1. Welcome Parents of Diman Class of 2020
Freshmen Parent Orientation
August 2016
Welcome Parents of Diman Class of 2020

2. Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions
Schedule, Attendance, Dress Code
School Conduct
Exploratory & Placement
Academics
Summer Reading
Fall Sports

3. Daily Schedule Passing Time – 3 Minutes 25 minutes for Lunch
First Warning Bell :30 am
Second Warning Bell :35 am
Third Warning Bell :40 am
Last Warning Bell :43 am
School Begins :45 am
Period 1 7:45 – 8:28 am
Period 2 8:31 – 9:14 am
Period 3 9:17 – 10:00 am
Period :03 – 10:46 am
Period :49 – 12:02 pm
First Lunch 10:49 – 11:14 am
Second Lunch 11:17–11:42 am
Third Lunch 11:45–12:10 am
Fourth Lunch 12:13 –12:37 pm
Fifth Lunch 12:41–1:06 am
Period :13 – 12:56 pm
Period :59 – 1:42 pm
Period 8 1:45 – 2:28 pm
Passing Time – 3 Minutes
25 minutes for Lunch

4. Academic Schedule A week & B Week 8 Periods Daily
Each day is A, B, C, or D – will rotate each day
Lunch Period
Double & Single Block Periods
There are eight 43 minute periods per day
The schedule rotates day to day (A – D)
There are two academic weeks A and B
Math, English and Biology are double period classes
Your lunch period will be determined by your 5th period class
You will eat with your shop mates during your shop cycle

5. Attendance Policy
In the case of an absence, a parent/guardian should call the Dean of Students office to report the absences.
Student MUST bring documentation upon return to school.
Students are responsible for ANY work missed during absence. 2 Day Policy
This includes during a week change.

6. Attendance Policy
4 or more Unexcused Absences in a trimester = Attendance Failure
4 Unexcused Tardies and/or Dismissals =
1 Unexcused Absence
The MAXIMUM number of Unexcused Absences for the year is 9.
Any student with 10 or more Unexcused Absences for the year will receive Attendance Failure
A student exceeding 4 unexcused absences in shop or academic class during a trimester will receive a grade of no greater than 60 for that trimester
4 unexcused tardies or dismissals will equal 1 unexcused absence

7. School Approved Absences
Doctor's note for an absence for the day the student is absent.
The medical note must indicate the dates the student was unable to attend school. Appointment cards are not acceptable.
Death of a relative/funeral leave.
Court – must be verified by court paper, summons, and subpoena.
Religious observance
License/permit appointment
All other reason not listed above that are unusual will be reviewed by the Dean of Students on a case by case basis.

8. Attendance
A parent note or phone call is not considered an Excused Absence All absences require Proper Documentation upon return to school to the Dean of Students. Failure to comply will result in Disciplinary Action and/or Attendance Failure

9. Family vacations Family Vacations are NOT EXCUSED
Families should avoid taking any vacations during school days.
Students will be require to attend Credit Recovery (Saturdays 8-12) to make up time upon returning to school, if days exceed Absence Policy.
It is not to exceed 5 school days
Parent notification must be received in writing at least 2 weeks in advance
Students must obtain a vacation assignment form from the Dean of Students office
Students must complete all assignments within 2 weeks of returning to school

10. Dress Code
All students are expected to come to school neat and clean in dress and appearance
The following is not permitted:
Excessively short skirts/shorts (FINGER-TIP RULE)
Bare midriffs/belly shirts
Muscle shirts/tank tops
Inappropriate logos and slogans
Clothing with external metal parts/long chains
Frayed or torn clothing
Hats, caps, flip flops, sandals, bandanas
Gang identification
YOGA OR ANY TIGHT fitting pants unless you have a long shirt reaching fingertip length over them.
SHORTS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN ANY SHOP!!

