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Freshman

Orientation

Roundtables

August 31, 2017

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Everyone is welcome – anyone can join at any time Meetings are every Wednesday during advisement

in west cafe Organize homecoming, pep rallies, and other

school-wide events Helps you get involved and meet new people Earn volunteer hours Leadership conferences Whole year participation is encouraged! Get involved in the

community

SUNY Geneseo Leadership Conference

Polar Plunge 2017

@SHSstuGO

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Get Involved!

The Class Council will meet 2 times a month to plan. Everyone is

invited to attend these meetings to help us plan your class activities.

We plan activities like homecoming, fundraisers, dances and

graduation. Listen to announcements or follow twitter for meeting

dates and times.

First fundraiser will be a class t-shirt sale. Details to come soon.

Fundraising is important. We need to fundraise money for the

following activities that will take place over the next 4 years:

o Homecoming

o Sophomore Dinner Dance

o Junior Prom

o 100 Days Breakfast

o Senior Ball

The more you fundraise, the cheaper these activities will be!

Follow us on twitter and/or Instagram so you can stay up to date

with class activities.

@SHS_2021 SHS_2021

Class Advisors:

Mrs. Buckner (Rm 135) Mrs. McLean (Rm 404)

Class Officers:

President: JamieLynn Gallagher Treasurer: Alex Moss

Vice President: Jonny Martone Historian: Ella Genovese

Secretary: Kennedy Mueller Social Chair: Corynna Rotoli

o Senior Banquet

o Graduation

o Rehearsal Breakfast

o Flowers for Graduation

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Homecoming

October 2-7

Dress-Up Days: Have fun dressing up to match the theme of the day. You will be

counted during advisement each day to earn points for your class.

Monday, 10/2: ‘Merica Day

Tuesday, 10/3: Superhero Day

Wednesday, 10/4: Disney Park Day (Epcot)

Thursday, 10/5: Class Color Day - Gray

Powder Puff Game and Bonfire: Friday, October 6th

Junior Girls vs. Senior Girls starting at 6:30pm o Junior and Senior Boys will be cheerleading

Pre-sale tickets available in the main office $3

Bonfire to follow (weather permitting). Bring your I.D.

Homecoming Parade, Game and Dance: Saturday, October 7th

Homecoming parade through town beginning at 12:30. You can ride a float

with your sports team or as a member of the Class of 2021. See your class

advisors for more info if you are interested in riding the class float.

Varsity Football game to follow at 2 pm

Dance for all grades in the evening from 7:30 to 10:30pm. Pre-sale tickets $10

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ADMINISTRATION

Your assistant principal is Ms. Jennifer Placito:

Her office can be found in the Main Office (349-5231) Her secretary is Mrs. Vicki Diaz. Formerly worked for Brockport Central School District as a Social Studies

teacher and Varsity coach for girl’s basketball

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CARE TEAM (DRUG/ALCOHOL PREVENTION IN OUR SCHOOL)

Chemical Abuse Referral and Education Team

The prevention team helps to plan events that raise student awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol use, while highlighting positive life choices.

The intervention team works to support students who may be struggling with drug and/or alcohol abuse.

#rangersCARE

We are excited to welcome our new Intervention Specialist, Mrs. Kate Zobkiw! Mrs. Zobkiw can be reached at 585-349-5245, and her office is located in the

High School Counseliing Office.

To confidentially connect someone with us, please use the anonymous link on our webpage which can be accessed under the Spencerport High School page, or go to

www.spencerportschools.org/CARE

When Do I Connect With CARE? I saw a friend use drugs, e-cigarettes, or alcohol I know a friend is using drugs, e-cigarettes or alcohol on a regular basis and I want to get

them help I heard a peer talking about using drugs, e-cigarettes, or alcohol

Worried About Making a Connection? Don’t Be! The police will NOT be contacted

Student does not receive a consequence from the connection Medical and emotional resources will be made available to student & family You’ll feel better knowing your friend is getting the support they need

CARE Prevention Team Members: Courtney Hoerner, JoAnn Krywy, Berka Mou, Jessica Silsby, Stacey Shortino, Kelly Stulpin, Kate Zobkiw

CARE Intervention Team Members: Jennifer Davin, Christina Falbo, Heidi Morgan, Jackie Nentarz, Kim Patton, Jessica Silsby, Elizabeth Wade, Kate Zobkiw

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Counselors

Visit the counseling office for any of the folloiwng reasons: Academic or vocabational advice IEP Counseling Personal counseling referrals Resolving schedule problems

Support Group Information Test Registration Work Permits

Back row, l-r, Mrs. Gillett, Mrs. Krywy, Mrs. DiNatale;

Front, l-r, Mrs. Paolozzi, Mrs. Morgan

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Building Map

First floor – 100, 300 and 500 hallways

100 Hallway:

Social Studies

Business

300 Hallway:

Social Studies

Science (Chemistry, Living

Environment and Physics)

500 Hallway:

Technology

Foreign Language

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Building Map

Second floor – 200 and 400 hallways

400 Hallway:

Math

Science (Earth Science)

200 Hallway:

English

Art

FACS

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HONOR PASSES

The honor pass system recognizes those students, grades 10, 11, 12, who have

consistently met or exceeded the academic and behavior expectations of the school.

