2. Welcome Class of 2019 Freshman Orientation August 26, 2015 1

3. Warm Up Image Source: http://www.sac.iastate.edu/documents/filelibrary/P5240001_A2C54B5D58DED.jpg

4. All Time Stupid Quotes All-Time Stupid Quotes All-Time Stupid Quotes Television won’t be able to hold on to any market it captures after the first six months. Television won’t be able to hold on to any market it captures after the first six months. People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.” People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.” Darryl F. Zanuck, Head of 20 th Century Fox in 1946 3

5. More Stupid Quotes “There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in their home.” “There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in their home.” Kenneth Olsen, President and Founder of Digital Equipment Corporation, in 1977 “Airplanes are interesting toys but of no military value.” “Airplanes are interesting toys but of no military value.” Marshall Ferdinand Foch, French Military Strategist and Future World War I Commander in 1911 4

6. Two more… The “telephone has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us.” The “telephone has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us.” Western Union Internal Memo, in 1876 Western Union Internal Memo, in 1876 “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” Charles H. Duell, U.S. Commisioner of Patents in 1899 Charles H. Duell, U.S. Commisioner of Patents in 1899 5

7. “No one in my family has ever gone to college. I’d be crazy to think I could make it.” “No one in my family has ever gone to college. I’d be crazy to think I could make it.” “It’s no use. That teacher and I will never get along.” We’re just too different.” “It’s no use. That teacher and I will never get along.” We’re just too different.” “I can’t make it to school on time – that’s just not me.” “I can’t make it to school on time – that’s just not me.” I love to play basketball, but I am not good enough to make the team.” I love to play basketball, but I am not good enough to make the team.” I am a loner; no one wants to hang out with me because I am different.” I am a loner; no one wants to hang out with me because I am different.” 6

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10. Homework Assignment Think of a limiting perception you might have of yourself, such as “I am not outgoing; I don’t make friends easily.” Think of a limiting perception you might have of yourself, such as “I am not outgoing; I don’t make friends easily.” Do something this year that contradicts that perception. Do something this year that contradicts that perception. 9

11. 10 If Instagram were a school, I would have perfect attendance. Attendance Policy

12. Attendance Matters Three type of absences Three type of absences Explained Explained Excused Excused Truant Truant After the 8 th unexcused absence you will lose credit for a half year course. After the 16 th unexcused absence you will lose credit for a full year course. After the 8 th unexcused absence you will lose credit for a half year course. After the 16 th unexcused absence you will lose credit for a full year course. 11

13. Cuts If you are not in attendance for any period to which you are assigned and you are NOT on the absentee list, we will mark a cut by entering a “C” in PowerSchool. The next day, you will be asked where you were. If you can not provide a valid pass or verifiable proof of where you were, the cut remains. If you have a pass or it can be verified that you were in an acceptable alternate location under supervision, then the “C” will be changed to an “AA”. If you are not in attendance for any period to which you are assigned and you are NOT on the absentee list, we will mark a cut by entering a “C” in PowerSchool. The next day, you will be asked where you were. If you can not provide a valid pass or verifiable proof of where you were, the cut remains. If you have a pass or it can be verified that you were in an acceptable alternate location under supervision, then the “C” will be changed to an “AA”. 12

14. Minute to Win It – Event #1 “Cut” the String Rule to Remember Attend all your classes daily! Directions: Directions: Working together, cut this piece of string into 30 equal pieces! No measuring tape or rulers allowed. 13

15. TARDY POLICY 14 Said NO BOSS EVER

16. Tardies 15 Late to Class - If you arrive after the second bell, the teacher will NOT let you into class. You will report to your dean’s office. The dean will decide whether to give you a pass or to hold you for the period. If you are held for the period, the teacher will mark you “AL” after being notified by the dean’s office. If you do not report to the dean, it will be considered a cut and the teacher will enter the “C”. Late to School – You will report to S175, the attendance office if they arrive to school after the end of homeroom. On the fourth tardy you will be considered absent and held in the office until the next full period.

17. Minute to Win it Event #3 “Beat the Clock” Rule to Remember – Get to class on time Rule to Remember – Get to class on time Beat the Clock Rules - Beat the Clock Rules - Each player places a cookie on their forehead, and the goal is to get the cookie into your mouth using only your facial muscles in under 1 minute. No hands! 16

18. Parent Notification The program School Messenger will automatically call your home twice if you are either absent or you cut any class including study hall. The program School Messenger will automatically call your home twice if you are either absent or you cut any class including study hall. 17

19. ICONS IN POWERSCHOOL 18 Medical Alert 504 Accommodations Money obligation

20. CHECK YOUR DISCIPLINE LOG 19 NOTE: Student served all detentions

21. Attendance is Listed in Powerschool 20 Students may be absent from one class more than others. Frequently check your quick lookup so you don’t exceed the limit.

22. CHECK POWERSCHOOL BEFORE YOUR PARENT DOES 21

23. Use your sticky note to write a question that you may have. Submit your question to the peer leaders. Use your sticky note to write a question that you may have. Submit your question to the peer leaders. 22

24. MAKE WISE DRESS CODE CHOICES 23

25. Make Wise Choices Dress Code Dress Code The following list of clothing does not support an educational environment. The following list of clothing does not support an educational environment. Skirts or shorts more than five inches from the knee, coats and all forms of outerwear, scarves, gloves, sunglasses, headgear, chains, midriff tops or low slung pants, spaghetti straps or low cut tops, clothing which prints vulgarities or promotes illegal activity or discrimination towards any person. Skirts or shorts more than five inches from the knee, coats and all forms of outerwear, scarves, gloves, sunglasses, headgear, chains, midriff tops or low slung pants, spaghetti straps or low cut tops, clothing which prints vulgarities or promotes illegal activity or discrimination towards any person. Discipline Discipline Students are responsible for maintaining safe and orderly behavior. Students are responsible for maintaining safe and orderly behavior. 24

