Discipline Assemblies

Discipline AssembliesSeptember 3rd 4th, 5th and 6th

WelcomePrincipal –

Michael Rodriguez

Academic InformationDr. Steele

Academic Dean

Schedules

Schedule changesonly the first two weeks of the semestermust specify reason for change

Schedule changes for second semester classes

Schedules

Earning credits

Losing creditsGradesAttendance

Grade levels by credits9th Freshman 0-5.510th Sophomore 6-11.511th Junior 12-17.512th Senior 18+

Credits

Discipline InformationVice Principal –

Ms. Perez

PBIS Program◦ Minutemen Bucks◦ MHS Incentive Store◦ School Expectations◦ Football Game Tickets and Transportation

MHS Discipline Management Program

Grade Level Administrator 9th Grade – Mr. Flores Science Building Room

309 10th Grade – Ms. Perez Main Building Room 219 A 11th Grade – Ms. Hays Main Building Room 109 E 12th Grade – Dr. Steele main Building Room 102

The administrator will be calling students to offices or the discipline center.

Changes

Discipline Center:The discipline center is located in Room B4 in the corner of the cafeteria next to the textbook room and the ROTC classroom.

In School Suspension ClassroomThe ISS Classroom is located in Room B3 in the cafeteria.

Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

After School Detention◦ 4:10 – 5:00 PM◦ 7th Period Pick up

Stricter Enforcement◦ Dress Code ◦ Electronic Devices◦ Classroom Instructional Materials ◦ Attendance◦ Tardiness

Changes

MHS Discipline Stages◦ Stage I

Minor Violations of Student Code of Conduct Detention In School Suspension Parental Conference

Stage II – Referral◦ Major or repeated violations

In School Suspension Parental Conference Out of School Suspensions DAEP placement

Stage III◦ Serious violations

Parental Conference Out of School Suspensions DAEP Placement Expulsion

MHS Discipline Management Program

◦ Report to any administrator, teacher counselor or staff member Bullying Cyberbulling Fights Drug Activities Thefts Graffiti

AT MHS, Safety Comes First

Safeline ..........Protecting Edgewood students, staff, and schools◦ can be used by anyone, including students, parents, staff, and members

of the community who have any safety concerns.◦ can be called any time, day or night. The Edgewood Police Department

monitors and manages the system.◦ is designed to be completely anonymous. However, callers are

welcomed to leave their names and telephone numbers.◦ Citizens, parents, staff, and students should call anytime they have

information about an illegal activity, a potential threat, or any type of safety issue. Examples could include information about:

A gun in school Drugs in school A fight involving students A suspicious person at a school A theft or burglary at a campus Any threat to student or staff safety

EISD Tip Line - 444-4911

Dress CodeAssistant Principal –

Mr. Flores

Dress and Grooming School Districts have jurisdiction regarding

dress and grooming standards Dress code is established to teach grooming

and hygiene, prevent disruption, and minimize safety hazards◦ District policy prohibits any clothing or grooming

that in an administrator’s judgment, may reasonably cause disruption of or interference with normal operations at school

Dress and Grooming District prohibits pictures, emblems, or

writing on clothing:◦ lewd, offensive, vulgar, obscene, satanic, or that

imply a double meaning message◦ advertise or depict tobacco, alcoholic beverages,

drugs or any other prohibited substance◦ associated with gangs or secret societies

Dress and Grooming Student’s general appearance must be such

as not to interfere with the instructional program◦ clothing must not be suggestive◦ no see-through clothing, or strapless or backless

garments◦ students must wear proper undergarments◦ blouses that show the mid-section will not be

worn◦ torn clothing will not be worn

Dress and Grooming◦ shorts and skirts shall not be more than 4 inches

above the knee◦ Sleeveless apparel must provide appropriate

coverage (no tank tops, muscle shirts, or basketball type shirts)

◦ bandanas will not be worn, carried or used in any manner

◦ hats or head apparel are not permitted◦ Jewelry or studs, including earrings or chains, may

not be worn in any part of body except the ear lobes

Dress and Grooming◦ tattoos must be covered◦ oversized sagging or baggy pants are prohibited◦ no dangling chains or belts will be allowed◦ matching or similar clothes, which identify a gang

or group not approved by the school, will not be allowed

◦ conspicuous or non-traditional styles or colors of hair are prohibited

Dress and Grooming If a student violates the dress code, by

either grooming or clothing, he/she will be sent home, given opportunity to correct at school, or placed in ISS for remainder of day until corrected.

Repeated dress code offenses may result in more serious disciplinary action.

