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Angelo Rodriguez High School. Parent Support, Engagement and Involvement. High School Graduation Requirements. FSUSD Graduation Requirements 230 credits for graduation A, B, C and D grades only CSU/UC a-g Requirements Students must earn grades of C or higher both semesters
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Angelo Rodriguez High School Parent Support, Engagement and Involvement
High School Graduation Requirements • FSUSD Graduation Requirements • 230 credits for graduation • A, B, C and D grades only • CSU/UC a-g Requirements • Students must earn grades of C or higher both semesters • Semester grades are permanently recorded on transcripts at the end of each semester. • Grade Point Average is an important factor in athletic eligibility. • Progress Report grades count for eligibility
High School Success—Academics • Progress reports are issued every six weeks to inform parents about student progress • call teachers regarding areas of concern • Semester grades are permanently recorded on transcripts at the end of each semester • Many teachers post grades on Parent Portal and weekly progress reports are also available • Teachers are available by email/phone
High School Success—Academics • Daily attendance and punctuality is crucial to academic success • Organization is important • Binders, Backpacks, Academic Planners, etc • All freshmen receive an academic planner • Students should record assignments and due dates in their planner daily for each class • Parents are encouraged to check their student’s planner regularly
High School Success—Academics • Homework area and time should be established • Interruptions should be kept to a minimum during the established time • Parents are encouraged to review/ask students about their work • Don’t be afraid to ask questions even if you are unsure of the content
High School Success—Social/Emotional Health • Common teen social/emotional issues • “Drama” • Relationships • Friendships • Bullying • Cyber-bullying • Social networking • Gossiping
High School Success—Getting Involved • Encourage your student to get involved at school: • Clubs • Athletics • Band • Leadership • Community Service • Participate in school events—football games and rallies
Academic and Personal/Social Supports • Academic Planner • All freshmen receive an academic planner to write down assignment, tests, quizzes and projects • Weekly Progress Reports (available upon request) • School After School • Every Monday and Thursday from 3-4pm • Students can get help in any course • Many teachers also make themselves available to help students during the school day (i.e. at lunch) • Tutorial • Library • Open daily before school, during lunch and after school
Academic and Personal/Social Supports • Student Services • Two Assistant Principals (A-L; M-Z) • Counselors and school psychologists are available daily • Students can drop in or sign up to see their counselors • School Resource Officer • School Nurse • Technology Tools • Parent Portal, website (www.fsusd.org/rodriguez), Naviance, twitter (@RHS MUSTANGS), Edmodo
Parent Involvement • PTSO • Parent Volunteers • Athletic Boosters • Music Boosters • Other Boosters • English Learner Advisory Committee • Mustang Football Club • School Site Council—Now accepting Nominations!
Contact Information • Counselors are assigned by students’ last names • Erin Banke (A-F) erinb@fsusd.org • Brian Rodda (G-O) brianr@fsusd.org • TeressaMoreira (P-Z) teressam@fsusd.org • Beverly Taylor (9th grade) beverlyt@fsusd.org