Welcome! NRW Freshman/ New Student Orientation August 30, 2018 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Welcome! NRW Freshman/ New Student Orientation August 30, 2018

Purpose of Orientation  Overview of policies and expectations  Student agenda books  Review schedule  Find classrooms and key locations  Meet teachers and key people  Locker combinations  Become familiar with the NRW HS

COU OUGAR GAR PRI RIDE DE BE RESPECTFUL BE RESPONSIBLE BE A LEARNER    Classroom Use appropriate language Bring materials to class everyday Set goals and persevere to achieve them    (Specific Follow directions the first time, even if Be on time to class Work cooperatively and accept feedback   expectations you don’t agree Adhere to due dates Ask questions to promote learning   will be posted Show interest and listen to others’  Actively participate and take academic Follow all safety rules as directed by in each opinions risks teacher   classroom.) Listen when others are speaking Use cell phones only as directed  Keep doorway/aisles clear  Keep hands and feet to yourself   Hallway/ Use appropriate language Take a direct route to your destination   Foyer Maintain personal space and public Use hallway passes during class time  etiquette Maintain flow of traffic   Take care of school property and displays Keep hands and feet to yourself   Use kind words & actions Only enter/exit through permitted  Be considerate of others doorways   Auditorium Use appropriate language Arrive/Depart in a timely & orderly  Listen to announcements and respond manner  appropriately Gather all belongings   Remove hats Sit in assigned section   Keep the auditorium clean Enter and exit safely   Keep messages positive Use seats for sitting only   Caféteria Use appropriate language Clean up after yourself   Wait your turn in line Push chairs in   Show courtesy to peers and adults Attend assigned lunch   Treat others with kindness and respect Sit one person per chair  Remain in cafeteria until dismissed Offices   Use appropriate language Come with a pass from teacher or check-  Check in with the secretary in with teacher before coming   Show courtesy to the secretaries Make sure your teacher is aware of where  Respect privacy & time of others you are  Electronics off & away upon entering

Goals/Expectations What is a successful NR-W HS student?  80+ grades (report cards, interim assessments, Regents Exams)  Respect, Responsible, Learning every day  Present for at least 97% of days NYS College and Career Ready 80+ on Math Regents & 75+ on English Regents Extracurricular Join at least 1 activity (club/sport) each school year.

1 st PERIOD 7:15 – 8:00 DAIL ILY Y 2 nd PERIOD 8:03 – 8:45 SC SCHE HEDU DULE LE 3 rd PERIOD 8:48 – 9:30 4 th PERIOD 9:33 – 10:15 Generally, 9 periods of 5 th PERIOD 10:18 – 11:00 42 minutes each 6 th PERIOD 11:03 – 11:45 Lunch Class Pledge 1 st per. • 7 th PERIOD 11:45 – 12:15 11:48 – 12:23 • Announcements are given & LUNCH Class Lunch by the teacher during 1 st 12:18 – 12:53 12:23 – 12:53 per. 8 th PERIOD 12:56 – 1:38 • Each student has 1 lunch or the other. • 1:41 – 2:23 9 th PERIOD 1 minute for afternoon announcements ACADEMIC 2:25 – 2:55 PERIOD

A B C D 1 English 9 English 9 English 9 English 9 2 Span. 2 Span. 2 Span. 2 Span. 2 3 Studio Art Studio Art Studio Art Studio Art 4 Algebra Algebra Algebra Algebra 5 SH SH SH SH 6 WH 9 WH 9 WH 9 WH 9 WH Ext. Eng. SH WH Ext. Eng. SH 7 / LUNCH / LUNCH / LUNCH / LUNCH 8 PE LE Lab PE LE Lab 9 LE LE LE LE

The Student Handbook/Agenda  Important times  7:05: Doors open; enter through main entrance only (not Fitness Center)  7:05-7:14: Breakfast (large café)  7:15: 1 st Period begins  2:23: 9 th Period Ends  2:25-2:55: Activity Period (school work required)  3:05: 2 nd bus run leaves (bus pass required)  5:00: bus run leaves (LIFT)

The Student Handbook/Agenda  Important expectations  Sign out procedures: adult on list comes into main office; parent provides written excuse  Electronic devices: teacher discretion  No backpacks during the school day  Dress Code  Passes required in hallways  Medication form  HW Request for 2+ day absence

The Student Handbook/Agenda  How can I get extra help?  2:25 – 2:55 – Mon., Tues., Thurs. (bus pass)  3:00 – 5:00 – As scheduled  Period 7 Ext.  Content Labs  Study Hall  Interim Assessments Parent Portal

COUNSELING OFFICE (2018-2019) 9 TH 10 TH 11 TH 12 TH COUNSELOR GRADE GRADE GRADE GRADE A-K A-K A-L A-K MRS. BERESFORD L-Z L-Z M-Z L-Z MR. VAN LAEKEN MS. KANDT SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST DELPHI COUNSELOR MS. SANTILLO ANGER/DRUGS/ALCOHOL

PROGRAM OF STUDIES FOR GRADUATION CREDITS REQUIRED REGENTS EXAMS REQUIRED  4 English Units  English (11 th grade)  4 Social Studies Units  3 Math Units  A Math Regents Exam  3 Science Units  A Science Regents Exam  2 Physical Education Units  Global OR U.S. History  1 LOTE Unit (Spanish)  A 5 th Regents Exam  1 Art/Music Unit  .5 Health Unit  3.5 Elective Units

School Attendance  If you are not going to be in school it is very important that your parent calls in your absence to the office and provides a written excuse.  Attendance Team: Incentive Programs. Last year: Destiny USA Main Office 594-3100

Student Info/Emergency Sheet Sent Home, Please Update and Return

School Breakfast & Lunch  Point of Purchase Sales (2018-2019)  Breakfast = $1.70  Lunch = $2.45  There are 3 teacher monitors during lunches  2 lunch rooms (large and small)  Cafeteria rules… Be... Respectful & Responsible

LOCKERS  DO NOT SHARE YOUR HALL OR PE LOCKER COMBINATION.  The school is not responsible for any items stolen, broken, or ruined in your locker.  Practice combination tonight.  Spin combination to clear the lock.  Find your hall locker number and combination on your schedule.

GET INVOLVED! Cl Clubs an and Act ctivitie ities Ath thleti letics cs Art Club Cross Country AV Club Soccer Class of 2019 Swimming Class of 2020 Tennis Class of 2021 Volleyball Class of 2022 Basketball Cougar Cupboard Bowling FBLA (Business Leaders) Cheerleading Interact Indoor Track Masterminds Wrestling Musical Baseball Outdoors Club Golf National Honor Society Outdoor Track Peer Mentoring Club Softball Prism Science Club Ski Club Speak Out Student Council Varsity Club Video Production Club

Practice Makes Perfect! If you need to go through your schedule again,  after tonight you may come back to school with a parent. Friday, 8/31/18 10:00A.M. - 1:00 P.M. SOME AREAS MAY BE CLOSED BECAUSE OF CLEANING.

QUESTIONS? Thank you for coming! We are looking forward to an outstanding school year!