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