1. The IRC in San Diego: New Arrivals, High School Parent Workshop
Journey Video
Did anyone recognize a familiar face in the video?
Albert Einstein. In 1933, what we now know as the IRC was founded at the suggestion of Albert Einstein.
“Committee” – not meant to be permanent.
After the war, realized more refugees needed help, IRC decided to continue doing what they had been doing, and we’ve grown ever since

2. School System What will my child learn in high school?
What if my child does not finish high school?
What if I do not understand what my child is learning?
If I feel that school teaches my child things I do not agree with. What can I do?
How can schools help my child learn English?
What can schools do if my child needs extra help or has special needs?
What is an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)?

3. School System Why does my child have to go to high school?
High School is for kids 15,16,17, and 18 years old. California's education laws require children between 6 and 18 years old to attend school unless they have a earned a diploma.
You are responsible for making sure your child goes to school.
You and your child can get in
trouble if they don’t go to school

4. School System What will my child learn in high school?
In high school, there are classes that children need to take. These are called required classes. Students need to pass these classes to graduate high school. English is a required class.
A student must pass 8 required English classes to graduate:
ELD 5 and 6
English 1 and 2
English 3 and 4
World Literature 1 and 2

5. School System What will my child learn in high school?
Unfortunately, not ALL English classes count towards graduation. If your child knows little or no English, they will be enrolled in the International Center. That is where they will take ESL classes that will get them ready to take required English classes.
If your child is going to finish high school in the 4 to 5 years, they will most likely want to take summer school to help learn English faster.
Summer school is an optional 6-week class held at the high school during the summer. There is no required school during the summer.

6. School System X − 2 = 4 What will my child learn in high school?
Your child will also learn math
Algebra: is where students learn how to solve puzzles
X − 2 = 4
Geometry: is where students learn about shapes

7. School System What will my child learn in high school?
Science: The study of how things work
Biology: is where students study of living things like plants
and animals
Chemistry is the study of everything that you can touch, see, feel, or smell and how it can change

8. School System What will my child learn in high school? History
U.S. History: Is the story of the United States of America
World History: is the study of the history of the world with a focus on countries other than the United States.

9. School System Art, Computers, and Languages
Languages: the study of how to read, speak and write a language other than English. Eg. French and Spanish*
Art: is where students the study of painting, drawing, and photography
Computers: students will learn how to use computers and different programs that will help them in school
*if a student can read, write, and speak in one of their native languages, they may not have to take this class

10. School System What if my child does not finish high school?
If your child does not finish high school, there are some other classes your child can go to:
Evening classes let children and adults go to class after work. This is called Adult School
GED and HiSET classes are for people who do not finish high school. Classes are in the day and the evening. These are tests a students can take to earn a diploma.
A diploma is VERY important if a student wants to get a job or go to college

11. School System What if I do not understand what my child is learning?
You can request a meeting with your child’s teacher*
At the meeting, talk with your child’s teacher about your questions and concerns.
Ask the teacher about your child's classes and lessons.
Remember to request an interpreter.
Please see the “Request a meeting” form.

12. School System
What if I do not understand what my child is learning?

13. School System
If I feel that school teaches my child things I do not agree with. What can I do?
You can request a meeting with your child’s teacher*
Talk with your child’s teacher about the lessons. Sometimes children do not understand what they learn. Children can tell you the wrong things. The teacher can explain it so you can correct your child.
Children also learn things from other children. Sometimes the things they learn from other children are not good

14. School System
If I feel that school teaches my child things I do not agree with. What can I do?
Here are some things that you can do
Talk with your child about school: Learn about your child’s classes and friends.
Schedule a meeting with the teacher to talk about your concerns; Concerns are things that worry you.
Explain to your child hat you think about what they learn. Tell you child the words and behaviors you do not like.

15. School System How can schools help my child learn English?
Children who are learning English can take ELD (English Language Development) classes in the International Center. The International Center is a special place at school for only students who are learning English.
ELD classes teach students how to read, write, and speak in English. Some classes cover math and science. Students learn the English words about math and science
can go and be safe after school.

