Agenda for Monday, August 10th Advisory 7:30-10:30 LUNCH10:30-11:30 1*11:37-11:52 2*11:56-12:11 3*12:15-12:30 4*12:34-12:49 5*12:53-1:08 6*1:12-1:27 7*1:31-1:50 Lockers, Buses, etc. 1:50

Advisory Schedule Introductions Rules, Procedures, Routines Index Cards Schedule S.T.R.I.K.E. School Tour* Lockers Team Motto / Cheer

Introductions Fold your index card horizontally. Make a nametag that has your first name large enough to be read from across the room. On the inside number the card 1-5. Answer the following Questions 1. Favorite Activity 2. Elementary School you attended 3. Favorite Color 4. A Nick Name 5. One thing that you think makes you “You”nique

Rules, Procedures, Routines I.D. badge must be with you at ALL TIMES Allows you to check out books from library and have lunch If you don’t have your I.D. badge at lunch, you will be asked to move all the way to the back of the line It allows you to check out laptops. Cell phones need to be “off and away” ALL day

Planner Name on first page at the bottom Mission statement S.T.R.I.K.E. matrix Student Behavior Management Process Positive Reinforcement Dress Code Schedules Calendar Signature Pages

Behavior Expectations: S.T.R.I.K.E. S.T.R.I.K.E. is our school-wide behavior plan. We will use the S.T.R.I.K.E. matrix to set up the code of conduct for our students. The teachers and staff at Depoali Middle School will be teaching you about the behavior plan all year You will participate in reflection assignments and activities to help you understand the behavioral expectations here at Depoali Middle School

So what does S.T.R.I.K.E. stand for? Student Planner – pp S: Strength – we have self-confidence and determination to succeed T: Tolerance – we respect others and accept differences R: Responsibility – we own our actions, decisions, and their outcomes I: Integrity – we do the right thing even when no one else is watching K: Knowledge – we are active participants in our education E: Empathy – we seek to understand the feelings of others

So, what does this mean for you? Teachers and ALL staff members will be on the lookout for students who are meeting the expectations of S.T.R.I.K.E. Signatures may be earned in each area of the matrix where you are meeting the expectations Signatures may be redeemed for items in the student store approximately every quarter. There will also be random drawings for all students who received the tickets for every ten teacher initials

What does this mean? (ctd.) There will also be mid-quarter and end-of-quarter rewards for students who have met the criteria listed in the KDMS “Positive Reinforcement Levels” (Planner, p. 13) Let’s take a look at that page in your planner

KDMS Student Behavior Management Process Please turn to page 11 in your Planner and follow along as we go through this very important information

School Tour Team Room Elective Classrooms Art room Music Gym Lunchroom Library Nurse Office Bathrooms Exits / Entrances

Lockers – How-To Video How To Open a Locker

Lockers Some locks are extremely tricky. You may find you have to tug harder, lean on your locker a bit, or jiggle the latch to coax it open. If nothing works, ask for help. You could have a lock that's not working. Memorize your combination. If you choose to write it down, write it someplace safe or hidden. Also, don't write your combination in the same place as your locker number. Lockers have little tricks to help you unlock them faster. Sometimes you don't have to hit an actual number, but just hit a number that's nearby. When you're done getting your books or anything you need out, close the locker shut & turn it to zero and begin clearing it. But stop after you did it 2 or 3 times. It saves time. By clearing your locker instead of leaving it on the last number, it prevents other people from opening it. If you can, practice opening a combination lock at home. The more you can practice with this type of lock, the easier opening your locker at school will be. Keep your locker combination to yourself! Don’t give it away to anyone but your advisory teacher.

S.T.R.I.K.E. Activity With your group create a chant or cheer that gives the name and definition of the assigned strike letter.