September 4, 2012 6:00 PM Welcome RVHS Class of 2016!!! We - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

� � September 4, 2012 6:00 PM

Welcome RVHS Class of 2016!!!

� We will post this PowerPoint to the Rondout Valley High School Web Site. o http://www.rondout.k12.ny.us

� The fundamental purpose of school is student learning.

� To help students fulfill their learning potential.

� Excellence in all areas

� Engage students in learning

� To help develop students who possess the following characteristics: 3. Self-Direct 3. Self-Directed Autonomous o 1. Critical Think Critical Thinker Responsible o Creative problem solving Inquisitive o o Resourceful o 4. Effectiv 4. Ef ctive e Communicat Communicators ors 2. Community 2. Community Orient Oriented ed Written o Compassionate Oral o o Service oriented Technology o o Stewardship Fine arts o o Socially responsible o 5. Collaborativ 5. Collaborative e Team player o

� A major vehicle for accomplishing our stated goals. � A team of 9 th Grade Teachers who meet every other day for 40 minutes. � The 9GA teachers work collaboratively to help ensure the success of incoming 9 th grade students. � Most 9 th grade English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Special Education teachers are on the team.

A Da A Day y B Da B Day C Da Day y D Da D Day y Block 1 Block 1 Block 1 Block 1 7:40 – 8:58 a.m. 7:40 – 8:58 a.m. 7:40 – 8:58 a.m. 7:40 – 8:58 a.m. Skinny Block Skinny Block Skinny Block Skinny Block 9:02-9:41 a.m. 9:02-9:41 a.m. 9:02-9:41 a.m. 9:02-9:41 a.m. Block 2 Block 2 Block 2 Block 2 9:45 – 11:03 a.m. 9:45 – 11:03 a.m. 9:45 – 11:03 a.m. 9:45 – 11:03 a.m. Block 3 + Lunch Block 3 + Lunch Block 3 + Lunch Block 3 + Lunch 11:07 – 1 p.m. 11:07 – 1 p.m. 11:07 – 1 p.m. 11:07 – 1 p.m. Block 4 Block 4 Block 4 Block 4 1:04 – 2:22 p.m. 1:04 – 2:22 p.m. 1:04 – 2:22 p.m. 1:04 – 2:22 p.m.

� � Keep in touch with your child’s teachers

� All faculty email addresses are the first letter of the person’s first name followed by their last name followed by @rondout.k12.ny.us o For example, Alan Baker is abaker@rondout.k12.ny.us o SUGGESTION: Send your child’s teachers an email introducing yourself. Include the following • Your name • Your child’s name • The email address you would prefer them to use to contact you. • Any academic goals you have for your child. o To CALL the school, dial 687-2400 and then the appropriate extension.

� Whatever your concern, first try to resolve it with that person in a cordial manner. o E.g. If you have a teacher concern, contact the teacher first. � If you cannot resolve the issue, contact your child’s counselor and/or your child’s Assistant Principal. o You can set up a parent teacher conference if you wish. � If that does not resolve the issue, call the Principal’s Office (extension 4201).

� English o Renee Balestra 4265 o David Clark 4731 o Joseph Reeder 4266 � Math o Megan Brennan 4282 o Peter Colomer 4279 o Elise Cimino 4714 o Lynne Drake 4161 o Ronald Kubart 4102 o Mary Schreiber 4277

� Science Teachers o Ira Bickoff 4175 o Elissa Jury 4173 o Meg Maisch 4172 o Debra Neumann 4283 o Ron Perrotta 4171 o Lawrence Sicheri 4238 � Social Studies Teachers o Chris Frenza 4245 o Jennifer Slauson 4122

� Special Education Teachers o Megan Berean 4268 o Fran Hertz 4257 o Mary Kubart 4721 o Angela Longway 4229 o Heather Schauman 4286 o Valarie Shanley 4235 o Deanna Shelok 4156 o Beth Sulpice 4103 o Andrew Thomas 4271 o Nisha Valle 4294

� Foreign Language o Patricia Abi-Hassan 4234 o Tessa Brewer 4711 o James Sullivan 4276 o Dianna Zuckerman 4278 � Business o Connie Dill 4225 o Clara Haecker 4108 � Technology o Nicholas Bodnar 4222 o Kris Pearson 4221

� Art o Whitney Burns 4154 o Jacob Maloney 4241 � Music o Randy Loder 4223 o Barbara Wild 4224 � Physical Education o Joseph Burns 4290 o Sherry Cafiero 4217 o Lou Denise 4216

