Welcome Welcome to to

Lackawanna High SchoolLackawanna High School

9th Grade Orientation9th Grade Orientation

September 1, 2010September 1, 2010

AGENDAAGENDA

WelcomeWelcome

IntroductionsIntroductions

Q and AQ and A

Breakout SessionBreakout Session

IntroductionsIntroductions

• Mr. Stephen Dimitroff – PrincipalMr. Stephen Dimitroff – Principal

• Mr. Bruce Axelson – Assistant PrincipalMr. Bruce Axelson – Assistant Principal

CounselorsCounselors

99thth grade – Thomas E. Tutak grade – Thomas E. Tutak

TransitionTransition - Marisa Chini - Marisa Chini

Lackawanna High School is Lackawanna High School is founded on a culture of caringfounded on a culture of caring

• Administration, Faculty, StaffAdministration, Faculty, Staff

• Guidance Counselors, Social Guidance Counselors, Social WorkersWorkers

PTSOPTSO

Our mission:Our mission:

The purpose of the PTSO is to aid the The purpose of the PTSO is to aid the students of LMS/LHS by providing students of LMS/LHS by providing support for their educational and support for their educational and recreational needs and to promote recreational needs and to promote open communication among open communication among administration, teachers, and administration, teachers, and parents.parents.

What’s new at LHSWhat’s new at LHS

• The addition of five new Extra-Curricular clubs: The “Steeler Lifting The addition of five new Extra-Curricular clubs: The “Steeler Lifting Crew” club, the “Martial Arts” club, the “Chess” Club, the “Get Out”- Crew” club, the “Martial Arts” club, the “Chess” Club, the “Get Out”- nature club, and the “Media Productions” club. nature club, and the “Media Productions” club.

• Curriculum additions including, but not limited to: Advanced Curriculum additions including, but not limited to: Advanced Placement US History and Government, Nutrition-(ECC Articulation Placement US History and Government, Nutrition-(ECC Articulation Course), Pre-Biology, Pre-Algebra, double periods of Algebra and Course), Pre-Biology, Pre-Algebra, double periods of Algebra and English 9 for select students.English 9 for select students.

• The implementation of NovaNet, which is an online curriculum that The implementation of NovaNet, which is an online curriculum that will be used to help supplement classroom instruction with a primary will be used to help supplement classroom instruction with a primary focus on remediation and Credit Recovery.focus on remediation and Credit Recovery.

• A revision in our grading policy so that students will not receive a A revision in our grading policy so that students will not receive a grade lower that a 50 in any given quarter.grade lower that a 50 in any given quarter.

• The institution of PBIS. A School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention The institution of PBIS. A School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports system to help prevent problem behaviors.and Supports system to help prevent problem behaviors.

• A revision to the Interscholastic Sports and Extracurricular Activities A revision to the Interscholastic Sports and Extracurricular Activities policy.policy.

• Building Aesthetics.Building Aesthetics.

Interscholastic Sports and Extracurricular ActivitiesInterscholastic Sports and Extracurricular Activities

Eligibility Requirements for Student Participation in Sports Eligibility Requirements for Student Participation in Sports and Activitiesand Activities

1. Determining Minimum Course Credit requirements1. Determining Minimum Course Credit requirements: The first test for : The first test for eligibility is to determine if a particular student has earned the minimum eligibility is to determine if a particular student has earned the minimum number of course credits prior to the beginning of a cohort year. number of course credits prior to the beginning of a cohort year.

a. The Guidance Department shall provide a list of all students a. The Guidance Department shall provide a list of all students (sorted by cohort year) (sorted by cohort year) who fail to meet the minimum standard for who fail to meet the minimum standard for eligibility to the building principal and athletic eligibility to the building principal and athletic director on or director on or before August 15th annually.before August 15th annually.

Cohort Year Cohort Year Minimum Minimum CreditsCredits(Freshman) Cohort (Freshman) Cohort YearYear

0 credits 0 credits

2 (Sophomore) 2 (Sophomore) CohortCohort

4.5 credits 4.5 credits

Year 3 (Junior) Year 3 (Junior) CohortCohort

10.5 credits 10.5 credits

Year 4 (Senior) Year 4 (Senior) CohortCohort

16 credits 16 credits

(This minimum credit policy will affect those students entering LHS beginning with the 2010 cohort.)

