WELCOME TO THE BLUE SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT FRESHMAN

WELCOME TO THE BLUE SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT FRESHMAN CENTER SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES NIGHT! Alan Hull—BSHS Assoc. AD, FC AD Jon Grice—BSSHS Assoc. AD, FC AD

BOUNDARIES! • 40 Highway is the divider. • If you live North of 40, you’re a Wildcat. • If you live South of 40, you’re a Jaguar. • Your tryouts and summer activities MUST coincide with your current residence. • If you have any questions, see Coach Hull or Coach Grice after the meeting.

Privit Tasks • Upload student-athlete’s MSHSAA Physical Form • Watch Parent Information Video and sign off on ALL Forms • Go through ALL Documents and apply e-signatures • AFTER JUNE 1 st Rollover. • BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL PRIVIT SITE: • https: //bluespringssouthjaguars-mo. e-ppe. com • BLUE SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL PRIVIT SITE • https: //bluespringswildcats-mo. e-ppe. com

PRIVIT WEBSITE Concussion Education • Parents and students – Please read MSHSAA concussion brochure thoroughly! • BSSD has been doing base line testing for several years.

PHYSICAL NIGHTS!! • June 6, 2018 and July 18, 2018 • 6: 30— 8: 30 pm • Anyone needing a MSHSAA physical entering grades 6 -12 • $10 • St. Mary’s Hospital (Clinic Entrance) • More info to come!

BSSD Activities Core Values • Respect • Responsibility • Integrity • Leadership • Sportsmanship

BSSD Code of Ethics • Included in the district’s enrollment/registration process • A “ 3 -strikes” program • Cumulative over 4 years of HS • MSHSAA by-law on citizenship is covered and

Activities Line of Communication • Create a sense of self-advocacy for our student-athletes. • Player—Coach or Student—Sponsor • Player—Coach—Parent—AD

MSHSAA Eligibility Brochure #2 Citizenship All incidents with law enforcement must be reported to coaches and the activities director.

MSHSAA Eligibility Brochure #4 Academics Students must pass 3. 0 credits in the semester prior to participation.

MSHSAA Eligibility Brochure 14 Days of Practices Students must complete 14 days of practice, according to MSHSAA rules, before competing in a contest.

Other Dates and Info • BSSD Summer Dead Week Period— • June 30 -July 8, 2018 • Fall Sports— • First Day of Practice—August 6 th • Fall Sports Dead Week, July 30—August 5. • First Day of Allowable Contests—August 24. If your sport starts August 6, and only goes M-F, they would only have 14 practices before August 24 th.

Non-School Competition • During the high school season, students cannot play or practice a non-school team in the same season in the same sport. • Club Soccer in season, Club Volleyball, etc. • DIFFERENT SPORT, Same Season—club soccer player who plays Basketball in winter… HS Sports need to be priority if conflicts arise. • COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR COACHES!!

Thanks for coming out tonight!!! • School Websites: • www. bswildcats. com • www. bssjaguars. com

Welcome Class of 2022 Unity and Success (Transition Night ppt)

Activity Involvement Time Management Energy Grades Attendance Self Worth Self Esteem Self Image Hard Work Team Work Life Skills Belonging Goals Look Forward

Timeline • Middle School Visits • Enroll for Classes • Finish 8 th grade strong • Register on-line this summer • Schedule pickup August 1 and 2 • Walk the Building August 1 – August 14 th • Back to School Night August 14 th @ 6: 30 pm (For parents and students)

Orientation Activities Back to School Night • Students and Parents are welcome • Introduction video • Shortened bell schedule • Meet all your teachers • Receive course info. • 5 days to make sure it is the course you wanted • Lunch schedule …. will get more info. at enrollment First Day of School • Go to all courses • Tour the part of the building you are in each hour • Review shortcuts around the building • Lunch video • Bus lineup diagram • Announcements for traveling courses. . . will get more info. at enrollment

4 Middle schools come together Students have classes together Compete against each other Friends for life You will miss 9 th grade when it is over.

During the Summer

Plan for the future today • High School Resume • Rigorous courses all 4 years • Meet with your counselor • Visit ACT and SAT website • Meet pre-requisites for future courses • Visit college and career websites • Talk to professionals in field • Use Missouri Connections

Why take advanced-level courses in high school? Why stay in the advanced classes I signed up for? Here’s the cost of “remediation” in higher education: • 62% of Missouri 17 -19 year olds at 2 -year community colleges enrolled in remedial courses in their first year: the college required them to take these courses because of their low ACT scores. • 40% of the students who take remedial courses at college also take six years to complete a college degree.

Tips for Success

Attendance Policy Students must be in attendance 90% of the time for each class to earn credit. • Cannot miss more than 9 classes a semester. • Documented medical issues and bereavement do not count against this policy.

Study and Read Daily Minimum to be average 10 minutes times grade level 10 x 9 = minimum 90 minutes daily

Use your planner We sell planners during schedule pick up (Enrollment) We use our planners as passes and to sign up for tutoring during the day. Students need to have their planner with them in the hallway. This is why we sell them so that everyone has the same style and it is easy to spot by staff.

Ask Questions As soon as you have one. Not the day before a test.

Use Resources

Bring Your Own Device

Resources – FC Website

• Work • Military • Trades • Apprentice programs • Proprietary schools • College

English Mathematics (Algebra 1 and above) Social Studies Science Foreign Language (of the same language) 4 Years 3 Years 2 Years Many colleges may also require additional courses in: Mathematics Fine and Performing Arts Computer Science Make sure you also take courses aligned with career goals!

Test scores and high school grades are important. However, they measure only part of your potential. • • • ACT Test Scores High School Grades Advanced courses such as AP Study habits Motivation Course selection Placement Interests Commitment Involvement

Resources • ACT www. act. org • Missouri Connections https: //vimeo. com/59263699 • Personal Plan https: //vimeo. com/59263914 • Dual Credit https: //vimeo. com/59263913

We are already working for your arrival in August. www. bssd. net 816 -224 -1325