Freshman Parent Meeting August 1, 2017 Sara Gil  Principal Welcome Parents! Freshman Parent Meeting August 1, 2017 Sara Gil  Principal

Welcome to GDHS! Administration Class of 2021! Ryan Reynolds, Associate Principal Curriculum & Instruction Monica Lombardo, Assistant Principal Pupil Personnel Services Sean Davis, Assistant Principal Student Supervision & Attendance Class of 2021! Graduate College & Career Ready… Future Ready! Mission and Vision 14 Teacher Collaboration Days - Wednesday Early release for students (12:58pm dismissal)

Welcome to GDHS! Parent Involvement Opportunities translation available Opportunities Back to School Night – September 7 Parent Meeting – Meet the Principal/Title I Open House – February 22 ELPP – English Learner Parent Partnership School Site Council Parent Involvement/Engagement Committee Coffee with the Counselors – September 27 Parent Trainings Volunteer Teacher-Parent conference IEP, 504, Student Study Team Meetings Booster Organizations Athletics Ag Academies

1:1 Digital Learning Environment Future Ready handbook Optional Limited Technology Coverage Annual $20 fee Covers first breakage and first loss/theft with a documented police report Tech Room for student technology support Devices distributed at S.P.E.A.R. Log-in and set up Homework videos Home routines

S.P.E.A.R. Spartan Pupil Enrollment And Registration Thursday, August 3 Last Name Alpha A-D 8:00am E-H 9:15am I-M 10:30am Friday, August 4 N-Q 8:00am R-T 9:15am U-Z 10:30am Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes Don’t Forget: Emergency Card updated, include email address Meal Application (100% returned) or apply online Computer Usage & Parent Consent Form SBO Order Form and payment $20 Electronic Device Limited Coverage PE Clothes Shoob Picture Order Form and payment Rita’s Italian Ice and El Taco Loco onsite for purchase

S.P.E.A.R. Spartan Pupil Enrollment And Registration Thursday, August 3 Last Name Alpha A-D 8:00am E-H 9:15am I-M 10:30am Friday, August 4 N-Q 8:00am R-T 9:15am U-Z 10:30am Start at the front of the school Pick up S.P.E.A.R. card Turn in Emergency Card Bus Transportation Information table Transportation 574-1621 Student Body Office for purchases $20 Electronic Device Limited Coverage PE Clothes, Yearbook, Spirit wear, Gold/Green Card for free or reduced admission to home sporting events, etc.

S.P.E.A.R. Spartan Pupil Enrollment And Registration Thursday, August 3 Last Name Alpha A-D 8:00am E-H 9:15am I-M 10:30am Friday, August 4 N-Q 8:00am R-T 9:15am U-Z 10:30am School Picture for ID and Yearbook Dress Code Nutrition Services Turn in meal application Pin for purchases Spirit Central – Be Involved Honor the Shield Electronic Device Distribution HOMEWORK! 

Calendar/School Day First day of School August 14th Block Schedule Gold Day (Periods 0, 2, 4, 6, 8) Green Day (Periods 0, 1, 3, 7, 8) Spartan Day (ALL Periods 0-8) Block Day Calendar School Starts at 8:05am

Curriculum & Instruction Ryan Reynolds Associate Principal Curriculum & Instruction 574-1676

Academic Programs Middle College - Spartans 101 AVID – Advancement Via Individual Determination AP - Advanced Placement Academies PSA – Public Safety Academy HCA – Health Careers Academy Language Institute

Academic Resources PowerSchool Schoology Teacher Email Phone message Classroom Concern: Contact Teacher email/phone Parent-Teacher Conference Contact Mr. Reynolds PowerSchool Schoology Teacher Email Phone message Report Cards (8 times annually) Tutoring Counselor Coach

Communication Phone/Email Dialer announcements - SchoolMessenger Davis website: https://davis.mcs4kids.com Schoology PowerSchool Social Media Email

PowerSchool Parent Portal Parent Access Account ID and Password for your student(s) mailed home soon! Sample @ right Create personal PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Account(s)

CREATE YOUR PERSONAL POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT https://pshs.monet.k12.ca.us

GRADES Grades by Period Click teacher’s name to email teacher Class Score Detail Click teacher’s name to email teacher

Attendance Attendance Codes at bottom “T” Excused Tardy “A” Absent (unverified- CALL ATTENDANCE OFFICE) “W” Unexcused Tardy

Schoology Parent Portal

Parent Training for PowerSchool and Schoology Thursday August 31 6:30 to 7:30 PM Sign ups on clipboard Computer Lab, Room 612 Videos on Website (coming soon!)

Pupil Personnel Services Monica Lombardo Assistant Principal Pupil Personnel Services 574-1679

Commitment to Graduate Importance of Freshman Year Every class counts! 230 Credits Get involved Attendance Honor The Shield Renaissance Naviance IEP, 504, Student Study Team Coffee with the Counselors

Health Careers Academy Counselors Bridgit Moore A - Gom Public Safety Academy Ellen Boley Gon - Rh Michelle Barrios Ri - Z Health Careers Academy Anita Villasenor English Learners Language Institute John Gahan College Counselor

Class Schedule Changes YES.  You may change your schedule if: - You took a course in summer school that is on your schedule - You have an incomplete schedule - You have duplicate courses on your schedule - You are not in a required course for your grade level - You have “See Counselor” on your schedule

Class Schedule Changes NO. You cannot change your schedule if: - You want to change to a different teacher - You want to change your elective - You want to change a class that you selected on your ballot - Your college plans change and you no longer need a class

Student Supervision & Attendance Sean Davis Assistant Principal Student Supervision & Attendance 574-1678

Student Conduct for Academic Success! Attendance – on time & prepared for every class, every day Report absences to the Attendance Office 574-1675 Responsible for missed work Schoology Student Conduct Code Dress Code Classroom Learning Environment Engaged, respectful and self-directed learner Student Involvement Clubs (Club Rush Day – August 30) Competitive Teams (athletics, academics) Eligibility (grades, attendance, discipline, etc.) Positive Peer Relationships Bullying Social media Diverse cultures

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