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Freshman Year: Helping Students Find Success
Freshman Parent Information Night
September 2015
Success….in the classroom
…through extracurriculars
…as a person
LGHS School Goals Project Cornerstone Focus
LGHSFocus Asset
s
#5 Caring School Climate
#12 School Boundaries
#40 Positive View of
Personal Future
#22 School Engagemen
t
#26 Caring
#34 Cultural
Competence
School provides clear rules and consequences.
Young person is optimistic about his/her personal future.
Young person is actively engaged in learning.
Young person places high value on helping other people.
Young person has knowledge of and comfort with people of
different cultural/racial/ ethnic backgrounds.
School provides a caring, encouraging environment
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Requirements and Planning
High School Snapshot Graduation Requirements High School and Future Planning
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Important LGHS Facts
All freshman year courses are year-long. Each course equates to 5 units per semester; freshmen
generally earn 60-70 units during ninth grade. 220 units and fulfillment of all subject-specific requirements is
the graduation minimum. A minimum grade of D- is required to earn units toward
graduation; four-year colleges and universities require a minimum grade of C- for most courses.
Failed courses earn no units, but are calculated in the GPA and remain on the transcript.
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LGHS Grad. Requirements
CA HS Exit Exam ? (Feb. of 10th Grade) English: 40 units Math: 20 units (10 in Algebra) Science: 20 units Social Studies: 30 units Applied Arts: 5 units PE: 20 units World Language or VPA: 10 units Additional Course Selections: 75 units
http://www.lghs.net/guid/httpdocs/graduationreqs.asp
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Graduation RequirementsAREA 9th 10th 11th 12th
Social Studies World Hist US Hist Gov/Econ
English English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12
Math Math Math
Science Science Science
World Lang
V.P. Art 10 credits (can take World Lang)
P.E. Hlth/Fitness additional 10 units of PE/Sports/Marching Band (Fall)
Applied Art 5 credits required (most classes are 10 units)
Additional Credits 75 additional credits
Tests CAHSEE
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Requirements and Planning
College Entrance Requirements
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UC/CSU Entrance Req’shttp://www.lghs.net/pdf/UC_CSU_EntranceReqs.pdf
Course Requirements English – four years Math – three years (through Algebra 2) Science – two years (Laboratory) History/Social Science – two years (World and
U.S.) World Language – minimum level two Visual/Performing Arts – one year College Prep Elective – one year
All courses must be passed with grades of C- or higher. Freshman year grades are the foundation. Missteps can be corrected.
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Min. College Entrance Req’sAREA 9th 10th 11th 12th
Social Studies World Hist US Hist Gov/Econ
English English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12
Math Alg I Geom Alg II
Science Earth Sp Bio Chem
World Lang Level 1 Level 2
V.P. Art 10 credits of either a visual or a performing arts class
P.E. Hlth/Fitness Additional 10 units of PE/Sports
Applied Art 5 credits required (most classes are 10 units)
Additional Credits Total of 220 credits for graduation
Tests CAHSEE SAT or ACT
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Logistics
Calendar OverviewTesting ScheduleCollege Planning
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Freshman Year Guidance Calendar Overview Sept 25 – End of first grading period
Oct 6 – Oct 23 – Counselor classroom presentations and individual meetings – focus is transition to HS and initial use of Naviance
Nov 6 – End of second grading period
Dec 17 – End of first semester (Final Exams Dec 15 – 17)
March – Freshman Registration Assembly
March – Counselors meet with freshmen to schedule classes for sophomore year and create four-year plans
June 2 – Last day of school (Final Exams May 31, June 1-2)
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Typical Testing Schedule 10th grade: CA High School Exit Exam (February) 11th grade (Fall): PSAT 11th grade (Spring): SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests 11th grade (Spring): Smarter Balanced Assessments AP Exams – Generally 11th and 12th; vary depending
on course 12th grade (Fall): SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests
Possible Additions: 9th grade SAT Subject Test for students completing Honors Biology 10th grade PSAT – recommended/encouraged 10th grade SAT Subject Test for Chemistry or World History
Link to revised SAT – commences spring 2016 https://www.collegeboard.org/delivering-opportunity/sat/redesign
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Resources
Educational ResourcesHouse StructureSupport Services
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House 1 Support (A – G)
Shelby Edwards Assist. Princ.
Kit Hull
Secretary
Farah Manganello Counselor A-Da
Louis Rich Counselor Db-I
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House 2 Support (H-O)
Kevin Rogers Assist Princ.
Cathi Miezio Secretary
Ashley Tomlinson Counselor J-Mon
Tamera Parks
Counselor Moo-O
Louis Rich Counselor H-I
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House 3 Support (P – Z)
Amy Drolette
Assist Princ.
Susan Logan Secretary
Tamera Parks Counselor P-Sh
KC Cochran
Counselor Si-Z
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Student Support Tutorial: Every day from 9:35-10:10. An opportunity for
students to seek out any of their six or seven teachers from whom they need assistance.
Tutor Lists: Peer Tutors: One-on-one tutoring with an LGHS student. Lists are
available through the Guidance Office. Professional Tutor Lists: Maintained by the Library-Student
Center, available through the Guidance Office.
Freshman Support: A class designed to assist students who have received an F or multiple Ds on a given progress report.
CASSY: Licensed MFTs and LCSWs who help students and families meet their socioemotional counseling needs.
House Support: Go-to place for questions and assistance.
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“To Do’s” for Future Success
Set priorities and goalsStrive for academic successDevelop Self understandingBe well roundedPlan appropriatelyBecome a self-advocate
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How Parents Can HelpTalk to your student about school: What did your student do today during tutorial?
Help students be a self-advocate: How to ask for clarification on assignments. How to ask for ways to improve their grades.
Build relationships with teachers: Email/Call Teachers with concerns Ensure homework is completed Support (and become involved with) the organizations affiliated with the school
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How Parents Can Help Stay involved with student’s life Have honest discussions Trust the process Help foster independence within the boundaries of
trust and respect Know and honor the school policies and practices
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Sources of Information Aeries
Website: https://aeries.lgsuhsd.org/ Tool for checking grades, attendance, transcripts andgraduation status.
CanvasWebsite: https://lgsuhsd.instructure.com/login A learning management system subscribed to by the Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District. Serves as the student’s portal to each course, assignments, readings, and more. A three-year buildout for the LGSUHSD.
School MessengerTo subscribe, please ensure LGHS has your correct email address entered in Aeries.
Family Connection (Naviance)Website: https://connection.naviance.com/lghs Login Information: In the fall of the freshman year, each student is
given a personalized code to create his/her account. The student will use the account for the four years at LGHS.
LGHS Guidance Office Web SiteWebsite: http://www.lghs.net/portals/guidance.jsp
Quick Reminders
Club Day Was on September 11, but students
are encouraged to join various clubs at any point during the year.
Service FairSeptember 24 (Tutorial)
End of First Grading Period September 25
Spirit Week October 19 – 23
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Our Goal: Success for Every StudentThank you for joining us!
