WELCOME TO 9TH GRADE Swartz Counseling Center Mr. Adams: A GL - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

WELCOME TO 9TH GRADE Swartz Counseling Center Mr. Adams: A – GL Mrs. Rotz: GO – N Mr. Rice: O – Z Mrs. Richwine: Secretary

Mr. Frey – 9 th Grade Principal Mrs. Wertz – Mr. Frey’s secretary Mrs. Spangler – Swartz Nurse

Start off on the right foot! Take Notes Organization Ask Questions Homework Tutoring Powerschool Use Technology – for example Khan Academy & STUDYBLUE Check out 100 Best Websites for Free Homework Help. Communicate with teachers

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS – (Credits) 4 ENGLISH 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 SCIENCE 3 MATHEMATICS 1 “4 th core” (either a S.S., Science or Math) 2 ARTS & HUMANITIES 6 GENERAL ELECTIVES 2 (4 years P.E., H/ FL, S.E., Health 12) 24 = TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED * Except Career & Tech. Programs --- See Ed. Plan. Guide *

Progressive Subjects Math & Foreign Language High school credit rule (Music is the exception) Passing alone is not enough! A quality effort is VERY important!

Passing Courses You need to earn % any combination GRADE QP of grades which 95-100 A 4.0 92 – 94 A- 3.667 equal at least 4 89 – 91 B+ 3.333 points (QP or 86 – 88 B 3.0 ‘Quality Points!’) 83 – 85 B- 2.667 80 – 82 C+ 2.333 For example: 77 – 79 C 2.0 D + D + D + D = 4 74 – 76 C- 1.667 71 – 73 D+ 1.333 C + D + F + D = 4 65 – 70 D 1.0 F + F + C + C = 4 64 + BELOW F 0 D+ + D+ + D+ + F = ???

Students must pass a total of 5 full credit courses, including English, to be promoted to the 10 th grade!

AGENDA BOOKS

PowerSchool

Student Logon Screen

PowerSchool app  Another option to check your grades and attendance  First time you access the app you must type in a special code for CASD CODE --- ‘ QRGW ’ (all characters MUST be capped!)

Legend Attendance Codes: Blank=Present | A=Absent Excused | B=Full Day Unexcused | C=Full Day Illegal | D=Half Day Excused | E=Half Day Unexcused | F=Half Day Illegal | G=Tardy from School, Excused | H=Homebound | I=Tardy from School, Illegal | J=Suspended In School | K=Half Day Suspended In School | L=Suspended Out of School | M=Half Day Suspended Out of School | N=Early Release | O=Full Day Medically Excused | P=Half Day Medically Excused | Q=Pre-Arranged Absence | R=Half Day Pre-Arranged Absence | S=Religious Observance | T=Illegal Early Release | U=College Visit | V=School Function | W=Not in Class, Justified | X=Not in Class,

Teacher Comments Screen “Teacher Comments” can be changed throughout the marking period to update parents on student progress.

School Bulletin Screen

The district does not use the following features: Class Registration Balance Alert My Calendars The use of the Back Button on your Browser may cause you to be logged off of the system .

Class Score Detail Course Teacher Expression Final Grade Psychology Adams 14/15(M-F) F(32.6%) Due Date Category Assignment Score % Grd 8/28/2006 EXTRA Parent Sign-off Expect 10 8/29/2006 HW 19.1 homework 27/30 90 B+ 9/2/2006 Quiz Brain Quiz 4.2/50 8.4 F 9/4/2006 HW fitness test 0/ 30 0 F 9/18/2006 Project Issues Project L 0/250 0 F 10/2/2006 Test Abnormality Test M --/60 10/3/2006 EXTRA Newspaper Article 0 10/8/2006 HW Homework Quiz EX --/8 10/10/2006 Quiz Phobia Quiz 60/50 120 A

Carlisle After School Hours  3 – 4 pm; Monday – Thursday  Free tutoring  Different subject each day: English, Math, Science, History  Schedules posted weekly  Can make up PE in CASH on Tuesday and Thursday

FRESHMAN INTERVIEW SESSION  When you get a pass…  During your Interview we will:  Review your cumulative file  Look at classes and grades  Talk about career goals  Talk over any concerns or problems you may be having

NAVIANCE Career Exploration Classroom visits

Welcome to Naviance  Naviance is a web-based resource for students and parents that encourages and supports post high school career and college planning.  Family Connection is specific to our school.

How Can You Use It? Assist you with: – Career Planning Learning Style Inventory, Interest Inventory, Personality Inventory, Resume Building – College Planning College Search, Application Process, College Major Exploration, Scholarship/ Financial Aid Resources – Success Planning Personalized Goals and Tasks, Journal Entries, Student Planner

ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT! TEACHERS YOU PARENTS COUNSELORS PRINCIPALS

 Fridge Facts  C.A.S.H. Program  Guide to Ninth Grade  Powerschool Tips  Ways to Be Successful  100 Best Websites………… All available on Share Drive under ‘ Swartz Counseling ’ QUESTIONS?