1. FRESHMEN TRANSITIONS
Welcome CLASS OF 2020!

2. Important Freshmen Information…
Freshmen REMIND101: to
Husky Academy Website
Freshmen Student Services Website

3. Student Services Deirdra Williams, Dean of Student Services
Erin Macleod, 9th Grade Counselor, Freshmen Coordinator
Lisa Nelson, Administrative Assistant, Student Services
Lauren Weaver, 10th-12th A-Ge, Junior Coordinator
Melanie Lachance, 10th-12th Gf-N, Senior Coordinator
Theresa Tate, O-Z, Sophomore Coordinator
Yvonne Corcho, SAP Counselor, 504 Coordinator
Bonnie Mwanda, Intervention Coordinator
Dawn Beaster, Career Development Coordinator

4. Freshmen Challenges… “The biggest challenge I face as a freshman is…”
Time management/balancing school & activities (53%)
Procrastination (48%)
Managing a heavier work load as compared to middle school (42%)
Getting good grades/passing classes (38%)
Managing Stress/Anxiety (32%)
Completing homework and other assignments (29%)
Making friends/Getting connected to activities/finding positive relationships (21%)
Organization skills (19%)
Effort/Self-discipline (17%)

5. HOW CAN WE HELP OUR FRESHMEN??

6. FRESHMEN CONFERENCES 3RD PERIOD CLASSROOMS Conference handout
Individual follow-ups
Academic
College/Career
Personal/Social
Urgent concerns?

7. Heritage High Help Husky Help 2.0 Husky Academy Website
Teacher office hours
Activity bus
Study Buddies
Peer Tutors
Study Skills time
Advisory
Classroom Guidance
Appointments with counselor
WCPSS Success Series
Freshmen Student Services Website

8. Parent Help Powerschool Access Parent-teacher communication
Help your child prioritize (know the weight!)
Assist child with organization
Check child’s notebooks, backpack
Agenda, phone reminders
Keep a master calendar of assignments, tests, projects, and extracurricular activities at home
Husky Academy Teacher websites
Check Interims
Attend Conference Night (November 10)
Spring Curriculum Fair/Spring Registration
CFNC/Future planning and conversations

9. How can we help freshmen help themselves?
Help freshmen “find their voice”
Encourage them to solve problems on their own
Help them maintain agenda/coursework
Encourage them to utilize modes of communication
After school office hours

10. 9th Grade Fundamentals…
Attendance
Grading Scale
Know your courses
Re-test policy/homework
Getting Connected
Spring: Course Registration
Promotion Requirements

11. Attendance 48 hours to bring in a note in order to excuse an absence
Attendance office:
Ms. Muller:
Contact teachers, ASAP!
Students are responsible for missed work
10 or more absences= FF on report card!
You must be here to succeed!!

12. Grading scale A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69
F = Less than 60
D = 60-69
C =
70-79
B =
80-89
A =

13. Know your courses! Know the weight of your assignments Homework
Prioritization
Homework
It counts!
Retest policy
Be familiar with the teacher websites
Know the make-up work deadlines
Self-advocacy: Student responsibility
“Finding Your Voice”
Ask for help when you need it.
Communication with teachers

14. Retest policies Students may re-take any test if:
All HW has been turned in
They have attended at least one remediation session
Husky Help
Teacher office hours
Typically within one week (see teacher)
Quiz Replacement: A test that has a score higher than the quiz scores for that unit may replace those quiz grades

15. Make-up Work Deadlines
September 26
October 24
November 28
January 13
February 27
March 27
May 8
June 2

16. Making New Friends & Getting connected
GET INVOLVED IN CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES (when you are ready!)
Heritage High Athletics Website
Club Calendar
Club List (Student Services)
Start a club!
Take on leadership roles in clubs and organizations
Choose courses that align with your interests and meet like-minded students

17. Spring Semester Course Registration Curriculum Fair
Group course registration
Individual appointments
Future goals
Curriculum Fair
Schedule Changes-January
Summer Opportunities

18. Promotion Requirements
To be promoted to 10th grade:
6 credits total:
1 credit English I
2 credits of Math/Science/Social Studies
3 other credits

19. Future Fundamentals… Graduation Requirements UNC System Requirements
NCAA Requirements
College/Career Planning

20. Graduation Requirements
26 credits total:
4 credits English
4 credits Math
3 credits Science
4 credits Social Studies
1 credit Healthful Living
8 Elective credits

21. UNC System College & University Requirements
2.5 minimum weighted GPA
2 credits of the same foreign language
800 minimum SAT (critical reading + math)
17 minimum ACT score

22. NCAA Division I and II Requirements
16 core classes
Sliding Scale:
GPA
SAT or ACT
NCAA Day – Spring
NCAA Eligibility Center:

23. College Planning Start these conversations now!
Spring Course Registration
CFNC.org
Create a free account
Explore career possibilities
“Let Me Tell You”
HHS College Planning Series
Challenge yourself academically (balance)
Start off strong—set yourself up for success later

24. Other options… Two-year/vocational colleges Military Workforce
Two-four year partnerships
Technical schools
Certificate programs
Military
Recruiters
School success
Workforce

25. QUESTIONS???

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