Corunna High School th 8 Grade Student Policies

Corunna High School th 8 Grade Student Policies, Norms, & Expectations

Day One Activities Schedule Mission Review, Locker Practice & Virtual Building Tour Statement CR 3 Agenda Set-up Responsibility Ticket Procedures

Today’s Schedule Homeroom Class Meeting with Mr. Dettman Homeroom 1 st Period 2 nd Period 3 rd Period Lunch 4 th Period 5 th Period 6 th Period 7 th Period

Travel here only if needed Free to travel here

needed Free to travel here

Corunna Public School's Mission To prepare an unprecedented number of students for college and/or careers, regardless of demographic factors.

CR 3 Philosophy Corunna High School 8 th graders are expected to follow the CR 3 Philosophy. Students are expected to be respectful, responsible and ready when they are at CHS.

Respect Think: Would you want others to do that to you or to your belongings? Treat others the way you would like to be treated Care for others (peers/staff), the school environment, and yourself Return others’ items the way you found them Be tolerant of differences Be respectful of the learning process

Responsibility Think: Am I making good choices? Am I prepared to accept the consequences? Be accountable for your work, actions and behaviors (positive and negative) Be prepared to accept the consequences with your decisions and choices Complete tasks on time Listen to class discussions Follow all directions Ask clarifying questions

Readiness Think: Am I ready mentally and physically to learn? Have your materials in class Be on time to class Be mentally ready to learn Be socially ready to learn Get proper rest and nutrition

Agendas Name on front in permanent marker Name on top of Responsibility Tickets page Discuss Correct Way to Fill Out Agendas Must write something (homework assignment or topic of study) for each hour) Should be completed each hour, not at the end of the day Writing must be legible Class hours numbered Everyday Class names/abbreviations on Monday only Homeroom teacher will check for agendas 7 th period teacher will check to make sure agenda is completed

Insert picture of example agenda

Agenda Policies Agendas must be brought to every class, each day. You must keep your name on the plastic cover visible at all times. Pages should not be ripped out of agendas. No extra highlighting, writing or graffiti should be on the pages of agendas. Any student who damages their agenda will be required to purchase a replacement agenda. Any student who damages another student’s agenda will be required to purchase a replacement.

Emergency Agendas If you forget or lose your agenda, get an emergency agenda from your homeroom teacher. If you forget your agenda two consecutive days, you’ll lose a responsibility ticket. If you forget your agenda three or more consecutive days, you’ll be referred to the office. If you lose your agenda, you must purchase a new one in the office ($5. 00) You will only get 3 responsibility tickets per class in newly purchased agendas Responsibility ticket sheets can be obtained from your homeroom teacher If you must use a Responsibility Ticket with your Emergency Agenda, you will lose your passing time and a ticket will be taken when you find

Responsibility Ticket Policies Responsibility tickets are used to leave the classroom for any reason. Tickets may also be taken away for incomplete homework assignments if your teacher announces it is a ticket assignment. 8 th grade students get 5 tickets per class per quarter. In order to be eligible to attend the CR 3 celebrations at the end of each quarter, students must have 1 ticket left in each of their classes including homeroom. When a student has used 4 tickets in a class, the classroom teacher will call home to notify parents.

Responsibility Ticket Policies If a student uses all 5 of their responsibly tickets and still chooses to leave the classroom for bathroom purposes only, they’ll have to use a penalty ticket. The consequence for using the first penalty ticket is a loss of passing time. Your teacher will hold you until the hall is cleared and then send you to your next class with a call or will escort you to your next class. If a student uses their 2 nd penalty ticket, the teacher will assign a 2: 45 pm detention. After the 2 nd penalty ticket has been used, students may only leave the classroom with an administrator, and will lose passing time, and be given an office referral.

Wednesday - Day 2 Welcome Back!

Today’s Schedule Homeroom – 7: 30 am -8: 12 am 1 st Hour – 8: 15 am – 9: 06 am 2 nd Hour – 9: 11 am – 9: 53 am 3 rd Hour – 9: 56 am – 10: 38 am Lunch – 10: 43 am – 11: 11 am 4 th Hour – 11: 11 am – 11: 53 am 5 th Hour – 11: 56 am – 12: 38 pm 6 th Hour – 12: 43 pm – 1: 25 pm 7 th Hour – 1: 28 pm – 2: 15 pm

Today’s Activities Discuss Handbook

Dangerous Weapons If you are caught with a dangerous weapon at school, you will face expulsion. Any item used to inflict bodily harm is a weapon. If you know a student has a weapon, you must tell a school staff member IMMEDIATELY.