16. School System
What can schools do if my child needs extra help or has special needs?
There are classes for children who need extra help. Talk to the school if your child has trouble:
Seeing
Walking
Hearing
Learning
Talking
Obeying the Rules

17. School System
What can schools do if my child needs extra help or has special needs?
Here are some things you can do if it is hard for you child to see, hear, talk, walk, learn, or behave:
Ask the teachers what they can do to help your child
Work with teachers to help your child
Ask for an interpreter
Keep all the papers your child’s teacher gives you.

18. School Calendar and School Days
When do children go to school?
School starts in August or September. Children go to school until May or June.
The school day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday is from 7:30AM to 2:30PM.
On Wednesdays, the school day is from 7:30AM to 1:25PM.

19. School Calendar and School Days
When do children stay home from school?
Children do not go to school on Saturday or Sunday
Many children do not go to school in the summer. This means that children may not go to school at the end of June, all of July or at the start of August
There are special days in the school year when children do not go to school. These are called holidays.

20. School Calendar and School Days
When do children stay home from school?
There may be other days your children do not go to school. The school will send you a calendar. The calendar will show you the days that children so not go to school.
Children may not have religious holidays off. If your child misses school for a religious holiday, you need to call the school secretary. Tell the secretary how many days your child will be absent and the name of the religious holiday. Your child will need to make up his/her work

21. School Calendar and School Days
When do children stay home from school?
There may be other days your children do not go to school. The school will send you a calendar. The calendar will show you the days that children so not go to school.
Children may not have religious holidays off. If your child misses school for a religious holiday, you need to call the school secretary. Tell the secretary how many days your child will be absent and the name of the religious holiday. Your child will need to make up his/her work

22. School Calendar and School Days
What do children eat for lunch?
Children can bring lunch from home. They can also get lunch at school for free. Children who eat lunch at school have choices for lunch.
If you child has dietary restrictions, or cannot eat something for religious reasons, your child can tell the school and they will provide a different lunch.

23. School Procedures What is an emergency contact card?
The emergency contact card is a card that has the name and phone number of a person the school can call when your child has an emergency.
This person has your permission to pick you child up from school. An emergency contact card helps keep children safe so they do not leave school with a person you do not know.

24. School Procedures What is an emergency contact card?
If the names or telephone numbers on this card change, you need to tell the school secretary the new names and phone numbers
If you move, you need to give the school your new address and telephone number.

25. School Procedures How can I request an interpreter?
You have the right to communicate with the school about your child’s education. Schools should provide you with an interpreter who speaks your language or find a for someone to translate for you.
The school should NOT request that your child translates for you, or that you pay for an interpreter.

26. School Procedures How can I request an interpreter?
The San Diego School district has direct translators in Spanish, Somali, and Vietnamese.
The SDUSD also have a phone line that they can called Global Village. Global Village can help translate to over 200 different languages including: Karen, Swahili, Kizigua, Arabic, and Farsi.

27. School Procedures How can I request an interpreter?
The San Diego School district has direct translators in Spanish, Somali, and Vietnamese.
The SDUSD also have a phone line that they can called Global Village. Global Village can help translate to over 200 different languages including: Karen, Swahili, Kizigua, Arabic, and Farsi.

28. School Procedures When is my child too sick to go to school?
Sick children make other children sick. Do not send you child to school if:
The child has a fever (there forehead feels hot)
The child threw-up at night
The child is coughing a lot
The child has rashes or sores
The child has a sore throat
There are other times when children should not go to school. Talk to your doctor or school teacher about these times.

29. School Procedures What if my child is too sick to go to school?
It is important that you tell the school that your child will stay home because he/she is too sick to be in school.
If you do not call to let the school know, it is considered an unexcused absence which is bad for the child.
You should call the attendance office at 619) and tell them:
The name of your child
That your child is sick
When your child will return to school

30. School Procedures What if my child needs to take medicine in school?
You will need to tell the school nurse or the school secretary if your child needs to take medicine in school*
Also, you need to show a doctor’s note for your child to take medicine at school.
Ask the doctor to write a note for your child
*see example conversation

