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James S. Rickard’s High School Freshman Parent Night November 6, 2013

James S. Rickard’s High School Freshman Parent Night November 6, 2013. People to Know. Mr. Douglas Cook - Principal Ms. Vivian Cooley - Assistant Principal for Curriculum Mr. Rusty Edwards – Assistant Principal for Discipline Mr. Zachary Ansley - Assistant Principal for Attendance

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James S. Rickard’s High School Freshman Parent Night November 6, 2013

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  1. James S. Rickard’s High School Freshman Parent NightNovember 6, 2013

  2. People to Know Mr. Douglas Cook - Principal Ms. Vivian Cooley - Assistant Principal for Curriculum Mr. Rusty Edwards – Assistant Principal for Discipline Mr. Zachary Ansley - Assistant Principal for Attendance Mr. Sam Striplin – Dean of Students Deputy Alan Wilson – School Resource Officer

  3. More Important People • Ms. Jones • 10-11 cohort • 12-13 cohort (IB w/Varn and alpha A-K) • Bright Futures • Waivers • Dual Enrollment • Mrs. Thompson • 11-12 cohort • 12-13 cohort(at-risk) • Graduation Coach • Secretary: Yasmin Fishburn • Registrar: Jolisa Coffee • Mentors: Hicks-Evans • Mrs. Bostic • Behavior Support-all cohorts • Groups • Community Service-all cohorts • ESOL Coordinator • Mrs. Schmeckenbecher • 13-14 cohort • 12-13 cohort (alpha L-Z) • Military contact • Referral Coordinator • Technology/Website • College and Career Center/Scholarships: Kraft • IB Dean: 13-14 and 12-13 cohort Varn

  4. Meeting with a Counselor is easy…. • Call the Guidance office at 850-414-5020 and ask for Mrs. Fishburn to schedule a parent/teacher conference with all teachers or to speak with your counselor directly. • Students should meet with their counselor at least 2 times this year! • Students may come to the Guidance Office before school, during lunch, or after school to make an appointment with their counselor. Sign up sheet is with Mrs. Fishburn at the front desk in the main office.

  5. Cohort Graduation Requirements • English (4 Credits Needed) • English I – 9th • English II – 10th • English III – 11th • English IV – 12th

  6. Cohort Graduation Requirements • Mathematics (4 Credits Needed) • Algebra I (1 Credit) (EOC results count 30% of final course grade, must pass to earn a standard diploma) • Geometry (1 Credit) (EOC results count 30% of the final course grade) • Liberal Arts Math* (1 Credit) • Algebra II (1 Credit)(if selected Common Core counts as 30% of the final course grade when implemented • Math for College Readiness (1 Credit) • Trigonometry (.5 Credit)/Analytical Geometry (.5 Credit) • AP Calculus (1 Credit) • AP Statistics • Students must have a credit in Algebra I and Geometry in order to graduate. **For College Admissions and Bright Futures Eligibility Liberal Arts is not counted as a math course.

  7. Cohort Graduation Requirements • Science (3 Credits Needed) • Integrated Science • Earth/Space Science • Biology* (EOC results count 30% of Final course grade) • Physical Science • Chemistry • Physics • Anatomy/Physiology • AP Environmental Science • AP Biology *Biology is required for Graduation **Though it is not required to graduate, students planning to attend a post-secondary institution are strongly encouraged to complete 4 credits.

  8. Cohort Graduation Requirements • Social Studies (3 Credits Needed) • World History (1 credit) • United States History (1 credit) (EOC results as 30% of final course grade) • American Government (.5 credit)/Economics (.5 credit)

  9. Cohort Graduation Requirements • HOPE (1 Credit Needed) • Health and Physical Education • Fine/Performing Arts (1 Credit Needed) • Dance • Band • Chorus • Art • Keyboarding • Intro to Information Technology • Drama • Journalism • Digital Design • Web Design • Guitar • Electives (8 Credits Needed)

  10. Cohort Graduation Requirements • ONLINE COURSE • 1 course with the 24 credits, excluding Drivers Education • You may take Drivers Education online for an elective credit but you will still have to complete another course for the requirement • Complete course means that if the class is a 1 and 2 segment class then they must do both to have 1 course finished. • My recommendations for classes are…… • Outdoor Education • Life Management Skills • Parenting • Personal and Family Finance

  11. Cohort Graduation Requirements • Foreign Language • Though it is not a requirement for graduation, if students are planning to enroll in a 4-year university, they MUST have two consecutive years of a foreign language. • Students must also have 2 consecutive years of a foreign language to be eligible for 2 of the 3 Bright Futures Scholarships.

