Transcript Freshmen Academy

LDHS
Freshman
Academy
CLASS OF 2016
Why the Buzz?
Why is everyone so concerned
about 9th graders?
 The average failure rate among high school
freshmen is 20%. Research shows that when a
student fails 9th grade, he/she has only a 5%
chance of graduating from high school.
Source: Southern Regional Education Board
LDHS
Freshman Academy
Goals
 To increase our performance on state
assessments.
 To decrease our drop-out rate.
 To provide structure for freshmen as they
adjust to new surroundings.
 To strengthen parent/teacher/student
relationships.
How to be a successful
academy student at LDHS:
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Attend class regularly.
Know your grades/Ask for help.
Know the rules.
Get involved in extra curricular activities.
Stay organized.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Attendance
 In each class where school credit may be
awarded, a student is allowed to miss no
more than 5 classes and still receive a unit
of credit for a 1 unit course.
 If the absences exceed 5 for a 1 unit
course, a student must, within 5 days of his
absence, present a statement from a
physician or complete attendance recovery
requirements.
Attendance
 Students must be present in a class for a
minimum of one hour in order to be
counted present for the class.
 Students who exceed the approved limits
for unexcused absences do not receive
credit in the course regardless of final
grade average.
Tardies
 Not being in the classroom when the
tardy bell rings.
 Find the quickest route to and from
classes and plan accordingly.
 Using the bathroom and being at lockers
is not an excuse for being tardy.
Credits
 To be promoted to the 10th grade, 9th
graders need 5 Carnegie units which
include one English and one math unit.
 Of the 8 classes your child will have this
year, he/she MUST pass at least five
classes to be promoted to the 10th grade.
Parent Involvement
 Interims will be sent home from all core
ninth grade academy teachers every two
to three weeks.
 School interims and report cards will be
sent home 4 times a year. These will
include core classes plus electives.
Why Extracurricular
Activities?
 One study on adolescents and
extracurricular activities found that
adolescents who participated in
extracurricular activities reported higher
grades, more positive attitudes toward
school, and higher academic aspirations
(Darling, Caldwell and Smith, 2005).
Get Involved
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Drama
FCA
FFA
Gospel Choir
HOSA
Interact Club
International Club
Science Club
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Various Sports Team
Beta Club
Honor Society
Student Council
Events
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Freshmen Night
Sporting Events
Mr. and Miss LDHS
Winter Formal
Drama Productions
Band/ Orchestra/Chorus
Productions
Seek Help if Needed!
L-103 3:35-4:35 P.M.
Mondays
English 1 and Geography
Tuesdays
Math (Math Tech 1 and Alg. 1)
Wednesdays
Biology 1
Thursdays
Math (Math Tech 1 and Alg. 1)
The Homework Center is also used for students to makeup tests and quizzes and complete test corrections.
The Student Agenda
 Only 9th grade students receive agendas.
 Use your agenda as an organizational
tool.
 Record ALL class assignments and
important dates in your agenda.
 Keep your agenda with you at ALL times.
 Do not allow other students to use your
agenda.
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9th Grade Student
Agenda/Planner
 Daily homework assignments
 Project and other assignment due
dates
 Quiz, test, exam and presentation dates
 Beginning and ending of marking
periods
 Reminders to bring special materials
 Locker combinations
 Medical and dental appointments
 School holidays
 Dates of tryouts, auditions, athletic
events and performances
Dress for Success
 Plan your wardrobe accordingly and make a good first
impression.
 Students must wear appropriate clothing that will not in
any way impede or distract (either physically or mentally)
the learning of other students.
 A dress code has been implemented as part of the
administration’s attempt to ensure a positive school
climate.
 Students are encouraged to develop good habits
(including appropriate dress) which will serve them well
after their high school careers have ended.
First Day of School
 ALL ninth graders should report to the GYM
when arriving to school each morning.
Breakfast is served daily.
 Students will report to homeroom at 8:15 the
first two days of school.
 Students who think something is wrong with
their schedule or were assigned to a course
that they think they did not sign up for
should complete a guidance appointment
request form.
Support
 We are here for you!
 If your student has any problems or
concerns during the school year, please
seek out a teacher, administrator, or
guidance counselor.
Our mission at LDHS is to
develop productive
citizens for our society.
This is our MISSION; this is our
GOAL!