Joseph George Middle School Student expectations assembly September 2, 2014 A Visual and Performing Arts School

School Uniform White or green collared shirt Undershirts/tanks must be same color Shirts must be appropriate size- NO Over –SIZED shirts Khaki pants (no sweatpants) ACT RESPECTFUL by following the school rules and come dressed appropriately. NO Short skirts or shorts- Shorts/Skirts must be longer then your finger tips

More about the uniform… Jackets and Sweatshirts can be black, brown, white, green or grey… No red or blue on anything (shoes, backpacks, shoelaces, hair ties …) No shades of blue, red, purple, burgundy, and pink No sports logos on shirts, jackets, hats, etc. PE clothes are not to be worn outside of PE- this include under a uniform shirt NO HOODS unless it is raining Hats can be worn outside only

PE Uniform All students must dress out Uniforms may be purchased from the PE department You may also opt to wear your own solid black basketball shorts, and a solid white or grey crewneck shirt Dressing out counts as part of your grade

PE Lockers You will be issued a locker and a lock to rent. ACT RESPONSIBLY and lock your items in your locker. The school is not responsible for any items lost or taken if you leave them out. Do not share your combination. Lockers are NOT for books

Attendance You are expected to be at school on time, everyday. If you are sick, your parent must call the attendance office! If you are marked absent for three or more periods on different days, you are considered truant! Good attendance = success in school

Dismissal At dismissal, all students not in Citizen Schools, a sport, or intervention class, must be off campus by 3:15pm You may exit school in the front, in-between the A and B buildings and at the back of the school. All exits are monitored by teachers. Bicycles must be walked to the curb. ACT COMPASSIONATELY and say good by to your friends and staff as you leave for the day.

Passing Periods You have only two minutes in-between classes!! There is no time to use the restroom, hang out with friends, or walk slow! BE RESPONSIBLE for yourself and get to class on time. Tardies- NOT ACCEPTABLE

Textbooks ACT RESPECTFULLY towards the school and take care of the books you were issued. You are responsible for them and they must be returned –if you loose them you will be charged. Cover your books!

Grades All student will earn a grade of A – F How to earn an “A” –Turn in homework –Study for quizzes / tests –Participate –Ask questions –Bring materials to school –Complete projects

Honor Roll Superintendent’s Honor Roll Awards GPA 4.0 (all A’s) Principal’s Honor Roll Awards GPA Dean’s Honor Roll Awards GPA

Progress/Report Cards PROGRESS REPORT – In the middle of each quarter to let you know how you are doing (gives you time to continue to improve or keep up the work) REPORT CARDS – are issued at the conclusion of each quarter. These count towards your GPA

Activities Single/Multiple suspensions will result in exclusion from dances, assemblies, fieldtrips, and other activities Three Referrals/Disciplinary Actions will result in the student’s ineligibility for that quarter

Athletics and After School Activities Cross-country,volleyball, basketball, soccer, wrestling, and track and field teams In order to participate you must have a 2.0 or better GPA: No D’s or F’s Progress towards meeting grade level standards Good behavior

Promotion Requirements 2.0 Cumulative GPA or Higher Be present 90% of the school year Suspensions and detentions may cause you to loose your privilege of walking across the stage in June!

Cell Phones/Other Electronic Devices ACT RESPECTFULLY and do not use you phones on campus or in class. ACT RESPONSIBLY by turning them off when you get onto campus. All cell phones seen or heard while on campus will be taken away- parents will have to come get them.

Behavior Expectations Follow the Viking ACTS! ACT compassionately ACT respectfully ACT responsible No put downs Follow directions by ALL adults on campus Use appropriate language on campus

Behavior Expectations Cont. Bullying of any kind (verbal, physical, texting) will not be tolerated Fighting may result in suspension, expulsion and arrest Gang association (wearing colors, drawing signs, graffiti) may result in suspension, expulsion and arrest Possession or sales of drugs, alcohol or a weapon will result in suspension or expulsion and the students involved will be arrested

Bike Racks/Bicycles/Scooters No skateboards, scooters, or any other rolling devices allowed on campus Bicycles must be locked Each bike should have it’s own lock California Law Requires a helmet to be worn when riding a bike When entering and exiting the campus you must walk your bike.

Lunch/Brunch Act compassionately by saying thank you to the cafeteria staff Act respectfully towards fellow students by keeping your area and the campus clean (use garbage cans) Act responsibly while in line for the snack bar by taking your turn in line.

Student Planners These are your hall passes These are your bathroom passes Use them to keep track of homework and future projects. Textbook Barcodes Review the student handbook in the front and turn in the signature page to your social studies teacher.

Have a great year… »GO VIKINGS! Ms. Campbell and Mr. Kleidon