Eligibility Continued…Eligibility Continued…

2. 2. Determining Course FailuresDetermining Course Failures: the second test : the second test for eligibility is to determine if a student has met for eligibility is to determine if a student has met the minimum standard for passing courses in the minimum standard for passing courses in each 5-week benchmark during the school year.each 5-week benchmark during the school year.a. At the end of each five-week period, a list will a. At the end of each five-week period, a list will be generated by the Guidance Department be generated by the Guidance Department identifying any student failing identifying any student failing two or more two or more coursescourses..b. These students will be declared ineligible to b. These students will be declared ineligible to participate in games or contest for a minimum of participate in games or contest for a minimum of one full calendar week (7 days) beginning the one full calendar week (7 days) beginning the Monday after the end of the five week period. Monday after the end of the five week period. The period of ineligibility will continue until at The period of ineligibility will continue until at least the following Monday.least the following Monday.c. Such students will be placed into an c. Such students will be placed into an Academic Academic Recovery ProgramRecovery Program

Top Questions…Top Questions…

What are the graduation What are the graduation requirements for the students requirements for the students

in the class of 2014?in the class of 2014?

4 years of English & Social Studies4 years of English & Social Studies

3 years of Math & Science3 years of Math & Science

Health Course - .5 creditHealth Course - .5 credit

The Arts - 1 creditThe Arts - 1 credit

Foreign Language - 1 creditForeign Language - 1 credit

Phys. Ed - 2 creditsPhys. Ed - 2 credits

Electives - 3.5 creditsElectives - 3.5 credits

Total - Total - 2222 credits credits

Requirements continued…Requirements continued…

Pass at least Five Regents Exams:• One Math• Global History 10• US History 11• One Science• English Language Arts 11

Advanced Designation on Advanced Designation on Regents DiplomaRegents Diploma

• Addition to the FIVE regents exams, Addition to the FIVE regents exams, FOUR additional Regents Exams are FOUR additional Regents Exams are required:required:

• 3 Math3 Math

• A second ScienceA second Science

• Either Spanish 3/or French 3Either Spanish 3/or French 3

Regents Diploma with Regents Diploma with HonorsHonors• A student may earn a Regents A student may earn a Regents

Diploma with Advanced Designation Diploma with Advanced Designation with honors by achieving an with honors by achieving an AVERAGE of 90% in all Regents AVERAGE of 90% in all Regents Examinations required for the Examinations required for the diploma. diploma.

• Averages below 90.0 shall NOT be Averages below 90.0 shall NOT be rounded upward to 90%rounded upward to 90%

What types of academic What types of academic support are available to help support are available to help students meet graduations students meet graduations

requirements?requirements?• Special EducationSpecial Education

• ESL – English as a Second LanguageESL – English as a Second Language

• AIS – Academic Intervention ServicesAIS – Academic Intervention Services

• Extended ELA and Math instructionExtended ELA and Math instruction

• Pre-BiologyPre-Biology

• Pre-AlgebraPre-Algebra

• Castle LearningCastle Learning

• System 44System 44

• NovaNet NovaNet

What will my schedule look like What will my schedule look like as a freshman?as a freshman?

LHS Class Bell Schedule

Period 5 - LUNCH Period 7 - LUNCH Period 9 - LUNCH

*Homeroom will be the last 9 minutes of 1st period*

1 (7:30 - 8:19) 1 (7:30 - 8:19) 1 (7:30 - 8:19)

2 (8:23 - 9:03) 2 (8:23 - 9:03) 2 (8:23 - 9:03)

3 (9:07 - 9:47) 3 (9:07 - 9:47) 3 (9:07 - 9:47)

4 (9:51 - 10:31) 4 (9:51 - 10:31) 4 (9:51 - 10:31)

5 (10:35 - 11:05) 5 - 6 (10:35 - 11:15) 5 - 6 (10:35 - 11:15)

6 - 7 (11:09 - 11:49) 7 (11:19 - 11:49) 7 - 8 (11:19 - 11:59)