  12. Cohort Graduation Requirements • 24 Total Credits • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. • Must Pass the Grade 10 ELA common core assessment; must take ELA Grade 11 Common core assessment when implemented (this takes place of the FCAT 2.0)

  13. Pre-IB Dean Mr. Fred Varn • Dean’s duties – advisor-motivator-enforcer-other duties as assigned • 9th graders must have a 2.25 GPA to remain in the program • 10th graders must have a 2.5 GPA to remain in the program • Students who do not maintain the appropriate GPA may NOT participate in extra-curricular activities that take them away from school. • Students who fail the FCAT in the sophomore year risk losing admission to the IB diploma candidacy. Parent conferences will be schedules as soon as possible after FCAT scores are available. • Students who have consistently maintained only a 2.25 GPA for two semesters will not be recommended to continue the IB Program after the sophomore year. • Students who receive a semester “F” or a “D” in a Pre-IB course will repeat that course by taking a comparable course, such as an honors or AP course from Florida Virtual School or Leon County Virtual School. (Adult Education or credit retrieval courses are not acceptable.) • Students whose attendance is a chronic problem (in excess of Leon School district requirements) will exit the program.

  14. Varn cont. • MALPRACTICE Students who plagiarize, cheat on exams, or behave in other ways that constitute malpractice, as defined by the International Baccalaureate Organization, suffer a variety of consequences depending on the severity of the malpractice. They will be accorded a parent conference; their grade will be lowered, based on the teacher’s classroom rules; and if the practice occurs more than once, they will forfeit their membership in the program. • BEHAVIOR • Behavior resulting in school suspension or the conviction of a crime may result in removal from the program. • Graduation requirements are a little different in IB (there is a set curriculum to follow). If a student leaves the IB program: • Online course requirement applies • HOPE is required • AH is required if students have not completed AP US history • Am Gov and Economics would also be required • CAS meeting will be held at the end of the 10th grade year.

  15. Students • Students enrolled in a 6 period day MUST pass EVERY class, EVERY year or they will not be on schedule to graduate in four years. • Students who fail a course need to meet with their guidance counselor to discuss retake options. Options include: • Credit Retrieval • Adult Education (ACE) • Leon County Virtual School • Florida Virtual Schools **All of these options require approval from your student’s Guidance Counselor.

  16. Promotion Requirements (9th to 10th) • End of year promotion • 5 Credits • 1.0 GPA • Mid-year promotion (January) • 7 Credits • 1.25 GPA

  17. Attendance Policy All absences in excess of Three (3) per 9-week grading period shall be unexcused unless appropriately documented or will require an attendance conference in order for the absence(s) to be designated excused. Students please see Mrs. Lewis in attendance to schedule this meeting with Mr. Ansley. For each class in which the student has four or more unexcused absences, a grade of “F” for the class shall be assigned for that 9 week grading period. A meeting with Mr. Ansley is the only reason that your attendance can be fixed. Please get this done early and do not wait to fix it.

  18. Grade Point Average (GPA) • Students start earning an official unweighted and weighted GPA after the completion of one semester of a high school course. • Unweightedis based on all courses awarded A = 4 C = 3 B = 3 D = 1 • Weighted is based on: honors awarded an extra .5 for a semester grade of C or better. Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses awarded an extra 1.0 for a semester grade of C or better. • Where and how we use GPAs: • Unweighted GPA (promotion/graduation) • Weighted GPA (class rank and academic awards) • 9 weeks GPA (on report card) • Semester GPA (on transcript) • Cumulative GPA - weighted and unweighted (on transcript) • LCHS GPA is different than GPAs computed by Bright Futures, Colleges/Universities and NCAA eligibility. • 2.0 unweighted GPA required to participate in extracurricular activities.

  19. Grade Point Average • QUALITY POINTS: • A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0 • *Honor-level classes (h) receive an extra .5 credit. • *Dual-Enrollment and Advanced Placement (H) courses receive an extra 1.0 credit. -CREDITS: All courses receive one credit in figuring GPA. -To figure your GPA, divide the QUALITY POINTS by the ATTEMPTED CREDITS. Carry your answer to three decimal places.

  20. Semester Grades Semestergrades are used for cumulative GPAs and are posted on transcripts. Page 9 of the Agenda Book shows how to calculate semester grades by using 9 weeks and exams grades. You also have this information in your packet.

