freshmen class meeting athens high school september 6, 2013
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FRESHMEN CLASS MEETINGATHENS HIGH SCHOOL
September 6, 2013
Dr. Dixon
Welcome
What Counts…
ACT Scores 2013 –Good job Class of 2014!
English Math Reading Sci. Mean N % of class
Athens 22.8 24.1 22.9 23.1 23.3 366 98.5%State 19.1 19.9 20.0 20.2 19.9 120,451
WAY TO GO RED HAWKS!
How much do you want to achieve this year?
Ranked by Newsweek as the 522 Best High School in the Nation!
6th Most Challenging High School in the State of Michigan
98 students received state, national awards and international awards59 % of students took AP classes
3 teams and 18 individual athletes competed at the State Championship levelRaised over $41,000 for Angels of Hope Charity
98 % of 2013 Graduates went to college; 7 honorably serve in the military
So, What Counts?
YouAll of Us &Our Individual &Collective Success
The Importance of focus:
What we expect…
How to Succeed….
A – G Ms. Goss
H – N Mr. Dowd
O – Z Mr. Turner
AHS Assistant Principals
A – E Mr. Adams
F – K Mr. McMillan
L – R Mrs. Breen
S – Z Mr. Rinnan
AHS Counseling Assignments & Peer Mediation
Ms. Manfredi – Peer Mediation Advisor
Our Safe-Ed Staff
Safe Ed Director– Mr. Brandimore
Your well being is our number one concern.
ATHENS CAFETERIALOCKDOWNDRILLS
Cafeteria Lockdown Locations
Cafeteria Escape Routes
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS The chances of any particular K-12 school in the
United States experiencing a shooting incident in
any given year is approximately 1 in 53,925.
The chances of a school shooting taking place in a US
high school in any given year: 1 in 21,000.
The chances of a school shooting taking place in a US
elementary or middle school in any given year: 1 in 141,463.
Also keep in mind, your chances of dying in a car crash in 2013 is approximately 1 in 7775, which is about the same as your chances of dying due to any type of gun violence in the next year.
Emergency Response Preparation is Key!
Code drillsKnow School ProtocolReview exit strategies
PersonalVisualizationPlanningAction
School Sponsored Training
Lock Down Drills Fire Drills Tornado Drills Evacuation Drills
Take Advantage
Visualization Don’t be Surprised!
Expect the unexpected
Visualize In class During passing Before and After school
Action Take the proper course of Action
What is the “Proper” course of Action? Depends on your training Depends on your planning Depends on your specific situation Depends on your commitment to survive
Personal Readiness Strategy
Take ownership of your survival
At Work At Home
In General
Concealment v. Cover
Silhouette
Lockdown and Hide
Run, Hide, Fight Run is rarely an option for a
Teacher with kids
Locking down and Hiding is Priority #1 Out of sight = Out of mind
Fight
Police Response The first responding officers
secure the immediate area, assess the danger, and form an entry team
Determine where the threat is and move swiftly toward the gunfire
Officers find the suspect and terminate the threat
When Law Enforcement arrives How should I react when Law
Enforcement arrives?: Remain calm, and follow officers’
instructions Immediately raise hands and spread
fingers. Keep hands in sight at all times Avoid making quick movements towards
officers such as attempting to hold on for safety
Your Safety is most important!
At the end of this meeting, we will have a practice cafeteria drill.
Let us know if you have questions.
We are here to help you!
Agenda
Freshman Focus Code of Conduct Attendance Dress Code All Else
Find your way around the building
Adjust to increased academic responsibilities
Get involved! - Clubs/Sports
Homecoming Dance – October 11
Freshmen Focus
Have A Great Start - It Makes A More Enjoyable Finish
Keep a calendar of what is due when Get a study buddy & attend after school tutoring
Room 1208 N Monday-Thursday
Get to every class on time (early is even better)
Give 100% effort & HAVE A GREAT attitude
Freshmen Success Seminars are Sept. 12th
Freshmen Focus
Code of Conduct Update
The Code of Conduct is available on the Athens webpage.
Read through the Code of Conduct - Be aware of your rights and responsibilities!
Attendance Policy
Attendance at school is important: We want you here! Think of school as your job.
5 absences in a class (ex/unex) will result in a teacher contact home.
7 absences – visit to the AP office 9 absences – attendance review meeting. Beyond 9 – all unexcused (no credit for work missed)
Hats/Sunglasses Bare midriff Skirts/shorts – Fingertip length Yoga pants/stretch pants must be covered! Tank tops – 3 finger rule Pants – Worn at the waist! Inappropriate slogans Hoodies Cell Phones
Dress Code Reminders
Planners – Available in AP Office for $5
MEAP Test – October 16 Good Luck!
Lunch Behavior – Please Keep Your School Clean Return the Plastic Trays
Service dog -- Magic
Lunch Security Drill!
All Else
Wishing you a fabulous year!
Be your best everyday – Make It Count
FRESHMEN CLASS MEETINGATHENS HIGH SCHOOL
September 6, 2013