1. Stratford High School 2013-2014 8 th Grade Open House

2. STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Margaret M. Lasek, Principal Joseph Corso, Assistant /Social Studies Department Head Joseph Crapanzano, Assistant Michael Hults, Assistant Department Heads Roni Rodier, Math Patricia DeCoster, Science Jill Veteri, English Counseling Department Kathryn Mascia, Head Counselor Alyce Borgersen Thomas Colucci Amy Connelly Patricia Morrissey STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Margaret M. Lasek, Principal Joseph Corso, Assistant /Social Studies Department Head Joseph Crapanzano, Assistant Michael Hults, Assistant Department Heads Roni Rodier, Math Patricia DeCoster, Science Jill Veteri, English Counseling Department Kathryn Mascia, Head Counselor Alyce Borgersen Thomas Colucci Amy Connelly Patricia Morrissey

3. Students will acquire content knowledge, strengthen higher-order thinking, and develop character in order to address 21 st century challenges. CORE VALUES CORE VALUES CORE BELIEFS We believe that: a safe, positive school climate that embraces diversity is essential to ensure respect and opportunity for each individual students should understand the world beyond their community in order to contribute to a global society parents and students must share responsibility and work in partnership with the school in order to improve academic performance and to develop lifelong learners students should use technology effectively to acquire, process, and deliver information

4. The 7 C’s

5. Stratford High School 21st Century Learning Expectations Listen actively Express ideas Use a variety of techniques Select appropriate media Use multiple forms of media Know personal creative process Generate ideas Maximize creative efforts Demonstrate originality Learn from mistakes Ask clarifying questions Analyze complex systems Evaluate evidence Justify arguments Draw conclusions Reflect on learning Transfer problem- solving skills Show consideration Respect everyone Show concern for others Embrace diversity Maintain positive values Access information Organize information Evaluate sources Use information Align solution with task Show independent initiative Assume shared responsibility Assist others in their roles Contribute ideas Keep an open mind Apply strategies Take a variety of roles Tolerate different viewpoints

6. REQUIRED COURSES 6 Subjects + Physical Education and Health English 1 World Studies ScienceMathematics Physical Education & Health 2 Electives Advisory Program

7. School Schedule PeriodBeginsEnds Warning Bell7:37 17:40 8:28 28:329:19 39:2310:10 410:1411:01 511:0512:28 612:321:19 71:232:10

8. World Language French French Spanish Spanish Latin Latin

9. Language Arts Creative Writing Creative Writing Yearbook Yearbook

10. Art Design Design Drawing Drawing Ceramics Ceramics Sculpture Sculpture Photography Photography

11. Business Keyboarding Keyboarding Microsoft Office Microsoft Office Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Business Law Business Law Web Design and E Commerce 1 & 2 Web Design and E Commerce 1 & 2 Sports & Entertainment Marketing Sports & Entertainment Marketing Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Personal Finance (S.F.C.U. branch office) Personal Finance (S.F.C.U. branch office) Interior Design Interior Design

12. Family & Consumer Science Foods Foods Bakeshop Bakeshop Culinary Arts Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education

13. Music Concert Choir Concert Choir Select Choir Select Choir Concert Band Concert Band Marching Band Marching Band Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble String Ensemble String Ensemble Jazz Band Jazz Band Theater Arts and Vocal Production Theater Arts and Vocal Production

14. Technology Education World of Technology* World of Technology* PC Technician I* PC Technician I* PC Technician II* PC Technician II* Video Prod 1* Video Prod 1* Video Prod 2* Video Prod 2* Transportation Tech I* Transportation Tech I* Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) Wood/Production Tech I* Communication Tech*

15. Career Pathway Programs Health and Medical Careers: Introduction to Health & Medical Careers I & II (grade 10); Medical Careers III & IV (grade 11 or 12); Pre-Nursing (CNA certification) (grade 12) Health and Medical Careers: Introduction to Health & Medical Careers I & II (grade 10); Medical Careers III & IV (grade 11 or 12); Pre-Nursing (CNA certification) (grade 12) Pre-Engineering: Introduction to Engineering Design; Principles of Engineering; Digital Electronics Pre-Engineering: Introduction to Engineering Design; Principles of Engineering; Digital Electronics Culinary Career: Basic Foods (grade 9 or 10); Bakeshop I & II (grade 11-12); Culinary Arts I & II (grade 11-12) Culinary Career: Basic Foods (grade 9 or 10); Bakeshop I & II (grade 11-12); Culinary Arts I & II (grade 11-12) Pre-Teaching: Child Development I & II (grade 10); Early Childhood Education I & II (grade 11/12); Introduction to Individual & Family Development (BHS; grade 12). Pre-Teaching: Child Development I & II (grade 10); Early Childhood Education I & II (grade 11/12); Introduction to Individual & Family Development (BHS; grade 12). Coursework Includes: Job Shadowing, Electronic Mentoring, Internships, Facility Tours, Clinical Experiences, & Service Learning

