FRESHMEN TRANSITIONS Welcome CLASS OF 2020!

Important Freshmen Information… Freshmen REMIND101: Text: @husky20 to 81010 Twitter: @huskyacademy Husky Academy Website Freshmen Student Services Website

Student Services Deirdra Williams, Dean of Student Services Erin Macleod, 9th Grade Counselor, Freshmen Coordinator Lisa Nelson, Administrative Assistant, Student Services Lauren Weaver, 10th-12th A-Ge, Junior Coordinator Melanie Lachance, 10th-12th Gf-N, Senior Coordinator Theresa Tate, O-Z, Sophomore Coordinator Yvonne Corcho, SAP Counselor, 504 Coordinator Bonnie Mwanda, Intervention Coordinator Dawn Beaster, Career Development Coordinator

Freshmen Challenges… “The biggest challenge I face as a freshman is…” Time management/balancing school & activities (53%) Procrastination (48%) Managing a heavier work load as compared to middle school (42%) Getting good grades/passing classes (38%) Managing Stress/Anxiety (32%) Completing homework and other assignments (29%) Making friends/Getting connected to activities/finding positive relationships (21%) Organization skills (19%) Effort/Self-discipline (17%)

HOW CAN WE HELP OUR FRESHMEN??

FRESHMEN CONFERENCES 3RD PERIOD CLASSROOMS Conference handout Individual follow-ups Academic College/Career Personal/Social Urgent concerns?

Heritage High Help Husky Help 2.0 Husky Academy Website Teacher office hours Activity bus Study Buddies Peer Tutors Study Skills time Advisory Classroom Guidance Appointments with counselor WCPSS Success Series Freshmen Student Services Website

Parent Help Powerschool Access Parent-teacher communication Help your child prioritize (know the weight!) Assist child with organization Check child’s notebooks, backpack Agenda, phone reminders Keep a master calendar of assignments, tests, projects, and extracurricular activities at home Husky Academy Teacher websites Check Interims Attend Conference Night (November 10) Spring Curriculum Fair/Spring Registration CFNC/Future planning and conversations

How can we help freshmen help themselves? Help freshmen “find their voice” Encourage them to solve problems on their own Help them maintain agenda/coursework Encourage them to utilize modes of communication After school office hours Email

9th Grade Fundamentals… Attendance Grading Scale Know your courses Re-test policy/homework Getting Connected Spring: Course Registration Promotion Requirements

Attendance 48 hours to bring in a note in order to excuse an absence Attendance office: Ms. Muller: bmuller@wcpss.net Contact teachers, ASAP! Students are responsible for missed work 10 or more absences= FF on report card! You must be here to succeed!!

Grading scale A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = Less than 60 D = 60-69 C = 70-79 B = 80-89 A = 90-100

Know your courses! Know the weight of your assignments Homework Prioritization Homework It counts! Retest policy Be familiar with the teacher websites Know the make-up work deadlines Self-advocacy: Student responsibility “Finding Your Voice” Ask for help when you need it. Communication with teachers

Retest policies Students may re-take any test if: All HW has been turned in They have attended at least one remediation session Husky Help Teacher office hours Typically within one week (see teacher) Quiz Replacement: A test that has a score higher than the quiz scores for that unit may replace those quiz grades

Make-up Work Deadlines September 26 October 24 November 28 January 13 February 27 March 27 May 8 June 2

Making New Friends & Getting connected GET INVOLVED IN CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES (when you are ready!) Heritage High Athletics Website Club Calendar Club List (Student Services) Start a club! Take on leadership roles in clubs and organizations Choose courses that align with your interests and meet like-minded students

Spring Semester Course Registration Curriculum Fair Group course registration Individual appointments Future goals Curriculum Fair Schedule Changes-January Summer Opportunities

Promotion Requirements To be promoted to 10th grade: 6 credits total: 1 credit English I 2 credits of Math/Science/Social Studies 3 other credits

Future Fundamentals… Graduation Requirements UNC System Requirements NCAA Requirements College/Career Planning

Graduation Requirements 26 credits total: 4 credits English 4 credits Math 3 credits Science 4 credits Social Studies 1 credit Healthful Living 8 Elective credits

UNC System College & University Requirements 2.5 minimum weighted GPA 2 credits of the same foreign language 800 minimum SAT (critical reading + math) 17 minimum ACT score

NCAA Division I and II Requirements 16 core classes Sliding Scale: GPA SAT or ACT NCAA Day – Spring NCAA Eligibility Center: http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp

College Planning Start these conversations now! Spring Course Registration CFNC.org Create a free account Explore career possibilities “Let Me Tell You” HHS College Planning Series Challenge yourself academically (balance) Start off strong—set yourself up for success later

Other options… Two-year/vocational colleges Military Workforce Two-four year partnerships Technical schools Certificate programs Military Recruiters School success Workforce

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