East Valley High School 9TH Grade Expectations Assembly Fall 2013 Ms. Carrie Allen, Principal “Home of the Falcons”

Administrative Staff Ms. Allen Principal Ms. Williams Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Ms. Leanos- College Counselor and AVID +A-B Ms. Dumani-LEP + C-GD Ms. Lobel-Weiss-GE-Z Ms. Brown- Attendance Counselor

Freshman Academy Purpose Supportive and rigorous curriculum Develop skills in writing, speaking, and listening. Strengthen community and team work. Provide foundation for success in high school.

University of California Santa Barbara

Award Assemblies

Recognition of Students

SAS Program The School for Advanced Studies program at East Valley High school is a four-year program designed for highly motivated students to achieve their academic and personal potential through an accelerated program. SAS students will be expected to take competitive courses such as Advanced Placement classes, college courses, and SAT prep classes in their four years at East Valley High School. One of our goals for our SAS students is to become competitive applicants to a four year university or college.

Graduation Requirement A-G Minimum Requirements Social Science-2 years English-4 years Mathematics- 3 years Science- 2 years Language other than English- 2 years Visual and Performing Arts- 1 year (in sequence) College Prep Elective- 1 year (G or A-F courses not considered Intro level) LAUSD Minimum Requirements Health Service Learning 210 Credits CDE Requirements English-3 years Math- 2 years including Algebra Social Studies/Science-3 years Science-2 years Foreign Language/VPA- 1 year Physical Education-2 years Total-13 Courses CAHSEE: ELA and Math Pass

Credits to Promote 50 Credits – 10th Grade 105 Credits – 11th Grade 210 Credits – To Graduate High School

Advanced Placement Courses (AP) AP World History AP US History AP Government AP English Language AP English Literature AP Biology AP Studio Art AP Spanish Language AP Calculus

Honor Courses H English 9 H English 10 H Biology H Chemistry H Geography H Economics H Adv Comp H Lit Analysis

Our mission 85% Statistics ALL 9th grade students promote to 10th grade 85% Statistics Research shows that if a student can progress from ninth to tenth grade ON TIME then he/she is 85% more likely to graduate high school!!!!

Sports Football Boys JV/Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Basketball Boys JV/Varsity Soccer Girls Soccer Girls Volleyball Boys Baseball Girls Softball Swim Team Cross Country

SCHOOL DAY AT EVHS 8:00 am – 3:25 pm B 8:00-8:50 50 mins 1 5 8:55-10:20 85 mins 2 6 10:25-11:50 Lunch 11:50-12:25 35 mins 3 7 12:30-1:55 4 8 2:00-3:25

Student Attendance Goals Far Below Basic Below Basic Basic Proficient Advanced Less than 87% 87 - 91% 92 – 95% 96 - 99% 100% 25 or more absences 15-24 absences 8-14 absences 1-7 absences 0 absences MORE LIKELY TO ACHIEVE AT GRADE LEVEL AND GRADUATE! Attendance Performance Meter Goals At least 71% of students school-wide maintaining Proficient or Advanced Attendance (96% or higher)

What is Excellent Attendance? The LAUSD’s goal is for ALL students to attend at a rate of 96% or higher. We expect all students to be present in school, on-time, every day. Students should miss no more than one week (about 7 days) of school per school year.

Compulsory Full-Time Education E.C. 48200 All children between the ages 6 and 18 years must attend school full time. All parents, guardians, and students are responsible to comply with this law. Kindergarten students are included. They must abide with the attendance policy if they are enrolled in school 18

Attendance + Grades=Success Why does this law exist? Attendance + Grades=Success School attendance is the strongest predictor of High School Graduation. A high school graduate will earn about $300,000 more than a high school dropout over their lifetime. A college graduate will earn about $1,000,000 more than a high school dropout over a lifetime. The attendance law exists back in the 18 or 1900’s to protect children from being exploited, cut back on delinquency. 19

What Students can do: Get to school every day on time, in every grade! Make any appointments during school vacations or off time. Set a schedule and stick to it! Make sure you go to bed early so that you are rested and ready to learn. Prepare school clothes, homework and supplies the night before school. Talk to your parent, counselor, or someone you trust for help and support if you need it!

Attendance Policies and Procedures Be on time at 8AM. Make doctor appointments after school or on vacation time. Bring a note from a doctor or a parent if you are absent. Talk to a counselor if you are having problems with your attendance or need help with something.

(Keeping Youth Doing Something) KYDS (Keeping Youth Doing Something)

KYDS After School Program After School Tutoring ELL Tutoring Study Hall Drill Team Play Production Swimming Girls Volleyball Boys Basketball

Swim Club

Prom

Sneak Peak Into the Night

Preparing for Graduation

Graduation Day