ISS Student Orientation

 “I believe the single most significant decision I can make on a day-to-day basis is my choice of attitude. It is more important than my past, my education, my bankroll, my successes or failures, fame or pain, what other people think of me or say about me, my circumstances, or my position. Attitude keeps me going or cripples my progress. It alone fuels my fire or assaults my hope. When my attitudes are right, there is no barrier too high, no valley too deep, no dream too extreme, no challenge too great for me.” ~ Charles Swindoll ( American Writer and Clergyman)  Start and finish with a good attitude

 Better be three hours too soon than one minute too late. ~ William Shakespeare  Entrance # 3 at 8:15 a.m. Sharp! ◦ 9:05 a.m. on Wednesdays

 “No matter how much we don’t like it, the way you dress has a big factor on your success and prosperity.” ~ Albert Einstein

 “Books are the compasses and telescopes and sextants and charts which other men have prepared to help us navigate the dangerous seas of human life.” ◦ Have the necessary materials to complete all assignments.

 A Locker to store your cell phone and other electronic devices, book bag, coat, lunch, personal and non-academic items.  An Assigned Seat. “Organizing is what you do before you do something, so when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” ~ A.A.Mines ( English Humorist, creator of Winnie-the-Pooh)

 “If you really want to succeed, you’ll have to go for it every day like I do. The big time isn’t for slackers. Keep up your mental stamina and remain curious. I think that bored people are unintelligent people.” ~ Donald Trump  You must serve a complete day. ◦ No checkouts, check-ins, athletic periods, etc.

 Be respectful to all faculty, staff, and students. ◦ Follow all requests made by the ISS teacher. Use school property in the correct manner. You may not have food, drinks, water, candy, or gum in the ISS room or during transition times.

 Do not talk to students in ISS or in the hallways during transition times.  Raise your hand and be acknowledged before speaking to the teacher.  You may not sleep or have your head resting on the desk.

Complete all assignments satisfactorily. Be on task and working on the assignment given for each period. You may not refuse to do an assignment.

 “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~Mahatma Gandhi ( Preeminent Leader of Indian Nationalism)  One period of your day will be dedicated to the service of others and the school. ◦ DO YOUR BEST!

“Our best thoughts come from others.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson (American Poet, Lecturer, and Essayist)  Restroom breaks every period.  Classroom testing procedures will apply.  Your Counselor may schedule an exit interview once your ISS time is completed.