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

7th Grade Orientation

Williamsburg Jr./Sr. High School

July 24, 2012

Mrs. Carrie Loose, School Counselor

Mr. Travis R. Lee,Secondary Principal

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

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


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


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.”


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


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


Common Questions Share-Out

“Education is not filling a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”

William Butler Yeats


Teachers and Subjects English – Ms. Brantner


Teachers and Subjects Writing – Mrs. McMullin


Teachers and Subjects Mathematics – Mr. McCune


Teachers and Subjects Mathematics, Learning Support – Mrs.

Houtz


Teachers and Subjects Science – Mr. Imler


Teachers and Subjects Geography (Social Studies) – Mr.

Baronner


Teachers and Subjects Research Skills, CC Reading Skills – Mrs.

DeCamp


Teachers and Subjects Art – Mrs. Smith


Teachers and Subjects Home Economics – Ms. Harris


Teachers and Subjects Music 7, Band, Chorus – Mrs.

Kofchak


Teachers and Subjects Lunch – Mr. Over and Mr. White


Teachers and Subjects Physical Education – Mrs. J. Mock, Mr.

Farrell


Teachers and Subjects Learning Support – Mrs. C. Mock


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


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


Sample Schedule A


Period Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. 1 Art 7 Art 7 Art 7 Art 7 Art 72 Music 7 Music 7 Music 7 Music 7 Music 73 Math Math Math Math Math 4 Study Hall CC Read. Study Hall CC Read. Study Hall

5A Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment

5B Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch6 Geography Geography Geography Geography Geography

7 English English English English English8 Science Science Science Science Science

9 Writing Band Writing Gym Band

Sample Schedule B


Period Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. 1 Home Ec. 7 Home Ec. 7 Home Ec. 7 Home Ec. 7 Home Ec. 7

2 Research Skills

Research Skills

Research Skills

Research Skills

Research Skills

3 Science Science Science Science Science4 English English English English English

5A Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment

5B Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch6 Math Math Math Math Math7 Study Hall CC Read. Study Hall CC Read. Study Hall

8 Geography Geography Geography Geography Geography

9 Gym Writing Gym Writing Gym

Schedules WHS is trying some new things

Subject to change Scheduling Questions


Handbook Review Attendance and Tardiness

Including class! Extracurricular Eligibility Dress Code Hall Lockers/Passes Discipline Procedures


Extracurricular Opportunities Athletics

Football Basketball

Girls during Fall Baseball Cheerleading


Extracurricular Opportunities Academics and Vocational

Band/Chorus Jr. High Library Club Jr. High Student Council Ski club


Paperwork and Notices School Calendar Emergency Information Card Interval or Update Health History Drug and Alcohol Testing

Multiple Forms


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


Notices Items for First Day of School

Student Handbook Internet Agreement/Handbook Signature

Page Children’s Health Insurance Program

(CHIP)*


School Tour Office Visit

Lunch money deposit Excuse bin Sign-in/Sign-out

Classrooms 3 Minutes Locks and Lockers


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


Technology Media Release Acceptable Use Policy MMS Parent Grade Portal (Student

Grades) Chromebook and Google Accounts eAlerts


Door Prizes! Student organization materials Adult athletic pass


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 th Grade Orientation Williamsburg Jr./Sr. High School

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