LAWNDALE HIGH SCHOOLHome of the Cardinals

September 2013

STUDENT SUCCESS ASSEMBLY

Introductions Principal --Mr. J GuidettiAssociate

Principals--Mr. Richard Lohman--Ms. Kendra Peterson--Dr. Rosalyn Varee--Mr. Ben Wardrop 9th Grade

Counselor--Mr. Oscar Pina

Dean of Students--Mr. Miguel TaylorSafety Officer --Ms. Shirley ThorneSchool Resource

Officer

--Deputy Troy Hillard PBIS Coordinator

--Mr. Tom Teichmann

Bell Lawndale HS Bell Schedule

Monday Schedule Nutrition Lunch

Times 8:00 to 9:339:33 to

9:45

9:53 to 11:26

11:26 to

12:01

12:09 to 1:42

1:50 to 2:10

2:18 to 2:56

MondayPeriod One Two Three

Advisory

6th Period

Tuesday-Friday Schedule Nutrition Lunch

Times 8:00 to 9:389:38 to

9:509:58 to 11:31

11:31 to 12:06

12:14 to 1:47 1:55 to 2:56

TuesdayPeriod

Four Five One

6th Period

WednesdayPeriod Two Three Four

6th Period

ThursdayPeriod

Five One Two

6th Period

FridayPeriod

Three Four Five

6th Period

2

Common questions

Schedule changes?--Bring STAR/CST Scores & Report Card--Deadline: Friday, September 6th by 3pm

• Textbooks--English 9, Algebra 1, Geometry, &Biology (ONLINE textbooks)--Other Subjects (Pick up your books in the

cafeteria with Ms. Hall)

More Common Questions College and Career Center--Mr. Tony Orendain (Admin 2 Office) Bus Passes? --Ms. Chloe Wiley (District Office) How do I see my counselor, Mr. Pina?

--Old Lloyde Admin Building

Credits, Grades, & TranscriptsCREDITS 5 credits per semester

class 1 Semester= ___ credits 1 Year = ___ credits

10th grade- 120 credits

11th grade- 180 credits

12th grade/graduation- at least 220 credits!

REPORT CARDS4 per semester (every 5

weeks)Power School Student

Portal Connect Ed Phone Call

HomeDistributed in 6th Period

GPA=Grade Point AverageA= 4 GPA points D= 1 GPA

pointB= 3 GPA points F= 0 GPA

pointC= 2 GPA points

**Every Honors or AP course gets additional GPA point (C or higher).

**See Sample GPA Calculation Handout

TRANSCRIPTSThis is your academic history

andpermanent grades at the

end ofeach semester!Includes class rank, GPA, &

credits

Preparing for College

A-G Requirements: College Preparatory Courses

English: 4 years Math (Algebra I & II, geometry): 3 years *4

recommended* Social studies: 2 years Science: 2 years (w/ lab) *3 years recommended* Foreign language: 2 years (same language) *3

recommended* Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year (same art) Electives: 1 year (college prep)

** Must earn a letter grade of C or higher for every semester grade for “A-G” requirements. Admissions decision based on 10th and 11th grade coursework.

Freshman Year: 9th Grade

As a freshman, everything starts to “count”.

All courses, grades, and credits will be on your transcripts.

Freshman activities, honors, and awards can also be listed on your college and scholarship applications.

Extracurricular activities: sports, community service, clubs, etc.

Establish good study habits, and work hard to get good grades.

Pass classes with a ‘C’ or higher

Sem. 1 Sem. 2

English English

Math Math

Science Science

P.E. P.E.

Elective Elective

Elective Elective

At a GlanceSubject Area HS UC/CSUEnglish 4 years 4 years

Mathematics 2 years 3 years *4 recommended

History 3 years 2 years

Science 2 years 2 years (with lab) *3 recommended

World Language 2 years:1 year-long course from 2 of 3 areas

2 years (same language)*3 recommended

Visual & Performing Arts

1 year (same art)

Practical Arts

Electives Number will vary based on student schedule

1 year (college prep)

Physical Education 2 years

Activities: The Go ListExcessive tardies and unexcused

absences will result in being removed from the Go List.

