Pinellas Secondary orientation “Roaring Towards Success” Principal: Darren Hammond Assistant Principal: Etje Ramdohr Orientation Specialist/ High School Reading: LaFara Williams

Pinellas Secondary School Vision – 100% student success Mission – Educate and prepare each student for college/career and life. Philosophy – to provide a positive, proactive learning and supportive environment, with clearly delineated boundaries, for all students whom we serve. We believe that positive response to the challenges in the lives of our students is the best approach for success. Our goal is to help students navigate towards personal success by encouraging them to accept responsibility for their behavior in order to achieve academic success.

How DO I “transition” back to a traditional school? The Goal of Pinellas Secondary School is to promote exemplary conduct which leads to academic, social and personal success. In order for students to transition back to traditional school, students must meet set criteria of the 4 A’s. Being here at PSS, you will focus on your academics, social skills, and personal skills. We use the same Curriculum as your home school.

the 4 A’s Attendance Academics Attitude Accountability

Transition rubric

Transition process A student will be eligible to “roar back to success” as evidenced by meeting the 4 A’s. The MTSS team will review student progress to determine if a student has successfully completed the 4 A’s criteria (32pts). If a student has not successfully meet the 4 A’s criteria for transition, they will remain a PSS until the review period.

Transition process con’t… Completion of the Transition Rubric will be completed by the team. Student must have a minimum of 32 points at the end of their potential exit semester to successfully transition from Pinellas Secondary School. Pinellas Secondary School will offer 3 opportunities for parent involvement during each semester(mandatory intake, open house, and exit conference). Participation in 2 of the 3 is required. Pinellas Secondary will share the exit interview/process with the zoned school upon a student’s exit.

Students will enter the building in Dress Code. Pants on waist Arrival/transition Students will enter the building in Dress Code. Pants on waist Shirt tucked in ID should be worn around the neck and visible. Black or Brown Belt Shoes-black, white, brown, or gray Jackets- hang on coat racks Students will remain in dress code throughout the day and leave the building in dress code.

Electronic devices Cell phones are required to be checked in at the beginning of the school day and before you enter the building. Any student who chooses not to follow the cell phone policy and/or is found in possession of an electronic device(s) are subject to the following: Behavior Specialist will be notified and item(s) will be collected. Behavior Specialist will contact Parent/Guardian. PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST PICKUP THE COLLECTED DEVICE(S) BETWEEN 6:40AM – 2:30PM.

ID Badges - - - Students are required to wear an ID Badge as part of the Dress Code Policy. Each student will be given an ID Badge when they enroll into Pinellas Secondary School. Lost, broken, destroyed, or defiled ID Badges must be replaced, to be in dress code compliance, at a charge of $1.00 each. Lanyards can also be purchased at a charge of $1.00 each. ***Students are not allowed in class without an ID Badge.

Jewelry Students may NOT wear or bring any rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, watches or any other jewelry to school. This includes tongue and face piercings and spacers/gauges, bandages, etc… If a student brings any of these items to school, the items will be confiscated until the end of the day.

NO Touch policy Restroom Pinellas Secondary High is a NO TOUCH School This means no: hugging, putting hands on of any kind Restroom Student restrooms are in the classroom Must sign in/out before and after using restroom

What can’t you bring to school? No BACKPACKS, PURSES, GYM BAGS, MAKE-UP or PENCIL BAGS No GUM and SUNFLOWER SEEDS No MEDICATION

What can you bring to school? An open mind and a willingness to learn. Pen, Pencil, Paper, Folders and a Binder.

LUNCH RECESS Breakfast and Lunch are free for all students 30 minutes to receive and eat lunch All foods are to be consumed in the cafeteria only RECESS All students are escorted to lunch by teacher After eating and as a group students have the privilege to go outside for recess

Homework Mondays – Math Tuesdays – Language Arts Wednesdays – Social Studies Thursdays – Science Friday – Electives * Days and frequency may change at the teacher’s discretion. * Homework Helpline - 727.547.7223 * Make-Up Work

Services offered Tutoring Student Services Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:40 – 3:40 PM at Pinellas Secondary School Student Services See Me Slip Social Work Psychology Behavior Support Community Referrals SRO Support Guidance Counselor

Thank You! Q/A Time and Ticket out the door.