WELCOME INCOMING FRESHMAN!Class of 2019

PURPOSE OF TONIGHT…

Review Freshman year and Glencoe basics

Introduce Academic expectations and resources at Glencoe High School

Share Personal and social changes and challenges of high school life

Preview College and career exploration tips and resources

GLENCOE 101What To Know about Glencoe…

YOUR FIRST DAY

Tuesday, September 7th

Freshman ONLY! Tide Crew:

Ice Breaker Activities Tour of the School Q & A with experienced GHS Students

Assembly Lunch Run-through of your class schedule

COURSES YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR

Core/Required Classes: English 9 (1.0) Math (1.0) Biology (1.0) World Studies or AP Human Geography (1.0) PE 1 (.5)

Electives Can be anything else available to 9th grade

students If considering 2- or 4-year college down the road,

sign up for a 2nd language course by Sophomore Year

Study Hall, AVID, etc.

24 Total for Graduation

!

WHAT TO EXPECT, CON’T

Graduation requirements Must be met to earn your diploma

24 credits for Standard or Modified 26 credits (plus additional reqs) for Chancellors

Diploma or Honors Program Pass the state tests (or equivalent) in:

Reading, Writing, Math Failing a required class means summer school,

online classes or credit recovery D = Passing in HS

BUT colleges will not accept Ds in core classes

Can be retaken via summer school, credit recovery or online for a higher grade, which can mean $$$

ATTENDANCE

Plays a huge role in success in class Missed instruction: feeling lost, lack of notes Missing or makeup work Can lead to consequences:

Lunch detention, Suspension, Police Involvement

6-minute passing time How to notify attendance office of absences

or tardies, including pre-arranged: Call or send in a signed note ahead of time, or

within 48 hours. Only when actually excused!

ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONSHow to Be Successful…

WHAT TO EXPECT

8 classes rather than 6 4 periods per day A/B days

Block schedule (90-minute periods) More homework

Daily - expect it every day! Get into a routine and stick with it! Parents, you

can help to create a structured schedule for them.

More tests Show that you know it Bigger part of your grade

WHAT TO EXPECT

More accountability Monitor your grades/progress Communicate with teachers regarding missed

class, makeup work, grade checks “Turn it on” when you get to HS

More pressure/stress to do well Failing or doing poorly can limit future

opportunities These reasons are why asking for help,

staying after school, preparing for tests, etc. are very helpful habits!

STUDY HABITS

Common mistakes Not completing and/or handing in homework Not studying for or not retaking quizzes/tests Being disorganized Not using or having distractions in your study

place Being afraid to ask your teacher for help Missing/skipping class Not participating or asking questions in class Poor time management/use of class time Not monitoring grade Not advocating for yourself!

RESOURCES/SUGGESTIONS

Student/Parent VUE See your child’s progress on daily/weekly basis

GHS Website Teacher email addresses available Access to teacher websites

RESOURCES/SUGGESTIONS Teachers

Information regarding grades, behavior and attendance Sees your student every other day, can give you input on

potential issues Parents: By phone, email or appointment before/after

school Students: you can email your teachers, too!

Counselors Make an appointment in counseling center, by phone or

email Freshman interviews in the fall, classroom guidance Problem-solving with student Other suggestions (study skills, motivation/attitude, etc.) Issues outside of school affecting academics

Can provide referrals to outside resources Can help if teachers do not respond

RESOURCES/SUGGESTIONS

Learning Lab (Like Homework Club) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3:30 to 4:30 pm Teachers, assistants and peer tutors available

Computer/printer access Activity bus to transport to nearest elementary

Testing Center Easy access to making up or retaking exams Study Hall – allows time built into school day for

access to tutoring, time to study Tutoring Center

Full-time during the school day All core subjects

RESOURCES/SUGGESTIONS

Report Cards Every 4 ½ weeks – all grades!

