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The next orientation is scheduled: August 27, 2008; in
the Abraxas Library. Only students who have a referral from
their sending school within the district will be admitted. The
success class will be : September 4 & 5, 2008
Reminders:
·
Please
check out of your previous school.
·
"Student
Transfer Notice" must be completed.
·
Registration
papers must be filled out and completed prior to the first day of
class.
Success Class
Overview:
The Abraxas High
School Success Class provides students with an environment in which
to learn positive social skills, stress management, responsibility,
planning, and study skills. Reading, writing, listening, and
speaking are emphasized during the activities. The Success
Class provides an opportunity for students to gain a positive
attitude toward themselves and others. Upon completion of the
class, students earn 1 elective credit. The Success Class has 4
major goals:
·
Students
will become familiar with school and district policy.
·
Students
will learn to utilize strategies in dealing with conflict.
·
Students
will become successful participants in the classroom regarding
attendance and behavior.
Lessons include,
but not limited to:
Guest Speakers:
·
Sheriff
Department: Topics include the Law as it pertains to minors and
young adults on / off campus, school rules and policies.
·
San
Diego County of Ed representative: Topics include gang
awareness, drug abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases.
·
Student
Services and Coyote Program: Topics include student resources.
In Class
Activities (Reading,
Writing, and Discussions):
·
MLA
format: writing activities
·
Self
Esteem Activity
·
Anger
Management Activity
·
Decision
Making Skills
·
"The
7 Effective Habits of Teens"
·
MAPS
testing
Important
Dates: Year 2008/2009
Quarter 1:
Quarter 2:
Begins on July 19
Begins on October 9
Ends on September
18
Ends on December 18
Quarter 3:
Quarter 4:
Begins on January
8
Begins on April 16
Ends on March 19
Ends on June 18
Success Class Quarter
1:
Orientation: July
10,
2008 Class: July 17 & 18, 2008
Orientation: August 27,
2008
Class: September 4 & 5, 2008
Success Class Quarter
2:
Orientation: October 14 ,
2008 Class: October 20
& 21, 2008
Orientation: November 5 ,
2008
Class: November 13 &
14, 2008
*Dates
subject to change.*
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