Welcome to Freshmen Orientation 2010-2011 “Building for a Better Tomorrow”

Welcome to Freshmen Orientation

2010-2011

“Building for a Better Tomorrow”

http://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us/valleycentralsd/site/default.asp

Mission Statement of VCSD

To develop responsible and productive members of society by providing a quality comprehensive educational program in a safe and innovative environment, where students are motivated to think critically,

communicate effectively and achieve excellence in active partnership with the

community and a knowledgeable and dedicated staff.

Mrs. Jayme Ginda-Baxter: Principal

Contact me at: 457.2400 x17510

School Administrators

• Mrs. Jayme Ginda-Baxter: Principal

• Mr. Thomas Balducci: Assistant Principal

• Mr. Joseph DiMaio: Assistant Principal

• Mrs. Millicent Lee: Assistant Principal

VCHS PTSA Executive Board

Name Position

Mary McCabe President

Karen McDermott Co-President

Jen Brach Treasurer

Shawn Roebuck Recording Secretary

Catherine O’Connor Corresponding Secretary

Jan Brach Student Vice-President

Michael Petrilli Student Council Delegate

Daniel Valastro Stud. Council Del. Alt.

VCHS PTSA

• The PTSA is an organization where students, school staff, parents and community members work together to make the High School experience all it can be.

• Have questions, suggestions or concerns, then utilize the support of the PTSA.

• Want to stay involved in your child’s schooling at a time when they start to become more independent?

Then join the PTSA!

Events and Contributions

• Fall/Spring Student Achievement Nights

• Arts in Education “Reflection Program”

• Volunteer Appreciation Night

• Defensive Driving Classes

• VCPTA Council Scholarship

• Battle of the Bands

• Founders Night

• Mini-Grants

• Commencement Day Filming

• Revelations

• All-Night Grad

Student Member Opportunities

• Basketball concession stands

• Homecoming tickets

• Mid-term munchies baskets

• Junior Prom tickets

• Commencement Videos

• Senior Ball tickets

• Yearbooks

• H.S. seniors who are PTSA members are given special consideration for VC PTA and PTO Council scholarship awards

• Staff, parents & community members are eligible to win gift certificates to local restaurants

Please join the PTSA!

We will all work together

for our students!

Millicent Lee- APContact me at: 457.2400 x17522Email: mlee@vcsd.ouboces.org

• 3rd Year at VCHS

• Office located in main office

• Responsible for: Master Schedule, EHS, AIS, Discipline, 504s

• Students: Osb - Z

The Guidance Department

Student’s Last Name Counselor Name & ext.

A – Chapin Joseph DeBold x 17612

Char - DeLa Glenn Taylor x 17610

Delb - Has Melynda Kane x 17611

Hay - Maf Eileen Purcell x 17616

Mag - Perp Colleen Gluszak x17614

Perr – Spea Pamela Dixon x 17613

Spec - Z Cynthia LaRuffa x 17615

Student ServicesName Job Extension

Nancy Brother Nurse, RN x 17702

Jill Cucuzza Nurse, RN x 17701

Lynn Caroli Nurse, RN x 17700

Jim Hession SAC x 17647

Frank Jordan Psychologist x 17640

Christine Mello Psychologist x 17641

Kenneth Byrnes SRO x 17530

Thomas Balducci- APContact me at: 457.2400 x17520

Email: tbalducci@vcsd.ouboces.org

• 4th Year as an Assistant Principal

• Office located next to the nurse’s office

• Responsible for Link Crew, State Testing, Tutoring Program, Discipline, 504s

• Students Geo - Ortiz.

VCHS Spirit Week – September 27th – October 2nd

• Tuesday, September 28th

1. Powder Puff Football 2. Pep Rally3. Bon Fire

• Friday, October 1st

1. Valley Central Homecoming Events 5:00PM2. VC Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions 6:30PM3. Homecoming Football Game 7:30PM

• Saturday, October 2nd

1. Homecoming Dance

Extra-Curricular Activities• Alpha Pi • Beta Tau• Comp & Tech Club• Dance Club• Environmental Club• For the Animals• French Honor Society• Link Crew• Literary Magazine

• Marching Band• Math Team• Mock Trial• Multi-Cultural Club• Music Production• National Art Honor Soc. • National Honor Society• Odyssey of the Mind• OC Academic League

Extra-Curricular Activities (con’t)• Peer Leaders• Photography Club• Student Government• Science Club• Science Honor Soc.• Science Olympiad• Ski Club• Spanish Honor Soc.• Teen Club

