1. Class of 2018 Transition to High School Parent Info Night March 13, 2014 Christi Kreigh, High School Counselor ckreigh@triton.k12.mn.us 507-374-6305

2.  Counselor (personal/social/emotional, school, career/college)  Ms. Kreigh  School Resource Officer (personal, community, school, etc)  Deputy Bob Morris  Principal (academic/school, personal, etc)  Mr. Schlichting  School Nurse (health, injuries, illness, personal)  Ms. Wirth (Middle School Nurse, try her first!)  Ms. Jennings (Elementary School nurse, go to her if Ms. Wirth is busy)  High School Secretaries (using JMC, attendance issues, general questions)  Michelle  Tammy  Your Teachers!! (Start here for academic concerns!)  Your Link Leaders! (Any help you need!) Helpful People

3. Life as a Freshman Good News…  More freedom  More opportunities  More choices  More responsibility  More expectations  Variety of friends-  Some classes 9-12 Not so Good News… o More freedom o More opportunities o More choices o More responsibility o More expectations o Little room for mistakes-Freshmen Year Counts!

4. Developmental Changes… As students go through high school, they change: Physically Emotionally Mentally Socially Academically Spiritually Economically Ethically While they work to become more responsible, independent, and confident. *Students move from dependent children to independent adults in only 4 years*  Seek opportunities to “test drive” adulthood

5. Common Challenges  Homework  Missing and late work is the most common academic problem!  All points count! Turn everything in. Some teachers do NOT accept late work or give extra credit!  Time management  With homework, friends and family, and extracurricular activities, many students struggle with balancing it all.  Set aside a separate time & place each night for homework. USE A PLANNER!  Asking for help  The students who need help often don’t ask for it.  Encourage your study to ask! Bring them with to conferences & review online progress reports for each class as a family!  Self-Advocacy  Finding their own voice: communicating what they need to be successful and following through  Teachers are much more accommodating to students that come to them to get help (versus having the parent do it). Try to let your student solve the problem first, before “fixing it” for them.

6. Common Challenges  Study Skills “I just freeze up on tests!” –One of the most “common complaints”  Many students & parents assume test anxiety… but most students don’t know how to study!  Tips:  Set aside time separate from homework  Limit distractions in quiet study place  Take little bites-don’t rely on cramming  Take good notes and review them  Parents - - quiz your student  Answer chapter questions in text  Ask the teacher for suggestions & resources

7. BASIC OVERVIEW OF THS  8 period day (must fill 7 of 8)  Mandatory study hall for 9 th graders*  45 minute learning periods  Semester system  Each semester/each class =.5 credit  Earn up to 8 credits/year (10 th -12 th )  Ipads

8. BASICS continued…  Need 28 credits to graduate  7 credits/year X 4 years = 28 credits  9 th grade is start of HS record: cum GPA, transcript, attendance, behavior, etc!  Fail required class…must repeat  NOT A LOT OF WIGGLE ROOM!

9. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS  28 Credits needed…in the following areas:  4.0 credits English  4.0 credits Social Studies  3.5 credits Science  3.5 credits Math  1.0 credit Fine Art (Choir/Band/Art classes)  1.0 credit PE .5 credit Health .5 credit Computer Applications .5 credit Senior Project  9.5 Electives

10. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CONT…  *For now* must pass MCA-II’s in:  Reading (Grade 10)  Mathematics (Grade 11)  Must pass Senior Project/Senior Boards

11. 9 th GRADE REGISTRATION Making sense out of the 9 th grade registration sheet…

12. Required Freshmen Courses  English 9 /Honors Eng 9 1 credit  Social Studies 9 1 credit  Conceptual Physics1 credit  Inter. Algebra OR Geometry1 credit  PE (semester).5 credit  Health (semester).5 credit  2.0 credits of electives  & Ramp-up continues as a once a week class

13. Freshmen Elective Choices  Agriculture  Art  Business  Family and Consumer Science  Industrial Technology  Music  World Language Departments

14. A few notes about electives…  THS Electives  Computer Applications  Art Requirement  B+ or better English - Foreign Language  Test out option for Spanish I – native speaker  Choose 2.0 credits of electives  2.0 credits = full year study hall  Every class except FACS 9 available other years in HS

15. Registration Timeline Wednesday, March 19 th HS Counselor meet with all 8 th grade students during their Social Studies classes Thursday, March 13 th Parent Information Night Wednesday, March 26 th Registration forms due back to Ms. Lewis April-May Master Schedule Built End of August Individual schedules will be given out after Freshmen Orientation

16. VERY IMPORTANT NOTE …  Registration sheets due WEDNESDAY, March 26 th to Mr. Hansen  AFTER THAT TIME…SCHEDULE CHANGES WILL BE VERY LIMITED AS THE MASTER SCHEDULE IS BUILT COMPLETELY AROUND STUDENT REQUESTS!

17. Helping Your Child Succeed…  Attendance  Behavior  Homework – ARC program  Study habits  AGENDA!!!  Time Management  Responsibility…self-advocacy Encourage them to GET INVOLVED!

18. Extra-Curricular Activities  Sports  Football  Volleyball  Basketball (B & G)  Cheerleading  Dance Team  Wrestling  Hockey (B & G)  Baseball/Softball  Trap Team  Track  Golf  Clubs/Organizations  Student Council  Math League  Knowledge Bowl  Theatre  AFS  Art Club  Science Olympiad  SADD  FFA  FCA  EARTH  BPA  NHS  LINK CREW!!! For more information contact Don Henderson, Activities Director 374-6305

19. FRESHMEN ORIENTATION Thursday, August 21 st 1pm to 5:30pm  Decrease anxiety…increase excitement!  Link Crew leaders…mentors/friends to freshmen  Look for a “save the date” flyer in 4 th quarter report cards  Invitations out in late July  Ongoing contacts and special events throughout the year  ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENT TO ATTEND!

20. Resources  This powerpoint will be on my website under Resources website  Course Registration Guide is also on my website under Resources  My website has lots of other great resources & events!  THS Parent Log-in for JMC  High School Daily Bulletin

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