2. Freshman/New Student Orientation
August 4, 2016

3. Student/Parent Portion (6:00pm-7:30pm)
Introductions
Technology Discussion
Graduation Requirements
State Assessments
Student Concerns
Questions
Schedule Redistribution & Refreshments
Tour

4. Student Portion (7:30pm-9:00pm)
Goal-Setting
Action-Planning
Additional Questions

5. Introductions
Gary Honabach, Director of Technology,
Stephen Bressi, Assistant Principal,
Brian McNamara, Guidance Counselor,
Melissa Day, Principal,

6. Technology Information
Parent Consent Options (Policy #252A & #252B)
Goals of the 1:1 Initiative
Responsibility/Insurance Claims
Remote Access
Best Practices
Web Blocking Software
Office 365

7. Graduation Requirements
Program of Studies Online
4 Math
4 Science
2 Physical Education
1 Business Technology
1 Arts & Humanities
4 English
4 Social Studies
1 Health & ¼ Driver’s Ed.
1 Business Technology
6 Electives
Required Credits: 27.25

8. State Assessments Graduation Requirements for Class of 2019 and beyond
Keystone Exams
Algebra I (8th or 9th grade)
Biology (9th or 10th grade)
Literature (10th grade)
Project-Based Assessments for Non-Proficient Students
Frequently Asked Questions

9. Student Concerns
Getting Lost
Getting Mistreated
Getting in Trouble

10. Opportunities
Access to U.S. News & World Report Silver Medal High School (one of four in the surrounding area to receive the distinction)
Ranked #78 out of 676 high schools in Pennsylvania based on graduation rate, college readiness, and better than expected achievement from all students, including disadvantaged subgroups
Mixed Grade Level Classes
Extra-Curricular Activities

12. Parent Questions