Welcome Newtown High School Class of 2022 Ninth Grade Academy Freshman Orientation 2018

Newtown High School Preparing your student for College & Career since 1897 Principal: Mr. John Ficalora Highlights: Assistant Principals Small Learning Communities Guidance Counselors 100+ Teachers Instructional Support Services Multiple Student Support Systems Health Center

Who We Are… Mrs. Tsouristakis Assistant Principal for The Ninth Grade Academy & Social Studies Department Ms. J. Schneider Guidance Counselor for the NGA Ms. L. Jimenez Lead Teacher for the NGA & Social Studies Teacher Mr. Fanourgiakis & Mr. Haussermann Deans for the NGA

Who We Are… Mr. T. Reilly Coordinator of Student Activities & English Teacher Ms. Griselda Zapata Parent Coordinator Mr. M. Spyrou Queens Community House Ms. M. Ortiz SAPIS Counselor

Guest Speakers Ms. Zapata Security/School Rules Ms. Ortiz Mr. Spyrou Health Center Representative Mr. Kouril Mr. Reilly

What Does My Student Need For Day One? Student Program ID Card Metro Card (first week) Notebook Pens Pencils Folder

Open Communication is THE KEY! Guidance Counselor Teachers Support Staff Pupil Path Edmodo Remind Email & Website Parent Coordinator Translators Report Cards Progress Reports

Important Dates to Remember September 17th – Meet the Teacher/Curriculum Night Student Progress Updates – 6 Progress Reports & 6 Report Cards – check Pupil Path! Parent Teacher Conferences – Fall (November) & Spring (March) School calendar coming soon

A Small Learning Community JUST FOR YOU! What Makes Us Special A Small Learning Community JUST FOR YOU! Dedicated Assistant Principal, Guidance Counselor, Deans, & Teachers Meet to discuss How BEST to Assist YOUR Student Instructional Support Services Advanced Placement For All College Prep Courses

What Makes Us Special Trips/School Events Tutoring – ALL YEAR & Specialized Regents Tutoring Saturday Academy Personalized attention to meet all needs Clubs/Sports Teams Health Center Queens Community House & SPARK Counselors National Honor Society – ARISTA

Guidance Counselor Ms. J. Schneider Focus – academic & emotional well-being of your student We are invested in your child’s future – aim for 85% average or higher with at least 90% attendance ALL 9th graders – 9 period a day – all major subjects, lunch & an elective School Day – 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Credit Accumulation – guide your student to graduation Become a well-rounded student – GET INVOLVED Multiple opportunities for parent involvement – we hope to see you here

Give Something Back Foundation National non-profit organization FULL TUTITION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS at several partner schools Last year – SEVEN 9th Graders were awarded this scholarship Mentors recipients through high school and beyond 85% average needed to apply More information in September

What’s Available Today Students – tour of the building ID Cards – cafeteria Gym Uniforms – school store Dental Screening – lobby Question & Answers – auditorium SAPIS/Social Worker Presentation – Student Mental Health