Welcome Back!Coxsackie-Athens High School

2013-2014“Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Possibilities”

People to Know:Mr. Heath Hanley, Building PrincipalMr. Matt Zebrowski, MS/HS Assistant PrincipalMr. Terry Nash, Athletic DirectorMs. Dawn Essex, School Counselor, Grades 10-12 A-KMs. Angela Zumbolo, School Counselor, Grades 10-12 L-ZMs. Jessica Pray, School Counselor, Grade 9 Ms. Kara Gokey, Counselor/Social WorkerMs. Abbie Breen, School NurseMr. Manny Amado, Building Supervision and SafetyMr. Pete Moree, Building Supervision/Lunch DetentionMr. Rocco Pietrofesa, New STEM Teacher at the HS/MSMr. Joshua Pray, New ELA Teacher at the HS/MSMr. Michael Long, Counseling Center Practicum Student

Our Mission at the High School

“Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Possibilities.”

This is our Mission and Goal for EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU!

Not just some of you!

Our Mission and Vision at C-A

Our Vision: Coxsackie-Athens inspires learners to achieve extraordinary success.

Our Mission: The Coxsackie-Athens community works collaboratively to create personalized learning opportunities. We develop self-directed college and career ready students who are prepared to succeed in our global society.

District-Wide Goals: 2016Graduation Rate: At least 93% of students will graduate 100% of students will have a plan for college and careerMastery and Passing: The overall proficiency rate on the NYS grades 3-8 tests and Regents exams will

be either 90% or increase by 15% from 2013 performance levels. The overall mastery rate on NYS grades 3-8 and Regents exams will increase by

12% from 2013 performance levels.Participation: 100% of students will participate each year in at least one community service

activity. College and Career Ready: At least 90% of K-4 students will at or above grade level in reading, as measured

by Fountas and Pinnell. 100% of 8th graders will enter high school with a plan for success. 100% of graduates will have earned three college credits or a career technical endorsement.

High School Building Target #1The total amount of students passing and achieving mastery on Regents exams will increase 6%, from 78% passing in 2013 to 84% passing in 2014; and achieving mastery 29% in 2013 to 35% in 2014:

2013: 296 exams attained mastery (29%)802 exams attained passing (78%)

2014 Target: 360 exams will attain mastery (35%) 864 exams will attain passing (84%)

High School Building Target #2The total number of students passing and achieving mastery for their final course averages will increase 6%; from 84% passing in 2013 to 90% passing in 2014; and 55% achieving mastery in three or more of their courses in 2013 to 61% in 2014.

2013: 84% of students passed all of their courses. (437 students)55% of students achieved mastery in three or more courses (285 students)

2014 Target: 90% of students will pass all of their courses. (450 students)61% of students achieved mastery in three of more courses (319 students)

Some Strategies:Strategy # 1Improve student attendance and reduce late arrivals to school and class. 111 students (21%) absent more than 10% of school days. 83 students (16%) late to school more than 10% of school days.

Strategy #2Develop and implement regular and frequent formative assessments which are aligned with the state assessments and use available time and structures to regularly review performance collaboratively.

Your Work Each Day Counts!Aim High

Stay Focused and Positive

Seek out help when needed/Use the Resources Available to you.

Reflect on what you want AFTER high school and make choices that support those goals.

The Nitty Gritty

Updates on What you Need to Know AboutDay-to-Day Matters

Mr. Zebrowski, HS/MS Assistant Principal

Daily Bell Schedule  LUNCH A LUNCH B LUNCH C LUNCH D Period 1 Period 1 Period 1 Period 17:55-8:39 7:55-8:39 7:55-8:39 7:55-8:39 Period 2 Period 2 Period 2 Period 28:42-9:24 8:42-9:24 8:42-9:24 8:42-9:24  Period 3 Period 3 Period 3 Period 39:27-10:09 9:27-10:09 9:27-10:09 9:27-10:09 ****************************************************************************************************************** Lunch A Period 4 Period 4 Period 410:12-10:42 10:12-10:54 10:12-10:54 10:12-10:54 Period 4 Lunch B Period 5 Period 510:45-11:27 10:57-11:27 10:57-11:39 10:57-11:39  Period 5 Period 5 Lunch C Period 611:30-12:12 11:30-12:12 11:42-12:12 11:42-12:24 Period 6 Period 6 Period 6 Lunch D12:15-12:57 12:15-12:57 12:15-12:57 12:27-12:57 ******************************************************************************************************************* Period 7 Period 7 Period 7 Period 71:00-1:42 1:00-1:42 1:00-1:42 1:00-1:42 Period 8 Period 8 Period 8 Period 81:45-2:26 1:45-2:26 1:45-2:26 1:45-2:26  Extra Help (Period 9): 2:30-3:10

