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Name:

EAST ACADEMY Teacher:

EAST HIGH SCHOOL SONG

Dear East High you are the school for me

You will always win the victory

Red and Black to you we’ll be true

And we will bring great honors to you

Hip Hurray here’s to the Black and Red

O’er the world your fame is widely spread

Onward we will do or die

EAST HIGH SCHOOL FIGHT SONG

We have the right to fight for East High

Our gallant team will always try

To be the best team in the nation

Although the odds are sometimes high

Fight! Fight!

We have the Black and Red tradition

We’re fighting fair and square tonight

We’re gonna fight, fight, fight for victory

A cheer for East

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East Academy

Student Handbook

Every Student, Every Chance, Every Day

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Table of Contents

Be EAST Expectations and Norm……………………………………………………..3

Activities, Athletics and Clubs……………………………………………….………...4

Freshmen-Senior Info……………………………………………………………………..5

Student Information……………………………………………………………………….6

Bell Schedule ………………………………………………………………………………….7

Reassessment Policy……………………………………………………………….……..8

Attendance and Tardies………………………………………………………………….9

Have I. . . ……………………………………………………………………………………..10

Building a Culture of Excellence…………………………………………………….11

Be EAST Lessons……………………………………………………………...…...…12-23

Skill-building and Excursion Reflections…………………………………...24-32

End of Year Reflection……………………………………………………………………33

CER…………………………………………………………………………………………...34-35

School Songs………………………………………………………………………………….36

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Working With Adults Working With Students

The Student: Assumes responsibility for learning by seeking help and asking questions in a timely manner. Consistently listens and followssuggestions given by adults. Consistently demonstrates effective

communication skills and willingness to work with adults.

The Student: Effectively leads a group of students. Can help resolve most conflicts. Seeks out different points of view. Embraces diversity in others.

The Student: Usually assumes responsibility forlearning by seeking help and Asking questions when needed. Usually listens and follows Suggestions given by adults. Usually demonstrates effectivecommunication skills and willingness

to work with adults.

The Student: Effectively communicates with Other students. Does not participate in conflicts. Accepts different points of view. Accepts diversity in others.

The Student: Occasionally seeks help and asksquestions when needed. Inconsistently listens and Follows suggestions given by adults. Sometimes demonstrates effective

communication skills and willingness to work with adults.

The Student: Occasionally communicates effectively with other students. Does not escalate conflicts. Occasionally accepts different points of view. Occasionally accepts diversity in others.

The Student: Rarely seeks help and asks questions when needed. Rarely listens and follows Suggestions given by adults. Rarely demonstrates effectivecommunication skills and willingness to work with adults.

The Student: Does not communicate effectively with other students. Escalates conflicts. Does not accept different points of view. Does not accept diversity in others.

Even with help, the student: Does not seek help and ask questions Does not listen and follow Suggestions given by adults Does not demonstrate effective communication skills nor a willingness to work with adults

The Student: Initiates conflict

Even with help, the student: Does not communicate effectively Does not accept different points of view Does not accept diversity

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Academic Conduct Work Completion

The Student: Arrives on time prepared for class every day. Participates every day, actions drive instruction forward. Consistently does what’s ex-pected and helps others do the same.

The Student: Completes work as assigned every day. Routinely submits work on time. Takes full advantage of retake/redoopportunities and support.

The Student: Arrives on time prepared for class consistently. Participates in class, actions benefit instruction. Accepts responsibility for their actions, rarely requires redirection.

The Student: Consistently completes work as assigned. Usually submits work on time. Takes advantage of retake/redoopportunities and support.

The Student: Arrives on time prepared for class inconsistently. Participates in class, actions at times distract from instruction. Usually follows redirection and

Changes their actions.

The Student: Inconsistently completes work asassigned. Inconsistently submits work on time. Occasionally takes advantage of retake/redo opportunities and support.

The Student: Rarely brings materials to class, even with teacher coaching. Rarely participates, comments often distract from instruction. Does not follow redirection to change their actions.

The Student: Rarely completes work as assigned. Rarely submits work on time. Rarely takes advantage of retake/redoopportunities and support.

