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Ways to Create a High Expectations Culture in Your Home Make student academic success a family priority. That means school comes before extracurricular and social activities. Set completing college or other postsecondary program as the ultimate academic goal for your student. Commit to be actively engaged in your child’s education at every stage – from birth through postsecondary – and take ownership for being a partner in your student’s success. Note: Every child develops at his/her own pace. These are recommended age specific guidelines for academic skill development. The above Academic Skills are based on the Common Core Standards. Please talk with your child’s teacher to get more specific information about each of these skills. A full list of common core standards by grade level is available at www.azed.gov. Visit ExpectMoreArizona.org for more specific resources and activities and sign up to receive more information via email. Your High Schooler’s Academic Success Begins with You Parent and family involvement in student academic success, at every stage, can help open the door to opportunities for students and increase the options available to them in the future. As your student begins high school, there should be an increased focus on them learning and refining the skills that will be necessary for success in college, other postsecondary program and ultimately the workforce. They will need to learn to think critically, work collaboratively,problem-solve and communicate effectively. The following are a list of skills and information they will need to learn in order to be prepared for success in college and career. Academic Skills English/Language Arts Determine the central idea of specific sources such as journal articles or works of literature and provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas developed over the course of the text. Compare the point of view of two or more authors for how they treat the same or similar topics. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone specific to the type of writing assigned. Develop a strong thesis statement/argument in an essay and write arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Develop research skills by finding and synthesizing online sources. Develop and organize complex ideas by selecting the most significant and relevant facts and information appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic. Determine the meaning of words (including root words) and phrases as they are used in a text. Math Interpret algebraic expressions in order to solve problems. Work with functions including linear, quadratic and exponential functions. Analyze real world situations using mathematics to understand the situation and problem-solve. Make inferences and draw conclusions from surveys, experiments and observational studies. Work with probability and use principles of probability in everyday situations. Know precise definitions of angle, circle, perpendicular line, parallel line and line segment. High Expectations High School (continued on next page)

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Ways to Create a HighExpectations Culture inYour Home� Make student academic

success a familypriority. That meansschool comes beforeextracurricular andsocial activities.

� Set completing collegeor other postsecondaryprogram as the ultimateacademic goal for yourstudent.

� Commit to be activelyengaged in your child’seducation at every stage– from birth throughpostsecondary – andtake ownership forbeing a partner in yourstudent’s success.

Note: Every child develops athis/her own pace. These arerecommended age specific

guidelines for academic skilldevelopment.

The above Academic Skills arebased on the Common CoreStandards. Please talk with

your child’s teacher to get morespecific information about

each of these skills. A full listof common core standards by

grade level is available atwww.azed.gov.

Visit ExpectMoreArizona.orgfor more specific resources and activities and sign up to receive more information via email.

Your High Schooler’s Academic Success Begins with YouParent and family involvement in student academic success, atevery stage, can help open the door to opportunities for studentsand increase the options available to them in the future.

As your student begins high school, there should be an increasedfocus on them learning and refining the skills that will be necessaryfor success in college, other postsecondary program and ultimatelythe workforce. They will need to learn to think critically, workcollaboratively, problem-solve and communicate effectively.

The following are a list of skills and information they will need tolearn in order to be prepared for success in college and career.

Academic SkillsEnglish/Language Arts

� Determine the central idea of specific sources such asjournal articles or works of literature and provide anaccurate summary of how key events or ideas developedover the course of the text.

� Compare the point of view of two or more authors for howthey treat the same or similar topics.

� Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tonespecific to the type of writing assigned.

� Develop a strong thesis statement/argument in an essayand write arguments to support claims using valid reasoningand relevant and sufficient evidence. Develop researchskills by finding and synthesizing online sources.

� Develop and organize complex ideas byselecting the most significant and relevantfacts and information appropriate to theaudience’s knowledge of the topic.

� Determine the meaning of words(including root words) and phrases asthey are used in a text.

Math� Interpret algebraic expressions in order

to solve problems.

� Work with functions including linear, quadratic andexponential functions.

� Analyze real world situations using mathematics tounderstand the situation and problem-solve.

� Make inferences and draw conclusions from surveys,experiments and observational studies.

� Work with probability and use principles of probability ineveryday situations.

� Know precise definitions of angle, circle, perpendicularline, parallel line and line segment.

High Expectations High School

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Visit ExpectMoreArizona.orgfor more specific resources and activities and sign up to receive more information via email.

Staying Engaged in Your Child’s Education

As your children get older, it is critical to continue to stay engagedin their education. While you may not be able to help withspecific homework assignments, you can stay engaged by askingquestions and ensuring your student iscompleting his/her work on time. Hereare some examples of questions to askyour older child:

1. Tell me about your assignment.

2. When is it due?

3. How did you feel about thisassignment? What are you findingmost challenging?

4. Do you have the tools andresources you need to complete it?

5. What skills are you learning through this assignment thatwill help you be successful in the future?

6. Can I see your completed project?

Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher/Counselor

1. Is my student attending class regularly and on-time?

2. Can I see examples of his/her work?

3. Is my student on track to complete this classsuccessfully?

4. Does my student have an ECAP (Education and CareerAction Plan)?

5. Is my student making sufficient progress toward his/heracademic goals?

6. Is my student on track to graduate college andcareer ready?

High Expectations High School

A Project of

CoLlEgE & CaReErP l a n n i n g G u i d e

NORTHERNARIZONAUNIVERSITYsupported by theUS Department of Education.

Visit EExxppeeccttMMoorreeAArriizzoonnaa..oorrgg for an interactive College and Career Planning Guide and resources to help

your student plan for postsecondary education.

