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WELCOME INCOMING FRESHMAN! Class of 2018

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Welcome Incoming Freshman!. Class of 2018. 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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Welcome Incoming Freshman!

WELCOME INCOMING FRESHMAN!Class of 2018

Page 2: Welcome Incoming Freshman!

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

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GLENCOE 101What To Know about Glencoe…

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YOUR FIRST DAY Tuesday, September 2nd

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

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COURSES YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR Core/Required Classes:

Language Arts (1.0) Math (1.0) Science: Biology or Honors Biology (1.0) World Studies (1.0) PE 1 (.5)

Electives 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

!Honors Courses

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WHAT TO EXPECT, CON’T Graduation requirements

Must be met to earn your diploma 24 credits (minimum) 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 Colleges will also not accept credit recovery

Must be retaken online for a higher grade, which can mean $$$

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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!

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ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONSHow to Be Successful…

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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!

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

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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, retaking tests, etc. are very helpful habits!

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IF YOU NEED HELP Student/Parent VUE

See your child’s progress on daily/weekly basis Contact teachers!

Information regarding grades, behavior and attendance

Sees your student every other day, can give you input on potential issues

GHS Website Teacher email addresses available Access to teacher websites

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IF YOU NEED HELP Contact counselor

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

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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 too many distractions in your

study place Missing/skipping class Not participating or focusing in class

PE! Poor time management/use of class time Not monitoring grade Not advocating for yourself!

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RESOURCES/SUGGESTIONS Student/Parent VUE Teachers

Parents: By phone, email or appointment Students: Before or after school, during lunch or

by appointment Counselors

Make an appointment in counseling center or by phone or email

Freshman interviews in the fall, classroom guidance

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RESOURCES/SUGGESTIONS Learning Lab (Like Homework Club)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3:45-4:45 pm Teachers, assistants and peer tutors available

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

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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!

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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

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RECOMMENDATIONSStrong study habits/routineSeek out help!Regular attendanceCs or higher in all classes!Communicate About School!

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PERSONAL/SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONSHow to Keep Focused…

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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

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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 Facebook, Twitter, Snap Chat, texting, video

games, etc. Big academic distractions Should be monitored regularly

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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-E

Jacy Jukkala: F-Kh + AVID + Teen Parents

Matt Steele: Ki-Ra + Exchange Students

Tanya Stremme: Re-Z

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RESOURCES, CON’T Peer Mentoring

Mature, older student to guide better school performance and decision-making

Can provide tutoring, if desired Helps pull shy students out of their shell Builds confidence

Peer Mediation Peer conflicts dealt with by trained peer

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

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PARENTS Know what they’re doing and who they’re

with after school Get them involved so use of time is

structured and positive! 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.

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RECOMMENDATIONSGet involved in positive

community or school activitiesPick your social group wiselyTalk to your counselor if you’re

having troublesMake school your first priority

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COLLEGE & CAREER EXPLORATIONHow to get From A to B…

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WHAT TO EXPECT It is not uncommon to seek post-high school

information as a freshman! Common to “not see a point” - not see how

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

In class career exploration Happens at least twice a year 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

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RESOURCES Counselor:

Mrs. Nova and an AmeriCorp volunteer Books, catalogues, college visits, college speakers,

websites, handouts Naviance

www.naviance.com Username: district login, Password: student ID#

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

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STUDENT PANEL

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THE END Questions???