Freshman Unit

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Freshman Unit

• Sandra Day OConnor High School
• Mrs. Giacini- A, B,
• (Academy of American Studies)
• Mr. Harmonson- E, F, G, H, I
• Mrs. Miller- D, K, L, O, U, Z
• Mrs. Jagernauth (Dept. Chair)- M, N, R, V
• Mrs. Cramer- C, T, W
• Mrs. Harmonson- J, P, Q, S, Y

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Guidance Counselor
Registration/Course Selection ECAP Educational Career Action Plan Personal/Social Issues Peer Issues (Peer Mediation) Grades/Graduation (GPA and credits) College/University Requirements Teacher Concerns (speak with teacher first) Future Plans General Questions
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Tips for Success

• Get organized (planners, agendas, check lists,
  cell phone)
• Follow a study routine
• Prepare for tests over time (no cramming)
• Break down projects into smaller parts
• Check PowerSchools for your grades regularly
• Update your ECAP frequently by logging into
  azcis.intocareers.org
• Communicate with teachers regularly
• In the event of a short term illness/absence,
  parents need to
• -Call in to the attendance office before noon of
  the following day, call
• the nurse, and email teachers directly for
  homework.
• -Please let the counselor know that homework is
  being collected.
• -If a student is hospitalized, please have a
  doctors release before

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Graduation Requirements

• 4 credits of Language Arts
• 4 credits of Math
• 3 credits of Lab Science
• ½ credit of Health
• ½ credit of PE
• 1 credit of World History
• 1 credit of American History
• 1 credit of Government/Economics
• 1 credit of Fine Art/CTE
• 6 credits of electives
• (College/Univ. requirement 2 years of the same
• Foreign Language and one credit of Fine Art)
• 22 CREDITS MINIMUM

Recommended GPA for University 3.0 (2.5-2.99
considered) OR Top 25 (top 50
considered) OR SAT or ACT scores
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• GPA
• GRADE Honors Points
• A 5
• B 4
• C 3
• D 1
• F 0
• GRADE Regular Points
• A 4
• B 3
• C 2
• D 1
• F 0
• CLASS RANK
• Only Core Areas Factored into the GPA that
  determines Class Rank
• 4 Language Arts 3 Social Studies

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