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Newport High School 7 th Annual Incoming 9 th Graders and New Student Athletic/Activities Knight. Wednesday June 11, 2014 NHS Main Gym – 7:00 PM.
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Newport High School 7th Annual Incoming 9th Graders and New Student Athletic/Activities Knight Wednesday June 11, 2014 NHS Main Gym – 7:00 PM
Cell Phones off or on vibratePlease be attentive when presenters are speakingThis presentation will be on the Sports website tomorrowPlease clean bleachers as you exit
Welcome • Purpose and goals for tonight. Format for the evening. • Feedback on ways to improve event. Sheet at our table.
Agenda • Athletics • Fine Arts – Student Presentations • WIAA Activities – Cheer/Drill and Debate • 9th Grade Elections/Leadership • Link Crew • UKnighted and School Spirit • Clubs • Booster Clubs/PTSA
Athletics Newport Sports Website http://www.bsd405.org/nhs/athletics.aspx • Sports Registration Online – Launch June 25 • Physical Exam (Good for 24 months) June • Fines and Fees (Seasonal) – “Participation” • Cut sports will pay after making teams. • Academics – 2 standards – WIAA (Pass 6 credit bearing classes) & BSD (cum. GPA above 2.0). Open period/some TA’s. • Daily Attendance
Athletics Continued • Athletic/Activity Code – Revised May 2013 • First time 8th graders can get involved – Friday June 20, 2014. • Try-outs/Cut Sports/Playing Time • The Role of the Parent • 9th Grade P.E. and P.E. waiver • Athletic Trainer/Injuries – TBD • Strength and Conditioning Program
Fine Arts Department • Drama: Students • Orchestra: Students • Band: Students • Choir:Students
WIAA Activities Newport Activity Website http://www.bsd405.org/nhs/activities.aspx • Fine Arts Dept. (Band, Choir, Drama and Orchestra) • Drill–Leona Young - 3 yr. program • Cheer–Stephanie Lawrenson – 3 yr. program • Forensics (Debate) – John Julian
Student Government/Leadership • 9th Grade elections packets available at orientation (Elected students will be transferred into the leadership class for 1st and 2nd semester) • Home room selects Student Senators each semester to attend meetings. • Interhigh Opportunities
2014-15 Key Freshman Dates Sports Physical Turn-In Dates – Pay Fines/Fees Friday August 15, 2014 – 7:00am - 3:00pm Monday August 18, 2014 – 7:00am – 3:00pm Tuesday August 19, 2014 – 7:00am – 3:00pm Friday August 22, 2014 – 6:30am – 7:00pm Monday August 25, 2014 – 7:00am – 5:30pm Freshman Back to School Day Thursday August 21, 2014 – 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Freshman Link Crew Orientation and Dance Tuesday August 26, 2014: Orientation – 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM Dance – 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Meet their Link Crew leaders and become familiar with the school. Feel comfortable for the 1st day.
Link Crew Philosophy • Link Crew Juniors and seniors are chosen to be positive role models for the freshman! They are knowledgeable about the school and the classes. Each freshman will have two link crew leaders which will be there to help them transition to high school! • Link Crew leaders work to connect with freshman throughout the first semester.
Uknighted and School Spirit • Spirit Wear – Prep Sportswear Shop: http://www.prepsportswear.com/school/us/Washington/Bellevue/Newport-High-School-Knights.aspx?schoolid=49726&utm_source=nhs&utm_campaign=partner&utm_medium=link&utm_term=text+link&utm_content=individual+store+link • Uknighted – Spirit Commissioner • Sportsmanship: “Be Loud…Be Proud…Be Positive” Positively Support Your Team.
NHS Clubs • A wide variety of clubs here at NHS • Process for creating a Club. • Informal method for joining. • Updated list posted on NHS Activities website.
Other Ways to be Involved • Get involved in Homecoming Hall Decorations (End of October) • Can take Leadership Class as an elective • Read Leadership on the Line • Organize school activities • Join a club this fall
Booster Clubs/PTSA • K.A.B.A. – Athletics – Stop by table –K.F.A.B. – Fine Arts Boosters • Individual Program Booster Clubs • PTSA – Julie Freeman - President
Meet the Various Programs • Format for the remainder of the evening. • Area locations. • Feedback for next year will be at KABA table.