2013 Freshmen Orientation

 Amanda McGuire, Senior

 Mr. John Gibbs, Principal

 Industry Certification with a Standard Diploma  CPR requirement  Economics & Personal Finance

    Dual Enrollment Pre-Ap Advanced Placement (AP) LaDonna Varner

      Student has less than 8 classes Student has already taken a class ex. Algebra/ Spanish Missing a core class- English, math, science, history Missing Health & P.E. 9 Needing, but missing Spanish or French Want to change to a Pre AP class or want to be removed from a Pre AP class (all core subjects have the option of Pre AP)

 Academics  Organizations/clubs  Sports  Why is it important?

  Academic Guidance Career Guidance   Social/Emotional Well being  Contact information: [email protected]

Questions?

 A wonderful place to learn and grow.

    Critical Thinking Creativity Collaboration Communication

Release to Class 8:10 1 st 8:25 – 10:00 2 nd 3 rd 10:05 – 11:35 11:40 – 1:50 1 st 11:35 – 12:05 2 nd 12:10 – 12:40 3 rd 12:45 – 1:15 4 th 4 th 1:20 – 1:50 1:55 – 3:25

   ◦ Free Breakfast 7:50 AM – 8:20 AM ◦ ◦ ◦ Lunch 3 rd block class $2.00

4 Lines ◦ Lunch Forms due by August 31

Student Expectations

  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ VA Compulsory Attendance Laws 6 unexcused = Attendance Contract 7 unexcused = Truancy Referral to Juvenile Intake Classroom 2+ unexcused = 69 grade.

Must be present for 50% of class (45 min)  Excessive tardiness to school/class will not be tolerated.

 Phones are allowed in the building during non instructional time. In the classroom, cell phones are only allowed during instruction as directed by the teacher.

 Bring Your Own Device

 ◦ Disrespect or defiance of staff members will not be tolerated.

Violations will warrant an out of school suspension.

 ◦ ◦ ◦ Any form of bullying will not be tolerated (physical, verbal, written) Cyberbullying (electronic) Cyberbaiting (viral videos) *

Disciplinary sanctions will be harsh.

 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Students’ dress/appearance shall not disrupt or distract students from the educational process.

Clothing representing or displaying drugs, alcohol, or gangs will not be allowed. Shorts, dresses, and/or skirts cannot be more than five inches above the knee.

No holes in jeans above the knee Shoulders must be covered

A sk Your Child About School Every Day.

C heck your child’s homework.

T alk to your child’s teachers.

Bassett High School

     Social Networking Time Management Building a resume Connecting with adults Community Service

   Band Choir Art

Fall Sports (Aug-Nov) Football Cheer Cross Country Volleyball Golf Winter Sports (Nov-Feb.) Basketball Indoor Track Swim Cheer Wrestling Spring Sports (Feb.- May) Baseball Softball Track Soccer Tennis *must have a physical and concussion form on file to try out or practice

 Ms. Setliff

  Student Council Association Ms. Hubbard

  We are a cadet driven program, and we are always ready to take forth a challenge and show how successful we can be.

Col. Hann

  Minority Student Alliance Shekila Yralux

           Art Club Audio Visual Beta CHILL DECA SCAEL Drama FBLA FCCLA FOCAS Yearbook -French -HOSA -NTHS -NHS -Paw Print -Skills USA -SODA -Spanish -Student Leadership -MSA

       VOLUNTEERS Booster Club Touchdown Club Upper 90 Club Band Boosters Virginia Baseball Association After Prom Committee

 Kat Seay, Graduate 2013

 Pizza Social-Cafeteria Hallway  Scavenger Hunt-Optional   Follow first semester schedule All Physical Education and Sports Medicine classes, please meet in the Gym.