WELCOME INCOMING FRESHMAN! Class of 2018
Feb 26, 2016
WELCOME INCOMING FRESHMAN!Class of 2018
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
GLENCOE 101What To Know about Glencoe…
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
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
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
BUT colleges 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 $$$
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!
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONSHow to Be Successful…
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
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!
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
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
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!
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
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
RESOURCES/SUGGESTIONS 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)
Semester grades go
on transcript!
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
RECOMMENDATIONSStrong study habits/routineSeek out help!Regular attendanceCs or higher in all classes!Communicate About School!
PERSONAL/SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONSHow to Keep Focused…
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
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
RESOURCES 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.)
Michelle Buyas: A-E
Jacy Jukkala: F-Kh + AVID + Teen Parents
Matt Steele: Ki-Ra + Exchange Students
Tanya Stremme: Re-Z
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
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.
RECOMMENDATIONSGet involved in positive
community or school activitiesPick your social group wiselyTalk to your counselor if you’re
having troublesMake school your first priority
COLLEGE & CAREER EXPLORATIONHow to get From A to B…
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
RESOURCES 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/SAT or ACTstudent.org www.fafsa.ed.gov www.ces.ed.gov/collegenavigator www.ASPIREOregon.org
Glencoe High School Counseling and Career Center
@GHSscholarship
STUDENT PANEL
THE END Questions???