Waltrip High School WELCOME JUNIORS!

ATTENDANC E BE HERE ON TIME Follow the school attendance policy (please see Student Handbook) TARDIES: Must sign in at the classroom door upon entry Not allowed into the classroom without a pass Not allowed to leave the class without a pass No hall passes are given during the first and last 15 minutes of each period Rewards and Privileges: Show up daily and not late for 3 weeks

TUTORIAL S Students who do not meet specific averages must attend tutorials (below 75%) Students who do not attend tutorials will receive a REFERRAL Students must sign in and sign out of tutorial classroom Must have signature from Teacher / Faculty Tutorials will NOT be held after school

SCHOOL RULES Respect all classroom and school rules Report bullying to an adult Report suspicious behavior Threats, Fights, Theft / Stealing, Vandalism (graffiti) Respect given = Respect earned

DRESS CODE No sagging No skirts Polo shirts Khakis Jeans with no holes No hats No shorts HANDOUT PICTURE

GPA & GRADES Turn assignments on time Do not miss assignments Ask teachers about make-up work with absences Tutorials can help raise your grade Reminder: Waltrip HS uses composite grades Responsibility to ask for HELP (before, during, or after school) 18 credits to become a senior / 26 credits to graduate Calculating your GPA  “There’s an APP for that”

Clubs / Sports You may miss up to THREE weeks of your sport, band, or club if your class grade is not satisfactory Grade Matter

CLASSROOM POLICY PER TEACHER DISCRETION TECHNOLOGY: PER TEACHER DISCRETION RED: NO No headphones / ear-buds GREEN: YES

PEN, PENCIL, AND PAPER See teacher’s syllabus for basic needs and supplies

E.O.C – END OF COURSE EXAM There is no 11 th grade EOC SAT Opportunity to retake if student did not pass EOC Prepare / Awareness Study independently or seek help from a teacher / peer

IMPORTAN T DATES PSAT October 6 Last day of Fall Semester December 19 SAT April 15 Last Day of Sch l! May 28 th, 2015

GOOD LUCK! GO RAMS! GO JUNIORS!