Christa McAuliffe Middle SchoolDiscipline and Expectations

Assembly

August 24, 2018

School Administrators

Mr. Silverman

Ms. Lee

Mrs. Lowen

Dr. Servos

Self-Management = Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself

Ownership = Take ownership of your grades and decisions

Achievement = Do your best work at all times!

Respect = Show respect for yourself, others, and your school

Procedures and Routines

• Morning (Cafeteria, Courtyard, Gymnasium)

– Gates open 9:00 a.m.

– Breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.

– First Bell of the Day 9:20 a.m.

– 2-Minute Warning Bell 9:28 a.m.

– 1-Minute Warning Bell (Horns) 9:29 a.m.

– Classes Begin 9:30 a.m.

– Be Safe and Respectful in the Hallways

Procedures and Routines

• During the Day (Classrooms or Media Center)

– Bring Materials (i.e., pen, pencil, notebook, textbook, etc.)

– Shut Cell Phones off Unless the Teacher Permits Them for Instructional Purposes

– Be Seated Ready to Learn!

– Stay Focused on Your Academics and Conduct.

Cafeteria and Lunches

• Review Your Lunches for Days 1 – 6.

• Choose a Seat and Stay There for That Day!

• Enjoy Classmates and Friendships

• 5 Students at a time in Food Service Area

• Respect each Other and the Cafeteria

• Throw ALL Trash Into a Garbage Can

• SOARing Privileges– Courtyard Hangout After Lunch Cleanup

– Music and Cartoon Fridays

Student Mistreatment Process• Harrassment and Bullying 1006.147

– Ask for Assistance. Speak up! Say Something!– School Counselors (Other Adults)– Mistreatment Process – Problem-Solving and Mediation– Possible Consequences for Aggressor or Bully

• Stay-Away Agreement• School Suspension• Schedule Change• Law Enforcement / School Police• Alternate School Placement

School Threats – It’s No Joke!

• Threats to schools will have a great impact on your personal life.

• 2nd Degree Felony.

Absolutely NOT!

Vaping is ILLEGAL for Middle School Students.

Violations of this policy will be handled in the same manner as Tobacco or Drug use depending on the content of items found, resulting in mandatory Out of School Suspensions (OSS).

Discipline Process

1. Chance to Correct Behavior

2. Warning / Intervention

3. Phone Calls Home / Parent Conferences

4. After-School Detention

5. In-School Suspension

6. Out-of-School Suspension

7. Alternative Placement / School

8. Expulsion

Challengers S.O.A.R Everyday!

• Dress Code– Proper color pants!- NO WHITE,

RED, CAMO, etc.

– Shirts must be collared and SOLID! No stripes, patterns, etc.

– NO HOODIES! We need to see your collar. Sweat Jackets MUST have a zipper. Flannel button-down long sleeve shirts are NOT dress code.

Challengers S.O.A.R Everyday!

Student Identification (IDs)

Electronics and Cell Phones

Attendance and Tardies

Lunch / Cafeteria Behavior

Hallway Etiquette

Bus Loop Routine

Walkers, Bikers, Skateboarders

Car Loading and Unloading Zone

• Blue Zone = Safety Zone

Challengers Who S.O.A.R Everyday

Challengers Who S.O.A.R Everyday

Awards Throughout the Year:

1. Honor Roll

2. Conduct Recognition

3. Study Island Challenge

4. Million Word Reader

5. 5-Minute Mile

6. Spelling Bee

7. Character Counts

Challengers Who S.O.A.R Everyday

Rewarding Positive Behavior:

– S.O.A.R Shout Outs

– S.O.A.R Tickets & Raffles

– Classroom Incentives

– Courtyard Privilege

– Music and Cartoon Fridays

– Lots of Prizes

Tips for Challenger Success!

• Dress Appropriately

• Cell Phones Off Unless Directed Otherwise

• Limit Socializing

• Strategize BEST times to use lockers

• Arrive to Class at the 1-Minute Warning Horns

• Get Involved – Extra Curricular Activities

• Ask for HELP!

Self-Management = Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself

Ownership = Take ownership of your grades and decisions

Achievement = Do your best work at all times!

Respect = Show respect for yourself, others, and your school