31. School Procedures What if my child is late for school?
Being late is also called being “tardy.” Your family should try very hard to make sure that your child is a school on time. The number of times your child is late to class can cause them to fail the class. That means they would have to take that same class again.
You need to tell the school if your child is going to be late.
Tell them:
Child’s name
When your child will arrive
Why your child will be late

32. School Procedures What if my child is late for school?
Being late is also called being “tardy.” Your family should try very hard to make sure that your child is a school on time. The number of times your child is late to class can cause them to fail the class. That means they would have to take that same class again. Hoover encourages students to clear their tardies by attending Saturday school
You need to tell the school if your child is going to be late.
Tell them:
Child’s name
When your child will arrive
Why your child will be late

33. School Procedures What if my child is late for school?
Some high schools encourage students to clear their tardies by attending Saturday school
What is Saturday school?
Saturday school is scheduled to give students an opportunity to remediate absences and tardies on their attendance records. Attending Saturday school will clear 4 unexcused absences or 4 tardies. Students attending Saturday school should come prepared to do their class work. Attending Saturday school does not earn students more credits

34. School Procedures
What do I do if my child needs to leave school early for a doctor’s appointment?
You need to tell the school that your child has a doctor’s appointment and needs to leave the school early. This is called an early release. You can call the school or write a note.
*Please see the sample letter you can use to tell the school that your child needs to leave early for a doctor’s appointment.
*Appendix 9

35. School Procedures
What do I do if my child needs to leave school early for a doctor’s appointment?
You need to tell the school that your child has a doctor’s appointment and needs to leave the school early. This is called an early release. You can call the school or write a note.
*Please see the sample letter you can use to tell the school that your child needs to leave early for a doctor’s appointment.
*Appendix 9

36. School Procedures Can I go to my child’s school?
YES! You can go to your child’s school. If you go during the school day, you need to get a pass. Go to the office and ask for a pass. Tell them your child’s name.
If you want to talk to your child’s teacher, but do not have an appointment, you will have to schedule meeting for another day.

37. School Procedures What are the papers the school sends me?
The school may send important papers to you. The papers can tell you about
Your child’s work
Your child’s behavior
School Events

38. School Procedures What are the papers the school sends me?
Sometimes the papers may tell you about your child’s troubles in school. Your child may not want to tell you about his/her troubles. It is important that you do NOT ask your child to translate these papers for you. Sometimes your child may not understand what the papers mean. They may tell you something that is not right.
You can ask the school to translate these papers for you. Or ask a teacher for a meeting.

39. School Procedures What is a report card?
A report card is a piece of paper that tells you about your child's school work. Report card go to parents four times a year.
Report cards list each class that your child takes. A report card also tells you how your child is behaving in school
If you do not understand the report card, talk to a teacher. Do not have your child translate the report card

40. School Procedures What is a report card?
Report cards have grades. The grades tell you how your child is doing in school. Report cards have letters that show good or bad your child is doing in each class.
A= Very Good Work. Your child understands the lessons
B= Good. Your child understands the lessons, but may have some trouble
C= Okay Work. Your child needs some help in this class
D= Not Good Work. Your child need needs extra help and may not be doing their best
F= Your child failed the class. They will need to take the class again and they need a lot of help.

41. School Procedures
What is a report card look like?

42. School Procedures What are progress reports?
Sometimes teachers give you news every few weeks. This is called a progress report. It tells you how your child is doing in school.
If your child has a D or an F on a progress report, you and the teacher need to work together to help your child.

43. School Procedures What is Parent Portal (Powerschool)
Parent Portal is an (Computer) online account which allows you to see your student’s progress at school, including grades, attendance, and notifications from the school, teacher comments, and the school bulletin
You need a computer and internet to use this program

44. School Procedures How do teachers choose the grades?
Teachers look at your children’s school work, homework, and tests. They also watch your child's behavior. Good work and good behavior means good grades.
If you do not understand how a teacher chooses the grade, talk to the teacher.

45. School Procedures Who can I talk to if I have questions
You can call Hoover’s main office line at and be directed from there.
You can also ask the child’s teacher or the school secretary questions.
Remember to ask for an interpreter if you do not understand English. You have the right to an interpreter when you talk with the school or teachers.

