Freshman Orientation Monday, August 26, 2013

Administration – Principal: Tom Stella – Assistant Principals: David Seipp, 11 th grade (12 P-Z) Anthony Giovinazzi, 10 th grade (A-G) Caroline Pidala, 9 th Grade Academy (H-O) – Other Administrators: Anthony White, Assistant Coordinator for Special Education Joseph Luzzi, Assistant Coordinator for Athletics Lisa Talaber, Dean of Students Administrative Interns: Patrick Keevins, April Rodney, and Corinne Streever

Guidance Team – Upperclassmen Counselors: David Townsend – TC Suzanne deSimone Jenna Frangione Diane Klemm Kalah Lipinski Antoinette Sarna – Changes being made today – Schedule change forms Administrative Assistants: Ms. Trosie Ms. Williams Gr. 9 Academy Kate DeGroat Phil Toretta

Pupil Personnel Social Worker – Gloria DeNardi Student Assistance – CAPE – Steve Walko School Psychologists – Marybeth Williams – Jennifer Walis

Dedicated to a Culture of Excellence Academics – Excellent Programs Honors/ AP challenge Advanced regents diploma Graduation rate increase – Attendance Automated calls Tier 1 RTI intervention – Homework Requests 2 day absence Legal absences – Lunch Conflict “Stella Passes” Responsibility Can be revoked – Homework Help Learning Lab Student initiated Darlene Seckler, Principal's Assistant x31104

Communication Teachers to teacher – Interdisciplinary connections – Team model in 9 th grade Teachers with parents – Telephone – – Website – Progress reports and report cards Parent Portal – Real time – Resolved discipline, attendance andgrade information – Join now

School Community Get involved – PTSA Parent, Teacher, STUDENT Association – Clubs Tables in upper and lower lobby Student run organization overseen by advisor – Community Service 15,000 hours last year Challenge to do more this year

Student Success Progressive Discipline Model – Exceptions – Zero tolerance infractions Free and Reduced Lunch – Meeting student biological needs – Resources – Ketcham Cares 9 th Grade Academy – Teams of teachers – Greater sense of connectedness – Caring for the whole child

9 th Grade Academy Academic Teams Open House- September 26 th Soft Landings and Peer Mentoring Opportunities for Student Recognition 504 Accommodation Plan Student IDs Lina Marchetti, Assistant x31106

School Safety Policy DASA Law Zero Tolerance Policy – Drugs – Weapons – Violence No Smoking Policy Practice School Safety Team School Safety Personnel – School Safety Officers – Monitors School Resource Officer – Officer Price Dutchess County Sheriff – Program of Prevention and Intervention

Mr. Giovinazzi’s Office Attendance Notes/ Late policy Locks and Lockers Extra Curricular Activities – NHS – Masque and Mime – Student Council Ms. Higgins, Assistant x31110 Ms. Whiting, Attendance x31111

Mr. Seipp’s Office Pride Committee Updates to School Buildings and Grounds Drop Off Procedure Report Cards (10 weeks) Progress every 5 weeks Academic Eligibility – Mr. Luzzi- Athletic Eligibility Ms. Alfonso, Assistant x31108

Office of Special Education Special Education Programs/ Updates General Education Service Partnership – FBA – RTI Mr. White, Assistant Coordinator Ms. Smith and Ms. Murphy x31159

Mr. Stella’s Closing Remarks General Information Building Tours Questions Principal's Assistant: Darlene Seckler x31104 Main Office Staff: Lucille Sokol and Mary Johnston