1. SKHS New Student Orientation and Laptop Distribution
August 28 and 29, 2017

2. SKHS Leadership Mr. Mezzanotte (Principal)- office on 1st floor
Ms. Finkelstein (Assistant Principal- STEAM)- office on 2nd floor near cafeteria
Ms. Ryan (Assistant Principal- Humanities)- office in Hazard building and library
Mr. Murano- substitute for Ms. Ryan until December
Mr. Lynch- Athletic Director- office on 2nd floor near auditorium lobby
Mr. Shiels- Dean of Students (grades 9, 10)- office on 2nd floor near boys’ lav
Mr. Anderson- Dean of Students (grades 11, 12)- office in attendance office suite

3. Schedule Rotation Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 A D C E B
ADV G F
Drop G
Drop F
Drop E
Drop D
Drop C
Drop B
Drop A

4. First Day of School (September 5th)
7:30-8:00- Assembly
8:05-9:00- meet advisors, mentors, locker check, fill in schedule
9:00-10:30- building tours
10:30-10:40- return to advisory
10:42- report to D period (teachers post when lunch is on door)
10:46-12:09 Complimentary lunch for freshmen, new students in courtyard during all 3 lunches

5. Academic Requirements
23.5 course credits
4 ELA
4 math
3 science
3 social studies
2 Phys Ed
1 Health
0.5 Fine Arts
6.5 electives
Evidence of technology proficiency
Completion of Senior Project

6. Opportunities Pathways/CTE Senior Project Internships
Academic Proficiency Center
Math, Social Studies, Spanish (Monday and Wednesday in library)
English, Science, French (Tuesday and Thursday in library)
Writing Center (Tuesday and Wednesday in room 213)
Extracurricular Clubs/Activities
Seal of Biliteracy

7. Fall Dates to Remember Club Fair- September date TBA (during school)
School Picture Day- September 13th
Open House- September 28th
Financial Aid Night- October 3rd
Outdoor Movie Night- October 6th
Sadie’s Football Game/Dance October 21st

8. How to Stay Informed
School messenger (make sure is updated in Skyward)
Twitter
#umatteratsk, #skconnects
Mailings- if preferred call
Principal’s Newsletter
School website

9. Laptop Expectations Bring charged laptop every day
If damaged report to library help desk immediately
If lost or stolen, report to Mr. Shiels (Dean of Students)
If lost charger, report to help desk ($30 charge for lost charger)
DO NOT purchase your own charger
Expect that device will last all 4 years
“Gaggle” software is used to monitor sites visited and inappropriate use
Signed user agreement required for laptop
Loaner laptops for lost/damaged only (not if you forget at home)
Help Desk- Wednesday morning during CPT, after school until 3:00

10. Youth Coalition Presentation