Welcome Tuscarora Parents
February 27, 2019
Introduction of Staff
Richard RovangJustin MartinFernando MontanezRenee TayalJennifer ReedTracy MandinaJohn HanMegan BeardsleyKeegan BarrVioletta MellotTony TallentPaul Grinups
Laura PurvisPortia BagleyMiriam WesterveltElizabeth AkersLaurie DunhamCrystal DoweMatthew DunlapCatherine PazDave GryderKatie NewmillerJoan QuigleyBarry Blair
“Education is the most powerful
weapon you can use to change the world.”
-Nelson Mandela
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.”
-Benjamin Franklin
Tuscarora Academic Expectations
• Tuscarora has the expectation that ALL STUDENTS succeed.
• At least 90% of students at Tuscarora are expected to take at least one (1) AP course.
• Students are expected to take rigorous and challenging courses.
• Teachers are expected to make learning relevant, fun, and to differentiate instruction so that ALL students reach success.
• Some students will need extra time to reach success
Continued Excellence• 19 honored at Excellence in Education Banquet• 2 National Merit Scholarship Finalists• 1 National Merit Special Scholarship
• 569 Critical Reading Mean score for SAT, National average 536
• 548 Math Mean score for SAT, National average 531
• Since 2010, we have continued to increase the number of students who participate in AP and Dual Enrollment classes.
Continued ExcellenceOne to the World• Hallowed Ground tree planting continues
• 2019 State Wrestling Champion – Brecan Saul• 2018 State Cross Country Champions• 2018 State Golf Champion – Michael Brennan
Excellence is not an act but a habit. The things you do the most are the things you will
do best. Tuscarora is…
“EXCELLENCE IN MOTION”
Mission Statement"Make an impact in our
world, RISE above the rest-Tuscarora!”
RespectIntegrityServiceExcellence
What Do We Need From You?
Partner with us to…Reinforce Academics
Behavioral Expectations SupportedPTSO, Athletic, Band, Theatre Boosters
Parent VolunteersModel Respect and Involvement
Serve as Mentors
Mrs. Lisa Carr
PTSO PRESIDENT
Mrs. Renee Tayal
Special Ed. Dean
• Child Study – if your student is not being successful in school, either socially, emotionally or academically.-referral process begins with Ms. Tayal
• Special Education - Fernando Montanez – Special Education AP- Renee Tayal – Special Education Dean- Crystal Dowe – Special Education Dept. Chair
Mr. Justin Martin
Assistant Principal
Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
• Students are recognized daily with Husky Tickets when demonstrating the 4 tenets of THS.
Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence
• Weekly giveaways where tickets are traded in for items Friday afternoon.
Mr. Richard Rovang
Assistant Principal
• AP/Dual Enrollment support• ParentVUE (parent access to grades)• Tusky Time• SLED• Newsletter
Mr. Fernando Montanez
Assistant Principal
Student Recognition• Quarterly Awards Assembly• Athletic Awards Banquets• Pep Rallies• Senior Awards Assembly
Academic Support ProgramsPrograms are designed to help ALL kids
succeed on every academic level.
SLEDMentoringMath Lab
Writing LabQuarterly interims for all students
Spanish TutoringAP/Dual Enrollment Support
CAMPUS ProgramAVID
Peer TutoringAthletic Team Study Halls
Student Honors• National Honor Society• Math Honor Society• Science Honor Society• Tri-M Honor Society• World Language Honor Societies• Thespian Honor Society• MOUS Certifications• National English Honor Society• National History Honors Society
Mrs. Jennifer Reed
Director of School Counseling
Sample Schedule A Day
• 1st- Earth Science H
• 2nd- World History 1
• 3rd- Health and PE
• 4th- Algebra 1
B Day
• 5th- Latin II
• 6th- Study Hall
• 7th- English A
• 8th- Intro Business
Three Important Terms…LEVELSENGLISH, SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE
CREDITSuccessful completion of course
VERIFIED CREDITSuccessful completion of course and SOL
Standard Diploma(22 credits)
English 4
Math 3
Lab Science 3
Hist/Soc St 3
Health/PE 2
Fine/Prac Arts CTE/World Lang 2
Economics/Personal Finance 1
Electives 4 (2 sequential)
Diploma Changes
• Students must earn a Board –approved career and technical education credential to graduate with a Standard Diploma.
• Students must successfully complete one virtual course.
• Beginning with 1st
time 9th grade students in the 2016-2017 school year, requirements for the standard and advanced diplomas shall include a requirement to be trained in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Advanced Studies Diploma(26 credits)
• English 4
• Math 4
• Lab Science 4
• Hist/Soc Sci 4
• World Lang 3
• Health/PE 2
• FA/CTE 1
• Econ/Pers Fin 1
• Electives 3
• Passing SOL tests is part of graduation requirements. 9th grade requirements changed starting with the 2018 – 2019 freshman
class. • Current 9th graders only have to earn 5 verified credits (pass the
course + pass the SOL = verified credit).
Changes to Assessment and Diploma Requirements
Current 9th Graders & BeyondVerified Credits – 5 Math
Science History Reading Writing
Student must take the Biology SOL and a math SOL in high school* to meet federal accountability requirements. *Students that have passed the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II SOL tests in middle school will use a substitute test as their high school requirement.
Mr. Tony TallentMr. Paul Grinups
Athletic DirectorAssistant Athletic Director
Fall Sports• Cheerleading (Freshman, JV,V)• Boys Cross-Country (V)• Girls Cross-Country (V)• Field Hockey (V)• Football (Freshman, JV,V)• Golf (V)• Volleyball (Freshman, JV, V)• Tryouts Begin on August 5, 2019
Winter Sports
• Boys Basketball (Freshman, JV, V)• Girls Basketball (Freshman, JV, V)• Cheerleading (Freshman, JV, V)• Gymnastics (V)• Boys Swimming (V)• Girls Swimming (V)• Wrestling (JV & V)
Spring Sports Baseball (JV & V) Softball (JV & V) Boys Lacrosse (JV & V) Girls Lacrosse (JV & V) Boys Soccer (JV & V) Girls Soccer (JV & V) Boys Tennis (V) Girls Tennis (V) Boys Track & Field (V) Girls Track & Field (V)
Required for Participation• VHSL Sports Participation/ Physical
Form• Parental Consent• Accident Insurance Notice• LCPS Training Rules• Emergency Card• Concussion
acknowledgement form