2020 2021 MS BOYNTON PRINCIPAL MS THERIAULT MR

2020 -2021

MS. BOYNTON PRINCIPAL MS. THERIAULT MR. MURRAY MR. ZAYA AP, 9 & 11 AP, 10 & 12 AP, ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

Updates

LOCKERS WILL NOT BE IN USE THIS YEAR

Lunch: C & F Flex: Make appointments Open Campus: If you are not scheduled for a class, you can leave campus

COMMUNITY TIME § Pledge of Allegiance § Announcements § Activities regarding wellness, challenges, mindfulness, etc. October running challenge. § Students and faculty members can facilitate a community time session. § Teams Live Event links are sent out weekly through the portal and posted in the news section on the RMHS website. 8: 30 – 8: 40 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Enter school through the following 3 doors where you will stop and review the health screening questions which will be on the next slide. Sanitizer & masks will be at each entrance for your use. 1. Main Entrance 2. Performing Arts Entrance 3. Under the Bridge at Café Entrance To exit the building, use the nearest door to depart the building.

Have you been in close contact (within 6 feet for longer than 15 minutes) with someone who has tested positive for or has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days? Do you currently have any of the following symptoms: • fever over 100 • nasal congestion unrelated to • cough seasonal allergies • shortness of breath or chest pain • muscle aches • headache • chills • sore throat • loss of smell and taste • nausea, vomiting or diarrhea? If your answers to any of the above are yes, please stay home and contact your physician for guidance on testing. If your answers to the above are all no, you are cleared to be in the building today. Please wear a mask, practice social distancing and good hand hygiene.

§ Be on time. Punctuality is an important life skill. By being punctual § cameras on & change background § § you are demonstrating the necessary professionalism to succeed in career and life. Wear proper attire. Dress as you would for school to demonstrate the value you place on your education. Choose an appropriate location. Set a classroom space for yourself that is free of distractions where materials you may need are close at hand. Make sure the background is not distracting to others and contains no inappropriate content. Keep chat use class relevant. Although class is remote, the primary purpose is learning. Be an active participant. You must participate (engage in the lesson, complete assigned work during the remote session as expected) You must be “visible”: You must be able to prove your presence via camera, voice or chat features. (We are in the process of turning on Chromebook cameras. Details will be forthcoming). Have learning materials on hand. This is school. Have all of the tools necessary to do the job whether it is books, paper, writing utensils, calculator, etc.

§ Do not distract others. Mute your microphone to reduce background noise to others. Select a location where you will not be interrupted during class time. § Give your full attention. Do not use another device or have side conversations during class. § Respect the privacy of your classmates. Do not save, record, share or post sessions or any photos from any sessions. § Take care of your needs before and after class. Try to use the bathroom, stretch, or consume food or drink outside of class time. If you must do these during class, appropriately let the teacher know you will be gone for a few minutes in the chat. § Communicate carefully. There are many factors that influence communication such as words, tone and facial expressions. These are easier to misinterpret when you are not in-person. Remember, if it wouldn’t be appropriate in a classroom, it isn’t appropriate on a Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet. § Keep counseling private. For counseling sessions, please make sure you are in a specific location that maintains confidentiality.

LUNCH Lunch will be in the café, field house, or outside. Students can go home if they do not have class during lunch blocks (C or F). Students must sit 1 per table/desk for physical distancing. Do not move furniture. Students can have masks off only while seated. Students must throw their own trash away.

All RMHS staff, students and visitors will be required to wear a mask/face covering within the building at all times and need to remain at least 6 ft apart. Students without masks will be supplied one. MASK TYPES NOT ALLOWED: Neck fleece, neck gaiters, bandanas, knitted masks, and masks with vents.

MASK REFUSAL § Teacher will notify administration if a student must be told to properly wear/put on the mask more than three times: § Administration and student will identify resources to help the student keep their mask on including an external designated space for students to take a mask-break. § Meeting/phone conference between administration, parents/guardians and student about wearing a mask may be necessary if a student illustrates difficulty wearing a mask. Student may need to access alternate learning space (including, but not limited to, remote learning) if the child refuses to wear a mask as the health of the student and those around them is in jeopardy.

• Once in the mask break space (outside or seated) students and staff may remove masks, but must remain at least 6 ft apart. • Students and staff must wear masks when leaving the mask break space.

TISSUE USE § If tissue use is needed, students must use the restroom. § Students should have their own in the event of an immediate need. § Universal understanding that colds will happen, as will nose blowing and coughing. It is imperative not to respond in any negative fashion and to set that example for students. There is a strong risk of harassment against someone for demonstrating any symptoms.

ATTENDA NCE Students will attend each scheduled class each week. Teachers will take attendance for each class. Students are asked to turn their screen on unless a circumstance and exception has been communicated to the teachers via guidance, administration or the teacher has been in communication with the student and has allowed it. Personal circumstances will occur that will keep students from attending classes with perfection. Understanding should be granted rather than a punitive approach. These may include, but not be limited to, family circumstances; technology issues; illness; etc.

