Pearland Junior High West 2020 2021 We are

Pearland Junior High West 2020 - 2021

We are here to help you make it the best year YET! Principal – Dr. Miles 7 th Grade Assistant Principal – Mrs. Gabino 8 th Grade Assistant Principal – Mr. Christensen GTA Specialist – Ms. Bill Counselor – Mrs. Scarborough Counselor – Mrs. Black SSC – Dr. Hon SRO – Officer Tenorio

People in the Know… Secretary – Ms. Dies Attendance Clerk – Mrs. Roblyer Discipline Clerk – Mrs. Crocker Registrar – Mrs. Salais Counselor Clerk – Mrs. Gonzalez Receptionist – Mrs. Kennedy Librarian – Ms. Weaver

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS

Self Screening ■ Each morning before arriving to school students should self screen for the following: – Fever or chills – New cough – Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing – Fatigue – Muscle or body aches – Headache – New loss of taste or smell – Sore throat – Congestion or runny nose – Nausea or vomiting – Diarrhea In the past 14 days, have you been in contact with someone who has tested positive for Coronavirus, has Covid-19, or is being evaluated for Coronavirus?

Masks ■ Following federal, state and local mandates, the use of non-medical grade face coverings are required. These masks must cover both the nose and mouth. ■ Masks must not cover your eyes or forehead. ■ Masks must be worn at all times with the exclusion of eating or drinking. ■ Masks must be made from a solid material. (No mesh, crochet, etc. ) ■ Masks with inappropriate writing, drawings, or advertisements, to include but not limited to, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, violence, occult, death, suicide, gang activities, sexual innuendos, cultural divisiveness, and racial intolerance may not be worn. ■ If you forget your mask – one will be provided for you. ■ Face shields can be worn WITH a mask. ■ The following masks are NOT recommended: Fleece or nylon coverings, neck gaiters, scarves, bandanas

Social Distancing ■ All students and staff are expected to maintain Social Distancing guidelines of 3 to 6 feet apart while in classrooms, common areas and hallways. ■ This practice should be followed in any common areas to include but not limited to: hallways, restrooms, cafeteria, patio area, gyms, etc. ■ Keep your hands to yourself. Everyone should refrain from shaking hands, giving high fives, hugging, etc.

Hand Washing ■ Students are expected to practice good hand washing techniques. ■ Follow the directions that are posted around the sinks in the restrooms. ■ Hands should be washed for a minimum of 20 seconds.

A DAY AT PJH WEST 8: 35 – 4: 10

■ As students arrive to school they will enter in through one of the designated entrances. Morning Arrival ■ Students must be wearing an appropriate mask. ■ Students will use hand sanitizer upon entry. ■ Students needing breakfast will go to the cafeteria and will sit in designated seats. Students will fill in all of the seats marked A before filling in the B seats followed by the seats labeled C. ■ At a designated time students will be moved to the auditorium prior to heading to Advisory. ■ Certain band students will need to drop off their instrument in the band hall and proceed to the auditorium. ■ Students will not be allowed to go to any other teacher’s classroom at this time.

Breakfast ■ Breakfast will be served starting at 8: 00 AM. ■ No outside food allowed for breakfast. ■ After going through the line you will need to sit in a designated seat. ■ You will need to eat quickly and clean up after yourself.

Advisory While in Advisory – Check Skyward – Daily – Complete any homework – Tutoring: Ask for help – Complete ZAP work – Silent Reading – Computer Practice: Typing, Cool Math, etc – Backpack Clean Out/Organizing

Tutoring ■ Morning tutoring will NOT be available at the beginning of the school year. A date to begin tutoring will be announced at a later time.

Classroo m ■ All desks will need to be facing the same direction. ■ Students will be in assigned seats for tracing purposes. ■ All students will be wearing a mask. ■ Students must remain in their desk unless given permission to get up. ■ Students must remain in the classroom as much as possible.

Transition Time ■ Practice social distancing as much as possible. ■ Transition using the outside walkways when feasible. ■ All students must have their mask on. ■ Students are to quickly get to their next class. ■ No hanging out in the hallways or restrooms. ■ Be on time. Tardies will result in consequences. ■ No running, pushing or shoving. ■ Students standing in hallways must be socially distanced.

