1. WELCOME STUDENTS

2. EACH STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A CODE OF CONDUCT
STUDENT HANDBOOK
EVERY STUDENT NEEDS A COPY OF THE STUDENT HANDBOOK-will be given at start of
EACH STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A CODE OF CONDUCT

3. DRESS CODE
STUDENTS SHOULD TUCK IN THEIR SHIRTS AT ALL TIMES. (exceptions are allowed please check with AP-Dean of Discipline) WEAR HSA UNIFORM SHIRT ALL STUDENTS SHOULD WEAR DARK COLORED BELTS AT ALL TIMES. STUDENTS NOT WEARING A BELT WILL borrow one from me and return at end of school day, TEACHERS WILL ISSUE DPS POINTS FOR DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS (3 DPS POINTS)

4. DRESS CODE
NO HOODIES OR PULLOVER SWEATERS ALL JACKETS AND COATS MUST STAY IN LOCKERS BUTTON DOWN OR ZIPPER STYLE SOLID SWEATERS ARE OK FOR THE CLASSROOMS SOLID COLOR (BLACK, WHITE, OR NAVY) LONG-SLEEVED SHIRTS CAN BE WORN UNDER SCHOOL UNIFORM SHIRT School approved sweatshirts can be bought at orientation (Aug 7from 9-12)

5. DRESS CODE
UNIFORM STYLE PANTS ONLY! NO JEAN STYLE OR CARGO STYLE PANTS MUST FIT PROPERLY NOT BAGGY NOT SAGGING NOT LONGER THAN SHOES NO LOW WAIST NO SKINNY JEANS

6. DRESS CODE SHOES- SHOULD NOT BE A DISTRACTION NO WHEELS
NO OPEN TOE OR HEELS
NO SANDALS, FLIP-FLOPS, OR SLIPPERS
NO LONG LACES
NO SHOES WITH LIGHTS
NO UGGS OR UGG-STYLE BOOTS

7. DRESS CODE
GIRLS-
NO HOOP EARRINGS OF ANY KIND. POST/STUD EARRINGS ONLY.
FINGERNAILS SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAN AND TRIMMED TO A REASONABLE LENGTH
BOYS-
-NO FACIAL HAIR OR EARRINGS OF ANY KIND
ALL STUDENTS:
NO TATTOOS, BODY PIERCINGS, BODY WRITINGS, SUNGLASSES, WALLETS WITH LONG CHAINS, HATS OR bandana’s or any OTHER HEADGEAR

8. DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
IF YOU CAN FIX THE DRESS CODE VIOLATION AT SCHOOL, THEN YOU ARE DIRECTED TO DO SO IMMEDIATELY AND DPS POINTS WILL BE ISSUED IF YOU CANNOT FIX THE DRESS CODE VIOLATION AT SCHOOL, THEN YOU WILL BE SENT TO THE FRONT OFFICE TO CALL YOUR PARENT TO BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES AND DPS POINTS WILL BE ISSUED. YOU WILL BE PLACED IN ISS UNTIL THE PROBLEMS ARE CORRECTED.

9. tardies
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO COME TO SCHOOL AND BE IN EACH CLASS ON TIME 5 MINUTE PASSING PERIOD, WITH A 2 MINUTE WARNING BELL- TAKE CARE OF ALL NEEDS: LOCKER, RESTROOMS, WATER… YOU MUST BE IN THE CLASSROOMS WHEN THE BELL RINGS. TARDIES WILL BE RECORDED IN ATTENDANCE. Tardy Detention will be (To Be Determined)

10. Tardy Consequences 5th tardy-To Class Lunch Detention.
Afterschool Detention
Parent’s contacted
15th tardy
Saturday Detention (7-9 am)
20th tardy
1-3 days of either ISS or OSS

11. Restricted areas
Classroom when a teacher is not there Stairwells near emergency exits Front office Engineering Closets Chemistry Closets Counter in Cafeteria