Even with help, the student: Does not bring materials. Does not participate. Does not follow directions. Escalates situation when given redirection.

Even with help, the student: Does not complete work as assigned. Does not submit work on time. Does not take advantage of retake/redoopportunities and support.

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Be Engaged

Be Accountable

Be Safe

Be Thoughtful

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Cross Country

Boys/Girls Swimming

Volleyball

Football

Boys/Girls Basketball

Boys/Girls Soccer

Wrestling

Boys/Girls Golf

Boys/Girls Bowling

Boys/Girls Tennis

Boys/Girls Track and Field

Baseball

Softball

Steppers

Cheerleading

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Scarlet Ambassadors

Special Olympics

IHSSA

I-JAG

East High Cares

American Sign Language

French club

Academic Decathlon

National Honor Society

Theater and Performing Arts

Speech and Debate

Orchestra

Student Government

Photography Club

Chess Club

Movement 515

Spanish Club

Link Crew

Band—Concert, Jazz,

Percussion, Marching

Choir—Concert, Handbells

Quill/Scroll

Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA)

EHS Activities, Clubs and Athletics

To be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities

(athletics, cheerleading, school plays, etc.), a student must pass

all courses.

You must take 4 academic courses per semester.

Summer school cannot be used to make up courses for eligibility

purposes only.

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End of Year Reflection

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Cycle 9: Excursions, Skill Building and Reflections

Excursion/Skill-Builder Start Date: ______________

Progress Check—How are you doing in your classes?

Course Current Grade

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REFLECTION (Complete after Excursion #9 or Skill-Building #8) In which excursion or skill builder did you participate?

What did you learn from this excursion or skill builder?

What challenges did you face?

How did your learning during the excursion or skill builder connect to

your other school work?

What skills or attitudes did you learn that can be applied to other

situations?

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A Note from the Principal: To the Freshmen “Welcome Freshmen Scarlets! East offers many clubs, sports,

and activities that you can participate in and I hope that you

will take these opportunities to connect yourself to your school.

Make new friends, go out of your comfort zone, and be proud

to be a Scarlet! —Principal Morris

A Note from the Principal: To the Sophomore “This is your year to challenge yourself academically and take

leadership roles in at East. Work hard, be creative, and display

your talents and skills in your classes and extra-curricular op-

portunities. Let’s make East the best school in the Metro!”

—Principal Morris

A Note from the Principal: To the Juniors “Juniors—This is your year to focus on academics and leadership

opportunities. If you have not, start building your resume for college

and your future career with volunteer experiences and by taking

rigorous coursework. Work to leave a great legacy for East High

School and take pride in all that you do.” —Principal Morris

A Note from the Principal: To the Seniors “Seniors—Congratulations! You have made it to the home

stretch and it is your time to be our shining stars! Don’t press

fast forward. Take the time to make memories, be an active

part of our East community, and leave a great legacy for East

High School! —Principal Morris

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Important Student Information

Dress Expectations

Students are expected to wear appropriate clothing to school that

does not disrupt the learning environment. Students are PROHIB-

ITED from wearing any clothing that is gang related apparel, cloth-

ing or jewelry promoting items that are illegal for minors or may

be offensive to others. General guidelines are as follows: Females

should not wear halter tops, and shirts that do not cover midriffs.

Males should not have visible undergarments, bandanas or head

covering unless for religious purposes. Ultimately, it is up to the

administration to deem what is appropriate to maintain a safe

and orderly school environment.

Hallway Expectations

Students are expected to be in class, not in the halls. Therefore,

the first and last 20 minutes of class, no passes will be issued for

students to leave class unless it is an emergency. When in the

halls, students are expected to be quiet so other learning can take

place.

End of Day/Early Release Procedure

Students should be out of the building no later than 10 minutes

after their last class or dismissal of the school day (Unless under

the supervision of a sponsor or coach).

Parking Permits

Parking permits are issued to juniors and seniors. Students are

only allowed to park in the WEST lot and by permit only. Unau-

thorized parking will result in cars being ticketed and/or towed.

Loitering in School Parking Lots

Students are NOT permitted to loiter in any of East High parking

lots or sit in cars at any point in the school day.

