1. 7th Grade Orientation

2. Junior High – It’s a BIG Deal!
New building or part of the building
New faces
More teachers
More movement
Increased responsibility & organization
Increased opportunities & activities

3. HOWEVER; Things are the same too!
Familiar building
and places
Friends
Caring teachers and staff members
Same high expectations and values
Subjects and assessments

4. DON’T EVER BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP!!!
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU
Teachers
Educational Assistants
Office Personnel (Ann & Denise)
High School Counselor (Ms. Kosik)
School Social Worker (Mrs. Lodermeier)
School Resource Officer (Officer Metcalf)
Custodians and Lunchroom Staff
Mr. Freihammer ME
DON’T EVER BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP!!!

5. Parent & Student Handbook
Please take time to read through this handbook with your child.
There are always tweaks and new additions.
3 Locations:
On the school webpage
attachment
Hard copy available upon request

6. Cell Phone Policy
Absolutely no cell phones allowed during class time unless directed by the instructor
Students will be allowed to use their phone during lunch and passing time
If a violation does occur, phones will be confiscated and kept in the office until the end of the week
Second offense and subsequent offenses, a parent must come in and get it at the end of the week
If you need to get a hold of your child immediately, please call the office

7. Attendance
PLEASE call in by 8:30 or send an to Ann or Denise in the high school office
Otherwise a note upon returning to school is necessary
Absences after 8:30 AM equal NO extra-curricular events for that day unless the absence was pre-approved or approved appointment
If gone for only part of the day, sign in at the office
If an appointment, we require verification from the provider of the visit
If we do not receive notification within 2 days of the absence, it will be marked UNEXCUSED

8. Unexcused Absences
For every unexcused absence a student will need to make up their time
Every Unexcused Hour = (1 hour after school or during lunch x 2)
Students will be given a Yellow Card stating how many absences they have and how many hours they will need to make up
Students will need to notify parent(s) and arrange transportation if necessary
Students are expected to miss extra-curricular practices, but are not expected to miss games
Students will have until the end of the semester to make up their time

9. Unexcused Absences Grade Reductions
If the student fails to make-up their time by the end of each semester, they will receive the following grade reductions in their class(s):
4-6

10. Tardies 4 minute passing time between classes is plenty
Students are expected to be sitting down and ready to go when the second bell rings
If students have multiple classes in a row in the same location, they may want to bring all of their supplies with them
3 Unexcused Tardies is equivalent to 1 Unexcused Absence
Tardies will accumulate in 3’s (Ex: 3 unexcused tardies = 1 unexcused absence; 6 unexcused tardies = 2 unexcused absences, etc…).

11. Notification of Unexcused Absences or Tardies
The student is responsible for knowing if they were tardy unexcused or have received an unexcused absence
In addition, teachers will notify students when they receive an unexcused tardy
Furthermore, our School Reach notification system will be utilized to contact parents via phone when your child is marked unexcused absent
Approx. 10:30 AM (Only for Unexcused Absences)

12. Grades We expect all of our students to be
working to the best of their ability
We strive for differentiated and personalized instruction that will challenge you
Parents are strongly encouraged to check grades and assignments online using Schoology
JMC will be used for mid-quarter and quarter/semester grades only
Report Cards are not sent home:
You can request a paper copy to be sent at any time
We will also out report cards every quarter

13. Schoology Parent Sessions
Tech Integrationist – Glen Irvin will be leading three parent Schoology sessions this evening in our Business Lab
Session 1: 6:00-7:00PM
Session 2: 7:00-8:00PM
Session 3: 8:00-9:00PM
If you have any questions or run into any struggles throughout the year, reach out to your child’s teacher, Mr. Irvin, or myself.

17. Remedial Support Options
Our #1 Goal is to help ALL students be academically successful
Common Study Hall and Advisory Period:
Your teachers are available – USE THEM!
ADSIS – Students receive additional Math and/or Reading support provided by teachers and classroom assistants in a one-to-one or small group setting.
Falcon Homework Program
3:05 to 4:15 PM every Monday through Thursday
Daily Working Lunch

18. Academic Eligibility
Wabasha-Kellogg High School Activity rules apply to all students participating in activities sponsored by Wabasha-Kellogg Junior-Senior High School. These activities include: All MSHSL sponsored activities, Fall Play, Spring Musical, Trap Shooting League, Bowling League and other school sponsored activities. Eligibility exceptions occur when performances are included as part of the class grading expectation (Ex. Choir and Band concerts).
To be scholastically eligible, students in grades 7-12 must be making satisfactory progress during each grade reporting period. These reporting periods include mid-quarter and quarter grades. Satisfactory progress is defined as having no failing grade(s) (F) at a mid-quarter or quarter grading period.
The consequence for failing to demonstrate satisfactory progress at each grading period is as follows:
1. A Student failing 1 or more classes at a mid-quarter grading period shall lose eligibility for the next scheduled interscholastic contest and will remain ineligible until passing all classes. Students are given an Academic Eligibility sheet to have the teacher sign when they are passing. Once signed, they are cleared and eligible to participate. Academic Eligibility sheets need to be submitted to the high school office no later than noon to be considered for eligibility that day.  
2. A Student failing 1 or more classes at the end of a quarter grading period shall lose eligibility for the next two consecutive interscholastic contests and will remain ineligible until passing all classes, unless the class concludes at the end of the semester. Students are given an Academic Eligibility sheet to have the teacher sign when they are passing. Once signed, they are cleared and eligible to participate. Academic Eligibility sheets need to be submitted to the high school office no later than noon to be considered for eligibility that day.
Special Provision: Quarter 4 grading period will carry over to the start of the following fall season. In other words, if a student is failing 1 or more classes at the end of quarter 4, and is unable to serve the above penalty under provision 2, he or she will have to miss the first two consecutive interscholastic contests of the following fall season.

