20072008 LNS Freshmen Family Meeting

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2007-2008 LNS Freshmen Family Meeting
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Who are you?

• All students should know their Student ID number
  and lunch SNAP account numbers.
• When parents call in they need to give the
  student ID number.
• Students should wear their ID around their neck
  at all times at school and school functions.

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ATTENDANCE IS KEY

• Your student needs to be in every
• class, every day.
• If your student is ill, please call the
  attendance office that day and if leaving a
  message leave the name, ID NUMBER, and reason for
  absence. (illness, appointment, or ???)
• Students should notify teachers in advance for
  planned absences when possible.

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Goals

• Progress toward Graduation
• Earn 35 credits each semester
• Attend all classes
• Participate in Graduation Demonstration exams
  must pass Reading, Math and Writing by
  graduation.

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High School Diploma and beyond

• Four pieces
• 1) Total Credits 230
• 2)Graduation Demonstrations
• 3) Specific 152.5 Requirements
• 4) College Admissions Requirements

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Total Credits

• Credits needed 230
• 35 credits each semester
• (7 classes X 5 credits each semester
  class)
• 8 semesters
• 280 credits available
  
• Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Passing grade in each class
• 7 classes per semester
• 70 credits per year

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Specific Requirements

• Applied Arts Fine Arts 15 credits
• English 30 credits WGDE RGDE
• Math 20 credits and MGDE
• Social Studies 30 credits
• 9th-Civics and Geography (5 5)
• 10th World History (5)
• 11th US History (10)
• 12th Government and Politics (5)
  
  
• Science 20 credits
• GeoScience (5)
• Physical Science (5)
• Biology/Life Science (minimum 5)

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Specific Requirements Continued

• (Computer) Technology 10
  credits
• Physical Education 7.5 credits
  usually 10 taken as only Swimming is
• a 2.5 credit class
• Economics 5 credits
• Oral Communication 5 credits
• Human Behavior 5 credits
• Career Education 2.5 credits
• Health 2.5 credits
• Electives- 77.5
  credits
• includes Math English beyond required
• 
  

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Resources to help

• Freshmen Study Hall every Tuesday and Thursday
  morning from 700am to 745am in B100 with 9th
  grade teachers
• School-wide study hall M, W, Th F from
  310-400pm in A100
• Teachers are willing to help before or after
  school by arrangement- email or call
• Counselor contact- can be initiated by student,
  teacher or parent/guardian
• IEP Managers for identified students

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Academic Support Sessions for Athletes

• Grades will be checked at mid-term and end of
  quarter.
• If an athlete has two or more failing grades at
  the grade check, they will be placed on Academic
  Probation.
• After being placed on Academic Probation an
  athlete remains eligible to participate for one
  week beginning the Monday following the grade
  check.
• An athlete on Academic Probation will be required
  to attend three - 45 minute study sessions and be
  actively working.

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Support sessions continue

• Once athletes meet the study session requirement
  they will be issued a form to go back to the
  teacher and do an Individual Grade Check.
• If an athlete is still failing two or more
  classes, they must repeat the study session
  process. The athlete also becomes ineligible for
  participation the Monday following the week of
  academic probation.
• A student must repeat this process and remains
  ineligible until they show no more then one
  failing grade on the individual grade check.

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What to Expect

• Daily studying should happen to allow students to
  learn newly presented information AND to prepare
  them to start new material. especially true
  for World Language classes
• Homework assignments and preparation for tests
  most days work from some classes, but not all
• Reading either for assignments or choice reading
  to continue to develop skills, vocabulary and for
  enjoyment
• Contact teachers via email or phone for current
  grade status as counselor I cannot see their
  grade books.

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STUDY HABITS MATTER

• Consider creating a place for your student to
  study that is free from most distractions and
  interruptions.
• Use the computer to study or complete work when
  appropriate but know the difference between use
  as a tool for education and a social
  communication device or toy.

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Participate in School Activities and Events

• Involvement in activities increases student
  connections with the school
• Attendance improves
• Networking opportunities with peers/staff
• Exploration of interests that can connect to
  future careers
• Have fun

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ACTIVITY OPTIONS

• Athletics athletic study sessions
• Academic Clubs
• Special interest clubs
• School Spirit improvement SuperFan club
• If no club exists that fits your students
  interests, encourage the student to talk to Ms.
  Cassata to propose a new club be created.

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Academic Clubs

• FBLA Mr. Matzen
• FCCLA Mrs. Kinney
• French Mrs. Heminger Mrs.Rockwell
• German Club Mrs. Youngman
• Math Club Mrs. Kroll
• Psychology Club Mrs. Pester
• Science Olympiad Team Mrs.Chapo/
  Mrs.Bennett
• Spanish Ms. Hetland/Ms. Perkins
• Thespain Troupe 6619 Mr. Gibbs/Ms. Moje
• Tri-M Mrs. Osborn

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Special Interest Clubs

• Archery Club Bowling Cheer Close Up
  Dance Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  
• Fishing Club GSA Hip Hop Group
• Key Club Letter Club
• Marksmanship Club Medical Club
• Mock Trial National Honor Society
• SKILLS U.S.A. STAND
• Step Student Council Trap Team
• African Am. Caucus Ms. Halsey/Ms.Bullock
• Asian Club Mr. Fischer
• Hispanic Student Club Mr. Suarez
• Native Am. Caucus Ms. Halsey

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NCAA DIVISION I AND II SCHOOL ACADEMIC
ELIGIBILITY

• Not all North Star courses will meet NCAA
  requirements.
• Consult your counselor, AND the NCAA Guide for
  the College-Bound Student-Athlete to make sure
  you have met graduation requirements and NCAA
  eligibility
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

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Balance is needed

• Help your student understand that being a student
  is their primary job.
• Athletics, drama, work, social life and dating
  need to be a lower priority than their education.
• Daily choices in behavior and
• effort have an impact
• well beyond that day.

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KnowHow2Go

• Plan for the future through educating yourselves
  about the steps to take to go to college after
  graduating from LNS.
• EducationQuest Foundation is a sponsor of the
  KnowHow2Go campaign in Nebraska.
• College can mean many different types of
  opportunities after high school. (universities,
  4year colleges, 2 year community colleges, to
  small trade schools.

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Announcements

• Please pick up a KNOWHOW2GO handout from
  EducationQuest.
• Handout available on basics of driving. Drivers
  Education classes are available through Southeast
  Community College as well as private Road Ready
  through AAA and Nebraska Safety.
• Graduation Demonstration exam tomorrow morning
  for Reading for ALL freshmen students following
  period 3.