Ballston Spa’s New Students · Brief Intro 2. Arrival 3. Dismissal / Bus Loop 4. See Something...

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WelcomeBallston Spa’s New Students

Class of 2023


Introductions Mr. Duca

Principal: Mr. Gianleo Duca

Assistant Principals:Mrs. Daina Sisk, Mr. Donald Brandt, Ms. Kathryn McTiernan

Student Conduct Coordinator: Mr. Ted Snyder

Athletic Director: Mr. Dave Sunkes

K-12 Science Coordinator: Ms. Diane Irwin

School Resource Officer: Deputy Jonathan Becker

BSHS PTSA: Rana Hughes, Sue Filburn, Ayumi Kasi and Hannah Hughes

Class of 2023 President: Bella Bennice

Student Council President: Ethan Shuhart

School Counselors:Mrs. Colleen Bengle, Mrs. Christina Carlson, Mr. Kevin Flores, Mrs. Mara Gallagher, Mrs. Christy Knapp, Mrs. Nicole Stehle, & Mrs. Lyndsey Wilcox


High School News Mr. Duca

✔ Library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday after

school until 3:30 pm, starting Tuesday, September 10th

✔ Late bus runs – Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays,

starting Tuesday, September 10th

✔ Student drop-off and pick-up in loop between soccer

field and tree line. Please do not drop off or pick up in

the staff parking lot or bus loop

✔ High School Meet the Teacher Night – September 26th at

7:00 pm; please try to be at school by 6:45 pm, first

period begins promptly at 7:00 pm. Thank you!


Welcome Class of 2023! Mrs. Sisk


Dignity for All Students (DASA) Ms. Sisk

New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) prohibits

acts of harassment and bullying, including cyberbullying, and/or

discrimination, by employees or students on school property or at

a school function, including but not limited to such conduct those

based on a student’s actual or perceived race, color, weight,

national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice,

disability, sexual orientation, gender (defined to include gender

identity or expression), or sex (Education Law §12[1]).

Cyberbullying is defined as harassment or bullying which takes

place through any form of electronic communication (Education

Law §11[8]).


Incident Report Ms. Sisk


School Safety/Security Deputy Becker

1. Brief Intro2. Arrival 3. Dismissal / Bus Loop 4. See Something Say Something 5. Drills

○ Lockdown - Red star ○ Lockdown - Fire alarm ○ Self evacuation(if needed)○ Personal property leave it○ It's Just another drill

(PMP)○ Propping doors/ Main

Entrance for Visitors

[email protected]


Clubs & Activities Ms. McTiernan

✔ Anime/International Club

✔ Best Buddies

✔ Biology Club

✔ Book Club

✔ Senior Class

✔ Junior Class

✔ Sophomore Class

✔ Freshman Class

✔ Communications Club

✔ Environmental Club

✔ Interact Club

✔ Music Activities/ Tri- M

✔ NCBI

✔ National Honor Society

✓ Odyssey of the Mind

✓ Outdoor Club

✓ Peer Mentoring

✓ Robotics Club

✓ Science Club

✓ Ski Club

✓ Spanish Club

✓ Student Council

✓ Students Helping Students

✓ Swing Dance Club

✓ Troupe/ Drama

✓ Yearbook


Student Council Ethan

Shuhart● Get involved!- It’s simple! Just show up to a meeting and you’re in!

● Meetings every first and third Wednesday of the month

- Listen to announcements for them too

● Events we do:- Pep Rally- Street Fair- Homecoming Dance


LOCKERS

Each hallway has a letter,

followed by the number of

the floor level.

Ex. Locker A2000 or B2541

RA

MP

LIBRARY

CAFETERIA

RA

MP

AUDITORIUM

ART

GYM

A

B

School Map/Lockers Mr. Brandt

C

TECH

MUSICPOOL


CLASSROOMS

1-- is ART/TECH/MUSIC

2-- is GROUND FLOOR

3-- is UP STAIRS

School Map/Lockers


AttendanceMr. Brandt

1 or 2 days a week may not seem like much but…

Show Up - Work Hard - Be Kind


Late to School PolicyMr. Brandt✔ Students who are not in their Block 1 class when the bell

rings at 7:30 am are considered late to school.

✔ Consequences for being Tardy:

○ Academic Consequences

• Miss classroom instruction

• Fall behind academically

○ Disciplinary Consequences

• 4th Late ⭢ Lunch detention

• 5th & 6th Late ⭢ After school detention

• 7th Late and above ⭢ Alternate Learning Area


Early Dismissal Policy Mr.

Brandt✔ Leaving School Early:

○ Bring your note to the attendance office when you

arrive at school in the morning

○ Note should include reason, parent name and

signature, and phone number to verify

○ Student will receive a dismissal note that can be

given to greeter when leaving

✔ We require a written note to dismiss a student early

✔ If someone not on a student’s contact list is picking up

your student we require permission from you in writing

and need the individual to provide ID at greeter’s desk


✔ Consult student agenda or website for district policy on

excused and unexcused absences and tardies.

