Welcome Incoming Freshman!

1. Welcome Incoming Freshman! Class of 2018

2. 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

3. Glencoe 101 What To Know about Glencoe…

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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 • BUTcolleges 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 $$$

7. 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!

8. Academic Expectations How to Be Successful…

9. 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

10. 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!

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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!

14. 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

15. 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

16. Resources/Suggestions Semester grades go on transcript! • 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)

17. 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

18. Recommendations • Strong study habits/routine • Seek out help! • Regular attendance • Cs or higher in all classes! • Communicate About School!

19. Personal/Social Considerations How to Keep Focused…

20. 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

21. 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

22. Resources Michelle Buyas: A-E Jacy Jukkala: F-Kh + AVID + Teen Parents Matt Steele: Ki-Ra + Exchange Students Tanya Stremme: Re-Z • 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.)

23. 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

24. 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.

25. Recommendations • Get involved in positive community or school activities • Pick your social group wisely • Talk to your counselor if you’re having troubles • Make school your first priority

26. College & Career Exploration How to get From A to B…

27. 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

28. Resources Glencoe High School Counseling and Career Center @GHSscholarship • 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/SATor ACTstudent.org • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.ces.ed.gov/collegenavigator • www.ASPIREOregon.org

29. Student Panel

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