Transcript HMS 2012-13 Student Orientation

HMS 2012-13 Student
Orientation
Welcome to Houston Middle School
Home of the Hawks
CHAMP
MAKE-YOUR-DAY
• Steps: Used when a student interferes with the SAFETY, WELLBEING or LEARNING of others
• Moving up through Steps (1-4)
• Students who engage in minor infractions must be given the
opportunity to choose Step.
• Examples of minor infractions: disrupt the learning environment
(talking, interrupting, singing, humming, etc), interfere with
someone’s well-being (call another student a name, make fun of
them, take their pencil, etc) or minor safety rules (toss a pencil, run
in the room) need to be asked to “CHOOSE STEP 1”
• Students not doing what is expected on Step 1 should be asked to
go to step 2 and so on if the inappropriate behavior continues. They
will either escalate all the way to Step 4 (send to office with
referral) or work their way off Step and back to class group.
HMS Anti-Bullying Rules
1. We will not bully others
2. We will try to help students who are bullied
3. We will try to include students who are left
out.
4. If we know that somebody is being bullied,
we will tell an adult at school and an adult at
home.
Start On Time
See Page 5 of your planner
• Students not in class by the tardy bell will be “swept” to the front office.
Consequences will be applied and become progressive with each incident.
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1st & 2nd Tardy = warning
3rd & 4th = Lunch detention
5th = student calls home and stays in office for remainder of period
6th = ½ day detention in office
7th = 1 day in-school-suspension (ISS)
8th = Community based service or out-of-school suspension (OSS)
9th = To be determined by Principal and Asst. Principal
Student Behavioral Expectations
As found in your
Student Handbook (planner)
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Truancy/Skipping Page 5 absent without
parent/guardian/or teacher’s consent – will
receive a Step 4 conference and ISS.
Computer use Page 6 District’s Use Policy
must be signed, chat-rooms only in a
teacher-approved education forum, cannot
access personal email, computer use only
for academic purposes.
HMS is not responsible for lost, stolen, or
damaged items like bicycles, electronics,
money, and other valuable items.
Off-road motorized vehicles are not allowed
on the Houston Campus (atv’s, motorbikes,
snowmobiles)
Fire and Emergency drills are to be taken
seriously. Follow instruction of staff
As found in the
District Handbook
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Dress & Appearance Attire bearing
expression or insignia which is obscene,
libelous, or which advocates racial,
religious, or other prejudice is prohibited.
Attire which advertises illegal substances
for school age students is prohibited, as are
items which suggest sex, alcohol, or
tobacco products.
Clothing which does not cover
undergarments is prohibited.
Prohibited clothing includes revealing
clothing that is transparent or extremely
low cut (i.e. shows cleavage); visible
undergarments including attire with holes
above the knee; shirts or tops that do not
cover the waistband of pants, shorts, or
skirts, e.g., no portion of the midriff is to
be visible; and shorts, dresses, and skirts
higher than three inches above the knee.
Student Behavioral Expectations
As found in your
Student Handbook (planner)
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Hall Passes page 9 students should not be in
the halls during class time unless they have
a pass from a staff member and they should
not leave class without their planner
Harassment page 9 Taken very seriously at
HMS. Three types physical, sexual and
verbal.
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Physical is repeated, annoying, offensive physical
behavior which creates a hostile environment.
(kicking, pushing, tripping, poking kicking, etc.)
Sexual is verbal or physical conduct in a sexual
nature. (inappropriate touching/grabbing, offensive
items or pictures, sexual remarks or rumors and
offensive jokes, teasing, or language.)
Verbal is words having a negative impact. (name
calling, put downs, and making threats.)
This also includes emails, text messaging and social
media like Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.
As found in the
District Handbook
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Dress & Appearance Clothing and
accessories, e.g., notebooks, patches,
tattoos, and jewelry must not display
racial or ethnic slurs or symbols, gang
affiliations, vulgar, subversive, sexually
suggestive, or otherwise inappropriate
language or images; promotion of
products that students may not legally buy
such as alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs;
or anything that promotes harm to
another or to one’s self.
Prohibited items include studded jewelry
or chains, sunglasses unless medically
required, sleepwear or clothing
resembling sleepwear.
