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Counselors
Corner
The purpose of the counseling program is to help each individual student achieve
the highest growth, mentally, emotionally and socially. Students needing to discuss situations are to notify their teacher
of their need. Administration will be notified, and action considered from there. Emergency need to see outside source will
be the decision of the counselor and staff.
Career development services are provided to every high school student. Services
include developing career awareness, resume and application skills, employment seeking strategies, interviewing techniques,
and job maintenance skills. The career information system (CIS) is also available to students.
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Attention Juniors & Seniors!
Ms. Alisha Pope would like to invite all Juniors and
Seniors to visit the Career Information System C.S.I. website created by the Idaho Department of Education. This website provides
valuable career information. Students will need to contact Ms. Pope for the log in and password information to access the
information on this website. It lists thousands of careers and the educational path necessary to get into the career, potential
earnings and so much more. You may e-mail Ms. Pope at apope@mvsd11.org . |
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on the C.S.I. logo to go to the official website. Do not forget to request your log in and password information from Ms. Pope.
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Meadows
Valley Alumni Share Experiences January 6th, 2010
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Meadows
Valley Alumni students that were either in college or the military came to Meadows Valley School on January
6th, 2010 to speak with Meadows Valley juniors and seniors regarding their experiences. The alumni students
talked about their challenges they faced, what they would have done differently, life experiences, study habits, expenses,
adjustments and answered many excellent questions that the juniors and seniors asked. They also talked about careers,
the importance of planning for the future and the benefits of going to college or military. It was an enlightening experience
for all the students and staff that attended.
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Class changes
Students may make class changes any time during the first 5 days of each semester.
Careful planning will eliminate most instances of schedule change request. Approval is required for all class changes by the
school counselor, the classroom teacher that they are dropping, the classroom teacher of the class they are adding, their
parents, or legal guardians, and returned to the school counselor prior to making the change. The school counselor will oversee
all class changes to ensure that each student will meet the Meadows Valley School Districts requirements for graduation.
Grading system Teachers will assign grades at the nine week and may use pluses (+) or minuses (-).
At the semester only whole letter grades will be used. Grade point averages are computed as follows: A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0,
D=1.0, F=0.0. Students should be familiar with each teacher’s particular grading system. Students should also be familiar
with which classes offer advanced points for higher GPA opportunities (especially those students in contention for 1st or
2nd class rank.)
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Class placement/enrollment MVHS students are encouraged to maximize every opportunity to
develop the skills necessary for success after high school. The curriculum provides course work that will ensure success of
post-secondary efforts. Students must be enrolled as full-time students to be considered appropriately placed with a class designation.
Student must have completed 12 credits to be considered a sophomore, they must have completed 24 credits to be considered
a junior, and they must have completed 36 credits to be considered a senior.
Request for any deviation in these enrollment conditions must
be in writing and submitted to the Principal prior to the start of the semester in which the deviations would occur. Approval
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Valedictorian/Salutatorian The Valedictorian and Salutatorian awards are given to the graduating seniors with the two highest GPA’s
respectively. District attendance is one of the award requirements. May 1st grades will determine the two highest GPA’s. Honor roll An honor roll is published
each quarter and semester and indicates students who have earned 4.0, 3.5 and 3.0 GPA.
Graduation requirement/early graduation Students graduating from MVHS will have earned a minimum of 48 credits and met all
specific contents area and elective area requirements. Students may elect to graduate at the end of the first semester of
their senior year. Planning is critical and students must work with counselor for program development and approval. |
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Safe and Drug Free Schools Meadows Valley School is participating in the State Department
of Education’s Safe and Drug Free Schools (SDFS) and 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st
CCLC) Programs. These programs exist to build on the strengths of Idaho students and school personnel by establishing safe,
positive learning environments before, during, and after school. Students are far more likely to realize their academic and
life skills potential in a supportive school climate that is safe and free from violence, drugs, and alcohol. The SDFS
program is funded through state and federal sources and requires Idaho school districts to create and implement a comprehensive
substance abuse and violence prevention strategy using the principles of effectiveness. The 21st CCLC program is a federally
funded after-school program which focuses on increasing ISAT performance and building life skills during the hours that most
juvenile delinquency occurs (3pm-6pm). These programs are administered by a staff of three and are directed by the Superintendent
of Public Instruction and a dynamic state-wide advisory board. The underlying premise of our work is the belief that every
school in Idaho has the potential to create a healthy, thriving school climate in which all students succeed.
Drug Free Schools Primary Objectives Develop age appropriate comprehensive drug education and prevention
programs involving parents, schools, and community. Provide a school environment that is a safe and drug-free place
for students to learn and for adults to work. Enhance interwoven prevention and awareness activities that assist
in the development of risk/ protective factors, life skills, and build on developmental assets. Prevention
Strategies Researchers have identified several strategies that seem to prevent the involvement of young
people in drug use, violence and other harmful behaviors. In implementing prevention efforts for youth, all of these strategies
should be incorporated:
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