2014– 2015 2014– 2015 Student ExpectationsStudent Expectations

AssemblyAssembly

Our goal…Our goal…

Every student has the Every student has the opportunity to learn in a opportunity to learn in a

safe environment.safe environment.

How do we get there?How do we get there?

1.1. Be kind.Be kind.

2.2. Be responsible.Be responsible.

3.3. Be the best you can be.Be the best you can be.The choice is ALWAYS yours!The choice is ALWAYS yours!

Why are we here today?Why are we here today?

We are here to receive important We are here to receive important information.information.

We are here to learn how to be safe at We are here to learn how to be safe at school.school.

We are here to learn how to stay out of We are here to learn how to stay out of trouble.trouble.

We are here to learn what happens if we We are here to learn what happens if we make a poor decision.make a poor decision.

Things we need to know aboutThings we need to know about

Appropriate conduct and behaviorsAppropriate conduct and behaviorsElectronicsElectronicsGumGumAttendanceAttendancePhysical contactPhysical contactBreak and lunch expectationsBreak and lunch expectationsConsequencesConsequencesWhat to do if you have a problemWhat to do if you have a problem

Dress codeDress code

Dress CodeDress Code

No under garments showingNo under garments showing

* bra straps* bra straps

* underwear* underwear

* boxers* boxers

Here’s why…..Here’s why…..

Visible undergarments can be offensive to Visible undergarments can be offensive to others. others.

Visible under garments can be a form of Visible under garments can be a form of sexual harassment (make others sexual harassment (make others uncomfortable). uncomfortable).

Dress CodeDress CodeNo stomachs/excessive back No stomachs/excessive back

showingshowingTank top straps must be 1 inch Tank top straps must be 1 inch

wide or more. No string or wide or more. No string or spaghetti straps.spaghetti straps.

No short shorts or short skirts, No short shorts or short skirts, 3” inseam3” inseam

Here’s why…Here’s why…

You must be able to bend over without You must be able to bend over without exposing yourself or your undergarments.exposing yourself or your undergarments.

You must be able to sit appropriately in You must be able to sit appropriately in order to learn in a classroom. This can not order to learn in a classroom. This can not be done if clothing doesn’t fit properly. be done if clothing doesn’t fit properly.

Dress CodeDress Code

No drugs, alcohol, violence, weapons, No drugs, alcohol, violence, weapons, nudity or suggestive images on clothing nudity or suggestive images on clothing (Fatal, etc.)(Fatal, etc.)

Here’s whyHere’s why

We are a drug, alcohol, weapon and We are a drug, alcohol, weapon and tobacco free school and district. These tobacco free school and district. These images are against what we believe and images are against what we believe and may be offensive to others. may be offensive to others.

These types of images are a distraction to These types of images are a distraction to learning.learning.

Dress CodeDress Code

PE Clothes to be worn in the PE Clothes to be worn in the

PE classes onlyPE classes only

If you have an emergency or a If you have an emergency or a problem and must wear PE problem and must wear PE

clothes in lieu of school clothes, clothes in lieu of school clothes, they will be worn inside outthey will be worn inside out

Dress codeDress codeNo soft soles (slippers)No soft soles (slippers)

You could be injured if you step on something You could be injured if you step on something sharpsharp

Dress codeDress code

Hats and sunglasses Hats and sunglasses CAN be worn if worn CAN be worn if worn correctly and w/out correctly and w/out distraction.distraction.

Hats & SunglassesHats & Sunglasses

Teachers have their own classroom Teachers have their own classroom expectations and policies regarding hats expectations and policies regarding hats and sunglasses.and sunglasses.

Be mindfulBe mindful

ElectronicsElectronics

ElectronicsElectronics

The school will not be responsible for The school will not be responsible for personal electronics (I-Pods, MP3 players, personal electronics (I-Pods, MP3 players, Cameras, PSPs, Gameboys, phones etc.)Cameras, PSPs, Gameboys, phones etc.)

Here’s why…Here’s why…

Electronics can be a distraction to Electronics can be a distraction to students and teachers.students and teachers.

They can contain inappropriate images or They can contain inappropriate images or language.language.

They are expensive and often the target of They are expensive and often the target of theft and violence. theft and violence.

