HIGH SCHOOL SNAPSHOT: A Practical Guidebook For Parents And Students Entering High School

by Linda M Teahen

Overview

Navigating through high school in the 21^stCentury can be less complicated if you have an awareness of high school culture, what is expected and how to minimize your stress. By providing a snapshot of various specific topics common to the high school experience, you will gain power in knowledge and familiarity as you begin down your own high school path.  Topics include: grades and grade point averages, A/P or Advanced Placement classes, IB or International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, Dual Enrollment classes, the importance of time management, community service, academic challenges such as: SST Plans, 504 Plans, IEP Plan, Shadowing, CTE or Career Technical Education, being your own student advocate, school technology and much more.

Read over 200+ quotes and perspectives from students that have “walked the walk and talked the talk” during their own high school journey presented in sections throughout the book called “Straight from the Horse’s Mouth”. Amazing insight and lessons learned are found in the senior section as they have traveled the distance of all four years of high school, weathered numerous situations, dramas and academic challenges and successes.  Everyone has their own gifts- share yours by building relationships with your peers and your teachers. Be aware of all that is around you, the resources available to you, identify your support system, believe in yourself and do not comprise your morals and values.  Follow your passions, interests and goals and be the best you can be. The world is at your fingertips and anything is possible with hard work, resilience and perseverance.  Now go create your own memorable snapshots.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780578525419
Publisher:	Linda Manley Teahen
Publication date:	04/08/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	172
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Linda Teahen, MEd, AT, PTA, graduated from West Chester University, PA majoring in Health, Physical Education and Athletic Training. She received her Master's Degree at Bowling Green State University, Ohio. She has worked in the Sports Medicine and academic environments spanning over the past 37 years. Highlights of her career include: working as the Head Women's Athletic Trainer at UC Berkeley, Medical Chairperson and Coordinator of the United States Association for Blind Athletes (USABA), working as an Athletic Trainer for the United States Olympic Committee and dedicating the last 20 years as a teacher within the Temecula Valley Unified School District, Temecula, CA. As a publisher and author, Linda Teahen has lectured Internationally in the United States, Canada and Japan. She is a loving wife of 26 years, mother to Alexandra and step-daughter Kate, as well as her two rescued dogs, Whip and Calvin. Linda and her therapy dog Calvin, a 105-lb. golden retriever, participate in Pet Partners and Hope AACR (Animal-Assisted Crisis Response) as a dog therapy team.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface- Common Sense Tips

Chapter 1- High School Snapshot; Determining your GPA- Grade Point Average

Chapter 2- Why are Grades Important?

Chapter 3- What are Advanced Classes?  A/P or Advanced Placement, IB or International Baccalaurate Diploma, Dual Enrollment, Weighted vs non-weighted GPA

Chapter 4- What is Time Management? Procrastination? Student-Athletes and time-Management, Weighted and Non-weighted GPA, and Having a Plan B.

Chapter 5- The Importance of Extra-Curricular Activities, Creating a 4-year High School Template

Chapter 6- Academic Challenges; Academic Success Plans: SST, 504 Plans, IEP, Parent Shadowing, Student Behavior

Chapter 7- The Many Roles of a High School Counselor: Class Selection, College preparation,  WUE- Western Undergraduate Exchange, Mental Health. 

Chapter 8- Is College the Right Choice for Every Student Immediately After High School? Career Technical Education.

Chapter 9- Students -Be Your Own Advocate, the "New Normal".

Chapter 10- Technology in School: The Power of Social Media, Parent Control Apps.

Chapter 11- In All Relationships- Character Counts! Drama at School.

Chapter 12- Risky Behavior-Making Good Choices!  "What-ifs" and "do-overs".

Chapter 13- Words of Wisdom

Chapter 14- Straight from the Horse's Mouth (Quotes and reflections from current and former high school students on lessons learned and "do-over" thoughts.

Chapter 15- Conclusion

 

 

 

Editorial Reviews

"Insightful and informative. Beneficial to all rising high school students". Susan B. - Parent

“As a mother of 4 with children that span from elementary to high school, this book provided me with helpful insight and guidance on the steps necessary to ensure the success of my children’s academic career. I recommend this book for anyone with middle school to high school aged children as a tool to help prepare them for the journey through high school and beyond.” Lisa V. - Parent

“Figuring out high school is scary as an 8^thgrader. This book gave me a picture of some things to expect and a lot of things to be aware of. Thanks for the guidance and words of wisdom!” Brent B. – Student

“This book covered a lot of areas, especially about student-athletes that really will be helpful to me. I especially liked the quotes from former students which told me what they learned and what to expect each year.” Jenna L. – Student

“Figuring out high school is scary as an 8^thgrader. This book gave me a picture of some things to expect and a lot of things to be aware of. Thanks for the guidance and words of wisdom!” Brent B. – Student

“This book IS the hindsight that can help all parents to prepare themselves and their kids for high school. I currently have a junior in high school and really wish I had this compilation of information in the summer before her freshman year. It is insightful; offering tools, permission and ideas for a successful high school career and reminds us how important the push before the finish line is!” K.K.- Parent, Temecula, CA

“I wish I had this book to navigate both my kids through high school. We had to learn as we went and some things we never learned. This book would have been INVALUABLE to us! Do yourself a favor and get this book for your student in 8th or 9th grade. This book will help to set your student up for success in high school." Tina O.- Parent.

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