Lunch ■ Students will need to bring a lunch from home or can purchase one from the cafeteria. ■ Students MUST wear their mask while out of their seat in the cafeteria. ■ Students will enter the cafeteria and sit at their assigned table/seat. ■ Students will be released in a staggered manner to go through the line to purchase their food. Masks must be worn. ■ You must raise your hand get permission to go to the restroom as there will only be two students at a time allowed in the restroom. ■ Microwaves will NOT be available. ■ Food is NOT allowed to be dropped off/delivered for lunch. ■ No visitors allowed to eat lunch with you. ■ If you have forgotten your lunch at home or do not have money to pay for a lunch; let a cafeteria worker or an administrator know. ■ No food or drink is allowed to leave the cafeteria. You must finish before you are dismissed.

Lunch Times ■ You will be assigned a lunch time through your class. ■ These times are tentative and are subject to change based on numbers. Lunch A B C D Lunch Time 11: 12 – 11: 42 11: 46 – 12: 16 – 12: 46 – 1: 16

Afternoon Dismissal ■ Dismissal will occur directly from a students 7 th period class in a staggered format. ■ Car riders, walkers, and bus students will all be dismissed separately. Bus students will be dismissed as their individual bus arrives.

Digital Instruction While at Home ■ Students will adhere to the behavior expectations outlined in the district Code of Conduct ■ Students will follow all district and campus handbook rules and guidelines. ■ Students will adhere to the teachers’ class rules (virtual and face to face students follow the same class rules) ■ Students are to be dressed and groomed in accordance with the district dress code for both face to face and virtual classes at all times. ■ Students will use appropriate language for all forms of communication including but not limited to: ■ e-mails, discussion postings, group projects, and assignments. ■ Students will refrain from using profanity or offensive language whether written, spoken, illustrated, or displayed. ■ Only District staff and personnel are permitted to record a portion of a class whether face to face or virtual. Student are prohibited from making recordings of others whether audio or visual, including but not limited to screenshots and videos, of virtual or face to face classrooms. ■ Students will adhere to the district’s acceptable use policy for technology. Anyone who fails to comply with the policy is subject to being denied privileges of future use and be provided alternate opportunities for remote instruction. ■ Students are expected to behave in a manner appropriate for a classroom setting at all times and in all class venues. Illegal and/or inappropriate activity or behavior prohibited by the Pearland ISD Code of Conduct shall be reported in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.

PROCEDURES

Laptops/Devices ■ All students will need to bring a laptop/device to school every day. ■ Devices will be used in all classes as teachers will be integrating technology in to their daily lessons through Canvas and Teams.

Students out of dress code will be sent to the ISS room to contact their parent. If they are unable to fix their issue they will remain in ISS for that day. Dress Code Handbook Highlights – Shirts – Can be any color, stripes, prints, or plaids. Must have sleeves. – – Pants may be any color but white. – Capris pants are allowed, shorts are not allowed. – – Dresses may have a print – sleeves are required Pants may be distressed as long as there is no skin showing. No holes. Earrings/Piercings – two in each earlobe only When in Doubt, Don’t! PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL(S) ARE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS REGARDING WHETHER ANY FASHION, FAD, HAIR, JEWELRY OR ARTICLE OF CLOTHING IS INAPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL WEAR OR DISRUPTIVE TO THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OR SAFETY OF THE CAMPUS.

ID’s ■ ID’s MUST be worn all day AROUND your neck. It should not be in your pocket or backpack. ■ ID’s must be worn using your WEST lanyard. ■ If you have forgotten or lost your ID you may purchase a new ID or a Temporary ID. You will need to fill out a slip during your Advisory period. Your ID will be delivered to your 1 st or 2 nd period class. ■ Replacement ID’s are $3. 00. Temporary ID’s cost $1. 00 and are good for that day only. If you need both a new ID and lanyard the cost is $5. 00. ■ After 2 nd period, at any part of the day, if you do not have an ID around your neck, the office will be notified. You will be issued a new ID and will also receive a morning detention. For

Lockers ■ Lockers will not be issued this school year. Lockers/ Backpack s Backpacks ■ Students will be allowed to carry backpacks to class within reason. Class size is limited and backpacks take up space. Backpacks need to be kept clean and organized. An overstuffed backpack can be difficult to handle and cause tripping hazards in the classroom. ■ Backpacks are for the purpose of carrying your daily school items to include: – Pens/pencils – Paper – Appropriate notebooks for each class – Device – laptop, tablet, etc. ■ Backpacks will be placed under your desk and out of the way during class time. ■ Rolling backpacks are NOT allowed.

