Hollins High School New Student Orientation Welcome Class

Hollins High School New Student Orientation Welcome Class of 2024 • New Name – improving our game • Safety/Security/Health/Wellness • Schedule/First Day • My PCS/ Traditional • Processes and Procedures

Dixie M. Hollins High School known as Hollins High School • Named after first Superintendent of Pinellas County schools at the age of 24 • Born in Pattonville Texas in 1887 – moved to Clearwater in 1908 • Lead the fight for state-wide compulsory education – fought for and won Federal funding for education • Recruited teachers from the prestigious Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute – corresponding directly with Booker T. Washington • Goal was quality education for all children in Pinellas County

Evolution of Rebels to Royalty • Dixie Hollins High School • Past - referred to as: Dixie Rebels • Mascot: Rebel Confederate soldier – to UNLV Rebel – to Duke’s D – to the Crest • Forward – Mascot – Royals • First Superintendent – Royalty • School Color royal blue • Aligns with our royal crest design by our Academy of Arts and teacher Mr. Pineda

2020 and Beyond

Health/Safety/Cleaning/Protocols Class sizes are being reduced to the lowest level to assist with social distancing Masks are required when on campus for both students, faculty and staff – students will have built in mask breaks – every class period Teachers will corporate disinfecting of rooms at the end of each class into their daily routines Hallways for class dismissal will be directional and split down the middle – students will be walking as you drive on the right side Plant Operations is following strict and specific cleaning guidelines to disinfect classrooms daily

• Lunch will be moved to the end of the day – this will help reduce the numbers of students on campus during lunch -assist with social distancing • Extended breakfast – grab and go first thing in the morning and after first block – free to everyone Special Provisions • Extended passing time to 10 minutes for students to access food/water • No water fountains – bottle filling station in café – bring your own water bottle • Sack lunch offered at the end of third block for students • Lunch offered at end of day • Self Screening – students and staff – DO NOT come to school sick

COVID Team • Sick students will be sent to clinic and be seen by Registered Nurse • Students exhibiting any COVID symptoms will be quarantined in special room next to clinic • Expectation/Agreement is that parent and guardian will be available to pick up sick student. Sick students will not be allowed to ride bus • COVID positive cases/ student/staff will be reported to COVID team – they will work in conjunction with Pinellas County Department of Health and begin contact tracing • Quarantine period will be 14 days or two weeks of school • Not all cases will require quarantine – threshold –sustained contact within 6 feet for 15 minutes or more – case by case • Sick/Quarantined students can access learning through Canvas online learning platform

Learning Styles

Face to face and My PCS • Face to face – students who will be on campus and follow schedule • My PCS students will be off campus and follow same schedule • On time – engaged – marked absent if not present • Many classes will be simultaneous instruction – students online and face to face in same class with same teacher • This allows for student access to electives, singleton courses and AICE/AP courses with our instructors • Canvas is the learning platform that we will be utilizing for both methods – this will ensure seamless transitions • Program used by many colleges and universities • Hybrid class – stand alone – are classes taught completely virtually with all virtual online students

Closed Campus • There will be no visitors/ acceptance of deliveries/food/clothes/gifts or any other items during our school day • There will be no volunteers or guest speakers • There will be no PTLs – unless student is sick –please schedule doctor’s appointments outside of school day after 1: 20 pm • There will be no field trips or any sanctioned outside school activities through the end of first quarter – end of October

DIXIE HOLLINS HIGH SCHOOL VISION: To develop leaders driven by a desire to be the best, in a culture of care, concern, commitment and communication MISSION: To be the best public high school in the state of Florida

Growth and Improvements In the past three years: • 77 point growth - # 5 in school district • 20 % increase in graduation rate- #1 in district • Class of 2020 – 97% graduation rate – highest in school history • New Culinary Restaurant • New Academy of Entertainment Arts Building • New Student Center – STUDENT CENTER! • Café • Recreation room • Multi- Media capable • Career and Resource Center

Everybody Always Make History Motto: TOGETHER WE RISE Maintain graduation rate of 95% or better Every student makes a learning gain All students will leave with a College Credit, AP/AICE Credit, or earned an Industry Certification

ADMINISTRATION Principal – Mr. Robert C. Florio • Assistant Principals • Ms. Nicole Holcombe • Mr. Eric Zebley • Ms. Candice Metcalf • Ms. Jennifer Gil 9 -12 - Program/Academy 9 - 11 – Traditional A - L 9 - 11 – Traditional M - Z 12 th - Traditional

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS • Mr. White 9 -11 – M- Z (Culinary) • Ms. Figliozzi 9 -12 - AICE/ AEA • Ms. Kalinowska 9 -11 - A- L th • Ms. Meyer 12 – Non Program Guidance Counselors

School Resource Officers § Deputy Robert Livernois § Deputy Jody Apostolu

Safety and Security • # 1 Priority – All school classroom doors will be locked throughout day • All exterior gates will remained locked during school hours • Monthly safety drills in accordance with the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Act will be conducted as will fire drills. Limited or no movement • Closed Campus – thanks for helping keep our students and staff safe

You got to be in it to win it!!! • We need you to be in school – Virtually or in person • The single most important factor in determining your success and graduation is attendance! • Excused absence notes should be turned into Clerk in grade level administration. My PCS students please call our Attendance Clerk Ms. Wilson at 547 -7876 ext. 2051 within 48 hours

You got to be in it to win it!

