lawndale high school home of the cardinals september 2013 student success assembly
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LAWNDALE HIGH SCHOOLHome of the Cardinals
September 2013
STUDENT SUCCESS ASSEMBLY
Introductions Principal --Mr. J GuidettiAssociate
Principals--Mr. Richard Lohman--Ms. Kendra Peterson--Dr. Rosalyn Varee--Mr. Ben Wardrop 9th Grade
Counselor--Mr. Oscar Pina
Dean of Students--Mr. Miguel TaylorSafety Officer --Ms. Shirley ThorneSchool Resource
Officer
--Deputy Troy Hillard PBIS Coordinator
--Mr. Tom Teichmann
Bell Lawndale HS Bell Schedule
Monday Schedule Nutrition Lunch
Times 8:00 to 9:339:33 to
9:45
9:53 to 11:26
11:26 to
12:01
12:09 to 1:42
1:50 to 2:10
2:18 to 2:56
MondayPeriod One Two Three
Advisory
6th Period
Tuesday-Friday Schedule Nutrition Lunch
Times 8:00 to 9:389:38 to
9:509:58 to 11:31
11:31 to 12:06
12:14 to 1:47 1:55 to 2:56
TuesdayPeriod
Four Five One
6th Period
WednesdayPeriod Two Three Four
6th Period
ThursdayPeriod
Five One Two
6th Period
FridayPeriod
Three Four Five
6th Period
2
Common questions
Schedule changes?--Bring STAR/CST Scores & Report Card--Deadline: Friday, September 6th by 3pm
• Textbooks--English 9, Algebra 1, Geometry, &Biology (ONLINE textbooks)--Other Subjects (Pick up your books in the
cafeteria with Ms. Hall)
More Common Questions College and Career Center--Mr. Tony Orendain (Admin 2 Office) Bus Passes? --Ms. Chloe Wiley (District Office) How do I see my counselor, Mr. Pina?
--Old Lloyde Admin Building
Credits, Grades, & TranscriptsCREDITS 5 credits per semester
class 1 Semester= ___ credits 1 Year = ___ credits
10th grade- 120 credits
11th grade- 180 credits
12th grade/graduation- at least 220 credits!
REPORT CARDS4 per semester (every 5
weeks)Power School Student
Portal Connect Ed Phone Call
HomeDistributed in 6th Period
GPA=Grade Point AverageA= 4 GPA points D= 1 GPA
pointB= 3 GPA points F= 0 GPA
pointC= 2 GPA points
**Every Honors or AP course gets additional GPA point (C or higher).
**See Sample GPA Calculation Handout
TRANSCRIPTSThis is your academic history
andpermanent grades at the
end ofeach semester!Includes class rank, GPA, &
credits
Preparing for College
A-G Requirements: College Preparatory Courses
English: 4 years Math (Algebra I & II, geometry): 3 years *4
recommended* Social studies: 2 years Science: 2 years (w/ lab) *3 years recommended* Foreign language: 2 years (same language) *3
recommended* Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year (same art) Electives: 1 year (college prep)
** Must earn a letter grade of C or higher for every semester grade for “A-G” requirements. Admissions decision based on 10th and 11th grade coursework.
Freshman Year: 9th Grade
As a freshman, everything starts to “count”.
All courses, grades, and credits will be on your transcripts.
Freshman activities, honors, and awards can also be listed on your college and scholarship applications.
Extracurricular activities: sports, community service, clubs, etc.
Establish good study habits, and work hard to get good grades.
Pass classes with a ‘C’ or higher
Sem. 1 Sem. 2
English English
Math Math
Science Science
P.E. P.E.
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
At a GlanceSubject Area HS UC/CSUEnglish 4 years 4 years
Mathematics 2 years 3 years *4 recommended
History 3 years 2 years
Science 2 years 2 years (with lab) *3 recommended
World Language 2 years:1 year-long course from 2 of 3 areas
2 years (same language)*3 recommended
Visual & Performing Arts
1 year (same art)
Practical Arts
Electives Number will vary based on student schedule
1 year (college prep)
Physical Education 2 years
Activities: The Go ListExcessive tardies and unexcused
absences will result in being removed from the Go List.
