Laguna Hills High School Freshman Parent Night

Content Who’s Who in Guidance Tips for success and staying connected Review of high school graduation /A-G requirements High school four year plan/Grades & Credits Understanding Honors, AP, and IB Courses PSAT information Naviance- College and Career planning

Guidance Technicians & Counselors Guidance Techs - Rina Kennedy (A – GAR) - Theresa Hadley (GAS - PEN) - Heather Breshears (PEO - Z) Counselors - Murle Sango (A – GAR) - Julie McClure (GAS – PEN) - Julie Minekime (PEO – Z) - Joshua Van Dyke - Intervention Counselor

Guidance Technicians & Counselors Student Services Technicians: -Registration -Scheduling -Questions about summer school, adult ed, etc. Counselors: -Personal problems -Academic guidance/ 4-year plans -Career guidance -College planning

LHHS Counseling Office 4 -year Plan with all 9th graders (parents invited and encouraged to attend) Graduation Requirements College/Career information College Testing(ACT, SAT & PSAT) Scholarships/Financial Aid College Recommendation Letters Counselors are available to meet with students who are experiencing social/emotional problems Best time to meet with a counselor is before and after school, during snack or lunch. However, counselors are always available if a student is experiencing a crisis Pick up weekly progress reports from the counseling office 24-48 hours to reply back Email or call or visit Email Counselors at @orangeusd.org

College/Career Center Specialist LHHS Career Center Career Information College Information Employment Info/Work Permits Military Information Community Service Program Pathways Program/Career Tech College/Career Center Specialist Staff: Mrs. Fenton

Freshman Nests Small group of 22 students who are placed with a peer leader and Nest teacher Meet twice a month during tutorial Freshman Nest Goals: Build campus community Provide a place to ask questions and voice concerns Place to learn about activities and events at LHHS Support students academically Meet new people

Current Supports at LHHS Tutorial/Mandatorial Peer Tutoring (Tutorial) Academic Support Classes (Math and English) Fuel Education, Summer School, Adult Education SST Meeting (Student Success Team) Attendance Contracts Behavior Contracts

Intervention Counselor Academic and social-emotional counseling Monitors student grades and attendance Works closely with Mr. Marzilli (Assistant Principal overseeing all 9th grade students) Communicates with parents/guardians Assesses for academic support services Makes necessary referrals Peer tutoring Academic Improvement Program/ Fuel Ed

2017/18 Grading Periods 1st Quarter Progress (D or lower): 9/29/17 1st Quarter Grades (all students): 11/03/17 2nd Quarter Progress (D or lower): 12/08/17 1st Semester Grades (on transcript): 1/26/18 3rd Quarter Progress (D or lower): 2/23/18 3rd Quarter Grades (all students): 3/30/18 4th Quarter Progress (D or lower): 5/04/18 2nd Semester Grades (on transcript): 6/14/18 In order to participate in all extra-curricular activities, students must have a minimum 2.00 GPA at the quarter and semester Tutoring is available through National Honors Society. Counselors have flyers for outside tutoring

LHHS Graduation Requirements 220 Credits for Graduation (Each Class = 5 credits) Minimum 1.75 GPA Must pass the Writing Proficiency Community Service: 8 hours Must pass all required courses Must pass the Physical Fitness Test

LHHS Graduation Requirements English (4 years) 40 credits Social Science (3 years) 30 credits Mathematics (3 years) 30 credits Science (3 years) 30 credits Health (1 semester) 5 credits Physical Education (2 years) 20 credits Visual/Performing Arts, 10 credits World Lang, Career Tech Ed. Electives 55 credits Total 220 credits Five credits per semester Two years of mathmatics is required, includng passing Alg I One year of each of Physical and Life Science is required

A-G Requirements Must pass all classes with a “C” or higher Must take the SAT or ACT Algebra and language taken in middle school do count D’s and F’s are not accpeted

Why take Honors/AP/IB Courses at LHHS Honors /AP/IB courses are more challenging and demanding Colleges would like to see students challenge themselves Students receive additional grade points by receiving a weighted academic rank Students register for courses in March/April(teacher recommendation/grades)

Honors vs. AP vs. IB Honors Course … AP (Advanced Placement) Course … Moves faster and goes into greater depth. AP (Advanced Placement) Course … Is a college level class that culminates with an exam in May. can earn college credit. AP courses typically begin in 10th grade IB Course … Is a college level course that has internal assessment and an exam in May. Students in the IB program take Honors or AP coursework in Grades 9 and 10. *IB Diploma courses and testing only occur in Grades 11 & 12.

Keys for Freshman Success Join a club Start your own club Play a sport Try out for a play or musical Consider yearbook, leadership, mentor programs, volunteer programs In spring, we will begin looking for volunteers for next year’s Freshman Nest peer leaders

Keys for Freshman Success Be here, on time! Miss a day…miss a lot! Be productive- make the most of class time Be organized – use planner, desk, backpack Study habits – at least an hour of study time every night Time management – study schedule Prepare for tests/quizzes Complete make up work on time when absent Use tutorial effectively Tutor resources at school/CSF tutoring at tutorial

Staying Connected Check Parent/Student Portal Parents and students should have their own account You will need the student ID #, Verification Code, and Primary Phone # Contact the guidance office if you need any assistance Subscribe to Hawk Happenings-email hawkhappenings@gmail.com Communicate with teachers/counselor Check teachers websites

Attendance 3 school days The note must: Always check out with the attendance office Always check in with the attendance office There is no attendance call-in line All absences must be cleared by note within 3 school days The note must: 1. Be handwritten in ink by the parent/guardian...NOT BY THE STUDENT 2. Should include student’s name, date of absence, and reason for the absence

PSAT 8/9 PSAT 8/9 will be offered to all 9th graders this year free of charge Will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25th (minimum day schedule) PSAT 8/9 covers topics in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math PSAT has partnered with Khan Academy to provide free individualized prep and skill assessment

Naviance/Family Connection College and Career Planning Program Resume Builder Career Exploration College Research 4-Year Plan

High School Planning Guide LHHS Website-Guidance-SVUSD Planning Guide

Students with involved parents are more likely to: Earn higher grades and test scores, and enroll in higher-level programs Be promoted, pass their classes, and earn credits Have better social skills, show improved behavior, and adapt well to school. Graduate and continue on to postsecondary education

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