1. WINTER/SPRING 2015-2016 FHHS A+ Progam

2. Paperwork All placement paperwork is due to Ms. Lowrey in guidance by Tuesday, November 24th. All time sheets are due to Ms. Davis in the main office by May 16th. Parent email MUST be provided. All correspondence from the A+ office, including drop letters, will be sent via email.

3. Tutoring Assignments All tutoring assignments must be assigned by Ms. Lowrey Every attempt will be made to give you your first choice, but you must be willing to settle for your second or third choice. Assignments cannot be changed once given. Tutoring assignments must be picked up in guidance office on Tuesday, December 15th. Stop by before or after school or between classes. Guidance will write you a pass to your next class.

4. Attendance Attendance is required. You are responsible to show up on your assigned dates and times. If an emergency happens you MUST call your supervisor to let them know you will be late or you will not be there. Not calling when you are absent is not acceptable. If you are removed from an assignment due to poor attendance or any other reason, you will not be given another one. If you miss one of your days, you must check with supervisor about making up hours before the end of summer.

5. Behavior Behave like you are at work. Be respectful to your supervisor and others in your environment. Be helpful. Have a positive attitude Do what you are asked Be sensitive to the special needs of children and maintain confidentiality Turn off your cell phone. Adhere to the FHSD Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code.

6. DO NOT Do Not have physical contact with the children. Do Not go or be anywhere with children without a supervisor present. Do not be late Do not complain at work Do not use inappropriate language Do not stand around waiting to be instructed to do something. Take the initiative and do something to help.

7. Turn in Time Sheet to Ms. Davis in Main Office You are expected to complete your fifty hours within the time period assigned. Only one placement is given per student. You must use a time sheet to record all hours and have all hours signed by your supervisor. Due to Ms. Davis by May 16th. You alone are responsible to turn in your time sheet; do not allow a time sheet to be turned in by your supervisor. Any forgery or dishonesty of hours will result in removal from the A+ program.

8. Contacting Supervisor Contact your supervisor before the assignment starts to introduce yourself. You will be given their contact information when you pick up your placement. If you do not get a hold of your supervisor you should still attend on your regular scheduled days. You should ask supervisor in advance about the dress code and adhere to each time you tutor. You should give your supervisor a copy of your schedule and your evaluation sheet. Remind them when you are almost finished your assignment to complete the evaluation and give to you or mail to Ms. Lowrey. Be sure to give your supervisor a thank you card or letter on your last day. Be sure to let kids know when your last day will be as well.

9. It is your responsibility to: Turn in all documented hours to Ms. Davis in the Main Office once you have 50 hours. Due by January 8th. YOU are responsible to turn in time sheet, not your supervisor. Be present for every assigned day and call supervisor when sick or late. Adhere to all policies at your assigned tutoring location. Maintain required grade, attendance, and behavior requirements. Print out extra time sheets from the A+ website if you need them. Make an appointment to talk with Ms. Lowrey if you have significant concerns about your placement or an illness or injury that prevents you from completing you’re A+ hours in the assigned semester. Parents should check email for any A+ correspondence.

10. A+ Important Dates August 20th: Turn in A+ Paperwork September 2nd: Come to guidance to pick up A+ Assignment January 8th: A+ Timesheets Due: Remember you must complete all 50 hours before the end of the semester. No credit is given unless you personally turn in timesheet to Ms. Davis.

11. The Placement Sheet Pick top three choices. Can not change placement once you turn in your sheet because you now have a job, you are going to the beach, or are going to sports camp, etc. Check your calendar before you sign up.

12. Training Orientation Sign Off Please print out this slide only and get required signatures. Then pick up a placement packet in the guidance office. Staple this form to it and turn packet in by due date. I was unable to attend the training meeting. I have reviewed all slides in the A+ Powerpoint presentation and understand all of the directions. Student’s Name (Print))_________________ Student ID__________________________ Student Signature_____________________ Parent Signature______________________