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List your top 3 choices for the upcoming excursion. **Your teacher must approve your choices prior to online registration REFLECTION (Complete after Excursion #8 or Skill-Building #7)

In which excursion or skill builder did you participate?






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East High Bell Schedules 17-18

M, Tu, Th, F

Blks 1/5: 7:40-9:05 a.m.

Blks 2/6: 9:10-10:30 a.m.

Be EAST Academy 10:35-11:10 a.m.

Blks 3/7:

11:15-11:50 a.m.(1st Lunch)-11:55 a.m.:1:15 p.m. (Class)

11:15-12:35 p.m. (Class)-12:40-1:15 p.m.(2nd Lunch)

Blks: 4/8: 1:20-2:40 p.m.

Wednesday

Blks 1/5: 7:40-8:50 a.m.

Blks 2/6: 8:55-10:05 a.m.

Blks 3/7: 10:10-11:20 a.m.

Blks 4/8: 12:35-1:10 a.m.

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EAST HIGH RE-ASSESSMENT POLICY

All courses will offer 2 or more opportunities to show proficien-

cy on each topic throughout the unit.

The opportunity for a re-assessment may only be

given if a student has completed the original

assessment on the original date scheduled with the

exceptions of 1) excused absences and 2) prior arrangements

with the individual teacher.

If other opportunities to show proficiency exist later in the unit,

the most appropriate plan for additional attempts is at the

teacher’s discretion.

After the unit is completed, re-assessments may be

taken only after the student has completed assigned practice.

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1. All doors to the main building will be locked at 8:15am each

morning for building security. Students will use the North

entrance after 8:15am to enter the building.

2. Under our attendance policy, once a student reaches a total

of 15 unexcused absences that student will be ineligible to attend

or participate in extracurricular activities such as athletic

events, dances, shows, or concerts. The unexcused absences will

reset at the beginning of each grading period.

3. In order for a student’s absence to be excused, the

Attendance Office must be notified as soon as possible. The list

of excused absences is in the DMPS District Attendance Policy.

4. Students will serve a 20 minute detention after a total of 10

tardies are accumulated and for every tardy after 10 .

Detentions are Tuesday’s and Thursday’s after school in the

Media Center (Library), unless directed otherwise. Failure to

complete a detention for tardies will result in a level 2 referral. In

-school detention could be assigned for habitual offend-

ers. Students who have more than one hour of accumulated de-

tentions for tardies will be ineligible to attend or participate in

extracurricular activities. Tardies will reset each semester.

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Have I. . .

Smiled at someone I don’t know in the halls?

Been on time to my classes?

Helped to make East High a better place?

Volunteered?

Committed to understand all cultures that are

represented at East High School?

Picked up my lunch trays or trash in the halls (even if it

is not mine?)

Challenged myself academically?

Become involved in extra-curricular clubs and sports?

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How to Build a Culture of Excellence

1. Try to do your best in everything.

2. Model Excellence.

3. Show pride in our school and do your part to make

EAST HIGH the best school in Iowa.

4. Take ownership in your education and behavior.

5. Stress doing the right thing—This is contagious.

6. Respect others—every day.

7. Live by this statement: “Well done is better than

well said.”

8. Be a Change Agent.

9. _____________________________________

10. ________________________________

What statements can you add to lines #9-#10 to build

our culture of excellence?

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BE EAST Lesson 1-Welcome Back!

1. My favorite memory from summer break was. . .

2. Complete this sentence: I am excited about the new school

year because

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

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3. My takeaways from today’s speakers was. . .

LUNCH TIME: Let’s start the year off right by making sure we

know the expectations of all students during lunch time in

regards to :

A. Lunch trays:

B. Leaving school grounds during lunch time:

C. Horseplay in the lunchroom:

**Remember, how you act in the lunchroom and the lunch trays

and garbage you leave behind is a direct reflection of how

you feel about EAST and how others see our building.

Let’s be proud to be an EAST SCARLET!

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Cycle 1: Excursions and Unit Recovery

Excursion/Unit-Recovery Start Date: ______________

List your top 3 choices for the upcoming excursion.

