Freshmen Planning Page for the Class of 2012

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 12th
October 10th
November 7th
December 19th
February 6th
March 13th
April 17th
May 22nd



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 Mon., October 6th 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"