1. Beginning of the Year Assembly 2007-2008 Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Abernathy welcome you to Eisenhower Middle School HOME OF THE GENERALS!

2. Prizes If you can answer questions about this presentation at the end you may win a prize!If you can answer questions about this presentation at the end you may win a prize!

3. We are looking forward to… Mini-courses Dances End-of-year activities Applebee’s dinners Car show And many other exciting activities!

4. Behavior Who do you admire?Who do you admire? –To whom do you want to be a role model? –Would you do “it” if they were with you? –If in doubt, don’t! Hot Topics!Hot Topics! –Bullying (includes rumors/gossip) –Fighting –Harassment (sexual and otherwise) –Drugs/Alcohol/Cigarettes/Pharming –Look-alikes –Lighters/matches

5. More Behavior Stuff Bikes – lock them up – don’t ride on campusBikes – lock them up – don’t ride on campus Backpacks – don’t take to class, store in lockerBackpacks – don’t take to class, store in locker NO purses, bookbags, briefcases, etc. USE YOUR LOCKER!NO purses, bookbags, briefcases, etc. USE YOUR LOCKER!

6. More Behavior Stuff Personal items – handheld games, ipods, etc – don’t bring them – we won’t look for themPersonal items – handheld games, ipods, etc – don’t bring them – we won’t look for them Help with the parking lotHelp with the parking lot Hallway behavior – tardies, no running or horseplayHallway behavior – tardies, no running or horseplay –Horseplay includes your best friends –Stay out of the building until the bell rings.

7. Cell Phones (Deserve their own slide!) Must be turned off during the day.Must be turned off during the day. May not be used until you are out of the building.May not be used until you are out of the building. We confiscate them and a parent must show a picture ID and sign for phone. The office is open until 5 p.m. and open at 8 a.m.We confiscate them and a parent must show a picture ID and sign for phone. The office is open until 5 p.m. and open at 8 a.m. This is automatic lunch detention! Cell phones are easily stolen. What about emergencies? –We have the office staff and –We have a nurse and –We have counselors ready to help you!

8. Generals’ Pride Be true to your school.Be true to your school. Treat the campus with respect, it’s your home for three years.Treat the campus with respect, it’s your home for three years. Join after school activities: clubs, Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, Intramurals, Basketball teams, Choices, etc.Join after school activities: clubs, Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, Intramurals, Basketball teams, Choices, etc. Character does count.Character does count.

9. Character Does Count Are you?  Trustworthy  Respectful  Caring  Fair  Responsible  A good citizen

10. Dress Code Read your agenda Ask staff for clarification Boys: No sagging or bagging No tanks or muscle shirts No ads for sex, drugs, violence or gangs Consequences: Automatic Lunch Detention Change clothes Call home

11. Dress Code Read your agenda Ask staff for clarification Girls: No really tight stuff No really short stuff No ads for sex, drugs, violence or gangs Consequences: Automatic Lunch Detention Change clothes Call home

12. Dress Code Rules Make sure you read the planner for a more complete explanation of what is and is not permitted with our dress code.Make sure you read the planner for a more complete explanation of what is and is not permitted with our dress code. Notice that a Dress Code infraction is an automatic lunch detention.Notice that a Dress Code infraction is an automatic lunch detention. We’ll guide you the first two weeks of school to make good choices – then detention begins.We’ll guide you the first two weeks of school to make good choices – then detention begins.

13. Let’s Eat! SNACK BARS –Please stand behind yellow line. –Have your order and money ready – lots of people. –No Cutting! That includes buying food for someone. –Clean up after yourself Hot Lunch Line  Please stand where directed.  No cutting!  KNOW YOUR STUDENT ID.  Clean up after yourself.

14. Safety First FIRE DRILLSFIRE DRILLS Fire drills – quickly and quietly go to the location pointed out by your teachers.Fire drills – quickly and quietly go to the location pointed out by your teachers. Fire drills during passing periods or lunch – go to where your next class would normally meet.Fire drills during passing periods or lunch – go to where your next class would normally meet.

15. Safety First! Lockdown procedures:Lockdown procedures: During class time – follow your teacher’s directions.During class time – follow your teacher’s directions. –Move away from windows and doors. –BE QUIET! –Keep your cell phone off – think safety for parents too!

16. Safety First! Lockdown procedures:Lockdown procedures: During passing periods – follow school staff directions.During passing periods – follow school staff directions. –Go into the nearest classroom unless directed differently. –Move away from windows and doors. –BE QUIET! –Keep your cell phone off – think safety for parents too!

17. Safety First! Lockdown procedures:Lockdown procedures: During lunch time – follow staff directions.During lunch time – follow staff directions. –Go to the nearest classroom space including the gym, band, chorus, library, or other close classrooms. –Move away from windows and doors. –BE QUIET! –Keep your cell phone off – think safety for parents too!

18. More Safety Bicycle helmets are the law.Bicycle helmets are the law. Bikes must be walked while on school property.Bikes must be walked while on school property. Why not listen to iPODs while crossing the street or riding your bike?Why not listen to iPODs while crossing the street or riding your bike? NO SKATEBOARDS!NO SKATEBOARDS!

19. Be Successful Do your work.Do your work. Be on time.Be on time. Be courteous to others.Be courteous to others. WE HOPE YOU LOOK BACK ON YOUR TIME WITH EISENHOWER AS THE BEST TIME YOU’VE EVER HAD!