Parent Conferences - Fall Meet face to face with teachers to get more

insight

0 MD1 QT1 MD2 SM1 (all grades) (all grades) (all grades)

(all grades)

Semester grades go

on transcript!

IMPORTANCE OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Research: Parental involvement drops significantly once

student reaches high school Your student still needs guidance and assistance Big change for you to go through together Wanting to give independence vs. trusting they

can handle on their own View report card and online grades and talk

over with your student Talk to daily about school and future goals Look at backpack, binder, planner regularly

RECOMMENDATIONS

Strong study habits/routineSeek out help!Regular attendanceCs or higher in all classes!Communicate about school!

PERSONAL/SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONSHow to Keep Focused…

WHAT TO EXPECT

More students Bigger building Influence of friends

Peer pressure Academically and socially

More choices: Activities, clubs, sports Friends How to spend your time outside of school

Stress of academic pressures

WHAT TO EXPECT, CON’T

Adolescent issues: BF/GF Feelings of depression, hormone changes Peer conflict Questions and thoughts about life More freedom Feeling “lost” or unsure of who they are, what

they’re doing or where they’re going

WHAT TO EXPECT, CON’T

Facebook, Twitter, Snap Chat, texting, video games, etc. Big academic distractions Should be monitored regularly by parents –

please set the rule that social media is a privilege and not a right! Remind your students regularly that these are public

displays of information on the student so school staff, employers, colleges and scholarship committees may view the content.

If you notice these are becoming a distraction to academics or causing social issues (i.e. social drama), they can and should be limited by you!

RESOURCES

Counselors School counselor

Academic Personal/Social Career

Youth Contact Family Drugs and alcohol Mental Health

CARE Coordinators Referrals to outside services (counseling, community

resources, etc.)

Michelle Buyas: A-FL

Jacy Jukkala: FO-JO + AVID

Matt Steele: JU-PL + Exchange Students

Jason Dortch: PO-Z

Sarah Seeborg: College/Career

RESOURCES, CON’T

Peer Mediation Peer conflicts dealt with by trained peer

mediators Agreement is made, contract signed at end Teaches conflict resolution skills

PARENTS

Know what they’re doing and who they’re with after school

Get them involved so use of time is structured and positive! Handouts tonight: Community Service, Clubs,

Athletics Make sure they’re supervised when with friends Look for changes in behavior, grades, attitude,

friends, etc. Don’t be afraid to set boundaries and give

consequences Still need guidance Need to learn responsibility, time management, etc.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Get involved in positive community or school activities

Pick your social group wiselyTalk to your counselor if you’re

having troublesMake school your first priority

COLLEGE & CAREER EXPLORATIONHow to get From A to B…

WHAT TO EXPECT

It is not uncommon to seek post-high school information as a freshman! Helps map out the 4 years of high school with a

purpose Common to “not see a point” - not see how

“now” relates to “later” Career guidance from counselors

In class career exploration Happens at 3 times a year for grades 9, 10 and 11 Part of the Career Development Credit

Not knowing is OK! Goal is to explore options and develop interests Leave options open in case you change your mind

NAVIANCE CAREER SYSTEM

Naviance www.connections.naviance.com/glencoehs

Username: district login, Password: student ID# Designed to assist students with college

and career planning. Set future goals Build a resume Identify careers of interest based on questionnaires and personality surveys

Search for collegesStaff generated surveys

RESOURCES

Counselor: Mrs. Seeborg and an AmeriCorp volunteer

College Resources: Books/catalogues, college visits/speakers, SAT/ACT information, financial aid information

Career Resources: Career Day signups, Naviance resources

Useful websites: Glencoe Counseling website –http://

glencoecounseling.weebly.com Collegeboard.com/SAT or ACTstudent.org www.fafsa.ed.gov www.ces.ed.gov/collegenavigator www.ASPIREOregon.org

Glencoe High School Counseling and Career Center

@GHSscholarship

STUDENT PANEL

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