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Miller Place High School
9th Grade Orientation
August 27th, 2015
Miller Place High SchoolIntroductions
High School Administration
Mr. Kevin M. Slavin, Principal
Mr. Sean White, Assistant Principal / Director of Guidance
Ms. Christine Mangiamele, Assistant Principal
Mr. Joseph Zito, Assistant Principal
Mr. Chris Herrschaft, Dean of Students
District Directors
Ms. Lisa Lally, Administrator for Athletics, Physical Education, Health, and Intramurals
Mr. Ron Petrie, Administrator for Athletics, Physical Education, Health, and Intramurals
Miller Place High SchoolIntroductions
High School Guidance Staff
Marisa Raptis: Letters A-D
Meghan Gallo: Letters E-K
John Scherer: Letters L-P
Jane Chiappone: Letters Q-Z
Miller Place High SchoolIntroductions
High School Support Staff
Lisa Aitken, Student Assistance
Counselor
Desiree Haussel, School Psychologist
The
Miller Place High School
Student Mentoring Experience
Welcome Class of 2019
Principal’s Message
Miller Place Athletic OpportunitiesBoys Sports
• Fall
– Cross Country
– Football
– Soccer
• Winter
– Basketball
– Winter Track
– Wrestling
• Spring
– Badminton
– Baseball
– Lacrosse
– Tennis
– Track
Girls Sports
• Fall
– Cross Country
– Field Hockey
– Soccer
– Volleyball
– Tennis
– Cheerleading (Fall and Winter)
• Winter
– Basketball
– Winter Track
• Spring
– Badminton
– Lacrosse
– Softball
– Track
Clubs and ActivitiesTechnology Clubs
Robotics
Service Clubs
Service Club
SADD
FBLA
Student Government
SUSS Team
Athletes Helping Athletes
GSA
Natural Helpers
AGAPE
Publication Clubs
Yearbook Club (Dawning)
Newspaper
Drama Club (Panther Players)
Academic Clubs
Student Government
National Honor Society
Foreign Language Honor Society
Mathletes
Mock Trial
Bookaneers
Science Club
Art Club
Pep Band
Student Dress Code• No Hats, Visors, or Bandanas may be worn.
• Skirts & Skorts must be of appropriate length
(3 inches above knee).
• No tube tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, or plunging neck
lines.
• No vulgar, obscene, or inappropriate writing or images.
Please refer to the mailing for any additional questions you may
have on appropriate student attire.
Academic Eligibility Policy
• In order to participate in any extra-curricular activity students must be considered eligible.
Students must be in school prior to 8:37 AM (end of 2nd period).
Students may not sign out early unless given prior approval by an administrator to participate in after school activities.
Students must be enrolled in at least six courses.
2 or more failures or Non-Credit will result in a student being ineligible.
Academic Eligibility Appeals Committee Meeting Dates:• Wednesday September 9th at 2:00 PM.
• Wednesday September 16th at 2:00 PM.
Attendance Policy Reminders• MPHS starts at 7:05 a.m.
• Any lateness over 20 minutes is considered an ABSENCE.
• Period by period attendance is taken.
– 27 Absences- Non-credit status in a Full Year course (Math, English, etc.)
– 14 Absences- Non-credit status in a Half Year course/Full Year every other day course.
– 7 Absences- In Physical Education Classes for a semester.
• Signing out of school must be done by parent/guardian or a designee found on the student census card.
Keep Track of your ABSENCES for EACH Class
CELLULAR PHONES / ELECTRONIC
DEVICE PROCEDURE
• The display of cellular phones and other electronic devices are prohibited in the classroom setting but are allowed in common areas such as the cafeteria and hallway.
• Students may not wear ear phones at any point in the day as this limits hearing and presents a safety concern.
• Students are prohibited from taking photos or videos on school grounds unless it is for appropriate academic purpose or school related event with prior approval.
• Student discipline for cellular phones and electronic device is outlined in the Student Agenda and in the Summer Mailing information.
School Tool Parent Portalhttps://millerplacest.esboces.org/schooltoolweb/
• Daily Student Attendance– Period by Period
– Includes Tardy Information
• Schedule Information
• Grade Information
• Student Transcript
• Assessments
• Health Information
• Student Fees
• Student Registration (seasonal)
• Building level and district notices.
Discipline (Behavior Tab) Event information
Discipline assigned
Attended
The parent portal is an excellent way of beginning a dialogue with your students about school.
Credit Bearing Courses
Students at the high
school are enrolled in
credit bearing courses.
Successful completion
of these courses allows
students to accumulate
the 22 credits required
for graduation.
Class Schedules
Please review your class schedule that should include:
English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science & Lab
Language Other than English
Computer Internet Literacy
Art/Music/DDP
Physical education
Lunch/Study Hall/Support Service
Earning credit in these courses is critical to being considered a 10th grader next year.
“One Step at a Time”
Student Assistance Counselor
School Psychologist
Guidance Counselor
Operation Success