Freshmen Planning Page for the Class of 2013

Email your student's counselor:

Glen Swedelson students with last names: (A - C)
Jill Howard students with last names: (D - I)         
Kim Melbinger students with last names: (J -   Mh )
Darsy Arburn students with last names: (Mi - R)
Mandy Fiedler students with last names: (S -   Z)












































































Grading Periods - Ending Dates
September 11th
October 9th
November 6th
December 18th
February 12th
March 19th
April 23rd
May 28th



Tutoring Options
Teacher Math Tutoring (free)


Stop by the Counseling Office
to Pick up
Tutoring Lists for:
Student
Math Tutors for Hire
Student
Spanish Tutors for hire
Student
Chemistry /Chemistry A Tutors for hire
Private for Profit Tutors in the Community
Freshmen Academic Priorities
  1)
Academics Count - Admissions decisions are based on 10th & 11th year grades in "a - g" academic coursework
  2) 
Extracurricular Activities Count, take on leadership roles whenever possible
  3) 
Community Service is a great way to be exposed to work environments and connect with the local community
  4)  Attend College Fair 
Regional College Fair @ Union Mine HS on Thurs. October 1st  from 6:30 to 8:30 PM
  5)  Set up an
appointment to meet with my ORHS counselor to discuss future options and plan Sophomore year classes
  6) 
Visit colleges over spring and summer breaks
  7)
Develop a resume to record your activities, community service, work experience, honors and awards
Post-Secondary Planning
Academic Terms to Know
University of California     UC Eligibility    UC Map
California State University    CSU Admissions   CSU Map
CA Community Colleges    Career Colleges
CollegeBoard - College QuickFinder (All College Profiles)
Military    Vocational (Career Colleges)    Americorps
Work Permits / Job Board                    Summer Enrichment Programs                Community Service
Scholarships for Freshmen - Stop by the Career Center to pick up applications
Directions: scan through the available scholarsip list to find "all grade levels"