student expectations

Student Preparation

  • You need to prepare each night for the quizzes, tests.

  • You need to complete ALL of your homework EVERY night.

  • You need to review your notes and assignments EVERY night.

  • If you are struggling in a course, you must seek extra support from your teacher.


Cell Phones

All student cell phones will be collected upon arrival. Cell phones will be returned to the 8th period class and the teacher will distribute them to students during the last 5 minutes of class.


Dress Code

All persons are expected to give proper attention to personal hygiene and to dress appropriately for school and school functions. When on school property or at a school function, a person’s dress, grooming and appearance, including jewelry, make-up and nails, must:

  • Not include clothing, headgear or jewelry that is associ­ated with or identifiable as a symbol of gang member­ship.

  • Cover buttocks, stomach/midriff and chest.

  • Be void of abusive, suggestive or profane language; symbols of illegal substances; or any other words, sym­bols or slogans that disrupt the learning environment or deny dignity or respect to others.

  • Include shoes, which are to be worn at all times for health and safety reasons.

In addition to the standards above, schools may prescribe reasonable school-level dress standards. Stu­dents who violate the dress code, including school-level standards, will be required to modify their appearance by covering or removing the offending item, and if necessary and/or practicable, replacing it with an acceptable item. Students who refuse to do so may be subject to interven­tion or discipline, in accordance with the Code of Conduct.


Locker Usage

  • Passes for locker usage will not be given during any class period.

  • Ideal Locker Usage:

-Start of the Day: Go to your locker and take everything that you’ll need for class.

-Passing Time: Don’t be late! Use your four minutes wisely and get to class on time.

-End of the Day: Quickly take what you need home and leave the rest in your locker.


Bathroom

  • No bathroom access during passing time.

  • Students will be allowed 2 bathroom passes per day.

  • No passes the first or last 10 minutes of class.

  • Students are encouraged to use the bathroom during their lunch period.


Help Zone

  • Students who are experiencing social-emotional distress and/or having a conflict with another student may ask for a pass to the Help Zone.

  • Teacher must call the Help Zone prior to writing a pass.


Chromebooks

  • Students are expected to bring their Chromebooks to school everyday.

  • If a student prefers to leave their Chromebook at school they can leave it to charge in a Chromebook cart and retrieve it during cell phone collection.