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Welcome to the beginning of the rest of your life

Welcome to the beginning of the rest of your life. Freshman Orientation Class of 2015. Falcon fundamentals. Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Safe. Be Respectful. In the classroom Respect the teachers, students, school, and most importantly, yourself  Listen ATTENTIVELY

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Welcome to the beginning of the rest of your life

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  1. Welcome to the beginning of the rest of your life Freshman Orientation Class of 2015

  2. Falcon fundamentals Be Respectful BeResponsible Be Safe

  3. Be Respectful • In the classroom • Respect the teachers, students, school, and most importantly, yourself  • Listen ATTENTIVELY • Use appropriate language and voice level • Raise your hand • APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR • Your Person • NO hats, sunglasses, bandanas, or undergarments showing • GOLDEN RULE- Treat others how you want to be treated

  4. BE RESPONSIBLE • In the classroom • Be on TIME to class • Be PREPARED with all materials • Complete ALL homework and class work ON TIME • Return all borrowed materials • Your Person • ALL electronic devices TURNED OFF and put in locker • Grades are EARNED not given • Socialize with peers during non-class times

  5. Graduation Requirements

  6. Regents Exams Required for Graduation

  7. College credit in High school! • Niagara Wheatfield offers many classes that you can take to earn college credit

  8. Top Factors in College Admissions Decisions (National Association of College Admissions Counseling, 2008)

  9. Did You Know? • College graduates earn substantially more money than high school graduates? Here is a breakdown of the average 2007 earnings by college degree: (U.S. Census Bureau)

  10. The 4-year plan • Take academics seriously and keep your grades up. • Get to know your teachers, counselor and principal. • Get involved. • School clubs/organizations, community service, part-time work • Make your summers count- attend a summer camp, read, commit hours to volunteer work, GAIN EXPERIENCE

  11. What’s a Transcript? • A copy of a student's permanent academic record • Transcripts include: • All classes that you have taken in high school • Your final grade in every class • Your Regents exams grades • SAT/ACT scores • Class rank • Your information • Your school’s information

  12. Be Safe • In the classroom • Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself • Only enter classroom if a teacher/adult is present • Be alert • Your Person • Practice personal hygiene • Make good personal choices • Practice good nutrition • Get enough sleep • NO DRUGS, NO ALCOHOL, NO TOBACCO

  13. Where can I turn to for help? • Parents • Teachers • Counselor

  14. Final Thoughts • It’s never too early to start thinking about your future, visit Ms. Reed in the Career Center and EXPLORE! • Join as many clubs and organizations as possible. • Enjoy the journey! • Stay balanced Make Memories!!! and remember…. Once a falcon, always a falcon!

  15. Play Ball!

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