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FAIRMONT’S MISSION
The “Mission” of Kettering Fairmont
High School, in partnership with family
and community, is to provide an
environment in which all students are
encouraged and guided:
 To develop their individual talents
 To graduate with skills to attain a
a career goal
 To become contributing citizens
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152 Teachers
7 Counselors (1 CTC Counselor)
1 CTC Coordinator
1 Building Principal/4 Unit Principals
2 School Resource Officers
We are committed to providing the
best learning opportunities in a
safe environment.
Have a Plan
Work Hard and Smart
Communicate
Make Good Choices
EDUCATION WITH A PURPOSE
Top reasons students do not succeed at
Fairmont:
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Lack of integrity/character
Lack of respect for authority, self, or
others
Inability to get along with peers and adults
High absenteeism rate
Drug and alcohol abuse
Failing to complete work consistently
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Contact and/or meet with your teacher(s) including
advisory teacher.
Contact and/or meet with your counselor
Attend Study Tables every Tuesday and Thursday in
Room 328 (3:10pm- 4:00pm).
Receive tutoring help from NHS peer tutors in the
Library every Monday and Wednesday (after school).
Use the Library during its extended hours (7:00am6:30pm).
Check Progress Book frequently
Review teacher web pages and communicate via your
student Google account.
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Academic Intervention
◦ NHS peer tutors
◦ Study Tables
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RTI
Academic Conference
Study Hall (intervention)
Lunch (intervention)
Block Classes
Small Group/Individual Intervention & Support
(Math, English, Science, & Social Studies)
◦ 8.5/9.5
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The State of Ohio and Kettering City School District
requirements must be met to receive a diploma. These
include:
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21 ½ credits (minimum) or more
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Passage of 7 End of Course Exams (TBA) or
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Receive a college ready score on the ACT or SAT or
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Earn a state BOE approved/industry recognized
credential that demonstrates workforce readiness
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4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 1
H/PE, 1 Fine Arts, & 6 ½ electives (i.e. includes
Financial Literacy & choices of Bus./Tech., Foreign
Lang., Family & Consumer Sciences, etc.)
*Found in the Student Planner & Handbook.
Grade Classification is determined by
accumulation of credits. Grade levels
determined as follows:
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Sophomore- 5 credits
Junior- 10 credits
Senior- 15 credits
Students who do not attain the minimum amount
of credits to move to the next grade level during
a
given
school
year
are
considered
“Reclassified” (retained).
Found in the Student Planner & Handbook.
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All Freshmen are required to take semester
and final exams.
Freshman cannot exempt exams for core
classes (math, English, science, & social
studies).
To exempt non-core classes you must have:
 All A’s and/or B’s
 2 or less full day absences
 Maximum of 2 exemptions
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Exams count for 25% of a student’s
semester grade in each class.
Why get involved?
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Provides opportunities to meet other students with similar interests & make friends
Supports the likelihood you stay in school and finish high school in 4 years and leave
with a clear college or career path
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Develops positive, working relationships with adult(s) at Fairmont High School
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Provides opportunities to serve in varied leadership positions
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Provides opportunities to follow an interest/hobby without taking a class
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Provides positive activities to participated in/attend after-school or on weekends
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Provides opportunities to improve your communication skills
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Provides opportunities to develop effective time management skills
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Provides opportunities to leave a lasting impression/legacy at your school and in your
community
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Athletics are an important part of Fairmont’s
total school program. Student-athletes are
expected to adhere to all OHSAA rules, KFHS’s
regulations, and the Athletic Department’s
code of conduct.
Student-athletes represent KFHS. Participation
is considered a privilege and voluntary.
The Athletic Code of Conduct policies and
rules are found in the Student Planner &
Handbook.
Basic Athletic Eligibility Guidelines:
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Student-athletes in grades 9-12 must have been enrolled
in school the proceeding grading period and earned a
minimum of 5 credits per year toward graduation (five 1
credit courses or the equivalent).
Student-athletes in grades 9-12 must receive 1 or less
subject failures (“F”) in a preceding grading period.
Student-athletes in grades 9-12 must achieve a 1.50 GPA
or better on a 4.0 scale in a preceding grading period.
Each student will receive a student planner/handbook. The uses of the planner include:
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Locate and review varied school information
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Document & record important activities, events, and
assignments during school/classes
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Use as a hall pass for legitimate and approved travel
by staff
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If a student loses his/her planner, he/she will need to
purchase another from the unit office for a fee ($5).
Additional information may be found in the Student
Planner & Handbook.
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Be in Advisory
morning
prior
to
7:50am
every
If you arrive after the Advisory Period, check
in at your unit attendance office before
going to class
3rd Tardy = Detention
Additional information may be found in the
Student Planner & Handbook.
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Total Absences
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Postcard Home
Letter Home
Attendance Contract
Unexcused Absences
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3=
5=
10 =
15 =
Postcard Home
Truancy Prevention Program
Kettering Satellite Court
Mont. Co. Juvenile Court
KFHS is a place of work for staff and students. The
campus environment is dedicated primarily for teaching
and learning. Proper attire is required to foster positive
student attitude and conduct.
Dress and grooming points of emphasis for the coming
school year:
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Clothing and accessories cannot display vulgar, suggestive,
and/or offensive images or wording.
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Clothing and accessories cannot advertise or promote alcohol,
tobacco, and/or drugs (and related paraphernalia).
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All final decisions are made by the Fairmont administration.
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Shorts, skirts, & dresses must be finger-tip length
and worn at the waist (under garments must be
covered)
Guys – No cut-offs or tank-tops…must have t-shirt
length sleeves
Girls – No tank-tops, spaghetti straps…tops must
cover the shoulder
NO HATS
Clothing or accessories that resemble costumes
are not permitted
All electronic devices, which may include (but not limited to):
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MP3 players/IPods
Mobile handheld devices
Radios/CD players
Cell phones w/ cameras
Other
These devices may only be used before and after school, while at lunch,
and during class change.
The electronic devices must be put away during academic time (teachers
have the right to set/enforce their expectations in their classrooms).
Disruption of class by any of these devices will result in classroom and/or
unit discipline.
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A new beginning
A fresh start
The first step in a journey
The time to set priorities
“We encourage our students to set their sights
high. Decisions students make are critical.
Your future will certainly be impacted by your
choices…”
Mr. Dan VonHandorf, Principal, Kettering Fairmont High School
Role of Resource Officer
Social Media Guidelines
WHY DO
OFFICER?
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SCHOOLS
HAVE
A
RESOURCE
The concept of having a School Resource Officer (SRO) has been around since the
1950's. The idea is to place a law enforcement officer in a school for three reasons.
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First, the officer is there to provide a law enforcement presence.
By being visible to prevent problems and to be available to handle police related
functions, such as crime investigation, the officer provides a safe learning
environment.
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The second part of the SRO's job is to be a teacher.
By working with classroom teachers and other faculty members the SRO can
present information and answer questions on a variety of topics including the law,
drugs, safety, crime prevention, violence prevention and community awareness of
these issues.
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The third part of the triangle is counseling.
Police officers can offer advice, mediation and direction to students, parents and
faculty in various matters. As part of this counseling they can also offer direction to
other resources in the community.
School Resource Officers have become a valuable part of the school staff and an
important link between students, the police and the community. They build a bond
between young people and law enforcement that provides understanding from
both sides. Students who feel safe become better learners and better citizens.
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Safety depends on the user and the use of privacy
settings.
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1. The most common risk young people face online
Cyber-Bullying or peer harassment or aggression – in
other words hurtful, harassing, or defamatory behavior.
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2. The second most common risk is posting
information that could be used to embarrass or
manipulate them; could cause psychological harm;
could be used by criminals to steal their identity or
property.
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3. The third risk is the potential for inappropriate
contact with adults.
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Not Understanding or not using the
privacy settings.
Posting too much private information.
Uploading pictures
Not having a secure password
Accepting friend requests from strangers.
One out of every ten
students who drops out of
school does so because of
repeated bullying.
Those who are bullied are five
times more likely to be
depressed and far more likely
to be suicidal
Harassment and
bullying have been
linked to 75 percent
of school-shooting
incidents.
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You Are Being Cyber bullied
You Should:
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Not Respond
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Save the Evidence
** Report it to a Trusted Friend, Counselor,
Principal or Fairmont High School’s Bullying
Hotline available for tips from students to
the administration.
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Aggravated Menacing (M 1) –Serious Physical harm
Menacing (M 4) – physical harm
Menacing by Stalking (M 1) – Pattern of conduct
Telephone Communications Harassment
(M – 1)
Teenage
Relationships
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What is Sexting?
Texting or e-mailing, to another
person, sexually explicit messages
or pictures.
Texting sexual or vulgar material
including text messages, pictures,
and videos.
In Ohio, these crimes are currently
punishable by:
 A minimum of 6 to 12 months in a
State level Juvenile Detention Center.
 Classified as a registered sex offender.
 Sex Offender treatment program
 Probation
 Fees and fines
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Why Focus on Young People?
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Girls and young women between the ages of 16 and 24 experience
the highest rate of intimate partner violence -- almost triple the
national average.
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Violent behavior typically begins between the ages of 12 and 18.
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The severity of intimate partner violence is often greater in cases
where the pattern of abuse was established in adolescence.
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About 72% of eighth and ninth graders are “dating".
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Lack of
Awareness
Only 33% of teens who were in a violent relationship ever told
anyone about the abuse.
Eighty one percent of parents believe teen dating violence is not
an issue or admit they don’t know if it’s an issue.
A teen’s confusion about the law and their desire for
confidentiality are two of the most significant barriers
stopping young victims of abuse from seeking help.
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School Resource Officer
Officer Carla M. Sacher
Kettering Police Department
Fairmont High School
Rm. 208
[email protected]