46. School Rules and Discipline
Why does my child need to follow the rules? rules?
It is important that your child follows the rules. The rules keep children safe. The rules also help children learn their lessons
Teachers tell the children the rules at the start of every school year. Parents learn about the rules from papers that the school sends home. Parents can learn about rules during parent-teacher meeting or the schools open house.

47. School Rules and Discipline
What happens if my child does not follow the rules? rules?
There are consequences when students break rules. Sometimes the consequence is disciplinary action. We will talk about this in a little bit
Consequence is something that happens because of what a person did.

48. School Rules and Discipline
What are some of the rules at school? rules?
Students listen to the teacher and do what the teacher tells them to do
Students should not steal form the school
Students should not hit or fight
Students should not threaten other students
Students come to class on time
Students should complete the home work that the teachers tell them to do
Students should dress appropriately
Students should keep their phone off and put away during class time.
Students should not cheat

49. School Rules and Discipline
What are prohibited items (What you cannot bring to school)?
rules?
No Lighters
No Drugs
No Alcohol
No Knives
No Guns
No tobacco products (cigarettes or vapes)
Clothing that contains references to weapons or drugs or can be considered gang related

50. School Rules and Discipline
How will I know if my child breaks the rules? rules?
The school may call or write you a note if your child misbehaves. The school may ask to meet with you.
Many times students do not want their parents to know that they did not follow the rules. It is important that you do not ask your child to translate papers that the school sends you.

51. School Rules and Discipline
What is disciplinary action??
Disciplinary action is the consequence of bad behavior. It is what the school does when a student breaks the rules.
Here are some things that school will do when a child breaks the rules. The school may:
Send the student to the vice principals office
Set up a meeting to talk to the parents
Suspend the child
Expel the child

52. School Rules and Discipline
What is disciplinary action??
Disciplinary action is the consequence of bad behavior. It is what the school does when a student breaks the rules.
Here are some things that school will do when a child breaks the rules. The school may:
Send the student to the vice principals office
Set up a meeting to talk to the parents
Suspend the child
Expel the child
Saturday School

53. School Rules and Discipline
What is Saturday School?
Saturday school is scheduled to give students an opportunity to remediate absences and tardies on their attendance records.
Attending Saturday school will clear 4 unexcused absences or 4 tardies.
Students attending Saturday school should come prepared to do their class work. Attending Saturday school does not earn students more credits.

54. School Rules and Discipline
What is suspension?
Suspension is when your child cannot go to school for a few days. Your child should stay home and should not be allowed to have fun.
The school may warn you before suspending a student, but a student can be suspended immediately if they are dangerous.
Suspension is serious. Students miss class when they are suspended and must learn the lessons by themselves and do all of their schoolwork.

55. School Rules and Discipline
What is expulsion?
Expulsion is when the school decides that your child is dangerous and cannot return to the school
A student can be expelled immediately if they do something very bad.
Expulsion is very serious. Expelled children have a hard time finding another school to go to, finishing high school or gong to college. Expelled students may also have trouble with the police

56. Graduating From High School
In order to graduate from Hoover high school, all students must meet all of the following requirements:
Attendance: All students in grades 9-12 must attend eight semesters worth of 4 periods daily.
Grade-Point Average: Students must maintain a total grade-point average of 2.0 or higher, computed on the basis of A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0
“A-G" course requirements: Students must pass all A-G classes

57. Graduating From High School
“A-G" course requirements
Subjects: History and social science
How long: Two years
one year of world history, cultures and historical geography
one year of U.S. history,
Classes Your Child Should Take:
Modern World History & Geography 1,2
U.S. History & Geography 1,2

58. Graduating From High School
“A-G" course requirements
Subjects: History and social science
How long: Two years
one year of world history, cultures and historical geography
one year of U.S. history,
Classes Your Child Will Likely Need to Take:
Modern World History & Geography 1,2
U.S. History & Geography 1,2

59. Graduating From High School
Subject: English
How Long: Eight semester credits (4 years) required:
two credits in grade 9;
two credits in grade 10;
and four credits in grades 11 and 12,
Classes Your Child Will Likely Need to Take:
ELD 5,6 (This is the only ELD class that counts toward graduation)
English 1,2
English 3,4
World Literature 1,2

60. Graduating From High School
Subject: Mathematics
How Long: Six semester credits (3 years) required:
two credits in Integrated Math I;
two credits in Integrated Math II;
and two credits in Integrated Math III
Classes Your Child Will Likely Need to Take:
Integrated Math I A-B
Integrated Math II A-B
Integrated Math III A-B
Unlike English, your child will start with math classes that count toward graduation.