AttendanceAssistant Principal –

Ms. Hays

Texas Education Code Section §25.092 of the Texas Education

Code contains the provision of law commonly referred to as the “90 percent rule.”◦ A student will earn credit for a class based on a

student’s attendance for at least 90 percent of the days a class is offered

2013-2014 Academic Calendar Days◦ Fall Term – August 26-Jan 17 = 89◦ Spring Term – Jan 21-June 6 = 91

Texas Education Code Section §25.092 also states, “a district may

establish ways to make-up or regain credits that are workable in consideration of the circumstances.”◦ Credit Recovery

2012-2013 333 Hours 2013-2014 216 Hours Difference -117 Hours

Campus Approach to Attendance

School Messenger◦ Automated call system

“Attendance tip of the Day”◦ Announced daily

Proper way to leave Campus◦ Parent signs you out at the front office

Warning Letters◦ Issued at any time

Abatements◦ Any time any professional talks to you about your

attendance Truancy Court

◦ When an individual reaches 5 unexcused absences

TestingSonya Trevino

Testing Coordinator

ELAR Math Science Social Studies

Traditional Freshman

YearEnglish I Algebra I Biology

Traditional Sophomor

e YearEnglish II

Traditional Junior

YearUS History

5 End of Course (STAAR) Exams Graduation Requirement

ELAR Math Science Social Studies

English I Writing – Dec. 2

Reading – Dec. 3 Algebra Dec. 2-13

Biology Dec. 2-13

English IIWriting – Dec. 4

Reading – Dec. 5

US History Dec. 2-13

December EOC Exams (Student Retest – Graduation Requirement)

Spring EOC Exams Graduation Requirement

ELAR Math Science Social Studies

English IMarch 31

July 7

Algebra IMay 5-9July 7-11

BiologyMay 5-9July 7-11

English IIApril 1July 8

US HistoryMay 5-9July 7-11

TAKS Testing Graduation Requirement

ELAR Math Science Social StudiesELA TAKS

Oct. 21Math TAKS

Oct. 22Science TAKS

Oct. 23Social Studies

TAKSOct. 24

ELA TAKSMarch 3

Math TAKSMarch 4

Science TAKSMarch 5

Social Studies TAKS

March 6

ELA TAKSApril 21

Math TAKSApril 22

Science TAKSApril 23

Social StudiesApril 24

The labels for the performance categories are: Level III: Advanced Academic Performance Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance Level I: Unsatisfactory

STAAR

The PSAT is an assessment that measures critical reading, math, and writing skills developed over many years.

It is scheduled for Oct. 16, 2013. Who takes the PSAT? 10th and 11th graders

PSAT

It’s important to… pay attention in class for STAAR/TAKS

preparation. keep up with homework and class assignments. attend tutorials. show up for testing.ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY!!

We want you to graduate!!

Counselors– Ms. Fisher, Ms. Paz and

Mr. Campos

Student Support Services

Counselors:•A – Gol Mrs. Fisher•Gomez-Pal Mr. Campos•Palm– Z Ms. Paz

•Counselor’s Assistant: Ms. Lopez•Parent Educator: Ms. Benavides•Testing Coordinator: Ms. Trevino•Social Worker: Ms. Welch•School Age Parent Program: Liz Roque•Communities In Schools: Kristeena Dewberry

College Center Room 215•Advise TX College Advisor: Mr. Garza will be here every day.•Upward Bound is here on Monday’s.•Project STAY, Ms. Flores, is here on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s.•San Antonio Education Partnership is here on Thursday’s and Friday’s.

STAAR Testing

TAKS Testing

PSATOct. 16

ACT/SAT

College Applications

Scholarships

9th Eng 1Alg 1Bio

Start researching colleges, College Fair October 14

yes

10th Eng 2 yes College search, sign up for AP/DC classes, summer opportunities

yes

11th US Hist yes Spring 2014

Narrow your college choices, campus visits, summer opportunities

yes

12th EXIT Level Retest

Fall 2013

Apply NOW Counseling Website, senior newsletter

TO DO LIST

Class SponsorsElizabeth Reece

Sponsors- Ms. Reece and Mrs. Gillen Officers-

◦ President- Troy Sanchez◦ Vice President- Maria Berumen◦ Secretary- Joshua Hernandez◦ Treasurer- Violet Medellin◦ Historian- Selena Narvaez◦ Spirit Coordinator- Stormie Garza

Class of 2014- SENIORS

We need to raise around $10,000 this year to pay for Prom and Senior activities.

Important Dates:◦ Fundraising all year long! Please see Ms. Reece

(Rm 212) for a calendar, look on the website, or the Senior board.

◦ Homecoming dance- Sept 27th

◦ Senior Trip- Possibly over Spring Break…◦ Prom- May 17th

◦ Senior Activities- Last week of school- you will be eligible to partake in senior activities if you are in good standing (attendance, grades, meeting graduation requirements)

Class of 2014- SENIORS