Transcript New Student Survival Guide

New Student
Survival Guide
North Quincy High School
Guidance Department
Welcome to your first year at
North Quincy High School
Agenda:
 Freshman Orientation Day
 Bell Schedule & Schedule Example
 Grading Information & Report Card
 Promotion & Graduation Requirements
 Attendance & Tardy Policy
 Guidance Department Information
 Clubs & Sports
 Lunch & Lockers
 Important Names & Places
 Other Important Information
Freshman Orientation Day
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Only freshman attend school
Report to the auditorium for assembly
Meet with homeroom teachers in auditorium & be
escorted to homeroom
Free lunch`
Lockers are assigned
Student handbook & agenda are given out
Bell Schedule
Homeroom
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Lunch A (freshman lunch)
Period 4/5
Lunch B
Period 5/6
Period 6/7
Lunch C
Period 7/8
Period 9
Period 10
7:45 – 7:51 AM
7:55 – 8:48 AM
8:52 – 9:40 AM
9:44 – 10:32 AM
10:36 – 11:02 AM
10:36 – 11:24 AM
11:24 – 11:54 AM
11:06 – 11:54 AM
11:28 – 12:16 AM
12:16 – 12:46 AM
11:58 – 12:46 AM
12:50 – 1:38 PM
1:42 – 2:30 PM
**There are only 7 periods and a half period of lunch.
Example of student schedule
Grading Information
and Report Card
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Numerical grades
63 is passing grade, 99 is highest grade
4 terms a year
Midterms & Finals
Standard, Honors & Advanced levels
Example of a Report Card
Promotion & Graduation
Requirements
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Promotion Requirements
Most high school subjects
are worth 5 points each
20 points (4 classes) to
become a sophomore
45 total points to become a
junior
70 total points to become a
senior
Graduation Requirements
 4 years of English
 4 years of history
 3 years of science
 3 years of math
 2 years of a foreign
language
 4 years of PE
 Pass Math, ELA & Science
MCAS
 100 total points to graduate
4-year college requirements
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4 years college prep English
3 – 4 years college prep math (algebra I,
geometry & algebra II)
2 – 3 years lab science (biology, chemistry &
physics)
2 years social studies
2 – 3 years of the same foreign language
2 college prep electives
Attendance & Tardy Policy
Attendance
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All absences require a
parent/guardian note to the
homeroom teacher.
After the 6th absence during
a marking period, students
are required to bring in a
valid professional note (i.e.
doctor) to excuse the
absence.
Students who have 7 or
more unexcused absences
during a marking period
shall fail for the term with a
62 or less.
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Tardies
Students are allowed three
tardy notes per marking
period.
Five tardies before 8 a.m.
result in a mandatory
detention, six tardies before
8 am results in a mandatory
suspension.
After 8 a.m., one tardy
result in a detention and 2
tardies result in a
suspension.
Guidance Counselors
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Mrs. Skinner, Department Head
Mrs. Farren, School Psychologist
Mrs. DeCoste: A – C
Mrs. Peng: D – F
Mrs. Nutley: G – K
Miss Lee: L – M
Mr. DeCristofaro: N – Q
Mrs. Cushman: R – T
Mr. Perkins: U – Z
Guidance Information
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Individual/Group Counseling
Post-graduate and College Planning
Career Exploration and Evaluation
Crisis Intervention
Academic Support/Monitoring
Parent Information
Student Scheduling
Testing Administration and Interpretation
Naviance Website
Guidance Groups
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Anger Management for boys
Anger Management for girls
Boys to Men
Dating Safely
Grief & Loss
Immigrant Group
New Beginnings
Reviving Ophelia
Study Skills
Surviving Transition to High School
Clubs & Activities
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Academic Decathlon
Air Force Jr. ROTC
Alliance Against Racism
Anime Club
Art Club
Art Gallery
Asian Culture Club
Band
Book Club
Break Dance Team
Calculus Team
Cheerleading
Chess Club
CCG Club (Collectible Card Game)
Computer Club
Concert Choir
Dance Team
Drama Club
Environmental Stewardship Club
Film Club
Foreign Language Honor Society
French Club
History Club
History Book Club
Hip Hop Club
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Interact Club
International Club
Knowledge Master
Leo Club
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Mentoring
National Honor Society
Operation Days Work
Peer Education
Peer Mediation
Philosophy Club
Photography
Pride Committee
Robotics
Rugby
S.A.D.D.
Science Club
Select Choir
Spectrum
Student Council
Thomas Jefferson Forum
United Nations Club
Yearbook
NQHS Athletics
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Baseball – boys
Basketball – boys/girls
Cross Country–
boys/girls
Football – boys
Golf – boys/girls
Hockey – boys/girls
Indoor track – boys/girls
Lacrosse – boys/girls
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Sailing – boys/girls
Soccer – boys/girls
Softball – girls
Spring Track –
boys/girls
Swimming – boys/girls
Tennis – boys/girls
Volleyball – boys/girls
Wresting – boys/girls
Lunch
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Freshman usually have A lunch, which takes
place after third period at 10:32 a.m.
You can sit where you please at lunch. Just
remember to clean up after yourself.
There is a hot lunch line, a sub line, a snack line,
vending machines, and the school store.
Tip: Before lunch is a good time to go to your
locker.
Tip: During or before lunch is the best time to
use the bathroom.
Tip: Forms for free or reduced lunches will be
handed out in homeroom at the beginning of the
school year or you can get one in the principal’s
office.
Lockers
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You may go to your lockers between classes if you have
enough time - there are 4 minutes between each class.
However, the excuse “I was at my locker” does not cover
tardiness.
If you forget your locker combination or are having trouble
opening your locker, check with one of our security staff. They
are very nice and helpful.
The best time to go to your locker is before school, before
lunch and after school.
During class time, you will always need a pass when walking
in the hallways including bathroom, locker, guidance, nurse,
etc.
Names to Know
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Mr. Metzler
Mr. Shaw
Mr. Chrisom
Mrs. Callahan
Mrs. Houlihan
Mr. Connor
Mrs. Fidalgo
Mrs. Holliday
Mr. Jorgenson
Mrs. Papile
Mrs. Schneller
Mrs. Stukenborg
Principal
Assistant Principal
Dean – grade 9
School Nurse
School Nurse
Social Studies dept. head
Career Tech dept. head
Math dept. head
English dept. head
Special Education dept. head
Foreign Language dept. head
Science dept. head
Important Places
Main Office
 Purchase T passes here
 Lost and Found
 Make address and phone number changes here
 Get work permits here
Guidance Office
 Come here for help or questions
 Students need a pass to be in Guidance
Nurses’ Office
 A good place to go when you’re not feeling well or
having medical issues
 Students must have a pass to see the Nurse
Important Places (cont.)
Security Office
 There are 4 security guards, and a school resource police
officer - they are available to help with any problems among
students, as well as assisting with safety measures.
 Get replacement ids here
 Locker trouble
 Stolen items
Media Center
 Need a pass to go during study hall
 Teachers will bring classes here
Career Center
 Look for jobs
 Job shadowing and internship opportunities
Other Important Information
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You may carry a backpack/purse with you during the
day, but not in the Media Center.
You may bring a cell phone or electronic devices to
school but it must be turned off and out of sight.
You may not wear baseball caps or hats in school.
No smoking.
No food or drinks in hallways.
NQHS is your home for the next four years, treat it
and others with respect.
Questions??
Mrs. Fay-Beers, Mrs. Feenby,
Mrs. Connerty, Miss DeGraan
& Mr. Sasso
See you in the Fall!