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HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE PARENT MEETING September 7, 2010

Highlands High School Freshman/Sophomore Parent Meeting

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Understanding the Academic Record

Class Status

Freshman Sophomore = 5 creditsSophomore Junior = 10 credits

Junior Senior = 16 creditsSenior Graduation = 22 credits

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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

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Understanding the Academic Record

Highlands High School

Transcript

All colleges, scholarships,

the military, and many employers

will see this “paper you.”

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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The Internet is Your Friend

Guidance Website on Fort Thomas Schools Page http://www.fortthomas.kyschools.us/

Formerly PrepHQ… Now Connect!

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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.

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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

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Contact Information

Trinity Walsh 9th & 10th Grade [email protected] 859.815.2605

Ann Meyer 11th & 12th Grade [email protected] 859.815.2604

Janine Sharp Guidance Secretary [email protected] 859.815.2606