Holmdel High School PTSO Meeting 8 September 2014

Agenda Welcome and Introductions Key Dates for September While You Were Away Updates District and Building Goals Senior Portraits - Yearbook Questions

Mission Statement Holmdel High School, in a safe, student-centered, and rigorous learning environment, promotes academics, athletics, and the arts, values the cultural diversity of its community and, through varied curricular and co-curricular programs, empowers all students to develop their potential into achievement and take their place in our global society as ethical decision makers and life-long learners.

Back to School

Key Dates for September 9 – Senior Parent Mtg. (Guidance Dept. – 7:00 pm) 19 – Underclassmen Pictures (PE classes) 23 – Club and Activity Fair (Lunch Periods) 24 – PTSO “Welcome Back Tea” (2:00 pm) 25 – School Closed (Religious Observance) October 2 nd – Back to School Night (7:00 pm)

Welcome New Staff!

Makenzie Atherthon TLR – Athletic Trainer

Courtney Conroy Social Science

Mary Kate Duggan Special Education - Spanish

Nicole Fiorletti Math

Ryan Gogol Italian

Allyson Heim English

Kimberly Herthel Social Science

Melissa Menges TLR – Special Education

Lauren Osborne TLR – Spanish

While You Were Away

Marilyn Bellis

Mary Carlsson

Sal Guastella

Tracey Marasco

Claudine Sportelli

Jill McCracken

Skip Edwards

2014 HSPA Scores DistrictDFGState LAL98% (AP – 51%) 98%93% Mean Score Math93% (AP – 53%) 92%79% Mean Score

2014 Advanced Placement Scores Score543Total Holmdel33%35%20%88% New Jersey 23%26%25%74% United States 20%25%23%68%

Updates

Grading Policy

Top High Schools in NJ

District Goals Implementing the Common Core Student Mastery of Technology S.T.E.M. Instructional Time Allocation Visual and Performing Arts

Building Goals Chrome Books PARCC Rotating Schedule Middle States HHS “Open House” – Oct. 29 th

Senior Portraits - Yearbook

Over the past several years, for various reasons, more and more students have expressed discomfort with being compelled to choose the traditional tuxedo or cape as their yearbook photo. In order to remain an inclusive community, sensitive to the needs of all, we will be allowing students to choose their own formal wear for their photos.

Senior Portraits - Yearbook Each photo shoot will consist of 3 different poses: 1. the required yearbook photo (personal formal wardrobe) 2. the “cap and gown” photo; 3. a choice between a casual photo or a “tux/drape” photo (provided by the studio)

Senior Portraits - Yearbook Males: a shirt, tie, and jacket. The studio will have a few jackets on hand for those who may not own one. Females: a nice top, appropriate for a formal yearbook photo. (A blouse or dress is fine.)

Senior Portraits - Yearbook

Questions

Have a Great Year!