1. 2014– 2015 Student Expectations Assembly

2. Our goal… Every student has the opportunity to learn in a safe environment.

3. How do we get there? 1. Be kind. 2. Be responsible. 3. Be the best you can be. The choice is ALWAYS yours!

4. Why are we here today? We are here to receive important information. We are here to receive important information. We are here to learn how to be safe at school. We are here to learn how to be safe at school. We are here to learn how to stay out of trouble. We are here to learn how to stay out of trouble. We are here to learn what happens if we make a poor decision. We are here to learn what happens if we make a poor decision.

5. Things we need to know about Appropriate conduct and behaviors Appropriate conduct and behaviors Electronics Electronics Gum Gum Attendance Attendance Physical contact Physical contact Break and lunch expectations Break and lunch expectations Consequences Consequences What to do if you have a problem What to do if you have a problem

6. Dress code

7. Dress Code No under garments showing No under garments showing * bra straps * bra straps * underwear * underwear * boxers * boxers

8. Here’s why….. Visible undergarments can be offensive to others. Visible undergarments can be offensive to others. Visible under garments can be a form of sexual harassment (make others uncomfortable). Visible under garments can be a form of sexual harassment (make others uncomfortable).

9. Dress Code No stomachs/excessive back showing No stomachs/excessive back showing Tank top straps must be 1 inch wide or more. No string or spaghetti straps. Tank top straps must be 1 inch wide or more. No string or spaghetti straps. No short shorts or short skirts, No short shorts or short skirts, 3” inseam 3” inseam

10. Here’s why… You must be able to bend over without exposing yourself or your undergarments. You must be able to bend over without exposing yourself or your undergarments. You must be able to sit appropriately in order to learn in a classroom. This can not be done if clothing doesn’t fit properly. You must be able to sit appropriately in order to learn in a classroom. This can not be done if clothing doesn’t fit properly.

11. Dress Code No drugs, alcohol, violence, weapons, nudity or suggestive images on clothing (Fatal, etc.) No drugs, alcohol, violence, weapons, nudity or suggestive images on clothing (Fatal, etc.)

12. Here’s why We are a drug, alcohol, weapon and tobacco free school and district. These images are against what we believe and may be offensive to others. We are a drug, alcohol, weapon and tobacco free school and district. These images are against what we believe and may be offensive to others. These types of images are a distraction to learning. These types of images are a distraction to learning.

13. Dress Code PE Clothes to be worn in the PE classes only If you have an emergency or a problem and must wear PE clothes in lieu of school clothes, they will be worn inside out

14. Dress code No soft soles (slippers) No soft soles (slippers) You could be injured if you step on something sharp You could be injured if you step on something sharp

15. Dress code Hats and sunglasses CAN be worn if worn correctly and w/out distraction. Hats and sunglasses CAN be worn if worn correctly and w/out distraction.

16. Hats & Sunglasses Teachers have their own classroom expectations and policies regarding hats and sunglasses. Teachers have their own classroom expectations and policies regarding hats and sunglasses. Be mindful Be mindful

17. Electronics

18. Electronics The school will not be responsible for personal electronics (I-Pods, MP3 players, Cameras, PSPs, Gameboys, phones etc.) The school will not be responsible for personal electronics (I-Pods, MP3 players, Cameras, PSPs, Gameboys, phones etc.)

19. Here’s why… Electronics can be a distraction to students and teachers. Electronics can be a distraction to students and teachers. They can contain inappropriate images or language. They can contain inappropriate images or language. They are expensive and often the target of theft and violence. They are expensive and often the target of theft and violence.

20. Cell phones Cell phones are allowed on campus only IF THEY ARE TURNED OFF between the hours 7:30 and 1:55. Cell phones are allowed on campus only IF THEY ARE TURNED OFF between the hours 7:30 and 1:55. Teachers may have different rules in their classrooms. Teachers may have different rules in their classrooms. Students may listen to music during Break and Lunch, however no texting, no pictures or video taping, no calling. Students may listen to music during Break and Lunch, however no texting, no pictures or video taping, no calling. If parents need to communicate with you, they may call the front office. Students may use the student phone in the Attendance Office. If parents need to communicate with you, they may call the front office. Students may use the student phone in the Attendance Office.

21. Here’s why… Fights can be promoted with cell phone use. Fights can be promoted with cell phone use. Student tardy rate increases with cell phone use. Student tardy rate increases with cell phone use. Cell phones can be a distraction to the learning environment. Cell phones can be a distraction to the learning environment.

22. Electronics Cell phones that are being used on campus, during non educational time, for taking pictures, playing games or any other inappropriate use, can and will be taken away and will have to be picked up by a parent. Cell phones that are being used on campus, during non educational time, for taking pictures, playing games or any other inappropriate use, can and will be taken away and will have to be picked up by a parent.

23. Tardies… Be on time to school…in a seat in a room when the 7:30am bell rings Be on time to school…in a seat in a room when the 7:30am bell rings If you arrive late, sign in on the clipboard at the bookkeeper’s counter If you arrive late, sign in on the clipboard at the bookkeeper’s counter If later than 7:45 then sign in with Mr. Cullors and get a pass to class If later than 7:45 then sign in with Mr. Cullors and get a pass to class Teachers have their own consequences for tardies Teachers have their own consequences for tardies

24. Attendance If you are absent, your parents MUST call or send a note when you are absent. If you are absent, your parents MUST call or send a note when you are absent. Too many absences lead to Detention or Too many absences lead to Detention or Saturday School. Saturday School.

