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AUGUST 14, 2015
SETTING THE COURSE FOR SUCCESS IN UPPER SCHOOL
Technology and BYOD
Eric Ruddy Dean of Academic Technology & Innovation
NEW STUDENT SEMINAR
Joe Trojan11th grade Dean of Students
Co-Coordinator of New Student Seminar [email protected]
Laura HuffmanSocial Studies Department Chair
Co-Coordinator of New Student [email protected]
NEW STUDENT SEMINAR
• What? A full slate of presentations, activities, and programs
• Why? Created based on feedback from students, teachers, and advisors to ease the transition to Cannon Upper School for our newest students
• Who? Presented by teachers, administrators, counselors and fellow students to our new students.
• When? During student life, drop periods, and during our annual 9th grade class trip
NEW STUDENT SEMINAR SCHEDULE
PROCTORED STUDY HALL
• Freshmen are in proctored study hall, allowing them to• Attend New Student Seminars• Work on homework and study• Visit teachers for additional help• Learn positive habits that they will hopefully continue
throughout their Upper School career
• Finally…• “It takes time, but we’re trying to limit the amount of time
it takes.” – Joe Trojan
CANNON SCHOOL COUNSELORS: Supporting Student’s Personal,
Social & Emotional Health
Parent Education, Resources & Consulting
Parenting Mantra:
“Trust but Verify”
SELF KNOWLEDGE: TRUE COLORS
The Science of Addiction- Alcohol/Other Drugs
2 Biggest Risk Factors for Addiction:1.Family History2.Age of first use
Thurs., Nov. 5th 8:30AM
Volunteer!First Annual Upper SchoolCareer Day
Friday, February 26
12:00-1:30PM
Career Development
US ACADEMICS EVERYWHERE!
• Academic Advising Time – Open gradebook check-in Advisor-Advisee, once per quarter.
• Academic Spaces in the US – Academic Center (US 610), The Learning Lab, The Fish Bowl for Tutoring.
• Open gradebooks – available to students and parents and updated in a timely fashion.
•Scheduled drops – time to make-up work, visit teachers, connect.
SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE THIS:
• It’s both about the grade and about growth; a student learning content and habits.
• A student engaged and connected during class time.
• When is tutoring the wrong solution? Using resources: advisor, student dean, academic dean, college counseling, learning specialist.
• A relational approach to teaching and learning, teacher-student and student-student.
TIMELY ACADEMIC SUPPORT
• Protected Days• Open Gradebooks• Advisor: 4 Academic Advising Days during
Student Life• Test/Quiz Conflict • DROP time for HW• Extra Help with Teachers: 3-3:45 PM/Drop Days• Peer Tutoring in Academic Center
(Academic Prefects)• College Counseling Four Year Plan• Comments and Fall Conferences
LOOKING AHEAD: WINTERM 2016
LOOKING AHEAD…
• 10th Grade typically involves:• The choice between World History II and AP European
History -→ first chance at an AP course at Cannon.• A level II or III of a world language• Chemistry• A math course (following sequence)• English II • Fine Arts (second credit)
* Expect support from teachers, Deans, and College Counseling as we enter the course recommendation process in second semester.
KRISTIN MCCLANAHAN, MS
Who is your child’s college counselor?
Haniya Mee House Impetus (Finneyfrock & Loflin)Alex Segura House Animus (Hylton & Rogers)Anne Shandley House Integritas (Arthur & Velandia)Kristin McClanahan House Humanitas (Baez & Kmidowski)
THE FOUR YEAR PLAN
• Class of 2019• Graduation Requirements• Asking students:
• Who am I? Who do I Want to be?• Self Assessments• Self Reflection Questions
• Course Planner• Family Connection Website Resource• Haiku College Counseling Page
• http://cannonschool.haikulearning.com
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Credits Subjects 4 English I, II, III, IV 3 Math (Alg. I*, Geometry, Alg. II & one unit beyond Alg. II) 3 Science (Chemistry, Biology required) 3 History (US History required) 3 World Language (consecutively in the same language recommended) 2 Fine Arts 1 Physical Education (class or athletic participation) 1 Computer Proficiency (satisfied upon graduation) 20 Total Credits Required for Graduation * Algebra I or Geometry may be completed in Middle School. However, any credits earned while in middle school, even in Cannon Upper School courses, do not count among the credits required for graduation from the Upper School It is recommended that all students take a mathematics course in twelfth grade. Selective colleges prefer to see at least three years of the same foreign language; four years is encouraged.
COLLEGE COUNSELINGFRESHMAN PROGRAMMING
Setting the Course for Success in Upper School Parents8/14/15
College Fair, Charlotte Convention Center Parents & Students9/26/15
Learning Styles Inventory & Family Connections Students10/8/15
PSATStudents 10/14/15
Conversation with College CounselorParents 1/20/16
Summer Opportunities & GAP Year Fair Parents & Students2/8/16
Planning for SummerStudents 2/10/16
Lunch & Learn - Preparing for Competitive Scholarships Students2/27/16
An Evening with Admissions Deans Parents2/22/16
*Every freshman will meet individually with his/her college counselor prior to winter break
MAKING THE MOST OF UPPER SCHOOL
• Beyond the classroom – Learn it, Live it, Earn it , Love it
• Why does it matter?… First Year Class at UNC95% served the community74% played a sport54% participated in the arts19% founded an organization51% served as class or club president25% conducted research outside of class26% internships53% traveled outside their home country
STUDENT LIFE PROGRAM
Vision: Our passion is to know our students, create an unforgettable high school experience, celebrate student
achievement; and to empower every student to know themselves, own their actions, seek adventure, conquer challenges, lead others,
and pursue balance.
RESOURCES
Who are the people here at school who can help you? Teachers and Advisors
Academic Dean (Fabio Hurtado)
Dean of Students (Michelle Zelaya 9th, Tom Booker 10th, Joe Trojan 11th, Sue Ramsey 12th)
Counselor (Anne Hoffman)
Learning Specialist (Teresita Hurtado)
College Counselor (by Houses)
Head of Upper School ( Deb Otey)
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?
