Welcome to Incoming 9 th Grade Orientation

1. Welcome to Incoming 9th Grade Orientation Monday, June 17, 2019

2. Today’s Agenda • Welcome & Introductions by • Dr. Ira Pernick, Principal • ipernick@portnet.org • District Director of Guidance • Mr. Andrew Akapnitis

3. Important Dates • Wednesday, August 28th • Bagels & Locks • School Tour • Wednesday, September 4th • First Day of High School • Organizational Homeroom • (receive student handbook, ID, schedule) • 9th Grade Assembly • (review rules & regulations, again) • Full Day of Classes (Day A)

4. The High School Journey

5. Freshman Schedule Student Day • 8:00 am – 3:05 pm • 6 day schedule (A-F) • 1 hour classes • ½ hour lunch • 9 courses

6. Sample List of Freshmen Courses 1(A,D) 2(B,E) 5315-11 Spanish 2B Sandoval, S. 1(C,F) 2(A,D) 2000-59 Global History & Geography 1 Matina, D. 3(A,D) 4.1(B,E) S11300-48 Freshman Studies 1 Lally, D. 5(A,D) 6(B,E) 7010-3 Symphonic Band Helfner, S. 5(B,E) 6(A,C,F) 4030-38 Biology Regents O'Brien, A. 1(B,E) 2(C,F) 7290-26 Foundations In Studio Art Best, M. 3(B,E) 4.2(C,F) 3020-9 Common Core Algebra Gallagher, T. 3(C,F) 8924-40 Physical Education 9/10 Fall Fallon, J. 5(C,F) 9500-61 Health 9 Harding, M.

7. Sample Schedule

8. Lunch for All

9. Freshman Year - Academics • Freshman English (semester course) • Don’t Forget to Do Your Summer Reading • Honors Project Option • Biology • Labs are REQUIRED • Ends in Living Environment Regents • Common Core Algebra • Ends in Regents • Global History 1 • Honors Project Option • World Languages • Minimum of One Year required • Health (for ALL 9th Graders; 2x6) • Music or Art or Other Elective • Physical Education (semester course)

10. Summer Reading

11. Freshman Year – Activities • Athletics (JV, Varsity and Intramurals) • Extracurricular Activities • Student Council • Honor Societies • Theatre Arts & Music Programs • Competitive Teams • Social Clubs • Academic Eligibility

12. Benefits of Schedule • Built in guidance time • Built in time for extra help • Uses of unstructured time • Visit resource centers • Talk to teachers • Study in library • Relax in commons • Serve assigned time (ALC) • Sit at the circle • Go to the cafeteria • Speak with AP

13. Freshman Groups • Facilitated by Peer Helpers • & Guidance Counselor • On student schedule • For 1st Quarter • Discussion Topics • Study Skills • Student Handbook

14. Attendance Regulations • Attendance impacts academic performance • 85% Rule • Must Report Absence to Office • AE = excused • Make-up class ASAP • AU = unexcused • Cannot make-up class or exams

15. Attendance (con’t) • Official attendance • (1st period) • If no 1st period, sign-in • MUST sign-in (if late) • MUST sign-out (if leaving early) • Cut = Detention • Oversleeping = cut = detention

16. Lateness • Allow for traffic (Campus Drive) • Report Lateness to the Office • Sign in upon arrival • If you arrive after 11 am, you may NOT participate in an after-school club or sport on that day • Limit School Time Appointments

17. Common Student Discipline Code Infractions to AVOID • Using Cell Phone during class • Going off-campus • Arriving late to class • Disrupting the class • Missing a class • Failing to serve assigned time

18. Rules & Regulations • Off-campus Policy • Zero tolerance • Smoking • Alcohol • Drugs • Dress Code • Academic Eligibility • For Sports and Extra-Curriculars

19. Contact Information Dr. Brad Fitzgerald 9th Grade A. P., Main Office (516) 767-5832 bfitzgerald@portnet.org www.portnet.org

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