To:     The Parents/Guardians of Incoming Freshmen

Re:     Orientation Day Information

Thursday, September 4th --

ALL FRESHMEN report to school at 10:30 a.m.; dismissal at approximately 12:30 p.m. (lunch will be served at no expense to the students).

Students must make their own transportation arrangements on Orientation Day.

Please familiarize yourself and your child with the new Student Handbook. The academic policies and other regulations (which are stated in the handbook) will be discussed on Orientation Day. The parent/guardian and student must sign the Calendar/Handbook. Contract for 2008-2009 (green sheet of paper). This contract will be collected on Orientation Day by your child’s homeroom teacher.

1. Thursday, September 4th - 10:30 a.m. marks the opening of high school
for the Class of 2012. The students will report to their homerooms.
The Fall uniform is the proper attire for Orientation Day. (see #8).

2. HOMEROOM LIST is enclosed. Homerooms are alphabetically arranged.

3. Full student body will be in attendance on Friday, September 5th from
8:15 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Bus transportation will be available.

4. Please fill out the two colored index cards accurately and completely; making
sure the student’s social security number is clearly written. Also, please fill
out the Student Emergency Contact Form. They will be collected by the
homeroom teacher on Orientation Day.

5. LUNCH FORM should be completed and returned to Sacred Heart High School
on or before September 5th for those who qualify for free or reduced price lunches.
This can mean a substantial savings for those who qualify. With your cooperation
the lunch program will begin on September 15th. The regular lunch program
begins on September 8th.

6. TUITION - Tuition payment plan must be selected and payment up-to-date
for students to attend classes. Please call the school immediately if this has
not been done.

7. Purchases to be made on Orientation Day. Please make check or money order
payable to: Sacred Heart High School.

FRESHMAN PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Bible $ 20.00
Religion Text 25.00
Gym Uniform 35.00
(shirt and shorts)
Two combo locks 10.00
* Student Planner 10.00

Total $100.00

*Student Planner (homework organizer) is mandated for
2008-2009. It will help students, parents and teachers track
daily progress.

During the first week of school, Freshmen must make additional purchases of
English/Math/Language workbooks. Teachers will advise as to titles and cost.

8. Mandatory School Uniform for the Fall:

For the Girls:

The girls’ uniform consists of the white
LaCoste style short-sleeve knit shirt, the school
blackwatch plaid skirt, black panty hose with
black or navy shoes. Slipper-type shoes or sneakers
are not allowed.

For the Boys:

The boys’ uniform consists of the green
LaCoste style short-sleeve knit shirt, khaki pants
with black or brown shoes.

9. STUDENT SCHEDULES - students will receive their schedule on Orientation Day in
their homeroom.