Freshmen Class meeting Athens high school September 09, 2016

Dr. Dixon Welcome What counts?

Athens Mission, Vision, & Goals 2016-2017 Values Deep Learning Innovation Collaboration Goals All students achieve 1 year’s growth in 1 year’s time Provide consistent, high- quality service for all members of the Athens & TSD community Communicate clearly Be visible & responsive Inspire faculty to attempt innovative measures by supporting and modeling Support and further implement of CoT & CAT Ensure Learning Today; inspire learning tomorrow World Class by 2020

What do you want to achieve this year? Surround yourself with people who know your goals and support you.

@troyathens Celebrate your achievements via Twitter @ldixon2 I will tweet pictures, congrats & resources. Please share (via email or tweets) pictures, achievements, & great moments.

AHS Assistant Principals Mr. Mills Mr. Dowd Mr. Turner A-G H-N O-Z

Freshmen Get 2 know Athens Adjust 2 academic responsibilities - Keep a Calendar Get involved! - Clubs/Sports Homecoming Assembly, Parade & Game – Sept 30th Homecoming Dance – Oct 1st Get a study buddy Attend after school tutoring Give 100% effort & HAVE A GREAT attitude Room 1208 N Monday-Thursday

AHS Counseling Assignments & Peer Mediation A – E Mr. Adams F – K Mr. McMillan L – R Ms. Goeddeke S – Z Mr. Rinnan Ms. Manfredi – Peer Mediation Advisor

Our Safe-Ed Staff Mr. Brandimore Safe Ed Director Ron Redmond Lance Watters Kathy Grimaldi Mr. Brandimore Safe Ed Director Paul Hartzell, Building Leader Your well being is our number one concern.

CAFETERIA LOCKDOWN DRILLS Cafeteria Lockdown Locations Cafeteria Escape Routes

School Sponsored Training Lock Down Drills Fire Drills Tornado Drills Evacuation Drills

Personal Readiness Strategy Take ownership of your survival At School At Home In General

Concealment v. Cover

Silhouette Remain out of sight.

When Law Enforcement arrives How should I react: Remain calm; follow officers’ instructions Immediately raise hands & spread fingers Keep hands in sight at all times Avoid quick movements towards officers such as attempting to hold on for safety

Your Safety is most important! Let us know if you have questions. We are here to help you!

Read the Code of Conduct On the Athens webpage: http://athens.troy.k12.mi.us/

BYOD We encourage you to bring & use laptops, Smartphones & handheld technology to take notes, research, create & augment your learning.

How’s your digital foot?

Dress Code Reminders No Hats/Sunglasses Cover your midriff Skirts/shorts must be past Fingertip length Yoga pants/stretch pants must be covered! Tank tops – 3 finger rule Pants – Worn at the waist! No Inappropriate slogans Hoods Down

Think of school as your job. Attendance Policy We want you here! Think of school as your job. 5 absences in a class (ex/unex) will result in a teacher contact home. 7 absences – visit to the AP office 9 absences – attendance review meeting. Beyond 9 – all unexcused (no credit for work missed)

Reminders Planners – Available in the AP Office for $5 Students will not be allowed to bring backpacks, drink containers/drinks or food to athletic events. Considerations during Lunch -Please respect each other and all those who help keep the cafeteria a place to relax and enjoy each other

Freshmen Class meeting Athens high school Wishing you a fabulous year! Freshmen Class meeting Athens high school September 09, 2016