HIGH SCHOOL 101
(Parent Presentation)
CLASS OF 2016
TYPICAL 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE:
ALL FRESHMEN SHOULD HAVE 6 CLASSES TO INCLUDE:
ENGLISH (English 1, H. English 1, or sheltered English)
MATH (Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, H Geometry or Alg 2)
SCIENCE (Coordinated Science, Biology or H. Biology)
P. E. (Intro to PE or Team Sports)
ELECTIVES 1 AND 2: (Cultures in a Global Age or H. Cultures in a
Global Age or Foreign Language, music, art, auto, or a support class like
study skills, Freshman WOW or directed studies)
HOMEROOM
Homeroom is new to WHS this year. It is:
• Consistent throughout high school – same
teacher & same student group
• An opportunity to connect and build a
relationship with another staff member and
group of students
• Where your student will hear about events
and activities as well as receive important
paperwork (transcripts/ ballots/schedules...)
THE IMPORTANCE OF 9TH
GRADE:
• FOUNDATION YEAR
• FORM STUDY HABITS
• BUILD KNOWLEDGE
• DEVELOP CONFIDENCE
• DEVELOP GOALS
• 10TH GRADE COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS
• EARN CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
• MAY BE TAKING COLLEGE PREP. COURSES
GUIDANCE AT W.H.S.
• ACADEMIC
Course selection
High School graduation
Study Skills
After School Tutoring Center
(Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. 3:15 to 5:15)
College Planning / Naviance Family Connection
Interventions
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CAREER
Career awareness and options
ROP
Naviance Family Connection
Jobs Availability
• PERSONAL/SOCIAL
Link Crew
Project Success
Personal, Family, Friends, and Life situation
Naviance Family Connection
WHO IS MY CHILD’S
COUNSELOR?
Contact Information Is On Woodbridge HS Website.
Mr. Campbell
A-Claudio
Mrs. Taylor-Baker
Clayfield-Imen
Ms. Bethmann
Ruoff - Z
Mrs. Figge
Imler-Merritt
Mrs. Greely
Counseling Programs
Ms. Carrington
Meyers-Ruiz
Who else is in the Counseling
Office?
Ms. Hodes
College and Career Center
Intervention Specialist
Mrs. Dimitrik
ROP Specialist
Private Instruction Coordinator
Mrs. Bradley
Dept. Secretary
Mrs. Barelian
Registrar
Amanda Prizio
Mrs. Cohan
Counseling Secretary
Project Success/ Conflict Mediation
HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD
SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY?
• GET YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL BY 7:45
EACH DAY
• PROVIDE A QUIET, MEDIA FREE, AND
COMFORTABLE STUDY SPACE
• ENCOURAGE GOOD STUDY SKILLS IN 4
EASY STEPS:
– Your student should:
-Check Planner / Gather Materials
-Complete an assignment / check it off
-Put assignment where it belongs
-Pack backpack before going to
sleep
HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD
SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY?
•MONITOR PROGRESS
(Blackboard / Parent Portal)
•PROVIDE REINFORCEMENT FOR BEHAVIOR
•ENCOURAGE EXTRA-CURRICULAR
INVOLVEMENT
•SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM TEACHER(S) /
COUNSELOR IF / WHEN NECESSARY
WHS GRADE REPORT REVIEW
***Woodbridge High School Operates on a 2 Semester System***
Parents are notified electronically of students’ grades every four to five
weeks.
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WEEK 5 - PROGRESS REPORT (D or below notice)
WEEK 9 - QUARTER GRADES (Letter grade notice each class)
WEEK 14 - PROGRESS REPORT (D or below notice)
WEEK 19 - SEMESTER GRADES (Official, final grade for each class)
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SUMMER SCHOOL GRADES (If applicable)
Grade reports are the only required notification of your student’s
performance. Teachers may not call home if your child is doing poorly.
Please check parent portal regularly.
**Only semester and summer school grades earn credit and appear on
your student’s transcript**
WHAT ARE IUSD MINIMUM
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS?
• 215 CREDITS
• REQUIRED SUBJECTS (INCLUDING ALGEBRA 1)
• PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS PASSED
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(Not a graduation req., just more PE required if not met)
• CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM
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ELA- reading, writing, and vocabulary
MATH – arithmetic and Algebra 1
Students take in spring of 10th grade
See Program of Studies for details
www.woodbridgehigh.org
SUPPORT OPTIONS
• Tutorial- 30 Minute period during the
school day (Tu, Wed., Thurs.) where
students can get extra help from
their classroom teachers.
• After-School Tutoring- Held every
Mon.-Thurs 3:15-5:15 in the library
**It’s free! 
• Contact Teachers
• Contact Counselor
How
How can
can Naviance
Naviance Family
Family Connection
Connection
help
help my
my student
student build
build a
a plan?
plan?
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Career Search Feature
College Search Feature
Communication Tool
Resume Builder
Practice for the SAT and ACT
Search for Scholarships
Goal setting
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
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CLUBS - Club Fair is September 28th during lunch.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER
WORK
INVOLVEMENT WITH COMMUNITY, SOCIAL, RELIGIOUS OR
ETHNIC GROUPS
• SPECIAL INTERESTS, BOTH ON AND OFF CAMPUS
- MUSIC
- ART
- THEATRE
- ATHLETICS
- ACADEMIC TEAMS
UPCOMING EVENTS
• Classroom Workshops:
– Fall: Naviance Family Connection
– Spring: Graduation and College Information
• Preparation for Final Exams:
Link
Crew activity during tutorial in late January
• Spring Parent Workshop:
March 20th in
the am. Covering graduation and college
information.
On-line Resource
THE ONE THAT DOES IT ALL!
Easy access to Blackboard, Naviance
Family Connection,
My IUSD / Parent Portal, school news and
calendars as
well as news, resources and links to the
counseling dep’t.
IUSD Parent Support
• Positive Discipline for Building Capable
Kids: This innovative class teaches parents of children and teenagers of all ages to use
kindness and firmness at the same time, to teach life skills, and encourage self-respect, selfdiscipline, cooperation, good behavior and problem-solving.
• Active Parenting of Teens:
Learn effective ways to instill courage and self-esteem, deal with negativity, develop responsibility, win
cooperation, use consequences and problem-solving, increase positive communication, and deal with
challenging topics like values, computer and internet challenges, sexuality, violence, alcohol and other
drugs.
• Parent Support Group:
This group will meet weekly and is open to all Irvine parents of children and teens of any age. Come and
get some support in a relaxed setting, learn some positive parenting skills, and make friends.
Registration Information for all of these classes is
available on the WHS Counseling website under
“Parent Resources”
QUESTIONS???