Branham

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Welcome

• Branham
• Parents

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Student Service Center408-626-3407

• Deans
• Lisa MartinAguilera (A-K) x7111
• Gary Rose (L-Z) x7112
• Guidance Advisors
• Loan Ly (A-G) x7121
• Jennifer Halas (H-N) x7161
• Liliana Ruiz (O-Z) x7122
• School Psychologist Aaron Feinberg x7162
• Attendance Clerk
• Health Clerk
• Nurse
• Teen Counselor For more information call TFCC at
  [phone] ext.23 or visit
  www.teenfamilycounseling.org

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Behavioral Guidelines and Expectations

• Attendance Policy
• Excused Absences Call within 72 hours
• Class work may be made up.
• Unexcused Absences No make up work.
• 3 unexcused Truancy notice
• 4 truancy pool
• D.A. Mediation
• Tardy Within first 15 minutes to class.
• Off Grounds Passes Call in to Attendance
• CCOC, no 3rd or 6th
• BHS is a closed campus !

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Behavioral Guidelines and Expectations

• Dress Code
• Girls No tank tops which show a bare midriff,
  bare shoulders, or back, pajamas or slippers.
  Shorts and skirts hems to the fingertips. Bra
  straps are to be covered
• Boys no tank tops of any kind, sagging pants,
  shirts not covering the midriff, pajamas or
  slippers. No items containing area codes,
  glorifying gangs, drugs, or violence

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Behavioral Guidelines and Expectations

• Dress Code
• Items containing vulgarity, profanity, or
  reference to substance, gangs are not permitted.
  No bandanas, do-ragz, or hanging chains.
• Hats and hoods not to be worn indoors.

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Behavioral Guidelines and Expectations

• Technology
• Internet use policy e-mail, Ims
• Cell phones and digital devices must be put away
  during the school day. iPods, CD players are
  permitted during lunch.
• 1st offense Student pick up after school
• 2nd offense - Parent pick up
• 3rd offense Returned June 12th
• Phones may be used to make parent calls in the
  main office or Student Service Center.

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Behavioral Guidelines and Expectations

• 2.0 eligibility to participate in all activities
• All rules apply even if events are after school
  or off BHS campus
• Harassment
• Academic Integrity
• Blue Sheet Rules and Consequences

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Parent Involvement

• Home School Club
• Sports Boosters
• Music Boosters
• Safety Committee
• Parent Volunteers

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High School Credits

• All classes receive 10 units per year or 5 per
  semester if a passing grade is earned (A, B, C,
  D-).
• Failing grades receive NO credits.
• Failed courses must be made up in summer school.

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Graduation Requirements

• 4 years English
• 3 years Social Science
• 2 years Math (must pass Algebra 1)
• 2 years Science
• 1 year Life Science (Biology)
• 1 year Physical Science (Earth Science, Physics
  or Chemistry)
• 2 years Physical Education/Military Science
• Health (1 semester)
• 3 years (2 out of 3 categories)
• Fine Arts
• Applied Arts
• Foreign Language
• 55 units of General Electives
• Total Units Needed for Graduation 220
• CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)

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CSU UC a-g Requirements

• a History/Social Science 2 years
• b English 4 years
• c Mathematics 3 years (4 rec)
• (Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2)
• d Lab Science 2 years
• (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
• e Language other than English (same) 2 years (3
  rec)
• f Visual and Performing Arts 1 year
• g Elective 1 year
• Total 15 courses with grade of C or better
• CSU 2.0 gpa or higher
• UC 3.0 gpa or higher

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SAT I, SAT II ACT

• SAT Reasoning verbal and math sections only
• SAT Subject Tests choose 2 from 2 different
  areas
• ACT test in Math, English, Reading and Science
• Community Colleges DO NOT require tests
• SAT www.collegeboard.com
• ACT www.actstudent.org

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Useful Websites

• www.collegeboard.com
• SAT registration, college search, scholarship
  search
• www.californiacolleges.com
• explore colleges, careers, info on UC, CSU,
  private univ. and community colleges
• www.cccco.edu
• california community colleges
• www.fastaid.com www.fastweb.com scholarship
  search
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• financial aid

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Monitoring your students Progress

• Friday cards
• Aeries Grade book
• School loop
• Progress reports
• Communication with teachers and student

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School Loop

• Communication with teachers and administrators
• Announcements
• Daily emails
• Stay Connected
• Use student ID (on ID card or schedule)
• Sign in via website

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Aeries Grade book

• Contact Lori Mazzola (registrar)
• The District will mail home the password and
  access information.
• It does take approximately 1 week to receive
  information

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Success in School

• Planner
• 2 backpacks
• Friday Cards
• Homework Center
• Tutorial
• Organization
• Tutoring

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Extra Help

• Homework Center in the Library
• Tuesdays Wednesdays 200- 400
• Tutorial with Teachers
• 730 755
• Or
• 200 230

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Extra Help cont.

