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WILLIAM H. HALL HIGH SCHOOL

WILLIAM H. HALL HIGH SCHOOL. Incoming 9 th grade Parent Meeting CLASS of 2018 January 29, 2014. Administration. Mr. Dan Zittoun - Principal Mrs . Donna Namnoum - Assistant Principal A-F Ms. Shelley Solomon - Assistant Principal G-N

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WILLIAM H. HALL HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. WILLIAM H. HALL HIGH SCHOOL Incoming 9th grade Parent Meeting CLASS of 2018 January 29, 2014

  2. Administration Mr. Dan Zittoun - Principal Mrs. Donna Namnoum - Assistant Principal A-F Ms. Shelley Solomon - Assistant Principal G-N Mr. Andrew Clapsaddle- Assistant Principal O-Z

  3. Department Supervisors Mr. Steven Armstrong - Social Studies Mrs. Rosemarie Bonner – Health & Physical Education Mrs. Catherine Buchholz - English Mrs. Lucy Cartland - World Languages Mr. Brian Cohen - Career & Technical Education Mr. Tor Fiske – School Counseling Mr. Andy Mayo - Music & Theatre Arts

  4. Department Supervisors Ms. Pamela Murphy - Visual Arts Mrs. Betty Remigino-Knapp – Athletic Director Mr. Mike Rollins - Science Mrs. Mary-Ann Sullivan – Pupil Services Mrs. Patricia Susla - Math Mrs. Jeri Van Leer – Library/Media

  5. Mission Statement Hall High School prepares all students to be educated, responsible citizens who contribute collaboratively, independently, and innovatively to a dynamic global community.

  6. Core Values and Beliefs • High Expectations • Collaborative, Independent and Innovative Learners • Dynamic and Varied Instruction • Relevant Curriculum • Cultivation of a Compassionate and Engaged Community • Cultivation of Students’ Interests, Strengths and Abilities • A Safe and Well-Maintained Environment

  7. Hall’s Learning Expectations • Problem Solving: Critical Thinking, Innovation, Adaptability • Communication: Writing, Reading, Speaking • Technology: Publishing, Data Analysis, Multimedia Presentation • Habits of Mind: Self-assessment, Time Management, Improvement, Effort • Civic And Social: Informed, Engaged, Responsible, Respectful Citizens

  8. Graduation Requirements 21.75 credits

  9. Communication • Website - http://whpshall.sharpschool.net/ • Blackboard Connect • E-mail (preferred) • Voice mail • Powerschool– Parent Portal • Twitter (@WHallhigh) • PTO newsletter (quarterly) • Parent Conferences

  10. Bell Schedule

  11. Schedules • Levels of instruction • AP/Honors/Standard • Students may move up or down a level through teacher recommendation or family override process.

  12. Sample Schedules

  13. School Counseling • Role of the School Counselor • Counselor assignments • Middle - High School Transition • Academic • Personal/Social • Extra-curricular involvement • Balance/perspective/engagement/independence • Orientation Programs • "A Day in the Life" - Spring 2014 • Student Orientation - Link Crew Fall 2014 • Student/Parent Orientation - Fall 2014

  14. School Counseling • Program Overview • Gr.9 - transition/early career exploration • Gr. 10 - personality and interest inventory/extended career exploration • Gr. 11 - Junior Workshop series • Gr. 12 - Senior Workshop and application • Naviance technology • Personal development; college and career readiness 

  15. Pupil Services Related Services Speech & Language Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Counseling Special Education • Special Needs • Resource Classes • Co-Taught Classes • Content Support

  16. Career & Technology Education BUSINESS & FINANCE • Problem Solving through Technology & Communication • 2 computer labs, iPad cart and marketing & finance simulations

  17. Career & Technology Education • FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES • Authentic Pre-School, Culinary Lab and Medical Internships • *UCONN ECE Course: Individual & Family Development

  18. Career & Technology Education • TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING • Technology, Creativity, Innovation and the Development of 21st Century Skills • *3-D Printers, Video & Photography Studios

  19. English – Grade 9 English 9 Honors and English 9 • New and exciting curriculum:  more reading, more writing, nonfiction • The Odyssey: • Unit 1 - Setting Out: Motives for Journeys • Unit 2 - Voices from the Road: Evaluating the Journey’s Effect • Unit 3 - Language of Others and Self • Unit 4 - Wisdom Gained and Shared

