New Parent/Student Orientation

Counseling Staff Public Action Public Action Sherry Walsh / Robin Gonzales Sherry Walsh / Robin Gonzales Arts and Industry Arts and Industry Brad Scott / Hilary Craw Brad Scott / Hilary Craw Professional Services Professional Services Ben Washburn Ben Washburn Enterprise Enterprise Linda Davenport / Nancy Hoyt Linda Davenport / Nancy Hoyt

Keys to Success Attendance Attendance Study Time Study Time Materials Materials Note Taking Note Taking Asking Questions Asking Questions Tutoring Tutoring Keeping track of grades Keeping track of grades Communication Communication Using available resources Using available resources

Progress/Report Cards 1 st Quarter Progress 1 st Quarter Progress 1 st Quarter Report Cards 1 st Quarter Report Cards 2 nd Quarter Progress 2 nd Quarter Progress 1 st Semester Grades (Final) 1 st Semester Grades (Final) 3 rd Quarter Progress 3 rd Quarter Progress 3 rd Quarter Report Cards 3 rd Quarter Report Cards 4 th Quarter Progress 4 th Quarter Progress 2 nd Semester Grades (Final) 2 nd Semester Grades (Final) Only Semester grades will be mailed home. Only Semester grades will be mailed home. Sept. 18, 2009 Oct. 20, 2009 Nov. 13, 2009 Dec. 22, 2009 Feb. 19, 2010 Apr. 6, 2010 May 7, 2010 Jun 17, 2010

High School Graduation Requirements English English Math Math Social Studies Social Studies Science Science PE PE Foreign Lang./Fine Art Foreign Lang./Fine Art Health Health Electives Electives 40 credits 20 credits 30 credits 20 credits 10 credits 5 credits 80 credits 10 Credits = 1 Year Total 225 credits

College Admissions A-G A. History (US Hist., Gov’t, World) A. History (US Hist., Gov’t, World) B. English B. English C. Math (Alg. 1, Geom., Alg. 2) C. Math (Alg. 1, Geom., Alg. 2) D. Science (Lab) D. Science (Lab) A. 3 recommended A. 3 recommended E. Foreign Language E. Foreign Language A. 3 recommended A. 3 recommended F. Visual/Performing Art F. Visual/Performing Art G. College Prep Electives G. College Prep Electives 2 yrs. 4 yrs. 3 yrs. 2 yrs. 1 yr.

Working Toward College Admissions In addition to a solid GPA, students interested in attending a 4- year college or university immediately after a high school should also: In addition to a solid GPA, students interested in attending a 4- year college or university immediately after a high school should also: Participate in extra-curricular and/or co-curricular activities. Participate in extra-curricular and/or co-curricular activities. On campus- sports, ASB, mock trial, clubs, academic decathlon, etc. On campus- sports, ASB, mock trial, clubs, academic decathlon, etc. Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth groups, explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, sports, etc. Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth groups, explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, sports, etc. Community service Community service

Counselor Visits Throughout the year, counselors schedule visits with your son/daughter as part of the counseling curriculum. Throughout the year, counselors schedule visits with your son/daughter as part of the counseling curriculum. Senior Visits Aug. 31- Sept. 4 Senior Visits Aug. 31- Sept. 4 Junior Visits Sept Junior Visits Sept Sophomore Visits Oct. 5-9 Sophomore Visits Oct. 5-9 Freshman Visits Oct Freshman Visits Oct Registration 9 th into 10 th Feb Registration 9 th into 10 th Feb Registration 10 th into 11 th Feb Registration 10 th into 11 th Feb Registration 11 th into 12 th April 1-2 Registration 11 th into 12 th April 1-2

Stay Informed! Redlands High school website: Redlands High school website: rhs.redlandsusd.net rhs.redlandsusd.net Teacher/staff links Teacher/staff links Career Center Information Career Center Information Counseling Center Information Counseling Center Information Athletics Information Athletics Information Daily Bulletin Announcements Daily Bulletin Announcements School Calendar School Calendar

Communication Website ( teachers or counselors directly!) Website ( teachers or counselors directly!) Website ( teachers or counselors directly!) Website ( teachers or counselors directly!) Friday Blue Forms (Stay current with attendance and grades!) Friday Blue Forms (Stay current with attendance and grades!) Voice Mail (Contact teachers and counselors by phone) Voice Mail (Contact teachers and counselors by phone) Conferences ( Call Counseling Office Secretaries x30140 or x30141 to make appointments or request homework when out ill) Conferences ( Call Counseling Office Secretaries x30140 or x30141 to make appointments or request homework when out ill) Attend Parent Night opportunities, Open House, Join PTA! Attend Parent Night opportunities, Open House, Join PTA!

Freshman Orientation Friday, August 7 from 8am to 12pm Friday, August 7 from 8am to 12pm Introduction to Link Crew Introduction to Link Crew Purpose of Link Crew: to help freshman feel more comfortable as well as to help them achieve success in their first year of high school. Purpose of Link Crew: to help freshman feel more comfortable as well as to help them achieve success in their first year of high school. Each Freshman will be assigned a junior or senior “link leader” for the year to serve as a mentor. Each Freshman will be assigned a junior or senior “link leader” for the year to serve as a mentor.

ABI Parent Portal A secure and private on-line resource to provide access to the following: A secure and private on-line resource to provide access to the following: Attendance Attendance Grades Grades Transcripts Transcripts Graduation status Graduation status Emergency contact information Emergency contact information Various educational data Various educational data Access will be available starting in September. You will receive a letter with more information soon. Access will be available starting in September. You will receive a letter with more information soon. Website: Website:

Reminder Every Wednesday will be a shortened day. Every Wednesday will be a shortened day. Students will be released at 1:35. Students will be released at 1:35. If your student rides the bus, they will follow the regular bus schedule. If your student rides the bus, they will follow the regular bus schedule. Please read your Important Dates and Information tri-fold. Please read your Important Dates and Information tri-fold. Finals for 1 st Semester will be before Winter Break. Finals for 1 st Semester will be before Winter Break.

Please review your student’s information. Please review your student’s information. Complete Disaster Release Card, Emergency Release Card and Lunch Application and turn them in before you leave. Complete Disaster Release Card, Emergency Release Card and Lunch Application and turn them in before you leave. Review your student’s schedule right now. If you see any problems or have any questions, please ask before you leave today. Review your student’s schedule right now. If you see any problems or have any questions, please ask before you leave today. Counselors will be available in their offices following this presentation if there are any particular questions. Counselors will be available in their offices following this presentation if there are any particular questions. QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS?

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