Freshman Guidance Seminar 2016-2017

Welcome to Naviance

Calculating a Semester Grade

Sample Semester Calculation

Semester Grade: ((2*86) + (2*91) + (82))/5 = 87.2 (B+)

Sample NHS Transcript

Graduation Requirements130 credits to graduate!!!

○ Physical Education: 4 semesters (10)

○ Health: 1 Semester (2.5)

○ English: 4 years (20)

○ Social Studies: 3 years (15 credits)○ Includes Global Awareness, 1 semester Civics, U.S. History, 1

semester of any other Social Studies electives

○ Mathematics: 4 years (20)

○ Science: 3 years (15)

○ Foreign Language: 2 years (10)

○ Fine Arts: 2 semesters (5)

○ Electives credit: (42.5)

○ Community Service: 30 hours (See the website for info!)

○ MCAS: Passing scores in ELA, Math, and Science

Stay Eligible for Sports!

• Any student with a failing (F) term grade in one or more classes will not be eligible to participate in sports and clubs for the following term.

• Example: Mark gets B’s, C’s, and one F (in Freshman Fitness) on his report card. Can he participate in basketball the following term? Can he keep going to Speech Team?

• Students are allowed to participate in sports/clubs again as soon as their next set of final term grades are all in the passing range.

NHS Test Policy – Know Your Rights!

○ A student will not be required to take more than 2 tests in one day. A student who has 3 or more tests, may postpone taking the additional test(s)for 48 hours of the scheduled time.

○ Students may not postpone a test in the same class twice in a row.

○ In addition, when a student is assigned a paper and has been given fewer than 5 days to complete, the student will be given 1 additional day to submit the paper if it is due the same day as 2 tests and carries the same weight as a test. In this case, the exemption is the paper and must follow the same procedure as having 3 or more tests.

○ Teachers must announce the date of a test at least 3 days in advance of the test.

Academic Integrity PolicyiPass: Academic Integrity Violation

1) Assessment2) Homework & Classwork

a) Teacher Consequencesb) Administrative Consequencesc) Retake - Assessment ‘60%’d) Zero - Homework

Rationale

FINDING A GOOD BALANCE

THE ROCKS PEBBLES AND SAND STORY!

Pie of Life and the Wheel of Life!

Multitasking vs. Switchtasking

THE CHALLENGES OF MULTITASKING

The Challenges of Multitasking

○ Multitasking is a thief!

○ Multitasking Test Video

○ Multitasking is a Myth

What’s the cost of multitasking to you?

Your Learning Style

VARK Learning Styles Inventory

Go to:vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/the-vark-questionnaire-for-younger-people/

OR Google: VARK Questionnaire for Younger People

○ Complete the Questionnaire and read through your results.

How Do I Learn?

Visual - learn through pictures, slides, diagrams

Aural - learn through listening, asking questions

Read/Write - learn through printed words

Kinesthetic - learn by doing, activities, videos

How Do I Use My Learning Style?

○ Read the discussion questions below and discuss with your group:○ What did your results show and do you feel that they are

accurate?

○ What strategies do you use that relate to your learning

style?

○ Describe a specific assignment this year that has fit with

your learning style and explain why.

○ Are there any tools that you have learned through this

learning inventory that you would use in the future?

○ Be prepared to report back to the class.

“Who’s Who”○ Who do I go to when?

○ What do I do when my Guidance Counselor isn’t available?

- Identify a Trusted Adult

○ When I have identified the person, how do I communicate with them?

○ Email Etiquette and Rubric

○ At Natick High School we value each other!Core Values Count

Communication is Key!

Email Etiquette

○ Make the subject line relevant○ Hello Ms. Finocchi …… Thank You, Tom Brady○ Use full sentences!○ Refrain from slang or texting terms LOL!○ If it’s complicated, make an appointment to

speak with the Teacher○ Check who will receive your email○ Be patient and wait for a reply!

Rubric!

NHS Core Values○ As part of a larger community, Natick High School seeks to develop

students with creative minds, healthy lifestyles and strong character who will contribute ingenuity, service, acceptance, and leadership to an ever-changing society.

○ As globally literate citizens, Natick High students will achieve their highest academic potential by communicating clearly, thinking critically, problem-solving creatively, and working collaboratively while mastering subject information.

○ Through diverse programming, Natick High students will engage in active learning that promotes wellness while preparing students for college, career, and life choices. In a safe and supportive environment, Natick High students will demonstrate responsibility, integrity, and respect in their daily lives.

Midyear Exam Schedule

Date Tues. Jan. 17

Weds. Jan. 18

Thurs. Jan. 19

Fri. Jan. 20

Exam 7:30 – 9:00

Exam 9:30 – 11:00

Block 1

Block 2

Block 3

Block 4

Block 5

Block 6

Block 7

Block 8

In the event of a snow day, all exams will be pushed back to the following day.

Freshmen Letter Writing Activity

Today, you will write a letter to yourself. The letter will be given to you

in the fall of your senior year. This letter is completely anonymous…so, you can write about anything; your goals,

who you are friends with, your activities, this summer’s trip, or even

your crush… Have fun with this activity. A list of topic ideas is in your

Freshmen packet.

○ What I like about myself is…○ By the time I am a senior I want to accomplish…○ I care about…○ My goals are…○ I remember when…○ I worry about…○ I don’t have…but I wish I did○ I’m glad I have…○ What really matters to me…○ I would like to get better at…○ I can’t believe …○ My best friends are…○ After my senior year of high school I plan to …○ I want to be a …○ The people I care most about are…

Topic Sentence Ideas….