12. STUDENT ID BADGES ALL STUDENTS MUST WEAR ID BADGES AT ALL TIMES
We will issue these in September
DPS POINTS WILL BE ISSUED FOR NOT HAVING OR NOT WEARING ID BADGE
IF YOU LOSE YOUR ID BADGE, YOU MUST REPLACE IT AT THE FRONT OFFICE FOR $5.00
YOU CAN NOT PUT STICKERS OR WRITE/COLOR ON YOUR ID BADGE. YOU WILL RECEIVE DPS POINTS AND YOU WILL NEED TO REPLACE IT

13. BEFORE SCHOOL
COME IN THROUGH THE BACK DOORS NEXT TO THE GYM from 7:00-7:20
BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED STARTING AT 7, YOU MAY BE RELEASED TO GO UPSTAIRS TO THE CAFETERIA AT 7:20..
ALL STUDENTS ARE TO STAY IN THE CAFETERIA. DO NOT GO BACK OUTSIDE AND DO NOT GO INTO THE HALLWAYS
Dismissal for 1st period is 7:20 am

14. ELECTRONIC DEVICES/CELL PHONES
ELECTRONIC DEVICES (CELL PHONES, E-READERS) ARE TO BE STORED IN LOCKERS AND MUST BE TURNED OFF. YOU ARE NOT TO USE ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICE WHILE ON CAMPUS, INCLUDING AT YOUR LOCKERS OR IN THE CAFETERIA (THIS MEANS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL TOO) ANY STAFF MEMBER WILL CONFISCATE YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND YOUR PARENT WILL NEED TO COME TO THE SCHOOL TO PICK IT UP AND PAY A FEE. YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE DISCIPLINE CONSEQUENCES

15. Consequences:
Consequences: 1st Offense: Parents/guardian contacted. Confiscation of the devices with retrieval only by parents/guardian along with a $10 fee. HSA is not responsible for the confiscated items which are not received one week after confiscation. 2nd Offense: Parents/guardian contacted. Up to Two (2) day suspension. Device will be confiscated and device will be given to parent along with a $20 fee. HSA is not responsible for the confiscated items which are not received one week after the last day of school. 3rd Offense: Parents/guardian contacted. Up to Three (3) day suspension. Possible expulsion. Device will be confiscated and device will be given to parent on the last day of school along with a $40 fee. HSA is not responsible for confiscated items which are not received one week after the last day of school

16. Computers/internet
Do Not: Violate computer policies Load private software/tamper with computers Use to communicate threats, bully, or inappropriate material Send, post, or view inappropriate material Encourage illegal behavior

17. NO BULLYING ZONE
HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION HAS A STRICT POLICY AGAINST ANY BULLYING OF ANY KIND.
DISCIPLINE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN IMMEDIATELY
PLEASE REPORT ANY BULLYING YOU MAY OBSERVE TOMR. CLARK, OR ANY OTHER STAFF MEMBER

18. What is Bullying?
Bullying is intentional aggressive behavior. It can take the form of physical or verbal harassment and involves an imbalance of power (a group of children can gang up on a victim or someone who is physically bigger or more aggressive can intimidate someone else, for instance). Bullying behavior can include teasing, insulting someone (particularly about their weight or height, race, sexuality, religion or other personal traits), shoving, hitting, excluding someone, or gossiping about someone. Bullying can cause a victim to feel upset, afraid, ashamed, embarrassed, and anxious about going to school. It can involve children of any age, including younger elementary grade-schoolers and even kindergarteners. Bullying behavior is frequently repeated unless there is intervention.

