Transition to JHCP Devon Herrick- Principal Natalie Garfield- Assistant Principal Vanessa Puentes Hernandez- Assistant Principal Carlos Samaniego, School Counselor Diana Lopez, Resource Coordinator Diane Rodriguez, Dean of Students

What to expect at JHCP? Objectives: Parents will learn about the culture of JHCP Parents will learn about systems of supports at JHCP Parents will be engaged with information on how to guide new high school students to the new learning environment

Block Schedule

AC LAB The mission of Academic Lab is to promote student growth and achievement while enhancing the academic experience for all students. Students check in with their academic lab teacher and create a plan for how they will use 80 flexible minutes. Students also check out with this teacher for attendance purposes. This happens during every “B”day. These are some ways students use their time: Meet with teachers to get extra support Complete group projects Study individually or with a group Apply for college, jobs, or scholarships Meet with counselors Take a brain break

Standard Based Grading SBG more accurately captures a student’s level of performance on the standards and skills included in the curriculum Course Grades Standards Category 60-70% Performance Category 20-40% Exam Category (optional) 10% Standards Category a minimum of three grades entered per standard (introduction, practice, and mastery); up to two opportunities to retake standards-based assessments without penalty, and; a common grading rubric that assesses a student’s level of proficiency on a 100 point scale, with a minimum score of 50. Performance Category includes participation, classwork, homework, etc.

S B G M O D E L Inputs Activities Outputs Outcomes Identify relevant resources Build consensus and nurture investment in program Establish policies and procedures Generate common rubric Provide training Monitor, support, and modify implementation Differentiate and appropriately weight categories Establish and communicate performance criteria Design and deliver assessments to measure skills and standards Provide multiple opportunities for mastery Assignment/ Assessment grades (reported through teacher feedback and online gradebook) Course grades (reported on progress reports, report cards, and transcripts) FAST grades (fair, accurate, specific, timely) Increased focus on teaching standards Assessments aligned to instruction and standards Grades that primarily reflect achievement (rather than effort) Parent & student understanding of skill mastery level Increased proficiency/mastery on designated standards/skills Preparedness for rigorous, college level course work

B’s or better - High School GPA is the Best Predictor of College Success

Counseling Department Support Mission: The counseling team will provide a comprehensive, multicultural counseling program addressing the academic, social/emotional and career development of all students. The counselors will collaborate with all Hancock stakeholders in order to prepare all students for college and post-secondary endeavors. Counseling Caseload by Division: Mr. Samaniego Ms. Martinez Mr. Sanchez Services & Supports aligned with the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) standards —Academic, Career, and Social/Emotional development College & Career Coach: Mr. Martinez-Caballero

Roadmap to Post-Secondary success..

CPS Graduation Requirements Credit Requirements: Total of 24 Credits to graduate from CPS Areas of Content include: English Math Science Fine Arts World Language Physical Education Non credit requirements: Service Learning Hours/Projects Consumer Education Test U.S. Constitution

Community Partners WOW BAM After-school Programs College Support More information will be presented on Wednesday, July 19th

Culture & Climate Supports/Attendance Diane Rodriguez, Dean of Students Attendance Goal 93.5%

Tiered Attendance System Tier 1 - Recognition and Incentives Privileges may include: Hancock dollars, Off campus lunch, Dances etc. Tier 2 - Attendance Interventions Students are connected with attendance supports and interventions such as check in check out, parent meetings, workshops etc. Tier 3 - Intensive Attendance Interventions Students are connected with intense internal and external attendance supports. This may include obtaining medical documentation.

Thank you.. JHCP Welcomes You!!