1. DEFER INTERMEDIATE EXPECTATIONS 2013-2014

2. What’s the Purpose? Set student expectations for 2013-2014 school year Set student’s up for success “It’s all about CHOICES!”

3. BELIEVE! “You are the product of the image you present….” “You are the product of the image you present….” “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm” “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm” “Life’s not fair…get used to it!” “Life’s not fair…get used to it!” “Excuses are like tennis shoes. Everyone has them and they all stink!” “Excuses are like tennis shoes. Everyone has them and they all stink!” “It’s all about CHOICES!”

4. ARRIVAL Doors open at 8:15 Doors open at 8:15 Enter your assigned grade level door Enter your assigned grade level door Directly to homeroom to check in with teacher Directly to homeroom to check in with teacher Silent work in homeroom Silent work in homeroom “It’s all about CHOICES!”

5. HALLWAYS / HALL PASSES Stay to the right Stay to the right Level of voices (1-4) Level of voices (1-4) Passes needed – correct color Passes needed – correct color

6. Level 5? Basel – Don’t let this happen!

7. HOMEROOM Excessive tardies = lunch/recess detention after the 3 rd tardy We begin at 8:30! “It’s all about CHOICES!”

8. CLASSES 4 core classes everyday 1 Special in a daily rotation – 50 minutes 1 Intervention period Character education (PACES) Lunch & Recess = about 22 minutes each “It’s all about CHOICES!”

9. LUNCH Cafeteria = assigned tables by homeroom Cafeteria = assigned tables by homeroom 22 minutes goes by fast! 22 minutes goes by fast! Will count down to Level 1 at the end of lunch Will count down to Level 1 at the end of lunch Dismiss by homeroom to throw away trash & then line up for the next area Dismiss by homeroom to throw away trash & then line up for the next area “It’s all about CHOICES!”

10. RECESS Structure of Recess – be where you are supposed to! No “closed” toe and/or no “closed” heel shoes – must stay on blacktop Remember to take your coats! Recess is a PRIVILEGE! “It’s all about CHOICES!”

11. BEHAVIOR Be safe Be safe Be respectful Be respectful Be responsible Be responsible Do your personal best - ownership Do your personal best - ownership “It’s all about CHOICES!”

12. BYOD Must have signed permission form to access the web Separate form needs to be in for your e-reader We have the right to search your phone for any school-related inappropriate activity

13. DRESS CODE Does it pass the “mirror test”? Warm weather – appropriate length shorts/skirts, must have sleeves “It’s all about CHOICES!”

14. DISMISSAL / TRANSPORTATION / AFTER SCHOOL Transportation expectations: proper behavior, stay in seat, no food/drink, appropriate language Transportation expectations: proper behavior, stay in seat, no food/drink, appropriate language 3 referrals = off bus for the semester 3 referrals = off bus for the semester Detentions = T, W, Th from 3 – 3:45 pm Detentions = T, W, Th from 3 – 3:45 pm “It’s all about CHOICES!”

15. LAST THOUGHTS… It’s All About… Having fun & enjoying yourself Keeping rules in mind to not jeopardize that Making good choices Be respectful Be responsible Doing your personal best each day