Transcript Parent Night Presentation

Welcome Class of 2019
Parents
Class of 2019
Who are they?
 838 Students
 400 Males / 438 Females
LHS Counseling Department
Mrs. Shari Endo, Counselor
9th grade students
Mr. Tom Neighbour, Counseling Department Chair
10th – 12th grade students with last names beginning with A - Chen
Mrs. Patricia Woods, Counselor
10th – 12th grade students with last names Chf- Her
Ms. Mia Kim, Counselor
10th – 12th grade students with last names Hes– McG and all ESOL
Mrs. Jamie DiCarro, Counselor
10th – 12th grade students with the last names McH- Sch
Mrs. Kathy Bain, Counselor
10th – 12th grade students with last names Sci– Z
Mrs. Pam Bibik, Assistant Principal of Curriculum
Mrs. Theresa Adamczyk, Graduation Coach (IST, SST & 504 Coordinator)
Mrs. Nicole Lea, School Social Worker
Mrs. Lea SanAntonio, Counseling Secretary
Mrs. Mary Blount, Registrar
Mrs. Mary Bryant, Attendance Clerk
HELP!!!
I can’t remember all this information!!!
 Don’t worry
 We are available to answer questions
 Visit the website often
 Tonight's presentation will be posted on the counseling
website
Getting to know the LHS Freshman
 Classroom visits- first week of school
 Meet & Greets- finished by the end of October
 Classroom Guidance- starting the week of
January 18th
Request to See a Counselor
Request to See Mrs. Endo
Date:____________________________
Name:___________________________
IF Teacher: ______________________
Reason (optional):
I will respond to your request as soon as possible..
Lambert High School
Bell Schedules
2015-2016
Monday
Period
1
Tuesday
Period
8:25-9:16
1
Wednesday
Thursday
Per
iod
Period
Period
8:25-9:16
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2
2
9:23-10:11
2
9:23-10:11
3
10:18-11:06
3
10:18-11:06
I/F
8:25-9:59
1
11:13-12:53
4
11:13-12:53
5
1:00-1:48
5
1:00-1:48
4
11:47-1:59
5
8:25-9:16
2
9:23-10:11
3
10:18-11:06
10:06-11:40
10:41-11:40
4
11:13-12:53
5
1:00-1:48
11:47-1:59
6
1:55-2:43
6
1:55-2:43
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1:55-2:43
7
2:50-3:40
7
2:50-3:40
7
2:50-3:40
6
2:06-3:40
7
2:06-3:40
Early Release
Period
8:25-9:59
10:06-10:31
3
4
Friday
2
8:25-9:39
4
9:46-11:33
6
11:41-12:55
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2019
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23 Credits
English: 4 Credits
Math: 4 Credits
Science: 4 Credits
Social Studies: 3 Credits
Tech/Foreign Lang*/Fine Arts: 3 Credits
Health/Personal Fitness
Four year colleges require a minimum of 2 years foreign
language in a sequence
Scheduling/Course Selection
Process
The course selection process for the 2016 –
2017 school year will take place during the
2nd semester (around February).
 Teachers in core subject areas will make
recommendations for the upcoming year
 Parents and students may waive into another level
 Students select their electives and alternate choices
 Don’t PANIC
English Language Arts
10th Literature / Composition
10th Literature / Composition
Honors
Mathematics
GSE Geometry
Accelerated GSE Geometry B / Algebra II Honors
GSE Pre-Calculus
Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors
GSE Algebra II
Science
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Physical Science
Environmental Science
Social Studies
World History
World History Honors
AP World History
Foreign Language
Spanish
French
Latin
EOC
EOC's are given in the following subjects
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9th Lit/Comp.
Physical Science
Biology
Algebra I
Geometry
American Lit.
U.S. History
Economics
The EOC will account for 20% of the student grade in the subject.
College Preparatory Curriculum
What are colleges looking for?
 GPA
 Academic Rigor/ Balanced Schedule
 Standardized Testing Scores
 Extracurriculars
 School/Community Involvement
 Honors & Awards
HOPE & Zell Miller
HOPE
3.0 Core GPA as calculated by the Georgia Student Finance
Commission. Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA College.
Zell Miller Scholar Program
Students must graduate with a 3.7 GPA as calculated by the Georgia
Student Finance Commission and have a 1200 SAT
(math & critical reading) or a 26 on the ACT.
Visit www.gacollege411.org for complete scholarship details.
HOPE Rigor Requirements
 Beginning with the Class of 2015, there are HOPE Rigor Requirements for both
the HOPE Scholarship and Zell Miller Scholarship. Due to the continued updates
made to the HOPE Scholarship, it is in the student’s/family’s best interest to
consult directly with Georgia Student Finance Commission. They are the
organization that issues, approves, and sets the standards for the scholarship,
therefore they can most accurately define the qualifications.
To Be Eligible for the HOPE Scholarship, and in Addition to Grade Point Average and
Other Requirements:
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Students Graduating after May 1, 2017 Must Have 4 Academically rigorous courses as defined by GSFC*
*Please see complete list of eligible courses at www.gacollege411.org
HOPE Rigor
Social Networking
 95% of teens between 12 – 17 are on Social Networking Sites
 81% of online teens have some kind of social media
 Recent findings have shown (October 2014- March 2015):
 71% have Facebook
 33% have Twitter
 52% have Instagram
 41% have Snap Chat
 91% post photos of themselves
 71% post school name
 71% post city/town they live in
 82% post birthdates
Things to know:
 Know your students log in
and password
 Advise them to be selective
of material that they post
 26% of college admissions
reps report to searching out
applicants on social
networking sites- this number
is rising!
 Use social media to your
advantage
Work In Progress (WIP)
 9th grade is the beginning of academic &
extracurricular records that colleges will use for
admissions decisions
 Be the best that you can be – raise the bar and
don't be afraid to challenge yourself
 Have a plan of attack – think with the end in mind
 Get involved!!! Colleges are looking for students
that get involved and demonstrate leadership
 Be realistic – don't bite off more that you can chew