19. What is not bullying?
Not liking someone Being excluded Accidentally bumping into someone Making someone play things “your way” A single act of telling a joke about someone Arguments Expression of unpleasant thoughts about someone else Isolated acts of meanness

20. SCHOOL WIDE RULES
Each student is expected to: Demonstrate courtesy and respect, even when/if others do not. Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising self-discipline/control. Attend all classes, regularly and on time. Be prepared for each class; take appropriate materials and assignments to class. Meet district as well as campus standards for grooming and dress. Obey all campus and classroom rules. Respect the rights and privileges of all students, teachers, and other district staff as well as volunteers. Respect the property of others, including district property and facilities. Cooperate with and assist school personnel, including volunteers, in maintaining safety, order, and discipline. Adhere to all requirements of the currently adopted Student Code of Conduct.

21. WHAT ARE DPS POINTS?
DISCIPLINE POINT SYSTEM TEACHERS/FACULTY CAN ASSIGN POINTS TO ANY BEHAVIOR. FOR EXAMPLE, EXCESSIVE TALKING IS 3 DPS POINTS. YOU WILL GET A DPS REPORT EVERY WEDNESDAY 10 DPS POINTS = AFTER SCHOOL OR SATURDAY DETENTION 0 POINTS IN 5 CONSECUTIVE DAYS= -5 DPS POINTS UNTIL YOU HAVE 0 POINTS WHEN YOU SERVE A DETENTION= -5 DPS POINTS

22. WHAT ARE PRS POINTS?
POSITIVE REWARD SYSTEM YOU GET + POINTS FOR POSITIVE BEHAVIOR FOR EXAMPLE: HELPING A FELLOW STUDENT IS 3 PRS PRS CAN CANCEL OUT DPS IF IT IS ISSUED FROM THE SAME TEACHER ACCUMULATING HIGH NUMBERS OF PRS MAY RESULT IN FREE DRESS DAYS, GIFT CARDS, OR OTHER REWARDS

23. WHAT ARE DPS POINTS?
10-19 POINTS= Possible Lunch or Saturday POINTS= Saturday Detention POINTS= 1 DAY IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION POINTS= 1 DAY OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION POINTS= 3 DAYS OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION 90 PLUS POINTS= POSSIBLE EXPULSION

24. LUNCH
REPORT TO THE CAFETERIA FOR LUNCH ON TIME We will be sitting at ASSIGNED TABLE AND WAIT TO BE CALLED UP TO PURCHASE LUNCH RAISE HANDS TO GET UP YOU MAY NOT LEAVE THE CAFETERIA DURING LUNCH FOR ANY REASON (UNLESS YOU HAVE A PASS FROM A TEACHER) GO THROUGH LUNCH LINE AND BE SEATED CLEAN UP YOUR AREA, INCLUDING THE FLOOR

25. LUNCH
DO NOT ALLOW ANY OTHER STUDENT TO USE YOUR ID BADGE TO BUY LUNCH DO NOT TALK LOUDLY REMAIN QUIET WHEN ASKED FOR SILENT LUNCH SIT WITH YOUR GRADE LEVEL DURING LUNCH

26. LOCKERS-New building
LOCKERS WILL BE ISSUED TO ALL STUDENTS LOCKERS ARE SCHOOL PROPERTY, ANY WRITING ON OR INSIDE LOCKERS IS PROHIBTED DO NOT STICK ANY KIND OF STICKERS ON THE INSIDE OF YOUR LOCKER STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THEIR OWN LOCK. LOCKS WILL BE PROVIDED AT ORIENTATION CLEAN OUT YOUR LOCKER ON A REGULAR BASIS DO NOT SHARE LOCKERS

27. SAFETY FIRST
NO RUNNING IN HALLWAYS NO FOOD OR DRINK IN CLASSROOMS/HALLWAYS DO NOT GIVE OTHER STUDENTS YOUR LOCKER COMBINATION OR YOUR ID BADGE FOLLOW TEACHERS’ DIRECTIONS NO CHEWING GUM ALL MEDICATION MUST BE TURNED IN TO THE NURSE WITH PARENT PERMISSION STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN A CLASSROOM WHEN TEACHERS ARE NOT PRESENT

28. HAVE A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR
PLEASE STOP BY MY OFFICE TO SAY HI! I LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING EVERYONE!