Washoe Country School District

January 7, 2009

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Latino Parent Information Meetings


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PARENT'S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Description: To make parents aware of their legal rights and responsibilities at school in relation to students' records and placement programs.
Speakers: ACLU Education representative & Nevada PEP

  • Tuesday September 16, 2008
  • 6:00-8:00pm
  • Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
    2680 East Ninth Street
    Reno

PLANNING FOR COLLEGE
Description: College entrance requirements, ACT/SAT
Speakers: Office of Prospective Students, UNR and TMCC

  • Tuesday October 16, 2008
  • 6:00-8:00pm
  • Boys and Girls Club Truckee Meadows
    2680 East Ninth Street
    Reno

HOW TO MONITOR & SUPPORT STUDENT PROGRESS
Description: Information on Edline, Tutoring and Parent Teacher conferences
Speakers: Edline representative and Education Collaborative

  • Tuesday November 18, 2008
  • 6:00-8:00pm
  • Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
    2680 East Ninth Street
    Reno

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION FOR COLLEGE
Description: How to fill out FAFSA, save for college and apply for scholarships
Speakers: Financial aid representatives.

  • Tuesday JANUARY 20, 2009
  • 6:00-8:00pm
  • Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
    2680 East Ninth Street
    Reno

SUPPLEMENTAL CREDITS, EDLINE AND ATTENDANCE
Description: Information on the various supplemental credit options, Edline and attendance policy.
Speakers: School staff and Supplemental Credit Office

  • Tuesday February 10, 2009
  • 6:00-8:00pm
  • TBA

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION
Description: Understanding drug and alcohol abuse prevention and intervention
Speakers: Safe and Drug Free Schools Violence prevention

  • Tuesday March 10, 2009 or Tuesday March 21, 2009
  • 6:00-8:00pm
  • TBD

GANG AWARENESS & INTERVENTION
Description: School and community resources available for prevention and Intervention. GRIP presentation
Speakers: WCSD Police Dept. & Juvenile Services

  • Tuesday APRIL 7, 2009 or Tuesday April 21, 2009
  • 6:00-8:00pm
  • TBD

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES DURING SUMMER
Description: Information from all community agencies that provide summer programs for students and families
Speakers: Community agencies, City of Reno & Sparks

  • Tuesday MAY 18, 2009
  • TBD
Meetings are held in English and Spanish, free of charge, childcare is provided. For more information, please contact Fátima Rivas, WCSD Hispanic Liaison Specialist at (775) 789-3437 or email her at frivas@washoe.k12.nv.us