Freshman/New Student Orientation August 4, 2016

Student/Parent Portion (6:00pm-7:30pm) Introductions Technology Discussion Graduation Requirements State Assessments Student Concerns Questions Schedule Redistribution & Refreshments Tour

Student Portion (7:30pm-9:00pm) Goal-Setting Action-Planning Additional Questions

Introductions Gary Honabach, Director of Technology, ghonabach@bloomsd.k12.pa.us Stephen Bressi, Assistant Principal, sbressi@bloomsd.k12.pa.us Brian McNamara, Guidance Counselor, bmcnamara@bloomsd.k12.pa.us Melissa Day, Principal, mday@bloomsd.k12.pa.us

Technology Information Parent Consent Options (Policy #252A & #252B) Goals of the 1:1 Initiative Responsibility/Insurance Claims Remote Access Best Practices Web Blocking Software Office 365

Graduation Requirements Program of Studies Online 4 Math 4 Science 2 Physical Education 1 Business Technology 1 Arts & Humanities 4 English 4 Social Studies 1 Health & ¼ Driver’s Ed. 1 Business Technology 6 Electives Required Credits: 27.25

State Assessments Graduation Requirements for Class of 2019 and beyond Keystone Exams Algebra I (8th or 9th grade) Biology (9th or 10th grade) Literature (10th grade) Project-Based Assessments for Non-Proficient Students Frequently Asked Questions

Student Concerns Getting Lost Getting Mistreated Getting in Trouble

Opportunities Access to U.S. News & World Report Silver Medal High School (one of four in the surrounding area to receive the distinction) Ranked #78 out of 676 high schools in Pennsylvania based on graduation rate, college readiness, and better than expected achievement from all students, including disadvantaged subgroups Mixed Grade Level Classes Extra-Curricular Activities

Parent Questions