Welcome to Longwood JHS Class of 2022 Responsible

Welcome to Longwood JHS Class of 2022 Responsible - Respectful - Ready Mr. Adam De. Witt – Principal Mr. Neugebauer – 7 th Grade Asst. Principal Mr. O’Neill – 8 th Grade Asst. Principal

Expectations • Partnerships • Phone call away • First Day of School Tuesday, Sept. 6 th • Mr. De. Witt

Information for Parents Parent Drop-Off- 7: 30 AM or later (back of building) Open House- Thursday, September 29 th, 7 PM Parent/Teacher Conferences ½ day for students November 21 - Day and evening conferences November 22 - Day conferences Appointment-plus. com

Information from guidance October 19, 2016 SCPD presents Internet Safety, Cyberbullying, Social Networking November 9, 2016 Stony Brook University presents Mental Health issues impacting JHS students January 21, 2017 PACT I- Preparing 8 th grade students for HS and preparing 7 th grade for transitioning to 8 th grade February 9, 2017 Parent/Teacher Conferences # 2 May 5, 2017 Career Day

PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention System) PBIS is a building wide behavior management system to promote consistent and positive ways to dealing with building management.

What is different about PBIS? ü Organized system of Positive Behavior management in all settings ü Organized system of disciplinary actions ü Clear school wide expectations with incentives and consequences ü Actual teaching of Positive Behavior Expectations ü Behavioral recognition system for kids doing the right thing

Longwood Junior High School PBIS Reward Level Rubric Academics Behavior Attendance GPA between 90 -100 Zero office referrals Zero absences or Increase 20 pts+ 3 Points GPA between 80 -89 1 office referral 1 or 2 absences or Increase 12 -19 pts. 2 Points GPA between 65 -79 2 office referrals 3 or 4 absences or Increase 5 -11 pts. 1 Point GPA below 65 3 or more office 5 or more absences referrals 0 Points Bracelet Level Gold Green White Score 10 -12 8 -9 6 -7 0 postcards 0 Points

Bracelet Levels Gold Green White Reward ceremony Used as a pass Free dance ticket Reduced price dance tickets $2. 00 off Reduced price dance tickets $1. 00 off 2 - Homework passes 1 - Homework passes Field Day with End of the year Picnic/BBQ End of the year picnic/BBQ Movie night in field Special Lunch Subway outside Lunch outside Spirit wear T-shirt

Longwood Jr. High Mr. Ken O’Neill Assistant Principal 8 th Grade

This School Year… The NYS Dept. of Education has recognized the LJHS as one of the top Junior High Schools in the State… YOU CAN HELP! JUST GIVE US YOUR BEST… …SCHOOLWORK AND BEHAVIOR!

What Can YOU Do? (The Secret Formula for Success) Practice Respect for others/Teachers/yourself Homework Join a Sport/Club Help another Student Present Positively Apply Yourself Enjoy School !!!

What’s in it for you? Pride A In Your School Higher Standard for Success Better Grades Guarantee Better College Admission Opportunities Parental REAL of HS Readiness Support Power/Freedom/Control (every adolescent’s dream)

The Team Model The JHS is all about TEAMING… All students belong to a number of teams: You belong to a Team of teachers and a counselor You belong to a Team of students who share your teachers We feature a Mental Health Team, a Child Study Team and a Parent Team (PTSA) Your Job…BE A TEAM PLAYER!

The Power of Teaming EVERYONE WORKS TOGETHER NO CHALLENGE IS TOO GREAT NO STUDENT IS EVER ‘ALONE’ NO PROBLEM CAN’T BE SOLVED THERE ARE NO SECRETS THERE ARE NO ENEMIES EVERY MEMBER OF THE TEAM IS IMPORTANT

Keys to Success Agenda Book Make Time for Homework… Be Organized… Be Respectful… Be Honest… Prepare Every Day and GET INVOLVED (Join a Club or Activity) Be Positive about your Tomorrow… WE ARE !!!

Longwood Jr. High Mr. Robert Neugebauer Assistant Principal 7 th Grade

Zero-Tolerance Issues Ø Weapons Ø Drugs/Alcohol Ø Violence/Aggressive Behavior Ø BULLYING! Ø Disruptive Conduct Ø Inappropriate Attire Ø Electronic Devices

Student Activities Transportation provided for all events at 4: 00 p. m. Students, know your bus routes and address. Tues, Wed, Thurs. Except the first Wednesday of every month.

National Junior Honor Society Membership is dependent on personal performance as a 7 th or 8 th grader. Selection for membership is approved by a Faculty Council through an extensive review process. Selection is based on character, leadership, citizenship, service and outstanding scholarship with an average greater than 93%. NJHS students MUST volunteer and MUST be role models

Open Gym - Intramurals Open gym is available for all students 3 days a week. Activities include Basketball, Floor Hockey, and Weightlifting.

th 7 Grade Counselors Ms. Tara Higgins Ms. Sarah Engel

COURSE SCHEDULE Student ID: 11953 Per Term P 1(A-B) S 1 P 2(A-B) 11 -12 P 3(A-B) 11 -12 P 4(A-B) S 1 P 5(A-B) 11 -12 P 6(A-B) 11 -12 P 7(A) 11 -12 P 7(B) 11 -12 P 8(A-B) 11 -12 P 9(A-B) 11 -12 Grade: 7 Course J 1430 J 0469 J 0269 J 9992 J 0511 J 9980 J 0930 J 1102 J 018 J 0366 Gender: F Counselor: Myler Course Name HEALTH ED. 7 SCIENCE 7 SOC. STUD. 7 ACAD PREP 7 DAILY ITALIAN 1 A LUNCH MUSIC 7 PE GIRLS ENG 7 MATH 7 Room 2104 1414 2126 2123 2711 CAFE 1301 PE 2 2123 2124

Follow LJHS for important updates: JHS Counseling Center’s Remind Account Please join the Counseling Center’s Remind Account to receive current information regarding events and activities as well as other important messages. To receive text messages, use your cell phone and text the message @bcb 7 e 2 to the number 81010. Twitter: @longwoodjhs Facebook: Longwood Junior High School

Now it’s time to tour your new school! NJHS members are here to help We will remain up front for any individual questions.