7 th grade orientation williamsburg jr./sr. high school july 24, 2012 mrs. carrie loose, school...
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7th Grade Orientation
Williamsburg Jr./Sr. High School
July 24, 2012
Mrs. Carrie Loose, School Counselor
Mr. Travis R. Lee,Secondary Principal
AGENDA Objectives Principal’s Perspective Common Questions and Share-out Mixer Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule Break-Out Sessions
Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities School Tour, Locks
Technology Information Q & A
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Objectives Learn and discuss the expectations
for the high school learner Review the lay-out of the school
and how to navigate to lockers, rooms, etc.
Distribute documents and notices Answer questions Bring together the Class of 2019
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AGENDA Objectives Principal’s Perspective Common Questions and Share-out Mixer Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule Break-Out Sessions
Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities School Tour, Locks
Technology Information Q & A
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Principal’s Perspective Safety First Educate the Whole Student PA Common Core
Career and College Readiness PSSAs and Keystone Exams Small school community pride Mission Statement
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Williamsburg Community School District Mission Statement
“All students will be given the opportunity to succeed in a changing world and
become positive contributors to society.”
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AGENDA Objectives Principal’s Perspective Common Questions and Share-out Mixer Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule Break-Out Sessions
Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities School Tour, Locks
Technology Information Q & A
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Common Questions Share-Out Choose one piece of candy from the
five bowls Sit in a group with those with the
same type of candy Discuss and write-down concerns or
questions that you have about coming to the high school
Each group will share two questions with the rest of the group
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Common Questions Share-Out
“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the
unknown.”
H. P. Lovecraft
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Common Questions Share-Out
“Education is not filling a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
William Butler Yeats
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AGENDA Objectives Principal’s Perspective Common Questions and Share-out Mixer Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule Break-Out Sessions
Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities School Tour, Locks
Technology Information Q & A
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Teachers and Subjects English – Ms. Brantner
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Teachers and Subjects Writing – Mrs. McMullin
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Teachers and Subjects Mathematics – Mr. McCune
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Teachers and Subjects Mathematics, Learning Support – Mrs.
Houtz
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Teachers and Subjects Science – Mr. Imler
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Teachers and Subjects Geography (Social Studies) – Mr.
Baronner
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Teachers and Subjects Research Skills, CC Reading Skills – Mrs.
DeCamp
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Teachers and Subjects Art – Mrs. Smith
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Teachers and Subjects Home Economics – Ms. Harris
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Teachers and Subjects Music 7, Band, Chorus – Mrs.
Kofchak
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Teachers and Subjects Lunch – Mr. Over and Mr. White
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Teachers and Subjects Physical Education – Mrs. J. Mock, Mr.
Farrell
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Teachers and Subjects Learning Support – Mrs. C. Mock
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Schedules Review your classes and teachers
Make note of the room numbers. You may want to check these on our tour
Make note of the time that each period begins You only have 3 minutes to get from one
class to the next Plan what materials that you will take
accordingly
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Schedules Make note of any differences in
your schedule from day to day Band/Chorus Writing/Gym Semester 1 to Semester 2 Study Hall/CC Reading Skills
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Sample Schedule A
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Period Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
1 Art 7 Art 7 Art 7 Art 7 Art 7
2 Music 7 Music 7 Music 7 Music 7 Music 7
3 Math Math Math Math Math
4 Study Hall CC Read. Study Hall CC Read. Study Hall
5A Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment
5B Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
6 Geography Geography Geography Geography Geography
7 English English English English English
8 Science Science Science Science Science
9 Writing Band Writing Gym Band
Sample Schedule B
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Period Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
1 Home Ec. 7 Home Ec. 7 Home Ec. 7 Home Ec. 7 Home Ec. 7
2 Research Skills
Research Skills
Research Skills
Research Skills
Research Skills
3 Science Science Science Science Science
4 English English English English English
5A Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment
5B Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
6 Math Math Math Math Math
7 Study Hall CC Read. Study Hall CC Read. Study Hall
8 Geography Geography Geography Geography Geography
9 Gym Writing Gym Writing Gym
Schedules WHS is trying some new things
Subject to change Scheduling Questions
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AGENDA Objectives Principal’s Perspective Common Questions and Share-out Mixer Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule Break-Out Sessions
Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities
School Tour, Locks Technology Information Q & A
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Handbook Review Attendance and Tardiness
Including class! Extracurricular Eligibility Dress Code Hall Lockers/Passes Discipline Procedures
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Extracurricular Opportunities Athletics
Football Basketball
Girls during Fall Baseball Cheerleading
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Extracurricular Opportunities Academics and Vocational
Band/Chorus Jr. High Library Club Jr. High Student Council Ski club
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Paperwork and Notices School Calendar Emergency Information Card Interval or Update Health History Drug and Alcohol Testing
Multiple Forms
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Paperwork and Notices Notice of Homeless Education Programs NEW Procedures for Accident/Injury Claims Immunization Requirements Medication Policy Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program* Unsafe School Choice* Student Health Exams, Privacy, and Surveys Right to Request Teacher Qualifications Call the Teacher List
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Notices Items for First Day of School
Student Handbook Internet Agreement/Handbook Signature
Page Children’s Health Insurance Program
(CHIP)*
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School Tour Office Visit
Lunch money deposit Excuse bin Sign-in/Sign-out
Classrooms 3 Minutes Locks and Lockers
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Personal Locks Locks/Lockers Guidelines Look at your combination and practice
opening your lock Your combination must be memorized Locks need to be locked at all times
during the day Staff members will lock them for you if
not
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AGENDA Objectives Principal’s Perspective Common Questions and Share-out Mixer Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule Break-Out Sessions
Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities School Tour, Locks
Technology Information Q & A
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Technology Media Release Acceptable Use Policy MMS Parent Grade Portal (Student
Grades) Chromebook and Google Accounts eAlerts
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AGENDA Objectives Principal’s Perspective Common Questions and Share-out Mixer Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule Break-Out Sessions
Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities School Tour, Locks
Technology Information Q & A
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Door Prizes! Student organization materials Adult athletic pass
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Williamsburg Community School District Mission Statement
“All students will be given the opportunity to succeed in a changing world and
become positive contributors to society.”
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