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Welcome Back! Coxsackie-Athens High School

Welcome Back! Coxsackie-Athens High School. 2013-2014 “Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Possibilities”. People to Know:. Mr. Heath Hanley , Building Principal Mr. Matt Zebrowski , MS/HS Assistant Principal Mr. Terry Nash , Athletic Director

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Welcome Back! Coxsackie-Athens High School

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  1. Welcome Back!Coxsackie-Athens High School 2013-2014 “Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Possibilities”

  2. People to Know: • Mr. Heath Hanley, Building Principal • Mr. Matt Zebrowski, MS/HS Assistant Principal • Mr. Terry Nash, Athletic Director • Ms. Dawn Essex, School Counselor, Grades 10-12 A-K • Ms. Angela Zumbolo, School Counselor, Grades 10-12 L-Z • Ms. Jessica Pray, School Counselor, Grade 9 • Ms. KaraGokey, Counselor/Social Worker • Ms. Abbie Breen, School Nurse • Mr. Manny Amado, Building Supervision and Safety • Mr. Pete Moree, Building Supervision/Lunch Detention • Mr. Rocco Pietrofesa, New STEM Teacher at the HS/MS • Mr. Joshua Pray, New ELA Teacher at the HS/MS • Mr. Michael Long, Counseling Center Practicum Student

  3. Our Mission at the High School “Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Possibilities.” This is our Mission and Goal for EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU! Not just some of you!

  4. Our Mission and Vision at C-A • Our Vision: Coxsackie-Athens inspires learners to achieve extraordinary success. • Our Mission: The Coxsackie-Athens community works collaboratively to create personalized learning opportunities. We develop self-directed college and career ready students who are prepared to succeed in our global society.

  5. District-Wide Goals: 2016 Graduation Rate: • At least 93% of students will graduate • 100% of students will have a plan for college and career Mastery and Passing: • The overall proficiency rate on the NYS grades 3-8 tests and Regents exams will be either 90% or increase by 15% from 2013 performance levels. • The overall mastery rate on NYS grades 3-8 and Regents exams will increase by 12% from 2013 performance levels. Participation: • 100% of students will participate each year in at least one community service activity. College and Career Ready: • At least 90% of K-4 students will at or above grade level in reading, as measured by Fountas and Pinnell. • 100% of 8th graders will enter high school with a plan for success. • 100% of graduates will have earned three college credits or a career technical endorsement.

  6. High School Building Target #1 The total amount of students passing and achieving mastery on Regents exams will increase 6%, from 78% passing in 2013 to 84% passing in 2014; and achieving mastery 29% in 2013 to 35% in 2014: 2013: 296 exams attained mastery (29%) 802 exams attained passing (78%) 2014 Target: 360 exams will attain mastery (35%) 864 exams will attain passing (84%)

  7. High School Building Target #2 The total number of students passing and achieving mastery for their final course averages will increase 6%; from 84% passing in 2013 to 90% passing in 2014; and 55% achieving mastery in three or more of their courses in 2013 to 61% in 2014. 2013: 84% of students passed all of their courses. (437 students) 55% of students achieved mastery in three or more courses (285 students) 2014 Target: 90% of students will pass all of their courses. (450 students) 61% of students achieved mastery in three of more courses (319 students)

  8. Some Strategies: • Strategy # 1 Improve student attendance and reduce late arrivals to school and class. • 111 students (21%) absent more than 10% of school days. • 83 students (16%) late to school more than 10% of school days. • Strategy #2 Develop and implement regular and frequent formative assessments which are aligned with the state assessments and use available time and structures to regularly review performance collaboratively.

  9. Your Work Each Day Counts! • Aim High • Stay Focused and Positive • Seek out help when needed/Use the Resources Available to you. • Reflect on what you want AFTER high school and make choices that support those goals.

  10. The Nitty Gritty Updates on What you Need to Know About Day-to-Day Matters Mr. Zebrowski, HS/MS Assistant Principal

  11. Daily Bell Schedule LUNCH ALUNCH BLUNCH CLUNCH D Period 1 Period 1 Period 1 Period 1 7:55-8:39 7:55-8:39 7:55-8:39 7:55-8:39 Period 2 Period 2 Period 2 Period 2 8:42-9:24 8:42-9:24 8:42-9:24 8:42-9:24 Period 3 Period 3 Period 3 Period 3 9:27-10:09 9:27-10:09 9:27-10:09 9:27-10:09 ****************************************************************************************************************** Lunch A Period 4 Period 4 Period 4 10:12-10:42 10:12-10:54 10:12-10:54 10:12-10:54 Period 4Lunch BPeriod 5Period 5 10:45-11:27 10:57-11:27 10:57-11:39 10:57-11:39 Period 5Period 5Lunch CPeriod 6 11:30-12:12 11:30-12:12 11:42-12:12 11:42-12:24 Period 6Period 6Period 6Lunch D 12:15-12:57 12:15-12:57 12:15-12:57 12:27-12:57 ******************************************************************************************************************* Period 7Period 7Period 7Period 7 1:00-1:42 1:00-1:42 1:00-1:42 1:00-1:42 Period 8Period 8Period 8Period 8 1:45-2:26 1:45-2:26 1:45-2:26 1:45-2:26 Extra Help (Period 9): 2:30-3:10

