Transcript Flood Middle School An overview 2002-2003

Welcome to
Stratford High School
2011-2012
An Overview
CORE VALUES
Students will acquire content knowledge, strengthen higher-order
thinking, and develop character in order to address 21st century
challenges.
BELIEFS
We believe that:
• a safe, positive school climate that embraces diversity is essential
to ensure respect and opportunity for each individual
• students should understand the world beyond their community in
order to contribute to a global society
• parents and students must share responsibility and work in
partnership with the school in order to improve academic
performance and to develop lifelong learners
• students should use technology effectively to acquire, process, and
deliver information
Learning Expectations
All students will....
1. Use real-world digital and other research tools to access, evaluate, and
effectively apply information appropriate for authentic tasks (Academic)
2. work independently and collaboratively to solve problems and accomplish
goals (Civic-Social)
3. communicate information clearly and effectively using a variety of
tools/media in varied contexts for a variety of purposes (Academic)
4. demonstrate innovation, flexibility, and adaptability in thinking patterns,
work habits, and working/learning conditions (Academic)
5. effectively apply the analysis, synthesis, and evaluative processes that
enable productive problem solving (Academic)
6. value and demonstrate personal responsibility, character, cultural
understanding, and ethical behavior (Civic-Social)
7. show competence in all core academic subjects and other fields of
interest, including the ability to effectively communicate content information
in multiple formats (Academic)
Stratford High School
Who we are
• Staff
• 3.5 Office Administrators
• 3.5 Department
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Administrators
2.5 Pupil Service staff
1.0 Nurse
6.0 Special Education
teachers
71 Certified staff
4 School Counselors
14.0 Classified staff
6.0 Secretarial staff
7.0 Custodial staff
1 S.R.O.
2 Security Officers
Stratford High School
Who We Are
• Student population
• 1085 students
• 54% minority
• 45% free/reduced lunch
• 84 Special Education students
• ESOL District Program: 41
students from the following
countries/regions:
Africa, Asia, Central
Europe, Poland,
Central America,
South America, & China
Stratford High School
Who We Are
• Facility
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184,766 square feet
66 classrooms
600 seat auditorium
self contained library
gymnasium & auxiliary
gymnasium, fitness center
cafeteria
4 computer labs {1
mobile}
green house & courtyard
Devil’s Depot, school store
State of the Art “virtual
classroom”
Stratford High School
Who We Are
• Programs/Student
Activities
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LINK Crew
Collaborative teaming
Peer Mediation
Chorus: Select & Concert
Band: Jazz, Marching, Concert
Honor Society: National,
French, Spanish & Latin
• Mentoring & Internships
• Formalized Fall, Winter,
Spring team sports
• Broad spectrum of student
clubs & organizations as
noted on the school website
Stratford High School
Who We Are
• Services:
• Special Education Support
• Counseling (Guidance, Social Work, Psychologist)
• Focus Groups: decision making, attendance, social
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skills, grief & anger management….
Speech and Language
Transitional Practices, OT, PT for identified students
Health Office
Tutorial Assistance in study halls
“Double-Dose” literacy & numeracy instruction
Athletic Trainer
Career Planning
Career Pathways:
Health & Medical Careers (Pre-nursing)
P.L.W. (Pre-engineering)
Culinary Arts (Red Devil Inn)
Stratford High School
2011-2012
Grade 9 Core Subjects
• Language Arts: English I
• Science: Studies in Science; Biology
• Math: Intro to Algebra, Algebra I or Geometry
• Social Studies: World Studies
• Physical Education: 2 periods weekly for the year
• Health Education: 3 periods weekly for 1 semester
• Electives: one/two
• “Double Dose” Literacy & Math
Typical School Day
Warning Bell: 7:37
Period 1: 7:40 – 8:28
Period 2: 8:32 – 9:19
Period 3: 9:23 – 10:10
Period 4: 10:14 – 11:01
Period 5 {Lunch}: 11:05 – 12:28
Period 6: 12:32 – 1:19
Period 7: 1:23 – 2:10
Extra Curricular Eligibility
• Athletic
• Student Government
Attendance & Tardiness
• Voice Messages: 385-4234
• Notes: Parent &/or Doctor
• Tardiness: Must be in Period 1 by 7:40 am
• School & Class Attendance Requirements:
Greater than 10 absences in a semester or 20 absences in a year may
result in loss of credit;
3 tardy unexcused = 2 absence
• Early Dismissal:
Students in attendance less than 4 hours are marked absent
STUDENT DECORUM
• Follow guidelines as outlined in Student Handbook:
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passes, privacy, electronics, smoking, substance abuse,
weapons, security/locker use
Respect/Cooperation
Hazing, Bullying, Sexual Harassment
Dress Code: safety, distracting, offensive, gang or drug
related
Backpacks/book bags
Consequences: referrals, detentions, suspensions, other
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
• PTSA: Pres: Peg Pancak; [email protected]
Post Prom: Sandi Sarmiento; [email protected]
• Red Devil Booster Club: Karen Newall; [email protected]
• Music/Band Parents: Kathy Figgis; [email protected]
• Drama Club Parents: Doreen Moffat;
[email protected]
• Principal’s Advisory Council
• Library Media Center : Sara Kaluzynski;
[email protected]
Monday & Wednesday 7:30-2:30 flex-time:
Check books in/out, filing, phone
Assist students
Create Displays
Assist w/ Web page
10 Hints for Active Parent Participation
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The Formula for Student Success
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Talk with your child daily: homework, friends, activities, concerns.
Talk regularly with teachers: e-mail/web pages, voice messages,
meetings.
3. Talk regularly with support team members: guidance, school
psychologist, social worker, nurse, administrator, SRO.
4. Encourage your child to keep peer and neighborhood issues out of
school
5. Monitor home use of internet.
6. Support BOE Policies especially in regard to: electronic signaling &
recording devices, clothing and safety issues.
7. Monitor attendance and timeliness.
8. Minimize late nights.
9. Become a member of the school community; join: PTSA, Band Parents,
Post Prom, Drama, Red Devils.
10. Attend events with your child and visit our community.