WELCOME! We are excited to begin the school year!

Pride Accountability Cooperation Effort Respect Success

 Students will adhere to the rules stated in the EVSC Student Conduct Responsibilities and Policies. See Student Agenda  Rules apply at school, on the bus, and at any EVSC extracurricular activity. Remember at all times you are representing Plaza Park International Prep Academy! Please do so in a POSITIVE way!

 School is your job. Your priority is learning!  Go to class each day prepared to learn.  Bring all required materials.  Sit up straight and pay attention.  Participate in discussions, respond to questions, and ask questions.  Complete assigned work.  Make sure your behavior is not a distraction to the educational process.

 All students begin each quarter with their citizenship.  Report card comment “U” automatically disqualifies a student from citizenship.  Students lose their citizenship after two in-school suspensions or one out-of-school suspension.  Citizenship is a requirement for all extracurricular activities including sports, dances, and Fun Fridays.

Shirts, sweatshirts, and sweaters  Solid color collared polo shirt  Sweatshirt or sweaters are allowed with polo underneath (no hoodies)  Shirts (other than sweatshirts and sweaters) must be tucked in Pants/Shorts  Color: Uniform style khaki or navy, solid color only  Belts must be worn and secured at the waist.  Shorts: May be worn until Thanksgiving and begin again after Spring Break Shoes  Tennis shoes or closed toe and heel are permitted Accessories  Watches and small earrings are acceptable. Hair  Color and style may not be distracting

Spirit day is every Friday. School logo shirts from Plaza Park, Hebron, Stockwell, and Harrison are permitted.

 The buses will drop off at 7:15 and pick up at 2:30 in the bus lane  Parent drop off is at the front office and parent pick up is at the gym doors at 2:30  Students will go directly to their lockers then to first period  If you eat breakfast at Plaza, go to your locker first, then breakfast, then immediately to first period  First period starts at 7:30  Homeroom will be out of Flex period which is 1 st period  Birthdays – come to the office for a pencil and a treat  All students are expected to be out of the building at 2:45

 Cell phones should be turned off during the school day and kept in your locker.  If a teacher takes a cell phone, a guardian has to come pick it up.  Expensive items should not be brought to school.  The school is not responsible for damaged or lost items.

 Each student will complete the Digital Citizenship curriculum before being allowed to take the ThinkPad home.  Administrators have the capability of knowing what is on your computer at all times!  ThinkPad's will be closed when walking in hallways.  ThinkPad's must be locked in lockers during PE classes.  The school is NOT responsible for damaged or lost ThinkPads.

 Since your cell phone and ThinkPad are in your locker, you NEED a lock!

 Pride: Keep the area clean.  Accountability: Go to lockers at designated times.  Cooperation: Stay to the right and speak quietly.  Effort: Be in class when the bell rings.  Respect: Keep hands and feet to yourself.

 Pride: Keep the area clean.  Accountability: Use during passing period or with staff permission.  Cooperation: Keep hands and feet to yourself.  Effort: Notify a teacher or office if there is a problem.  Respect: Use appropriate language and give privacy to others.

 Pride: Clean area before being dismissed.  Accountability: Walk and stay in designated areas.  Cooperation: Speak quietly. Keep hands and feet to yourself at ALL times.  Effort: Clean area before being dismissed.  Respect: Use proper table manners.

 Show respect to self, others, and property  Appropriate bus behavior and school language is used  Follow the bus driver’s and bus attendants direction the first time  Enter, sit, and exit with a positive attitude

 Bullying will NOT be permitted at Plaza.  What does bullying look like? VERBAL/WRITTEN: name calling, teasing, taunting, racist or bigoted remarks, insults, and/or sexual remarks EMOTIONAL: intimidating, humiliating, excluding, and/or threatening PHYSICAL: pushing, shoving, hitting, tripping, kicking, inappropriate touching, and any other hurtful behaviors  All reports of bullying will be investigated by the school administration.

Student Conference – Reteach expectations Parent contact Lunch Intervention After School Intervention Office referral This policy applies to tardies, dress code, and behavior issues.

 Fun Fridays  Dances  Academic teams  Athletic teams  Clubs and academies

 Any medication brought to school must be immediately turned in to the nurse or office. This includes both prescription and over the counter medications.  Under no circumstances are students to carry medicine with them or keep it in their lockers.

Pride Accountability Cooperation Effort Respect Success That is the definition of a true PACER! Work hard in your classrooms, be kind to one another, and if so, I know you are going to have a great year!