Use your browser's back button to return to this report or scroll down through the data. They are nervous, stressed, scared, and heaven knows how many other emotions are boiling in them. They are bombarded with more information and instructions than they can possibly be expected to remember. At any rate, do the boring, difficult stuff first, leaving the last part of orientation for bonding and relaxing. This type of session or activity gives the students a chance to relax and still become more oriented with not only the school, but the surrounding community.
Activities range from zoo visits, to several day camping trips.
It is imperative that faculty be involved with these sessions. This is truly a bonding experience. Keep these to a minimum. Most of this information can be put into a student handbook. However, don't convey actual, important information via a speech in an assembly-type setting.