Student Behavioral Expectations
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As found in your
Student Handbook (planner)
Lockers page 10 are assigned to you, do not
give out your combination and keep
lockers in good condition. Lockers are
property of HMS and may be subject to
inspection by the school administration at
anytime.
Student’s are not permitted to use
portable electronic devices while in school
(Cell phones, iPods, iPads, MP3’s etc.)
Gum, sunflower seeds and other items of
distraction such as toys, perfume/cologne,
balloons, etc. should not be brought to
school. Confiscation and possible
discipline action may occur.
Read pages 12 & 13 which shows a partial list
of conduct that is prohibited by MSBSD
policy
As found in the
District Handbook
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Transportation School bus transportation is
provided as a courtesy and is a privilege, not
a right. If a student’s conduct is such that the
health, safety, comfort, or the well being of
others is jeopardized, on or off the bus, a
school district official may deny the privilege
of riding the bus. The school bus driver is in
charge of the bus and its passengers and has
total authority and responsibility. Students
must obey the school bus driver at all times.
Drug Free Schools the MSBSD will not
tolerate the possession, selling, use or
students under the influence of tobacco,
alcohol and other illegal and harmful drugs
(illicit drugs, non-therapeutic use of
prescribed drugs, misuse of solvents, over
the counter medications and other
dangerous substances) in the schools, on
school grounds or during school sponsored
activities including athletic events, dances,
field trips, etc. Standard is set at zero
tolerance. Disciplinary sanctions will be
given as well as possible law enforcement
notification.
Student Behavioral Expectations
As found in the
District Handbook
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Weapons Students may not possess firearms, ammunition, or explosive devices on school
property or while participating in school-sponsored events. Students may not possess other
types of weapons or replicas of any types of weapons on school property or while
participating in school-sponsored event. Any item used with the intent to do harm or cause
fear of harm may be deemed a weapon. Disciplinary Sanctions will be given.
Vandalism in all forms is prohibited.
Smoking Students shall not smoke any substance or otherwise use nor possess tobacco,
lighters, matches, or tobacco products anywhere on school property or at school activities.
Fighting and Assault Fighting, assault, and other aggressive acts are uncivilized and are
prohibited.
Disruptive Behavior Disruptive behavior is student conduct which materially and substantially
interferes with the educational process or with school-sponsored activities, and is not
permitted. Examples of disruptive behavior include, but are not limited to, moving around
the classroom without permission, profanity, vulgarity, uncomplimentary gestures or speech,
threats, non-compliance with school or class rules, refusing to acknowledge or to obey a
school employee’s directions, and behavior which jeopardizes the welfare or safety of other
students and staff.
Building Evacuations/Fire
• We practice this
monthly
• Follow staff members
instructions
• Do not stop to go to
your locker
• Follow CHAMPions for
Fire Drill regardless if it
is a drill or a real
evacuation
Fire Drill/Building Evacuation
Bomb Threat
• We practice this twice per year
• Zero Horseplay
• Follow Staff members
instructions
• NEVER open the door for
anyone
• Stay in your seat, do not move
around the room
• Report anything suspicious to
the teacher/staff
• Follow CHAMPions for Bomb
Threat regardless if it is a drill
or a real event
CHAMPions for
Bomb Threat Drills
Conversation – Level 0 (Level 1 - if indicated by teacher
and/or staff)
Help – Signal nearest adult by raising hand & wait for
response
Activity – Directed by teacher/staff
Movement – Zero Movement, Stay in seat.
Participation - Mandatory
Earthquake
• We practice this twice
per year
• Follow Staff members
instructions
• Zero Horseplay
• Follow CHAMPions for
Earthquake regardless if
it is a drill or a real
event
Drop, Cover, and Hold On
Suspicious Person/Intruder
• We practice this twice per
year
• Zero Horseplay
• Follow Staff members
instructions
• NEVER open the door for
anyone
• Conversation level is 0
(zero)
• Follow CHAMPions for
Intruder Drill regardless if it is
a drill or a real event
CHAMPions for
Intruder Drills
Conversation – Level 0
Help – Signal nearest adult by raising hand & wait for
response
Activity – Lights off, move to safe location where
teacher has directed, sit and be still
Movement – Zero Movement, Stay in safe area.
Participation - Mandatory
Lock Down, Lock Down Now