Slidell High School Slidell High School students fostered by a students fostered by a sense of community, sense of community, participate in varied participate in varied

learning experiences and learning experiences and extracurricular activities extracurricular activities

as teachers, as teachers, administrators and staff administrators and staff

assist them for the future assist them for the future within facilities which within facilities which

support the curriculum support the curriculum and which accommodate and which accommodate

broader needs.broader needs.

The mission of Slidell The mission of Slidell High School is to High School is to prepare a diverse prepare a diverse student population student population

to function in a to function in a world that is world that is

increasingly global increasingly global and technological.and technological.

Mission and Vision Statements

Louisiana Core 4 CurriculumLouisiana Core 4 CurriculumTo go to a LA 4-year public university:To go to a LA 4-year public university:

English I, II, III, IV English I, II, III, IV (4 credits)(4 credits)Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 1 additional math credit Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 1 additional math credit (4 credits)(4 credits)Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, 1 add. science credit (4 credits)Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, 1 add. science credit (4 credits)World Geography, Civics (1/2), Free Enterprise (1/2), World Geography, Civics (1/2), Free Enterprise (1/2),

American History, 1 additional SS creditAmerican History, 1 additional SS credit (4 credits)(4 credits)Physical Education (1 ½), Health (1/2)Physical Education (1 ½), Health (1/2) (2 credits)(2 credits)Foreign Language (2 credits) or Speech (2 credits)Foreign Language (2 credits) or Speech (2 credits) (2 credits)(2 credits)Arts Arts (1 credit)(1 credit)Electives Electives (3 credits)(3 credits)

24 credits24 credits

Louisiana Core 4 CurriculumLouisiana Core 4 Curriculum All incoming freshmen will be enrolled in the All incoming freshmen will be enrolled in the

Louisiana Core 4 curriculumLouisiana Core 4 curriculum..

After two years, student and parent may After two years, student and parent may request to be exempt from the Louisiana Core request to be exempt from the Louisiana Core 4 and enter the Louisiana Core curriculum4 and enter the Louisiana Core curriculum..

Signature required to opt out of Core 4Signature required to opt out of Core 4..

May be ineligible to enroll in a LA 4-year public May be ineligible to enroll in a LA 4-year public universityuniversity

What is a credit?What is a credit? Successful completion of two semesters in Successful completion of two semesters in

any course. (1/2 credit is given for each any course. (1/2 credit is given for each semester and each semester stands alone.)semester and each semester stands alone.)

A credit is the same thing as a unit.A credit is the same thing as a unit.

Takes 24 of them to graduate.Takes 24 of them to graduate.

Takes 5 of them to be a sophomore.Takes 5 of them to be a sophomore.

How many credits?How many credits?11stst Semester 2 Semester 2ndnd Semester Semester

English IEnglish I BB FF

Algebra IAlgebra I BB BB

HealthHealth AA

Physical SciencePhysical Science BB AA

Journey to CareersJourney to Careers AA

IBCA IBCA AA BB

P.E. IP.E. I AA AA

World Geog.World Geog. BB BB

Louisiana Core 4 CurriculumLouisiana Core 4 Curriculum

TO GRADUATE:TO GRADUATE:

EnglishEnglish 4 credits 4 credits

MathMath 4 credits 4 credits

ScienceScience 4 credits 4 credits

Soc. StudiesSoc. Studies 4 credits 4 credits

HealthHealth .5 credits .5 credits

P. E.P. E. 1.5 credits 1.5 credits

ElectivesElectives 6 credits 6 credits

TotalTotal 24 credits 24 credits

FOR EACH GRADE:FOR EACH GRADE:

Sophomore - Sophomore - 5 5

Junior - Junior - 1111

SeniorSenior - - 1717

GraduateGraduate - - 2424

Grading SystemGrading SystemGRADES:GRADES:

A = 92 – 100A = 92 – 100

B = 83 – 91B = 83 – 91

C = 74 – 82C = 74 – 82

D = 65 – 73 D = 65 – 73

F = 0 – 64F = 0 – 64

Sample Average:Sample Average:

