Freshman Force

Vol. 1 Ed.1

Robin Olivier , NCC , NCSC Anne Krauss

9 th Grade School Counselor ULL Counseling Intern

1 st 6 Weeks Ends

Congratulations on completing your first 6 weeks of High School! As you receive your report card, please use it as a warning signal as to what you need to do to be successful the first semester. If you are failing at this point, you need to adjust your study habits and “buckle down” to bring the grade(s) to passing. Remember: Each class you are taking counts toward graduation and counts toward your 23 required credits.

Need help? Just Ask!

If you are struggling in an academic class, tutoring is available Monday through Thursday in all academic classes from 2:30pm to 3:30pm . This is a free service. Stop by the counselor’s office to pick up a tutoring schedule. Just a quick note: participation in tutoring shows that you are concerned about your grades and are trying to do your best.

Got an A in Attendance?

Research shows that students are more successful if they are in class. Please note that you could lose credit for a course if you miss more than 7 days in that course and if you miss more than 4 days in a half credit course. Skipping classes will count as an absence from a class. Be there; get what you deserve- an education!

Time is of the Essence!

Make the most of your time and agenda book. Have a study schedule that includes time for extra curricular activities. Make sure you are organized and write down assignments and deadlines for due projects. Remember to turn in the work that you do…. work left in your locker or notebook = a zero!

Important Dates:

October 15-21, 2006 - Homecoming week

October 16, 2006 – Parent Workshop

October 16- 23, 2006 – 9 th grade counselor visits the Keystone classes

November 1, 2006 - Student Progress Conference Day ( 11:00 am – 6:30pm )

November 8, 2006 – 2 nd 6 Weeks ends

Cool Websites!

Homework Helper http://www.sd54.org/schools/lakeview/HomeworkWebsites.htm

Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco (information on jobs)

ULL Career Services http://careerservices.louisiana.edu/students/careerplanning.html

Free Interest Locator http://www.ioscar.org/la/ip/ipmenu.asp

Math Goodies www.mathgoodies.com/homework

Cool Science for Curious Kids www.hhmi.org/coolscience

Dear Students: The first 6 weeks at CHS have been wonderful! We have enjoyed getting to know those of you who have visited the counseling office and through our keystone class visits. We look forward to meeting each of you and taking you through 2010!

Ms. Olivier and Ms. Krauss

Email us at:

rmolivier@lpssonline.com or nakrauss@lpssonline.com