Welcome to Campus High School

1. Welcome toCampus High School Parent Meeting August 28th 2012

2. Our Vision for Campus(what can we be?) • Graduation rate of 90% by 2014. • Meet AYP in reading, writing and math. (Reading – 90.7%, Math 88.2% for “12-13”) • Meet Standard of Excellence in reading and math. • Average score of 23 on ACT. • Provide a safe, nurturing environment for our students.

3. Goal: Graduation rate of 90% by 2014.

4. Goal: 90.7% for all groups.

5. Goal: 88.2% for all groups.

6. Goal: # of AP test = number of graduates.

7. Goal: Less than 10 per year.

8. Class of 2016 Freshman Counselor Jeff Michael

10. Transition from Middle Schoolto Campus High School Transition years are difficult due to differences between schools. • Grading Differences. • Level of expectation changes. • Schools schedule changes. • Policy & Procedural changes. • School environment changes.

11. CHS grades continue from the 1st day of school to the end of the semester. The final grade determines credit in the course. • Progress reports are done every 9 weeks

12. CHS every class counts toward graduation requirements.

13. Number of Credits Required for Grade Level Classification • Freshman < 5 • Sophomore 5 + • Junior 11 + • Senior 18 +

14. High School teachers expect more from their students. • Longer, more detailed assignments. • More assignments & projects to be completed at home. • Unit Tests and Final Exams count as a greater percentage of the course grade.

16. Schedule: • CHS Students are on a Block Schedule with 4 – 80 minute classes on alternating days.

17. Regular DayAlternating Black & White 1stBlock 7:50-9:12 2nd Block 9:18-10:42 3rdBlock 10:48-12:49 4thBlock 12:55-2:17 5th: Seminar 2:23-3:05

18. Lunch Lunch Start Return Tardy 1st 10:42 11:07 11:10 2nd 11:07 11:31 11:35 3rd 11:32 11:57 12:00 4th 11:57 12:23 11:25 5th 12:23 12:49 12:55

19. Haysville Middle School vs. Campus High School • Advisory / Seminar Period 5th block • Work on assignments, get help from teachers, make up tests, labs, etc. • Club meetings, school assemblies, etc.

20. Attendance Policy • Parental authorization required to avoid a truancy detention and disciplinary action (Phone call or parent note). Sign In & Sign Out Policy • After 7:55 and Before 3:05, students must sign in/out with attendance clerk.

21. Graduation Requirements 4 English 3 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Social Studies 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Arts 10 Electives 25 Total Credits

22. Grades, Grades, Grades • 9 week Progress Reports Oct. 12th, Dec. 20, March 8th, May 22nd • Parent Teacher October 17th and 18th, • EnrollmentConferences Feb 13th & 14th

23. Failure is Not an Option • In most cases, students fail classes due to missing assignments rather than not understanding content.

24. Help is Available • Most teachers are available before or after school with prior arrangement • Seminar • Campus High School Tutoring Program

25. Campus High Tutoring Program • Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday • 3:05 to 4:00 in room C-16 • Prior arrangements not required • Help available in all core subjects (Math, Science, English & Social Studies) • Generally at least 3 teachers

26. Study Skills Checklist for Students • Set a regular time to study each day and throughout the week. • Keep a daily “to do” list. • Choose one or two places where you can study regularly. • Set goals for yourself. • Do your reading assignments before the material is discussed in class. • Take notes in class. • Prepare for tests during your regular study times instead of cramming at the last minute.

27. When Concerns Arise • Talk with your student • Contact the teacher • Contact Counselor / Administrator • Policies & Procedures • Student Handbook • Campus Web site www.usd261.com/campus

28. Athletics & Activities Eligibility Mr. Elliott- CHS Assistant Principal & Athletic Director • Participation in activities & athletics correlates with increased grades & attendance. • KSHSAA Eligibility Requirement: must pass 5 classes previous semester to participate. • Eligibility this fall is dependent upon grades last semester of 8th grade. • Athletics & Activities ( Band, Choir, Debate )

30. September 27th - Testing Day • 9 - EXPLORE Test • 10 - PLAN Test • 11 - Practice ACT • 12 - Graduation Supplies & Reality Store • Please Encourage your student to do their best and attend school this date.

31. Campus High School Freshman will begin the EXPLORE Program September 27th. • Demographic Information & Interest Inventory • Assess current skill levels in Mathematics, Science, English & Reading • Encourage your student to take this seriously and do their best.

32. National Honor Society • Open to 10th, 11th and 12th graders with a teacher recommendation and a 3.5 GPA. • All students with a 3.5 GPA invited. • Contact Mrs. Voss 554-2240

33. Campus Administrative Team • Myron Regier - Principal • Joe Sailors- Assistant Principal • Tracy Repp- Assistant Principal • Glenda Cowell - Assistant Principal • Richard Elliott - Assistant Principal • Contact Information - 554-2236

34. Campus Counseling Department Cathy Voss- Senior Counselor Walter Zemanick - Junior Counselor Todd Hook- Sophomore Counselor Jeff Michael - Freshman Counselor Sheri Tucker- Registrar Pam Burkett- Secretary Contact Info 554-2240

35. Campus Counseling Department Services Available • Academic Planning & Counseling • Career Development Counseling • Personal & Social Counseling • Testing ( EXPLORE, PLAN, PSAT, ACT ) • College Information • Scholarship/ Financial Aid Applications

36. Freshman Class Sponsor • Mrs. Butherus • kbutherus@usd261.com

37. Campus Counseling Department Contact: Jeff Michael Freshman Counselor 554-2240 email: jmichael@usd261.com

38. Questions?