James Bowie High School

1. Ninth Grade Parent Night October 8, 2013 James Bowie High School

2. 9th Grade Parent Night Agenda • Student-Parent-Counselor Communication • Academic Tools • Graduation Requirements/E.O.C. • Naviance • Testing and College Planning

3. Student-Parent-CounselorCommunication

4. Student-Counselor Communication • Counselor/Student Ratio – 1 to approx. 500 • Individual Guidance/Planning • Support Groups (Currently SafePlace and Stress Busters) • Classroom Guidance (Approximately 3 days a week in the fall) • Group Presentations

5. Parent-Counselor Communication • Bowie Website • Naviance • JBHS Newsgroup • Create a new email and in the “Send to” box type: jbhs_newsgroup-subscribe@yahoogroups.com • Hit “Send” • You will receive a confirmation email from Yahoo Groups • You MUST reply to the confirmation email to complete the subscription process (Select “REPLY & SEND” to confirmation email) • Group presentations • College and Career Workshops

6. How to Reach Us For students For parents Please email academic counselor. Information on Bowie Website. • We are available (most days) before/after school and during lunches • If counselor is not available, students can leave a note in counselor’s mailbox at Mrs. Trevino’s desk. AS ALWAYS: In case of emergency, let Ms. Trevino or any counselor know you are in need of immediate assistance and the nature of the emergency.

7. Academic Tools

8. Parent/Student Resources • Bowie Website (www.jbhs.org”Academics” “Guidance and Counseling”) • Gradespeed (414-3827) • JBHS Student HandBook (www.jbhs.org”Students” ”Student Handbook”) • Individual Teacher Websites

9. Parent/Student Resources (con’t) • Naviance - College Planning, Career Inventories, Learning Style Assessments, PSAT/SAT Scores • Focus On Your Future – 9th-12th Planning Checklists, Graduation Tools, Financial Aid Info • Secondary School Information Guide – (www.jbhs.org--> Academics/Courses and Credits) Detailed Graduation Requirements, Course Descriptions, ACC Dual Credit Classes, GPA Tiers

10. Responding to Academic Progress Report Cards • Delivered at the end of 6 weeks grading period • “I”= Incomplete • Credit (.5) earned at semester Progress Reports • Delivered by mail during fourth week of grading period • ACT QUICKLY • CONTACT TEACHER by Email and/or Phone • Staff Directory: www.jbhs.org--> “Parents”  “Contact Teachers”

11. Calculating a Semester Average Course Semester Average: • 1st six weeks grade 85 • 2nd six weeks grade 92 • 3rd six weeks grade 80 • Final exam grade 91 • Total 348 348 = 87 4 Your FINAL semester average is the only grade that appears on your transcript.

12. Grade Point Average Class Rank: Includes 4 Core Subjects + 2 L.O.T.E. Class Rank is used for automatic admissions Cumulative GPA: All Classes Both are reported to Colleges and used for admissions and scholarships

13. Attendance • Students are allowed 4 unexcused absences per class • Starting with the 5 unexcused absence students will be denied credit and will have to attend Saturday School (Time/Date(s): TBD) • Students need to contact their AP for more information • Make sure to turn in notes of absences within 48 hours

14. Graduation Requirements Recommended High School Plan – 4 x 4

15. Graduation Requirements

16. Core Graduation Requirements English 4.0 credits English I, II, III, IV Social Studies 4.0 credits World Geography, World History, US History, US Govt, Economics Mathematics 4.0 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one advanced math credit Science 4.0 credits Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and one advanced science creidt

17. Recommended High School Plan 4x4 English 4.0 credits Math 4.0 credits Science 4.0 credits Social Studies 4.0 credits Foreign Language 2.0 credits PE 1.5 credits Health 0.5 credit Communication Applications (Speech) 0.5 credit Fine Arts 1.0 credit Electives 4.5 credits Total 26 credits Page 46 of SSIG give detailed notes of each requirement 4 X 4

18. HB 5- Proposed Graduation Requirements

19. End of Course Exams • Students will need to take and pass 5 exams: 9th: English I Reading/Writing Algebra I Biology 10th: English II Reading/Writing 11th : US History • Test dates are February – April • Scores are usually released the first week in June • Remediation and retest are provided over the summer • Students who choose not to retest or do not pass with the July administration will be enrolled in a mandatory remediation class that will take place of an elective.

20. Freshman Support

21. Tutoring Opportunities • 9th Grade Tutoring Center in Sage 1 • Before school from 8:15 until 8:45 • Both lunches for the entire time • After school from 4:15 until 4:45 except Friday • In addition, each teacher and/or department has daily tutoring. Contact teacher for tutoring schedule for his/her course. (Teacher contact information can be found on the Bowie website at www.jbhs.org under Faculty and Staff.)

22. Flexible Instruction Time (F.I.T.) FIT Bell Schedule (Tuesday & Wednesday each week) 1st/5th: 8:50 – 10:13 FIT: 10:20-10:53 Lunch: 11:00 :11:40 2nd/6th: 11:47-1:10 3rd/7th: 1:17 – 2:40 4th/8th: 2:47 – 4:10 To sign up: Go to myaustinisd.org  Click on “A.I.S.D”  “Fit Student Portal”

23. To Do List for Your Freshman Student 1. Monitor academic progress - Use a Planner 2. Challenge yourself with academic selections 3. Participate in activities - Join clubs/organizations (www.jbhs.org-->”Students”--> “Clubs and Activities” “All Clubs”) 4. Review your 4-year plan (with counselor in Spring)

24. To Do List for Your Freshman Student 5. Explore and discuss college options 6. Plan meaningful summer activities & college visits 7. Start a college savings account 8. Start on your resume - In Naviance under the About Me tab

25. College Planning

26. Talk to Your Student • What are your career interests? • What do you enjoy doing? • What job/career interests you most? • Which colleges offer degrees in these areas? • Which high school courses can help you explore and prepare for earning a degree at these colleges?

27. What Colleges Look For • Rigorous curriculum • Pre-AP and Advanced Placement Courses • Academic Electives • Dual Credit Courses • College entrance exams • Class Rank • Good academic performance • Long-term involvement in extra-curricular activities

28. College Testing • PSAT/NMSQT – Oct. of Sophomore/Junior Year • SAT/ACT– Recommended Spring of Junior Year • TSI (If needed) – Senior Year

29. Naviance LOGIN 1] Http://Jbhs.org/ 2] AcademicsGuidance and Counseling 3] Naviance  Click on red rectangle at the bottom of the page 4] Parents use students login: Username: S(student ID) Password: Capital first letter of last name(birthdate MMDDYY)s Example: S1234567 Example: H051295s

30. Have Questions? Contact Us at… We will now refer to the general questions written on the yellow sheets of paper. If you have specific questions regarding your child, please email your Academic Counselor or Assistant Principal • A-Com • Con-Gen • Geo-Kru • Ku-Noo • Nor-Sev • Sh-Z • ADVANCE Kristen Williamson Karina Reyna Christine Campbell Kyle Haenisch Nona May Kate Kopke Veronica Castillo Kristen.Williamson@austinisd.org Karina.Reyna@austinisd.org Christine.Campbell@austinisd.org Kyle.Haenisch@austinisd.org Nona.May@austinisd.org Catherine.Kopke@austinisd.org Veronica.Castillo@austinisd.org

31. Thank you for joining us tonight!