20. Schedules
Your child will be receiving a copy of their schedule tonight, as well as on the 1st day of school
If you ever have any questions regarding schedules and future planning, please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Kosik
Example
Schedule

21. AM Advisory & Studyhall
MORE THAN JUST A TIME TO DO HOMEWORK!!!
Student Connections - Great opportunity for students to connect with a specific teacher
Teachers and students work together to monitor, assist and provide encouragement
Teachers also meet with individual students periodically to set attainable and challenging goals
Teachers check grades for each homeroom student weekly, work with struggling learners and refer students that are struggling to a specific instructor
Class meetings are also held twice a month to discuss a variety of issues and to build a team/community atmosphere
Excellent time for students to take care of other logistical needs
Great contact for parents as well

22. Wed. Early Release Schedule
2:45 PM: Busses Depart
2:45 – 3:25 PM: PLC’s
No AM Advisory
Period 1 = 8:00 - 8:50
Period 2 = 8:54 - 9:44
Period 3 = 9: :38
SH Lunch = 10: :04
JH Period 4 = 10: :32
SH Period 4 = 11: :58
JH Lunch = 11: :58
Period 5 = 12: :52
Period 6 = 12:56 - 1:46
Period 7 = 1:50 - 2:40

23. iPad’s
Year 4
All of our 9th through 12th grade students will have a one-to-one device (32 GB iPad Air)
All of our Junior High Students will have an iPad that they will check in & out daily
All of our teachers have an iPad
We have 2 iPad carts in the elementary
We also have additional iPads for our ADSIS program, Title I program and Special Ed.

24. W-K
JH iPad
Protection
Plan

25. W-K
Student &
Parent
Agreement
For iPad
Use

26. iPad & Accessories District Issued: Optional (Personal): 16 GB iPad II
NEW Case
Power cord
Wall adapter
Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard (available for checkout)
Bluetooth Keyboard
Stylus

27. Essential iPad Reminders
Treat your iPad with respect and care and be responsible for its safe up-keep
Always follow our technology policy and appropriate use
Do not let others use your iPad
Make sure your iPad is docked properly and charging nightly
If you leave school early, turn your iPad into your advisor or office before leaving
Do not sync your iPad to any current accounts
Do not attempt to delete anything on your iPad

28. Additional iPad Info…
iPads will be distributed on the 1st or 2nd Day of School if paperwork and fees are turned in
Top Apps that you will be using (Schoology, Notability, Pages, Keynote, Quizlet, Socrative and iMovie)
Play around with your iPad and the apps that are on it
Familiarize yourself with some of the iPad features, such as the camera, video camera, the calendar, and notes app
Personalize your iPad with changing the background using pictures or screen shots – Make sure they are appropriate!
Compare Internet Browsers (Safari and Google Chrome)
Utilize the iPad User Guide which is already installed on your iPad
Help each other out and don’t be afraid to ask questions!

29. COMMUNICATION
Please don’t hesitate to call or a teacher if you have any questions or concerns about grades or anything else for that matter
In addition, never hesitate to give me a call, send me an , or stop on by
Please make sure all of your contact information is correct in JMC
Highly recommend checking our daily bulletin and our activities calendar on the school website

30. Additional Items Mandatory Locks Policy Transportation
Other Electronic Devices
Door Security System
Assignment Book
Picture Day – (Friday, Aug. 26th)
Emergency Forms
All completed paperwork can be turned into the office starting tonight, as well as lunch money and medications. Any forms you need can also be picked up including the online grade access form, the free and reduced lunch eligibility form, MSHSL forms for participation in extracurricular activities, etc…

31. Activities Numerous Sports including:
Volleyball, Football, Cross Country, Boys and Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Dance, Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Softball, Track and Golf
Numerous Fine Arts Activities including:
The Fall Play, One Act, Musical, Speech Team, Math Team, Band, Choir, Student Council, SADD
Additional Club Team Activities including:
Bowling and Trap Shooting

32. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The following is actual W-K student data
It looks at 160 of our students, grades 9-11.
O Activities
1 Activity
2 Activities
3 Activities
4 + Activities
29 Students
33 Students
39 Students
27 Students
32 Students

33. GRAPH 2: AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENT ABSENCES

34. GRAPH 3: AVERAGE CUMULATIVE STUDENT GPA

35. GRAPH 1: NUMBER OF STUDENT VIOLATIONS

37. 10 Tips for a Great Year 1. BE IN SCHOOL EVERY DAY
2. GIVE YOUR BEST EFFORT EVERY DAY
3. DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP
4. SET GOALS
5. KNOW YOUR SCHOOL’S RULES
6. MAKE GOOD DECISIONS
7. PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE
8. GET INVOLVED IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
9. BE HEALTHY AND ACTIVE
10. WORK TO MAKE CONNECTIONS~FRIENDS, TEACHERS, & OFFICE PERS0NAL

38. Questions

39. Tour
We have a group of outstanding high school NHS members waiting to give you a superb tour.
We will split up alphabetically as follows:
Students A – H
Students K – P
Students R – Z
Abbey Graner
Ellie Huth
Kreg Purvis
Devon Kelly
Tori Gaedtke
Grace Lineweaver
THANK YOU!!!