11stst 9 Weeks - 93/A 9 Weeks - 93/A

22ndnd 9 Weeks - 90/B 9 Weeks - 90/B

SemesterSemester

Average - 92/AAverage - 92/A

Nine Weeks Exam Nine Weeks Exam count count

20% of Nine Week 20% of Nine Week GradeGrade

Grade Point Average Grade Point Average (GPA)(GPA)

QUALITY POINTSQUALITY POINTS

A = 4A = 4

B = 3B = 3

C = 2C = 2

D = 1D = 1

F = 0F = 0

Weighted Grade Point Weighted Grade Point Average (GPA)Average (GPA)

Weighted GPAWeighted GPA

Quality Points Quality Points

A = 5 Rank in class is based A = 5 Rank in class is based

B = 4 on the quality points a student B = 4 on the quality points a student

C = 3 earns in grades 9-12. C = 3 earns in grades 9-12.

D = 1D = 1

F = 0F = 0

TOPSTOPSTuition Opportunity Program for Tuition Opportunity Program for Students Students

A comprehensive program of state A comprehensive program of state scholarships.scholarships.

Determined by GPA in core courses Determined by GPA in core courses and ACT score.and ACT score.

Four of your seven subjects in the 9Four of your seven subjects in the 9thth grade are core courses.grade are core courses.

ABSENCES—New LawABSENCES—New Lawo Five(5) allowed per semester, excused and Five(5) allowed per semester, excused and

unexcusedunexcused A student who is absent from school may not A student who is absent from school may not

participate in any after school activity that afternoon participate in any after school activity that afternoon or night.or night.

o If over five:If over five:o No Credit in courseNo Credit in courseo Course must be repeatedCourse must be repeatedo On a course by course basisOn a course by course basis

Students with excessive and/or unexcused Students with excessive and/or unexcused absences will have to make up seat time in absences will have to make up seat time in Saturday School.Saturday School.

EXCUSED EXCUSED ABSENCESABSENCESo Personal illnessPersonal illness

o Serious illness in familySerious illness in family

o Death in family (1 week)Death in family (1 week)

o Recognized religious holidayRecognized religious holiday(Excused Absences means missed work can (Excused Absences means missed work can

be made up, if excuse is brought within 2 be made up, if excuse is brought within 2 class periods.)class periods.)

UNEXCUSED UNEXCUSED ABSENCESABSENCESoObtaining driver’s licenseObtaining driver’s license

oErrands for parentsErrands for parents

oVacations/Family tripsVacations/Family trips

oActivities that are not school relatedActivities that are not school related

(Unexcused absence means (Unexcused absence means zero zero on gradable work missed.)on gradable work missed.)

ABSENCESABSENCESExcuse must include:Excuse must include:

o Student’s full nameStudent’s full name

o Day(s) absentDay(s) absent

o Reason for AbsenceReason for Absence

o Parent/Guardian signatureParent/Guardian signature

o DateDate

o Excuse must be turned in to student Excuse must be turned in to student services within 2 days of returning to services within 2 days of returning to schoolschool

TARDIESTARDIESEXCUSEDEXCUSEDPersonal illnessPersonal illnessSerious illness in Serious illness in

familyfamilyDeath in FamilyDeath in Family

UN-EXCUSED:UN-EXCUSED:Car troubleCar troubleAlarm did not Alarm did not

ringringParents did not Parents did not

wake me upwake me upCould not find Could not find

keys to carkeys to carRide did not pick Ride did not pick

me upme up

Unexcused Tardies to Unexcused Tardies to SchoolSchool

A tardy to school will result in a student being issued a detention. A tardy to school will result in a student being issued a detention. 24 hour notice is given for after school detentions. 24 hour notice is given for after school detentions.

Detention Hall for tardies is held Tuesday and Wednesday Detention Hall for tardies is held Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons for one hour.afternoons for one hour.