If a trend in attendance is noted (i. e. noticeable pattern of absences over the course of a day or week), a personal conversation will occur between teacher and family. Teachers, counselors and administrators will partner with families asking questions about how the student is doing socially, emotionally and how the school can provide assistance. If a student misses four classes- teacher notifies administration. Administration will contact the student and/or parents/guardians to find out the “why” student is not attending classes and identify resources student/families may need in order to attend class.

ALICE • Enhanced Lockdown utilized during situations that involve a dangerous person. • Depending upon the information provided regarding the person and the location to this danger, students and staff may elect to: § Evacuate if able (door, window, etc. ) and run § § to safety with hands visible in air. If necessary, run in a zigzag motion and follow law enforcement commands. Lockdown in nearest classroom, office, kitchen, or other securable location. Barricade using heavy objects and silence mobile devices. As an absolute last resort, counter the dangerous person by moving about the room, making and throwing objects to distract, using body weight and force to gain control.

§ Exit under the direction of the teacher or as posted in § § § § the room (using the nearest exit). Move out of the building, quickly, and quietly. If you are using crutches/wheelchair and are on Floors 2, 3, or 4, move to Stairwell 5 to meet Ms. Theriault. If you are in the field house and cannot easily exit, meet Mr. Zaya in the field house lobby foyer. Never use an elevator during a fire drill/evacuation. If alarm sounds during passing time, exit building using closest exit and check-in with a faculty member outside. Move far enough away from the building to allow fire apparatus speedy access to the building. All students must remain with their teacher. Remain standing, away from parked cars. Do not return to the building until authorized by an administrator.

SHELTER IN PLACE/NO PASS PERIOD § In the event of a medical emergency or other special circumstance, a “Shelter in Place/No Pass” period will be announced in order to ensure the person privacy and that responding personnel are not impeded in the execution of their duties. § Students to remain in classrooms or report to the nearest alternate location should they be in a hallway when the “No Pass” period is announced. § This period of time should be brief and regular educational practice should continue. § Staff and students will be informed promptly when the “No Pass” period has ended.

Repeated use of an unwelcome written, verbal or electronic expression or a physical act or gesture or any combination thereof, directed at a target that: 1. causes physical or emotional harm to the target or damage the target’s property; student or employee 2. places the target in reasonable fear of harm to themself or of damage to their property 3. creates a hostile environment at school for the target 4. infringes on the rights of the target at school 5. materially and substantially disrupts the education process or the orderly operation of a school. You can report bullying to a teacher, guidance counselor, administrator, nurse, social worker, or anyone else in the school. All reports will be investigated.

18 credits by the end of grade 9 40 credits by the end of grade 10 65 credits by the end of grade 11 90 credits by the end of grade 12 and must pass a minimum of 19 during Senior year

Cheating is defined as obtaining an unfair advantage in completing academic work. Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to: § Copying another student’s homework, paper, project or idea § Using books, calculators, translators, notebooks, “cheat sheet”, or other resource during a test or to complete an assignment which has not been authorized by the teacher § Using unauthorized electronic resources (cell phones, text messages, i. Pads, etc. ) to access information during an assessment § Copying or allowing another student to copy answers during a test, quiz or exam § Any form of unauthorized communication during an assessment or about an assessment § Purchasing an assignment from another person or online resource § Discussing a test/quiz with students who have not yet taken that test/quiz

Plagiarism occurs when a student copies information and/or ideas from another source, fails to give credit to that source, and passes the information off as his/her own. Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to: § Failure to properly cite text, pictures, or ideas obtained directly from books, articles, internet resources, instant messages, or emails § Failure to cite quoted material or paraphrased material § Use of false data or citations § Buying research papers or paying someone to write research papers and submitting them as original work § Allowing someone else to submit your work as their own § Submitting someone else’s work as your own

Total Parking Spaces at RMHS: 527 Total Teacher/Staff Parking Spaces: 171 Total Student Parking Spaces: o 248 + 79 on Oakland Road = 327 § Applications will be on the website soon. § Students without parking passes should park on Oakland Road or Birch Meadow Drive. § Students are reminded to obey all traffic laws and be careful driving and parking on and around school property.

The Intern Program is an opportunity for students to maximize an authentic learning experience. Students will have the opportunity to interact with a workplace, invent a project of the design, or explore a topic of interest. Ultimately, the student will prepare a presentation defining the experience. Prior to the start of the internship, the student will submit a proposal that will establish guidelines, expectations and deadlines for the project. In order for the proposal to be accepted, the student must be a student in good standing for graduation having no grades lower than a C-. Students may not have violated the discipline policy or attendance policy, as outlined in the student handbook. Talk to your Guidance Counselor to see if an internship is right for you.

598 Work Study Length: Semester Credits: 2 599 Work Study Length: Full Year Credits: 4 Work Study is a volunteer or paid work experience program giving students a chance to gain real-world experience in a career or community service area of interest, apply what they have learned in the classroom, assume adult responsibilities, and develop outstanding work habits at volunteer or paid internship sites located in the community. Prospective participants must have the permission of a parent/guardian, an approved internship that is continuous throughout the entire semester, a good school record, and a good attitude toward the demands of site supervisors. Talk to your Guidance Counselor to see if an internship is right for you.

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