the mission of shorewood high school is to educate students, to cultivate a desire for life-long...
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Orientation
Welcome to
Our Vision…
The mission of Shorewood High School is to educate students, to
cultivate a desire for life-long improvement, and to nurture a
sense of responsibility, integrity, and good citizenship, within the
framework of a challenging curriculum.
Daily ScheduleM, TU, TR, F
53 Minute Periods
Zero Hour 6:45 - 7:30
Period 1 7:35 - 8:28
Period 2 8:33 - 9:26Period 3 9:31 - 10:24Period 4 10:29 - 11:282 Min. Announcements @End of 4th Period
Lunch 11:28 - 12:13Period 5 12:18 - 1:11Period 6 1:16 -
2:09Period 7 2:14 -
3:07
Wednesday ScheduleEarly Dismissal
43 Minute Periods
Zero Hour 6:45 - 7:30Period 1 7:35 - 8:18Period 2 8:23 - 9:06Homeroom 9:11 - 9:26Period 3 9:31 - 10:14Period 4 10:19 - 11:062 Min. Announcements @End of 4th Period
Lunch 11:06 - 11:51Period 5 11:56 - 12:39Period 6 12:44 - 1:27Period 7 1:32 - 2:15
General Information
Lunch: Open Campus SHS Curriculum Handbook Parent & Student Handbook www.shorewoodschools.org
Activity Code Transition Events:
☻SIS Course Selection☻8th Grade Parent Orientation Evening☻SIS Spring Tour & Lunch @SHS☻FresHound RoundUP Online Orientation Activities☻August Orientation Evening For Parents & Students☻Peer Mentor Small Lunch Group Meetings (First 8wks)
Formula For Success…
Attendance + Attitude + Effort = Success
“In high school, everything counts” Make connections…
* Get to know your teachers* Make new friends
Get Involved Ask for help when you need it
Stay Informed – Guide the Journey
Review the School Calendar of Events-Get Involved Know the Attendance Policies and Procedures Review SHS Activities Code &
Student/Parent Handbook Get Familiar with Graduation Requirements Review Standardized Test Results Help your student Choose Appropriate Courses each
year Encourage your student to Get Involved
Clubs and Activities (Sample List)
• Amnesty International
• AFS (American Field Service)
• Art Club
• AVOC (Audio-Visual & Other Content)
• Camera Club
• Chess Club
• Culinary Arts
• Drama Club
• Forensics
• Magic Club
• Math Team
• Mock Trial (tryout required)
• Model UN
• National Honor Society (apply Junior year)
• Pegasus (Literature Magazine)
• PEER MENTORS (Application Required)
• Photo Club
• Ripples (School Newspaper)
• Student Council (elected office)
• AND MANY, MANY MORE
LOOKING AHEADPLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
View video at this link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
Dw_eXdO0dAo
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN
INCLUDES: 4 Year Academic Plan Clubs & Activities Personal & Career Goals Prepare for Standardize Tests
Freshmen: ExploreSophomores: PlanJuniors: PSAT(fall)
ACT/SAT (spring)
SAMPLE: SHS FRESHMAN SCHEDULE WORKSHEET
HR SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWOCREDI
T TOTAL
S
0 OPTION IF FULL SCHEDULE AND WANT TO TAKE ART BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS @6:45am 0/2
1 ENGLISH I (REQUIRED) ENGLISH I (REQUIRED) 2
2 AMERICAN SOCIETY (REQUIRED) AMERICAN SOCIETY (REQUIRED) 2
3 INTEGRATED HEALTH (REQUIRED) INTEGRATED HEALTH (REQUIRED) 2
4
INTEGRATED MATH I OR
INTEGRATED MATH II
Teacher Recommendation
INTEGRATED MATH I OR INTEGRATED MATH II
Teacher Recommendation
2
5
INTEGRATED SCIENCE OR BIOLOGY
Teacher Recommendation
INTEGRATED SCIENCE OR
BIOLOGY
Teacher Recommendation
2
6
ELECTIVE COURSE (REQUIRED) World Language,
Visual/Performing/Applied Arts
ELECTIVE COURSE (REQUIRED)
World Language, Visual/Performing/Applied Arts
2
7
ELECTIVE COURSE OR
STUDY PERIOD
ELECTIVE COURSE OR
STUDY PERIOD?