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32. 31 In order to ensure a safe and orderly environment we need to know if an intruder is in the building immediately. As a precaution, all students will be required to wear a lanyard with their photo ID. Students will be provide with the lanyard and the photo ID at the start of the year. Security

33. Layout of the Building North Wing – back of the school ( Cafeteria, Adult Education, English, Social Studies) South Wing – Front of the school (Main Office, Nurse’s Office, Security, Deans, Guidance Department, Math, Science, World Languages, Art, Resource Center) East Wing – Applied Education, Culinary, ROTC, Chorus, Band West Wing – Gymnasium, Pool, Dance Studio, Weight Room Applied Ed wing – to the right of Judd main floor past the cafeteria 32

34. ExpTrm Course Name Teacher Room HR 14-15 114-15 Phys Sci Jones S191 2 14-15 World CivStampfle J220 314-15 Spanish IBeatty S205 414-15 Algebra I CP Russell S257 5 14-15 English I CP Gordon J105 6 14-15 Intro to Video McInvale AE105 7 14-15 Study Hall Mennillo S193 8 S1 Health Minutillo S110 8 S2 Phys Ed I Green Gym 33

35. Snack During this time, please feel free to write down another question or ask questions of the peer leaders or teacher. 34

36. Group #1 Odd numbered rooms Group #1 Odd numbered rooms Begin tour and scavenger hunt. Group #2 Proceed with slides 35

37. Successful Students … attend school regularly. attend school regularly. establish routines for completing assignments and studying for tests. establish routines for completing assignments and studying for tests. come to class on time and prepared. come to class on time and prepared. make a connection to teachers. make a connection to teachers. manage emotions and seek help when they need it. manage emotions and seek help when they need it. make wise choices. make wise choices. get involved in extracurricular activities. get involved in extracurricular activities. 36

38. Time and Organizational Management Record all assignments in the student planner. Record all assignments in the student planner. Use your phone to remind you of upcoming tests or projects. Use your phone to remind you of upcoming tests or projects. Keep separate folders for each subject. Keep separate folders for each subject. Bring materials to class daily. Bring materials to class daily. Keep a To Do list, do not cross off assignments until they have been turned in. Keep a To Do list, do not cross off assignments until they have been turned in. 37

39. Routines and Procedures It takes 21 days to form a habit. Find a specific place and time to complete nightly homework. 38

40. Academic Assistance Content Support Labs Freshmen Zone program Team Study Hall After School Study Hall Academic Mentors Reader/Writer Workshop Peer Tutors ROTC math tutors Before and After School Help 39

41. Connections “When high school students are asked to name the single most important change that might be made which would improve their learning, the overwhelming majority say, “having teachers who know me and who care about me.” Public Agenda Foundation, 1997 40

42. Tolerance Within the School High School is an experience where you will meet all different types of individuals. Most people come to learn and form friendships. High School is an experience where you will meet all different types of individuals. Most people come to learn and form friendships. You’ll obviously meet people who are You’ll obviously meet people who are different, but you usually can find something in common with everyone. different, but you usually can find something in common with everyone.

43. ACTIVITY 10 Things in Common In groups of three or four, make a list of ten things you each have in common. ( You can not list body parts or the fact that you are NHS students.) 42

44. ACTIVITY Toothpaste Activity Debrief - What does this activity have to do with tolerance of others? How does it relate to cyberbullying? 43

45. Managing Emotions and Stress  Get plenty of rest and proper nutrition  Strike a balance between work and play  Seek an outlet for frustration (exercise, journaling, art)  Use the school resources (Guidance counselors, social workers, administrators) 44

46. ACTIVITY Cup Activity Two volunteers will race around the room holding a cup filled with water*. First student to return to their seat without spilling any water wins. Fill one freshman’s cup to the top and the other one inch full. 45

47. TURN AND TALK HOW CAN YOU EMPTY YOUR CUP SO IT WON’T SPILL OVER? 46

48. Support Individual Counseling Individual Counseling Freshman will have Ms. Shonebarger. Support Groups Support Groups Support Center – Ms. Dinkle Support Center – Ms. Dinkle 47

49. Get Involved Sports Sports Arts Arts Clubs Clubs Student Council Student Council Events/Activities Events/Activities 48

50. Fall Sports Boys Soccer Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Girls Soccer Football Football Volleyball Volleyball Girls Swimming Girls Swimming Boys Cross Country Boys Cross Country Girls Cross Country Girls Cross Country Cheerleading Cheerleading 49

51. Eligibility In order for a student athlete to be academically eligible to participate in a sport, he or she must pass at least four courses in the previous semester. This does not pertain to freshman for the first academic quarter. In order for a student athlete to be academically eligible to participate in a sport, he or she must pass at least four courses in the previous semester. This does not pertain to freshman for the first academic quarter. To be physically eligible to participate, all student- athletes must submit a current physical to the school nurse and receive clearance from the nurse after the physical is reviewed. Only the nurse’s clearance permits eligibility. To be physically eligible to participate, all student- athletes must submit a current physical to the school nurse and receive clearance from the nurse after the physical is reviewed. Only the nurse’s clearance permits eligibility. 50

52. Medical Matters Nut/food allergies Nut/food allergies Food in classrooms and fundraisers Food in classrooms and fundraisers Visiting the health office: Visiting the health office: passes passes importance of updated emergency contact #’s importance of updated emergency contact #’s Medications: self carry/administration Medications: self carry/administration Sports physicals Sports physicals 51

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54. Work hard and Work hard and make it your best year ever! Good luck Class of 2019!! make it your best year ever! Good luck Class of 2019!! 53