Post on 03-Jan-2016
a) Physical * Principal
* Assistant Principal * School Picture I.D. - Teachers
* Facilities* 19 Security cameras located on campus* Crisis Plan
b) Psychological * Faculty/staff treating students with
Respect * Students treating peers &
faculty/staff with Respect * Involving the community
1. Thank You PTA - $10,000 worth of laptops (housed in the library)
2. 2 laptop carts with 20 computers each
3. Promethean Boards & Mimio Boards
4. Cable/video broadcasting class (Live Broadcast every Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
5. At least 3 computers in every room
ABSENCESAny student, age 7 to 18, must meet the required compulsory attendance law
8th grade students taking high school courses for credit (Reading 1, Home Economics 1, Agriscience 1) may not miss more than five (5) nonexempt excused absences, unexcused absences, suspensions per semester
Elementary students may not miss more than ten (10) days of nonexempt excused absences, unexcused absences, suspensions per semester
Students in grades K-8 who miss more than three (3) hours of instructional time during the school day will be considered absent for the entire day
Students participating in a school sponsored activity/field trip are considered present at school
Type 1 - Exempted, Excused* student allowed to make up the work* note from a Doctor* does NOT count toward the attendance
requirements
Type 2 - Non-Exempted, Excused* personal illness or serious illness, documented
by parent note * student allowed to make up work
* does count toward the attendance requirements
ABSENCES
Type 3 – Unexcused Absence* Note not provided* student NOT allowed to make up work* does count toward the attendance
requirements
Type 4 – Suspensions* Non-exempted absences* students are allowed to make up work (value
of the work is determined by the discipline guidelines)
* does count toward the attendance requirements
ABSENCES
Seat Time Recovery
Excuses for ALL absence must be presented in writing within two (2) days of the absence
Students in danger of failing due to excessive absences may be allowed to make up missed seat time held outside of the regular school day
-- FWJH has recovery time on select Saturday mornings (8:00a.m.-12:00p.m.)
Makeup sessions before the end of the current semester (highs school credit) or the end of the year for elementary/junior high students
Remember:Must have a note to make up work, if not
You receive a Zero.
The Student is responsible for making arrangements with his/her teacher within 3 days of his/her return to school after an absence.
“ Your body must be through the threshold of the door”
1st tardy is on the house2nd tardy is an “Official” Warning3rd tardy is an after school detention4th tardy is an after school detention5th tardy is a Saturday detention6th tardy is an In-School suspension
This is per quarter
Student Check In
Front Office
Students arriving after 7:55a.m. bell – MUST be signed in through the front office by a Parent or Guardian
Student Check Out Check-Out – only parent or guardian on the
emergency card to check out
Office staff WILLWILL ask for a Driver’s License – please understand that this is for Safety reasons
For Safety Reasons – No Check outs after 2:30
All transportation changes must be in writing – bus notes must have administrative approval
Students do not initiate process by calling home first
Must sign out/sign in the book
a) Behavior Modification * Tues./Thurs. after school detention * Saturday Detention * In-school suspension * Out of school suspension * Usually for students that get caught up in
the moment
b) Self Discipline * Good Students * Timeliness & Follow dress code * Positive involvement in school * Maintain Good Grades * Being your own person
Tuesdays / Thursdays – 3:00 P.M.– 4:00 P.M.
You miss it –you must serve a Saturday Detention
Will be given 24 hour notification.
Saturdays--- 8:00 A.M. -- 12:00 P.M.
Student must be in school uniform
Don’t be late!!!!!!!!
You miss it =Suspension from School
Not tolerated and is a suspendable offense
It is a form of aggression which occurs when a person (s) willfully subjects another person to an intentional, unwanted and unprovoked, hurtful, verbal and/or physical action (s) at any school site or school-sponsored event.
Parents with concerns about their child’s performance in class should speak with teacher before speaking to administration
Conferences can be set up through the Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Jackie Nettles or front office
6 - 8th Grade students may attend Fifth Ward Junior High dances provided they have met the requirements
9 weeks honor roll breakfast
Student of the Month celebrations
The FISH Philosophy will be the theme of our PBS Program.