  20. English • Standard and Honors Levels: Same curriculum map, priority standards and essential questions. Placement Decisions: Teachers consider • Class grades • Standardized test scores • Performance on curriculum based performance tasks and assessments • Practice of consistent and independent completion of homework                                                                                       • Practice of independent reading • Willingness to take on literacy tasks of increased complexity

  21. English

  22. Mathematics – Grade 9 • Algebra II (L1) – completed Honors Geometry (L1) • Honors Geometry (L1) – completed Honors Algebra I (L1) or Algebra I (L2) • Geometry (L2) – completed Honors Algebra I (L1) or Algebra I (L2) • Algebra 1 (L2) - completed Grade 8 Standard Math • Algebra I (L3)– completed Grade 8 Standard Math

  23. Music & Theater Arts Band - Freshman Band Choir - Freshman Men’s Choir, Treble Choir Orchestra – Concert Orchestra

  24. Music & Theater Arts • Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Choirs • Recommendation/Audition • Guitar I & Guitar II • After School Clubs - A Cafella, Voce de Coeli

  25. Music & Theater Arts Select EnsemblesHonors level, during the day, by audition • Concert Jazz Band • Choraliers • I Giovanni Solisti

  26. Music & Theater Arts • ActingI,Acting II, Specialized Performance Studies • Productions throughout the year • Rehearsals after school

  27. Physical Education & Health Grade 9 - Required Foundational Course (3x week) Living a Healthy and Balanced Life

  28. Physical Education & Health Upper Level Options Standard Course Leadership PE Strategies Wellness Community Resources Technology

  29. Science – Grade 9 Grade 9 Science Course Choices: • A.     Applied Earth Science • B.     Standard Earth Science • C.     Honors Earth Science • Differences between the three courses – reading level, abstraction, “transfer,” math, depth, rate.

  30. Science

  31. Social Studies – Grade 9 • Modern World History • Unleveled course • Recommendation to take during school year (as opposed to summer school). More time for non-fiction reading, writing, research skills

  32. Social Studies All students must take American Government and US History.

  33. World Language • Completion of middle school program equals one credit • Colleges look for a long and strong sequence in one language. • Performance-based learning • Technology integrated instruction • Advanced standing one-two years based middle school performance & teacher recommendation • Students are encouraged to begin a second language at any time

  34. World Language

  35. Visual Arts Through the Visual Arts “building blocks” called the Elements and Principles of Art you will explore: • Making Art ( using a wide variety of materials) • Talking about Art ( Aesthetics) • How to speak about and critique art ( criticism) • Art History: origins and influences related to art (art history)

  36. Visual Arts Grade 9 course options: • Ceramics • Drawing • Painting • Sculpture • Survey of Visual Arts

  37. Extra-Curricular Opportunities • Sports • Some may have try-outs prior to beginning of season – more information available on the website • Clubs • Can’t find one that you like, create one! • Activities • Community Service

  38. Sports - Girls

  39. Sports - Boys

  40. Clubs & Activities • Circle of Friends • Class Leadership Board • Close-Up • Community Service Club (CSC) • CT Youth Forum • Cross Age Connection • Empty Bowls • Environmental Awareness • Ethnic Dance Club • Future Business Leaders of America • Gay/Straight Alliance • A Cafella • Action Club • AIDS Awareness • Anime • Art Club • Asian Cultural Club • Badminton Club • Breast Cancer Awareness Club • Careers in Health Care • Chemistry Club • Chem-4-Kids • Chess Club

  41. Clubs & Activities • Math Team • Movie Club • Mock Trial Team • Model U.N. • Multicultural Club • Student Association • Technology 3000 • The Answer • Yellow Ribbon Foundation • Whistling Club • Video Club (Be the Media) • Y.E.S. Club • Hall High Democrats • Hall High Republicans • Hallmarks • Health Nuts • Highlights • Human Rights Coalition • Improv Club • J.E.T.S. • Jazz Dancers • Jewish Student Union • K-pop Club • Link Crew

  42. Transition Timeline – King Phillip

  43. Transition Timeline - Bristow

  44. Transition Timeline

  45. Thank you for attending • Administrators and Department Supervisors are available in the Lobby to answer any questions you may have. • Remember to stay involved, join the PTO, check PowerSchool, Website, Ask Questions • Together we can make this an amazing four years!!!!!

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