1. Freshman Orientation Monday, August 26, 2013

2. Administration – Principal: Tom Stella – Assistant Principals: David Seipp, 11 th grade (12 P-Z) Anthony Giovinazzi, 10 th grade (A-G) Caroline Pidala, 9 th Grade Academy (H-O) – Other Administrators: Anthony White, Assistant Coordinator for Special Education Joseph Luzzi, Assistant Coordinator for Athletics Lisa Talaber, Dean of Students Administrative Interns: Patrick Keevins, April Rodney, and Corinne Streever

3. Guidance Team – Upperclassmen Counselors: David Townsend – TC Suzanne deSimone Jenna Frangione Diane Klemm Kalah Lipinski Antoinette Sarna – Changes being made today – Schedule change forms Administrative Assistants: Ms. Trosie Ms. Williams Gr. 9 Academy Kate DeGroat Phil Toretta

4. Pupil Personnel Social Worker – Gloria DeNardi Student Assistance – CAPE – Steve Walko School Psychologists – Marybeth Williams – Jennifer Walis

5. Dedicated to a Culture of Excellence Academics – Excellent Programs Honors/ AP challenge Advanced regents diploma Graduation rate increase – Attendance Automated calls Tier 1 RTI intervention – Homework Requests 2 day absence Legal absences – Lunch Conflict “Stella Passes” Responsibility Can be revoked – Homework Help Learning Lab Student initiated Darlene Seckler, Principal's Assistant x31104

6. Communication Teachers to teacher – Interdisciplinary connections – Team model in 9 th grade Teachers with parents – Telephone – Email – Website – Progress reports and report cards Parent Portal – Real time – Resolved discipline, attendance andgrade information – Join now

7. School Community Get involved – PTSA Parent, Teacher, STUDENT Association – Clubs Tables in upper and lower lobby Student run organization overseen by advisor – Community Service 15,000 hours last year Challenge to do more this year

8. Student Success Progressive Discipline Model – Exceptions – Zero tolerance infractions Free and Reduced Lunch – Meeting student biological needs – Resources – Ketcham Cares 9 th Grade Academy – Teams of teachers – Greater sense of connectedness – Caring for the whole child

9. 9 th Grade Academy Academic Teams Open House- September 26 th Soft Landings and Peer Mentoring Opportunities for Student Recognition 504 Accommodation Plan Student IDs Lina Marchetti, Assistant x31106

10. School Safety Policy DASA Law Zero Tolerance Policy – Drugs – Weapons – Violence No Smoking Policy Practice School Safety Team School Safety Personnel – School Safety Officers – Monitors School Resource Officer – Officer Price Dutchess County Sheriff – Program of Prevention and Intervention

11. Mr. Giovinazzi’s Office Attendance Notes/ Late policy Locks and Lockers Extra Curricular Activities – NHS – Masque and Mime – Student Council Ms. Higgins, Assistant x31110 Ms. Whiting, Attendance x31111

12. Mr. Seipp’s Office Pride Committee Updates to School Buildings and Grounds Drop Off Procedure Report Cards (10 weeks) Progress every 5 weeks Academic Eligibility – Mr. Luzzi- Athletic Eligibility Ms. Alfonso, Assistant x31108

13. Office of Special Education Special Education Programs/ Updates General Education Service Partnership – FBA – RTI Mr. White, Assistant Coordinator Ms. Smith and Ms. Murphy x31159

14. Mr. Stella’s Closing Remarks General Information Building Tours Questions Principal's Assistant: Darlene Seckler x31104 Main Office Staff: Lucille Sokol and Mary Johnston