Students who are not on the Go List will not go to activities, dances and Prom.
Students who are not on the Go List will not walk at graduation.
Textbook fees and other fees keep you from going to activities.
ATHLETICS REQUIREMENTS 2.0 GPA at the Q1, Semester 1, Q3,
and Semester 2 report cards
Enrolled in and passing AT LEAST 4 classes
Paperwork must be submitted to Ms. Piller BEFORE any practices, try-outs or games
***PHYSICAL EXAMINATION BY A DOCTOR!***
Get one ASAP Good for 1 calendar year
Stop by the Athletics room (T-2) for more information
Attendance RemindersWhat do I do after an absence?What are “excused” absences?What are “unexcused” absences?When am I truant?What can happen for truancies?SART contracts are still in effect!Saturday School is coming!PLASCO is coming!
Remain in CLASS!Restroom passes (no passes the first ten
minutes or last ten minutes of class)School ID cards at ALL times: Lunch and
NutritionPLASCORewards for Following School Rules
School-Wide Behavior Expectations
Your PBIS TeamPBIS Coordinator-Mr.
Teichmann PBIS Team Leaders
Ms. BartoschMrs. KetchensMs. KleinMrs. MoralesMr. Rusert
PBIS understands through our that teachers not only teach
Academic Skills but we teach….
ROCKS supports students and teachers for Positive Behaviors.
PBIS rewards students that follow our ROCKS for Positive Behavior
PBIS rewards teachers that model our ROCKS for Positive Behavior to their students
Can be Earned when you are demonstrating
any of the ROCKS letters
Banners all over our Campus
Banners all over our Campus
Banners all over our Campus
Banners all over our Campus
Come in the form of Cardinal
Cash
2 Cardinal Cash Dollars=$1 Gift Card Dollar
Once you get $10 Cardinal Cash Dollars you receive a $5
Gift Card
There will be REWARDSFor Perfect Attendance
(No Tardies/Here Everyday)Prizes to be announced!
MonthlyPerfect Attendance
Receives a ROCKS VIP Pizza Party in Lunch Area for them
and three guests at a reserved table
All students with Perfect Attendance for that month will receive $2 in Cardinal Dollars
Teacher/Staff RecognitionStudents you can nominate teachers, couselors and Security Staff as well for their role in creating a positive environment through upholding our PBIS ROCKS. Teachers will be eligible to receive some rewards of their own!
Teacher/Counselor/Security Recognition
Fill out this nomination form completely and nominate them.
Teacher/Counselor/Security Recognition
Pick up and drop off the Nomination forms in either Adm.#1 (A building)
or Ms. Varee’s Office which is next to the Security Office in the L Buildings
Lets Start making a BIG change during Nutrition and Lunch using our
Items that are not allowed…No hats of any kind, except the Cardinal hat.
These can be purchased in the Student Store for $15. Only hats with the Cardinal are allowed to be worn on campus.
No hats in class! No headgear (wavecaps, beanies, ect.)
Ladies, this rule is the same for you! If it rains,
wear a hooded jacket, or bring an umbrella!
No Bikes, scooters, or skateboards…You must park your bike in the Marine parking
lot. We will not hold your bike for you. Bring your lock!
You must lock your skateboard in the skateboard rack or leave it with Safety Officer Thorne. You cannot ride the board on campus!
If you break this rule, your board/bike/scooter will be confiscated and held for five school days!
Fights, Drugs, and Other Major Offenses
Searches: reasonable suspicionSuspensionsDrug dogs on campus twice a monthArrests for fights and drugs: 0 toleranceRemoval from Lawndale High School
Clean up your campus!This is your home away from home!
You spend more hours here than you do at home sometimes! Have respect for your “home”! Throw your trash away!
Tell your friends not to be dirty kids.
DefianceWhat is defiance?What can happen if you are defiant?Avoid problems by making good choices.Substitutes and behaviorDress code policiesElectronic device policies
Thank you, and good luck!
We are happy to have you with us as Cardinals!
We want you to graduate as Cardinals!
Do not make mistakes that will keep you from
graduating!