incoming parent mtg 2014

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Elaine LeanoPrincipal

Olympian High School

Welcome

2014-2015


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Our Mission

Every graduate ofOlympian High School will

qualify and be

academically ready forsuccess in a four yearcollege or university.


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Keys to Student Success

Be Positive

Be Present

Be Persistent


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College Readiness Skills

Internalized Habits of Mind Build Intellectual Perseverance(the persistent

pursuit of knowledge)

Promote the value of a strong work ethic

Cultivate sustained effort through repeated practice

Develop Metacognition Encourage thinking about the quality of ones own and others

thought processes

Practice intellectual humility

Become comfortable with the discomfort of ambiguity

Create Intellectual Curiosity and RigorousEngagement

Foster a desire to know

Require inquiry and investigation


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Specifically TaughtAcademic Skills

Critical Reading Skills

Knowledge ComprehensionApplication

Synthesis

Evaluation

Critical Writing Skills


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Olympian Goals forStudent Results

1. Accelerate gains in studentperformance

2. Build strong partnerships withparents and higher education

3. Implement a collaborative "college

going" culture

4. Provide a positive, safe & orderlyschool environment


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From a Students

Perspective

9

th

grader, Melissa Berry


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Providing a Positive SchoolEnvironment forALL Students

Joe Lara

Al Melendrez

Brahim Wahib

Assistant Principals


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Nuts & Bolts

School day: 7:30 2:40

Monday Pro-Hour days: 7:30 1:40

Traffic Issues

First Day: July 23

Year-Round CalendarAfter School Activities Program


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Promoting Opportunitiesfor

Student Involvement

Lilliana Grossman

Assistant Principal-Student Activities

Eduardo Venegas

Athletic Director


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Extra-Curricular Activities

Research is clear that students/parents who areinvolved in school beyond the school day are morelikely to succeed academically.

Participating in activities is a privilege that ALLstudents CAN earn.

ASB

Athletics

Band Cheer

Choir

Clubs & Organizations


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NCAA

NCAA(National Collegiate Athletic Association)eligibility Students must register with NCAA toplay at Division I or II sports in college.Requirements:

Complete specified number of high school corecourses

Meet required grade point average and testscore requirement on the SAT or ACT

Register with the NCAA in the junior year

Visit the website NCAA Eligibility Center for moreinformation.


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Preparingfor

Student Registration

Maria Batista

Sarah Delos Reyes

Grace Foust

Julie Hitchcock

Sara Huerta

Araceli Loya


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Credits

Passing a one semester class with a Dgrade or better earns one high schoolcredit. D grades do NOT count forcollege admission.

Most students are enrolled in 6 classeseach semester; earning 12 credits @ year.

7th

& 8th

grade algebra, geometry, and/orforeign language in SUHSD schools countfor high school credit and a-g collegerequirements.


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Graduation Requirements

Total Credits Required: 44

Required Classes: 37 Elective Classes: 7

Includes a-g requirements

for admission to UC andCSU systems


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Additional GraduationRequirements

30 Hours of Community Service

Pass California High School ExitExam (CAHSEE)

Fitness Exam must be passed

if not, additional 1-2 years ofphysical education will berequired


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RECOMMENDATIONSfor College Admission

Complete 4 Years of Math Olympian requirement

Complete 3 Years of WorldLanguage

Complete 3 Years of Lab Science

Complete Advanced Placementor College Level Courses


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COMPETITIVE COLLEGESLOOK AT:

Academic Record: GPA, courserigor, class rank, schoolreputation

Test Scores: SAT or ACT

Leadership in Extra-Curricular Activities

Community Service Honors & Awards

Letters of Recommendation, PersonalInterview


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SDSU

Compact FOR SUCCESS


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Compact for Success

A partnership between the SweetwaterDistrict & San Diego State University,ensuring admission if:

Student remains enrolled in SUHSD ingrades 7-12

All A G courses are completed with Cor better grades

Student earns a 3.0 GPA in A G courses Student takes the SAT or ACT exams

Student passes the ELM & EPT exams


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Accelerated, Honors andAdvanced Placement Courses

