Welcome to W19! Study Skills Mrs. Hommel Mrs. McQueen Mrs. Romo

Why Study Skills?  1. Pass your classes.  2. Pass the California High School Exit Exam.  3. Increase scores on statewide common core tests.

What are we going to do?  Short Lessons  Focused on subject content you need to be successful  Classwork/Homework  when there is extra time

Help! I don’t understand!  Don’t understand classwork???  Easy!  Come to W19 or W15 any day at lunch.  Tutors are ready & waiting to help you!

Expectations  *Be prepared.  *Be responsible.  *Be on time.  *Be respectful.  *No gum, food or drinks (other than water)  *No profanity  *No hoods or hats (other than Nogales hats)  *No sleeping  *No cell phone/iPod use (confiscation will occur)

Positive Reinforcements  *Verbal Praise  *Phone call home (with a praise report)  *Parent Link Automated Message System  *Token rewards  *Extra Credit  *Nomination for Noble of the Month

Consequences (2nd -5th offenses will result in parent notification.)  1st Offense: Warning  2nd Offense: Phone call home  3rd Offense: Lunch detention  4th Offense: BIC Referral  5th Offense: Dean of Discipline to schedule Saturday School

Grading  90%-100% A   80%-89% B   70%-79% C   60%-69% D   59%-0% F

Graduation Requirements (The Big 5)  1) 225 Credits (a minimum of the following) 40 Credits of English 30 Credits of Social Science 20 Credits of Science 20 Credits of Mathematics (10 credits must be in Algebra 1) 20 Credits Career Pathway (elective credits) 20 Credits of Physical Education 10 Credits of World Language or Fine Arts 5 Credits of Health 60 Credits of Electives  2) California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)  3) Technology Proficiency Requirement  4) Completion of Career Pathway Requirement (20 elective credits)  5) Community Activity Requirement (CAR) Hours - 60 hours total

Believe…Be Noble Be a Graduate!