� Peter Costello o Students with last name A – F o Extension 4256 � Holly Miller o Students with last name G – N; CASA Students o Extension 4212 � Jody Hoffman o Students with last name O – Z; Life Skills Students o Night School o Extension 4209 � Megan Miller: Student Assistance Counselor o TIP Students o Extension 4269

� Discipline beyond the classroom is handled by our two Assistant Principals. � Rober bert Cook Cook o Ext. 4208 o Students with last names A – L o Academic Intervention Services (AIS) o 504 Plans o Newsletters

Mr Mr. Miller: . Miller: Students with last names M – Z Facilities and safety issues, student parking, TIP program Ext. 4208

� Athletic Director o Al Baker 4287 � Attendance o Patricia Cymbal 4293 � School Nurse o Lucy Van Sickle 4218 � Special Education o Iris Goliger (Grades 7 – 12 CSE Chair) 4821

� Debbie Gottstine Extension 4201 o High School Main Office Secretary o If she doesn’t know the answer to your question, she will find out who can.

� Ask t Ask teachers ho achers how y w you can help u can help o Ask your child’s teacher if there is a way you can be involved. Let them know of any expertise you may have. � School Im School Impr provement T ement Team (SIT) am (SIT) o Meets once each month. Reviews school data and seeks ways to th at improve student learning. First meeting is Monda Monday, Sep , September 2 ember 24 th at 2:35 2:35 p.m. p.m. You can run to be one of the parent members or just drop in. � Athle hletic Boost Boosters rs o Contact Dorothy Mayone dmayone@rondout.k12.ny.us � Music Boost Music Boosters rs o Contact Tracy Domaszwec tdomaszowec@gmail.com � RVHS P HS Parents Associ rents Association ation o This organization is spearheaded by Richard Witt: rcyrilwitt@aol.com

� Students Students, you are about to begin the best four years of your young lives! o Make sure you are taking advantage of the many opportunities we have here and also begin thinking about your future. � Pa Parents, your child will graduate in four years! YIKES! o Make sure they are on track to graduate and setting themselves up for post RVHS success.

� Students, think about where you want to be in 10 years? o What kind of job would you like to have? • What kind of education will you need to attain that job? o How much money would you like to be making? o What kind of car would you like to drive? o What kind of house would you like to live in? o Do you want to work for yourself or for somebody else? � What do you need to accomplish in the next four years of high school to make those dreams a reality?

� This information came to me from one of our teachers who read it in the US Census. � Average annual 2008 earnings of workers 18 and older: o High School Drop Out: $21,023 o High school diploma: $31,283. o Bachelor's degree: $58,613 o Advanced degree: $83,144

� Attend School regularly and be on time for class o Stop at your locker every other class. Take materials for two classes.

� Get involved! o In sports o In extra-curricular activities

� Fall Sports o Varsity and Junior Varsity: Football, Field Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball o Varsity only: Cross Country, Golf � Winter Sports o Varsity and Junior Varsity: Basketball, Wrestling. o Varsity only: Gymnastics, Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski, Cheerleading. � Spring Sports o Varsity and Junior Varsity: Baseball, Softball. o Varsity only: Track and Tennis. o Lacrosse

� Art Club � Service Learning Steering Committee � AV Club � Ski Club � Dance Club � Stage Crew � Drama Club � Student Congress � Environmental Club � Student Forum � Math Team � Student Video Announcements � Mock Trial � Synthesis/Diversity � National Honor Society � Tech Club � Newcomers Uplifted � Video Club � Peer Mediation � Yearbook � High School Musical � Youth in Action � Science Olympiad

� Ask questions o E.g. Ask questions when you don’t understand what your teacher is saying. o Ask your teacher for feedback on your work.

� Communicate o With your teachers • E.g. “What is my current grade? How can I improve it?” “I am going to miss class next week. Can you please give me the assignments so I can keep up with the class?” o Parents/Students o With your counselors o With your administration • E.g. Student Forum

� Remember that in high school, if you do not pass, you will not be promoted to the next class. � In Regents classes, you must pass the class and the Regents exam in order to graduate.

� Challenge yourself; take smart risks o As you go through high school take courses that • Challenge you • You find interesting o Get involved in activities that push you out of your comfort zone. o Remember that the concept of “Cool” changes over time.

� Do your homework. � Study. � Complete Assignments on Time � Exercise � Get some sleep o Let your parents charge your phones and other electronic devices in their room at night.