Welcome to St Louis Park High School 9

Welcome to St. Louis Park High School 9 th Grade Parent Orientation August 24, 2016

A welcome from. . . Principal Scott Meyers 952. 928. 6107 meyers. scott@slpschools. org

Welcome � You are welcome here. � You are entering a very successful school. � When you are ready, help us become better.

Get Off to a Great Start �Grades count right away. �Secrets to success: 1. Come to school every day. 2. Do your homework every day.

Get Involved �When you are ready, get involved in a school activity.

Little Things Make a Big Difference �Keep �Use the school clean. good language. �Make somebody’s day better every day.

There Will Be Bumps �You will have struggles during your four years at this high school. �Use them to become a better person.

For Parents �Thank you for your support. This school is a reflection of the community of St. Louis Park. �We REALLY appreciate your support.

A welcome from. . . Assistant Principal Kari Schwietering 952. 928. 6103 schwietering. kari@slpschools. org

A welcome from. . . Director of Students Lauren Buxton 952. 928. 6110 buxton. lauren@slpschools. org

A welcome from. . . 9 th Grade Level Coordinator (GLC) Joe Yaeger 952. 928. 6100 yaeger. joseph@slpschools. org Other GLC’s: Greg Buck Kiki Christenson Security – Jake Metcalf

A welcome from… 9 th Grade BARR Coordinator Building Assets, Reducing Risks Kelly Brown 952. 928. 6122 brown. kelly@slpschools. org

BARR Logic Model

BARR- Building Assets, Reducing Risks – Eight Key Strategies 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Professional development Restructuring course schedules Whole student emphasis Block/team meetings and collaborative problem solving I-Time Developmental Assets curriculum Risk Review meetings Contextual support Parent/Guardian involvement

Six Key Principals of the BARR Approach �Emphasizes the strengths of students �Focuses on the whole class �Addresses all risk factors simultaneously �Combines system-wide and individual intervention strategies �Coordinates all model strategies �Increases teacher effectiveness

9 th Grade Parent Advisory Council Meetings �Dates for 2016 -17: Tuesday, October 18 th @ 6: 30 pm - Room C 163 Tuesday, January 12 th @ 6: 30 pm - Room C 350 Tuesday, March 21 st @ 6: 30 pm - Room C 350

A welcome from. . . Student Council President Megan Aune

Homecoming Information Friday, September 30 th Movie on the Field or the Gym , 7: 00 Pepfest pm Gymnasium, 2: 40 pm Monday, October 3 rd Parade 5: 30 pm Oak Hill Park, 7: 00 pm Gymnasium, 7: 00 pm Football Game, 7: 00 pm vs. Park Center Pirates Tuesday, October 4 th Badminton Wednesday, October 5 th Coronation Auditorium, 7: 00 pm Friday, October 7 th Pep Fest, Gymnasium, 2: 40 pm Powder Puff Thursday, October 6 th Saturday, October 3 rd Dance, 8 -11 pm Purchase tickets during lunch Mall Of America, Parkview Room

A welcome from. . . Cultural Liaisons Tarabi Jama 952. 928. 6015 jama. tarabi@slpschools. org Carmin Rudin 952 -200 -5444 rudin. carmin@slpschools. org

A welcome from… Athletic Director Andy Ewald 952. 928. 6137 ewald. andrew@slpschools. org

A welcome from… College and Career Readiness (CCR) Kara Mueller 952. 928. 6187 mueller. kara@slpschools. org

A welcome from… Social Worker Daniel Perez 952. 928. 6137 perezamparo. daniel@slpschools. org

A welcome from. . . 9 th Grade Counselor Barb Nelson 952. 928. 6131 nelson. barb@slpschools. org

Meet your 9 th Grade Teachers Andy Wilkes Jill Merkle Pat Hartman Jamie Kimmes Brandy Siddiqui Sara Peterson Kris Erickson Kara Cisco Al Wachutka Cory Lorentz/Anne Seeling

Schedule for typical Freshman

What to do if you have a schedule conflict… Email: nelson. barb@slpschools. org � Call: 952 -928 -6131 � � Students should stop in the Counseling Office starting Tuesday, August 30 th in the morning to sign up for a time to see me during the first few days of school to work out any schedule issues. � All schedules issues will be resolved.

