Transcript Welcome to Ellington High School

General Information
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Student Learning Results
Accreditation
Safety and Security
Orientation
Communication
Student Success Plans (SSP)
Activities
Core Values and Belief’s
21st Century Learning Expectations
Breakout Sessions
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Graduation Requirements
Course Selection
Schedule
Transcripts
College Prep
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CAPT
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Annual average of over 90% reaching proficiency
Honor Roll
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2012-2013- Over 200 students made the honor roll
2013-2014 -Over 220 students made the honor roll
AP scores:
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EHS has been on the AP Honor Roll for 3 consecutive years
for expanding opportunities and improving student
performance
According to the College Board there are only 90 other
districts in US and Canada that have earned this distinction
Academic Expectations:
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Not one student to date has failed to graduate as a result
of not reaching our academic expectations
EHS received the highest accreditation rating possible
“The Committee was impressed with many of the programs
and services and wishes to commend the following”:
 The schools inclusive and collaborative process based on
current research the prominent display of core values and
beliefs documents throughout the school
 The clear and consistently designed 21st century learning
expectations and
 Accompanying school-wide rubrics aligned to the core
values and beliefs
 The positive school culture that reflects the school’s core
values and beliefs
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The use of the core values and beliefs to guide decisionmaking and policy changes
Recent consolidation of leveled core classes from five
levels to three
The academic and elective programs that provide an
opportunity for students to succeed and develop 21st
century learning skills
The emphasis on depth of understanding and application of
knowledge through inquiry and problem-solving
The use of technology to support instruction
Mr. Uriano, Assistant Principal
 Mr. Corbett, Lead Teacher
 We have security personnel
 Video Surveillance Cameras
 School Resource Officer
 All doors are locked from 7:15 a.m. – 1:55 p.m.
 Administrative and Teacher visual presence
 Breathalyzer checks
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upcoming meetings are scheduled
with the incoming 8th graders
 A student follow up meeting approximately 2
weeks after school begins
 Our Advisory program ensures that all
students will have at least one adult that will
know your child well throughout all four
years of high school
 Each student will be assigned an advisor in
addition to a guidance counselor
 Biweekly Newsletter
Web Site: www.ellingtonpublicschools.org
Teachers are accessible via E-mail
Marquee sign in the front of school
School Messenger
Quarterly Report Cards with Mid–Progress Report
Student Success Plans (SSP)
Mandated by the State since July 1, 2013
 Based on developing a students Academic,
Career and Social/Emotional development from
grades 6-12
 The Student Success Plan (SSP) is an
individualized student driven plan that will be
developed to address every student’s needs and
interests to help every student stay connected in
school and to achieve postsecondary educational
and career goals
 The Student Success Plan supports structures
such as student portfolios
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Other
Activities
Fine and
Performing
Arts
Sports
ABS
Outdoor Adventure Club
Welcome Freshman Dance
Homecoming Dance
Snowball in early February
Knight Writers
Peer Advocates
 Student Council
 Peer Mediators
 Class Officers
 Opening Knight
Players
 Rescue Post
 Mock Trial
 Code Green
There is an Activities Booklet with all the activity descriptions
A to B
Suzanne Markowski
Presentation room
C to H Nancy O’Brien
Band room
I to Pa Andrea Howarth
Chorus room
Pe to Z Judi Moeller
Auditorium
A to B
Suzanne Markowski
Presentation room
C to H
Nancy O’Brien
Band room
I to Pa
Andrea Howarth
Chorus room
Pe to Z Judi Moeller
Auditorium
22 credits to Graduate
 4 credits of English
 3 credits of mathematics
 3 credits of social studies
 3 credits of science
 1 credit art/music/vocational education
 1 credit of physical education
 .50 credit of world language
 .50 credit of health education
 .50 credit of computer applications
 5.5 elective credits
Graduation Policy #6146 - CAPT see Program of Studies
Portfolio – Advisory Group
Monday, February 3rd
Thursday, March 27th
Freshman Schedule
Sample Course Selection Sheet
A Block:
B Block:
C Block:
D Block:
E Block:
F Block:
G Block:
H Block:
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
PE / Health
Spanish / French / Latin
Elective (you can choose)
Study Hall
In order to facilitate an appropriate placement
into honors level classes, students will be
recommended for honors placement based on
academic performance, performance assessments,
teacher recommendation and student readiness.
Recommended for College
English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
World Language
Arts / Music / Voc
4 credits
3 to 4 credits
3 to 4 credits
3 to 4 credits
3 to 4 credits
3 to 4 credits
Grades are numeric
Lists all courses
Shows attendance
Class rank
GPA
Mid-term and final exams not
posted
Full year course – 22 days
Half year course – 11 days
Tardy
Cutting Class
Appeal process
All ninth grade students are eligible for fall
extracurricular activities. Beyond the transition
phase for freshmen, all students who wish to
participate in extracurricular activities must meet
each of the following academic requirements:
1. Be enrolled in at least five (5) units of work
during each marking period.
2. Have a passing previous quarter grade in at
least five (5) units of work including all required
courses.
3. Have no more than one (1) F, regardless of the
number of courses taken.
PLAN /ACT
PSAT
Naviance
Shadowing
College Career Pathways
High School Partnership
 August
 Schedules
 Walk-through a “Real” day
 Locker
 Another tour
 Handbook
 Ice cream
<<First initial>><< last name>>@ellingtonschools.net
Example:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.ellingtonpublicschools.org
Mrs.
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Mrs.
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Shorts – ext. 219
Markowski – ext. 218
O’Brien – ext. 217
Howarth – ext 215
Moeller – ext. 216