1. Freshman Parent Orientation 2016-2017

2. Positively impacting the lives of all students and families
Del Mar PTSA
PARENTS
TEACHERS
STUDENTS
ALL TOGETHER!
Positively impacting the lives of all students and families

3. PTSA Supported Programs We are not just about Bake Sales
Academic
Classroom Support
Science Olympiads
Dons Crew
Technology
Library
AP Testing
Awards
51%

4. Academic Support CLASSROOMS
New Teachers
Special Requests

5. Academic Support SCIENCE OLYMPIADS DONS CREW TECHNOLOGY

6. Academic Support AWARDS LIBRARY AP/IB TESTING

7. More PTSA Supported Programs
The Arts
Music
Art
Culinary Art
ADMIN
QuickBooks,
Insurance, Taxes, etc.)
Hospitality
Cookies, Waters at Parent Events
Teacher appreciation lunch and monthly snacks
Student Safety and Support
Safe and Sober Grad Night
Guest Speakers at Del Mar and other Schools
Operating Costs
Canteen,
Community Dinner,
Membership Dues to National PTA

8. The ARTS 8%

9. Admin Costs and Hospitality
Insurance, Taxes, Software, etc.
Hospitality
Cookies, Waters at Events
Teacher appreciation lunch and monthly snacks 8% 7%

10. PTSA Supported Programs
Student Safety and Support 0%
Safe and Sober Grad Night
Funded by ticket sales and fundraisers allocated directly to Grad Night
Guest Speakers at Del Mar and other Schools

11. Operating Costs It takes $$ to Make $$ 26% Operating Costs Canteen
Community Dinner
Membership Dues to National PTA
DONATIONS over and above the DUES
will help shrink this percentage and
INCREASE funds for ACADEMIC and
ARTS PROGRAMS

12. “Do good things for Kids” (students and young adults) - JOIN PTSA
Stay connected to school events, information (and SchoolLoop)
Develop relationships with Staff
Demonstrate to your student that education is IMPORTANT
When familes are involved, students do better.
We are FUN and want to meet you

13. DEL MAR The rebirth of a great school!

14. Keys to Student Success
Attendance
Academic Time (Homework/Study)
Four-Year Plan (Naviance)
Support Networks

15. Attendance (Student) Attendance (School)
Come to class on-time every day
Come to class prepared with required materials and attitude
If absent, arrange a time outside of class to meet with teacher and make up work
Attendance (School)
An automatic dialer should call your home if a student misses one or more periods.

16. Attendance (Parent)
Familiarize yourself with the district attendance policy
Schedule doctor’s appointments after school, and family vacations during allotted vacation times
Arrange for reliable transportation
Call attendance office periodically, get attendance printouts
Parents will have 3 days to clear an absence, after which it will be designated a truancy and will not be changed. Parents may not approve tardies. Parents should monitor student attendance and tardies using our school loop program.
REPORT ABSENCES( )

17. Keys to Student Success
Attendance
Academic Time (Homework/Study)
Four-Year Plan
Support Networks

18. “Academic Time” (Student)
Keep student planner with all assignments and test dates
Set aside 1-2 hours each night to do homework
If homework is complete, study notes or read a book.
Monitor progress using delmarschoolloop.com (online grade book)

19. Academic Time (Parents)
Check Organization
Check student planner for assignments
Check ALL homework assignments
Check binder for organization (look at returned work)
Monitor Progress
Use Schoolloop.com for information on upcoming assignments and grade
Call teachers (at random)to check progress
Check “Green sheets” for teacher’s policies

20. Keys to Student Success
Attendance
Academic Time (Homework/Study)
Four-Year Plan
Support Networks

21. Four-Year Plan (Student)
Know high school graduation requirements
Know/understand UC/CSU requirements
Use 4-year planning template/NAVIANCE
Visit Career Center
Meet with counselor to check status and set goals
All students with the last name have the following counselor:
A-L Kristie Geist
M-Z Richard Mendoza

22. Graduation Requirements
Credits Required:
9th : 6 classes x 10 units: 60
10th: 6 classes x 10 units: 60
11th: 6 classes x 10 units: 60
12th : 6 classes x 10 units: 60
TOTAL:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

23. Keys to Student Success
Attendance
Academic Time (Homework/Study)
Four-Year Plan
Support Networks

24. Support (Student) Talk to and email teachers to check progress
Utilize teacher office hours for tutoring
Talk to counselor if need help
Find Private tutors if needed
GET INVOLVED!

25. Support (School) Teachers (contact via email or phone) Homework Center
Counselors
On-site counseling from EMQ and CASSY

26. Meet School Expectations
Lockers
Skateboards brought to school should be placed in a locker during the school day.
Student Dress Code

27. Support (Parents) Talk to your student about academic progress
Know your student’s friends, interests, and how he/she uses free time.
Watch for changes in student’s behavior
Call or teachers and counselors to communicate concerns.
Get involved in parent organizations.

28. Communication School Mailings School Newsletter Daily Bulletin
Website (
Parent/Student Handbook
Course Catalog
Del Mar website

29. DEL MAR
EMBRACE CHALLENGE!

30. Thank You!