Orientation Freshman Academy
Transcript of Orientation Freshman Academy
Freshman AcademyOrientation
Welcome to Powdersville High School
and The Freshman Academy
Many Opportunities!JV AND VARSITY SPORTSFOOTBALLCROSS-COUNTRYBASEBALLSOFTBALLBASKETBALLSOCCERGOLFTENNISVOLLEYBALLWRESTLINGTRACK AND FIELDSWIMMING
MUSIC AND ARTS
MARCHING BANDCOLOR GUARD
WINTER GUARDPERCUSSION GUARD
CHORUSSHOW CHOIR
CONCERT CHOIRORCHESTRA – STRINGS
DRAMA – THEATERART
YEARBOOK (The Revolution)LITERARY MAGAZINE (The Ville)
Many Opportunities!ACADEMIC,
SERVICE, and Personal Interest CLUBS
STUDENT COUNCIL
ACADEMIC TEAMBETA CLUB
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYSPANISH HONOR SOCIETY
Tri M (Arts)Acts of Random Kindness Club
Environmental Club
E-Sports / GamingFishing???
The Big Goal
Attendance Matters
Passing Matters!
Grades Matter!
Graduation Matters!
Credits to Graduate
4 English
4 Math
3 Science
3 Social Students
PE
Computer
Foreign Language
7 Electives
4 x 4 Schedule
Same 4 classes every day for a semester.
= 1 year long credit each
*** Some classes run as 45 day quarters
Should improve students’ ability to focus on core courses.
- Homework - Tests
Attendance Importance
The Freshman Academy
Supports the transition from middle school to
high school.
The Freshman Academy
– Collaborative Teacher teams.
– Academic Enhancement
The Freshman Academy
Academic Enhancement (character development, current events, tutoring, assignment/test completion
and “study hall.”)
The Freshman Academy
Academic incentives/rewards = bowling, movies, cookout, ice-cream
“A” in AE
70 (C) and above in all courses
No ISS or OSS
Meet your Freshman Academy Teachers
Social Studies: Mr. Line and Mr. Melton
Math: Mrs. McAbee and Mrs. Cummings
English: Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Sanders
Science: Mrs. McMillen and Mrs. Chapman
Student Support: Ms. Dixon
Teacher Residents: Ms. Basha (English),
Ms. Eudy (Math)
Renaissance
Honor Roll Program
Get rewards and incentives each 9 weeks based on Grade Point Average and Improvement
Awards night near the end of school year
Tutoring and Test Retake Policy
General Rule – Students who make below a 60 on MAJOR assessments will be given an opportunity to retake for a passing grade (60).
• Does not apply to minor assessments (quizzes)• Does not apply to homework, but…..• May require tutoring or completion of work• Honors students may only receive 1 retake per 9 weeks.
Tutoring is offered M, T, and Th from 3:20 to 4:20. Math, English, Science. Spanish, Testing CenterBus Transportation is available.
Additional Details
School Times 8:15 to 3:15
- Doors open at 7:20- Students can gather in Commons and Cafeteria- Students enter classrooms at 7:45
- Car Riders are dropped off and picked up in front car line.
Exams
Final Exams -
Semester 1 = January 11th and 12th
Semester 2 = June 1st and 2nd
Final Exams can be exempted with an “A” in class, no more than 2 referrals for ISS, no OSS, less than 10 unexcused absences in year long class
Supplies
Large notebook
Paper
Pens/Pencils
Notecards (lined)
Earbuds compatible with Google Chromebooks
AE Wishlist - On teacher door
Additional Details
• Sign up for Parent Portal
• Join Facebook & Twitter groups.
• See school website often