Cell phonesCell phones Cell phones are allowed on campus only IF Cell phones are allowed on campus only IF

THEY ARE TURNED OFF between the hours THEY ARE TURNED OFF between the hours 7:30 and 1:55.7:30 and 1:55.

Teachers may have different rules in their Teachers may have different rules in their classrooms.classrooms.

Students may listen to music during Break and Students may listen to music during Break and Lunch, however no texting, no pictures or video Lunch, however no texting, no pictures or video taping, no calling.taping, no calling.

If parents need to communicate with you, they If parents need to communicate with you, they may call the front office. Students may use the may call the front office. Students may use the student phone in the Attendance Office.student phone in the Attendance Office.

Here’s why…Here’s why…

Fights can be promoted with cell Fights can be promoted with cell phone use. phone use.

Student tardy rate increases with Student tardy rate increases with cell phone use. cell phone use.

Cell phones can be a distraction Cell phones can be a distraction to the learning environment.to the learning environment.

ElectronicsElectronics

Cell phones that are being used on Cell phones that are being used on campus, during non educational time, for campus, during non educational time, for taking pictures, playing games or any taking pictures, playing games or any other inappropriate use, can and will be other inappropriate use, can and will be taken away and will have to be picked up taken away and will have to be picked up by a parent.by a parent.

Tardies…Tardies…

Be on time to school…in a seat in a Be on time to school…in a seat in a room when the 7:30am bell ringsroom when the 7:30am bell rings

If you arrive late, sign in on the clipboard If you arrive late, sign in on the clipboard at the bookkeeper’s counterat the bookkeeper’s counter

If later than 7:45 then sign in with Mr. If later than 7:45 then sign in with Mr. Cullors and get a pass to classCullors and get a pass to class

Teachers have their own consequences Teachers have their own consequences for tardiesfor tardies

AttendanceAttendance

If you are absent, your parents If you are absent, your parents MUST call or send a note when MUST call or send a note when you are absent.you are absent.

Too many absences lead to Too many absences lead to Detention or Detention or

Saturday School.Saturday School.

If you get called to see Mr. Cullors If you get called to see Mr. Cullors at break or lunch…at break or lunch…

Your choices are:Your choices are:

a. You can spend a. You can spend 3 MINUTES3 MINUTES getting the getting the papers you need from him to get signed.papers you need from him to get signed.

ORORb. You can spend b. You can spend 90 minutes90 minutes in detention, in detention, and then get the papers signed.and then get the papers signed.

The choice is yours!The choice is yours!

Random Searches by Interquest Random Searches by Interquest CaninesCanines

DABMS will have random unannounced DABMS will have random unannounced canine searches of classrooms and PE canine searches of classrooms and PE locker rooms locker rooms Controlled substancesControlled substances DrugsDrugs AlcoholAlcohol TobaccoTobacco WeaponsWeapons

DO NOT BRING ILLEGAL ITEMS TO DO NOT BRING ILLEGAL ITEMS TO SCHOOL! SCHOOL!

GumGum

GumGum

We are a gum free school.We are a gum free school.

There is no gum permitted on campus at There is no gum permitted on campus at anytime for any reason.anytime for any reason.

Here’s why…Here’s why…

Gum costs the school district hundreds of Gum costs the school district hundreds of thousand dollars to remove. thousand dollars to remove.

Students often leave gum on the ground, Students often leave gum on the ground, under desks and chairs. under desks and chairs.

There are THOUSANDS of bacteria on There are THOUSANDS of bacteria on gum when people spit it out. gum when people spit it out.

AlsoAlso

No glass containers are to be brought to No glass containers are to be brought to school at any timeschool at any time

No spray products are to be brought to No spray products are to be brought to school or used at school; including body school or used at school; including body sprays, deodorant sprays, etc.sprays, deodorant sprays, etc.

Physical ContactPhysical Contact

Physical contactPhysical contactThere is no physical contact OF ANY TYPE There is no physical contact OF ANY TYPE

at any time!at any time!This includes the following:This includes the following:Holding handsHolding hands HittingHittingHuggingHugging KickingKickingKissingKissing PushingPushingSlappingSlapping Pulling HairPulling HairPlay fightingPlay fighting Spitting on each otherSpitting on each other““Pants-ing”Pants-ing” Writing on self or others or Writing on self or others or

notebooks, clothes, notebooks, clothes, backpacks, etc.backpacks, etc.