Daily Routine7:30-7:45 Arrival: All students in the cafeteria. 7:45-7:55 Transition to first period. Bell Schedule the same as the middle school.Daily Announcements during Period 1 (on website)All classes are 42 minutes long (except blocked

courses)Lunches are 30 minutes2:26: General Dismissal…first buses2:30-3:10: Period 9; Extra help with teachers3:25: Second round of buses

Highlights regarding Student Behavioral Expectations

Things YOU Need to Know to Have a Successful Year

2012-2013“Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Possibilities”

Things to Avoid and Keys to Success

Electronic DevicesLunch DetentionsBehaviors and Sports ImplicationsParking Privileges (Seniors and Juniors Only)Be where you are supposed to be…ALWAYS

HAVE A PASSStudent commitments Passive Alcohol Sensor

Assigned Lunch Time Students should attend ONLY the lunch that you are

assigned to…no other students may be in the cafeteria (including from study halls or a classroom)

Seniors may use Senior Courtyard during assigned lunch

Only bathroom available is the one immediately next to cafeteria

Students who would like to use the library, computer lab, etc. at this time must present a pre-signed pass from Ms. Brook. You need to have gotten that pass from her on before your lunch (either before school or during a previous study hall). Sign-in, Sign-out process.

Microwaves available…please keep clean

Study HallsAcademic Environment

Always report first for attendance

Pre-signed pass to leave or supervisor to call ahead to location to confirm…sign-in, sign-out, always have pass.

No cafeteria

Counselors will be in this week to share out classes available.

Ninth PeriodEach Day: 2:30-3:10

Late bus leaves at 3:25

HUGE opportunity for extra-help/academic assistance

Clubs and Activities

Only those students directly involved with a teacher (extra-help, club/activity) may be in the building.

Passes for late busses will be given to you by the teacher you are staying with only.

Specific to Upperclassmen and Seniors.

Mr. Hanley

Student ParkingAvailable to Seniors and Juniors.Free of Charge in front of building.Assigned, numbered spots…all students must register.Sept 5th –Sept 19th : OPEN parking in front.During 9th periods, please pick up registration materials

from Main Office before OR after school only.All materials DUE Thurs. Sept 19th.

Parking permits distributed on Friday, Sept 20th.

Assigned parking begins Monday, Sept 23rd

Senior CourtyardAvailable to Seniors only

Beginning Monday, Sept 9th

Available during assigned Study Halls and Lunches

Privilege = Responsibility

Self-monitor/keep clean/No underclassmenBe respectful of the classes around the courtyard

Important Upcoming Dates:Picture Day:

Tuesday, Sept. 10th

Open House/Parents’ Night: Thursday, Sept. 24th 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm

**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: SIGN UP WITH MRS. CURE**

C-A Spirit Week:Monday, Sept 16th – Friday, Sept 20th

Homecoming Game:Friday, Sept 20th 7pm UNDER THE LIGHTS (Soccer on Thursday)

Homecoming Dance:Saturday, Sept 21st 7 pm in HS Cafeteria

Picture Day DetailsPictures will be taken during your social studies class TOMORROW

***No Hats allowed 

Picture info went home Friday.

If for some reason you are not taking a social studies class this year just stop in during a free period and have your picture taken.

 Seniors

Sr. Portrait take/retake September 26 Sign-up will begin on 9/11 with Mrs. Worden in Room 259

Bring your proofs with you

Important Messages from the School Counselors

Mrs. EssexMs. Pray

Ms. Zumbolo

Information for your Class Advisor(s)

Grade 9: Ms. PrayGrade 10: Ms. Bryan

Grade 11: Ms. Breen and Ms. RobergGrade 12: Mr. Carlson

Some Final Thoughtshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

FNXwKGZHmDc

What Does This Mean to YOU?Work Hard. Stay Focused…and make your

possibilities/opportunities a reality.

Being cool, in the long-run, is about being SMART, GENEROUS, and KIND TO OTHERS.

Build your life….this starts here and now. Everyday! YOU DEFINE YOUR REALITY.

Have a Wonderful SchoolYear!!!