• Lunchtime peer tutoring by the National honor
  society
• Tuesdays Fridays room 47
• Meant for quick homework help
• Math, Science, Foreign Language

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Progress Reports and Report Cards

• Fall semester
• October 3 end of the first 6 weeks
• November 14 end of second 6 weeks
• Finals January 20, 21 22

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Progress Reports and Report Cards

• Spring Semester
• March 13 end of the first 6 weeks
• May 1 end of the second 6 weeks
• Finals June 9, 10 11

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To Contact Teachers

• Branham main phone number 626-3407
• Email All email addresses are on the Branham
  website
• www.branham.cuhsd.org

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Aaron Feinberg

• School Psychologist
• Student Services Center

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6-Week Freak Out

• Surprise/Confusion
• Disappointment
• Frustration/Anger
• Anxiety/Panic
• Depression

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Surprise/Confusion

• Awareness that things are not going well at
  school
• Possible thoughts/feelings
• I had no idea I was doing this poorly.
• I thought I handed all my assignments in.
• This is a lot different than middle school.
  
• Realizations
• -High School is more academically demanding
• -High School is less structured and less
  supervised

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Disappointment

• Possible thoughts/feelings
• -Feeling like you let yourself, parents, and
  teachers down.
• -Issues with self-esteem
• Despite all my effort, I still didnt do
  well.

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• ACT NOW!!
• -Taking action will result in positive changes
  and help to avoid anxious, depressed, and
  helpless feelings

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Frustration/Anger

• Possible thoughts/feelings
• -Irritation, annoyance, and anger towards
  school, teachers, and parents
• -Frustration at feeling unfairly treated
• These feelings can be harnessed positively, or
  can help you self-destruct.

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Anxiety/Panic

• Worry, nervousness, and stress that occurs at
  varying degrees and is related to real or
  perceived fears about school performance.
• These feelings impact or impede your ability to
  succeed at school.

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Anxiety/Panic

• What to do
• Seek-
• Academic and Emotional Support
• -Talk
• Teachers, Academic Counselors, Teen Counselors,
  School Psychologist, Deans, Community-Based
  Support
• -Address
• Physical Health
• (Sleep, Diet, Exercise, Relaxation)

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Depression

• Sad or melancholy feelings resulting from or
  related to academic difficulties
• These feelings impact your motivation,
  self-esteem, and ability to succeed at school.

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Depression

• What to do
• Seek-
• Academic and Emotional Support
• -Talk
• Teachers, Academic Counselors, Teen Counselors,
  School Psychologist, Deans, Community-Based
  Support
• -Address
• Physical Health
• (Sleep, Diet, Exercise, Relaxation)

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Action Plan

• Analyze
• (honestly view problems and seek others
  perspective as needed)
• Organize
• (school, home, Prepare to Succeed)
• Compromise
• (prioritize school first, before other
  activities)
• Utilize
• (school-teachers/peers/home supports)

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Analyze

• What to Do
• -Talk to teachers to clarify/specify weak areas
• -Talk to parents to share this information
• -Talk to peers to gain support/strategies
• Analyze how much time you will need to
  accomplish
• Studying
• Sleeping
• Socializing
• Chart your actual hours of studying and other
  activities as a way to find more hours for
  studying

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Organize

• List all classes, assignments, and due dates
• Create a time management strategy
• -Long Term Schedule
• -Intermediate Schedule - weekly
• -Short Term Schedule - daily

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Compromise

• Be willing to shift your priorities
• Academics are the foundation for everything you
  will want to achieve later
• School is your Job, and you dont want to get
  fired

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Utilize

• Talk with teachers if you are confused about
• ANYTHING!!!
• Use tutorial or ask teachers when they will be
  available after school
• Go to them with specific questions or problems
• Teachers are here for you, dont hesitate to let
  them know if you need help
• Putting in time after class will enable you to
  feel happier and more confident in everything you
  do.

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Act Now

• Help is Everywhere ?