Moreau Catholic High School Welcome Ninth Grade Parent Orientation August 2011 8:30 am Coffee and donuts available in the student center

Moreau Catholic High School

WelcomeNinth Grade Parent Orientation

August 2011

8:30 am Coffee and donuts available in the student center


Prayer & Welcome

Terry Lee, President

Lauren Lek, Principal


Student Perspective

Chris Castro, Sophomore

Marcus Coronel, Senior


Parent Perspective

Maria Heath, mother of Kristyn ‘08 and Khloe ‘14


Freshman Parent Tips

• Listen• Stay Connected• Support


Co-Curricular Program

Christine Krisman, Athletic Director

Katie Teekell, Assistant Principal of Campus Life


Fall Sports: Football, Girls Volleyball, Girls Golf, Girls Tennis,

Cross Country, Rally Squad

Moreau Catholic Athletics 2011-12


Winter Sports: Boys and Girls Basketball,Boys and Girls Soccer

Rally Squad


Spring Sports: Softball, Baseball, Track and Field,

Swimming, Badminton, Boys Tennis, Boys Golf, Boys

Volleyball


Moreau Athletes Learn:

• Commitment• Time Management• Teamwork• Sportsmanship• Responsibility• Respect


Your Role as a parent!• Attend all the contests you can!• Support the Athletic Department by becoming a

booster member• Volunteer to work the crab feed, snack bar, booster

events, team parent• Get to know the other parents on the team• Turn in an athletic packet by Monday the 15th with no

penalty (after that there is a $20.00 late fee)• Support the rest of the teams by coming to the

games!• Enjoy the high school experience!


10 Minute Break Student Center


Faith and Service Program

Peter Shelley, Faith and Service Director

Michael Aquino & Katie Teekell

Assistant Principals


Role of APs & Counselors in Supporting your Student

AP & Counselor assignments determined by student’s last name

Audrey Sillers (A-Bi)

Ian Farr (Bo-I)

Dianna Heise (J-P)

Jim Patterson (Q-Z)

Joe Hudelson (A-D)

Michael Aquino (E-N)

Katie Teekell (O-Z)


Tools for Students & ParentsServices of Assistant Principal & Counsleor

Freshman Requirements• Shield the Vulnerable• Alcohol Edu• Family Connection





Purpose of Implementing Alcohol Edu Course

• Basic Tenets of MCHS• Drug and Alcohol Task Force

Use of PAS (Passive Alcohol Sensor) at all dances


Alcohol Edu• Reduces the likelihood that youth will engage

in underage drinking• Improves knowledge of alcohol and its effects• Motivates behavior change• Increases student’s ability to develop

important personal and social skills• Supports safer, healthier decisions regarding

alcohol


Course Includes

• 3 chapters of fact-and skills-based, alcohol-related content

• Interactive exercises• Pre-Test and Final Exam• Surveys measuring attitudes and

behaviors


Why AlcoholEdu for High School?

• Engages Students• Undermines support for underage

drinking• Increases alcohol-related knowledge• Motivates students to change behavior


AlcoholEdu SAMPLE Login Page


College Planning

• Family Connection- Naviance• Test Day (October 12th):

Explore; PLAN for Sophs, PSAT for Seniors

• Scheduling & course planning in the 2nd semester


Partnership in Support

Lauren Led, Principal with

Joe Hudelson & Michael Aquino, Assistant Principals


Communicating with the School• We encourage you to contact us whenever

you have a concern. If you are unclear or need further clarification, the receptionist or your child’s Assistant Principal can assist you at our main number, (510) 881-4300.

• Communication begins with the teacher, coach, counselor or program director first, then your student’s Assistant Principal.


Partnership in Support:Key Policies

•Dress Code•Attendance •Academic Integrity•Detentions: regular & Saturday•Campus Safety: Closed campus, campus supervisors on campus until 7pm


Academic Integrity

• Let’s work together• Students, parents, teachers, staff and administrators

• Atmosphere of honesty and respect in all areas

• When in doubt, communicate!