9th grade students are eligible for an honor pass after the first 10 weeks of school.

Who is eligible for an honor pass? • Seniors who have no discipline referrals for five consecutive weeks and have an

average of a 70 or higher (with no failing grades).

• Sophomores and juniors who have an average of 80 or higher during the most

recent marking period (with no failing grades) and have had no referrals.

• Freshmen, after the first quarter, who have an average of 80 or higher during the

most recent marking period (with no failing grades) and have had no referrals.

HONOR PASS PRIVILEGES • Use of the west cafeteria as a place of study during Honors Study Hall; students

MUST sign in.

• Ability to move purposely throughout the building without needing to ask an

adult for a pass in your planner.

• Use of quiet study hall or library, subject to availability, for academic work.

You may NOT do the following with an honor pass:

¨ Cannot just walk and wander the hallways.

¨ Cannot hang out in the hallways.

¨ Cannot use as a pre-signed pass during advisement.

Something to look forward to for your senior year…

SENIOR PARENTAL EXIT PRIVILEGE (PEP Pass)

Seniors, who currently have a 70 average with no failing grades, have no discipline

referrals for the previous five weeks, and have a signed parental permission on file,

have PEP. If you have PEP, you may leave school grounds during your unassigned

blocks, including study halls, lunch and advisement.

Failure to adhere to the rules

will result in loss of honor pass.

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Library

Hours: 7:20 AM – 2:50 PM (except when posted)

The library is a study hall and research center. Students

must show their authorized ID and pass and follow sign-

in/sign-out procedures. In order to use the library, you must

either have a pre-signed teacher pass or an honor’s pass.

Passes may be limited when classes are using the library.

Activity Period: The library has a limited number of seats available for students

working on projects or other school related assignments.

Advisement: Advisement is limited to quiet academic study, research, project work

and library resources. Students are only allowed into the library during advisement

with a pre-signed pass from one of their academic teachers.

Block 1, 2, 3 and 4: Students are allowed into the library either with a Teacher Pass or

an Honor Pass based on availability. Honor students are expected to sign out when

they leave during the block. Students are to use the library for reading, research

and academic study.

Cafeteria/Lunches

Lunches take place during 3rd block. You will be assigned to either 1st, 2nd or 3rd lunch. See the schedule to the right.

While in the cafeteria, you may use your electronic devices (no pictures or videos).

Expectations: Clean up after yourselves! You are to stay in the cafeteria until the monitors release you to class Be respectful of adults and peers

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Class Electives

Throughout your high school career, you will have the opportunity to take electives. The high school has many electives to choose from. Try to pick electives that will most suit your current and future interests and goals. Below are just a few of the electives offered.

Art

Photography

Graphic Design

Drawing & Painting

Sculpture

Ceramics

AP courses

Business

Marketing

Keyboarding

Business Law

Accounting

CCF Law

Work Based

Learning (CO-OP)

English

AP Language

Eastern Studies

FACS

Teen Living

Child Development

Food and Nutrition

Gourmet Foods

Fashion Design

Interior Design

Math

Pre-Calculus

AP courses

STEM

Music

Music Theory

Jazz Ensemble

Vocal Jazz

AP Courses

Concert Choir or Band

Science

Forensics

Environmental

STEM

AP Courses

Social

Studies

AP Courses

SUPA Courses

Intro to Psychology

Intro to Sociology

World Religions

Current Events

S.L.I.P

Technology

Production Systems

Manufacturing Systems

Electricity and Electronics

Civil Engineering and Architecture

Intro to Computers

AP Courses

World

Languages

Arabic

Italian

AP Courses

SUPA Courses

MORE OPPORTUNITIES:

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Spencerport students have an opportunity to cultivate

their mind as well as earn college credit through our Advanced Placement Program. While

these courses are college-level and require a considerable commitment of time, they

provide our students with the opportunity to experience higher level thinking.

