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Stratford High School2012-2013
Freshman Parent Orientation
STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Margaret M. Lasek, PrincipalJoseph Corso, Assistant /Social Studies
Department HeadJoseph Crapanzano, Assistant
Michael Hults, Assistant
Department HeadsRoni Rodier, Math
Jeffrey Shannon, Science Jill Veteri, English
Counseling DepartmentKathryn Mascia, Head Counselor
Alyce BorgersenThomas ColucciAmy Connelly
Patricia Morrissey
Students will acquire content knowledge, strengthen higher-order thinking, and develop character in order to
address 21st century challenges.
CORE VALUES
CORE BELIEFSWe believe that:
• a safe, positive school climate that embraces diversity is essential to ensure respect and opportunity for each individual
• students should understand the world beyond their community in order to contribute to a global society
• parents and students must share responsibility and work in partnership with the school in order to improve academic performance and to develop lifelong learners
• students should use technology effectively to acquire, process, and deliver information
The 7 C’s
Stratford High School 21st Century Learning Expectations
• Listen actively
• Express ideas
• Use a variety of techniques
• Select appropriate media
• Use multiple forms of media
• Know personal creative process
• Generate ideas
• Maximize creative efforts
• Demonstrate originality
• Learn from mistakes
• Ask clarifying questions
• Analyze complex systems
• Evaluate evidence
• Justify arguments
• Draw conclusions
• Reflect on learning
• Transfer problem-solving skills
• Show consideration
• Respect everyone
• Show concern for others
• Embrace diversity
• Maintain positive values
• Access information
• Organize information
• Evaluate sources
• Use information
• Align solution with task
• Show independent initiative
• Assume shared responsibility
• Assist others in their roles
• Contribute ideas
• Keep an open mind
• Apply strategies
• Take a variety of roles
• Tolerate different viewpoints
REQUIRED COURSES6 Subjects +
Physical Education and Health
English 1 World StudiesScience MathematicsPhysical Education & Health2 ElectivesAdvisory Program
School SchedulePeriod Begins
EndsWarning Bell 7:37
1 7:40 8:28
2 8:329:193 9:2310:104 10:14
11:015 11:05
12:286 12:32
1:197 1:232:10
World Language
French Spanish Latin
Language Arts
Creative Writing
Yearbook
Art
Design Drawing Ceramics Sculpture Photography
Business Keyboarding Microsoft Office Introduction to Business Business Law Web Design and E Commerce 1 & 2 Sports & Entertainment Marketing Entrepreneurship Personal Finance (S.F.C.U. branch office) Interior Design
Family & Consumer Science
Foods Bakeshop Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education
Music
Concert Choir Select Choir Concert Band Wind Ensemble String Ensemble Jazz Band Theater Arts and Vocal Production
Technology Education
World of Technology*
PC Technician I* PC Technician
II* Video Prod 1* Video Prod 2* Transportation
Tech I* Introduction to
Engineering Design (PLTW)
Wood/Production Tech I*
Communication Tech*
Career Pathway Programs
Health and Medical Careers: Introduction to Health & Medical Careers I & II (grade 10); Medical Careers III & IV (grade 11 or 12); Pre-Nursing (CNA certification) (grade 12)
Pre-Engineering: Introduction to Engineering Design; Principles of Engineering; Digital Electronics
Culinary Career: Basic Foods (grade 9 or 10); Bakeshop I & II (grade 11-12); Culinary Arts I & II (grade 11-12)
Pre-Teaching: Child Development I & II (grade 10); Early Childhood Education I & II (grade 11/12); Introduction to Individual & Family Development (BHS; grade 12).
Coursework Includes: Job Shadowing, Electronic Mentoring, Internships, Facility Tours, Clinical Experiences, & Service
Learning
Connecticut College Career Pathway Courses
Accounting I/II Health & Medical Careers III and IV
(SHS) Culinary Arts II (SHS) Bakeshop II (SHS) Early Childhood II PC Tech II Introduction to CAD (Computer Aided
Drafting) Transportation Tech II/ Advanced
Transportation Technology
Regional Programs and Dual Enrollment
Agriscience Aquaculture Housatonic Partnership
Program Regional Center for the
Arts High School Co-op
Language Program (Tuition)
The Center for Global Studies
University of Connecticut Early College Experience
High School Graduation Requirements
English 4 credits Mathematics 3 credits Science 2 credits Social Studies 3
credits Arts and Vocational Education 1
credit Health and Physical Education
2.1 credits Electives 5.9
creditsTotal Required Credits
21
High School Graduation Requirements
Students must achieve a proficient level on all four CAPT subject areas:• Reading• Writing• Math • Science
Failure to meet the standard will result in the requirement
to be retested on the CAPT sub-test the following year and
to successfully complete the district’s CAPT performance
test in the subject areas.
District CAPT Initiative
Intensive Reading/Writing Intensive Mathematics
Attendance Policy
Twenty Absence Limit: No student may receive credit for a full-year course after having been absent from that course more than 20 class periods
Ten Absence Limit: No student may receive credit for a semester course after having been absent more than 10 class periods
School ActivitiesSome activities include:
Art Club Athletic Association Band Chess Club Choir Community Service
(Sterling House) Debate Club EMS Explorer Environmental Club
Future Business Leaders of America Freshman Class Council Future Teachers of America Gay/Straight Alliance Health Occupation Students of America
School Activities Job Shadowing (Grade 10) Jr. Class Council Literary Magazine NHS Peer Mediation SADD Senior Class Council Sophomore Class Council
Spanish/French /Latin Honor Society
Science Honor Society
Stage Stage Crew Student Council Ushers Guild Volunteer Club Yearbook
Fall Sports
Cheerleading Cross Country – boys, girls Dance Team/Highsteppers Football Soccer – girls, boys Swimming and Diving -girls Volleyball - girls
Winter Sports
Basketball – boys, girls Bowling - Co-ed Cheerleading Dance Team/Highsteppers Indoor Track and Field - boys, girls Swimming and Diving - boys Wrestling - boys
Spring Sports
Baseball - boys Golf - boys, girls Lacrosse- boys, girls Softball - girls Tennis - boys, girls Track and Field -boys, girls
Stratford High School
LINK CREW
PARENT VOLUNTEERS PTSA: Pres: Kimberly Rosenbaum-
[email protected]; Vice-Pres: Peg Pancak- [email protected] Post Prom: Sandi Sarmiento - [email protected]
Red Devil Booster Club: Drew Bodington- [email protected];
Kim Cody- [email protected] Music/Band Parents: Lora Ann Valverde-
[email protected]; Heather Silverman- [email protected] – co-presidents
Drama Club Parents: Rich Tallberg- [email protected]
Principal’s Advisory Council: Margaret Lasek- [email protected]
Library Media Center : Sara Kaluzynski- [email protected]
10 Hints for Active Parent Participation is …
The Formula for Student Success
1. Talk with your child daily: homework, friends, activities, concerns.
2. Talk regularly with teachers: e-mail/web pages, voice messages, meetings (Parent Portal).
3. Talk regularly with support team members: guidance, school psychologist, social worker, nurse, administrator, SRO.
4. Encourage your child to keep peer and neighborhood issues out of school
5. Monitor home use of internet.6. Support BOE Policies especially in regard to: electronic
signaling & recording devices, clothing and safety issues.
7. Monitor attendance and timeliness.8. Minimize late nights.9. Become a member of the school community; join: PTSA,
Band Parents, Post Prom, Drama, Red Devils, Booster Club.
10. Attend events with your child and visit our community.
