Welcome to (HS)2 Academy A STEM high school which focuses on Health Sciences and Human Services

Welcome to (HS)2 Academy

A STEM high school which focuses on Health Sciences and Human Services

INTRODUCTIONS OF (HS)2 STAFFMrs. Dawn McCloud, PrincipalMr. Kevin Smith, Assistant PrincipalMrs. Elizabeth Adams, College and Career Readiness CounselorCaitlin Beha, Social WorkerMs. Elisa Blue, Secretary

Why are you here?

Scheduling Questions!Do you have your PE and Health credits? Are you planning on going to college? You need at least 2 years of the SAME foreign language!Honors Diploma: Make sure your schedule includes what you need if you are working to achieve thisAthletes: Must have AT LEAST 5 classesSeniors: Meetings in September to make sure you are on track for graduationSophomores will visit the Career Center to explore vocational training options.

Schedule ClarificationsStudent schedules will show 8 periods.Students have 6 academic class periods. This is the same as last year. All students have advisory during 2nd period which is only 30 minutes long.Early Release or Late Start policyStudents may qualify for early release or late arrival if they meet all of the following criteria:Students must be in good academic standingStudents are taking an online course, an internship, work study, or taking a college course off site that they need to leave to attend. Students must have their own transportation.There must be a transportation waiver signed by the parents on file prior to the student being able to leave campus.

Dual-enrollment College CoursesEnrollment for these courses is currently closed. Please keep this information in mind for future scheduling opportunities. The average cost for tuition in a public college in Ohio is $10,000.By taking the Compass test, your child may qualify to take college courses during high school for FREE!These classes earn your child high school and college credit at the same time.

Our expectationis that EVERY sophomore who has completed Algebra 2 will take the Compass Test in the spring.is that EVERY junior will take the Compass Test this fall and spring.

ClassroomHallwayCafeteriaPreparedHave materials readyBe in dresscodeBe on timeComplete work on timeArrive to class on timePlan/use time wiselyWalk on the right sideGet in correct lineHave your $/ID readyWait your turnClean up after yourselfRespectfulFollow directionsRaise your handUse respectful wordsMaintain personal spaceBe quiet, respect learningDo not vandalize school propertyAllow others to passKeep your hands to yourselfPick up after yourselfWait your turnRespect others seatsBe courteous to custodians and lunch staffInvolvedCooperate/collaborate with othersAsk questionsPay attentionMove quicklyKeep movingWatch where you are goingPick up after yourselfHelp clean upBe patientTalk/sit with othersDrivenStudy smart/hardKeep trying, Stay focusedSet goals and work to achieve themDo your best workMove quicklyBe aware of timeWatch where you are goingPick up after yourselfPush in your chairMake healthy choicesLeave the drama in acting classEngagedHelp the teacherParticipate in learning activitiesKeep electronics put awayPay attentionTalk and walk at the same timeBe patientGo straight to classTalk to others/SocializeClean up after yourselfDo homework/studyStudent ExpectationsOur classrooms are places where we expect students to engage in relevant and meaningful learning activities. Please make sure that you are meeting/exceeding expectations with regard to student behavior and electronic device usage for your benefit and the benefit of students around you. We are all part of a team and your success is our success. We are here to help you achieve and be your best each and every day.

If you need additional support or someone to talk to, please seek assistance from your teacher and/or office staff. We work hard to help remove barriers and provide the support and services students need to be successful and would rather address an issue proactively with support rather than reactively with discipline.

If/When required, student discipline may include teacher detentions, school detentions, community service, in-school suspension and out of school suspension.

Dress CodeBottomsShorts, capris and skirts must meet all of the requirements below:Color: any solid color without decal or printStyle: must be worn at the waist and cannot sag, have holes or tears.Fabric: any fabric except: blue jeans, translucent material, leather, pleather, spandex, sweats, or wind pants material.TopsStyle: polos, button-down style, mock necks or turtle necks.Must have sleevesPolos and button downs must have collarNo words or graphic designs or logos, except in the upper left chest portionNo leather, pleather, or translucent materialYOU MUST HAVE YOUR ID ON YOU AT ALL TIMES!

Dress Code, not allowedThe following are also prohibited:Leggings, jeggings, sweats, yoga pantsHoodiesHead gear (hats, sweat bands, bandanas and scarves)**Religiously significant clothing is permitted

Electronic Device (Cell Phone) PolicyRCSD is a bring your own device district. You maintain the responsibility for your device.Devices should remain turned off or silenced and put away during class at all times unless the instructor has given explicit permission for its use as a part of the classroom activity. All students are required to sign the acceptable use policy for district technology and will be responsible for maintaining the assigned devices. Students are responsible financially for damages to district devices.

Social MediaCheck out our homepage: http://www.reyn.org/hs2_home.aspx

Make sure your email address is up to date as we will send electronic messages/newsletters home with important information throughout the year.

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Follow us on Twitter@RHS_HS2

Social MediaPlease watch you are posting on Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramRemember what you post stays FOREVER!!Colleges use your social media presence to help determine acceptance/scholarship eligibility.Employers use social media to examine the character of applicants.Parent Focus GroupMeets the 3rd Wednesday of the monthThe first meeting will be September 16th

We want your input and help in making decisions and providing programming for your students. Please consider being an important part of our team.

Athleticswww.reynoldsburgraiders.orgYOU CAN PAY FEES IN THE ATHLETIC OFFICE

ABSENCESPlease call 501-4030 to report an absence.You must return with a note for the absence to be excused. Any absence without a note is UNEXCUSED.An excused absence would be: personal or family illness, death in the family, quarantine for disease, or religious reasons.Truancy letters will be sent at 5, 10, and 15 days absent.School HoursSTART at 8:50

RELEASE AT 3:20

TODAYPick up the following forms. These will be turned in to your advisory teacher during the first week of school.Emergency Medical FormAcceptable Use PolicySign the Code of ConductMedia Release FormThen, you can pick up your scheduleGet your school picture taken

Additional InformationInformation at the tables for paying for lunches onlinePowerSchool log-ins are with your schedules

Donatos Coupon Books are availableSign up for Community Rewards with Krogers. Select the (HS)2 Academy and give back to the school when you shop.

SCHEDULE CHANGESSchedule change forms are available outside in the PAC Lobby. You only need this if you want to change something on your current schedule or need to change a core class. Do not use this form to add electives.Forms will be collected tonight or can be turned in anytime before school starts.Schedules WILL NOT be changed tonight. We will only accept forms and will work to change schedules before school starts.Students will be given a new schedule at the beginning of the first day of school.We will do our best to accommodate schedule change requests but cannot guarantee they will happen if classes are full or do not fit into the students schedule.