Freshman Class of 2021 Your Transition to Dundee High School
Mr. Schroeder- Principal Mr. Oestrike- Athletic Director Mrs. Scharboneau- Student Services Coordinator Mrs. Brook- High School Counselor 10 th & 12 th Grade Mrs. DeBruyne- High School Counselor 9 th & 11 th Grade
Set academic goals for yourself. High school presents a challenging landscape. Develop good study habits. If you sense a problem developing, address it early. Plan challenging courses in high school. The types of courses you take are just as important as your GPA. Start thinking about what you might want to do after high school college, trade school, military whatever it is you want to start researching different options. Explore your interests. Get involved with the wide range of clubs and activities that are offered. Try something new! Consider how your interests in and out of the classroom intersect. Is there a way you might be able to pursue this further with a summer program?
When you are planning your courses in high school it is important to think about all 4 years of High School. Your 4-Year Plan of classes is a living plan that can and most likely will change as you change! For right now just visualize all the classes you need to take for graduation, along with the classes that you would like to fit in over the next four years to develop a plan, keeping in mind that it might change!
www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.com www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fastweb.com www.careercrusing.com For a complete listing of career and college planning resources, please see the High School Counseling Website, which is located on the Dundee High School Counseling Web Page. Remember to like the Dundee High School Counseling Department on Facebook to receive frequent news updates!
Encourage your student to be involved Be involved and check student progress Attend Parent teacher conferences E-mail teachers Support and Encourage now!
Two Progress Reports (Home Access) Two Report Cards (Home Access) Two Parent Teacher Conferences Nov. 7 th & 9 th - 4pm-7pm March 27 nd & 29 th 4pm-7pm E-mail Teacher PlanBook Teacher Web Pages Call Teachers Text Message Alerts and Email Notifications
http://www.dundeecommunityschools.org/ https://hac.lisd.us/homeaccess/ Monitor Student -Grades -Attendance -Assignments -Schedules
Classroom Policies The following policies will be in effect for all classes. Grading Students will EARN their grade by the following weights: Assessments (Tests, Quizzes, Projects, etc.): 70-80% Class work/homework: 30-20% Homework Policy Student will receive homework to reinforce what is being taught in the classrooms. Parents can keep up with their students homework and homework assignments by viewing Home Access and Teacher WebPages.
Weekly student grade checks Free tutoring for students Tuesday and Thursday(3-4pm) Intervention program (Focus) Lunch Study Tables Credit Recovery Summer School
Hall/Bathroom Passes Each student will be given passes when there is an emergency. Students are expected to use passing time appropriately. Opportunities for Grade Improvement Tutoring- After School Lunch study tables will be available for students needing extra assistance. After school tutoring is also available, see teachers for schedules.
Intervention Program (FOCUS Program) Students may be assigned additional support when needed Closed Campus Students are not allowed to sign out for Lunch
Attendance Policy (11 absences per semester) Tardiness (3 Times)
Course Requirements (26 Credits) English 4 Credits English 9 1 Credit English 10 1 Credit English 11 1 Credit English 12 1 Credit or Advanced Placement English 1 Credit Math 4 Credits Algebra I 1 Credit Geometry 1 Credit Algebra II 1 Credit Math Elective (A math class in 12 th Grade) 1 Credit Science 3 Credits Biology I 1 Credit Chemistry or Physics 1 Credit Science Elective 1 Credit Physical Education-1 Credit Health ½ Credit Performing/Visual/Applied Arts 1 Credit On-line Learning Experience No Credit Foreign Language -2 years experience (Language other than English) Social Studies 3 Credits World History 1Credit American History 1 Credit American Government ½ Credit Economics ½ Credit
Grad. year Possible Required 2018-21 28 26 Pass 93% of classes
Preparing students to take the SAT 9 th grade- PSAT 8/9 Test in the Spring 10 th grade- PSAT 10 Test in the Spring 11 th grade- PSAT/NMSQT Test in the Fall SAT Test in the Spring
Big Ideas Math Online Component
Homework / Projects PlanBook/ Teacher Webpages Seven classes Passing Time (5 minutes) Prioritize
Schedules for the first semester are available online (Home access) Schedule change request forms are in the offices Schedules aren t in stone changes can be made Schedule changes can be made between now and up until the first day of school
Getting Involved 73% (354 students) participated in an extra curricular activities or sporting activity and were successful in the classroom. 27% (130 students) chose not to participate in any after school activities. 40 % or 52 of 130 students that didn t get involved, were not successful in all their classes.
Freshman- Senior Class Council Student Council Interact Equestrian Chamber Choir Band School Newspaper Science Club Robotics Quiz Bowl Team Art Club
Fall Winter Spring Football Boys basketball Baseball Girls C.C. Boys swimming Softball Boys C.C. Wrestling Girls Track Girls Swimming Girls Basketball Boys Track Volleyball Winter Cheerleading Soccer (club) Cheerleading Bowling (club) Golf (club) Trap Shooting(club) Fall Sports : Football began August 4, all other fall sports began August 12 Winter Sports: Begins Nov 16 th Spring Sports: March 14th
Pay to Participate Family Passes Game schedules online at highschoolsports.net Dundee Viking Pride Athletic Boosters- Tomorrow at 6pm in the High school Media Center
Scale for Free Meals Scale for Reduced Price Meals Total Family Size Annual Monthly Total Family Size Annual Monthly 1 $15,301 $1,276 1 $21,775 $1,815 2 $20,709 $1,726 2 $29,471 $2,456 3 $26,117 $2,177 3 $37,167 $3,098 4 $31,525 $2,628 4 $44,863 $3,739 5 $36,933 $3,078 5 $52,559 $4,380 6 $42,341 $3,529 6 $60,255 $5,022 7 $47,749 $3,980 7 $67,951 $5,663 8 $53,157 $4,430 8 $75,647 $6,304
Pass a class or retake More freedom with passing time means more responsibility Passing time with tardy bells High School matters and will stay with you!
Toward Fellow Students Toward Adults and Staff Most importantly Respect yourself and your EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Teachers will be in their classes to meet you Check to see if your locker works If you need a schedule change please see Mrs. Brook or Mrs. DeBruyne If you need help with home access please see Mrs. Rouse in the main office.
All students will have opportunities to succeed! We are committed to establishing and supporting programs to ensure student success The most important years in your K-12 education are about to begin! We are looking forward to seeing you on September 5th