Franklin-Simpson Work Ethic Certificate
Graduating seniors who meet the criteria will have a special seal added to their diplomas.
Students may earn a certificate each school year.
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GOALS AND ACTION PLAN FOR THE WORK ETHIC SEAL PROGRAM
GOALS AND ACTION PLAN FOR THE WORK ETHIC SEAL PROGRAM
Qualifying students will have advantages over other students when seeking employment
Increase graduation rate/decrease dropout rate
Graduate students with a strong work ethic and confidence to succeed
Prepare students for school to work transition
Participation by students is voluntary and their responsibility
Reduce achievement gap by motivating students to have better grades, attendance, and behaviors
Increase awareness of the Work Ethic Seal in our community
Prepare students for the transition to be successful in the post-secondary environment
ESSENTIAL SKILLS TAUGHT IN THIS PROGRAM
ESSENTIAL SKILLS TAUGHT IN THIS PROGRAM
Reliability • Diligence • Knowledge • Adaptability • Initiative • Remaining Drug Free
JOSTENS RENAISSANCE
JOSTENS RENAISSANCE
Using Jostens Renaissance as a cornerstone, we begin at the earliest of ages in our elementary schools developing the work ethic program at Franklin-Simpson. In middle school and high school these activities continue with an emphasis on respect, recognition, rewards, reinforcement, and the development of relationships.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Franklin Elem (PK-K)
Simpson Elem (1st-3rd)
Lincoln Elem (4th-5th)
ATTENDANCE
95% attendance
Includes excused/unexcused days, and excused/unexcused check-in/out (no more than the equivalent of 8 days missed)
BEHAVIOR
Discipline events fall into two categories, minor (less severe) & major (more severe).
No major discipline events
No more than TWO minor discipline events
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Serve the community by helping someone agency or neighborhood
Cannot help family members in your own home
Must be 2 hours total (K-2) and 4 hours total (3-5) (can be multiple projects)
Cannot get paid
Fill out community service form and get parents to sign it AND turn it in ON Time
GRADE K Expectations
Friendly to All - hands and feet to self; use kind words; stay in your area; Excited to Lead - prepared with school tools and materials; following listening rules; sharing ones thoughts in a respectful way;
Show Respect - following directions the first time given; taking turns; working with others
Reading & Writing: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words; Read fluently (accuracy, speed, and prosody) on grade-level to support comprehension; Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables and sounds (phonemes); Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print to aid in comprehension.
Math: Know number names and the count sequence; Count to tell the number of objects; Understand addition as putting together and adding to, and understand subtraction as taking apart and taking from; Classify objects and count the number of objects in each category.
GRADES (1-3 ONLY)
Meets Next Grade Ready or at least an average of 3 (Meets Grade Level Expectations) on report card
GRADES (4-5 ONLY)
At least a C average with no failures for each quarter
FRANKLIN-SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRANKLIN-SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grades 6th-8th
ATTENDANCE
95% attendance
Includes excused/unexcused days, and excused/unexcused check-in/ out (no more than the equivalent of 8 days missed)
BEHAVIOR
Discipline events fall into two categories, level 1 (more severe) & level 2 (less severe).
No Major Office Referrals
No more than THREE Minor Referrals
COMMUNITY SERVICE
PARTICIPATE IN ANY TWO:
School/Community Team/Individual Sport
School/Community Extracurricular Activity
Complete work-based learning experience suchas internship, mentorship, service learning, or entrepreneurship.
Complete 6 hours of community service.
Fill out community service form and get parents to sign it AND turn it in ON Time.
GRADES
At least a C average with no failures for each quarter
FRANKLIN-SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL
FRANKLIN-SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL
Grades 9th-12th
ATTENDANCE
95% attendance
Includes excused/unexcused days, and excused/unexcused check-in/out (no more than the equivalent of 8 days missed)
BEHAVIOR
Discipline events fall into two categories, “referrals” and “notifications”.
No more than TWO Referrals.
No short term or long term placements in ASP or West Campus.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
PARTICIPATE IN ANY TWO:
Organized team or individual sport at FSHS
Extra-curricular program or club at FSHS or community-based
Part-time employment working a minimum of 8 hours a week for 2 consecutive months
Complete 10 hours of community service OR complete a community service/volunteer project.
Fill out community service form and get parents to sign it AND turn it in ON Time.
GRADES
Minimum of a 2.0 unweighted GPA
APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students will submit an application no later than May 1. The application must include the required documents listed above. Please make sure you have all materials ready before beginning the application process, as you will be required to fill out the application in one setting.
This application has four sections that you will be required to complete:
For a printable copy of the work ethic certificate requirements please use this link
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