If absent from Detention Hall, must attend on Thursdays for 2 If absent from Detention Hall, must attend on Thursdays for 2 hours.hours.

If absent from Thursday Detention Hall, must attend on Saturday If absent from Thursday Detention Hall, must attend on Saturday for 4 hours.for 4 hours.

3 tardies to school will result in serious disciplinary action.3 tardies to school will result in serious disciplinary action.

Tardies to ClassTardies to Class 3 tardies to a class will result in 3 tardies to a class will result in

a Saturday Detention.a Saturday Detention. If the Saturday Detention does If the Saturday Detention does

not correct the problem, more not correct the problem, more serious disciplinary action will serious disciplinary action will be taken .be taken .

Parents will be notified!!!!!Parents will be notified!!!!!

Detention for Detention for TardiesTardiesFailure to serve detention Failure to serve detention or misbehavior in or misbehavior in Detention will result in a Detention will result in a suspension.suspension.

The only acceptable excuse The only acceptable excuse for missing detention is a for missing detention is a doctor’s excuse.doctor’s excuse.

CHECKING OUTCHECKING OUTAcceptable Reasons for Checking OutAcceptable Reasons for Checking Out Personal illnessPersonal illness Doctor, dentist, orthodontist Doctor, dentist, orthodontist

appointmentsappointments Special reasons authorized by Special reasons authorized by

principal or assistant principalprincipal or assistant principal

CHECKING IN & OUTCHECKING IN & OUT

You cannot check out for lunch.You cannot check out for lunch.

If you return on the same day, you must If you return on the same day, you must go through the Student Services Office.go through the Student Services Office.

Students cannot leave campus once Students cannot leave campus once they arrive.they arrive.

Slidell High SchoolSlidell High School

DRESS CODE POLICYDRESS CODE POLICY

Dress CodeDress Code““Policies regarding dress and Policies regarding dress and

grooming stress the grooming stress the importance of reducing importance of reducing distractions that inhibit distractions that inhibit learning and are addressed as learning and are addressed as an attempt to enhance the an attempt to enhance the learning environment.”learning environment.”

Dress CodeDress CodeVery Important Statement:Very Important Statement:

““School principals are given the School principals are given the authority to determine authority to determine extremes in styles in dress and extremes in styles in dress and grooming and what is suitable grooming and what is suitable for school wear.”for school wear.”

Undershirts MUST be tucked in

NO sunglasses allowed

Flip flops are NOT allowed

ID must face forward; It CAN NOT be worn backwards

Shirts must not go over the pockets of the pants

No oversized clothing allowed

No shirts may be worn over the uniform shirt unless it opens in the front and is used for warmth.

Outerwear must be plain gray, green, or white

Pants must be secured at the waist

No oversized clothing allowed

Shorts and skirts must be 5 inches above the knee or at least finger-tip length

Hair must not touch the collar and must not be in the eyes

No hats, skull caps, or any other head coverings can be worn on campus!!!

Shirt must be a polo style with 3 buttons

Undershirt must be tucked in!!!

No cut off pants allowed!!!

ID can not be worn backwards or have stickers on it

This is what the girls This is what the girls should look like--should look like--

Shorts are fingertip length.

Undershirt tucked in.

White 3 button shirt

ID clipped on top of shirt

Undershirts must not hang out.

ID worn attached to the collar and facing forward

Khaki shorts, skirts, or pants- (must be worn at the waist)

Polo style shirt: white, gray, forest or hunter green OR white oxford button down collared shirt (must be buttoned)

This is what boys should look like:

This is what you This is what you should look like should look like when it is cold when it is cold outside.outside.

Khaki bottoms must be twill. No colored Khaki bottoms must be twill. No colored stripes allowed.stripes allowed.

Bottoms must be khaki or sand colored. Bottoms must be khaki or sand colored. Cargo style shorts/pants are acceptable.Cargo style shorts/pants are acceptable.

Only SHS Logo acceptable. Other logos are Only SHS Logo acceptable. Other logos are not allowed. (Polo, American Eagle, not allowed. (Polo, American Eagle, Hollister).Hollister).

