in order to excel tomorrow, we challenge all students to meet the highest academic, civic and social...
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Transition To High SchoolClass of 2018
PrincipalMrs. Marie Cote
Assistant PrincipalsMrs. Pamela BernardiMr. Bruce Fairbanks
In order to excel tomorrow, we challenge all students
to meet the highest academic, civic and social standards today.
Agenda
Student Involvement Extra Curricular Activities & Athletics
Student Services & Support Student Assistance Student Resource Officer School Nurse Guidance
Parent Involvement Logistics Building Tours
Check out Fall Sports Sign-ups in Cafeteria
Keys to Success in High School
Attend school daily Get & stay
organized Study often
(do not cram) Stay for
department night Set a time & place
to do homework
Get involved in school beyond the classroom
Get plenty of bed rest
Eat a good breakfast
Drink plenty of water
Ask for help ….It is never too late
Student Involvement
Likely to…. Have better grades Have higher educational
attainment Attend school more
regularly Have higher self-esteem
and are more social Have higher
standardized test scores
Less likely to…. Be depressed Have anxiety Be socially awkward Get pregnant Use substances Smoke tobacco Dropout of school Misbehave at school Commit delinquent acts
(Marsh, 1992); (Gerber, 1996(Hanks & Eckland, 1976); (Mahoney & Cairns, 1997); (Cooley, Henriksen, Nelson & Thompson, 1995); (Landers & Landers, 1978).
Over twenty years of research shows that students who get involved are….
Clubs, Activities, etc.Academic Decathlon Anime Art
Band Cheerleading Chess
Chorale/Chorus Dance Executive Committees
Fine Arts Foreign Exchange French Club
Italian Club Literary Magazine Math Club
Mock Trial Model Legislature National Honor Society
Pilgrim Players Drama
Pilgrim Film Society Ping Pong
Spanish Club Student Council Student Leadership
Travel Club Unified Pilgrim Project
Yearbook
Pilgrim Athletics
Nick DiFillippoAthletic Director
http://www.pilgrimhighschoolathletics.com/
Student Services & Support Guidance Counselors Assistant Principals School Nurse/Health
Services School Resource
Officer Psychologist Social Worker Student Assistance
Counselor Special Education
Services
Graduation by Proficiency Coordinator
Library Media Specialist
Library with Internet Access
Student Leaders Weekly Department
Nights Tutoring Credit Recovery
Student Assistance Counselor
Ms. Diane Ferrara734-3250 x113
RI Student Assistance Services
Parent Involvement
In the School Community… PTSA Project Respect APE School Improvement
Team Be Guest Speaker Volunteer to help with a
sport, club or activity Host a Foreign Exchange
Student Mentor a student for
Senior Project Judge senior projects
At Home… Monitor/Limit Social
Networking Ensure student comes to
school on time Set an early bed time
(@9:30-10pm) Make appointments outside
of school hours Review school work with
student daily/weekly Read student handbook with
student Contact teachers or guidance
with concerns immediately Talk about school progress as
a family OFTEN…dinner time is the perfect time!
Graduation Requirements
Credit Requirements for Promotion to grades 10, 11, 12 and Graduation
Promotion to: Grade 10 4.75 credits Grade 11 9.50 credits Grade 12 15.25 credits Graduation 22 credits
I. Carnegie Units 4 English 4 Math
(Alg 1, Geo, Alg 2, +1 Math)
3 Science (Physical, Biology, Chemistry)
3 Social Studies(World, US, Civics, Elect)
3 PE/HL 1 Tech
(Digital Tools, & Elect)
1 Arts(Music or Visual Arts)
3 Electives
Graduation Requirements (cont)
II. State Assessment (PARCC not NECAP) Partial Proficiency Math & Reading Participation in Science assessment
III. ePortfolio
IV. Senior Exhibition Project
V. Individual Learning Plan (ILP - “I Will Plan”)
Student Progress Notification
Quarterly Interim Reports Progress Reports (upon request only) Deficiency Reports Report CardsAdditional Options Parent Portal – Internet needed
*registration form Teacher/Counselor Email Parent Conferences (when requested)
1st Day of School – August 27th
Freshmen Only!
School starts at 7:24am
Student schedules to be distributed at Freshmen Orientation in August 21,
2014
Freshmen Summer Assignments
English Language Arts Reading Assignment – 1 Book Counts as grade in 9th grade English
Math (Algebra 1) Review Packet of 8th grade skills Required for math skills assessment
Assignment information/packets will be distributed to students at Aldrich before summer vacation.
Honors course work will be different.
School Hours & Schedule
A B C D E F G
7:24 – 8:13 1 7 3 2 1 3 2
8:18 – 9:06 2 1 7 3 2 1 3
9:11 – 9:59 3 2 1 7 3 2 1
10:04 – 10:24 Advisory period – (20 minutes)
6 – minute locker switch
10:30 – 11:18 4 6 5 4 7 6 5
11:23 – 12:57 5 4 6 5 4 7 6
1:02 – 1:51 6 5 4 6 5 4 7
School DayStarts 7:24am - Dismissed 1:51pm
1st period begins at 7:24am
Student Schedule No Home Room – Advisory Block
7 Day Rotation with 6 Periods per Day
Bus Schedule & Late Bus
Bus Schedule (posted in Warwick Beacon in August)
Pick up between 6:45am – 7:00am
Late BusesMonday – Thursday
Depart school between 3:30pm & 3:45pm
School Supplies
Provided Student Handbook/Daily Agenda
Required Classroom Supplies – basics (wait!!!) Regular Locker & PE Locker – need locks
(assigned/shared)
Recommend Scientific/Math Calculator Computer with Internet access
School Technology
School/District Web sitewww.warwickschools.org
Connect Ed (electronic message service)
First Class eMail Eportfolio (Richer Picture) Internet Access at Home
Keys to Success in High SchoolThe Pilgrim Ps
PROMPT* On-time to School * On-time for Classes* On-time with Class Work* On-time with Homework
PREPARED* Actively Present* Bring Required Materials to Class* Follow ALL Teacher Directions* Sit Up and Pay Attention
PRODUCTIVE* Make Full and Appropriate Use of Class Time* Complete ALL Required Assignments * Submit ONLY Original Work* Attend Department Nights* Actively Participate in Class Discussions* Collaborate with Peers when Required
POLITE* Be Positive* Be Respectful of Self and Others with appropriate words and actions* Be Respectful of School Property* Be Respectful of ALL School Rules
School Contact
111 Pilgrim Parkway Warwick, RI 02888
Main: 734-3250Fax: 734-3264
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