Transcript Freshman Orientation 2016x

Welcome Class of 2020!
High School
Administration
 Principal: Mr. Michael Mendes
 Assistant Principal: Mrs. Sara Brogan
 Coordinator of Athletic
Activities: Mr. Phlip McGuane
 Guidance Department:
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Mrs. Katina George
Mrs. Joy Kubilewicz
Mr. Jacob Brogan
Mrs. Kimberly DiGangi, Secretary
Student Services Staff
 School Psychologist
– Dr. Erin Sappio
 School Social Worker
– Ms. Jordan Brody
 Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC)
– Mrs. Diane Jarvis
 Student Assistance Counselor (SAC)
– Ms. Jacqueline Duca
Student Assistance Program
 Student Assistance Counselors (SAC) address the needs of
students through education, prevention, intervention, and
referral services
 Services Provided:
 Confidential counseling
 42 CFR- Part 2
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Work as an advocate for students and families
Coordinate prevention & education activities
Assist in development and maintenance of district policy
Provide staff in-services
 How is a student referred for services?
 Through a staff member, friend, parent, or self-referral
 Goal of referral process is to identify and refer students with social,
behavioral, and emotional concerns
NEHS
Graduation Requirements
 Students need 130 credits for graduation
 This includes the successful completion of:
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5 years of English (including Understanding Writing)
4 years of Math
4 years of Physical Education and Health
3 courses in Natural and Physical Science
3 courses in History (World, US I, US II)
1 course in a World Language
1 year Personal Finance/Economics
1 Fine or Performing Arts (Art, Music)
1 Practical Art (Business/Technology)
3 electives
NEHS Schedule
 The school year operates on an A/B day schedule. You
will have four classes on an A day and 4 different
classes on a B day. Sample schedule:
 Each block is 81 minutes
 Unit Lunch is 60 minutes
 Extra Help from Teachers:
Tue-Thurs from 2:00 – 2:43
Sample Schedule
A Day
B Day
• Block 1- Geometry
• Block 1- Physical Science
• Block 2- Understanding
Writing
• Block 2- English I
• Block 3- French I
• Block 3- Physical Education
• Block 4- World History
• Block 4- Computer
Applications
Scheduling
 Program of Studies is available on-line on the
NEHS Website under the Guidance tab
 Course descriptions of all courses offered
 List of co-curricular activities
Scheduling
Course Request Sheet
 Should be reviewed, signed & returned by Wednesday,
February 24th
 If there are any concerns regarding the placement of a
student, please contact their 8th grade Teacher and/or
Guidance Counselor
 High School Counselors will be at the Middle School to
discuss and enter your scheduling requests on February
29th, March 1st and 2nd
 Any changes requested after March 2nd, please call
NEHS Guidance for assistance
Scheduling Honors
Classes
 A combination of:
 Teacher recommendations
 Grades
 Standardized Test Scores
Academic Courses
 Two Paths
1. College Prep
2. Honors/Advanced Placement
 Students can move from one path to
another
English Track
English I CP
English II CP
English III CP
English IV CP
English IV
Honors
English I Honors
English II Honors
*Understanding Writing is
mandatory for all
Freshmen
English III Honors
AP English
Language &
Composition
AP English
Literature &
Composition
English IV
Honors
Math Track
Fundamentals
of Mathematics
College Algebra
taken with
Algebra I
Discrete Math
or
Algebra I CP
Geometry CP
Algebra II CP
Statistics
or
AP Statistics
Trig/Pre- Calculus
CP
Algebra I 8th
Grade
Honors
Geometry
Algebra II Honors
Trig/Pre-Calc
Honors
Calculus Honors
AP Calculus AB
Science Track
Conceptual
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
Physical Science
Biology Honors
Physical Science
Honors
Chemistry
Honors
History Track
World History
US History I
World History
Honors
US History I Honors
US History II
US History II Honors
AP US History
AP US Government
and Politics
World Language Track
World
Language
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
French I
French II
French III
Latin I
Latin II
Latin III
Spanish IV
Honors
French IV
Honors
Latin IV
Honors
Physical Education & Health
PE I
PE II
PE III
PE IV
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Health
Drivers Ed
Family Life
CPR
Freshman Electives
Fine/Performing
Art
Practical/Business
Art
Art I
Accounting
I
Musical
Theatre
Business
Law
Rock Band
Band
Computer
Applications
Inaugural Warrior Academy
• Program is designed to attract teacher candidates from high school
students to the field of education. Tomorrow’s for Teacher Program sets
forth the path for twenty-first century learning that embodies an approach
to teaching that unites content to skill and practical experience.
• The courses and experiences will be the framework of the program which
will be outlined by grade level below.
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9th grade- Sociology
10th grade- Education Electives
11th Grade- Education Electives
12th Grade- Senior Experience (K-12 Classroom)
• *Student Seminar 2:00 PM/One day a week-4 Yrs.
AP Course Offerings
• AP English Literature
and Composition
• AP English Language
and Composition
• AP US History
• AP US Government and
Politics
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Statistics
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AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
AP Studio Art 2-D
Design
• AP Music Theory
Co-Curricular Participation
 NEHS encourages participation
 Sports
 Clubs/Activities
Co-Curricular
Clubs/Activities
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Art Club
Band
Book Club
College Club
Drill Team
Environmental Club
FBLA
Fishing & Archery Club
French Club
Interact Club
Latin Club
Model Congress
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National Honor Society
Peer Leadership
School Musical
Spanish Club
Student Government
Technology Club
Volleyball Club
Warrior School
Newspaper
 Weight Room
 Yearbook
Sports
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Baseball
Boys/Girls Basketball
Boys/Girls Bowling
Cheerleading
(fall/winter)
 Boys/ Girls Cross
Country
 Field Hockey
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Golf
Boys/Girls Lacrosse
Boys/Girls Soccer
Softball
Tennis (girls only)
Boys/Girls Track
Wrestling
Football