Freshman Parent Orientation 2015 - 2016 High School Over View High School Goals Keys to Student Success Plan for the Future Support.
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Freshman Parent Orientation
2015 - 2016
High School Over View
High School Goals
Keys to Student Success
Plan for the Future
Support Networks
High School Goals
Goals
– First priority – become the best student you can
be
– All grades count – myth “Freshmen grades do
not count”
– Become connected with your school
(school activities, sports, clubs, etc.)
Goals Continued
Additional Goals
– Make a connection between High School and
your future
Grad Plan/4-Year Plan
– Discover your students passion
– Find the right path for your student
– Become a self advocate
– Take advantage of support
Keys to Student Success
Attendance Phone number (408-423-2423)
Academic Time (Homework/Study/After
School Tutoring)
Support Networks (Counselors, Teachers,
Coaches etc.)
Attendance (Student)
Come to class on-time every day
Come to class prepared with required
materials and attitude
If absent, arrange a time outside of class to
meet with teacher and make up work
Attendance (School)
An automatic dialer should call your home
if a student misses one or more periods.
Attendance
(Parent)
Familiarize yourself with the district attendance
policy
Schedule doctor’s appointments after school and
family vacations during allotted vacation times or
staff in service days
Arrange for reliable transportation
Call attendance office periodically, get attendance
printouts
Keys to Student Success
Attendance
Academic Time
(Homework/Study/Afterschool Tutoring)
Plan for the future
Support Networks
Academic Time
(Student)
Keep student planner with all assignments and test
dates
Set aside roughly 2 hours each night to do
homework
If homework is complete, study notes or read a
book.
Monitor progress using wilcox.schoolloop.com
(online grade book)
Academic Time
(Parents)
Monitor Organization
• Check student planner for assignments
• Check ALL homework assignments
• Check binder for organization (look at returned work)
Monitor Progress
• Use Schoolloop.com for information on upcoming
assignments and grade (wilcox.schoolloop.com)
• Contact teachers (at random) to check progress
• Check “Green sheets” for teacher’s policies
Academic Time (cont’d)
“Academic Time” each night (2 hours)
– Regularly scheduled time
– Clean, quiet area (no distractions)
1) Homework – Every night in Math and Languages
2) Study – After School Tutoring (TBD)
3) Read – Helps develop writing and language
4) Organize
Keys to Student Success
Attendance
Academic Time (Homework/Study/After School
Tutoring)
Plan for the future
Support Networks
Plan for the future
(Student)
Know high school graduation requirements
Know/understand UC/CSU requirements
– Understand what A-G means
Use 4-year planning template
Visit College and Career Center (Advocate)
Meet with counselor to check status and set goals
(Advocate)
Graduation Requirements
Credits Required:
230
– 9th : 6 classes x 10 units: 60
– 10th: 6 classes x 10 units: 60
– 11th: 6 classes x 10 units: 60
– 12th : 6 classes x 10 units: 60
TOTAL:
240
Other Requirements
Community Service – 20 hours
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
Grading System
Progress report (warning notice for D or F)
– 4 mailed each year before each quarter
Quarter grades (1st quarter and 3rd quarter)
– Not posted to transcript / cumulative
Semester grades (1st semester and 2nd semester)
– Official grade posts to transcript!
Keys to Student Success
Attendance
Academic Time (Homework/Study/After
School Tutoring )
Plan for the future
Support Networks
Support
(Student)
Talk to and email teachers to check progress
Student - Self Advocate
– Utilize teacher office hours for tutoring
– Set up appointment with Counselor if help is
needed
– Utilize after school tutoring when available
Support
(School)
Teachers (contact via email or phone)
– Email is the best form of communication
Counselors – Set up appointment with
parent and student
After School Tutoring in Library
On-site counseling from Bill Wilson center
Support
(Parents)
Talk to your student about academic progress
– Dinner time discussion
Know your student’s friends, interests, and how
he/she uses free time
– Home - the place students want to come to
Watch for changes in student’s behavior
– Contact Counselor is you notice a change
Call or email teachers and counselors to
communicate concerns.
Communication
School Mailings
School Newsletter (“Charger News”)
Website (www.wilcox.schoolloop.com)
Parent/Student Handbook
Course Catalog
Mark your calendars!
Sept. 18 – Q1 Progress Report Grading period
ends
Oct. 16 – Q1 Grading period ends
Nov. 20 – Q2 Progress Report Grading period
ends
Dec. 18 – 1st Semester Grading period ends
(official grade on transcript!)
Thank You!
This presentation will be posted on School loop for you to
review.
Parents: you are free to leave and return at 5:00 PM for the
rally in the Main Gym!