Stratford High School2014-2015

Freshman Parent Orientation

STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONADMINISTRATION

Joseph M. Corso, Jr., Principal

Heather Borges, Assistant PrincipalJoseph Crapanzano, Assistant PrincipalAnthony DeAngelo, AP / Social Studies

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Officer Jose Escobar, SRO

DEPARTMENT HEADSDEPARTMENT HEADS

Darron Vigliotti, ScienceRoni Rodier, MathJill Veteri, English

Bob Baird, Athletic Director

COUNSELING DEPARTMENTCOUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Kathryn Mascia, Head CounselorAlyce BorgersenThomas ColucciAmy Connelly

Patricia MorrisseyAlissa Ortiz – School Psychologist

Kelly Wilson – Social Worker

Students will acquire content knowledge, strengthen Students will acquire content knowledge, strengthen higher-order thinking, and develop character in order to higher-order thinking, and develop character in order to

address 21address 21stst century challenges. century challenges.

CORE VALUESCORE VALUES

CORE BELIEFS

We believe that:• a safe, positive school climate that embraces diversity is essential to ensure respect and opportunity for each individual• students should understand the world beyond their community in order to contribute to a global society• parents and students must share responsibility and work in partnership with the school in order to improve academic performance and to develop lifelong learners• students should use technology effectively to acquire, process, and deliver information

The 7 C’sThe 7 C’s

REQUIRED COURSES FOR REQUIRED COURSES FOR FRESHMENFRESHMEN

English 1 English 1

World StudiesWorld Studies

Science Science

MathematicsMathematics

Physical Education & HealthPhysical Education & Health

2 Electives2 Electives

Advisory ProgramAdvisory Program

School ScheduleSchool Schedule

PeriodPeriod BeginsBegins EndsEndsWarning BellWarning Bell 7:377:37

11 7:40 7:40 8:288:2822 8:328:32 9:199:1933 9:239:23 10:1010:1044 10:1410:14 11:0111:0155 11:0511:05 12:2812:2866 12:3212:32 1:191:1977 1:231:23 2:102:10

High School Graduation High School Graduation RequirementsRequirements

EnglishEnglish 4 credits4 credits MathematicsMathematics 3 credits3 credits ScienceScience 2 credits2 credits Social StudiesSocial Studies 3 credits3 credits Arts and Vocational EducationArts and Vocational Education 1 credit1 credit Health and Physical Education Health and Physical Education 2.1 2.1

creditscredits ElectivesElectives 5.9 credits5.9 credits

Total Required CreditsTotal Required Credits 2121

High School Graduation High School Graduation State Test RequirementsState Test Requirements

Old = CAPT Old = CAPT New = SBACNew = SBAC

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Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy Twenty Absence Limit: No student may Twenty Absence Limit: No student may

receive credit for a full-year course after receive credit for a full-year course after having been having been absentabsent from that course from that course more than 20 class periodsmore than 20 class periods

Ten Absence Limit: No student may Ten Absence Limit: No student may receive credit for a semester course receive credit for a semester course after having been absent more than 10 after having been absent more than 10 class periodsclass periods

Three unexcused tardies to class: Three unexcused tardies to class: equivalent to one unexcused absenceequivalent to one unexcused absence

School ActivitiesSchool ActivitiesSome activities include:Some activities include:

Art ClubArt Club Athletic Association Athletic Association

BandBand Chess ClubChess Club Choir Choir Community ServiceCommunity Service

(Sterling House) (Sterling House)

Debate ClubDebate Club EMS ExplorerEMS Explorer Environmental ClubEnvironmental Club

Future Business Future Business Leaders of AmericaLeaders of America

Freshman Class Freshman Class CouncilCouncil

Future Teachers of Future Teachers of AmericaAmerica

Gay/Straight Gay/Straight AllianceAlliance

Health Occupation Health Occupation Students of AmericaStudents of America

Fall SportsFall Sports

CheerleadingCheerleading Cross Country – boys, girlsCross Country – boys, girls Dance Team/HighsteppersDance Team/Highsteppers FootballFootball Soccer – girls, boysSoccer – girls, boys Swimming and Diving -girls Swimming and Diving -girls Volleyball - girlsVolleyball - girls

Winter SportsWinter Sports

Basketball – boys, girlsBasketball – boys, girls Bowling - Co-edBowling - Co-ed CheerleadingCheerleading Dance Team/HighsteppersDance Team/Highsteppers Indoor Track and Field - boys, girlsIndoor Track and Field - boys, girls Swimming and Diving - boysSwimming and Diving - boys Wrestling - boysWrestling - boys

Spring SportsSpring Sports

Baseball - boysBaseball - boys Golf - boys, girlsGolf - boys, girls Lacrosse- boys, girlsLacrosse- boys, girls Softball - girlsSoftball - girls Tennis - boys, girlsTennis - boys, girls Track and Field -boys, girlsTrack and Field -boys, girls

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10 Hints for Active Parent 10 Hints for Active Parent Participation is …Participation is …

The Formula for Student SuccessThe Formula for Student Success1. Talk with your child daily: homework, friends, activities,

concerns.2. Talk regularly with teachers: e-mail/web pages, voice

messages, meetings (Parent Portal).3. Talk regularly with support team members: guidance,

school psychologist, social worker, nurse, administrator, SRO.

4. Encourage your child to keep peer and neighborhood issues out of school

5.Monitor home use of internet.

6. Support BOE Policies especially in regard to: electronic signaling & recording devices, clothing and safety issues.

7. Monitor attendance and timeliness.8. Minimize late nights.9. Become a member of the school community; join: PTSA,

Band Parents, Post Prom, Drama, Red Devils, Booster Club.

10. Attend events with your child and visit our community.