2. Welcome to RSM We are the ROADRUNNERS ! Roadrunners are: Roadrunners are: o Respectful o Responsible o Ready

3. Welcome to RSM and Your 1st Assembly! Assembly rules: 1. Walk quietly into Theater 2. Go down 1st empty row, don’t leave any empty seats (No waiting for friends) 3. Put backpacks under seats 4. Leave desktops down 5. Give full attention to speaker(s): No talking No talking No fiddling with objects, no eating, drinking, etc. No fiddling with objects, no eating, drinking, etc. Eyes up front Eyes up front

4. To be successful at RSM School-Wide Expectations Everyone Should Be: Everyone Should Be: Respectful Respectful Responsible Responsible Ready Ready

5. Respect for All Use appropriate language towards teachers and classmates Use appropriate language towards teachers and classmates Have a positive attitude and tone of voice Have a positive attitude and tone of voice Be courteous and respectful to others including others property Be courteous and respectful to others including others property TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED

6. Attendance Attending school regularly is tied to good grades! If you are absent, have your parent call the school Attendance Line. If they don’t call you must bring a note the next day. Attending school regularly is tied to good grades! If you are absent, have your parent call the school Attendance Line. If they don’t call you must bring a note the next day. You are TRUANT—If you leave class without permission….. You are TRUANT—If you leave class without permission….. –If you leave the PE area or a classroom to get a drink of water or use the restroom without permission….. –You will be assigned after school detention for a class truancy or Saturday School if you leave campus. –You will be assigned after school detention for a class truancy or Saturday School if you leave campus. You may not leave campus even before Homeroom; once you arrive, you must stay on campus. A parent needs to sign you out in the front office before you are allowed to leave campus. If you feel ill, come to the health office to call parent. Never call from your cell phone. A parent needs to sign you out in the front office before you are allowed to leave campus. If you feel ill, come to the health office to call parent. Never call from your cell phone.

7. Tardies Be on Time to school and all classes Be on Time to school and all classes **If you are late to homeroom you MUST report to the office, or have a parent sign you in. **If your parent will excuse your tardy because it was not your fault, then bring a note signed by parent

8. Progressive Discipline THE FOLLOWING ARE CONSEQUENCES THE FOLLOWING ARE CONSEQUENCES Warning/Conference with teacher Parent contact (Phone call/face to face) School Service (LUNCHTIME) Detentions Saturday School Opportunity Class (also known as “OPPS”) Home Suspension

9. Problem Behaviors 1. Defiance 2. Class Disruption 3. Cell Phone Misuse 4. Tardies 5. No Shows to Detention 6. Unsafe Behavior/ Horseplay! Horseplay!

10. Dress Code Make sure your clothes are appropriate Make sure your clothes are appropriate -No underwear garments showing at any time -Girls – appropriate length of attire –Inappropriate pictures or words on clothing are not allowed –No bare midriff or spaghetti strap or halter tops –See Dress Code for complete listing. Make sure you know the rules. You are RESPONSIBLE for them. You will be required to change into Loaner clothes if you are not dressed appropriately and will get Detention to Home Suspension for repeated infractions.

11. Gum chewing As in most schools, gum is not allowed. As in most schools, gum is not allowed. Gum is prohibited at RSM. Gum is prohibited at RSM. Gum is not allowed anytime on school Gum is not allowed anytime on school grounds. grounds. Gum is not okay before or after school. Gum is not okay before or after school. All gum should be left at home. All gum should be left at home. Is gum allowed at anytime at RSM? Is gum allowed at anytime at RSM?

12. Ethics Policy Be aware of our Ethics Policy (spelled out in your student planner, page 10-11 Be aware of our Ethics Policy (spelled out in your student planner, page 10-11 There are severe consequences for cheating, talking during a test, plagiarizing, etc. There are severe consequences for cheating, talking during a test, plagiarizing, etc. Those who cheat & those who give answers to cheaters will also be penalized Those who cheat & those who give answers to cheaters will also be penalized HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY

13. “BELL to BELL - NO CELL” Cells are allowed for emergency purposes under a 2002 state law. Cell phones are NOT allowed for listening to music, playing games, taking photos, or calling or texting anyone during school hours. Turn off at 8:10 and keep off till 2:55 277 cell phone violations last year! Be responsible and respectful of this rule.

14. Items to leave at home…. Skateboards Cameras “IPods” Laser pens Playing cards, toys, or anything not needed for classes USE YOUR COMMON SENSE!! Items will be confiscated and returned to parent.

15. Lunch Time Behavior What to know about lunch time: What to know about lunch time: –Treat others with respect –Stay within the Red Lines –Be courteous in line; Don’t cut in line. NO ONE WILL STARVE –Use your own money! NO MOOCHING –Throw away your trash—keep your area clean! –RECYCLE whenever possible –Respect personal and school property –Share tables--you don’t own them! –No running, pushing, or unsafe behavior. –Monitor your backpacks at all times - DO NOT LEAVE THEM UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME!

