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Welcome Incoming Freshman!

Welcome Incoming Freshman!. Class of 2018. Purpose of Tonight…. Review Freshman year and Glencoe basics Introduce Academic expectations and resources at Glencoe High School Share Personal and social changes and challenges of high school life

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Welcome Incoming Freshman!

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  1. Welcome Incoming Freshman! Class of 2018

  2. Purpose of Tonight… • Review Freshman year and Glencoe basics • Introduce Academic expectations and resources at Glencoe High School • Share Personal and social changes and challenges of high school life • Preview College and career exploration tips and resources

  3. Glencoe 101 What To Know about Glencoe…

  4. Your First Day • Tuesday, September 2nd • Freshman ONLY! • Tide Crew: • Ice Breaker Activities • Tour of the School • Q & A with experienced GHS Students • Assembly • Lunch • Run-through of your class schedule

  5. Courses Your Freshman Year • Core/Required Classes: • Language Arts (1.0) • Math (1.0) • Science: Biology or Honors Biology (1.0) • World Studies (1.0) • PE 1 (.5) • Electives • If considering 2- or 4-year college down the road, sign up for a 2nd language course by Sophomore Year • Study Hall, AVID, etc. 24 Total for Graduation! Honors Courses

  6. What to Expect, Con’t • Graduation requirements • Must be met to earn your diploma • 24 credits (minimum) • Pass the state tests (or equivalent) in: • Reading, Writing, Math • Failing a required class means summer school, online classes or credit recovery • D = Passing in HS • BUTcolleges will not accept Ds in core classes • Colleges will also not accept credit recovery • Must be retaken online for a higher grade, which can mean $$$

  7. Attendance • Plays a huge role in success in class • Missed instruction: feeling lost, lack of notes • Missing or makeup work • Can lead to consequences: • Lunch detention, Suspension, Police Involvement • 6-minute passing time • How to notify attendance office of absences or tardies, including pre-arranged: • Call or send in a signed note ahead of time, or within 48 hours. • Only when actually excused!

  8. Academic Expectations How to Be Successful…

  9. What To Expect • 8 classes rather than 6 • 4 periods per day • A/B days • Block schedule (90-minute periods) • More homework • Daily - expect it every day! • Get into a routine and stick with it! • More tests • Show that you know it • Bigger part of your grade

  10. What to Expect • More accountability • Monitor your grades/progress • Communicate with teachers regarding missed class, makeup work, grade checks • “Turn it on” when you get to HS • More pressure/stress to do well • Failing or doing poorly can limit future opportunities • These reasons are why asking for help, staying after school, retaking tests, etc. are very helpful habits!

  11. If You Need Help • Student/Parent VUE • See your child’s progress on daily/weekly basis • Contact teachers! • Information regarding grades, behavior and attendance • Sees your student every other day, can give you input on potential issues • GHS Website • Teacher email addresses available • Access to teacher websites

  12. If You Need Help • Contact counselor • Problem-solving with student • Other suggestions (study skills, motivation/attitude, etc.) • Issues outside of school affecting academics • Can provide referrals to outside resources • Can help if teachers do not respond

  13. Study Habits • Common mistakes • Not completing and/or handing in homework • Not studying for or not retaking quizzes/tests • Being disorganized • Not using or having too many distractions in your study place • Missing/skipping class • Not participating or focusing in class • PE! • Poor time management/use of class time • Not monitoring grade • Not advocating for yourself!

  14. Resources/Suggestions • Student/Parent VUE • Teachers • Parents: By phone, email or appointment • Students: Before or after school, during lunch or by appointment • Counselors • Make an appointment in counseling center or by phone or email • Freshman interviews in the fall, classroom guidance

  15. Resources/Suggestions • Learning Lab (Like Homework Club) • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3:45-4:45 pm • Teachers, assistants and peer tutors available • Activity bus to transport to nearest elementary • Testing Center • Easy access to making up or retaking exams • Study Hall – allows time built into school day for access to tutoring, time to study • Tutoring Center • Full-time during the school day • All core subjects

  16. Resources/Suggestions Semester grades go on transcript! • Report Cards • Every 4 ½ weeks – all grades! • Parent Conferences - Fall • Meet face to face with teachers to get more insight 0 MD1 QT1 MD2 SM1 (all grades) (all grades) (all grades) (all grades)

  17. Importance of Parental Involvement • Research: • Parental involvement drops significantly once student reaches high school • Your student still needs guidance and assistance • Big change for you to go through together • Wanting to give independence vs. trusting they can handle on their own • View report card and online grades and talk over with your student • Talk to daily about school and future goals • Look at backpack, binder, planner regularly

  18. Recommendations • Strong study habits/routine • Seek out help! • Regular attendance • Cs or higher in all classes! • Communicate About School!

  19. Personal/Social Considerations How to Keep Focused…

  20. What to Expect • More students • Bigger building • Influence of friends • Peer pressure • Academically and socially • More choices: • Activities, clubs, sports • Friends • How to spend your time outside of school • Stress of academic pressures

  21. What to Expect, Con’t • Adolescent issues: • BF/GF • Feelings of depression, hormone changes • Peer conflict • Questions and thoughts about life • More freedom • Feeling “lost” or unsure of who they are, what they’re doing or where they’re going • Facebook, Twitter, Snap Chat, texting, video games, etc. • Big academic distractions • Should be monitored regularly

  22. Resources Michelle Buyas: A-E Jacy Jukkala: F-Kh + AVID + Teen Parents Matt Steele: Ki-Ra + Exchange Students Tanya Stremme: Re-Z • Counselors • School counselor • Academic • Personal/Social • Career • Youth Contact • Family • Drugs and alcohol • Mental Health • CARE Coordinators • Referrals to outside services (counseling, community resources, etc.)

  23. Resources, Con’t • Peer Mentoring • Mature, older student to guide better school performance and decision-making • Can provide tutoring, if desired • Helps pull shy students out of their shell • Builds confidence • Peer Mediation • Peer conflicts dealt with by trained peer mediators • Agreement is made, contract signed at end • Teaches conflict resolution skills

  24. Parents • Know what they’re doing and who they’re with after school • Get them involved so use of time is structured and positive! • Make sure they’re supervised when with friends • Look for changes in behavior, grades, attitude, friends, etc. • Don’t be afraid to set boundaries and give consequences • Still need guidance • Need to learn responsibility, time management, etc.

  25. Recommendations • Get involved in positive community or school activities • Pick your social group wisely • Talk to your counselor if you’re having troubles • Make school your first priority

  26. College & Career Exploration How to get From A to B…

  27. What to Expect • It is not uncommon to seek post-high school information as a freshman! • Common to “not see a point” - not see how “now” relates to “later” • Career guidance from counselors • In class career exploration • Happens at least twice a year • Part of the Career Development Credit • Not knowing is OK! • Goal is to explore options and develop interests • Leave options open in case you change your mind

  28. Resources Glencoe High School Counseling and Career Center @GHSscholarship • Counselor: • Mrs. Nova and an AmeriCorp volunteer • Books, catalogues, college visits, college speakers, websites, handouts • Naviance • www.naviance.com • Username: district login, Password: student ID# • Useful websites: • Glencoe Counseling website –http://glencoecounseling.weebly.com • Collegeboard.com/SATor ACTstudent.org • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.ces.ed.gov/collegenavigator • www.ASPIREOregon.org

  29. Student Panel

  30. The End  Questions???

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