Attendance Matters!Mr. Brandt

✔ Arriving Late and Leaving Early Adds up


Vaping - Safety & Discipline Mr. Brandt


Physical Education Mrs. Smarro

P.E. Grade Breakdown

30% Preparation

2 – Appropriate attire and footwear

1 – Appropriate footwear only

0 – Unprepared for class

50% Participation and Effort

3 – On time for class and meets/exceeds teacher expectations

2 – Late for class without a pass and meets teacher expectations

1 – Late for class without a pass and is not meeting teacher expectations.

0 – Does not participate in class

20% Cognitive and/or skills testing

Discretion of the teacher

Total = 100%

**All Physical Education Teachers utilize SchoolTool for grade

reporting.


Daily & Lunch Schedule Mr. Snyder

Day Daily Schedule

BLOCK 1 7:30 – 8:30

BLOCK 2 8:34 – 9:37

BLOCK 3 9:41 – 10:41

BLOCK 410:45 to 12:15

(includes lunch)

LUNCH 1

Lunch 1

10:45 to 11:13

Studio Art

11:17 to 12:15

LUNCH 2

English 9 Regents

11:17 to 12:15

Lunch 2

11:17 to 11:43

English 9 Regents

11:45 to 12:15

LUNCH 3

Global History 9

10:45 – 11:43

Lunch 3

11:45 to 12:15

BLOCK 5 12:19 – 1:19

BLOCK 6 1:23 – 2:23


Study Halls Mr. Snyder

✔ Study Halls are work periods

✔ Eight students may sign up to go to the Library from

Study Hall

✔ Students may see teachers if there is an Advisory

period, or they may go with a pre-signed pass to the

department offices

✔ Students can make School Counselor appointments

during Study Halls

✔ Study Halls are great opportunities for students to get

ahead with their work or get extra help, and must be

proactive


Science Ms. Irwin

✔ The majority of students will be taking Living

Environment (i.e. Biology) in 9th grade. The course

culminates with the Living Environment Regents exam.

✔ A change from 8th grade is that NY State requires that all

students in Regents level classes have 1200 minutes (20

hours) for laboratory experiences in addition to class time.

✔ NY also requires that students submit satisfactory written

lab reports upon completion of a lab. Students must

complete satisfactory lab reports in order to take the

Regents exam at the end of the year.


Chromebooks Ms. Bongo

✔ How will my classes be different?

✔ What do I need to do to take care of my Chromebook?

✔ What if I forget my Chromebook?

✔ What do I do if my Chromebook isn’t charged?

✔ What if I lose, break, misplace, etc. my Chromebook?

✔ What if I don’t want to bring my Chromebook home?

✔ How do I use it outside of school?

✔ What if we don’t have internet or it is intermittent?

✔ How do I login to my Chromebook?

✔ If I haven’t picked mine up yet, where do I get one?

✔ What is my username and password?

Username- last name and first two initials (smithjo)

Password is the same from last year

✔ If you can’t remember your password, see Teaching Assistants

in the library

✔ Student Help Desk (technician)


Student Orientation from 9:30 to 10:30

Freshmen: Follow “A” day schedule

Block 1 – 9:30-9:37

Block 2 – 9:41-9:48

Block 3 – 9:52-9:59

Block 4 – 10:03-10:10

Block 5 – 10:14-10:21

Block 6 – 10:25-10:32

*For study halls report to the Library

*Report to your Block 4 classroom (Not Lunch)

*New non-9th grade students please report to the

Guidance Office

10:30 – 11:00 Clubs & Activities Fair (Cafeteria)

10:30 – 11:00 Chromebook Pick-up (Library)

11:00 – BBQ (Main Entrance)


Parent Program from 9:30 to 10:30

Health Services: Mrs. Sheila Rabideau & Mrs. Shelly Mauro, School NursesMrs. Colleen Ferlo, RN, District Health Leader

Graduation Requirements, Transcript, Naviance, School Tool & Role of the Counselor: Mrs. Colleen Bengle, Mr. Kevin Flores, Mrs. Lyndsey Wilcox

ECHS:Ms. Diane Irwin & Mrs. Adrienne Snow

Bring your own device: Mrs. Marissa Bongo

B-Spa Connected: Mrs. Nicole Holehan

Building Leadership Team/PTSA Involvement:Mr. Duca


Health Services

School Nurses

Mrs. Sheila Rabideau & Mrs.Shelly Mauro, School Nurses

Mrs. Colleen Ferlo, RN, District Health Leader

✔ If your child is ill and will not be attending school, please

call the attendance office @ extension 2378 and send a

note upon your child’s return (see legal excuses in code

of conduct).

✔ Physical education notes need to be specific regarding

the physical restrictions denoted by the doctor.


Student Counseling Services Mr. Flores

1. Initiate teacher, student, counselor, parent conferences, as

needed.

