Transcript WELCOME TO THE COATESVILLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS

WELCOME TO THE
COATESVILLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS
https://youtu.be/6xYWJEhGykY
9TH GRADE ORIENTATION
AUGUST 27, 2015
CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Joseph
MacNamara
Dr.
Christopher
Watson
(10th Grade)
(9th Grade)
Mr. Brian
Chenger
Principal
9/10
Center
Jack Helm – Interim
Director of
Athletics/Activities
and Compliance
CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION
Ms. Christina
Feragotti
Mr. Carl Smith Interim
12th Grade
(11/12 Main
Office)
11th Grade
(11/12 Main
Office)
Robert Fisher
Principal
11/12
(Main Office)
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
Counselor:
Alphabetical Assignment:
Tina Rodgers
A-G
Francine Norman
H-O
Stephen Shirk
P-Z
How To Schedule A Meeting
With Your Counselor
• During the first week of school, students can
fill out a request form to see their counselor…
please be patient! Forms are available in your
Advisory and the Guidance Office.
• After the first week, students sign-up to see a
counselor by filling out a request form before
or after school, or between classes
Be Prepared for
High School
• Read
• Study
• Get organized
– Use agendas
• Do your work & turn it in – all the time, every time
• Hit the ground running – no “do overs”
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Everything “counts”
Permanent record
Post-secondary planning
Scholarship Opportunities
Promotion Policy
Credits needed for promotion from
Grade 9 to Grade 10
5.5 Credits
Credits needed for promotion from
Grade 10 to Grade 11
11 Credits
Credits needed for promotion from
Grade 11 to Grade 12
Students must be able to schedule remaining
graduation credit requirements
Home Access
• Home Access is an online tool designed for
parents/guardians to view their child’s
grades in all classes.
• For any technical concerns, please contact
the helpline at [email protected]
TCHS INFORMATION
• TCHS BRANDYWINE IS AVAILABLE FOR
SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS.
• WHAT IS THE BEST OPTION FOR MY SON OR
DAUGHTER’S FUTURE?
• PLEASE SEE YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR FOR
MORE INFORMATION.
TCHS Brandywine features
20 technical programs:
Automotive Collision Technology
Health Career Academy
Automotive Service Technology
Health Occupations
Engine Technology & Rec. Vehicles
Allied Health Science Technology
HVAC/Refrigeration Technology
Commercial & Graphic Arts
Electronics and Robotics
Cosmetology
Computer Information Systems
Barbering
Electrical Occupations
Culinary Arts
Marketing & Financial Services
Carpentry
Early Childhood Care & Education
Teacher Leadership Academy
Criminal Justice and Police Science
Veterinary Science Technology
Important Dates to Remember
• Marking periods are nine weeks in length
– IPRs are generated at the midpoint of the marking period.
• Marking Periods Dates:
– First Marking Period Ends: November 4th
– Second Marking Period Ends: January 26th
– Third Marking Period Ends: April 6th
– Fourth Marking Period Ends: June 9th
• Picture Day: September 3rd
• Back-to-School Night: September 15th at 7:00 p.m.
• Parent Conferences: November 2nd and March 2nd
Education pays ...
Education pays in higher earnings and lower unemployment rates
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Proficiency in
Algebra I, Literature,
and Biology on State
Aligned Assessments
Course
Completion and
Grades
Successfully
Earned 24
Credits
Graduation
KEYSTONE
EXAMS
INFO
KEYSTONE
EXAMS
• End of the course assessments
designed to measure proficiency
in the following subject areas:
– Algebra I
– Literature
– Biology
• Keystone results will be used as
part of the criteria for calculating
School Performance Profile.
KEYSTONE
EXAMS
INFO
KEYSTONE
EXAMS
• Project Based Assessment: In the
event that a student has not
scored proficient on a particular
Keystone Exam after multiple
attempts, they may have the
opportunity to complete a
project as an alternative to the
exam.
• The Project Based Assessment
would then act as part of the
graduation requirements.
