Back to School Night

Howard HighSuccess in 10th Grade!

Everything you Need to Know to Succeed at Howard High School

Mr. Brian SackettAssistant Principal

Ms. Green-LewisSchool Counselor

Ms. Jill Snyder School Counselor

Administrative Team

• Principal Mr. Novak

• A.P. – (I-Mm) Mr. Bannister

• A.P. – (Mn-Sg) Mr. Sackett

• A.P.- (Sh-Z) Ms. Hastings

• A.P. -(D-H) Ms. Veslany

• A.P. -(A-C) Mr. Castro

• A.A.M. Mr. Duffy

Show Your P.R.I.D.E

Punctuality

Respect

Integrity

Determination

Excellence

Lion’s Time

• Every Wednesday

• Sign-up Online- howardlionstime.com

• Get extra help from teachers!

Keeping the End in Mind

Students should…

• continue exploring and fostering interests and goals

• challenge themselves academically

• become connected with the school community

Get Connected!

School Connectedness is an important factor in

“reducing the likelihood that adolescents will engage in health-compromising behaviors & it increases the likelihood of academic success.” (Blum, 2005)

Ways to connect to Howard:- Clubs/Sports/Theatre/Fine Arts

- Check the Howard website for list of clubs & activities!

Blum, R.(2005). A case for School Connectedness. The

Adolescent Learner, 62(7), 16-20.

Keeping the End in Mind

The PSAT

Wednesday, October 11 2017

High School Assessments

May 2018

Government HSA

MISA- 11th Grade

PARCC- Algebra I, Algebra II, English 10

After-School Help

Let’s ensure our student’s are successful

• Math National Honor Society

• Extended Day

• HCEA Tutoring Lists

• Encourage your student to participate in after school help!

PSAT- 10th Grade

• Has your student created a collegeboardaccount?

www.collegeboard.org

• 9th/10th grade year is PRACTICE.

• 11th grade year PSAT/NMSQT

– Scholarship/recognition opportunity

Khan Academy- can use PSAT results for SAT Prep

FREE Test Prep websites and resources

HSA:http://mdk12.org/assessments/high_school/look_like/biology/intro.html

PARCC: http://practice.parcc.testnav.com/#

PSAT/SAT/AP: www.collegeboard.org

(The Khan Academy)

ACT: www.actstudent.org

Best Practices for School Communication

• Communicate with your student

• Communicate with your student’s teacher (i.e., email, phone call, meeting)

• Canvas

• Together, formulate a plan on how

to address concern(s).

• Involve your student’s counselor

• Converse with the ITL

• Contact your student’s Administrator

Howard High School Twitter: @hcpss_hohs

HCPSS Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HoCoSchools

HCPSS Twitter: www.Twitter.com/HCPSS

Interact with the Superintendent:

Twitter:@mjmsuper

Student Services Twitter @HoHSCOUNSELORS

Social Media

Who are the Instructional Team Leaders?

• Tracy Richards, Special Education

• Charles Boling, Math

• David Glenn, Student Services

• Grant Scott, Science

• Jon Hollander, Social Studies

• James Creighton, PE and Fine Arts

• Erin McArdle, English

• Julia Martinez, World Language

• Nick Zaron, Career and Technology

Student Services9th Grade School Counselors

• Matt Mindel, A-M

• Veronica Valentine, L-Z

10th-12th Grade School Counselors

• David Glenn, ITL, A-B

• Melody Green-Lewis, C-G

• Sonya Sutter, H-Mb

• Shannon Grieve, Mc-R

• Jill Snyder, S-Z

Will I be

successful?

How will I

get there?

What do I

want to

be?

Who am I?

Naviance

How will students use Naviance in 10th grade?•Career Interest Profiler

•Explore and Know Your Strengths

•Identify careers of interest

•Connect to possible career of interest

•Budgeting with an identified career of interest

Let’s Visit Howard High School’s Policies!

Legal Absences

• Death in the immediate family

• Illness

• Court summons

• Observance of religious holidays

Attendance –Policy 9010

• Unlawfully missing 5% of a course may result in a denial of credit for that course (9 absences).

• Being more than 20 minutes late to a class will result in an absence for that class.

• Being more than 90 minutes late to school will result in 1/2 day absence.

• Bring your note on the day of your return.

“Can’t Be Seen, Can’t Be Heard,From Classroom Bell to Classroom Bell”

● We will follow the PBIS ladder before a referral is

made to the appropriate administrator.

● See page 4, 27, and 28 in agenda book.

Administrative Response

BYOD- Bring Your Own Device

• The program is designed to allow students and staff members to use their personal devices for Howard High School designed activities and connect to the Internet for instructional activities designed by the teacher.

BYOD devices: Laptop, Netbook, Tablet, Smartphone, E-Reader

HCPSS Dress Code Policy 9210

• Know what your student is wearing to school

• We will call home to have you bring a change of clothes for your son/daughter

• Appropriate dress has been reviewed at through administrative visits to all classrooms.

• Page 25-26 of the Agenda Book

Student Behaviors at School Sponsored Events

•Dances: Howard High School does have a dance policy-if a student continues to disregard policy the student will be asked to leave the dance.

•Athletic Events: HCPSS does not allow students to stand in the bleachers during athletic events-noise makers are prohibited.

•Unsportsmanlike Conduct: We expect all of our fans to display appropriate and respectful behavior at all times.

•REMINDER: No outside food or drink purchases are permitted in the stadium or gym.

Safe School Environment

• Bullying-Safe Schools Reporting Act of 2005

• Cyber-bullying- Using the internet, cell phones and other technological devices.

• Discussions of illegal substances or contraband could lead to conversations and searches by administrators.

Internet Precautions

• Know what your child is doing on the internet

• Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Kik… are popular sharing networks

• Once a picture or video is posted online, it is there forever.

• Look for signs of cyber bullying and/or illegal activities

Grace’s Law – MD’s Anti-Bullying Law

– Oct., 2013, MD enacted Grace’s Law- misuse of interactive computer services a criminal offense.

– Policy1060

– Is your student concerned about being bullied?

You have the right to report your concerns & the

school has the responsibility to investigate those concerns.

HOW? - Speak to your teacher, counselor, or administrator

- Ask for a Bullying, Harassment or Intimidation Reporting Form.

- Additional questions 410-767-0031- HCPSS Sprigeo, online reporting systemhttp://report.sprigeo.com

Officer Lilly -Resource Officer Mike Williams - Security

Are you a concerned parent?

If you suspect that student(s) are drinking you can do one of the

following:

1. Call Student Services at

410-313-2871

1. Contact School Resource Officer, Officer Lilly

2. Reach out to your student’s Administrator

Student Services Resources

• Community counselor referrals

• Outside tutoring

• Consultation

• Student Assistance Program (SAP)

– Parents can receive a free drug referralthrough the Health Department

– See you student’s counselor for a referral

11th Grade Highlights to Keep in Mind

• Strong Academic Schedule

• PSAT-October 2018

• Continue to Stay Connected

• Exploration of Path After High School

• SAT and/or ACT Winter/Spring

• AP exams in May

• National Honor Society

• College visits over spring break

Let’s Work Togetherfor

Your Student’s Successin

10th Grade!

Reminder

The BTSN PowerPoint will be posted on the Howard High Website.

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