freshmen orientation western branch high school main entrance this is the main entrance for staff,...
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FRESHMEN ORIENTATION
Western Branch High School
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Main Entrance
This is the main entrance for staff, students, parents & visitors. Attendance, main office, and the library are in this general area.
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Bus Ramp
• When getting off the bus you will enter the school through the A-hall door.
• The doors leading out to the bus ramp are not to be used at any other time.
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Can’t drive?
• Riding the bus is a privilege. Improper behavior on the bus will result in the privilege being revoked. Students who ride the bus to school must also ride it home unless permission is granted through the main office.
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Main Office
•Principals’ offices are located here.•Sometimes information will be able to be picked up here.•Usually you will be called to the main office if you are needed.
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Attendance
• Attendance office: If you are late coming to school or leaving school early, this is where you would need to go to check in and out.
• You can only be absent nine days, so on the tenth day, you fail the course. However, there are extended days you can attend to replace a day. Extended days are announced.
• DONT MISS SCHOOL!!!!
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Media Center•The time you are allowed to be in the media center is between 7:45am-4:00pm. •You must leave your belongings at the door in one of the cubbies.
•No food or drink is allowed.•Checked-out books should be returned on time. If they are not, you will have to pay a late fee.
Hours 7:45am-4:00pm
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•This is what the first floor of the school is predicted to look like once all of the renovations have been completed.
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•This is the second floor plan of the new freshman wing.
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Guidance Office•The guidance office is used for schedule conflicts or whenever you feel the need to talk to a counselor.
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Guidance Counselor
• This is Mrs. Bell.• She will be your
guidance counselor for the next 4 years.
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Clinic
•The clinic office is entered through the guidance office.
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Clinic
•There are two nurses.•You must have a legitimate reason for going to see a nurse. If you do not feel well, you will be allowed to see a nurse.•Necessary medications must be kept in the clinic.
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Everyone’s favorite Subject, LUNCH!
Cafeteria: Your third bell determines what lunch you have, either first, second, third, or fourth.
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Commons Area•Smaller portion of the cafeteria.•Same rules apply.
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Club Boards•There are two club boards located between the restrooms nearest the lunchroom.•Club information such as club meetings can be found here.
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Tardy Station• Tardies are recorded by
semester. If you miss thirty minutes or more of a class, you will be counted absent. Student who are tardy six or seven times will be issued a day of ISS. The eighth suspension, and any subsequent tardies, will result in OSS.
If you are late to class, you are required to get a pass from the tardy station.
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Main Hall
• Main hall is where the rest of the halls branch off.
• Vending machines are located on the main hall as well but are not open during lunches.
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BRUIN Pride!
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Dress Code
• Proper dress includes: no sleepwear, no sleeveless shirts, no bare midriff, no short-shorts, no extremely low-cut tops, no see through clothing, no baggy pants, and no clothing with inappropriate references.
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Proper Dress
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Incorrect Dress
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Do!
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Don't
No hats, or sunglasses. No tank tops, see through fabric, clothes that advocate violence, drugs, or alcohol.
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Cell phones aren’t allowed in High School
Electronic devices and cell phone policy: While on school property, between the hours of 7:30AM and 4:00 PM, all electronic devices must be placed in lockers or vehicles. Possession or use of an unapproved item may result in disciplinary action. Cell phone use during school hours
will result in OSS.
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Security is strict at WBHS.
The golf cart is a way of patrolling the parking lots.
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Gymnasium •To participate in gym, you are required to dress out.Shirts:
s-xl= $4.002x-3x= $5.00
Shorts:s-2x=$6.003x= $8.00
Locks:$5.00
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Have fun!
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High School Transition
Helping Students Succeed
By Mrs. Joan CochranMrs. Ellen Wood
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Parent Involvement
• Contact the teacher by phone or e-mail
• Have specific questions• Be aware of undue pressure• Assume a supportive attitude• Check daily for homework,
assignments and announcements• Talk to the guidance counselor
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• Stress the importance of academic effort
• Read newsletters, attend open houses, and check progress reports
• Stress the importance of good attendance
• Work with your child to develop time-management skills, study skills, and organizational skills
• Set boundaries and monitor activities such as TV, games, and phone use
• Listen to your child
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Communication Skills
• Encourage your student to initiate communication
• Maintain a positive attitude• Know that there are at least
two sides to issues• Keep communication open• Know school regulations and
policies• Be aware of report card
dates and other important information
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Inquiry Process
Student Teacher
Teacher Student
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• Student/Parent Teacher
•Student/Parent/Teacher Counselor
•Student/Parent/Teacher/Counselor
Administrator
•Student/Parent/Teacher Principal
An inquiry process is important. More often thannot, issues can be resolved at the first step of dialoguebetween the student and the teacher.
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Transition Expectations
• Block scheduling• Program rigor• Homework demands• Social opportunities• Organizational skills• SOL requirements• The new SAT• GPA• Good attendance
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Study Skills
Students will need:
• Necessary supplies• Note-taking skills• Organizational skills• Listening skills
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Fall Semester• English 9
• Algebra 1, part A
• Elective
• PE 9
Spring Semester• World History 1
• Algebra 1 part B
• Earth Science
• Elective
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• Students must attend class 81 days each semester
• Course failures result when students earn 10 or more absences (for any reason)– Extended Day– Extenuating Circumstances
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Standard Diploma Advanced
DiplomaStudies Diploma
Discipline Credits Verified Credits
Credits Verified Credits
English 4 2 4 2
Math 3 1 4 2
Science 3 1 4 2
Social Studies 3 1 4 2
Foreign Lang. 3 (2+2)
Health and PE 2 2
Electives 6 2
Fine Arts 1 1
Selected SOL 1 1
Totals 22 6 24 9
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Range Letter Grade
93-100 A
90-92 A-
87-89 B+
83-86 B
80-82 B-
77-79 C+
73-76 C
70-72 C-
67-69 D+
64-66 D
Below 64 E
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DisciplineDisciplinePolicy and Policy and ProceduresProceduresProgressive Discipline Model
Cell PhonesPossession vs. Use
Tardies4th – Warning/Parent Letter5th – Warning6th and 7th – ISS8th and Beyond – OSS/Parent Conference
Leaving School GroundsOSS
Fighting10 Days OSS
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Thank you for coming and have a wonderful school year!