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Welcome to

JCHS Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

6:00-7:00pm School Business •Payment of fees

•ID Picture Taking

•Lunch Deposits

•Bus Transportation

•Selling of School Shirts

•Class Schedule Distribution, PTSA Sign ups

7:00-7:45pm 9th Grade Presentation

NJROTC

Please rise for the presentation of colors by JCHS ROTC Color Guard.

Enjoy demonstration by JCHS award-winning NJROTC Drill Team.

Chief Warrant Officer Lou Collazo

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Principal:

Naomi Takamori

9th Vice-Principals:

Flossie Steffany

Donna Deai

Troy Sueoka

Upper Grade Vice-Principals: Tumoana Kenessey, Alica Bender,

Ervin Pasalo, Kathy Silva & Shayne Greenland

Student Support Specialists: Jamielynn Quisano (9th)

April Hoshino (10th)

Noel Kabasawa (11th & 12th)

9th Grade Counselors: Jennifer Sarpi & David Napier

9th Grade Class Co-Advisors: Mr. Myers, Ms. Koide & Ms. Valencia

9th Grade SLC Facilitators: Mr. Tateoka and Ms. Toomoka -

Saito

Welcome and Introductions

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Credits .5 or 1 unit of credit earned for each course passed 24 credits required for High School Diploma 28 credits required for Academic Honors High

School Diploma

Class Advancement To go to 10th grade requires 5.0 credits To go to 11th grade requires 11.0 credits

Counselors Jennifer Sarpi and David Napier

Course RequirementsHigh School Diploma

English * 4.0 credits

Social Studies ** 4.0 credits

Mathematics 3.0 credits

Science 3.0 credits

World Language

Fine Arts

Career and Technical Education

2.0 credits in one of thespecified courses

Physical Education*** 1.0 credit

Health 0.5 credit

Personal/Transition Plan 0.5 credit

Electives 6.0 credits

Total 24.0 credits

Requirements for Diploma

Course RequirementsAcademic Honors:




Science 4.0 credits

World Language

Fine Arts


2.0 credits in one of thespecified courses

AP/IB Running Start 2.0 credits


Health 0.5 credit



Total 28.0 credits


Course RequirementsCTE Honors:




Science 3.0 credits


2.0 credits and completion of Program of Study

Earn 70% or higher in program specific requirements


Health 0.5 credit



Total 24.0 credits


Course RequirementsSTEM Honors:




Science 4.0 credits


2.0 credits and completion of Program of Study

Completion of Capstone Project


Health 0.5 credit



Total 26.0 credits


FRESHMEN ACADEMY Typical Schedule8 Credits per Year at JCHS

1st Semester 2nd Semester

English Lab I A/English Lab B English Language Arts I

Math Workshop Algebra I

Study Skills/Career Life Planning U.S. History and Government

Physical Science Physical Education (P.E.)

Standards-Based Grading

Students are being held to high standards for learning. (Common Core States Standards)

Standard-Based Grading:– A= Exceed Standards– B= Meeting Standards– C= Reaching Standards– F= Well-Below/Not Meeting Standards

– No “D” Grade in Standards-Based Grading

Curriculum Coaches Leah Cooper & Carrie Archibald

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Common core State Standards (CCSS)…..

Is the WHAT students need to learn….

CCSS is…

A map of a “common” set of educational goals and objectives for all students in the nation.

A path for students to follow that establishes a solid foundation of skills in each level before spiraling upward into the next, ratcheting up the rigor in each level.

A guide that delineates all that students must be able to achieve by grade level.

CCSS…..

Are aligned with college and work expectations

Includes rigorous content and application of knowledge through the use of higher order thinking skills

Were developed to prepare our students to succeed in a global economy and society

Data Teams

Common Curriculum– ELA – Springboard– Math – State created

Formative instruction and assessment

Common summative assessments

Argument Writing/Problem Solving

School-wide effortWriting dayDepth of Knowledge

ELA SBAC Assessment

Math HSA vs. SBAC

Academic Dishonesty(Cheating and Plagiarism)

Examples of Academic Dishonesty include, but are not limited to, cheating on assessments; copying of assignments; falsifying data; unauthorized collaborations; and forging of signatures.

Anyone involved in dishonesty of any form will be disciplined by one or more of the following: retake assessment; conference with teacher; a grade of zero; referral to counselor and/or Vice-Principal; and/or conference with parents/guardians.