Monroe Community College Duel Credit: We have partnered with MCC to offer the

opportunity to earn college credit at a reduced tuition rate while earning their high school

diplomas. Dual credit courses are taught by Spencerport High School teachers who are

approved by and work closely with MCC faculty.

Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA): The courses offered through Project Advance

are carefully developed college offerings through SU. High school students’ experiences are

identical in every important aspect to those of students enrolled in the same courses on

campus and are at a reduced tuition rate.

3-1-3 Program with SUNY Brockport: The 3-1-3 program is a cooperative effort between

Spencerport High School and SUNY College at Brockport which enables students to take

college courses while in high school. Seniors have the opportunity to complete three years

of high school and then have an additional year of combined high school and college serving

simultaneously both as their senior year and their freshman year in college. Through this

program, it would be possible to complete high school and college in 7 years.

Other

Leadership

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Scheduling / Blocks

4 blocks per day, plus advisement

School starts at 7:25 and ends at 2:10

5 minute passing time

There is a bell at the start and end of

each block (excluding lunch periods)

Activity period is 2:15- 2:50

Sports study hall held in West Café

Schedule for the first day of school:

On the first day of school (9/6/17), the schedule will be a little different.

Instead of reporting to Block 1, you will report to Period Zero. Go to the room listed

below. This block will last for 30 minutes and then we will follow your “A” day

schedule for the remainder of the day. There will be no advisement on this day.

Report to the rooms listed below: (only on the first day of school!)

ROOM STUDENT NAMES

201 Abdelhay-Bellone

202 Berbeneciuc- Bletsko

204 Bodensteiner- Burtnick

205 Calderon- Clancy

206 Cobos- Davis

207 Defazio- Eschler

208 Fagan- Ghazle

213 Giancursio- Gostling

214 Greisch- Houlihan

ROOM STUDENT NAMES

215 Hurst-Torres- Kinsella

216 Lamirande- Mann

224 Maracle- Mina

225 Mogab- Paulson

228 Pecora- Reshota

232 Richards- Scholze

233 Scott- Szkapi

234 Tantalo-Voelkl

237 Warden- Zimmerman

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ADVISEMENT

The purpose of Advisement is to provide students with a structured academic period of time to be productive and accountable. During this 25 minute block of time, students will be able to:

• Meet with teachers to receive individual help and enrichment • Work on individual and group projects • Meet for special events, such as class assemblies

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Bring all materials to Advisement needed to be productive during this time. 2. Only pre-signed passes will allow you to leave Advisement. Honor Passes

are not in effect during Advisement. If you are seeing multiple teachers, you need a pass from each.

3. All school rules apply to Advisement; be on time to class. Cell phone policy is in effect.

4. During Advisement, an environment that promotes a positive learning experience will be enforced.

5. Students are responsible to use their pre-signed passes appropriately. 6. Students who are late to their Advisement class will not be allowed to

travel to their other teachers.

ACTIVITY PERIOD:

Runs from 2:15 – 2:50 every day after school

During this time, you are able to meet with teachers to get extra help or make

up work (except on Tuesdays).

If you are staying after for a sport or other activity that begins at 3 pm, there is

a sports study hall in the west cafeteria that you can report to if you don’t

have a teacher to stay with during activity period (including Tuesdays).

The activity buses leave from Cosgrove at 3:00 pm. Teachers can give you a

bus pass to take these busses home.

No wandering the halls during activity period. You must be with a teacher or

in the sports study hall.

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Electronic Device Policy

Electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, iPads, headphones, etc.) are not

allowed to be used in classrooms without teacher permission. These

devices may not be used at any time for inappropriate use (i.e.

pictures/videos of other students, teachers or events). Violations will

result in consequences, as noted in the Student Code of Conduct.

Phones are available for emergency use in the Main Office.

Please note: the school assumes no responsibilities for personal devices if a student brings the item into school.

Each teacher/classroom will display the poster below and will tell students

whether or not electronic device use is allowed during class time.

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Schoology

A lot of teachers will be using Schoology this year. To log on to Schoology from home, go to the

school home page (home.spencerportschools.org). Click on the Schoology icon (indicated below).

Once you click on the Schoology link, you will be prompted to enter your username and password.

These will be the same as your computer log-ins at school.

Username: first initial, last name, last 3 digits of student I.D. number

(Example: Joe Smith with ID number 123456 would have a username of jsmith456)

Password: Student I.D. Number

Infinite Campus

Infinite campus is the program teachers will use as their gradebook. You can view your grades on this site by following the directions below:

1. Go to the high school homepage. (http://www.spencerportschools.org/highschool.cfm) 2. Click on the drop down menu for students and then click on Infinite Campus.

3. When prompted, enter your username and password (same as above).