Transcript Welcome to Lackawanna High School

Welcome
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Lackawanna High School
9th Grade Orientation
September 1, 2010
AGENDA
Welcome
Introductions
Q and A
Breakout Session
Introductions
• Mr. Stephen Dimitroff – Principal
• Mr. Bruce Axelson – Assistant Principal
Counselors
9th grade – Thomas E. Tutak
Transition - Marisa Chini
Lackawanna High School is
founded on a culture of caring
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Administration, Faculty, Staff
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
PTSO
Our mission:
The purpose of the PTSO is to aid the
students of LMS/LHS by providing support
for their educational and recreational
needs and to promote open
communication among administration,
teachers, and parents.
What’s new at LHS
• The addition of five new Extra-Curricular clubs: The “Steeler Lifting Crew”
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club, the “Martial Arts” club, the “Chess” Club, the “Get Out”- nature club,
and the “Media Productions” club.
Curriculum additions including, but not limited to: Advanced Placement US
History and Government, Nutrition-(ECC Articulation Course), Pre-Biology,
Pre-Algebra, double periods of Algebra and English 9 for select students.
The implementation of NovaNet, which is an online curriculum that will be
used to help supplement classroom instruction with a primary focus on
remediation and Credit Recovery.
A revision in our grading policy so that students will not receive a grade
lower that a 50 in any given quarter.
The institution of PBIS. A School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and
Supports system to help prevent problem behaviors.
A revision to the Interscholastic Sports and Extracurricular Activities policy.
Building Aesthetics.
Interscholastic Sports and Extracurricular Activities
Eligibility Requirements for Student Participation in Sports and
Activities
1. Determining Minimum Course Credit requirements: The first test for eligibility
is to determine if a particular student has earned the minimum number of course
credits prior to the beginning of a cohort year.
a. The Guidance Department shall provide a list of all students (sorted by
cohort year) who fail to meet the minimum standard for eligibility to the building
principal and athletic director on or before August 15th annually.
Cohort Year
Minimum Credits
(Freshman) Cohort Year 0 credits
2 (Sophomore) Cohort 4.5 credits
Year 3 (Junior) Cohort 10.5 credits
Year 4 (Senior) Cohort
16 credits
(This minimum credit policy will affect those students entering LHS beginning with the 2010 cohort.)
Eligibility Continued…
2. Determining Course Failures: the second test for
eligibility is to determine if a student has met the
minimum standard for passing courses in each 5-week
benchmark during the school year.
a. At the end of each five-week period, a list will be
generated by the Guidance Department identifying any
student failing two or more courses.
b. These students will be declared ineligible to
participate in games or contest for a minimum of one full
calendar week (7 days) beginning the Monday after the
end of the five week period. The period of ineligibility
will continue until at least the following Monday.
c. Such students will be placed into an Academic
Recovery Program
Top Questions…
What are the graduation
requirements for the students in
the class of 2014?
4 years of English & Social Studies
3 years of Math & Science
Health Course - .5 credit
The Arts - 1 credit
Foreign Language - 1 credit
Phys. Ed - 2 credits
Electives - 3.5 credits
Total - 22 credits
Requirements continued…
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Pass at least Five Regents Exams:
One Math
Global History 10
US History 11
One Science
English Language Arts 11
Advanced Designation on Regents
Diploma
• Addition to the FIVE regents exams,
FOUR additional Regents Exams are
required:
• 3 Math
• A second Science
• Either Spanish 3/or French 3
Regents Diploma with Honors
• A student may earn a Regents Diploma
with Advanced Designation with honors by
achieving an AVERAGE of 90% in all
Regents Examinations required for the
diploma.
• Averages below 90.0 shall NOT be
rounded upward to 90%
What types of academic support
are available to help students meet
graduations requirements?
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Special Education
ESL – English as a Second Language
AIS – Academic Intervention Services
Extended ELA and Math instruction
Pre-Biology
Pre-Algebra
Castle Learning
System 44
NovaNet
What will my schedule look like as
a freshman?
LHS Class Bell Schedule
Period 5 - LUNCH
Period 7 - LUNCH
Period 9 - LUNCH
*Homeroom will be the last 9 minutes of 1st period*
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(7:30 - 8:19)
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(8:23 - 9:03)
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3
(9:07 - 9:47)
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4
(9:51 - 10:31)
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5
(10:35 - 11:05)
5 - 6 (10:35 - 11:15)
5 - 6 (10:35 - 11:15)
6 - 7 (11:09 - 11:49)
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7 - 8 (11:19 - 11:59)
8 - 9 (11:53 - 12:33)
8 - 9 (11:53 - 12:33)
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(12:03 - 12:33)
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(12:37 - 1:17)
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(11:19 - 11:49)
How is student progress reported?
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4 Report Cards - 10, 20, 30, 40
4 Interim Reports - 5, 15, 25, 35
Guidance Phone Contacts
Teacher Phone Contacts
Parent Phone Contacts
Interim can be expected if student is failing or in
danger of failing.
How do I contact teachers if I have
questions?
• Access our Website to obtain phone numbers and Email
Addresses. Teacher First Initial, Last Name Email
Addresses end with @lackawanna.wnyric.org
Example
[email protected]
Call main office 827-6727 for specific teacher phone
extensions.
All information will be available on Website soon!!!
What are the overall expectations for
all Freshmen at the High School?
• Challenge yourself academically
• Get involved
• Ask for help
• Respect yourself, your peers, and all
adults
What extra-curricular activities are
available to me as a student?
Extra-Curricular Activities
ART CLUB
SENIOR CLASS
ASSEMBLY & STAGE CREW
SKI CLUB
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
SPANISH CLUB
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
STUDENT COUNCIL 9-12
INTERNATIONAL CLUB
VARSITY CLUB
JAZZ BAND
YEARBOOK
JUNIOR CLASS
GIRL’S CHORAL GROUP
FRENCH CLUB
WAY-OFF BROADWAY
PLANETARIUM CLUB
NEW CLUBS 2010
THE "STEELER LIFTING CREW" CLUB
MARTIAL ARTS CLUB
CHESS CLUB
THE "GET OUT" CLUB
MEDIA PRODUCTIONS CLUB
33 SPORTS TEAMS
Fall Sports
Football (Junior Varsity & Varsity)
Boys Soccer (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Varsity)
Girls Soccer (Varsity)
Girls tennis (Varsity)
Girls Cheerleading (Junior Varsity, & Varsity)
Girls Volleyball (Junior Varsity & Varsity)
Girls Swimming (Varsity)
Winter Sports
Boys Basketball (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Varsity)
Girls Basketball (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Varsity)
Boys Bowling (Varsity)
Girls Bowling (Varsity)
Boys Wrestling (Modified & Varsity)
Girls Cheerleading (Junior Varsity & Varsity)
Spring Sports
Baseball (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Varsity)
Softball (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Varsity)
Boys Track (Varsity)
Girls Track (Varsity)
Thank you for coming.
See you Next Week!
Questions???