2. Welcome Parents!!

3. Exploratory Schedule 12 shops Shop Placement in January (week Changes) Determination of placement- based on shop exploratory grades only. Request for changes

4. Guidance Department General Shop Freshmen- Mr. Andrew Rebello ext. 1550 All other Freshmen- Mrs. Tara Mancini ext. 1460 Appointments can be requested on dimanregional.org Ipass

5. Diman’s Website www.dimanregional.org Teacher Email Addresses School Calendar Bus Routes Lunch Menus & MORE!

6. Address and Phone Number Changes Moving? Phone number change? Fill out a notification form in the Guidance Office!

7. Student Handbook Handbook Hallway Pass Agenda

8. Grading Policy and Report Cards Trimesters/Midterms Attendance impact on grades Minimum passing grade 65 35 credits to be promoted Classroom Rules

9. Make-up Policy for Absent Students Contact Instructors within 2 days of return EVEN IF YOU SWITCH WEEKS & GO BACK TO SHOP

10. Extra Help Teacher extra help day Morning homework help program EXTENDS (library)

11. Absent Call or note to Dean’s Office (parent must call morning of absence). 5 or more days absent- must have dr. note to return

12. Academic Pathways School to work School to CVTE School to college

13. Attendance Absences per Trimester 4 or more unexcused absences in a trimester: FAILING GRADE 4 unexcused tardies and/or dismissals equal 1 unexcused absence

14. Absences for the School Year The maximum number of unexcused absences for the year is 9. A student with 10 or more unexcused absences for the year will fail for the year.

15. School Approved Absences Doctor’s Note Disciplinary Suspension (unless due to a missed Saturday School) Death of a relative/funeral leave Court (must be verified) Religious Observance License/Permit appointment Administrative approval

16. Attendance A parent note or phone call is not considered an excused absence!!

17. Absence Due to Family Vacation NOT considered excused absences Students should avoid taking any vacations during school days. Students who are out due to vacation are responsible for making up all missed work.

18. Dress Code All students are expected to come to school neat and clean in dress and appearance The Following are not permitted: - Excessively short skirts/shorts (finger-tip rule) - Bare midriffs/belly shirts - Muscle shirts/tank tops - Inappropriate logos and slogans - Clothing with external metal parts/long chains - Frayed or torn clothing - Hats, caps, flip flops, sandals, bandanas - Gang identification SHORTS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN ANY SHOP!!

19. Safety Equipment and Clothing for Exploratory The following shops require Hair Restraints, Safety Glasses, Work Clothing, and Steel Toe Safety Boots: Auto Collision Repair, Automotive Technology, Electricity, Facilities Management, Graphic Communications, General Shop, HVAC, House and Mill Carpentry, Precision Machining, Metal Fabrication and Welding, Plumbing NO ripped or frayed clothing. Full length pants ONLY. NO sweatpants allowed.

20. The Following Shops have additional safety requirements: Health Careers: Hair restraint; safety glasses; large, loose, high neck, sleeved shirt; NO finger nail polish, nails cut 1/16 from end of finger Culinary Arts: White button down dress shirt and black pants; NO fingernail polish; nails cut 1/16 from end of finger Electronics: Safety Glasses

21. Special Education Instructional and support services Liaison assignment Re-Evaluation Team meetings Transition services Special Education Parent Advisory Council

22. Closing Remarks Superintendent Marta Montleon Asst. Superintendent-Director/Principal Brian Bentley