High School Survival Skills

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High School Survival Skills

• How to help your student succeed!

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SVUSD Graduation Requirements

• Complete 220 credits
• 165 Required (English, Math, Science, History)
• 55 Elective (Art, Drama, Band, etc.)

4 Years of English 3 Years of Social Science
(History) 3 Years of Math 3 Years of Science 2
Years of PE (4 semesters) 1 Year of a Fine
Art/Tech Art/Foreign Language 1 Semester of Health
9th Grade 60 Credits 10th Grade 60
Credits 11th Grade 60 Credits 12th Grade 50
Credits
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More Graduation Requirements

• Total GPA of 1.75
• Must pass Algebra 1
• Complete 8 Hours of Community Service
• Pass the CAHSEE
• Math
• English Language Arts
• Writing

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Grading Information

• To pass a class a student must earn a D- or
  higher.
• To be eligible to attend a 4-year University out
  of high school students must earn a C or higher
  in a class.
• Students earn two sets of permanent grades,
  January June.

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Grade Point Average (GPA)

• A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F 0
• Assign the correct point value to each grade
  earned.
• Add up the total and divide by the number of
  classes a grade was assigned in.
• ALL students who wish to participate in school
  activities (athletics, band, cheer, color guard,
  attend dances) must have a 2.00 Total GPA.

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How to

• Make up Credits
• Summer School
• Adult School
• ROP Classes
• Extend your day.

• Monitor Progress
• Online grades
• Communication with teachers.

• Get Help
• Tutorial
• Tutoring
• MVHS Student tutors.
• MVHS/SVUSD Teachers
• MV Library

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What does it take to succeed?

• From the Student
• Motivation
• Determination
• Confidence
• Room for mistakes
• Organization
• Self discipline

• From Parents
• Motivation
• Determination
• Confidence
• Room for mistakes
• Consistency
• Discipline

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ORGANIZATION

• Out of clutter, find Simplicity. From discord,
  find Harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies
  opportunity."-- Albert Einstein, scientist
• Develop a system that works for you!
• Backpack beauty!
• Books are not folders!
• Start small go big!
• Stay consistent.
• Apply organizational skills to all areas of life.

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Time Management

• "The bad news is time flies. The good news is
  you're the pilot." -- Michael Altshuler
• Make a schedule.
• There is time for everything!
• Be consistent.
• Be realistic.
• Remember you have to eat and sleep!

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Study Skills

• The bitterness of studying is preferable to the
  bitterness of ignorance anonymous
• Good study skills start in the classroom.
• Bring materials to class.
• Pay attention participate in learning.
• Take notes.
• Ask for help.
• Use tutorial.

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Study Skills at Home
Students learn by Listening 10 Writing
70 Teaching another 90

• Study/Homework Time
• Study Smart!
• Visual Learners
• Auditory Learners
• Kinesthetic Learners (Hands On)
• Tough subject first.
• Take breaks.
• Set goals rewards when they are met.
• Ask for help offer help.
• Turn it off!

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Did you know

• I am responsible for my success or failure.
• Totally Agree Mildly Agree Disagree
• 2.5 up 76 15 9
• Below 2.0 8 59 33
• The man who believes he can do something is
  right and so is the man who believes he cant

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What Students Can Do

• School is your job!
• Come everyday.
• Be on-time.
• Make a good impression.
• Do your work in and out of class.
• Play the game.
• Realize you are in charge of your own fate.

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What Parents Can Do

• Make school a priority, Monday through Friday.
• Dont ask assume.
• Create a learning environment at home.
• Set rules and boundaries.
• Cause and Effect
• Rewards and consequences.
• Be consistent.
• Be supportive encouraging.

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MVHS Contacts

• Counselors
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• Ms. Erin Adragna
• Freshman Counselor ext. 5146
• Adragnae_at_svusd.org
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• Mrs. Gerri Evans
• Last Names AF ext. 5120
  Grades 1012
• Evans_at_svusd.org
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• Mrs. Gisela Geller
• Last Names GN ext. 5145
  Grades 1012
• Gellerg_at_svusd.org
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• Mr. Steve Uthus
• Last Names OZ ext. 5121
  Grades 1012
• Uthuss_at_svusd.org

• Guidance Technicians
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• Mrs. Mary Ann Brady
• Last Names AD ext. 5125 Grades 912
• Bradym_at_svusd.org
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• Ms. Leanne Hartley
• Last Names E-K ext. 5126 Grades
  912
• Hartleyl_at_svusd.org
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• Mrs. Jennifer Boucher
• Last Names LQ ext. 5128 Grades 912
• Boucherj_at_svusd.org
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• Mrs. Jan Reisdorf
• Last Names RZ ext. 5127 Grades 912
• Reisdorfj_at_svusd..org