Welcome Freshmen and New Students!

1. Welcome Freshmen and New Students! Mr. Young, Principal Mr. Oden, Assistant Principal Mr. Borchik, Assistant Principal/Director of Athletics Mrs. Corinne Magensky, Head Guidance Counselor

2. OPENING STATEMENTMR. YOUNG

3. COPLEY-FAIRLAWN CITY SCHOOL’S FOUNDATIONMR. PANOVICH

4. FRESHMAN CLASS EXPECTATIONS2014-2015MR. YOUNG/MR. ODEN

5. Schedule for the Day

6. Our Mission Statement • The Copley-Fairlawn City School District will provide a quality education  for all students in a challenging, secure environment, maximizing the academic and personal development of each student.  Our students will be knowledgeable, critical thinkers who can succeed as life-long learners. • College and Career Readiness.

7. New Graduation Requirements

8. Arrival/Dismissal From School/Classes • Students arriving or leaving from school grounds must sign in/out in the main office. Students enter only through the front entrance or pool doors. • Even with a note, students will only be permitted to sign out after contact has been made with a parent or guardian. (Parents are encouraged to enter the main office and sign out their child.) • Students are expected to be in their designated classroom at the beginning of each period. Those who are not prompt will be subject to disciplinary action.

9. Drop Off and Pick Up • Student drop off and pick up is located in the lower parking lot near the pool doors. The Faculty Lot is restricted in the morning, but is available in the afternoon. Students enter through two entrances – the Main Lobby and the Pool Doors. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated to ensure an efficient, consistent, and safe driving pattern.

10. Morning Drop-Off: Buses ONLY enter the Circle through Gate #1 and drop off by the FRONT doors. Parents dropping their students off utilize Gate #4, the western gate near the football stadium. Drop off will be by the POOL DOORS ONLY. Student drivers will enter the Student Lot through Gates #3 & #4. Please do NOT use Gate #3 as a short cut to drop off students. Gate #2 is ONE WAY from 6:45 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

11. Afternoon Pick-Up: Parents picking up enter Gate # 1 to utilize the east side doors by faculty lot. Only buses utilize the center circle in front of the school. Students turning left leave out Gate #3 which will be open after school. Students turning right exit Gate #4

12. Lockers • Lockers should be kept locked at all times. Do NOT share your locker with anyone else. • Lockers are property of Copley High School, they can be searched at any time.

13. Hall Passes • You must use your Student Planner. Once you are out of lines, you are out of passes. • The privilege to use passes may be revoked. • Replacement Student Planners are available in the main office for 5 dollars.

14. STUDENT ID’s • IDs are distributed in homeroom a few weeks after school pictures are taken. • You need them for: • Lunch (optional) • Sporting events • Dances • You will have this ID for the remainder of the school year. Replacement IDs are available for $10 in the main office.

15. Copley Email Address • Copley High School Provides you with an email address that is accessed under “resources” and “Google apps” on the CHS website. • john.doe@cfcsindians.org. • These addresses are to be used for academic purposes • All student email is a public document that can be viewed. • Inappropriate use of these accounts can lead to loss of privilege and/or disciplinary action.

16. Progress Book Progress Book: online grade book • Students and parents can access grades using Progress Book throughout the school year. (Username and passwords are the same ones from last year.) • If you forget your login see Mrs. Zahler or Mrs. Samarigan in the main office.

17. Announcements • Morning announcements are televised daily at the beginning at MODS 3-4. • You are responsible for any information provided on these announcements. • You can refer to the school website to view announcements if you miss them.

18. Code of Conduct • Students will be receiving a Student Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook which students will receive on the first day of school. • Progressive discipline is utilized and will be explained in more detail during class meetings.

19. Five Positive Behaviors for Success • Be Respectful to adults, students, & belongings • Be Responsible for your schoolwork, actions, attitudes & attire • Keep your Hands to Yourself no horseplay, hitting, kicking, etc • Follow Directions the first time given • Be There, Be Ready for school and class

20. Absences and Tardies Excused Unexcused Hair appointments Car or traffic problems Interviews Oversleeping Shopping Non-school related events Birthdays Work Babysitting Missing the bus Driving tests Days after prom, homecoming, etc. • Personal illness • Funerals (2 days) • Emergency work from home (5 days) • Religious Holidays • Medical or dental issues with a doctor’s note • Prearranged absence (requires paperwork from the office) • School sponsored trips • College, career, or military related visitation If you miss a day you must bring a note. You may lose credit for classes if you miss 12 or more days in a semester. A student who is 10 minutes or less late to class is considered tardy. Exceeding 10 minutes results in a class cut or an absence.