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Maneras para Crear unaCultura de Altas Expectativasen su Hogar

� Haga el éxito académicoestudiantil una prioridadfamiliar. Eso significaque la escuela vieneprimero antes que lasactividades extracurricu-lares y sociales.

� Fije el terminar launiversidad u otroprograma terciario comola meta académicaprimordial para suestudiante.

� Comprometerse paraestar activamenteinvolucrado en todaetapa de la educaciónde su hijo(a) – desdenacimiento hastaeducación terciaria –y tomar posesión porser un socio en el éxitode su estudiante.

Nota: cada niño se desarrolla asu propio ritmo. Estas directricesse han recomendado de acuerdo

a la edad para el desarrollo delas habilidades académicas.

Las habilidades académicasanteriores se basan en las

Normas Comunes de Arizona.Por favor consulte con la maestra

de su hijo para obtener másinformación específica acerca de

estas habilidades. Una listacompleta de normas

fundamentales comunes porgrado se encuentra disponible en

www.arizonacommoncore.org.

Visite ExpectMoreArizona.org para obtener más recursos y actividades específicas e inscríbase para recibir más información vía correo electrónico.

El Éxito Académico de su Bachiller Comienza con UstedLa participación de los padres y familiares en el éxitoacadémico de sus hijos debe ocurrir en cada nivel que pasenlos estudiantes, ya que esto puede abrirles la oportunidad auna cantidad innumerable de opciones en el futuro.

Apenas su hijo(a) comience la escuela secundaria, debe existirun enfoque en el aprendizaje y en mejorar las habilidadesnecesarias para obtener el éxito académico en la universidad oen cualquier programa después de la secundaria o en la fuerzade trabajo. Los estudiantes necesitan pensar críticamente,trabajar en colaboración, resolver problemas y comunicarseeficientemente con otras personas.

La siguiente es una lista de habilidades que los estudiantes tendránque tener para prepararse para la universidad o una carrera.

Habilidades AcadémicasInglés/Lenguaje

� Determine la idea central de fuentes específicas comoartículos de revistas u obras literarias y dé un resumenpreciso de cómo los eventos más importantes se llevarona cabo en el texto.

� Compare el punto de vista de dos o más autores y comparecomo trabajan con el mismo tema o temas similares.

� Establezca y mantenga un estilo formal y un tono objetivode acuerdo con el tipo de escritura asignado.

� Desarrolle un argumento fuerte en un ensayo y escribavarios argumentos que apoyen su idea usando unrazonamiento válido y relevante. Desarrolle sus habilidadesde investigación para encontrar y resumir susfuentes de investigación por internet.

� Desarrolle y organize ideas complejas porseleccionar los datos y la information massignificante y pertinente que es appropriadapara el conocimiento del tema de la audiencia.

� Determine el significado de las palabras(incluyendo la raíz de las palabras) y frasesque se discuten en el texto.

Matemáticas� Interprete expresiones algebraicas para resolver problemas. � Trabaje con funciones lineares, cuadráticas y exponenciales.� Analice situaciones del mundo real usando las matemáticas

para comprender la situación y resolver el problema.� Haga inferencias y llegue a las conclusiones usando

encuestas, experimentos y observaciones.� Trabaje con probabilidades y use los principios de

probabilidades en situaciones diarias.� Conozca las definiciones de ángulo, círculo, línea

perpendicular, línea paralela y segmento de línea.

Altas Expectativas EscuelaSecundaria

(continuado en la proxima patina)

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Visite ExpectMoreArizona.org para obtener más recursos y actividades específicas e inscríbase para recibir más información vía correo electrónico.

Forme Parte de la Educación de sus Hijos

A medida de que sus hijos crezcan, es muy importante queusted forme parte de la educación de sus hijos. Aunque ustedno pueda ayudarlos con tareas específicas, usted puedehacerles preguntas a sus hijos y estar seguro(a) de que elloshan completado su tarea. Aquí tiene algunas preguntas queusted puede hacerles a sus hijos:

1. ¿De qué se trata la tarea?¿Qué tienes que hacer?

2. ¿Para cuándo es la tarea?

3. ¿Te sientes bien con esta tarea?¿Qué es lo más difícil de estatarea?

4. ¿Tienes todo lo que necesitaspara completer la tarea?

5. ¿Qué habilidades has aprendidopara hacer esta tarea que te van a ayudar a serexitoso(a) en el futuro?

6. ¿Puedo ver la tarea o proyecto cuando termines?

Preguntas que Usted le Puede Hacer al Maestro(a)/Consejero(a)de sus Hijos

1. ¿Viene mi hijo(a) a clase todos los días y llega a tiempo?

2. ¿Me puede mostrar algunos de sus trabajos hechos enclase?

3. ¿Está mi hijo(a) en el camino para completar esta clasecon éxito?

4. ¿Tiene mi hijo(a) un Plan de Educación y una Carrera?

5. ¿Está progresando mi hijo(a) lo suficiente como paraalcanzar sus metas?

6. ¿Está listo(a) mi hijo(a) para graduarse de launiversidad o seguir una carrera?

Altas Expectativas EscuelaSecundaria

A Project of

CoLlEgE & CaReEr P l a n n i n g G u i d e

NORTHERNARIZONAUNIVERSITYsupported by the US Department of Education.

Visite EExxppeeccttMMoorreeAArriizzoonnaa..oorrgg para la Guia de Planificacion para Universidad y Carrera interactiva y recoursos para ayudar a su estudiante planificar para

la education terciario.