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In order to excel tomorrow, we challenge all students to meet the highest academic, civic and

Welcome Class of 2017 Principal Mrs. Marie Cote Assistant Principals Mrs. Pamela Bernardi Mr. Bruce Fairbanks. In order to excel tomorrow, we challenge all students to meet the highest academic, civic and social standards today. Making High School Count.

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In order to excel tomorrow, we challenge all students to meet the highest academic, civic and

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  1. Welcome Class of 2017PrincipalMrs. Marie CoteAssistant PrincipalsMrs. Pamela BernardiMr. Bruce Fairbanks In order to excel tomorrow, we challenge all students to meet the highest academic, civic and social standards today.

  2. Making High School Count • Performance in middle school is an indicator of success in high school. • 9thgrade is a "make it or break it" year. • More students fail 9th grade than any other grade in high school. • A large number of students who are held back in 9th grade subsequently drop out. • The most powerful indicators of whether a student will complete high school include course performance and attendance during the first year of high school.

  3. Keys to Success in High SchoolThe Pilgrim Ps

  4. Keys to Success in High SchoolPart 2….. • Attend school daily • Get & stay organized • Study often(do not cram) • Stay for department night • Set a time & place to do homework • Get involved in school beyond the classroom • Get plenty of bed rest • Eat a good breakfast • Drink plenty of water • Ask for help ….It is never too late

  5. 1st Day of School – August 28th Freshmen Only! School starts at 7:24am Student schedules to be distributed at Freshmen Orientation in August 22, 2013

  6. Bus Schedule & Late Bus Bus Schedule (posted in Warwick Beacon in August) Pick up between 6:45am – 7:00am Late Buses Monday – Thursday Depart school between 3:30pm & 3:45pm

  7. Guidance Department Brenda Resendes Department Chair 734-3249 resendesb@warwickschools.org

  8. Graduation Requirements Credit Requirements for Promotion to grades 10, 11, 12 and Graduation Promotion to: • Grade 10 4.75 credits • Grade 11 9.50 credits • Grade 12 15.25 credits • Graduation 22 credits I. Carnegie Units • 4 English • 4 Math(Alg 1, Geo, Alg 2, +1 Math) • 3 Science (Physical, Biology, Chemistry) • 3 Social Studies(World, US, Civics, Elect) • 3 PE/HL • 1 Tech (Digital Tools, & Elect) • 1 Arts(Music or Visual Arts) • 3 Electives

  9. Graduation Requirements (cont) II. State Assessment (PARCC not NECAP) • Partial Proficiency Math & Reading • Participation in Science assessment III. ePortfolio IV. Senior Exhibition Project V. Individual Learning Plan (ILP - “I Will Plan”)

  10. School Hours & Schedule School Day Starts 7:24am - Dismissed 1:51pm 1stperiod begins at 7:24am Student Schedule No Home Room – Advisory Block 7 Day Rotation with 6 Periods per Day

  11. Sample Freshmen Schedule

  12. Student Progress Notification Quarterly • Interim Reports • Progress Reports (upon request only) • Deficiency Reports • Report Cards Additional Options • Parent Portal – Internet needed*registration form • Teacher/Counselor Email • Parent Conferences (when requested)

  13. Guidance Questions ?

  14. Freshmen Summer Assignments English Language Arts • Reading Assignment – 1 Book • Counts as grade in 9th grade English Math (Algebra 1) • Review Packet of 8th grade skills • Required for math skills assessment Assignment information/packets will be distributed to students at Aldrich before summer vacation. Honors course work will be different.

  15. School Supplies Provided • Student Handbook/Daily Agenda Required • Classroom Supplies – basics (wait!!!) • Regular Locker & PE Locker – need locks (assigned/shared) Recommend • Scientific/Math Calculator • Computer with Internet access

  16. School Technology • School/District Web sitewww.warwickschools.org • Connect Ed (electronic message service) • First Class eMail • Eportfolio (Richer Picture) • Internet Access at Home

  17. School Safety (SRO) Officer Dennis Amerantes 734-3250 x131 amerantesd@warwickschools.org

  18. Student Involvement Over twenty years of research shows that students who get involved are…. Likely to…. • Have better grades • Have higher educational attainment • Attend school more regularly • Have higher self-esteem and are more social • Have higher standardized test scores Less likely to…. • Be depressed • Have anxiety • Be socially awkward • Get pregnant • Use substances • Smoke tobacco • Dropout of school • Misbehave at school • Commit delinquent acts (Marsh, 1992); (Gerber, 1996(Hanks & Eckland, 1976); (Mahoney & Cairns, 1997); (Cooley, Henriksen, Nelson & Thompson, 1995); (Landers & Landers, 1978).

  19. Pilgrim Athletics Nick DiFillippo Athletic Director 734-3250 difilippon@warwickschools.org http://www.pilgrimhighschoolathletics.com/

  20. Clubs, Activities, etc.

  21. Parent Involvement In the School Community… • Participate in the PTSA • Join School Improvement Team • Be Guest Speaker • Volunteer to help with a sport, club or activity • Host a Foreign Exchange Student • Mentor a student for Senior Project • Help with “Project Respect” or “APE” At Home… • Ensure student comes to school on time • Make appointments outside of school hours • Review school work with student daily/weekly • Set an early bed time (@9:30-10pm) • Monitor/Limit Social Networking • Read student handbook with student • Contact teachers or guidance with concerns immediately • Talk about school progress as a family OFTEN…dinner time is the perfect time!

  22. Student Services & Support Graduation by Proficiency Coordinator Library Media Specialist Library with Internet Access Student Leaders Weekly Department Nights Tutoring Credit Recovery • Guidance Counselors • Assistant Principals • School Nurse/Health Services • School Resource Officer • Psychologist • Social Worker • Student Assistance Counselor • Special Education Services

  23. Questions…..

  24. School Contact 111 Pilgrim Parkway Warwick, RI 02888 Main: 734-3250 Fax: 734-3264 Email addresses Sample: lastnamefirstinitial@warwickschools.org

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