Transcript Freshman Parent Orientation 2015 - 2016 High School Over View  High School Goals  Keys to Student Success  Plan for the Future  Support.

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
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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)
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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!)
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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!