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Ontario Christian High School

Now You Are A Knight!

Your High School Quest

Time for seeking GodTime for self-discoveryTime for FunTime for Making Plans to hit the target

Time for Growing

God –the author and creator of your Quest

Jer. 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a

hope and a future.

Partnering with Parents

OC is committed to assisting parents and their teensAcademic planning

Career/college goals

Personal/social adjustment- Teen

life can be such a “drama”

Counseling Resources

See handout for outside referrals for:

Testing, tutoring, educational therapy

Counseling for teen and adult issues

College and scholarship websitesCommunity Service agencies

SEE HAND OUT

The Teen Brain

Why do they do that?

Irresponsible, scatter brained, easily distracted, don’t seem to hear or listen?

Disorganized, back pack becomes the “black hole”, tornado hit their room?

Can’t remember homework, don’t turn it in?

Risk takers, Emotional tinderboxes, Erratic sleep schedules,

Blame it On the Brain

Proliferation & Pruning of neurons – during ages 12-25 - speeds up processing for efficiency and more focusability

Blame it on the Brain

The “Gas pedal” : Hormones influence serotonin and other regulators of mood and excitability;Sensation seeking is high!!!

Pleasure center of brain seeks stimulation

Blame it on the Brain!

The “Brakes”: Undeveloped Prefrontal Cortex – judgment, organization, prioritizing. These areas of the brain aren’t mature until age 25!

Developing Brain

Help your brain “be all you can be!”

Use it or Lose it principleFeed it – good nutrition, rest, hydration

Stimulate it – exercise, read, challenge it

Developing Brain- Studies Show

The brain is DevelopingThe use of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol

has a far greater effect on the developing brain than on the adult brain.

Teen alcohol use is the greatest contributor to alcoholism and related diseases later in life

Nicotine use in teen years creates stronger addiction in later years

The Brain on Drugs

Drug use “arrests” brain development, so that behavior at a later age will be more like that of a teen.

Marijuana – the GREAT UN-MOTIVATOR!;Lethargic, “don’t care attitude”; no

ambition New research links teen use with

later mental illness.

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Are You Plugged In?

EMAIL – our primary communication device

Weekly OC Connection – by email

Check the OC website High School Daily announcements Counseling Dept. and Career Center link

Landmarks on the Quest

4 Year Planning – Summer, Nov or Feb- parent & students

Sophomore Information– Spring of 10th

Junior Seminar – Spring of 11th

Senior Seminar – Fall of 12th

Testing: Explore – 9th; Plan - 10th; PSAT – 11th;

ACT or SAT – 11/12th grade

Quest Landmarks cont.

College Financial Aid Night - Jan in 12th

College Fairs – on campus and off campus

College Visits

College Reps on campus

Senior Awards Night

Understanding the Quest

Classes – for graduation & college entrance

Courses earn units of credit – if passed with a grade of D or higher

Grade Point Average – letter grades earn grade points – see grading scale

HOMEWORK & STUDYING – they aren’t the same thing!!

Use Renweb to keep up and monitor class progress. Parent and student have separate accounts

High School Grading Scale

A 100-93% A- 92-90%B+ 89-87% B 86-87% B- 82-

80%C+ 79-77% C 76-73% C- 72-

70%D+ 69-67% D 66-63% D- 62-

60%F Below 60%

Grad. & College Requirements cont.

OC Grad Req.English – 4 yrs

Soc.Studies – 8 sem.

Math – 3 yrs.

Science – Biology 1 yr 1 yr. Additional science

College Req.English 9, 10 or Honors

10, 11 or Honors 11, 12 or AP12

Soc. Studies – 4-5 semMath – Algebra 1,

Geometry, Algebra 2; (Pre-Calc, Statistics, AP Calc) (4 yrs rec.)

Biology 1 yr; and 1 yr Chemistry or Physics (3

yrs rec.)

Grad. & College Req. cont.

OC Grad Req.Foreign Lang. – none

Fine Arts – 2 sem.

Voc. Arts – 1 sem

Computers – 1 sem

PE/Health – 2 yrs

Religion – 4 sem

College Req.Foreign Lang. – 2 yrs. (3 recommended)

Fine Arts – 1 yr. Band, choir, Art I & II, Music Apprec. A&B; Art His. A&B

Academic elective – 1 year, (more recommended)

Course Selection 9th gradeClasses to cover 7 periods

1. English 9 – 2 semesters2. World History – 2 sem3. Math – 2 sem (test scores):

Algebra A; or Algebra 1; or Geometry

4. P.E./Health – girls or boys – 2 semesters

Course Selection 9th grade

Refer to your course selection sheet for choices.

