9th Grade & New Student Orientation

Keystone Oaks High School

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KOHS Administration

● Mr. Michael Linnert

● Principal, Keystone Oaks High School
● linnert@kosd.org ● (412) 571-6000
● Twitter: KOHS_Linnert

● Mrs. Stephanie Hull

● Assistant Principal, Keystone Oaks High School
● hull@kosd.org

● (412) 571-6000

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Morning Arrival

● First Day of School

○ Monday, August 29, 2022 ○ Arrival: 7:20 a.m.
○ Report to

■	Breakfast - 7:20-7:40 a.m. ■	Homeroom
■     Library ■     Locker
○ Start time: 7:45 a.m. ● Student Entrances
○	Main high school entrance - Bus riders

○	Gymnasium doors - near tennis courts - students walking or arriving with own transportation

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Who Makes Up KOHS?

● Freshmen: 145 students

● Sophomores: 141 students ● Juniors: 171 students
● Seniors: 139 students

● Teachers & Support Staff: 61 team members

● Secretaries: Ms. Amman (Main Office); Ms. Marucci (Student Services Suite); Mrs. Stettler (Principal’s Office)
● Officer Padden

● Mr. Porupsky - School Police Officer

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New Faces at KOHS

● Ms. Jess Anderson - Family & Consumer Sciences, Long-term Substitute
● Ms. Rachel Kim - Social Studies, Long-term Substitute ● Mr. Max Levine - Gifted, Long-term Substitute
● Ms. Kelsey Marucci - High School Secretary ● Ms. Paige Petroval - Mathematics
● Mr. Ronald Porupsky - School Police Officer

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Electronic Device Policy

● Effective August 29, 2022, the Keystone Oaks School District is changing its policy regarding students’ use of personal electronic devices. Students will no longer be permitted to use personal cell phones during the school day in district buildings; on district property; and during the time students are under the supervision of the District. Students may bring their cell phone to school, but they must remain turned off during the school day. Students may keep their cell phone in a pocket, bookbag, etc. so that they are accessible in case of an emergency, such as a lockdown or evacuation of the building. Anyone who needs to reach a student during the school day should call the main office and a member of the front office staff will ensure that the student receives the message. The main office at Keystone Oaks High School can be reached at (412) 571-6000.

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Dress Guidelines

● All students entering Keystone Oaks High School are expected to strictly adhere to the Dress Guidelines. Specifics regarding the Dress Guidelines are identified below and are subject to updates:
○	No hats, head coverings, or bandanas worn, or carried in school, except for religious purposes.
○	Appropriate undergarments worn and not visible. ○	Shorts and skirts of reasonable length (midthigh).
○	No clothing displaying inappropriate messages e.g. apparel that demeans or degrades another, suggest sexual activity (innuendo) or refers to violence, alcohol, drugs or tobacco.
○	No extremely tight, loose, or revealing clothing.

○	Any tops that expose midriff, bare back, chest, or underwear.

○	Building administration and faculty have the right to question a student’s dress and grooming and take necessary action if an item is not specifically stated above.
○	The building administration will make the final decision of appropriateness.

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Transportation

● Bus schedules are available in PowerSchool ● Click on Transportation Info

● Be at your bus stop at least 10 minutes prior to arrival ● Any questions, contact Ms. Lucas (lucas@kosd.org) ● PM bus locations
○	High School - Rear: Bus 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 13

○	Middle School - McNeilly Side: 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16

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Eagle Time

● Designed for Personalized Learning Time and flexibility for student scheduling ● Students will select an activity based on their academic need(s) or personal
interests

● Students will select their lunch period for each day

● Training will be provided during the first week of school

● Potential Personalized Learning Time activities may include: ○	Academic - enrichment, remediation, tutoring
○	Extra-curricular - clubs, activities, athletics, musical

○	Study Hall - silent, peer collaboration, teacher assistance

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Lower Limits

● Academic Services

● Located on the Ground Floor ● Off limit to students

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Homeroom
	
7:45-7:50

Period 1
	
7:54-8:34

Period 2
	
8:38-9:18

Period 3
	
9:22-10:02

Eagle Time 1
	
10:05-10:35

Eagle Time 2
	
10:38-11:08

Eagle Time 3
	
11:11-11:41

Period 4
	
11:44-12:24

Period 5
	
12:28-1:08

Period 6
	
1:12-1:52

Period 7
	
1:56-2:36

Bell Schedule - Daily

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Homeroom
	
9:45-9:50

Period 1
	
9:54-10:17

Period 2
	
10:21-10:44

Period 3
	
10:48-11:11

Eagle Time 1
	
11:14-11:44

Eagle Time 2
	
11:47-12:17

Eagle Time 3
	
12:20-12:50

Period 4
	
12:53-1:16

Period 5
	
1:20-1:43

Period 6
	
1:47-2:10

Period 7
	
2:14-2:36

Bell Schedule - Two-hour Delay

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Homeroom

7:45-7:50

Period 1

7:54-8:17

Period 2

8:21-8:44

Period 3

8:48-9:11

Period 4

9:15-9:38

Period 5

9:42-10:05

Period 6

10:09-10:32

Period 7

10:36-11:00

Bell Schedule - Early Release

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What Does it Take to Graduate from KOHS?