Listen to our Weapons Policy Click Speaker to Listen

School Safety You must help keep our school safe. DO NOT open the doors for anyone including staff members or students. All visitors must be buzzed in by the office. If you see or hear something that might put our school in danger, tell a staff member immediately! Always practice safety drills in a serious manner.

Guidance & Counseling Mrs. Svrcek and Mr. Lepper are our school counselors Mrs. Toney & Ms. Semke are our social workers (Located in the media center) The counseling office can help you with all social, personal, physical and educational issues. The counseling offices are located next to the main office across from the cafeteria. Mrs. Nikolai or Mrs. Lenneman can help you set-

Dress Code Dress which distracts attention from school routines or is a cause of behavior which is distracting either to others or to the ability of the wearer to behave appropriately is subject to review by administration. All items of dress will cover the leg to the mid-thigh and be fingertip length all the way around the torso. (i. e. , skorts, shorts, dresses, etc. ) Clinging, skin tight or see-through clothing will not be allowed, unless it is covered by an appropriate garment. All garments should be of adequate coverage to avoid baring the student’s midsection, cleavage, or undergarments at all times. Frayed, cut off shorts or skirts, boxer shorts, pajamas and other flannel pants, will not be allowed. Mesh shirts may be worn only over or under an acceptable

Dress Code Continued… We allow sleeveless garments if they follow these guidelines: The width of the strap on the garment must be at least three (3) fingers (approximately two inches) wide. The armhole under the arm shall be tight fitting. (When viewing from the side a person should not be able to see through the side of the garment. ) Garments with holes above fingertip length are not allowed.

Dress Code Continued… Clothing displaying or representing inappropriate language, tobacco products, alcohol, drugs, sexual innuendoes, and illegal or immoral behavior are prohibited. Belts and other items with electronic messages are prohibited. Outerwear of any kind, including bandanas, scarves, or coats, is not allowed in classrooms, cafeteria, office, etc. Coats may be worn to and from classes at South Campus. Hats/hoods shall not be worn in the school setting. Chains are prohibited: this would include but not be limited to wallets, dog chain necklaces, belts etc. Sunglasses are not allowed. Bags may not be brought to class

School Appropriate

Not School Appropriate

Point Outs Teacher may choose to send a student to the CARE room 128 in lieu of an office referral. The Point Out will last rest of hour. Student will need to complete the from thoughtfully. Unacceptable forms will be turned over to Mr. Constine or Mr. Dettman. If you are pointed out 2 times in a quarter by the same teacher, that teacher will contact your parent. If you are pointed out 2 times in a week’s period or are pointed out 3 or more times in a marking period, you will receive an office referral.

Attendance CR 3 students are in school everyday! If you miss school. . Get your absence excused Be responsible for getting the make-up work from all of your teachers! Complete your absent work in a timely manner. If you are taking classes for credit, you may lose credit if your are absent frequently (guidelines are outlined in handbook)

Athletics To play sports students must be in good standings academically. Any student athlete who is either failing one or more classes and/or has a grade below a “C-“ in two or more classes will not be eligible to play sports without each of their teachers’ written approval. After getting a travel card, each student will be given one week to get it signed by all of his or her teachers. A teacher’s signature on the class schedule signifies that the student is “OK” and eligible to participate. This would allow for a teacher to take into account if a student has handed in a major project, but hasn’t had a chance to grade it yet; or if a student may appear to have a C- , but did not turn in a major project. Those travel cards need to be turned into Mr. Challender within one week of receiving them. This would allow administration the opportunity to let the coach, athlete and athlete’s parents know that he/she would be eligible or ineligible to participate in the following week’s athletic contests.

Other Handbook Highlights…. Tardy Policy Lockers Prohibited Items Gum & Beverages Bus Expectations Prescriptions & Non. Prescription Drugs Grading Policies Honor Roll PDA Technology Usage Disciplinary Conduct Alternative to Suspension (8 th Hours), ISS, OSS Resolving Disputes

Thursday - Day 3 Welcome Back!