Tardies ■ You will have 4 minutes between classes. You will need to be diligent with your time and get to class as quickly as possible. ■ When the tardy bell rings teachers will close their doors and you will need to go to a tardy station to get a pass to class. I’m tardy… now what? If you are in the … 100 Hall → Go to the Front Office 200 Hall → Go to the Counselor’s 300 Hall → Go to the Library 400 Hall → Go to the Library 500 Hall → Go to the Counselor’s 800 Hall →Go to the Front Office

Safety ■ Outside doors will be locked during the school day with the exception of the 500 hall and the doors by the cafeteria. ■ During class change a teacher will be holding the outside doors of the other hallways open if you are walking outside between classes. During class time you will need to travel inside the building. ■ NEVER let someone in to a gate or door. Not even if they show you a badge. They must go through the front entrance.

Fire Drills/ Lockdow n Drills ■ Students are to follow the posted procedures in the classroom for Lockdowns. ■ Fire drills – students are to evacuate the building as quickly as possible. They are to wear their mask and once exited maintain acceptable social distancing.

Forgotten Items at Home ■ If a student forgets an item at home they will be allowed to call their parent from the office phone only. ■ Once their parent drops off the item the student will be sent for to collect their item from the vestibule. ■ Students will not have items delivered to them.

ZAP ■ ZAP stands for “Zeros Aren’t Permitted”. ■ If you did not get your work turned in on time your teacher will assign you a ZAP. ■ This work will need to be completed during Advisory the next day. ■ ZAP’s will count against you in earning certain rewards, such as a Wildcatter Card, so it is important to get your work turned in on time.

Absences ■ All students need to follow the established guidelines for school reentry if they have tested positive for Covid-19. ■ If a student is absent for any other reason they will need to provide a note to the attendance office within 3 days of their return.

Library ■ Students will come to the West Library with their ELAR classes. ■ All returned books will be turned in and quarantined for four days per the American Library Association and the Realm Project Study on books. When the quarantine period is over books will be checked in and shelved or given to students who have placed them on hold. ■ When entering the library, the students/teachers should sanitize their hands. By doing this, touching the books should not be a problem. The computers will not be available to look books up on Destiny. Students/teachers will not sit down on any furniture. ■ When students/teachers leave the library, they will sanitize their hands, again. ■ Three books may be checked out at a time. Books are checked out for a 2 -week period (14 days). Manga is checked out for a 1 -week period (7 days). ■ Books may be renewed once via the student’s Destiny Library Account or by coming into the library. ■ Use SORA by Overdrive and your student Destiny Library Account via website to access all e. Books available. ■ The West Library Website has link access to all databases and digital materials available to PISD students. ■ The West Library is currently working on a plan to get physical books to distance learners. When procedures are developed and approved a notice will be sent out.

BEHAVIOR/ CONSEQUENCES

PBIS Restorati ve Practices ■ Be Safe ■ Be Responsible ■ Be Respectful More information to follow.

Detention s ■ Morning Detention – This detention will be served in the morning before school. This detention will be a consequence assigned by the office. It will start at 8: 00 AM and be served in room 110. ■ After School Detention – This is assigned by a teacher or the office. You will stand outside the library doors after school until the detention teacher arrives. This detention begins immediately after school and ends at 5: 00. ■ Friday Detention – This detention is assigned by the office and will be assigned for more severe offenses. This detention ends at 6: 00. ** Detentions can not be rescheduled on the word of the student. A parent must call the office. *** Failure to follow the rules in detention can result in removal from the detention room and additional consequences from the office.

ISS/OSS/ Expulsion ■ ISS – In School Suspension is assigned for various behaviors as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. ISS is served on campus in room 110. All work for that day is sent to the student for them to complete. ■ OSS – Out of School Suspension is assigned for more serious offenses as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. OSS can be assigned for 1 to 3 days. All assignments will be completed upon return to school. ■ Expulsion – This level of consequence is assigned per the Student Code of Conduct.

Harassmen t/ Bullying/ Threats ■ If you feel that you are being bullied, harassed or threatened, let an adult know. ■ If you feel that someone you know is being bullied, harassed or threatened, let an adult know. ■ There is a link on the PJH West website that will allow you to fill out a report. This report can be anonymous. However, it is helpful to those who are investigating to be able to ask questions. Bullying is against the law!

Fighting will result in a 3 day suspension and up to 5 days in ISS upon your return.

Vandalis m ■ Vandalism can result in a placement to ALA. ■ Vandalism can include any damage to the school property. (furniture, walls, classrooms, restrooms, etc. ) ■ Vandalism can be graffiti, breaking property, or damaging property that does not belong to you.