Uniforms

Special Special shirts for shirts for spirit, spirit, club, club, class, class, athletic athletic game game days, days, must must have the have the approval approval of the of the principal.principal.

ID CardsID Cards Worn by students during school day while on campus .Worn by students during school day while on campus .

Must be clipped to the collar with face forward.Must be clipped to the collar with face forward.

If card is forgotten, student may purchase a temporary ID before If card is forgotten, student may purchase a temporary ID before school for $1.00.school for $1.00.

If a student is not wearing his/her ID during the school day, the student If a student is not wearing his/her ID during the school day, the student is issued a detention.is issued a detention.

Defacing an ID—writing, stickers, pins or broken-- will result in the ID Defacing an ID—writing, stickers, pins or broken-- will result in the ID being taken. A new ID must be purchased.being taken. A new ID must be purchased.

Replacement cards are $5.00.Replacement cards are $5.00.

Gym UniformsGym Uniforms

T-Shirt – grayT-Shirt – gray Gym shorts – green Gym shorts – green

(Elastic or drawstring (Elastic or drawstring waist.)waist.)

Available from your Available from your P.E. TeacherP.E. Teacher $10.00 – Shirt$10.00 – Shirt $10.00– Shorts$10.00– Shorts

Pants worn by boys and girls must be secured at Pants worn by boys and girls must be secured at the waist level with the waist level with no undergarments revealed.no undergarments revealed.

OversizedOversized and and UndersizedUndersized garments will not be garments will not be allowed. allowed.

No extremes in style or fit allowed.No extremes in style or fit allowed. No skin can show between shirt and pants.No skin can show between shirt and pants. Wallet chains are prohibited.Wallet chains are prohibited. Students are not allowed any body piercings Students are not allowed any body piercings

except ear lobes.except ear lobes. No article can be worn that suggests No article can be worn that suggests

membership affiliation in any gang.membership affiliation in any gang.

Dress Codes Rules

HairHairAcceptable standard styleAcceptable standard styleCannot impair visionCannot impair visionMust be cleanMust be cleanNo unusual coloringNo unusual coloring, must be a natural , must be a natural

colorcolorBOYSBOYS: No longer than base of collar: No longer than base of collarNeat mustaches allowed; No other facial Neat mustaches allowed; No other facial

hair allowedhair allowed

Student FeesStudent Fees$10.00/year – Supply Fee$10.00/year – Supply Fee

$8.00/semester – Art Fee$8.00/semester – Art Fee

$5.00/semester – Science Fee $5.00/semester – Science Fee

$5.00/semester – Computer Science Fee$5.00/semester – Computer Science Fee

$10.00/semester – Culinary Arts $10.00/semester – Culinary Arts

(Shop Fee- Priced according to project)(Shop Fee- Priced according to project)

$10.00/year- Class dues$10.00/year- Class dues

$ 3.00 – Freshman Agenda fee$ 3.00 – Freshman Agenda fee

ObligationsObligationsLost/damaged textbooks, Library Lost/damaged textbooks, Library

books/fines, uniforms, etc. In other words books/fines, uniforms, etc. In other words any any DEBTDEBT owed to the school. owed to the school.

You will not be able to participate in You will not be able to participate in Extracurricular Activities until Extracurricular Activities until DEBTDEBT is is cleared.cleared.

Arrangements must be made to clear Arrangements must be made to clear obligations before participating in extra obligations before participating in extra curricular activities.curricular activities.

TextbooksTextbooksIf lost, pay full price. There is no If lost, pay full price. There is no

deduction for using it.deduction for using it.Fines may be assessed for Fines may be assessed for

damage.damage.

