Somers High School Open House September 26, 2019 Our Partners for - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Somers High School Open House September 26, 2019

Our Partners for Success  PTSA – Karen Collura & Kim Moros  Somers Education Foundation – Glenn Hintze  SEPTA - Amanda Kandel & Gina Provenzano  Sports Boosters – John Reilly  STARS – Pauline Dalceredo & Meg Jandrasits  Science Research Foundation – Frances Cicogna

Somers Education Foundation – Glenn Hintze SEF Montage

Who’s Who at Somers High School Mark E. Bayer - Principal Claire Comerford - Assistant Principal Grades 10 & 12 Pete Rodrigues - Assistant Principal Grades 9 & 11 Phil Kavanagh – Director of School Counseling and Student Support Roman Catalino - Director of Athletics Marc Hattem – Dean of Students Nicole Tarr – Student Assistance Counselor Brenda O’Shea – Coordinator of Student Life

SHS At A Glance  National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence  IB World School  Rigorous academic program, including AP, Honors, IB, and College Level Courses  Rich offerings in the areas of the arts, technology, extra curriculars and athletics  Student Supports – TSP – Writing Center – Academic Support Center – Counseling and Social/Emotional supports

Highlights for 19-20 • New Schedule • Community Lunch • Use of Schoology for assignments, projects, course materials • Use of Infinite Campus for grades and attendance • Use of Blackboard Connect for important announcements, Weekly Newsletter, emergency notifications

What Is An Inclusive School? An inclusive school community is one in which all students have equal access to rigorous and rich curriculum. The culture, resources, and practice foster an authentic sense of belonging, a celebration of diversity, and an emphasis on individual strengths.

What Does Inclusion Look Like? • At SHS, we have moved to integrated co-teaching settings • Bringing related services to students whenever possible instead of requiring students to report to a separate location • Differentiating instruction, tasks, and assessments to personalize the learning experience for each child

• Cases of vape-related lung damage rise to at least 530 • Cases have been reported in at least 38 states • Number of confirmed vape-related deaths = 11 Vaping Among Teens on the Rise (click above link for video)

Hidden in Plain Sight Yup, that’s a working watch AND a vaping device!

Upcoming Events at t SHS Monday, October 28, 7PM, SHS Aud Stephen Hill – Speak Sobriety: A Journey to Recovery Thursday, November 7 th , 7PM, SHS Auditorium 4th Annual Fall Wellness Summit, Dr. Martin Kutscher, Pediatric Behavioral Neurologist

Tonight…  Follow Day 1 Schedule (plus course 4 and 8 from Day 2)  No Labs or study halls will meet. Instead, please visit our information tables in the main entrance hallway or the Library/Writing Center  Counselors and Support Staff – College and Career Ctr  Mrs. Castaldo will be in the Academic Support Center  Refreshments – Available in the Lobby area off the Main Entrance  PTSA and SEPTA sign-up in the lobby for email notices