Welcome!! West Point-Beemer Jr/Sr High School

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Welcome!! West Point-Beemer Jr/Sr High School

• New Student Orientation
• 2006-07

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I would like to introduce you to some of our
staff that will be here to help you this year

• Dawn Jantzi, High School Secretary
• Jill Peterson, Activities Secretary
• Mary Janata, Guidance Counselor
• Keri Roberts, Middle Level Counselor
• Mr. Weddle, Assistant Principal/Activities
  Director

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General Information

• The main purpose of today is to welcome you to
  our school.
• Next to your schedule of classes, the most
  important document that you need is your Student
  Handbook.
• www.wpcadets.org
• Feel free to call me at school anytime, drop by,
  or e-mail me at sgrizzle_at_wpcadets.org

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This morning is for you to accomplish 3 things

• 1. Begin the registration process if you have not
  done so.
• 2. Ask questions
• 3. Familiarize yourself with our school

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Key Items

• Students are issued a lunch account PIN number on
  the first day of school. You should add money to
  your account on or before the first day of school
  (or today). Read pages 15 16 for more info.
• When you are sick, please call the school before
  810am and check into the office upon returning
  for an Admit Slip.
• Lockers are for you use, but they are the
  schools. You may bring a lock, provided that you
  furnish either the combination, or spare key to
  the office.

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Key Items

• Use the Media Center as much as possible. You
  must have a pass from a teacher to use the Media
  Center. It is a great place research and
  recreational reading. Mrs. Rasmus is a great
  resource for you. In fact, she will be teaching
  a Research Skills class to all 7th graders.
• Visitor Parking is located at the North Entrance.
  Once the day has started, all doors are locked
  except for the north doors. We ask that all
  visitors please check in at the office.

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Key Items

• Once you are enrolled, we can give you your Sips
  our on-line student data system login and
  password.
• Students have their own login and parents do as
  well. Sips can be found on our school web-site
• www.wpcadets.org
• Click on the Sips button
• Great tool for you to see
• Schedules
• Grades
• Lunch balance
• Class information
• Misc. info

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Activities Information

• We encourage all students to get involved in some
  form of activity
• Positive for academics
• Helps you to make connections with other students
• JH - 8th period for activities - activity bus
  will leave at approx 425 for Beemer
• If you are interested in participating and are
  new to our district you  need to check with Mr. 
  Weddle, Assistant Principal/Activities Director
  to make sure we comply with all NSAA eligibility
  requirements

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Counseling Information

• At this time, I would like to give Mrs. Roberts
  and Mrs. Janata an opportunity to introduce
  themselves to you.
• Mary Janata, Guidance Counselor
• Keri Roberts, Middle Level Counselor

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Our Expectations of you

• Treat others and their property with respect.
• Come to school prepared for the day (paper,
  pencils, homework done, and a good attitude).
  Use your planner to note key items needed for the
  coming days.
• Do the best that you can!

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Questions?
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Concluding Comments

• Make the most of the opportunities that are
  around you.
• Strive to do the best that you can. If you do
  not succeed at something, take a moment to
  reflect about why, make the needed adjustments
  and try again.
• My goal is that you come away from our school
  with the skills and attributes that will empower
  you to live a successful and rewarding life.
• Thank you and Welcome!!