Freshmen Parent Night Brooke Tomovich, Counselor February 2013 SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL

This year so far… SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Greater levels of adjustment with a semester under their belt Understanding what needs to be done in order to get the grades they want Starting to show interest in wanting to be involved in clubs and other activities

This year so far… SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Little involvement in clubs from the start of the year Desire to move up to HP, when the grades are not there to support that move Must master current class, so student is prepared to take next step if appropriate If a student is struggling in a class, they must be proactive and get extra help from teacher outside of class and/or a peer tutor

Tests Taken Sophomore Year SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL PSAT will be taken fall of Sophomore year What to expect: Students will experience conditions of test Students are not 100% prepared for sophomore year PSAT, so scores may be low; they do not get reported to colleges for admission PSAT English scores are looked at for HP English 3 (junior year)

Accomodations? SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL If students need accommodations for PSAT, must start the process this spring. Contact Ms. Blashaw at: Or extension 1146

Sophomore Year Schedule SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL 7 Periods are required: 1. English 2 (CP or HP) 2. Theology 2 (CP or HP) 3. Chemistry or Biology (depending on this year) (CP or HP) 4. Foreign Language 5. Geometry (CP or HP) 6. Elective (encourage fine art) 7. 7 th period Athletics/Elective *Alg 2/Trig (CP or HP), if student receives double math rec./test score on MDTP, can add a zero period OR Geometry can be taken during the summer to eliminate zero period/8 th class.

HP & AP Sign Ups SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL March 5 th (during late start) Students must visit designated teachers between 8:00 am and 8:50 am Even if student is currently in an HP class, must still sign up/ visit those teachers on March 5 th. Detailed list of assigned classrooms have been sent to students via and are also on Servite website

HP & AP Sign Ups SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Theology & Foreign Language will be determined by current grades & performance in the classroom; teachers will talk to students (no information session) So, subjects to visit for Sophomores on March 5 th : Science, English, and History (only if interested in AP World or European) Math, whether honors or double math, will be based on score received on MDTP exam given in the classroom in April. All students take this; does not require any prep.

Registration SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Registration/Schedule packets for next year will be sent home in March Due back in April (date will be specified on packet)

Freshman Year Finals SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Must be here, unless it is an emergency!! Many were out during first semester finals; creates problems in scheduling make-up exams Dates: May 28 th -May 31 st Finals 20% of 2 nd semester grade (each marking period is 40%)

Clubs SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL CSF & NHS beginning of Sophomore year, using previous semester’s grades At that time, see Ms. Valenzuela in counseling for application It is extremely important to be involved and engaged in school environment Mrs. Jeanne Nelleson, Activities Director

Servite Summer School SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL All semester “F” grades must be redeemed during Servite summer school 2 nd semester “D” grades in Foreign Language and Math must be redeemed during Servite summer school Advancement possibility for double math students only (CP or HP Geometry offered) Session 1 redeems Semester 1 June 24-July 10 8:00-12:40 Session 1 redeems Semester 2 June 24-July 10 8:00-12:40 * All Semester “D” grades are recommended to be redeemed for college admissions.

Summer SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Attend summer school (if applicable) All information will be on Servite website after spring break Christian Service hours Must have 30 hours completed in order to have grades released in June Summer is a good time to get a head start on Sophomore year hours (30) Contact Campus Ministry with any questions

Contact Information: SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Ms. Brooke Tomovich x1457