1. MYT
Cougars

2. Welcome to Conestoga Jr. / Sr. High School
Welcome to Conestoga Jr. / Sr. High School

3. to prepare all learners to be contributing members of society.
Mission Statement
To provide
a quality education
to prepare all learners to be contributing members of society.

4. “To provide….”
Classes
Activities
Experiences
Opportunities

5. Researched-based instruction
“a quality education”
Qualified educators
Great facilities
Researched-based instruction
Support and guidance

6. “to prepare all learners”
A process of growth
Mental
Physical
Emotional

7. Society outside school
“to be contributing
members of society”
Preparation for life
Life is NOW!
Society outside school
Society inside school

8. Track & FB field improvements
What’s New?
Staff Classrooms
Lighting computers
Computer lab Library
Cougar Den turf
Track & FB field improvements
Students

9. What’s Not New?
Our mission.
We are cONEstoga.
We are ONE.

10. Attendance:
the #1 predictor of
success at school.
“We can’t teach you
if you aren’t here.”

11. If you know you will be gone, contact the school.
Parental notes and admit slips.

12. Behavior:
“What you are doing
speaks so loudly I
can’t hear what you
are saying.”

13. Respect yourself.
Respect others.
Respect property.

14. Every profession
has its own language.
Education has a
language of respect.
Practice it and use it.

15. No tobacco.
No alcohol.
No illegal drugs.
Searches are legal.

16. Cell phones:
Are a wonderful
invention but an
interruption to the
educational process.

17. Cell phones and iPods:
Off and out of sight.
Never to be used in
bathrooms or locker rooms. Not used during the day. Pg. 28

18. Other items not needed in school:
iPods, games, laser pointers, lighters, matches, weapons.

19. Breakfast and Lunch
Programs:
Changes to protect
the health and safety of everyone. Follow directions.

20. Conduct yourselves as representatives of Conestoga wherever you go
Conduct yourselves as representatives of Conestoga wherever you go. You are the walking advertising for this school.

21. Those in activities have an even higher standard for conduct.
Be known for good sportsmanship at all times.

22. Computers and
You will have access and an account. Protect your privilege.
NEVER use a teacher’s
computer.

23. Appearance:
How you dress is important. Specific guidance on Page 44 of the Handbook.

24. Achievement:
Honors for those who are the highest achievers. Everyone benefits from doing their best.

25. Eligibility for Activities
Those failing two classes will be ineligible the next week.

26. Safety and Security
Drive carefully.
Buckle up!
Be careful around
buses.

27. Safety and Security
Lock your locker!
Protect your
combination.
Locks don’t
guarantee safety.

28. Safety and Security
You don’t have to be
a narc, but if you see
something suspicious
or dangerous, tell a
staff member.

29. How this school looks is important.
People spend their lives caring for it. Take care of it.

30. Your Health & Wellness
Mrs. Martin,
School Nurse
Medications
Injury or Illness

31. Your Health & Wellness
Mrs. Urton,
Guidance Counselor
sign up to see her
respect other
people’s needs

32. “If you know what is good for you,
Your Health & Wellness
Mrs. Halvorsen and
Mrs. Haecke
“If you know what is good for you,
listen to them.”

33. “The Other Side of the Door”
Attitude:
“The Other Side of the Door”
--Jeff Moss

34. The C’s of the
Conestoga Cougars
Chance

35. The C’s of the
Conestoga Cougars
Choice

36. The C’s of the
Conestoga Cougars
Commitment

37. The C’s of the
Conestoga Cougars
Challenge

38. The C’s of the
Conestoga Cougars
Care

39. The C’s of the
Conestoga Cougars
Community

40. MYT
Cougars

41. You are one of the mighty MYT Cougars
“Once a Cougar, always a Cougar.”

42. “This is Cougar Territory…”

43. …Mark Your Territory.”

44. MYT
ark
our
erritory
Cougars

45. Cougars have a territory…a range…a place where they live and fulfill their life needs.
They mark that territory. They establish it as theirs, and they take care of it.
They will go to all lengths to see that others don’t invade it, and others respect it.

46. This is Cougar Territory...
When those from the outside come in, cougars fiercely defend what is theirs.
This is Cougar Territory...
Mark Your Territory.

47. Cougar Trails and Traits
Within their territory, cougars have established trails…places they go.
When on those trails there are certain ways they act.
Positive Behavior Supports: key ways of “how we do things around here”

48. we have, and respect the concept of education.
Cougar Trails:
where it happens
Cougar Traits:
what should happen
Simple reminders that will help us respect each other, respect the things
we have, and respect the concept of education.

49. Respect is
the language
of education.

50. Trails: where it happens Traits: what should happen
Trails ↓ Traits →
Safety
Respect
Positive
Responsibility
Classrooms and Learning Areas
*Hands and feet to yourself *"4 on the floor" *Push chairs in
*Raise your hand to speak *Listen and follow directions
*Give your best effort *Encourage others *Set high expectations for achievement
*Bring books and homework *Have class materials
Trails: where it happens
Traits: what should happen

51. Traits →
Trails ↓
Safety
Respect
Positive
Responsibility
Lunch Room
*Hands and feet to yourself *Walk, don't run *Yield to those with trays
*Use quiet voices *Eat the food you take, don't waste *Say 'please' and 'thank you'
*Make healthy food choices *Recycle
*Leave your table and area clean *Push in chairs and replace tables

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ark
our
erritory
Cougars

53. Changes you need to know:
Lunch Line: We will line up on the east side of the Commons and enter “backwards” of what you are used to.

54. Changes you need to know:
Office: Come to the window on the south side, not into the office door.

55. Changes you need to know:
Gaggle: Gaggle accounts and are new. More will be explained as time goes on. Free and electronic storage.

56. Changes you need to know:
Schedules: Poor Ms. Urton! Today if you have a class on your schedule, go to it. If not, come to the Commons.
Changes AFTER SCHOOL.

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58. Seventh Grade

59. Eighth Grade

60. Freshmen

61. Sophomores

62. Juniors

63. Seniors

64. …You are the 11’s Seniors: the Class of 2011 cONEStoga
I am counting on you.

65. MYT
ark
our
erritory
Cougars