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Freedom Middle SchoolFreedom Middle SchoolStudent OrientationStudent Orientation

2013-20142013-2014

P.R.I.D.E.

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ThemeTheme““Student Success is Our Priority, and Student Success is Our Priority, and

we do it with P.R.I.D.E.”we do it with P.R.I.D.E.”Professionalism, Respect, Instructional Focus, Professionalism, Respect, Instructional Focus,

Diversity, and Educational ExcellenceDiversity, and Educational Excellence

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IntroductionsIntroductions

Administrative TeamAdministrative Team Mr. Davidson – PrincipalMr. Davidson – Principal Mr. Ward– AP – InstructionMr. Ward– AP – Instruction Mr. Pope – AP 8Mr. Pope – AP 8th & ½ of 7thth & ½ of 7th Grades Grades Mrs. Thomas – AP 6Mrs. Thomas – AP 6th & ½ of 7thth & ½ of 7th Grades Grades

Security TeamSecurity Team Mrs. King – Security SupervisorMrs. King – Security Supervisor Mr. Sims - Security SupervisorMr. Sims - Security Supervisor Officer Moore – School Resource OfficerOfficer Moore – School Resource Officer

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IntroductionsIntroductions

ISS Facilitator – Mr. WalkerISS Facilitator – Mr. Walker

CounselorsCounselors Mrs. Hanson-Hendricks – Lead Counselor/7Mrs. Hanson-Hendricks – Lead Counselor/7thth Grade Grade Mr. Lightner – 8Mr. Lightner – 8thth Grade Grade Mrs. Walsh – 6Mrs. Walsh – 6thth Grade Grade

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Inside VoicesInside Voices Because our entire school is indoors, Because our entire school is indoors,

students will move through the halls students will move through the halls with limited conversation or noise. with limited conversation or noise. Students will also walk to the right in Students will also walk to the right in a single file line. Page 6 of Student a single file line. Page 6 of Student AgendaAgenda This process will increase instructional This process will increase instructional

time by reducing traveling timetime by reducing traveling time Movement will not disturb other classesMovement will not disturb other classes Smoother movement of students and Smoother movement of students and

staff through halls staff through halls

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Student Dress CodeStudent Dress Code Shirts must be tucked in and pants worn Shirts must be tucked in and pants worn

on natural waiston natural waist No inappropriate logos on clothingNo inappropriate logos on clothing No flip flops, mesh, or beach shoesNo flip flops, mesh, or beach shoes Clothes should be of appropriate length Clothes should be of appropriate length

and provide appropriate coverageand provide appropriate coverage Leggings may only be worn with an over-Leggings may only be worn with an over-

garment 1 inch above the knee from both garment 1 inch above the knee from both the front and rear viewthe front and rear view

No holes/ripped jeansNo holes/ripped jeans You will not be repeatedly reminded that You will not be repeatedly reminded that

you are out of dress code.you are out of dress code. Pg 5 of Student AgendaPg 5 of Student Agenda

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Bullying/ Constant TeasingBullying/ Constant Teasing Bullying/Constant Teasing Bullying/Constant Teasing

is against the district’s is against the district’s discipline policy. Students discipline policy. Students caught doing either will caught doing either will receive consequences receive consequences swiftly and immediately. In swiftly and immediately. In addition their parents will addition their parents will be notified of the be notified of the infraction. infraction.

Please notify an adult if Please notify an adult if you are aware of any you are aware of any potential violation of this potential violation of this policy.policy.

No Hate ZoneNo Hate Zone

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Fighting/Gang ActivityFighting/Gang Activity

Fighting or participating Fighting or participating in Gang Activity are in Gang Activity are against the district’s against the district’s discipline policy. discipline policy. Students caught doing Students caught doing either will receive either will receive consequences swiftly consequences swiftly and immediately. and immediately.

Minimum of 2 days OSSMinimum of 2 days OSS Gang Activity will be Gang Activity will be

document following document following DCSS Gang Protocol.DCSS Gang Protocol.

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Weapons/Drugs in SchoolWeapons/Drugs in School

Georgia Law Georgia Law mandates that mandates that students be students be arrested and arrested and charged for charged for possession of possession of weapons and weapons and drugsdrugs. .

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Student LockersStudent Lockers

Lockers are school Lockers are school property and remain property and remain under the control of the under the control of the school.school.

Lockers are subject to Lockers are subject to inspection and search inspection and search by school officials.by school officials.

Sharing lockers with Sharing lockers with another student is another student is prohibited.prohibited.

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Lockers and Restroom BreakLockers and Restroom Break

Before schoolBefore school After 4th periodAfter 4th period After 6After 6thth period period

No lockers No lockers after 7th after 7th period or period or after schoolafter school

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Student Agenda/PlannerStudent Agenda/Planner

Key to student Key to student successsuccess

Hall PassHall Pass Pep Rally/School Pep Rally/School

Admission SlipAdmission Slip Pop Prizes given Pop Prizes given

through out the through out the weekweek

Student Council Student Council PassPass

Write your name all Write your name all over your agendaover your agenda

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Rewards & IncentivesRewards & Incentives

Student of the MonthStudent of the Month Student Faculty Basketball GameStudent Faculty Basketball Game Intramural ProgramIntramural Program SportsSports PartiesParties

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Student Government Student Government AssociationAssociation

Two Representatives from each homeroom/1Two Representatives from each homeroom/1stst Period Class/3Period Class/3rdrd period-7 period-7thth grade grade

School Wide Elections School Wide Elections President – 8President – 8thth Graders Only Graders Only Vice PresidentVice President SecretarySecretary TreasureTreasure

Mechanism for sharing student Concerns & Mechanism for sharing student Concerns & Making ChangesMaking Changes

Leadership Academy & Community ServiceLeadership Academy & Community Service