9TH GRADE ORIENTATION

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9TH GRADE ORIENTATION

• WELCOME TO UHS HOME OF THE HAWKS!

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SGA

• PRESIDENT Tyler Pearre
• SGA ADVISORS Mr. Stephen Ward and Mr. Matt
  Ferrante
• 9th GRADE CLASS ADVISORS
• MS. BOBBI YUSKO
• MS. IDA DAVIS

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High School is the place where

• Academic expectations are raised significantly.
• Academic exploration takes on a new sense of
  urgency.
• Academic choices open and close doors of
  opportunity.
• Personal character is created, tested, and, as
  necessary, recreated.

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Introducing the UHS Team

• Administration
• Mr. Jay Berno, Principal
• Mr. Mike Chavez, Assistant Principal
• (all students A thru G)
• Mr. Jack Sclar, Assistant Principal
• (all students H thru O)
• Ms. Christine Stone, Assistant Principal (all
  students P thru Z)
• Ms. Brenda Harne, Pupil Personnel Worker

• Student Services
• Mr. Jon Walton,
• Guidance Dept. Chairperson
• Counselor (Last Names K Mi)
• Mrs. Erin Hill,
• Counselor (Last Names A Dh)
• Mr. Matthew Rudmann
• Counselor (Last Names Di J)
• Mrs. Mardy Holt,
• Counselor (Last Names Mo Sa)
• Ms. Ellen Ruby,
• Counselor (Last Names Sb Z)
• Ms. Leigh Ann Young,
• School Support Teacher

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Todays Agenda100 115 Welcome!

• STUDENTS
• STATION ONE
• 120 135
• STATION TWO
• 140 155
• STATION THREE
• 200 215
• STATION FOUR
• 220 235

• PARENTS
• ---PTSA
• ---Athletics
• ---Hawkfest
• ---Nuts Bolts
• ---Academics
• ---Q A
• ---Join PTSA

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PTSA

• MEETINGS
• August 13
• September 17
• October 15
• November 19
• December 17
• January 14
• February 18
• March 18
• April 15
• May 20

• PRESIDENT Eric Fairbanks
• VICE-PRESIDENTS
• Heidi Rosencrantz
• Nicole Robertson
• TREASURER Terry Besch
• SECRETARY Shari
• Austin

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PTSA FOCUS 2014 - 2015

• ACADEMIC EXCELLANCE AWARD
• NAVIANCE COLLEGE READINESS
• STEM CAREER DAY
• HAWKFEST SUPPORT ONE URBANA
• TEACHER APPRECIATION SUPPORT

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UHS Athletics Athletic Director, Ryan
HinesAssistant Athletic Director, Michelle Hill

• Fall Sports
• Football
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Golf
• Cross Country
• Cheerleading
• Field Hockey
• Winter Sports
• Basketball
• Wrestling
• Indoor Track
• Swimming
• Cheerleading
• Spring Sports
• Baseball
• Lacrosse
• Track and Field
• Tennis

• Unified Sports at UHS
• Fall
• Unified Tennis
• Winter
• Unified Bocce
• Spring
• Unified Track

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Student Athletes Attendance

• When a student athlete is late to school during
  the day or leaves early (after 900 AM) while in
  their athletic season he/she must have a doctors
  note in order to play in a game or practice -----
• Students will need to come to the Attendance
  Office to get a stamped pass to give to their
  coach -----

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Season Passes

• Available for sale August 26th at Back to School
  Night at the beginning of each season
• For all home games ONLY does NOT include Post
  Season games
• Family Annual Pass 200.00
• Family Season Pass (Fall, Winter 100 each)
• Student Pass 35.00
• Sport Specific Pass Depends on how many home
  games are scheduled
• Senior Citizens do not need pass- they are
  admitted free ! ?

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Cultural Events

• Students may participate in vocal and
  instrumental music groups, theatre productions,
  and the dance company. All are award winning!
• A student Talent Show is held every year to
  showcase our students abilities.
• Student art work is always on display and
  submitted for juried exhibitions.
• UHS students publish a literary magazine.

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UHS MINI-THON

• Saturday March 14, 2015
• 500-1100 p.m. (UHS Auditorium)
• UHS Mini-Thon is based off of Penn States THON
  a student philanthropist organization.
• All proceeds benefit the Four Diamonds Fund which
  is based out of Hershey Hospital.
• The Four Diamonds Fund donates money to Pediatric
  Cancer Research.
• All UHS students are allowed to participate after
  signing a Dance Commitment and Pledge form
• UHS Mini-Thon is the culmination of a year-long
  fundraising campaign through a variety of school
  spirit activities.

