*To see the videos and content in Spanish, click “En Español” at the top of the page.

Virtual Freshmen Orientation Links

Welcome Class of 2024!

One of the events we look forward to as a building is welcoming our freshmen class into East Aurora High School every August.  While we are not able to host our “traditional” freshmen orientation this year, we still want to provide key information for our students.  Below are links to a variety of short video presentations on a variety of topics. 

Welcome to East Aurora High School Class of 2024

Mr. Simpson, Principal of East Aurora High School, welcomes the class of 2024 in this presentation. 

Course Information

The video links will provide information on the course content information for our core classes.  Each presentation is given by either the Division Chair who oversees that course, or our Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning.

Pre-AP Objectives

Ms. Brinkman, Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning, provides a brief overview of the key objectives of the Pre-AP courses/framework.

Pre-AP World History and Geography

Mr. Marten, Division Chair for World Cultures, provides a brief overview of Pre-AP World History and Geography course.

Pre-AP English I

Mr. Geocaris, Division Chair for English and Fine Arts, provides a brief overview of the Pre-AP English I course.

Pre-AP Biology

Mrs. Martensen, Division Chair for Science/FACS/CTE, provides a brief overview of the Pre-AP Biology course.

Pre-AP Algebra I and Pre-AP Geometry with Statistics

Mr. Cepeda, Division Chair for Math and Business, provides a brief overview of our two Pre-AP Math courses.  The majority of freshmen will take Pre-AP Algebra I.  Our Freshmen who already took Algebra I in 8^th grade will take the Pre-AP Geometry with Statistics course this year.

Reading and Physical Education/Health

Ms. Brinkman, Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning, provides an overview of both our Reading and Physical Education courses.

Student Services (counselors, social workers)

Mrs. Reyes, Assistant Principal of Student Services, provides an overview of information relating to our Student Services Department.  Mrs. Reyes provides information about the building counselors, social workers, and other staff who are here to support students in their transition to East High and progress to graduation.

Student Services (Credits)

Mrs. Reyes, Assistant Principal of Student Services, provides an overview of credit requirements and a successful plan for graduation.

Remote Learning Resources

Mr. Ward, Assistant Principal of Operations, provides information on a variety of remote learning resources that are available to support students and parents.

Coursework, Schedule and Meal Information

Mrs. Kuyper, Associate Principal, provides a recap of coursework, outlines the schedule for the fall, and provides information on meals in this presentation.

Athletics

Mr. Torres, Athletic Director, provides an overview of athletic information for the 2020-2021 School Year.

Full Presentation in Spanish

The entire series of presentations is delivered in Spanish.

We hope you found these videos helpful and informative.  Please know that all faculty and staff at East Aurora High School are here to ensure you are supported in your transition and experience success throughout the year. Please reach out with any questions.

Helpful Links

Below are links to helpful documents and resources.

Entire Freshman Orientation Slides (PDF)

Fall 2020 Reopening Guidance

Hybrid Remote Learning Guidance with Microsoft O365 Email and Google Classroom

Staff Directory

Student Log-in Page

Appendix of Important Documents

Contact information

Listed below are the names and contact information for all building administrators.

Mr. Jon Simpson
Principal
jsimpson@d131.org

Mrs. Jen Kuyper
Associate Principal
jkuyper@d131.org

Ms. Jen Brinkman
Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning
Jbrinkman02@d131.org

Mrs. Jenn Reyes
Assistant Principal of Student Services
Jreyes01@d131.org

Mr. Jason Ward
Assistant Principal of Operation
jward@d131.org

Mr. Fil Torres
Athletic Director
ftorres@d131.org

Mr. Kevin Marten
Division Chair – World Cultures
kmarten@d131.org

Mrs. Amy Martensen
Division Chair – Science, CTE and FACS
amartensen@d131.org

Mr. Kyle Cepeda
Division Chair – Math and Business
kcepeda@d131.org

Mr. Joe Geocaris
Division Chair – English and Fine Arts
jgeocaris@d131.org

Mrs. Lirio Ramirez
Division Chair – ELL and Bilingual
lramirez@d131.org

Ms. Tandalya White
Dean – Last Names (A-Co)
twhite@d131.org

Mr. Smith
Dean – Last Names (Cr-Hernandez)
dsmith@d131.org

Mr. Francisco De Los Santos
Dean – Last Names (Her-Nevarez)
fdelossantos@d131.org

Mrs. Stephanie Schmeising
Dean – Last Names (Nicasio-R)
sschmiesing@d131.org

Mr. Trevor Huisinga
Dean – Last Names (S-Z)
thuisinga@d131.org