Transcript Parent Presentation - Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Angelo Rodriguez High School
Parent Support, Engagement and
Involvement
High School Graduation Requirements
• FSUSD Graduation Requirements
▫ 230 credits for graduation
▫ A, B, C and D grades only
• CSU/UC a-g Requirements
▫ Students must earn grades of C or higher both
semesters
• Semester grades are permanently recorded on
transcripts at the end of each semester.
• Grade Point Average is an important factor in
athletic eligibility.
▫ Progress Report grades count for eligibility
High School Success—Academics
• Progress reports are issued every six weeks to
inform parents about student progress
▫ call teachers regarding areas of concern
• Semester grades are permanently recorded on
transcripts at the end of each semester
• Many teachers post grades on Parent Portal and
weekly progress reports are also available
• Teachers are available by email/phone
High School Success—Academics
• Daily attendance and punctuality is crucial to
academic success
• Organization is important
▫ Binders, Backpacks, Academic Planners, etc
• All freshmen receive an academic planner
• Students should record assignments and due
dates in their planner daily for each class
• Parents are encouraged to check their student’s
planner regularly
High School Success—Academics
• Homework area and time should be established
• Interruptions should be kept to a minimum
during the established time
• Parents are encouraged to review/ask students
about their work
▫ Don’t be afraid to ask questions even if you are
unsure of the content
High School Success—Social/Emotional
Health
• Common teen social/emotional issues
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“Drama”
Relationships
Friendships
Bullying
Cyber-bullying
Social networking
Gossiping
High School Success—Getting Involved
• Encourage your student to get involved at
school:
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Clubs
Athletics
Band
Leadership
Community Service
Participate in school events—football games and
rallies
Academic and Personal/Social
Supports
• Academic Planner
▫ All freshmen receive an academic planner to write down
assignment, tests, quizzes and projects
▫ Weekly Progress Reports (available upon request)
• School After School
▫ Every Monday and Thursday from 3-4pm
▫ Students can get help in any course
▫ Many teachers also make themselves available to help
students during the school day (i.e. at lunch)
• Tutorial
• Library
▫ Open daily before school, during lunch and after school
Academic and Personal/Social
Supports
• Student Services
▫ Two Assistant Principals (A-L; M-Z)
▫ Counselors and school psychologists are available
daily
 Students can drop in or sign up to see their counselors
▫ School Resource Officer
▫ School Nurse
• Technology Tools
▫ Parent Portal, website (www.fsusd.org/rodriguez),
Naviance, twitter (@RHS MUSTANGS), Edmodo
Parent Involvement
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PTSO
Parent Volunteers
Athletic Boosters
Music Boosters
Other Boosters
English Learner Advisory Committee
Mustang Football Club
School Site Council—Now accepting Nominations!
Contact Information
• Counselors are assigned by students’ last names
▫ Erin Banke (A-F) [email protected]
▫ Brian Rodda (G-O) [email protected]
▫ Teressa Moreira (P-Z) [email protected]
▫ Beverly Taylor (9th grade) [email protected]
QUESTIONS?