Pearls of Wisdom from Teachers

• Ask Teachers• Check and VERIFY• Don’t OVEREXTEND, help with

organization• Print at Home• Create Monitored Workspace


Academic Integrity Tutorial

• For 1st incident only

• Learning opportunity- not disciplinary


Academic Integrity Tutorial


MCHS Resources Available for Student Success

• Academic Support Center– Collaboration and After School till 3 pm,

Room A04• Assistant Principal/Counselor Model• Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences• Collaboration Time: Activity/Academic• Power School


BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Thursday, August 25th

6:45 pm begins with 0 period

7:00 pm begins with 2nd period

9:00 conclusion


Communicate

•With your studento Empower them to troubleshoot,

communicate, advocate for themselves

•With their teacherso Support MCHS mission & policies


Becoming a Tech Savvy Parent: Technology, Student

Learning, and Parenting

Presented by:

Michael Aquino, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Anne Arriaga, Librarian


Parenting: There’s NO app for that!


“With media use so ubiquitous, it is time to stop arguing over whether it is good or bad and accept it as part of children’s environment, like the air they breathe, the water they drink and the food they eat.”

- Dr. Michael Rich, Director, Center on Media and Child HealthChildren’s Hospital Boston




59% of online teens say they discuss education topics online.

50% of online teens say they are specifically discussing schoolwork.

(From National Association of School Boards Association, 2007)


Setting Boundaries

Boundaries are about setting the bottom line or making agreements about what is acceptable and what is not.


24/7


Explain why it’s important

Mutually negotiated

Not too many

Tips for Setting Boundaries


Too many restrictions and you’ll spend too much time policing


Boundaries may change as students grow and mature


Join your child online


Cyberbullying

Any behavior by students that willfully and repeatedly demeans or harasses a person or persons through electronic means (using information or devices such as texting/instant messaging, site postings, photos, or video).


32% of teens report they have been targets of a range of annoying and potentially menacing online activities (girls more than boys and those who are posting online more).

However…

67%, said that bullying and harassment happens more offline than online.

(From the 2009 Pew Internet Report)


Listen, ask questions

See for yourself

Keep a copy

Contact school, authorities, service provider

CYBERBULLYING

Can happen 24/7

Texts, Facebook, IMs, Photos, etc.


Of the 75% of teens who have cell phones:

• 83% use their phones to take pictures.• 64% share pictures with others.• 60% play music on their phones.• 54% text daily• 46% play games on their phones.• 32% exchange videos on their phones.• 31% exchange instant messages on their phones.• 23% access social networking sites on their phones.

(From the 2009 Pew Internet Report)


What students put online becomes part of their indelible “Digital Footprint”.What are your expectations about what is appropriate for your student to share?


What kind of photos is your student sharing with others?

“Sexting”- sending sexually suggestive images or video via text messaging.


Online Safety 101

Understand the Internet is Public

Do not give out personal information

Never meet offline


“My friends and I use this - If you would be ashamed to show your grandma or your mom, then you probably shouldn’t put it online.”

“Avoid the drama, if you have something to say, say it in person.”

Marissa PhelanMCHS Class of 2010

Speaking to 6-8th graders at St. Felicitas


Managing Your Home

Network


OpenDNS

http://www.opendns.com


Network Level Parental Controls



PowerSchool Reminders• PowerSchool use at Moreau

– Teachers, Office Staff, Counselors, AP’s, Campus Supervisors

– Parents, Students• Parents can use PowerSchool to check…

– Grades, Teacher Comments– Assignments– Student Bulletin Announcements– Attendance and Tardies

https://moreaucatholic.powerschool.com/public/


• Course Attendance• Grades by Quarter

and Semester• Teacher Email

Addresses (blue)• Click on Blue Grade

to get specific course information

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Quick Look-up


• Clicking on the blue assignment title will give you more information

• Parenthesis means the assignment has not been graded

• 0 means the assignment was not submitted

• The score will give you the total number of points assigned

Class Reports


Supporting you Student’s Use of Technology

• Keep technology visible: have students do work where you can see them.

• Set clear boundaries: log out of iChat, time limit on internet use.

• Enforce use of devices: have students give you laptop/phone before bed, turn off wireless network.

• Communicate with your son/daughter about appropriate use of social networking, be aware of “cyberbullying”

• Model appropriate use


Upcoming Events

Kristin Delaney-Wiggins,

Director of Institutional Advancement


Closing Assembly

Main Gym

12:00 pm followed by lunch

Documents

Moreau Catholic High School Welcome Ninth Grade Parent Orientation August 2011 8:30 am Coffee and donuts available in the student center