HELEN HUNT JACKSON

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WELCOME!!
Imagine Believe Achieve

• HELEN HUNT JACKSON
• ORIENTATION

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• GOAL FOR TODAYS ORIENTATION
• Make sure you understand what Independent Study
  is and what your responsibilities are as a parent
  and a student before you make a commitment.
• Understand what Helen Hunt Jackson has to offer.
• Understand HUSDs Graduation requirements.

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High School Graduation. A goal to strive
for!
HHJ School motto Imagine, Believe, Achieve
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Helen Hunt Jackson
School Mission
School Vision
What is our Purpose? It is the mission of Helen
Hunt Jackson Alternative School to prepare its
diverse student body to be contributing members
of a changing local and global society.  It is
our goal to help our students earn a high school
diploma, be prepared for the world of work or for
post secondary education, and have a plan for
their future. 
What kind of school do we want to become? We
envision a school that continues to evolve in
meeting the needs of our diverse student
population by providing a safe, positive haven to
continue their academic endeavors.
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Purpose of the IS program Philosophy

• An oasis
• Allows focus to be on school work
• Allows student to help their family members or
  work more hours while keeping up with their
  school work

• Student is an independent learner.
• Still need support and encouragement to succeed.
• Caution Student can feel isolated.

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The Master Agreement

• States what student and parent agree to and
  understand front and back page of document.
• Signed agreement between student, parent, and
  teacher.
• Students course work and earned grades are
  recorded on the Master Agreement.
• Enrollment is one semester at a time.

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Attendance Issues -

• Student needs to attend their appointment each
  week.
• Student needs to complete their work each week.
• Schedule other things around this appointment
  time!
• Communication with teacher is key.

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Hemet Truancy Rules regarding I.S. students

• Student can be ticketed if they are away from
  their home UNLESS they are going to / from school
  for an appointment or lab at HHJ. Officers
  will call the school to confirm the students
  schedule.
• Fine Over 300
• Hours to be cautious 800 230pm
  Monday-Friday.
• Parents have not been successful in fighting
  these tickets.
• Traveling to / from work may require showing a
  work permit to prove you have a job.

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Visiting other campuses

• Helen Hunt Jackson students do NOT have access to
  their former school unless it is granted by that
  schools administration. You are a visitor and
  must follow the proper procedures if you want to
  enter the site.
• Do not loiter on or around the campus before or
  after school.
• Students are subject to discipline from HHJ
  administration if they cause a disruption to
  another site.
• If you are enrolled in ROP on a site, you will
  need to be sure to check on the proper procedure
  for entering campus.
• Your right to enter the campus can be revoked if
  you cause a disruption.

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Dress Code enforced at all campuses

• HUSD Dress Code

Helen Hunt Jackson Available in your
packet

• Helen Hunt Jackson School Dress Code

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DRESS CODE IS ENFORCED ON OUR CAMPUS.
Leave me at home!
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ENROLLMENT
AFTER YOU GET
YOUR APPOINTMENT AND LAB . . .

• Go to the office with all of your enrollment
  materials.
• The staff will collect the forms they need.
  Please be sure all phone numbers we should use
  during the school day to contact you, your
  student and any emergency contacts are on the
  enrollment sheet.

• Take the student Helen Hunt Jackson folder home
  with the appointment reminder sheet.
• Remember, the parent needs to attend the first
  individual appointment with the students teacher
  whenever possible. If you cannot do this, you
  need to be available by phone to talk to the
  teacher.

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ENROLLMENT
AFTER YOU GET
YOUR APPOINTMENT AND LAB . . .

• Go to the high schools Registrar Office to
  check out.
• Be sure to check in all textbooks. Bills
  for lost books are passed on to each school. If
  you owe books, you will have to clear the bill
  before you can receive a diploma.

• Before you leave your old school, ask the
  Registrar if you are completely checked out.
• If you have transfer grades, be sure to
  get that form and bring it to the office. Helen
  Hunt Jackson gives partial credit for passing
  grades. You have not completed registration with
  HHJ until you have completely checked out of your
  previous school.

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ENROLLMENT
AFTER YOU GET
YOUR APPOINTMENT AND LAB . . .

• When you come in for your first appointment,
• show your withdrawal slip to the HHJ office
  staff.
• Be sure to ask for a copy for your records. You
  cannot come on campus for your first appointment
  unless you have withdrawn from your old school.

VERY IMPORTANT. . . DONT MISS YOUR FIRST
APPOINTMENT!!! YOU WILL BE DROPPED AND ANOTHER
STUDENT WILL BE GIVEN YOUR APPOINTMENT IF YOU DO
NOT SHOW UP.
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Helen Hunt Jackson Independent Study First
Assignment Sheet 5 paragraph essay with a
writing rubric sheet
Whats a Rubric ??? A measuring tool used for
evaluating and assessing writing, with specific
descriptions of acceptable and unacceptable
work and what score they
might receive.
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Attention 11th and 12th graders

• If you have NOT passed the English or Math
  portions of the CAHSEE exam, labs have been set
  up to help you.
• Please check the lab schedule or ask your teacher
  for days and times. Get the help you need!!