61. Graduating From High School
Subject: Science
How Long: Six semester credits (2 years) required:
one year of life science
one year of physical science
one year of laboratory science
Classes Your Child Will Likely Need to Take:
Biology 1,2
Chemistry 1,2
Earth Science 1,2

62. Graduating From High School
Subject: Language Other Than English
How long: Four semester or quarter credits
Classes Your Child May need to Take:
Spanish 1,2 or French 1,2
Spanish 3,4 or French 3,4
Because your child already likely speaks a language other than English there may be other ways for them to meet this requirement without having to learn another language.

63. Graduating From High School
Language other than English (LOTE) Waiver
Since your child will be learning English when the start at Hoover High School, it may be difficult for them to try lo learn another language too. Thankfully, there are some other ways that the student can meet graduation requirements.
Proof of formal schooling in a language other than English
Passing a LOTE Alternative Assessment

64. Graduating From High School
Proof of formal schooling in a language other than English
Students with transcripts documenting a minimum of two years of formal education in a language other than English at or beyond Grade 6 have met the world language graduation requirement. Consecutive enrollment is not required.
Transcripts shows when a student was in school, the grades they received, and what school they attended.
Unfortunately, schools in refugee camps and not considered formal and do not provide transcripts

65. Graduating From High School
Passing a LOTE Alternative Assessment
Students who do not have transcripts to document formal education in a language other than English, may choose to demonstrate proficiency via a LOTE Alternative Assessment.
If your child can read and write in their native language, this might be the best option for them.
Assessments are currently available in Arabic, Cambodian, Filipino, French, German, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Karen, and Vietnamese.

66. Graduating From High School
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts:
How Long: Two semester credits (1 year)
Classes your child might take:
Art 1,2
Art History 1,2
Band
Ceramics 1, 2
Cinematography 1,2
Drama 1,2
Drawing and Painting 1,2
Photography 1,2

67. Graduating From High School
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts:
How Long: Two semester credits (1 year)
Classes your child might take:
Art 1,2
Art History 1,2
Band
Ceramics 1, 2
Cinematography 1,2
Drama 1,2
Drawing and Painting 1,2
Photography 1,2

68. Graduating From High School
Subject: Physical Education
How Long: Four semester credits (2 years)
It is important that your child is active and healthy. The school requires students who do not pass five out of six Healthy Fitness Zones on the Fitnessgram test to be enrolled in physical education courses until they pass.

69. What are the SAT and the ACT?
If your child has any interest in attending a 4-year university, they must take the ACT or SAT.
Most colleges require high school students to take the SAT exam before they apply to college. Many colleges will tell you how high you have to score on the SAT to get into their college.
Most students take the exam in the 11th and/or 12th grade.
The SAT exam is very hard. Most students spend a lot of time studying for it. Your child can also take a practice SAT test called a PSAT in 10th or 11th grade.

70. What are the SAT and the ACT?
If your child has any interest in attending a 4-year university, they must take the ACT or SAT.
Most colleges require high school students to take the ACT and/or SAT exam before they apply to college.
Your child’s SAT and ACT score will help determine what colleges they will be accepted. They will also look at the students overall GPA
Most students take the exams in the 11th and/or 12th grade.
The SAT exam is very hard. Most students spend a lot of time studying for it. Your child can also take a practice SAT test called a PSAT in 10th or 11th grade.

71. What is college?
College is a school, after high school, that helps prepare students for their careers. (A career is the type of work your child will do as an adult)
Colleges can be two or four years.
Two year college is called a Community College
Four year college is called a university
Technical or Vocational colleges can range in length from a few months to two years

72. What is college?
Your child can go to college. All immigrants can go to college
Even if your child struggles in high school they can still get into college. They just need a high school diploma or a GED/HISET diploma.
But, good grades in high school will help your child get into more colleges and find more ways to help paying for college.

