Ferguson Hall Class Meeting 2018 - 19

Mrs. Sweet - Principal Front Office Mr. Webb – Assistant Principal Ms. Danver – Counselor Mrs. Pepera – Administrative Assistant Mrs. Spears - Administrative Assistant

Ferguson Core Values Respect, Responsibility, Integrity Represent Ferguson Hall everywhere you go! Students demonstrating core values will receive “MIRROR” cards. Turn in “MIRROR” cards into the front office for fabulous prizes!

Safety We are a community and communities count on each other: Bullying Suicidal Thoughts Threats, Dangerous Situations ALICE Restricted Areas Online Presence Drugs/Alcohol Fighting

Safety (con’t) Backpacks Hallway Behavior Earbuds

We are here to learn Value of a diploma: Weekly Yearly Lifetime Value/Life Dropout $520 $26,000 $1,040,000 HS Diploma $712 $35,600 $1,424,000 $384,000 4yr College $1,173 $58,650 $2,346,000 $922,000 Source: 2017 US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Graduation You need 22 credits and 18 points on end of course assessments to graduate. Every choice you make from here on out matters and will appear on your transcript.

Activities Sign up with the activity advisor List is on Ferguson Hall’s Website

School Attendance Tardy Procedures Absence Procedures New Requirements for 2018-19

Early Morning Arrival Students arriving to school prior to 7:35 are to report to the cafeteria. For students being dropped off - the closer to 7:40, the better.

Dress Code Shorts Tops Hats Hoodies

Chromebooks Expectations Educational purposes Cell phones are no longer an acceptable learning device unless specifically directed by the teacher for use

Responsible Use & Care Bring Chromebook to school fully charged everyday Keep the protective case on the Chromebook with ID card Store in a secure place and not in extreme temperatures Appropriate cleaning Do not personalize

Important Tips…. Do not bring the power cord to school Chromebooks will receive updates from the district periodically….shut down and restart regularly Students may NOT install software Bring headphones/earbuds for audio lessons Get Insurance! Any damage is your financial responsibility.

Cell Phones Cell phones should be turned off and out of sight unless specifically instructed by the teacher Students may use cell phones during lunch. When using headphones, please keep one ear open. NO CELL PHONES: CLASSROOM, STUDY HALL, DETENTION, LIBRARY Consequences

Students traveling to the main building: Students will use the door closest to the clinic (travel door) to enter and exit the building during scheduled bell time. The door will be closed at the tardy bell. Students will then be expected to use the front door. DO NOT open a door for anyone.

Housekeeping Make sure to throw away your trash after lunch and clean up any messes. Wait for a staff member to release your table. Walk on the sidewalk all the way to and from your bus or when traveling between the two buildings. The Main Office opens at 7:30 am