DEFER INTERMEDIATE

EXPECTATIONS

2013-2014

What’s the Purpose?

Set student expectations for 2013-2014 school year

Set student’s up for success

“It’s all about CHOICES!”

BELIEVE!

• “You are the product of the image you present….”

• “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”

• “Life’s not fair…get used to it!”

• “Excuses are like tennis shoes. Everyone has them and they all stink!”

“It’s all about CHOICES!”

ARRIVAL

• Doors open at 8:15

• Enter your assigned grade level door

• Directly to homeroom to check in with teacher

• Silent work in homeroom

“It’s all about CHOICES!”

HALLWAYS / HALL PASSES

• Stay to the right

• Level of voices (1-4)

• Passes needed – correct color

Level 5?

Basel – Don’t let this happen!

HOMEROOM

Excessive tardies = lunch/recess detention after the 3rd tardy

We begin at 8:30!

“It’s all about CHOICES!”

CLASSES

4 core classes everyday

1 Special in a daily rotation – 50 minutes

1 Intervention period

Character education (PACES)

Lunch & Recess = about 22 minutes each

“It’s all about CHOICES!”

LUNCH

• Cafeteria = assigned tables by homeroom

• 22 minutes goes by fast!

• Will count down to Level 1 at the end of lunch

• Dismiss by homeroom to throw away trash & then line up for the next area

“It’s all about CHOICES!”

RECESS

Structure of Recess – be where you are supposed to!

No “closed” toe and/or no “closed” heel shoes – must stay on blacktop

Remember to take your coats!

Recess is a PRIVILEGE!

“It’s all about CHOICES!”

BEHAVIOR

• Be safe

• Be respectful

• Be responsible

• Do your personal best - ownership

“It’s all about CHOICES!”

BYOD

Must have signed permission form to access the web

Separate form needs to be in for your e-reader

We have the right to search your phone for any school-related inappropriate activity

DRESS CODE

Does it pass the “mirror test”?

Warm weather – appropriate length shorts/skirts, must have sleeves

“It’s all about CHOICES!”

DISMISSAL / TRANSPORTATION /

AFTER SCHOOL• Transportation expectations: proper behavior,

stay in seat, no food/drink, appropriate language

• 3 referrals = off bus for the semester

• Detentions = T, W, Th from 3 – 3:45 pm

“It’s all about CHOICES!”

LAST THOUGHTS…It’s All About…

Having fun & enjoying yourself

Keeping rules in mind to not jeopardize that

Making good choices

Be respectful

Be responsible

Doing your personal best each day