1. + Horizonte Our Expectations

2. + Horizonte Expectations follow directionsbe there…be readybe respectfulbe responsiblehands & feet to yourself

3. + Follow Directions “The worst thing a student can do is not follow the directions of a staff member or teacher.” ~James Andersen

4. + Follow Directions Phones are off in school Not on vibrate or silent Not just hidden All rooms have phones for use with permission Phones are not allowed to listen to music Hand your phone over when asked... (refusing requires a parent meeting) Cell Phones/iPhones

5. + Follow Directions If you are seen wearing earphones during class: a staff person may ask to take the iPod/mp3 or to take the earphones and give it to your advisor to be held until the end of the day iPods/MP3 players

6. + Follow Directions You should not wear… Clothing that is all one color Red or blue hair ties, shoe laces, or lanyards (black or white only) Clothing, or jewelry with numbers Gang affiliated clothing, jewelry, or tattoos Immodest clothing (halter tops, bare midriffs, low-cut shirts, shorts and skirts must reach fingertips) Dress Code

7. + Follow Directions Dress Code

8. + Follow Directions If you have a dress code violation you… Will be expected to wear a T-shirt that is given to you Should return it to a teacher/advisor at the end of the day Will have to meet with a parent and administrator if you continue to violate the dress code Dress Code

9. + Be There…Be Ready Once you arrive at school… Breakfast, snacks, and lunch are eaten on campus (Maverick, Sonic, 7-11, The Soup Kitchen are off campus) Walking to your car or a friend’s car is not allowed without a teacher/advisor escort Stairwells are for emergencies only Closed Campus

10. + Be There…Be Ready You may… Get a drink from the fountain Go to the restroom Buy snack at the vending machine You may not… Go to another floor without permission (including in the elevator) Hang out in the hallway after the music ends Between Classes

11. + Be There…Be Ready You should… Arrive on time and ready to work with a pen or pencil Begin your math & edit paper immediately Listen for directions and finish your assignments Read or complete missing work if you have time You should not… Ask to go to the restroom daily… instead, utilize class breaks Ask to get a drink or a snack During Classes

12. + Be Respectful You may not… Argue with administrators, teachers, or staff Interrupt a teacher when they are teaching You may… Explain your point of view when asked Appeal, if you believe you were not treated fairly Administrators/Teachers/Staff

13. + Be Respectful You should not… Insult students, staff, teachers, administrators, or visitors Use derogatory language toward any particular group (age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, or sexual orientation) Confront or harass anyone for any reason Swear or use other inappropriate or vulgar language Anyone and Everyone

14. + Be Respectful You should… Keep books, folders and assignments clean School Property/Personal Property

15. + Be Respectful You must not vandalize books, bulletin boards, furniture, folders or even your own class assignments You should report any incident of vandalism to a staff member or you could be held responsible Folders with tagging, graffiti, or gang-related images are turned in to the school resource officer The officer may issue a citation for vandalism School Property/Personal Property

16. + Be Responsible Call the tracker if you’re absent and check in or out with him or her Don’t cheat…do your own class work Stay on task during class; ask for makeup work Ask for help if you don’t understand Complete assignments on time Put everything away at the end of class As a student…

17. + Hands & Feet to Yourself Kissing, hugging, touching is not allowed while at school Play fighting/horseplay is never allowed Grabbing another’s property is not appropriate Fighting, confronting, or instigating a fight or argument is unacceptable (mad-dogging, whistling, hand gestures, spreading rumors) School Property/Personal Property

18. + Questions? Explain your transcript, report card, or credits you’ve earned Help you with problems in other classes Resolve conflicts with other teachers or students Suggest useful resources for you and your family Call home after you’ve been absent three days Advocate (support) you whenever possible Your advisor will…