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Do you have to go to orientation for high school?

Ashley Pritchard, MA
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Ashley Pritchard is an Academic and School Counselor at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Ashley has over 3 years of high school, college, and career counseling experience. She has an MA in School Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health from Caldwell University and is certified as an Independent Education Consultant through the University of California, Irvine.

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It may be mandatory depending on the school you go to, but you should still go even if it isn't required. It helps to know where everything is. Even if you are familiar with your school's layout, there may be some important announcements or updates. At worst, orientation is just an excuse to hang out with your friends. Just go!

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Are parents allowed during a school orientation?

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This depends on the school and any rules they have in place for orientation, so you'll need to contact the school if you'd like to know whether or not this is allowed.

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Do I need to go to orientation before each school year if I still go to the same school?

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This generally depends on your school. While some schools may require you to do this before each school year, others may only require you to go to orientation when you first start attending school there.

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Is a backpack necessary?

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You will need a bag to carry all of your things. It doesn't have to be a backpack, but you need a practical bag that you can take your supplies in.

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Will I need to wear my uniform?

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This depends on your school’s specific orientation guidelines. You and/or your parents/guardians will probably receive an email or a letter in the mail detailing the expectations for orientation.

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