2. Regularly review with students their educational progress

and career plans.

3. Assist students in coping with peer pressure and emerging

personal, social, and emotional needs.

4. Provide information to assist students in career planning.

5. Assist students in discovering the benefits of

participating in various curricular and extracurricular

programs.

6. Naviance


NYS Credits for Graduation Mr. Flores

Course Regents Adv. Regents

English 4 credits 4 credits

Social Studies 4 credits 4 credits

Mathematics 3 credits 3 credits

Science 3 credits 3 credits

Health ½ credit ½ credit

The Arts 1 credit 1 credit

Foreign Language 1 credit 3 credits

Physical Education 2 credits 2 credits

Elective Courses 3.5 credits 1.5 credits

Total Units of Credit: 22 Credits Required for

Graduation


NYS Credits for Graduation Mr. Flores

Additional Diploma Options:

*To earn the Advanced Regents, the student must

complete one of the following:

✔ Foreign Language (total of 3 credits)

✔ CTE (Career and Technical Education) (total of 5

credits) plus 1 credit in foreign language

✔ The arts (5 credits) plus 1 credit in a foreign language.

**Honors (average of 90 or higher on all required exams)

***Math Mastery (score of 85 on 3 exams) & Science

Mastery (score of 85 on 3 exams)


Regents Exams & Diploma Types Mr. Flores

Regents Diploma Advanced Regents Diploma

English Language Arts English Language Arts

Global History Global History

US History US History

Algebra 1Math (Algebra, Geometry and

Algebra 2)

Science (Earth Science or

Biology)Biology (Life Science)

Any Physical Science (Earth

Science, Chemistry or Physics)


Regents Exams & Diploma Types Mr. Flores

✔ Students Entering Grade 9 in September 2012 – Must attain a passing score on FIVE required Regents examinations and will receive a Regents endorsed diploma.

✔ Students who score 65 or above in eight Regents examinations will receive an Advanced Regents diploma. Regents Exams in the areas of:

✔ Science – 2 Exams

✔ Math – 3 Exams

✔ Social Studies – 2 Exams

✔ English – 1 Exam


Clean Technologies/Sustainable Industries Mrs. Snow and Mrs. Carlson

Early College High School (ECHS)✔ Provides high school students with opportunities to

develop college and career readiness skills and pursue

college coursework on a college campus with college

faculty in specific college majors through HVCC.

✔ Students participate in transdisciplinary problem based

learning.

✔ Students will visit the TEC-SMART campus once a

month prior to junior year.


B-Spa Connected Mrs. Bongo✔ Filtered internet all the time no matter where computer is

✔ What happens to their work each year?

✔ What about apps and chat features?

✔ Where can I learn more about B-Spa Connected and the

Chromebooks in the high school?

Google Suite

✔ Google Drive will replace network storage

✔ More easily accessible from home

✔ Google Docs, Sheets & Slides replace Microsoft Office

✔ Gmail – To and from teachers only (closed circuit)

Schoology

Nicole Holehan, Coordinator of Instructional Technology


Parent Portal/SchoolTool Ms. McTiernan

Steps to obtain an account:

1. www.bscsd.org

2. Parent Resources

3. Parent Portal

With a Parent Portal account, parents/guardians have access

to the following student information: ✔ Student Record (basic information)

✔ Contact Information

✔ Schedule

✔ Attendance (daily and course absences)

✔ Grades (Marking Period Averages and Final Grades)

✔ Assignment Grades

✔ Email communication with teachers and counselors


School Messenger Mrs. Sisk

✔ Ballston Spa High School utilizes School Messenger to notify

you of school information and events mainly by email.

✔ In the event of a school closing or emergency, we will also use

a text/phone call to provide information as quickly as possible.

✔ To receive text messages, send a text to the number 68453 and

then respond with the word “YES” from each wireless device

you wish to receive texts on (otherwise the text is blocked by

cellular companies).

✔ The High School is also using the system to place attendance

calls in the event of a student being marked absent. Please be

sure we have the most recent phone contact information and

email address in your student(s) record. Parents also have the

option to modify which messages they receive, and can choose

how they receive messages, by setting up their own contact

preference profile using School Messenger’s Contact Manager.


Dates to Remember Mrs. Sisk

✔ First Day of Classes: Thursday, September 5

✔ Superintendent’s Conference Day (½ Day):

Friday, September 20

✔ Meet the Teacher Night: Thursday, September

26

✔ Homecoming Pep Rally, Street Fair, Football

Game: Friday, October 11

✔ Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 12


Invitations – Mr. Duca

Thank you for coming!

✔ Please follow us via Twitter: @BSPAHS for school updates and

photos

✔ You are invited to the be a part of our Building Leadership Team:

✔ The first meeting is on 9/17 at 2:30 in the High School room

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✔ Please visit our clubs and activities fair in the cafeteria and then

join us for lunch at 11:00.

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