freshmen parent night brooke tomovich, counselor february 2013 servite high school
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Freshmen Parent Night
Brooke Tomovich, CounselorFebruary 2013
SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL
This year so far…
SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL
•Greater levels of adjustment with a semester under their belt
•Understanding what needs to be done in order to get the grades they want
•Starting to show interest in wanting to be involved in clubs and other activities
This year so far…
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•Little involvement in clubs from the start of the year
•Desire to move up to HP, when the grades are not there to support that move
•Must master current class, so student is prepared to take next step if appropriate
•If a student is struggling in a class, they must be proactive and get extra help from teacher outside of class and/or a peer tutor
Tests Taken Sophomore Year
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•PSAT will be taken fall of Sophomore year
•What to expect:
•Students will experience conditions of test
•Students are not 100% prepared for sophomore year PSAT, so scores may be low; they do not get reported to colleges for admission
•PSAT English scores are looked at for HP English 3 (junior year)
Accomodations?
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•If students need accommodations for PSAT, must start the process this spring.
•Contact Ms. Blashaw at:
•[email protected]•Or extension 1146
Sophomore Year Schedule
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•7 Periods are required:
1. English 2 (CP or HP)2. Theology 2 (CP or HP)3. Chemistry or Biology (depending on this year) (CP or HP)4. Foreign Language5. Geometry (CP or HP) 6. Elective (encourage fine art)7. 7th period Athletics/Elective
*Alg 2/Trig (CP or HP), if student receives double math rec./test score on MDTP, can add a zero period OR Geometry can be taken during the summer to eliminate zero period/8th class.
HP & AP Sign Ups
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•March 5th (during late start)
•Students must visit designated teachers between 8:00 am and 8:50 am
•Even if student is currently in an HP class, must still sign up/ visit those teachers on March 5th.
•Detailed list of assigned classrooms have been sent to students via email and are also on Servite website
HP & AP Sign Ups
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•Theology & Foreign Language will be determined by current grades & performance in the classroom; teachers will talk to students (no information session)
•So, subjects to visit for Sophomores on March 5th: Science, English, and History (only if interested in AP World or European)
•Math, whether honors or double math, will be based on score received on MDTP exam given in the classroom in April.
•All students take this; does not require any prep.
2013-2014 Registration
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•Registration/Schedule packets for next year will be sent home in March
•Due back in April (date will be specified on packet)
Freshman Year Finals
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•Must be here, unless it is an emergency!!
•Many were out during first semester finals; creates problems in scheduling make-up exams
•Dates: May 28th -May 31st
•Finals 20% of 2nd semester grade (each marking period is 40%)
Clubs
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•CSF & NHS beginning of Sophomore year, using previous semester’s grades
•At that time, see Ms. Valenzuela in counseling for application
•It is extremely important to be involved and engaged in school environment
•Mrs. Jeanne Nelleson, Activities Director
Servite Summer School
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•All semester “F” grades must be redeemed during Servite summer school
•2nd semester “D” grades in Foreign Language and Math must be redeemed during Servite summer school
•Advancement possibility for double math students only (CP or HP Geometry offered)
•Session 1 redeems Semester 1 June 24-July 10 8:00-12:40
Session 1 redeems Semester 2 June 24-July 10 8:00-12:40* All Semester “D” grades are recommended to be redeemed for college admissions.
Summer
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•Attend summer school (if applicable)
•All information will be on Servite website after spring break
•Christian Service hours
•Must have 30 hours completed in order to have grades released in June•Summer is a good time to get a head start on Sophomore year hours (30)
•Contact Campus Ministry with any questions
