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Freshman Orientation 2012

Freshman Orientation 2012. Welcome Pirate Families!. Who is Who at Topsail High School…. Administration Principal – Mr. Berry Simmons Assistant Principal – Ms. Mary Mortensen Assistant Principal – Mr. Todd Matthews Student Support Services Staff:

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Freshman Orientation 2012

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  1. Freshman Orientation 2012 Welcome Pirate Families!

  2. Who is Who at Topsail High School… • Administration • Principal – Mr. Berry Simmons • Assistant Principal – Ms. Mary Mortensen • Assistant Principal – Mr. Todd Matthews • Student Support Services Staff: • Ms. Jennifer Frazee – School Counselor, A-G • Mr. Jonathan Buchanan – School Counselor, H-O • Ms. Angela Campione-Rabe – School Counselor, P-Z • Ms. Lauren Ludwick – Student Support Coordinator

  3. Show your Pirate Pride • This is your school and your responsibility to… • Treat THS with respect as you would your own personal property • Get Involved – join clubs, sports and support your classmates

  4. What is our Mission at THS? • Mission Statement: • The mission of Topsail High School is to offer a diverse educational curriculum that will assist students on their path to individual, community and global success in the world.

  5. What is our Vision at THS? • Vision Statement: • The future of the Topsail High School community, and the world, depends on our students continually pursuing an educational path that will allow them to grow into contributing individuals and members of the community and world. • What does a PIRATE look and act like? • P – Positive • I – Involved • R – Responsible • A – Attentive • T – Thoughtful • E – Environmental

  6. THS Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) • The mission of the Topsail High PTSO is to support programs that enforce educational opportunities for students and teachers and acknowledge the academic achievements of the student body. • Topsail High PTSO Board Members: • Beth Mongeau - President • Teresa Moore - Vice President • Patti Desmarais - Vice President • Debby Hotton - Treasurer • Mary Tobin - Secretary

  7. Fee Schedule • Career and Technical Education (CTE) Courses - $10.00 • Visual & Performing Arts: $10.00 per class • Marching Band: $100.00 • Symphonic Band: $50.00 • Copy Fee: • Black & White Copies - .10 per copy • Color Copies - .50 per copy

  8. Graduation Requirements • English: 4 credits (English I, II, III, IV) • Math: 4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & 4th level math course) • Science: 3 credits (Earth/Environmental, Biology & Physical Science) • Social Studies: 4 credits (World History, American History I, American History II & Civics & Economics) • Health/PE: 1 credit • Elective Credits: • 2 credits from CTE, Fine Arts or Foreign Language • 4 credit concentration (ALL from one area)

  9. North Carolina Attendance Expectations • State Attendance Policy • All students under 16 years of age must not miss more than 10 unexcused absences for the entire school year • At 10 unexcused absences parent(s)/guardian(s) are subject to potential referral to the District Attorney’s office

  10. Pender County Attendance Expectations • Pender County Attendance Policy • Each semester 8 absences per class • Loss of class credits for excused or unexcused • Saturday School will be offered each semester

  11. Tardy Policy • 3rd Tardy: Parent phone call • 4th & 5th Tardy: Administrative lunch detention • 6th Tardy: CELL for the next school day • 7th Tardy: Suspension **TARDIES ARE TOTALED FOR ALL CLASSES**

  12. THS Dress Code • Shirts: No tank tops. Shirts must have sleeves or cap sleeves • Gym Shorts: Can only be worn in gym class. • Pants: Must be worn at waist level. (No sagging pants) • Skirts & Shorts: Must meet the Pender County 3 inch rule (index card length above the knee) • Hats & Head Coverings: Will be taken and put in the front office for parent pick up when worn after the 8:20AM bell. • Non Complicance (for dress code): • 1st Offense: Reprimand (noted on a Google document) • 2nd Offense: Administrative Lunch Detention • 3rd Offense: CELL (Center for Educational Learning & _______) • 4th Offense: Suspension • **Hats & Headcoverings: 1st & 2nd offense: hat taken and held in the front office

  13. THS Cell Phone Policy • After first bell – cell phones WILL be taken if they are visible – NO WARNINGS • Failure to turn off and/or put cell phone away is non compliance & will result in: • 1st Offense: Administrative Lunch Detention • 2nd Offense: CELL • 3rd Offense: Suspension • **Parents MUST pick up all cell phones when taken from student on 1st & 2nd offense

  14. THS Clubs & Activities(just a few of what THS offers)

  15. THS Sports…Go Pirates!!!!

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