Olentangy High School Welcomes the Class of 2024! (and their parents) 2
3 Tonight’s Focus • To welcome all of you to the OHS Family! • Introduce parents to some of the OHS staff • Explain this year’s course scheduling process • Answer commonly asked questions about scheduling (and anything else) • Provide contact information for assistance • Give you a tour of OHS
Administrative Team • Rob Griffiths – Principal • Nathan Davis – Assistant Principal (A-D) • Tori Fedak – Assistant Principal (E-R) • Wayne Tsai – Assistant Principal (S-Z) • Jay Wolfe – Athletic Director GUIDANCE COUNSELORS ● Ms. Wozniak A - D ● Ms. Hamilton E - K ● Ms. McKnight L - R ● Mr. Naveau S - Z
OHS Student Support Team • Caren Belt – Main Office 657-4100 • Ellen Hall – Main Office 657-4100 • Sally Shiverdecker – Guidance Secretary 657-4121 • Amy Corson – Attendance Secretary 657-4130 • Lisa Daragona – Athletic Secretary 657-4111 • Kris Griffiths - Fee Secretary 657-4115 OHS Student Support Team • Samantha Norman – School Social Worker 657-4168 • Deputy Mox – School Resource Officer 657-4119 • Joel Barcalow – OSU Mental Health Specialist 657-4146 • Rachel Dobney – District HS Gifted Coordinator 657-5803
Technology / Communication • OHS School Website • Braves Online - E-mail Updates • Schoology • PowerSchool • ArbiterLive • Twitter: @RGOHSprincipal, @OHSAPDavis, @ap_tfedak, @WTsai, @OHSathletics Student Services • Career Counseling • Social/Emotional Support • Academic Support / Educational Planning • College/Scholarship Information (Naviance) • Nurse’s Office • Standardized Testing Information 10
The Scheduling Process Nathan Davis, Assistant Principal 11 The Scheduling Process STEP 1 – Teacher Recommendations Classroom teachers are currently completing recommendations for the courses that your student should take next year in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages. For example: Physical Science or Honors Physical Science
The Scheduling Process STEP 2 – Student Meetings Olentangy High School administrators and guidance counselors will meet with all 8 th grade students to explain the scheduling process. Each student will receive a Schedule Request Sheet. * The Course Planning Guide, which provides course descriptions is available on the OHS website The Scheduling Process STEP 3 – Online Course Requests Between January 13 th at 8:00 AM to January 22 nd at 9:00 PM, students will have access via PowerSchool to enter course requests after reviewing the Course Planning Guide on the OHS webpage. *Step by step instructions will be posted on Schoology .
The Scheduling Process STEP 4 – The Scheduling Conference After each student has completed their online course requests and the Schedule Request Sheet, he/she will meet with their counselor for a brief, individual scheduling conference to review their selections. OLMS - Jan. 23 rd 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM OSMS - Jan. 24 th 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM The Scheduling Process Course Request Changes Any changes to the initial course requests must be received no later than April 15 th . See your middle school counselor with changes until March 27 th (Spring Break) and contact your high school counselor after. As a reminder, the sooner a concern is addressed, the more likely that a suitable solution will be available for you.