• More information will come
throughout the course of the
school year from the PA
Department of Education.
School-wide Positive
SCHOOL-WIDE
EXPECTATIONS
Behavior Support Program
Core Behavioral Expectations:
Respect
 Treat yourself, each other, and your environment with respect
Responsibility
 Act responsibly and take responsibility for YOUR actions
Courage
 Show integrity, do the right thing, admit your mistakes, protect
those who can not protect themselves
Kindness
 Act with kindness when dealing with others
RESPECT
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Use appropriate language
Be courteous to others
Keep your hands, feet, objects to self
Follow directions
Respect the property and space of others
Use our facilities appropriately
Represent Coatesville with pride!
Respect the differences of others
• Example: Culture, religion, and other
RESPONSIBILITY
• Keep moving and take the fastest route to class to get there ON TIME.
• Make sure to have a pass when in the hallway during class time.
• Keep track of your belongings and be aware of what is in your possession
> Examples: cell phones, iPods, tablets, book bags, etc.
• Stay in designated areas on campus
• Help keep our building clean and orderly
• Follow the school dress code
> Examples: skirts/shorts should be worn at an appropriate
length, spaghetti straps are not permitted, pants should be worn
on the waist, offensive language can not be worn on shirts, tight
fitted clothing and/or spandex is prohibited, hats should not be
worn, etc.
Policy 210
Medication on Campus
• All approved student medications shall be
kept in the health room with the exception of
emergency medications which the student’s
physician feels necessary for the student to
self-administer if needed.
• It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian
to ensure that the student’s medications are
delivered to the school nurse in a pharmacy
or physician labeled, child-proof container.
COURAGE
• Ignore negative behaviors and distractions around you.
• Report unsafe situations to an adult.
• Protect others who can not protect themselves.
• Use available resources
• Walk away from a problem and seek help
• Be a leader
• Take an active role in our school community
KINDNESS
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Help others in need.
Return lost items found.
Demonstrate kindness when dealing with others.
Greet others politely.
Be polite and use good manners.
Be welcoming toward guests.
Show good sportsmanship.
Policy 237
• Policy 237 – Electronic Devices:
• Building principals may allow students in accordance
with policy 237 to use their personal electronic devices
in the following designated areas:
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Transition Between Classes
Cafeteria
Library
During Class When Used as an Appropriate Instructional Tool with
Approval from the Classroom Teacher
• Buses
• Extracurricular Activities
• Other reasons determined appropriate by the building principal
Policy 237
• Electronic devices are subject to the following restrictions:
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Electronic devices may not be used to conduct any activities which violate state and/or federal
law, board policy or school rules.
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Electronic devices may not be used in any manner which interferes with, or is disruptive to,
educational or extracurricular activities or events.
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Taking photos or recording videos is strictly prohibited.
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Students will not use their electronic devices to make voice and/or video phone calls. With
permission from the teacher or administrator, any student needing to make a phone call may
use the main office telephone.
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Students will not use their electronic devices for taking, storing, disseminating, transferring,
viewing, or sharing of obscene, pornographic, lewd, or otherwise illegal images or
photographs, whether by electronic data transfer or other means, including but not limited to
texting and e-mailing.
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Students shall not use social media during school hours as a means of targeting, harassing,
bullying or any other form that may cause another student to feel threatened or
uncomfortable.
S.P.I.R.I.T Program
• Student Problem Identification and Resolution of
Issues together, otherwise known as SPIRIT.
• This is exciting leadership opportunity to
collaborate with fellow classmates on
issues/concerns involving our school or
community and then discuss ways to resolve
these issues/concerns.
• More information to come
First Day of School
• Students begin school on Monday, August 31st
• Students may come into school and go right to their homerooms
(homeroom lists are on all bulletin boards through the school)
• An administrator will call for all students to be in their homeroom by 7:10
a.m.
• In homeroom students will receive:
• Student schedule
• Locker information
• Agenda books
• Various forms/packets of information pertaining to our school
• All 9th grade homerooms will be called to the auditorium to hear about our
campus from the administrative team, teachers, and the guidance staff.
