[img]2802|right|||no_popup[/img]Next week Culver City High School will hold its Parent Engagement Night – an evening of informative workshops and discussions on topics ranging from college admissions, career pathways to social media and middle-to-high school transitions.
On Thursday, Feb. 26, the 2½-hour Parent Engagement Night will start at 5:30 at the high school.
This is an evening for high school parents and families to gain awareness and obtain resources to help students be successful in high school and beyond.
Parents may choose three 30-minute workshops to attend from the list below. Families may want to separate to participate in more workshops during each session.
Workshop Descriptions:
The California Community College and Educational Opportunities
Hear what the community colleges have to offer, affordable, diverse, comprehensive paths to student dreams.
Explore the University of California
Learn about this diverse collection of public research universities, A good fit for your student?
Learn More Bbout the California State Universities
With 23 different universities across California, learn about their index of eligibility for admissions, diversity of programs and educational opportunities.
Why Consider an Out of State College
Can an out of state college really be affordable? Hear about options and how California students can benefit by going out of state.
Get the 4-1-1 on College Planning
See what it takes to get into college, in-state and out of state. What classes, exams, extracurricular activities will make your student the most competitive? How to begin the college search and how do students request letters of recommendation?
Jump-Starting the College Application Process in the Junior Year
What parents need to know to be prepared for 12th grade college admissions. Learn what college admission representatives are saying. Parents will become informed on the role of the student, parent, and success strategies to prepare for the college application process.
NCAA and Your Student/Athlete
An in-depth presentation explaining the requirements for student/athletes to be eligible for the NCAA and college athletics.
Social Media: Your Teen’s Ever Changing World – Tools for Parents
Keeping teens safe online – apps most used by teens, privacy settings, digital natives vs. aliens.
Career Exploration – Opportunities and Resources for Your Student
Become informed on various websites available to use for career exploration and portfolio creation, career and technical education classes available on campus, Lunch & Learn program and industry-related internships
Transition Issues from Middle School to High School (8th/9th grade recommended)
Schedule issues, homework issues; personal/social/emotional; communication expectations; questions and answers
How Do Parents Stay Informed and Involved at CCHS (PTSA)
Even though children may want parents to stay farther away at the high school, there are ways of staying informed about what is going on. The PTSA at CCHS also offers opportunities to be involved.
Engaging Students in Mathematics
In this workshop, parents will experience a Common Core math lesson structure in order to better understand how students engage in mathematics in the 21st century.
Supporting Your Student’s Arts Education Through the AVPA Program
Schedule issues, homework issues, personal, communication expectations, questions and answers
Dinner will be available from 5:30 to 6, childcare from 6 to 8. Call 310.842.4200.
Mr. Maleman man be contacted at gmaleman@aol.com