5. Old Testament – 1 sem and Earth Science or Computer Applications

6. Elective – for both semesters(music, art, Biology if taking

geometry; etc.)7. Elective – for both semesters

(Spanish , music, art, etc)

9th Grade Electives

Spanish – 1 yr

Fine Arts: Band;

Men’s Chorus -1 yrUna Voce – women’s chorus -1 yr

Art Design A&B – 1 sem ea.Art His. A&B- 1 sem ea.Music Apprec A&B – 1 sem ea

Voc. Art:Media Literacy;

Soc. Studies:World Cultures- 1 sem

Geography – 1 sem Calif. History – 1 sem

Science – Earth Sci –1 sem

Bible –Biblical Lang– 1sem

Revelation

Study Hall (no credit)

Study Skills ***

Add to the Quest

Extra-curricular activitiesMusic – praise bands, school or church

vocal groups; instrumental musicCommunity Service – scouts, youth group,

Red Cross, camp counselor, Sunday school or VBS teacher, etc.

Sports – on/off campus, martial arts, dance, gymnastics, club sports, hockey

Adding to the Quest

Theater – school play, community theaterVideo Production – church, school,Mock Trial TeamClubs – on/off campusReading, debateEmploymentSchool activities – Student government;

Homecoming Committee; NHS; CSF; Renaissance Team;

Summer Activities

Athletics – some sports have summer practice and training “Stay tuned” for the OC Connection and OC Website. Email Athletic Director Mr. Parkes dparkes@ocschools.org

Summer enrichment programs – public library; Chaffey College;

Community service – volunteer at non-profit agencies -see resource list

Church camp, mission trip, college visits, etc.

Important Notes

Computer Applications – may be able to test to demonstrate competency – “Stay tuned!” for more information on that option

Summer School courses for incoming 9th grade: Earth Science; Computer App; Foundations in Personal Finance (Dave Ramsey course); High School 101 - “Stay tuned” – more information in April

Parents: Your part in the quest

ROLE MODEL- Parents are the most important!

YOUR ATTENTION & AFFECTION- They want it!!

Boundaries & Consequences - Positive & Negative are needed.

MTV Teen Survey -kids are happiest when with their family

Parenting Handbook-The Bible

Proverbs 22:6 “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.”

Deut. 4:9 “Teach them to your children and to their children after them.” (scriptures)

Proverbs 23:15 “Do not withhold discipline from a child.”

Ephe. 6:4 “Fathers do not exasperate your children, ….

The Parental Goal is:

Raising responsible, honest, productive adults who love the Lord ( NOT making a teen “happy”)

Do you re-live your life through your teens’ experiences?

Be a “mentoring parent”- NOT an over-indulging parent, your teen’s friend, or focused on being a “cool parent”.

What To Do?Mentor Your Child

Stay InvolvedAdapt Your Parenting – they aren’t “little”

anymore; they can reasonSet LimitsFoster Independence – that isn’t

rebelliousness, disrespect or disobedienceExplain Your Decisions – clear and

appropriate, listen to them but “never the less” you are the decision maker.

The Family Connection =Teen Success

Family bonding and a feeling of belonging:

1. Sharing Family Meals - #12. Sharing family activities – games, trips,

physical activity or sports

When teens have family bonds:1. Less tobacco, drug and alcohol use2. Less sexual activity

A Mentoring ParentPromotes Truth and Reality

Reinforce respect : for peers, adults, authorities, rules.

Allow teens to experience consequences for their actions. Consequences help children create self-guidance

Challenges and struggles build character, problem solving skills, perseverance and self confidence.

Trust is conditional – it must be earned.

Overindulgence/Entitlement

Too much, too soon – before they can handle it, with no sense of ownership or responsibility.

Too much “stuff”; Too much freedom

Over-Nurturing – “helicopter parents”

Soft boundaries – parent as “friend”; no curfew or one with too much freedom; no schedule; permissiveness; little guidance

Teach Life Lessons Attendance –expect it or excuse it?

Homework –facilitate and require it be done; or make excuse, even do it for them?

Support teachers/authority or question them?

Boundaries & Consequences for actions – set them ahead or react?

Special Events – How to top that??? “Is that all there is?” Responsible celebrations or ???????

Life Skills“ -Chores”

Give kids a feeling they belong

Provide an opportunity to learn and demonstrate responsibility

Empower them for independence

Help to “launch” them

Prepare them to be good spouses someday

HIGH SCHOOL CAN BE AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE!!

Enjoy Your High School Quest