Welcome to Coxsackie- Athens High School Ninth Grade Parent and Student Orientation Program 2015-2016 WELCOME CLASS OF 2019.

Welcome to Coxsackie-Athens High School

Welcome to Coxsackie-Athens High SchoolNinth Grade Parent and Student Orientation Program 2015-2016

WELCOME CLASS OF 2019Presentation for students and parents

Q and A for students

Students leave to explore building, find classes and locker; open and practice opening locker

Parents remain in auditorium for Q and A

Open Computer Lab for Tech set up and/or questions

By announcement; students and parents re-unite in front lobbyTonights Agenda/FormatMr. Heath Quiles; High School PrincipalMr. Matt Zebrowski; MS/HS Assistant PrincipalMr. Terence Nash; Athletic DirectorMr. Theodore Nugent; Transportation DirectorMs. Erin Sheevers; Director of TechnologyMs. Jane Keyes; Educational Technologist/CIOMs. Jess Pray; School Counselor, Grade 8 and 9Ms. Dawn Essex; School Counselor, Grades 10-12 (A-K)Ms. Angela Zumbolo; School Counselor, Grades 10-12 (L-Z)Ms. Abbie Breen; High School Nurse Introductions and People to KnowThe BIG PICTURE

Ninth Grade Parent and Student Orientation Program 2015-2016

CLASS OF 2019Our Vision: Coxsackie-Athens inspires learners to achieve extraordinary success.

Our Mission: The Coxsackie-Athens community works collaboratively to create personalized learning opportunities. We develop self-directed college and career ready students who are prepared to succeed in our global society. Our Mission and Vision at C-APreparing Todays Youth for Tomorrows Possibilities.

This Mission is for every one of our students; not just some of them!

What might your possibilities look like? Our Mission at the High SchoolGraduation Rate:At least 93% of students will graduate*100% of students will have a plan for college and career

Mastery and Passing:The overall proficiency rate on the NYS grades 3-8 tests and Regents exams will be either 90% or increase by 15% from 2013 performance levels.The overall mastery rate on NYS grades 3-8 and Regents exams will increase by 12% from 2013 performance levels.

Participation:100% of students will participate each year in at least one community service activity.

College and Career Ready:At least 90% of K-4 students will at or above grade level in reading, as measured by Fountas and Pinnell.*100% of 8th graders will enter high school with a plan for success.100% of graduates will have earned three college credits or a career technical endorsement.

* Though our current goals are not 100% we are and will be constantly striving to have ALL of our students reading at grade level and graduating . Our District-Wide Goals for 2016College and Career ReadyMastery vs. PassingAspirational checkpoints College Readiness=not needing remediation in 1st yearCareer Exploration/Internships while in high school

Establishing and Tracking Building Level Academic Targets (LINKS)Increasing graduation rateIncreasing student performance on State AssessmentIncreasing passing and mastery rates in courseworkKey ConceptsHighly effective faculty and staff that is focused on teaching and learning and high expectations for all students; continual improvement of instructional practice

Every student counts; everyday!

Working together with students and their parents and guardians. (PTSA)

Innovative programs that meet the needs of all of our students:

Rti labs with content certified teacher for struggling learnersArgue Like a LawyerProgramBlocked classes for Sciences and all Mathematics ProgramsDistance LearningMandarin Chinese, ASL, Vet Scienceover 20 coursesOnline Learningcredit recovery and accrual options via APEXIntegration of Technologyipads, mobile laptops carts, etc. Power Lunches/Career ExplorationExpanded CTE opportunitiesExpanding College-credit bearing courses via AP, CGCC, and SUNY (over 35 options)Increasing communication with students and parents about scheduling and college planningIntegration and implementation of formative benchmark assessments aligned with State assessmentsTighter Attendance and Tardy practicesHow Do We Achieve These?Grade Level Teams

Interdisciplinary course work/experiences

Project-Based/Student Centered Learning

Authentic Assessment

RELEVANT AND MEANINGFUL. We will know why we are hereeach and every day! Pathways Vision for CAHS COXSACKIE-ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL:

EMPOWERENGAGEENABLEGrade-Level Teams 2015-2016Grade-Level Team Deliverables 15-16Departmental Teams 2015-2016Departmental Team Deliverables 2015-16The Nitty-Gritty:What You Need to GraduateNinth Grade Parent and Student Orientation Program 2015-2016

CLASS OF 2019In high school, in order to graduate, you must:

Earn Course Credits22 minimum in specific areas. (Courses have pre-requisites)

Pass State Exams (NYS Regents Exams)5 to 9 depending on diploma type.

****All of this culminates in the development of an official transcriptbeginning on the first day of ninth grade!Two BIG shifts to Know AboutExams and Credits are two different things

Until senior year, there are no exemptions from final exams at the end of the year.

There is no such thing as social promotion at the high school level.

There is a significant difference between passing and career and/or college ready.