Advantages:

Challenging Courses that EngageStudent Interest & Involvement at a

Higher Level

Greater Preparation for College LevelWork

Weighted Grade Point Average

Opportunity to Earn College Credit


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Our Belief

All students can achieve at

high levels, with support

Our Belief


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Academic Supports

Mastery Model: Summative testre-take opportunities

Academic Tutorial Period: 30minutes per week in every class

Tutoring: Teacher provided extra

help in academic subjects; AfterSchool Program


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Support Classes: Students may beassigned, based on test scores &/orgrades.

IEPs: Support for Special Ed.Students. May include Co-Teaching,Study Skills classes.

AVID: Teaches skills needed for highschool success & college admission


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AVID

Assistance with college prepclasses

Tutoring

College field trips

Improved study skills

Must be enrolled in one or moreaccelerated or honors classes


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9THGrade Curriculum

World Geography or Accelerated WorldGeography or Support class, or AVID

English 9 or Accelerated English 9

Math: Integrated Math Course I, II or III

Physical Ed: PE Course 1


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Electives

World Languages: Spanish, Spanish forSpanish Speakers, Filipino, Italian

Science: Biology

Visual/Performing Arts: Band, Drama, Choir,Mariachi Music, Orchestra, Art, Computer Art,Design in Mixed Media, Dance, AP Art History

Other Electives: Multimedia, AVID, MedicalTerminology/Physical Therapy, BusinessTechnology, Principles of Engineering, SupportClasses


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Special Programs

Health & Medical Technology

Courses in Sports Medicine, PhysicalTherapy, Orthopedic Medicine & Fitness,Human Anatomy, Olympic Training Centerinternships

Multimedia Technology

Courses in Video Technology, GraphicDesign, Sound Engineering, Web Design,Music Production


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4 Year Plan Meeting

Develop a plan to meet graduation &A-G requirements along with career

& personal interest courses Every 9thgrader will create a tentative

plan

Parent involvement is IMPORTANT

Meetings to begin in September


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Who is Most Likely to goto College?

Research tells us.

9thgraders who talk often with their

parents about college plans are morelikely to go to college.

Greatest predictor of college

attendance is the amount ofencouragement & support given byparents to their children.


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The Role of a High School Parent

Join the Olympian High Schoolhome-school partnership:

Set high academicexpectations

Monitor your students

progress. Use Jupiter Gradesto view grades online

Advocate for your student

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Opportunitiesfor

Parent Involvement Everyday communication with your student about school

and about their daily preparation for class. Ongoing communication with parents/guardians (Eagles

Eye newsletter, e-mail, campus visits etc.)

August AVID Parent Night, Parenting TeensWorkshops

August AP/Gate Parent Night August Open House

August October 4 year planning meetings January Parent Visitation Day February Freshman Student-Led Conference,

Parenting Teens Workshops


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Successful High SchoolStudents

Complete at least 45 minutes ofhomework each evening

Complete at least 45 minutes ofstudying each evening

Keep a daily planner & stay organized

Sleep 8-9 hours

Are involved in extra-curricularactivities


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Lessons Teens must

Learn

Resist negative Peer Pressure

Have Healthy Relationships

Resolve Conflicts peacefully

Stay Healthy & Safe

Learn to make wise choices

Be smart about social media


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Resources for Students

in Making the Transition

Counselors, coaches, teachers,

club advisors, nurse

ASAP

Peer Counselors

Link Crew Leader


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Link Crew

Orientation to high school by trainedpeers

Link Crew Leaders serve as good role

models Provide support, encouragement,

friendship, and advice

Follow up throughout the year Half day program during week of July

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Next Steps

Registration for classes at feedermiddle schools in March & April

Registration of students on approvedtransfers in April call 656-2400 forappointments

Complete on-line registration &

submit proof of residency

SCHOOL BEGINS JULY 23!


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