1. Class of 2021 Transition to High School Parent Info Night
March 21, 2017
Christi Kreigh, High School Counselor
Craig Schlichting, High School Principal

2. Life as a Freshman Good News… Not so Good News…
More freedom
More opportunities
More choices
More responsibility
More expectations
Little room for mistakes-Freshman Year Counts!
Good News…
More freedom
More opportunities
More choices
More responsibility
More expectations
Variety of friends-
Some classes 9-12
Developing confidence, identity & maturity
*Students move from dependent children to independent adults in only 4 years* Seek opportunities to “test drive” adulthood.

3. Common Challenges Homework Time management Asking for help
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. Find something that works to keep track of everything (planner, iPad, etc)
Asking for help
The students who need help often don’t ask for it.
Encourage your student to ask questions! Bring them with to conferences & review Schoology and Infinite Campus together!
SELF-ADVOCACY!! 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.
Developing confidence, identity & maturity

4. Helping Your Child Succeed…
Attendance
Homework Completion
Study habits –in school (note-taking) and at home
AGENDA!!!/iPad Calendar
Schoology/Infinite Campus parent log-ins
Time Management
Responsibility
Self-advocacy
ARC Study Hall & 9th Grade Transitions
Students are placed into ARC study hall, a smaller and structured study hall, if they received a D- or F quarter or semester grade.
9th Grade Transitions is a credited course to help certain 8th graders transition more smoothly and successfully to high school. Candidates will be talked to before the end of the year. Placement is determined by attendance, grades, homework completion, standardized testing and behavior referrals.

5. 8 period day (must fill 7 of 8) 45 minute learning periods
BASIC OVERVIEW OF THS
8 period day (must fill 7 of 8)
HIGHLY ENCOURAGED study hall
45 minute learning periods
Block schedule about once every 3 weeks
Semester system
Each semester/each class = .5 credit
iPads (distributed to incoming 9th grade over the summer)
Schoology (Website to view students daily grades & assignments)
*9th graders who want to opt out of having a study hall will need to Mr. Lutterman’s permission to do so.

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

7. 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 Seminar (complete Project & Boards)
9.5 Electives

8. Required Freshmen Courses
English 9 /Accl Eng credit
Social Studies credit
Conceptual Physics 1 credit
Inter. Algebra OR Geometry 1 credit
PE (semester) .5 credit
Health (semester) .5 credit
2.0 credits of electives

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

10. A few notes about electives…
THS Electives
Computer Applications (usually taken 9th or 10th)
Art Requirement (can choose to finish 9th grade year)
B+ or better English - Foreign Language
Test out option for Spanish I – native speaker
Plants & Animals and Intro FACS (9th & 10th grade only)
Recently changed: Industrial Technology and Business course offerings…look at Registration Guide!
2.0 credits of Electives = full year study hall
If you want to opt out of study hall-need Principal Lutterman’s signature on Registration sheet
Art = Art classes OR Choir OR Band

11. Registration Timeline
Tuesday, March 21st
8th Grade Parent Information Night
Wednesday, March 22nd
HS Counselor will meet with all 8th grade students during their Social Studies classes to discuss registration
Friday, March 31st (End of 3rd Quarter)
Registration forms due back to Mr. Hansen. **Parent signature is required!!**
Summer
Master Schedule Built
End of August
Individual schedules will be given out after Freshmen Orientation

12. VERY IMPORTANT NOTE…
Registration sheets are due FRIDAY, March 31st to Mr. Hansen
AFTER THAT TIME…SCHEDULE CHANGES WILL BE VERY LIMITED AS THE MASTER SCHEDULE IS BUILT COMPLETELY AROUND STUDENT REQUESTS!

13. Please start talking with your student now about their scheduling plans. The THS Registration Guide is available on the Triton website on the bottom right of the home page under ‘Cobra Links.’
4 year plans….electives based on occupation/major choices

14. Extra-Curricular Activities Encourage your student to get involved!
Sports
Football
Volleyball
Gymnastics
Cross Country
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
LINK CREW!!!

15. ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENT TO ATTEND!
FRESHMEN ORIENTATION
Late August Date TBD
Decrease anxiety…increase excitement!
Link Crew leaders…mentors/friends to freshmen
Invitations out in late July
Ongoing contacts and special events throughout the year
ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENT TO ATTEND!

16. Resources My Website THS Parent Log-in for IC (can call HS Office)
This Powerpoint
Planning for your future
THS Parent Log-in for IC (can call HS Office)
Parent Log-in for Schoology (can call HS Office)
High School Daily Bulletin (ON THE WEBSITE)
School Social Media Sites (Facebook, Twitter)
Craig Schlichting Twitter
Christi Kreigh Twitter

17. Questions ??