Orientation

Welcome to

Our Vision…

The mission of Shorewood High School is to educate students, to

cultivate a desire for life-long improvement, and to nurture a

sense of responsibility, integrity, and good citizenship, within the

framework of a challenging curriculum.

Daily ScheduleM, TU, TR, F

53 Minute Periods

Zero Hour 6:45 - 7:30

Period 1 7:35 - 8:28

Period 2 8:33 - 9:26Period 3 9:31 - 10:24Period 4 10:29 - 11:282 Min. Announcements @End of 4th Period

Lunch 11:28 - 12:13Period 5 12:18 - 1:11Period 6 1:16 -

2:09Period 7 2:14 -

3:07

Wednesday ScheduleEarly Dismissal

43 Minute Periods

Zero Hour 6:45 - 7:30Period 1 7:35 - 8:18Period 2 8:23 - 9:06Homeroom 9:11 - 9:26Period 3 9:31 - 10:14Period 4 10:19 - 11:062 Min. Announcements @End of 4th Period

Lunch 11:06 - 11:51Period 5 11:56 - 12:39Period 6 12:44 - 1:27Period 7 1:32 - 2:15

General Information

Lunch: Open Campus SHS Curriculum Handbook Parent & Student Handbook www.shorewoodschools.org

Activity Code Transition Events:

☻SIS Course Selection☻8th Grade Parent Orientation Evening☻SIS Spring Tour & Lunch @SHS☻FresHound RoundUP Online Orientation Activities☻August Orientation Evening For Parents & Students☻Peer Mentor Small Lunch Group Meetings (First 8wks)

Formula For Success…

Attendance + Attitude + Effort = Success

“In high school, everything counts” Make connections…

* Get to know your teachers* Make new friends

Get Involved Ask for help when you need it

Stay Informed – Guide the Journey

Review the School Calendar of Events-Get Involved Know the Attendance Policies and Procedures Review SHS Activities Code &

Student/Parent Handbook Get Familiar with Graduation Requirements Review Standardized Test Results Help your student Choose Appropriate Courses each

year Encourage your student to Get Involved

Clubs and Activities (Sample List)

• Amnesty International

• AFS (American Field Service)

• Art Club

• AVOC (Audio-Visual & Other Content)

• Camera Club

• Chess Club

• Culinary Arts

• Drama Club

• Forensics

• Magic Club

• Math Team

• Mock Trial (tryout required)

• Model UN

• National Honor Society (apply Junior year)

• Pegasus (Literature Magazine)

• PEER MENTORS (Application Required)

• Photo Club

• Ripples (School Newspaper)

• Student Council (elected office)

• AND MANY, MANY MORE

LOOKING AHEADPLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE

View video at this link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Dw_eXdO0dAo

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

INCLUDES: 4 Year Academic Plan Clubs & Activities Personal & Career Goals Prepare for Standardize Tests

Freshmen: ExploreSophomores: PlanJuniors: PSAT(fall)

ACT/SAT (spring)

SAMPLE: SHS FRESHMAN SCHEDULE WORKSHEET

HR SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWOCREDI

T TOTAL

S

0 OPTION IF FULL SCHEDULE AND WANT TO TAKE ART BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS @6:45am 0/2

1 ENGLISH I (REQUIRED) ENGLISH I (REQUIRED) 2

2 AMERICAN SOCIETY (REQUIRED) AMERICAN SOCIETY (REQUIRED) 2

3 INTEGRATED HEALTH (REQUIRED) INTEGRATED HEALTH (REQUIRED) 2

4

INTEGRATED MATH I OR

INTEGRATED MATH II

Teacher Recommendation

INTEGRATED MATH I OR INTEGRATED MATH II

Teacher Recommendation

2

5

INTEGRATED SCIENCE OR BIOLOGY

Teacher Recommendation

INTEGRATED SCIENCE OR

BIOLOGY

Teacher Recommendation

2

6

ELECTIVE COURSE (REQUIRED) World Language,

Visual/Performing/Applied Arts

ELECTIVE COURSE (REQUIRED)

World Language, Visual/Performing/Applied Arts

2

7

ELECTIVE COURSE OR

STUDY PERIOD

ELECTIVE COURSE OR

STUDY PERIOD?

