1. Please sign in and greet your neighbor
Welcome
to the LCHS 9th Grade Parent meeting
8.9.16
LCHS is a Title I school. Stakeholder input is welcome.
Please sign in and greet your neighbor

2. Thank you for coming!!
We are glad that you are here.
Class of 2020

3. We want all students to graduate on time, college and career ready.
Why are we here?
To provide parents with information to help students successfully transition to high school
To explain some common misconceptions, areas of confusion, and special programs
We want all students to graduate on time, college and career ready.

4. What does the data say about LCHS?
2015 
Graduation Rate
HS CCRPI (Overall score)
State of GA
79.0% 
 75.8
Liberty School District
 84.7%
 83.6
Liberty County High School
 88.5%
 90.1

5. What does GOSA say about LCHS?
Performance Snapshot
Liberty County High School's overall performance is higher than 94% of schools in the state and is higher than its district.
Its students' academic growth is higher than 99% of schools in the state and similar to its district.
Its four-year graduation rate is 88.5%, which is higher than 68% of high schools in the state and higher than its district.
School Wide
Report Card
Grade A
90.1

6. We want to partner with you, parents.
One o f our focus areas for school improvement is ninth grade—academics and behavior
We want to partner with you, parents.

7. What does the data say about freshmen?

8. Top offenses that generated a referral in SY 15-16:
Attendance related—tardy to class
Disobedience/disrespect
Disturbing school or class
Failure to report to detention
No ID card
Refusal to follow instructions
Profanity
Cell phone
Hitting/kicking
iPad Offense

9. What about 9th graders’ academics????

10. Strategies to help students achieve their best
Discuss school with your student regularly
Let them know that you value education
Check Parent Portal regularly (set up automatic s to yourself)
the teacher with questions
Schedule a parent conference to discuss concerns
Seek help early
Use Study Island & USA Test Prep

11. Strategies to help students achieve their best
Many teachers provide extra help when requested
After school tutoring with busses will begin in October. Sign up will begin in September.
Students should complete ALL assignments on time and study regularly.
Students should take opportunities to retake tests or quizzes when provided.
Stay organized so that completed work is turned in on time.
Use a planner (iPad) to keep track of assignments

12. We want 2016-2017 to be the year that the 9th graders break the trend.

13. Common Misconceptions and the facts
Myth #1:
Electives don’t really matter
Fact:
Electives count towards credits for promotion and affect GPA. Students must complete a pathway to graduate.

14. Common Misconceptions and the facts
Myth #2:
I will go to the next grade if I pass most of my classes.
Fact:
Students need 6 credits to be promoted to 10th grade and failed core classes must be retaken.

15. Common Misconceptions and the facts
Myth #3:
Attendance is not a big deal.
Fact:
Students who have excessive absences do not perform as well as students with fewer absences

16. Special programs
Skinnies—9th Honor’s Literature & Accelerated Algebra I /Geometry A
Study skills math and/or reading
LCCA

17. Thank you for coming!! It makes a difference!
Any questions?

18. The handouts that were provided are available for download as a PDF
The handouts that were provided are available for download as a PDF. If you would like a paper copy sent home, please let us know.
If you missed the 9th grade parents meeting and have questions following this PPT, please Mary Ryan at She will be happy to assist you.