GET BACK ON TRACK
Ideas and Strategies to Help You Be More Successful
YOU ARE HERE BECAUSE YOU ARE CREDIT DEFICIENT
This means you are not on track to meet the 225 credits for graduation senior year. This applies to you if you:
Start/Started 10th with 50 credits or below
Start/Started 11th with 120 credits or below
REASONS WHY YOU MAY BE STRUGGLING IN SCHOOL
Are you having a hard time understanding the material?
Are you worried about your family, friends or have outside drama going on?
Are you having a hard time staying focused, being organized, or knowing how to study?
Do you have an attendance/transportation issue?
As counselors, we understand school can be difficult but we are here to arm you with information so you can help you make a plan to get back on track.
The important thing is not to give up. You have support- all you have to do is ask for help and be consistent with your work habits.
WHAT DOES ON TRACK LOOK LIKE?
HERITAGE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
HOW TO ACCESS YOUR TRANSCRIPT
Positive Steps You Can Take Now
Have a conversation with your teacher and/or schedule a parent/teacher conference to develop a plan to get you back on track. You can also send an email if you don't feel comfortable having an in person conversation during class time.
Sign up for tutoring opportunities- it is never too late to start asking for help in subjects you struggle in.
Schedule retake classes during the day- please consult with your counselor about this option. Before a new semester begins, you have the ability to review your schedule with your counselor to make sure it includes retakes that you would like to complete during the school year.
Meet with your counselor to help you develop a plan so you know where you should be at the end of every semester leading up to graduation.
Possible Plato Credit Recovery- please review this option with your counselor before starting any credit recovery coursework.
Remember- a 60% or higher is considered passing and will give you the credit you need for graduation.
Additional Strategies
Do you know if your teacher(s) will allow you to turn in late work for full or partial credit? Does your teacher offer retakes for quizzes/assessments? ASK! THE WORST THING THEY CAN TELL YOU IS 'NO'!!!
Use Infinite Campus, Canvas, and/or Google Classroom to help keep track of your grade, assignments, etc, and stay organized.
Use your planner to write down your homework/classwork and test/quiz dates so you can prepare and keep track of what you need to do on a daily/weekly basis.
Use alternative supports to be successful in your classes; Khan Academy, PhotoMath, etc.
Find a study partner or study group to help you or ask your parent/guardian if they can afford an outside tutor to help you.
If you are having issues getting to school due to lack of transportation- you might qualify for a public buss pass. Please contact your counselor.
Sit down with your counselor to determine what resources are available on campus to help you if you have outside drama that is interfering with your ability to learn.
Use the timer on your phone to keep you on a schedule when you are at home to complete homework/study.
Get connected to a school club/activity/sport on campus to keep you accountable.
HERITAGE TUTORING FOR CORE CLASSES STARTING SOON!
TutorME through Classlink
HHS After School Program- Prestige Program
Tutoring through the Prestige Program.
Students must apply in order to get access to tutoring. Scan the QR Code to access the application.
Online Support for Core Subjects
Click on any of the following websites for academic support:
Homework Hotline:
Free over the phone tutoring in math and science for students in grades 4-12. Open Sunday-Thursday 6-9pm PST at 1-877-827-5462
Available via twitter:@askHMC
Download Photomath app on your phone for a step-by-step problem solver
Credit Recovery Through Plato
Students can only work on one class at a time. The last day to complete a PLATO class is May 26, 2023.
More Links for Additional Support
For school resources- please click here:
https://www.smore.com/e0zfb-school-resource-center
For social and/or emotional strategies and resources- please click here: https://www.smore.com/3tmhg
What Happens if I Still Continue to Fail Classes I Need for Graduation?
Summer School :(
You may be a candidate for the Perris Lake High School Extension program at Heritage or Perris Lake school site (only applies to 11th and 12th graders). Perris Lake High School is a continuation high school with a credit recovery program for students who are credit deficient; Not everyone gets a spot and there are more bodies than seats available.
Loads of credit recovery senior year including a zero period and/or community service hours. If you have difficulty with passing 7 classes- can you imagine what that would look like if you had 8 or more classes a semester?
Possible non-grad status!!!! That means you don't graduate with your class and you will need to develop a plan with your counselor to determine the best pathway to earning a diploma.
DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE! MAKE A PLAN NOW!
We are Here to Help You
Communicate with your counselor if there is something going on at home or if you need specific help. We want to help you be successful!
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10th-12th Students with Last Names A-F
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