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HAWKFEST 2015

• When? Saturday, April 25, 2015 11-4 PM
• --- Hawkfest Chairs Mr. Stephen Ward Ms.
  Noelle Tepper
• --- Hawkfest is a festival that celebrates UHS
  and our community. Last years festival featured
  30 events from UHS clubs, 25 craft vendors,
  food, live music, games, prizes, inflatable
  attractions, a petting zoo and more!
• --- We are in need of parent volunteers for
  Hawkfest Committees. There are forms for Hawkfest
  available today. --- Monthly meetings will be
  held. Information will be sent out on UHS Find
  Out First.

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CLUBS

• Over 50 Clubs are available to students. These
  include Model UN, Chess, NHS, Mock Trial, One
  Urbana and many more.
• Clubs meet once per month, during or after
  school.
• Information and sign-ups will be during lunch
  shifts early in September

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ATTENDANCE

• Students must present a written excuse within two
  school days from a parent/legal guardian to the
  Attendance Office or their 1st Block teacher

• Parents should always call the Attendance Office
  if their child will be absent.
• (240-236-7736)
• An attempt will be made to contact parents at
  work if a call is not received .

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ATTENDANCE

• REGULAR DAILY ATTENDANCE IS EXPECTED AND CRITICAL
  TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS!
• A student shall fail or lose credit if unlawful
  absences exceed 5 days in a term OR 10 days in
  a semester.
• A note from a doctor, dentist, court official or
  counselor may be required for all absences beyond
  10 days.

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ATTENDANCE

• Chronic Illness
• To avoid unexcused absences contact your childs
  physician and ask that he/she provide a Doctors
  Note to excuse absences and/or late arrivals to
  school to cover the entire school year for a
  chronic health condition.
• The Blanket Doctor Note will be filed in the
  Attendance Office. Parents will need to reference
  the doctors note on file when they write a note
  of excuse for their childs absence/lateness due
  to chronic illness.

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Late Arrivals to School

• Students who arrive between 730 744 report
  directly to class.
• -Teachers will issue a consequence after two
  warnings.
• Students who arrive after 744 must report to the
  Attendance Office for a pass.
• - A 90 minute After School Retention will be
  issued after two warnings.
• Students should always have a note explaining why
  they are tardy.

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EARLY DISMISSALS

• Students leaving early must have a note from
  their guardian with a phone number where he/she
  can be reached, the specific reason for leaving
  early the time (Dentist appointment, Doctor
  appointment etc.) This must be turned in to the
  Attendance Office in advance. Students will then
  receive a pass to leave.
• Students must show the pass to their teacher and
  sign out from the Attendance Office before
  leaving.

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DRESSED TO LEARN

• THE UHS DRESS CODE
• Students need to make good choices. Parents will
  be contacted if students choose to wear clothing
  that does not follow the UHS Dress Code.
• To ensure that students are identifiable when
  they move through the school no head gear is to
  be worn in the building (hats, caps, etc.)
• Shirts should meet pants/skirts to avoid bare
  midriffs

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THE UHS DRESS CODE

• Shirts are to conceal what is underneath No
  low-cut shirts (at neckline or underarm),
  skimpy-strapped tank tops or tube tops, strapless
  shirts or dresses, or muscle shirts.
• Pants are to be worn above the hips to avoid
  exposing underwear or skin.

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THE UHS DRESS CODE

• Shorts and skirts should not be too short or
  revealing (finger-tip rule) as students walk up
  and down stairs or sit at desks.
• Offensive or obscene language on clothing,
  pictures or words depicting sex, nudity, drugs,
  alcohol or weapons will not be tolerated in our
  school.

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Creating a Safe School Environment

• Weapons Policy
• Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco Policies
• Discrimination/Harassment Policy
• --FCPS prohibits harassment/bullying for any
  reason including race, religion, color, national
  origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and
  gender.

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School Disciplinary Consequences

• Warning/Discussion With Student
• Parent Contact
• Teacher Detention
• ASR (After-School Retention) 90 minutes
• Saturday School Detention (3 ½ hours)
• In-School Suspension Out of School
  Suspensionletter placed in students permanent
  record, per state mandate

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Cell Phones Other Portable Electronic Devices

• Shall Not
• Disrupt the learning environment
• Pose a threat to academic integrity
• Violate confidentiality or privacy rights of
  others during the school day as well as during
  after-school activities
• Create safety concerns
• Be used to take or transfer any image at any time
  on school property
• Regulation 400-18

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BYOD

• Goals of FCPS Bring Your Own Device
• Improve student learning by seamlessly
  integrating the use of technology in schools
• Expand learning beyond the classroom
• Promote greater collaboration and feedback with
  students, staff and families
• Promote the use of a variety of technology tools
  and cloud-based applications to analyze data and
  solve problems
• Teach Digital Citizenship through the
  appropriate, responsible use of technology

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INTERNET SAFETY

• HELPFUL HABITS
• Set up privacy features to protect your child's
  identity as well as his/her accessibility to
  inappropriate material.
• Teach your child not to share personal
  information online. NEVER use your full name,
  birth date, or address in a profile.
• Keep computers in a central location check the
  browser history to know where your child goes
  online.

