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Highlands High School Freshman/Sophomore Parent Meeting. September 7, 2010. Continuing the Path of Excellence. ACT group composite increased in every area on the 11th grade assessment 6 Governor’s Scholars 2 potential National Merit Commended (or better) students - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOLFRESHMAN/SOPHOMOREPARENT MEETING
September 7, 2010
Continuing the Path of Excellence• ACT group composite increased in every area on
the 11th grade assessment• 6 Governor’s Scholars• 2 potential National Merit Commended (or better)
students• 47.2% graduates with AP credit• 585 AP tests given …15-9th grade credit earners• State Champions in academics, and athletics (We
the People, 3rd year in a row HHS Girls’ track and football)
• 2 National qualifiers for speech
And Even More…
• Most Scholastic Writing Awards in Region-2 representing HHS in New York
• Over 200 scholarships awarded to students
• Juniors 3rd in state for ACT
• Highest KCCT scores in Northern Kentucky (3rd in state)
• Freshmen Mentor program
• Over 780 AP enrollments
• Newsweek 367th in Nation
• Robotics Team Engineering Award
• 14 Cappie Nominations-most in school history
• One of 7 Kentucky Schools U.S. News Silver Award
• Forbes Magazine top 25 in Nation
• One of Cincinnati Magazine’s 30 Best
Making High School Count
What should you expect in high school?
More courses to choose from New teachers and classmates More extracurricular activities
More independence and more RESPONSIBILITY Greater emphasis on academic achievement
More social events Greater consequences for failing classes Greater need for time management and
organization
Understanding the Academic Record
Graduation RequirementsClass of 2012 and beyond
English – 4 credits Mathematics – 4 credits Science – 3 credits Social Studies – 3 credits History & Appreciation of the Visual & Performing Arts – 1 credit Health – ½ credit & Phys. Ed. – ½ credit Electives – 6 credits
22 CREDITS FOR GRADUATION
Understanding the Academic Record
Class Status
Freshman Sophomore = 5 creditsSophomore Junior = 10 credits
Junior Senior = 16 creditsSenior Graduation = 22 credits
Understanding the Academic Record
GPA (Grade Point Average) & Class Rank
GPA & Ranking starts on Day 1 Don’t wait until Spring of Junior Year to
“care” about GPA & Rank Highlands uses a 4.0 scale
Advanced & AP Classes are Weighted
Understanding the Academic Record
Highlands High School
Transcript
All colleges, scholarships,
the military, and many employers
will see this “paper you.”
Curriculum & Diplomas
Pre-College Curriculum Graduation Requirements PLUS Two (2) Years of SAME Foreign Language
Commonwealth Diploma Pre-College Curriculum PLUS Four (4) AP Courses (English, Science, World Language, and
Elective) Advanced Curriculum Diploma
Pre-College Curriculum Ten (10) or more courses must be Advanced Level or AP Two (2) courses must be AP Minimum GPA of 3.75
Major of Intensive Study Pre-College Curriculum Four (4) courses in specific field with “B” or better grade Take “Senior Seminar” during Senior Year
Vocational Programs
McCormick Area Technology Center Grades 11 & 12 Only Need to know early if desired Sign up during scheduling of junior year courses 3 courses at Highlands / 3 courses at McCormick MUST take Humanities as Freshman or Sophomore MUST be diligent about passing courses Areas of Study:
Auto Body Repair Automotive Technology Carpentry Computer Aided Drafting Electrical Technology Health Sciences Information Technology Masonry Welding
Know Your School
School Calendar Page 1 of student agenda/handbook Always available at
http://www.fortthomas.kyschools.us/ Attendance/Tardy Policies
Page 33 of student agenda/handbook Code of Conduct/School Rules
Page 36 of student agenda/handbook Cell Phone Policy
Know Your School
Eligibility Page 58 of student agenda/handbook Cannot be failing more than one class! Checked WEEKLY! Eligibility includes participation in ANY
extracurricular activity. Including but not limited to: Sports, Clubs, Fine Arts Productions, AND Dances/Dance Related Activities.
Letters sent home every other week.
Be in School EVERY Day
Good attendance will not guarantee you good grades. Poor attendance will, however, pretty
much guarantee you poor grades.
MAKE-UP WORK“I wasn’t here,” is not an excuse to miss homework and assignments. It is the responsibility of the student to use all of their resources to gain access to missed work. Students should have the phone number/email address of at least one other student in each of their classes to ask about assignments missed or questions regarding completion of assignments. Students should check teacher websites or email the teacher for assignments. Students should also know the policy that each of their teachers have about how long they have to make up the work.
