SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Freshmen Parent Night Counseling Department

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Freshmen Parent Night Counseling Department Class of 2018

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Freshmen Parent Night-Wednesday, September 17 th, 2014 AGENDA: • Counseling Department Overview • Support Services • Academics • Graduation Requirements • Christian service hours • College Admissions Requirements • College Admissions Testing • Naviance • Athletics/NCAA • Activities • Technology

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Counseling Department • Hilary Recknor, Director of Counseling • Doreen Moore, Counselor • Megen Anspach, Counselor • Sara Williams, Counselor • Deborah Blashaw • Andrea Valenzuela • Dr. Brian Mc. Donald A-D E-K L-Q R-Z Director, Student Support Services Registrar School Psychologist

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Support Services Ms. Deborah Blashaw, Director of Student Support Services • Support Services Counselor in addition to Alpha Counselor • Support students with learning differences • Liaison between teachers, parents, and students • Weekly meetings with students-Academic Achievement Class • Testing Accommodations-SAT/ACT • Substance Abuse Prevention coordinator • Peer Assistance Leaders (PAL) mentor, the student based substance abuse prevention organization.

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Resources: Academic Support Programs • SHOP (Servite Homework Opportunity Place) o. Where – the library (when it opens) o. When – after school Monday thru Thursday o. What – place to do homework, peer tutoring, math and English tutoring • NHS/CSF Peer Tutors-via SHOP • Academic Achievement • Teachers-in the classroom 30 minutes before and after school. • See your Counselor

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Mastery of Self Freshman Study Hall Program The purpose of the Mastery of Self Freshman Study Hall Program is to demonstrate the importance of getting one’s work done and to provide further motivation toward that end. Experience has proven that the consistent, daily completion of homework is one of the singular ways that students take seriously the perfection of themselves. Students in need of extra academic assistance will have consistent contact with teachers and students who are motivated to help. Furthermore, the program provides teachers who want to engage the Formation program more fully with a regular opportunity to do so. Enrollment The program is mandatory for all freshman students who earn less than a C on any Progress Report, Quarter Report Card, or Semester Report Card. Once grades are posted for each grading period, parents will be notified via Tele. Parent and email. Enrollment for each session is based solely on the previous grade report.

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL How do Counselors help Freshmen? • Scheduling • Helping with transition to High School • Grades • Liaison between students and teachers • Social/Emotional/Behavioral concerns • Referrals: Support Services, School Psychologist

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Academics-Freshman Year • 6 or 7 academic classes • Four freshman“tracks” • CP • Liberal Arts Honors • Math/Science Honors • Full Honors • Placement based on grades and HSPT • Must have 3 consecutive years of the same language • Little room for electives this year.

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Grades • Ways to monitor academics: • Aeries • Teachers update each week • Track current grades • Moodle • Parent access is available • Can see current and upcoming assignments • If you have questions regarding technology: • IT page on Servite website • Or by email support@servitehs. org

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Summer School • A “D” and/or “F” for 2 nd semester in Math or Foreign Language = Mandatory Summer School @Servite • An “F” in the 1 st or 2 nd semester in any class= Mandatory Summer School @Servite • A “D” in any class either semester= strongly recommended remediation Remediation options • Computer Apps remediation done during the last month of 2 nd semester • Fine Arts typically remediated at a Community College • Latin & Health remediated through BYU Online courses

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Servite Graduation Requirements Course Title Credits Theology 40 English 40 Laboratory Sciences 20 (Biology +1) History/Social Sciences 30 Foreign Language 30 (all in same language) Math 30 (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) Health & Driver’s Ed. 5 Physical Education 10 Computer Skills 5 Electives 50 Fine Arts 10 Total: 270

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Christian Service • 100 hours over four years (30/30/20/20) • 10 hours can be from service at or within the Servite Community • Volunteer in area of interest • Extra hours will not be applied to the following year • Students who do not complete hours do not receive their class schedule for the following year • Summer is a good time to acquire hours Contact Campus Ministry with questions or a list of volunteer opportunities.