Today’s Schedule Homeroom – 7: 30 am -8: 12 am 1 st Hour – 8: 15 am – 9: 06 am 2 nd Hour – 9: 11 am – 9: 53 am 3 rd Hour – 9: 56 am – 10: 38 am Lunch – 10: 43 am – 11: 11 am 4 th Hour – 11: 11 am – 11: 53 am 5 th Hour – 11: 56 am – 12: 38 pm 6 th Hour – 12: 43 pm – 1: 25 pm 7 th Hour – 1: 28 pm – 2: 15 pm

Today’s Activities CHS Bully/ Harassment Policy Bullying LEAD Movie Dealing with Bullying Preventing Bullying Consequences of Bullying School Safety Collect Handbook Signatures

Listen to our Harassment Policy Click Speaker to Listen

Bullying at CHS LEAD Video Click Link Above to View

Bully Policy It is the staff members’ job to provide a nurturing, safe, educational environment for ALL students. Bullying is STRICTLY PROHIBITTED. Bullying is not permitted at any district event such as field trips or home or away athletic events. Bullying is not permitted anywhere on district property, including on buses, playgrounds and athletic fields. Per the student handbook: Misconduct outside of school may also be disciplined if it interferes with the

What is Bullying? Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose.

3 Types of Bullying Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things. Verbal bullying includes: Teasing Name-calling Inappropriate sexual comments Taunting Threatening to cause harm

3 Types of Bullying Social bullying involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. Social bullying includes: Leaving someone out on purpose Telling others not to be friends with someone Spreading rumors about someone Embarrassing someone in public

3 Types of Bullying Physical bullying involves hurting a person’s body or possessions. Physical bullying includes: Hitting/kicking/pinching Spitting Tripping/pushing Taking or breaking someone’s things Making mean or rude hand gestures

What to if you’re being bullied… TELL SOMEONE! Tell a friend Tell a parent or trusted adult Tell a teacher or staff member Tell a counselor, Mr. Lepper or Mrs. Svrcek Tell Mr. Constine or Mr. Dettman

If you see bullying happening… TELL SOMEONE! Tell a friend Tell a parent or trusted adult Tell a teacher or staff member Tell a counselor, Mr. Lepper or Mrs. Svrcek Tell Mr. Constine or Mr. Dettman Be an Upstander Up • stand • er |uhp-stan-der| noun A person who is present during any social interaction and takes action to ensure positive a outcome.

10 Ways To Be An Upstander Help others who are being bullied. Be a friend, even if this person is not yet your friend. Go over to them. Let them know how you think they are feeling. Walk with them. Help them to talk to an adult about what just happened. (Just think for a moment about how great this would be if someone did this for you when you were being picked on or hurt!) Stop untrue or harmful messages from spreading. If someone tells you a rumor that you know is untrue or sends you a message that is hurtful to someone else, stand up and let the person know this is wrong. Think about how you would feel if someone spread an untrue rumor about you. Don’t laugh, send the message on to friends, or add to the story. Make it clear that you do not think that kind of behavior is cool or funny. Get friends involved. Let people know that you are an upstander and encourage them to be one too.

10 Ways To Be An Upstander Make friends outside of your circle. Eat lunch with someone who is alone. Show support for a person who is upset at school, by asking them what is wrong or bringing them to an adult who can help. Be aware of the bullying policy at your school and keep it in mind when you witness bullying. If someone is new at your school, make an effort to introduce them around and make them comfortable. Imagine how you would feel leaving your friends and coming to a new school. Refuse to be a “bystander”. If you see friends or classmates laughing along with the bully, tell them that they are contributing to the problem. Let them know that by laughing they are also bullying the victim.

10 Ways To Be An Upstander Respect others' differences and help others to respect differences. It’s cool for people to be different – that’s what makes all of us unique. Join a diversity club at school to help promote tolerance in your school. Help develop a bullying program or project that will help reduce bullying in school. Bring together a team of students, parents and teachers to meet as “Stand Up Ambassadors” to talk about bullying on a regular basis and share stories and support. Talk about the “hot spots” where bullying most likely occurs (ex. the bus, bathroom, an unmonitored hallway) and what can be done on a school level to make sure students and teachers are on the same page about bullying. Learn more about bullying. For example: Why do kids bully? Where does bullying take place most often in your school? What are the effects of bullying? Why are people afraid to get involved? Understanding this information will help you if you are bullied and will help you to stand up to bullies if a friend or classmate is being bullied.

Consequences of Bullying All bullying will be dealt with by Mr. Constine or Mr. Dettman. Punishments may include: Principal Parent Loss meeting call of free time during lunch and passing Detention ISS OSS

School Safety Lockdowns Secure Mode (Low Threat) Lock No doors passes Normal instruction takes place Lockdown (High Threat) Get Exit building safely Close classroom windows and door Leave lights on Line-up silently in designated area Tornado Drill Go to the hall Face lockers/ walls Cover head and neck with a book or binder Be silent to a class immediately Lock doors (Pull magnets) Turn off lights Close blinds/ cover windows Hide so you cannot be seen from hallway Be Fire Drill silent Listen for directions Other Things to Remember Don’t prop outside doors open Report any suspicious activities Do not open the doors for anyone Be smart and stay safe

Friday - Day 4 Welcome Back!