16. Horseplay, Rough housing Many fights start from this behavior Respect - respect others and keep your hands to yourself Respect - respect others and keep your hands to yourself Responsible - be responsible and control your behavior & don’t play rough Responsible - be responsible and control your behavior & don’t play rough Ready - be ready to apologize if someone is offended. Be a peacemaker. Ready - be ready to apologize if someone is offended. Be a peacemaker.

17. Harassment/Bullying It is against school, state, and federal rules and law to harass someone It is against school, state, and federal rules and law to harass someone Think before you speak and act Think before you speak and act NEVER threaten anyone NEVER threaten anyone Anything and everything you say will be taken seriously!!! Anything and everything you say will be taken seriously!!! If it is going to make the other person feel uncomfortable, DON’T SAY OR DO IT!!! If it is going to make the other person feel uncomfortable, DON’T SAY OR DO IT!!!

18. Bus Etiquette Follow the bus driver’s instructions Follow the bus driver’s instructions Always stay in your seat Always stay in your seat Do not eat on the bus Do not eat on the bus Display appropriate behavior Display appropriate behavior Always have your bus pass with you Always have your bus pass with you Bus riding is a privilege and NOT A RIGHT. Don’t lose the privilege with poor behavior. Bus riding is a privilege and NOT A RIGHT. Don’t lose the privilege with poor behavior. **Bus citations - Consequences **Bus citations - Consequences Always ride assigned bus and get off at assigned stop. NO Exceptions. Always ride assigned bus and get off at assigned stop. NO Exceptions. Buses load and unload in the parking lot—line up in assigned route lines. Buses load and unload in the parking lot—line up in assigned route lines.

19. SUSPENDABLE OFFENSES Fighting (2 days home and 1 day Opps) Fighting (2 days home and 1 day Opps) Possession/use/selling of drugs or alcohol Possession/use/selling of drugs or alcohol Tobacco use or possession Tobacco use or possession Drug paraphernalia (matches & lighters) Drug paraphernalia (matches & lighters) Vandalism (Graffiti, destroying school or others’ property) Vandalism (Graffiti, destroying school or others’ property) Stealing or knowingly possessing stolen property Stealing or knowingly possessing stolen property Weapons Weapons Obscene act or habitual profanity Obscene act or habitual profanity *Loss of next dance if assigned Saturday School Opportunity class or Home Suspension

20. ZERO Tolerance NEVER, EVER Bring to School: Drugs and their paraphernalia (this includes alcohol, RX and tobacco) Drugs and their paraphernalia (this includes alcohol, RX and tobacco) Weapons of ANY kind !!!! Weapons of ANY kind !!!! (guns, pocket knives, knuckles, or even look-a-like weapons)

21. Zero tolerance violations What May Happen?? You will be suspended for 5 days You will be suspended for 5 days You may have the suspension extended You may have the suspension extended You may appear before an EXPULSION board You may appear before an EXPULSION board You may get EXPELLED! You may get EXPELLED!

22. Other Things to Know Emergency Drills – Fire, earthquake, lock-down & whistle Emergency Drills – Fire, earthquake, lock-down & whistle Backpack line up on courts Backpack line up on courts Carry your ID card with you at all times Carry your ID card with you at all times Use your Planner daily at school & at home Use your Planner daily at school & at home No open displays of affection No open displays of affection Balloons, flowers, or gifts should not be given at school Balloons, flowers, or gifts should not be given at school Individuals selling candy or any item on school grounds is prohibited Individuals selling candy or any item on school grounds is prohibited Walk your bikes on campus & wear a helmet. Don’t forget to lock bikes. Walk your bikes on campus & wear a helmet. Don’t forget to lock bikes. Lost & Found is in the Library Lost & Found is in the Library Follow all rules in Planner Follow all rules in Planner Follow directions of all adults on campus: teachers, secretaries, custodians, campus supervisors, parent volunteers, counselors, administrators, etc. Follow directions of all adults on campus: teachers, secretaries, custodians, campus supervisors, parent volunteers, counselors, administrators, etc. Be RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL & READY Be RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL & READY

23. This is your school and being a student is your job! We want you to enjoy your two years at RSM! We want you to enjoy your two years at RSM! We want you to have good experiences at RSM! We want you to have good experiences at RSM! We want you to learn new things, to grow not just physically, but mentally, socially, and emotionally. We want you to learn new things, to grow not just physically, but mentally, socially, and emotionally. We want you to be the very best student and citizen that you can be! We want you to be the very best student and citizen that you can be!

24. We are here to help! Dr. Jameson – Principal Ms. Escamilla - 7th grade Assistant Principal Mr. Merino – 8th grade Assistant Principal Mrs. Bills – Guidance Counselor Mrs. Scott - Guidance Counselor Lead Campus Supervisor - Mr. Ming aka “Philip”

25. Rewards & Fun Activities at RSM 1. Roadrunner Pride Awards - “Caught in the Act” coupons 2. Student of the Tri Luncheons 3. 8th grade Awards Night 4. Funaramas 5. Dances 6. Talent Show, RSM Idol, Theatrical Plays 7. After school sports through Parks & Rec 8. Iron man 9. PAL, ASB

26. REMEMBER - to have a great year:  Be Respectful  Be Responsible  Be Ready Always do your best, and treat others the way you want to be treated.