2. August and September 2014 Rivercrest Preparatory Welcome Back!!!

3. Our Staff Jenna Saugstad Principal Judy Wigg Secretary/Account Clerk Dr. Lauretta Wilson-Cortez ELA, SS and Electives Maria Mosqueda Math, Science Support, FL Robert Diaz Science, PE, Health Victoria Oliveros Support Staff and Website Manager

4. 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Kieriney LunaStephanie AlvarezKayla JohnsonMitzi Arroyo Kaitlyn OlivaAshley BarnesMaira Lopez-BecerraAlexis Vazquez Jessica RackleffNatalie BarnesAmy RodriguezIvan Reyes Hugo SaragosaAlanna MurdockVeronica Salazar Dillon SlaterCindy RodriguezTheresa Schrimpf Kameron WestonBethany SandovalDestiny Seabrook Allyn YeskeDAmorique TuufuliTehya Silva Salvador GonzalezSabrina Smith Marc MonteonBrian Barreto Dylan SynderAustin Crum Jesse Martinez Joseph Nava Richard Pineda Welcome to our new students

5. Website for students and parents www.rivercrestpreparatory.com

6. Full year of course work 1 st semester = 30 credits 2 nd semester= 30 credits Segment 1 – 5 credits Aug 12-29 Segment 2 – 5 credits Sept 2-19 Segment 3 – 5 credits Sept 22-Oct 10 Segment 4 – 5 credits Oct 13- 31 Segment 5 – 5 credits Nov 3- 21 Segment 6 – 5 credits Dec 1-18 Segment 7 – 5 credits Jan 12-Feb 2 Segment 8 – 5 credits Feb 3-25 Segment 9 – 5 credits Feb 26- Mar 18 Segment 10 – 5 credits Mar 19-Apr 15 [spring break during this segment] Segment 11 – 5 credits Apr 16 – May 6 Segment 12 – 5 credits May 7 – 28 [12 th graders] May 7 – June 3 [9-11 th graders]

7. October 7 and 8 ~ CAHSEE [12 th grade ONLY] Tues: English Exam beginning at 7:30 am Weds: Math Exam beginning at 7:30 am October 10 ~ END OF SEGMENT 3 October 15 ~ PSAT Must have registered with Ms. Saugstad to be eligible to take the exam. Cost is 25.00. Payment due by October 1 st Test will be at our campus beginning at 8:30 am – 12:30 pm October 31 ~ Halloween Costumes MAY BE WORN to school but they must be within dress code regulations and appropriate for school Upcoming Events

8. Congratulations to the following students who have demonstrated our CORE Values throughout the first two segments of school. Austin CrumCindy Rodriguez Keyana HoltAlexis Vasquez Sabrina SmithTheresa Schrimpf Great Job and keep moving FORWARD! Student Recognition

9. These students received A’s in their first class! Way to go!!! Natalie BarnesEmily BarnesJasmine BrionesAustin Crum Alexandria ChastainKaitlyn ChavezMelissa PazJoshua Nino Nick EspinozaSandra HerreraKali KarrerAlex Lobner Joseph NavaCatera McCainMarc MonteonSabrina Smith Kayla JohnsonDelaney LunaKieriney LunaSal Gonzalez Isabella MancillaAlexis VasquezDylan SynderAnthony Wood Jordan ReedPayton ReedTehya SilvaCindy Rodriquez Nicole KwiakowskiAmy RodriquezTheresa SchrimpfMaira Lopez-Becerra DAmorique Tuufuli 1 st segment achievements

10. One of our goals is to support our students as they prepare for their next steps beyond the walls of high school. This year we will be implementing the Common Core standards in ELA and math to help developed the depth and rigor needed for success We also will be emphasizing the skills necessary to be prepared for the 21 st century. Working toward the 21 st century skills

11. Expectations for Student Success Attendance ~ Attending class everyday Working with the teachers in classroom environment everyday Strong Work Ethic and Self Motivation ~ Individual motivation Staying on task Asking for help when needed Odysseyware Parent Accounts ~ Check in with your student’s progress on a daily basis Verify account with Oware so you have an ability to check in Progress Reports ~ Clearly communicated progress is given 1.5 weeks into each segment for parents to see current progress Relationships~ Support your student as they work through hard material Create a quiet and clean environment that is the “school” at home to be able to work at Help students ask for help when they get stuck or need some guidance

12. Expectations of Work Load Each segment is 3 weeks [appx 15 days]. Just as you would spend 6-7 hours on campus each day, devote the same amount of time to your online course. Online Class Advantage: Your “campus” is where you make it. Study at night, on the road, lunch time, etc. Log in and get to work at any time Online Class Disadvantage: It is easy to get distracted by other people and things. Help students to stay true to themselves and their goals. Help them to stay focused.

13. Time Management and work completion Complete all assignments, including projects, research projects and essays, as assigned Individual student work time on each class can varies slightly based on a few factors: Background with the material Ability to recall information Academic knowledge of subject matter Must log in and work on a daily basis. If too many days go by without logging or completing an assignment, students will get behind and find it very difficult to catch up. Teach/Support students in their use of the student planner to track their work and their time management skills Help them make a “To Do” list to keep them on track

14. Set goals and deadlines for students and help them stick to them! Use your student planner and the dates in the O-Ware system to plan out the 3 week term.

15. Homework/Help Resources We have an area on our website for students to access for resources for support. If they are struggling, these areas can offer support when they are not in the classroom. Students NEED to ASK for help when they are struggling. Use the resources tab on our website to access areas of support. Khan Academy TED Talks Youtube Virtual Nerd Homework math and science telephone help line Google chats

16. Science Labs ~ 3D Crystal modeling

17. Biology Lab Work Testing our findings

18. More Science Fun