1. 2018-2019 Freshmen Orientation Welcome Patriots and Parents!
Southern Alamance High School
August 14th & 15th

2. Southern Alamance High School’s Administrative Team
Principal
Mrs. Teresa Faucette
Assistant Principals
Mr. Jamie Defelice- 9th grade Administrator
Mr. Paul Kuczkowski (“Mr. K”)- 10th grade Administrator
Ms. Pamela Henline- 11th grade Administrator
Ms. Kristy Mills- 12th grade Administrator

3. School Counseling Department
Professional School Counselors:
Kimberly Davis- Last Names A-G
Kristy Carter- Last Names- H-N
Cheryl Williams- Last Names- O-Z
School Counseling Secretary
Lisa Blevins

4. School Nurse- Karen Graham
School Social Worker- Erik Holmgren
Drop Out Prevention- Heith Lloyd
Career Development Coordinator- Pam Smith
Career Coach- Alyssa Womble

5. Graduation Requirements
Class of 2022
The Future Ready Core…
English (4 credits)
English I, II, III & IV
Social Studies (4 credits)
World History
Civics & Economics
American History I
American History II
Health/PE (1 credit req.)

6. The Future Ready Core Continued….
Mathematics (4 credits)
Math I
Math II
Math III
At least one Advanced Math Course beyond Math III
Bridge courses offered also include Introduction to High School Math and Foundations of Math, which can count toward needed math credits…

7. The Future-Ready Core Continued...
Science (3 credits)
Earth or Environmental
Biology
Physical Science (which also includes Chemistry and Physics)
Foreign Language (opt.)
Required minimum of 2 for application to UNC University System (16 Universities).

8. The Future Ready Core Continued…..
Additional Requirements (12 Credits)
2 Elective credits of any combination from either Career and Technical Education (CTE), Arts Education, or Foreign Languages
4 Elective credits strongly recommended (a four-course concentration) from one of the following: - Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Arts Education (dance, music, theater
arts, or visual arts)
- Any other subject area (mathematics,
science, social studies, or English)

9. Graduation and Promotion
ABSS Requirements for
Graduation and Promotion
28 credits to graduate (more than the state requires)
6 credits to be promoted from grade 9 to 10
12 credits to be promoted from grade 10 to 11
20 credits to be promoted from grade 11 to 12
Capstone Project (optional)

10. SAHS Daily Schedule TIMES REGULAR DAY (BLOCK) REGULAR DAY (YEAR LONG)
08:10 AM
Homeroom (15 min)
08:30 AM
Block 1 (90 min)
10:05 AM
Block 2 (90 min)
YL Period 1 (60 min)
11:10 AM
YL Period 2 (60 min)
11:40 AM
Lunch #1
12:10 PM
Block 3 (90 min)
Lunch #2
12:40 PM
Lunch #3
YL Period 3 (60 min)
01:10 PM
Lunch #4
01:45 PM
Block 4 (90 min)
03:15 PM
Dismissal
03:30 PM
After school activities (practices, club meetings, tutoring, etc.)

11. Sample Student Schedule with all semester-based courses
Exp
Trm
Crs-Sec
Course Name
Teacher
Room
1(A-E) S1
60632X0-1
Sports Medicine I
Russell, Jonathan S
Cafe S2
FN412X0-5
Foods I
Westbrook, Kelly E
HE1
2(A-E)
60492X0-2
Health and Physical Education
Johnson, Michael H
Gym
21092X0-90D02
NC Math 1
Marks, Zachary Dillon A4
3(A-E)
33205X0-3
Biology I Honors
Moore, Karla G
SC1
51152X000S-2
Dance Beginning
Peeden, Amber S
Dance
4(A-E)
10215X0-3
English I Honors
East, Joyce W C3
43035X0-5
World History Honors
Rasa, Teri L B4
HRM(A-E)
17-18
99319X0HRM-9D
Homeroom
Jones, Tiffany J
HE4

12. Sample Student Schedule with Year-Long Classes (Skinnies)
Exp
Term
Crs-Sec
Course Name
Teacher
Room
1(A-E) S1
33205X0-5
Biology I Honors
Smith, Stephanie V G1 S2
BP102X0-2
Computer Programming I
Lynch, Shannon W D3
21(A-E)
17-18
11422X0-A
Spanish II
Tomlinson, Allen F G2
22(A-E)
10215X0-B
English I Honors
Johnston, Rachel A D5
23(A-E)
22095X0-D
NC Math 2 Honors
Smith, Jason P A8
4(A-E)
43032X0-3
World History
McIntyre, Christian K B6
60492X0-6
Health and Physical Education
Sarratt, Amy R
Gym
HRM(A-E)
99319X0HRM-9D
Homeroom
Jones, Tiffany J
HE4

13. School Nurse: Mrs. Karen Graham
Medications at School
If your child needs medication at school, you must follow the Alamance Burlington School System Medication Policy.
Medications that cannot be given at school, according to this policy, are medicines that can be given at home before or after school by the parent.
Medications include things such as asthma inhalers, epi-pens, tylenol, etc.
Medications also include things like Neosporin, calamine lotion, and medicated cough drops, sunscreen, etc.

14. What do I need to do?
Have your doctor fill out a medication authorization form for the student. You can get this form from the office or the school nurse.
Parent must also sign the form and bring it in to the office.
Medication must be provided in original container by the parent to school. Students may NOT bring in or take home their own medication.

15. Contact the School Nurse if:
You received a referral and have any questions.
Your child has a chronic illness that needs to be monitored at school.
Your child will need to take medication at school.
Any question you have regarding the health of your child while at SAHS.

16. Athletic Eligibility
Must pass at least 3 out of 4 classes the semester prior to the sport season.
Must attend school at least 80% of the semester prior to the sport season.
Must have a current physical exam.
Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher or student will be placed on an academic contract for 9 weeks.
GO PATRIOTS!!

17. Driver’s Eligibility...
Must pass at least 3 out of 4 classes the semester prior to an application for your permit or license.
Must maintain good grades (report sent to DMV each semester).
Must attend school on a regular basis (i.e. cannot drop out).

18. What to Expect on the First Day
Breakfast is served 7:40am-8:00am (Cafeteria)
Cost: $1.50 regular (Reduced $.30)
Lunch is served during 4 lunch periods (3rd block)
Cost: $2.60 regular (Reduced $.40)
Students can only charge up to 5 lunches!
You must be in SA Prep(Homeroom) by 8:10am!!
Dismissal will be at 3:15pm.

19. Southerner Yearbook Orientation Special $55.00 thru 8/31/18
Order Online at:
yearbookforever.com
Pricing after Special:
Sept. 1- Oct. 31- $65.00
Nov. 1- April 19- $85.00
After April 19- $95.00

20. SAHS Open House Sunday, August 26th 3:00-4:30pm
School Starts Monday, August 27th!
We look forward to a wonderful school year.
Thanks so much for being here today!