6th-8th Grade students • 1 per nine weeks
4th & 5th Grade students• 1 per semester
All students must be in Good standing academically and meet the discipline requirements
Can’t leave until dance is over or a parent signs the student out
Water is acceptable in the classroom and/or building
Food and Sport Drinks are not allowed in school building
Energy drinks and coffee are not allowed on campus
No lunch Deliveries
Piercing only allowed on ear lobes
Radios, CD, Mp3, IPOD, Pagers, Cell Phones, Not Allowed
Item seen (including in the pocket of student’s Item seen (including in the pocket of student’s pants) - it is confiscated, picked up by parent & pants) - it is confiscated, picked up by parent & student issued a Warningstudent issued a Warning
Item is heard (rings, music playing, etc) – it is Item is heard (rings, music playing, etc) – it is confiscated, picked up by parent & student will confiscated, picked up by parent & student will serve an After School Detentionserve an After School Detention
Item in use – it is confiscated, picked up by parent Item in use – it is confiscated, picked up by parent & student will serve a Saturday Detention& student will serve a Saturday Detention
22ndnd offense - item confiscated, picked up by parent offense - item confiscated, picked up by parent & Student will serve a Saturday Detention& Student will serve a Saturday Detention
33rdrd offense - item confiscated, picked up by parent offense - item confiscated, picked up by parent & Student will serve an In-School Suspension& Student will serve an In-School Suspension
44thth offense – item confiscated, picked up by parent offense – item confiscated, picked up by parent & Student will receive a 3 day Out of School & Student will receive a 3 day Out of School SuspensionSuspension
Hats & bandannas - Not Allowed
No sunglasses on top of head
No hoods worn in the school building
No birthday deliveries to school
Shirts/tops must be polo style solid color Navy Blue or White with collar
Undershirt must be solid Navy Blue or White
Cold weather long sleeve t-shirt/ turtle necks must be solid Navy Blue or White
Outer wear must zip, snap or button from top to bottom
Pullovers, sweatshirts or jackets permitted if Navy Blue or White
Shirts may not hang below the pockets (front
and back)
Strongly recommend students wear uniforms
that fit properly
Strongly recommend students wear belts
Bottoms - cotton twill pants Khaki or sand color
Shorts, skirts, and skorts must be dress code
length (Finger tip)
Bottom garments must be secured at waist
Unreasonably oversized/undersized
shirts, pants, sweatshirts, and
pullovers will be determined by the
Principal’s discretion
Males… Hair length not below base of collared
shirt Afros 3 inches in height Hair must be clean and natural color Hair must not cover eyes Pictures, symbols, letters, and
numbers not allowed Facial Hair no Goatees
Females... Hair must be in conventional style No curlers, rollers, or teased hair Hair must be clean and natural color Pictures, symbols, letters, and
numbers not allowed Bling/bling accessories must be 1
color
Car/Bus Line
Morning Drop OffMorning Drop OffNo Changes
Afternoon Pick-UpAfternoon Pick-UpBus Loading - will be in the Front Parking
Circlea) Students will proceed through the
Junior High hall and load their respective bus
Afternoon Pick Up
Car Line – will be in the rear parking area Car Line – will be in the rear parking area near the Gymnasiumnear the Gymnasiuma) Cars will enter gate 3 - closest to Covington
(signs posted) b) Cars will take a left and proceed to the 3rd parking bay (sign posted with an arrow) and proceed toward the school building and take a right - to “snake” through the 2nd parking bay – cars will then take a left and proceed down the road to the horseshoe leading to the gym door c) Teacher will call the student(s) name d) Car line will exit through the gate 1 (closest
to the 4th/5th building) to Hwy. 21
Mrs. Hesson will have a Car line table in the gym
Parents will be provided paper and a plastic sleeve to write their child/children’s name(s)
The signage is to be placed in the left corner of the front windshield
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