SOPHOMORE CLASS MEETING ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL September 6, 2013

Dr. Dixon Welcome What Counts…

ACT Scores 2013 –Good job Class of 2014! EnglishMathReadingSci. Mean N% of class Athens % State ,451 How much do you want to achieve this year? Ranked by Newsweek as the 522 Best High School in the Nation! 6 th Most Challenging High School in the State of Michigan 98 students received state, national awards and international awards 59 % of students took AP classes 3 teams and 18 individual athletes competed at the State Championship level Raised over $41,000 for Angels of Hope Charity 98 % of 2013 Graduates went to college; 7 honorably serve in the military

So, What Counts? You All of Us & Our Individual & Collective Success

The Importance of focus: What we expect…How to Succeed….

A – G Ms. Goss H – N Mr. Dowd O – Z Mr. Turner AHS Assistant Principals

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

Our Safe-Ed Staff Safe Ed Director– Mr. Brandimore Your well being is our number one concern.

ATHENS CAFETERIA LOCKDOWN DRILLS  Cafeteria Lockdown Locations  Cafeteria Escape Routes

School Sponsored Training  Lock Down Drills  Fire Drills  Tornado Drills  Evacuation Drills  Take Advantage

Personal Readiness Strategy  Take ownership of your survival  At Work  At Home  In General

Concealment v. Cover

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When Law Enforcement arrives  How should I react when Law Enforcement arrives?:  Remain calm, and follow officers’ instructions  Immediately raise hands and spread fingers.  Keep hands in sight at all times  Avoid making 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!

Agenda  Freshman Focus  Code of Conduct  Attendance  Dress Code  Parking Lot  All Else

 Focus on academic success  Develop positive study skills  Make plans for college acceptance  Develop positive relationships with staff, teachers and students.  Challenge yourself to Be your best everyday – Make It Count Sophomore Focus

Code of Conduct Update  The Code of Conduct is available on the Athens webpage.  Read through the Code of Conduct - Be aware of your rights and responsibilities!

Attendance Policy  Attendance at school is important:  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)

 Hats/Sunglasses  Bare midriff  Skirts/shorts – Fingertip length  Yoga pants/stretch pants must be covered!  Tank tops – 3 finger rule  Pants – Worn at the waist!  Inappropriate slogans  Hoodies  Cell Phones Dress Code Reminders

 Above all, please drive safely.  All cars parking in the student lot must be registered; cars in the lot (starting Sept. 10 th ) without a permit will be fined. Continued incidents will result in discipline.  Each student must park in a designated spot.  During school, there is no access to the parking lot unless you have a pass from your grade-level administrator. Emergencies only Please (Not for lunch money, homework, etc.) Parking Lot

 Planners – Available in AP Office for $5  High school rings – Herff Jones/Graduate Services  Lunch Behavior –  Please Keep Your School Clean  Return the Plastic Trays  Service dog -- Magic  Lunch Security Drill! All Else

Wishing you a fabulous year! Be your best everyday – Make It Count

SOPHOMORE CLASS MEETING ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL September 6, 2013