Class of 2020 Graduation Requirements

th 9 Grade Information Sheet

Get Involved at SLPHS Co-Curricular Classes Chamber Orchestra Community Service Concert Band Jazz Band Park Singers Varsity Choir Co-Curricular Activities Debate Theater Robotics Clay Target League Quiz Bowl Science Olympiad Math Team Thespians DECA Echowan Extra-Curricular Activities Student Council 36 – Arts Magazine Park Spark Online Satirical News National Honor Society Natural/Peer Helpers Roots and Shoots Day One Media Center Book Club Latino Student Association Park Tech Computer Repair Black History Awareness Chess Club Fashion Club German Club MED Club (Medical Education Development) Spanish Club Limited Open Forum Clubs Gender Sexuality Alliance African Middle Eastern Group (AME) Jewish Student Union Fellowship of Christian Athletes Film Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes Israel Advocacy Club Jewish Student Union SHEC (Sexual Health Education Club) SOAR (Student Organization Against Racism) Make a Difference Club Multi Cultural Club Athletics Baseball Basketball, B & G Cross Country Running, B & G Football Golf, B & G Gymnastics Hockey, B & G Lacrosse, G Nordic Skiing, B & G Soccer, B & G Softball Swimming and Diving, B & G Synchronized Swimming Tennis, B & G Track and Field, B & G Volleyball

Understanding the Teenage Brain Many books out there on adolescent development. Dr. Walsh presents an easy to read & understand format for trying to understand your child.

Table of Contents � Making Sense of Adolescence � A Guided Tour of their Brains � Why Adolescents are Impulsive � Risky Business: Helping Teens put on the Brakes � What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate � Male and Female Brains: Sexual Stereotyping and Sexual Identity

Table of Contents (cont. ) � � Love, Sex and the Adolescent Brain Monkey Wrenches in the Brain: Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs � Adolescents and Media � The Story Behind Tired Teens � When Things Go Wrong in the Brian: Adolescent Mental Illness � The Psychological and Social Dimensions of Adolescence � The Importance of Connections and Guidance

Adolescent Mental Illness � Look for a pattern of symptoms that persists for a matter of months if you are concerned that your child has a mental health problem. � If you are worried, seek advice from a teacher, counselor, social worker, coach or other adult who knows your child. � Get recommendations from people you can trust for professionals or programs. � If you need professional help, find out what your insurance policy covers and ask questions to find out what your options are. � Get the best possible recommendations for your son or daughter. � Be open to recommendations about medications, but make sure you learn about side effects. � Get help for yourself.

Mind Positive Parenting

th 10 Anniversary Edition �https: //vimeo. com/96921558

A welcome from. . . Chemical Health Specialist Kjirsten Hanson 952. 928. 6138 hanson. kjirsten@slpschools. org

Possible Warning signs of Substance Use üUnsatisfactory attendance (late to school, tardy to class, leaving school early, absent over the lunch hour – even when grades are good) üWants a “geographical solution” – change schools or classes without clear reason üAn attitude shift from trying, to “I don’t care” or “You can’t make me do anything” (at home and at school) üBreaking rules and laws that they have respected in the past üDepression and anxiety

Possible Warning signs of Substance Use (cont. ) More signs: üHanging out more with friends who are using alcohol and other drugs (friends are getting into trouble) üStudent will constantly debate with other students or teachers, counselors: “Pot is natural” and “Alcohol age should be 18” üLose interest in activities they used to care about üSome above average students will continue with good grades

Who would be screened? � Students with a chemical health related suspension � Students with a chemical health community violation � Students in Risk Review � Students with multiple F’s and/or poor attendance � Students referred by concerned teachers, parents, peers or self � Students with regular truancy patterns (i. e. coming late to school, skipping lunch hour consistently)

Thank you notes… �For encouraging them to get involved – either school or community based activities. �For understanding that chemical use is not a rite of passage. �For remembering that talking to your kids about keeping themselves "safe" and "safe sex" is NOT the same as condoning or approving of it.

Thank you notes… �For teaching them how to start advocating for themselves and not doing everything for them (have THEM contact the teacher, counselor, etc. ) �For remembering that it's your kids' job to push you away and test the limits; your job is to enforce them and love them regardless of their (at times obnoxious) behavior!

Thank you notes… �For monitoring screen time and setting appropriate limits! �For making sure you know who your kids friends are!

Asset Building for Teens

Questions for the Staff? Achieving success, one student at a time