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Welcome to Freshman Orientation

Welcome to Freshman Orientation. August 3, 2017. Opening and Welcome Mrs. Carolyn Carbonell DHS Principal. Welcoming our Wolves- August 14th required first Day of school for Incoming freshman. Dr. Christina Lapnow. WOW Welcoming our Wolves. On the Agenda for August 14th

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Welcome to Freshman Orientation

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  1. Welcome to Freshman Orientation August 3, 2017

  2. Opening and WelcomeMrs. Carolyn CarbonellDHS Principal

  3. Welcoming our Wolves- August 14threquired first Day of school for Incoming freshman Dr. Christina Lapnow

  4. WOW Welcoming our Wolves On the Agenda for August 14th Get schedule and pertinent information Take a guided school tour Participate in a showcase that highlights our school activities, clubs, sports, and academic programs Attend all 7 scheduled classes Smaller lunch Words of wisdom for success from DHS upperclassmen Attend “Volunteer Training” Attend AWARE overview End the day with first DHS Pep Rally

  5. WOW Welcoming our Wolves Benefits: Meet your teachers a day early Get to know your classmates and cohort Get a chance to see and explore the campus Find out how to get involved Get to hear from upperclassmen Feel the DHS spirit and energy Meet new friends Get an introduction to all of your classes Understand how lunch works Fully understand what it takes to be successful in high school

  6. Deltona High School School Counseling Department

  7. School counseling team • Class of 2018 – Mrs. Donnette Estelhomme • Class of 2019 – Mrs. Abaco Rayner • Class of 2020 – Mrs. Lisette Nazario-Lamplugh • Class of 2021 - Mrs. Christie Wilson • Registrar – Ms. Karina Dalik • Secretary – Ms. Christina Mendoza

  8. MISSION STATEMENT • “By providing for emotional, academic, personal, social and career development needs, Deltona High School counselors will empower all students to reach their full potential in a safe and caring environment.”

  9. WE believe: • All stakeholders deserve respect • We serve all students • All students deserve to feel safe and secure at school • We advocate for student’s academic, social/personal and career needs • We promote communication with students, parents, teachers, administrators, staff and community • Students are responsible for their educational success and choices

  10. We aim high at deltona high

  11. Course Assessment & Promotion Status Monitoring • Promote Self-Monitoring • Academic History Analysis • Current Progress Review • Encourage Goal Setting • Academic Goals and Action Plan • Career Reflection • Promote On-Time Graduation • Earlier identification of at-risk students

  12. Mark your calendar • 9th Grade Parent Informational Night • August 30th, 2017 at 5:00 pm in the Auditorium • Community Service Workshop • September 6, 2017 during lunch in the Media Center • College Expo • September 19, 2017 starting at 5:00 pm at Mainland High School

  13. AVIDAdvancement VIA individual determination Mrs. Stephanie Longfellow

  14. An Introduction to AVID: The Road to College Deltona High School AVID Program Deltona, FL

  15. The Mission of AVID AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

  16. What AVID is………. • AVID = Advancement Via Individual Determination • A direct support structure for students’ academic and career success. • A structured, college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts. • AVID strategies (WICOR) support the Common Core State Standards. • WICOR = Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization & Reading

  17. What AVID isn’t • AVID isn’t a remedial program • AVID isn’t a free ride • AVID isn’t a niche program • AVID isn’t a college outreach program • AVID isn’t a requirement

  18. AVID at Deltona High • AVID began at DHS in 2003. • DHS is a highly certified AVID school. • The AVID Elective classes are offered at grade levels 9-12. • 100% of our 2017 AVID Senior students were either accepted to a 4 year college or are military bound. • Several DHS teachers and counselors have participated in AVID training and many of those are on our AVID Site Team.

  19. The AVID Student Profile • Students With Academic Potential: • Average to high test scores • 2.0-3.5 GPA (the “academic middle”) • College potential with support • Desire and Determination Meets One or More of the Following Criteria: • First to attend college • Historically underserved in four-year colleges • Low Income • MOTIVATED  • Special Circumstances

  20. A Sample Week in the AVID Elective DailyorBlock Schedule: • AVID Tutorials Include: • Collaborative Study Groups • Writing Groups • Socratic Seminars • Subject Specific Tutoring • AVID Curriculum Includes: • Writing Curriculum • College and Careers • Strategies for Success • Critical Reading

  21. Want more information on AVID??? Visit the AVID website at www.AVID.org Deltona High AVID Questions: Email Mrs. Longfellow at sdlongfe@volusia.k12.fl.us Coming Soon: Deltona High AVID website http://dhswolves.com/avid

  22. Conduct management office Mr. Ky Cowan

  23. Uniform Policy Shirts bottoms Pants, shorts, skorts, capris Colors Navy blue Black Tan Students may also wear blue or black denim • Solid collared, polo-style shirt or oxford style button down • Deltona High School Colors • Royal Blue • Silver/Gray • White • Black

  24. Testing and Academy Director Mrs. Alisha Zarbo

  25. Career Academies at Deltona HS Community Service School Involvement Internships Leadership Health Services Academy Food & Agricultural Science Academy Brandy Meadows Academy Director bemeadow@volusia.k12.fl.us 386-575-4153 ext.44082 Farrah Johnson Academy Director fljohnso@volusia.k12.fl.us 386-575-4153 ext.44081 CTE Academy Facilitator: Alisha Zarbo 386-575-4153 ext.44101

  26. Additional Information: Please check out our website: dhswolves.com Please consider joining our School Advisory Committee

  27. Scheduling and Data Mr. Mike Micallef

  28. Scheduling

  29. Student Activities and Facilities Mrs. Bobbie Jo Grieve

  30. Clubs & Organizations at Deltona High SchoolFollow us on Twitter: @DHSHappenings • Future Farmers of America (FFA) • Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) • JROTC • Freshmen Class • Sophomore Class • Junior Class • Senior Class • Student Government Association (SGA) • Band/Color Guard/Chorus • Mu Alpha Theta (MAT) • National Honor Society • Rho Kappa • National English Honor Society (NEHS) • ECO • Key Club • Society for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (SETA) • FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) • ITS (Theatre/Drama)

  31. Curriculum Dr. Christina Lapnow

  32. Deltona High Programs for the 17-18 school year • Programs • Building and Construction • Culinary Arts • Communications Tech • Digital Media • Dual Enrollment • Digital Video Production • Early Childhood Education • JROTC AVID Advanced Placement Cambridge Dual Enrollment Academies: • Health Service Academy • Food and Agricultural Science Academy Exceptional Education

  33. Additional Information: Please check out our website for more information: DHSwolves.com Follow us on Twitter @CarbonellDHS Please consider joining our School Advisory Committee Our first meeting is going to be held next Tuesday – August 8th

  34. Deltona High Mrs. Carbonell

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