  12. Daily Routine • 7:30-7:45 Arrival: All students in the cafeteria. • 7:45-7:55 Transition to first period. • Bell Schedule the same as the middle school. • Daily Announcements during Period 1 (on website) • All classes are 42 minutes long (except blocked courses) • Lunches are 30 minutes • 2:26: General Dismissal…first buses • 2:30-3:10: Period 9; Extra help with teachers • 3:25: Second round of buses

  13. Highlights regarding Student Behavioral Expectations Things YOU Need to Know to Have a Successful Year 2012-2013 “Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Possibilities”

  14. Things to Avoid and Keys to Success • Electronic Devices • Lunch Detentions • Behaviors and Sports Implications • Parking Privileges (Seniors and Juniors Only) • Be where you are supposed to be…ALWAYS HAVE A PASS • Student commitments • Passive Alcohol Sensor

  15. Assigned Lunch Time • Students should attend ONLY the lunch that you are assigned to…no other students may be in the cafeteria (including from study halls or a classroom) • Seniors may use Senior Courtyard during assigned lunch • Only bathroom available is the one immediately next to cafeteria • Students who would like to use the library, computer lab, etc. at this time must present a pre-signed pass from Ms. Brook. You need to have gotten that pass from her on before your lunch (either before school or during a previous study hall). Sign-in, Sign-out process. • Microwaves available…please keep clean

  16. Study Halls • Academic Environment • Always report first for attendance • Pre-signed pass to leave or supervisor to call ahead to location to confirm…sign-in, sign-out, always have pass. • No cafeteria • Counselors will be in this week to share out classes available.

  17. Ninth Period • Each Day: 2:30-3:10 • Late bus leaves at 3:25 • HUGE opportunity for extra-help/academic assistance • Clubs and Activities • Only those students directly involved with a teacher (extra-help, club/activity) may be in the building. • Passes for late busses will be given to you by the teacher you are staying with only.

  18. Specific to Upperclassmen and Seniors. Mr. Hanley

  19. Student Parking • Available to Seniors and Juniors. • Free of Charge in front of building. • Assigned, numbered spots…all students must register. • Sept 5th–Sept 19th : OPEN parking in front. • During 9th periods, please pick up registration materials from Main Office before OR after school only. • All materials DUE Thurs. Sept 19th. • Parking permits distributed on Friday, Sept 20th. • Assigned parking begins Monday, Sept 23rd

  20. Senior Courtyard • Available to Seniors only • Beginning Monday, Sept 9th • Available during assigned Study Halls and Lunches • Privilege = Responsibility • Self-monitor/keep clean/No underclassmen • Be respectful of the classes around the courtyard

  21. Important Upcoming Dates: Picture Day: Tuesday, Sept. 10th Open House/Parents’ Night: Thursday, Sept. 24th6:30 pm – 8:45 pm **VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: SIGN UP WITH MRS. CURE** C-A Spirit Week: Monday, Sept 16th– Friday, Sept 20th Homecoming Game: Friday, Sept 20th 7pm UNDER THE LIGHTS (Soccer on Thursday) Homecoming Dance: Saturday, Sept 21st 7 pm in HS Cafeteria

  22. Picture Day Details Pictures will be taken during your social studies classTOMORROW ***No Hats allowed Picture info went home Friday. If for some reason you are not taking a social studies class this year just stop in during a free period and have your picture taken. Seniors Sr. Portrait take/retake September 26 Sign-up will begin on 9/11 with Mrs. Worden in Room 259 Bring your proofs with you

  23. Important Messages from the School Counselors Mrs. Essex Ms. Pray Ms. Zumbolo

  24. Information for your Class Advisor(s) Grade 9: Ms. Pray Grade 10: Ms. Bryan Grade 11: Ms. Breen and Ms. Roberg Grade 12: Mr. Carlson

  25. Some Final Thoughts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNXwKGZHmDc

  26. What Does This Mean to YOU? • Work Hard. Stay Focused…and make your possibilities/opportunities a reality. • Being cool, in the long-run, is about being SMART, GENEROUS, and KIND TO OTHERS. • Build your life….this starts here and now. Everyday! YOU DEFINE YOUR REALITY.

  27. Have a Wonderful SchoolYear!!!

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