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Welcome to Folsom Lake High School. "Roadrunners". 2013-2014 School Year Leane Linson , Principal. Student of the Month Awards. Successful Students are required to:. Have 90% Attendance Engaged in learning Complete daily assignments Utilize the credit recovery options
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Welcome to Folsom Lake High School "Roadrunners" 2013-2014 School Year LeaneLinson, Principal FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Successful Students are required to: • Have 90% Attendance • Engaged in learning • Complete daily assignments • Utilize the credit recovery options • Earn 1 credit every 3 weeks • Graduate with a high school diploma &
Graduation Requirements at Folsom Lake High School • A total of 200 Credits to graduate • FLHS does Not require PE • All students must pass the CAHSEE • Senior Project is integrated into the English 4B curriculum • A 3rd year of Science or 10 credits of (CTE) Career Technical Education is now required • Geometry will be required for the class of 2017 &
Folsom Lake High School • FLHS has approximately 110 students • A 6 period day • School day starts at 8:45 and ends at 1:43 • 7 Teachers • 1 Counselor on (Thursdays) • Principal • 1 Campus Monitor • The Roadrunner is the Mascot • School colors are blue and gold &
Bell Schedules Warning Bell 8:40am Period 1 8:45 - 9:26 Period 2 9:29 - 10:10 Period 3 10:13 -10:59 Lunch 10:59 – 11:29 Period 4 11:34 -12:15 Period 5 12:18-12:59 Period 6 1:02 -1:43 Minimum days schedule Periods 1-4 8:45-12:00
Folsom Lake students travel to Kinney High School to attend the Metals ROP Class
Transcripts Grade level by credits Students who have: • 9th grade 0-49 credits • 10th grade 50-99 credits • 11th grade 100-149 credits • 12th grade 150+ credits & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Reading a Transcript Credit Needed Credit Required Total number of credits completed FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
A student paints a New Mural
Volunteers reach out during lunch to organize games for students
Instructional Delivery How are classes taught? • Direct instruction, group work, Apex On-line, Socratic Seminar, project based instruction, and formal assessments • All students are expected to complete 1 credit every three weeks in all of their classes. Students must complete their daily assignments as part of “ticket out the door” • Tutorial/Mentoring will be provided after school 2 days per week for those students who fall behind & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Classes Offered atFolsom Lake High School • English 10 11 12 • Common Core writing class • Algebra • Geometry • Algebra support • 25 On-line Apex classes • Physical Earth Science • Life Science • Agricultural & Natural Resources • Health Education • World Cultures • US History • Econ and Gov’t • Life Management • Film Visual Lit • Art, Painting, Drawing • Develop Psychology • ROP Careers in Education • Teachers Assistant • Work Experience FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Career Day Folsom Fire Department CSI-Crime Scene Investigators Paul Mitchell Beauty School
Folsom Lake High School Graduate attends the American River College STRIPE Program Pre-Apprenticeship Programs FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Earning Credits towards Graduation • All students will be enrolled in 6 classes • Seniors on track to graduate can have an earlier dismissal • Students may challenge a class with a 80% pass rate • Take the GED exam to earn credits ED Code 51225.3 • Perform basic, proficient or advanced on the CST’s • Enrolling in a College Readiness class • Complete On-line classes • Employed and enrolled in Work Experience • ROP classes: Careers In Education or Metals • Teacher Assistant at Sutter Middle School
Interventions for Student Learning • All Teachers will be following the classroom “Due Process” procedures should a student disrupt the learning environment • Step 1: Warn and engage the student in learning • Step 2: Student will have a seat change • Step 3: Outside conference with reflection sheet for re-entry into the classroom • Step 4: Class suspension with a parent phone call FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Parent Conferences • Email teachers directly! Addresses are located on the school website • Contact the front office to make an appointment with the Principal, Counselor or teachers to discuss your concerns & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Resources • Meet with the School Counselor or Principal • Use Teacher emails to communicate • Create Power school Parent Portal account • Check the school website: student handbook, Code of Conduct, email addresses, school calendar • Individual counseling by Chris Jarka MSW • Another Chance, Another Choice counseling services • After school Tutorial/Mentor • After School Guitar Club starts in Septemeber FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Drug Dogs on Campus FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Attendance • The state requires students to attend school daily until graduation or their 18th birthday • There are no excused absences; students with poor attendance will result in a loss of work permit, truancy letters, SART/ SARB (Student Advisory Review Board) • Poor Attendance could also result in a school program change • Parents please call the school to report your students absence at 294-9809 x151 & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Tardy Policy • A student is considered tardy if the student is not in the classroom when the bell rings • 3rd tardy during the month will result in 30 minutes after school detention • 4th tardy 30 minute after school detention • 5th tardy class suspension and student will call parent • 6th tardy is chronic and students will be assigned to Saturday School, with a Principal call home • No show to after school detention will result in a Saturday School & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
