Oswego High School Freshman New Student Orientation The

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 ● OHS Student Services Policies ● Q&A Opportunity What Are We Going to Learn About Tonight?

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

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.

OHS Graduation Requirements English---------------------4. 0 Driver Education----------------. 5 Math-----------------------3. 0 Health-----------------------. 5 * The completion of this requirement must include Algebra 1 and Geometry per ISBE Consumer Education-------------. 5 Science---------------------2. 5 Fine Arts-------------------N/A ** The completion of this requirement must include one biological and one physical science per ISBE. World Languages--------------N/A Social Studies-----------------2. 5 Physical Education--------------3. 5 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

- 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?

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.

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.

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!!!!!