Freshman Parent Presentation from the Counseling Department - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Freshman Parent Presentation … from the Counseling Department

Carson High School Counselors  Mrs. Chambers  Mrs. Grunert  Mrs. Hendee  Ms. Lewis  Mrs. Reyes  Ms. Weaver

Counselors…What do they do?  Help students develop an individual academic plan.  Help student explore colleges/careers.  Monitor credits.  Plan interventions/credit recovery as needed.  Offer support/guidance with personal issues.

The Deans’ talk Freshmen parent night Presented by: Amy Freismidl, Sharon D. Hallinan, and Marc Rodina

The Deans’ Role  What is the dean’s job?  Discipline & Safety  Dress Code  Attendance

Discipline Dean Amy Freismidl and Dean Sharon D. Hallinan

Discipline & Safety  Job 1 for Deans: Ensure a safe learning environment  Support staff and students  Provide school supervision  Conduct random drug searches with SRO K-9  Conduct rule enforcement

Discipline & Safety – Common Issues  Disrespect/Insubordination  Need to respond to staff appropriately  Need to show id and/or give name when asked  Use appropriate language  Need to follow classroom rules  Inappropriate use of social media  Cell phone violations  Dress code violations  Unexcused absences  Excessive tardies

Discipline & Safety – Unauthorized Areas  Closed Campus – single point of entry  Seniors with 17.5 credits may leave campus for lunch  Credit deficient seniors may not leave campus  Closed areas on campus  Behind football field  Big gym before school and during lunch  Not being where you’re supposed to be  Example: At Walgreens during class time

Progressive Discipline  Discipline interventions become increasingly more severe except for certain violations (e.g. weapons, drugs, etc.)  Student conference  Lunch Detention  Afterschool Detention  In-school Suspension  Out-of-School Suspension

Attendance, Tardies, and Truancies Dean Marc Rodina

Attendance  Be present!  Absences impact grades  90% attendance requirement  W/No grades  Parents: Call or write note within 3 days  Pre-arranged absences

Tardies  Be on time!  A life skill AND a career readiness skill • 1 st & 2 nd tardies – warning from teacher • 3 rd & 4 th tardies – teacher imposed consequence • 5 th tardy – 2 lunch detentions • 6 th tardy – 4 lunch detentions • 7 th tardy – 1 day Afterschool detention • 8 th tardy – 2 days of afterschool detention • 9 th tardy – 2 days ISS with parent contact • 10 th tardy – 4 days ISS with parent conference  Missing more than 1/3 of a class = absent!

Attendance – W/No Grade  Students will receive a W = no grade, no credit if they have:  Accrued more than 5 unexcused absences in a 90-minute class, or  Accrued more than 10 unexcused absences in a 55 minute class  Unexcused absences include the following attendance codes: AUK, NCU, DOM, C, CT, and CTL 

Zeros on Assignments  Avoid zeros  A 59 is better than a zero when you average your scores  It’s challenging to raise a grade with zeros.  Recommendation for students:  Request makeup work upon return from an absence and complete it as soon as possible.  Turn in work when due even if not done or perfect.

Truancy  Students who are absent without school or parent permission  On 3 rd confirmed truancy = habitual truant  On 4 th confirmed truancy = SARB hearing  Possible consequences  JPO community service  Court ordered fine  Loss of driver’s license

Dress Code Dean Sharon D. Hallinan

Is this allowed?

Is this allowed?

Is this allowed?

Is this allowed?

Dress Code T NO NOT TO WH WHAT O WE WEAR AR  Be appropriate!  Students need to:  Avoid revealing clothes  Be modest Consequences: • 2 days lunch detention (1 st offense) • Wear browns

Conclusion  For success at CHS, students need to:  Follow directions  Complete their work  Ask questions respectfully  Get involved in school community  Clubs  Activities  Sports  Set goals – short and long term

How Credit is Awarded  . 5 credit is awarded for each class that is passed (A,B,C or D) per semester.  Student should have 3.5 credits at the end of first semester if all classes are passed, and 7 credits at the end of the second semester.

