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LDHS Freshman Academy

LDHS Freshman Academy. CLASS OF 2016. Why the Buzz? . Why is everyone so concerned about 9th graders? The average failure rate among high school freshmen is 20%. Research shows that when a student fails 9 th grade, he/she has only a 5% chance of graduating from high school.

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LDHS Freshman Academy

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  1. LDHS Freshman Academy CLASS OF 2016

  2. Why the Buzz? Why is everyone so concerned about 9th graders? • The average failure rate among high school freshmen is 20%. Research shows that when a student fails 9th grade, he/she has only a 5% chance of graduating from high school. Source: Southern Regional Education Board

  3. LDHS Freshman Academy Goals • To increase our performance on state assessments.   • To decrease our drop-out rate. • To provide structure for freshmen as they adjust to new surroundings. • To strengthen parent/teacher/student relationships.

  4. How to be a successful academy student at LDHS: • Attend class regularly. • Know your grades/Ask for help. • Know the rules. • Get involved in extra curricular activities. • Stay organized. • Maintain a positive attitude.

  5. Attendance In each class where school credit may be awarded, a student is allowed to miss no more than 5 classes and still receive a unit of credit for a 1 unit course. If the absences exceed 5 for a 1 unit course, a student must, within 5 days of his absence, present a statement from a physician or complete attendance recovery requirements.

  6. Attendance Students must be present in a class for a minimum of one hour in order to be counted present for the class. Students who exceed the approved limits for unexcused absences do not receive credit in the course regardless of final grade average.

  7. Tardies Not being in the classroom when the tardy bell rings. Find the quickest route to and from classes and plan accordingly. Using the bathroom and being at lockers is not an excuse for being tardy.

  8. Credits To be promoted to the 10th grade, 9th graders need 5 Carnegie units which include one English and one math unit. Of the 8 classes your child will have this year, he/she MUST pass at least five classes to be promoted to the 10th grade.

  9. Parent Involvement Interims will be sent home from all core ninth grade academy teachers every two to three weeks. School interims and report cards will be sent home 4 times a year. These will include core classes plus electives.

  10. Why Extracurricular Activities? One study on adolescents and extracurricular activities found that adolescents who participated in extracurricular activities reported higher grades, more positive attitudes toward school, and higher academic aspirations (Darling, Caldwell and Smith, 2005).

  11. Get Involved Various Sports Team Beta Club Honor Society Student Council • Drama • FCA • FFA • Gospel Choir • HOSA • Interact Club • International Club • Science Club

  12. Events • Freshmen Night • Sporting Events • Mr. and Miss LDHS • Winter Formal • Drama Productions • Band/ Orchestra/Chorus Productions

  13. Seek Help if Needed! L-103 3:35-4:35 P.M. Mondays English 1 and Geography Tuesdays Math (Math Tech 1 and Alg. 1) Wednesdays Biology 1 Thursdays Math (Math Tech 1 and Alg. 1) The Homework Center is also used for students to make-up tests and quizzes and complete test corrections.

  14. The Student Agenda Only 9th grade students receive agendas. Use your agenda as an organizational tool. Record ALL class assignments and important dates in your agenda. Keep your agenda with you at ALL times. Do not allow other students to use your agenda.

  15. Organization 9th Grade Student Agenda/Planner • Daily homework assignments • Project and other assignment due dates • Quiz, test, exam and presentation dates • Beginning and ending of marking periods • Reminders to bring special materials • Locker combinations • Medical and dental appointments • School holidays • Dates of tryouts, auditions, athletic events and performances

  16. Dress for Success Plan your wardrobe accordingly and make a good first impression. Students must wear appropriate clothing that will not in any way impede or distract (either physically or mentally) the learning of other students. A dress code has been implemented as part of the administration’s attempt to ensure a positive school climate. Students are encouraged to develop good habits (including appropriate dress) which will serve them well after their high school careers have ended.

  17. First Day of School ALL ninth graders should report to the GYM when arriving to school each morning. Breakfast is served daily. Students will report to homeroom at 8:15 the first two days of school. Students who think something is wrong with their schedule or were assigned to a course that they think they did not sign up for should complete a guidance appointment request form.

  18. Support We are here for you! If your student has any problems or concerns during the school year, please seek out a teacher, administrator, or guidance counselor.

  19. Our mission at LDHS is to develop productive citizens for our society. This is our MISSION; this is our GOAL!

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