1. FRESHMAN ORIENTATION WELCOME CLASS OF 2017!!! CURIE, COLLEGE, & CAREER BELIEVE!

2. AGENDA Welcome Mission and Vision Expectations Condor Supports Extra-Curricular Activities Release Students Parent workshops Field Trips

3. MISSION and VISION It is the mission of Curie Metropolitan High School to offer a rigorous academic curriculum with an emphasis on technology and the arts. Curie High School promotes future success by establishing a culture of college and career readiness and by encouraging students to enroll in post-secondary institutions. Curie High School is committed to providing authentic learning experiences that will provide a foundation for life-long learning. Students will be prepared to become leaders and engaged citizens in a global society, enabling them to contribute positively and responsibly to their community. CURIE, COLLEGE, and CAREER BELIEVE!

4. CONDOR EXPECTATIONS FRESHMAN CONNECTION EXPECTATION Attendance/raffle Dress Code

5. CONDOR EXPECTATIONS FOR SY 2013-2014 Stay On-Track to graduate Come to every class on time and prepared to learn Put forth 100% effort Complete all assignments for each class on time Communicate with teachers

6. CONDOR EXPECTATIONS FOR SY 2013-2014 Reflect and self-assess weekly Monitor grades/progress weekly Take your education seriously Never give up Acquire the necessary information to succeed in college

7. CONDOR CREED CONDORS Can Do Their B.E.S.T B- Be Respectful E-Embrace Differences S-Safety First T-Take Responsibility

8. CONDOR POLICIES & PROCEDURES Attendance Gear -Up Services Book Bags Local School Council Building Hours and Usage Lunch Forms Cell Phones and Electronic Devices Parent Advisory Committee Dismissal Policy Parent Portal Dress Code Parent Room Emergency Contacts Parking Information Entrance Procedures for Parents Safety and Security Entrance Procedures for Students Student Code of Conduct Extracurricular Policies Student Handbooks Tutoring Opportunities

9. SUPPORTS and EXTRA-CURRICULAR SUPPORTS Counseling Tutoring EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Clubs and Sports

10. IMPORTANT DATES and INFORMATION Completed Medical Form Due Aug. 26 Labor Day - Sept. 2 No School Lunch Application Each parent is required to complete and return to the lunch application to Curie

11. LIFE AS A CONDOR Create Murals

12. LIFE AS A CONDOR High Altitutde Balloon Experiment

13. LIFE AS A CONDOR Band

14. LIFE AS A CONDOR Sports

15. LIFE AS A CONDOR Special Olympics

16. LIFE AS A CONDOR Musicals

17. LIFE AS A CONDOR Cooking with Kerger

18. LIFE AS A CONDOR IB International Excursions

19. LIFE AS A CONDOR Senior Prom

20. LIFE AS A CONDOR College Visit- Life After Curie