Welcome class of 2020

1. Welcome class of 2020 “20/20 Vision: Planning for Our Success”

2. School Priorities • Safety(both physical & emotional) • Learning • Fun

3. Physical Safety • “Students are expected to walk in an orderly fashion in the hall. Shoving, running, and disorderly conduct are not appropriate and will result in disciplinary action.” (Agenda, Page 10) • Just as you learned in kindergarten – KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF. • Do not push, pull, or hit another student • Do not grab/take other’s food, agenda, or personal belongings

4. Physical Safety • They are called ACCIDENTS for a reason. • When you are “goofing” around, there is a good chance of someone getting hurt. • Please conduct yourself in a manner that will allow you and others to learn while being safe.

5. Emotional Safety “I was just joking/messing around.” “He/she knows I am just joking/messing around.”

6. I know better… Ms. McKean knows better… You know better.

7. Doing What is Right • Character • If you stop what you are “doing” when you see an adult… you know you were not conducting yourself properly. • It is never okay to say something mean-spirited to another person. • “Expect Respect” – Give Respect!

8. Please conduct yourselves in a manner that will allow you and others to learn while being safe. Always Remember

9. Some Quick Rules Refreshers • How to Avoid a Discipline Referral: “If you should have a strong disagreement during a class, follow the teacher’s direction, but arrange to speak with him or her privately after class.” (page 10)

10. Some Quick Rules Refreshers • Weapons Policy: • Safe Harbor

11. Some Quick Rules Refreshers • Clinic: • If you are feeling ill, Nurse Rivera is here to help • Her clinic is located outside of House A • Sign your name in House C • Only Ms. Rivera can give out medicine (you need a parent note) – this includes cough drops

12. Some Quick Rules Refreshers • Dress Code: • Review pages 12-13 in the agenda: • Cover shoulders, midriff, chest area, and underarms. • Pants should cover underwear. • Shorts and skirts decent length. • Clothing that is skin-tight or low cut is not appropriate. • Hats [and hoodies] may not be worn in the building. • Sleepwear is not appropriate. • What is appropriate in a school setting.

13. Some Quick Rules Refreshers • Cafeteria: • Volume • Please put name on lunch container • Inviting others from class to sit with you • Raise hands to get out of seat • Keep hands to yourself • Keep area as clean as you found it • There is nothing “funny” about hiding, grabbing, or taking someone else’s food • Mornings in Auxiliary Gym: • Each morning from 8:15 – 8:30, please enter the gym and sit down on the floor (it is clean) until you are dismissed

14. Some Quick Rules Refreshers • Hallways • Volume, walking on right side, going where agenda says you are going • Buses • School & bus rules apply • Notes From Parents • Give note to Ms. Ridings in the morning – pick up pass on her door later in the day • Gum • Not allowed • Cell Phones • Keep off in locker while in school – you or your parent should not be texting during the day

15. What Happens If I Get in Trouble? • Phone Call to Parents • Conference with Teachers and/or Parents • Lunch Detention • After School Detention • In-School Suspension • Out of School Suspension • Expulsion

16. What Do I Do If I’m Having Problems? Students who are having trouble with a class, a teacher, another student, or anything else should talk to: • Counselor – Ms. McKean • Dean – Mr. Fritz • Another Teacher/Faculty Member Our job is to make sure all students feel comfortable about coming to school. We want you to learn as much as possible! If you need help, PLEASE ASK!

17. Why are we here? TO LEARN

18. My Gift To You It may not seem like much, but the lesson you will learn will provide you with confidence, success, and happiness if you are willing to accept it. Ultimately, the choice is yours!

19. Go Mustangs! “20/20 Vision: Planning for Our Success”