Welcome to Campus High School SophomoreJunior Parent Meeting

Welcome to Campus High School Sophomore/Junior Parent Meeting August 22, 2017

Class of 2019/2020 Mr. Michael Juniors Mr. Hook Sophomores

Sophomore class sponsor • Mrs. Pritchett • bpritchett@usd 261. com

Junior Class Sponsor • Ms. Mc. Williams • kmcwilliams@usd 261. com

CAMPUS VISION • Graduation rate of 93% • 80% of students will be at grade level or above in math and reading • Average score of 23 on ACT • Provide safe and nurturing environment. • Individual plan of students for all students,

Credits required for grade level • • 0 -5 Freshmen 6+ Sophomore 13+ Junior 20+ Senior • Students can achieve 8 credits per year. • **Students can’t get a college scholarship in the sophomore year but they can lose one- Stay focused! • Quick Stat: 90% of students who make it to their Junior year on track are likely to graduate on time.

Diploma tracks We have 4 diploma tracks at Campus. • • Basic diploma Qualified Admissions Kansas Scholars International Baccalaureate

Basic Graduation Requirements 4 English (. 5 speech) 3 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Art 12 Electives 27

Qualified Admissions Performance Requirements • Complete the pre-college or Kansas Scholars Curriculum with at least a 2. 0 GPA. • And one of the following: ACT score of 21, SAT score of 980, graduate in top 1/3 of class, • And achieve a 2. 0 GPA on any college qualified credit taken in HS.

Kansas College Qualified Admission Requirements • 4 English( must take 11 th and 12 th College Bound English or 11 th/12 th Honors English) • 3 math(Alg I, Geom, Alg II) Math & ACT math sub -score of 22 or take a 4 th math class in HS. • 3 Science, one unit must be Chemistry or Physics. • 3 Social Studies • 1 Physical Education • 1 Fine Art **Courses completed in middle school/junior high do not count towards qualified admissions.

Kansas Scholars Curriculum • 4 English (11 th and 12 th College Bound ) • 4 Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, College Algebra, Trigonometry, AP Statistics, AP Calculus) • 3 Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) • 3 Social Studies • 1 Physical Education • 1 Fine Art • 2 credits of the same Foreign Language

International Baccalaureate • Begins Junior year. • The IB Diploma Program is a rigorous preuniversity course of studies that meets the needs of highly motivated students between the ages of 16 -19 years. The program is a “whole person” approach emphasizing helping students learn how to learn and how to analyze. Students will appreciate different cultures and attitudes in a flexible academic environment.

ATHLETICS and ACTIVITIES eligibility • Participation and grades/attendance are related • KSHSAA eligibility requirement: Student must pass 5 classes in the previous semester to participate. Eligibility this fall is dependent upon grades last semester. • Mr. Godwin is the administrator in charge of activity eligibility. 554 -2236 X 1006 • jgodwin@usd 261. com

Come to school every day • 5 absences per class per semester. • Parental authorization is required to avoid a truancy detention- call or write a note. • 80% of success is showing up every day.

Why take Honors/AP classes • AP classes provide rigor found in the collegiate environment. • Students can earn college credit-Cheap! • Students who take AP classes in HS are more likely to graduate college in 4 years. • 31 % of colleges consider a student’s AP experience favorably for scholarship consideration, advantage for private school selection for admission. • Numerous classes for dual credit.

Mrs. Moree College and Career Counselor CHS works to develop academic strengths/interests of students • Career Cruising- Career interest, plan of study and college searches. • • WATC Dual Credit classes AP Courses Scholarships

WATC Blocks of Courses • Students can begin taking blocks of classes after sophomore year. • Senate Bill 155 pays tuition costs. • Juniors & Seniors half day at Campus/WATC • Students must be on track with core classes

How do students earn scholarships? • Grade Point Average • ACT Score • Involvement

Can my Sophomore begin taking the ACT? • Yes, the ACT is offered at CHS 6 times per year. (Saturdays) • National dates: 2017 -2018 – September 9 Due by Aug 4 – October 28 Due by Sept 22 – December 9 Due by Nov 3 – February 10 Due by Jan 12 – April 14 Due by March 9 – June 9 Due by May 4 – Pick up a registration packet in the counseling office or register online at www. actstudent. org – $46. 00 Can take ACT 12 times

Why take the ACT? • Repetition- learn how to take the test. Much is gained from each experience. • Students who begin taking the ACT before their senior year score on average 2 points better than those who wait. • If college attendance is dependent upon a scholarship then it makes no sense to miss an opportunity to test-every test missed is gone forever. • Students on free/reduced lunches can get 2 free ACT tests beginning junior year.

