Welcome, Piper High School

Class of 2021

FRESHMEN INVASION

Wednesday, August 17, 2017

The Road to Graduation begins…NOW!

Piper’s JROTC Bengal Battalion

• LTC Kimmey

• 1SG Solis

• JROTC COLOR GUARD

• Pledge of Allegiance

FRESHMEN INVASION Program OVERVIEW

• 6:30PM – 7:15PM General Session, Main Auditorium

• 7:15PM – 8:00PM Club Fair, Athletics, and Student Involvement, “COMMONS” Area.

Introductions: Administrative Team

• Mr. Gomez, Proud Principal

• Mr. Goodwin, Assistant Principal

• Mr. Walton, Assistant Principal-10th/11th

• Mr. Dearen, Assistant Principal-9th• Ms. Geus, Assistant Principal-11th

• Mrs. Hogan, Assistant Principal-12th

• Mr. Monereau, Administrator-9th/11th

• Mr. Sanzari, Administrator/Activities & Athletic Director

• Mr. Ophaug, Director of Wall 2 Wall Academies

Welcome to Bengal Nation!

Student Government Association (SGA)

Class Officers

Get Involved

Class Activities / Events

Introductions: Class Officers

• President• Vice President• Secretary• Treasurer• Historian• Ms. Howard, Advisor

GET INVOLVED IN YOUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

• JOIN STUDENT GOVERNMENT (SGA)

• CLASS T SHIRTS

• CLASS RINGS

• MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the Classroom, hallways, extra-curricular activities, and in the community.

ACADEMICS, ACTIVITES, & ATHLETICS = #1 STUDENT

• At Piper, we CELEBRATE STUDENT SUCCESSES

– Recognition Programs– Positive Behavior Support Programs

• JOIN 2 OR MORE CLUBS/ACTIVITIES

– CLUBS

– ATHLETICS

– FINE ARTS & VISUAL ARTS

• YMCA AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

– Enrichment / Tutoring Programs

– Positive Behavior Lessons / Activities

– Field Trips

– Meals / Transportation

Piper Communication

• Twitter @piperprincipal MR. GOMEZ• Piper’s Website [updated continuously]• Parent Link (robot phone calls sent home)• Email; Teacher, Administration, & Support Staff.• BENGAL BULLETIN; Weekly Day to Day Guide of

what’s going on at the Bengal Nation (on Piper’s Website/twitter)

• Monthly SAC/SAF/PTSA Meetings 1st Meeting, Sept 12th, 530pm in “The Nook” MEDIA CENTER.

Mobile Broward Schools APP

CODE OF CONDUCT FORMS…ONLINE!

• https://scaweb.browardschools.com/BTS/

• Information is on Piper’s Website also.

• Go to link, and electronically “sign” your student’s Code of Conduct Forms.

Piper is a “WALL 2 WALL Academy” School

• EVERY Student will be in an “Academy”.

• College & Career Readiness

• Bengal Academy of Excellence –100% Graduation Success

Wall 2 Wall Academies on Piper’s Campus: CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Piper’s ORANGE/BROWN Day Schedule

• ORANGE DAY = PERIODS 1, 2, 3, 4.

• BROWN DAY = PERIODS 5, 6, 7, 8.

Personalization of Academic and Social Emotional Learning

(PASL)

• PASL Vision is to spread the culture of PASL in order that students experience a sense of belonging and connection – essential conditions for learning.

• Overview of PASL:• 1) To build a bridge of trust and develop positive

relationships on campus among staff and students • 2) To help students focus energy on goals to achieve

the level of self-actualization to change to a “Growth Mindset.” The overall AIM of PASL is that students achieve academically and are prepared for college and career.

Positive Behavior Support Incentives

• Dress for Success – Passports• Perfect Attendance• Student of the Month• Student-Athlete of the Month• Principal’s Straight A Honor Roll• VIP Pass (No Tardies/Detentions)• Student Achievement & College

Scholarship Celebrations

Dress for Success WEDNESDAYS#D4S, Pick Up a PASSPORT

“Respect, Integrity, Dignity” R.I.D. 100% Attendance, All Day, Everyday

BENGAL TRIFECTA:

• 1st Bell – 7:30am – Be on Time!• LATE Bell = 7:40am• It is important to attend school

regularly! • Reduce tardies, early sign-out,

and / or unexcused absences.

Introductions: CounselingMs. Gaygan, Counseling

Director & Senior CounselorMs. Pink, Junior Counselor (2

years with same students)Mr. Harrell, Sophomore

Counselor (2 years with same students)

Ms. Rolle, Freshman Counselor

Naviance: College and Career ReadinessNaviance helps high school

students:Understand their unique

strengthsConnect their interests to

careersSet goalsDevelop self-knowledge and

personal motivation

Graduation Requirements

• Passing score on the FSA – Reading / Writing, and/or passing score on the ACT/SAT/PERT

• Passing score on the Algebra 1 EOC, or concordant score to earn credit

• Participate in the Geometry, Biology, US History EOCs. The score will count as 30% of the final grade

• Students must earn 40 community service hours

• Complete an ONLINE-Virtual Credit

How do I know if I have met the graduation requirements?• Check Pinnacle & Virtual

Counselor - CONTINUOUSLY!• If you need assistance, or think

you are missing something, please contact your Counselor in the Counseling Office as soon as possible to ensure you are on track for graduation.

1st Day of School, August 21st

• Students’ Schedules will be released online on VIRTUAL COUNSELOR beginning August 19th.

• Piper Staff will have printed Student Rosters with Students’ 1st Period Class.

• Students will be directed to 1st Period Class.

• Students will receive Hard Copy Schedule during their 1st Period Class.

• We are here to HELP your Student!

“Schedule Issues”

• Schedules were HAND CRAFTED based on student’s Academic Needs.

• “Schedule Issues” will be directed through each student’s PERSONALIZATION Period Class.

• This may take a few days.

• All other changes, minor or major, will be addressed the week of August 28th.

Piper’s OPEN HOUSE Night, 8.29.17

• TUESDAY, AUGUST 29TH, 6:30PM• Teacher Introductions, Academic

Expectations, and Communication Tools for a Successful School Year.

• See you THERE!

HOME Football & Marching Band, 8.25.17 1st HOME Game

Remember: Your MINDSET makes all the difference!