Be Social – Be Kind – Be Responsible See Something – Say Something Bullying or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated Posting threats – reposting threats – spreading dangerous rumors are serious offenses punishable by law!

Get Involved • Students who participate in an extracurricular activity do better in school • Students who are involved in same activity for two or more years graduate at a higher rate than non-involved peers

All core content areas represented ELP – Monday – Thursday 2 pm -3 pm in Media Center Will provide online virtual tutoring for all My PCS students via Microsoft Teams Tutoring, Mentoring, Extra help, make up work, SATPractice. org, lab time daily Small group pull outs to work with specific students – behavior, academic, SAT/ACT Test Preparation

A cup of jo to help your morning mojo!

DRESS FOR SUCCESS PLAN • All shirts and blouses must cover midriff, back, sides, and all undergarments including bra straps AT ALL TIMES. • All shirts, tops, and dresses shall have sleeves and cover the shoulders • Shorts, skirts, divided skirts dresses and culottes MUST BE MIDTHIGH OR LONGER • All clothing, jewelry, or tattoos shall be free from: profanity, violent or sexual images or suggestions; gang related symbols, alcohol, tobacco, drugs or advertisements for such products • This also applies to required face coverings

Look good…feel good……DO GOOD! • ADDITIONALLY • Leotard/spandex including sport bras CANNOT be worn • Clothing must be appropriate sized and worn at the waist secure and in place when not being held • Clothing should not have inappropriate holes or tears where skin is visible above the knee • No hats or head coverings – except for P. E. activities • No sunglasses may be worn inside without doctor’s note • No bandanas or sweatbands

ELECTRONICS POLICY • Responsible use of technology is expected of every student at Hollins High School. The use of technology, cell phone, I-pod, etc. is a privilege and should be used with that in mind.

SPECIFICALLY • STUDENTS CAN USE TECHNOLOGY BEFORE SCHOOL – DURING LUNCH – AND IN BETWEEN CLASSES - The student should be aware and able to respond to any request or directive given by any adult on our campus.

OPEN EAR Any headphones or ear buds used during school – at lunch while on campus must have one ear exposed – so that a student can hear any directive from an adult, or intercom system

THE CLASSROOM IS THE INSTRUCTIOR’S DOMAIN. IF THE TEACHER DOES NOT ALLOW ELECTRONICS OF ANY KIND TO BE OUT OR USED IN THEIR CLASS ROOM – OR REQUESTS THAT A STUDENT PUT AWAY THEIR ELECTRONICS - THE STUDENT MUST COMPLY WITH THE REQUEST. FAILURE TO DO SO – WILL RESULT IN A DEFIANCE REFERRAL

Graduation Requirements (24 Credits) –Four English credits –Four Mathematics credits –One HOPE credit –Three Science credits (rigorous credits only) –Three Social Science credits (1 World History, 1 US History, ½ American Government, and ½ Economics) –One Fine or Performing Art credit –One online class • 2. 0 Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) • Pass Florida Standards Assessment for English/Writing • Pass Algebra 1 End of Course Exam (other EOCs count as 30% of final grade)

Important Information • Please use Focus to review your child’s academic progress and attendance. Passwords are distributed through guidance office • Class schedule will be distributed on the first day of school through a homeroom. Homeroom lists will be posted all over campus on first day – important information distributed during first block • Our school number 547 -7876 (Call for any questions) • PCSB Transportation – Missing bus, late bus, questions – 727 -587 -2020 • Locker assignments will be given out at lunch during first two weeks of school$1. 00

First Day of School and Important dates/events • First day of School –Monday August 24 Arrive early • Open House – Wednesday September 30 – virtual presentation 6 pm • Title 1 Parent meeting Wednesday September 30 virtual presentation at 5: 30 pm

Support our Great School • Support our PTSA – Virtual meetings every second Thursday of the month. First meeting September 10 at 6: 00 p tonight – • PTSA/SAC Meetings – Virtual meetings 2 nd Tuesday of every month - September 8 at 6 pm • Academies/Programs Meetings – will meet on Tuesday before SAC • Schedules posted on school website

We are here to serve and assist • It is going to be a great year! • We will work together to solve any and all problems and seek solutions and positive outcomes • Together We will Rise!