Ocean Academy Sharks!

1. Ocean Academy Sharks!

2. Ocean Academy SHARKS! If you are a SHARK, you are….. S-Safe H-Happy A-Alert R-Respectful K-Kind S-Sensible

4. Positive School-wide Behavior Expectations at Ocean Academy Safe - consistently being truthful, fair & honest Happy – trying your best, having a positive attitude & being a good friend Alert – Prepared for school, working hard & not giving up Respectful – Showing regard for the worth of someone or something Kind– The ability to be counted on & trusted. Understanding other’s feelings Sensible – The ability to be counted & trusted to make good decisions

5. Rules on Electronics • ALL electronics are NOT PERMITTED in school. We understand that some of you have a long commute and use those items during your ride; you may continue to do so. If you bring any of these items into school, it will be surrendered upon entry to your boxes and returned to you at the end of the day or during lunch if you cash in your Mako Money for the student Lounge. If any electronics are seen during school hours, they will be taken away from you and your parents/guardian will have to come to pick it up.

6. School Arrival Procedures • Students are to remain on their buses until staff opens the doors and waves them in. • Students are greeted at the door by Mr. Carfagno and given makos for saying “good morning” • Students then enter the building where they are to turn in any electronics. Each student has a box labeled with their name for their property. *The boxes are locked in a room to ensure security and safety of student property*. • Students will leave their backpack, pocketbook, or any bag they may have brought in, the bags are checked by staff and any items that are not allowed in class are removed and put in their box. • Students are then checked by staff for any items in their pockets. Female students are checked by a female staff member and male students are checked by a male staff member. • Students then walk through a metal detector and then met by another staff member, who uses a metal detecting wand. Students then may proceed to get breakfast and sit at a table and eat. Click here to see video

7. Cafeteria • The cafeteria now has rectangular tables with separate chairs. • There is a red chair at each table, this chair is for staff only. • Students will occupy the blue chairs. • If there are students at a table, there should be a staff member sitting there as well.

8. Breakfast • Breakfast is in the lunch room. You will only have 10 MINUTES to eat. Outside food is not allowed, unless you have a doctors note and approval from Ms. Lisa. Juice, milk, breakfast bars, and cereal will be provided.

9. “The Tide Pool” • The Tide Pool is our new shark store. It will be open during lunch and possibly prior to dismissal. You may use your earned makos to purchase items. The makos must only be from that day. If you do not have enough then try to earn more for another time. • The Tide Pool is different from School store which you will also be earning makos for. It will be your responsibility to decide if you want to use your makos in the Tide Pool or save them in your school store account. For example; if you have earned 130 makos for the day, which earns you $1.00 in your school store account, you may save that amount and add it to your school store account or you may take some of your makos and purchase items from the Tide Pool. If you choose to purchase from the Tide Pool then your earned amount goes down. Example; if you choose to purchase a t-shirt for 25 makos then your daily amount goes down to 105 and now you will only earn $.75 for the day in your school store account.

10. “The Tide Pool” • If you would like us to carry something in the Tide Pool, please suggest it to Ms. Arcieri or Mrs. LaRosa and we will do our best to make that happen. • Students spending their earned Makos may receive “shark coins” as part of their change. These “shark coins” are only to be used in the Tide Pool, they will not be counted towards their daily level. • Students should keep any coins received in a safe place so they may use them in the “Tide Pool” at another time. • Students must attend all their academic classes as well as earn 90 makos by lunch in order to shop. • Some of the items purchased may not be available to the student until dismissal; such as toys; however items that will be used in the classroom may be taken immediately. • If a student has purchased an item that they have to wait until dismissal for; there will be a brown paper bag with their name on waiting at the dismissal table.

11. Money in account Mako Money 125 or more =$1.00 124-100 =$.75 99-88 =$.50 87-10 =$.25 Mako Money You will be earning Mako Money, which you will receive when behavioral expectations are met. You can use what you earn to get FUN stuff such as: Tide Pool, Off-site activities, Student Lounge privileges, and more.

12. Mako Money cont. • You must earn enough Mako Money to be able to leave the building for PE, student lounge, and any other activities. However, you can choose when and where to use your Mako Money. • For example: If you want to be able to leave the building to attend the Physical Education program at the YMCA, you need to have earned 75 Makos prior to leaving. If you would like to participate in Privilege Friday then you need to have earned 90 Makos and pay 15 towards your chosen privilege.

