Welcome to CVHS

1. Welcome to CVHS • Class of 2015

6. Mission Statement • To educate all students to be competent, caring, and contributing citizens in an ever-changing global community.

7. Vision Statement • To develop the maximum potential of every individual.

8. We believe in the following foundations: • Advancing the academic potential of all students. • Demonstrating proficiency with technology. • Inspiring critical thinking skills. • Fostering effective communication skills. • Providing a safe and accepting learning environment. • Promoting the development of core character traits. • Cultivating a well-rounded educational program. • Instilling the practice of life-long learning.

9. Today’s Agenda • Academic Priorities • Logistics /Management • Tonight's presentation will be posted on www.cvsd.k12.pa.us Wednesday morning.

11. ACADEMICS • Graduation Requirements • Credit Requirements – 29 credits • Graduation Project • Core and Elective classes • CTC

14. Credits • The unit of measurement for successfully completing a classes requirements. • 1 marking period = .5 credit • 2 marking period = 1 credit

15. Breakdown of Credits per year • Minimum credits required per HS year. • Freshman - Total 7 credits Sophomore - Total 14 creditsJunior - Total 21 creditsSenior - Total 28 creditsSenior Project - 1 credit Total 29 credits

16. Assessments

17. Schedule

19. Failures • In High School required courses must be repeated until passed. • It does not go away! • For example …

20. 4 DAY CYCLE OVERALLTerm 1 - Freshman Year Failed Failed

21. 4 DAY CYCLE OVERALLTerm 1 – Sophomore Year

23. Where can I get information on … • What is going on at the school… • CVSD and CVHS Webpage • Students and Parents • Twitter • Community Portal • Moodle • Wikispaces • Edulink

24. Where can I get information on… • Counseling • Medical • Attendance • All Forms • Calendars

26. A Day in the life of a CVHS Student

27. ARRIVAL MAP 7:15 – 7:40 A.M.

29. EXCUSE CARD Name: _____________________________ Grade: ___ Date(s): __________________________Time: ______ *Absence *Tardy *Early Dismissal (* Circle one) Reason:______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ _______________________ __________________________ _________________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian Parent Daytime Phone A written excuse is legally required for each absence, early dismissal or tardiness.

35. Class Times 1st Block 7:40 – 9:252nd Block 9:30 – 11:003rd Block 11:02 – 1:084th Block 1:13 – 2:45

36. The Morning Show 7;40 – 7:55

37. 3rd Block - A Lunch • 11:02 – 11:32 A Lunch • 11:37 – 1:08Class

38. 3rd Block - B Lunch • 11:05 – 11:33 Class • 11:34 – 12:04 B Lunch • 12:06 – 1:08 Class

39. 3rd Block – C Lunch • 11:05 – 12:05 Class • 12:06 – 11:36 C Lunch • 11:38 – 1:08 Class

40. 3rd Block – D Lunch • 11:05 – 12:38 Class • 12:38 – 1:08 D Lunch

42. Lunch • $2.20 to $3.05 • Pin number

43. Lunch • Prepay advantages • No cash withdraws • No Charges • Envelopes are on the table in the lobby • Drop box – Money must be placed in the box by 9:00AM

44. DISMISSAL MAP

45. BUS MAP

46. Afterschool • No courtesy bus. • All students saying after school need to be with a supervising adult. • Practice • Library • Learning Lab • Club meeting

47. Expectations of Students • The 3 “R”s • Respect • Responsibility • Do the Right thing

48. CVHS Taboos • Weapons • Violence and Threats • Drugs and Alcohol

49. 9th Grade Behavior Issues • Bullying and Harassment • Cafeteria Behavior • Cell Phone • Detention Cuts • Late to class and school • Loitering – students unsupervised after school • Thefts • Unprepared for class