73. What is college?
Your child can start at a 2-year college and move (transfer) on to a 4-year college when they complete the required classes.
Many students who want to do a 4-year degree are ready to start at a 2-year college.
They can save money because 2-year Community colleges are cheaper than 4-year colleges.
It is good to talk with the 2-year college about how to do this when you apply to college.

74. What is community college?
Most English language learning students take more than 2 years to finish Community College.
Your child must study full-time to graduate or transfer from a Community College in 2 years.
Your child must pass all their college classes. And they must be ready to take college classes when you start college.
Your child will need to take a test to determine if they are ready to take college level English and Math classes.
Community colleges often have good job training classes that help students get a specific job. They have classes at night and on the weekend for working students.

75. What is college?
There are good colleges for your child and you can find them.
But, the system is hard to understand for many people, especially for immigrants new to this country.
You and your child will need to spend time learning about the different kinds of colleges.
Then you can apply to the colleges that are best for your child.

76. Ask for help for your child
Everyone who goes to college gets help and advice to get there. But, you have to ask for it. Sometimes, it is not easy to ask for help when you do not speak the language. But, you have to do it.
Ask people at Hoover for help
Talk to your child’s guidance counselor or advisor
Ask who at your child’s school is in charge of helping with college
Ask what your child needs to do to graduate and be ready for college

77. Ask for help for your child
Everyone who goes to college gets help and advice to get there. But, you have to ask for it. Sometimes, it is not easy to ask for help when you do not speak the language. But, you have to do it.
Ask people at Hoover for help
Talk to your child’s guidance counselor or advisor
Ask who at your child’s school is in charge of helping with college
Ask what your child needs to do to graduate and be ready for college

78. How To Get Money For College
Fill out a form called the “FAFSA.”
Help paying for college is usually called “financial aid.”
The most important thing you can do to get financial aid is complete a FAFSA. FAFSA means: Free Application for
Federal Student Aid.
There is no fee to get a FAFSA or to turn it in.

79. How To Get Money For College
Scholarships
Scholarships are money for college that you do not have to pay back.
Many scholarships from colleges go to students who get very good grades in high school. But some go to students who do not have much money.
Charities, big businesses and others sometimes have money to help students pay for college. This help is sometimes called a “private” scholarship because it is not from the government.
Private scholarships are not easy to get. Most students do not get a private scholarship, but some do.
If your child needs money for college, it is important to find some private scholarships and apply for them. Scholarships are easier to get when your child does well in school and practices their writing a lot.

80. MOD 3

81. Parent Participation
In America, teachers and parents work together to help children be good students
Teachers expect that you will participate in your child’s education.
This means that you need to meet with their teacher and talk to your child about school and support their studies.
Teachers want to meet you.
They want you to visit the school
They want to hear what you have to say

82. Parent Participation
Here are things you can do to help your child become a good student:
Set expectations
Go to the school’s orientations
Go to parent-teacher conferences
Enroll your child in after school activities
Go to school events
Work with your child at home

83. Parent Participation
How do I set expectations for my child's work in school?
Expectations are what you want your child to do. Children need to know that school is important/ You can tell them that being a good student is important to you too
The first thing you can do is tell your child what you expect them to do in school.

84. Parent Participation Examples of expectations
As a parent, I expect my child to:
Listen to all lessons in school
Finish all homework
Study for tests
Ask the teachers questions when he/she does not understand the lesson
Obey the teacher’s rules
Treat the teacher with respect
Tell me and the teacher when he/she has trouble with the lessons
Tell me and the teacher when he/she has trouble with other students

85. Parent Participation Tell your child your expectations. Remind them.
Go to the school and meet with your child’s teachers. This tells your child how important school is.
Orientation is a great way to meet with your child’s teacher.

86. Parent Participation What is orientation?
Orientation is when you are invited to go to your child’s school at the beginning of the school year. You meet your child’s teachers. It is sometime called an “open house”
You can see your child’s classrooms
You can also meet the school secretary (This is the person you call when your child is sick or late to school)
At orientation, you can talk with the teachers.