ACT: Power Prep, Inc. • • • Power Prep Class September 22, 2017 and Spring TBA Part One: 9: 00 am-11: 30 am Lunch 11: 30 -12: 30 Part Two: 12: 30 pm-3: 00 pm Cost $25 per student Sign up in the Counseling Office—limit of 50 students

What is the PSAT/NMSQT? • The PSAT is the national test used to determine National Merit Scholars- the top 5% of juniors in the nation. • The PSAT is available to 10 th graders for practice, Juniors can take this test to participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program, the test is voluntary, cost is $15. • Students in the top 20% of their class are encouraged to take the test. • Test date is October 11 th.

Common traits of successful students • Successful students have a routine of study- all students will have homework. • Successful students come to school every day. • Successful students know how to ask for help. • Successful students set goals. • Successful students are involved in activities at school.

Problem checklist • Things seem a little fishy? • Talk to your student and Call or email the teacher first. • Consult the school handbook, check powerschool regularly. Know the late work turn in policy for each dept. • Encourage your student to communicate with their teacher. • Arrange for a conference with the teacher/E-mail the teacher through powerschool. • Arrange for a meeting with administration/teacher.

When are grades available? • Progress reports 10/13, 12/21, 3/9 5/17 (mailed) • Cumulative semester grades • Parent/Student/Teacher conferences. October 16, 18, 19 February 5, 7, 8 • Parents may check a student’s progress at any time on the parent powerschool portal. • Do not come to conferences without your student.

Help is always available • Students can get extra help in seminar. • Teachers are available before and after school and by appointment. • Campus High School tutoring programavailable to all students Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school in room C-16. • No Appt. necessary.

Statements that disempower students • • “I was never any good at that” “They don’t teach it right” “They didn’t like me when I went there either” “The teacher doesn’t like you” “You've never understood that” “They don’t understand you” “It’s not your fault”

How to empower your student • “Do better on the next one” • “Have you talked to your teacher” “have you considered going in early for help? ” • “I think we need to consider some extra help” • “Did you do your best? ” • “What can we do to help you? ” • “What was your understanding of the assignment? ” • “Are you satisfied with your effort? ”

What can you do to help your student? Discuss proper cell phone usage. Help them keep relationships in perspective. Monitor their computer/social network usage. Discourage your student from managing a conflict by text or social network. • Visit with them regularly about their conflicts. • Encourage them to turn in assignments. • •

National Honor Society • Open to 10 th, 11 th and 12 th graders with a teacher recommendation and 3. 5 GPA. • Great organization for leadership opportunities. • All students with a 3. 5 GPA will be invited to apply during the spring semester.

What is HOBY? • HOBY (Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Program) is a worldwide leadership program just for Sophomores. We will select 1 Campus student as a representative to attend a leadership experience (WSU/KSU) in the summer of 2018. The experience is free of charge, the student will be chosen by an essay contest. Applications are available in the counseling center. Essay deadline is September 29. • Check it out at HOBY. ORG

Driver Education • Drivers education will be available in the summer, sign up begins during spring enrollment conferences held in February at enrollment conferences.

Campus Administration • Myron Regier- Seniors • Assistant Principals – Bruce Lolling-Freshmen – Glenda Cowell- Sophomores/Activities – Joe Sailors- Juniors/IB Program – Josh Godwin- Athletics – Contact information 554 -2236

Campus Guidance Department • Walter Zemanick- Senior counselor, Department Director • Jeff Michael- Junior Counselor • Todd Hook- Sophomore Counselor • Stacy Parks- Freshman Counselor • Mardy Moree- College and Career Counselor • Sheri Tucker- Registrar • Pam Burkett- Office Manager 554 -2240

CHS Support Services • Cindy Sherman- Transition Coordinator • Barbara Petik- School Psychologist • Adam Rorabaugh- School Psychologist

Questions, call or email us: • Jeff Michael, jmichael@usd 261. com • Todd Hook, thook@usd 261. com • 554 -2240

Helpful Websites http: //www. usd 261. com/Campus/Counseling/resources. htm