2011-2012 School Year Information
START OF SCHOOL INFORMATION FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN:
Wednesday, August 24th will be the first day of school and orientation for freshmen. They should report to school by 8:00 a.m. Please be on time! The agenda will include an abbreviated class schedule and opportunities for introductions, guidelines and activities to help freshmen become comfortable before the rest of the student body begins school on Tuesday. Students may wear dress shorts and shirts. Dismissal is at 2:50 p.m. A complimentary lunch will be provided. If you have any questions please call Ms.Amy Oldach, Admissions Coordinator, at 814-838-2061 ext 3239.
FOR THE ENTIRE STUDENT BODY:
Thursday, August 25th will be the first day for all students. Students should report to the auditorium at 8:00 a.m. Students should wear uniforms. Dismissal is at 2:51 p.m.
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS:
The Guidance Department will host four Parent Information Nights this year. Parents should plan to attend as the information is important for their son/daughter’s year.
Senior Parent Night: Tuesday, September 6th at 7:00 p.m.
Parents will learn about Villa’s college application procedures and general information about college admissions.
Junior Parent Night: Tuesday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m.
Parents will learn about the PSAT test that the juniors take in October as well as other college planning information.
Sophomore Parent Night: Tuesday, October 4th at 7:00 p.m.
Parents will hear about the PLAN text which sophomores take in November and the importance of PLAN in the college/career planning process.
Freshman Parent Night: Tuesday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. Welcome to the parents of a new class at Villa. Information about the Guidance Department and a variety of information will be discussed this evening.
SUMMER READING:
Students in all levels are reminded that summer reading is required! The required book list as well as the journal assignment and optional book list, are available on the website.
TABLET DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION
Sophomore and Junior Tablet Distribution will be held August 15th and 16th from 8:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the VMA basement corridor. Students may pick up their tablets without a parent or guardian present. However, transfer students must bring a parent or guardian in order to sign the necessary contracts. Freshman Tablet Distribution will be held August 17th and 18th in the VMA basement corridor. Parent and student must be present as they will both need to sign for the machine. Please bring a form of ID to the auditorium at the time of pick-up.
Calculators for Math Classes:
A graphing Calculator will be needed for Calculus AP, Pre-calculus/Trigonometry H, and Algebra 2H. The TI-83 Plus is recommended. A scientific calculator will be sufficient for all other math courses. The TI-20XIIS is recommended. In most of these other courses, when a calculator is permitted on tests or quizzes, it must be a scientific calculator, not a graphing calculator. For all courses, the calculator is a tool to help with certain types of problems. There will be assignments, quizzes and tests on which calculators will not be permitted. Calculator usage will be very limited in Introduction to Algebra, Algebra 1 and Geometry. When examples are done in class requiring a calculator, all instructions on how to enter information will be given using the TI-81Plus or the TI-30XIIS.