Oak Harbor High School

Oak Harbor High School
9th Grade Parent Night
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Welcome class of 2019!
Questions?
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Twitter: @jerrodfleury
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Administrative
Team
Dwight Lundstrom – Principal
Crystal Lane – Associate Principal
Jerrod Fleury– Associate Principal
Ray Cone – Director CTE
Nicki Luper – Director of Athletics
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9th Grade Vision
Academic Success
Build School Culture
Relationships
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Island Program
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WHY
HOW
WHAT
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 Decrease Dropout Rates
 Improves School Culture
 Support Transition to high
School
 Increase on time graduation
5 academic Islands with core teacher
from math, English, science
Common Planning Time
Advisory/Link Crew
Building Community
Dedicated administrator, counselor,
school psychologist and support staff
“Small learning community in which a
group of teachers and administrators
work exclusively with 9th graders to
create a school within a school that is
responsive to their academic and
social needs.”
Building Culture
 Theme for the year
 Advisory/Link Crew
 Dress-Up Days
 Island Competitions
 Shipmates of the Month
 Community Service
 End-of-the-Year Recognition
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Link Crew
 Helping Freshman
build connections with
other classmates and
upperclassmen
 Tutoring
 Social Support
 Get Involved
Student Perspective
Beth and Desirae
What Does it Mean?
2014 - 9th Grade
2010 - 9th Grade
10%
36%
16%
141
35
48%
54
63
74%
16%
190
Students that have earned all credits available for their classes
Students that have fallen behind by one credit
Students that have fallen behind by more than one credit
259
Island Mom
 Provide parent perspective
 Celebrate the Shipmate of Month with pirate loot
 Help with Freshmen events and semester
celebrations
 Obtain donations for Freshmen semester
celebrations
9th Grade Counselor
Jennifer DePrey
Graduation Requirements
 24 Credits/6 credits per year
 WA State Testing
 Reading & Writing: Smarter Balanced ELA Test
 Math: Smarter Balanced Math Test
 Science: Biology End of Course Exam
 Community Service Hours
 Minimum of 5 hours per year
 High School and Beyond Plan
 Career Exploration Activities in 11th &12th
Grade
Credits Required
High School Credit Earned in Middle School
 Credit can be awarded for
some high school level classes
taken in middle school:
Spanish I, Algebra I, Geometry,
and SSI.
Must have earned at least a C
both semesters
Grades earned will factor into
overall GPA
Must fill out and turn in an OptIn Form
Can be done anytime before
Graduation
How to support Your Child
 To be successful: Be here, be
prepared, and keep balance
 Help them plan and set goals
 Set up a study time/space at
home
 Time management/finding a
balance
 Cheer them on
 Be involved in school life
Family Resources
 Skwyard Family Access
View Grades online
Accessible from the OHHS website
 Online Math Textbook
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Additional practice problems, videos, and other resources online
 Remind Message Service
Academic Support
 Teachers are available to
talk/email
Extra help is available before
and after school
 Tutoring/Homework help
 School Wide Redo Policy
 Make contact as soon as you
have a concern
Involve a counselor or
administrator as needed
Counseling Services
 Student Advocacy
 Academic Support
 Post High School Planning
and Guidance
 Crisis Counseling &
Intervention
 Referrals to community
resources
 Island County MHP - Betsy
Griffith
 ESA Drug & Alcohol
Preventionist – Brian Mullen
PTA - New Beginnings
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PLEASE JOIN YOUR PTA - $20/member per year
MEETINGS - 1st Wednesday of the Month
Membership Forms at PTA Table in back of SUB
Let us know what PARENT PRESENTATIONS you’d
like to see
 Questions EMAIL us: ptaohhs@gmail.com
Help Us Make a Difference!!!
PTA – New Beginnings
 Parent Informational Nights
 Academic Letter Program (Honor Roll)
 Staff Appreciation
 9th Grade Island Program Support
 Fall Book Fair
 Volunteer at various events
 Student Snacks at Finals
CLASS OF 2019 ASB
 Students who are
interested should contact
an ASB representative after
the Freshman Orientation
on Wednesday September
2nd.
 All paperwork &
information is available at
the ASB/Leadership table
located here in the SUB.
NAS Whidbey Island School Liaison
Officer - Brenda Kovach (360) 257-6863
 School Transitions (moves to new installations): credit transfers,
different state testing / graduation requirements, social/emotional
 Deployment Support connect students/families to resources
 Academic Support online tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, post-secondary
 Special Education System Navigation information and guidance
when students receive or may need special education services
Upcoming Events
 Freshman Orientation
Wednesday September 2
 Back to School Dance
Thursday September 3
 1st Home Football Game
Friday, September 14
 Homecoming Parade
Wednesday October 14
 Homecoming Football Game
Friday October 15
First Day
Tuesday September 8th
Assembly Main Gym
Advisory
Periods 1-6
Questions?
www.todaysmeet.com/ParentsOHHS
Twitter: @jerrodfleury
WE Can Do This!
Have a great year!