87. Parent Participation
Here are some questions you can ask the teachers at orientation:
What does my child study?
What happens during the school day?
Can I see my child school work?
How can my child get help?
How many other students are in the class?
How many other children are learning English?
How can I help at home?

88. Parent Participation What are parent Teacher Conferences?
Parent-teacher conferences are when parents and teachers meet and talk about the things students learn in school.
They talk about a child’s work and if they are a good student. They will also talk about the child’s behavior in class.
This is another good time to ask questions about your child.

89. Remember!
If you do not speak or understand English well, you need an interpreter to go with you to the meeting. When the teacher schedules a meeting with you, ask the teacher for an interpreter.
You have the right to an interpreter
Please see Form A for how to ask for an interpreter.

90. Parent Participation
You can also talk with teachers about your concerns as a parent. Here are some examples of questions you may want to ask teachers:
My child says that she can so what she wants. If I try to stop her, she says she will call 911. Is this right?
My child says he has no homework, but I think she does. How can you tell me she has homework?
I do not understand my child’s homework. I am learning English. What can I do at home to help my child?

91. Parent Participation
It is important for you to ask what the school can do to help or encourage your child.
It is also VERY IMPORTANT for you to learn what you can do to help your child.

92. Parent Participation
Parent-teacher conferences are usually scheduled one time in the fall and one time in the spring.
Teachers will call you or send you a note to schedule a time.
Parents can ask for a meeting with the teacher at any time
You may want to talk about:
Your child’s report card
Your child’s behavior
Lessons your child learns at school
Something that happened with your child at school

93. Parent Participation (PTA)
Joining the Parent-Teacher Association is good for your Child: When parents get involved with their school their children do better.
You will also get to hear and be a part of making decisions to make the school better.
You will get a chance to connect with parents in the same situation as yours
Talk to administration to get more information about how to join.

94. Parent Participation What are after-school activities?
When the school ends, there are any things your child can do.
These are called after-school activities.
An adult will be in charge of the activity.
The adult may not be your child's teacher.
Here are some of the activities available at Hoover High School:

95. Parent Participation
Sports: Hoover has many different opportunities for students interested in playing sports:
In the Fall:
Cross Country (Running for distance)
Football
Volleyball
Golf
Tennis

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Sports: Hoover has many different opportunities for students interested in playing sports:
In the Winter:
Basketball
Wrestling
Volleyball
Golf
Tennis

97. Parent Participation In the Spring: Badminton Baseball Golf Tennis
Lacrosse
Softball
Swimming
Track

98. Parent Participation
There are sports students can play throughout the school year. Sports have many benefits for students:
Fitness
Teamwork and Cooperation
Social Relationships
Leadership Skills
Time Management

99. Parent Participation
There are also teachers who can help you child get extra help if they are having trouble understanding something. Tutoring is held in the library after school until 4PM on M, T, Th, & F and until 2:30 on W.
Students can also get help with their homework in the drop-in center which is open after school until 5:30PM M-F

100. Parent Participation
There are also many different outside organizations at Hoover High School that can help you and your child meet their educational goals.
Bridge to Employment
Cal-SOAP/California Student Opportunity and Access Program
Cardinals Interact
College Avenue Compact
Ocean Discovery Institute

101. Parent Participation Bridge to Employment
(BTE) is designed to increase the number of students who enroll in higher education; and increase the number of students interested in pursuing a career in the health and science sector. Strategies to meet these goals include academic enrichment; career readiness and exploration; and higher education exploration and preparation.

102. Parent Participation
Cal-SOAP
Cal-SOAP teaches first-generation college students all they need to know about postsecondary (college) education and financial aid.
They enroll 10th and 11th graders with a 2.0 to 2.75 GPA

103. Parent Participation Cardinals Interact
The program provides positive and supportive activities for Hoover students over a three year period. The Cardinals Interact Program offers participants mentoring, tutoring, college prep, and scholarship services.
50 Sophomores (10th grade) are enrolled each year

104. Parent Participation College Avenue Compact
College Avenue Compact is a partnership with the San Diego State University (SDSU), and SDSU offers Hoover students guaranteed admission to SDSU upon successful completion of the College Avenue Compact requirements.
9-11th grade students with a 3.00 GPA or higher

105. Parent Participation Ocean Discovery Institute
Ocean Discovery Institute uses science to empower young people to transform their lives and make a difference in the world as scientific and environmental leaders. Ocean Discovery offers opportunities for ongoing participation through leadership, school-based, and community programming.
9th and 10th graders with a 2.0 to 3.0 GPA
11th graders with a 3.0 to 4.0 GPA
25 students per year.

