I want to take this opportunity to welcome both parents and students back to school as we prepare for the start of a new school year at Port Clinton High School. I hope you all have had a safe and restful summer. As you prepare for the first day of school, I have enclosed some information which should assist you in having a smooth start to the year.
First and foremost, I am pleased to announce that Port Clinton High School has once again earned Ohio’s highest academic designation possible as a result of our student’s performance on state mandated proficiency testing, attendance, and graduation rate. PCHS has achieved the “Excellent” designation based on the criteria established by the Ohio Department of Education. The Excellent designation places Port Clinton at the highest possible level of academic performance. Our students and staff are to be congratulated on their hard work and dedication in making this achievement possible.
When students return to school on Tuesday, August 24th they will find two new staff members walking the halls of PCHS, they are Mr. Eric Watts and Mr. Robert Good. Mr. Watts will be the High School/Middle School Choir Director and is a graduate of Bowling Green State University. Mr. Robert Good has been hired to teach High School Industrial Arts and is also a graduate of BGSU. I hope you will join me in welcoming both Mr. Watts and Mr. Good to the PCHS staff.
Along with new staff there are many changes that have occurred and are occurring with the physical plant that makes up the high school facility. The band will be housed in a new band room that is state of the art. This will allow the band to be free of practicing daily on the PAC stage. The orchestra will have their own newly remodeled classroom separate from the band room. A new Industrial Technology lab has been added fully equipped with the latest technology in terms of hardware and software to complement the remaining traditional Industrial Arts programming of CAD, welding and woodshop. The addition of new parking lots at the front of the high school as well as between the tennis courts and soccer field providing additional and more convenient parking for students, staff, and visitors. Finally, new windows around the courtyard in classrooms and new classroom window blinds providing shade from the sun as well as freedom from outside distractions for staff and students. All of these changes and upgrades have added to the excitement of the start of a new school year.
There are many questions about the opening of school this fall. Listed below are dates and information that will be helpful to you. Please remember to look for additional information pertaining to the start of school in the Port Clinton News Herald or visit the Port Clinton City Schools Home Page at www.pccsd.net . Information may also be obtained by calling the following:
HS Office (419)734-2147
HS Guidance Office (419) 734-2147
HS Athletic Office Athletic Director Carey Clum (419) 734-2147
Board of Education (419) 732-2102
August 13th, 16th, and 18th Student Schedules will be passed out and any outstanding fees paid at the High School. Students should pick up schedules and pay past due fees on the following dates:
Freshmen/New Student 9:00 - 12:00am Friday, August 13th
Late Pickup Gr. 12, 11, 10 12:00 - 2:00pm Wednesday, August 18
When students pick up schedules they should pay any past due fees and purchase parking permits. Fees for the 2010-11 school year will be sent to parents once student schedules are finalized three weeks into the new school year.
On the first day of school students will be given their Student Code of Conduct along with their student planners. I ask that parents and students review the Code of Conduct prior to signing and returning the signature page to the office. In the Code of Conduct you will find the student dress code, attendance guidelines, and behavioral expectations for all students. We will once again have random mandatory drug testing in place for all students involved in extra curricular activities at PCHS. Extra curricular activities include all athletic activities, clubs/organizations, and driving. All of the rules and regulations have been Board of Education approved and will be enforced fairly and consistently throughout the school year. After reviewing the Code of Conduct, should you or your student have any questions please contact the office for clarification.
Listed below are some additional dates that you will find useful:
August 10 All high School Office and Guidance Staff Back to Work
August 13 Freshman Orientation
Fall Sports Picture Day
August 24 First Day of School for Students (8:00am to 3:00pm)
August 31 PCHS Student Picture Day
September 3 & 6 Labor Day Weekend (No School)
September 13 HS Open House (6:30pm to 8:00pm)
Once again, I want to wish you all a great school year and pledge the support of the entire high school staff in helping your student achieve at the highest level possible. I look forward to seeing you all on or before the start of school. Please enjoy the remaining days of summer!
GO REDSKINS!
Ralph Moore
Principal, Port Clinton High School
Freshmen/New Student Orientation
& Frosh Fest 2010
August 13, 2010
9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
PCHS PAC
8:30 – Register……..…………………………………………….. PAC Lobby
9:00 – Welcome Mr. Moore, Principal
9:10 – Explanation of Program Mr. Dominick
9:15 – Walk through of Schedule (students) PCHS
9:15 – Information Sessions (parents) PAC/PAC Lobby
9:20 – 9:23 Period 1
9:23 – 9:27 Passing Time
9:27 – 9:30 Period 2
9:30 – 9:34 Passing Time
9:34 – 9:37 Period 3
9:37 – 9:41 Passing Time
9:41 – 9:44 Period 4
9:44 – 9:48 Passing Time
9:48 – 9:51 Period 5
9:51 – 9:55 Passing Time
9:55 – 9:58 Period 6
9:58 – 10:02 Passing Time
10:02 – 10:05 Period 7
10:05 – 10:10 Back to PAC
10:10 – Brief Remarks Representatives
Mr. Adkins Superintendent
Mr. Clum Athletic Director
Mrs. Parker Student Asst. Coordinator
Mrs. Twarek Nurse
Mr. Cross/Mr. Spencer Leadership Council
Mr. Edmonds Resource Officer
10:25 – Handbook Overview Mr. Steyer, Asst. Principal