2. Recommitment Workshop 2017
Dr. Andrea Cumming
Executive Director
Recommitment Workshop
2017

3. Recommitment Meeting Grade Level Workshop
Welcome (sign-in and verify contact information with Kelli, restrooms).
Importance of Student Recommitment
Warning Policies and Procedures
Probation Policies and Procedures
Termination Policies and Procedures

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5. Take Stock Nassau Staff
Dr. Andrea Cummings, Executive Director
Kelli Bristow, Program Manager
Sherry Eck, College Readiness Coordinator
Phyllis Sipes, College Success Coach- Yulee
Penny Glackin, College Success Coach- Fernandina Beach
Johnnie Green , College Success Coach- Callahan & Hilliard

6. Importance of Student Recommitment
Review Student Agreement Policies
Reiterate Mentor Appreciation and Respect
College Readiness

7. Warning Policies and Procedures
REASONS FOR STUDENT TO BE IN VIOLATION INCLUDE:
GPA < 2.5 FOR 1 QUARTER (PROGRESS REPORT FOR BLOCK SCHEDULES)
D or F ON PROGRESS REPORT
VIOLATION OF COUNTY’S UNEXCUSED ABSENCES POLICY FOR 1 QUARTER OR MORE
>3 unexcused absences in a class
SCHOOL BEHAVIOR THAT RESULTS IN DETENTION or ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT
MISSING 2 MEETINGS WITH MENTOR W/O PRIOR COMMUNICATION PER QUARTER
3 WARNINGS PER YEAR WILL RESULT IN PROBATION STATUS

8. Warning Policies and Procedures
ACTIONS AFTER CONFIRMATION OF VIOLATION:
Intervention by TSIC within 5 days of knowledge of violation
Student Success Plan will be established and acknowledged by student and parent/guardian (Written or Verbal)
Warning status will be reviewed the following quarter if no other violations occur in the interim
If further violations occur, student will be placed on probation status

9. Probation Policies and Procedures
REASONS FOR STUDENT TO BE IN VIOLATION INCLUDE:
GPA < 2.5 PER QUARTER ON REPORT CARD
D or F
3 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES PER QUARTER
BEHAVIOR (Suspension or Alternative Placement)
MISSING 3 OR MORE MEETINGS WITH MENTOR W/O PRIOR COMMUNICATION PER QUARTER
BEHAVIOR (Arrest)
NOT ATTENDING REQUIRED STUDENT EVENTS *FOR SENIORS MAY RESULT IN DELAY IN AWARDING SCHOLARSHIP
2 PROBATIONS IN 12-MONTH PERIOD MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION FROM PROGRAM

10. Probation Policies and Procedures
Actions after confirmation of violation:
Intervention by TSIC within 5 days of knowledge of violation
Student Success Plan will be created, reviewed and acknowledged by student and parent/guardian (Written or Verbal)
Executive Director notifies student via mail.

11. Termination Policies and Procedures
GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION:
BEHAVIOR RESULTING IN ARREST AND CONVICTION
2 PROBATIONS IN 12-MONTH PERIOD

12. Termination Policies and Procedures
WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT:
STUDENT AND PARENT WILL BE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED OF TERNINATION AND AN APPEAL APPLICATION WILL BE INCLUDED.
STUDENTS/PARENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RESPOND/APPEAL WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS OF THE RECEIPT OF THE NOTIFICATION.
IF A HEARING IS GRANTED, TSIC WILL NOTIFY PARENT/STUDENT IN A LETTER AND THE LETTER SHALL STATE THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF THE HEARING.
ATTENDANCE AT TERMINATION APPEAL HEARING THE STUDENT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN SHALL ATTEND THE HEARING. THE STUDENT MAY ALSO INVITE UP TO THREE OTHER ADULTS TO SPEAK ON HIS/HER BEHALF.
TERMINATION APPEAL HEARING PANEL. THE PANEL WILL CONSIST OF FOUR (4) MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT MONITORING COMMITTEE, WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND COLLEGE SUCCESS COACH AND 2 BOARD MEMBERS.

13. Termination Policies and Procedures
WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT:
HEARING PROCESS. The panel will review the student’s attendance, grades, and discipline records along with considering what the student, his/her parent/guardian, mentor and other interested adults have to say regarding the termination. The panel will then discuss the case and make a decision.
STUDENT STATUS. In the event the decision is to reverse the termination, the student will, be placed in a probationary status for one (1) nine-week period. The Student Monitoring Committee will review the student records at the end of that time to determine if the probationary status will be lifted, left in place, or, if the student will be terminated. Decision on final termination cannot be appealed.
*IN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, THE DECISION OF THE PANEL WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS A RECOMMENDATION AT ITS NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING.
*DECISION ON FINAL TERMINATION CANNOT BE APPEALED.

14. Student Responsibilities
Have good school attendance (no unexcused absences)
Maintain a 2.5 GPA or better (no Ds/Fs)
Adhere to the Code of Student Conduct and exhibit good behavior in and out of school
Remain drug and crime free
Meet with Mentor once a week at school
Graduate with a regular high school diploma

15. Questions?

16. What should I focus on this year?
12th Grade Workshop
What should I focus on this year?

17. Two senior workshops Required
Tonight: FAFSA Spring: Senior EXIT
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

18. Stay in touch
Stay in contact with your College Readiness Coordinator. Make sure she has your contact information. Sherry Eck (478)

19. Don’t Stop working now! Keep an eye on your grades
Use good study skills
Practice good time management
Don’t lose your focus—graduation is closer than you think!

20. AP courses
If you take AP courses, your AP scores are important. Each college treats them differently, but sometimes you can validate a course (which saves money and time) if you pass the AP test. Some colleges will even give you credit AND a grade! (A for a 5, B for a 4, etc.) You will be able to choose whether you want the credit and grade.

21. Bright futures
Continue earning service hours for this scholarship. You will need 100 hours to qualify for the highest level: the Academic Scholar. (This level also requires a 3.5 GPA and a 1290 SAT or 29 ACT) APPLY NOW
Bright Futures levels – 100% tuition covered (highest level) 75% tuition covered (middle level) and 30% tuition covered (lowest level/vocational only)

22. scholarships
You should begin to look at scholarship opportunities with your parents and your College Success Coach. College Board is a good resource to start and also check with your guidance office, school websites and FASTWEB.
Pay attention to the qualifications for each one and the DEADLINES to apply. Some are pretty early in your senior year.

23. SAT or act?
Colleges will take either score. You do not have to take both.
Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch will be able to take each test 2 times using a waiver. See guidance for this waiver.
You need to take the SAT at least once using a waiver. (This does not include the in school SAT). This allows you to qualify for waivers this year when you apply to colleges!
Go to SAT prep sessions if they are offered.
Use Khan Academy for independent practice.
Consider retaking if your scores are getting close to
qualifying for Bright Futures

24. Websites to help you www.collegescholarships.com