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Welcome Back to McFarland High School: Connecting and Excelling Together!

Welcome back to McFarland High School! Join us for an engaging icebreaker activity, "Find Someone Who," to connect with your peers and get to know each other better. This fun exercise involves mingling around the room, meeting new friends, and filling out your sheet with names that match descriptions. Remember, this isn’t a race—it's all about building relationships. We're also excited to share important information about our new schedule and expectations for respect, integrity, and determination. Let's work together to make this year incredible!

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Welcome Back to McFarland High School: Connecting and Excelling Together!

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  1. Welcome back!!! Mcfarland high school

  2. FIND SOMEONE WHO……….. • Take out your “Find Someone Who…” sheet • When I say “Go,” move around the room and find people who fit the descriptions in the squares (Introduce yourselves to each other) • Feel free to ask follow-ups • Write their names in the corresponding squares • This is not a race, but a chance to get to know the people in this room a little better. You’ve got FIVE minutes

  3. Teachers have fun too… • Do you ever wonder what teachers do at school when there are no students around? • Click Here for the answer

  4. What do I need to know about the new schedule? McFarland High School Web Page: http://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us/mhs/index.php • Every day is an A Day or a B Day • Classes meet every other day • Classes are 95 minutes on M – TH – F and 80 minutes on Tuesday & Wednesday • On Tue. And Wed. there is a 50 minute Resource period How do I know if it’s an A or B day?

  5. A / B Calendar on MHS Website

  6. All-School Resource (ASR) • So…What is All School Resource? • Click Here to find out… • Note: Tomorrow will be a regular day– No ASR • After the video we will split into two separate Advisee groups

  7. What does spartanp.r.i.d.e mean to you? • Share your ideas!

  8. SPARTAN P.R.I.D.E

  9. Preparation • When are some times you need to be prepared? • (Brainstorm)

  10. Preparation: Be on time! • MHS Tardy Policy • The first bell rings at 7:45 a.m. and school starts at 7:55 a.m. • Students are expected to arrive on time and be ready for every class before the late bell rings • If you are late to class three times, expect a consequence from your teacher. • If you are tardy more than three times, expect a detention after school. • If you are habitually tardy or absent without an excuse there are more serious consequences including fines and/or truancy court. • The bottom line: Please be in class, on time, every day. If you are going to be absent, please have a parent/guardian call the main office. If you are going to be tardy, please have a pass from a staff member. MHS ATTENDANCE LINE 838-4500 Ext. 1

  11. Respect • How do you show RESPECT at MHS? • (Brainstorm)

  12. Respect: No hats or headgear to be worn in the building(That includes hats, caps, hoods, bandannas, and sunglasses)

  13. Integrity • What does Integrity mean? • (Brainstorm) in·teg·ri·ty (inˈtegritē) n. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.

  14. Integrity: School Dress Code • Shirts must have two shoulder straps and not be revealing • Pants and shorts should not be inappropriately low-waisted that they reveal undergarments or “butt-cracks”. • No revealing shorts or skirts of inappropriate length.

  15. Integrity: Cell Phones/Electronic devices • Respect your teacher’s cell phone policy • During school hours cell-phones/electronic devices should be silenced • Typically cell phones/electronic devices should not be visible • If you are asked to put your phone/device away, please do so immediately and with Integrity • Inappropriate phone use may result in confiscation by the teacher or administrator

  16. Determination • What are you determinedto accomplish this year? • (Answer this one silently, to yourself)

  17. Excellence • What is one thing you are Excellentat? • (Is anyone willing to share?)

  18. Acknowledging Positive Behaviors • At MHS we believe in acknowledging positive behavior and showing appreciation when you do the right thing!

  19. What do acknowledgements look like? • A simple “thank you” • Positive Behavior Referrals mailed home • Recognition at assemblies • Class-wide celebrations • VIP Extended Lunch (Very Impressive PRIDE) • All students without tardy referrals for the month will be eligible for the VIP drawing. 10 students will be chosen allowing them to attend a 50 minute lunch period with a guest of their choice • Scratch off tickets! • turn in your tickets to Mrs. Lowery at the front desk to be eligible for End of Quarter prizes • 1st quarter prizes - 1 per grade level • $50 Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Card • $50 iTunes Gift Card • $50 Target Gift Card • $50 Spartan Headquarters Gift Card

  20. Challenge • Review the PRIDE matrix (on the back of your “Find Someone Who” sheet) • Work together as an Advisee group to write a script for a video lesson that would be important for all students to know and to make our school a better place • Teach students what TO do in the video! • Be creative! • Have fun! • Check out this sample video: Click Here • **The PBIS committee will vote on the top 2 video scripts and the winning Advisees will be delivered a breakfast treat.**

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