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL College Admissions Requirements • Servite’s graduation requirements meet or exceed eligibility requirements for CSU/UC eligibility. • For UC’s-MUST have a minimum of 1 biological science and 1 physical science *If your son is not on Full Honors or Math-Science Honors track this year, he will still meet admissions requirements.

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL College Admission • GPA • Academic Rigor • SAT or ACT Scores • Areas of involvement (clubs, sports, extra curricular activities, volunteering, leadership) • Resume “building” • Volunteer in area of interest • Schools do not want a one dimensional student

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL ACT’s Aspire Test • Date: Wednesday, October 15 th 2014 • No preparation necessary • Students will need: Number 2 pencil and any four function calculator • Purpose: To show students areas they are strong in and areas they need to improve • For classes • PSAT/ACT • Scores will be handed back to students-not sent home

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Naviance • Comprehensive management software designed to assist students in exploring interests and careers, begin four year planning and eventually manage the college application process from the search and application steps through the ultimate selection of your college. It is also the forum in which students will eventually request documents /recommendations allowing us to electronically submit the same to the schools on their list.

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Naviance • Search for Colleges • Explore Majors • Sign up for a College Rep Visit • Build a Resume • Career Interest Inventory • Communicate with Counselor

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Naviance Freshman Tasks. Connection. naviance. com/servitehs Username: Servite E-mail address Password: Birthdate (m/d/yyyy)-No zeros before m & d Ex: 9/3/2000 • *Register Naviance Account • *Personality Type Assessment • *Learning Styles Inventory *Completed through Computer App. Class

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL NCAA Clearinghouse Changes Requirements for Division I academic eligibility, in order to receive athletic aid, practice, and compete: 16 Core Courses: • 4 years of English • 3 years of Math (Algebra 1 or higher) • 2 years of Natural/Physical Sciences (1 year of lab) • 1 year of additional English, math, or Science • 2 years of Social Science • 4 years of any additional courses from the areas above or foreign language, philosophy, or religion.

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL NCAA Requirements 1. Minimum of a 2. 3 GPA; NCAA GPA not the same as Servite GPA (different calculation) 2. Must have 10 core courses by start of senior year 3. Meet requirements of sliding scale for GPA & SAT/ACT scores 4. Graduate High School For more details and resources: www. eligibilitycenter. org

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Activities Mrs. Jeannie Nellesen, Director *1120 • Open during snack and lunch • Dance passes, permission slips, club applications and activity requests can be found in the Activities office and on line. • Homecoming Dance, Halloween Dance, Winter Formal and Morp are open to freshmen. We encourage students to come to all dances and they do not need a date to attend. *Prom is for Junior and Seniors only. • We have 22 great clubs on campus and students can join at any time. • Junior Thespian Productions is holding Into the Woods • Auditions for students are on September 27, 10: 00 -3: 00 in the Theatre. Audition flyers will be in theatre lobby.

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Technology-Reminders 1. Please check your son's grades in Aeries. A letter was emailed out two weeks ago with login information. If you need help please contact our Aeries Support team Aeries. Support@servitehs. org. 2. i. Pad is an educational tool. Too many students get distracted by the i. Pad if it has games, movies, etc. Strongly encourage you put parental controls on the i. Pad. See Servite Website and search "Parent Technology Resources“ 3. Social Media-Monitor Accounts for Responsible Use

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Meetings We will be scheduling student-parent meetings (Late 1 st Semester-Early 2 nd Semester) • Approximately 20 -30 minutes • In Freshman Meetings we: • Review academics • Map out a 4 year plan • Discuss sophomore schedule

SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL Contact Information Servite High School • Ms. Hilary Recknor • Mrs. Doreen Moore • Mrs. Megen Anspach • Mrs. Sara Williams 714 -774 -7575 A-D E-K L-Q R-Z *1156 *1133 *1457 *1174 • Mrs. Deborah Blashaw, Support Services *1146