Transcript Welcome to Campus High School

Welcome to Campus High School
Sophomore/Junior
Parent Meeting
August 25, 2014
Class of 2016/2017
Campus High School
National Blue Ribbon School
2013
Principal
Mr. Regier
Our Vision for Campus
(what can we be?)
1. Graduation rate of 93% by 2017.
2. Make AMO (annual measurable objectives)
in reading, writing and math.
3. Average score of 23 on ACT.
4. Provide a safe, nurturing environment for
our students.
Graduation Rate
CHS Graduation Rate
94
92
90
% Graduating
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86
84
Grad. Rate
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80
78
76
74
Grad. Rate
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
80.3
88.3
87.3
90
92.3
84.4
87.6
89.6
90.6
Year and Rate
Math
CHS Math Scores
100
% Proficient
90
80
70
60
Scores
50
40
30
20
10
0
Scores
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
37.1
44.8
61.4
63.1
80.8
75.8
86.8
87
86.4
Year and Scores
Reading
CHS Reading Scores
100
% Proficient
90
80
70
60
50
scores
40
30
20
10
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scores
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
56.9
76.7
70.1
77.6
81.8
86.3
93
93.8
93.5
Year and Score
Violent Acts
CHS Violent Acts
Number of Incidents
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
Violent Acts
20
10
0
Violent Acts
200304
04-05
05-06
06-07
07-08
08-09
09-10
10-11
11-12
12-13
13-14
80
63
52
44
59
42
37
23
26
13
15
Year and Number of Incidents
Junior Class Sponsor
• Mrs. Kline
• [email protected]
• 554-2236 x-1402
Sophomore class sponsor
• To be determined
• In the meantime, contact Mardy Moree or
Wrylie Finkle (Student Council Sponsors)
• [email protected]
• [email protected]
Driver Education
• Drivers education will be available in the
summer, sign up begins during spring
enrollment conferences held in February at
enrollment conferences.
What is MTSS?
• Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is an
evidence-based system wide intervention for
students below a 9th grade reading level and
deficiencies in foundational concepts in
mathematics.
• Students are referred to MTSS courses by MAP
testing. Referral is based upon an average of 3
MAP tests.
Is my student stuck in MTSS classes for
the whole year?
• No, students will have the opportunity to test
out of MTSS classes after each semester.
Students will be then placed in an elective
course.
• MTSS classes will count as elective credit.
Credits required for grade level, class
of 2017
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0-5 Freshmen
6+ Sophomore
13+ Junior
20+ Senior
• Students can achieve 8 credits per year.
• **Students can’t get a college scholarship in the
sophomore year but they can lose one- Stay focused!
• Quick Stat: 90% of students who make it to their Junior
year on track are likely to graduate on time.
Graduation classification for class of
2016
• Junior classification: 11 credits
• Senior classification: 18 credits
Diploma tracks
• We have 4 diploma tracks at Campus.
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Basic diploma
Qualified admissions
Kansas Scholars
International Baccalaureate
Graduation requirements, Basic
• 4 English
• 3 Math
• 3 Science
• 3 Social Studies
• 1 Physical Education
• 1 Fine Art
• 10/12 Electives
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• 25 Class of 2016, 27 for Class of 2017
College qualified admission
requirements
• 4 English( must take 11th and 12th College Bound
English or 11th/12th Honors English)
• 3 math(Alg I, Geom, Alg II) Math ACT sub-score of
22 or take a 4th math class in HS.
• 3 Science, one unit must be Chemistry or Physics.
• 3 Social Studies
• 1 Physical Education
• 1 Fine Art
**Courses completed in middle school/junior high
do not count towards qualified admissions.
Qualified Admissions Performance
requirements
• Complete the pre-college or Kansas
Scholars Curriculum with at least a
2.0 GPA.
• One of the following: ACT score of
21, SAT score of 980, graduate in top
1/3 of class, achieve a 2.0 GPA on
any college qualified credit taken in
HS.
Kansas Scholars Curriculum
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4 English (11th and 12th College Bound )
4 Math (Alg I, Geom, Alg II, Trigonometry)
3 Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
3 Social Studies
1 Computer technology (recommended)
1 Physical Education
1 Fine Art
2 credits of the same Foreign Language
International Baccalaureate
• Begins Junior year.
• The IB Diploma Program is a rigorous preuniversity course of studies that meets the needs
of highly motivated students between the ages of
16-19 years. The program is a “whole person”
approach emphasizing helping students learn
how to learn and how to analyze. Students will
appreciate different cultures and attitudes in a
flexible academic environment.
ATHLETICS and ACTIVITIES eligibility
• Participation and grades/attendance are related
• KSHSAA eligibility requirement: Student must
pass 5 classes in the previous semester to
participate. Eligibility this fall is dependent upon
grades last semester.
• Mr. Elliot is the administrator in charge of activity
eligibility. 554-2236 X1006
• relliott @usd261.com
CoreCourseGPA.com
• Assist your student athlete in tracking progress
toward meeting NCAA eligibility.
• Activate your free membership
• 1: go to www.CoreCourseGPA.com
• 2:Click “free new member account”
• 3:Enter school ID and School code
• 4: Complete registration form
• School ID : 173168
• School Code: 783671790
Come to school every day
• 5 absences per class per semester.
• Absences above 5 may be made up at a
time assigned by the administration.
• Parental authorization is required to
avoid a truancy detention- call or write
a note.
• 80% of success is showing up every
day.
Why take AP classes
• AP classes provide rigor found in the
collegiate environment.
• Students can earn college credit-Cheap!
• Students who take AP classes in HS are
more likely to graduate college in 4 years.
