Welcome to Ellington High School January 27, 2014

1. Welcome toEllington High School January 27, 2014

2. Agenda General Information • Student Learning Results • Accreditation • Safety and Security • Orientation • Communication • Student Success Plans (SSP) • Activities • Core Values and Belief’s • 21st Century Learning Expectations Breakout Sessions • Graduation Requirements • Course Selection • Schedule • Transcripts • College Prep

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5. Student learning results CAPT • Annual average of over 90% reaching proficiency Honor Roll • 2012-2013- Over 200 students made the honor roll • 2013-2014 -Over 220 students made the honor roll AP scores: • EHS has been on the AP Honor Roll for 3 consecutive years for expanding opportunities and improving student performance • According to the College Board there are only 90 other districts in US and Canada that have earned this distinction Academic Expectations: • Not one student to date has failed to graduate as a result of not reaching our academic expectations

6. NEASC – New England Association of Schools and Colleges EHS received the highest accreditation rating possible “The Committee was impressed with many of the programs and services and wishes to commend the following”: • The schools inclusive and collaborative process based on current research the prominent display of core values and beliefs documents throughout the school • The clear and consistently designed 21st century learning expectations and • Accompanying school-wide rubrics aligned to the core values and beliefs • The positive school culture that reflects the school’s core values and beliefs

7. NEASC – New England Association of Schools and Colleges • The use of the core values and beliefs to guide decision-making and policy changes • Recent consolidation of leveled core classes from five levels to three • The academic and elective programs that provide an opportunity for students to succeed and develop 21st century learning skills • The emphasis on depth of understanding and application of knowledge through inquiry and problem-solving • The use of technology to support instruction

8. Safety and Security • Mr. Uriano, Assistant Principal • Mr. Corbett, Lead Teacher • We have security personnel • Video Surveillance Cameras • School Resource Officer • All doors are locked from7:15 a.m. – 1:55 p.m. • Administrative and Teacher visual presence • Breathalyzer checks

9. Orientation Program • Three upcoming meetings are scheduled with the incoming 8th graders • A student follow up meeting approximately 2 weeks after school begins • Our Advisory program ensures that all students will have at least one adult that will know your child well throughout all four years of high school • Each student will be assigned an advisor in addition to a guidance counselor

10. Communication • Biweekly Newsletter • Web Site: www.ellingtonpublicschools.org • Teachers are accessible via E-mail • Marquee sign in the front of school • School Messenger • Quarterly Report Cards with Mid–Progress Report

11. Student Success Plans (SSP) • Mandated by the State since July 1, 2013 • Based on developing a students Academic, Career and Social/Emotional development from grades 6-12 • The Student Success Plan (SSP) is an individualized student driven plan that will be developed to address every student’s needs and interests to help every student stay connected in school and to achieve postsecondary educational and career goals • The Student Success Plan supports structures such as student portfolios

12. Activities

13. Activities List • ABS • Outdoor Adventure Club • Welcome Freshman Dance • Homecoming Dance • Snowball in early February • Knight Writers • Peer Advocates • Student Council • Peer Mediators • Class Officers • Opening Knight Players • Rescue Post • Mock Trial • Code Green There is an Activities Booklet with all the activity descriptions

14. COre Values and Beliefs

15. 21st Century learning expectations

16. Breakout Sessions A to B Suzanne Markowski Presentation room C to H Nancy O’Brien Band room I to Pa Andrea Howarth Chorus room Pe to ZJudi Moeller Auditorium

17. Welcome toEllington High School January 27, 2014

18. Counselor Assignments A to B Suzanne Markowski Presentation room C to H Nancy O’Brien Band room I to Pa Andrea Howarth Chorus room Pe to ZJudi Moeller Auditorium

19. Graduation Requirements 22 credits to Graduate • 4 credits of English • 3 credits of mathematics • 3 credits of social studies • 3 credits of science • 1 credit art/music/vocational education • 1 credit of physical education • .50 credit of world language • .50 credit of health education • .50 credit of computer applications • 5.5 elective credits Graduation Policy #6146 - CAPT see Program of Studies Portfolio – Advisory Group

20. Freshman Course Selection • Monday, February 3rd • Thursday, March 27th • Freshman Schedule • Sample Course Selection Sheet

21. Sample Schedule A Block: English B Block: Math C Block: Science D Block: Social Studies E Block: PE / Health F Block: Spanish / French / Latin G Block: Elective (you can choose) H Block: Study Hall

22. In order to facilitate an appropriate placement into honors level classes, students will be recommended for honors placement based on academic performance, performance assessments, teacher recommendation and student readiness. Honors Criteria

23. College Preparation Recommended for College • English 4 credits • Social Studies 3 to 4 credits • Mathematics 3 to 4 credits • Science 3 to 4 credits • World Language 3 to 4 credits • Arts / Music / Voc 3 to 4 credits

24. Transcript • Grades are numeric • Lists all courses • Shows attendance • Class rank • GPA • Mid-term and final exams not posted

25. Attendance Policy • Full year course – 22 days • Half year course – 11 days • Tardy • Cutting Class • Appeal process

26. Academic Eligibility All ninth grade students are eligible for fall extracurricular activities. Beyond the transition phase for freshmen, all students who wish to participate in extracurricular activities must meet each of the following academic requirements: • Be enrolled in at least five (5) units of work during each marking period. • Have a passing previous quarter grade in at least five (5) units of work including all required courses. • Have no more than one (1) F, regardless of the number of courses taken.

27. Extras • PLAN /ACT • PSAT • Naviance • Shadowing • College Career Pathways • High School Partnership

28. Summer Freshman Orientation • August • Schedules • Walk-through a “Real” day • Locker • Another tour • Handbook • Ice cream

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30. Mrs. Shorts – ext. 219 Mrs. Markowski – ext. 218 Mrs. O’Brien – ext. 217 Mrs. Howarth – ext 215 Mrs. Moeller – ext. 216 Ellington High School Guidance Office 896-2352

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