2. WELCOME DIMAN CLASS OF 2018 !! Freshmen Orientation August 2014

3. Today’s Agenda  Welcome and Introductions  What to Expect the first Days of School  Review of Academic Schedules  Review of Exploratory Program and Shop Placement  Grading and Promotion  Student Handbook Highlights  Important People and Places to Know  Sports and Activities  Important Reminders  ID Pictures and T-Shirt Distribution

4. The First Days of School  August 27 th (A Week) and 28 th (B Week)  All Freshmen will report to the Gym  New Schedules  Escorted to class/shop by your teacher  Early dismissal both days at 12:00

5. Academic Schedule  8 Periods  Rotates A through D day  A and B weeks  Double Period Classes  Trimester Classes  Lunch Period

7. Bell Schedule  7:45 am to 2:28 pm  3 minutes for passing  25 minutes for lunch

8. Exploratory Schedule  12 shops  Shop Placement in January  Determination of placement

10. CourseCourse NameTermScheduleRoomTeacher 8241-1ACulinary Arts-Exploratory1--1-------CAMr. McGovern 8341-2APlumbing-Exploratory1--2-------PLMr. Rodgers 8271-3AElectronics-Exploratory1--3-------ETMr. Picard 8301-4ACarpentry-Cabinetmaking-Exploratory1--4-------CCMr. Araujo 8281-5AGraphic Comm. Exploratory1--5-------GCMs. Gaudencio 8321-6AMachine Tool Tech. Exploratory1--6-------MTMr. Rocha 8231-7AFacilities Management - EXPL1--7-------FM Mr. Camara Mr. Lima 8221-8AAutomotive Tech.-Exploratory1--8-------ATMr. N. Arruda 8251-9ADrafting-Exploratory1--9-------DRMr. Belliveau 8361-10AOffice Technology - Exploratory2-10-------OFFICEMr Cabucio 8351-11AHealth Assisting-Exploratory2-11-------GCMrs. C. Berube 8311-12AMetal Fab.& Joining Tech Exploratory2-12-------MFMr. Zalewski NameId: 00000YOG:2018Grade:08Full Year Homeroom:EX/ACounselor:Mrs. Mancini

11. Grading Policy and Report Cards  Trimesters/Midterms  Attendance impact on grades  Minimum passing grade 65  35 credits to be promoted ( Must Pass Shop, Related, English, Math, Grade 9&10 Science, 2 years of History)  Classroom Rules

12. Extra Help  Teacher extra help days  RISE (morning homework help beginning at 6:30 am)  EXTENDS (Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45- 3:45)

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

14. Student Handbook  Handbook  Hallway Pass  Agenda

15. Attendance  Students may not accumulate more than 9 absences per school year.  Students may not accumulate more than 4 unexcused absences per trimester  Credit Recovery will be assigned to students who exceed the maximum allowed unexcused absences for a trimester or for the year.

16. 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 by court papers, summons or subponea)  Religious Observance  License/Permit appointment  Administrative approval

17. Dismissals  Parent/guardian calls or notes to excuse dismissals shall not exceed 4 during the school year  Dismissal from school shall result in the following discipline:  Exceeding 4 dismissals shall result in detention  Exceeding 10 dismissals shall result in Saturday Detention

18. Tardiness  Parent/guardian calls or notes to excuse tardiness shall not exceed 4 in any school year.  Tardiness to school shall result in the following discipline:  Exceeding 4 times tardy:  1 detention if arriving before 7:50 am  2 detentions if arriving after 7:50 am but before 8:15 am  3 detentions if arriving after 8:15  Exceeding 10 times tardy will result in Saturday Detentions for each tardy beyond 10  Habitual tardiness shall result in a disciplinary hearing

19. Absence Due to Family Vacation  NOT considered excused absences  Students/Parents should make the Dean’s office aware of the planned absences prior to the vacation  Students should avoid taking any vacations during school days.  Students who are out due to vacation are responsible for making up all missed work.

20. Reporting an Absence  Call or note to Dean’s Office  Parent must call morning of absence  If parents do not call, the Dean’s office will call home reporting you are absent.  5 or more days absent- must have dr. note to return

21. Attendance A parent note or phone call is required but it is not considered an excused absence!!

22. Cafeteria  Trays  Courtyard  Behavior

23. Cell phones/Music Players  Cell phones and music players are not allowed during the school day.  They should be turned off and placed in your locker.

24. Corridor Courtesy  NO PDA/Horseplay  Appropriate Language  Stay to the right  Quiet

25. Student IDs  Your Student ID must be worn at all times  If you need a new ID the cost is $1 in the Dean’s office

26. Bullying and Sexual Harassment  If you or someone else is being bullied, file a report with guidance.  The incident will be investigated through the Dean of Students  Bullying, Cyber bullying and Harassment have a ZERO tolerance policy at Diman  Please see Diman’s Website under the “About Us” tab, then “Plans” to see the anti-bullying plan.