SSS Jamielynn Quisano

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Regular Bell Schedule – M-F

Start Time End Time Length

Period 1 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 90 min

Passing 9:30AM 9:35 AM 5 min

Period 2 9:35 AM 10:55 AM 80 min

Lunch 10:49 AM 11:21 AM 30 min

Passing 11:25 AM 11:30 AM 5 min

Period 3 11:30 AM 12:50 PM 80 min

Passing 12:50 PM 12:55 PM 5 min

Period 4 12:55 PM 2:15 PM 8 min

Teachers' Prep Period 2:15 PM 3:00 PM 45 min

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Regular Bell Schedule – M-F

Smaller Learning Community

Freshmen Success Academy

– Promoting Relationships, Relevance and Rigor.

VP Flossie Steffany

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FRESHMEN SUCCESS ACADEMY MISSION STATEMENT AND CORE VALUES

James Campbell High School exists to develop leaders who will realize their individual goals and aspirations; possess the attitudes, knowledge and skills necessary to contribute positively and compete in a global society; exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; and pursue post-secondary education and careers without the need for remediation.

The Freshmen Success (9th Grade) Academy exists to educate 9th grade-level students by providing students with the foundation and support to successfully complete high school and pursue post-secondary opportunities.

We value each person as a unique individual. We also value respect, responsibility and self-management.

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FRESHMEN ACADEMY

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Life After 9th Grade

Get Involved!

Athletics

– Purchase Athletic Books– Participate in a Sports program

• Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Golf, Paddling, Competitive Cheer, Sideline Cheer, Tennis, Soft Tennis, Bowling, Judo, Wrestling, Volleyball, Swimming, Water Polo, Archery, Riflery and more.

AD Sam Delos Reyes

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Get Involved!

Clubs and Organizations

Student Council9th Grade Class Advisors:

Mr. Myers, Ms. Koide & Ms. Valencia

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Band

Band Director Murakami-Nakai

-Period 6 Band Class-Marching Band/Concert Band-Events and Football Games

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Parents Involvement Matter!

Get involved in PTSA!Go to monthly School-Community-

Council Meetings!Volunteer!Talk to your child and know their

teachers!PCNC Rowena Martinez

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Attendance Policy

School Schedule:The School Day Begins at 8:00 A.M. and ends at 2:15 P.M. Monday thru Friday.The First semester has 89 student days from August 1st 2014 to December 19th 2014.The Second Semester has 93 student days from January 12th to June 3rd 2015.Excused Absence1. Student illness: Students who are absent due to illness or injury are required to provide a written statement from a health care provider.2. Medical appointment: If a student is absent from school due to a medical appointment, he or she must submit a written statement from a health care provider indicating the date and time of the appointment. 3. Family bereavement4. Court and Legal Proceedings5. Juniors (11th Grade) and Senior (12th Grade) College or University Visits: 6. Absence due to an authorized school activity:

7. Crisis Suspension/ Out of School Suspension: Richard Ricafrente

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Attendance Policy

Early Sign OutsPlease call the school at 687-3000Text messages or direct cellular phone calls to your student will not be accepted as proof for dismissal.

Report an AbsenceCall the Office Call James Campbell High School at 687-3010 or 687-3003 between the Hours of 7:30 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. All calls will be subject to verification by the attendance and truancy office. www.Campbellhigh.org you can now report an absence via the James Campbell High School website. Type the web address into your browser address bar and then press enter. Click on the About Us tab then scroll down to Report an Absence. Fill in the appropriate fields and Click submit.

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Chapter 19 Offenses

Class A (Unlawful)– Examples: Fighting; Drug paraphernalia, use of, or possession;

Property Damage; Robbery; and Sexual Offenses.

Class B (Unlawful)– Examples: Bullying; Cyberbullying; Gambling; Harassment; and

Inappropriate or questionable use of internet materials or equipment.

Class C (BOE Policies)– Examples: Abusive language; class cutting; Insubordination;

Cigarette smoking or smoking paraphernalia; and Laser pen/laser pointer possession or use of.

VP Donna Deai

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School-Wide Discipline

Saturday-School DetentionAfter-School DetentionSuspensionsCounseling Parent Teacher ConferencesParent “Shadow” StudentImua Cards/Planner Sign-OffMediation Truancy Petitions (State Court Involvement)

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School-Wide Polices

Tardy TrackerDress TopsID’s

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School-Wide Supports

Saturday School Credit ClubAfter-School TutoringResponse to InterventionCounseling ServicesAthleticsClubs & Organizations

Start of School Business

Attend Freshmen Orientation! Monday, August 4, 2014 Pick up Class Schedule–from your 1st period Meal Tracker – Eat Healthy! Take your ID Picture. Pay your class dues Buy your dress tops. Title I Lunch Applications – Free and Reduced Lunch

Form and returns.

VP Troy Sueoka

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Thank You for Being Our Partners in Your Child’s Education!

Freshmen Orientation Day: Monday, August 4, 2014.

If you have questions, please ask any teacher or staff member!

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Enjoy Freshmen Year!

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