1. GRADUATING CLASS OF 2015 PARENT MEETING SEPTEMBER 7 TH,2011

2. 22 credits are necessary for graduation English- 4 Math- 4 Science- 3 Social Studies- 3 Physical Education-.5(two semesters) Health-.5(one semester) 21 st Century Technology-.5(one semester) Personal Economics-1 Fine Arts- 1 Community Service Hours (June-May) Ugive.org 9 th Grade 5 hours 10 th Grade 10 hours 11 th Grade 15 hours 12 th Grade 20 hours You must pass a class in order to receive credit. If you fail a class that is required for graduation, you must re-take that class and pass in order to receive your diploma. At this time, the successful passage of all sections of the Ohio Graduation Test, which your child will take their sophomore year, must also take place prior to graduation. High School is Finally Here…. But What Does That Mean?

4. What does the future hold?  It’s not too early to be thinking about the future… Post Secondary Education Option (PSEO) Post Secondary Education Option (PSEO) Mandatory March meeting for parents/students interestedMandatory March meeting for parents/students interested Miami Valley Career Technology Center Miami Valley Career Technology Center KUDERKUDER Sophomore Visit DaySophomore Visit Day College College EXPLORE 9thEXPLORE 9th PLAN 10 th /ACTPLAN 10 th /ACT PSAT/NMQST 11 th /SATPSAT/NMQST 11 th /SAT VisitsVisits Trade/Technical SchoolTrade/Technical School 2/4 Year Traditional2/4 Year Traditional Military Military Work Force Work Force

5. Grading Policies and Procedures  Grades are computed on a percentage basis, ranging from 0-100%. Nine-week and semester exam percentages, as well as letter grades will be shown on the report card.  What is on an exam? At the end of the first semester, students will have an exam covering ALL material discussed up to that point.**This means students should keep their notes and tests. At the end of the entire year, students will have a final exam. Depending on the class/teacher, this material may include EVERYTHING from the entire year.  Brookville High School Exam Waiver Policy All students will take 1 st semester exams. A student may waive up to two 2 nd semester exams through the following criteria:

6. Policies and Procedures Continued  Exam Waiver Policy Continued 1) One second semester exam may be waived by attendance described as follows: A student may not exceed 5 days of excused absence in the school year. In addition, a student may not have more than two unexcused tardies per quarter. A student may not exceed 5 days of excused absence in the school year. In addition, a student may not have more than two unexcused tardies per quarter. 2)One second semester exam may be waived by academic performance as follows: A student maintains an “A” average through the 4 th quarter in a course in which an exam is to be waived. A student maintains an “A” average through the 4 th quarter in a course in which an exam is to be waived. A MAXIMUM OF TWO EXAMS MAY BE WAIVED Students may not waive exam projects Semester long courses Pre-arranged absences for travel are considered unexcused  What is a GPA? GPA, which stands for Grade Point Average, is simply the average of a student’s grades, starting with the freshman year. The higher your grades, the higher your GPA will be. Colleges ALWAYS ask for a student’s GPA when determining admissions.

7. Communication http://www.brookville.k12.oh.us/ Friday Bulletin Calendar of Events/Menu Faculty List/Websites/Blue Blazer (email address/website links) Buy a yearbook Jostens class ring/graduation announcements School Pictures Progress Book

8. PROGRESS BOOK Instruction sheets with student’s user name and password Change password/Link Accounts Check Grades/Attendance/Eligibility View Schedule Monitor Homework Provide Parent email for school communication

9. PARENT TIPS FOR A BETTER FRESHMAN YEAR  Be interested: Show that academic progress is important to you.  Set clear expectations and discuss them with your child.  Offer to help with homework or projects, but don’t take over or do more than is necessary. It is their responsibility to complete it to the best of their ability.  Listen: Know what your child is doing.  Encourage your child to be involved in all aspects of school-academics, athletics, and activities.

10. TIPS FOR A BETTER FRESHMAN YEAR Continued  Monitor and prioritize nonacademic activities-TV, phone(texting), internet(sites/social networking),job…make sure they have enough time devoted to school.  Have your child in school whenever possible. Lots of absences, unless truly ill, will send the wrong message and negatively impact their progress. It is the student’s responsibility to see their teacher to get make up work!!!  Set realistic goals.  Hold your child accountable.  Encourage your child to step up where they can be successful and step in for them for more complicated or overwhelming interventions.

11. DATES TO REMEMBER  September 14 th : Star Day( 1:00 dismissal)  September 30 th : SWAP Day/Interims Distributed  October 5 th : Homecoming Parade 6:30 pm  October 7 th : Homecoming Football Game against Monroe  October 8 th : Homecoming Dance 8:00  October 10 th : Teacher In-service/No School for Students  October 26 th :Star Day(1:00 dismissal)  October 27 rd : First Nine Weeks Ends  November 3 rd /8 th :Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00  November 4 th : Grade Cards Go Home

12. New Programs  Uniquely Me/Take Charge Open to all high school girlsOpen to all high school girls Program through the Girl Scouts of Western OhioProgram through the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Focuses on challenges young girls face in their daily livesFocuses on challenges young girls face in their daily lives Meet during the school day for six weeksMeet during the school day for six weeks Start October 27 thStart October 27 th If interested contact Mrs. Donati 833-6761 x 2139 or at bvhscdonati@mdeca.orgIf interested contact Mrs. Donati 833-6761 x 2139 or at bvhscdonati@mdeca.org bvhscdonati@mdeca.org  Coffee with the Counselors Communication between home, school and the communityCommunication between home, school and the community Topics may include career planning, test taking skills, and technology to name a fewTopics may include career planning, test taking skills, and technology to name a few Meet monthly at 7:30 a.m. starting in OctoberMeet monthly at 7:30 a.m. starting in October Look for more information to comeLook for more information to come