1. Comstock Park High School Smart Start Orientation – August 20, 2008 “The Top 10 Things I Need to Know for the First Day of High School.”

2. Welcome “Class of 2012” Agenda Welcome – Mr. John Kraus, High School Principal Explanation of Schedule Top 10 Things to Know About High School Tour of Folder Break Out Group Dismissal – A, B, C Q & A - Parents

3. Schedule A Group 4:30 – 5:00 – Pictures in Media Center 5:00 – 5:30 – Lockers in Choir Room 5:30 – 6:00 – Building Tour B Group 4:30 – 5:00 – Building Tour 5:00 – 5:30 – Pictures in Media Center 5:30 – 6:00 – Lockers in Choir Room C Group 4:30 – 5:00 – Lockers in Choir Room 5:00 – 5:30 – Building Tour 5:30 – 6:00 – Pictures in Media Center

4. Top 10 Things to Know About High School 10 – It takes 23 credits earned in required and elective classes to graduate from CPHS. 9 – The adults at CPHS are here because they care about you and your education. 8 – High School classes require hard work, effort, and homework. 7 – If you are struggling with any aspect of high school, help is available and sometimes we require you to get help.

5. Freshmen Course Failure Data

6. Top 10 Things to Know About High School 6 – Your friends and your involvement in high school activities and programs will be what you remember most when you are done with high school. 5 – Your parents/guardians involvement in your education is very important to your success. 4 – It is not too early to think about and explore colleges and careers. 3 – Every high school student will take the ACT test in 11 th grade. 2 – Upper classmen are not here to mistreat you, many are here to help you.

7. Top 10 Things to Know About High School 1 – The attitude you bring with you each day will have an effect on the rest of your life.

8. Folder Tour Your Class Schedule School Calendar Graduation Requirements Academic Support – 7 th Hour and Guided Study Opportunities for Involvement (Parents and Students) Skyward Family Access Forms to Turn In to the Office Computer User Form – Green – Required Medication Form – If needed – Requires Doctor’s Signature Parent Volunteer Form – Optional Free or Reduced Lunch Application – Yellow – (Must Qualify) Student and Parent Evaluations – Optional

9. Best Wishes for a Great First Day You only get one first day of high school…make it the day you want to remember.