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Freshmen Orientation

The purpose of this orientation is to make transition from middle school to high school a positive one. 11th and 12th graders will be serving as Leaders and mentors to 9th graders. Large and small group activities are designed to address needs and concerns in an enjoyable manner. If you have any questions, please email the Link Crew Coordinators, Mrs. Wodhams (mwodhams@petk12.org) and Mrs. Janeska (ljaneska@petk12.org).

 

 

Hello Parents & Guardians of the Class of 2029! 
 

We are very excited that your child will be attending Casa Grande High School and we look forward to meeting your student on Orientation Day. This year our school is relaunching the nationwide Link Crew Program, an organization whose sole purpose is to help 9th graders feel more comfortable as well as help them achieve success in their first year of high school. 

The Link Crew 9th Grade Orientation and Transition Program is a student-only function and designed to both welcome and support 9th graders; your student will be assigned an 11th or 12th grade Link Leader as a mentor during this first year. This Link Leader is a responsible older student who was hand selected from a large pool of applicants and has met the qualifications of being a good role model and a positive leader on our campus. Following is some information to let you know what you and your student can expect in advance of their first day of school. 
 

  1. A day or two before orientation your student will receive a phone call from their Link Crew Leader personally inviting your student to orientation day and giving the details of where to be and what time;
  2. Your student is encouraged not to bring backpacks, purses or other like items as the day is quite active;
  3. Because the day is active, please make sure that your student wears comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement;
  4. The district electronics policy will be enforced this day. 

 

This is a student only function so we encourage you to let your child attend on her or his own. Please feel free, however, to attend the Freshmen Parent Night that evening.


We look forward to meeting your student on Orientation Day! 

 

The Link Crew Coordinators,

 

Melanie Wodhams (mwodhams@petk12.org) 

Lidia Janeska (ljaneska@petk12.org)