16. Connecticut College Career Pathway Courses Accounting I/II Accounting I/II Health & Medical Careers III and IV (SHS) Health & Medical Careers III and IV (SHS) Culinary Arts II (SHS) Culinary Arts II (SHS) Bakeshop II (SHS) Bakeshop II (SHS) Early Childhood II Early Childhood II PC Tech II PC Tech II Introduction to CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) Introduction to CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) Transportation Tech II/ Advanced Transportation Technology Transportation Tech II/ Advanced Transportation Technology

17. Regional Programs and Dual Enrollment Agriscience Agriscience Aquaculture Aquaculture Housatonic Partnership Program Housatonic Partnership Program Regional Center for the Arts Regional Center for the Arts High School Co-op Language Program (Tuition) High School Co-op Language Program (Tuition) The Center for Global Studies The Center for Global Studies University of Connecticut Early College Experience University of Connecticut Early College Experience

18. High School Graduation Requirements English4 credits English4 credits Mathematics3 credits Mathematics3 credits Science2 credits Science2 credits Social Studies3 credits Social Studies3 credits Arts and Vocational Education1 credit Arts and Vocational Education1 credit Health and Physical Education 2.1 credits Health and Physical Education 2.1 credits Electives5.9 credits Electives5.9 credits Total Required Credits21

19. School Activities Some activities include: Art Club Art Club Athletic Association Athletic Association Band Band Chess Club Chess Club Choir Choir Community Service Community Service (Sterling House) Debate Club Debate Club EMS Explorer EMS Explorer Environmental Club Environmental Club Future Business Leaders of America Freshman Class Council Future Teachers of America Gay/Straight Alliance Health Occupation Students of America

20. School Activities Job Shadowing (Grade 10) Job Shadowing (Grade 10) Jr. Class Council Jr. Class Council Literary Magazine Literary Magazine NHS NHS Peer Mediation Peer Mediation SADD SADD Senior Class Council Senior Class Council Sophomore Class Council Sophomore Class Council Spanish/French /Latin Honor Society Science Honor Society Stage Stage Crew Student Council Ushers Guild Volunteer Club Yearbook

21. Fall Sports Cheerleading Cheerleading Cross Country – boys, girls Cross Country – boys, girls Dance Team/Highsteppers Dance Team/Highsteppers Football Football Soccer – girls, boys Soccer – girls, boys Swimming and Diving -girls Swimming and Diving -girls Volleyball - girls Volleyball - girls

22. Winter Sports Basketball – boys, girls Basketball – boys, girls Bowling - Co-ed Bowling - Co-ed Cheerleading Cheerleading Dance Team/Highsteppers Dance Team/Highsteppers Indoor Track and Field - boys, girls Indoor Track and Field - boys, girls Swimming and Diving - boys Swimming and Diving - boys Wrestling - boys Wrestling - boys

23. Spring Sports Baseball - boys Baseball - boys Golf - boys, girls Golf - boys, girls Lacrosse- boys, girls Lacrosse- boys, girls Softball - girls Softball - girls Tennis - boys, girls Tennis - boys, girls Track and Field -boys, girls Track and Field -boys, girls

24. PARENT VOLUNTEERS PTSA: Co-Pres: Kimberly Rosenbaum- kasrosenbaum@yahoo.com ; kasrosenbaum@yahoo.com Kim Durost-ckdurost@optonline.netDurost-ckdurost@optonline.net Post Prom: Sandi Sarmiento - SANDSARM@aol.com SANDSARM@aol.com Red Devil Booster Club: Drew Bodington- drew.bodington@hsius.com ; Kim Cody- kjcody23@optimum.net kjcody23@optimum.net Music/Band Parents: Lora Ann Valverde- lovarvel@optonline.net ; Heather Silverman- hwseds@att.net – co-presidents lovarvel@optonline.net hwseds@att.net Drama Club Parents: Rich Tallberg- rgt1481@sbcglobal.net rgt1481@sbcglobal.net Principal’s Advisory Council: Margaret Lasek- lasekm@stratfordk12.org Library Media Center : Sara Kaluzynski- kaluzynskis@stratfordk12.orgaluzynskis@stratfordk12.org