27. School Conduct and Regulations The Following are Subject to a minimum penalty of a verbal warning to a maximum of 5 days suspension  Behavior which interferes with the learning process  Failure to report to teacher’s detention  Misuse of school documents/equipment  Possession or use of cell phones, cameras or ipods during the school day  Defiance/insubordination or lack of respect to a school employee  Unauthorized area during lunch  Food or drink outside the cafeteria during lunch  Misbehavior in the cafeteria, corridor or school grounds  Failure to observe student use of automobile regulations  Public displays of affection  Failure to have student ID in his/her possession

28. The following are subject to a minimum penalty of 1 Saturday school to a maximum penalty of exclusion  Knowingly being present where drugs/alcohol are being kept or used  Fighting  Assault or threats  Extortion or intimidation  False alarm or bomb threat  Deliberately disrupting the school day  Any form of harassment/bullying  Verbal abuse  Theft  Forgery/plagiarism  Refusal to identify oneself to school personnel  Failure to repeatedly have an ID in possession  Possession of weapon other than a firearm

29. The Following are subject to a minimum penalty of 5 days out of school suspension and a hearing that may result in exclusion:  Arson or attempted arson  Assault and/or battery  Selling/possession/use of drugs or alcohol  Vandalism  Behavior that presents danger of physical harm to self or others  Inappropriate use of the internet  Hazing  Possession of a firearm

30. 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 - Yoga pants, stretch pants unless top apparel reaches beyond fingertip length - Muscle shirts/tank tops - Inappropriate logos and slogans - Clothing with external metal parts/long chains - Frayed or torn clothing - Hats, caps, flip flops, sandals (open back), bandanas - Gang identification SHORTS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN ANY SHOP!!

31. Safety Equipment and Clothing for Exploratory While in shop, students are required to wear:  Exploratory shirt  Jeans or work pants  Belt  Steel toed safety boots  Safety glasses  Hair restraint NO ripped or frayed clothing. Full length pants ONLY. NO sweatpants allowed.

32. The Following Shops have additional safety requirements: Health Assisting and Dental Assisting: Shop uniform, safety glasses, work boots or sneakers (no open toes) Hair pulled back with hair ties. One pair stud earrings allowed. No Facial Piercings* Culinary Arts: Shop uniform, hairnet, no fingernail polish, nails trimmed 1/16” from end of finger, work boots or sneakers (no open toes or mesh sneakers) No facial piercings, only one pair stud earrings allowed. * Once students are accepted into health or dental assisting, additional dress code requirements are strictly enforced. Students will not be allowed to wear nail polish. Finger nails must be trimmed to 1/16 from end of finger.

33. Names to Know  Mr. BentleyPrincipal  Mr. AlvesDean of Students  Mrs. ManciniGrade 9 Counselor  Mrs. Arruda &  Mrs. DufresneGuidance Secretaries  Mrs. Cushman &School Nurses Mrs. Cusick  Officer RileySchool Resource Officer  Mr. AubinVocational Coordinator  Mr. FerreiraAcademic Coordinator  Mrs. Miller Director of Guidance

34. Important Places Dean of Students Office  Report here if you are tardy, being dismissed or any other attendance issues  Issues student ID’s  Helps with bus routes/passes  Handles Discipline Issues  Lost and Found Guidance Office  Report here with any questions or concerns (personal or school related)  Assists with locker and scheduling problems  Change in address or phone number/student records

35. Important Places Administration Office  Principal’s, vocational and academic coordinators' offices  Special Education and Co-op Offices Nurses Office  Report here if you are not feeling well  Handles any medication you need to take during the school day

36. Fall Sports Information  Cross Country (Co-ed)  Boy’s and Girl’s Soccer  Football  Cheerleading  Girl’s Volleyball  Golf To Register: www.dimanregional.org and click on athletics All Student trying out of a fall sport must have an updated physical! Free Physicals offered at Diman on 8/21/14!

37. Clubs and Activities Listen for announcements for club signups and visit Diman’s website for more information!  Diversity Club  Gay-Straight Alliance  Key Club  Photography Club  Literary Magazine  The Tradesman  SkillsUSA  Student Council

38. Important Reminders Forms to Return:  Biographical Verification  Free and Reduced Lunch Application  Internet Usage Policy  Release of Student Information and “Opt Out” Form  Bus Route  Up to date Physical and Emergency Contact Forms  Title One Compact

39. Important Reminders Summer Reading Assignments  We Beat the Street- How a Friendship Pact Led to Success by the Three Doctors:Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins and Rameck Hunt  You will be assessed on summer reading during the first academic cycle as evidence of your reading.  Count as a TEST grade in Trimester 1  Students are encouraged to keep notes while reading that may be used during the assessment

40. Important Reminders  First 2 days of school August 27 th and 28 th - 12 p.m. dismissal  All freshmen report to the gym the first day of school.  You should be appropriately dressed for shop and academics  No School Friday August 29 th  School Resumes on Tuesday September 2 nd

41. What’s Next??  ID Pictures  Exploratory Shirts  Sports/Athletic information table  Locker Assignments  Dismissal for the day  Parent Orientation on August 21 st at 6pm  Visit Diman’s Website www.dimanregional.org for information or call the guidance office at x1500 with any questionswww.dimanregional.org

42. Thank you Class of 2018!