Students who are not on the Go List will not go to activities, dances and Prom.

Students who are not on the Go List will not walk at graduation.

Textbook fees and other fees keep you from going to activities.

ATHLETICS REQUIREMENTS 2.0 GPA at the Q1, Semester 1, Q3,

and Semester 2 report cards

Enrolled in and passing AT LEAST 4 classes

Paperwork must be submitted to Ms. Piller BEFORE any practices, try-outs or games

***PHYSICAL EXAMINATION BY A DOCTOR!***

Get one ASAP Good for 1 calendar year

Stop by the Athletics room (T-2) for more information

Attendance RemindersWhat do I do after an absence?What are “excused” absences?What are “unexcused” absences?When am I truant?What can happen for truancies?SART contracts are still in effect!Saturday School is coming!PLASCO is coming!

Remain in CLASS!Restroom passes (no passes the first ten

minutes or last ten minutes of class)School ID cards at ALL times: Lunch and

NutritionPLASCORewards for Following School Rules

School-Wide Behavior Expectations

Your PBIS TeamPBIS Coordinator-Mr.

Teichmann PBIS Team Leaders

Ms. BartoschMrs. KetchensMs. KleinMrs. MoralesMr. Rusert

PBIS understands through our that teachers not only teach

Academic Skills but we teach….

ROCKS supports students and teachers for Positive Behaviors.

PBIS rewards students that follow our ROCKS for Positive Behavior

PBIS rewards teachers that model our ROCKS for Positive Behavior to their students

Can be Earned when you are demonstrating

any of the ROCKS letters

Banners all over our Campus

Banners all over our Campus

Banners all over our Campus

Banners all over our Campus

Come in the form of Cardinal

Cash

2 Cardinal Cash Dollars=$1 Gift Card Dollar

Once you get $10 Cardinal Cash Dollars you receive a $5

Gift Card

There will be REWARDSFor Perfect Attendance

(No Tardies/Here Everyday)Prizes to be announced!

MonthlyPerfect Attendance

Receives a ROCKS VIP Pizza Party in Lunch Area for them

and three guests at a reserved table

All students with Perfect Attendance for that month will receive $2 in Cardinal Dollars

Teacher/Staff RecognitionStudents you can nominate teachers, couselors and Security Staff as well for their role in creating a positive environment through upholding our PBIS ROCKS. Teachers will be eligible to receive some rewards of their own!

Teacher/Counselor/Security Recognition

Fill out this nomination form completely and nominate them.

Teacher/Counselor/Security Recognition

Pick up and drop off the Nomination forms in either Adm.#1 (A building)

or Ms. Varee’s Office which is next to the Security Office in the L Buildings

Lets Start making a BIG change during Nutrition and Lunch using our

Items that are not allowed…No hats of any kind, except the Cardinal hat.

These can be purchased in the Student Store for $15. Only hats with the Cardinal are allowed to be worn on campus.

No hats in class! No headgear (wavecaps, beanies, ect.)

Ladies, this rule is the same for you! If it rains,

wear a hooded jacket, or bring an umbrella!

No Bikes, scooters, or skateboards…You must park your bike in the Marine parking

lot. We will not hold your bike for you. Bring your lock!

You must lock your skateboard in the skateboard rack or leave it with Safety Officer Thorne. You cannot ride the board on campus!

If you break this rule, your board/bike/scooter will be confiscated and held for five school days!

Fights, Drugs, and Other Major Offenses

Searches: reasonable suspicionSuspensionsDrug dogs on campus twice a monthArrests for fights and drugs: 0 toleranceRemoval from Lawndale High School

Clean up your campus!This is your home away from home!

You spend more hours here than you do at home sometimes! Have respect for your “home”! Throw your trash away!

Tell your friends not to be dirty kids.

DefianceWhat is defiance?What can happen if you are defiant?Avoid problems by making good choices.Substitutes and behaviorDress code policiesElectronic device policies

Thank you, and good luck!

We are happy to have you with us as Cardinals!

We want you to graduate as Cardinals!

Do not make mistakes that will keep you from

graduating!