Coyote “Top 10” Counseling Tips for Parents Presented by Your CeHS Guidance Team

Agenda  Welcome Class of 2020!  Top 10 Things You Need to Know from CeHS Guidance:  1. High School Graduation Requirements  2. Freshman Scheduling  3. Math Placement  4. ParentVue & StudentVue  5. Making the Most of High School  6. Attendance  7. Grades - Homework  8. Setting Your Student Up for Success  9. Your Student’s Best Advocate - Themselves  10. What do School Counselors do?

High School Graduation Requirements SubjectGraduation English4 Math4 Lab Science3 History3 PE/Marching Band1 CTE/Fine Art1 World Language0 ** Electives12 = 28 Credits **In-state universities require two credits of the same world language. Some out of state may require three!

Freshman Scheduling  Block Scheduling – 4 by 4 schedule  4, 90 minute classes a semester  Typical freshman schedule  Yearlong English, purposeful placement  All incoming students receive a “Summer Mailer” that includes:  bookstore statement with fees for classes FallSpring English I/Leadership Seminar Personal Fitness - BoysIntegrated Science LunchElective or Yearlong Algebra I Building Trades ILunch Algebra IMusic Master Guitar

Freshman Scheduling Cont’d  Our “Master Schedule” is created based on student requests – we build a schedule that meets most of our student needs and wants.  We build a seat for our students in a class for which they have requested a class. We will HOLD your student to their requests.  Most students do receive one or more of their alternate requests (especially freshman).  In fairness to all students – we do not allow:  Requests for specific teachers  Requests for lunches  What semester and hour classes fall in the school day

Math Placement  How placement is determined  Semester versus yearlong course  Support, tutoring, remediation  After and before school, with your teacher or through National Honor Society  Students have 2 chances to take the course on campus before having to seek an alternative to completion  Teachers allow test corrections in Algebra I and Geometry as long as unit of work/homework is complete  70% is required to move on to the next level

ParentVue & StudentVue  If you had access from a PUSD elementary school, your account continues to follow your student into high school.  We encourage that you actively monitor your student’s grades and attendance.  Communicate with the teacher for clarification on assignments/grades.  There is an APP for this! Found in the Google Play or App Store.  See the front reception desk to gain access – need your ID.

Making the Most of High School  Clubs  Activities/Athletics – Fall, Winter, and Spring  Community Service  Leadership – Student Government, Peer Counseling, National Honor Society, elected club/CTE organization position.  Studies consistently show a strong connection between involvement and achievement

Attendance  Daily attendance is the GREATEST predictor of SUCCESS.  On a block schedule – missing 1 day is the equivalent of 2 days in a traditional schedule.  10 absences require an appeal for loss of credit – only 1 appeal is allowed  Many programs require information about your attendance record (West- MEC, summer programs, college programs/scholarships)

Grades  Grades matter = credits earned (Yes, this does include Freshmen Year)  Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Science, Biology, English I and English II – all require a 70% proficiency earned to move on to the next level.  Athletic eligibility – students must carry a “D” or better to remain eligible for sports. Under NO Pass/ No Play, students earning a “F” receive a yellow card and then a “red card” if the grade does not improve.  Most coaches will require their athletes to carry a “C” or better; Coaches also consider grades as a component of the try-out process.  B’s or better get you to College!

Setting Your Student Up for Success  Limiting Social Media  Dedicated homework time and space  Know available homework resources  Get to know your child’s friends  Talk and listen to your child  If you have questions about your child’s class – ask the teacher  Help your student embrace struggle and failure as part of life’s journey  Help them learn to advocate for themselves….

Your Student’s Best Advocate – Themselves!  Students are expected to seek help and support from their teachers.  Students must ASK for the help that they need – they must use their voice!  Our goal is to help your student be successful beyond high school.  There is no “We” when going to college or a future job.  We are here to support your student on next steps if they face hurdles, hiccups and adversity

“Success is not built on success. It's built on failure. It's built on frustration. Sometimes its built on catastrophe.” ~Sumner Redstone

What do School Counselors do?  Our Team, 6 counselors. Ratio 365:1  Reasons to see your School Counselor  Personal, Social, Emotional - friends, family, school, grief/loss, life transitions, etc.  Academic – selecting classes based on interest, course of study; math needs  Interventions, Supports – credit recovery, summer school  College Planning – recommendations, references, applications, fee waivers for testing/applications, scholarship information  Career Planning – programs, West MEC, MET Academy, private versus public options