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Success for ALL Students School Focus: Critical Thinking. Linda Junge Principal. At CV all students will show growth in critical thinking as measured by: passing all classes (the first time), taking A-G required courses, and
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Success for ALL StudentsSchool Focus: CriticalThinking Linda Junge Principal
At CV all students will show growth in critical thinking as measured by: • passing all classes (the first time), • taking A-G required courses, and • passing the CAHSEE in their 10th grade year with a score of 380 or higher! Falcon PrideFalcon Expectations Re-think = mastery
We have HIGH expectationsandWe expect all of you to work hard, do your work everyday,and graduate—to college and career success! Falcon PrideFalcon Expectations
Academics • Activities/Programs • Clubs • Athletics • Support Agenda, How to:Work Hard & Play Hard!
Newsweek and US News and World Reports ranked top 2% of American high schools • California Business for Education Excellence Honor Roll School (2013) • California Distinguished School (1999 and 2005) • National Blue Ribbon School (2000) • Los Angeles Music Center’s BRAVO Award (2005-2006) • Los Angeles Magazine, top twelve public high schools in Los Angeles (2008) Recognition
Mary O’Keefe PROMPLUS
1. Building: to promote the welfare of our children, to advocate for secure laws for our children and to establish relationship between our children, parents and teachers. 2. School: to provide programs that our children can participate and to provide volunteer opportunities for family involvement is important to helping our children succeed in their education. 3. Community: to join PTSA effort in creating an environment that our children will continue to grow, thrive and succeed. With everyone's contribution of their time and resources,we can achieve "Building School Community”. PTSA President Stephanie Shintaku
Graduation Requirements and the A-G College Pathway Counselor Mrs. Karen Bomar
A, N-R & V Ms. Kuleto • B, M & W-Y Miss Cabalka • C-F, T, U, & Z Mrs. Bomar • G, H, J, & L Mrs. Evans • I, K & S Mrs. Hairapetian Who is My Student’s Counselor?
4 Years of Math 3 Years of Science Raising the Expectations for All
Whether graduates are going to college or work they need the same skills. • Math – Four courses including algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2 and a fourth course such as Statistics or Pre-calculus • English – Four courses of grade-level English or AP Preparation For Life
The intent of the “a-g” subject requirements is to ensure that students have attained a body of general knowledge that will provide breadth and perspective to new, more advanced study. UC/CSU A-G Requirements
SAT is being redesigned starting Spring 2016 For more information please see www.collegeboard.org. NCAA--Student Athletes must have a 2.3 cumulative gpa for eligibility. For more infomation please see www.web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter. SAT and NCAA Changes
October 6 – PTSA Meeting and CVHS College Workshop Night (CV Auditorium) • October 22 – GUSD College and Career Fair @ Glendale Civic Auditorium • April 4 – Open House • College Information Meetings (9/10/11 Graders) Planning Dates
School Instructional Focus& Implementation of Common Core State Standards Mr. Eldred Assistant Principal
Critical Thinking This summer Learning Leaders from around the district met as well as members of the writing team in order to provide our teachers with Year-at-a-Glance, curriculum, and instructional strategies that will ensure students are using critical thinking skills. Instructional Focus
2012-2013 Last year of full battery of CST plus we did some pilot testing • 2013-2014 11th graders took the SBAC or CAASP field test • 2014/2015 11th graders will take the CAASP in April in both English and Mathematics. These scores will serve as a baseline for CA schools Implementation Timeline Update
Accessing Teacher Help and Specialized Programs Mrs. Kim Assistant Principal
Teacher Contact Information • Phone Number • E-mail address (first letter of first name and last name with @gusd.net) • Best Time/Method to Contact teacher • Classroom Rules and School Policies Homework Expectations Check your Student’s Course Syllabus
Department Help Lists given by teacher with all available times for help • Before school, snack, lunch, after school • Counselors will have access to this list • Students may see any teacher during their help time • They may return to a previous teacher • Psychologists available Help List
If you feel you child is falling behind… • Contact the teacher first • Then the counselor if needed to find out what additional programs are available Most Important
Clubs, Performing Arts,Sports, ROTC, and CommunityService Mr. Hollbrook Assistant Principal
Working as a Team:Developmental Assets Mr. Kim Teacher, Girl’s Athletic Director www.search-institute.org/content/40-developmental-assets-adolescents-ages-12-18)
Wednesday, August 27th • Prom Plus BBQ Dinner @ 4:45 • Classroom Visits @ 6:00 Back to School Night