13. Mako Money Denomination • The Mako money will now have values of $1, $5, and $10. They will be labeled as such and have different color sharks for each value. • The colors will change each marking period. • This is being done to eliminate wasted paper as well as enable Tide Pool shopping.

14. Student Lounge The lounge is for students who have earned 90 Makos and are willing to pay 15. They may use their electronics as well as the computers and the WII. No shooting games are allowed and only approved WII games are to be played.

15. Shark of the Month Committee • The Shark of the Month Committee will meet once a month with Mr. Carfagno, a counselor, and teacher. The committee will be reviewing incentives and program changes. The Shark of the Month should discuss with their class any problems or changes they feel should be implemented. The student will then report back to the class about the meeting and any changes that will take place.

16. “Be the Best” Band Incentive • You will now have the opportunity to earn yourself rubber bracelets based on how well you can follow the matrix. There are 7 bracelets to be earned. The 6 “Core Principles” and our motto. “Take a Bite out of Knowledge”.

17. Earning your “Be the Best” Bands • Earnings are based on Level 4 and nothing less! • The first band “Safe” can be achieved by earning level 4 for 5 consecutive days. The days do not have to start on a Monday; for example, you can get level 4 starting on Wednesday and continue to earn level 4 on Thursday, Friday, Monday, & Tuesday. • The next five bands “Happy, Alert, Responsible, Kind, Sensible” can be achieved by earning level 4 for 5 consecutive days for two weeks. Every two weeks of level 4 will earn you one of the five bands. • The final band “Take a Bite Out of Knowledge” can be achieved by earning level 4 for 5 consecutive days for three weeks. • Once all 7 bands have been earned, that student will receive a special reward such as; going out to lunch or bowling or even the movies with the staff of the month. • There will be a poster displayed on the Mako Minutes board to track achievements.

18. Staff of the Month • Students will use the first effective writing class of each month to choose and nominate any staff member who they think best recognizes the S.H.A.R.K.S core values. • Students will write a minimum of three paragraphs explaining why the staff member they chose should be “Staff of the Month”. Your paragraphs must include how that staff member was “Safe, Happy, Alert, Respectful, Kind, & Sensible”.

19. Study Island • Study Island is not only an educational reinforcement for state standardized testing but it will also be used and an incentive to earn makos. • When a student earns 10 Blue Ribbons in a week either at home or in school, they will earn 20 Makos. • A report will be generated weekly and if a student reaches the goal, they will start the following week with 20 Makos.

20. The Shark Tank! T A N K -Turn it -Around -Now -Kid The Shark Tank Purpose of this room should be a quiet place where the student can go and “Turn Things Around” and start making better choices so they can rejoin the class. THIS IS NOT A HANG OUT PLACE! No sleeping and No avoidance of class.

21. Cafeteria/Classroom Rules • The cafeteria will now be used as a classroom as well as the lunchroom. • Students will not be able to sit in the cafeteria when they can not be in class. • Students that cannot be in class for a particular reason will have to use the tank, their counselor, or go outside to regroup in order to return to class. • Students that choose to not be in class will have to use the tank, their counselor, or go outside. • If for some reason the class needs to be removed they will have to go outside until the situation has been resolved.

22. Culinary Class • Culinary Class will be taught by Miss Jess. Students will be attending culinary class once a week. They will be learning about the proper use of kitchen equipment, different cooking skills, nutrition, and working together with peers to create recipes. Students will learn what responsibilities come along with working in a kitchen such as preparation, following recipes, and cleaning the equipment and kitchen after use. • Culinary classes will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

23. Physical Education Program • The Physical Education program will be taught by Mr. Mitch. The program will consist of Physical Education, Health, and Driver’s Education. • All students will receive Physical Education. • The 9th, 11th and 12th grades will receive health. • The 10th grade will receive driver education.

