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Freshman Parent/Guardian Night Fall 2015
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Principal, Dr. Steven Scraggs Contact information: steven.scraggs@ops.org 402-557-3210 steven.scraggs@ops.org Secretary, Lucille Greer 402-557-3205 Lucille.greer@ops.org
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Administrative Team Mrs. Gaye Lannan, Academic Director gaye.lannan@ops.org 402-557-3212gaye.lannan@ops.org Mr. Kyle Rohrig, Athletic Director kyle.rohrig@ops.org 402-557-3211kyle.rohrig@ops.org Mrs. Emili Brosnan, 9 th grade Dean emili.brosnan@ops.org 402-557-3261emili.brosnan@ops.org Mr. Jason Williams, Student Services Director Janson.Williams@ops.org 402-557-3213Janson.Williams@ops.org Mr. Andrew Karmazin, School Support Liaison Andrew.karmazin@ops.org 402-557-3288Andrew.karmazin@ops.org
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Let’s meet your student’s counselor Mrs. Smejkal, School Counseling Director Hope.Smejkal@ops.org Hope.Smejkal@ops.org 402-557-3220 Assigned letter = D
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Mrs. Kros, School Counselor Stephanie.kros@ops.org Stephanie.kros@ops.org 402-557-3276 Assigned letters A, I, V, W Special focus = Careers Mr. McCormick, School Counselor Landon.mccormcik@ops.org Landon.mccormcik@ops.org 402-557-3225 Assigned letters C, N, O, U Special focus = Social/Emotional
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Mrs. Pass, School Counselor Margaret.pass@ops.org Margaret.pass@ops.org 402-557-3222 Assigned letters H, T Special focus = College, NCAA/NAIA, Records Ms. Moriarty, School Counselor Micaela.moriarty@ops.org Micaela.moriarty@ops.org 402-557-3228 Assigned letters E, K, R Special focus = Careers
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Mrs. Richards, School Counselor Susan.Richards@ops.org Susan.Richards@ops.org 402-557-3223 Assigned letters J, S Special focus = College Mrs. Stichler, School Counselor Katie.stichler@ops.org Katie.stichler@ops.org 402-557-3224 Assigned letters B, P, X Special focus = College
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Mrs. Stover, School Counselor Lindsey.stover@ops.org Lindsey.stover@ops.org 402-557-3221 Assigned letters M, Q, Y, Z Special focus = Records/Credit Translation Mrs. Vander Vorst, School Counselor Brianna.vandervorst@ops.org Brianna.vandervorst@ops.org Assigned letters F, G, L Special focus = College
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Three components of Counselor’s Role to support your student 1. Curriculum Instruction 2. Yearly Registration meetings 3. Respond **Daily-Counselor of the Day (COD)
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9 th Grade Curriculum 15-16 Freshman First Day – Orientation with Counselors & Student Ambassadors -- August Freshman Small Group Meetings with Counselor – through FACTS class -- August Freshman Explorer Career Inventory – through FACTS class – September *Current career interests identified *Explorer Post career opportunities – letter mailed home Freshman Lesson – Career Focus – through FACTS class – Fall & Spring *Career exploration – helps with elective focus in high school Orientations for registration – through FACTS class – Jan/Feb Registration with assigned counselor
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How does your student contact us? Green slip, email or phone or stop in before school, during lunch or after school – no pass needed
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Student places Green slip in Counselor mailbox-we then send pass for student
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How to keep track of happenings www.ops.org/high/burke Items of interest: Calendar Daily Bulletin Parent Portal access – Check grades & attendance Application online or call 402-557-3204 Staff contact information Newsletter (email blast) And more…
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Pointers Stay informed Check in with your student often Encourage their exploration of opportunities at Burke & in Community, ie: clubs/activities/sports/volunteerism Encourage student to pursue academic rigor, ie: career paths, Honors and AP courses Reach out for support when needed - first point of contact teacher, school counselor, administrator Cell phone/electronic device use - before school, at lunch, during passing period and after school All items on internet are there forever Snacks/water – before school, passing periods, after school
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Resources Tutoring, Tuesday-Thursday, 3:15-4:55, Burke Cafeteria *Margaret Pass, Coordinator (Counselor) Programs ie: Teen Center, Upward Bound, Urban League Clubs/Activities/Sports Social Worker-Community Resource liaison and support Anne Beacom – 402-557-3208 anne.beacom@ops.org Community Counselor-Licensed Therapist on Burke Campus & St. Luke Church Shelly Taylor – 402-557-3285 or 402-333-8962 shelly.taylor@nmhs.org Student Assistance Team, SAT, Coordinator Kristi Bryant – 402-557-3200 kristi.Bryant@ops.orgkristi.Bryant@ops.org Special Education – Co-taught classes, Resource room Joy Kusler – 402-557-3275 joy.kusler@ops.orgjoy.kusler@ops.org Information table in the cafeteria
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Absence from school Steps to report absence Call attendance at 402-557-3230 or 402-557-3231 to report absence If absence is not reported an automatic caller will go home at 9:30 and 3:30 Steps to call student out of class Call attendance at 402-557-3230 or 402-557-3231 to indicate time student is leaving Attendance personnel will send pass to your student with the time listed to exit their classroom Student stops at Attendance window (windows facing the Auditorium) to check out If student returns that same day, the student stops at Attendance window to sign in *A Doctor/dentist note can be returned if absence is medical Homework request if absent three or more days Call Mrs. Ross at 402-557-3236 - will collect work in Counseling Center or email teachers directly
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Credits/Grade Point Average-GPA 1 semester class = 1 credit Full load = 8 classes each semester Accrual & Recovery classes offered in summer school Accrual is commonly PE, Econ, Geography GPA is determined the following way: Grade Points Grade Academic Level / Honors/AP Level A........ 4.0......... 5.0 B........ 3.0......... 4.0 C........ 2.0......... 3.0 D........ 1.0......... 2.0 F........ 0.0......... 0.0
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Common course load each year On track indicators 9 th grade = 14 credits minimum to earn by end of 9 th grade 7 classes each semester = 14 credits for the year 8 classes each semester = 16 credits for the year 10 th grade = 28 credits minimum to earn by end of 10 th grade 11 th grade = 42 credits minimum to earn by end of 11 th grade 12 th grade = 49 credits minimum needed to graduate
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Academic Awards & Recognition Academic Recognition Ceremony-spring each year Academic letter award = three semesters of 3.5 Academic pin award = five semesters of 3.5 Gold Cord award = seven semesters of 3.5 Gold cord worn at Commencement National Honor Society-Requirements *Juniors & Seniors *3.5 overall GPA *30 hours of community service *Three leadership experiences *Character
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BAC-Burke Awareness Council President Jane King janeking94@yahoo.com 402-699-0921 Dr. Steven Scragss - Principal Mrs. Emili Brosnan – Dean Guest Panel
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