Textbook CostsTextbook Costs$ 69.95$ 69.95 World GeographyWorld Geography

$ 54.00$ 54.00 HealthHealth

$ 53.97$ 53.97 Physical SciencePhysical Science

$ 77.07$ 77.07 English Grammar/LiteratureEnglish Grammar/Literature

$ 56.43$ 56.43 Algebra IAlgebra I

$ 40.98$ 40.98 Education for CareersEducation for Careers

$352.40$352.40 Total Total

LockersLockers

o Required to keep locked at all timesRequired to keep locked at all times

o No expensive articles should be left No expensive articles should be left in lockerin locker

o Subject to inspection at all timesSubject to inspection at all times

Lockers

LUNCH PRICESLUNCH PRICES$1.25 Regular Lunch$1.25 Regular Lunch

$ .40$ .40 Reduced Lunch Reduced Lunch

$ .60$ .60 Breakfast Breakfast

$ .30$ .30 Reduced Breakfast Reduced Breakfast

$ .50 Extra Milk/Juice$ .50 Extra Milk/Juice

Lunch tickets can be bought Lunch tickets can be bought before school and at lunch before school and at lunch on the Breezeway .on the Breezeway .

LUNCH PERIODSLUNCH PERIODSDetermined by what teacher you have 4Determined by what teacher you have 4thth

Period.Period.We have a closed campus for Lunch. The We have a closed campus for Lunch. The

only areas you are allowed in are as only areas you are allowed in are as follows:follows:Cafeteria & East Hall breezewayCafeteria & East Hall breezeway

Library (No food)Library (No food)11stst Courtyard Courtyard 22ndnd Courtyard Courtyard

Medication PolicyMedication Policy No medication shall be given without an No medication shall be given without an

order from a physician or dentist and a order from a physician or dentist and a letter of request and authorization from letter of request and authorization from the student’s parent or guardian.the student’s parent or guardian.

Medication must be provided to school Medication must be provided to school in appropriate container.in appropriate container.

Medication must be kept in Student Medication must be kept in Student Services.Services.

Messages to Messages to StudentsStudents

Messages to students are not given Messages to students are not given unless it is an emergency.unless it is an emergency.

Lunches are not delivered to students.Lunches are not delivered to students. Deliveries of flowers, gifts, balloons will Deliveries of flowers, gifts, balloons will

not be made.not be made.

Emergency CardsEmergency Cards Must be on file in Student Services Must be on file in Student Services

Office.Office. Recommended that several additional Recommended that several additional

authorized persons be listed on the authorized persons be listed on the emergency card.emergency card.

Keep up to date as the year Keep up to date as the year progresses.progresses.

Information extremely important.Information extremely important.

Miscellaneous StuffMiscellaneous Stuff Cheating – Students receive a zero on Cheating – Students receive a zero on

the work where cheating occurred and a the work where cheating occurred and a behavior referral is written.behavior referral is written.

No food or drink allowed in the building No food or drink allowed in the building – only water bottles allowed.– only water bottles allowed.

Possession of laser light/pointers – Possession of laser light/pointers – strictly forbidden.strictly forbidden.

Cell phones and Ipods are not allowed.Cell phones and Ipods are not allowed.

Students will not be allowed to congregate on Students will not be allowed to congregate on the streets near the campus before or after school.the streets near the campus before or after school.

Once you arrive in the vicinity of Slidell High Once you arrive in the vicinity of Slidell High School, you must come on to the campus.School, you must come on to the campus.

Busses -- Bus stops and driver contact Busses -- Bus stops and driver contact information are given atinformation are given at http://stpsb.org/transportation. A . A hotline will be available from August 2 through August hotline will be available from August 2 through August 6 from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm and also on August 7 and 8 6 from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm and also on August 7 and 8 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm.from 1:00 to 6:00 pm.

The hotline number isThe hotline number is 985-898-3373985-898-3373..

Miscellaneous Stuff

ABSOLUTE ZERO ABSOLUTE ZERO TOLERANCETOLERANCE DRUGS/ALCOHOLDRUGS/ALCOHOL WEAPONSWEAPONS FIREWORKSFIREWORKS FIGHTING/THREATS FIGHTING/THREATS GANG RELATED ACTIVITIESGANG RELATED ACTIVITIES DISRESPECTDISRESPECT SMOKINGSMOKING

An Honors Breakfast is held each nine weeks for honor An Honors Breakfast is held each nine weeks for honor roll students.roll students.

