September 4, 2012 6:00 PM Welcome RVHS Class of 2016!!! We - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

• September 4, 2012

6:00 PM

Welcome RVHS Class of 2016!!!

We will post this PowerPoint to the Rondout Valley

High School Web Site.

• http://www.rondout.k12.ny.us

The fundamental purpose of school is student learning.

To help students fulfill their learning potential.

Excellence in all areas

Engage students in learning

To help develop students who

possess the following characteristics:

• 1. Critical Think

Critical Thinker

• Creative problem solving
• Resourceful
• 2. Community
• 2. Community Orient

Oriented ed

• Compassionate
• Service oriented
• Stewardship
• Socially responsible
• 3. Self-Direct
• 3. Self-Directed
• Autonomous
• Responsible
• Inquisitive
• 4. Ef
• 4. Effectiv

ctive e Communicat Communicators

• rs
• Written
• Oral
• Technology
• Fine arts
• 5. Collaborativ
• 5. Collaborative

e

• Team player

A major vehicle for accomplishing our stated goals. A team of 9th Grade Teachers who meet every other day for

40 minutes.

The 9GA teachers work collaboratively to help ensure the

success of incoming 9th grade students.

Most 9th grade English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and

Special Education teachers are on the team.

A Da A Day y B Da B Day C Da Day y D Da D Day y Block 1

7:40 – 8:58 a.m.

Block 1

7:40 – 8:58 a.m.

Block 1

7:40 – 8:58 a.m.

Block 1

7:40 – 8:58 a.m. Skinny Block 9:02-9:41 a.m. Skinny Block 9:02-9:41 a.m. Skinny Block 9:02-9:41 a.m. Skinny Block 9:02-9:41 a.m.

Block 2

9:45 – 11:03 a.m.

Block 2

9:45 – 11:03 a.m.

Block 2

9:45 – 11:03 a.m.

Block 2

9:45 – 11:03 a.m.

Block 3 + Lunch

11:07 – 1 p.m.

Block 3 + Lunch

11:07 – 1 p.m.

Block 3 + Lunch

11:07 – 1 p.m.

Block 3 + Lunch

11:07 – 1 p.m.

Block 4

1:04 – 2:22 p.m.

Block 4

1:04 – 2:22 p.m.

Block 4

1:04 – 2:22 p.m.

Block 4

1:04 – 2:22 p.m.

• Keep in touch with your child’s teachers

All faculty email addresses are the first letter of the

person’s first name followed by their last name followed by @rondout.k12.ny.us

• For example, Alan Baker is abaker@rondout.k12.ny.us
• SUGGESTION: Send your child’s teachers an email introducing
• yourself. Include the following
• Your name
• Your child’s name
• The email address you would prefer them to use to contact you.
• Any academic goals you have for your child.
• To CALL the school, dial 687-2400 and then the appropriate

extension.

Whatever your concern, first try to resolve it with that

person in a cordial manner.

• E.g. If you have a teacher concern, contact the teacher first.

If you cannot resolve the issue, contact your child’s

counselor and/or your child’s Assistant Principal.

• You can set up a parent teacher conference if you wish.

If that does not resolve the issue, call the Principal’s Office

(extension 4201).

English

• Renee Balestra

4265

• David Clark

4731

• Joseph Reeder

4266

Math

• Megan Brennan

4282

• Peter Colomer

4279

• Elise Cimino

4714

• Lynne Drake

4161

• Ronald Kubart

4102

• Mary Schreiber

4277

Science Teachers

• Ira Bickoff

4175

• Elissa Jury

4173

• Meg Maisch

4172

• Debra Neumann

4283

• Ron Perrotta

4171

• Lawrence Sicheri

4238

Social Studies Teachers

• Chris Frenza

4245

• Jennifer Slauson

4122

Special Education Teachers

• Megan Berean

4268

• Fran Hertz

4257

• Mary Kubart

4721

• Angela Longway

4229

• Heather Schauman

4286

• Valarie Shanley

4235

• Deanna Shelok

4156

• Beth Sulpice

4103

• Andrew Thomas

4271

• Nisha Valle

4294

Foreign Language

• Patricia Abi-Hassan

4234

• Tessa Brewer

4711

• James Sullivan

4276

• Dianna Zuckerman

4278

Business

• Connie Dill

4225

• Clara Haecker

4108

Technology

• Nicholas Bodnar

4222

• Kris Pearson

4221

Art

• Whitney Burns

4154

• Jacob Maloney

4241

Music

• Randy Loder

4223

• Barbara Wild

4224

Physical Education

• Joseph Burns

4290

• Sherry Cafiero

4217

• Lou Denise

4216

Peter Costello

• Students with last name A – F
• Extension 4256

Holly Miller

• Students with last name G – N; CASA Students
• Extension 4212

Jody Hoffman

• Students with last name O – Z; Life Skills Students
• Night School
• Extension 4209

Megan Miller: Student Assistance Counselor

• TIP Students
• Extension 4269

Discipline beyond the classroom is handled by our two

Assistant Principals.

Rober

bert Cook Cook

• Ext. 4208
• Students with last

names A – L

• Academic

Intervention Services (AIS)

• 504 Plans
• Newsletters

Mr

• Mr. Miller:

. Miller: Students with last names M – Z Facilities and safety issues, student parking, TIP program

• Ext. 4208

Athletic Director

• Al Baker

4287

Attendance

• Patricia Cymbal

4293

School Nurse

• Lucy Van Sickle

4218

Special Education

• Iris Goliger

(Grades 7 – 12 CSE Chair) 4821

Debbie Gottstine

Extension 4201

• High School Main Office Secretary
• If she doesn’t know the answer to your question, she will find out

who can.

