Nuview Bridge Early College High School. New Student/Parent Night 2013/2014 Mr. Simmons, Principal Dr. Fowler, Vice-Principal

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1 Nuview Bridge Early College High School New Student/Parent Night 2013/2014 Mr. Simmons, Principal Dr. Fowler, Vice-Principal

2 Welcome and Handouts High School AVID Supply List Parent Connect Application Freshmen Elective Form Summer Bridge Permission Slip College Must be filled out in black ink Parent/Student Approval Form Medical Release Form Medical form must have copy of parent driver s license or other form of ID to verify signature We would like all forms completed tonight. We can make copies of your ID after the presentation.

3 Comparing Personal Freedoms Personal Freedom in High School Personal Freedom in College Time Is Structured Teacher Reminders Teacher Guidance Balance Responsibilities Set Priorities Manage own time

4 ECHS Expectations Make education a high priority. Be punctual and maintain good attendance. Be responsible for their behavior and success. Devote two hours each night for homework. Recognize that college is a privilege, not a right. Ability to make mature decisions. Plan to continue in college after graduation. Keep parents informed of academic progress. Behave in a manner that shows respect for college and school facilities and equipment.

5 College is a Privilege Attendance Be on time and stay for whole class Notify MVC/MSJC instructor when absent Conduct Parents are prohibited from contacting MVC instructors Students advocate for themselves Academics C or higher in all classes 2.5 at high school and college to be able to take classes (3.0 for MSJC) No Ds or Fs in classes that meet high school graduation requirements

6 The Colleges Grades count toward GPA and are weighted (nonremedial classes only) Transportation Books and Materials (Consumable and Returnable) Other Fees Timelines and Deadlines Course selection and conflicts Our Contract; Our Program

7 Freshmen Year College Class Guidance 45-Introduction to College Students attend class at MVC Introduce academic and occupational programs College resources that contribute to success Orientation of college life Graduation and transfer requirements Preparation of Student Educational Plan

8 Accuplacer Reading, sentence skills, mathematics Study guides Untimed Multiple choice Determines placement Will be given at end of Freshmen year

9 Student Support School-wide A.V.I.D Program Nationally recognized program that teaches students organizational and study skills that ensure their success Tutors are on our campus every day After school tutoring Writing, Math, and Computer Labs at MVC/MSJC College tutors are also available at no cost to the students Three one hour sessions per week, per subject Instructor Office Hours

10 Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Nationally recognized program Build skills transferable to college Collaboration and team teaching Inquiry rather than lecture Writing across the curriculum Development of study skills

11 Sports and Activities Sports Football Baseball Soccer Volleyball Golf Basketball Track & Field Cross Country Softball Wrestling Cheerleading Dance Clubs Leadership Drama Club Solar Cup Club Fashion Club Black Student Union Spanish Club Dance Club Young Medical Scholars Club Leo s Club Travel Club National Honor Society California Scholarship Fed.

Universities Dances-Winter Formal, Homecoming, Spring Fling Community Service

12 Other High School Activities Prom-Sea World, Palm Springs Mariott, Queen Mary Grad Nite-Magic Mountain, Disneyland College Field Trips-UC, CSU, Private Universities Dances-Winter Formal, Homecoming, Spring Fling Community Service 50 hours per year Food drives Mentoring Blood Drives Leukemia & Lymphoma Relay for Life

13 Pre-Enrollment Requirements Parent Night Interview Math Placement Exam Summer Bridge Academy

Summer Bridge Academy July 29, 30, and 31 2014 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.

A-G and Every Letter In Between Leadership, Make a Difference

14 Summer Bridge Academy July 29, 30, and :00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. High school workshops AVID-Are you Determined? A-G and Every Letter In Between Leadership, Make a Difference MVC workshops Tour Guest Speakers Academic and socialization workshops

15 Freshmen Schedules Mandatory Classes English 9 AVID 9 PE I Biology Math 1 Fine Art/Elective Electives Spanish I Beginning Art Symphonic Band Journalism/Yearbook If you are a fluent Spanish speaker, you are strongly encouraged to take the SAT Subject Test in Spanish. Cost is approximately $35.00 and you sign up at Please see a counselor to sign up.

16 Matriculation Sophomore Year English 10 AVID 10 PE II Math 2 Modern World History Foreign Language Year 1 Junior Year English 11 AVID 11 Chemistry Math 3 U.S History Foreign Language Year 2

17 Matriculation Continued Senior Year English 12 AVID 12 Physics or Anatomy Pre-Calc/Calculus Your high school schedule will be dependent on passing all classes with a C or higher to meet A-G requirements. SAT Subject Test-Spanish Students must take one full year of P.E. The remaining 10 credits can be satisfied either by completing PE II or athletic PE

18 Questions

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