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INTERNET SAFETY

• Limit your childs online time, especially at
  night.
• Remind your child repeatedly that anything posted
  or forwarded in cyberspace is out there FOREVER!
• Familiarize yourself with texting language.
• Know what Apps your child has on his/her device
  and what these Apps are used for. Make sure you
  are on your childs FRIENDS list.

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INTERNET SAFETY

• Don't be afraid to review your child's
  posts/texts on a regular basis.
• DO NOT DELETE inappropriate or threatening texts
  or photos. These can be important evidence if
  further action is taken. This is especially true
  if your child receives a sexually inappropriate
  picture of a minor. Take the phone/device
  directly to the police.

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FCPS Medication Authorization

• A medication form must be completed in order for
  staff to administer meds (whether prescription or
  over-the-counter). A new form must be completed
  each school year or anytime there is a change in
  dosage or time of administration of a medication.
  
• Students are prohibited from transporting
  medication.
• Medication will be kept locked in the health room
  and administered by the school nurse, health
  technician, or school administrator.
• Parents may bring medication to school to give to
  their child in the health room.
• Be sure to check the expiration date on the
  pharmacy label . Maryland law allows prescription
  medication to be used only for 1 year beyond the
  date of issue or expiration date indicated on the
  medication, whichever comes first.
• FCPS Regulation 400-23

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School Bus Riders

• Bus routes will be posted on the FCPS web site
  after 5 PM on August 15.
• Busses drop and pick up students at the front of
  the school.
• Car riders will meet parents in the Auditorium or
  Gym lot ONLY!
• No cars are to be in the bus area in the front of
  the school before school or between the hours of
  100 PM and 245 PM

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Students First Day of High School

• Report to the cafeteria until 715 a.m. Class
  begins at 730 a.m. BREAKFAST WILL END AT 725
  a.m.
• Block 1 teacher will issue updated schedules.
  Students are assigned four 90-minute classes each
  semester.
• Lunch Shift is determined by block 3 class.
  Everyone is to report to their Block 3 class
  before lunch.
• Lockers may be requested in the Assistant
  Principals office.
• School dismissal is at 215 p.m. Buses depart by
  225 p.m. Students may not remain in school after
  225 unless supervised by an adult.
• Look for important information cards and a
  variety of paperwork requiring your signature the
  first week of school.

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Bell and Lunch Schedule

• Block 1 730 900 a.m.
• Block 2 905 1035 a.m.
• Block 3 1040 1240 (includes lunch)
• LUNCH SHIFTS
• Lunch 1 1035 1103
• Lunch 2 1107 11 35
• Lunch 3 1139 1207
• Lunch 4 1211 1240
• Block 4 1245 215 p.m.

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FCPS Meal Prices

• Breakfast 1.60
• Federal Reduced Breakfast Program .40
• Lunch 2.30
• Federal Reduced Lunch Program .40
• Milk .50
• Prepay with credit or debit card at
  MyschoolBucks.com
• Students name and ID number are required to sign
  up
• For additional info contact FCPS Food Services
  at food.service_at_fcps.org

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UHS Academic Expectations

• Students with high attendance usually earn better
  grades.
• Being on time is another key to success.
• (Classes begin promptly at 730 a.m. and conclude
  at 215 p.m.)
• Courses should challenge students to think at
  higher levels.
• Form a partnership with your childs teachers,
  counselor administrator.

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Academic Goals/Honors

• STUDENTS MUST
• Complete 25 credits, plus pass all four state
  assessments to earn A Maryland diploma --
• (HSAs in Biology, Government PARCC
  Assessments in Reading and Mathematics)
• If students maintain a 3.0 (B) or higher grade
  point average they will earn Honor Roll status.
• Students may gain induction into the National
  Honor Society if they demonstrate exemplary
  academic performance, citizenship, service and
  leadership.
• If students earn a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA
  (on a weighted scale) they will earn special
  honors at graduation.

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NAVIANCE

• Naviance is a college and career readiness
  software program.
• Assesses strengths, setting goals creating
  personalized learning plans
• Use of technology to find resources to prepare
  academically and discover their own path
• Career exploration course planning using FCPS
  course catalogue
• College search admissions status of
  applications, letters of recommendation etc.

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Signature Program at UHS

• The International Baccalaureate Diploma program
  offered at UHS is a rigorous pre-university
  course of study that meets the needs of highly
  motivated students.
• See your childs school counselor for more
  information.

