Standley Middle School2011-2012

Introductory Assembly

Administration

Mrs. Heidi Lyon – Principal

Mrs. Lauren Basteyns – Vice Principal

Counseling

6th grade – Mrs. Wilson 7th grade – Ms. Meredith 8th grade A – L – Ms. Meredith 8th grade M – Z – Mrs. Wilson

The Basics - Planner Have DAILY Record of your

schedule, home-work, due dates, study buddies…

Must not tear out, fold, or mutilate pages…use the page finder to mark your place

The Basics – Hall Pass

Required anytime you are out of a classroom during class time

Included on the last page of the planner

Back of ID used for restroom pass Also can be used for tutoring at lunch

time

The Basics – Behavior SOAR! (pg. 6 and 13)

Successful Optimistic Accountable Respectful

THE CHOICE IS YOURS! NO ONE CAN MAKE YOU DO THE WRONG THING. STOP AND THINK BEFORE YOU ACT!

Seahawk Sessions

Beginning this Monday Impacted classes will be announced in

morning bulletin Rotation approximately each 6 weeks Occur during first Academic Prep If you have first lunch, you will go to

second lunch for the week

The Law of Unintended Consequences

“We were just playing around.” No play fighting at any time. Rowdy, running on campus, taking

others belongings, and/or disruptive behavior is not acceptable at school.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS! NO ONE CAN MAKE YOU DO THE WRONG THING. STOP AND THINK BEFORE YOU ACT!

The Basics - Lunch 1st Priority – EAT 2nd Priority – Pick up your trash 3rd Priority – Stay in the lunch area 4th Priority – Relax and enjoy the time

with your friends

Tutoring – Get Pass from the teacher before lunch and show to lunch supervisor before you can go there

The Basics - Lunch

Must report to lunch area/tutoring classroom within 3 minutes of tardy bell

Stay in the boundaries During Seahawk sessions, tables

between 600 building and 700 building (library) reserved for 6th graders

Lunch – Minimum Day

All food purchased here must be eaten here – district requirement

Bus Riders – under the lunch cover Prime Time – under the lunch arbor in

the center of the lunch court

The Basics - Arrival School opens at 8:35 a.m. unless have set-

up tutoring with a teacher (begins at 8:15 a.m.) DON’T arrive before this time. Tell your parents.

If after 9:05 a.m. you must go to the front office to check-in

NO trips to the store/mini mart – will result in discipline

NO games/balls before school Stay on the blacktop or in the center of

campus

The Basics - Dismissal

Leave campus immediately Walk when heading to your bus or

ride Report in at PrimeTime by 3:55 p.m. Report to tutoring by 3:55 p.m.

The Basics – Skateboards, Bikes, etc. Lock up or leave at your risk in a classroom Walk bikes once on campus HELMETS REQUIRED – it is the law!

Code 21212. (a) A person under 18 years of age shall not operate a bicycle, a non-motorized scooter, or a skateboard, nor shall they wear in-line or roller skates, nor ride upon a bicycle, a non-motorized scooter, or a skateboard as a passenger, upon a street, bikeway, as defined in Section 890.4 of the Streets and Highways Code, or any other public bicycle path or trail unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet.

No helmet = Parent pick-up of item

The Basics – School ID Card

REQUIRED to wear it DAILY (lanyard provided)

Must be worn around neck Used for:

Computer/Internet Use Bus Pass ASB ticket purchases and pick-up

The Basics - Interactions

No hugging, hand holding, or public displays of affection

Speak respectfully to ALL No profane or vulgar language – if you

wouldn’t say it in front of your grandmother, priest, minister, etc., then DON’T say it here.

Parents contacted, consequences

The Basics - Walkway Policy

Students will move about the campus in a safe and civil manner that supports positive interactions within our learning community

Passing period is a time for walking not socializing, make sure you get to class on time

The Basics – Be on Time

When you are late, you lose out and distract others from doing their job – learning or teaching

Consequences (page 13) semester not grading period

Importance of Grades and CST Scores

Builds a foundation for future success Impacts available elective choices in middle

and high school Impacts participation in sports and extra

curricular activities Both semesters and all tests count Algebra, Geometry, and Foreign Language

grades are part of graduation requirements and A-G for college entrance

The Basics - Cell Phones Allowed before/after school Kept out of sight at all times Must be OFF (not on silent or vibrate) from

9:05 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. If they are seen or heard by a staff member

between those hours, the phone WILL BE confiscated. Inappropriate item form given. Parent signs form/picks up item

Bring at your own risk – not investigated

The Basics - Prohibited Items

Gum iPods, PSP’s, hand held games, and all

electronics not needed for school Laser Pointers Toys, games, mini-skateboards,

playing cards, trading cards, etc. Weapons, drugs, medications

Dressed to Learn PolicyAll Students are required to follow Shirts must have sleeves that cover your

shoulders Pants must fit and may not have holes/tears No shorter than 4 inches above the knee Closed toed shoes PE Uniforms are for PE ONLY No pajamas or slippers No earrings bigger than quarter or spike plugs Appropriate for school - Not distracting Jackets – not to be worn to hide clothes in

violation of dress code Hats - worn straight and outside ONLY

Consequences – Violation of Dressed to Learn Policy 1st offense –parent contact, change/new

clothes brought to school 2nd offense –parent contact, change/new

clothes brought to school, detention 3rd offense – parent contact, change/new

clothes brought to school, referral, detention

4th offense –parent conference, referral, detention, may result in loss of school privileges

Show Your Standley Spirit

Wear your Standley Seahawks shirt each Friday!

Available in the Student Store Shirts - $5 Sweatshirts - $20

Honor Roll

Being REVISED this year – stay tuned for more information

Several levels of recognition Points that can be redeemed with

teachers, lunch, and special events Issued each 6 weeks Referrals/Suspensions will remove

you from the Honor Roll

Nondiscrimination Policy (Pg. 7)

Equal opportunity for all individuals Programs and activities available to

all -regardless of gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability

Report IMMEDIATELY Discipline: Suspension or Expulsion

Hate Violence Motivated by hostility towards people based on

race, gender, disability, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation

Includes:physical violenceoffensive commentsthreats

Report IMMEDIATELY Discipline: Suspension or Expulsion

Sexual Harassment (Pg. 8)

Has a negative effect on learning, grades, or attitude

Activities such as: Unwanted sexual advances Verbal, visual, or physical behaviors

Report IMMEDIATELY! Discipline: Suspension or Expulsion

Computer-Internet Use

This is a privilege, not a right. Must have Student ID and permission In support of education Etiquette

May not be abusive, have inappropriate language, disrupt the network, ignore privacy of others

Vandalism will not be tolerated

Zero Tolerance Designed to keep everyone safe Expulsion may be recommended for:

Possession of Weapons Objects used in a dangerous manner Repeated fighting, violent acts, injury to

another student or staff Selling, Furnishing, or Use of Alcohol,

Tobacco, Drug Violation of the Law

Primetime and Rec. Program

All school rules apply That means everything we’ve reviewed

An extension of the school day

Reminders

New to Standley Parent Meeting – 6:00 PM in Auditorium on Sept. 20

Back to School Night – Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m.

Questions?