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Satellite campuses

• If you want to meet with our Independent Study
  teachers in Idyllwild or Winchester instead of
  the main campus, please check with us at
  registration for availability.
  You still need to sign up for a math lab
  that is attended weekly on the main HHJ campus.
• Hamilton High has its own
  Independent Study program

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Counseling - Guidance
Counselor
options
options
STUDENTS
TEACHERS
options
options
Parents/Guardians
Working to find the BEST educational options for
students to succeed.
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Graduation Requirements -

• ENGLISH 40 credits of English in grades 9-12 and
  be enrolled in English every semester.
• SOCIAL SCIENCE 40 credits of social science in
  grades 9-12, including the following specifically
  required courses One semester of Geography, One
  semester of Behavioral Health Science, Two
  semester of World History, Two semesters of U.S.
  History, One semester of Government and One
  semester of Economics.
• MATHEMATICS 30 credits of mathematics in grades
  9-12, and be enrolled in a standards based
  mathematics courses, including the following
  specifically required courses Algebra 1 and
  Geometry.
• SCIENCE 20 credits of science in grades 9-12.
  Ten of those credits are in Life Science and 10
  credits in Physical Science. Agriculture classes
  such as Plant and Soil Science and Agriculture
  Science may be used to meet this requirement
• PHYSICAL EDUCATION 20 credits of P.E. in grades
  9-12. Every student must enroll in a course in
  Physical Education in grades 9 and 10 unless
  exempt.
• FINE ARTS OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE 10 credits in fine
  arts or foreign language in grades 9-12.
• EXIT EXAM FOR THE Classes of 2006 and later
  Beginning in the 2005-06 school year and each
  year thereafter, each student completing grade 12
  shall successfully pass the state exit
  examinations in language arts and mathematics as
  a condition of high school graduation. Students
  shall take the exit examination in grade 10 and
  may take the examination during each subsequent
  administration until each section of the
  examination has been passed.

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CHECKING YOUR TRANSCRIPT . . .

• Look at your transcript and find the box on the
  bottom.
• If you owe books to any school, it will usually
  be noted there. You need to clear those charges
  as soon as possible. If you own HHJ books, you
  will need to clear that charge prior to checking
  out books. All exceptions have to be cleared
  with the principal.
• Any outstanding charges have to be cleared before
  you can get an official transcript, diploma or
  walk at graduation.
• The results of any CAHSEE tests taken should be
  posted on your transcript. If you see something
  missing, bring records of those tests to the
  office and they will be updated.
• Any questions about credits on your transcript
  should be brought to the counselors attention as
  soon as possible. Contact the office.

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Maximum Credits

• 30 credits per semester is normal load, but up to
  40 credits can be taken if the student is behind
  in credits. Some classes can be finished in 6
  weeks
• Grade level English and Social Studies classes,
  as well as Math classes are given over entire
  semester. Instruction for Math is given in
  weekly labs on campus.

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Options for additional credits -

• Office / Student Aide
• Community Service
• MSJC classes for elective credit
• (upon enrollment _at_ MSJC)
• Concurrent Enrollment at Adult School
• (Seniors)
• Senior Portfolio class self paced.
  See Susan Wizer for schedule and
  information.
• (age requirement must be 16 yrs. old)
• ROP classes (ROP is now CTE Career and
  Technical Education)
• Work Experience

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WORK EXPERIENCE
Sign up if you are 16, have a job,
and want to earn elective credits.
Susan Wizer is the Work Experience Teacher. You
have the option of earning the elective credits.
You will also have to bring in your pay stubs to
prove that you are working. The number of
credits is based on the hours you work and the
completed assignments. When you get your work
permit from her, be sure to tell her you are
interested.
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• Senior Portfolio Why do it?

• Investigate possible careers that fit you on the
  Eureka website.
• Learn to create a resume.
• Create a portfolio (group of documents) that
  help you apply for scholarships,
  jobs, etc.
• ?It helps you create a plan
  for your life AFTER high
  school.
• ? Earn 5
  elective credits.

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REQUIRED DISTRICT TESTING

• CAHSEE
  (CA
  High School Exit Exam English/Language Arts and
  Math)
• Passing both parts of this test is required for
  all students in order to earn a high school
  diploma. Testing done throughout the year, based
  on grade level. Dont miss any opportunity to
  take this.
• S.T.A.R. TESTING (done each spring)
• STATE PE TESTING (7TH and 9TH grades only)
• DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS (you
  will need to stay longer at times for your
  appointment to complete them)
• Students interested in College Tests (PSAT, SAT,
  ACT) should contact our counselor for more
  information and how to register. These are done
  off campus.

