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Ocean Springs High School

Ocean Springs High School. 9-11 Grade Course Selection Presentation. Priority for course requests will be given to those who have completed the assignment. Students have been emailed the Google Classroom code for their specific grade level.

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Ocean Springs High School

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  1. Ocean Springs High School 9-11 Grade Course Selection Presentation

  2. Priority for course requests will be given to those who have completed the assignment. Students have been emailed the Google Classroom code for their specific grade level. Parents, be sure your student has submitted your Google form on the Counselors’ Google Classroom.

  3. Course Requests for 2019-2020 • The course request screen will be open Friday, February 15 through Monday, February 25 at 8:30 am…all course requests should be finalized by this deadline. • Counselors will be in the cafeteria Friday, February 15, and Wednesday, February 20, all three lunches. • Counselors will meet individually with all students who have submitted requests during second block classes beginning February 25. This will be a short review of student requests and prerequisites.

  4. Greyhound Guide • The Greyhound Guide can be found on the Parent Portal Log-In screen or on the high school website • It includes: • Course description details • Graduation requirements • 9th and 10th grade course of study for students who plan to enter the IB program in grade 11 • Information concerning AP Capstone Program • 11th and 12th grade program of study for International Baccalaureate Courses • Questions regarding the IB program should be directed to Mrs. Hase at lhase@ossdms.org • Requirements to enter a four year university in Mississippi

  5. Consider the following when requesting courses: • College entrance requirements • Student’s personal areas of interest • Finding a balance – which combination of classes will be a challenge, but won’t overload? • Consider obligations outside of school, such as family, work, and athletics • Make sure they think about their requests and choose wisely • If unsure about a particular course selection, consult with the current teacher of that course, your counselor, or the Greyhound Guide • Remember, the computer creates the actual schedule. We can not guarantee that all core classes will not be in the same semester. Please remember this when looking for that balance.

  6. Types of Classes Offered • Regular – requires an average amount of work and has a moderate level of difficulty; all regular coursework meets college prep requirements • Honors – these courses are taught on an accelerated level; they are rigorous and will prepare students for AP and IB courses • Dual Credit – MGCCC college class; Open to grades 11-12; Course follows all college curriculum, policies and procedures; Both HS and college credit awarded upon successful completion. College admission requirements apply • Advanced Placement – college level course; participating colleges may grant credit to students who have performed at a qualifying level on AP Examinations • International Baccalaureate (IB) – most rigorous academic program at OSHS; IB classes begin in 11th grade • Questions regarding IB: lhase@ossdms.org

  7. University Admission Standards, Continued • You can be admitted to a Mississippi university by meeting any of the following criteria: • OR Satisfy the NCAA standards for student athletes who are “full-qualifiers” under Division I guidelines; or Students who do not meet the above criteria are nonetheless eligible for admission. Such students must participate, however, in an on-campus placement process at the university of their choice. • *In lieu of ACT scores, students may submit equivalent SAT scores. • Out of state or private universities should be contacted for admission requirements.

  8. Please keep in mind throughout high school… • State aid for college is dependent on ACT, GPA, and course work. • MTAG: 2.5 GPA (unweighted), 15 ACT= $500/ year up to $1000/ year for junior and senior years • MESG: 3.5 GPA (unweighted), 29 ACT= $2500/ year • Cannot stack state aid • HELP: 2.5 GPA (unweighted), 20 ACT, financial need, College Prep Curriculum plus one additional advanced elective= Full tuition at public MS university (msfinancialaid.org)

  9. How do I know which classes my student is missing for graduation? • Click on the Graduation Progress button on the Parent/Student Portal • Classes in dark green are complete • Classes in light green are in progress (student is currently taking the class, but final grade not awarded) • Classes in white have not been taken and are needed for graduation

  10. Example of Graduation Progress Screen:

  11. New Courses to OSHS in 2019 • 6123 INTRO TO PERFORMING ARTS • Open to: Grades 10-12 Credit/ Weight: 1 unit/ 4.0 • Prerequisite: None Course length: 1 term • An inclusive performing arts class for students with and without disabilities. Students contribute to the class as mentors and leaders as they embrace different abilities, learning styles, and diversity. Students will learn and perform in music, acting, and dance ensembles. This class provides opportunities for students  with disabilities to learn alongside their non-disabled peers. This class will strive to encourage self-expression, creativity, and foster friendships with peers and mentors.

