9th Grade Parent Night

James Bowie H.S. August 18, 2015

9th Grade Parent Night Agenda

Bulldog Parenting: 101

Bowie Counseling Dept.

Freshman Programs

Bulldog Brain

Academic Tools

Graduation Requirements

Planning for the Future

Bulldog Parenting: 101

•Learn the Bowie “Way”.

•Be an advocate.

•Be proactive.

•Be involved.

The Bowie “Way”

Get to know teachers and Bowie support staff.  Back to School Night is Sept. 9th at 6pm.

With approx. 3000 students, there is a need to adhere to policies and procedures. Check Bowie website and/or student handbook when needing to know policy.

Teachers, counselors, and other school staff have very different roles and responsibilities, so when meeting with a school faculty member, take a moment to learn about what that person does (and does not do) specifically.

Tips on how to prepare to be a positive advocate for your student

Be ProactiveStart at the beginning of the school year. Many times, parents see advocating as something you only do when there’s a problem! When confronted with an issue in classroom or at home, email teachers/counselors to discuss and collaborate.Remember, there are always 2 sides to a story-so many times, issues are simply miscommunication or misunderstandings.

Communicating with Bowie Staff

Give time before following up.  -During the school day, most school staff, including teachers have limited access to voice mail and e- mail.

Remember that all Bowie staff are invested in your son or daughter’s education.

Bowie Counseling Dept.

9th Grade Counselor/Student Ratio – 1 to approx. 425

Individual Guidance/Planning

Classroom Guidance

Support Groups

Career Series Presentations

Student-Counselor Interaction

Parent-Counselor Communication

James Bowie Website (www.jbhs.org) Emails through Naviance (

www.succeed.naviance.com/bowie) PTSA Bowie Bulletin (

www.bowieptsa.org) Parent Nights Twitter (@BowieCounseling)

How to Reach Us

FOR STUDENTS

Counselors have an “open door” policy for students and are available before/after school and both lunches.

If a counselor is not available, students can email or leave a note in counselor’s mailbox at Ms. Trevino’s desk.

FOR PARENTS

Counselors set their own parent appointments to assure there is ample time to address concerns. Contact information can be found on the main page of the Counseling website and the handouts provided.AS ALWAYS: In case of emergency, let Ms. Trevino or any

counselor know you are in need of immediate assistance and the nature of the emergency.

Graduation RequirementsDistinguished Achievement-AISD Prescribed Plan

New Graduation Plans

1. Foundation High School Program2. Foundation High School Program +

Endorsement(s)

3. *Foundation High School Program + Endorsement(s) + Distinguished Level of Achievement

*AISD Prescribed Plan for ALL incoming 9th graders.

Distinguished Achievement Plan – 26 Credits

4 English Courses-English I, II, and III, & English IV/ Advanced English credit

4 Math Courses-Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Advanced Math

4 Science Courses-Biology, IPC or Chemistry, plus another 2 Advanced Sciences

4 Social Studies Courses- World Geography, World History, U.S. History, ½ Economics, Government

2 Credits of Language Other than English *Computer Science I and II may be substituted for LOTE if

credits earned before Sept. 2016. 1 Credit of Physical Education 1 Credit of Fine Arts 0.5 Credit of Health 5.5 Electives (including 4 Endorsement electives)

Endorsement Options

Students will choose between one of the following five endorsement options Science, Technology, Engineering,

and Mathematics (STEM) Business and Industry Arts and Humanities Public Services Multidisciplinary Studies

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Performance Acknowledgements(Optional)

Students may earn a performance acknowledgement by achieving one of the following: Outstanding performance in

▪ dual credit courses▪ bilingualism and biliteracy▪ Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate

(IB) exams▪ PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT

By earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification license

End of Course Exams(EOC’s)

Students will need to take and pass 5 exams:-9th: English I Reading/Writing Algebra I Biology10th: English II Reading/Writing11th : US History

Test dates are February – May Scores are usually released the first week in

June. Remediation and retest are provided over the summer Students who choose not to retest or do not pass with

the July administration will be enrolled in a mandatory remediation class that will take place of an elective.

Freshman Programs

Andrea Ramirez

School Improvement Facilitator

Tutoring Opportunities

9th Grade Tutoring Center in Sage 1 Before school from 8:20 until 8:50 Both lunches for the entire time After school from 4:20 until 4:50 except Friday

One teacher staffs the Center while Student Leaders and Student Mentors work with 9th grade students.

In addition, each teacher and/or department has daily tutoring. Contact teacher for tutoring schedule for his/her course.

(Teacher contact information can be found on the Bowie website at www.jbhs.org under Faculty and Staff.)

9th Grade Support

Support Classes MAPS Reading Double Block Algebra

Social and Emotional Learning Skills Taught in World Geography classes Systematically supported in other

classes

Flexible Instructional Time (FIT)

Tuesdays and Wednesdays (10:30-11:03) Students sign up in the FIT Portal. If a teacher has assigned your child,

he/she must attend that FIT session will receive an email to their AISD email (in the AISD

Cloud)

If unassigned, your child may sign up for any open FIT session Students may sign up at any time, but teachers can

override their choice and assign them up until 9:00 AM Monday morning.

Students should check their FIT Portal Mondays

The Bulldog Brain

Hilary Simon, Socio-Emotional Learning CoachPam Martin, SEL Parent Specialist

The Teenage Brain

Peak Time of Brain Development

Lenroot RK, Giedd JN. Brain development in children and adolescents: insights from anatomical magnetic resonance imaging.

Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2006;30(6):718–729.

Gut Feelings

Teen brain Adult brain

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/interviews/todd.html

• SELF-AWARENE

SS

• RESPONSIBLE

• DECISION-

• MAKING

• RELATIONSHIP

• SKILLS

• SOCIAL AWARENE

SS

• SELF-MANAGEMENT

Self-Management• Regulating one’s emotions• Managing stress• Self-control• Self-motivation• Stress management• Setting and achieving goals

Self- Awareness• Labeling one’s feelings• Relating feelings and

thoughts to behavior• Accurate self-assessment

of strengths and challenges

• Self-efficacy• Optimism

Responsible Decision- Making

• Considering the well-being of self and others

• Recognizing one’s responsibility to behave ethically

• Basing decisions on safety, social and ethical considerations

• Evaluating realistic consequences of various actions

• Making constructive, safe choices for self, relationships and school

Relationship Skills• Building relationships with diverse

individuals and groups• Communicating clearly• Working cooperatively• Resolving conflicts• Seeking help

Social Awareness• Perspective taking• Empathy• Respecting diversity• Understanding social

and ethical norms of behavior

• Recognizing family, school, and community supports

SEL Core Competencies

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Sources: CASEL, Acknowledge Alliance

Academic Tools

Susan Leos

Instructional Administrator/9th Grade AP

Parent/Student Resources

Bowie Website (www.jbhs.org AcademicsCounseling

Parent Cloud

Secondary School Information Guide – (www.austinisd.org)

--> Academics->Resources->Secondary School Guide

Parent Cloud(Online Access to Student Information)

In AISD, parents are able to access all their student's educational information in one place: the Parent Cloud!

Parent Cloud information-http://www.austinisd.org/technology/parents-guardians/cloud

Tips:-Must create Parent Cloud account before you will have access to Parent Self-Serve (online access to grades and attendance)-Must create account with name exactly the way it was noted during parent registration-For log-in issues, contact Parent Help Line at (512) 414-9187

Responding to Academic Progress

Progress Reports

Delivered by mail during fourth week of grading period

ACT QUICKLY

CONTACT TEACHER by Email and/or Phone

Staff Directory: www.jbhs.org

Report Cards

Delivered at the end of 6 weeks grading period

“I”= Incomplete

Credit (.5) earned at semester

Grade Point Average

Rank GPA-Consists of 4 Core Averages and 2 Language Credits(If student enrolls in more than 4 Core Courses in a subject area, computer will incorporate 4 highest averages.

-Determines rank for college acceptance.

Cumulative GPA

-Consists of all courses taken for high school credit.-Posted on transcript.

• *GPA is calculated once a year.

Calculating a Semester Average

Course Semester Average: 1st six weeks grade85 2nd six weeks grade 92 3rd six weeks grade 80 Final exam grade 91 Total 348

348 = 87

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Attendance

Students are allowed 4 unexcused absences per class

Starting with the 5th unexcused absence, students will be denied credit and will have to attend Saturday School on one or more of the following dates:

September 12th and 26th

October 10th and 24th

November 7th and 14th

December 5th and 12th

Students can contact their AP for more information

Absence Excusal Policy

For absence to be excused, students must turn in written note with date of absence and reason within 48 hours of absence.-Red Drop-box located in front office.

-Student leaving campus or arriving late due to doctor’s appointment must provide doctor’s note.

If a student is going to be absent for more than 3 days, you can contact Debby Theis at (512) 414-2200 to request work from teachers.-Also, check teacher’s individual website for posted work.

Planning for the Future

Naviance

Naviance is a college and career planning website that provides our students with many resources such as: Access to college sites and majors Announcement of upcoming events Career-Interest inventories

Naviance Home Page

Naviance

LOGIN1] www.jbhs.org2] AcademicsCounseling3] Naviance Click on black rectangle at the bottom of the page4] Parents use students login: Username: S+Student ID Number

Password: Letter of Last Name Capitalized+6 Digit Birthdate+ lowercase s

Example: S123456 Example: B060103s

What Colleges Look For

Rigorous curriculum

Pre-AP and Advanced Placement Courses

Academic Electives

Dual Credit Courses

College entrance exams

Class Rank

Good academic performance

Long-term involvement in extra-curricular activities

Obtaining College and Career Information

Talk to people in those career areas JBHS College and Career Center Search the internet:

Naviance/Family ConnectionSAT – www.collegeboard.com ACT – www.act.org Individual College/University websites

College Testing

PSAT/NMSQT – Oct. of Sophomore/Junior Year

SAT Reasoning Test – Spring of Junior Year

SAT Subject Tests – Jr./Sr. as needed ACT with writing – Spring of Junior Year TSI Accuplacer – Senior Year

To Do List for Your Freshman Student

Monitor academic progress - Use a Planner

Challenge yourself with academic selections

Participate in activities - Join clubs/organizations

Review your 4-year plan (with counselor in Spring)

Explore and discuss college options Plan meaningful summer activities &

college visits Start a college savings account Start on your resume - In Naviance under

the About Me tab

Selecting Appropriate Courses for Next Year

Academics: Teacher recommendation Time and energy Are you committed? EOC Scores Summer Work Process for Course Level Change/Committee

Decision

Electives: Courses in Endorsement Area Matching electives to career interests

Thank you for joining us tonight!

Look at our Bowie Counseling site at www.jbhs.org and follow us

@BowieCounseling on Twitter for more updates!