Central

Springs Freshman & New Student Orientation

4:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 16, 2012
4:00-6:00 p.m. Open House for students and their parents Freshman students are to report to the high school office where they will be directed to their advisors classroom. There they will receive their Fall Semester schedule of classes and be given a tour of the building as it will relate to their specific schedule. During this time all faculty will be available in their classrooms. 6:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions, Ken Estes, High School Principal John Holland, Iowa College Access Network, Creating a Successful High School Experience Amy Fessler, HS Guidance Counselor Graduation Requirements Regents Admission Index (RAI) Teen Screen & Building Tomorrow Survey NCAA Clearing House Requirements Ethan Miller, HS Activity Director Activity participation at Central Springs Nick Sparrow, Technology Coordinator Accessing grades and attendance records Ken Estes Overview of High School Student Handbook Introduction of High School Faculty and Freshman Advisors English Language Arts (ELA) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Areas Kathy Garfin Business Nicole McDonough Rhiannon Lillquist Julie Blomme Industrial Technology Belinda Nelson Scott Dobel Math Family Consumer Science Brian Fessler Marjean Biederman Roger Blickenderfer Angela Korte Talented & Gifted (TAG) Julie Blomme Science Lindsey Ernst Special Education Services Michael Pettengill Angela Korte Belinda Nelson Social Science Michele Clifton Bob Axdahl Bill Shafer Fine Arts Visual Arts: Kiersten Kisner Foreign Language Spanish Vocal Music: Susan Carrott Tresa Dietrich Instrumental Music: Cole Younger Physical Education Craig Johnston Ethan Miller At the conclusion of the program, faculty members will return to their classrooms and the open house for students and their parents will continue until 8:00 p.m.