Learn about school culture, policies, and graduation requirements
Icebreaker activities and campus tour
Tech, school fees, sports & activities overview
Day 2: Explore the Campus
Objective: Familiarize students with key locations on campus to make navigation easier.
Date:August 6–7 (Tentative), during Freshman Academy
Details:
Guided Tour: Led by student ambassadors or senior students to explore major areas of the school (classrooms, cafeteria, library, gym, counselor’s office, etc.).
Student map handout: Includes maps of the school with important landmarks highlighted.
Support Begins Day One — What to Expect Once School Starts
Fresh Start Meetings: Building Your Support Network
Overview: In your first weeks at Northfield, you’ll have scheduled check-ins with key staff to help you get settled, feel supported, and plan for success.
Timeline & Details:
Weeks 1–3: Meet with Your Student Support Liaison (SSL) Learn how to earn volunteer hours, get involved in school activities, and find your way around the building.
Weeks 3–6: Meet with Your Counselor Talk about your academic goals, interests, and any concerns you have. Start building your long-term plan at Northfield.
Weeks 6–8: Meet with a Dean Get clarity on behavior expectations and attendance, and connect with a trusted adult who has your back.
Fresh Start Support Meetings
🗓️ One-on-One Support in Your First Month
SSLs & Counselors: Meet in weeks 1–3 of school
Deans: Meet in weeks 3–6
Set goals, discuss challenges, and connect with trusted adults
Learn how to earn volunteer hours and navigate graduation expectations
Monthly Transfer Lunch Group
🍕 Lunch, Laughs & Support
Starts: Last Friday of each month What: A casual, supportive space to connect with peers and staff Who: Mentors from BSA, La Raza, AAPI, GSA and more
Ongoing Programs
📅 Support Throughout the Year
Identify a Trusted Adult (Sep–Oct): Build meaningful staff relationships
Flock Peer Mentorship (Oct–Nov): Be paired with a supportive upperclassman
Monthly Check-ins: Ongoing counselor and dean meetings
Academic Support: Workshops on Schoology and Parent Portal
Parent & Family Engagement
👨👩👧 Support for Families Too
Back to School Night: Sept 12 — Info booth & 45-min session
Parent Portal Workshop: Sept 22 with Brenda Quezada
Transfer Family Night: Nov 10 — Updates, Q&A, and networking
📬 Follow-Up Email with resources and survey link sent after each event