Page 35 of student agenda/handbook
Know How to Get Good Grades
Be Organized Use agenda/planner Folders/Notebooks for each class Keep Backpack/Locker Neat Organize the night before
Manage Time Well Create a study plan Break large assignments into smaller parts This is always a work in progress
Be Successful in the Classroom Learn to adapt to each teacher’s expectations Learn all rules and procedures Be on time Have everything you need Participate in class Treat other (teachers, students, property) with respect
Know How to Get Good Grades
Take Good Notes Be an active listener Neat and Easy to read notes Get copies if absent
Know How to Read a Textbook Scan to get an overview Read the assignment Review what has been read
Study Smart Find a good place to study Organize study time Allow more time for homework than you think you will need Use tricks and tips to memorize things
Use Test-Taking Strategies Have everything you need for the test Before starting, look over the test Mark question to return to Check answers Use all time available
Grading Policies
All questions about grades should be directed to the teacher
Grading Policy – Must pass 2nd semester to pass the year
Exam Policy - Page 15 95 or higher (90 in math) during 2nd semester and 85
or higher 1st semester 6 or fewer absences More details in agenda/handbook pg. 14
Summer School Policy – Must have achieved minimum 60% (50% in math) to eligible for summer school classes – Page 21
Set Goals
Work with your student on setting realistic yet challenging goals
SHORT-TERM GOALS Get a “B” on tomorrow’s Algebra I test
LONG-TERM GOALS Graduate with a 3.0 GPA
To be a GOOD GOAL :1.) SPECIFIC 2.) MEASURABLE 3.)
ATTAINABLE
Get Involved
High school is what YOU put into it Make High School Count
School Activities (sports, organizations, clubs) Community Activities Community Service (at HHS or “out in the world”)
Benefits Spend time with friends/make new ones Enjoy school more Become a leader Provide a valuable service Try something new Relieve stress Great for college/scholarship/job applications Develop a variety of skills and talents Have fun!
Parents & Highlands Staff “The Helpers”
As adults we have the privilege of shaping our student’s futures. How can we do this successfully?1. Good Decisions & Choices2. How to Handle Stress3. Use Available Services4. Plan & Prepare for the Future
Academic Support
Where can your student turn when they are having academic issues? 1st stop should ALWAYS be the teacher of
the class! National Honor Society Tutors Ask a previous teacher or teacher you have
a good rapport with Ask parents/siblings for help Academic Saturday School
PLAN Testing
PLAN Test Pre-ACT test (college admission & state
test) All 9th & 10th graders Academic Section & Career/Goal Oriented
Section Areas include: English, math, reading, and
science reasoning No additional fee for this test September 15th during school day
PSAT Testing
PSAT Test Pre-SAT test (college admission test) All 10th graders (already paid for in regular school
fees) 9th graders optional ($13.00) – By Sept. 17 in
Guidance Office (checks to Highlands High School) National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) Areas include: five section
Two 25-minute critical reading sections Two 25-minute math sections One 30-minute writing skills section The whole test requires two hours and 10 minutes.
October 13th during school day
Yearly Testing Overview
9th Grade PLAN – September 15 PSAT (Optional) – October 13
10th Grade PLAN – September 15 PSAT – October 13 C.A.T.S. – Late April (Just Reading Section)
College Planning
Northern Kentucky Regional College Fair Tuesday, September 21
6:00pm – 8:00pmNorthern Kentucky University
National College Fair Sunday, October 3
1:00pm – 4:00pmThe Duke Energy Center
Performing & Visual Arts College Fair Tuesday, October 12
7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. University of CincinnatiTangeman University Center
Websites
Opportunities
Academic/Essay Competitions Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program
10th Graders Use the internet to look for scholarship
programs (even as a 9th or 10th grader there are scholarships out there)
The Student Athlete
During High School… stay eligible! After High School … NCAA (for Div. I & II
schools) Reference Sheet Given Apply to the NCAA Eligibility Center FALL of
Senior Year www.ncaa.org
Eligibility is determined on a “sliding scale” Lower GPA Higher ACT/SAT score
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship Program
Earn money for Kentucky Colleges/Universities Any 2 year or 4 year college, community college or technical
school Scholarships from $125 to $500 Based on Student Grade Point Average
2.5 Minimum in high school Minimum GPA must be maintained in college
2.75 freshman year 3.0 sophomore - graduation
One time best ACT/SAT “Bonus” ACT – 15 SAT – 710
Each high school year is figured separately 5 years to use 4 year’s worth of money www.kheaa.com to check status
Only AP classes are weighted not Advanced Updated at the end of each school year
The Internet is Your Friend
Guidance Website on Fort Thomas Schools Page http://www.fortthomas.kyschools.us/
Formerly PrepHQ… Now Connect!
Respect
to show honor or esteem for; hold in high regard to show consideration for; avoid intruding upon or interfering with to
respect others' privacy
Respect for Self:Appearance, Conduct, Language, Work Ethic
Respect for Others:
Peers, Teachers, Administrators, Support Staff
Respect for Property:Desks, lockers, bathrooms, classrooms whether old or new
Respect for Learning:
On task, demonstrating academic honesty, focused environment
Respect is a two way street. To gain respect, you must give it!Do unto others as you would have done unto you.
Upcoming Events Calendar
September 15 – PLAN Test September 16 – Open House September 17 – PSAT registration deadline
(freshmen only) September 20 – Progress Reports October 1 – Fall Awards Program (9:00am) October 7 & 8 – NO SCHOOL (Professional
Development) October 13 – PSAT October 15 – End of 1st Quarter October 22 – Report Cards Sent Home
Contact Information
Trinity Walsh 9th & 10th Grade Trinity.Walsh@fortthomas.kyschools.us 859.815.2605
Ann Meyer 11th & 12th Grade Ann.Meyer@fortthomas.kyschools.us 859.815.2604
Janine Sharp Guidance Secretary Janine.Sharp@fortthomas.kyschools.us 859.815.2606
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