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7 th Grade Orientation Williamsburg Jr./Sr. High School

Mrs. Carrie Loose, School Counselor Mr. Travis R. Lee, Secondary Principal. 7 th Grade Orientation Williamsburg Jr./Sr. High School. July 24, 2012. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES . AGENDA. Objectives Principal’s Perspective Common Questions and Share-out Mixer

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7 th Grade Orientation Williamsburg Jr./Sr. High School

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  1. Mrs. Carrie Loose, School Counselor Mr. Travis R. Lee, Secondary Principal 7th Grade OrientationWilliamsburg Jr./Sr. High School July 24, 2012

  2. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES AGENDA • Objectives • Principal’s Perspective • Common Questions and Share-out Mixer • Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule • Break-Out Sessions • Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities • School Tour, Locks • Technology Information • Q & A

  3. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Objectives • Learn and discuss the expectations for the high school learner • Review the lay-out of the school and how to navigate to lockers, rooms, etc. • Distribute documents and notices • Answer questions • Bring together the Class of 2019

  4. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES AGENDA • Objectives • Principal’s Perspective • Common Questions and Share-out Mixer • Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule • Break-Out Sessions • Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities • School Tour, Locks • Technology Information • Q & A

  5. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Principal’s Perspective • Safety First • Educate the Whole Student • PA Common Core • Career and College Readiness • PSSAs and Keystone Exams • Small school community pride • Mission Statement

  6. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Williamsburg Community School District Mission Statement “All students will be given the opportunity to succeed in a changing world and become positive contributors to society.”

  7. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES AGENDA • Objectives • Principal’s Perspective • Common Questions and Share-out Mixer • Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule • Break-Out Sessions • Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities • School Tour, Locks • Technology Information • Q & A

  8. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Common Questions Share-Out • Choose one piece of candy from the five bowls • Sit in a group with those with the same type of candy • Discuss and write-down concerns or questions that you have about coming to the high school • Each group will share two questions with the rest of the group

  9. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Common Questions Share-Out “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” H. P. Lovecraft

  10. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Common Questions Share-Out “Education is not filling a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” William Butler Yeats

  11. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES AGENDA • Objectives • Principal’s Perspective • Common Questions and Share-out Mixer • Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule • Break-Out Sessions • Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities • School Tour, Locks • Technology Information • Q & A

  12. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Teachers and Subjects • English – Ms. Brantner

  13. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Teachers and Subjects • Writing – Mrs. McMullin

  14. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Teachers and Subjects • Mathematics – Mr. McCune

  15. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Teachers and Subjects • Mathematics, Learning Support – Mrs. Houtz

  16. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Teachers and Subjects • Science – Mr. Imler

  17. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Teachers and Subjects • Geography (Social Studies) – Mr. Baronner

  18. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Teachers and Subjects • Research Skills, CC Reading Skills – Mrs. DeCamp

  19. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Teachers and Subjects • Art – Mrs. Smith

  20. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Teachers and Subjects • Home Economics – Ms. Harris

  21. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Teachers and Subjects • Music 7, Band, Chorus – Mrs. Kofchak

  22. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Teachers and Subjects • Lunch – Mr. Over and Mr. White

  23. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Teachers and Subjects • Physical Education – Mrs. J. Mock, Mr. Farrell

  24. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Teachers and Subjects • Learning Support – Mrs. C. Mock

  25. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Schedules • Review your classes and teachers • Make note of the room numbers. You may want to check these on our tour • Make note of the time that each period begins • You only have 3 minutes to get from one class to the next • Plan what materials that you will take accordingly

  26. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Schedules • Make note of any differences in your schedule from day to day • Band/Chorus • Writing/Gym • Semester 1 to Semester 2 • Study Hall/CC Reading Skills

  27. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Sample Schedule A

  28. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Sample Schedule B

  29. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Schedules • WHS is trying some new things • Subject to change • Scheduling Questions

  30. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES AGENDA • Objectives • Principal’s Perspective • Common Questions and Share-out Mixer • Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule • Break-Out Sessions • Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities • School Tour, Locks • Technology Information • Q & A

  31. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Handbook Review • Attendance and Tardiness • Including class! • Extracurricular Eligibility • Dress Code • Hall Lockers/Passes • Discipline Procedures

  32. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Extracurricular Opportunities • Athletics • Football • Basketball • Girls during Fall • Baseball • Cheerleading

  33. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Extracurricular Opportunities • Academics and Vocational • Band/Chorus • Jr. High Library Club • Jr. High Student Council • Ski club

  34. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Paperwork and Notices • School Calendar • Emergency Information Card • Interval or Update Health History • Drug and Alcohol Testing • Multiple Forms

  35. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Paperwork and Notices • Notice of Homeless Education Programs • NEW Procedures for Accident/Injury Claims • Immunization Requirements • Medication Policy • Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program* • Unsafe School Choice* • Student Health Exams, Privacy, and Surveys • Right to Request Teacher Qualifications • Call the Teacher List

  36. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Notices • Items for First Day of School • Student Handbook • Internet Agreement/Handbook Signature Page • Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)*

  37. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES School Tour • Office Visit • Lunch money deposit • Excuse bin • Sign-in/Sign-out • Classrooms • 3 Minutes • Locks and Lockers

  38. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Personal Locks • Locks/Lockers Guidelines • Look at your combination and practice opening your lock • Your combination must be memorized • Locks need to be locked at all times during the day • Staff members will lock them for you if not

  39. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES AGENDA • Objectives • Principal’s Perspective • Common Questions and Share-out Mixer • Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule • Break-Out Sessions • Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities • School Tour, Locks • Technology Information • Q & A

  40. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Technology • Media Release • Acceptable Use Policy • MMS Parent Grade Portal (Student Grades) • Chromebook and Google Accounts • eAlerts

  41. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES AGENDA • Objectives • Principal’s Perspective • Common Questions and Share-out Mixer • Teachers, Subjects, and Schedule • Break-Out Sessions • Handbook Review, Paperwork, Opportunities • School Tour, Locks • Technology Information • Q & A

  42. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Door Prizes! • Student organization materials • Adult athletic pass

  43. WHS – Home of the BLUE PIRATES Williamsburg Community School District Mission Statement “All students will be given the opportunity to succeed in a changing world and become positive contributors to society.”

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