Student supports
Dean System Five houses (2 to 3 deans per house) Operate like small schools (~600 students per house) Centered around career pathways Location Career Pathway Dean Team North 1 Engineering North/ Computing Sciences Mr. Craig Pliskin/Ms. Sarah Anthony South 2 Engineering South/ Digital Media & Design Ms. Monica Williams/Mr. Bryce Barry North 2 Health Science North Mr. Tyrone Davis/Ms. Ann Mayfield/Ms. Cheryl Williams East 2 Health Science East/ Humanities Ms. Stephanie Matlock/Ms. Edith Gonzalez East 1 Business/Culinary/Arts Ms. Erika Williams/Mr. John Robbins
Dean System Fulfill the roles of assistant principal and counselor Create four-year plan/PGP Discipline Know students personally Approximately 70 freshmen per dean Build relationships with students Match students with opportunities
Student Support Center (Clinic) Nurse Downelle Campbell, RNBSN Temporary/ongoing medical conditions Notification of life-threatening health problems Dispensing of medication Hospitalization notification Social Workers Ciera McIntosh, LMSW Paula Kearney, LPC Social Emotional Needs Small Groups
GradeSpeed (Parent Connect)
GradeSpeed (Parent Connect) Functions of GradeSpeed Monitor Grades Monitor Assignments Monitor Attendance Create Triggers
GradeSpeed (Parent Connect)
GradeSpeed (Parent Connect) Triggers
Key to Success for freshmen Communication with teachers E-mail WSH Website Do not use GradeSpeed mail Phone 281-920-8000 Know the teacher’s expectations – how grades are weighted
Key to Success for freshmen Students should be studying and reviewing daily Resources to assist with studying Course HUB pages Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org Online Textbook Tutorials Lunch tutorials Before/After School (check with teacher) Saturday Tutorials
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