What You Need to Know to Be Successful! Jr./ Sr. High Open House What You Need to Know to Be Successful!

Meet the staff…… Building Principal - Dr. Folson Associate Principal - Mr. Hayden Assistant Principal - Ms. Lucas Assistant Principal - Mr. Morris Dean of Students - Mr. Crouch Dean of Students - Mr. Sumpter

Hamilton Ave. can only be used for an entrance Hamilton Ave. can only be used for an entrance. You will have to exit out the back of the school to Harrison Ave. Drop off area Drop off area Mt. Healthy Jr/Sr High School Morning Drop Off Locations Drop Off Route In Green. Drop Off Area In Blue

School Counselors Available before/after school, and lunch or by filling out a counselor request form Grade Improvement Credit Checks for Promotion Conflict Mediation Referral to outside agencies College Information Schedule Classes Teacher Referrals Discuss Personal Issues Career Presentations

Homeless Liaison Karen O’Connell (513)728-4962 If you find that you need support in this area, please fill out a homeless questionnaire in the Central Enrollment Office. They can ascertain what documentation and information you need in order to make a determination on the extent of support. Not all situations of transition between housing meets the federal McKinney-Vento definition of “homelessness.”

Strategies for School Success Check student’s grades on a regular basis to see current grades and assignments. You can do this using Progress Book. Have your student attend after school tutoring at CASE Monday – Thursday From 2:50 – 4:10 If you have any concerns throughout the year, contact your child’s teacher via email or voicemail. Communicate with your child on a daily basis to see where additional supports may be necessary. Progress Book Training Lab 214 - Mrs. Herlinger will provide assistance Lab 234 - Mrs. Watson will provide assistance

Guidelines to Success Own your own behavior Work hard and make wise choices Learn and live with a positive attitude Show respect for yourself and others

Give ’em Five New discipline philosophy Focus on teacher-student relationships Goal is to keep students in the classroom learning

School Uniforms Students are required to wear school uniforms daily Pants/capris-black, navy, or khaki classic fit pants. All bottoms must be worn securely at the waist. NO DENIM ALLOWED! Leggings are not allowed unless they are worn under proper bottoms. Shirts-solid red, black or white polo shirts. Undershirts of any solid color may be worn underneath the polo. Spirit wear shirts-students may wear any Mt. Healthy spirit wear t-shirt, jacket, crewneck sweatshirt or hooded sweatshirt. If students come out of uniform, they will be reassigned to ASA for the day or until they get a school uniform. A parent can request for student to walk home to get the proper clothing.

Electronic Device Policy No electronics may be used during class time. High School students may use them in the hallways and during lunch ONLY. Junior High students may use phones before and after school.

Attendance Regular attendance and punctuality are KEY elements for academic success. You may clear absences with a written note from a parent or physician: › Illness › Death in immediate family 5 Tardies equals 1 unexcused absence. Students must be in their class by 7:40! 15 unexcused absences will result in a recommendation for expulsion. Absent students will need to get work that was missed THEN turn it in for credit.

Relationships We will treat each other with RESPECT. We will help students in need of our support. We will make it a point to include students who are left out. When we know someone is being mistreated by a peer we will notify an adult at school and at home. Incident Report - Students are expected to report any and all incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying whether they are the victim or a bystander. This includes cyber-bullying and anything related to social media.

Mt. Healthy Athletics Boys and Girls Basketball Football Track and Field Volleyball (Girls) Baseball (High School) Tennis (High School) Cross Country (High School) Wrestling We still need Jr. High Football players and 10 girls for 7th Grade Volleyball! We are still accepting boys for 9th Grade Football!

It’s a Fresh Start If you struggled last year, it’s an opportunity for you to start over. First impressions mean everything!!!! We are anticipating a good year.

We BELIEVE in YOU!

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