Freshmen Orientation Night 2013

O'Gorman High School
Freshman Information Night
February 4, 2013 Tonight's Schedule 7:00-7:30 – Information Session
7:30-8:00 – Choose from the following:
Student Activities Fair
Tour the school
Academic questions
Financial Aid questions
Academic Services questions Graduation Requirements
Class of 2017 4 English
3 Math
3 Science
3 Social Science
4 Theology 1 Fine Arts
.5 Personal Finance or Economics
.5 Physical Education
.5 Health (MS/JH) Total = 25 credits Course Description Book - pg 43 Personal
Learning Plan Look at all four years rather than just Freshman year.

Freshman year will impact post-high options:
Freshman GPA impacts total GPA/Rank
Freshman coursework impacts future coursework Typical Freshman Schedule HS Credit before Grade 9 Algebra I, Spanish I, or Computer Applications
Two options:
1. Take End of Course Exam

2. Do not take End of Course Exam Appropriate placement
Effort/Responsibility (Homework!)
Communication (Teachers)
Balance
Attitude
Get involved Keys to Success Alex Anderson
Questions regarding various types of student assistance:
Accommodations
Study Center Assistance
Tutoring Academic Services Sara Rankin
Questions regarding financial aid:
Work Study
Family Discounts
SFCS Scholarships
SFCS Certificates Financial Aid Wednesday, February 6th
or
Thursday, February 7th

O'Gorman HS Library
3:30 to 5:30 and 6:00 to 7:30pm
Use main entrance
(be aware of after school traffic) Freshman Registration 1st Day of Freshman Year
Hosted by Theology Department and Senior students
Purpose:
Ease transition to high school
Increase comfort level
Meet new students
Clarify schedules, classroom locations, lockers, etc. Freshman Unity Day High school will prepare you:
Academically
Personally
Spiritually Choose from the following:
Student Activities Fair (Gym)
Tour (Student Ambassadors)
Academic questions (Cafeteria)
Financial Aid questions (Guidance Office)
Academic Services (G-203)