Here’s why…Here’s why…

Most fights on campus start w/ individuals Most fights on campus start w/ individuals “playing” by slapping, hitting and pushing “playing” by slapping, hitting and pushing each other.each other.

Little things turn into big Little things turn into big things.things.

Students don’t feel safe if physical contact Students don’t feel safe if physical contact is allowed.is allowed.

Expected behaviorsExpected behaviors

Expected behaviors outside the Expected behaviors outside the classroom…classroom…

LunchLunch

BreakBreak

HallsHalls

Before and After schoolBefore and After school

Lunch and breakLunch and break

All food must be consumed at the Blue All food must be consumed at the Blue TablesTables

You are expected to throw away ALL of You are expected to throw away ALL of the trash at YOUR table (yours or not the trash at YOUR table (yours or not yours) before you leave table.yours) before you leave table.

You are expected to be respectful to all You are expected to be respectful to all adults on campus and do what they say adults on campus and do what they say THE FIRST TIME.THE FIRST TIME.

Enjoy your food and time with your friends!Enjoy your food and time with your friends!

Lunch TimeLunch Time

Students are not allowed to loiter (hang Students are not allowed to loiter (hang out) under the outdoor hallway out) under the outdoor hallway awnings/overhangsawnings/overhangs

HallwaysHallways

Follow the direction of the one way Follow the direction of the one way hallwayshallways (Exceptions…618, R1, R2 and R20 if (Exceptions…618, R1, R2 and R20 if

dismissing ON TIME)dismissing ON TIME)

BullyingBullying

No one wants to be bulliedNo one wants to be bulliedPhysically, electronically or otherwisePhysically, electronically or otherwise

Stop bullying by Stop bullying by reportingreportingTo ANY adultTo ANY adult

Don’t tolerate bullying in our schoolDon’t tolerate bullying in our school

Sexual HarassmentSexual Harassment Under Education Code 48900.2, Sexual Under Education Code 48900.2, Sexual

Harassment includes, but is not limited toHarassment includes, but is not limited to Unwelcome sexual advancesUnwelcome sexual advances Requests for sexual favorsRequests for sexual favors Other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual Other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual

naturenature

ConsequencesConsequences SuspensionSuspension ExpulsionExpulsion Referral to law enforcementReferral to law enforcement

DON’T PLAY OR JOKE AROUND!DON’T PLAY OR JOKE AROUND!

What happens if I don’tWhat happens if I don’t

What happens if I choose not to What happens if I choose not to follow rules?follow rules?

We have a progressive discipline We have a progressive discipline plan which means each time you plan which means each time you make a bad choice, the make a bad choice, the consequence increases in consequence increases in intensity. intensity.

Consequences are as follows:Consequences are as follows: Verbal WarningVerbal Warning

Time outTime out

Call homeCall home

Office visitOffice visit

DetentionDetention

Double detentionDouble detention

On Campus SuspensionOn Campus Suspension Saturday schoolSaturday school

SuspensionSuspension

Expulsion (Invited to attend elsewhere)Expulsion (Invited to attend elsewhere)

What do I do if I have a problem?What do I do if I have a problem?

Tell a Teacher.Tell a Teacher.Tell a Campus Supervisor.Tell a Campus Supervisor.Tell a Counselor.Tell a Counselor.Tell the Assistant Principal or Principal. Tell the Assistant Principal or Principal. Tell a parent.Tell a parent.

TELL SOMEBODY!!TELL SOMEBODY!!

In closing…In closing…

We want you to do well.We want you to do well.We want you to have fun.We want you to have fun.We want you learn.We want you learn.We want you to be safe.We want you to be safe.We want you to want to come to school We want you to want to come to school

every day.every day.We want you to be proud to be a We want you to be proud to be a

“PANTHER”“PANTHER”

So remember…So remember…

1.1. Be kind.Be kind.

2.2. Be responsible.Be responsible.

3.3. Be the best you can be.Be the best you can be.

The choice is always yours!The choice is always yours!