Grade 10

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Setting Up for Success!
What is available for academic support?

• Teachers are available to assist with academic issues, study techniques, and extra help outside of class.
• Writing Center - Open during the school day.  Staffed by an English teacher for academic support.
• Math Center - Open during the school day. Staffed by a math teacher for academic support.
• Peer tutors/mentors – Sign-up online or see school counselor.
• Library/Homework Center - Open Mon, Tue, and Fri (7am-4pm) and Wed (7am-3pm)

How to get involved?

• Student Activities Office & College/Career Center (located next to School Counseling Office) – provides
• information about school clubs/activities and various community volunteer/job opportunities
• Daily Announcements - posted on Hall website daily
• Late Bus: Every Mon, Tue, and Thur (4 pm) and Wed (3pm)

How can parents help?

• Encourage healthy habits: nutrition, sleep, finding a healthy “balance” among school and extracurricular activities.
• Provide a distraction free environment for homework and study time. Monitor technology use.
• Discuss progress reports and report cards
• Have open communication with teachers and school counselor - attend school sponsored programs and parent/teacher conferences. Email teachers with specific questions. Contact school counselor regarding any personal and/or academic concerns about your child.
• Utilize PowerSchool to monitor your child’s academic progress and attendance as needed
• Support and encourage after school activities
• Help promote self-advocacy and problem solving skills
• Allow teens to make mistakes and hold them accountable for poor choices
• Communicate openly with your child - What are their goals? What are their interests? Who are their friends?