1. Starting Freshmen Year!
Ms. Riggan & Ms. Sadikot
August 2017

2. Meet the Counselors
Ms. Sadikot A - L
Ms. Riggan M - Z

3. Helpful Tips for Freshmen Parents

4. Organizational System
Planner or planning sheets
Notebook(s) or 3 ring binders designated for each class

5. Organizing School Technology Sites
Teachers use a variety of technology to post homework, calendars, test information etc.
Have your student complete a technology form that will clearly list the teacher’s name, class technology information, and passwords.
Parents, you should be able to access this information as well!

6. MiStar Know your MiStar password
This is how you can check your student’s academic progress
MiStar is a real-time site; don’t get caught up in checking multiple times a day or week.
Parents = Once a week Students = Twice a week

7. Studying/reviewing class materials Extracurricular activities
Time Management
Balance is key!
Completing homework
Studying/reviewing class materials
Extracurricular activities

8. Seminar Students should be utilizing the benefits of seminar
Students should be meeting with teachers for:
Test review; help on assignments; making up missing work
It should NOT be a time to complete homework (with the exception of a few cases)
It should NOT be a social hour

9. Stay Informed! Sign up for Remind 101
You will know when class meetings and other important things are happening with this app!
Sign up for the district & high school list serv
Check the NHS website
Check teacher websites
Talk to your student(s)!

10. Helpful Links Cornell Notes Template Academic Habits Checklist
Study Tips
Student Weekly Planner
Planning Sheet
To Do List
Classroom Technology Form
Remind 101