Your teacher must approve your choices prior to online

Registration

1. __________________________

2. __________________________

3. __________________________

Reflection (Complete after Excursion #1 or Unit Recovery #1)

In which excursion/unit recovery session did you participate?

What did you learn from this excursion or unit recovery work?


How did your learning during the excursion/unit recovery

connect to your other school work?

What skills or attitudes did you learn that can be applied to other situ-

ations?

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BE EAST Lesson 2—Hallways and Restrooms

1. What are the expectations for all students on how to act

in the hallways?

2. T or F It is the expectation for students at East High to

use appropriate and responsible behavior at all times in

regards to how they act in the halls and restrooms.

3. What can I do to improve the hallway environment?

4. How will I hold myself and my peers accountable for

keeping the halls and restrooms clean?

NOTE: Once class is started, students who are in the halls

without passes, on different floors than their

assigned class, or disturbing other classes may have parents

called and/or be assigned any of the following:

1) A restorative meeting with teachers, parents and

administration

1) Detention(s) after school

2) Behavioral referral(s)

3) Executive Function session(s) during EAST Academy

4) Out of school suspensions for continued out of bounds

behavior.

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BE EAST Lesson 3

Getting Involved and Being a Good Spectator

1. What type of student are you? How do you know?

(1) someone who makes things happen

(2) someone who watches things happen

(3) someone who asks ‘what happened?’

2. How can you model good behavior as a fan/spectator?

3. Are there activities and clubs you are interested in learning

more about? What are they? Who can help get you the

information you need? (See page 4 for a list of clubs/activities).

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BE EAST Lesson 9—Class Meetings

Class Meetings for each grade level will be held FIVE times throughout the school year during these days:

August 28-September 01, 2017

October 02-06, 2017

November 27-December 01, 2017

February 05-09, 2018

April 09-13, 2018

NOTES from Class Meetings:

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Excursions

Excursions are offered during EAST Academy in rotating cycles. Students who are proficient in their coursework or have not been chosen for a skill builder or executive function session can opt into one of the many fun excursions being offered. Excursions for each cycle will be listed on a PPT that will be

located under the student tab on

dsmeastacademy.weebly.com Students will sign up for their

excursions prior to the start of each cycle using “Responsive

Scheduling” which will be located in Infinite Campus. Tips on

how to do this will be located in student handbooks or on the

weebly site as well.

**ALL students will either be assigned or have the option of selecting an excursion. You are expected to attend. Lack of

attendance counts toward unexcused absences.

Student Selection Directions

HOW TO CHOOSE MY EXCURSION: 1. Log on to Infinite Campus 2. Click on the Responsive Scheduling Tab during the open 3. window for students to register. **You will not be able to register if a) you have been chosen for a skill-building ses-

sion, b) the window is closed, c) the session is full. 4. Select session you would like to attend. 5. Click Save button. **You will receive notifications about

your excursions and skill-builders by marking your notification preference accordingly. **See more information under the student tab on the Weebly website dsmeastacademy.weebly.com

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BE EAST Lesson 4—Academic Planning & MYAP

MYAP (My Academic Planning) is the tool used for each student’s

individual academic planning using Infinite Campus.

Every student will be required to complete their MYAP.

Based on your post secondary plan, you will select courses you will

take the remainder of your high school career.

My post-secondary plan(s) is/are:

1. __________________________________

2. __________________________________

3. __________________________________

DIRECTIONS:

1. Log into Infinite Campus

2. Find out who your counselor is on your summary page next to your

name.

A. My counselor is: ____________________________________

3. Find your credits earned through your ‘credit summary’ tab.

A. To date, I have earned ______ credits.

** See Pages 16-17 to help you plan your path!

4. What courses do I need to take to ensure that I am college and

career ready?

5. What courses can I take as electives that I am interested in?

If you have any questions about your MYAP (Academic Plan ) or post-

secondary plan, please stop by and see your counselor.

