Welcome to Leighs 8th Grade Information Night

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Welcome to Leighs8th Grade Information Night

• Class of 2012

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Introductions

• Principal
• Donna Hope
• Vice Principal
• Jodi Edwards-Wright
• Counselors
• Elizabeth Tovar (A - G)
• Wendy Sharp (H O)
• Jon Pratt (P - Z)

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Our Vision

• Leigh High School is an exceptional community
  that fosters our students academic and social
  needs with a supportive and professional
  learning environment.

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Expected School-Wide Learning Results (ESLRs)

• L Life-long Learners
• E Effective Communicators
• I Individuals of Integrity
• G Global Participants
• H High-level Critical Thinkers

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What You will Learn Tonight

• What are the graduation and college requirements?
• How do students choose classes?
• What classes do ninth graders take?
• What clubs can students join?
• What do high school teachers expect?
• What are proven study skills for success?

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4-Year Plans

• Plan A College Prep/ UC Private
• Plan B College Prep/ CSU
• Plan C Community College Transfer
• Plan D Technical or Occupational

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Graduation Requirements

• English 40
• Social Science 30
• Math (Algebra 1 and Geometry) 20
• Science (Bio Chem/Physics) 20
• Physical Education 20
• Health 5
• General Electives 55
• Fine Art 10
• Applied Art 10
• Foreign Language 10
• 30 units using two categories
• Total 220
• California High School Exit Exam

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College Admission RequirementsUC and CSU

• English 4 years
• History 2 years
• Math (Alg1, Geo Alg 2) 3 years
• Lab Science (Bio Chem/Phys) 2 years
• Foreign Language 2 years
• Visual Performing Arts 1 year
• College Prep Elective 1 year
• Must earn a C or better in all classes
• SAT or ACT Exams
• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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UC/Private
State College
Community College
Vocational
The path a student chooses in high school and the
good habits they establish open doors for the
future.
Military
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Choosing Classes

• Students receive a CUHSD course catalog when
  counselors visit the Middle Schools
• Discuss choices with your student
• Help select their classes (and alternates)
• Teachers make recommendations
• Students turn in their programming forms to their
  middle school counselor

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Typical 9th Grade Schedule

• English (Honors)
• Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2)
• Science (Biology or Biology Honors)
• Foreign Language (Spanish or French)
• Physical Education (State Required)
• Health Education (1 sem.)
• World Geo. or Computer Apps. (1 sem.)
• Electives (up to 7 classes for AVID and Music
  students)

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Teacher Recommendation

• Current Placement and Grade
• ENGLISH Remedial, Average, Honors
• Grade A B C D F
• 9th Grade Recommendation
• ENGLISH English I Honors
• ________________________
• Teachers Signature
• 9th Grade Recommendation
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE
• _______________________
• Teachers Signature

• Current Placement and Grade
• MATHEMATICS General,
• Pre-Alg, Algebra, Geometry
• Grade A B C D F
• 9th Grade Recommendation
• Algebra Geometry
• _______________________
• Teachers Signature
• 9th Grade Recommendation
• SCIENCE Earth Science / Biology/ Biology Honors
• _______________________
• Teachers Signature

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8th Grade Teachers Recommendation Required

• English 1 Honors
• Geometry
• Spanish 2
• Biology Honors
• Entrance exam proctored at the Middle Schools
  for Biology Honors

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Course Selection

• ELECTIVES
• 6._______________________
• 7.____Marching Band_______
• 2nd CHOICE ELECTIVES MANDATORY
• 6._______________________
• 7._______________________

• REQUIRED CLASSES
• 1. English 1 or
• English 1 Honors
• 2. Physical Education or
• Military Science 1
• 3. Algebra 1 or Geometry or Algebra 2
• 4. Biology or Biology Honors
• 5. Health World Geography or Computer
  Applications

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Electives

• Students must select one elective from the list
  provided
• Parent Student signatures required
• All classes (except Health, World Geography and
  Computer Applications) are year-long courses.
• Counselors will not make student-initiated
  schedule changes at the semester.

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Course Catalog

• All students will receive a Course Catalog during
  counselor visits to the middle schools.
• Course Catalog can be accessed online at
  www.cuhsd.org.

