Welcome to Welcome to Souderton Area High SchoolSouderton Area High School

Class of 2008!Class of 2008!

“Go Big Red!”“Go Big Red!”

Pride, Respect, Endless Opportunities

What is SAHS?What is SAHS?StudentsParentsTeachersStaffCommunity

Working Together!

TONIGHTTONIGHT Listen to remarks in the Auditorium Self-guided tour of the building

– Find your locker and Advisory room (schedules are in the Lobby)

Enjoy refreshments in the Cafeteria and check out involvement opportunities

Purchase spirit items, mesh bags, and “S”-Wear from the School Store

Ask questions

SAHS SAHS AdministrationAdministration

Sam Varano, Principal

Matt Haines

Assistant Principal

Shawn Messmer

Assistant Principal

Chris Hey

Assistant Principal

Tom Quintois

Athletic Director

It’s YOUR Future!It’s YOUR Future! Prepare for post-secondary

education Prepare for careers Prepare for responsibilities of

adult life Enjoy increasing freedom Explore new relationships GET INVOLVED

IMPORTANT IMPORTANT EXPECTATIONS!EXPECTATIONS!

High Academic and Personal Standards

Pride in Accomplishments RESPECT - Character Counts

SAHS Bell ScheduleSAHS Bell Schedule1st bell – building open

7:25

Block 17:40 – 9:07

Block 29:14 – 11:02

(10:41 – 11:02 = Red Alert, Extra Help, Advisory)

Block 311:09 – 1:11

(including 3 lunches)

Block 41:18 – 2:45

21 Minutes?21 Minutes?

Monday and Thursday – Extra Help TimeTuesday and Friday – Extended Red AlertWednesday - Advisory

Sue Souderton

Graduation Project Graduation Project InformationInformation

FAQ sheet available

Only one chance to enjoy high school

Expand your social contacts

High correlation between participation in activities and future success

Social Events

Music

Student Government

Clubs

Journalism

Drama

TV Production

AthleticsAthleticsFall Season Boys’ Golf Boys’ Soccer Cheerleading Cross Country Field Hockey Football Girls’ Tennis Girls’ Volleyball Water Polo

AthleticsAthletics

Winter Season Boys’ Basketball Cheerleading Girls’ Basketball Swimming and Diving Wrestling

AthleticsAthleticsSpring Season Baseball Boys’ Lacrosse Boys’ Tennis Boys’ Volleyball Girls’ Lacrosse Girls’ Soccer Softball Track

Sports Info. WebsiteSports Info. Website

www.highschoolsports.net

PARENTS !PARENTS !

WE NEED YOU!!!

Communicate with teachers

Teacher e-mail addresses on Website

Talk with students about school

Attend school activities

Volunteer – Hands Across the District

HOW?HOW?

Parent Participation MeetingsParent Participation Meetings

Generally, fourth Thursday of the Month, beginning October 27th, at 9:00 AM

All invited – similar to Parent Forums at IC

Back-to-School NightBack-to-School Night

Thursday, September 15th, 7:00 PM

Achievement KlatchesAchievement Klatches

October 12th, 1:30 PM – Library– Opportunities for parents and community

members to see our students’/teachers’ work

Book BagsBook Bags Only see-through or mesh bags are allowed

– Book bags– Backpacks– Gym bags

Athletes with non-see-through bags– To Athletics Office

Musicians with non-see-through music cases– To music room

Dress For School- LadiesDress For School- Ladies

Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing.

Please do NOT wear:Tube tops, bare midriffs, spaghetti straps,

tank tops, short skirts/shorts, head apparel, workout gear, outerwear, jewelry with spikes or rivets

Dress for School-GentlemenDress for School-Gentlemen

Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing.

Please do NOT wear: tank tops, sleeveless shirts, muscle shirts, head apparel, workout clothing, low hanging pants, outerwear, jewelry with spikes or rivets

Cell PhonesCell Phones

Neither seen nor heard on school property during the school day from 7:00 AM to

2:45 PM.

Need Help ????Need Help ????

Guidance Counselors Mr. Barber (A to Clancy) Mr. Ramspacher (Clark to Jeremenko) Mr. Michuda (Jimenez to Preston) Mrs. Grant (Price to Zylka)School Nurse– Mrs. WhomsleyStudent Assistance Team

Locker LocationsLocker Locationsjot it down!jot it down!

G100-G300 = Basement (below gym) B1001-B1999 = 1st floor B building B2001-B2999 = 2nd floor B building B3001-B3999 = 3rd floor B building 001-250 = 2nd floor C building 300–599 = 3rd floor C building 600-811 = 1st floor D building 812-1025 = 2nd floor D building

First DayFirst Day• Report to Advisory before 7:40 AM.

• In Advisory, you will receive your student handbook and other important information.

• You will attend a morning assembly with the administrators to learn more details about procedures and expectations at the high school.

For More Information…For More Information…

Student HandbookSoudertonsd.org—e-mail sign upStudent information e-mails

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Have a great year and a Have a great year and a fantastic high school career!fantastic high school career!