● Program of Studies ● Class of 2026
○ 25.5 academic credits

○ 0.5 credit - career readiness ○ 0.5 credit - community service
● Your best effort must start now!

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Graduation Pathways

● Pathway 1
○ Earn 1,500 or greater (Proficient or greater) on Algebra I, Biology, Literature Keystone Exams
● Pathway 2
○ Earn composite score of 4,452. Proficient on minimally 1 exam and at least basic on 2 exams
● Pathway 3
○ Career & Technical Education pathway ● Pathway 4
○ Alternate Assessment pathway ● Pathway 5
○ Evidence-based pathway

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Credits
	
Course(s)

4
	
English

4
	
Mathematics

4
	
Science

4
	
Social Studies

1
	
Physical Education/Health

8
	
Electives (*.5 Speech, .5 Key to the Future, .5 Money Matters

.5
	
Computer Science

.5
	
Community Service (60 hours)

.5
	
Career Readiness

Where Will I Earn My Credits?

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Distinguished Graduate

● Effective with the class of 2020, class rank is no longer being published on student transcripts and is only being calculated for internal purposes, such as for scholarship applications or when required by an institution.
● Starting with the class of 2023, Keystone Oaks School District will no longer recognize the top two graduates (a valedictorian and a salutatiorian). Instead, the District will recognize graduates in three categories:
●	Honors - QPA 3.5-3.74

●	High Honors - QPA 3.75+

●	Distinguished Graduate - QPA 4.01+ and 100 or more hours of community service, a leadership position within the school or community, and less than four unexcused tardies and three unexcused absences.

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Chromebooks

● Bring to school charged each day

● The KOSD Technology help form can be accessed at:

○ https://sites.google.com/kosd.org/kosd-parent-student-tech-suppo/home ● The Help Desk is located in the high school library:
○ Stop by as needed or complete the form above ● Treat your chromebook responsibly
● Chromebook Distribution - Monday, August 29, 2022 ○ High School Gymnasium
○ Students will be directed to chromebook distribution during a scheduled time

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Google Classroom ● Each teacher will have a Google Classroom

○ Students will be required to join each Google Classroom

● You will be invited to each Google Classroom by your teacher ○ Email with an access code to join
○ Invite to join the classroom

● All classwork is run through the Google Classroom

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School-wide Expectations

● Pride

● Excellence ● Respect
● On-time to school and classes ● Be in the right classrooms
● Be prepared for class

○ Complete assignments, ask questions, engage with teachers & peers ● Treat others with kindness
● Act like you belong in high school ○ What does this look like?

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First Day of School

● Students will attend an extended Homeroom ● Rotation through four first day activities
○ Chromebook Distribution - Gym ○ Safe2Say Training - Auditorium
○ Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports - Introduction - Cafeteria ○ Principal Meeting - LGI

● Following the grade-level activities, students will follow a shortened class period daily schedule

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Attendance

● Arrive on time! ● Tardy to school
○ 7:45 a.m.

○ Up to four (4) parent/guardian notes are accepted ● Parental notice of absence
○ Notes must be received within three (3) days of the absence

○ Notes may be emailed to Ms. Amman by your parent/guardian -samman@kosd.org
■	Illness, healthcare/therapy services, quarantine, family emergency, accident recovery, court, death in the family, religious holiday, non school-sponsored trip, college visit

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Attendance

● Students without a note past the 3-day window are considered Unlawfully Absent
○ ILL - 17 years of age and under; UNX - 18 years of age and older ● 10 excused absences per school year. Additional absences require an
excuse from a medical professional
● School Attendance Improvement Conference ○ Held after three (3) UNX/ILL absences
○ Student & Parent/Guardian, Guidance Counselor, School Administrator ○ School Attendance Improvement Plan
● Focus on Attendance Referral
○ May be submitted after six (6) UNX/ILL absences ○ Magistrate citation

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Lockers

● Locker numbers are available in PowerSchool ● Grades 9 & 10 lockers - Ground Floor
● Grades 11 & 12 lockers - First Floor

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Clubs & Activities

● Rush

● Date - September 2022

● What is Rush - students are able to explore available clubs, activities, and opportunities offered at KOHS; sign-up
● Build your activity list ○ Clubs & Activities
○ Leadership positions ○ Focus on your future
● Meet new friends!

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Meet Your School Counselors

● Mrs. Jennifer Tom
○ Last names A-Ha ● Miss Lauryn Greggs
○ Last names He-O ● Ms. Nicole Varrenti
○ Last names P-Z ● Mrs. Melissa Bowers
○	KOHS Mental Health Therapist
● Counselors’ Google Classroom Codes ○ Grade 9: 7xs62x4
○ Grade 10: ciwaja2 ○ Grade 11: 52nvlay ○ Grade 12: ucooayj

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Questions for Us?

● How can we help?

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School Tour

● Access your schedule ● Grab a map
● Utilize the directional signage

● You may walk through the school until 12:40 p.m. ● Transportation at the rear of the cafeteria
○ 12:45 departure

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Enjoy Your Day & Thank You for Coming!

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