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House of 2014

Director ctor of Guidan ance ce: : Darcy y Hutzler ler (630) 375-5905 5905 Guida idance ce Counse selor lor (A-K): ): Javier Polavie avieja a (630) 375 375-3386 3386 Guida idance ce Counse selor lor (L-Z ): Quynh Harvey y (630) 375 375-3385 3385 Guida idance ce Counse selor lor Intern: Nick k Austi stin Social cial Worke ker (L-Z): ): Lara Polavi avieja a ( (630) 375 375-3891 3891 Social cial Worke ker (A-K): ): Kevin in Wynard (630) 375-1522 Dean an: : Marta Hall (630) 375 375-3387 3387 Guida idance ce Secretar tary: : Ilene Gilson (630) 375 375-5906 5906 Dean’s Secretar ary/A y/Att ttendan ance ce: : Kathie Haas (630) 375 375-3384 3384

Social Work

School social workers often serve as the link between students' families and the school, working with parents, guardians, teachers, and other school officials to ensure that students reach their academic and personal potential. School Social W

• rkers also assist students in dealing with

stress or emotional problems. Many school social workers work directly with children with disabilities and their

• families. In addition, they address problems such as

misbehavior, truancy, teenage pregnancy, and drug and alcohol problems and advise teachers on how to cope with difficult students.

Freshmen Guidance Curriculum Activities:

 Introduction to Guidance ( Class Presentation 1st semester)  4 Year Plan (Small Groups 1st semester)  Linking Career Goals with High School Course Load and Postsecondary options (Class Presentation 1st semester)  Registration Process (Class presentation 2nd semester)  Understanding GPA (Class Presentation 2nd semester)  Small Groups and Individual Counseling based on Students’ needs (Year long)

We will meet students in large groups, small groups and individually to deliver our curriculum

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Graduation requirements

 English: 8 semesters=4 credits (1 semester=0.5 credit)  Math: 6 semesters=3 credits.  Science!!!: 6 semesters= 3 credits.  Social Studies: 5 semesters (including 2 semesters of World History /World Geography/AP Human Geography, 2 semesters of US History and 1 semester of Government)= 2.5 credits.  PE: 7 semesters=3.5 credits.  Health: 1 semester=0.5 credits.  Music/Art/Voc/Foreign Language: 2 semesters= 1 credit.  Consumer education: 1 semester= 0.5 credits.  Drivers Ed: 1 semester= 0.5 credits.  Electives: 5.5 credits.

Total: 24 credits.

Usually one student will take between 6 and 7 credits every year.

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Graduation Requirements vs College Admission Requirements

Although there is differences between Colleges you may expect the following College admission requirements :

• English: 8 semesters
• Math: 6-8 semesters (Reaching Algebra II/Trig)
• Science: 6-8 semesters
• Social Studies: 5-8 semesters
• Foreign language: 4-8 semesters

GPA/Rank/Transcript

Some important Academic terms:

GPA: Grade Point Average Class Rank: Determined by GPA comparison. Students are assessed relative to their performance on curricular course standards. Students receive grades that are representative of this performance. Students will be excluded from class rank if they receive significant modifications to course work that substantially change course standards. Transcript: Official Document. Classes taken, grades obtained, GPA and Rank are stated on it.

A= 4 points B= 3 points C= 2 points D= 1 point F= must repeat the class if it is

a graduation requirement

Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Courses

Because Honors and Advanced Placement course work is accelerated, more sophisticated, and demands a high level of independent effort within a compacted time frame, each department that offers courses with weighted grades has developed recommendations for student success. These benchmarks are indicators of performance levels or standards for the courses and are available from departments offering classes with weighted grades. These benchmarks

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include standardized test scores at the 90th percentile and above, teacher recommendation, and grades in previous courses.

