freshmen presentation 2012

Eastwood High School’sFreshmen Presentation!

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Get to know your Eastwood staff

What are the friendly secretarys’ names?

Mrs. BlauseyPrincipal Secretary

Mrs. EatonGuidance/Athletic

Secretary

Mrs. LoomisAttendance Secretary,

Lunchroom Aide

Principals


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Mr. FahimAssistant Principal/

Athletic Director

Mr. HillPrincipal

Who is your Guidance Counselor?


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Mrs. SchuesslerA-K

Mrs. MaasL-Z


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What Can Your Counselor Do For You? Student Services

Questions or assistance when you don’t know who to go to.

Counseling Academic-credit recovery, GPA, graduation,

college recommendation letters

Career-Penta, career assessment guidance Personal-family/friend/teacher concerns.


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Counselor Confidentiality Information not directly related to

academics is private and confidential with the guidance department.

Exceptions include:1. Intent to harm self.2. Intention to harm others. 3. Counselors are mandatory reporters of

abuse/neglect.


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When & How Can I See My Counselor? Before/after school, during study hall

and/or AA Immediate concerns, check with

teacher Can’t seem to find your counselor?

(Use Blue sheet)

Study Tips: PLAN: decide exactly what you want to get

done and the order you’re going to do it Prioritize: have lots of homework; then need to

make sure you have enough time Difficult assignments: do first while you’re still

fresh and alert Focus: one thing at a time Memorize: do first then go over again at the

end of your study time Time: allow yourself enough time Break it down: don’t become overwhelmed

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Penta’s Sophomore Exploratory Program Explore 2 Career Clusters Business & Informational Technology Construction Health Services Human Services Manufacturing & Transportation

Academics: Block Scheduling

Sept 24th Penta rep

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Attention Athletes! To be eligible to participate in

Athletics, you must be taking 5 core classes.

Physical Education does NOT qualify as one of the 5.

GPA must be 1.5 or . Not failing in two or more classes.

If you may play sports in college, see your counselor for qualifying credits.

Making High School Count

800 School days…one opportunity…? Colleges look closely at what years? Get involved

Extra curricular activities Clubs/Organizations Jobs Volunteer


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What Do I Need to Graduate from Eastwood or Penta?

GENERAL EDUCATION MAJOR

Subject Area Minimum RequirementEnglish 9, 10, 11, 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0Science (1 Physical; 1 Biological) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 x 2=0.5Financial Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5Business/Technology/Fine Arts and/or Foreign Lang. 1.0Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0

TOTAL 21.5

Community Service Hours 16.0


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Explore Give information to help build future plans Help find careers that match your interest Shows subjects you need to improve Helps see which subjects are most

important for certain careers Oct. 10th (all freshman) $8.50 to Mrs. Blausey by Friday, Oct 5th

(ck: payable to Eastwood HS)


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Explore English: (40 questions) - 30 minutes Math: (30 questions) - 30 minutes Reading:(30 questions) - 30 minutes Science: (28 questions) - 30 minutes

Bring #2 pencils and calculator Answer every question; no penalty for

guessing


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OGT Ohio Graduate Test

Reading Math Writing Science Social Studies

Practice test: March 11th – 14th Actual test administered Spring of your

Sophomore year.

Fall Homecoming Monday – Thursday (TBA) Friday – Freshmen Orientation

Shirt Dance - Sat. Oct. 5th @ HS Gym Cost - $10.00 Time - 8pm – 11pm Dress - Semi-Formal


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What you do NOW effects your GPA LATER.

The effort you make now effects your choices later for career/college

Stay updated with Progress Book Make your High School years

count! How many opportunities do you

get in High School?

Questions???


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