frosh guidance program - Woodbridge High School

HIGH SCHOOL 101
(Parent Presentation)
CLASS OF 2017
TYPICAL 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE:
ALL FRESHMEN SHOULD HAVE 6 CLASSES TO INCLUDE:
ENGLISH (English 1, H. English 1, or sheltered English)
MATH (Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, H Geometry or Alg 2)
SCIENCE (Coordinated Science, Biology, H. Biology, H. Chem)
P. E. (Intro to PE or Team Sports)
ELECTIVES 1 AND 2: (Cultures in a Global Age or AP Human
Geography or Foreign Language, music, art, or auto)
HOMEROOM
• Consistent throughout high school – same
teacher & same student group
• An opportunity to connect and build a
relationship with another staff member and
group of students
• Where your student will hear about events
and activities as well as receive important
paperwork (transcripts/ ballots/schedules...)
THE IMPORTANCE OF 9TH
GRADE:
• FOUNDATION YEAR
• FORM STUDY HABITS
• BUILD KNOWLEDGE
• DEVELOP CONFIDENCE
• DEVELOP GOALS
• 10TH GRADE COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS
• EARN CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
• MAY BE TAKING COLLEGE PREP. COURSES
GUIDANCE AT W.H.S.
• ACADEMIC
Course selection
High School graduation guidance
Study Skills
After School Tutoring Center
(Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. 3:15 to 5:15)
College Planning / Naviance Family Connection
Interventions
• CAREER
Career awareness and options
ROP
Naviance Family Connection
Jobs Availability
• PERSONAL/SOCIAL
Project Success
Personal/ Social concerns
Counselor led classroom workshops
WHO IS MY CHILD’S
COUNSELOR?
Contact Information Is On Woodbridge HS Website.
Mr. Campbell
A-Cold
Mrs. Taylor-Baker
Coli-Ide
Ms. Bethmann
San - Z
Mrs. Figge
Imler-Marx
Mrs. Greely
Counseling Programs
Ms. Carrington
Mas-Sal
Who else is in the Counseling
Office?
Ms. Hodes
College and Career Center
Intervention Specialist
Mrs. Dimitrik
ROP Specialist
Private Instruction Coordinator
Mrs. Bradley
Dept. Secretary
Mrs. Barelian
Registrar / Records
Ashley Cervantes
Project Success
Mrs. Cohan
Counseling Secretary
HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD
SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY?
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GET YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL BY 7:45
EACH DAY
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PROVIDE A QUIET, MEDIA FREE, AND
COMFORTABLE STUDY SPACE
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ENCOURAGE GOOD STUDY SKILLS IN 4
EASY STEPS:
– Your student should:
-Check Planner / Gather Materials
-Complete an assignment / check it off
-Put assignment where it belongs
-Pack backpack before going to
sleep
How Can I Help My Child Succeed
Academically?
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MONITOR ATTENDANCE AND
PROGRESS (Parent Portal at
myiusd.org, Edmodo, or Blackboard)
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PROVIDE REINFORCEMENT FOR
BEHAVIOR
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ENCOURAGE EXTRA-CURRICULAR
INVOLVEMENT
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SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM COUNSELOR
IF / WHEN NECESSARY
WHS GRADE REPORT REVIEW
***Woodbridge High School Operates on a 2 Semester System***
Parents are notified electronically of students’ grades every four to five
weeks.
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WEEK 5 - PROGRESS REPORT (D or below notice)
WEEK 9 - QUARTER GRADES (Letter grade notice each class)
WEEK 14 - PROGRESS REPORT (D or below notice)
WEEK 19 - SEMESTER GRADES (Official, final grade for each class)
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SUMMER SCHOOL GRADES (If applicable)
Grade reports are the only required notification of your student’s
performance. Teachers may not call home if your child is doing poorly.
Please check parent portal regularly.
**Only semester and summer school grades earn credit and appear on
your student’s transcript**
WHAT ARE IUSD MINIMUM
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS?
• 215 CREDITS
• REQUIRED SUBJECTS (INCLUDING ALGEBRA 1)
• PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS PASSED
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(Students take in Spring of 9th grade. Not a graduation req.,
just more PE if standards are not met)
• CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM
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ELA- reading, writing, and vocabulary
MATH – arithmetic and Algebra 1
Students take in spring of 10th grade
See WHS Course Catalog for details
www.woodbridgehigh.org
SUPPORT OPTIONS
• Tutorial- 30 Minute period during the
school day (Tu, Wed., Thurs.) where
students can get extra help from
their classroom teachers.
• After-School Tutoring- Held every
Mon.-Thurs 3:15-5:15 in the library
**It’s free! 
• Contact Teachers
• Contact Counselor
How
How can
can Naviance
Naviance Family
Family Connection
Connection
help
help my
my student
student build
build a
a plan?
plan?
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Career Search Feature
College Search Feature
Communication Tool
Resume Builder
Free Practice for the SAT / ACT
Search for Scholarships
Goal setting
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
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CLUBS - Club Fair is October 4th during lunch.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER
WORK
INVOLVEMENT WITH COMMUNITY, SOCIAL, RELIGIOUS OR
ETHNIC GROUPS
• SPECIAL INTERESTS, BOTH ON AND OFF CAMPUS
- MUSIC
- ART
- THEATRE
- ATHLETICS
- ACADEMIC TEAMS
UPCOMING EVENTS
• Classroom Workshops:
– Fall: Personal/social resources & academic
support
– Spring: Career guidance using Naviance and
transcript review/ college requirement overview
• Preparation for Final Exams:
Homeroom January 29
• Spring Parent Workshop:
March 12th in
the am. Covering graduation and college
information.
On-line Resource
THE ONE THAT DOES IT ALL!
Easy access to Blackboard, Edmodo,
Naviance Family Connection,
My IUSD / Parent Portal, school news and
calendars as well as news, resources and
links to the counseling department.
QUESTIONS???