1 Freshman Parent Meeting August 1, 2017 Sara Gil  PrincipalWelcome Parents! Freshman Parent Meeting August 1, 2017 Sara Gil  Principal

2 Welcome to GDHS! Administration Class of 2021!Ryan Reynolds, Associate Principal Curriculum & Instruction Monica Lombardo, Assistant Principal Pupil Personnel Services Sean Davis, Assistant Principal Student Supervision & Attendance Class of 2021! Graduate College & Career Ready… Future Ready! Mission and Vision 14 Teacher Collaboration Days - Wednesday Early release for students (12:58pm dismissal)

3 Welcome to GDHS! Parent Involvement Opportunitiestranslation available Opportunities Back to School Night – September 7 Parent Meeting – Meet the Principal/Title I Open House – February 22 ELPP – English Learner Parent Partnership School Site Council Parent Involvement/Engagement Committee Coffee with the Counselors – September 27 Parent Trainings Volunteer Teacher-Parent conference IEP, 504, Student Study Team Meetings Booster Organizations Athletics Ag Academies

4 1:1 Digital Learning Environment Future Ready handbook Optional Limited Technology Coverage Annual $20 fee Covers first breakage and first loss/theft with a documented police report Tech Room for student technology support Devices distributed at S.P.E.A.R. Log-in and set up Homework videos Home routines

5 S.P.E.A.R. Spartan Pupil Enrollment And RegistrationThursday, August 3 Last Name Alpha A-D 8:00am E-H 9:15am I-M :30am Friday, August 4 N-Q 8:00am R-T 9:15am U-Z 10:30am Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes Don’t Forget: Emergency Card updated, include address Meal Application (100% returned) or apply online Computer Usage & Parent Consent Form SBO Order Form and payment $20 Electronic Device Limited Coverage PE Clothes Shoob Picture Order Form and payment Rita’s Italian Ice and El Taco Loco onsite for purchase

6 S.P.E.A.R. Spartan Pupil Enrollment And RegistrationThursday, August 3 Last Name Alpha A-D 8:00am E-H 9:15am I-M :30am Friday, August 4 N-Q 8:00am R-T 9:15am U-Z 10:30am Start at the front of the school Pick up S.P.E.A.R. card Turn in Emergency Card Bus Transportation Information table Transportation Student Body Office for purchases $20 Electronic Device Limited Coverage PE Clothes, Yearbook, Spirit wear, Gold/Green Card for free or reduced admission to home sporting events, etc.

7 S.P.E.A.R. Spartan Pupil Enrollment And RegistrationThursday, August 3 Last Name Alpha A-D 8:00am E-H 9:15am I-M :30am Friday, August 4 N-Q 8:00am R-T 9:15am U-Z 10:30am School Picture for ID and Yearbook Dress Code Nutrition Services Turn in meal application Pin for purchases Spirit Central – Be Involved Honor the Shield Electronic Device Distribution HOMEWORK! 

8 Calendar/School Day First day of School August 14th Block ScheduleGold Day (Periods 0, 2, 4, 6, 8) Green Day (Periods 0, 1, 3, 7, 8) Spartan Day (ALL Periods 0-8) Block Day Calendar School Starts at 8:05am

9 Curriculum & InstructionRyan Reynolds Associate Principal Curriculum & Instruction

10 Academic Programs Middle College - Spartans 101AVID – Advancement Via Individual Determination AP - Advanced Placement Academies PSA – Public Safety Academy HCA – Health Careers Academy Language Institute

11 Academic Resources PowerSchool Schoology Teacher Email Phone messageClassroom Concern: Contact Teacher /phone Parent-Teacher Conference Contact Mr. Reynolds PowerSchool Schoology Teacher Phone message Report Cards (8 times annually) Tutoring Counselor Coach

12 Communication Phone/Email Dialer announcements - SchoolMessengerDavis website: https://davis.mcs4kids.com Schoology PowerSchool Social Media

13 PowerSchool Parent PortalParent Access Account ID and Password for your student(s) mailed home soon! right Create personal PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Account(s)

14 CREATE YOUR PERSONAL POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNThttps://pshs.monet.k12.ca.us

15 GRADES Grades by Period Click teacher’s name to email teacherClass Score Detail Click teacher’s name to teacher

16 Attendance Attendance Codes at bottom “T” Excused Tardy“A” Absent (unverified- CALL ATTENDANCE OFFICE) “W” Unexcused Tardy

17 Schoology Parent Portal

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19 Parent Training for PowerSchool and SchoologyThursday August 31 6:30 to 7:30 PM Sign ups on clipboard Computer Lab, Room 612 Videos on Website (coming soon!)

20 Pupil Personnel ServicesMonica Lombardo Assistant Principal Pupil Personnel Services

21 Commitment to GraduateImportance of Freshman Year Every class counts! 230 Credits Get involved Attendance Honor The Shield Renaissance Naviance IEP, 504, Student Study Team Coffee with the Counselors

22 Health Careers AcademyCounselors Bridgit Moore A - Gom Public Safety Academy Ellen Boley Gon - Rh Michelle Barrios Ri - Z Health Careers Academy Anita Villasenor English Learners Language Institute John Gahan College Counselor

23 Class Schedule ChangesYES.  You may change your schedule if: - You took a course in summer school that is on your schedule - You have an incomplete schedule - You have duplicate courses on your schedule - You are not in a required course for your grade level - You have “See Counselor” on your schedule

24 Class Schedule ChangesNO. You cannot change your schedule if: - You want to change to a different teacher - You want to change your elective - You want to change a class that you selected on your ballot - Your college plans change and you no longer need a class

25 Student Supervision & AttendanceSean Davis Assistant Principal Student Supervision & Attendance

26 Student Conduct for Academic Success!Attendance – on time & prepared for every class, every day Report absences to the Attendance Office Responsible for missed work Schoology Student Conduct Code Dress Code Classroom Learning Environment Engaged, respectful and self-directed learner Student Involvement Clubs (Club Rush Day – August 30) Competitive Teams (athletics, academics) Eligibility (grades, attendance, discipline, etc.) Positive Peer Relationships Bullying Social media Diverse cultures

27 Thank you for attending!