Welcome District 215 Parents of the class of 2012 Academic Success

COUNSELORS  Broderick Booth  Juanita Castillo  Marlene Hill  Angela Shama  Susan Olson A-C D-H I-Mi Mo-Sh Si-Z

COUNSELORS  Broderick Booth  Juanita Castillo  Marlene Hill  Angela Shama  Susan Olson

Important Telephone Numbers  Attendance –Please call prior to the absence or by 2p.m. on the day of the absence. –This is a number correction from the newsletter that you recently received.  Homework request –Requires a 24 hour turn around time

How can I find out what’s going on at school?  If you have , you may subscribe to District 215’s Quick Notes by going to the district website: tfd215.org  Meteor Messenger will be mailed to parents monthly, with a calendar of events attached.  Ask your child (you’d be surprised how far this can go)

GRADES  PROGRESS REPORTS  REPORT CARDS  TRANSCRIPTS

How are grades determined?  Each marking period is worth 2/7  The final exam is worth 1/7  ___% X 2 =  ___% X 1 =  Total /7 = semester grade

Report Cards Report cards are mailed 3 times a semester. –The first report card of each semester is held for Parent-Teacher Conference night. –October 9, 2008 & February 26, 2009 –2:30-4:30p.m. & 6:30- 8:30p.m.

Transcripts  Transcripts are official copies of a student’s academic records.  Transcripts are required for post secondary schooling and most jobs as proof of high school graduation.

Transcripts  Each school shall maintain student permanent records for not less than 60 years after the student has transferred, graduated or otherwise permanently withdrawn from the school. (ILCS 10/4)

CREDITS  Transcripts tell how many credits a student has earned.  District 215 graduates must complete 43 credits in various subject areas.

Graduation Requirements  English8 credits  Math6 credits  Science 4 credits  Social Science6 credits  Health/PE8 credits  Electives11 credits  TOTAL43 credits

CREDITS  English8 credits –English 9 –English 10 –English 11 or AP Language & Composition –English 12 or AP Literature

CREDITS  Social Studies 6 credits –World History –U. S. History –Government* –Economics** *all students must pass the Constitution of the U.S. and the State of Illinois examinations. Both are included in the Government course. **this course fulfills the State of Illinois requirement for Consumer Economics

CREDITS  Mathematics –6 credits Algebra Geometry 3 rd year of math

CREDITS  Science 4 credits –Biology –2 nd year of science

CREDITS  Physical Education* 7 credits  Health 1 credit *Marching band counts as PE credit *Driver Education can be counted for one PE credit.

CREDITS – Class of 2012  Electives11 credits –These credits may include courses from Academic or Vocational areas.

What impedes credit acquisition?  Poor attendance  Tardies  Not completing class assignments  Not completing homework assignments  Not following directions  Poor test scores  Poor study habits  Lack of active participation in the educational process  Not asking questions for clarification  Multiple suspensions

Testing  Explore  Plan  Retired ACT  PSAE –ACT –Work Keys

What are your child’s plans?  College? –Junior college –4 year university –Technical or Trade school  Military? –Air Force –Army –Marines –Navy

And now that you’ve decided…  Check into specific requirements for your child’s post secondary choice.  Which classes are required for my child to obtain his/her goal?

What helps students become successful?  District 215 Expectations! –Hard working –Caring –Responsible –Respectful –Involved

What helps students become successful?  ACTIVE participation is KEY! –Athletics and Activities  Committed to school –Academics lead to Successful careers –All School Testing – October 3, 2008 EXPLORE TEST (FR) PLAN TEST (SOPH) Retired ACT TEST (Juniors)  Family

What helps Meteors become successful?  ATHLETICS –Ms. McLaughlin, Athletic Director  ACTIVITIES –Mr. Paradise, Asst. Activities Director

Congratulations!!!  When your child puts forth a diligent effort with support from home and school, the end result is SUCCESS!!!