8 - 9 (11:53 - 12:33) 8 - 9 (11:53 - 12:33) 9 (12:03 - 12:33)

10 (12:37 - 1:17) 10 (12:37 - 1:17) 10 (12:37 - 1:17)

11 (1:21 - 2:01) 11 (1:21 - 2:01) 11 (1:21 - 2:01)

How is student progress How is student progress reported?reported?• 4 Report Cards - 10, 20, 30, 404 Report Cards - 10, 20, 30, 40• 4 Interim Reports - 5, 15, 25, 354 Interim Reports - 5, 15, 25, 35• Guidance Phone ContactsGuidance Phone Contacts• Teacher Phone ContactsTeacher Phone Contacts• Parent Phone ContactsParent Phone Contacts• Interim can be expected if student is Interim can be expected if student is

failing or in danger of failing.failing or in danger of failing.

How do I contact teachers if I How do I contact teachers if I have questions?have questions?

• Access our Website to obtain phone numbers and Access our Website to obtain phone numbers and Email Addresses. Teacher First Initial, Last Name Email Addresses. Teacher First Initial, Last Name Email Email

Addresses end with Addresses end with @lackawanna.wnyric.org@lackawanna.wnyric.org ExampleExample SDimitroff@lackawanna.wnyric.org

Call main office 827-6727 for specific teacher phone Call main office 827-6727 for specific teacher phone extensions.extensions.

All information will be available on Website soon!!!All information will be available on Website soon!!!

What are the overall expectations What are the overall expectations for all Freshmen at the High for all Freshmen at the High

School?School?

• Challenge yourself academicallyChallenge yourself academically

• Get involvedGet involved

• Ask for helpAsk for help

• Respect yourself, your peers, and all Respect yourself, your peers, and all adultsadults

What extra-curricular activities What extra-curricular activities are available to me as a are available to me as a

student?student?

Extra-Curricular ActivitiesExtra-Curricular Activities

NEW CLUBS 2010

THE "STEELER LIFTING CREW" CLUB MARTIAL ARTS CLUB

CHESS CLUBTHE "GET OUT" CLUB

MEDIA PRODUCTIONS CLUB

ART CLUB

ASSEMBLY & STAGE CREW

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY

INTERNATIONAL CLUB

JAZZ BAND

JUNIOR CLASS

FRENCH CLUBWAY-OFF BROADWAY

SENIOR CLASS

SKI CLUB

SPANISH CLUB

STUDENT COUNCIL 9-12

VARSITY CLUB

YEARBOOK

GIRL’S CHORAL GROUP

PLANETARIUM CLUB

33 SPORTS TEAMS33 SPORTS TEAMS

Fall SportsFall Sports

Football (Junior Varsity & Varsity)Football (Junior Varsity & Varsity)

Boys Soccer (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Boys Soccer (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Varsity)Varsity)

Girls Soccer (Varsity)Girls Soccer (Varsity)

Girls tennis (Varsity)Girls tennis (Varsity)

Girls Cheerleading (Junior Varsity, & Varsity)Girls Cheerleading (Junior Varsity, & Varsity)

Girls Volleyball (Junior Varsity & Varsity)Girls Volleyball (Junior Varsity & Varsity)

Girls Swimming (Varsity)Girls Swimming (Varsity)

Winter SportsWinter Sports

Boys Basketball (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Varsity)Boys Basketball (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Varsity)

Girls Basketball (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Varsity)Girls Basketball (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Varsity)

Boys Bowling (Varsity)Boys Bowling (Varsity)

Girls Bowling (Varsity)Girls Bowling (Varsity)

Boys Wrestling (Modified & Varsity)Boys Wrestling (Modified & Varsity)

Girls Cheerleading (Junior Varsity & Varsity)Girls Cheerleading (Junior Varsity & Varsity)

Spring SportsSpring Sports

Baseball (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Varsity)Baseball (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Varsity)

Softball (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Varsity)Softball (Modified, Junior Varsity, & Varsity)

Boys Track (Varsity)Boys Track (Varsity)

Girls Track (Varsity)Girls Track (Varsity)

Thank you for Thank you for coming. coming.

See you Next Week!See you Next Week!

Questions???Questions???