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Why am I here?
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You chose to be
here. 90% of Abraxas students choose to attend Abraxas High School.
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Almost all of the
Student are behind in credits.
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Most students are
behind in credits due to poor attendance.
How is Abraxas High
School Different from Poway's Comprehensive High Schools?
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Small student
population (approximately 350) everyone knows everyone.
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Small class sizes
(typically 18-20 students).
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Shortened daily
schedule.
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Homeroom teachers
develop close personal connection with their students and serve as
educational advocates.
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Homeroom teachers
manage their student's academic experience.
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Time required to
complete courses can be extended or reduced, depending upon individual
circumstances.
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Exceptional
academic and social intervention -Coyote Youth Student Services,
Policing Grant.
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An outstanding
time-day orientation program that helps to ensure student success.
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Block scheduling
and a quarter system.
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Year round
calendar.
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Typically, only
essential academic and extracurricular options are available.
How is Abraxas High
School the Same as Poway's Comprehensive Schools?
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Teachers are
qualified in their subject areas.
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The same,
challenging, standards-aligned curriculum is offered.
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There is an
expectation that all students will meet or exceed the challenging PUSD
academic standards.
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Academic credit is
awarded only after students demonstrate high school-level mastery of
course content.
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There is an
expectation that student effort and behavior will meet or exceed that
which is expected at the comprehensive high schools.
What are the
academic expectations?
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Two classes per
quarter
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45 day quarter - 5
credits per class
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One credit every 9
days per class
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We expect you to
be engaged, responsible for your education and respectful to all around
you.
What are the
behavioral expectations?
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