• 31 % of colleges consider a student’s AP
experience favorably for scholarship
consideration, advantage for private school
selection for admission.
What is the PSAT?
• The PSAT is the national test used to
determine National Merit Scholars- the top 5%
of juniors in the nation.
• The PSAT is available to 10th graders for
practice, the test is voluntary, cost is $14.
• Students in the top 20% of their class are
encouraged to take the test.
• Test date is October 15th.
Can my Sophomore begin taking the
ACT?
• Yes, the ACT is offered at CHS 6 times per year. (Saturdays)
• National dates: 2014-2015
– September 13
Due by Aug 8
– October 25
Due by Sept 19
– December 13
Due by Nov 7
– February 7
Due by Jan 9
– April 18
Due by March 13
– June 13
Due by May 8
– Pick up a registration packet in the counseling office or
register online at www.actstudent.org
– $38
Can take ACT 12 times
Why take the ACT?
• Repetition- learn how to take the test. Much
is gained from each experience.
• Students who begin taking the ACT before
their senior year score on average 2 points
better than those who wait.
• If college attendance is dependent upon a
scholarship then it makes no sense to miss an
opportunity to test-every test missed is gone
forever.
• Students on free/reduced lunches can get 2
free ACT tests beginning junior year.
ACT: Power Prep, Inc.
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Power Prep Class
November 26, 2014
Part One: 9:00am-11:30am
Lunch 11:30-12:30
Part Two: 12:30pm-3:00pm
Cost $25 per student
Sign up in the Counseling Office—limit of 50
students
Common traits of successful students
• Successful students are empowered to problem solve
and develop workable coping skills. Starts at home.
• Successful students are education consumers.
• Successful students have a routine of study- all
students will have homework.
• Successful students review course material regularly.
• Successful students come to school every day.
• Successful students know how to ask for help.
• Successful students set goals.
• Successful students are involved in activities at school.
Problem checklist
• Things seem a little fishy? Talk to your student-at
supper every night is a good time- studies indicate
families that eat regular meals together have fewer
problems. Call the teacher first.
• Consult the school handbook, check powerschool
regularly. Know the late work turn in policy for each
dept.
• Encourage your student to communicate with their
teacher.
• Arrange for a conference with the teacher/E-mail the
teacher through powerschool.
• Arrange for a meeting with administration/teacher.
When are grades available?
• Progress reports come out 10/10, 1/5,
3/6, 5/22
• Cumulative semester grades
• Parent teacher conferencesOctober15,16,February 11,12
• Parents may check a student’s progress at
any time on the parent powerschool
portal.
• Do not come to enrollment conferences
without your student.
What is HOBY?
• HOBY (Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Program)
is a worldwide leadership program just for
Sophomores. We will select 1 Campus student as
a representative to attend a leadership
experience (WSU/KSU) in the summer of 2015.
The experience is free of charge, the student will
be chosen by an essay contest. Applications are
available in the counseling center. Essay deadline
is September 25.
• Check it out at HOBY.ORG
Help is always available
• Students can get extra help in seminar.
• Teachers are available before and after
school and by appointment.
• Campus High School tutoring programavailable to all students Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday after school
in room C-16. Begins Sept 2.
• No Appt. necessary.
Statements that disempower students
• “I was never any good at that”
• “They don’t teach it right”
• “They didn’t like me when I went there
either”
• “The teacher doesn’t like you”
• “You've never understood that”
• “They don’t understand you”
• “It’s not your fault”
How to empower your student
• “Do better on the next one”
• “Have you talked to your teacher” “have you
considered going in early for help?”
• “I think we need to consider some extra help”
• “Did you do your best?”
• “What can we do to help you?”
• “What was your understanding of the
assignment?”
• “Are you satisfied with your effort?”
What can you do to help your student?
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Discuss proper cell phone usage.
Help them keep relationships in perspective.
Monitor their computer/social network usage.
Discourage your student from managing a
conflict by text or social network.
• Visit with them regularly about their conflicts.
• Encourage them to turn in assignments.
National Honor Society
• Open to 10th, 11th and 12th graders with a
teacher recommendation and 3.5 GPA.
• Great organization for leadership
opportunities.
• All students with a 3.5 GPA will be invited to
apply during the spring semester.
• Contact Mrs. Howard at 554-2240.
Career Experience 2015
• March 10 and 11, seminar time.
• Career activity just for Sophomores
• Students will have the opportunity to visit
different occupations and colleges. We had over
45 colleges here last year.
• Last year over 100 people from various
occupations volunteered for the activity.
• Want to volunteer: Call Mr. Hook 554-2240
• [email protected]
• All occupations needed.
Campus Administration
• Myron Regier- Seniors
• Assistant Principals
–Tracy Repp-Freshmen
–Joe Sailors- Juniors/IB Program
–Glenda Cowell- Sophomores/Activities
–Richard Elliot- Athletics
–Contact information 554-2236
Campus Guidance Department
• Walter Zemanick- Senior counselor,
Department Director
• Mardy Moree- Junior Counselor
• Todd Hook- Sophomore Counselor
• Jeff Michael- Freshman Counselor
• Sheri Tucker- Registrar
• Pam Burkett- Office Manager
• 554-2240
Questions, call or email us:
• Mardy Moree,
[email protected]
• Todd Hook,
[email protected]
• 554-2240
Helpful Web Sites
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www.anycollege.net
College info
www.fastweb.com
Scholarship search engine
www.actstudent.org
Register for ACT
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Financial aid
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net NCAA eligibility
www.getmetocollege.org
College Prep FAQ
www.mycollegemoneyplan.org Financial planning
Miss something?
• This power point is available at USD261.com
homepage, click on Campus High School
Counselors Corner.