Transcript WELCOME TO ENOCHS HIGH SCHOOL

WELCOME TO
ENOCHS HIGH SCHOOL
8th GRADE PARENT NIGHT
ADMINISTRATION
Principal
– Deborah Rowe
Associate Principal
– Derek Pendley
Assistant Principal, Pupil Service
– Jenny Bolden
Assistant Principal, Student Supervision
– Michael Shroyer
ENOCHS COUNSELORS
College Counselor
– Jennifer Brogan
Concentration Counselor, A-Brandon
– Connie Waggle
Counselor, Bravo – Haskill
– Genine Meraz
Counselor, Hastings - Pedroza
– Emma Johnson
Counselor, Pena - Z
– Greg Shannon
Tips for success from our Counselors
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Study Time: 1 hour every night
Be an active learner
Get help from teachers (during lunch, before or after school)
Pass classes the first time
Get involved
Utilize the Tutoring Center
Check PowerSchool regularly
Course Catalogue
Attendance
One of the most important things your child can do to achieve
academic success is going to school every day.
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Achievement
Opportunity
Exposure to the English Language
Being part of the school community
The importance of education
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Enochs is a CLOSED CAMPUS
Clear all absences within 7 days
Clear single period absences
Schedule personal appointments outside of
the school day
Credit Guidelines for Students
What classes are required for 9th graders?
• English: A focus on Common Core Standards—Reading Literature, Reading NonFiction Texts, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
• Math: A focus on Common Core Standards—Reasoning, Explaining, Modeling, Seeing
Structure, using Tools and Generalizing.
• Science: A focus on the Next Generation Science Standards—Laying Foundational
Concepts and Introduction to Physical Science.
• Health: An MCS required course—Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, Family, Nutrition, First Aid,
Disease, and Mental and Emotional Health.
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World Geography & Religions: Examination of the 5 themes of geography and the
six major world religions. (AP Geography full year course)
• Physical Education: Take the Physical fitness state test, be educated about lifetime
benefits of exercise and experience the social benefits of cooperative learning.
• Electives: All students need a total of 55 units of electives to earn a diploma.
Naviance
9th grade students are introduced to Naviance in their Health classes
COURSE PLACEMENT OPTIONS
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Pre-AP/AP Courses
• Presentation at 7 PM tonight in the cafeteria
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College Prep
Intervention/Support Classes
ALD (Academic Language Development)
Special Education/RS/Special Day
• We are actively collaborating with feeder school special education teachers to
help with the transition to high school.
PLACEMENT DETERMINATION
FOR REQUIRED COURSES
1. Teacher Recommendations
• Class performance in 8th grade
2. Lexile Scores
• A Lexile test to determine English
placement in may be given in August.
Enochs Special Education
Department
• Keith Herring
– Resource Department Chair
• Tim Williams
– Special Day Class Dept. Chair
• Missie Rowe
– Enochs Program Manager
• Jodie Hofkamp-Echols
– School Psychologist
There will be a presentation in room C103 for
anybody interested at 7 pm.
Program Offerings (Career Pathways)
Unique to Enochs High School
• Forensic/Biotechnology
– Forensic/Biotech Science is designed to give students an introduction to the scientific concepts
and laboratory research techniques currently used in the field of biotechnology.
• Cinema and Graphic Arts
– Graphic Design will give the student an opportunity to acquire the technical knowledge and skills
needed for successful entry level employment in the printing trade or toward college
level Graphic Communication and Design.
• Pre-Vet Science
– Pre-Vet Science courses will give students the opportunity to explore the world of veterinary
science.
• Employment Opportunities
– These courses offer a hands-on approach which allows you to learn skills that are applicable to
all facets of your life. Employment Opportunities Pathway prepares students for a successful
future!
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
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Counselors
PowerSchool
Parent Conferences
Advanced Peer Tutors
PALS
Tutoring
College and Career
Center
• Success Skills
• Enochs Care Center
• Work Experience
Education
• School Nurse
• School Psychologist
• Attendance Liaison
• SST/504/IEP team
• Student Assistance
Specialist
Eligibility
Information on Enochs High School
Webpage:
www.mcs4kids.com/enochs
Facebook:
James C. Enochs High School
Twitter:
EnochsUpdate
THANK YOU FOR COMING!
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