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The Path to Graduation

English = 4.0 Credits

Social Science = 3.0 Credits

Math = 3.0 Credits

Science = 3.0 Credits

Fine Arts = 1.5 Credits

PE (CPR) = 1.0 Credits

Elective = 7.5 Credits

21st Century Skills

Total Credits for East High Graduation = 23

In order to be considered on track to graduate with your

class, you should meet the minimum credit requirements at

the completion of each year:

9th Grade 6.0

10th Grade 12.0

11th Grade 18.0

12th Grade

23.0

**It is encouraged that ALL students take a minimum of one

Advanced Placement class within their 4-year High School

experience to better prepare to be college and career ready.

Grade Credits

9

10

11

12

Total

Track my

Credits!

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BE EAST Lesson 8—EAST ACADEMY

What is East Academy? EAST Academy is offered Monday,

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday every week from 10:35-11:10.

ALL students will rotate through cycles throughout the school

year and will include the following options:

Skill-Building: Student who have not show proficiency in specific

topics in their classes may be pre-selected for skill-building during an

EAST Academy cycle.

Excursions: Students who are proficient in their courses or have not

been pre-selected for a skill-building session will chose an excursion to

attend. Options for excursions will be available for students to chose

through PPTs/Infinite Campus.

Quiet Study Hall: This is an opt-in study hall open for those students

who are proficient in all of their courses and welcome a place and

time where they can study or read. No electronics will be allowed

during this study hall time and students must be teacher approved.

“Will” Study Hall: Students will be pre-selected for this study hall.

No electronics will be allowed during this study hall time

Executive Function: This is for students who want time with

counselors, small groups, etc. Students are pre-selected for these

meetings.

Home Base: At the end of each cycle, students will spend four-five

days with their EAST Academy Home Base teacher to complete

various activities.

Why do we have East Academy? EAST Academy aligns with our mis-

sion of “every student, every chance, every day” to enrich all students’

educational experience.

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BE EAST Lesson 7—Scavenger Hunt

1. What is the name of the Principal at East High School?_________________________________

2. Who are the two Vice Principals’ at East High School?______________________________________________

3. Who are the three school improvement leaders at East High School?______________________________________________________

4. Who is the School Resource Officer (SRO)?___________________________________________

5. How many times is the word “Fight” stated in the EHS fight song?_________________________

6. What GPA do you have to have for two consecutive semesters in order to qualify for an academic letter?______________________________________________________

7. What time does the school day end?___________

8. What time do students need to be off campus by?__________

9. At what time can a student ride the DART bus for free with their school ID?_________________

10. What grade levels can get student parking passes?_____________________________________

11. If you need to change your address or telephone number in Infinite Campus, where should you go in order to accomplish this?_____________________________________________________

12. Students cannot get a pass out of the class the first ____minutes or the last______minutes of class.

13. Who is responsible to pay for property damages or vandalism that occurs on school grounds?

14. T or F E-Cigarettes are allowed to be used on school grounds.

15. T or F The student handbook contains a dress code for students.

16. T or F Loitering in any of the school parking lots or on school grounds is prohibited.

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English (4.0) Grade In Progress Math (3.0) Grade In Progress

English 9 - S1 Math Sem 1






English 12 - S1

English 12 - S2 Science (3.0) Grade In Progress

Science Sem 1

S.S. (3.0) Grade In Progress Science Sem 2

History S1 Science Sem 3

History S2 Science Sem 4

US History S1 Science Sem 5

US History S2 Science Sem 6

Government

Economics Electives (7.5) Grade In Progress

Elective 1

Fine/Ap Arts (1.5) Grade In Progress Elective 2

F/A Arts Sem 1 Elective 3



Elective 6

PE (1.0) Grade In Progress Elective 7

9th Grade PE Elective 8




CPR Elective 12

Elective 13

Elective 14

Elective 15

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BE EAST Lesson 5—EAST School Grounds

Grounds

1. If you had never been to East before and walked up to the

school, what would you think?

2. What can you do to make our school community look better?

How to ask for help

Consider your last school year. Are there areas you could have

asked for help? Who would you have asked? What would you

have asked them?

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BE EAST Lesson 6—Growth Mindset

-When I look back on last school year and my classes/grades, I

am proud of myself for:

-An academic goal for this semester is:

-I can have a growth mindset by:

-My growth mindset statement is: (For example, instead of

saying “this is too hard”, I will say, “this will take some time

and effort, but I can do it.” )

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