Angelo Rodriguez High School Parent Support, Engagement and Involvement

High School Graduation Requirements FSUSD Graduation Requirements ▫230 credits for graduation ▫A, B, C and D grades only CSU/UC a-g Requirements ▫Students must earn grades of C or higher both semesters Semester grades are permanently recorded on transcripts at the end of each semester. Grade Point Average is an important factor in athletic eligibility. ▫Progress Report grades count for eligibility

High School Success—Academics Progress reports are issued every six weeks to inform parents about student progress ▫call teachers regarding areas of concern Semester grades are permanently recorded on transcripts at the end of each semester Many teachers post grades on Parent Portal and weekly progress reports are also available Teachers are available by /phone

High School Success—Academics Daily attendance and punctuality is crucial to academic success Organization is important ▫Binders, Backpacks, Academic Planners, etc All freshmen receive an academic planner Students should record assignments and due dates in their planner daily for each class Parents are encouraged to check their student’s planner regularly

High School Success—Academics Homework area and time should be established Interruptions should be kept to a minimum during the established time Parents are encouraged to review/ask students about their work ▫Don’t be afraid to ask questions even if you are unsure of the content

High School Success—Social/Emotional Health Common teen social/emotional issues ▫“Drama” ▫Relationships ▫Friendships ▫Bullying ▫Cyber-bullying ▫Social networking ▫Gossiping

High School Success—Getting Involved Encourage your student to get involved at school: ▫Clubs ▫Athletics ▫Band ▫Leadership ▫Community Service ▫Participate in school events—football games and rallies

Academic and Personal/Social Supports Academic Planner ▫All freshmen receive an academic planner to write down assignment, tests, quizzes and projects ▫Weekly Progress Reports (available upon request) School After School ▫Every Monday and Thursday from 3-4pm ▫Students can get help in any course ▫Many teachers also make themselves available to help students during the school day (i.e. at lunch) Tutorial Library ▫Open daily before school, during lunch and after school

Academic and Personal/Social Supports Student Services ▫Two Assistant Principals (A-L; M-Z) ▫Counselors and school psychologists are available daily  Students can drop in or sign up to see their counselors ▫School Resource Officer ▫School Nurse Technology Tools ▫Parent Portal, website ( Naviance, twitter MUSTANGS), Edmodo

Parent Involvement PTSO Parent Volunteers Athletic Boosters Music Boosters Other Boosters English Learner Advisory Committee Mustang Football Club School Site Council— Now accepting Nominations!

Contact Information Counselors are assigned by students’ last names ▫Erin Banke (A-F) ▫Brian Rodda (G-O) ▫Teressa Moreira (P-Z) ▫Beverly Taylor (9 th grade)

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