Reminder: 2018-2019 SVHS Sophomore and Freshmen Orientation is Tomorrow, August 16th

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2018 -2019 SVHS Sophomore and Freshmen Orientation
Thursday, August 16, 2018


Student orientation/registration for Sophomores and Freshmen will be held on Thursday, August 16. Students will register by grade level and last name. Please make sure that you arrive during your designated time.

Please make sure you have completed the Annual Registration before coming to orientation.

**We are only able to collect cash or check for student fees during orientation. If you wish to pay with a credit/debit card, you will need to pay your fees through Parent Portal. 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16th SCHEDULE:

Sophomore Schedule:
Last name begins with    A - I     August 16   9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Last name begins with   J  - Q    August 16   10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Last Name begins with   R – Z    August 16   11:00 – 12:00 p.m.

Freshmen Schedule:
Last name begins with    A –E     August 16    2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Last name begins with.   F - K     August 16    3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Last name begins with    L - P     August 16    4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Last name begins with   Q - Z     August 16     5:00 - 6:00 p.m.


Destination #1

Schedules:
(Location: Commons)

Please get into the correct line based on the student’s last name.
Last name begins with:

          Line #1                       Line #2                               Line #3                    Line#4
           A‐B                             C-D                                     E-F                          G-I
            J-L                              T-V                                     N-P                          Q-R
            S                                   M                                      W                             X-Z

Your School Counselor will determine if a change can be made to your schedule.  If you wish to speak with a counselor today, please go to the Counseling Department. You will need to sign in with the receptionist to see a counselor.


Destination #2
Fees/Debts:
(Location: Commons)

When you get your schedule, you will also receive a fee sheet. If you wish to pay those today, you may go to the Fees station. Pay attention to the signs so you do not get into the wrong line! There are (4) lines.  You may choose any line.
(Look for the shortest line)


***Fees may be paid online prior to orientation/registration. PLEASE have a copy of your receipt with you if you paid prior to orientation.


Destination #3
Lockers
(Location: Commons)

Lockers are $5, and may be paid when you pay your school fees.  You will be able to get your locker and locker combination today.

***If you pay for a locker with your school fees, simply take your receipt to the locker table as proof of payment.
***You may also pay for a locker with cash or check.


Destination #4
Yearbook Pictures:
(Location: Commons)

If you are a freshman, sophomore or junior, please proceed to the picture area to have your yearbook picture taken.  Make checks payable to Lifetouch.


Destination #5
Student IDs:
(Location: Media Center)

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
will pick-up their ID’s during orientation. Upperclassmen
WILL NOT be allowed to have another picture taken during this time.


****FRESHMEN AND NEW STUDENTS ONLY****

You will have your picture taken during orientation and receive it at that time.


Destination #6
Parking:
(Location: C148)

A current SV parking tag must be purchased if a student will be parking on campus.  Parking tags can be purchased for $25. Please read the parking agreement and complete the attached registration form.

Note: All student drivers must take Alive @25 before they can receive a parking decal.

Parking Agreement

Additional Destinations
(Commons)

Student Council
School Club Information
Bus Transportation Forms
Athletics

School Counseling Department
(Guidance)

New Enrollment
Form Pick-up ( Course Waivers, Early Dismissal, & Virtual SC)
Proof of Residency


Counselors will only be Seeing Pre - Scheduled New Enrollment Appointments. If students have a schedule conflict or want to make a schedule change request please go to https://tinyurl.com/yb84v55j  and submit your request.


***Frequently asked questions***

Will my student receive their textbook during orientation?
No. Textbooks will be distributed during the 1st week of school.

Will my student be able to receive their chromebook?
Students will receive information during the first week of school regarding chromebooks.

If I have more than one student to register, may I register them at one time?
Yes.  If you have more than one student, you may register them at the same time.

What fees can be paid online?
You can pay your student general fees, course fees, athletic participation fees, parking fees and locker fees.

If I don’t have a Parent Portal account, where do I go to set it up?
Go to https://psapp.richland2.org/public/ and click on “Create Account.”
You will need an email address and the date of birth and Student ID number (listed on your child’s schedule) for each of your children. For additional questions, please refer to this Parent Portal presentation.


Can I pay my students fees online prior to coming to orientation?
Yes.  If you would like to avoid the lines, simply print a copy of your online receipt and bring it with you to orientation.  You will need to show your receipt if your student will be getting a locker or parking decal.