Each year, S.H.S. graduates average over $2,000,000 in Each year, S.H.S. graduates average over $2,000,000 in scholarships including TOPS.scholarships including TOPS.

The Extracurricular Program is geared to The Extracurricular Program is geared to meeting the needs of all students. meeting the needs of all students.

Gives everyone an opportunity to Gives everyone an opportunity to participate in school activitiesparticipate in school activities

Composed of 11 separate events Composed of 11 separate events throughout the school yearthroughout the school year

Creates class unity and school Creates class unity and school spiritspirit

Object is to leave the highest mark Object is to leave the highest mark on the schoolon the school

Mark Events

Clubs a Freshman can Clubs a Freshman can join:join:

11STST Priority Priority Art ClubArt Club F.C.C.L.A.F.C.C.L.A. Foreign Language Foreign Language

ClubClub Interact ClubInteract Club

History ClubHistory Club ThespiansThespians NJROTCNJROTC Speech ClubSpeech Club FCAFCA

A comprehensive athletic program offers the student athlete an A comprehensive athletic program offers the student athlete an opportunity to compete on a junior varsity and a varsity level in all opportunity to compete on a junior varsity and a varsity level in all major sports. major sports.

SHS Athletics

FootballFootball VolleyballVolleyball SwimmingSwimming Cross CountryCross Country SoccerSoccer BasketballBasketball TrackTrack

Baseball/SoftballBaseball/Softball TennisTennis GolfGolf Power liftingPower lifting Eligibility – pass Eligibility – pass

6 subjects with a 6 subjects with a “C” average“C” average

SHS Athletics

Major Dances are 8:00 to 11:00Major Dances are 8:00 to 11:00At Major Dances you must arrive by 9:00 At Major Dances you must arrive by 9:00

and must sign inand must sign inCannot leave before 10:30Cannot leave before 10:30Prom is the only formal danceProm is the only formal danceDress for Homecoming Dance/Saga BallDress for Homecoming Dance/Saga Ball

Boys – dress shirt, neck tie, dress Boys – dress shirt, neck tie, dress slacksslacks

Girls – party dressGirls – party dress

Dances

Slidell High SchoolSlidell High SchoolFreshman Academy TeamsFreshman Academy Teams

The primary aim of education is not to The primary aim of education is not to enable students to do well in schools or enable students to do well in schools or colleges, but to help them do well in the colleges, but to help them do well in the lives they lead outside of the schools lives they lead outside of the schools and colleges.and colleges.

Freshman FactsFreshman Facts

FACT: Freshmen have the highest FACT: Freshmen have the highest number of absences, suspensions number of absences, suspensions and detentions of any other class.and detentions of any other class.

FACT: “FACT: “Most high school dropouts fail at least 25% of their ninth grade courses.” (Letgers & Kerr, 2001).

FACT: Parents: “The more you get involved in your child’s education, the better they do in every way. Test scores, attitude and behavior, even the likelihood of graduation and a college education, are all greatly affected by your involvement” (www.boostup.org).

Goals of SHSGoals of SHS Freshman Academy Freshman Academy

Increase 9th to 10th grade promotion rates.Increase 9th to 10th grade promotion rates.

Increase 9th grade daily attendance.Increase 9th grade daily attendance.

Increase 9th grade EOC test scores.Increase 9th grade EOC test scores.

Decrease 9th grade dropouts.Decrease 9th grade dropouts.

Decrease 9th grade suspension and expulsions.Decrease 9th grade suspension and expulsions.