18 Year Old Students • All 18 year olds are required to maintain good behavior , • good attendance and they must be making academic progress towards their high school diploma. • 18 year old contracts are available for those students who might need one • Adult Education is available for those students who need a less structured environment • A 5th Year of high school is a great opportunity to earn a high school diploma, as well as it is a privilege!!!! & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Cell Phone Policy • All cell phones must be turned off during class time! No texting, checking messages or video recording during class time. • Every time: The student violates the cell phone policy they will be required to check in their electronic device for the remainder of the day. Electronic devices will be returned at the end of the day. • Chronic violations Principal will contact the parent and require the student to leave their cell phone at home or check it into the front office daily. • Defiance Should a student refuse to check in their electronic device into the from office he/she will be suspended. & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Independent Living (ILS) Skills & ACCT Program
ILS/ACTT Program Field Trip to watch the Space Shuttle fly over Sacramento
Dress Code Contract • No see-through garments • Footwear must be worn at all times, per state law • No offensive clothing that depicts, drugs, weapons, alcohol, tobacco, profanity, sexual innuendo, violence or disrespect to other cultures • No sunglasses worn in the classroom • No hoods may be worn in the classroom • No PJ pants, slippers, nightwear of any type, unless its Spirit day • Clothing or accessories which by color, arrangement, trademark affiliated to gangs. Students may not wear more than 2 colored items in red or blue, including clothing that represents area codes. (916, 925. 415, 209) • Tops: Shirts must cover the torso. No revealing tops, backless garments, halter tops, bare midriff, bathing suits, strapless tops are permitted • Bottoms: No sagging pants showing undergarments, or gym shorts. All pants must cover the buttocks. • ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A DRESSCODE CONTRACT & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
School Rules and Standards • All schools in the State of California are Drug, Alcohol and Weapon free zones - 1,000 feet from school property • Use of any tobacco products are not allowed on school property. This includes all students, staff, parents and visitors • Backpacks and cars are searchable by school employees with reasonable suspicion & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Folsom Lake High School is a closed campus • Students may not leave school from the time they arrive until they are dismissed • Students may not leave school unless they have checked out at the attendance office • Students may not visit any other schools during school hours • Visitors are not allowed, although parents are always welcome (must sign in!) & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Causes for Suspension & Expulsion The Big 5 Reasons for Expulsion • Cause, attempt to cause, or threaten to cause a physical injury to another person (needing trained medical attention) • Possess, sold, furnish any firearm, knife, explosive, bomb, or other dangerous objects • Unlawfully possess, use, sold, furnish, or been under the influence of any controlled substance, alcoholic beverage or other intoxicants of any kind • Unlawfully arrange, negotiated to sell any controlled substance, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant of any kind, either sold delivered or otherwise furnished to any person • Commit or attempt to commit, robbery or extortion & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Community Partnership with the Rotary Club and Project 680 FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Off Site Suspensions • Vandalism to any property • Theft of any property • Possession or use of any tobacco products • Habitual profanity, vulgarity or obscene acts • Make threats of any kind • Possess, offered, arranged to sell any drug paraphernalia • Disrupted any school activity • Knowingly received stolen property & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Off Site Suspension - continued • Possess an imitation firearm, replicas • Commit, attempt to commit a sexual assault or committed sexual battery • Harassed, threatened or intimidated a student who was a witness to an incident • Sexual harassment • Hate crimes or violence • Engage in activities that individually or collectively denote gang affiliation and disrupts school activities • Are there any questions? & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Types of Suspensions Class Suspension by a Teacher • 1-2day suspension from that class period only • Teacher will notify the parent • If suspended twice in a 5-day period, this will result in further disciplinary action In-House/Off Site Suspension by Principal or Designee • Parents or Guardians will be contacted by phone • Suspension forms will be given to the student, emailed or placed in the mail & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
LeaneLinson, Principal Folsom Lake High School hasorientations for new students every Thursday at 2:00pmContact your student’s School Counselor for a Referral to Folsom Lake High School FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Folsom Lake High School Graduating Class of 2013 FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Returning to the Comprehensive High Schools • Students must be on track to graduate • Students will be required to meet the 220 credit requirement, including the 2-year PE requirement • FHS,CHS Seniors will need 160 credits by August and 190 credits by December • VDL requires 140 by August and 170 by December • Meet with the Counselor or Principal to arrange for a referral • Due Process contracts must be cleared & FLHS Parent/Student Orientation
Checking Out ofFolsom High School or Vista del Lago • Return all books and pay any fines • Bring back check out grades and assignment sheets • Start FLHS on Monday • Pick up your schedule in the front office • Students may request a student ID at this time FLHS Parent/Student Orientation