Transitions 101:

The Middle School to High School Transition

Meet the GLCs…………………………….2021

Kenneth Mc Dill

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21 years in WVUSD

worked in Alternative Ed,

Diamond Bar High School and am

completing 12th year at Walnut High

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likes to play and will watch any sport at

any time up to and including televised

tiddly-winks.

I like to cook (and eat)

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It is a Family Affair

Meet the GLCs…………………………….2021

Sonia Nuñez

Stats

9 years at Walnut High School

Grew up in South Los Angeles

Love college football

Enjoy DIY projects and making

greeting cards

Love framing life situations to song

WALNUT Family 2017

Understanding your Transcript

Understanding how to read your transcript is a very important part of progressing through high school and earning credits as you work towards your diploma.

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Requirements:

Recipe for success

Ingredients

ONE student

Preparation

Being on time

Work ethic

Effort

Body language

Energy

Attitude

Passion

Being Coachable

Doing extra

Being prepared

Cooking time:

4 years

End result

Question and Answer section

How many times can a student repeat a class to correct a deficient grade

for graduation?

Answer: a student can repeat a class until they earn a passing grade.

How many times can a student repeat a class to correct a deficient grade

for College purposes?

Answer: a student can repeat a class Until they earn a passing grade of

C- or better.

What is considered a deficient grade?

Answer: A deficient grade is a D or an F.

A grade of c- or better cannot be repeated

Question and answer section

Will a counselor be assigned? Or can one chose ? Will they remain all

4 years with the same counselor?

A counselor will be assigned based on your student’s last name. The

counselor will stay with your student all 4 years of high school.

Ex. A- Lo Mr. Mc Dill / Lu-Z Ms. Nunez

How do I sign up my student for summer school?

Students will be able to sign up for summer school by visiting the

www.walnuths.net under the summer school tab for non-tuition courses.

If your student is interested in summer school tuition courses you will

be able to sign up at www.dedicated2learning.org. Sign ups will begin in

the spring semester more information to come.

Question and Answer section

Are non-Academic classes (asterisk) excluded from the Academic GPA?

Yes, Courses designated as non-academic are not included in the Academic

GPA

Does a student have to take P.E if they are in a sport or Color Guard

etc.?

No, a Student does not have to take P.E if they are in Marching band,

Color Guard, Pep or any WHS athletic team.

Question and Answer section

Does the student need to have a 4.0 GPA all four years of high school

to get a scholarship to a university?