Fifth Ward Junior High School Mission Statement To

Fifth Ward Junior High School

Mission Statement To Create Life Long Learners and Productive Citizens

Principal’s Expectations 1. Safety 2. Discipline 3. Curriculum

Discipline a) Behavior Modification * Tues. /Thurs. after school detention * Saturday Detention * In-school suspension * Out of school suspension b) Self Discipline * Good Students * Timeliness & Follow dress code * Positive involvement in school * Maintain Good Grades * Being your own person

Fifth Ward - Specifics • School Performance Score • 2013/14 = B, 99. 4 (100 an A) & 2012/13 = B, 97. 6 (98 an A) • • • Title 1 school Enrichment classes Student Broadcasting Team Band at extra-curricular events Administration personally research every students’ grades Achieve 3000 in the 4 th & 5 th grade Accelerated Reader Carnegie Unit credit for 7 th and 8 th grade students DIBELS Top FFA Middle School in Louisiana 2 Computer labs

Arrival after 7: 55 bell Student Check In • Front Office • Students arriving after 7: 55 a. m. bell – • MUST be signed in through the front office by a Parent or Guardian

Check Out Procedures Only parent or guardian on the emergency card to check out Office staff WILL ask for a Driver’s License – please understand that this is for Safety reasons For Safety Reasons – No Check outs after 2: 30 All transportation changes must be in writing – bus notes must have administrative approval Students do not initiate process by calling home first Must sign out in the book at the front counter

ABSENCES Type 1 - Exempted, Excused * student allowed to make up the work * does NOT count toward the attendance requirements Type 2 - Non-Exempted, Excused * personal illness or serious illness, documented by parent note * student allowed to make up work * does count toward the attendance requirements

ABSENCES Type 3 – Unexcused Absence * Note not provided * student NOT allowed to make up work * does count toward the attendance requirements Type 4 – Suspensions * Non-exempted absences * students are allowed to make up work (value of the work is determined by the discipline guidelines) * does count toward the attendance requirements

Make up Work Must have a note to make up work, if not student may receive a Zero. A Student is responsible for making arrangements with his/her teacher within 3 days of his/her return to school after an absence.

Falcon Expectations 1) Be There 2) Choose Your Attitude 3) Make Their Day 4) Have Fun

Parent – Teacher Communication • JPAMS Parent Portal • Parents with concerns about their child’s performance in class should speak with teacher before speaking to administration • Conferences can be set up through the Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Jackie Nettles or front office

After School Detention • Tuesdays / Thursdays – 3: 00 P. M. – 4: 00 P. M. • You miss it –you may serve a Saturday Detention • Will be given 24 hour written notification.

Saturday Detention • Saturdays--- 8: 00 A. M. -- 12: 00 P. M. Student must be in school uniform • Don’t be late!!!! • You miss it = Suspension from School is possible

Bullying Not tolerated and is a suspendable offense It is a form of aggression which occurs when a person (s) willfully subjects another person to an intentional, unwanted and unprovoked, hurtful, verbal and/or physical action (s) at any school site or schoolsponsored event.

3 Types of Bullying 1. Physical 2. Verbal 3. Cyberspace

Cheating Anytime---- Zero nd 2 time-----Disciplinary action

Tardies “ Your body must be through the threshold of the door” 1 st tardy is on the house 2 nd tardy is a “Official” Warning 3 rd tardy is an after school detention 4 th tardy is a Saturday detention 5 th tardy is an In-school suspension 6 th tardy is an Out of School suspension This is per semester

Dances • 6 th-8 th Grade students • 1 per nine weeks • 4 th & 5 th Grade students • 1 per semester • All students must be in Good standing: • academically • attendance • meet the discipline requirements

Food and Beverages Water is acceptable in the building Food is not allowed in school building Energy drinks and coffee are not allowed No lunch Deliveries

Intangibles Piercing only allowed on ear lobes Radios, CD, Mp 3, IPOD, Pagers, Cell Phones, Not Allowed 1 st Offense * Item seen (including in the pocket of student’s pants) - it is confiscated, picked up by parent & student issued a Warning * Item is heard (rings, music playing, etc) – it is confiscated, picked up by parent & student may be assigned an After school detention *Item in use – it is confiscated, picked up by parent & student may be assigned a Saturday Detention 2 nd offense - item confiscated, picked up by parent & Student may be assigned a Saturday Detention 3 rd offense - item confiscated, picked up by parent & Student may be assigned an In-School Suspension 4 th offense - item confiscated, picked up by parent & Student will may be assigned a 3 day Out of school Suspension

Intangibles • Hats & bandannas - Not Allowed • No sunglasses on top of head • No hoods worn in the school building • No birthday deliveries to school

Uniform/ Dress Code • Shirts/tops must be polo style solid color Navy Blue or White with collar • Undershirt must be solid Navy Blue or White • Cold weather long sleeve t-shirt/ turtle necks must be solid Navy Blue or White • Outer wear must zip, snap or button from top to bottom • Pullovers, sweatshirts or jackets permitted if Navy Blue or White

Student ID’s * FWJH regulation student identification card is made for each student (6 th - 8 th grade) at the beginning of the school year. * Students are required to wear their ID cards at all times during the school day. * The I. D. card must clearly be visible and worn with a lanyard or clip. * The I. D. card cannot be defaced and/or altered in any way. 1. No attachments, stickers, pins, etc. , may be placed on the ID 2. No photos may be placed on the ID (other than the one taken for the ID) * If a student defaces his/her ID, the student will be required to purchase a new one ($5. 00) and may be assigned an after school detention.

Student ID’s * When students arriver on our campus without an ID, they are to proceed to the front office to obtain a temporary ID * Students can either pay $1. 00 for a temporary ID or serve an after school detention * After securing a temporary ID three times in a nine week period, a student may receive a Saturday detention. * When attending school-sponsored activities, the ID card must be presented if requested. * It is the responsibility of each teacher to check that students are wearing their ID * If a student I. D. is not visible during the change of class or at lunch, the student will be directed to the front office to receive a $1. 00 temporary ID (an after school detention may be issued)

Four Pocket Rule • Shirts may not hang below the pockets (front and back) • Strongly recommend students wear uniforms that fit properly • Strongly recommend students wear belts • Bottoms - cotton twill pants Khaki or sand color • Shorts, skirts, and skorts must be dress code length (Finger tip) • Bottom garments must be secured at waist

Oversized/Undersized/Extreme • Unreasonably oversized/undersized shirts, pants, sweatshirts, and pullovers will be determined by the Principal’s discretion

Personal Grooming Males… • Hair length not below base of collared shirt • Afros 3 inches in height • Hair must be clean and natural color • Hair must not cover eyes • Pictures, symbols, letters, and numbers not allowed • Facial Hair no Goatees

Personal Grooming Females. . . • Hair must be in conventional style • No curlers, rollers, or teased hair • Hair must be clean and natural color • Pictures, symbols, letters, and numbers not allowed • Bling/bling accessories must be 1 color

Hair arranged in a manner that is detrimental or a distraction to the performance of normal educational activities will be prohibited

Parent Involvement Key to Success * Join PTA * Become a guest reader * Student Progress Center * Room Mother or Room Father * Parent teacher conferences * Chaperone school events * Reports cards/Interim reports * Make school aware of dangerous situations * Automated phone calls * Up-to-date emergency numbers and health concerns VOLUNTEER – We can use the assistance…

Student Involvement • Join Clubs and Organizations • Be responsible for all assignments • Make school aware of dangerous situations • Crime Stoppers • Student Ownership of school • Be Proud to be a FALCON!