“New to the Nest” Parent Orientation
WELCOME TO THE NEST! u Thank you for choosing SBA! u New Parent Info u The Basics u Expectations u Academic Information u One – to – One Program u Getting Involved u Mark Your Calendar
THE BASICS DAILY/WEEKLY SCHEDULES u School hours are 7:45 am – 3:00 pm u Students are allowed to arrive on campus at
7:00 am u Tuesday 2:20 pm dismissal - club/organization meetings (Sept – April) u The first Wednesday of each month 2:00 pm dismissal – (Sept. - April) for faculty Professional Development. u 8 class periods (includes lunch). u 50 minutes in length with 5 minutes between each
class.
THE BASICS u Drop-off and Pick-up u We do share exits with SFA. u 3 lanes in front of school parallel with Varnavas. a.
Lane 3 (closest to school) – parking to drop off and pick up
b.
Lane 2 (middle lane)driving up and student is getting into or out off car
c.
Lane 1 (outside lane) should be moving at all times.
u Day begins with Prayer and Pledge u School doors are secured u Security Guard is on duty daily 7:00 am until all students are
gone.
THE BASICS COMMUNICATIONS u Monday Mail – via email u ADMIN-NOTIFY – used for emergency information (school closing, delays) will be sent through email, phone call and text messages.
u PLUS Portal – instructions on setting up parent and student accounts will be sent in August.
u On Eagles’ Wings – quarterly newsletter mailed to parents, grandparents and alumni
u Benedictine Principal’s Newsletter – monthly via email
THE BASICS COMMUNICATIONS u Streaming Eagle a. 4 screens located in different locations b. Students learn to check these as they transition classes and
during lunch. c. All Daily Announcements are posted d. If you drop something off for your child that is not emergency related, their name will scroll at the bottom as a notification to come to the office.
THE BASICS COMMUNICATIONS u Daily announcements u Posted on streaming eagle u Posted on website – http://www.sbaeagles.org/announcements_1
u Social Media u Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eaglessba u Twitter - @eaglesSBA u Youtube - stbenedicteagles
THE BASICS THE EAGLE CAFE
u MMI Dining Systems u Breakfast u 7:00 – 7:25 am u Grab and Go (Biscuits, yogurt, bagels, muffins) u Lunch u 3 lunch periods u Several food choices (plate lunch, grill, salad bar, soup and potato
bar)
THE BASICS THE EAGLE CAFE
u MMI Dining Systems con’t. u Dining Plans Options u Meal Plans u Declining balance u Pay at register u Set up account at https://mypaymentsplus.com u MMI will be at SOAR u Click here for more information about Eagle Café
THE BASICS OUR EXPECTATIONS u Faith u Knowledge u Service
THE BASICS OUR EXPECTATIONS u Faith u Deepen their faith u Learn to be faithful u Sense of service
THE BASICS OUR EXPECTATIONS u Knowledge u We prepare our students to not just to
get into the college of their choice, but to succeed at the college of their choice.
THE BASICS OUR EXPECTATIONS u Service u Strong emphasis on community service u All students required to complete 12 hours of service (6 per semester) each year. u Community Service hours coordinated through Theology classes
THE LOOK u Uniforms u Parker Uniforms u Uniform/dress code -Student Handbook u Used Uniform Sale – at SBA u June 2 u 7:30 am – 10:00 am
u PE uniforms - required for all physical education classes. – purchase at SOAR
u Spirit Wear – Fridays, worn over uniforms u Spirit Shop u LIDS Sideline Store
GET INVOLVED Home School Association Our Mission The St. Benedict at Auburndale Home and School Association is a support organization. We provide service through volunteer efforts for many events that greatly enhance the positive atmosphere at SBA. Our primary goal is to foster family involvement and provide a sense of cooperation between home and school.
GET INVOLVED Home School Association 2015-16 Officers u President: Renae McElwain u Co-President: Kelli Grissom u Treasurer: Alison Barczak u Secretary: Lien Nguyen
GET INVOLVED Home School Association What We Do… u Honor Society Receptions u Junior Ring Ceremony u Spirit Shop u Teacher Appreciation Luncheon u Monthly Teacher Treats u First Friday Adoration u Annual Fund Fashion Show
GET INVOLVED Home School Association ARE YOU INTERESTED? Class Parent Reps u Attend Home and School Meetings u Help recruit volunteers for events u Serve as a liaison with counselors, other class parents and faculty
GET INVOLVED Home School Association WE NEED YOU…. u We are only as good as our volunteers who are actively participating. u We need parent involvement throughout the school year. u Please consider helping us make SBA even better during the 2015-16 school year. Thank you!!
