1. Welcome to the Viking Family!

2. Highlights of
Ranked # 22 on the Washington Post's list of Most Rigorous High Schools.
100% High School Graduation Rate for the 5th year in a row.
100% of High school students enrolled in AP programs.
100% College Ready
34 Advanced Placement Honors,  65 with Scholar Distinction, 43 with Honors Distinction, and 6 Biliteracy Distinction
Increase in AP Pass Rates across curricular areas.
Second highest proficiency rate in reading among Duval County High Schools (we beat Paxon)
97% College Acceptance rate.  
Class of 2018 graduates are enrolled at FAMU, RUST College, University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of Richmond.  
16 Seventh Grade Students are Enrolled in Duke TIP Program
High School student participation in Internships at Naval Hospital JAX
High School student participation in summer Internships with: Brooks Rehabilitation, University of Florida and the University of North Florida.  
Participation in National Spelling Bee, State History and Science Fairs

3. TODAY’S AGENDA PTSA & S.A.C. SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
CURRICULUM INFORMATION *If you have not already, before leaving please complete the New Student Information Card, Student Registration Form and Course Selection Forms

4. Darnell-Cookman Orientation Packet
What’s Available for Pick-up?
Darnell-Cookman Orientation Packet
Map of School
New Student Information Card
AP Students Summer Homework Assignments
Student Registration Form
Course Selection Form
Summer Reading List and other academic assignments
Emergency Care Card
Locker Map
(available on DC website)
A/B Day Calendar
Bell Schedule
Dress Code Policy
Important Contacts
MS Athletics Packet
PE Uniform Order Form
DC Honor Code
ONEVIEW Registration
Media Release Form
School Calendar
Transportation Flyer
PTSA Membership Form
DC Spirit Wear Form
PTSA Scrubs Order Form
Clubs & Activities Flyer
Orientation Stations List

5. School Policies And Procedures

6. School Routine Parent Pick-Up & Drop-Off School Schedule
Arrival Time: Before 7:50 A.M.
Pick Up: Before 3:10 P.M.
School Schedule
School Day 8:10 A.M to 2:55 P.M.
(4) 90 Minute Classes Per Day
8 Classes Total – A & B Days
Lunches by Middle & High School
Extended Day Program
Morning and Afternoon Sessions
Sign Up at Orientation (Info packet is on our website)

7. Extended Day Program www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman
Begins 1st day of school. Drop off 6:30 a.m. at Café center doors
$60.00 for 20 consecutive mornings
Afternoon 3:05 – 5:45 p.m.
$ for 20 consecutive afternoon days
$ for 20 consecutive morning and afternoon days.
Afternoon activity bus drop off at neighborhood schools
Sign up forms at table with Ms. Simmons questions to:

8. Attendance Policies Early Check-Out Tardies and Absences
Checkout prior to 2:25 P.M.
In person - by an adult on the student’s Emergency Care Card
Proper ID must be shown (must show ID each visit)
Tardies and Absences
Attendance is a requirement for academic success
Notes to excuse absences and tardies must be provided to the Main Office
Weekly call through school messenger for students who exceed 5 or more tardies.

9. HOME to School Communication
ONEVIEW
Easy access to grades, attendance, and teacher notes
Passwords remain the same if you currently have one
Sign up at
Quickest way to communicate with teachers
addresses and phone extensions are on our website
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences:
Scheduled through the Guidance Office as needed
Contact teachers directly before scheduling (please allow hours for returned communication)

10. SCHOOL to Home Communication
Darnell-Cookman Website:
School Calendar: Subscribe to have it downloaded into your Outlook, Android, or iCal each day
DC Connect Weekly/Monthly Update: Newsletter posted on website and ed through Peach Jar
Peach Jar: School flyers delivered directly to your inbox
Parent Link: Phone relay system used for important messages

11. Home to School Communication
DC Weekly
Update
Sunday evening message, with reminders and announcements
Darnell-Cookman Website
Contains links to teachers' s and webpages
Information about school policies and procedures
Comprehensive calendar of school events
ONE VIEW
Grade and communication portal

12. Campus Offices Main Office Counseling Department Student Services
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Main Office
Student check in/check out and late arrivals
Attendance Management
Address Changes
Parent ONEVIEW Approval
Counseling Department
Schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences
Academic and College Counseling
Parking Passes/Off campus lunch (HS only)
Volunteer Hours Management
Student Services
Student Clinic/Medication Management
Student calls home
Turn in bus notes/bus information
Disciplinary issues
Student ID Replacement
Media Center
Textbooks
Payment of School Fines
Student ID Card Sales

13. Expectations for
Students

14. Behavioral Expectations
Discipline
Honor Code: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility & Integrity
Referrals will result in parental contact and appropriate discipline
Multiple tardies will result in a required parent conference
Backpacks
All students can carry a backpack, teacher discretion in classroom
Backpacks with wheels are not acceptable unless medically necessary
(Verification from a Doctor will be required)
Cell phones/electronics
Many classes have laptops for students’ curricular use
Personal electronics are not to be used without teacher permission.
School is not responsible for stolen, broken, or lost electronic devices

15. Policies and Procedures
Code of Conduct
Electronic Devices
Leve1 – Minor Offenses: Class disruptions, tardy, skipping class.
Level 2 – Intermediate Offences: Fighting, stealing, threats, bullying.
Level 3- Major Altercation, Stalking.
Level 4 – Drugs, arson, fire alarm.
Electronic devices, including cell phones, are not to be used or visible during normal school hours.
No electronics in the hallway, gym, courtyard, library, cafeteria, and classrooms unless instructed by the teacher for learning purposes.

