Richfield

High
School
Dreams. Relationships. excellence.

SPARTAN CREW
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August 28, 2014FRESHMAN

ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Hallway

Check-In

12:00-12:10 p.m.
Cafeteria

Welcome and Announcements

Main

12:15-12:35 p.m.
Advisory Teacher Meetings
Advisory Classroom
Explain to students when advisory meets in the
schedule.
The first week of school advisory meets every day.
12:35-12:55 p.m.

Guided Building Tours

12:55-1:05 p.m.

Snack

1:05-2:15 p.m.

Cafeteria

Class Schedule and Teacher Introductions

Teachers introduce themselves and share class

expectations
1:05
1:10
1:15
1:20
1:25
1:30
1:35
1:40

Passing Time
1st Hour
Passing Time
2nd Hour
Passing Time
3rd Hour
Passing Time
4th Hour (Let students know if they have 1st or

1:45
1:50
1:55
2:00
2:05

Passing Time
5th Hour
Passing Time
6th Hour
Find Your Locker

2nd lunch)

2:15-2:40 p.m.

Administration Presentation/Drawings

Auditorium

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TABLE ACTIVITIES
(11:45 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.)
The

following table activities will enable you to

help the freshmen get to know each other
encourage communication and interaction among your group
communicate information about RHS
allow your freshmen to voice concerns and questionsthen answer
questions, calm fears, and reassure everyone.

Activity #1: SENTENCE STEMS

Have your group complete the sentence stems below. The Spartan Crew
leader can read the sentence to all of the participants and then share
answers.
Before I came to high school, my main interests were...
The way I would describe my family is...
The thing I remember most about middle school...
My most unusual friend is...
My favorite pastimes are...
Some of the things that make me happy are...
Where I hope to be five years from now...
The thing I would most like to accomplish this year...
The thing that concerns me most about high school is...
The most interesting place I have ever traveled is

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Activity #2: TRUE/FALSE QUIZ

Read the following questions to your group. Have them predict the
true/false answerthen explain the correct answer to them.
It is OK to use your backpack as a locker.
(True you just might not want to do this! Every single person is
assigned a locker, but it is up to you if you actually want to use it.)
There is a pool located on the 4th floor of this building.
(False there is NO pool at our school, and there is NO 4 th floor!)
It is OK for you to wear a shirt with swear words, sexual references, or
drug/alcohol-related content. (False you will be asked to change shirts
or turn it inside-out.)
Every student receives a locker for their Phy. Ed. class.
(True your teacher will assign you a locker and a lock on the first day.)
If you do not pass your classes, you will still move onto the next grade
level next year.
(False if you do not pass your classes and therefore not earn all of your
required credits, you will not move up a grade level next year. In other
words, you will still be a 9th grader!)
You eat lunch with your grade level. (i.e. all freshmen eat at the same
time)
(False there is 1st lunch and 2nd lunch. Lunches are decided based upon
your 4th hour teacher.)
Its OK to go to Chipotle for lunch.
(False only juniors and seniors can go out to lunch.)
I can bring my girlfriend/boyfriend from Bloomington Kennedy High
School to Homecoming
(True you can bring someone from another school to Homecoming, Sadie
Hawkins, or Fire-n-Ice, they just need to bring their student ID.)
Electronic devices (cell phones, i-pods, MP3s, PDAs) can be used during
the school day.
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(False they can only be used before or after school, during lunch and
passing time and if your assigned teacher allows electronic use.)
You must have a pass to be in the hallway, if classes are in session.
(True it is a neon colored pass. You have to have it signed by your
teacher. This includes going to the bathroom and running to your locker.)

ADVISORY ACTIVITIES
(12:15-12:35 P.M.)

Activity #1: WHEEL OF SUCCESS FACTORS

For this activity you will be using a wheel to identify important things you
can do to have a successful freshman year. Our goal at Richfield High
School is to see you pass all 12 of your classes (you need at least 8
credits to go on to the 10th grade!) and feel connected. So, what kinds
of things do you think you need to do to achieve academic
success and feel connected to your school? Place one item in as
many bubbles as you can and beEx:
prepared
Try to to discuss your ideas with your
be
group.
accepting
of others
different
than me

Key
Success
Factors
for 9th
Grade at
RHS

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Activity #2: ITS NORMAL TO BE NERVOUS

Each freshman will write down two things that he/she is concerned about
regarding the new school year (or questions that they have regarding
RHS). A Spartan Crew member will collect these pieces of paper and the
teacher will read each piece of paper and discuss the concern with the
group (hopefully clarifying, explaining, and/or reassuring).

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GUIDED BUILDING TOURS

(12:35-12:55 P.M.)
Please take your Spartan Crew group on a tour of RHS. Make sure you
locate each of the following items, and also mention the bulleted points.
A. Guidance Office
Counselors are located here
Come to this office for scheduling, academic, or personal issues
If you have trouble with your SchoolView Account (Where you
can look at your assignments, grades, attendance) come here
B. DECA store
Hours of operation: before school, during lunch, after school
C. Attendance Office
Check in here if you arrive late to school
If you need to leave school before 2:40 p.m. you must sign out
from here
If you get sent out of class by your teacher, come here
The assistant principals, Mrs. Rosen and Mr. Paulson office here
D.Lunch Drop Box
If you have a check for your lunch account, put it here before
9:00 a.m., then it will be available in your lunch account that
day
E. Paying and Receiving Window
Buy tickets here for dances
Pay your unmets here (Explain you can get unmets for not
returning books, not paying your athletic fees or not returning
your uniform, owing lunch money or other fees)
This is only open before and after school
F. Main Office
Principal, Mr. Wenschlags office is located here
Come to this office if you have problems with your locker
G.Nurses Office
You must have a pass from a teacher to come here!
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H.Main Hall Academic Wings

Global Languages
I. Main Hall Academic Wings
Art/FACS/Tech. Ed.
J. North Academic Wings
English
Science
Business Education
Testing Lab (152)
K. Gymnasiums/Locker Rooms
Boys entrance
Girls entrance
L. Athletic Office
Sign up for sports and intramural activities
M.

Spartan Food Shelf

Tuesdays & Fridays

N.South Academic Wings

Social Studies
Math
Physical Education
O.Media Center
You must have a pass from a teacher to come here!
Open 7:10 a.m. -3:10 p.m.
The morning is open for students to take care of both school
and personal business
They love to have book recommendations from students
If you have questions, askthe staff her want to help you
P. Music Wing
Band and Choir rooms are both located through these doors

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As you head to the cafeteria at the end of the tour, point out the
following:
*Lunch Office
Look up your lunch account information here
*Lunch Net Cash Kiosk
Deposit cash into your lunch account here. Lunch lines DO NOT
accept cash

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LOCKER LOCATIONS

SHOP RAMP

S1-S104

1ST NORTH

B1-B35

1ST MAIN

1ST SOUTH

1601-1669

GYM RAMP

G1-G62

2ND NORTH

C1-C206

2ND MAIN

2ND SOUTH

2601-2735

BAND WING

Y1-Y116

3RD NORTH

D198-D307

3RD MAIN

3RD SOUTH

1000-1283

2000-2598

3000-3175
3601-3735

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