Welcome Tuscarora Parents

February 18, 2016

Introduction of Staff Richard Rovang Justin Martin Denise Coon Renee Tayal Gabrielle Carpenter Tracy Mandina John Han Kara Kotarsky Keegan Barr Adria Frie Reyna Andrade Derek Farrey John Puterio Laura Purvis Matt Crisp Marissa Wood Ryan Connelly Michael Burnett Laurie Dunham Rachelle Washington Matthew Dunlap Marina Bass Dave Gryder Katie Newmiller Michelle Chiles Barry Blair

“The pursuit of knowledge is never ending. The day you stop seeking knowledge is the day you stop growing”

-Brandon Travis Ciaccio

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A child without an education is like a bird without wings.”

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Tibetan proverb

• Tuscarora Academic Expectations Tuscarora has the expectation that ALL STUDENTS succeed.

• At least 90% of students at Tuscarora are expected to take at least one (1) AP course. • Students are expected to take rigorous and challenging courses. • Teachers are expected to make learning relevant, fun, and to differentiate instruction so that ALL students reach success.

• Some students will need extra time to reach success

Continued Excellence • • • • • 25 honored in Excellence Education Banquet 2 National Merit Semi-Finalists 1 Presidential Scholar 2015 State Champion Girls Cross Country team – Back to Back!

Michael Burnett – NFL Don Shula Coach of the Year Award recipient for 2015

Continued Excellence • • • • • • 546 Critical Reading score for SAT, National average 495 535 Math score for SAT, National average 511 ACT Composite 24.1, National 20.5

4.6 million in scholarships awarded Yearbook – NSPA First place critique, Virginia High School League, 1st place critique Tuscarora newspaper – NSPA second place critique, Virginia High School League, 1st place critique

Excellence is not an act but a habit. The things you do the most are the things you will do best. Tuscarora is… “

EXCELLENCE IN MOTION”

Mission Statement

"Make an impact in our world, RISE above the rest Tuscarora!” Respect Integrity Service Excellence

What Do We Need From You? Partner with us… Reinforce Academics Behavioral Expectations Supported PTSO/Athletic and Band Boosters Parent Volunteers Model Respect and Involvement Serve as Mentors

Mrs. Colleen Brasselle PTSO PRESIDENT

Mr. Richard Rovang Assistant Principal

• • Child Study Special Education • • Newsletter SLED

Mr. Justin Martin Assistant Principal

• • • AP Support ParentVUE (parent access to grades) PBIS

Positive Behavior Intervention Supports • Students are recognized daily with Husky Tickets when demonstrating the 4 tenets of THS.

Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence • Weekly giveaways where tickets are traded in for items Friday afternoon.

Mrs. Renee Tayal Special Ed. Dean

Student Recognition • • • • • • Quarterly Awards Assembly PBIS Recognition Athletic Awards Banquets Honor Roll Night (May) Pep Rallies Senior Awards Assembly

Academic Support Programs Programs are designed to help ALL kids succeed from every academic level .

SLED Mentoring Math Lab Writing Lab Quarterly interims for all students Spanish Tutoring AP Support CAMPUS Program AVID Peer Tutoring Athletic Teams Study Hall

Mrs. Denise Coon Assistant Principal

Student Honors • • • • • • • • National Honor Society Math Honor Society Science Honor Society Tri-M Honor Society World Language Honor Societies Thespian Honor Society MOUS Certifications National English Honor Society

Ms. Gabrielle Carpenter Director of School Counseling

Three Important Terms… LEVELS

ENGLISH, SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE

CREDIT Successful completion of course VERIFIED CREDIT Successful completion of course and SOL

Sample Schedule A Day B Day • 1 st - Earth Science H • 5 th - Latin II • 2 nd - World History 1 • 6 th - FLEX • 3 rd - Health and PE • 4 th - Algebra 1 • 7 th - English A • 8 th - Intro Business

Academic Program

Program of Studies Teacher Recommendations Family Connections/Naviance

Standard Diploma (22 credits) English 4 Health/PE 2 Math 3 Lab Science 3 Fine/Prac Arts CTE/World Lang 2 Economics/ Personal Finance 1 Hist/Soc St 3 Electives 4 (2 sequential)

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Diploma Changes

(See POS- Pg. 4) Students must earn a Board –approved career and technical education credential to graduate with a Standard Diploma.

Students must successfully complete one virtual course, which may be non-credit bearing to graduate with either a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma.

• Beginning with 1 9 th cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

st time grade students in the 2016-2017 school year, requirements for the standard and advanced diplomas shall include a requirement to be trained in emergency first aid,

And Verified Credits… 2 in English 1 in Mathematics 1 in Lab Science 1 in History/Social Studies 1 from an additional student selected test Total: 6

Advanced Studies Diploma (26 credits)

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English 4

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World Languages 3

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Math 4

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Lab Science 4

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Hist/Soc St 4

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Health/PE 2

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FA/Career/Tech Ed 1 Econ/Pers Fin 1

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Electives 3

And Verified Credits… 2 in English 2 in Mathematics 2 in Laboratory Science 2 in History/Social Studies 1 from an additional test selected by the student Total: 9

Mr. Derek Farrey Mr. John Puterio Athletic Director Assistant Athletic Director

Fall Sports • • • • • • • •

Cheerleading (Freshman, JV,V) Boy’s Cross-Country (V) Girl’s Cross-Country (V) Field Hockey (V) Football (Freshman, JV,V) Golf (V) Volleyball (Freshman, JV, V)

Try-outs Begin on August 1, 2016

Winter Sports • • • • • • •

Boy’s Basketball (Freshman, JV, V) Girl’s Basketball (Freshman, JV, V) Cheerleading (Freshman, JV, V) Gymnastics (V) Boy’s Swimming (V) Girl’s Swimming (V) Wrestling (JV & V)

Spring Sports          

Baseball (JV & V) Softball (JV & V) Boy’s Lacrosse (JV & V) Girl’s Lacrosse (JV & V) Boy’s Soccer (JV & V) Girl’s Soccer (JV & V) Boy’s Tennis (JV & V) Girl’s Tennis (JV & V) Boy’s Track & Field (V) Girl’s Track & Field (V)

Forms Required for Participation

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VHSL Sports Participation/ Physical Form Parental Consent Accident Insurance Notice LCPS Training Rules Emergency Card