High School 101 Rules & Expectations Welcome to the ridge

ARHS Mission statement Ashley Ridge High School is committed to providing educational opportunities in a safe, supportive environment which fosters pride, inspires excellence, promotes respect, and builds strong relationships.

Ashley Ridge Mission We are committed to establishing a school culture which understands no limits to the achievement and success of each student.

Swamp Foxes Have Class! Character Leadership Attitude Scholarship Service

Radcliffe’s Non-Negotiables 1. Attend school and each class every day. 2. Arrive at school and class on time. 3. Respect yourself, your peers, and adults. 4. Take care of your school and your belongings. 5. GRADUATE IN 4 YEARS!

Ashley Ridge Beliefs 2.Students will be involved and successful. Public education is the most important function of Ashley Ridge High School because educated and highly skilled individuals are the most important assets of our community; therefore, we believe: 1.Learning is required. 2.Students will be involved and successful. 3.Failure is not an option. 4.We Care!

Student Expectations Students should be active participants in their education. complete all assigned tasks on time. be actively engaged during all lessons. arrive to school and class on time and be ready to work. follow all district, school, and teacher rules.

Student Expectations Students should: Be in possession of their Ashley Ridge ID at all times. Check Power School weekly to keep track of their progress. Treat other students, parents and adults with respect and establish positive relationships. Turn in requested information on time. Support each other.

High School 101: PROCEDURES

Student Drivers In the morning, if you drive , you will use the cafeteria entrance to enter the school. You WILL NOT use the front entrance of the school unless you arrive after 8:55 AM.

Illegal Parking We will check the parking lot daily to make sure that all cars in the lot have a current parking tag. If a car does not have a current parking tag or you park in the visitor’s lot with or without a tag, the car will be towed at your expense– NO WARNINGS!

Illegal Parking Do NOT park in closed areas at any time. Obey all traffic laws in the parking lots.  Speed limit is 15 MPH.  If you move a yellow barrier, you will lose your parking pass for the remainder of the year.  Bus Loop No Parking Lot Closed No Parking Visitors Lot No Parking

Car Rider Line Drop Off/Pick Up Drop Off/Pick Up

Student Drop-Off Parents are to use the 3rd entrance to the parking lot.  Students will enter the school using the back entrance.  Parents are NOT to drop off students or pick up students on the bus loop, the visitor’s parking lot, the student parking area, or in front of the cafeteria. The building opens at 8:35am.  Parents are not to drop off students before 8:35am.

Getting to School Bus Riders – Respect your bus stop area – this area is an extension of the school. Display appropriate behavior on the bus at all times. Enter the building immediately after you arrive.

Getting to School Student Drivers and Passengers – Correctly park with parking pass clearly displayed. Exit the vehicle and enter the building immediately after you arrive. Follow the traffic rules and obey the speed limit at all times.

After School Bus Riders – Look for your bus in the bus loop area – check the white board for your route number and any changes regarding bus information. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO LOCATE YOUR BUS NUMBER!

After School Car Riders – Loading area will have a line of vehicles – please be alert regarding traffic in the pick up area. Student Drivers and Passengers – Report any issues or accidents to the front office. Reckless driving is grounds for suspension of parking privileges.

Arriving to School Late ALL students arriving after 8:55 am should sign in through Student Information. ALL entrances other than the front office are closed throughout the day. Student Information will collect any written excuses and provide student with a pass to class. Any students with parking passes with repeat late offenses will have pass suspended or revoked.

Student Information Where is Student Information? Student Information is located beside the front office.

Student Information Why do I need Student Information? Sign-in late and sign-out early Purchase temporary IDs Bring excuses when you are returning from an absence Bring a note IN THE MORNING to be verified when riding a different bus. Make phone calls home (with a pass from a teacher)

Hall Passes Students must have a pass!!! Teachers must give passes during SLT for students to attend another SLT class.

Restroom Each teacher will provide his or her class with the teacher guidelines regarding the restroom. Students are expected to use the restroom that is nearest to their classroom to limit the amount of missed instructional time. KEEP THE BATHROOMS CLEAN!!!

Nurse A PASS IS REQUIRED! The school nurse is available for all medical issues. Students who need to go to the nurse should request a pass from their teacher and must sign in upon arrival to the nurses’ office. Students who need to take medication regularly should get a permanent pass from the school nurse.

Off Limits Areas Visitor Parking Lot: This is not student parking. Only visitors are allowed to park there. Students will be towed from this area. Parking Lot (during the school day): If students need to get something from their vehicle, they need a pass from the front office. Faculty Workrooms: These are off limits to students, even student volunteers. Outdoor Areas: Students must have teacher supervision in all outside areas.

Leaving Campus ARHS is not an open campus – No student is allowed to leave campus during the school day. A parent/guardian must give proper authorization through Student Information for a student to be dismissed. Parents who need to sign out a student should report to Student Information Students who have any type of Early Release authorization should exit the building through the front office. *All other exits are closed during the school day as a part of the School Safety Plan.

High School 101: Respecting Facilities

Cafeteria Throw away your trash Your lunch table must be clear before you walk away Keep bags out of aisle Do not throw food Respect lunch ladies and custodial staff Do not pull seats off tables/respect tables

Hallway Do not tear down posters. Respect other people in the hallway. No inappropriate language. Wipe feet on the mats when coming indoors. Don’t drop papers. Dispose of trash in wastebaskets or recycling bins.

Restroom Do not damage facilities Do not write on walls; be respectful to others Do not waste toilet paper No loitering or drug use Females— use the trash cans provided in each stall for feminine products Remember: If you destroy them, you have no place to go

Appropriate Hallway Behavior Stay on the right side of the hallway Do not block the entire hallway Do not congregate in the hallway Walk swiftly and with a purpose Be polite

Think. . . How do you want your school to be perceived? If you create a trashy school… You create the perception of trashy students. Keep it Ashley Ridge… Not Trashley Ridge.