Teacher ResponsibilitiesTeacher ResponsibilitiesTeam Members: 4 core subject teachersTeam Members: 4 core subject teachers

Common Classroom Management Plan Common Classroom Management Plan Meetings:Meetings: An average of 3 times per week An average of 3 times per week Analyze and discuss studentsAnalyze and discuss students Reward for students- pizza party, Tiger Achievement, Reward for students- pizza party, Tiger Achievement,

Freshman Luau, and Tiger CashFreshman Luau, and Tiger Cash Target struggling studentsTarget struggling students Share information and plan interventions—remove Share information and plan interventions—remove

excusesexcuses Collaborate on instructionCollaborate on instruction Examine report cards, progress reports, discipline and Examine report cards, progress reports, discipline and

attendanceattendance Contact parentsContact parents

Student ResponsibilitiesStudent Responsibilities THE THREE R’S!THE THREE R’S!

This year we will be placing significant emphasis on This year we will be placing significant emphasis on positive behavior and The Three R’s of Slidell High positive behavior and The Three R’s of Slidell High School: School: Respect, Responsibility, and Resolution.Respect, Responsibility, and Resolution.

RespectRespect - for oneself and for others. - for oneself and for others.

ResponsibilityResponsibility – for personal behavior, for success in the – for personal behavior, for success in the classroom and for good citizenship in the school community.classroom and for good citizenship in the school community.

Resolution Resolution – of conflict and the prevention of violence through – of conflict and the prevention of violence through positive communication.positive communication.

All students will be held to high standards, and the Three R’s and All students will be held to high standards, and the Three R’s and will be a part of everyday life of all our students.will be a part of everyday life of all our students.

Parent ResponsibilitiesParent Responsibilities Get involved with the schoolGet involved with the school Get your child involved in the schoolGet your child involved in the school Check on your child’s progress regularly through STI Check on your child’s progress regularly through STI

HomeHome Contact teachersContact teachers Attend meetings to discuss your student’s progressAttend meetings to discuss your student’s progress Check your child’s agenda each day and sign it eachCheck your child’s agenda each day and sign it each weekweek Ensure attendance at school and Ensure attendance at school and help sessionshelp sessionsPLEASE provide accurate, up-to-datePLEASE provide accurate, up-to-dateContact information:Contact information: Phone #Phone # Email addressEmail address Home addressHome address

Freshmen Credit Recovery Freshmen Credit Recovery GoalGoalAll students pass to 10th All students pass to 10th gradegradeHow –How – Before, After, and Saturday school Before, After, and Saturday school

sessionssessionsComplete class workComplete class workRe-take testsRe-take testsComplete assignmentsComplete assignments

Freshman Academy teachers will assign Freshman Academy teachers will assign students to sessions as necessary.students to sessions as necessary.Students may also sign-up.Students may also sign-up.

• Pull out sessionsPull out sessions• PE classes and/or electivesPE classes and/or electives

• Freshmen Saturday SchoolFreshmen Saturday School• Complete any assignmentsComplete any assignments

Receive tutoring from college studentsReceive tutoring from college students

Online Programs – STPSBOnline Programs – STPSBa3 Virtual Academy – recover credits online in the a3 Virtual Academy – recover credits online in the summer summer

TutoringTutoringHonor societiesHonor societies

Freshman Support

Freshmen Saturday Freshmen Saturday SchoolSchool

9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Saturday9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Saturday Tutoring provided by Mu Tutoring provided by Mu

Alpha Theta, Honor Alpha Theta, Honor Society, and University Society, and University Education Students.Education Students.

Opportunity to make-up Opportunity to make-up missing work and get missing work and get extra help.extra help.

Assigned by Assigned by teachers, teachers, administration, and administration, and counselors.counselors.

SAVE THE DATE:SAVE THE DATE:

11stst Day of School: August 9, 2010 Day of School: August 9, 2010

Back to School Dance: August 13, 2010Back to School Dance: August 13, 2010

Open House: August 26, 2010.Open House: August 26, 2010.

Good Luck and Good Luck and have a great have a great Freshman Year.Freshman Year.

Mr. Percy, Administration, Mr. Percy, Administration,

Faculty and StaffFaculty and Staff

Freshman Freshman ToursTours