Sexual Harassme nt ■ The Pearland Independent School District prohibits sexual harassment of any kind. Sexual harassment is defined as offensive and unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature directed toward a student or other person or offensive and unwelcome conduct aimed at another solely because of his or her gender. ■ If a student believes he or she has been sexually harassed, the student or the student’s parent should report the incident to a school administrator. ■ If a student’s conduct is offensive and unwelcome, the campus administrator will determine if the conduct should be punished in accordance with the district’s discipline management plan.

Over the Counter or Prescription Drugs ■ All medications must be administered through the nurse’s office. ■ Any student in possession of medication without the consent of the nurse’s office can receive consequences.

Off Campus Behavior ■ Certain offenses that occur off school property can still result in consequences on campus. – Those offenses that occur within 300 feet of the campus – Cyberbullying or threats made online – Behavior that results in a severe disruption of the school day atmosphere

Technolo gy Privileges ■ Inappropriate use of technology can result in loss of privileges as well as additional consequences.

Academic Dishonesty FTF/Online ■ Students found to have engaged in academic dishonesty shall be subject to grade penalties on assignments or tests and disciplinary penalties in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. ■ Academic dishonesty includes cheating or copying the work of another student, plagiarism, and unauthorized communication between students during an examination. The determination that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty shall be based on the judgment of the classroom teacher or another supervising professional employee, taking into consideration written materials, observation, or information from students.

THINGS TO KNOW

Lost & Found ■ If a student feels that they have lost an item they can come to the office. ■ An adult will accompany a student to the lost and found room. Students will be given a pair of gloves for them to look for their item.

Vending Machines ■ The vending machines located by the auditorium are for after school use for those students staying for rehearsal or practice. ■ The water vending machine located by the cafeteria can be used during the day. However, you will not be excused from a tardy if you are late to class because you were in line.

10/10 Rule ■ Time outside of class must be limited. This is especially true during the first 10 minutes and last 10 minutes of class. During these time periods teachers begin the class delivering important information for the lesson and end the class reviewing what was taught. For those reasons students are not allowed out of class during these times.

Restroom s ■ The number of stalls and sinks in each restroom will be limited to allow for social distancing guidelines. ■ Students will need to wash their hands and exit quickly to allow for other students to enter.

Announcemen ts ■ Announcements will take place during Advisory time and will be streamed online to allow for students who are learning remotely to view them as well. ■ The announcements will include information about athletics, tryouts, and other pertinent school information for all West students.

Cell Phones ■ Cell Phones can be a beneficial tool in the classroom. ■ Students should not be on their cell phone during the school day unless they have teacher permission. This includes texting. ■ If your parent needs to get information to you they can call the school and we will get the message to you. ■ Failure to follow these rules can result in your phone being confiscated. If that happens there is a $15 fee for it to be returned.

Office/ Counselor/ Nurse Visits ■ NURSE: If a student needs to see the nurse they need to let their teacher know so that they can get a pass. If they come in without a pass they run the risk of being counted tardy to their class. ■ COUNSELOR: If a student needs to see the counselor they will need to sign up in the counselors office and they will send for them. ■ OFFICE: If a student needs to see an administrator they will need to let their teacher know. Their teacher will send an email to the administrator. All administrators are also available for students talk to in the hallway between classes or in the cafeteria at lunch time.

Extra. Curricular Clubs & Organizatio ns ■ Student Council, Honor Society, Math/Science Club, Robotics, & Quiz Bowl will meet virtually. ■ All other clubs will not meet at this time.

Extra. Curricular Sports ■ Pending guidelines for attendance numbers to games students attending any sporting events must be accompanied by their parent. ■ All spectators must wear masks. ■ Spectators must be socially distanced from anyone not in their immediate family.

Water Fountains/ Water Bottles ■ Water fountains will be closed off to students. ■ Water bottles are allowed but must be kept up with by the student. ■ Water bottles need to have a cap that can be closed. ■ A student’s name should be on any water bottles that is reusable. ■ Students are NOT to share water bottles.

Supplies Sharing ■ It is important for all students to have their own supplies. ■ In accordance with CDC guidelines students will not be allowed to share supplies. ■ If any supplies are needed please let a staff member know.

Cleaning ■ Students will need to assist in cleaning up after themselves each day before leaving each location. ■ Teachers will have students assist in wiping down their desks at the end of each class period.

Positives ■ Wildcatter Cards – Wildcatter cards can be earned each 9 weeks. The criteria to earn one involves grades and behavior. Rewards will vary depending on the card level earned. ** Stay tuned!** More reward type programs will be introduced throughout the year!

It’s going to be a great year at PJH West!