Departmental Overview Freshman-Level Courses 17 OHS Social Studies Tyler Shaw, Department Chair Tyler_Shaw@olsd.us . Freshman Course Offerings AP World History Honors Interdisciplinary World History World History
OHS English Department Erin Centa, Department Chair erin_centa@olsd.us 4 credits required for graduation College Prep CP Honors English 9 CP Honors English 9 Interdisciplinary English 9 -Traditional -Faster pace -Similar pace to English course than regular Honors 9 CP 9 -Literature focuses -More complex on historical literature events -Prepares for ID10 and AP English OHS Science Department Mary Whalen, Department Chair Mary_Whalen@olsd.us 3 credits required for graduation Most students will take: Those who have taken Honors Physical Science Physical Science in 8th grade will take: Prerequisite Guidelines for Biology Honors Courses ➔ A- or higher in 8 th grade science OR ➔ Teacher recommendation Chemistry OR ➔ Students who have previously taken Both concurrently Algebra 1 tend to do better in Honors Physical
Mathematics Department Elaine Humes, Department Chair Elaine_Humes@olsd.us • TI-84 Calculators required for all courses • 4 credits required for graduation • Course Sequence • Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and a fourth course (includes AP Computer Science Principles/AP Computer Science A) 21 Health & Physical Education Department Steve Little, Department Chair Steven_Little@olsd.us • Requirements: • 1 semester of Health • 2 semesters of P.E. • Freshmen should take Health • Freshmen may take regular P.E., choosing - Team Sports & Fitness, Individual/Dual Sports & Fitness , or Fitness
Health & Physical Education • Additional Options: • Summer PE online (at a cost to student) • Summer Health online (at a cost to student) • School year PE/Health online • Physical Education Waiver: • Two seasons of a sport, marching band, or ROTC waives the Physical Education graduation requirement - see Guidance Department for additional information. Family & Consumer Sciences Linda Shank, Department Chair Linda_Shank@olsd.us Offerings for Incoming Freshmen Semester Courses Food For Fitness Design •Hands-on, Lab Course •Hands-on, Project Based •½ Applied Art • ½ Applied Art •Will Study •Will Study Nutrition Elements & Principles Food Trends Fashion Recipe Analysis Interior Food Preparation Architecture 24
Performing Arts Department Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theatre • Ian Brun, band, department co-chair (Ian_Brun@olsd.us) • Michelle Beck, orchestra, department co-chair (Michelle_Beck@olsd.us) • Tim Smith, choir (Tim_Smith@olsd.us) • Michael Doyle, theatre (Michael_Doyle@olsd.us) Course options for incoming freshmen • Band: Marching/Concert Band, Jazz Band* • Orchestras: Prelude, Gold,* Sinfonia* and Chamber* • Choir: Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Show Choir (Keynotes)* • Theatre: Acting 1, Advanced Acting, Stagecraft 1, Advanced Stagecraft, Musical Theatre • Music: Music Theory, Music Appreciation *Audition required for these ensembles
Industrial Technology David Harman, Department Chair David_Harman@olsd.us Courses Available to Freshman • CAD I, CAD II, Engineering I, Basic Wood • CAD I and Engineering do not have any prerequisites. • CAD I is strongly encouraged for Engineering I • CAD I is a prerequisite for all other Industrial Technology courses. Visual Arts Department Teresa Shawberry, Department Chair Teresa_Shawberry@olsd.us Studio Courses CERAMICS ● Visual Arts courses can fulfill MODELING & ANIMATION the 1 credit required for DIGITAL ART & DESIGN graduation in the Fine Arts. DRAWING ○ ½ credit for Art I and Studio JEWELRY & METALS ● Freshman can take Art I PAINTING (prequisite) and all level 1 PHOTOGRAPHY courses. SCULPTURE ● All studio courses consist of levels 1, 2, 3, and Advanced AP ART HISTORY Studies (Repeatable) . (English/History-“A or B”) 28
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Eric_Wells@olsd.us - Department Chair 9th Grade Options •Business Foundations* • Business Tech • Personal Finance • Professional Communication *Possible college credit through the completion of a Marketing Pathway (Business Foundations, 2 years of Marketing/DECA) World Language Department Erin Gavula, Department Chair erin_gavula@olsd.us FRESHMAN COURSE OFFERINGS French I, French II German I, German II Spanish I, Spanish II ● We offer levels I - AP for French, German and Spanish
OHS Intervention for Students with Special Education Needs Co-Department Chairs Jessica Wester, Christina Woolard Jessica_Wester@olsd.us Christina_woolard@olsd.us • We offer 3 levels of intervention at the high school level: • Intervention Study Center • Co-taught Courses • Specialized Learning Center Additional Opportunities Be BRAVE, Be Involved! 32
National Honor Society Whitney Hamilton and Lauren Wozniak, Advisors whitney_hamilton@olsd.us or lauren_wozniak@olsd.us • Students who have a 3.5 GPA at the end of their sophomore year will be invited to apply for membership in NHS. • Additional requirements include 24 hours of community service per year. • Service may be completed with the Olentangy Service Club or with an outside group.
Athletics Athletic Director: Jay Wolfe Secretary: Lisa Daragona • 28 varsity sports • Eligibility • Tickets and passes • Pay to participate • Athletic Trainers / Managers 41 Prospective Fall Sport Athletes • Coaches will release summer activities by May 1. • All tryouts/practices begin August 1 st . You must have an up-to-date Physical to try-out. • All fees must be paid prior to participation in Athletics. • Follow OHS athletics on Twitter @OHS athletics and through www.olentangybravesathletics.com • Register on Final Forms (www.finalforms.org) after July 5th to do required athletic paperwork for participation.
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