1. Welcome Newtown High School Class of 2022
Ninth Grade Academy Freshman Orientation
2018

2. Newtown High School Preparing your student for College & Career since 1897
Principal:
Mr. John Ficalora
Highlights:
Assistant Principals
Small Learning Communities
Guidance Counselors
100+ Teachers
Instructional Support Services
Multiple Student Support Systems
Health Center

3. Who We Are… Mrs. Tsouristakis
Assistant Principal for The Ninth Grade Academy & Social Studies Department
Ms. J. Schneider
Guidance Counselor for the NGA
Ms. L. Jimenez
Lead Teacher for the NGA & Social Studies Teacher
Mr. Fanourgiakis & Mr. Haussermann
Deans for the NGA

4. Who We Are…
Mr. T. Reilly
Coordinator of Student Activities & English Teacher
Ms. Griselda Zapata
Parent Coordinator
Mr. M. Spyrou
Queens Community House
Ms. M. Ortiz
SAPIS Counselor

5. Guest Speakers Ms. Zapata Security/School Rules Ms. Ortiz Mr. Spyrou
Health Center Representative
Mr. Kouril
Mr. Reilly

6. What Does My Student Need For Day One?
Student Program
ID Card
Metro Card (first week)
Notebook
Pens
Pencils
Folder

7. Open Communication is THE KEY!
Guidance Counselor
Teachers
Support Staff
Pupil Path
Edmodo
Remind
& Website
Parent Coordinator
Translators
Report Cards
Progress Reports

8. Important Dates to Remember
September 17th – Meet the Teacher/Curriculum Night
Student Progress Updates – 6 Progress Reports & 6 Report Cards – check Pupil Path!
Parent Teacher Conferences – Fall (November) & Spring (March)
School calendar coming soon

9. A Small Learning Community JUST FOR YOU!
What Makes Us Special
A Small Learning Community JUST FOR YOU!
Dedicated Assistant Principal, Guidance Counselor, Deans, & Teachers
Meet to discuss How BEST to Assist YOUR Student
Instructional Support Services
Advanced Placement For All
College Prep Courses

10. What Makes Us Special Trips/School Events
Tutoring – ALL YEAR & Specialized Regents Tutoring
Saturday Academy
Personalized attention to meet all needs
Clubs/Sports Teams
Health Center
Queens Community House & SPARK Counselors
National Honor Society – ARISTA

11. Guidance Counselor Ms. J. Schneider
Focus – academic & emotional well-being of your student
We are invested in your child’s future – aim for 85% average or higher with at least 90% attendance
ALL 9th graders – 9 period a day – all major subjects, lunch & an elective
School Day – 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Credit Accumulation – guide your student to graduation
Become a well-rounded student – GET INVOLVED
Multiple opportunities for parent involvement – we hope to see you here

12. Give Something Back Foundation
National non-profit organization FULL TUTITION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS at several partner schools Last year – SEVEN 9th Graders were awarded this scholarship Mentors recipients through high school and beyond 85% average needed to apply More information in September

13. What’s Available Today
Students – tour of the building
ID Cards – cafeteria
Gym Uniforms – school store
Dental Screening – lobby
Question & Answers – auditorium
SAPIS/Social Worker Presentation – Student Mental Health