2014 - 2015 School Year Welcome Back!
Before You Speak:
THINK T - Is it TRUE? H - Is it HELPFUL? I - Is it INSPIRING? N - Is it NECESSARY? K - Is it KIND?
Assembly Behavior
Sit up in seat Remain quiet and listen to the speaker. Keep hands to yourself. Remain in the first seat where you were
seated.
School Tardies
Students are expected to be in homeroom each day before the tone sounds at 7:45.
Students tardy to school must check in through the office.
Attendance Student absences and tardies will be marked
unexcused unless we receive a note within 3 days of the student’s return to school, from a parent or physician stating an acceptable excuse for being absent or tardy.
All notes should be turned in to the office.
Only 7 parent notes will be accepted over the course of the school year.
Attendance
After 5 unexcused absences or tardies, the parent/guardian will receive a notice stating the child’s attendance at school is required.
Student may be referred to the Anderson County Juvenile Court if attendance does not improve and a truancy petition may be issued.
Attendance Detention
Starting with the eleventh unexcused tardy, students will be assigned after-school detention. Please be responsible and arrive to school on time.
Make-Up Work The student is responsible to arrange for make-
up work with teachers after an absence. Make-up work for a one-day absence must be
completed within 2 days of returning to school. A day-for-day policy exists for an absence consisting of multiple days. The policy applies to both excused and unexcused absences.
Make-up work due to unexcused absences resulting from out-of-school suspension will not receive full credit. A 69% is the highest grade that can be assigned.
Class Tardies
• Students have five minutes to travel from one class to the next.
Students who are tardy to class will be referred to the office.
Truancy and Cutting Class
Students are expected to follow their assigned schedule!
Skipping class will result in a referral to the office.
School Supervision
Students should not arrive on school grounds until 7:00 AM.
Students are expected to be off campus by 3:00 on M,T,TH,F and 1:00 on Wednesdays.
Students actively involved in after school activities are permitted to remain on campus until the school sponsored activity ends.
Dress Code
The Oak Ridge Schools Discipline Handbook is very specific in identifying inappropriate clothing.
Generally speaking, students may not wear clothing which compromises safety or modesty, nor clothing which is disruptive to the educational process.
Leggings may only be worn if covered by appropriate length shorts, skirt, or blouse/shirt. All skirts and shorts must be
mid-thigh. Boys may not wear tank tops.Sagging is NOT permitted.
Items not allowed at school
Weapons Toys Cards Radios / CD Players /
iPods Hornets
Drugs Alcohol Tobacco Products Laser Beams Cameras
Items allowed at school
Paper Pencils/pens/markers Text books/Magazines Reference books Planners Gym Clothes Lunch boxes
We encourage you to bring those items that will support you in earning a quality education. All items that create distractions are to be left at home!
Inappropriate Games Assassin-type games
Head / neck slapping
Eraser Game
Any game that involves placing your hands on another person.
Games that involve punching, poking, pinching, burning or any other physical act that causes pain or discomfort.
Cell Phones
Students may have cell phones at school but are expected to obey the following guidelines: Student cell phones are to be turned off before
and during school hours. Student cell phones are to remain in student
lockers during the school day. Student cell phones may be turned on once you
exit the building at dismissal time.
Cell Phone Consequences
First Offense – Phone confiscated and parent required to pick-up.
Second Offense – Phone confiscated / student assigned detention
Third Offense – Phone confiscated / student assigned ISS
Fourth Offense – Phone confiscated / student suspended
Texting Inappropriate Pictures What you do with your
phone off campus becomes a school issue when personal phone content or pictures are shared on a school bus or school property.
All sexting incidents will be reported to local law enforcement officials.
IntolerableBehaviors
Theft – Taking or possessing an item that does not belong to you. (“I found it” is no excuse)
Extortion – Threatening or using physical violence to make a person act a certain way.
Vandalism – purposely doing damage to our school or school property.
Bullying/Harassment The Oak Ridge Schools prohibit all forms of bullying
and harassment. RMS will act promptly to investigate all complaints,
either formal or informal, verbal or written, for alleged incidents of bullying.
Bullying/harassment forms are available in the office and are to be completed by students and given to an administrator.
