A-G Ms. Gonzales H-O Ms. Bronemann P-Z Mr. Wagner All 10th graders Mr. Creeley Secretary: Liz Huston

Phone: 360-412-4810 Career Center Specialist: Erin Abel Phone: 360-412-4812

Agenda

1. Graduation requirements - Class of 2016

2.Credit retrieval

3.College admission requirements - Class of 2016

4.Personal and social health

Educational Planning Form Credit Retrieval/Tutoring Resources Minimum College Admission Standards (CADR) WOIS/The Career Information System NCAA eligibility Cyberbullying Tips for parenting: Signs of substance abuse;

supervision; stress

Credit requirements:

English 3.0 Math (Alg, Geom, Alg 2) 3.0 Science 2.0 Social Studies 3.0 World Studies 1.5, US History 1.0, Civics .5 Washington State History .5

Visual and Performing Arts 1.0 Physical Education 1.5 Health 0.5 Occupational Education 1.0 Electives 7.0

Culminating Project High School & Beyond Plan (Advisory/Portfolio) HSPE (R, W, Biology (EOC), M (Alg. & Geo.)

• In class preparation • Reading HSPE • Writing HSPE • Math (End of Course Exams in Algebra &

Geometry) • Science (End of Course Biology Exam)

• Interventions • Support classes & Collection of Evidence

Portfolios

• Algebra 1 is lowest High School level Math to earn math credits for regular education students

• After school tutoring (Tuesday-Thursday)

• Multiple test opportunities − In class − In class re-take − Before/after school and during lunch − Final exam

Math intervention options are based on assessment data

Programs Algebra 1 with support (1.0 math, 1.0 elec.) EFA: Essential for Algebra (Elective only) CMC: Connecting math concepts (Elective only) Tutoring

If your student needs to make up credits or get extra help, start early.

NTHS Summer School (Registration information in May)

NMSC Summer School (Registration Information in May)

Online Courses - handout

Before and after school TA with teachers Sylvan Learning Center

- Teachers/Advisors –before/after school

- Counselors/School Psychologist/Career Center Specialist/Nurse/Library

- Administrators

- Parent-Teacher Conferences upon request

- Fall and Spring (student-led) Conferences

- Tutoring (after school math)

North Thurston High School Course Catalog

The Graduation Planning Sheet –handout

Family Access to Skyward – how to read it

Community Tutoring Opportunities - handout

View your child’s schedule, grades, missing assignments, attendance & demographic information: 1. North Thurston High School Webpage 2. Family Access Application 3. Request log-in information from NTHS Student

Services

Families who do not have internet access, may use NTHS or Timberline Regional Library computers Note: Until a student gets a semester report card in the mail, the grades on Family Access are not final

http://www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/

Description Term Teacher T1 T2 S1

ADV ENGLISH 1-2 YR SANDRA ROWELL B+ A A-

GEOMETRY I YR ROCHELLE ROTHAUS A A- A

CHORUS YR RACHEL LANDOWSKI A A A

HEALTH S1 KIRK GLOCK A A A

HONS INTEG SCI. YR HEIDI PERRY A A A

COMM. TECH YR CARA BORK A A A

ADVISORY YR RYAN AUFORT

Letter grades A - D earn credit

Post High School Options: •4-year College •2-year College/Technical School •Career •Apprenticeship •Military

* Recommended

**Check with

Counselor

Course High

School

College Minimums

English 3.0 4.0

Math 3.0 3.0 (4.0*Sr Math)

Science 2.0 2.0 (3.0*)

Foreign

Language

0 2.0

Fine Arts 1.0 1.0**

• Science must include either Chemistry or Physics

• Quantitative Math-based course in Senior year

• Remember, these are admission minimums

Earning college credits in high school:

• AP Classes (grades 10, 11 & 12) • New Market Classes (grades 11 & 12) • Running Start Classes (grades 11 & 12)

Admissions Tests: • PSAT: Practice test in 10th grade

Take in October of 11th grade

• SAT & ACT: Take in the spring of 11th grade and/or in the fall of 12th grade

• Attend NTHS Sophomore and Junior Parent Nights, and Senior Financial Aid Night

• Help your student choose academically challenging but realistic classes each year

• Help your student maintain a 3.0 or above GPA in 9th grade

• Monitor your student’s GPA for the College Bound Scholarship

• Help your student be involved in school and community activities

• Check NCAA website EARLY for college sports eligibility

• Encourage your student to show leadership

• www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org

High School freshmen year is a critical time because: your child still needs you and your guidance

What happens in 9th grade serves as the social and academic foundation for later years

Conformity with and acceptance by the peer group Having the “right” or “in” clothing or hairdo becomes

particularly important The concept of “us and them” (“Us” becomes THE

priority) Fear of ridicule and/or being unpopular Drawn to positive feedback, avoiding negative

judgment

Beginning to develop individuality

Strong attitudes towards social issues emerge

Try to be independent in front of friends but still

needs parental support

Transitioning from middle school to high school can be overwhelming, particularly for those already struggling socially and academically

Ask your student about school

Listen without judgment

Know your student’s academic abilities and struggles and monitor your students’ academic progress

Interact with your student’s friends - keep yourself in the loop

Advocate for your student by contacting teachers and counselors

Provide guidance in spite of resistance

Cyber bullying involves using technology, like cell phones and the Internet, to bully or harass another person

Cyber bullying is a form of teen violence that can do lasting harm to young people. Bullying statistics show that cyber bullying is a serious problem among teens

Around half of teens have been the victims of cyber bullying

Only 1 in 10 teens tells a parent if they have been a cyber bully victim

Fewer than 1 in 5 cyber bullying incidents are reported to law enforcement

About 1 in 5 teens have posted or sent sexually suggestive or nude pictures of themselves to others

A variety of mediums and tactics:

Online social networking sites

Text messages

Emails

Sexting &/or photo sharing

Hacking into someone’s account

Threats/rumors/harassment

Impersonation

• Cyber bullying has caused, directly and indirectly, several teen suicides nationwide

• Most cyber bullying cases happen off school campus but are very disruptive to school life

• There is often little adult or legal monitoring in cyber land

Questions?