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Welcome to Stratford High School 2009-2010

Welcome to Stratford High School 2009-2010. Eighth Grade Orientation. MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to provide a safe, academically rigorous, and culturally enriching environment that fosters intellectual, emotional and ethical growth. Expectations

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Welcome to Stratford High School 2009-2010

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  1. Welcome toStratford High School2009-2010 Eighth Grade Orientation

  2. MISSION STATEMENTOur mission is to provide a safe, academically rigorous, and culturally enriching environment that fosters intellectual, emotional and ethical growth. Expectations Academic:Proficient in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Communication and Critical Thinking Civics: Individual & collective rights and responsibilities, contributions & appreciation for diversity Social: Supportive, positive, adaptability and conflict resolution

  3. Stratford High School Goals2009-2010 • Establish a school culture that models acceptance, ethics and respect. • A. Foster student connectedness to the school and initiate a school climate in which students experience physical, emotional, and intellectual safety. • B. Expectations, skills, and rules of conduct will be identified, modeled, taught, and practiced. • Improve overall student achievement as measured by state, • district and teacher designed assessments in the four core curricular areas. • A. Implement school/department based data collection processes (Data Walls) and initiatives (Individual Student Success Plans) as defined in the school improvement plan to drive instruction resulting in improved student achievement. • B. Implement specific school wide, department and classroom intervention strategies (SRBI, Effective Teaching Strategies, Differentiated Instruction) based on data collected to improve student achievement. • .

  4. Stratford High School Goals 2009-2010 3. Demonstrate the integration of technology in all areas of instruction to enhance student learning and understanding. A. Enhance school/community/family involvement through the regular use of communication avenues which include voice mail, e-mail systems and teacher/department/school web sites. B. Implement electronic grading, attendance, data collection and parent portal through the student managementsystem.

  5. Staff 3.5 Office Administrators 3.5 Department Administrators 2.5 Pupil Service staff 1.0 Nurse 7.5 Special Education teachers 78 Certified staff 4 School Counselors 14.0 Classified staff 7.0 Secretarial staff 7.0 Custodial staff 1 S.R.O. 2 Security Officers Stratford High SchoolWho we are

  6. Student population 1000 students 52% minority 45% free/reduced lunch 83 Special Education students ESOL District Program: 41 students from: Africa, Asia, Central Europe, Poland, Central America, South America, & China Stratford High SchoolWho We Are

  7. Facility 184,766 square feet 65 classrooms 600 seat auditorium self contained library gymnasium & auxiliary gymnasium, fitness center cafeteria 3 computer labs {1 mobile} green house & courtyard Devil’s Depot, school store Stratford High SchoolWho We Are

  8. Programs/Student Activities LINK Crew Collaborative teaming Peer Mediation Chorus: Select & Concert Band: Jazz, Marching, Concert Honor Society: National, French, & Spanish Mentoring & Internships Formalized Fall, Winter, Spring team sports Broad spectrum of student clubs & organizations as noted on the school website Stratford High SchoolWho We Are

  9. Services: Special Education Support Counseling (Guidance, Social Work, Psychologist) Focus Groups: decision making, attendance, social skills, grief & anger management…. Speech and Language OT, PT for identified students Health Office Tutorial Assistance in study halls “Double-Dose” literacy & numeracy instruction Athletic Trainer Career Planning Career Pathways: Health & Medical Careers (Pre-nursing) P.L.W. (Pre-engineering) Culinary Arts (Red Devil Inn) Stratford High SchoolWho We Are

  10. Stratford High School2009-2010 Grade 9 Core Subjects • Language Arts: English I • Science: Studies in Science; Biology • Math: Intro to Algebra, Algebra I or Geometry • Social Studies: World Studies • Physical Education: 2 periods weekly for the year • Health Education: 3 periods weekly for 1 semester • Electives: one/two • “Double Dose” Literacy & Math

  11. Typical School Day Warning Bell: 7:37 Period 1: 7:40 – 8:28 Period 2: 8:32 – 9:16 Period 3: 9:20 – 10:04 Period 4: 10:08 – 10:52 Period 5 {Lunch}: 10:56 – 12:19 Period 6: 12:23 – 1:07 Period 7: 1:11 – 1:55

  12. STUDENT DECORUM • Follow guidelines as outlined in Student Handbook: passes, privacy, electronics, smoking, substance abuse, weapons, security/locker use • Respect/Cooperation • Hazing, Bullying, Sexual Harassment • Dress Code: safety, distracting, offensive, gang or drug related • Backpacks/book bags • Consequences: referrals, detentions, suspensions, other

  13. Contact Information • If you are interested in a personal tour or more information about our school, please contact us @ 203-385-4230. One of the following administrators: Principal: Margaret Lasek, Assistant principals: Joseph Crapanzano, William Pancak, or Charles Senft will be pleased to assist you.

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