Weighted grades A= 5 points B= 4 points C= 3 points D= 2 points F= No credit

Honors/AP Parent’s Night on January 13th at 7:00 PM

Let’s calculate GPA

John Doe 1st semester grades: Class Grade Grade points PE “A” 4.0 Honors English “B” 4.0 W

• rld Geography “A”

4.0 Honors Biology “A” 5.0 Chorus “B” 3.0 Hon Geometry “A” 5.0 Spanish I “C” 2.0 +_____ TOTAL points = 27 pts Number of classes = 7

GPA= 27 ÷ 7 = 3.86

Remember!!!, only semester grades are

• fficial and are used to

calculate GPA, quarter grades are grades in progress

Keys for success Students at Metea will…

 Attend classes every day.  Be on time to each class.  Be ready for the class:

• Having ready the books, notes and pen.
• Completing Homework everyday.
• Covering the reading materials.
• Reviewing the classes notes
• Using Resources available in the building

 Participate actively on the classroom:

• Being attentive.
• Asking questions to clarify doubts.
• Taking notes.

 Show respect to the School Community:

• To the students
• To the teachers and rest of the school staff
• To the parents (share and discuss with your parents your current grades every week)

Keys for success As a parent you will…

 Participate in the school parents activities and committees  Maintain a fluent and positive communication with the teachers and school staff members (We are a Team)  Help your student at home. Show them your interest for what they are doing and studying. Ask questions about the school day during dinner. Set clearly your…

Expectations, expectations, expectations!!!

Keys for success

The students’ motivation and goal setting is going to depend on expectations (the student own expectations, the family expectations and the school expectations). We need to team up in our effort to let them know that they are capable to accomplish their dreams, they need to hear from us that they are expected to graduate and obtain a postsecondary

• degree. Education is not an option but an obligation in order to succeed in

Society.

PBIS

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports PBIS is a proactive systems approach to establishing behavioral support and a social culture that is needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional, and academic success.

PBIS

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Tertiary Interventions

• Individual Students
• Assessment-based
• Intense, durable procedures

Secondary Interventions

• Some students (at-risk)
• High efficiency
• Rapid response
• Small Group Interventions
• Some Individualizing

Universal Interventions

• All settings, all students
• Preventive, proactive

1-5% 5-10% 80-90%

Tertiary Interventions

• Individual Students
• Assessment-based
• High Intensity

Secondary Interventions

• Some students (at-risk)
• High efficiency
• Rapid response
• Small Group Interventions
• Some Individualizing

Universal Interventions

• All students
• Preventive, proactive

1-5% 5-10% 80-90%

PBIS

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Sustain a positive school culture Define, teach and model clear expectations to our students Create consistency among adults in how we interact with students Use data to drive decision making Provide the safest environment possible for our entire community

PBIS at Metea

PBIS Lessons every 3rd T uesday of the month  Student of the Month Mustang Money(Prizes are given out weekly)

Awarded to: Presented By Live with integrity Inspire passion for learning Foster positive relationships Expect equity and excellence

Mustan ang g Money

Live e the Metea Life!

PBIS at Metea

PBIS Lessons every 3rd T uesday of the month  Student of the Month Positive Referral

Doin ing it the Mustan ang Way ay

Liv ive th the Mus usta tang Lif ife!

Student Name: _______________________________ ID# _________________ Teacher:____________________ Period:_________________ Date: _________ Live with integrity Inspire passion for learning Foster positive relationships Expect equity and excellence Specific Incident: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Supporting Fellow Mustangs Demonstrating Academic Excellence Improving the Metea Life Positive Attendance

PBIS at Metea

 Second Year Focus

• Tier II
• Check-in / Check-out

School Goal:

 Lowering Referrals

• Monthly Class Competition
• On-time Attendance for

1st Period

• Donuts with the Deans…
• House Award!!!

Understanding the High School experience

We will be available by the Freshmen House during the next 2 Hours , Please visit us during LUNCH/ACCESS period

Understanding the High School Experience

Thank you!!!!