106. Parent Participation
While after school programs can do a lot to help your child, they will find the most success if you are there to help them.
So, how can you help your child at home?

107. Parent Participation How can you help your child at home?
Your child will like it when you ask them questions about school. Your questions show that it is important for your child to be a good student.
Try to ask questions that help you talk with your child. Stay away from questions that your children can answer with a yes or no.

108. Parent Participation How can you help your child at home?
Here are some questions that you can ask your child:
What did you learn in school today?
What was the best part of your day?
What was the hardest part of your day?
What homework do you have?
How can I help you with your classes?

109. Parent Participation How can you help your child at home?
Have your child tell you about their homework. Your child’s homework can be:
Work they started in school
Practice at home what they learned in school
A report or project. A report is when your child writes about what the learn.
To study for a test

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How can I help my child with their homework if I do not speak English well?
Make time for homework at home: This can ne right after school or before dinner. Try to make it the same time every day
Tell your child that this time is only for homework. No TV or Phone.

111. Parent Participation
How can I help my child with their homework if I do not speak English well?
It is also important that you make youth the your child gets plenty of sleep. Students minds work best when they get a good nights sleep

112. Parent Participation
Sometimes students do not want to do their homework and will tell you that they do not have any.
You can request that the teacher sends home a note whenever homework is not assigned.

113. Parent Participation
How can I help my child with their homework if I do not speak English well?
Learn English with your child.
Students who read English at home learn English faster.
Make time to read at home. You can read to your child and they can read to you

114. Parent Participation
It is also important that you know how you child is doing in school.
You can check how your child is doing whenever you want using a computer and the PowerSchool Parent Portal

115. PowerSchool Parent Portal
Step 1:
Step 2: Click Create Account Tab

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Step 3: Click Create Account Button

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Step 4:
Fill in your information
First Name
Last Name
Username
Password
Password again
Password 7 characters long; have at least one uppercase and one lowercase letter; have at least one letter and one number; have at least one special character:

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Step 4:
Fill in your child's information
Child’s Full Name
Access ID
Access Password
Choose your relationship: Father, Mother, etc.
You will be given your Access ID and Access Password by the school

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Step 5:
Log in to your account
Open a web browser (Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer), and enter this web address:
powerschool.sandi.net/public
In the blank “Username” field, enter the Username:
In the blank “Password field”, enter the password:
Click “Sign In”.

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Once you log in, you can learn all about how your child is doing in school:
Attendance: View attendance totals and an attendance grid for the term.
Grades + Assignments: View your student’s grades, assignment scores, citizenship grades, and credit hours.
Teacher Comments: View general comments by your student’s teachers.
Notification: Receive various notifications from the school.
School Bulletin: Read daily announcements.
My Calendars: Subscribe to your student’s class assignments, scores, and final grades calendars.

121. PowerSchool Parent Portal
Once you log in, you can learn all about how your child is doing in school:
Attendance: View attendance totals and an attendance grid for the term.
Grades + Assignments: View your student’s grades, assignment scores, citizenship grades, and credit hours.
Teacher Comments: View general comments by your student’s teachers.
Notification: Receive various notifications from the school.
School Bulletin: Read daily announcements.
My Calendars: Subscribe to your student’s class assignments, scores, and final grades calendars.

122. Request an Interpreter
Form A:
Let’s practice requesting an interpreter. Please fill out the form we gave to you and ask us any questions if you are unsure how to fill it out.
You may take these forms home and we will also give some to the Hoover office so they will have them when you come to the school.

123. Remember
The more you are involved with your child’s education and their school, the better your child will do in school.
Go to the school
Talk to their teachers and counselors
Encourage them to participate in after school programing

124. Any Questions?