2. Welcome to Burke High School! “All you ever wanted to know about academic success at Burke High School in 40 minutes (or less)!”

3. Burke Counselors  Mrs. FalconeGDirector  Mrs. StoverM,Q,Y,ZAcademic  Mrs. PassH,TAcademic  Mrs. SmejkalD,F,LRecords  Miss Taylor J,SAdv. Ed  Mr. KingstonB,P,XAdv. Ed  Mrs. Kros A,I,V,W Adv. Ed/Career  Mrs. MalhiwskyE,K,RCareer  Mrs. Hecht-Weber C,O,U,NPers/Soc

4. How to BE A BULLDOG 1. Come to school every day 2. Be to school/class on time; no tardies, no excuses! 3. Be ready to learn.. “I’m ready when you’re ready” 4. Dress appropriately…come to school dressed to learn 5. Get to know the ROCKSTARS 6. Join a club or activity 7. Do your class/homework…STUDY! 8. Be polite, kind and respectful

5. Nebraska Attendance Law : LB463 requires probation officers, social workers and school officials to communicate when students miss more than 10 days in an academic year. At 5 days: Counselor/Student/Parent conference At 7 days: Letter from School District At 10 Days: Meeting with Social Worker At 12 Days: Meeting with District Official At 20 Days: Referral to Juvenile Court

6. Graduation Requirements & Personal Learning Plan

7. How many credits do I need?  English8  Social Studies7  Math6  Science6  Physical Education4  Human Growth1  Various Elective Credits 15  FACTS2 _____________________________________  Total Credits49

8. Looking Ahead... UNL Admission Requirements: English4 Mathematics4 UHHHOHHH…Burke only required me to take 3 years of math!! Social Sciences3 Natural Sciences3 Foreign Language2 ACT = 20 OR SAT = 950

9. Calculating GPA In Academic Classes: A= 4.0 points B= 3.0 points C= 2.0 points D= 1.0 points F= 0 points In Honors Classes: A= 5.0 points B= 4.0 points C= 3.0 points D= 2.0 points F= 0 points GPA= Total Grade Points ÷ number of credits taken

10. Example This student has 2 Honors Classes. CourseGradeGrade Points H English 1B4.0 US History 1C2.0 GeometryB3.0 H Biology 1A5.0 FACTSA4.0 Spanish 1B3.0 PE 1B3.0 Total GRADE POINTS= 24 Total Credits Taken= 7 Total Grade Points ÷ Total Credits Taken= 3.4286

11. Go Figure… Burke HighGrd 9 1/2005 H English1B1.000 Drama 1A1.000 H US History 1A1.000 H Algebra 3A1.000 H Biology 1B1.000 Physical EdA1.000 FACTSA1.000 French 3A1.000 Credits Attempted: 8.000 Credits Completed: 8.000 GPA: ??? 4.25 Burke High Grd 95/2005 H English 2A1.000 FACTSA1.000 Drama 2A1.000 H US HistoryA1.000 H Algebra 4A1.000 H Biology 2A1.000 Physical Ed 2A1.000 French 4A1.000 MadrigalA0.500 Credits Attempted:8.50 Completed: 8.500 GPA:????? 4.71

12. Successful Freshman will: Attend class ON TIME, EVERY DAY! Complete Assignments on time Study for Tests in advance Participate in Class Discussions Get Extra Help PEEPS – meets every Mon thru Thurs

13. Ideas for keeping yourself on track :  Complete and hand in your homework!  Organize and use your agenda  Use pink sheets  Keep track of your credits  Keep track of your class points and percentage  See a counselor for additional resources if necessary

14. What do you want to see happen?