Graduation Requirements

46 Credits for Graduation

8 credits of English6 credits of Math6 credits of Science6 credits of Social Studies2 credits of Integrated Health2 credits of Physical Education2 credits of

Visual/Performing/Applied Arts14 credits of Electives

Elective/Optional ClassesVISUAL/PERFORMING/APPLIED ARTS• Art I (year) or Art Dynamics is Zero

Hour• Introduction to Graphic Art & Design

(semester)

• Intermediate Graphic Art & Design (semester)

• Concert Band (year)• Concert Choir (year)• String Orchestra (year)• Drama I (semester or year)• Drama II(semester or year)• Technical Theater (year)• Intro to Culinary Arts I (semester)• Intro to Culinary Arts II (semester)• Ripples Newspaper (year)

MATH (see recommendation sheet)

• Integrated Math I• Integrated Math II

SCIENCE (see teacher recommendation)

• Integrated Science (year)• Biology (year)

• concurrent with Math II & Science Dept

recommendation

WORLD LANGUAGES • French (year)• Spanish (year)

WISDOM SHARED BY THE

SHS MATH DEPARTMENT

AND ALBERT EINSTEIN

On this slide we played the video link called “SHS Math Recommendation Video”

Go to the SHS Website to view the video.

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PEOPLE YOU

SHOULD KNOW

ASST. PRINCIPALMr. Mark Harris

PRINCIPALMr. Matthew

Joynt

ATHLETIC DIRECTORBill Haury

ATTENDANCE SECRETARY

Lynn Rentmaster

MAIN OFFICE SECRETARIES Carol McWade & Molly

Loucks

SCHOOL NURSEMrs. Cindy Roach

LIBRARIANSara Kemp

STUDENT SUPPORT SECRETARYMrs. Joan Turner

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTDr. Arthur Anderson

Student Support ServicesMission Statement

The K-12 Counseling Program implemented in the Shorewood School District is intended to

address the needs of the “whole child” at developmentally

appropriate age levels and to build a foundation of good decision-making skills that serves the

student into adulthood.

TRANSITION ACTIVITIES for

ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN SIS 8th Grade Lunch Tours:

Students eat lunch on campus and SHS Ambassadors lead small groups of students on a tour of campus while answering questions.

Non SIS 8th Grade Shadow & LunchStudents shadow a current Freshman for a half day and stay for a question/answer lunch session.

Peer Mentor ProgramAll Freshmen will be assigned a Peer Mentor Small Group. Meetings are held at lunch to model/teach skills & strategies needed for student success. There is a possibility of individual meetings with the Mentor if grades are low after first quarter and/or first semester.

TRANSITION ACTIVITIES for

ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN

TRANSITION ACTIVITIES for

ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN FresHounds

Online Summer Freshmen Orientation created for students to access information through out the summer. Students will get to know about their teachers, what to expect in high school, and connect with their peers and mentors using technology.

First Day Class MeetingWe meet with all Freshmen in the

Auditorium to introduce how to make the next 4 years of high school a success.

All Freshmen receive a packet of information to take home and refer back to the information that was shared.

We discuss setting goals for freshman year that are reviewed with Peer Mentors to set an Action Plan.

TRANSITION ACTIVITIES for

ALL FRESHMEN

SHS SHORTS PRESENTS:

FAQs ABOUT SHS(FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

FEATURING CURRENT STUDENTS AT SHS

Credits to Joe King & Patrick Spreadbury

(On the SHS Website you will find the video link to view this student

presentation.)

High School Information

Website: www.shorewoodschools.org

Phone:High School 963-6921Attendance Office 963-6922Student Support Services 963-6942

Mandy Kluck (Students Last Name N-Z) mkluck@shorewood.k12.wi.us

Jennifer Runde (Students Last Name A-M)jrunde@shorewood.k12.wi.us

Thank Youand

Have a Good Evening

Shorewood High School

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