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Welcome to Colonial Beach High School’s Freshman Parent Night!

Welcome to Colonial Beach High School’s Freshman Parent Night!. Hosted by Michelle Wells, School Counselor. Agenda. Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2016 Attendance Policies G.P.A. (Grade Point Average) Explained The Importance of Y our G.P.A. Study Tips

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Welcome to Colonial Beach High School’s Freshman Parent Night!

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  1. Welcome to Colonial Beach High School’s Freshman Parent Night! Hosted by Michelle Wells, School Counselor

  2. Agenda • Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2016 • Attendance Policies • G.P.A. (Grade Point Average) Explained • The Importance of Your G.P.A. • Study Tips • Extra Curricular Activities • The Role of the School Counselor • Tasks for Freshman Year • Presentation Evaluation

  3. Standard Diploma Credits SOL Verified Credits English – 2 Mathematics – 1 Science – 1 Social Studies – 1 Student Choice –1 TOTAL = 6 English – 4 Mathematics – 3 Science – 3 Social Studies – 3 PE/Health – 2 Foreign Language/Fine Art/Career or Technical Credit – 2 Economics – 1 Electives – 4 TOTAL = 22 Credits

  4. Advanced Studies Diploma Credits SOL Verified Credits English – 2 Mathematics – 2 Science – 2 Social Studies – 2 Student Choice – 1 TOTAL = 9 English – 4 Mathematics – 4 Science – 4 Social Studies – 4 PE/Health – 2 Foreign Lang.–3 Fine Art– 1 Economics – 1 Electives – 3 TOTAL = 26 Credits

  5. Standard Technical Diploma Credits SOL Verified Credits English – 2 Mathematics – 1 Science – 1 Social Studies – 1 Student Choice – 1 TOTAL = 6 English – 4 Mathematics – 3 Science – 3 Social Studies – 3 PE/Health – 2 Foreign Language/Fine Art/Career or Technical Credit – 1 Economics – 1 Career/Technical – 4 Electives – 1 TOTAL = 22 Credits

  6. Attendance Policy • All students are required to be present in each class, every day. Students should not be absent, except for documented medical emergencies. • A letter will be sent home after a student misses four days of school. A parent conference will be required after six absences. A referral will be made to the truant officer after eight absences. Subsequent absences may result in the truant officer filing charges with the court system.

  7. What’s a GPA? • A GPA is your grade point average; the average of all the grades you’ve earned divided by the number of credits you have taken. • A = 4.0 • B = 3.0 • C = 2.0 • D = 1.0 • F = 0.0 If you earn these grades for example: A, C, C, B • Add 4 + 2 + 2 + 3 (it equals 11) • Then divide by 4 • That means your GPA for that semester is a 2.75 Your GPA is CUMULATIVE, which means your final senior GPA includes grades from freshman year or earlier.

  8. The Importance of Your GPA • A GPA is the single most important factorthat colleges look at for admissions. • A high GPA can make you eligible for more scholarships and for college honors programs. • A low GPA can make you ineligible to play sports both in high school and in college.

  9. Weighted Courses Honors Dual Enrollment Advanced Placement College prep or college level. Course requires much more work; assignments, homework, papers, projects, Course is worth more to your GPA (5 points) Course may be counted as high school AND college credit. Course may cost extra money (college fees, exam fees, etc.) • Course requires more work; assignments, homework, papers, projects, etc. • Course is worth more to your GPA (4.5 points)

  10. Study Tips • Attend class every day • Use your Student Agenda daily! • Have a designated study area set up at home away from distractions • Schedule study times • Check teacher website often • Create flashcards or other study aids • Have a partner quiz you • Ask questions about anything you don’t understand • Get a good night’s sleep (8-9 hours) • When testing, check your answers!

  11. Extra Curricular Activities Benefits of Participation Some Activity Opportunities Sports (football, volleyball, basketball, softball, cheerleading) Academics (honor society, academic team, science club, etc.) Special Interests (yearbook, homecoming planning, business club, etc.) • Build leadership skills • Develop teamwork and collaboration skills • Connection to the community • Build self confidence • School pride • Contribute to the community • Discover new talents

  12. School Counseling Personal/Social Academic/Career Classroom Guidance Academic planning Career exploration Post-secondary options Academic support Transcripts • Individual counseling sessions • Classroom Guidance • School-wide Initiatives • Responsive services

  13. Freshman Year Tasks • Get involved! Join clubs, sports, and/or community programs that interest you. • Earn a high GPA; set reasonable yet challenging goals • Start learning about college (www.princetonreview.com, www.cappex.com, www.youniversity.com) • Keep track of your involvement and accomplishments • MAKE SUMMER COUNT: summer is your chance to get ahead by volunteering, enrolling in summer programs, etc.

  14. Thanks for coming! I will be reviewing ALL freshmen grades and progress individually October/November. If you have any additional questions, please call 224-0040 to schedule a meeting.

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