We encourage ALL students to report bullying or harassing behaviors.
Behavior of this nature may result in suspension, and any continued harassing behavior will be subject to a long term suspension or expulsion.
Harassment
Name calling Bumping/pushing Knocking of books Refusing to stop Lack of empathy Threats of violence
Sexual Harassment
Unwanted touching Vulgar comments Sexual flirtation
Inappropriate touching is an automatic 10 day out of school suspension.
FIELDTRIPS ARE A PRIVELEGE
Students suspended from school will lose the privilege of attending
off campus fieldtrips.
Lockers are a privilege Lockers are not to be shared. Lockers should be locked when not in use. Lockers are subject to search at anytime. You are responsible for what is in your locker. Belongings are not to be stored on top of lockers.
Zero Tolerance
Any student in possession of drugs, alcohol, or inhalants will be expelled for a period of one year.
Long Term Suspension
Consistently displaying inappropriate behaviors will result in a long term suspension or a referral to the alternative program.
Fighting
There is no excuse for fighting. Any student participating in fight activity will be suspended from school a minimum of three days. A strong person can walk away from a fight!
Gang Activity
Gang activity or gang association will result in long term suspension.
Simply put, group bullying or thug behavior will not be permitted.
Don’t be a victim
Report all cases of bullying, extortion, harassment, theft, intimidation, thug and gang activity!
Choosing not to report such activities simply supports those individuals who enjoy mistreating others!
Don’t send the wrong message! Choose not to be a victim!
Classroom Disruptions
Students should never behave in a manner that disrupts class.
Students who disrupt class are simply taking learning opportunities from others to seek self-attention.
Students who disrupt the learning process will be referred to the office.
Social Restriction
Students who consistently have difficulty behaving appropriately in unstructured settings will be placed on social restriction.
Definitions
Social Restriction –being removed from all unstructured settings and after-school events.
Unstructured Settings - before school in gym, class changes, restroom breaks, breakfast and lunch periods, and after-school activities.
Rudeness directed towards staff will not be tolerated
Arguing Body language Refusing to follow
request Mimicking Raised voice Hand Gestures Cursing
Breakfast Expectations
Be prepared to eat at 7:10 Select your food in an orderly manner. Be seated at an appropriate grade level
table. Remain at assigned table until instructed to
empty trays. Remain in the cafeteria until dismissed.
Bus Conduct
Board and depart the bus in a calm manner.
Be courteous to driver and students.
Sit quickly and remain seated.
Be cooperative towards the driver.
Bus Conduct Continued
Observe safety rules and respect the rights of others while waiting for the bus.
Do not attempt to hold a seat.
Be prepared to share a seat.
Do not throw items out the window.
Keep all body parts inside the window.
Refrain from loud talking, screaming or other disruptive behaviors.
School rules apply!
Riding a bus is a privilege
Students unwilling to obey bus rules and follow a bus driver’s request will simply be suspended from riding a bus.
Bond Park
Bond Park is a privilege.
Students displaying inappropriate behaviors while at Bond Park will simply lose this privilege .
Basic Online Safety
• Follow the guidelines set by your parents and guardians
• Respect other people online
• Keep your identity private
• Stop communication if you feel uncomfortable
• Don’t meet offline
• If anyone
– Talks about inappropriate things
– Asks for your personal information
– Wants you to do things that make you feel uncomfortable
– Wants to meet you in person
– Tries to make you keep secrets
– Threatens you
Talk to a trusted adult!
Predators
Information
How Much Is Too Much?
NameAgeBirthdayPhone Number
ScheduleSchoolAddress
• Images
– Backgrounds that reveal identifying information
– Provocative poses
– Too much skin
– Inappropriate or illegal activities
Videos & Images
Videos can be used against you for exploitation or manipulation
Remember that any video can be saved, accessed, and altered by anyone
What Is Cyberbullying?• Spreading rumors and gossip online
• Posting pictures without consent
• Stealing passwords to assume someone’s identity
• Harassing or threatening with mean or bad language
Only download from trustworthy sources to prevent spyware and viruses
Protect your privacy and don’t give out information to soliciting sites and e-mails
If an offer seems too good to be true, it usually is
Spyware, Spam, & Scams