Freshman transition

WELCOME ABS

We Believe…

What did my kid do on Freshman Day?

What Successful Freshmen Do

Manage their time well.Make school their first priority.Get involved in school activitiesFollow school rules.

What parents of successful students do

Check online grades frequently Know who their friends areCheck planners, homework, etc.Communicate with teachersAttend parent meetings and workshops

Guidance Philosophy

Shepard’s guidance Department recognizing the uniqueness of each individual, helps students reach their maximum potential by fostering development of self-awareness, goal setting techniques, problem solving strategies and decision making skills, leading students to responsible life choices.

Philosophy

Factors in Placement

EXPLORE test

Jr. High Teacher Recommendation

Placement of Students

English Placement (Based on EXPLORE Reading Score)17+ Hnr English 15-16 English 1 14 & below English 1 and Lit Workshop  Geography Placement (Based on EXPLORE Reading Score)17+ Hnr Geography 16 & below Geography  Science Placement (Based on EXPLORE Sci Reasoning & Math Score)18+ Hnr Biology (plus 15+ in Mathematics) 15-17 Biology (plus 15+ in Mathematics) 14 & below Integrated Science Mathematics Placement18+ Hnr Algebra 1 15-17 Algebra 1 14 & below Algebra 1

•4 Years of English ( English 1 – 2 – 3 + Elective Eng.)

(Literacy workshop will count as Elective English)

•3 Years of Math

•2 Years of Science

•2.5 Years of Social Studies (Geography, Am. History, Am. Govt.*) * = Sem Course

•1 Semester of Economics (Intro to Business .5, Intro to Econ .5, General Economics .5 or Work Prog. 2.0)

•6 Semesters of Physical Education

•1 Semester of Health (Freshman Year)

•1 Semester of Driver Education (Sophomore Year)

•2 Years of Selective Electives (Career oriented classes)

•5.5 Additional credits in any area

• Total Credits Needed: 23.50

Preparing for College

Required to Graduate

Recommended for College

English 4 Years 4 Years

Social Studies 2 Years 3 Years

Math 3 Years 3 Years

Science 2 Years 3 Years

Foreign Language none 2 Years

Cool Place Homework Help Testing Center Reading support- Mrs. Sisk

Support for our students

• Who said it:“I used to walk into school with my nose buried in a book.”

Reading IS Cool!

Building Literacy Coaches are certified reading specialists who will focus on literacy at the freshmen level. Each building’s Lit Coach will work specifically with Health, English 1 and Geography classes.

The Literacy Coach will team up with the content area teachers to help improve student success in reading and writing.

Literacy Coach

Set a good example; let your student see you read

Talk to your student about your reading – what was interesting?

Build on your student’s interests Help your student find time for

reading Technology is a great tool for reading

How can I help my child be successful in reading and writing in all classes?

“I divide all readers into two classes: those who read to remember and those who read to forget.” --- William Phelps

And one more…

Parent Involvement

Music Boosters Athletic Boosters Parent Advisory D218 foundation Education Committee Parent liaison support Parent Workshops

Takes a community to raise a child approach.

Visit our libraries and parks in the cafeteria. Please ask us questions!!! Tech support- skyward Make it a great year…GO ASTROS!

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