25. If you get called to see Mr. Cullors at break or lunch… Your choices are: a. You can spend 3 MINUTES getting the papers you need from him to get signed. OR b. You can spend 90 minutes in detention, and then get the papers signed. The choice is yours!

26. Random Searches by Interquest Canines DABMS will have random unannounced canine searches of classrooms and PE locker rooms DABMS will have random unannounced canine searches of classrooms and PE locker rooms Controlled substances Controlled substances Drugs Drugs Alcohol Alcohol Tobacco Tobacco Weapons Weapons DO NOT BRING ILLEGAL ITEMS TO SCHOOL! DO NOT BRING ILLEGAL ITEMS TO SCHOOL!

27. Gum

28. Gum We are a gum free school. We are a gum free school. There is no gum permitted on campus at anytime for any reason. There is no gum permitted on campus at anytime for any reason.

29. Here’s why… Gum costs the school district hundreds of thousand dollars to remove. Gum costs the school district hundreds of thousand dollars to remove. Students often leave gum on the ground, under desks and chairs. Students often leave gum on the ground, under desks and chairs. There are THOUSANDS of bacteria on gum when people spit it out. There are THOUSANDS of bacteria on gum when people spit it out.

30. Also No glass containers are to be brought to school at any time No glass containers are to be brought to school at any time No spray products are to be brought to school or used at school; including body sprays, deodorant sprays, etc. No spray products are to be brought to school or used at school; including body sprays, deodorant sprays, etc.

31. Physical Contact

32. Physical contact There is no physical contact OF ANY TYPE at any time! There is no physical contact OF ANY TYPE at any time! This includes the following: This includes the following: Holding handsHitting HuggingKicking KissingPushing SlappingPulling Hair Play fightingSpitting on each other “Pants-ing”Writing on self or others or notebooks, clothes, backpacks, etc.

33. Here’s why… Most fights on campus start w/ individuals “playing” by slapping, hitting and pushing each other. Most fights on campus start w/ individuals “playing” by slapping, hitting and pushing each other. Little things turn into big things. Little things turn into big things. Students don’t feel safe if physical contact is allowed. Students don’t feel safe if physical contact is allowed.

34. Expected behaviors

35. Expected behaviors outside the classroom… Lunch Lunch Break Break Halls Halls Before and After school Before and After school

36. Lunch and break All food must be consumed at the Blue Tables All food must be consumed at the Blue Tables You are expected to throw away ALL of the trash at YOUR table (yours or not yours) before you leave table. You are expected to throw away ALL of the trash at YOUR table (yours or not yours) before you leave table. You are expected to be respectful to all adults on campus and do what they say THE FIRST TIME. You are expected to be respectful to all adults on campus and do what they say THE FIRST TIME. Enjoy your food and time with your friends! Enjoy your food and time with your friends!

37. Lunch Time Students are not allowed to loiter (hang out) under the outdoor hallway awnings/overhangs Students are not allowed to loiter (hang out) under the outdoor hallway awnings/overhangs

38. Hallways Follow the direction of the one way hallways Follow the direction of the one way hallways (Exceptions…618, R1, R2 and R20 if dismissing ON TIME) (Exceptions…618, R1, R2 and R20 if dismissing ON TIME)

39. Bullying No one wants to be bullied No one wants to be bullied Physically, electronically or otherwise Physically, electronically or otherwise Stop bullying by reporting Stop bullying by reporting To ANY adult To ANY adult Don’t tolerate bullying in our school Don’t tolerate bullying in our school

40. Sexual Harassment Under Education Code 48900.2, Sexual Harassment includes, but is not limited to Under Education Code 48900.2, Sexual Harassment includes, but is not limited to Unwelcome sexual advances Unwelcome sexual advances Requests for sexual favors Requests for sexual favors Other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature Other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual natureConsequences Suspension Suspension Expulsion Expulsion Referral to law enforcement Referral to law enforcement DON’T PLAY OR JOKE AROUND!

41. What happens if I don’t

42. What happens if I choose not to follow rules? We have a progressive discipline plan which means each time you make a bad choice, the consequence increases in intensity. We have a progressive discipline plan which means each time you make a bad choice, the consequence increases in intensity.

43. Consequences are as follows: Verbal Warning Verbal Warning Time out Time out Call home Call home Office visit Office visit Detention Detention Double detention Double detention On Campus Suspension On Campus Suspension Saturday school Saturday school Suspension Suspension Expulsion (Invited to attend elsewhere) Expulsion (Invited to attend elsewhere)

44. What do I do if I have a problem? Tell a Teacher. Tell a Teacher. Tell a Campus Supervisor. Tell a Campus Supervisor. Tell a Counselor. Tell a Counselor. Tell the Assistant Principal or Principal. Tell the Assistant Principal or Principal. Tell a parent. Tell a parent. TELL SOMEBODY!!

45. In closing… We want you to do well. We want you to do well. We want you to have fun. We want you to have fun. We want you learn. We want you learn. We want you to be safe. We want you to be safe. We want you to want to come to school every day. We want you to want to come to school every day. We want you to be proud to be a “PANTHER” We want you to be proud to be a “PANTHER”

46. So remember… 1. Be kind. 2. Be responsible. 3. Be the best you can be. The choice is always yours!