Step up to the plate

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Step up to the plate
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• Attending school everyday is one of the most
  important college-going decisions you can make.
• Being in class and listening is the only way you
  will learn the material.

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Tardy Policy

• Tardies are unacceptable and will not be excused.
  
• Students are to be on time and seated, ready for
  class when tardy bell rings.

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What are Excused Absences?

• Illness
• Religious holidays when school is notified in
  advance.
• Recognized cultural observances when the school
  is notified in advance.
• Funeral or other family emergency.
• Appointments with health care providers or other
  professionals.

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When you are absent

• GET HOMEWORK FROM YOUR TEACHER(S)!
• Who? YOU!
• What? Missed assignments, homework, tests,
  quizzes, etc.
• Where? In your classes
• When? On your free time before/after school
  lunch.
• How? 1. Ask your teacher for missed assignments,
  tests, quizzes or other make-up work.
• 2.Attend tutoring or ask College Coach for help
• 3. Turn in make-up work.
• Why? YOU are responsible for your own education -
  To be college-ready!

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Notification Sequence

• Parents/guardians notified
• After the 3rd absence
• Truancy Enforcement Notified
• Dropout Prevention Specialist Intervention
• After the 6th absence
• Conference to develop a plan

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Notification Sequence(cont.)

• After the 10th absence
• LOSE CREDIT!!!!
• LOSE CREDIT!!!!
• Parents who do not ensure their child(ren)
  between the ages of 6-16 regularly attend school
  my be held criminally liable. Pursuant to A.R.S.
  15-802(E)

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Be in the moment
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Who would you allow to operate on you?
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Who would you trust with your education?
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Who is ready to win the game?
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Who would you let build your house?
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Who will get an A in P.E./Gym?
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Get the Picture?

• Participate in your classes.
• Boost your grades.
• Be better prepared.

Dress Out. Ask Questions. Do Work.
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Be an open-mind
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• Cornell
• Notes

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QUICK-WRITE ACTIVITY

• Why is taking notes a good skill to learn?
• List effective ways to use your notes.

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The Star Strategy

• Set up Paper Format
• Take Text or Lecture Notes
• After Class, Revise Notes
• Review and Study Your Notes

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Practice Time

• Lets get out a sheet of paper and get ready
  to practice this skill.

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Viva la Vida Coldplay
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Be a part of something greater
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One of the most important decisions you will ever
make

• Admissions officers are looking for well
  rounded students people who do well in their
  coursework and show leadership, organizational
  skills, and dedication to their communities.
• Source Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• Destination UniversityA guide to college for
  students and their families

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Extracurricular Activities demonstrate

• What your non-academic interests are
• Whether you can manage your time and priorities
• Whether you can maintain a long-term commitment
• What diversity you bring to the student body
• What contributions you have made to your school,
  community, team, etc.
• Source Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• Destination UniversityA guide to college for
  students and their families

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Dont be like this guy

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