• Tri-M Music Hon Soc.• Ultimate Frisbee• VASA• Viking Voice• Volunteer Club of VC• Yearbook• Young Republican• Youth in Government

Athletic Teams: Athletic Director, Michael Bellarosa

Contact at 457.2400 x 17886

Boys:BaseballBasketballCross-CountryFootballGolfLacrosseSoccerSwimmingTennisTrackWrestling

Girls:BasketballCheerleadingCross-CountyGolfLacrosseSoccerSoftballSwimmingTennisTrackVolleyball

The Freshmen Class Class of 2014

• Class Advisors: Mr. Forman & Mrs. Korpics

• Clubs & Activities: Extreme Frisbee, Coffee Houses, Battle of the Bands, Poetry Slam

• Trips: 14th Annual Freshmen Trip

• Events: Homecoming, Freshman Idol, Guitar Hero Contests, Ice Skating Trips, Dances, Class Officer Elections

Link Crew is…..

• A freshman transition program that lasts all year.

• A leadership training program.

• A school community building program.

Link Crew Objectives• Empowers juniors and seniors as role

models for freshmen.

• To increase academic success through support of peers.

• To develop leadership skills in students on our campus.

Link Crew Objectives (con’t)

• To allow successful older students to pass on positive traditions to younger students.

• To teach students that by working together they can be successful and enjoy one another.

• To help create a supportive and positive atmosphere.

Joseph DiMaio- APContact me at: 457.2400 x17524Email: jdimaio@vcsd.ouboces.org

• 3rd Year at VCHS

• Office located in main office

• Responsible for AI, Parking, Attendance, All Night Graduation, Discipline, 504s

• Students A – Gen

Lockers

• Buy lock($5) at the school store prior to 1st period, during lunch or post-session

• Advise not to fake lock, especially in gym

• May use own lock temporarily until purchase school lock

• Locker number located on top of schedule

• Middle School locks acceptable

Emergency Forms

• Given opening day during HR

• Complete and submit to main office or nurses’ office

• Updated cell numbers, addresses, ect.

• Especially important for district wide emergency notifications

Identification Cards

• Must have at all timesMust have at all times

• Receive them on first day during HRReceive them on first day during HR

• If not sign the Missing Id sheetIf not sign the Missing Id sheet

• Needed to utilize library and school eventsNeeded to utilize library and school events

• If lost during school year, see Mrs. If lost during school year, see Mrs. Cassisi; cost is $5Cassisi; cost is $5

Planners

• Will be given to each student on the first day during HR

• Read, review rules and procedures

• Each student will be asked to sign it

• If lost, planner cost $5

• Hallway passport (hall passes) located in the back; if need more main office has copies

Attendance and Lates

Attendance:

• If absent call VCHS at x 17507

• Always bring in a note the following day signed by parent or legal guardian

Lates:

• If late bring in note

• After every 5 illegal tardies = AD

Electronic Devices

• Powered off from 7:25-1:52 & in PS class• If student violated procedure, s/he will be

directed to surrender it; consequences will follow• We have the right to return it at end of day, hold

it until parent picks it up and for repeat offenders hold for up to 30 days

• Rule applies for hats and other inappropriate accessories

• For a complete version, read the planner or visit school website

Mrs. Jayme Ginda Baxter: Principal

Contact me at: 457.2400 x17511

Imagine, within the next five years, your child will….

• Graduate high school• Select a college/career/military that will affect them for years to come – if not

for ever.• Develop new friendships that may last a lifetime

– even if you resent it• Start dating

– even if you resent it• Drive a car

– even if you are fearful of it• Be exposed to alcohol and drugs

– even if you are overprotective and are perfect role models• Decide whether to use alcohol and drugs

– even if your family values/practices oppose it and you are perfect role models• Make decisions about their sexual activity

– even if you have those uncomfortable conversations with them

WHAT SHOULD

I DO?

Parent Partnership• Main Goal: Assure children are

prepared for post high school life

• Research indicates that parent involvement increases achievement

• It’s all about building a stronger, unified educational community

What is Parent Involvement?

1. Becoming an advocate

2. Attending school functions

3. Volunteering school activities

4. Responding to school obligations

Parent Involvement (con’t)

5. Providing encouragement at home

6. Modeling appropriate behavior, work ethic

7. Building a working rapport with staff, guidance, administrators

8. Monitoring your child’s work, progress, attitude, and extracurricular activities

Vince Lombardi

“The achievements of an organization are the

results of the combined effort of each individual.”

IN CLOSING…..

• PLEASE help your student(s) meet responsibilities and obligations.

• PLEASE call with any questions or concerns.

THANK YOU FOR COMING!!!