11. Exploratory Schedule 12 shops Shop Placement in January
Determination of placement 
Quality of work, Effort, Potential, Conduct in every shop explored.
You will explore 8 shops from August through December, all day for one week (sometimes less if holiday)
The 3 shops you listed on your application should be listed on your schedule along with 5 others
You will follow the schedule dates listed for each of your shops
Shop placement will take place in January and is based on performance in exploratory
You are evaluated in the following areas: quality of work, effort, potential, conduct/attitude, and amount of work completed.
Your lunch during exploratory will be either 4th or 5th depending on shop assignment

12. Exploratory uniform Safety Glasses Black T-Shirt Jeans Belt
Steel- toed boots
Hair Restraint

13. NO ripped or frayed clothing. Full length pants ONLY.
Exploratory Uniform
NO ripped or frayed clothing.
Full length pants ONLY.
NO SHORTS
NO sweatpants allowed.

14. additional safety requirements
Health Careers: NO finger nail polish Culinary Arts: NO fingernail polish; nails cut 1/16 from end of finger

15. Grading Policy and Report Cards
Trimesters – November, March, June
Minimum passing grade 65
Attendance impact on grades
35 credits to be promoted to next grade level Must pass ELA and Mathematics
Students will receive 3 report cards during the school year
65 (D) is the minimum passing grade
Grades are based on class participation, assignments, tests and homework
Poor attendance will have a negative impact on student grades
Each year you are required to pass English, Math, Shop, Shop Related and earn a minimum of 35 credits to be promoted.
Every teacher will give you his/her classroom shop rules and regulations

16. Extra Help RISE- before school
EXTENDS – after school Tuesdays and Thursdays
Teacher extra help days
Each teacher has an assigned day to stay after school for extra help or makeup work
The EXTENDS program is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:45-3:45 for homework help and transportation home is available

17. School Conduct and Regulations
All violations are subject to Detention, Saturday School, and/or Suspension according to the Student Handbook.
Food or drink outside the cafeteria during lunch
Misbehavior in the cafeteria, corridor, or on school grounds
Failure to observe student use of automobile regulations
Public displays of affection
Failure to have student ID in his/her possession
Behavior which interferes with the learning process
Failure to report to teacher’s detention
Misuse of school documents/equipment
Possession or use of cell phones, cameras or ipods during the school day
Defiance/insubordination or lack of respect to a school employee
Unauthorized area during lunch

18. Serious School Conduct and Regulations
All violations are subject to Saturday School and/or Suspension according to the Student Handbook.
Knowingly being present where drugs/alcohol are being kept or used
Fighting
Assault or threats
Extortion or intimidation
False alarm or bomb threat
Deliberately disrupting the school day
Any form of harassment/bullying
Verbal abuse
Theft
Forgery/plagiarism
Refusal to identify oneself to school personnel
Failure to repeatedly have an ID in possession
Possession of weapon other than a firearm

19. Serious School Conduct
All violations are subject to Suspension and/or Exclusion according to the Student Handbook.
Behavior that presents danger of physical harm to self or others
Inappropriate use of the internet
Hazing
Possession of a firearm
Arson or attempted arson
Assault and/or battery
Selling/possession/use of drugs or alcohol
Vandalism

20. Summer Reading Assignments
READ! – All information can be found on Diman Website under “Summer Assignments”
5% of YOUR Year to Date Average
Make sure you complete the assignment
Test on the first day of academics
Do not forget to read your summer reading book
You will be tested on the book on your first day of Academics
The grade on the test could count up to 15% of your 1st trimester grade

21. Fall Sports
All information about fall sports can be found on the website under “Athletics”. Students must register through “Family ID”.
Cross Country (boys and girls)
Soccer (boys and girls)
Football
Cheerleading
Volleyball
Golf

22. Address and Phone Number Changes
Moving? Phone number change? Fill out a notification form in the Guidance Office!
If you move or change your phone number at any time please be sure to complete a change of address/phone form in the PPS/Guidance Office

23. First Day 1st Day of School Aug. 31st –12:00 dismissal
A Weeks in Academics
B Weeks in Shop
2nd Day of School Sept. 1st –12:00 dismissal
B Weeks in Academics
A Weeks in Shop
3rd Day of School September 6th Full Day
Begin 2 week cycle
B Weeks in Shop!

24. www.dimanregional.org Diman’s Website
All Contact Information
Teacher Addresses
School Calendar
Bus Routes
Lunch Menus
Aspen Portal
An excellent resource for students and parents for all school related information
addresses for all teachers are available