1. Freshmen Class meeting Athens high school
September 09, 2016

2. Dr. Dixon
Welcome
What counts?

3. Athens Mission, Vision, & Goals 2016-2017
Values
Deep Learning
Innovation
Collaboration
Goals
All students achieve 1 year’s growth in 1 year’s time
Provide consistent, high- quality service for all members of the Athens & TSD community
Communicate clearly
Be visible & responsive
Inspire faculty to attempt innovative measures by supporting and modeling
Support and further implement of CoT & CAT
Ensure Learning Today; inspire learning tomorrow
World Class by 2020

4. What do you want to achieve this year?
Surround yourself with people who know your goals and support you.

5. @troyathens Celebrate your achievements via Twitter @ldixon2
I will tweet pictures, congrats & resources.
Please share (via or tweets) pictures, achievements, & great moments.

6. AHS Assistant Principals
Mr. Mills
Mr. Dowd
Mr. Turner
A-G
H-N
O-Z

7. Freshmen Get 2 know Athens
Adjust 2 academic responsibilities Keep a Calendar
Get involved! - Clubs/Sports
Homecoming Assembly, Parade & Game – Sept 30th
Homecoming Dance – Oct 1st
Get a study buddy
Attend after school tutoring
Give 100% effort & HAVE A GREAT attitude
Room 1208 N
Monday-Thursday

8. AHS Counseling Assignments & Peer Mediation
A – E Mr. Adams
F – K Mr. McMillan
L – R Ms. Goeddeke
S – Z Mr. Rinnan
Ms. Manfredi – Peer Mediation Advisor

9. Our Safe-Ed Staff Mr. Brandimore Safe Ed Director
Ron Redmond
Lance Watters
Kathy Grimaldi
Mr. Brandimore
Safe Ed Director
Paul Hartzell, Building Leader
Your well being is our number one concern.

10. CAFETERIA LOCKDOWN DRILLS
Cafeteria Lockdown Locations
Cafeteria Escape Routes

11. School Sponsored Training
Lock Down Drills
Fire Drills
Tornado Drills
Evacuation Drills

12. Personal Readiness Strategy
Take ownership of your survival
At School
At Home
In General

13. Concealment v. Cover

14. Silhouette
Remain out of sight.

15. When Law Enforcement arrives
How should I react:
Remain calm; follow officers’ instructions
Immediately raise hands & spread fingers
Keep hands in sight at all times
Avoid quick movements towards officers such as attempting to hold on for safety

16. Your Safety is most important!
Let us know if you have questions.
We are here to help you!

17. Read the Code of Conduct
On the Athens webpage:

18. BYOD
We encourage you to bring & use laptops, Smartphones & handheld technology to take notes, research, create & augment your learning.

19. How’s your digital foot?

20. Dress Code Reminders No Hats/Sunglasses Cover your midriff
Skirts/shorts must be past Fingertip length
Yoga pants/stretch pants must be covered!
Tank tops – 3 finger rule
Pants – Worn at the waist!
No Inappropriate slogans
Hoods Down

21. Think of school as your job.
Attendance Policy
We want you here!
Think of school as your job.
5 absences in a class (ex/unex) will result in a teacher contact home.
7 absences – visit to the AP office
9 absences – attendance review meeting.
Beyond 9 – all unexcused (no credit for work missed)

22. Reminders Planners – Available in the AP Office for $5
Students will not be allowed to bring backpacks, drink containers/drinks or food to athletic events.
Considerations during Lunch
-Please respect each other and all those who help keep the cafeteria a place to relax and enjoy each other

23. Freshmen Class meeting Athens high school
Wishing you a fabulous year!
Freshmen Class meeting Athens high school
September 09, 2016