Freshman Parent Information Night September 2017
Freshman Parent Information Night September 2017
Areas of Strategic Focus, 2016-2019 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
HOUSE 1 (A-G) HOUSE 2 (H-O) HOUSE 3 (P-Z) Alex Chapman Asst. Principal Adam Minyard Asst. Principal Amy Drolette Asst. Principal Jennifer Blomquist Admin Assistant Cathi Mezio Admin Assistant Stacy Caro Admin Assistant
Farah Manganello A-C Louis Rich D-F Laressa Mead G-K John Benz L-O Tamera Parks P-Ste Kassandra Cochran Sti-Z
Discussion Topics Is there a dress code? How it is enforced? When can students be off campus? How does lunch work? Where should students be dropped off? Picked up? Where can students go after school? How does the student ID work with lunch payments? How do most students commute to school? What are the options? What are bike / skateboard storage options? How are school donations used?
Important LGHS Facts All freshman year courses are year-long. Each course equates to 5 units per semester; freshmen generally earn 60-70 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.
LGHS Grad. Requirements http://www.lghs.net/guid/httpdocs/graduationreqs.asp 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
UC/CSU Entrance Req s http://www.lghs.net/pdf/uc_csu_entrancereqs.pdf 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.
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
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? 10 th grade SAT Subject Test for Chemistry or World History
Student Support Sources of Information
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.
Sources of Information Aeries Website: https://aeries.lgsuhsd.org/ Contact Information, attendance, transcripts, and graduation status. Canvas Website: https://lgsuhsd.instructure.com/login 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. Family Connection (Naviance) Website: https://connection.naviance.com/lghs Login Information: In the fall of the freshman year, each student will be given access to this system. The student will use the account for the four years at LGHS. LGHS Guidance Office Web Site Website: http://www.lghs.net/portals/guidance.jsp
Freshman Year Guidance Calendar Overview Sept 29 End of first grading period Sept 25 Oct 5 Counselor classroom presentations and group meetings focus is transition to HS and initial use of Naviance Nov 9 End of second grading period Dec 21 End of first semester (Final Exams Dec 18 21) March Freshman Registration Assembly March Counselors meet with freshmen to schedule classes for sophomore year and create four-year plans June 7 End of second semester (Final Exams June 4 7)
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: Email / Call Teachers with concerns Ensure homework is completed Support (and become involved with) the organizations affiliated with the school
Club Day Tuesday, September 12 th (Tutorial) Service Fair Tuesday, September 26 th (Tutorial) Freshmen Fun Day Monday, September 18 th End of First Grading Period September 29 th Spirit Week October 16 th 20 th
Our Goal: Success for Every Student Thank you for joining us!