Sophomore Parent Night Class of 2019

Guidance Coordinator: Heather Larkin - Ext Lucia Williams 10-2 Wadley DaSilva Ext. 736 Ext. Guidance Counselors

Family Portal Open House/Report Cards Remediation Plans Academic Support Services Promotion & Graduation Requirements College Readiness Career Cruising MCAS CVTE/Dual Enrollment Tonight’s Agenda:

Families have access to the X2 Family Portal which shows the student’s current grade average, as well as grades received for individual assignments. For log-in information please Family Portal

Open House Sunday - November 20, :30 - 4:00 pm 1 st Quarter Report Cards Will be distributed on Friday – Nov. 18, 2016 * Report Cards must be signed and returned within three school days. Open House & Report Cards

Remediation Plan A Remediation Plan is developed in a meeting between a student and his/her guidance counselor to address failing grade averages at the end of each quarter. This plan generally includes: Use agenda daily Keep up with current assignments Make up any missed or failed work Cycle reports/Family Portal Stay after school with teacher Go to the library to complete homework

* If a student is having difficulty in a particular subject, he or she should stay with his or her respective teacher from 2:30-3:00pm. Students may access the Library from 3:00-4:00pm to do homework, research, or utilize the computers. Academic Support

All Sophomores Must: * pass English and Geometry * pass their CVTE (Shop) * complete their Career Cruising Requirements for the year * complete their Vocational Career Portfolio requirements for the year Sophomores cannot fail more than six credits in order to promote to junior year. Sophomore Promotion Requirements

* Additional information on promotion/graduation requirements can be found on pages 21 and 22 of the Student handbook. Graduation Requirements

Minimum high school graduation requirements do not necessarily meet all college admission requirements. * College admission requirements may vary by school. College Readiness

Career Cruising Career Cruising Career Cruising is an Internet-based career exploration and planning tool used to explore career and college options and develop a career plan. Assignments: Redo-Matchmaker - My Skills - Activity #5 Due dates: 10-2 students - Dec 21 st, students - Dec 15 th, 2016

MCAS Dates “2017” ELA – March 21 st, 22 nd, and 23 rd Math – May 16 th and 17 th Science – June 5 th and 6 th Minimum MCAS scores needed to obtain high school diploma: ELA & MATH : 220 (+EPP Plan if does not meet the 240 proficiency level) Science: 220 MCAS

Spaces are limited! Priority goes to juniors and seniors Contact Coordinator : Heidi Walsh Ext. 764 CVTE/Dual Enrollment High school students can enroll in one B.C.C. college course each year at no cost, as long as they have a minimum high school GPA of 2.50

This power point will be posted on our school website for future access Thank You Thank You for attending our Sophomore Parent Night