Graduation Requirements
46 Credits for Graduation
8 credits of English6 credits of Math6 credits of Science6 credits of Social Studies2 credits of Integrated Health2 credits of Physical Education2 credits of
Visual/Performing/Applied Arts14 credits of Electives
Elective/Optional ClassesVISUAL/PERFORMING/APPLIED ARTS• Art I (year) or Art Dynamics is Zero
Hour• Introduction to Graphic Art & Design
(semester)
• Intermediate Graphic Art & Design (semester)
• Concert Band (year)• Concert Choir (year)• String Orchestra (year)• Drama I (semester or year)• Drama II(semester or year)• Technical Theater (year)• Intro to Culinary Arts I (semester)• Intro to Culinary Arts II (semester)• Ripples Newspaper (year)
MATH (see recommendation sheet)
• Integrated Math I• Integrated Math II
SCIENCE (see teacher recommendation)
• Integrated Science (year)• Biology (year)
• concurrent with Math II & Science Dept
recommendation
WORLD LANGUAGES • French (year)• Spanish (year)
WISDOM SHARED BY THE
SHS MATH DEPARTMENT
AND ALBERT EINSTEIN
On this slide we played the video link called “SHS Math Recommendation Video”
Go to the SHS Website to view the video.
SH
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PEOPLE YOU
SHOULD KNOW
ASST. PRINCIPALMr. Mark Harris
PRINCIPALMr. Matthew
Joynt
ATHLETIC DIRECTORBill Haury
ATTENDANCE SECRETARY
Lynn Rentmaster
MAIN OFFICE SECRETARIES Carol McWade & Molly
Loucks
SCHOOL NURSEMrs. Cindy Roach
LIBRARIANSara Kemp
STUDENT SUPPORT SECRETARYMrs. Joan Turner
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTDr. Arthur Anderson
Student Support ServicesMission Statement
The K-12 Counseling Program implemented in the Shorewood School District is intended to
address the needs of the “whole child” at developmentally
appropriate age levels and to build a foundation of good decision-making skills that serves the
student into adulthood.
TRANSITION ACTIVITIES for
ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN SIS 8th Grade Lunch Tours:
Students eat lunch on campus and SHS Ambassadors lead small groups of students on a tour of campus while answering questions.
Non SIS 8th Grade Shadow & LunchStudents shadow a current Freshman for a half day and stay for a question/answer lunch session.
Peer Mentor ProgramAll Freshmen will be assigned a Peer Mentor Small Group. Meetings are held at lunch to model/teach skills & strategies needed for student success. There is a possibility of individual meetings with the Mentor if grades are low after first quarter and/or first semester.
TRANSITION ACTIVITIES for
ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN
TRANSITION ACTIVITIES for
ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN FresHounds
Online Summer Freshmen Orientation created for students to access information through out the summer. Students will get to know about their teachers, what to expect in high school, and connect with their peers and mentors using technology.
First Day Class MeetingWe meet with all Freshmen in the
Auditorium to introduce how to make the next 4 years of high school a success.
All Freshmen receive a packet of information to take home and refer back to the information that was shared.
We discuss setting goals for freshman year that are reviewed with Peer Mentors to set an Action Plan.
TRANSITION ACTIVITIES for
ALL FRESHMEN
SHS SHORTS PRESENTS:
FAQs ABOUT SHS(FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
FEATURING CURRENT STUDENTS AT SHS
Credits to Joe King & Patrick Spreadbury
(On the SHS Website you will find the video link to view this student
presentation.)
High School Information
Website: www.shorewoodschools.org
Phone:High School 963-6921Attendance Office 963-6922Student Support Services 963-6942
Mandy Kluck (Students Last Name N-Z) [email protected]
Jennifer Runde (Students Last Name A-M)[email protected]
Thank Youand
Have a Good Evening
Shorewood High School
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