CHS Requirements for Graduation  24.5 credits  4 credits of English  4 credits of Math  3 credits of Science  .5 credit Computer Lit (many students fulfilled this in middle school)  .5 credit Health  2 credits PE  1 credit World History, 1 credit US History, 1 credit Government  1 credit Humanities/CTE  6.5 credits of electives (more if students have credits waived for computer/PE All required end-of-course exams must be passed 

Diploma Choices  Standard CHS Diploma (24.5 credits)  CHS Advanced Diploma: 24.5 credits, 3.25 GPA  CHS Honors Diploma: 26 credits, 3.75 GPA, completion of 6 Honors/AP courses, 2 years of same foreign language  CHS CTE Diploma: 24.5 credits, completion of CTE Pathway and passing score on accompanying state CTE exams, 3.0 GPA in CTE Pathway  CHS Biliteracy Diploma: Earn a 3 or above on an AP World Language Exam or a score of I-4 in all domains on the ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Language

Grades Matter!!!  Most colleges require a minimum 3.0 core GPA.  If student is planning to go to college, they should be getting Bs or better.  GPA is cumulative . It includes all semester grades from grades 9-12.

Attendance Matters!!!  Students receive a No Grade (W) instead of a passing grade if they have 5 or more Unexcused/truant (UNX) absences per semester (10 for AB55) .  Absences not excused within 3 days are considered Unexcused/truant.  Students that miss more than one third of any class will be considered absent (30 min – 90 min class, 18 min – 55 min class).

Infinite Campus Parent Portal Use to check student’s grades and • attendance. • Email teachers. • Log in through CCSD website All students have their own username and • password as well (same as old Power School password).

Strategies for Struggling Students  All students will be given a planner – check it often.  Student should meet individually with teacher before or after school.  Parents are encouraged to call or email teacher with questions or concerns.  Academic Chain of Command.  Schedule a parent/teacher conference with student’s counselor.  CHS Solutions.

CHSOLUTIONS Before & After School Tutoring & Enrichment Freshman year is the make or break year. Before School: Mr. Hagar, Room 256, Monday-Thursday 6:40-7:40 Afterschool for freshmen (&ELL): Check in Room 259 Tuesday-Friday, 2:05-3:50 Math Tutoring : Room 227 (Honors Geom in Room 223), Tuesday-Thursday Science Tutoring : Rooms 214 & 209, Tuesday-Thursday Creative Writing : Ms. Pugh, Room 306, Every Wednesday after school SPED Tutoring : Mrs. Tims, Room 235 Tuesday-Friday Spanish Tutoring : Rooms 141 & 139, Wednesday & Thursday Late Bus & Snack Available bgordon@carson.k12.nv.us

Jr. Staff Teen Programs • Art • Sports • DIY • Keystone Club • LIT Will’ s Cafe The Club Art Room Jr. Staff 7500 sq. ft .

Library Media Center Resources Research, Reading, Carsoncityschools.com OR Resources, Study Center, Power stations, Tech Carsonhigh.com Quick Links, Library Support, Social meetings We can help!

Freshman Transition Class  The mission of the CHS Freshman Transition Class is to provide each student with the tools and resources necessary to ensure academic excellence as they transition to high school.  Academic skill development  Students develop educational and career plans

Individual Academic Plan  All freshman make a tentative individual academic plan with their counselor.  Courses can be found at www.carsonhigh.com, Academics, Student Course Book 2017-2018

College/University Requirements  Minimum GPA – (UNR: Core GPA – 3.0)  ACT and/or SAT  Minimum of Algebra II  Minimum of 2 Lab Sciences (Biology and beyond)  Minimum 2 years Foreign Language recommended

What Do Colleges Want to See?  Challenging Classes – Honors, AP  High GPA – Good Grades  Test Scores – ACT/SAT  School/Community Involvement – Quality not Quantity  Demonstration of Leadership Characteristics

Community Colleges Technical Institutes Apprenticeship Requirements  High School Diploma  All Career and Technical Education programs at CHS are aligned with Nevada community college programs so that our high school students have the opportunity to earn FREE college credits.  There are scholarships and other sources of funding specifically for students going on to a community college or technical institute. A factor in awarding those scholarships is GPA.

Scholarships – What do they want to see?  Competitive GPA  ACT/SAT Scores  Community/School involvement