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Plaza Park International Prep Academy WELCOME! We are excited to begin the 2015 -2016 school year!

At Plaza Park our PACERS demonstrate: Pride Accountability Cooperation Effort Respect Success

School Rules � Students will adhere to the rules stated in the EVSC Student Conduct Responsibilities and Policies. • See Student Agenda � Rules apply at school, on the bus, and at any EVSC extracurricular activity. Remember at all times you are representing Plaza Park International Prep Academy! Please do so in a POSITIVE way!

Academic Performance � School � Go to class each day prepared to learn. � Bring � Sit is your job. Your priority is learning! all required materials. up straight and pay attention. � Participate in discussions, respond to questions, and ask questions. � Complete � Make assigned work. sure your behavior is not a distraction to the educational process.

Citizenship � All students begin each quarter with their citizenship. � Report card comment “U” automatically disqualifies a student from citizenship. � Students lose their citizenship after two in-school suspensions or one out-of-school suspension. � Citizenship is a requirement for all extracurricular activities including sports, dances, and Fun Fridays.

Dress for Success Shirts, sweatshirts, and sweaters � � � Solid color collared polo shirt Sweatshirt or sweaters are allowed with polo underneath (no hoodies) Shirts (other than sweatshirts and sweaters) must be tucked in Pants/Shorts � � � Color: Uniform style khaki or navy, solid color only Belts must be worn and secured at the waist. Shorts: May be worn until Thanksgiving and begin again after Spring Break Shoes � Tennis shoes or closed toe and heel are permitted Accessories � Watches and small earrings are acceptable. Hair � Color and style may not be distracting X

Spirit Days Spirit Day Spirit day is every Friday. School logo shirts from Plaza Park, Hebron, Stockwell, and Harrison are permitted.

School Information � The buses will drop off at 7: 15 and pick up at 2: 30 in the bus lane � Parent drop off is at the front office and parent pick up is at the gym doors at 2: 30 � Students will go directly to their lockers then to first period � If you eat breakfast at Plaza, go to your locker first, then breakfast, then immediately to first period � First period starts at 7: 30 � Homeroom will be out of Flex period which is 1 st period � Birthdays – come to the office for a pencil and a treat � All students are expected to be out of the building at 2: 45

Cell Phone Policy � Cell phones should be turned off during the school day and kept in your locker. � If a teacher takes a cell phone, a guardian has to come pick it up. � Expensive items should not be brought to school. � The school is not responsible for damaged or lost items.

Think. Pad Policy � Each student will complete the Digital Citizenship curriculum before being allowed to take the Think. Pad home. � Administrators have the capability of knowing what is on your computer at all times! � Think. Pad's will be closed when walking in hallways. � Think. Pad's must be locked in lockers during PE classes. � The school is NOT responsible for damaged or lost Think. Pads.

Locks �Since your cell phone and Think. Pad are in your locker, you NEED a lock!

Hallway Expectations �Pride: Keep the area clean. �Accountability: times. �Cooperation: quietly. �Effort: Go to lockers at designated Stay to the right and speak Be in class when the bell rings. �Respect: Keep hands and feet to yourself.

Bathroom Expectations �Pride: Keep the area clean. �Accountability: staff permission. �Cooperation: Use during passing period or with Keep hands and feet to yourself. �Effort: Notify a teacher or office if there is a problem. �Respect: Use appropriate language and give privacy to others.

Lunch & Recess Expectations �Pride: Clean area before being dismissed. �Accountability: Walk and stay in designated areas. �Cooperation: Speak quietly. Keep hands and feet to yourself at ALL times. �Effort: Clean area before being dismissed. �Respect: Use proper table manners.

Bus Expectations �Show respect to self, others, and property �Appropriate bus behavior and school language is used �Follow the bus driver’s and bus attendants direction the first time �Enter, sit, and exit with a positive attitude

No Bullying Policy � Bullying � What will NOT be permitted at Plaza. does bullying look like? • VERBAL/WRITTEN: name calling, teasing, taunting, racist or bigoted remarks, insults, and/or sexual remarks • EMOTIONAL: intimidating, humiliating, excluding, and/or threatening • PHYSICAL: pushing, shoving, hitting, tripping, kicking, inappropriate touching, and any other hurtful behaviors � All reports of bullying will be investigated by the school administration.

PBIS Discipline Policy Student Conference – Reteach expectations Parent contact Lunch Intervention After School Intervention Office referral This policy applies to tardies, dress code, and behavior issues.

After School Activities �Fun Fridays �Dances �Academic �Athletic �Clubs teams and academies

Medications �Any medication brought to school must be immediately turned in to the nurse or office. This includes both prescription and over the counter medications. �Under no circumstances are students to carry medicine with them or keep it in their lockers.

As PACERS we demonstrate: Pride Accountability Cooperation Effort Respect Success That is the definition of a true PACER! Work hard in your classrooms, be kind to one another, and if so, I know you are going to have a great year!