Transcript WMS EXPECTATIONS

What’s the Purpose?
Set student expectations for 2013-2014 school year
Set student’s up for success
“It’s all about CHOICES!”
BELIEVE!
• “You are the product of the image you present….”
• “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”
• “Life’s not fair…get used to it!”
• “Excuses are like tennis shoes. Everyone has them and
they all stink!”
“It’s all about CHOICES!”
ARRIVAL
• Doors open at 8:15
• Enter your assigned grade level door
• Directly to homeroom to check in with teacher
• Silent work in homeroom
“It’s all about CHOICES!”
HALLWAYS / HALL PASSES
• Stay to the right
• Level of voices (1-4)
• Passes needed – correct color
Level 5?
Basel – Don’t let this happen!
HOMEROOM
Excessive tardies = lunch/recess detention after
the 3rd tardy
We begin at 8:30!
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CLASSES
4 core classes everyday
1 Special in a daily rotation – 50 minutes
1 Intervention period
Character education (PACES)
Lunch & Recess = about 22 minutes each
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LUNCH
• Cafeteria = assigned tables by homeroom
• 22 minutes goes by fast!
• Will count down to Level 1 at the end of lunch
• Dismiss by homeroom to throw away trash & then line up
for the next area
“It’s all about CHOICES!”
RECESS
Structure of Recess – be where you are supposed to!
No “closed” toe and/or no “closed” heel shoes – must stay
on blacktop
Remember to take your coats!
Recess is a PRIVILEGE!
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BEHAVIOR
• Be safe
• Be respectful
• Be responsible
• Do your personal best - ownership
“It’s all about CHOICES!”
BYOD
Must have signed permission form to access the
web
Separate form needs to be in for your e-reader
We have the right to search your phone for any
school-related inappropriate activity
DRESS CODE
Does it pass the “mirror test”?
Warm weather – appropriate length shorts/skirts, must
have sleeves
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DISMISSAL / TRANSPORTATION /
AFTER SCHOOL
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Transportation expectations: proper behavior, stay in seat, no
food/drink, appropriate language
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3 referrals = off bus for the semester
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Detentions = T, W, Th from 3 – 3:45 pm
“It’s all about CHOICES!”
LAST THOUGHTS…
It’s All About…
Having fun & enjoying yourself
Keeping rules in mind to not jeopardize that
Making good choices
Be respectful
Be responsible
Doing your personal best each day