GET INVOLVED Home School Association Used Uniform Sale u June 2nd, 2015 u 7:30AM – 10:00 AM u Main lobby/rotunda u Please bring cash or several checks to pay to multiple consignors
GET INVOLVED Clubs/Organizations/Honor Societies u 50+ u Club Fair is held the
end of August during each lunch period u Complete listing www.sbaeagles.org/ newsfornewstudents
GET INVOLVED! Athletics u 23 + athletic teams u TSSAA u Dead Period u June 21 – July 4 u Check out:
http://www.sbaeagles.org/athletics for forms and policies for each sport
GET INVOLVED! Athletics u Talon League u Intramural teams
u Season Athletic Pass/Parking u Available at SOAR
u Eagle Lane u Home games u Tailgating area
COLLEGE PREP AND ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS u Commercial Appeal Academic All-Stars u 12 u National Merit u 6 recognized u 4 commended u 2 winners u 30 + Club u 45 students scoring a 30 or above on the ACT u Scholarships u Over 13.5 million in merit based awards
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES The American University of Paris Belmont University Benedictine University Boston College Clemson University Georgetown University Loyola University Notre Dame NYU
Purdue University Rhodes College Samford University Spring Hill College Texas Christian Univ. Tulane Tufts University Univ. of Edinburgh Univ. of Maryland Vanderbilt
ACADEMIC PREPARATION COUNSELING PROGRAM u Four full-time School Counselors assist students with: u course selections u advice related to college selection u coordinate testing including ReadiStep, PSAT (Preliminary SAT)
and ACT Mary Cox, School Counselor - 9th Laura David, School Counselor – 10th Jennifer Brannon, School Counselor – 11th Stephanie Scates, College Counselor - 12th Robin Ciancioso, PLUS Program Director
ACADEMIC PREPARATION COUNSELING PROGRAM u College Fair – September 29, 2015 u College/University/Military Recruiting Visits u Financial Aid Workshops u ACT Prep Classes/Practice Tests u On-Line portfolios u College Board Testing u Naviance
ACADEMIC PREPARATION COUNSELING PROGRAM
Important to Remember! u Every year counts, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th! u Concentrate on the quality of your student
transcript…. u types of courses taken u level of the courses u grades achieved over four years
ACADEMIC PREPARATION u Summer Reading u Summer Prep Program u Math Packet –
available June 1st
ACADEMIC PREPARATION u Schedules u Finalized schedules will be mailed in July
u MBS – Bookstore u Opens mid summer u Summer reading books available now u E-Books
u Used in all classes with the exception
of some honors, AP and Dual Enrollment courses u Options to purchase or rent from MBS
TECHNOLOGY ONE – TO – ONE PROGRAM u To create a 21st century learning
environment that engages all students u To improve student achievement through the use of technology and collaborative learning u To enhance teaching and transform the quality of instruction. u Leasing Apple Macbook Air laptops u Laptops will be distributed late July and early August.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR u Summer Reading u Assignment u This does count as a class grade u Books available through MBS Direct
u Summer Prep Registration u Priority Deadline u June 1
u Summer Prep Program u July 6 - July 23 u Monday – Thursday
(no Friday Classes)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR u Laptop Distribution u Schedule options will be emailed this summer u July 27-31 u August 3-7 u SOAR u Tuesday, August 11th u 8:30 am – 11:30 am u 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm u SBA Parent Meetings u Tuesday, August 11th u 11:45 am OR 6:45 pm
MARK YOUR CALENDAR u “New to the NEST” Freshman Orientation u August 13th – half day u Consider first day of school u Uniform required
u Orientation – Upperclassman u u u u u
Considered first day of school Uniform required Times to be determined. August 13 afternoon Seniors August 14 morning Juniors afternoon Sophomores
MARK YOUR CALENDAR u First FULL Day of School u All Students u Monday, August 17
WELCOME TO THE NEST!
PREPARE TO SOAR!