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Communication is KEY

• Encourage your student to use their agenda book!
• Require your student to check Pinnacle Internet
  Viewer for Online Grades Weekly. (Each student
  will be given a personal password.)
• Check the Urbana High School Website
  http//uhsmd.org/
• Sign up for UHS Find out First
• Join the PTSA VOLUNTEER!

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How to Read A Schedule

• PD Course-Sec. Description Marking Days
  Room TEACHER Period
• 1 663141 11 Dance 1 M1, M2
  M,T,W,R,F F116 Weigelt
• 1 344070 15 Foundations M3, M4
  M,T,W,R,F C108 Mayne
• of Tech
• 2 263021 12 Spanish 3 M1, M2
  M,T,W,R,F C215 Gomez
• 2 131111 16 English 9 Honors M3, M4
  M,T,W,R,F C221 Hayes
• 3 461020 13 Health M1 M,T,W,R,F
  P 1 Watsic
• 3 461030 23 Fitness For Life M2
  M,T,W,R,F E101 Stuart
• 3 161101 17 Government M3,
  M4 M,T,W,R,F B213 Levin
• Honors
• LUNCH SHIFT (1-4) IS DETERMINED BY THE PERIOD 3
  CLASS
• 4 193001 14 Chemistry Honors M1, M2
  M,T,W,R,F C103 Beech
• 4 231111 18 Geometry Honors M3, M4
  M,T,W,R,F B117 Mills
• Term 1,2 Semester I (Aug. thru Jan.) Term 3, 4
  Semester II (Jan. thru June)
• Term 1 only or Term 2 only a nine-week course
  (1/2 credit)
• Students take end-of-course exams from the county
  (CRES) and state (HSA)

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SCHEDULE CHANGES

• Any schedule change request must originate with
  the completion of a schedule change sheet
  (included in the July 23 mailing to you from the
  Guidance Department)
• Return this to the office or scan a copy and
  email to counselorprint clearly!
• If you need to meet with counselor request
  appointment when change sheet is submitted
• Schedule change days Aug. 4, 6, 11 13
• We are unable to accept walk-in appointments due
  to the high demand for our time
• Schedule change requests received after Aug 13
  will be completed the first day of school

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Maryland High School Assessments (HSA)

• 2 tests Biology and Government
• Passing Scores Biology 400 Government 394
• Students can retake an HSA two times to earn a
  passing score
• HSAs are given in January, May, and July/August.

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Global Scholar

• What?
• It is a computer adaptive assessment designed to
  determine students levels of understanding and
  make informed judgments about next steps for
  instruction.
• When? It will be administered at least 2 times
  during the semester at the high school level.
  Year-long 9th grade English Algebra classes
  will take the assessment 3 times.
• Why? It is a valuable educational tool used to
  help assess student progress and guide
  instruction in Common Core Algebra, Geometry, and
  English.

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Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for
College and Careers

• -- More challenging than current tests
• -- Next-generation design
• -- Measures college and career readiness
• -- Aligned to the Common Core State Standards
• -- Measures writing across grades
• -- Timely data for students and teachers
• -- Supports different learning styles and
  abilities
• -- Comparable scores across states

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PARCCMATHEMATICS

• Students will be expected to
• Apply mathematical ways of thinking to real-world
  issues and challenges
• Develop a depth of understanding of mathematics
  and demonstrate an ability to apply math concepts
  and skills to new situations

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PARCC ELA LITERACY

• Students will have to show they can
• Analyze complex passages
• Conduct research and apply that to solve problems
  or address a particular issue
• Identify areas for research, narrow those topics
  and adjust research methodology as necessary
• Evaluate and synthesize primary and secondary
  resources, then develop and defend conclusions
• Communicate findings verbally and in writing

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PROJECTED TIMELINE

• SPRING 2015
• First Administration of New Tests
• SUMMER 2015
• Establishment of Cut Scores
• FALL 2015
• Release of Diagnostic and Formative Assessments
• FALL 2016
• Use of Cut Scores for IHE Placement

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After-School Tutoring Opportunities

• The following after school programs are provided
  to UHS students for academic Support
• --------------------------------------------------
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• Ms. Hackett HSA tutoring
• Ms. Ross HSA English tutoring
• Math Lab
• In addition, academic assistance is offered by
  UHS teachers by appointment.

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What You Can Do To Support Your Children

• Remind them to dress appropriately and bring all
  materials the first day and each following day.
• Encourage them to view school as a job they
  have duties and responsibilities but they will be
  fairly compensated.
• Help them to understand that their teachers want
  them to be successful.
• Help them set realistic and worthy goals and to
  go for them!
• Help them to organize they will need to study
  both in school and at home.
• Contact their teachers counselor if they are
  not being successful. Arrange after school
  tutoring for them as needed.