Freshmen & Parent Orientation 2016-2017 Freshmen & Parent Orientation

Graduation Requirements Earn 23 credits Assessments 4.0 – English 4.0 – Math 3.0 – Science 3.0 – Social Studies 1.0 – Phys. Educ. 0.5 – Health 1.0 – Fine Arts or CTE 6.5 – Electives Pass the Civics Test (60%) Do your best on the AzMERIT End of Course Assessment English 9 English 10 English 11 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra II

Grade Point Average (GPA) Standard Curriculum I.B. Curriculum (Jr/Sr) A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point F = 0 points A = 5 points B = 4 points C = 3 points D = 2 points F = 0 points

What is a credit anyway? Students earn a half credit (0.5) for every semester they pass a class with a grade of D or above. F’s and I’s do not count!

Credits earned in 1 year? Semester 1 Semester 2 English 9 B A Algebra 1 C Algebra 2 Biology PE AVID Arabic 1 Arabic 2 JROTC Total 3.5 Year-End Total = 7.0

How many credits earned? Semester 1 Semester 2 English 9 B Algebra 1 D F Biology PE AVID A Arabic 1 JROTC Total 3.0 Year-End Total = 6.0

10 or more unexcused absences = No Credit (NC) Attendance matters Attendance policy 10 or more unexcused absences = No Credit (NC) You are able to appeal Attendance Appeal Form

How many credits earned? Semester 1 Semester 2 English 9 B NC Algebra 1 D F Biology Media Tech AVID C Arabic 1 JROTC A Total 3.0 2.5 Year-End Total = 5.5

There is help Keep in contact with teachers via email IB tutoring Cholla After-School Program (CAP) tutoring Teacher “office hours” before or after school TUSD Saturday Math tutoring at Pueblo HS HW Help through Pima County Library Websites khanacademy.org Google

Making up classes/credits Summer School AGAVE online classes During the school year (free) During the summer Weekend Academy (4 weeks in a row) Out of District Only up to 2.0 credits accepted

Tips for Parents (on your handout) Call the Attendance Office to excuse absences. If your child will be absent for an extended period of time, you may request homework packets by contacting your child’s counselor at least 3 days in advance. Email is a great way to keep in contact with teachers 

More tips Finals Week The last week of every semester in December & May Please make sure your child attends and takes final exams. Finals exams are key to passing the semester!