  12. New Courses to OSHS in 2019 • 6214 AP MUSIC THEORY • Open to: Grades 11-12 Credit/ Weight: 1 unit/ 6.0 • Prerequisite: Ability to read music AND Course length: 1 term • Background in vocal or instrumental performance • This course will be introducing and developing the student in musicianship, theory, musical materials, and procedures.  It integrates aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form, musical analysis, elementary composition, and, to some extent, history and style. It will also develop musicianship skills such as dictation and other listening skills, sight-singing, and keyboard harmony.  The student’s ability to read and write musical notation is fundamental to such a course. It is also strongly recommended that the student will have acquired thorough performance skills in voice or on an instrument. Students may pay and take the May AP exam.

  13. New Courses to OSHS in 2019 • 6420 Dual Credit Music Appreciation • Open to: Grades 11-12 Credit/ Weight:1 unit/ 5.0 • Prerequisite: 3.0 unw. GPA Course length: 1 term • A course designed to give the student thorough listening and written work, the ability to understand, appreciate, and evaluate music of Western culture.

  14. New Courses to OSHS in 2019 • 1110/1212 DUAL CREDIT COMP I & II • Open to: Grade 12Course/ Weight: 2 units/ 5.0 • Prerequisite: Eng 3, Course Length: 1 semester •   ACT English score 17 • Dual Credit Comp I prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Dual Credit Comp II will place an emphasis on research, argumentation, and composition. Readings, essays, and a research paper are required. After completing both courses, the student will earn 2 high school credits (English 4 and an elective) and 6 college hours. Comp I will be taught within the first quarter of the course and Comp II will be taught within the second quarter of the course. The student will select 1110 in PowerSchool and be enrolled in both courses. Applicable fees set by the college will apply (2018-2019 fees were $100 per course for a total of $200).

  15. New Courses to OSHS in 2019 • 6611 ENTREPRENEURSHIP • Open to: Grades 9-12 Credit/Weight:1unit/4.0Prerequisite: None Course length:1term • This business course immerses students in the process of generating an idea, creating a plan, and launching the idea as a business. Students will learn about the types of business, researching laws and other factors affecting a new business, creating an effective pitch for financing, marketing the business through traditional/social media outlets, writing a business plan, launching a business, and establishing a planned exit to the business. Students will be encouraged to participate in local, state, and national competitions when the opportunities arrive.

  16. Early Release/ Early Graduation (Seniors Only) • For Early Release, select 9941 Early Release under the electives section. They must be selected by quarter. • For Early Graduation, select 9940 Early Graduation under the electives section. • Early Release/ Early Graduation have no credit value, so PowerSchool will require you to submit 8 credits of requests. You will be enrolled in these courses if you do not qualify. • If a student wants both ER/ EG, select both. • Once all course requests have been submitted, counselors will evaluate the ER/EG requests. If a student qualifies, they will give them a permission form. • Juniors must have 24 credits in May 2019, met ACT benchmarks, and have passed all subject area tests. ACT BENCHMARKS MUST BE MET BY JUNE 2019: • Must have 22 in Math • Must have ONE of the following: 22 in Reading OR 18 in English

  17. Early Release/ Early Graduation Continued • The permission form will give you the following options to select: • Early Release • Early Graduation • On your permission form, you will list the classes you want to remove in your requests to make room for Early Release/ Early Graduation • Example: If you would like to request early release all year, you will need to list 2 credits worth of classes to drop from your requests • If you want Early Graduation, do NOT select a CTE course. You will not receive Early Graduation if you select a yearlong CTE course. • The parent’s signature must be notarized. Once the form is completed, it should be returned to the counselors’ office by the published date.