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Procedures with Teachers

• During your weekly appointment with your
  teachers . . .
• Work is brought in
• Evaluation of work / assessments given if needed
• New assignment sheet is given
• Questions answered / Review course work to ensure
  student is on track.

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Procedures with Teachers

• Plan to be ready for your weekly
• appointment and be successful!
• Get some sleep the night before. Set your alarm
  so youre on time!
• Come prepared. Bring in all work that is due.
  Dont leave home without everything you need!
• Check the dress. Make sure what youre wearing
  is within dress code.

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Procedures with Teachers

• DONT WAIT UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE TO START YOUR
  WORK. Begin working no later than the day after
  your appointment.
• Make sure to look over your assignment sheet at
  the beginning of your week and start working on a
  portion of it each day.
• Do not wait until your next appointment to ask
  questions about an assignment. You need to get
  ALL of your work done BEFORE you come for your
  appointment.
• Call, email or come in to talk to your teacher
  during the week if needed to get your questions
  answered so you can complete your work on time.

• Helen Hunt Jackson School Assignment Sheet
• Name Joe Student Date 8/28/06
• 14081 ALGEBRA 1 S1 Algebra 1 (Prentice Hall)
• Week 1/18
• 1. Attend Math Lab and have assignments stamped.
• 2. Complete the following pages (show all work).
• pg. 57, 2-6 evens, 10-20 evens, 22-30
  evens, 42-50 evens
• pg. 61,62, 2-36 evens
• pg. 68, 1-20 evens, 26,28
• 11205 FRESHMAN LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION S.1
  -Week (1/12)
• Holt Interactive Reading
• The Most Dangerous Game Read pp. 4-37 (Do ALL
  Side-bars and Activities)
• Holt Literature and Language Arts
• Chapter 1 Plot and Setting
• Read pp. 66-73, WRITING WORKSHOP, Part 1 Writing
  an Autobiographical Narrative. Do Practice and
  Apply 1 2.
• Holt Handbook
• Chapter 1 Parts of Speech Overview

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Procedures with Teachers
Name Joe Student Date
9/5/06 Freshmen
English

• Turn in quality work every week
• on top of paper
• Name
• Date assignment is given
• Class
• Use separate paper for each class you
  have.
• Write using complete sentences.
• Legible handwriting or type on computer (if
  teacher oks)

Name Joe Student Date
9/5/06 Algebra
1
Name Joe Student Date
9/5/06
P.E.
. . . Take pride in your work!!!
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Procedures with Teachers
MATH LABS. . .AUGGHH!! We at HHJ have seen
a pattern. The only HHJ students
who fail math are the students who fail to come
to labs and/or extra help times.

Our math teachers are committed to help the
students who come to the lab EVERY week, do their
homework, and take advantage of extra help times
if they need it. I
passed MATH!
Special Note to students coming in during the
school year You are expected to start math lab
attendance right away and be polite and attentive
to the teacher. YOU need to put the effort in if
you are behind. Frustrations and outbursts are
not tolerated during class time and you will be
referred to the office immediately.
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While on campus. . .

• Remember to show your ID card to our office staff
  every time youre on campus.
• You may NOT leave campus between labs or
  appointments. Once you are here, you stay on
  campus you may not come and go during the day
  unless you get a off campus pass during
  registration.
• If you have a long day (math labs, etc.) bring
  snacks and drinks and maybe books to do homework
  during down time. There is no food service on
  campus at this time.
• Helen Hunt Jackson students need to wait to be
  picked up by the office/cafeteria.
• No students can wait out on the street to be
  picked up.

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TRANSPORTATION ISSUES

• Parent/guardian agrees to provide
  transportation
• by signing Master Agreement.

• This is NOT an excuse for missing your
  appointments or math labs.

• Have back-up plans and options ready to go

Neighbors
Friends
Bike / skateboard
Walking

• RTA Bus route (website www.riversidetransit.com
  )

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• When students start getting behind...
• Students may be required by their teacher to come
  to school to work on incomplete work beyond their
  regular appointment time and/or day in order to
  stay on track with their assignments.
• Parents may be required to attend weekly
  individual appointments if the student has
  excessive absences due to either missing
  appointments or missing/incomplete work.

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• UNITY FORUM
• U. N. I. T. Y. . . .
• Uniting diverse people together with
• New ideas to
• Introduce a forum for
• Togetherness for todays
• Youth)
• An extracurricular group whose focus is to
  attack the roots of conflict before conflict
  actually arises by enabling peer leaders/helpers
  to facilitate discussion and create understanding
  among high school and middle school students in
  areas related to prejudice and stereotyping
  on their campus and in their communities.
• For more information, ask Leticia Milbauer,
  Counselor

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Graduation Yearbook - Pictures

• We have a graduation ceremony each June for those
  earning a high school diploma or certificate of
  completion during the school year
• Yearbooks created by student yearbook staff and
  advisor
• School pictures available

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• Questions / Answers . . .

• Thank you!