“New to the Nest” New Family Orientation
WELCOME TO THE NEST! ◆Agenda ◆R.O.I Snapshots ◆Expectations ◆Academics ◆Preparing for August ◆Getting Involved ◆Athletic Information ◆The Basics ◆Mark Your Calendar
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING SBA YOUR INVESTMENT “Catholic schools are not an alternative.They are a choice to provide more than 35 hours a week immersed in an education where Christ illuminates the learning and the life of our students. Catholic schools invite students to grow in friendship with Christ.This friendship helps students to discover that their potential is much greater with Jesus than it is without Him.� ~ Bishop David Walkowiak (Catholic Schools Week Message, 2014)
RETURN ON INVESTMENT ◆Student Preparation ◆Inside and outside of the classroom ◆Student Success ◆Future Opportunities
RETURN ON INVESTMENT Auburn University
Notre Dame Acadia University – Canada Princeton University Purdue University Benedictine University Rhodes College Birmingham Southern Samford University Clemson University Spring Hill College DePaul University St. Louis University Harvard University Tulane Loyola Marymount United States Naval Academy Michigan State University Vanderbilt Massachusetts Institute of Xavier Technology Yale
EXPECTATIONS ◆Faith Formation
◆Academic Excellence ◆Partnership
◆Support/Involvement
EXPECTATIONS FAITH FORMATION ◆Deepen their faith ◆Learn to be faithful ◆Sense of service
EXPECTATIONS COMMUNITY SERVICE ◆Strong emphasis on
community service ◆All students required to complete 12 hours of each year. ◆Community Service hours coordinated through Theology classes
EXPECTATIONS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ◆Dedicated faculty ◆Challenging Curriculum ◆High Expectations
EXPECTATIONS PARTNERSHIPS ◆School/Parent Partnership ◆Critical to students success ◆Work in partnership to
support academic, spiritual and social growth ◆Read all communication ◆Support school goals and
policies
EXPECTATIONS BE INVOLVED ◆Involvement ◆Get Involved/Stay Involved ◆Mass ◆School meetings
◆Sporting events ◆Fine Arts Programs ◆Volunteer
EXPECTATIONS GET INVOLVED Clubs/Organizations/Honor Societies ◆50+ ◆Club Fair is held the
end of August during each lunch period ◆Complete listing on website
EXPECTATIONS SUPPORT ◆Fund-Raising Efforts ◆SBA Raffle:
◆Tickets for Tuition ◆Parent Program ◆Kroger Cards/EagleBucks ◆Concert in the Café ◆June 16
ACADEMIC PREPARATION Important to Remember! ◆Every year counts, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th! ◆Concentrate on the quality of your student
transcript…. ◆ types of courses taken ◆ level of the courses ◆ grades achieved over four years
ACADEMIC PREPARATION ◆ Three full-time School Counselors assist students with: ◆ course selections ◆ advice related to college selection
◆ coordinate testing including ReadiStep, PSAT (Preliminary SAT)
and ACT Mary Cox, School Counselor - 9th/10th Jennifer Brannon, School Counselor – 11th Stephanie Scates, College Placement Counselor - 12th
ACADEMIC PREPARATION DAILY/WEEKLY SCHEDULES ◆Traditional two semester academic
year ◆8 class periods ◆ 7 academic classes + lunch
◆50 minutes ◆5 minutes between classes
PREPARING FOR AUGUST ◆Schedules ◆ Finalized schedules will be emailed in July
◆MBS – Bookstore ◆ Opens mid summer
◆ E-Books
◆Used in all classes with the exception
of some honors, AP and Dual Enrollment courses
PREPARING FOR AUGUST
◆Summer Reading
◆ Required of all students ◆ Assignments on website ◆ Counts as a grade
◆ Assignments available May 1st
◆Math Packets ◆ Required for students taking
Algebra 1, Algebra 11 and Geometry ◆ Counts as a grade ◆ Packets available June 1st
PREPARING FOR AUGUST 1:1 PROGRAM ◆To create a 21st century learning
