1. Laguna Hills High School
Freshman Parent Night

2. Content Who’s Who in Guidance Tips for success and staying connected
Review of high school graduation /A-G requirements
High school four year plan/Grades & Credits
Understanding Honors, AP, and IB Courses
PSAT information
Naviance- College and Career planning

3. Guidance Technicians & Counselors
Guidance Techs - Rina Kennedy (A – GAR) - Theresa Hadley (GAS - PEN) - Heather Breshears (PEO - Z) Counselors - Murle Sango (A – GAR) - Julie McClure (GAS – PEN) - Julie Minekime (PEO – Z) - Joshua Van Dyke - Intervention Counselor

4. Guidance Technicians & Counselors
Student Services Technicians: -Registration -Scheduling -Questions about summer school, adult ed, etc. Counselors: -Personal problems -Academic guidance/ 4-year plans -Career guidance -College planning

5. LHHS Counseling Office
4 -year Plan with all 9th graders (parents invited and encouraged to attend)
Graduation Requirements
College/Career information
College Testing(ACT, SAT & PSAT)
Scholarships/Financial Aid
College Recommendation Letters
Counselors are available to meet with students who are experiencing social/emotional problems
Best time to meet with a counselor is before and after school, during snack or lunch. However, counselors are always available if a student is experiencing a crisis
Pick up weekly progress reports from the counseling office
24-48 hours to reply back
or call or visit
Counselors

6. College/Career Center Specialist
LHHS Career Center
Career Information
College Information
Employment Info/Work Permits
Military Information
Community Service Program
Pathways Program/Career Tech
College/Career Center Specialist
Staff: Mrs. Fenton

7. Freshman Nests
Small group of 22 students who are placed with a peer leader and Nest teacher
Meet twice a month during tutorial
Freshman Nest Goals:
Build campus community
Provide a place to ask questions and voice concerns
Place to learn about activities and events at LHHS
Support students academically
Meet new people

8. Current Supports at LHHS
Tutorial/Mandatorial
Peer Tutoring (Tutorial)
Academic Support Classes (Math and English)
Fuel Education, Summer School, Adult Education
SST Meeting (Student Success Team)
Attendance Contracts
Behavior Contracts

9. Intervention Counselor
Academic and social-emotional counseling
Monitors student grades and attendance
Works closely with Mr. Marzilli (Assistant Principal overseeing all 9th grade students)
Communicates with parents/guardians
Assesses for academic support services
Makes necessary referrals
Peer tutoring
Academic Improvement Program/ Fuel Ed

10. 2017/18 Grading Periods 1st Quarter Progress (D or lower): 9/29/17
1st Quarter Grades (all students): /03/17
2nd Quarter Progress (D or lower): /08/17
1st Semester Grades (on transcript): /26/18
3rd Quarter Progress (D or lower): /23/18
3rd Quarter Grades (all students): /30/18
4th Quarter Progress (D or lower): /04/18
2nd Semester Grades (on transcript): /14/18
In order to participate in all extra-curricular activities, students
must have a minimum 2.00 GPA at the quarter and semester
Tutoring is available through National Honors Society.
Counselors have flyers for outside tutoring

11. LHHS Graduation Requirements
220 Credits for Graduation
(Each Class = 5 credits)
Minimum 1.75 GPA
Must pass the Writing Proficiency
Community Service: 8 hours
Must pass all required courses
Must pass the Physical Fitness Test

12. LHHS Graduation Requirements
English (4 years) 40 credits
Social Science (3 years) 30 credits
Mathematics (3 years) 30 credits
Science (3 years) 30 credits
Health (1 semester) 5 credits
Physical Education (2 years) 20 credits
Visual/Performing Arts, credits
World Lang, Career Tech Ed.
Electives credits
Total 220 credits
Five credits per semester
Two years of mathmatics is required, includng passing Alg I
One year of each of Physical and Life Science is required

13. A-G Requirements Must pass all classes with a “C” or higher
Must take the SAT or ACT
Algebra and language taken in middle school do count
D’s and F’s are not accpeted

14. Why take Honors/AP/IB Courses at LHHS
Honors /AP/IB courses are more challenging and demanding
Colleges would like to see students challenge themselves
Students receive additional grade points by receiving a weighted academic rank
Students register for courses in March/April(teacher recommendation/grades)

15. Honors vs. AP vs. IB Honors Course … AP (Advanced Placement) Course …
Moves faster and goes into greater depth.
AP (Advanced Placement) Course …
Is a college level class that culminates with an exam in May.
can earn college credit.
AP courses typically begin in 10th grade
IB Course …
Is a college level course that has internal assessment and an exam in May. Students in the IB program take Honors or AP coursework in Grades 9 and *IB Diploma courses and testing only occur in
Grades 11 & 12.

16. Keys for Freshman Success
Join a club
Start your own club
Play a sport
Try out for a play or musical
Consider yearbook, leadership, mentor programs, volunteer programs
In spring, we will begin looking for volunteers for next year’s Freshman Nest peer leaders

17. Keys for Freshman Success
Be here, on time! Miss a day…miss a lot!
Be productive- make the most of class time
Be organized – use planner, desk, backpack
Study habits – at least an hour of study time every night
Time management – study schedule
Prepare for tests/quizzes
Complete make up work on time when absent
Use tutorial effectively
Tutor resources at school/CSF tutoring at tutorial

18. Staying Connected Check Parent/Student Portal
Parents and students should have their own account
You will need the student ID #, Verification Code, and Primary Phone #
Contact the guidance office if you
need any assistance
Subscribe to Hawk Happenings-
Communicate with teachers/counselor
Check teachers websites

19. Attendance 3 school days The note must:
Always check out with the attendance office
Always check in with the attendance office
There is no attendance call-in line
All absences must be cleared by note within
3 school days
The note must:
1. Be handwritten in ink by the parent/guardian...NOT BY THE STUDENT
2. Should include student’s name, date of absence, and reason for the absence

20. PSAT 8/9
PSAT 8/9 will be offered to all 9th graders this year free of charge
Will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25th (minimum day schedule)
PSAT 8/9 covers topics in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math
PSAT has partnered with Khan Academy to provide free individualized prep and skill assessment

21. Naviance/Family Connection
College and Career Planning Program
Resume Builder
Career Exploration
College Research
4-Year Plan

22. High School Planning Guide
LHHS Website-Guidance-SVUSD Planning Guide

23. Students with involved parents are more likely to:
Earn higher grades and test scores, and enroll in higher-level programs
Be promoted, pass their classes, and earn credits
Have better social skills, show improved behavior, and adapt well to school.
Graduate and continue on to postsecondary education

24. Thank You for attending
Q & A
Questions?
Thank You for attending
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