1. Freshmen Orientation Fall 2010 River Dell Regional High School Counseling Office

2. Mr. Principe – Supervisor Mrs. Barlow (A-Di) Mrs. Becker (Do-Le) Mr. Skorupa (Li-Pe) Mrs. Moran (Po-Z) Mrs. Robinson- Secretary Mrs. Neary - Secretary

3. Attend school regularly Keep up with your studies Ask for help early if you are struggling Get Involved Get to know your teachers Develop good study habits Get to know your counselor

4. Check with your teachers to find out when they offer extra help Check the School Wires frequently especially if you are absent from school Find a homework buddy in each class Ask your counselor about peer tutoring or inquire about the Math Lab

5.  Any absence counts toward your cumulative number  Attendance policy is explained in full detail in the online agenda book Loss of Credit will occur if: You accumulate more than 18 absences in a full year course You accumulate more than 9 absences in a semester course You accumulate 3 cuts in a semester class or 5 cuts in a full year course

6. Sports Music Volunteer Clubs Academic Clubs Interest Clubs List available on River Dell website

7.  To be eligible for Fall Sports you must accumulate 27.5 credits from the previous year  To be eligible for Spring Sports you must have accumulated 13.75 credits for the 1 st semester

8.  Visit your counselor often  Check the Counseling website  www.riverdell.org www.riverdell.org  Reference the Agenda Book online  Back up work on your Y Drive!