Port Clinton High School

Dear Parents/Guardians & Students;

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:

Board of Education (419) 732-2102

 

Orientation in this mailing

 

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.

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

10:35 – Closing Remarks…………………………………………Mr. Dominick, Counselor

10:45 – Internet Safety (PARENTS ONLY – PAC LOBBY) Mr. Edmonds, Res Officer

10:45 - Students remain in the PAC for Leadership Council FROSH FEST Activities

12:00 – Leadership Council provides Pizza and Drinks in Cafeteria

*****Freshmen should check Lockers and Combinations BEFORE LEAVING

Files:

•  9th Orientation Agenda 2010.pdf