24. In all school settings a SHARK should….. • Be on task • Be prepared • Listen to adult directives • Follow school expectations • Be honest with yourself, are you giving your best effort? • Are you doing the right thing? • Bring in your materials/ what you need for class. • Be on time and ready to learn • Wait your turn • Be considerate of others feelings • Share information you have about a topic • * Be willing to try, take risks and learn new things

25. In the classroom a SHARK should…. • Ask for help if you are struggling • Express frustrations appropriately • Be willing to try new things • Use materials appropriately • Cooperate with classmates, encourage one an other • Be ready to learn • Report to class on time and with necessary materials • Listen when others are instructing or answering a • question • Give everyone a chance to speak & ask questions • * Focus on learning & giving your best effort Click here for video

26. Dress Code Appropriate Inappropriate Click here for video Click here for video

27. During Lunch & Breakfast a SHARK should…. • Stay seated unless instructed to throw away trash • Use proper table manners • Follow the rules even if those around you are not • Use “inside” voice and visit quietly with your neighbor when finished eating • Appreciate the food you are given • Try new foods and don’t complain • Keep your area neat and clean (your area is your responsibility) • Bring only what you need to the lunch room • Eat only the food given to you • Wash your hands • Stay seated unless dismissed Click here for video

28. On the Bus a SHARK should… Click here for video Stay in your seat Keep hands and other objects inside the bus Keep hands, feet and stuff out of the aisle Keep seat belt fastened during the entire trip Use inside voices while visiting with peers Keep conversations appropriate Pick up any trash or items that don’t belong on the bus Report any vandalism or repairs needed Follow directions of driver and adults Keep alert and watch for your stop or arrival at destination Make room and offer a seat to a peer Enter and exit the bus quietly and orderly Let’s watch how it should be done.

29. In the Hallway a SHARK should… • Walk to where you are going • Stay to the Right • Wait patiently and quietly in line • Do Not touch decorations or bulletin boards • Walk quietly, slowly, head up and hands by your sides • Respect others personal space and keep voices low • Keep your hands and feet to yourself • Let’s look at the right and wrong ways.

30. Hallway… No Hallway… Yes Click here for video Click here for video

31. Bathroom, Nurse, Office and Counselor Passes • Every classroom will have sign out/in sheets and passes. • Students MUST sign out and take the appropriate pass with them. • Upon returning to the classroom, they must sign in and return the pass. • Passes will be labeled “B”, “N”, “O” or “C”

32. In the Restroom a SHARK should … Follow rules and procedures Report messy conditions or vandalism Use restroom in a quiet and timely fashion Allow for privacy and make good use of your time Keep the restroom clean Wash your hands prior to returning to class Get in and out in a timely fashion Let’s watch and see the right and wrong way

33. Walking to the restroom……. This is the appropriate way to ask for permission. This is the WRONG way to walk to the restroom Click here for video This is the appropriate way to walk to the restroom. Click here for video Click here for video

34. Ocean Academy Staff Mr. Kaskow, Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Carfagno, Principal Ms. Judy, Administrative Assistant Dr. Senese, School Psychiatrist

35. Mrs. Rutledge, Therapist, LCSW Ms. Lisa, School Nurse Mrs. Newman, Supervisor of Clinical Services, Therapist, LCSW Mrs. Barnes, Counselor Substance Abuse Counselor (S.A.C.)

36. Ms. Arcieri, Math Teacher, School Store, Yearbook and Newsletter Advisor Mrs. Ables, English & Social Studies Teacher, Reading Specialist Mr. Berman, Elementary/Middle School Teacher Mrs. Damm, English, Social Studies & Art Teacher

37. Mr. Brennan, Science Teacher Señora Patricia, World Language/Spanish Teacher Mrs. LaRosa, Business Teacher

38. Mrs. Crosta, Instructional Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher Miss Jean, Instructional Paraprofessional Mr. Suero, Instructional Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher Mr. Kevin, Instructional Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher

39. Miss Jess, Culinary Teacher, Instructional Paraprofessional/Specialized/ Substitute Teacher Mr. Mitch, Phys. Ed, Health, and Drivers Ed. Teacher, Instructional Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher Miss Marianne, Bus Driver, Non-Instructional Paraprofessional

40. Ms. G, Instructional Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher Coach Sean, Non-Instructional Paraprofessional Miss Teresa, Educational Interpreter/Sign Language Interpreting

41. LETS HAVE A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!!!