16. Required Equipment (to be purchased at Orientation)
Student Expectations
Academic Integrity
All academic work must be the student’s own.
Plagiarism from internet or other students can result in a zero and/or disciplinary action.
Students responsible for communicating academic issues to teachers.
Required Equipment (to be purchased at Orientation)
Mandatory Hall Lockers ($5.00) “PURCHASE IS MANDATORY”
Lockers are required for all students grades 6th, 7th 8th & 9th must purchase.
Assigned by grade level and located close to core classes
No outside locks may be used on school lockers – LOCKERS MAY NOT BE SHARED!
PE Uniforms ($20.00) – $10.00 for the top and $10.00 for the bottom
Students enrolled in PE are required to wear a Darnell–Cookman PE uniform.
Every student in PE must purchase a PE locker for $5.00.
Medical Scrubs
Students earn extra credit for wearing scrubs on Medical Mondays

17. Code of Appearance Dress Code ID Badges
Shorts/skirts at or below fingertips
No tank tops
Pants should sit at waist and should not have rips or holes (patches are not acceptable to cover rips or holes)
No leggings, jeggings, yoga pants (leggings & jeggings only can be worn under a dress)
No head covering to include (unless for religious purposes): hats, bandannas, scarfs, bonnets, doo rags, etc… on campus (inside and outside)
No bedroom slippers and no slides of any kind
ID Badges
Must be worn around neck at all times with proper lanyard
IDs are required to ensure student safety and are strictly enforced
New IDs are $7.00, ($5.00 ID & $2.00 Lanyard) must be purchased each day they are forgotten
Temporary IDs cost $1.00, Issued when ID machine not available and student has misplaced ID
Recommendation to purchase a spare ID to store in locker

18. Student Services Buses Medication Outside Food
Students take bus to neighborhood high school in the morning, shuttle to Darnell-Cookman. Bus to neighborhood in the afternoon
Bus routes can be found at
To ride a different bus, note must be submitted to Student Services prior to dismissal. Buses leave at 3:02
Medication
Must have submitted DCPS Medication Form and been approved
Administered via Student Services
Turned in with a note/prescription with DCPS Medication Form signed by physician
Return signed form to Student Services
Outside Food
Is not permitted in the DC Cafeteria
If student forgets lunch, home-made meals or money may be dropped off in the Main Office

19. Therese Belanger-Linton
Student Support Services
Each Student is assigned a Counselor and an Administrator
Grades 6 – 8
Last Names A-R
Grades 6 – 8
Last Names S-Z
Grades 9 – 12
All Students
Sam Zakaria
Assistant Principal
Student Services
Sam Zakaria
Assistant Principal
Student Services
Andrea Talley
Assistant Principal
Curriculum
TBD
Counselor
Therese
Belanger-Linton
Counselor
Therese Belanger-Linton
Counseling Department Chair

20. Curricular
Information

21. Start of the School Year
Summer Reading List and other Academic Assignments
Published on our website
All assignments due the first week of school
Schedules
Distributed at Fall Orientation
Reading and Algebra Enrichment based upon student data
Schedule changes for academics ONLY, first two weeks of school
Some changes may occur after 4-6 weeks to balance class sizes
Supply Lists will be available the first week of school
Students in grades 6-7 must pass all classes to return to Darnell-Cookman
Students in grades 8-12 must pass all classes, make the unweighted 2.0 GPA to return to Darnell-Cookman.

22. Algebra I Honors
All ninth grade students who wish to enroll at Darnell-Cookman MUST provide documentation of having completed Algebra I by July 27, 2018.
Out of district, private, and charter students should submit transcripts as soon as possible
Students MUST pass the Algebra I State EOC in order to graduate from a public school in the State of Florida.
Private school, home schooled, and out-of-state students will be tested in September of Students can retake the test as needed.

23. Geometry, Civics, & Biology
If a student’s 9th grade entry year is or later, the Geometry, Civics, and Biology EOC count as 30% of their overall average for that course.
Any student who earned credit in Algebra I, Civics, Geometry or Biology from a private school, home school or out-of-state during or prior to the school year, must take the EOC for credit to be transferred.
If transferring from private school, home school, or out-of- county, please submit copies of EOC score reports with transcripts.

24. Registration Forms All Students: Students new to Duval County:
DCPS Student Registration Form
Darnell-Cookman Course Selection Sheet
Students new to Duval County:
Immunization Record - (for rising seventh graders—tDAP)
Current grades/transcripts
Social Security Card
Proof of Residency for address change (if needed)

25. DCPS
Student
Registration
Form

26. Course Selection Sheet
Eight Courses Total
4 Core
Medical/Great Books
Health/PE
Two additional electives (to be selected)

27. STEPS FOR SUCCESS AT ORIENTATION
ONEVIEW Info
Room 311
Purchase PE Uniforms in the Gym
Purchase Lockers in the Gym
Take Picture; if necessary Room 330
Pay Fines in the Media Center
Pick Up Student Schedules in the Cafeteria
Bus Information in the Cafe
Check Out Tables in the Main Hallway
STEPS FOR SUCCESS AT ORIENTATION
Go over the plan for the afternoon, brief overview of each station.
Break parents up into groups and begin.

28. Thank you for your attendance!