Today’s Schedule Homeroom – 7: 30 am -8: 12 am 1 st Hour – 8: 15 am – 9: 06 am 2 nd Hour – 9: 11 am – 9: 53 am 3 rd Hour – 9: 56 am – 10: 38 am Lunch – 10: 43 am – 11: 11 am 4 th Hour – 11: 11 am – 11: 53 am 5 th Hour – 11: 56 am – 12: 38 pm 6 th Hour – 12: 43 pm – 1: 25 pm 7 th Hour – 1: 28 pm – 2: 15 pm

Today’s Activities Homeroom School Tips Expectations and Procedures Expectations Review for being successful @ CHS

Before School The CR 3 Philosophy applies when you take the first step on school grounds. When you arrive in the morning: Visit your locker to get prepared for the day. This is the time to make sure you have your pencil, agenda and all of you class materials. If you forget something, you’ll still have time to call home so you can be ready for the day. When you leave your locker, it is your responsibility to make sure to twist the combination so others can’t take your stuff. If you were absent or have questions about homework, this is the best time to be responsible and go to see your teachers. Hungry? Eat breakfast in our cafeteria. Be sure to clean-up your mess before you leave the tables. You can respectfully visit with your friends while walking in the halls. Be sure to not hit or shove others and always use a low voice. Walk on the right side of the hallway. Also, only use school appropriate language. Anyone who chooses not to follow the CR 3 philosophy in the mornings will lose this free time.

Homeroom When the warning bell rings, it is time to go to homeroom. Be sure to take your class materials for 1 st hour to homeroom because you won’t have the full passing time between homeroom and 1 st hour. You should be in your seat with a SSR book when the tardy bells rings.

Purpose of Homeroom Build • Relationships Class bonding activities Enhance & Free-up Academic Time Grade level meetings • Academic check in • Assessments • Call downs • SSR • Read to succeed

Pledge, Call-downs, & Agendas Please stand for the Pledge. Listen carefully to call-down names. No one should talk when there are voices on the P. A. Agendas will be checked after the Pledge and call-downs.

Channel 1 is the school news program. The expectations while Channel 1 is aired are as follows: Students may only talk during commercials. Students may work silently on other homework. Grades may be reviewed with homeroom teacher. Any last minute, emergency preparations should be done at this time, so students can be prepared for their content classes.

SSR starts immediately after Channel 1 and lasts 20 minutes SSR Guidelines: You can choose what ever you’d like to read during this time You No must read one may talk Students must remain in the classroom. If it is necessary to leave, students must be escorted by office personnel

Review Hall Expectations Lunch Expectations How to visit the media center CR 3 Philosophy

Tips for Success 8 th grade can be tough! Here are some tips to help: Pay attention: It is very easy to get distracted at school. Try to always focus on the direction you’ve been given. If you don’t understand or miss a part of the directions, ask for clarification. Stay healthy: Wash your hands, get sleep and eat healthy. Doing these things will help you avoid missing school and the valuable lesson. Plus, if you are hungry or tired , you won’t be able to do your best work.

Tips for Success Be involved: After school clubs and sports are an awesome way to help you feel like you are a part of CHS. Get organized: Use you agenda to keep track of important due dates. Have a binder where you can store a folder for each of your classes and extra writing utensils. Do your homework: Having a study routine is important for all students. Set aside time right when you get home from school to complete your homework. No homework? Nonsense! You should read for at 30 minutes each night. If you have strong reading skills, you’ll be an overall stronger student.

Tips for Success Ask questions: Don't be afraid to ask questions. That is how we learn! Always try your best: Don’t just jot don’t any old answer to get your homework done. Take time to answer questions correctly. Even if it means you have to look it up. Be nice: School can be a great place to socialize. If you are nice to everyone, everyone will most likely be nice to you. Don’t spread rumors or lie because those actions will make people not want to be around you. If you smile, treat all students kindly, and be helpful to others, people will want to be around you. Follow the CR 3 Philosophy: Even the smartest students can’t earn good grades if they are not in class. Be sure to follow the CR 3 philosophy so you can stay in class and out

Make it your best year ever!!!