1. Prepared by Mrs. Singleton 1 st Day Activities

2. Alma Mater We come to learn; To reach beyond the stars; To make this world our future; To travel afar; To reveal what we have learned From the people who inspire us to be who we really are; Tomorrow bring a brighter day, let’s conquer all and make away. Yes we will soar high with falcon pride. We wear our red, white, and blue To let you know our spirits are true in our hearts. Garrett Academy that’s who we really are Garrett Academy is who we really are

3. The Mission of Garrett Academy of Technology “The mission of Garrett Academy of Technology is to develop rigorous, dynamic, and relevant academic and applied technology curricula that provide students with the opportunity to achieve their highest potential,develop personal and civic responsibility, and become well-rounded, lifelong learners in a technologically sophisticated and changing work force.”

4. POLICIES Be Prepared Each Day Uniform Dress Code (19) Bring Agendas Daily Tardy (11) Absence (attn. 9, make-up 10) Lockers (8) Food & Drink Cell Phones (12) My Space – Face Book

5. Movement In Class Entering 1 st Period Pledge Bathroom (Your Agenda) Printing Sharpening Pencils Departing

6. BE CHALLENGED This is Your Comfort Zone THINKTHINK EXPLOREEXPLORE HIGH EXPECTATIONS

7. Falls Trips and falls are the number one cause of accidents in the classroom. Falls are one of the most common accidents anywhere!

8. Chair Safety Never lean back in a chair--you could do a “sitting back flip.” Never roll your chair around the classroom--you could do a “moving back flip.”

9. Proper Posture Back straight Elbows close to your sides Wrist low but not touching the desk Feet flat on the floor Fingers on home row keys Eyes on your copy

10. Emergency Evacuations FIRE DRILL (18) Lights out Chairs under desks Take personal valuables Quietly walk rapidly, do not run 100 ft from building Form 1 single line Return when told to do so

11. Emergency Evacuations EARTHQUAKE DRILL Trembling and shaking of the building signaling the movement of earth’s crust Follow all instructions Stay quiet and take cover under your desk Duck and cover Evacuate building when told to do so

12. Emergency Evacuations TORNADO DRILL Follow all instructions from your classroom teacher Take the duck and cover position facing a wall directly outside the classroom

13. Emergency Evacuations LOCK DOWN PROCEDURES (Code Red) Quickly clear the hallways Lock doors Move all students away from the windows Cover the glass panel in your door Turn off the lights NO TALKING!

14. Community Agreement Be Prepared Each Day Be An Active Listener Be Respectful & Appreciative Be Honest & Trustworthy Give Your Very Best

15. You Are Off to A Great Start… Together We Are on a Winning Team Safe, Productive, Cooperative Learning Environment

16. Safety Activity Keyboarding / BCAPP / BCM Students will create an informational poster that demonstrate how GAT promotes a safe, productive, cooperative, learning environment. Construction paper, crayons, markers will be available for your use. Please clean up you area before you leave. Project due END OF NEXT CLASS