1. “Excellent w/Distinction” Rated by ODE

2. FAIRMONT’S MISSION The “Mission” of Kettering Fairmont High School, in partnership with family and community, is to provide an environment in which all students are encouraged and guided:   To develop their individual talents   To graduate with skills to attain a a career goal   To become contributing citizens

3.  152 Teachers  7 Counselors (1 CTC Counselor)  1 CTC Coordinator  1 Building Principal/4 Unit Principals  2 School Resource Officers We are committed to providing the best learning opportunities in a safe environment.

4. Have a Plan Work Hard and Smart Communicate Make Good Choices

5. EDUCATION WITH A PURPOSE Top reasons students do not succeed at Fairmont:  Lack of integrity/character  Lack of respect for authority, self, or others  Inability to get along with peers and adults  High absenteeism rate  Drug and alcohol abuse  Failing to complete work consistently

6.  Contact and/or meet with your teacher(s) including advisory teacher.  Contact and/or meet with your counselor  Attend Study Tables every Tuesday and Thursday in Room 328 (3:10pm- 4:00pm).  Receive tutoring help from NHS peer tutors in the Library every Monday and Wednesday (after school).  Use the Library during its extended hours (7:00am- 6:30pm).  Check Progress Book frequently  Review teacher web pages and communicate via your student Google account.

7.  Academic Intervention ◦ NHS peer tutors ◦ Study Tables  RTI ◦ Academic Conference ◦ Study Hall (intervention) ◦ Lunch (intervention) ◦ Block Classes ◦ Small Group/Individual Intervention & Support (Math, English, Science, & Social Studies) ◦ 8.5/9.5

8. The State of Ohio and Kettering City School District requirements must be met to receive a diploma. These include:  21 ½ credits (minimum) or more  Passage of 7 End of Course Exams (TBA) or  Receive a college ready score on the ACT or SAT or  Earn a state BOE approved/industry recognized credential that demonstrates workforce readiness  4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 1 H/PE, 1 Fine Arts, & 6 ½ electives (i.e. includes Financial Literacy & choices of Bus./Tech., Foreign Lang., Family & Consumer Sciences, etc.) *Found in the Student Planner & Handbook.

9. Grade Classification is determined by the accumulation of credits. Grade levels are determined as follows:  Sophomore- 5 credits  Junior- 10 credits  Senior- 15 credits Students who do not attain the minimum amount of credits to move to the next grade level during a given school year are considered “Reclassified” (retained). Found in the Student Planner & Handbook.

10.  All Freshmen are required to take semester and final exams.  Freshman cannot exempt exams for core classes (math, English, science, & social studies).  To exempt non-core classes you must have:  All A’s and/or B’s  2 or less full day absences  Maximum of 2 exemptions  Exams count for 25% of a student’s semester grade in each class.

11. Why get involved?  Provides opportunities to meet other students with similar interests & make friends  Supports the likelihood you stay in school and finish high school in 4 years and leave with a clear college or career path  Develops positive, working relationships with adult(s) at Fairmont High School  Provides opportunities to serve in varied leadership positions  Provides opportunities to follow an interest/hobby without taking a class  Provides positive activities to participated in/attend after-school or on weekends  Provides opportunities to improve your communication skills  Provides opportunities to develop effective time management skills  Provides opportunities to leave a lasting impression/legacy at your school and in your community

12.  Athletics are an important part of Fairmont’s total school program. Student-athletes are expected to adhere to all OHSAA rules, KFHS’s regulations, and the Athletic Department’s code of conduct.  Student-athletes represent KFHS. Participation is considered a privilege and voluntary.  The Athletic Code of Conduct policies and rules are found in the Student Planner & Handbook.

13. Basic Athletic Eligibility Guidelines:  Student-athletes in grades 9-12 must have been enrolled in school the proceeding grading period and earned a minimum of 5 credits per year toward graduation (five 1 credit courses or the equivalent).  Student-athletes in grades 9-12 must receive 1 or less subject failures (“F”) in a preceding grading period.  Student-athletes in grades 9-12 must achieve a 1.50 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale in a preceding grading period.

14. Each student will receive a student planner/hand- book. The uses of the planner include:  Locate and review varied school information  Document & record important activities, events, and assignments during school/classes  Use as a hall pass for legitimate and approved travel by staff  If a student loses his/her planner, he/she will need to purchase another from the unit office for a fee ($5). Additional information may be found in the Student Planner & Handbook.

15.  Be in Advisory prior to 7:50am every morning  If you arrive after the Advisory Period, check in at your unit attendance office before going to class  3 rd Tardy = Detention  Additional information may be found in the Student Planner & Handbook.

16.  Total Absences ◦ 4 = Postcard Home ◦ 8 = Letter Home ◦ 12 = Attendance Contract  Unexcused Absences ◦ 3 = Postcard Home ◦ 5 = Truancy Prevention Program ◦ 10 = Kettering Satellite Court ◦ 15 = Mont. Co. Juvenile Court

17. KFHS is a place of work for staff and students. The campus environment is dedicated primarily for teaching and learning. Proper attire is required to foster positive student attitude and conduct. Dress and grooming points of emphasis for the coming school year:  Clothing and accessories cannot display vulgar, suggestive, and/or offensive images or wording.  Clothing and accessories cannot advertise or promote alcohol, tobacco, and/or drugs (and related paraphernalia).  All final decisions are made by the Fairmont administration.

