SKHS New Student Orientation and Laptop Distribution August 28 and 29, 2017

SKHS Leadership Mr. Mezzanotte (Principal)- office on 1st floor Ms. Finkelstein (Assistant Principal- STEAM)- office on 2nd floor near cafeteria Ms. Ryan (Assistant Principal- Humanities)- office in Hazard building and library Mr. Murano- substitute for Ms. Ryan until December Mr. Lynch- Athletic Director- office on 2nd floor near auditorium lobby Mr. Shiels- Dean of Students (grades 9, 10)- office on 2nd floor near boys’ lav Mr. Anderson- Dean of Students (grades 11, 12)- office in attendance office suite

Schedule Rotation Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 A D C E B ADV G F Drop G Drop F Drop E Drop D Drop C Drop B Drop A

First Day of School (September 5th) 7:30-8:00- Assembly 8:05-9:00- meet advisors, mentors, locker check, fill in schedule 9:00-10:30- building tours 10:30-10:40- return to advisory 10:42- report to D period (teachers post when lunch is on door) 10:46-12:09 Complimentary lunch for freshmen, new students in courtyard during all 3 lunches

Academic Requirements 23.5 course credits 4 ELA 4 math 3 science 3 social studies 2 Phys Ed 1 Health 0.5 Fine Arts 6.5 electives Evidence of technology proficiency Completion of Senior Project

Opportunities Pathways/CTE Senior Project Internships Academic Proficiency Center Math, Social Studies, Spanish (Monday and Wednesday in library) English, Science, French (Tuesday and Thursday in library) Writing Center (Tuesday and Wednesday in room 213) Extracurricular Clubs/Activities Seal of Biliteracy

Fall Dates to Remember Club Fair- September date TBA (during school) School Picture Day- September 13th Open House- September 28th Financial Aid Night- October 3rd Outdoor Movie Night- October 6th Sadie’s Football Game/Dance October 21st

How to Stay Informed School messenger (make sure email is updated in Skyward) Twitter @rmezzanotte, @TerryT9Lynch (athletics), @skingstownhs, @skprevention, @SKHS_Guidance #umatteratsk, #skconnects Facebook- @SouthKingstownSchools Mailings- if preferred call 401-360-1003 Principal’s Newsletter School website rmezzanotte@sksd-ri.net

Laptop Expectations Bring charged laptop every day If damaged report to library help desk immediately If lost or stolen, report to Mr. Shiels (Dean of Students) If lost charger, report to help desk ($30 charge for lost charger) DO NOT purchase your own charger Expect that device will last all 4 years “Gaggle” software is used to monitor sites visited and inappropriate use Signed user agreement required for laptop Loaner laptops for lost/damaged only (not if you forget at home) Help Desk- Wednesday morning during CPT, after school until 3:00

Youth Coalition Presentation