  21. Semester Grades NOTE: An “F” in the 2nd 9-weeks and an “F” on the exam will result in an “F” and no credit for the course

  22. Parent Portal An online Academic Monitoring System where teachers upload grades for students and parents to monitor. Teachers update every two weeks (most of the time its weekly) If you do not have your child’s Parent Portal information, you can get it from me at a later time. http://parentportal.leonschools.net

  23. Future Options • Advanced Placement Courses • Advanced Placement Art • Advanced Placement English (Language and Composition • Advanced Placement English (Literature and Composition) • Advanced Placement Statistics • Advanced Placement Calculus AB • Advanced Placement Music Theory • Advanced Placement Biology • Advanced Placement Environmental Science • Advanced Placement U.S. History • Advanced Placement Human Geography • Advanced Placement U.S. Government • Advanced Placement Psychology • Dual Enrollment - students have the opportunity to take college courses that will also count for college credit. • For juniors and seniors. • Students must have a 3.0 GPA and earn a passing score on the PERT Test.

  24. College Admissions • The grades students are earning now WILL effect their college admissions. • Some stats on Florida universities: • Florida State University: • Average accepted: • 3.8 – 4.3 academic GPA • 1730– 2010 SAT • 26 – 30 ACT • Average number of academic units – 22.5 • Academic Profile – GPA; strength of curriculum (# of honors, AP, Dual Enrollment, and advanced Foreign Language); test scores; essay.

  25. College Admissions • University of Florida • Average accepted: • 4.1 – 4.5 academic GPA • 1820 – 2120 SAT • 28 – 32 ACT • FAMU • Average accepted: • 3.0 – 3.49 academic GPA • 1200 – 1500 SAT • 17 – 20 ACT

  26. College Admissions • Community Colleges • Admission based on Regular High School Diploma • Students who take college prep courses in high school are more likely to be successful. • A student who earns an AA degree is guaranteed admission to state university (not necessarily university or program of choice). • Everyone must take a placement test. The PERT will be used unless exempted by SAT or ACT scores.

  27. NCAA Requirements • Required for any student athlete who wants to play at a Division I or Division II college. • Minimum 2.0 GPA in 10 core courses by the seventh semester. Those grades will be locked in and will not be able to be retaken and SAT/ACT scores. • Sliding scale of core GPA and SAT/ACT scores • Core Courses: • 4 credits in English • 3 credits in Math (Algebra I or higher) • 2 credits in Science • 2 credits in Social Science • 1 credit of additional English, Math or Science • 4 additional academic credits **Visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.net“Prospective Student Athletes” for more information.

  28. FloridaAcademicScholarsAward • 3.5 GPAin selected subjects • 1290SATor29ACT • 100hourscommunityservice • FloridaMedallionScholarsAward • 3.0 GPAin selected subjects • 1170SATor26ACT • 75hourscommunityservice • FloridaGoldSeal VocationalScholarsAward • 3.0inselected subjects • 3.5in3sequentialvocationalcourses • 30hourscommunityservice • Testscores: • SAT–440verbal,440mathor • ACT–17English,18Reading, 19Math, or • PERT 104Reading,99Writing,113Math • Seewww.floridastudentfinancialaid.orgfor changesin awards/renewal

  29. Action Plan for Freshmen • Set academic and personal goals to accomplish this year and formulate a plan for 10th grade. Plan to take challenging classes. • Get involved in activities at school and the community. Keep a folder with activities, awards, etc. • Start researching scholarship opportunities. • Take the PSAT as a 10th grader and as an 11th grader for SAT preparation and National Merit Scholarship consideration. • Take SAT/ACT in Spring of junior year. • Fee waivers are available to all students

  30. Who Can Help Rickards’ Scholars? GEAR UP Twenty First Century After School Program Mu Alpha Theta Tutoring Teachers and Coaches through Classes, Clubs, Activities and Sports!! Guidance Counselors Administration Parents!!!!

  31. Parent Involvement • As a parent, you are the most important influence in your child's success in school and in life. In this role, you have a fresh opportunity every day to get involved with your child. • While involvement at the school is important, research shows that what the parent does in the home is the number one most important factor in student success. • Parent Involvement Changes as students get older. • Take the self assessment and Get Involved!

  32. Important Dates November 20th- Progress reports December 18th-20th-Final Exams December 20th- End of 2nd Nine weeks January 15th-Report Cards February 5th-Progress Reports March 14th- End of 3rd Nine weeks April 2nd-Report Cards April 3rd- Progress Reports May 28th-30th-Final Exams May 30th- End of 4th Nine weeks (Last Day of School)

  33. James S. Rickards High School Thank you for attending! Please feel free to stay and ask questions.

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