Ask t

Ask teachers ho achers how y w you can help u can help

• Ask your child’s teacher if there is a way you can be involved. Let them

know of any expertise you may have.

School Im

School Impr provement T ement Team (SIT) am (SIT)

• Meets once each month. Reviews school data and seeks ways to

improve student learning. First meeting is Monda Monday, Sep , September 2 ember 24th

th at

at 2:35 2:35 p.m. p.m. You can run to be one of the parent members or just drop in.

Athle

hletic Boost Boosters rs

• Contact Dorothy Mayone dmayone@rondout.k12.ny.us

Music Boost

Music Boosters rs

• Contact Tracy Domaszwec tdomaszowec@gmail.com

RVHS P

HS Parents Associ rents Association ation

• This organization is spearheaded by Richard Witt: rcyrilwitt@aol.com

Students

Students, you are about to begin the best four years of your young lives!

• Make sure you are taking advantage of

the many opportunities we have here and also begin thinking about your future.

Pa

Parents, your child will graduate in four years! YIKES!

• Make sure they are on track to graduate and

setting themselves up for post RVHS success.

Students, think about where you want to be in 10 years?

• What kind of job would you like to have?
• What kind of education will you need to attain that job?
• How much money would you like to be making?
• What kind of car would you like to drive?
• What kind of house would you like to live in?
• Do you want to work for yourself or for somebody else?

What do you need to accomplish in the next four years of

high school to make those dreams a reality?

This information came to me from one of our teachers who

read it in the US Census.

Average annual 2008 earnings of workers 18 and older:

• High School Drop Out:

$21,023

• High school diploma:

$31,283.

• Bachelor's degree:

$58,613

• Advanced degree:

$83,144

Attend School regularly and be on time for class

• Stop at your locker every other class. Take materials for two classes.

Get involved!

• In sports
• In extra-curricular activities

Fall Sports

• Varsity and Junior Varsity: Football, Field Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball
• Varsity only: Cross Country, Golf

Winter Sports

• Varsity and Junior Varsity: Basketball, Wrestling.
• Varsity only: Gymnastics, Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski, Cheerleading.

Spring Sports

• Varsity and Junior Varsity: Baseball, Softball.
• Varsity only: Track and Tennis.
• Lacrosse

Art Club AV Club Dance Club Drama Club Environmental Club Math Team Mock Trial National Honor Society Newcomers Uplifted Peer Mediation High School Musical Science Olympiad Service Learning Steering

Committee

Ski Club Stage Crew Student Congress Student Forum Student Video Announcements Synthesis/Diversity Tech Club Video Club Yearbook Youth in Action

Ask questions

• E.g. Ask questions when you don’t understand what your teacher is

saying.

• Ask your teacher for feedback on your work.

Communicate

• With your teachers
• E.g. “What is my current grade? How can I improve it?” “I am going to

miss class next week. Can you please give me the assignments so I can keep up with the class?”

• Parents/Students
• With your counselors
• With your administration
• E.g. Student Forum

Remember that in high school, if you do not pass, you will

not be promoted to the next class.

In Regents classes, you must pass the class and the

Regents exam in order to graduate.

Challenge yourself; take smart risks

• As you go through high school take courses that
• Challenge you
• You find interesting
• Get involved in activities that push you out of your comfort zone.
• Remember that the concept of “Cool” changes over time.

Do your homework. Study. Complete Assignments on Time Exercise Get some sleep

• Let your parents charge your phones and other electronic devices in

their room at night.

Take advantage of opportunities to get additional support

• After School: Stay after school with your teacher for extra help.
• During School: Get a pass to talk to a teacher during a time they have

free during the day.

• Study Hall: Use them wisely. Ask the teacher for help or see if you can

visit your teacher during this time.

• Academic Intervention Services (AIS)
• Teacher Study Support (TSS) 2:30 – 4PM
• English:

Mondays & Thursday

• Math:

Mondays & Thursdays

• Social Studies:

Wednesdays

• Science:

Wednesdays

• Science Lab Make-ups: Mondays & Thursdays 2:30 – 4PM
• Counselors: Ask your counselor for help/advice
• National Honor Society tutors:
• Newcomers Uplifted:

Prepare for the next level

• If you want to attend BOCES Career & Technical School your junior

year, earn your 9th and 10th grade credits.

• If you plan to go to college
• Take the PSAT, SAT, ACT exams
• Work with your counselor to consider schools that have the program

you want to pursue on college. What classes are those schools looking for in applicants?

• Try to take courses that can save you time and money in college.

Usually taking these courses requires that you do well in lower level courses (e.g. to take AP European History, you need to do well in Global 9 this year).

Advanced Placement Classes: Student can earn college

credits if they earn the score on the AP exam that the college requires.

Collegian Courses: Students can receive SUNY Ulster (and,

in many cases, credit at other SUNY schools) for courses taken at Rondout or SUNY Ulster during high school.

• Cost: $55 per SUNY credit which translates to roughly $165 per
• course. The cost for students who receive free and reduce lunch is

$1 per credit.

This is much cheaper than taking the course in college at SUNY Ulster. Those courses generally cost $400 or more compared to approximately $165 if taken while still in high school.

Collegian Courses offered at RVHS 2012-13:

• College Algebra & Trigonometry
• College Algebra/Pre-Calc
• AP Calculus
• Spanish 5
• Design Foundations

Collegian options will expand over the next few years. For example, all AP courses can qualify for Collegian credit. Students can receive the Collegian credit regardless of their score on the AP exam as long as they pass the class.

Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Be Honorable

PBIS and recognizing students for their positive contributions. NOISE events, etc.

Give your best effort

Be creative!

Have fun!