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New Student ORIENTATION

New Student ORIENTATION. August 16, 2017 6pm. Welcome & Introductions. Dr. Mark Murphy, Principal. TONIGHT’S GOALS. 1.) Receive information about your class schedule. “Middle School & Jr. High Philosophy” 2.) Receive information to prepare you for the first day(s) of school.

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New Student ORIENTATION

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  1. New Student ORIENTATION August 16, 2017 6pm

  2. Welcome & Introductions Dr. Mark Murphy, Principal

  3. TONIGHT’S GOALS 1.) Receive information about your class schedule. “Middle School & Jr. High Philosophy” 2.) Receive information to prepare you for the first day(s) of school. 3.) Introduce you to exciting opportunities available to you at LTHS. 4.) Provide you with an opportunity to visit your locker and tour your school.

  4. LTHS BELL SCHEDULE

  5. YOUR SCHEDULE

  6. LOCKERS • All JH Lockers are located on the second floor. • Locker combinations are on your welcome back letter. • Do NOT share your locker or combination with anyone. • Do NOT allow others to store items in your locker. • See an administrator or the office staff if you have anoversized item. • Administration has the right to inspect or search lockers at all times. • Lock your gym locker. • Locker thefts & law enforcement,cameras, etc. BE PROACTIVE.

  7. MORNING ROUTINE & AFTERNOON DISMISSAL ARRIVAL DISMISSAL 2:25pm – Dismissal Bell First week, 7th grade at 2:18pm Second week, all students at 2:25pm Walkers, Bus, Pick-up 2:35pm – First Bus Departs the High School Staff is still in the building until 2:55pm. Offices Close @ 3:30pm • 7:00am – Doors Open • Cafe • 7:15am – First Bus • Locker, Class room, Café, etc. • 7:40am – First Bell • On your way to Class • 7:45am – First Class • Morning Announcements

  8. GUIDANCE INFORMATION Mr. Timothy Ronchi, School Counselor (A-L) Mrs. Michelle Getts, School Counselor (M-Z)

  9. FOOD SERVICES Mrs. Barb Cwikla, Food Services Director

  10. Café Announcements • Free and Reduced Application – Due Sept 8th • Available online or in the Main Office • No price increases for 2017-18 • Parents: Use schoolcafe.com to monitor accounts • Can submit payments electronically or send cash/check to café office • Free Breakfast for ALL students for three weeks.

  11. HEALTH INFORMATION Mrs. Laura Evans, School Nurse

  12. MAINTENANCE &TRANSPORTATION Mr. Rick Kordish

  13. TRANSPORTATION • Bus transportation • Bus Stops posted on school website & Wy. Co Examiner • Student arrival • Drop off/Pick up in Side Lot • Student dismissal • Buses depart 10 minutes after last bell (2:35pm) • Parent Pick up in Side Lot – not out front

  14. LIBRARY INFORMATION Mrs. Kelly Hopkins, Librarian

  15. Library • Students will receive information at class meetings pertaining to check out and return policies • Parents: Young Adult Book Permission form

  16. Attendance & Dress Code Dr. Mark P. Murphy, Principal

  17. ATTENDANCE • A written excuse must be submitted to the attendance secretary within THREE (3) school days of the absence or it will be considered unexcused. • Students are limited to FIFTEEN (15) days of absence which can be excused by a parent. • If a student has accumulated THREE days of UNEXCUSED absences before the fifteen day total for parent excuses, all further absences would require a doctor’s excuse. • After THREE (3) days of UNEXCUSED absences, the administration will send an “Unlawful Unexcused Absence Letter.” Truancy Contracts are negotiated. Legal action may be taken if a student is UNEXCUSED absent for FOUR (4) or more total days. • Early Dismissals – ALL student’s must present a written request from the parent or guardian to the office BEFORE the start of school. • Tardiness – Students who are tardy to school will receive a warning letter after FIVE (5) UNEXCUSED lates to school. Further lates result in disciplinary action which may include the removal of driving privileges as well as detention. • Biggest problem = student’s not turning in Mom/Dad’s written excuse! • PARENTS: PLEASE DO NOT ACCEPT TEXT MESSAGES RELATED TO YOUR CHILD’S ATTENDANCE – ask them to go to the nurse/office. Too many communication problems occur when parents and staff are not aware of student concerns. • Example: I’m not feeling good. Come pick me up. P: Go to the Nurse. • Example: I’m being bullied. Come pick me up. P: Go to the office.

  18. DRESS CODE

  19. Bring Your Own Device • Students must register their device. • Only registered devices may access the wireless network. • Students may only use the LTHS wi-fi network. • Devices may be accessed for educational purposes only. • Devices may only be used during instructional time at the direction of the teacher (e.g. not in the halls, not in the café, not during study hall). • Disciplinary consequences apply if the device is used inappropriately or at inappropriate times. • Example: “I got a text from my mom.” “I was checking the time.” “I didn’t know we weren’t supposed to have our phone out.” • Please consult the district’s BYOD policy for FAQs (www.ltsd.org)

  20. 10th Period / Academic Mentoring • What is academic mentoring? • A chance for you to meet with a faculty member to review your grades, progress, missing assignments, athletic (extracurricular) eligibility, etc. • When does it occur? • Four times per marking period, usually on Monday. • Special 10 period schedule • Posted in classrooms. • Teachers will remind you. • Bells will reflect shortened class periods. • No School that day? No mentoring. • Snow days, etc. • Information for parents: Students will know their academic standing. Teachers and counselors will call you. Report cards should not be a surprise. PLEASE ATTEND PARENT CONFERENCES.

  21. MMS Parent Portal • Instructions available at: http://lackawanna.schoolwires.net/ • MMS Parent Portal is ONE TOOL. • Information entered Thursday at 2:55pm • Accuracy • Ex: Stock market reporting • Call, email, conferences • The email address required is the one you supply on your student’s information form.

  22. Extracurricular Activities • Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Color Guard • Chorus, Madrigal • Art Club • Drama Club • Student Council • Interact: Student Division of the Trail Rotary • Ski Club • Weight Lifting ALL ARE STILL ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS! GET INVOLVED!

  23. Friends of Music & Athletic Boosters 1.) Mrs. Candace Haft – Music 2.) Mr. Harry Powell – Athletics

  24. Lackawanna Trail Friends Of Music

  25. Who we are: Provide Financial Support for all Music at Lackawanna Trail High School for all vocal and Instrumental groups.

  26. What we do: • Fundraising • Volunteer

  27. How you can help: • Attend meetings (2nd Mondays in the HS choral room 7:00PM ) • Volunteer to work the football concession stand at home games • Attend and support all junior and senior high school music events • Help with fundraisers • Support fundraisers • Ideas • Follow us on Facebook

  28. FALL: Football - V, JV, JH Football Cheerleading Field Hockey – V, JV, JH Cross Country – V, JH Volleyball (Girls) Golf ( JH) ATHLETIC INTRODUCTIONS WINTER: • Basketball – V, JV, JH • Basketball Cheerleading • Wrestling – V, JV, JH SPRING: • Baseball – V, JH • Softball – V, JH • Track – V, JH

  29. FACULTY INTRODUCTIONS

  30. IMPORTANT DATES • September 8th – All Forms Due • Sept. 18th – School Pictures • It’s a Monday. Don’t forget! • Re-takes/Make-ups: October 30th • October 13th – Homecoming Game • November 3rd – End of MP 1 Visit http://lackawanna.schoolwires.net/regularly

  31. Important Reminders • Signed handbook form: DUE SEPTEMBER 8th • BYOD/GMAIL forms: DUE SEPTEMBER 8th • Forms for free and reduced lunch: DUE SEPTEMBER 8th • Medical information: ASAP, DUE SEPTEMBER 8th • Emergency information: ASAP, DUE SEPTEMBER 8th • This is the form that includes your E-mail address for MMS • Sign up for District and weather-related texts via REMIND

  32. CLOSING REMARKS & QUESTIONS

  33. LOCATE CLASSES,TRY LOCKER COMBO’S &ASK QUESTIONSGood Luck, Class of 2023!

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