Please sign in and greet your neighbor Welcome to the LCHS 9th Grade Parent meeting 8.9.16 LCHS is a Title I school. Stakeholder input is welcome. Please sign in and greet your neighbor

Thank you for coming!! We are glad that you are here. Class of 2020

We want all students to graduate on time, college and career ready. Why are we here? To provide parents with information to help students successfully transition to high school To explain some common misconceptions, areas of confusion, and special programs We want all students to graduate on time, college and career ready.

What does the data say about LCHS? 2015  Graduation Rate HS CCRPI (Overall score) State of GA 79.0%   75.8 Liberty School District  84.7%  83.6 Liberty County High School  88.5%  90.1

What does GOSA say about LCHS? Performance Snapshot Liberty County High School's overall performance is higher than 94% of schools in the state and is higher than its district. Its students' academic growth is higher than 99% of schools in the state and similar to its district. Its four-year graduation rate is 88.5%, which is higher than 68% of high schools in the state and higher than its district. School Wide Report Card Grade A 90.1

We want to partner with you, parents. One o f our focus areas for school improvement is ninth grade—academics and behavior We want to partner with you, parents.

What does the data say about freshmen?

Top offenses that generated a referral in SY 15-16: Attendance related—tardy to class Disobedience/disrespect Disturbing school or class Failure to report to detention No ID card Refusal to follow instructions Profanity Cell phone Hitting/kicking iPad Offense

What about 9th graders’ academics????

Strategies to help students achieve their best Discuss school with your student regularly Let them know that you value education Check Parent Portal regularly (set up automatic emails to yourself) Email the teacher with questions Schedule a parent conference to discuss concerns Seek help early Use Study Island & USA Test Prep

Strategies to help students achieve their best Many teachers provide extra help when requested After school tutoring with busses will begin in October. Sign up will begin in September. Students should complete ALL assignments on time and study regularly. Students should take opportunities to retake tests or quizzes when provided. Stay organized so that completed work is turned in on time. Use a planner (iPad) to keep track of assignments

We want 2016-2017 to be the year that the 9th graders break the trend.

Common Misconceptions and the facts Myth #1: Electives don’t really matter Fact: Electives count towards credits for promotion and affect GPA. Students must complete a pathway to graduate.

Common Misconceptions and the facts Myth #2: I will go to the next grade if I pass most of my classes. Fact: Students need 6 credits to be promoted to 10th grade and failed core classes must be retaken.

Common Misconceptions and the facts Myth #3: Attendance is not a big deal. Fact: Students who have excessive absences do not perform as well as students with fewer absences

Special programs Skinnies—9th Honor’s Literature & Accelerated Algebra I /Geometry A Study skills math and/or reading LCCA

Thank you for coming!! It makes a difference! Any questions?

The handouts that were provided are available for download as a PDF The handouts that were provided are available for download as a PDF. If you would like a paper copy sent home, please let us know. If you missed the 9th grade parents meeting and have questions following this PPT, please email Mary Ryan at cryan@liberty.k12.ga.us. She will be happy to assist you.