Orientation Instructions

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Orientation Instructions

• Please check off the boxes as we go through each
  presentation slide.
• Your checks and your signature at the end will
  verify that you attended, information was
  translated for your, and you understand the
  expectations discussed.
• You must submit this form in order to receive
  credit for attending this orientation.

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Oscar De La Hoya Ánimo Charter High
School2007-2008 Parent Orientation

• Working Together For Student Success!

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Mission Driven

• All our expectations for the 2007-2008 school
  year will be driven by the desire to fulfill our
  mission to prepare all students for success in
  college, leadership, and life.

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School Rules

• Be Prepared
• Be On Time
• Be Responsible
• Be Respectful
• Be Ready to Learn

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Graduation Requirements

• Total 240 Credits at graduation including core
  classes and electives
• NOTE Each grade of A-D is worth 5 credits per
  semester, and 10 credits per year. Students who
  earn an F in a class receive 0 credits.
• 140 Parent Service Hours
• Successful completion of a Senior Exit Portfolio
  including 3 applications to 4 year Universities
  and/or other post secondary institutions

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CAHSEE Grad Requirement

• All students must pass the California High School
  Exit Exam in order to graduate
• Students who have not passed portions of the exam
  have 4 chances to pass the exam
• 11th and 12th grade students who have not passed
  the CAHSEE will have Saturday Prep Classes
  afterschool and on Saturdays this year.
• This year CAHSEE scores went down

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CAHSEE SUPPORT

• All 10th graders and 11th grade students who need
  to retake the CAHSEE will take a CAHSEE
  diagnostic test at the beginning of the school
  year.
• Those students who demonstrate the need for extra
  help will be required to accept additional
  support beyond the school day (Saturday class,
  after school, or other). This is a top priority
  so after school jobs and other activities will
  not excuse students from attending CAHSEE
  classes.
• CAHSEE support to all 10th and 11th graders will
  be provided in their English and Math classes.
  Failure to pay attention and be a good student in
  these classes may result in the failure to pass
  the CAHSEE and graduate.

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Attendance

• Excellence at School Begins with Excellent
  Attendance
• Students who are habitually truant or tardy will
  be referred to the Student Attendance Review
  Board.
• Excessive absences may lead to loss of course
  credit.

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Tardy Policy

• If a student arrives more than 10 minutes late to
  school, he/she must obtain a late-slip from the
  office.
• Tardiness of more than thirty minutes from any
  class is considered an unexcused absence and may
  be subject to a detention.
• Excessive tardies will result in an appearance
  before the Attendance Review Board.
• Any absence, EXCUSED or UNEXCUSED, results in a
  loss of money for the school and educational
  opportunities for your child!

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The School Uniform

• A Navy Blue Polo Shirt
• Beige khaki pants, walking shorts, or skirt
• White, Navy Blue, or Black tennis shoes
• Solid Navy Blue sweater, sweat shirt, or jacket.
• You can find inexpensive uniform options at
  Target, K-mart, and Wal-Mart among other stores.

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New for 07-08 (Uniform Policy)

• All previous uniform and grooming expectations
  still apply.
• NEW
• Haircuts for boys may not be shorter than a
  number 2 clipper cut.
• Mohawks of any kind are not permitted.
• Half and half hair dyes are not permitted. (part
  of the hair black, part blond, etc.)
• Gloves, hats, and sun glasses are not permitted
  on campus and should not be seen!

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New for 07-08 (Discipline Policy)

• All office and security staff have the authority
  to issue detention, referrals, and require parent
  conferences, on the behalf of the administration
  (dress code violations, vanalism, etc)
• Per the new discipline plan parent shadows from 1
  day to 1 week in duration will be required for
  most minor and major repeat offenses. Family
  leave from employers is protected by law for
  school business.
• No toy weapons or weapons of any kind are allowed
  and possession of them will lead to expulsion.
• ODLHA is a closed campus before and after school.
  There is only one point of access on 3rd and
  Figueroa. No exceptions!

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Volunteer Hours

• 35 per year.
• No graduation without 140 total hours served.
• Participation in fundraising efforts and
  attendance at school events, and PTO will be the
  focus of volunteer hours this year.
• Donations of water and snacks can fulfull service
  hours.

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PTO

• The PTO will meet once a month. General meetings
  begin in October.
• The first 30 minutes of every PTO meeting will be
  sponsored by the school administration and
  consist of parent education ONLY. Topic Helping
  your child succeed as a student.
• The remainder of PTO meetings will be determined
  by the PTO board and in collaboration with
  teacher sponsors.

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New Advisory Curriculum For 07-08

• Advisory will focus on study skills,
  organization, goal setting, social skills, and
  personal health.
• A sexual health component will be offered. Parent
  permission slips will be sent once topics are
  confirmed.
• Students will be taught how to use their agenda
  books and will be required to bring them to
  school each day.
• Advisory book checks will be part of the advisory
  grade.
• Students who dont pass advisory will not
  graduate and the credits must be made up.

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New in 07-08 Parent Signatures

• Students will be required to keep all assignment
  due dates and time management plans in their
  agenda books.
• Parent signature will be required weekly in the
  agenda book to verify you have seen their
  homework, project due dates, and goals.
• Students will keep record of all their grades on
  each assignment in each class and parent will be
  required to sign off on them on a weekly basis.

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Graduation Progress

• All students are expected to make graduation
  progress each semester by receiving a grade of C
  or higher.
• Ds must be made up to ensure college admissions.
  But students may graduate with Ds on their
  transcripts.
• Students may not graduate with Fs on their
  transcripts.
• Students with 4 or more Fs on their transcripts
  must consider continuation school or adult school
  classes in order to receive a high school diploma
• Students with 6 or more Fs on their transcript
  by the end of 10th grade will be referred to
  continuation school and may return their senior
  year or earlier only if credit deficiencies are
  made up. Notification will be received via mail
  in 2007-2008 with instructions on how to enroll
  in local continuation schools.

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Survey Session

• Please take a few minutes now to complete the
  surveys you were given. They are
• Emergency Card
• Bus Survey
• Health Survey
• Attendance Contract
• Free/Reduced Lunch Application
• You will not be given credit for attending this
  orientation unless all forms are completed and
  turned in before you leave. This orientation is
  worth 5 SERVICE HOURS!
• THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO A
  GREAT NEW SCHOOL YEAR!