7 th Grade Orientation Williamsburg Jr./Sr. High School July 24, 2012 Mrs. Carrie Loose, School Counselor Mr. Travis R. Lee, Secondary Principal

AGENDA  Objectives  Principal’s Perspective  Common Questions and Share-out Mixer  Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule  Break-Out Sessions  Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities  School Tour, Locks  Technology Information  Q & A WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Objectives  Learn and discuss the expectations for the high school learner  Review the lay-out of the school and how to navigate to lockers, rooms, etc.  Distribute documents and notices  Answer questions  Bring together the Class of 2019 WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

AGENDA  Objectives  Principal’s Perspective  Common Questions and Share-out Mixer  Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule  Break-Out Sessions  Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities  School Tour, Locks  Technology Information  Q & A WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Principal’s Perspective  Safety First  Educate the Whole Student  PA Common Core  Career and College Readiness  PSSAs and Keystone Exams  Small school community pride  Mission Statement WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Williamsburg Community School District Mission Statement “All students will be given the opportunity to succeed in a changing world and become positive contributors to society.” WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

AGENDA  Objectives  Principal’s Perspective  Common Questions and Share-out Mixer  Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule  Break-Out Sessions  Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities  School Tour, Locks  Technology Information  Q & A WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Common Questions Share-Out  Choose one piece of candy from the five bowls  Sit in a group with those with the same type of candy  Discuss and write-down concerns or questions that you have about coming to the high school  Each group will share two questions with the rest of the group WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Common Questions Share-Out “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” H. P. Lovecraft WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Common Questions Share-Out “Education is not filling a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” William Butler Yeats WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

AGENDA  Objectives  Principal’s Perspective  Common Questions and Share-out Mixer  Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule  Break-Out Sessions  Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities  School Tour, Locks  Technology Information  Q & A WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Teachers and Subjects  English – Ms. Brantner WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Teachers and Subjects  Writing – Mrs. McMullin WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Teachers and Subjects  Mathematics – Mr. McCune WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Teachers and Subjects  Mathematics, Learning Support – Mrs. Houtz WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Teachers and Subjects  Science – Mr. Imler WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Teachers and Subjects  Geography (Social Studies) – Mr. Baronner WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Teachers and Subjects  Research Skills, CC Reading Skills – Mrs. DeCamp WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Teachers and Subjects  Art – Mrs. Smith WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Teachers and Subjects  Home Economics – Ms. Harris WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Teachers and Subjects  Music 7, Band, Chorus – Mrs. Kofchak WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Teachers and Subjects  Lunch – Mr. Over and Mr. White WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Teachers and Subjects  Physical Education – Mrs. J. Mock, Mr. Farrell WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Teachers and Subjects  Learning Support – Mrs. C. Mock WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Schedules  Review your classes and teachers  Make note of the room numbers. You may want to check these on our tour  Make note of the time that each period begins  You only have 3 minutes to get from one class to the next  Plan what materials that you will take accordingly WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Schedules  Make note of any differences in your schedule from day to day  Band/Chorus  Writing/Gym  Semester 1 to Semester 2  Study Hall/CC Reading Skills WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Sample Schedule A WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES PeriodMon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri. 1 Art 7 2 Music 7 3Math 4 Study HallCC Read.Study HallCC Read.Study Hall 5A Enrichment 5BLunch 6 Geography 7English 8 Science 9 WritingBandWritingGymBand

Sample Schedule B WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES PeriodMon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri. 1 Home Ec. 7 2 Research Skills 3Science 4English 5A Enrichment 5BLunch 6Math 7 Study HallCC Read.Study HallCC Read.Study Hall 8 Geography 9 GymWritingGymWritingGym

Schedules  WHS is trying some new things  Subject to change  Scheduling Questions WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

AGENDA  Objectives  Principal’s Perspective  Common Questions and Share-out Mixer  Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule  Break-Out Sessions  Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities  School Tour, Locks  Technology Information  Q & A WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Handbook Review  Attendance and Tardiness  Including class!  Extracurricular Eligibility  Dress Code  Hall Lockers/Passes  Discipline Procedures WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Extracurricular Opportunities  Athletics  Football  Basketball  Girls during Fall  Baseball  Cheerleading WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Extracurricular Opportunities  Academics and Vocational  Band/Chorus  Jr. High Library Club  Jr. High Student Council  Ski club WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Paperwork and Notices  School Calendar  Emergency Information Card  Interval or Update Health History  Drug and Alcohol Testing  Multiple Forms WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Paperwork and Notices  Notice of Homeless Education Programs  NEW Procedures for Accident/Injury Claims  Immunization Requirements  Medication Policy  Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program*  Unsafe School Choice*  Student Health Exams, Privacy, and Surveys  Right to Request Teacher Qualifications  Call the Teacher List WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Notices  Items for First Day of School  Student Handbook  Internet Agreement/Handbook Signature Page  Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)* WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

School Tour  Office Visit  Lunch money deposit  Excuse bin  Sign-in/Sign-out  Classrooms  3 Minutes  Locks and Lockers WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Personal Locks  Locks/Lockers Guidelines  Look at your combination and practice opening your lock  Your combination must be memorized  Locks need to be locked at all times during the day  Staff members will lock them for you if not WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

AGENDA  Objectives  Principal’s Perspective  Common Questions and Share-out Mixer  Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule  Break-Out Sessions  Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities  School Tour, Locks  Technology Information  Q & A WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Technology  Media Release  Acceptable Use Policy  MMS Parent Grade Portal (Student Grades)  Chromebook and Google Accounts  eAlerts WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

AGENDA  Objectives  Principal’s Perspective  Common Questions and Share-out Mixer  Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule  Break-Out Sessions  Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities  School Tour, Locks  Technology Information  Q & A WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Door Prizes!  Student organization materials  Adult athletic pass WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES

Williamsburg Community School District Mission Statement “All students will be given the opportunity to succeed in a changing world and become positive contributors to society.” WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES