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Freshmen (Class of 2017) & New Student Orientation

Welcome to Loyalsock Township High School. Freshmen (Class of 2017) & New Student Orientation. Mr. Grantier - Welcome. Welcome!. Dr. Reitz, Principal You get to become part of this reward each year (if we all work hard)!. Top 3% of all high schools nation-wide (16,000 + ).

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Freshmen (Class of 2017) & New Student Orientation

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  1. Welcome to Loyalsock Township High School Freshmen (Class of 2017) & New Student Orientation Mr. Grantier - Welcome

  2. Welcome! Dr. Reitz, Principal You get to become part of this reward each year (if we all work hard)! Top 3% of all high schools nation-wide (16,000 + )

  3. What will be YOUR legacy?

  4. Class of 2017,With the many opportunities in a high-performing high school, what are you going to make of your time here? 4 Years Until Graduation 1,389 Days Until Graduation 33,345 Hours Until Graduation 2,000,700 Minutes Until Graduation

  5. Today’s Agenda… • Hear from numerous members of Loyalsock High School. • Ask General Questions • Take a Tour • Find your locker • Try your combinations, • See where your classes are located, • Ask questions of your student tour guides • Return to Auditorium for Student Forum & question & answer wrap-up.

  6. AP Environmental Science • Mrs. Puderbach • Has taken a position in 7th grade in our MS • Will still be teaching AP Environmental Science • Available at REACH for help • Teachers here this morning…. Please introduce

  7. Student Success Begins with Good Attendance! Mr. Chad Greevy, Assistant Principal • Welcome • Attendance • Volunteering • Responsibility, Integrity, & Pride • HS Website – we use it for almost everything! • Parent Portal & Student Portal

  8. Career Planning Mrs. Christina L. Herman, Director of Student Services and Career Development

  9. New Cafeteria Options Mrs. Beth Hufnagel, Director of Food Services

  10. Parent Pick Up and Drop Off

  11. The “Nitty-Gritty” Mrs. Diane D. Stanzione (A-K) Mrs. Monica A. McCarty (L-Z)

  12. High School Credit Requirements • 28 credits total, including: • 4 Math • 3 OR 4 Science • Earth and Environment, Bio, IPS OR • Earth and Environment, Bio, Chemistry, AND Physics • 4 English • 4 Social Studies (US History II, World History, American Systems, US History III) • PE (9th, 10th, Wellness OR Fitness and Sport) • Freshman Seminar • Health • Computer Applications • Law, Investment, and Finance Education (LIFE) • Graduation Project (11th and 12th grade English)

  13. High School Isn’t Easy (If you do it right)… • Challenges all students face: • Pressure to get good grades • Academic Dishonesty and Honor Code • Adjustment to new school environment • Maintaining social relationships • Learning to manage stress – PRIORITIZE!!! • Facing peer pressure • Getting enough sleep • Eating well • Learning to prioritize and manage new responsibilities • Planning for the future

  14. …But There Is Support Available • Teachers • School Counselors • Principals • Coaches • Extracurricular advisors • Peer tutoring • REACH (Remediation, Activities, Clubs, Homework) • Helping Effort for At-Risk Teens (HEART Team)

  15. What Can Guidance Do For You? • Counseling and support • A word on confidentiality • Individual or group • Mediation • Community-based services • Classroom-based activities • Tutoring and study skills • Use your resources to stay organized • Agenda, iPad, etc. • Scheduling • Postsecondary planning • Test information and preparation materials

  16. We Are All Committed! • ALL staff at LTHS are dedicated to your students’ success! • Many opportunities for communication • Email/telephone • Parent Portal • School Info App Smartphone updates of all school information • Know what is going on at school! • Open Houses • High School Website • ParentLink calls

  17. We Can’t Do It Without You! • Parents, we need your input! • Concerns • Praise • Suggestions • We must work together to: • Encourage academic success • Promote positive decision-making • Build relationships

  18. First Day of School – iPads & Class Meeting • Tuesday, Aug. 27 – No school for Fresh/Soph (juniors and seniors only) • Wednesday, August 28 (Freshmen & Sophomores ONLY) • Students will receive iPad in school and set it up; turn it in at end of day • On evening of Aug. 28 @ 6 p.m., mandatory parent/student meeting • $50 fee – one-time fee over life of iPad • Refundable at time of graduation or move • Covers insurance costs in case damaged or lost

  19. Q and A General questions for the good of the order?

  20. Let’s Split Up! • Split into small groups for brief presentation and tour • Please meet back here after your tours • Student panel Q & A • Students will answer any questions you may have

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