 12th Grade Special Needs Counselor) Mrs. Murphy (10th & 11th Grade Special Needs Counselor) Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors: Ms. Hilderbrand (A-C) Mrs. Perez (D-H) Ms. Gabel-Anderson (I-Mi) Mrs. Wiencek (Mj-R) Mrs. Felten (S-Z) Department Chair & Specialist: Dr. Marcinko (AVID & ELL Counselor)

  4. Student Services Teams (cont.) • Counselors work collaboratively with the Deans’ Office, School Social Workers & Psychologists, the Nurse Office, Activities & Athletic Departments, Administrative Team, teachers, and families. • Your student’s counselor is your primary Oswego High School contact to access information about your student’s various needs and wants. • Yet, it is always recommended to contact individuals (e.g. teachers, coaches, club sponsors, etc.) to direct specific questions.

  5. OHS Graduation Requirements English------------------------------------------4.0 Math---------------------------------------------3.0 * The completion of this requirement must include Algebra 1 and Geometry per ISBE Science------------------------------------------2.5 ** The completion of this requirement must include one biological and one physical science per ISBE. Social Studies----------------------------------2.5 Physical Education---------------------------3.5 Driver Education-------------------------------.5 Health---------------------------------------------.5 Consumer Education-------------------------.5 Fine Arts--------------------------------------N/A World Languages---------------------------N/A Core Electives---------------------------------1.5 Selective Electives----------------------------2.0 Open Electives--------------------------------1.5 What are the Requirements for Graduation? SEE ABOVE How many Credits Are Required for Graduation? 22.0 Credits

  6. Support for Students • Academic Supports * Teachers & Peers * Freshmen Seminar • College/Career Support • Social/Emotional Supports * Related Service Staff & Adults • Home Access What Support Does OHS Have For My Student?

  7. A Few School Policies • Schedule changes cannot be made for teacher preferences. • Schedule changes cannot be made for specific lunch period, PE class, or study hall preferences/ASP. • Students must pass five classes to be academically eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. • Late Arrival/Early Dismissal and parking are privileges only reserved for juniors and seniors. Wait….I Never Knew That Was Not Allowed.

  8. I’m A First Time Parent Of A High School Student. What Should I Be Telling My Student To Do In School? • Freshmen Grades DO count. • Be social with your peers. • Get Involved: Music, Drama, Clubs, Sports, Student Activities. • Establish a balance between school work & fun. • Use your Student Handbook for assignments and to manage your time. • Talk to your teachers & ask for help. • Do not wait until the end of the semester to find out your grade in each class.

  9. I’m A First Time Parent Of A High School Student. What Should I Be Telling My Student To Do In School? (cont.) • Don’t get behind…DO your assignments on time. • Challenge yourself with the classes you take each semester. • Get to know your Teachers and Counselor right away. • Go to School Events: Participate & Cheer on your fellow Panthers!!!! • Know where the offices are (Student Services, Main Office, Attendance, Learning Resource Center--LRC, etc.) • Stay informed – Read OHS website for updates and check grades on Home Access Have Fun and BE PROUD TO BE A Panther!!!!!

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