Newport High School 9 th Annual Incoming 9

Newport High School 9 th Annual Incoming 9 th Graders and New Student Athletic/Activities Knight Wednesday June 8, 2016 NHS Main Gym – 7: 00 PM

Cell Phones off or on vibrate Please be attentive when presenters are speaking This presentation will be on the Sports website tomorrow Please clean bleachers as you exit

Welcome Ø Purpose and goals for tonight. Format for the evening. Ø Feedback on ways to improve event. Sheet at our table.

Agenda Ø Welcome - Booster Clubs/PTSA/Trainer Ø Athletics Ø Fine Arts – Student Presentations Ø WIAA Activities – Cheer/Drill and Debate Ø 9 th Grade Elections/Leadership Ø Link Crew Ø UKnighted and School Spirit Ø Clubs

Athletics Newport Sports Website http: //www. bsd 405. org/nhs/knights/athletics/ Fall Sports Registration (Family. ID)–Launch July 1 Im. Pact Testing – Concussion Management Physical Exam (Good for 24 months) June best Insurance – Bellevue SD or Personal Fines and Fees (Seasonal) – “Participation” Cut sports will pay after making teams Academics – 2 standards – WIAA (Pass 6 credit bearing classes) & BSD (cum. GPA above 2. 0). Open period/some TA’s. Ø Daily Attendance Ø Ø Ø Ø

Athletics Continued Ø Athletic/Activity Code – Revised May 2013 Ø First time 8 th graders can get involved – Wednesday June 15, 2016 Ø Try-outs/Cut Sports/Playing Time Ø The Role of the Parent Ø 9 th Grade P. E. and P. E. waiver Ø Athletic Trainer/Injuries–Caitlin Kokot ATC Ø Strength and Conditioning Program

Fine Arts Department Drama: Sara Newman and Emily Vu Orchestra: Ann Ni and Tammy Liao Band: Amara Shaikh and Vicky Chen Choir: Lisa and Sarah Shank Debate: Unavailable

WIAA Activities Newport Activity Website http: //www. bsd 405. org/nhs/knights/activities-clubs/ Ø Fine Arts Dept. (Band, Choir, Drama and Orchestra) Ø Drill–Sarah Major - 3 yr. program Ø Cheer–Stephanie Lawrenson – 3 yr. program Ø Forensics (Debate) – Zoe Burstyn

Student Government/Leadership Ø 9 th Grade elections packets available at orientation (Elected students will be transferred into the leadership class for 1 st and 2 nd semester) Ø Home room selects Student Senators each semester to attend meetings. Ø Interhigh Opportunities

2016 -17 Key Freshman Dates Fall Athletic Eligibility Dates – Pay Fines/Fees Monday August 15, 2016 – 7: 00 am - 3: 00 pm Tuesday August 16, 2016 – 7: 00 am – 3: 00 pm Wednesday August 17, 2016 – Football Begins Thursday August 18, 2016 – 7: 00 am – 3: 00 pm Friday August 19, 2016 – 6: 30 am – 7: 00 pm Monday August 22, 2016 – 7: 00 am -5: 30 pm – All Other Fall Sports Begin 9 th and 10 th Graders Back to School Day Thursday August 25, 2016 – 8: 00 AM – 1: 00 PM Freshman Link Crew Orientation and Dance Friday August 26, 2016: Orientation – 8: 00 AM – 1: 00 PM Dance – 8: 00 PM – 10: 00 PM Meet their Link Crew leaders and become familiar with the school. Feel comfortable for the 1 st day.

Link Crew Philosophy Ø Link Crew Juniors and seniors are chosen to be positive role models for the freshman! They are knowledgeable about the school and the classes. Each freshman will have two link crew leaders which will be there to help them transition to high school! Ø Link Crew leaders work to connect with freshman throughout the first semester.

Uknighted and School Spirit Ø Spirit Wear – Prep Sportswear Shop: http: //www. prepsportswear. com/school/us/Washington/Bellevue/Newport -High-School. Knights. aspx? schoolid=49726&utm_source=nhs&utm_campaign=partner&utm_medium =link&utm_term=text+link&utm_content=individual+store+link Ø Uknighted – Spirit Commissioner Ø Sportsmanship: “Be Loud…Be Proud…Be Positive” Positively Support Your Team.

NHS Clubs Ø A wide variety of clubs here at NHS Ø Process for creating a Club. Ø Informal method for joining. Ø Updated list posted on NHS Activities website.

Other Ways to be Involved Ø Get involved in Homecoming Hall Decorations (End of October) Ø Can take Leadership Class as an elective Ø Read Leadership on the Line Ø Organize school activities Ø Join a club this fall

Booster Clubs/PTSA Ø K. A. B. A. – Athletics – Stop by table Ø K. F. A. B. – Fine Arts Boosters + Robotics Ø Individual Program Booster Clubs Ø PTSA – 16 -17 President – Sarah Shank

Meet the Various Programs Ø Format for the remainder of the evening. Ø Area locations. Ø Feedback for next year will be at KABA table.