Summer Orientation

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

REQUIREMENTS?REQUIREMENTS?

What Are:

HIGH SCHOOL GRAD HIGH SCHOOL GRAD REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

• 3 years Social Science ( World History or AP European History, US History, and Govt./Econ)

• 4 years English• 2 years Math (must include Algebra 1)• 2 years Science ( 1 year Physical Science and 1

year Biology)• 1 year Fine Art• 2 years Physical Education • 1 year Practical Art (requirement waived if

three years of foreign language are completed)

• 1 year Health / Careers• Additional credits as needed to complete a

total of 230 credits. • Service learning : 10 hours• CAHSEE Math and English

What is the CAHSEE?– California High School Exit Exam

Is the CAHSEE important?

When do they take the CAHSEE?1st time: February of 10th grade5 more times if necessary

Parent/Student PortalParent/Student Portal

What is it?– Provide real time attendance– Grades at each reporting period– Can access teacher’s gradebook if

teacher uses ABI To access: Password and student #

were distributed at your middle school, if you did not receive this information please contact Peggy Morgan (ext 61941)

WHAT ABOUT AFTER GRADUATION?WHAT ABOUT AFTER GRADUATION?

• 4-YEAR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES 4-YEAR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES (CSU/UC)(CSU/UC)

• 4-YEAR PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES4-YEAR PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

• COMMUNITY COLLEGECOMMUNITY COLLEGE

• TRADE SCHOOLSTRADE SCHOOLS

• MILITARYMILITARY

• APPRENTICESHIPSAPPRENTICESHIPS

Four Year Colleges / Four Year Colleges / UniversitiesUniversities• Cal State Universities ( 23 campuses)Cal State Universities ( 23 campuses)

• University of California ( 9 campuses)University of California ( 9 campuses)

• Private Universities Private Universities

• A. Social Science (2 years)A. Social Science (2 years)

• B English (4 years)B English (4 years)

• C. Mathematics including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2.C. Mathematics including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2. (3 years min., 4 years recommended)(3 years min., 4 years recommended)

• D. Lab Science (1 year Biology & 1 year Chemistry or Physics)D. Lab Science (1 year Biology & 1 year Chemistry or Physics)(3 years recommended)(3 years recommended)

• E. Language other than English (2 years min., 3 years recommended)E. Language other than English (2 years min., 3 years recommended)

• F. Visual and Performing Arts (1 year of fine art)F. Visual and Performing Arts (1 year of fine art)

• G College-prep elective (1 year)G College-prep elective (1 year)

*All academic coursework must be completed with a minimum of a “C” grade*All academic coursework must be completed with a minimum of a “C” grade

*Cal State Universities require a minimum of 2.0 academic GPA *Cal State Universities require a minimum of 2.0 academic GPA *University of California require a minimum of 3.0 academic GPA*University of California require a minimum of 3.0 academic GPA

COLLEGE PREP TIMELINECOLLEGE PREP TIMELINE

• Freshman year:-Focus on academic GPA-Complete 10+ Service Learning Hours-Get involved in clubs / organizations

• Sophomore year:-Focus on academic GPA (colleges will look at 10th

and 11th grade academic grades for admissions)-Register and take PSAT in October (offered once

per year)-Volunteer activities / clubs / leadership / work

InterventionsInterventions

• CSF Tutoring: Days & times to be announced. The tutoring will be in all subject areas.

• Summer School: Available to students who have failed and are behind in credit. Registration packets are generally available at end of March.

• Library resources are available before school, nutrition, lunch and after school.

Tips for Student SuccessTips for Student Success

• Attend school on time and regularly.

• Use respect when dealing with teachers, peers and others in positions of authority.

• Follow dress code.

• Cell phone and electronic devices must remain turned off during school hours. (JBHS is not responsible for stolen or lost items)

• Use a planner to write down assignments, homework and projects.

• Remain in communication with your child about school.

Questions / ConcernsQuestions / Concerns

• Step 1: Contact the teacher/coach of the class in question:– Voicemail by dialing 558-4777 & the

teacher’s extension. – Teachers’ emails/phone extensions listed

on www.burbankusd.org/jbhs

• Step 2: If the issue is not resolved after communication with teacher, contact your student’s counselor.

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AttendanceAttendance

•Daily and timely attendance to school is required by law.

• Absences MUST be excused within 3 school days.

• You may write a note with student name, date of absence, reason for absence and your signature OR call the Attendance Desk with the same information.

Excused AbsencesExcused Absences• Illness: Students absent more than 14 days as ill with

parental notes will be required to provide a doctor’s note for every additional absence due to illness.

• Medical appointment. Please bring appropriate documentation from the medical office.

• Attendance at a funeral of a family member. • Required appearance in court or appointment with

another government agency. Please bring appropriate documentation from the agency.

Unexcused AbsencesUnexcused Absences• Personal travel

• Vacations

• Teachers are not required to give make-up work for unexcused absences.

• To obtain homework due to an EXCUSED absences:– Contact the counseling assistants at 558-

4777 ext 61941 or 61942 if absent for 3 days or more.

– Contact the teachers directly by phone or email

– Check the teachers’ websites, if available.

Dress Code at JBHS is strictly enforced. Our goal is to maintain an academic environment focused on learning.

• NO hats, caps, beanies. All hats, caps and beanies should be out of sight at all times.

• Hats, caps and beanies will be taken by Administrators and returned to students on the last day of school.

• *please see District Manual for full dress code limitations.

Dress Code

• NO spaghetti strap or strapless tops, no cut off shirts which show the mid-section.

• NO short shorts or short skirts.

• NO jeans or pants with tears or rips in them.

Cell phones, iPods, electronics• All cell phones,

iPods/MP3 players, etc. are to be powered OFF and out of sight during the school day.

• Texting is NOT allowed during the school day.

• iPods and MP3 players must be powered OFF and out of sight during the school day. No exceptions.

Social Media and School

•Students who post pictures, comments or other information on social media sites, which are felt to be bullying or threatening will receive school-based consequences. Consequences may include suspension from school.

Delete does not mean gone forever!

Nothing is gone forever on the internet!

Main OfficeMain Office

• Money may NOT be dropped off in Money may NOT be dropped off in the main office.the main office.

• Lunches may be dropped off at front Lunches may be dropped off at front door with campus aide, however door with campus aide, however JBHS does not assume responsibility JBHS does not assume responsibility for lunches that are dropped off.for lunches that are dropped off.

•1st day of school: Aug. 18, 2014

•Last day of school: May 28, 2015

Question and Answer Question and Answer TimeTime

Counselor Case Loads:Counselor Case Loads:

Rob Feiner (A – Datuin)Rob Feiner (A – Datuin)

Sheila Masters (Dave – Hernandez)Sheila Masters (Dave – Hernandez)

Les Cohen (Herndon – Molina)Les Cohen (Herndon – Molina)

Hung Truong (Molonan – Saffer)Hung Truong (Molonan – Saffer)

Jodi Levy (Sagony – Z)Jodi Levy (Sagony – Z)