Sophomore Presentation (Fall, 2012)

1. WELCOME
Sophomores
Class of
2015

2. Purpose of this Program
 *To explain the importance of
the 10th grade year
 *To tell you about programs and
opportunities
 *To encourage you to make the
most of this school year

3. Guidance
 Mrs. Schuessler- A-K
 Office to the right past Mrs. Blausey
 Mrs. Maas- L-Z
 Office to the left past Mrs. Blausey
See your counselor with individual
concerns

4. Where is this located?

5. How to see counselor
 Sign Up Blue Sheet in Guidance
 Study hall, before/after school,
AA
 Class time – check with teacher

6. Why do Students come to
Guidance?
 Personal/Social Issues
 Academic/Career Issues
 Applications/Information/
Connections

7. Academic/Career Issues
 To have each and every one of you
graduate
 To help each of you maximize your
academic achievement & your
opportunities
 To provide you with sound information to
help you decide whether to attend the
Penta Career Center, PSO and/or Dual
Enrollment options
 To explore possible college options and
career tracks

8. Are You On Track for Graduation?
 How many credits do you need to be
on track for graduation?
 4 English 4 Math
 3 Science 3 Social Studies
 ½ Health ½ P.E.
 ½ Fin. Literacy
 2 (3)* Foreign Lang. (College Prep)
 1 Fine Arts (College Prep)
 Eastwood Requirements 21.5 Total
 Minimum
 Community Services Hours 16 Total
 Minimum

9. Your Sophomore Year
Strategies:
 Believe in Yourself: “To succeed, you must
first believe that you can!”
 Be organized: Makes day run smoothly and
saves you time; be on top of your classes
 Planner: Look at daily and see what you need
to do so you are ready for the day
 Keep locker/backpack neat: Easier to find
neat
what you need
 Supplies: folders, pens, pencils, paper, books
 Manage your time: (24 hours) (168 hours)
 Positive attitude!
 Attendance: #1 school success factor

10. PLAN Test
 For all 10th graders
 Wednesday, October 10th
 $11.25 to Mrs. Blausey by Friday, October 5th
 Practice ACT (American College Test) for 10th
 Has an interest inventory component-helps you
think about careers
 Predicts how you will do on the real ACT-lets you
start to match your academic abilities with college
admission requirements

11. HOBY
 Youth leadership to inspire and
develop community service and
innovation
 EMPOWER – LEAD – EXCEL
 Pick up application from Ms. Dubois
 Chosen by Luckey Kiwanis

12. Previous HOBY Recipients
 Jasmyne Brewer
“Life changing, puts everything in a
different perspective such as: the
way you treat others, volunteering
more out of the goodness of your
heart, not to get something and
made many new friends.”

13. Opportunities to Know about
Penta:
 Penta Career Assessment One-day @ Penta
 October 12 Penta Informational meeting
 November 7 Explore Penta Day
 December 3 Penta Open House 6:00pm
 Jan/Feb. Tech Tuesday Visits to Penta
 Eastwood Students Mrs. Zilba - Penta Counselor
 Apply as early as possible after the Explore Penta Day.
The application will be available on-line.

14. Facts about Penta
 They are on a block schedule
 PSO Owens classes still an option
(based on GPA)
 Yes, you can still be involved in
Eastwood activities while at Penta like
band and athletics
 You CAN go on to college from Penta
 You still graduate from Eastwood with
an Eastwood diploma

15. Ohio Graduation Test
 March 11th-15th
 Test Schedule
 Monday – Reading
 Tuesday – Math
 Wednesday – Writing
 Thursday – Science
 Friday – Social Studies

16. More Opportunities
 Post Secondary Educational
Options Program
 Must meet GPA requirements
 Owens 3.00*
 BGSU 3.25*
 Findlay 3.20*
 Meeting March 4th 7:00pm in study hall
 Owens College Preview Night
 March 6th (more info to come)

17. And Finally ….we encourage you
to be positively involved
 Set your personal/academic goals for this
year.
 Balance between studying hard and
enjoying friends, family & activities.
 Join clubs, attend events, make time for
family & friends.
 Have a great sophomore year!