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Middle School Visits

• Ida Price Middle School
• Monday, March 10th
• Union Middle School
• Tuesday, March 11th
• Dartmouth Middle School
• Wednesday, March 12th

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High School is

• Much more than academic classes
• A time to get involved in outside activities
• When students become more independent
• Students still need parental support
• Centered around students
• Caring adults helping students succeed

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Block Schedule
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Clubs and Athletics

• 20 Different Clubs
• Gina Nicoletta, Activities Director
• 18 Different Athletic Teams
• Pam Zielazowski, Athletic Director
• Cheerleading, Drama, Winter Guard, Link Crew,
  Conflict Managers, Leadership

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Parent Communication

• Register for SchoolLoop to see your students
  homework assignments www.leigh.schoolloop.com
• Register for Aeries Gradebook to see your
  students grades online
• Youll receive a letter from CUHSD with logon
  and password information
• Both registration processes happen after school
  begins in August 2008.

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Academic Support

• Tutorial every morning 750 820 AM (regular
  schedule)
• Homework Center After School Program
• Monday Thursday, 215 400 PM
• Library Teacher Peer Tutors
• At-Risk Students intervention classes (20 to
  1), Save Our Student (SOS) Program, and Student
  Study Team meetings

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What Do High School Teachers Expect?

• Students become more self-reliant over time
• Students ask questions for clarification
• Students know when they need help and to ask for
  it
• Students come prepared and ready to learn

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Teachers Expectations cont.

• Homework should be completed daily
• Writing down assignments in a daily planner is a
  must
• Students need to take responsibility for making
  up any missing work
• Students need to manage time
• Every test, homework assignment, project counts!

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Keep a Daily Planner

• List all classes, assignments, due dates.
• Never cram---This is the most ineffective way to
  study.
• Plan ahead and build in study time to your
  day.

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Create a Chart Listing

• How much time does your child expects to do
  everything
• Studying
• Sleeping
• Socializing

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The Learning Curve

• Your child learns the most in the first 30
  minutes they start studying. It goes downhill
  after that.
• After 3-4 hours of studying the same material in
  the same way, they are learning virtually
  nothing.
• Solution Keep switching
• subjects, study styles.

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Your Student Should Try

• Study groups
• Quizzing themselves
• Take notes in class
• Make up exams from your notes
• Write down what they know
• Say out loud what they know
• Explain what they know to someone
• Use flashcards

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Ask Teachers for Help

• Students need to let teachers know they are
  confused about a topic.
• Use tutorial or have your student ask teachers
  when they will be available ie lunch, after
  school, etc.
• Bring specific questions or problems.
• Teachers are here for your children dont
  hesitate to let them know they need help.
• Have your students stay ahead of the teacher in
  the book!

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Homework

• Expect homework EVERY DAY for Math, English,
  Science, Foreign Language (core subjects)
• Do A-day homework on A-days and B-day homework on
  B-days, so students can go to tutorial with
  questions BEFORE the homework is due.
• Use a daily planner to keep track of daily
  assignments and projects.
• Teachers available every morning during tutorial
  750am 820am.

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Important Dates!

• Return Program Request Forms to Middle School
  Office March 20th
• Freshmen Orientation August 18th
• LinkCrew Connection
• Rally, Pictures Schedules
• First Day of School Monday, August 25, 2008.
  Plan your summer vacations accordingly!

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New Student Registration

• Incoming 9th graders need to make an appointment
  in the student services center with Barbara
  Gustafson
• All of the following documents are REQUIRED for
  enrollment (see handout)
• Completed enrollment sheet
• Proof of residence (two forms)
• Immunization records
• Copy of birth certificate or official document
  showing date of birth
• Freshman program request form with 8th grade
  teacher recommendations

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District Transfers

• Intra-district transfer applications are due
  March 14th _at_ 430pm to the District Office.
• Applications are available in the Leigh High
  School main office or CUHSD district office.
• Students in the Free Zone must complete the
  Intra-district application process.
• Inter-district transfers Students must be
  released from their home district and complete
  application process.
• Students will not be enrolled in classes until
  transfers are approved by the district office.

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Go Longhorns!