environment that engages all students ◆To improve student achievement through the use of technology and collaborative learning ◆MacBook Air issued to each student ◆Laptop Distribution in July
GET INVOLVED Home School Association ◆ Great way to support SBA ◆ Primary goal is to foster family involvement ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Parent Meetings Special Class Activities Junior Ring Ceremony Spirit Shop Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
◆ Join at SOAR ◆ Dues $40 a year per family
GET INVOLVED! Fine and Performing Arts ◆Band
◆Rock and Soul ◆Concert ◆Orchestra ◆Guitar ◆Auditions – by
appointment
GET INVOLVED! Fine and Performing Arts ◆Choral ◆Concert Choir ◆Vocal Fusion
◆Women’s Chorale ◆Auditions
◆Theatre ◆Productions ◆Auditions – by
appointment
GET INVOLVED! ◆Offer18 sports
Athletics
◆TSSAA ◆Policies
◆Dead Period ◆June 24 – July 7 ◆Forms ◆Physical Day – May 2 ◆Eligibility
◆Fees
GET INVOLVED! Athletics ◆Season Athletic Pass/Parking ◆Available at SOAR ◆Eagle Lane ◆Home games
◆Tailgating area
THE BASICS DAILY/WEEKLY SCHEDULES ◆ Day begins with Prayer and Pledge
◆ School hours are 7:45 am – 3:00 pm. ◆ Tuesdays (September – April) 2:20 pm dismissal
club/organization meetings ◆ First Wednesday of each month (September – April) 2:00 pm dismissal - faculty professional development.
THE BASICS ◆Monday Mail
COMMUNICATION
◆ Via email ◆ New families will begin receiving in May
◆PLUS Portal – instructions on setting up parent and
student accounts will be emailed in August. ◆Social Media – Get Connected facebook.com/eaglessba twitter.com/eaglessba
.youtube.com/channel instagram.com/sbaeagles
THE BASICS COMMUNICATION CONT. ◆Daily Announcements – daily announcements posted on website and on Streaming Eagle ◆ADMIN-NOTIFY – used for emergency information (school closing, delays) will be sent through email, phone call and text messages.
◆On Eagles’ Wings – quarterly newsletter mailed to parents, grandparents and alumni
THE BASICS ◆The Eagle Cafe
◆Partners with MMI Dining Services ◆3 lunch periods ◆Food Court
◆Dining Plans Options ◆Meal Plans ◆Declining balance ◆Pay at register
◆Detailed information will be sent this summer
THE BASICS SAFE AND SECURE SCHOOL ◆ School doors are secured ◆ Security Guard ◆ On duty daily 7:00 am ◆ Leaves when everyone is gone ◆ Emergency Plan ◆ Reviewed by Memphis Police Department, Shelby Cty. Police Dept. and Homeland Security ◆ Regular drills ◆ Full-time Nurse
◆ CPR Certification school-wide
THE LOOK ◆Uniforms ◆Dennis Uniforms ◆ Available to purchase in May
◆Uniform/dress code
◆Used Uniform Sale – at SBA ◆ June 2 ◆ 9:00am – 12:00pm
◆PE uniforms - required for all physical education classes. – purchase at SOAR
◆Spirit Wear – Fridays, worn over uniforms ◆ Spirit Shop – Thursdays during lunches ◆ Online Shop – Open once a month
THE LOOK – DENNIS UNIFORMS
THE LOOK – DENNIS UNIFORMS
THE LOOK CAMPUS SPIRIT SHOP
THE LOOK – ONLINE SPIRIT SHOP
MARK YOUR CALENDAR ◆Summer Reading ◆Assignments will be available May 1 ◆Assignments due Wednesday, August 8
◆This does count as a class grade
◆Summer Math Packets ◆Assignments will be available June 1 ◆Assignments due Wednesday, August 8 ◆This does count as a class grade
MARK YOUR CALENDAR ◆Laptop Distribution ◆ Link to schedule session will be emailed ◆ July - TBD ◆ Student and one parent MUST attend ◆New Family Social ◆ July 29 5:30 – 7:00 ◆SOAR ◆ Thursday, August 2 ◆ 8:30 am – 11:30 am ◆ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
MARK YOUR CALENDAR ◆ “New to the NEST” New Student Orientation
◆ Tuesday, August 7th – half day ◆ Considered first day of school ◆ Uniform required
MARK YOUR CALENDAR ◆ First FULL Day of School ◆ All Students ◆ Wednesday, August 8
WELCOME TO THE NEST!
PREPARE TO SOAR!