High School 101
Freshman Orientation
Luther Burbank High School
433 – 5100
http://schools.scusd.edu/lutherburbank
School Structure
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6 Small Learning Communities (SLCs) with
approximately 250-300 students
Each SLC has a:
Lead Teacher (oversees the SLC)
Does scheduling and facilitates SLC
meetings
Counselor
Support students with academic,
personal/social, and career inquiries
School Structure
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10-15 core teachers that are
dedicated to the success of all their
students in the SLC
Career pathway theme depending on
your child’s SLC
Academic Requirements
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225 credits in various subjects
CAHSEE (California High School Exit
Exam) Given in 10th grade (English &
Math)
Algebra & Technology Proficiency
Senior Project
No Social Promotion
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End of 9th grade (At least 45 credits)
End of 10th grade (At least 105
credits)
End of 11th grade (At least 165
credits)
End of 12th grade (At least 225 &
Meet all Graduation Requirements)
Counseling
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Each SLC has a counselor
Academic Planning
Career/college exploration
Mental health referrals
Drug/alcohol referrals
Conflict resolution mediations
Parent/teacher conferences
Attendance
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Attendance is essential to your
child’s academic success.
When they are absent:
Please send them with a note
when they return explaining why
The attendance office will issue a
“re-admit” to clear the absence.
If the absence is not cleared it is
unexcused
Attendance
Important!
You can not clear an unexcused
absence through a phone call!
Discipline
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LBHS fosters a climate of learning
that is safe and conducive to
academic achievement
Please look on page 16 in the Parent
Handbook for a list of infractions and
corresponding consequences
Dress Code
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The dress code is on page 18 of the
handbook
Students not following dress code
will be given an opportunity to
change or call home for a change of
clothes
Parent Involvement
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Checking if homework is complete
Communicating with teachers and
counselors on your student’s
progress
Attending meetings
Checking grades and attendance
online
Parent Involvement
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Volunteering on campus (phone
calls, etc.)
Parent University
ELAC
DELAC
School Site Council
Com
Visiting the School
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Parents are always welcome to visit
the school.
Please enter through the front of the
school, sign in and get a Visitor’s
Pass.
If visiting a teacher, please make
arrangements ahead of time.
Home/School Communication
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Grades and Progress reports are mailed
home a total of 8 times during the school
year.
We send out Connect-Ed phone messages
throughout the year for major events and
test dates.
Make sure your address and phone
number are current.
Website http://lutherburbank.scusd.edu/
Home Visit
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LBHS participates in the Home Visit
project.
Teachers/counselors go out to your
home to strengthen communication
to improve student achievement in
an environment that is comfortable
for the family.
7th Period
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7th period is from 3:06 – 4:02 every
day except Thursday
Athletes are encouraged to take a 7th
period study skills class
During lunch today, sign your child
up at the After-School Program Table
7th Period
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Enrichment classes include:
• Latino Leadership
• African American Leadership
• Hmong Leadership
• Music Classes
• Dance
• ROTC
• Associated Student Body (ASB)
• Peer Court
• Tutorial Lab
Infinite Campus
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District information system
Students and parents have a username
and password to log into Infinite
Campus
You will be able to check attendance,
grades, and communicate with teachers
Website
http://schools.scusd.edu/lutherburbank
Any Questions?
Gwen Ware
(916)433-5100 x 1010