9th Grade Orientation 2019

The Journey Begins

9th Grade OrientationAGENDA

Welcome: Mr. Diehl, Principal

Introduction: Mr. Foscolo, Assistant Principal

Academic Programs: Mr. Fierra, Director of Guidance and Mrs. Grier-DuPiche, Assistant Principal

1:1 Chromebook Mr. Diehl, Principal

Athletics Programs: Mr. Diehl, Principal

Student Support Services: Mr. Fierra, Director of Guidance

Extra-Curricular Programs: Mr. Foscolo, Assistant Principal

Student Behavior: All Administrators

Attendance: Mr. Richkus, Assistant Principal

Food for Thought: Inspirational Video

SPHS Tours/Lockers: Upperclassmen

Administrative Support

Grade 9: Mr. FoscoloGrades 12: Mrs. Grier-DuPicheGrades 10 & 11: Mr. RichkusSchool Counseling: Mr. FierraAthletics: Mr. McCannSAC: Mrs. CampoliSRO: So. Plfd. Police

Get Involved!

• Class Officers• Clubs• Interscholastic sports• Fine/performing arts• Publications• Volunteer in the

community

Important Items• Student ID’s

– Every student must display their ID in school. Lanyards provided.

– Every student must have their picture taken!

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• Security Cameras• Fire Drills• Evacuation Drills• Lockdown Drills

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Academic Programs

Required Courses Graduation Requirements

GPANJSLA Testing

High School SAMPLE Student ScheduleCLASS OF 2023

● English 5 Credits

● PE/Health 5 Credits

● Social Studies 5 Credits● Mathematics 5 Credits● Science 6/5 Credits● World Language 5 Credits● Visual/Fine/Practical Arts 5 Credits_________________________________________

Total 35 Credits

Classes/Credits 7 period Instructional Day (44 Minute Classes) AM Class 7:11-7:55 AMOpening Bell 7:55 AMWarning Bell 8:00 AMLate Bell 8:05 AM

Period 1 is 12 minutes longer for Homeroom4 Minute Passing Time Between Periods

3 Different Lunch Periods

High School Graduation RequirementsFor the Class of 2023

1. Successful completion of:English 4 YearsPE/DE/Health 1 Year for every year in HSSocial Studies 3 YearsMathematics 3 Years (Must Include Algebra 1 & Geometry)Science 3 Years (2 Years of Lab)World Language 1 Year (more years for college)Visual & Performing Arts 1 YearFinancial Literacy 2.5 credits (1/2 year)21st Century Careers/ 1 Year

Tech Education

2. NJSLA: Everyone MUST take the NJSLA. If you do not pass the NJSLA, you have the Portfolio Option. Graduation Testing Requirements3. Accumulate 120 credits; Thirty Credits must be scheduled each year regardless of previously earned credit.4. Attendance: 18 or more absences may result in loss of credit in a course(s) for the year.

One to One Chrome BooksMr. Diehl

● Policy & Procedures● Responsibilities● Distribution● Repairs

ATHLETICSBaseball Field Hockey Tennis (BOYS/GIRLS) Basketball (BOYS/GIRLS) Football Golf (BOYS/GIRLS) Track (BOYS/GIRLS) Bowling (BOYS/GIRLS) Gymnastics Lacrosse (GIRLS)Volleyball Soccer (BOYS/GIRLS) Winter Track (BOYS/GIRLS) Softball Wrestling Swimming (BOYS/GIRLS)Cheerleading Cross Country(BOYS/GIRLS)

SCHOOL COUNSELING PERSONNEL

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Dr. Bauman: A - D

Ms. Hapstak: E - LL

Ms. Reilly: Lo - Q

ELL All grade levels

Mrs. Moran: R - Z

SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES● Support and Assist Students with Academic, Career and

Personal/Social Development● Crisis Intervention● Academic Advisement - Four Year Plan● Course Selection● Individual and Small Group Counseling● Dissemination of Information● College and Career Readiness/Planning● Financial Aid● Interpretation of Data/Standardized Tests● Referrals to District and Community Support Services

Clubs and ActivitiesACADEMIC TEAM ALGONQUIN SQUARE BOOK CLUBBOARD GAME CLUB BROADCAST CLUB CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CHORAL/CHAMBER CLUBDEBATE TEAM DECADRAMA CLUB ENVIRONMENTAL CLUBFASHION CLUB FIRST ROBOTICS FRENCH CLUB FRENCH HONOR SOCIETYGAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE HEROES AND COOL KIDS CLUBIMPACT BIBLE CLUB JERSEYAN HISTORY CLUBJOURNALISM CLUB (SCHOOL NEWSPAPER) LATIN CLUBMARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD MATH TEAMMODEL UN NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYODYSSEY OF THE MIND PASSIONATELY PINKPSYCHOLOGY CLUB REGIT (YEARBOOK) SKI CLUB SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY STAGE CREWSTUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT LEADERSTHE HUMANITARIAN PROJECT TIGER'S TALE (LITERARY MAGAZINE)

WINTER COLOR GUARD

Visits the High School Website under “For Parents” to view the S.P.H.S Clubs Handbook for an explanation of each club listed above.

Zero Tolerance!

CYBER

Fights

Texting

Teacher Detention Office Detention (Rm #211/#330) Lunch Detention (ISS Room) In-School Suspension (ISS Room) Out-of-School Suspension

Discipline & AttendanceTardy Policy - "Lates add-up to absences!"

Attendance Policy - "Absences lead to summer school or 5th year!"

Dress Code - "Violations lead to missed class-time!"

No more than 6” above the knee rule!

NOINAPPROPRIATE

WORDS, PHOTOS, ETC.

See SPHS Handbook pages 48-53 for complete attendance information.

Some Attendance Highlights:ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL All student absences are recorded as either CHARGEABLE or EXEMPT. ALL absences, except those that are exempt (see handbook)..., are classified as “chargeable” absences from class. These chargeable absences are applied towards the maximum number of chargeable absences that a student may have for a course.

A student may not exceed a total of EIGHTEEN (18) days of chargeable absences for a full–year course, nine (9) chargeable absences for a semester course, or four (4) chargeable absences for a marking period course. Exceed this number for a class, lose credit for that class. Meaning if you have 18 full days of absences, you will lose credit for the year and may repeat the grade.

Chargeable Absences (Absences that DO count towards the 18 day limit): 1. All non-exempt absences are considered CHARGEABLE, including absences due to illness with doctor’s note, notes, phone calls or emails from parent/guardian for illness or other absence. 2. Every two days late will be counted as one day absent and will be calculated as a chargeable absence for overall attendance.

Tardy to School Doors open at Exits 1 & 10 promptly at 7:55 am for students to begin their day. The official start of each school day is 8:05 AM. All students are required to be in their assigned homeroom for attendance, other school-related matters and instruction, not in the hallways. Any student arriving after 8:05 AM must scan in at the kiosk scanner.

Students who arrive late to school (after 8:05 a.m.) must enter on the circle side of the HS and report to the Main Office or kiosk located outside the Main Office.

Every two (2) lates to first period one will equal one (1) day absent from a student’s period one class. (ex. Ten (10) lates equal five absences; twenty lates equal ten absences; thirty lates equal fifteen absences from class). These absences will count as Chargeable Absences toward the 18-day limit).

Video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B08cCHqnH6g/?igshid=1p5r365rgglrp