1. Class of 2019 What every Freshman needs to know!

2. Welcome, new Royals, from your administrative team! Mr. David Golden – Principal Mr. David Golden – Principal Mr. Michael Piper – Asst. Principal Mr. Michael Piper – Asst. Principal Ms. Sara Lowes – Asst. Principal Ms. Sara Lowes – Asst. Principal Ms. Terry Chapman – Asst. Principal Ms. Terry Chapman – Asst. Principal Ms. Lowes works with freshmen!

3. It’s so critical to get a good start freshman year.

4. High School: It’s all about the credits. Students earn.50 credit for every semester class they pass or 3.0 credits each semester. Students earn.50 credit for every semester class they pass or 3.0 credits each semester. In four years, students have the potential to earn 24 credits. In four years, students have the potential to earn 24 credits. If students don’t pass classes and don’t earn credits, they fall behind… If students don’t pass classes and don’t earn credits, they fall behind… To be a sophomore, students need 5 credits To be a sophomore, students need 5 credits To be a junior, students need 10 credits To be a junior, students need 10 credits To be a senior, students need 16 credits To be a senior, students need 16 credits

5. It all starts in 9 th grade… which student will you be?

6. The Destructive Power of Zero Here is a Skyward Gradebook entry on a typical 11 th grader. Here is a Skyward Gradebook entry on a typical 11 th grader. The current grade is a D. The student has A’s on everything except two missing assignments worth 50 total points. The current grade is a D. The student has A’s on everything except two missing assignments worth 50 total points. Is this really a D student? Is this really a D student?

7. The Destructive Power of Zero Look what happens if the student had turned in something (even though still F work, 12 out of 25, 48%). Look what happens if the student had turned in something (even though still F work, 12 out of 25, 48%). Their grade went from a D to a B+! Their grade went from a D to a B+! There are 0 Missing assignments in SEMESTER 1 – S1 for this class 112.00 79.43 C+ 86.57 B+ 12.00 48.00 12.00

8. The Destructive Power of Zero So what’s the message? So what’s the message? Always turn in any assignment---even if you haven’t quite finished it or it’s “less than perfect.” Always turn in any assignment---even if you haven’t quite finished it or it’s “less than perfect.” You can keep a grade at a level where you have a chance to pass if you follow this advice. You can keep a grade at a level where you have a chance to pass if you follow this advice. You almost guarantee extreme danger of failing a class if you turn nothing in, and a string of zeros is what Skyward has to average. You almost guarantee extreme danger of failing a class if you turn nothing in, and a string of zeros is what Skyward has to average.

9. GPA (Grade Point Average) How’s it calculated? A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 F = 0.0 So if you have the following semester grades: Digi-ToolsB 3.0 Digi-ToolsB 3.0 English 9 A 4.0 English 9 A 4.0 Biology C 2.0 Biology C 2.0 Spanish 1C 2.0 Spanish 1C 2.0 World History 9 A 4.0 World History 9 A 4.0 Algebra 1B 3.0 Algebra 1B 3.0 18 / 6 classes = 3.0 18 / 6 classes = 3.0 Your GPA is 3.0!

10. What else do you need to do? Earn 22 credits Earn 22 credits Meet State testing requirements Meet State testing requirements Pass Biology EOC Pass Biology EOC Pass Smarter Balanced ELA (English Language Arts) Exam in 10 th Grade Pass Smarter Balanced ELA (English Language Arts) Exam in 10 th Grade Pass Smarter Balanced Math Exit Exam in 11 th Grade Pass Smarter Balanced Math Exit Exam in 11 th Grade Develop a High School and Beyond Plan Develop a High School and Beyond Plan

11. A plan is a good thing…

13. Advice from the experts… “Come to class prepared to learn: physically, mentally, with the required supplies and the outlook that, “I am going to learn today.” “Do your homework every day and ask questions about problems you do not understand.” Mr. Taylor - Math “All of our LHS English teachers require students read for pleasure. I think that students who say they don't read for pleasure just haven't found the right book.” “Get to know the library. It’s one of the best moves a student can make-- books, computers, a quiet study space, and experts ready to help you!” Ms. Wright– English

14. More advice from the experts… “All your class work and homework should be TAPED into the journal in chronological order.” “Keeping a neat organized and complete science journal is very important in Biology as we let students use these journals on quizzes and some tests.” Mr. Ray - Biology “Keep your work in an organized manner. The bottom of your backpack isn’t a good filing system.” “If your teacher had you work on something, be sure to know if it is to be turned in. Chances are it will, so write the due date on the paper.” Mrs. Erickson - Health

15. What about college?  Challenging classes  2 years World Language (or more)  Math through Algebra 2 (and beyond)  Additional Science classes  Community involvement  Clubs, sports, and activities in school  Volunteering outside of school  Strong GPA  SAT/ACT scores  College Essays

16. RESOURCES (and advice) TO HELP YOU DO WELL IN YOUR CLASSES  Attend class every single day and come ready to work!  Use teacher and school websites.  Turn in missing work and/or make up tests or quizzes.  Ask for extra help in class. Make a plan to meet with your teacher(s) before or after school or during advisory. (There is a study bus!)  Study Club: in the library after school Mon and Tues.; there is a teacher/tutor for Math, English and History.  Arrange to study with a friend (study buddy).  Track your attendance and your assignments by using Skyward or by taking around a written progress report form.

17. IMPORTANT DATES  1 st sem. 45 day progress report – Nov. 6  1 st sem. Finals – last week of 1 st sem.- late Jan.  End of semester – Jan. 28  Registration for 10 th grade – early March  2 nd sem. 45 day progress report – April 1  Biology EOC Exam – early June  2 nd sem. Finals – last week of 2 nd sem – late June  End of semester – June 22

18. We’re here to help you any way we can! Ri - Z Mrs. McGahan F - Lo Ms. Zwahl A – E Mr. Wilson Lp – Rh Mr. Hinnenkamp Visit our Counseling website via the LHS website: http://teacher.edmonds.wednet.edu/lhs/lhscounseling/index.php?1981Nav=|&NodeID=834 http://teacher.edmonds.wednet.edu/lhs/lhscounseling/index.php?1981Nav=|&NodeID=834