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Stratford High School 2014-2015 Freshman Parent Orientation. STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION. Joseph M. Corso, Jr., Principal Heather Borges, Assistant Principal Joseph Crapanzano, Assistant Principal Anthony DeAngelo, AP / Social Studies DH Officer Jose Escobar, SRO. DEPARTMENT HEADS.
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STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Joseph M. Corso, Jr., Principal Heather Borges, Assistant PrincipalJoseph Crapanzano, Assistant PrincipalAnthony DeAngelo, AP / Social Studies DH Officer Jose Escobar, SRO
DEPARTMENT HEADS Darron Vigliotti, ScienceRoni Rodier, MathJill Veteri, English Bob Baird, Athletic Director
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Kathryn Mascia, Head CounselorAlyce BorgersenThomas ColucciAmy ConnellyPatricia Morrissey Alissa Ortiz – School Psychologist Kelly Wilson – Social Worker
CORE VALUES Students will acquire content knowledge, strengthen higher-order thinking, and develop character in order to address 21st century challenges. CORE BELIEFS • We believe that: • a safe, positive school climate that embraces diversity is essential to ensure respect and opportunity for each individual • students should understand the world beyond their community in order to contribute to a global society • parents and students must share responsibility and work in partnership with the school in order to improve academic performance and to develop lifelong learners • students should use technology effectively to acquire, process, and deliver information
REQUIRED COURSES FOR FRESHMEN English 1 World Studies Science Mathematics Physical Education & Health 2 Electives Advisory Program
School Schedule Period Begins Ends Warning Bell 7:37 1 7:40 8:28 2 8:32 9:19 3 9:23 10:10 4 10:14 11:01 5 11:05 12:28 6 12:32 1:19 7 1:23 2:10
High School Graduation Requirements • English 4 credits • Mathematics 3 credits • Science 2 credits • Social Studies 3 credits • Arts and Vocational Education 1 credit • Health and Physical Education 2.1 credits • Electives 5.9 credits Total Required Credits 21
High School Graduation State Test Requirements Old = CAPT New = SBAC WWW.SMARTERBALANCED.ORG
Attendance Policy • Twenty Absence Limit: No student may receive credit for a full-year course after having been absent from that course more than 20 class periods • Ten Absence Limit: No student may receive credit for a semester course after having been absent more than 10 class periods • Three unexcused tardies to class: equivalent to one unexcused absence
Art Club Athletic Association Band Chess Club Choir Community Service (Sterling House) Debate Club EMS Explorer Environmental Club Future Business Leaders of America Freshman Class Council Future Teachers of America Gay/Straight Alliance Health Occupation Students of America School ActivitiesSome activities include:
Fall Sports • Cheerleading • Cross Country – boys, girls • Dance Team/Highsteppers • Football • Soccer – girls, boys • Swimming and Diving -girls • Volleyball - girls
Winter Sports • Basketball – boys, girls • Bowling - Co-ed • Cheerleading • Dance Team/Highsteppers • Indoor Track and Field - boys, girls • Swimming and Diving - boys • Wrestling - boys
Spring Sports • Baseball - boys • Golf - boys, girls • Lacrosse- boys, girls • Softball - girls • Tennis - boys, girls • Track and Field -boys, girls
Stratford High School LINK CREW
10 Hints for Active Parent Participation is …The Formula for Student Success • Talk with your child daily: homework, friends, activities, concerns. • Talk regularly with teachers: e-mail/web pages, voice messages, meetings (Parent Portal). • Talk regularly with support team members: guidance, school psychologist, social worker, nurse, administrator, SRO. • Encourage your child to keep peer and neighborhood issues out of school • Monitor home use of internet. • Support BOE Policies especially in regard to: electronic signaling & recording devices, clothing and safety issues. • Monitor attendance and timeliness. • Minimize late nights. • Become a member of the school community; join: PTSA, Band Parents, Post Prom, Drama, Red Devils, Booster Club. • 10. Attend events with your child and visit our community.