SANTA SUSANA HIGH SCHOOL S cholarly, S killed, H umane S tudents

1. SANTA SUSANA HIGH SCHOOL Scholarly, Skilled, Humane Students

2. What is T.A.P.? Troubadour Advisory Program

3. What is GPS used for? GPSstands for Global Positioning System (GPS) which is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites that helps communicate your orientation anywhere around the world. Similarly, TAP helps orient you to Santa Susana High School with information about what is happening at school, support for your school success, and information on special topics like Senior Project and Certification.

4. TAP is an Advisory Program. Let’s start with what an advisory is

5. Advisory is a small group of students who identifies with and belongs to one teacher. The teacher nurtures andadvocates for the students in that group. (Cole)

6. An advisory program allows an adult and a small group of students to interact on a regular basis in order to provide: • A caring environment for academic guidance & support • Everyday administrative details • Recognition • Activities to promote citizenship (NMSA Research Summary #9: Advisory Programs, from www. nmsa.org)

7. Why Advisory? What does the research say? “Secondary administrators and teachers have long understood the advantages of positive relationships between educators and students. Trust, respect, mutual obligation, and concern for others’ welfare can have powerful effects on educators’ and learners’ interpersonal relationships as well as learners’ academic achievement and overall school progress.” (Manning & Saddlemire)

8. Santa Susana believes that TAP provides the opportunity for . . . • Developing meaningful student / faculty relationships • Reflection on one’s progress with the goal of constant improvement • Learning important non – academic information and skills that their teachers do not have time to teach

9. The content of TAP is broken down into the 4 Strands (Components) 1) Academic Success 2) Maneuvering through SSHS 3) School Business 4) College & Career

10. STRAND #1: ACADEMIC SUCCESS • Goal Setting (“S.M.A.R.T.” Goals) • Academic Success and Failure • Top Ten Reasons for Failure in School • Ten Tips for Talking with Teachers • Preparing for Academic Success • Are you an Effective Learner? • Organization / Use of Time • Attendance for Academic Success • Learning Style Inventory • Study Habits • Taking Good Notes • Preparing for Final Exams • Keeping Track of My Own Grades • Homework • Calculating My GPA • Transcripts: Am I on Track to Graduate? • Counselor Q & A re: Transcripts • Journey into Grades (JIG) • One-on-one teacher-student conferencing every 5 weeks • Grades and Goals (Self-monitoring) • Grades: “What, Why, and What Now?” • Academic Intervention

11. STRAND #2: COLLEGE & CAREER • From School to Career • Résumé / Brag Sheet • Job Interviews • The SAT, ACT and You • Career Self Assessment (“RIASEC”) • “College Talk” with SSHS Graduates • “Education Pays”(Financial benefits of schooling) • Attendance for Career Success • “A 21st Century Education for All Students” • SSHS Graduation Requirements vs. A-G Requirements • A-G Requirements and Transcripts • Am I on Track with college entrance requirements? • College Majors for Everyone

12. STRAND #3: SCHOOL BUSINESS • Weekly Announcements • Promos • Informational Messages from the Principal • Dress Code • Electives and Registration Information • Eligibility • Agenda Books • Sexual Harassment • Cafeteria Lunch Procedures • Fire, Earthquake and Lock-Down/Lock-In • Safety at Santa Su • Drills • Danger ofDrugs • Discussion on Article: “The Scariest Drug Epidemic You’ve Never Heard Of” • Drug Abuse: “Did You Know?” • STARTesting • CaHSEE Preparation • “My Voice” Student Survey • ASB Surveys • Battling Profanity • Nominations & Election Speeches • Activity Days • Spirit Day Contests

13. STRAND #4: MANEUVERING THROUGH SSHS • Getting to Know Schools & Academies • School and Academy Declaration • Course of Study (Self-monitoring) • Academy Certification: Am I on Track? • Academy Certification Application • Senior Project: What to Expect • Planning Ahead for Senior Project (Research Topic, Thesis Statement, Fieldwork, Academy) • Senior Project: Frequently Asked Questions • “Do’s & Don’ts” of Senior Project (advice from seniors) • Senior Project: “What do You Know?” (9th/10th)

14. Goals for TAP What? Academic Achievement Successful Graduates Smooth Transitions Positive School Climate How? Guide Mentor Support Inform

15. Graduation is the Ultimate Goal !