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Purpose: by the end of this 30 minute

Presentation, you will be able to list 3 Tools

to help your child Succeed

in high school.

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Transition to high School

  1. Academic - College of the REdwoods Opportunities
  2. social/emotional
  3. College and Career
  4. Athletic / extracurricular activities
  5. Advice

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  • Academic:
    • Syllabus differences
    • Studying (flashcards and rewrite notes)
    • Expectations
    • Diploma (220 credits)
    • Pathways
      • A-G
      • Career pathways
    • College of the redwoods

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Social/EmotionaL:

  • Find your “tribe”
    • Clubs, activities, lunchtime
    • Support systems
    • Drama

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Athletic/Extracurricular

  • High school varsity level--cuts and playing time
  • Auditions for music/dance/theatre
  • Eligibility: 2.0 GPA
  • clubs

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Advice:

  • Know the teen-aged brain
  • Aeries-set the default!
  • Canvas and Google Classroom
  • truth-i-ness
  • Boundaries and expectations
  • Communication is key

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Questions and wrap up

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Thank you!