Circle fifty practice. Additional Practical NotesCourses Required for GraduationTOTAL CREDITS: 22TOTAL CREDITS: 22Regents DiplomaMath (3 credits)English (4 credits)Social Studies (4 credits)Science (3 credits)Art/Music (1 credit)Health (0.5 credits)Physical Education (2 credits)LOTE (1 credit)Electives (3.5 credits)Advanced Regents DiplomaMath (Alg., Geom., Alg2/Trig) (3 credits)English (4 credits)Social Studies (4 credits)Lab-based Science (3 credits)Art/Music (1 credit)Health (0.5 credits)Physical Education (2 credits)LOTE (3 credits)*Electives (1.5 credits)Exams Required for Graduation5 exams9 examsRegents Diploma

Total of 5 exams, with a grade of 65% or higher:

AlgebraEnglishGlobal StudiesUS HistoryOne ScienceAdvanced Regents Diploma**Total of 9 exams, with a grade of 65% or higher:Math (Algebra, Geometry, & Algebra 2/Trig)EnglishGlobal StudiesUS HistoryTwo SciencesLOTE (Checkpoint B equivalent)Day-to-Day

Ninth Grade Parent and Student Orientation Program 2014-2015

CLASS OF 2018Guide to Program PlanningCode of ConductStudent/Parent Handbook

*We will review at class meetings on Sept 10th.

All located on the HS website under QUICKLINKSCritical Documents to Get To KnowDaily Routine:7:45-7:55 Arrival: All students in the cafeteria. 8:03-8:08 Transition to first period. Bell Schedule the same as the middle school.Daily Announcements during Period 1 (on website)All classes are 42 minutes long (except blocked coursesScience and Math)Lunches are 40 minutes2:34: General Dismissalfirst buses leave campus2:38-3:09: Period 10; All students not passing all classes should be attaining extra help3:09: School day ends3:15 Second round of buses leave campusSo now that youre here, how does it all work?Highlights to the Code of Conduct:What you need to know to be successfulAction Steps for SuccessBe where you are supposed to be, when youre supposed to be there.

Stay out of the hallways during instructional times.

Do not accept everything anyone says as FACT! (this leads to conflict).

Support and Collaborate with One Another!Academics FirstStay organizedAsk for help and use resourcesNO DRAMA!Get involvedOverarching Themes for Success in your First Year of High School

Welcome to 9th Grade Orientation

Theodore E. Nugent, N.Y.C.D.TDirector of Transportation

9th Period Buses (Depart at 3:15)Bus Rules (All School Rules Apply)Large Items (Not Allowed on buses)Exit Drills(Set an example)I See the Driver and the Driver Sees MeParent Drop Off DOOR 12 (West Wing by Sports Fields) Transportation Office 731-1732School Website - for Contact, Closing, and Safety Informationhttps://youtu.be/0XOJB6boW8Q

A Few Important Notes from our Technology Department!Ms. Erin SheeversDirector of TechnologyReport cards and Progress reports not being mailed.

SYNERVOICE will be sent out when grades are confirmed and posted

Access grades via eschools

Opt In option availableGoing PaperlessEschool Parent Portal Monitor your childs academic progress. Check attendance.Disciplinary records.Add eschool to your SMART phone for progress monitoring on the go! Come visit me tonight at HS Computer Lab #183 and I will assist you with logging onto the parent portal.

If you have any questions or problems with Eschool please feel free to contact us at [email protected] ServicesWelcome to High School!Mrs. Abbie Breen

Important for Nurse to KnowAllergiesMedical conditionsUpdate to emergency contact information cell phone number changes.Any changes in medical condition throughout the school year.Medications in SchoolNew York State Education Law requires a physician order for any and all medications needed throughout the school day.Includes both prescription and over-the-counter.Includes inhalers and Epi-pen/AvuiQ that your child is allowed to carry and self-administer.If your child takes medication in the morning at home and has a tendency to forget it, its a good idea to have an order and supply at school for those occasions.Forms are available on table in hallway.

QuestionsHave a great school year, and Stay Well!Introducing our Director of AthleticsMr. Terence NashGrades 9-12 Picture DayTuesday, Sept 15th

Parents Night/Open HouseTuesday, Sept 10th 6:30 pm http://mltsfilm.org/Upcoming EventsDrama ClubGSA (Gay Straight Alliance Club)High School YearbookInteract ClubLanguage ClubLibrary ClubMock TrialNational Honor SocietyNewspaper ClubProm CommitteeQuiz BowlSADD (Students Against Drunk Driving)Select ChoirStudent CouncilWorld of Difference

*A full list is located on the table outside. It's a yellow handout and it was given to you at Future Freshman Night. And Moreif you are interested in creating a club, you can!!!Clubs and ActivitiesHow to Read Your schedule

Take your schedule; go out and explore the building: find your locker, make sure you can open it, and find each of your classes.

If there are issues with your locker, please report to the Main Office at the end of the evening. We will take your name and information and will have the issue resolved for the first day of school.

At the next announcement, we will all meet in the cafeteria for popsicles and to re-unite with you parents/guardians.

HAVE FUN!And Before Students Go:Parent Q and A related to program and operations. Whats on YOUR mind?Call us, set up appointments, email

Keep in touch with teachers (call, email, set-up appointments)

Website, Facebook

PTSA Stay Connected!THANK YOU FOR COMING!Lets rejoin our students in the hallway before we go home! Listen for an announcement for this to occur.