Somers High School Open House September 26, 2019 Our Partners for - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Somers High School Open House September 26, 2019

 PTSA – Karen Collura & Kim Moros  Somers Education Foundation – Glenn Hintze  SEPTA - Amanda Kandel & Gina Provenzano  Sports Boosters – John Reilly  STARS – Pauline Dalceredo & Meg Jandrasits  Science Research Foundation – Frances Cicogna

Our Partners for Success

Somers Education Foundation – Glenn Hintze SEF Montage

Mark E. Bayer - Principal Claire Comerford - Assistant Principal Grades 10 & 12

Pete Rodrigues - Assistant Principal Grades 9 & 11 Phil Kavanagh – Director of School Counseling and Student Support Roman Catalino - Director of Athletics

Marc Hattem – Dean of Students Nicole Tarr – Student Assistance Counselor Brenda O’Shea – Coordinator of Student Life

Who’s Who at Somers High School

SHS At A Glance

 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence  IB World School  Rigorous academic program, including AP, Honors, IB, and

College Level Courses

 Rich offerings in the areas of the arts, technology, extra

curriculars and athletics

 Student Supports

– TSP – Writing Center – Academic Support Center – Counseling and Social/Emotional supports

Highlights for 19-20

• New Schedule
• Community Lunch
• Use of Schoology for assignments, projects, course

materials

• Use of Infinite Campus for grades and attendance
• Use of Blackboard Connect for important

announcements, Weekly Newsletter, emergency notifications

What Is An Inclusive School?

An inclusive school community is

• ne in which all students have

equal access to rigorous and rich

• curriculum. The culture,

resources, and practice foster an authentic sense of belonging, a celebration of diversity, and an emphasis on individual strengths.

What Does Inclusion Look Like?

• At SHS, we have moved to integrated co-teaching

settings

• Bringing related services to students whenever possible

instead of requiring students to report to a separate location

• Differentiating instruction, tasks, and

assessments to personalize the learning experience for each child

Vaping Among Teens on the Rise

(click above link for video)

• Cases of vape-related lung damage rise to at least 530
• Cases have been reported in at least 38 states
• Number of confirmed vape-related deaths =11

Hidden in Plain Sight

Yup, that’s a working watch AND a vaping device!

Monday, October 28, 7PM, SHS Aud Stephen Hill – Speak Sobriety: A Journey to Recovery Thursday, November 7th, 7PM, SHS Auditorium 4th Annual Fall Wellness Summit, Dr. Martin Kutscher, Pediatric Behavioral Neurologist

Upcoming Events at t SHS

Tonight…

 Follow Day 1 Schedule (plus course 4 and 8 from Day 2)  No Labs or study halls will meet. Instead, please visit our

information tables in the main entrance hallway or the Library/Writing Center

 Counselors and Support Staff – College and Career Ctr  Mrs. Castaldo will be in the Academic Support Center  Refreshments – Available in the Lobby area off the Main

Entrance

 PTSA and SEPTA sign-up in the lobby for email notices