Welcome Class of 2017 & 2020 Parent Orientation August 29, 2013

Agenda  Introduction of Administrative Staff  Important Information  Important Times  Dress Code  Guidance Counselors  Sample Schedule  Graduation Requirements  Expectations  Rules & Interventions  Parental Involvement  Q & A

STEM Academy Administration Principal Dr. Nicholas DelTufo Assistant Principals Ms. Debra Boone Ms. Kathy Richardson

We love you……………. I love you………………. Parents will not be allowed to visit classes the first week of school in order to ensure for a smooth and safe opening of school

STEM Academy Important Information STEM Academy  The first day of school is Monday, September 9, 2013  Schedules mailed 8/23  Schedule Problems – 9/9/13

Important Times 6 th GradeGrades 9-12 Doors Open7:30 am8:00 am Breakfast7:30 am – 7:55 am8:00 am – 8:25 am Classes Begin8:00 am8:30 am Dismissal2:35 pm3:00 pm

STEM Academy Important Information STEM Academy  Student Bussing  Clubs & Extracurricular Activities

High School Fall Sports Football Cheerleading Soccer (Boy’s) Tennis (Girl’s) Volleyball (Girl’s) Track (Boy’s and Girl’s) Practices began already, however, roster spots may still be available!

Middle School Dress Code Ladies: SOLID COLORED Collared Polo Shirts: GREY ONLY (shirts may be short sleeve or long sleeve) Students may wear cardigan sweaters or knitted vests ONLY with a collared polo shirt underneath BLACK Khaki Pants (to the ankle) or BLACK Khaki skirts Skirts must be worn with a polo shirt and must extend no higher than two inches above the students ’ knees Gentlemen: SOLID COLORED Collared Polo Shirts: GREY ONLY (shirts may be short sleeve or long sleeve) BLACK Khaki Pants (to the ankle) AFTER MAY 1 ST students will be permitted to wear Khaki Shorts (of appropriate length) or Capris Occasional Dress-Down Days Spirit Week (Themes to be announced) ***NO JEANS, HOODIES, LEGGINGS OR STRETCH PANTS***

High School Dress Code Ladies: SOLID COLORED Collared Polo Shirts: NAVY BLUE or WHITE ONLY (shirts may be short sleeve or long sleeve) Students may wear cardigan sweaters or knitted vests ONLY with a collared polo shirt underneath Tan Pants (to the ankle) or Tan Khaki skirts Skirts must be worn with a polo shirt and must extend no higher than two inches above the students ’ knees Gentlemen: SOLID COLORED Collared Polo Shirts: NAVY BLUE OR WHITE ONLY (shirts may be short sleeve or long sleeve) Tan Khaki Pants (to the ankle) AFTER MAY 1 ST students will be permitted to wear Khaki Shorts (of appropriate length) or Capris Occasional Dress-Down Days Spirit Week (Themes to be announced) ***NO JEANS, HOODIES, LEGGINGS OR STRETCH PANTS***

Guidance Counselors Ms. Barksdale6 th GradeAll 9 th GradeA - M Ms. Morgan9 th GradeN - Z

6th Grade Sample Schedule Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Physical Education & Health Technology Music /Spanish Lunch

9th Grade Sample Schedule CourseCredits English I CP or H5 Algebra I -Geometry - Algebra II CP or H5 Physics/with Lab CP or H6 Physical Education and Health CP5 French or Spanish CP5 World History CP or H5 Intro to STEM CP5 Art or Music CP5 Total41 CP=College Prep H=Honors

CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION Students in eleventh grade are required to pass the High School Proficiency Assessment in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Students must have acquired A MINIMUM OF 121 CREDITS before graduation can take place.

College Requirements It is our goal to make sure all students take courses that exceed NJ minimum graduation requirements. For example: StateCollege Foreign Language1 Yr2 or 3 yrs Math3 Yrs4 Yrs Science3 Yrs4 Yrs

Expectations Our demanding curriculum requires all students to work hard. Grades are earned!

Summary of Rules & Penalties for STEM Academy The rules of STEM Academy are going to be simple and will be enforced. They exist to remove distractions that might keep students and teachers from focusing on learning and to foster a serious attitude about education.

Brief Summary of the Rules Hats scarves, head coverings, cell phones, iPods, mp3 players, handheld games, and all other electronic devices are NOT allowed to be worn or used the school building.

Brief Summary of the Rules Locker Policy - Hallways Students are not allowed to share lockers Lockers can be searched Students MUST USE the combination lock provided by STEM Academy Students may only use their lockers three times during the day:  Before 1st Period begins  During their lunch break  After school dismissal Locks for Physical Education: Student Responsibility

Brief Summary of the Rules (cont ’ d)  Dress Code  Fighting  Tardiness to School  Tardiness to Class  Disruptive Classroom Behavior  Cutting Class  Leaving School

Interventions  Verbal Warning  Teacher Detention  Central Detention (After School)  Parent Conference  In School Suspension  Out of School Suspension  Expulsion

Parental Involvement & Important Forms Parental Involvement (Join the PTA) Nutrition (Complete Lunch Form) Medical Form Code of Conduct Internet Access Form Dental Form

We Are STEM !