18.  Shorts, skirts, & dresses must be finger-tip length and worn at the waist (under garments must be covered)  Guys – No cut-offs or tank-tops…must have t-shirt length sleeves  Girls – No tank-tops, spaghetti straps…tops must cover the shoulder  NO HATS  Clothing or accessories that resemble costumes are not permitted

19. All electronic devices, which may include (but not limited to):  MP3 players/IPods  Mobile handheld devices  Radios/CD players  Cell phones w/ cameras  Other These devices may only be used before and after school, while at lunch, and during class change. The electronic devices must be put away during academic time (teachers have the right to set/enforce their expectations in their classrooms). Disruption of class by any of these devices will result in classroom and/or unit discipline.

20.  A new beginning  A fresh start  The first step in a journey  The time to set priorities “We encourage our students to set their sights high. Decisions students make are critical. Your future will certainly be impacted by your choices…” Mr. Dan VonHandorf, Principal, Kettering Fairmont High School

21. Role of Resource Officer Social Media Guidelines

22. WHY DO SCHOOLS HAVE A RESOURCE OFFICER? WHY DO SCHOOLS HAVE A RESOURCE OFFICER? The concept of having a School Resource Officer (SRO) has been around since the 1950's. The idea is to place a law enforcement officer in a school for three reasons. The concept of having a School Resource Officer (SRO) has been around since the 1950's. The idea is to place a law enforcement officer in a school for three reasons. First, the officer is there to provide a law enforcement presence. First, the officer is there to provide a law enforcement presence. By being visible to prevent problems and to be available to handle police related functions, such as crime investigation, the officer provides a safe learning environment. The second part of the SRO's job is to be a teacher. The second part of the SRO's job is to be a teacher. By working with classroom teachers and other faculty members the SRO can present information and answer questions on a variety of topics including the law, drugs, safety, crime prevention, violence prevention and community awareness of these issues. The third part of the triangle is counseling. The third part of the triangle is counseling. Police officers can offer advice, mediation and direction to students, parents and faculty in various matters. As part of this counseling they can also offer direction to other resources in the community. School Resource Officers have become a valuable part of the school staff and an important link between students, the police and the community. They build a bond between young people and law enforcement that provides understanding from both sides. Students who feel safe become better learners and better citizens. School Resource Officers have become a valuable part of the school staff and an important link between students, the police and the community. They build a bond between young people and law enforcement that provides understanding from both sides. Students who feel safe become better learners and better citizens.

23. Social Kettering Social Kettering

25. Safety depends on the user and the use of privacy settings. Safety depends on the user and the use of privacy settings. 1. The most common risk young people face online Cyber-Bullying or peer harassment or aggression – in other words hurtful, harassing, or defamatory behavior. 1. The most common risk young people face online Cyber-Bullying or peer harassment or aggression – in other words hurtful, harassing, or defamatory behavior. 2. The second most common risk is posting information that could be used to embarrass or manipulate them; could cause psychological harm; could be used by criminals to steal their identity or property. 2. The second most common risk is posting information that could be used to embarrass or manipulate them; could cause psychological harm; could be used by criminals to steal their identity or property. 3. The third risk is the potential for inappropriate contact with adults. 3. The third risk is the potential for inappropriate contact with adults.

26.  Not Understanding or not using the privacy settings.  Posting too much private information.  Uploading pictures  Not having a secure password  Accepting friend requests from strangers.

28. One out of every ten students who drops out of school does so because of repeated bullying. Harassment and bullying have been linked to 75 percent of school-shooting incidents. Those who are bullied are five times more likely to be depressed and far more likely to be suicidal

29.  If You Are Being Cyber bullied You Should:  Not Respond  Save the Evidence ** Report it to a Trusted Friend, Counselor, Principal or Fairmont High School’s Bullying Hotline available for tips from students to the administration.

30.  Aggravated Menacing (M 1) – Serious Physical harm  Menacing (M 4) – physical harm  Menacing by Stalking (M 1) – Pattern of conduct  Telephone Communications Harassment (M – 1)

31. Teenage Relationships

32.  What is Sexting? Texting or e-mailing, to another person, sexually explicit messages or pictures. Texting sexual or vulgar material including text messages, pictures, and videos.

33.  In Ohio, these crimes are currently punishable by:  A minimum of 6 to 12 months in a State level Juvenile Detention Center.  Classified as a registered sex offender.  Sex Offender treatment program  Probation  Fees and fines

34. Why Focus on Young People? Why Focus on Young People? Girls and young women between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence -- almost triple the national average. Girls and young women between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence -- almost triple the national average. Violent behavior typically begins between the ages of 12 and 18. Violent behavior typically begins between the ages of 12 and 18. The severity of intimate partner violence is often greater in cases where the pattern of abuse was established in adolescence. The severity of intimate partner violence is often greater in cases where the pattern of abuse was established in adolescence. About 72% of eighth and ninth graders are “dating ". About 72% of eighth and ninth graders are “dating ". Lack of Awareness Lack of Awareness Only 33% of teens who were in a violent relationship ever told anyone about the abuse. Only 33% of teens who were in a violent relationship ever told anyone about the abuse. Eighty one percent of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they don’t know if it’s an issue. Eighty one percent of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they don’t know if it’s an issue. A teen’s confusion about the law and their desire for confidentiality are two of the most significant barriers stopping young victims of abuse from seeking help. A teen’s confusion about the law and their desire for confidentiality are two of the most significant barriers stopping young victims of abuse from seeking help.

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36. Officer Carla M. Sacher Kettering Police Department Fairmont High School Rm. 208 carla.sacher@ketteringschools.org School Resource Officer