Freshmen & Parent Orientation 2017-2018 Freshmen & Parent Orientation

Welcome Cholla Chargers Class of 2021 Principal: Frank Armenta Assistant Principals Mr. Tariq Rasool, Operations, Facilities, & Athletics Sophomore Class Juniors A-Ma Ms. Cindy Mady, Teaching and Learning Senior Class Juniors Mc-Z Ms. Cathy Adams, Student Services Freshman Class

Cholla Athletics

Counseling Team Ms. Alexandra Tsosie (So-see) Mr. Ricardo Valdez A – F Mr. Ricardo Valdez G – N Mr. Justin Freitag (Fry-tag) O – Z Ms. Lupita Cabral College and Career Readiness Coordinator

Graduation Requirements Earn 23 credits Assessments 4.0 – English 4.0 – Math 3.0 – Science 3.0 – Social Studies 1.0 – Phys. Educ. 0.5 – Health 1.0 – Fine Arts or CTE 6.5 – Electives Pass the Civics Test (60%) Do your best on the AzMERIT End of Course Assessment English 9 English 10 English 11 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra II

Grade Point Average (GPA) Standard Curriculum I.B. Curriculum (Jr/Sr) A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point F = 0 points A = 5 points B = 4 points C = 3 points D = 2 points F = 0 points

What is a credit anyway? Students earn a half credit (0.5) for every semester they pass a class with a grade of D or above. F’s and I’s do not count!

10 or more unexcused absences = No Credit (NC) Attendance matters Attendance policy 10 or more unexcused absences = No Credit (NC) You are able to appeal Attendance Appeal Form

There is help Keep in contact with teachers via email IB tutoring Cholla After-School Program (CAP) tutoring Teacher “office hours” before or after school HW Help through Pima County Library Websites khanacademy.org Google

Making up classes/credits Summer School AGAVE online classes During the school year (free) During the summer Weekend Academy (4 weeks in a row) CAP – Cholla After School Program Out of District Only up to 2.0 credits accepted

Tips for Parents Call the Attendance Office to excuse absences. If your child will be absent for an extended period of time, you may request homework packets by contacting your child’s counselor at least 3 days in advance. Email is a great way to keep in contact with teachers 

More tips Finals Week The last week of every semester in December & May Please make sure your child attends and takes final exams. Finals exams are key to passing the semester!

Opportunity through IB IB Prep – 9th and 10th IB Diploma – 11th and 12th Engaging content and courses Different ways to show what you know College credit and scholarships Available to all students!

Pre-AVID/AVID AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. AVID is a college readiness system from sixth grade through high school to prepare students in the academic middle with potential for success in rigorous secondary curriculum for four-year college eligibility. For additional information visit AVID Online at http://www.avidonline.org/

Pre-AVID ALL freshmen take this semester-long elective course that prepares freshmen students for success in high school. Emphasis is on AVID strategies such as organization, analytical writing, study skills and test taking, note taking, and goal setting. character traits and critical thinking by virtue of the IB (International Baccalaureate) Learner Profile brief introduction to the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens so that success will become a characteristic of their daily performance

Pre-AVID supplies The following supplies will be provided when a student takes Pre-AVID: -2” binder & divider tabs -highlighters & pencil pouch -Cholla agenda/planner -one package of lined paper

Quiz Who do you talk to for Athletics? How many counselors do we have? What does IB stand for? Which students take Pre-AVID? How many credits do you need to graduate? What are Cholla’s school colors?

Cholla Student Council Introductions Student Body President: LeShawn Bowen Freshman Elections Campus Tours

Thank you! We look forward to a great 4 years!