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SSOE Freshman Parent Night for Successful Transition to High School WELCOME! September 20, 2011 6:30-7:30 p.m. Southern High School Media Center. Introductions. Ms. Darneise Massey, Principal Ms. Gwen D. Roulhac, School Counselor SSOE Families. SSOE Mission Statement.
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SSOE Freshman Parent Night for Successful Transition to High School WELCOME!September 20, 20116:30-7:30 p.m.Southern High School Media Center
Introductions • Ms. Darneise Massey, Principal • Ms. Gwen D. Roulhac, School Counselor • SSOE Families
SSOE Mission Statement Southern School of Engineering will provide each student with the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills they need to compete in a 21st century global society.
Goal Setting • Set a goal. • Make a plan. • Check in to see how things are going. • Revise theplan, if necessary. • Celebrate achievements along the way.
Goals . . . Class of 2015 • Make the Honor Roll • Be inducted into NHS • Finish all my homework at home • Pass all EOCs • Make real friends • Study a lot more • Try not to procrastinate • Get better at math • Complete high school and go on to college • Be in class on time • Keep a positive attitude • Make the basketball team • Balance my time with school work and having fun
Engage in meaningful activities • . . . but not too many! One or two extra-curricular activities is enough during thefirst year of high school.
Invest in positive relationships. • Peers • Parents • School Faculty & Staff
Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements English I, II, III, IV World History, Civics & Economics, US History Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, Physical Science course (Physics or Chemistry or Physical Science) Health/PE
Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements 2 credits in any combination of: World Language CTE Cluster Arts Education Additional elective credits for a total of 28 credits
End-of- Course Tests Algebra I English I Biology
Date to Remember Durham Public Schools College Fair October 2, 2011 1:00-4:00 Northgate Mall Durham Public Schools counselors will be present to answer any questions and to support attending students.
To contact Ms. Roulhac: By phone ~ (919) 560-9184 x. 81108 By email ~ gwen.roulhac@dpsnc.net Online ~ http://www.teacherweb.com/nc/gwen/roulhac Questions?