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Administration Team Principal Andrea Talley Assistant Principal of Curriculum Sabrina Hall Assistant Principal of Student Services Erica Dobson Dean of Students Richard Madison - Grades 6 and 7 (A – K) Michael Martin - Grades 7 (L - Z) and 8 www.duvalschools.org/jeffdavis

TODAY’S AGENDA SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS CURRICULUM INFORMATION PTSA & S.A.C. www.duvalschools.org/jeffdavis

What’s Available for Pick-up? Map of School Emergency Care Card Student Registration Form Dress Code Policy Bell Schedule MS Athletics Packet Supply List Transportation Flyer Important Contacts Orientation Stations List PE Uniform Order Form Medical Authorization Form ONEVIEW Registration 2019-2020 School Calendar PTSA Membership Form

School Policies And Procedures www.duvalschools.org/jeffdavis.com

School Routine Parent Pick-Up & Drop-Off School Schedule Arrival Time: 9:05 A.M. Breakfast in the classroom: 9:05 – 9:25 A.M. Pick Up: Before 4:00 P.M. * School Schedule School Day 9:05 A.M to 4:25 P.M. (7) 50 Minute Classes Per Day Lunches by Grade Level After School Schedule Activity Bus: M –Th leaves campus at 6:15pm Team Up Bus: M - F leaves campus at 6:45pm * Student pick-up will not take place after 4:00pm. School dismissal begins during this timeframe. www.duvalschools.org/jeffdavis

Early Release School Routine Parent Pick-Up & Drop-Off on Early Release Arrival Time: 9:05 A.M. Breakfast in the classroom: 9:05 – 9:25 A.M. Pick Up: Before 2:00 P.M. * Early Release School Schedule ER School Day 9:05 A.M to 2:30 P.M. (7) 33 Minute Classes Per Day Lunches by Grade Level Early Release After School Schedule Activity Bus: M -Th leaves campus at 6:15pm Team Up Bus: M - F leaves campus at 6:45pm * Student pick-up will not take place after 2:00pm. School dismissal begins during this timeframe. www.duvalschools.org/jeffdavis

After School Activities Tutoring Afterschool tutoring is offered for all subject areas. Confirm with your child’s teacher for tutoring days/times. Athletics Fall: Football, Volleyball, Cheerleading Winter: Basketball, Soccer Spring: Swimming, Track, Baseball Team-Up TEAM UP is a comprehensive, school based afterschool program that provides educational and enrichment opportunities for youth. All Team Up programs are staffed by both certified teachers and youth development staff from the provider agency.  Transportation: It is parent responsibility to communicate with their student/child on how they will arrive home from school. Activity Bus: M -Th leaves campus at 6:15pm Team Up Bus: M - F leaves campus at 6:45pm www.duvalschools.org/jeffdavis

Attendance Policies Early Check-Out Tardies and Absences Checkout prior to 4:00 P.M. In person - by an adult on the student’s Emergency Care Card Proper ID must be shown (must show ID each visit) Tardies and Absences Attendance is a requirement for academic success Notes to excuse absences and tardies must be provided to the Main Office Weekly call through school messenger for students who exceed 5 or more tardies.

HOME to School Communication ONEVIEW Easy access to grades, attendance, and teacher notes Passwords remain the same if you currently have Oneview access Sign up at http://www.duvalschools.org/oneview E-mail Quickest way to communicate with teachers E-mail addresses and phone extensions are on our website Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences: Scheduled through the Guidance Office as needed Contact teachers directly before scheduling (please allow 48-72 hours for returned communication)

SCHOOL to Home Communication Jefferson Davis Website: www.duvalschools.org/jeffdavis JD Connect Weekly/Monthly Update: Newsletter posted on website and emailed through Peach Jar Peach Jar: School flyers delivered directly to your inbox Parent Link: Phone relay system used for important messages

Home to School Communication www.duvalschools.org/jeffdavis Home to School Communication Jefferson Davis Website Contains links to teachers' e-mails and webpages Information about school policies and procedures Comprehensive calendar of school events Jeff Davis Weekly Update Sunday evening message, with reminders and announcements ONE VIEW Grade and communication portal

Campus Offices Main Office Hours: Counseling Department 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Main Office Hours: Student check in/check out and late arrivals Attendance Management Visitor Sign-In and Out Volunteer Hours Management Counseling Department Schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences Academic and College Counseling Address Changes Parent ONEVIEW Approval Student Services Student Clinic/Medication Management Student calls home Turn in bus notes/bus information Disciplinary issues Student ID Replacement

Expectations for Students

Behavioral Expectations Discipline Honor Code: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility & Integrity Referrals will result in parental contact and appropriate discipline Multiple tardies will result in a required parent conference Backpacks All students can carry clear or mesh backpacks Backpacks with wheels are not acceptable unless medically necessary (Verification from a Doctor will be required) Cell phones/electronics Many classes have laptops for students’ curricular use Personal electronics are not to be used School is not responsible for stolen, broken, or lost electronic devices

Policies and Procedures Code of Conduct Electronic Devices Level 1 – Minor Offenses: Class disruptions, tardy, skipping class. Level 2 – Intermediate Offences: Fighting, stealing, threats, bullying. Level 3- Major Altercation, Stalking. Level 4 – Drugs, arson, fire alarm. Electronic devices, including cell phones, are not to be used or visible during normal school hours. No electronics in the hallway, gym, courtyard, library, cafeteria, and classrooms unless instructed by the teacher for learning purposes.