• All 10th grade homerooms will be called to the auditorium to hear similar
topics.
• Once presentations are over, all students will report to their classes on a
modified schedule.
LAST NAMES
Abernathy - Bardsley
Barson - Brown, D.
Brown, K. - Clarke
Clarkson - Deveaux
Devito - Fedison
Felter - Giunta
Goines- Harple
Hart - Houck
Howard - Jones
Joseph - Lockman
London - Martin
Martinez - Millan
Miller - Murray
Myers - Pennington
Perry - Ricevuto
Richards - Sacksith
Salome - Sharpe
Sheeder - Sweeney
Tahir - Urban
Valenta - Wilkerson
Williams - Zavala
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GRADE 9
TEACHER
Mrs. Hamilton
Mrs. Glass
Ms. Presser
Ms. Taliaferro
Ms. West
Mr. Warren
Ms. Trimboli
Mrs. Achuff
Ms. Meade
Mrs. Holley-Sheppard
Mrs. Ferguson
Mrs. Gilbert
Mr. Raibley
Mrs. Hines
Mr. Walker
Mrs. Ritrovato
Mr. Williamson
Mrs. Connolly-Daily
Mr. Bardissi
Mr. Hulea
Ms. Wood
STUDENT LIFE
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First Day of School
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9:35 – 10:04
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9:35 – 10:04
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9:35 – 10:04
4th Lunch
10:09 – 10:38
4/5
10:09 – 10-38
4/5
10:09 – 10:38
5/6
10:43 – 11:12
6th
Lunch
10:43 – 11:12
6/7
10:43 – 11:12
7/8
11:17 – 11:46
7/8
11:17 – 11:46
8th Lunch
11:17: - 11:46
9
11:51 – 12:20
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11:51 – 12:20
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11:51 – 12:20
10
12:25 – 12:55
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12:25 – 12:55
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12:25 – 12:55
2
1:00 – 1:28
2
1:00 – 1:28
2
1:00 – 1:28
3
1:33 – 2:00
3
1:33 – 2:00
3
1:33 – 2:00
First Day of School
RAIDER PRIDE!!!
• BE SURE TO VISIT THE
CAFETERIA ON THE 2ND FLOOR AT
THE END OF YOUR TOUR FOR
MORE INFORMATION ON THE
NUMEROUS ATHLETICS AND
CLUBS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS –
GET INVOLVED!!
STUDENT LIFE
(CAMPUS ACTIVITIES/CLUBS)
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Academic Team
Art Club
Belltones & Redmen
Bible Club
B.R.I.D.G.E.E.
Campus Gospel Choir
Chester County Futures
German Club
DECA/FBLA
French Club
Gay - Straight Alliance
History Club
Honor Society
Indoor Color Guard
Indoor Drum line
Interact Club
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JSMC
Leo Club
Literary Club
Marching Band/Inst. Music
Meistersingers/Vocal Music
Orchestra
Paint and Patch Drama
Raiderette Dance Team
SADD
Ski Club
Spanish Club
Stage Crew
Student Council 9-12
Weight Lifting
Yearbook 9-12
ATHLETICS ON CAMPUS
FALL SEASON
FEMALE SPORTS:
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Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
MALE SPORTS:
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Football
ATHLETICS ON CAMPUS
WINTER SEASON
FEMALE SPORTS:
• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Indoor Track
• Swimming & Diving
MALE SPORTS:
• Basketball
• Indoor Track
• Swimming & Diving
• Wrestling
ATHLETICS ON CAMPUS
SPRING SEASON
FEMALE SPORTS:
• Lacrosse
• Softball
• Track & Field
MALE SPORTS:
• Baseball
• Tennis
• Track & Field
STUDENT LIFE
• Campus Website:
http://www.casdschools.org/cash
• Athletics Website:
www.coatesvilleathletics.com
• Activities Website:
http://coatesvilleactivities.weebly.com/
WELCOME TO RAIDER NATION!