Freshman Parent Information Night September 2016

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3 Success.in the classroom

4 through extracurriculars

5 as a person

Areas of Strategic Focus, 2016-2019 Relevant &

s* Student Wellness, Balance & Belonging Culture

STUDENTS to develop the skills, passions,

6 Areas of Strategic Focus, Relevant & Engaging Learning Experiences Emphasizing the 4C s* Student Wellness, Balance & Belonging Culture of Collaboration & Innovation * Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, Collaboration Strategic Vision SUPPORT ALL STUDENTS to develop the skills, passions, confidence, and resiliency to pursue college and/or career pathways that are right for them

7 House Model Student Support Sources of Information

8 Alex Chapman House 1 Asst. Principal Adam Minyard New Tech Asst. Principal Jennifer Blomquist House Admin. Farah Manganello Counselor A-Da Louis Rich Counselor Db-G

9 Kevin Rogers Asst. Principal Louis Rich Counselor H-I John Benz Counselor J-Mon Cathi Miezio House Admin. Tamera Parks Counselor Moo-O

10 Amy Drolette Asst. Principal Tamera Parks Counselor P-Sh Susan Logan House Admin. Kassandra Cochran Counselor Si-Z

11 Student Support Tutorial: Every day from 9:45-10:20. An opportunity for students to seek out any of their teachers from whom they need assistance. Tutor Lists: Peer Tutors: One-on-one tutoring with an LGHS student. Lists are available through the Guidance Office. Professional Tutor Lists: Maintained by the Library-Student Center, available through the Guidance Office. Freshman Support: A class designed to assist students who have received an F or multiple Ds on a given progress report. CASSY: Licensed MFTs and LCSWs who help students and families meet their socioemotional counseling needs. House Support: Go-to place for questions and assistance. Los Gatos High School

12 Sources of Information Aeries Website: Tool for checking grades, attendance, transcripts and graduation status. Canvas Website: A learning management system subscribed to by the Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District. Serves as the student s portal to each course, assignments, readings, and more. A three-year buildout for the LGSUHSD. School Messenger To subscribe, please ensure LGHS has your correct address entered in Aeries. Family Connection (Naviance) Website: Login Information: In the fall of the freshman year, each student is given a personalized code to create his/her account. The student will use the account for the four years at LGHS. LGHS Guidance Office Web Site Website: Los Gatos High School

14 Important LGHS Facts All freshman year courses are year-long. Each course equates to 5 units per semester; freshmen generally earn units during ninth grade. 220 units and fulfillment of all subject-specific requirements is the graduation minimum. A minimum grade of D- is required to earn units toward graduation; four-year colleges and universities require a minimum grade of C- for most courses. Failed courses earn no units, but are calculated in the GPA and remain on the transcript. Los Gatos High School

15 LGHS Grad. Requirements English: 40 units Math: 20 units (10 in Algebra) Science: 20 units Social Studies: 30 units Applied Arts: 5 units PE: 20 units World Language or VPA: 10 units Additional Course Selections: 75 units Los Gatos High School

17 UC/CSU Entrance Req s Course Requirements English four years Math three years (through Algebra 2) Science two years (Laboratory) History/Social Science two years (World and U.S.) World Language minimum level two Visual/Performing Arts one year College Prep Elective one year All courses must be passed with grades of C- or higher. Freshman year grades are the foundation. Missteps can be corrected. Los Gatos High School

18 Min. College Entrance Req s AREA 9 th 10th 11 th 12 th Social Studies World Hist US Hist Gov/Econ English English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Math Alg I Geom Alg II Science Earth Sp Bio Chem World Lang Level 1 Level 2 V.P. Art 10 credits of either a visual or a performing arts class P.E. Hlth/Fitness Additional 10 units of PE/Sports Applied Art 5 credits required (most classes are 10 units) Additional Credits Total of 220 credits for graduation Tests SAT or ACT Los Gatos High School

20 Freshman Year Guidance Calendar Overview Sept 30 End of first grading period Sept 26 Oct 14 Counselor classroom presentations and group meetings focus is transition to HS and initial use of Naviance Nov 10 End of second grading period Dec 21 End of first semester (Final Exams Dec 19 th 21 st ) March Freshman Registration Assembly March Counselors meet with freshmen to schedule classes for sophomore year and create four-year plans June 2 Last day of class (Final Exams June 5 th 8 th ) Los Gatos High School

21 Typical Testing Schedule 11 th grade (Fall): PSAT 11 th grade (Spring): SAT / ACT / SAT Subject Tests AP Exams Generally 11 th and 12 th Grade 12 th grade (Fall): SAT / ACT / SAT Subject Tests Possible Additions: 9 th grade SAT Subject Test for students completing Honors Biology 10 th grade PSAT recommended / encouraged 10 th grade SAT Subject Test for Chemistry or World History Los Gatos High School

22 How Parents Can Help Talk to your student about school: What did your student do today during tutorial? Help students be a self-advocate: How to ask for clarification on assignments. How to ask for ways to improve their grades. Build relationships with teachers: / Call Teachers with concerns Ensure homework is completed Support (and become involved with) the organizations affiliated with the school Los Gatos High School

23 Club Day Friday, September 16 th (Tutorial) Service Fair Tuesday, September 27 th (Tutorial) End of First Grading Period September 30 Spirit Week October 10 14

24 Our Goal: Success for Every Student Thank you for joining us! Los Gatos High School

VSAC Financial Aid Night is scheduled for Thursday, October 6 from 6:30 PM 7:30 PM here at CVU. Senior and junior families are encouraged to attend.

VSAC Financial Aid Night is scheduled for Thursday, October 6 from 6:30 PM 7:30 PM here at CVU. Senior and junior families are encouraged to attend. Direction Center CVU Newsletter September 2011-2012 Seniors Welcome back to your last year of CVU! Congratulations! The Class of 2012 has come a long way, and we know you will be going much further. CVU