Student Expectations Academic Integrity Physical Education All academic work must be the student’s own. Plagiarism from internet or other students can result in a zero and/or disciplinary action. Students responsible for communicating academic issues to teachers. Physical Education PE Uniforms ($15.00) – $7.50 for the top and $7.50 for the bottom Students enrolled in PE are required to wear a PE uniform. PE Lockers expectations will be communicated with students and parents during the first week of school.

Code of Appearance Dress Code ID Badges School Uniforms must be worn daily Jackets must be purchased through school vendor or purchased matching the color of the student’s grade level uniform. Hoodies are not allowed to be worn on campus. Pants should sit at waist and should not have rips or holes (patches are not acceptable to cover rips or holes) No leggings, jeggings, yoga pants No head covering to include (unless for religious purposes): hats, bandannas, scarfs, bonnets, doo rags, etc… on campus (inside and outside) No bedroom slippers and no slides of any kind ID Badges IDs MUST be worn around neck at all times with proper lanyard IDs are required to ensure student safety and are strictly enforced Initial ID and lanyard are free. Replacement ID’s are $5.00 ID & $1.00 Lanyard. Temporary IDs/Armband cost $1.00 ID’s must be purchased each day they are forgotten Recommendation to purchase a spare ID to store in backpack or home.

Student Services Buses Medication Outside Food Bus routes can be found at www.duvalschools.org To ride a different bus, note must be submitted to Student Services prior to dismissal. Buses leave at 4:25p.m. Medication Must have submitted DCPS Medication Form and been approved Administered via Student Services Turned in with a note/prescription with DCPS Medication Form signed by physician Return signed form to Student Services Outside Food Is not permitted in the Jefferson Davis Cafeteria If student forgets lunch, home-made meals or money may be dropped off in the Main Office

Student Support Services Each Student is assigned a Counselor and a Dean Grade 6 (All) Grade 7 (A-K) Grades 7 (L-Z) Grade 8 (All) Richard Madison Dean Student Services Michael Martin Dean Student Services Carol McGregor Counselor Teneshia Durham Counselor The Administrator for Student Services is Ms. Erica Dobson

Curricular Information High-School Acceleration Pre-Early College

Supply List 3” Binder 8 Dividers Page Protectors Notebook Paper Pens Items listed below are school-wide requirements for all students. 3” Binder 8 Dividers Page Protectors Notebook Paper Pens Pencils Pencil Pouch w/3 holes to place inside Binder USB drive Spiral Notebooks Highlighters Big Erasers

Start of the School Year Schedules Distributed at Fall Orientation Reading and Math Enrichment based upon student data Schedule changes for academics ONLY, first two weeks of school Some changes may occur after 4-6 weeks to balance class sizes

Algebra I, Civics and Spanish I Algebra I and Civics EOC count as 30% of their overall average for that course. Students MUST pass the Algebra I State EOC in order to graduate from a public school in the State of Florida. Algebra I and Spanish I are considered High School courses and count towards students high school credits and grade point average (g.p.a.)

Registration Forms All Students: Students new to Duval County: DCPS Student Registration Form Students new to Duval County: Immunization Record - (for rising seventh graders—tDAP) Current grades/transcripts Social Security Card Proof of Residency for address change (if needed)

DCPS Student Registration Form

STEPS FOR SUCCESS AT ORIENTATION Check Out Tables in the Café Pick Up Student Schedules ONEVIEW Info Bus Information Athletics and Afterschool Purchase PE Uniforms Take ID Picture Room 502 6th Grade Guided Tours Begin in Café STEPS FOR SUCCESS AT ORIENTATION Go over the plan for the afternoon, brief overview of each station. Break parents up into groups and begin.

PTSA & SAC PTSA Board Members SAC Board Members President Chair The first SAC Meeting will be held: September 5th at 5:15pm (1st Thursday in September) SAC Election will be held for the position below and monthly meeting dates and times will be established. The first PTSA Meeting will be held: August 20th at 5:15pm PTSA Elections will be held for the positions below and monthly meeting dates and times will be established. PTSA Board Members President Treasurer Membership Chair: Secretary Fundraiser Chairs Programs Chair Technology Chair Student Ambassador PTSA - Dues are $10.00 (adults) $5.00 (students) SAC Board Members Chair Co-Chair Secretary

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