Transcript Opportunity Awareness Center

Opportunity
Awareness Center
Intake Information
Campus Mission
Statement
In partnership with teachers and
parents, the Opportunity
Awareness Center provides a
dynamic learning community
which prepares our students for
academic success in an
atmosphere enhanced by positive
social interaction.
Belief Statement
We believe that all students are entitled to
a safe and orderly learning environment.
We believe that student behavior impacts
learning.
We believe that inappropriate behaviors
can be decreased through effective
instructional and disciplinary strategies.
We believe that innovative educational
practices can maximize student learning.
Security
Necessary security measures
ensure safety for all
Metal detector upon entry
Removal of shoes
Checking waist area
Checking socks
Checking pockets
No backpacks, purses, binders
Paper, folders, and regular #2
wooden pencils only.
Daily Point Sheet (10
days each level)
Level 1 GREEN
Level 2 ORANGE
Level 3 YELLOW
OAC REWARDS
Students who comply with dress
code every day can earn “Free
Dress Friday.”
85% of teacher Star Credits earned
on point sheets for the week earns
“Fun Friday” activities.
Students in Campus
Guidance Center
(RED) Modified Level Sheet
Time spent in the GC does not
count toward 30 day review.
Progress Reports
Progress reports must be
returned within TWO days of
receipt by student or student
will be assigned an
overnight suspension.
WHITE COPY MUST BE
SIGNED BY PARENT AND
RETURNED TO OAC
Early Release Program
Early release will be defined as
students able to return to their
home campus prior to the end of
their assignment review.
Specifically, students must have
clearly demonstrated exemplary
behavior during their entire stay
at the OAC.
Early release
would be based on:
successful completion of the level system (all
three levels - a minimum of 30 school days)
reviews conducted at 30, 45 & 60 days
no suspensions, ACS assignments, or police
interventions
no truancies
Must be passing all classes
agreement between the home campus
principal, OAC principal and the student’s
parents
Transportation
is provided
Students are not permitted to
drive to OAC.
Students may only
leave campus with the
parent/guardian or
emergency contact
individuals listed on
their enrollment card.
Physical Education
Information
Physical education may be an
elective class at OAC.
Uniforms will be provided and
laundered by the school.
Breakfast
served daily
$1.00
Lunches
$ 2.25
Sack lunches may be brought from home
must be in a clear plastic bag
left in the office until the student’s
lunch period
Students may not have more than $5.00
in their possession at any time.
Counseling Services
Counseling services are a
central part of the support
services at OAC.
Students have the opportunity
for individual and group
counseling sessions…
…designed to help the student become aware of the
behaviors that are causing his/her problems.
… designed to help him/her to find better or
alternative ways to deal with behavior issues.
…designed to help him/her resolve problems before
they escalate out of control.
… designed to provide someone to talk to about
sensitive issues in a secure environment.
…designed to provide alternatives to destructive
behavior.
All counseling contacts are
considered confidential and
will be treated as such both
for students and parents.
Exceptions are, of course, those
situations where the counselor is
dealing with a life threatening,
dangerous, or illegal behavior.
In such a case all appropriate
authorities and experts would be
contacted.
Forms to be signed
Notification of Trespass Law
KISD Student Enrollee Information
Directory Information
Enrollment Card
Student / Parent Contract
Medical and Safety Form
Permanent Health Record Inventory
Transportation Rules
KISD Computer / Network / Internet
Acceptable Use Guidelines
Home Language Survey
Student Handbook
Discipline Management Plan and Student
Code of Contact
Parent/Student Acknowledgement
Dress Code
The OAC standard mode
of dress will be followed
in addition to the district
dress code.
This dress code is
essential for students’
safety, and it provides an
environment free of
distractions.
Students must wear Docker-style
solid khaki (tan) colored pants,
skirts or shorts. (No jeans
allowed, including khaki-colored.)
Pants must be cotton or cotton
blend. No nylon or parachute
pants are allowed.
“Cargo pants” with pockets on the
legs are not permitted.
Pants/shorts must be hemmed.
Shorts/skirts must be no shorter
than mid-thigh.
Belts, black or brown only, must be worn.
Belts no longer than two inches too long.
Pants must be at waist level.
Pants/shorts will not be allowed to have holes
in them.
Appropriate undergarments must be worn
No gym shorts are allowed underneath pants.
Specifically prohibited is form-fitting or
spandex-type material.
Pants cannot be split on the leg or frayed.
Students must wear a solid white
polo-style shirt. Shirts may be longor short- sleeve.
All shirts must have a collar.
All shirts must be tucked into pants.
Only the top button of a shirt may be
unbuttoned.
No writing or logos permitted on
clothing
Any t-shirt (long- or short-sleeved)
worn underneath the white collared
shirt must be white as well, with no
writing, graphics, or pictures.
Students may wear a white
or gray solid color
sweatshirt over their white
shirt. The sweatshirts may
not have zippers or pockets.
All jackets must be stored in
the coat closet and will be
returned at the end of the
school day.
Any item with a hood will be
considered a jacket.
No jewelry
Any confiscated items will be
returned to a parent at the
end of the program.
Hats and caps are not to
be brought to school.
All students must wear tennis
shoes/sneakers for safety and
health reasons.
(No house shoes,sandals,
slides or thongs.)
Tennis shoes/sneakers with
laces must be laced and tied.
Tennis shoes/sneakers may
be white, black,gray or a
combinination of these colors
only.
Any clothing, accessories,
symbols, or paraphernalia,
which depict or suggest
association with a gang,
must not be brought to
school.
Any article of clothing the
principal or designee
determines inappropriate
expected to cause disruption
interfere with normal school
operations
…will be prohibited.
Students are not allowed to bring:
purses
wallets
backpacks
radios, ipods, MP3 players
cell phones, laptops,ipads
make-up
any other non school-related item
These items will be confiscated.
Students may bring a
small key ring with the
student’s house key.
Students are not allowed
to write or draw on
themselves, their
clothing or shoes.
Nails must be trimmed to one
inch from cuticle to tip.
Male students must be cleanshaven. (Notes from doctors must
be on file for exceptions to this
rule).
Tattoos are to be covered prior to
coming to campus.
Parents will be contacted when
students are in violation of the
rules, dress code, and policies of
the OAC.
Parents may be required to pick
up students. If parents cannot be
contacted, students may be
suspended for the following day.
To contact
us, call
281-237-6350
Please make sure all
paperwork is complete.
We will be happy to
answer any questions.