  18. CTE Course Information • To request a CTE course… • Complete the Google Form posted on your grade’s Google classroom • Select the CTE course in PowerSchool • Pick up from and return paper applications to the CTE office • Since demand often exceeds space available, CTE slots will be awarded based off a point systemon grades, attendance, and discipline. • Students will be evaluated for placement shortly after the deadline for course requests closes. • Choose 2 credits of alternates wisely – if you do not get slotted for your requested CTE course, your alternates will be substituted • Questions? Email Ms. Milanese at jmilanese@ossdms.org • Important information regarding CTE courses: The Ocean Springs School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national origin or disability.

  19. How Does My Student Sign Up for Athletics? • If he/she currently plays a sport and plans to play that sport next year, sign up for the appropriate Advanced Training course (example: Advanced Training Football) • Coaches will send a roster at a later time; if he/she does not make the team, we will replace Advanced Training with alternates

  20. Dual Credit Courses • Dual Credit is for Juniors and Seniors • Select the dual credit course under the English, Math or Electives category • Remember that a fee is involved with each course (Fee per course for 18/19 school year is $100 per course) • Courses are offered during the day as part of a student’s 8 credits.

  21. Dual Credit Prerequisites

  22. Alternates • There may be a chance that a primary request will not work in the schedule • Alternates are substituted if one of the primary requests won’t work in the schedule • Students should choose alternates that they would be happy taking • If a course is chosen as a primary request, do not list it again as an alternate. • Do not list classes already passed as alternates • Listing the same classes in both the primary and alternate sections does not increase the chances of getting in the class • If enough adequate alternates are not provided, counselors will have to choose. • Receiving an alternate class does NOT justify a schedule change.

  23. Schedule Corrections • The school administration uses course requests provided by students to determine teaching assignments and personnel that need to be hired each year • When a course is selected, the student is committing to taking that course next year • Consequently, it is highly important that students think carefully about the courses they sign up for • Schedule Correction Policy (from Greyhound Guide):Schedule corrections will only be made based on the following justifiable reasons within the first two days of the term or quarter: • Course that needs to be repeated • Prerequisite for course not met • Incomplete schedule or overlapping courses • Course already taken and passed • Course requirement lacking for graduation - 12th graders only

  24. Important Dates • February 13-14  TEAM Meetings • February 15  Course requests open in PowerSchool / Counselors in café at lunch • February 18  Parent Meeting in Auditorium @ 6:00 • February 20  Counselors in café at lunch • February 25  Course request window closes @ 8:30 am • February 25  Individual meetings with students 2nd block begins TAKE A PICTURE OF THIS SLIDE!

  25. Steps to Access the Course Request Screen

  26. Steps to Get to the Course Request Screen • Go to the OSSD website – www.ossdms.org • Click on parents • Click on Parent & Student Portal • Log-in using your student ID and password • Click on left

  27. Example of 10th Grade Course Request Screen:

  28. How Does the Process Work After Course Requests Are Submitted? • Counselors will review all requests with each student individually during 2nd block beginning February 25th through the end of March • Counselors determine if rising seniors are eligible for Early Release or Early Graduation with credits and standing with state testing • Administration determines teaching assignments and master schedule based off what students requested • Schedules are generated by PowerSchool; counselors review all schedules for classes that won’t schedule, substitute alternates, and look for other issues

  29. OSHS Counseling Assignments • Mrs. Shannon Pearson (A-Cq) spearson@ossdms.org • Mrs. Katie Bailey (Cr-Hd) kbailey@ossdms.org • Mrs. Kim Bower (He-Mb) kbower@ossdms.org • Mr. Jason Diaz (Mc-Sc) jdiaz@ossdms.org • Mrs. Karen Gifford (Sd-Z) kgifford@ossdms.org • Mrs. Julie Milanese (CTE) jmilanese@ossdms.org • Questions regarding the IB program should be directed to Mrs. Hase at lhase@ossdms.org

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