21. Dress Code-Dress for Success • Behavior and performance are reflective of appearance, and when one or both are inappropriate in an educational atmosphere, education may be deterred. • Dress code enforcement often becomes difficult because there is a degree of subjectivity when evaluating the dress of a student. New clothing and fashion trends can be source of confusion and differing opinions between adults and students. • Regardless of what a garment is called or the material the clothing is comprised, the spirit of the dress code is to exclude students from wearing clothing that is deemed to be inappropriately tight or form fitting.

22. Dress Code Highlights Rule Consequences Range from requiring a student to change and parental notification to multiple days of I.S.A.P. We need parents help to avoid consequences. If possible, please check your student before they go to school. • Dresses, skirts, or shorts must be fingertip length • Legging, jeggings, tights and yoga pants are not considered a pant alone • Students are not permitted any type of hat, headband or bandana. All hats must be kept in your locker from 7:25-2:25 (except for documented religious reasons) • Pants are not permitted to be ripped, torn or damaged • Pants must be worn at the waist • Shoes must be worn at all times • Students are not permitted to wear muscle shirts or tank tops with spaghetti straps (2 fingers wide at the shoulder) • No chains, studs, etc. • See Rule 16 in handbook for complete list

23. Common Dress Code Infractions • Clothing item is prohibited to be worn. i.e. yoga pants. • Item is not excluded but too tight or form fitting. • Dresses, skirts, or shorts are not fingertip length. • Students desiring to wear hats in the building. All hats must be kept in your locker from 7:25-2:25. • Students wearing muscle shirts or tank tops. • Students bringing in apparel with objectionable language or pictures, inappropriate topics related to drugs, alcohol & tobacco, promiscuity and/or sexual implications. • A student may be asked to change any article of clothing which in the judgment of the building principal(s) is in poor taste.

24. Cell Phones • Cell phone possession is a privilege, not a right. • For use before or after school or with adult permission. • Parents please call the main office during school to get a message to your child. • Secure your phone. Not to be charged in school. • Lost or stolen cell phones.

25. BYOT • BYOT: “Bring Your Own Technology” Guideline is in place for educational use. • Use of personal device is not required but is a privilege. • Teacher-driven guideline. • The school and district are not responsible for lost of stolen electronic devices.

26. Bullying/Harassment • If your feel your child is being bullied or harassed, please contact any adult in the building. • Information is available on the home page of the Copley School District website. • Safe School Hotline – (800) 418-6423 ext. 359 • Parental cooperation monitoring social media is appreciated.

27. Medication • Any prescription medication and over the counter medication must be handled in the nurse’s office with the appropriate paperwork. • You may not have aspirin, Tylenol, cough medicine, cough drops, inhalers*, vitamins, 5 hour energy, etc. • If you are caught with any medication you may receive disciplinary consequences.

28. Recognition and Positive Rewards • Copley Pride Tribe • Student of the Month • Student Athlete of the Month

29. After School Policy • All students are expected to be out of the school building by 2:35 p.m., unless you are being directly supervised by a staff member.

30. Additional Thoughts… • Make Good Decisions • The choices you make now count • Choose Friends Wisely • You are responsible for you!

31. Career & Technical Education • Four Cities Compact Consortium • 16 Career & Technical Programs offered • Plan now for your Junior and Senior years. Earn all your credits and get courses out of the way such as Health, Physical Education, etc. http://www.fourcitiescompact.org

32. GETTING INVOLVED AT COPLEY HIGH SCHOOLMR. BORCHIK

33. Why Should I get Involved? • This is your school, make the most of every opportunity. • Students that get involved in school activities… • Enjoy their high school experience Make new friends • Find new interests • Find greater academic success

34. Class Office • We need motivated student leaders who: • Have character • Represent themselves and our school positively 24/7/365 • The election will occur in homeroom next Tuesday with results announced later in the week. • Student Council – Message from Representative.

35. Getting Involved in Academics • Academic Challenge • Yearbook • Student Council • Key Club • Speech and Debate • Plays/Drama • Music (Vocal) • Music (Instrumental) • Color Guard • Art Club • French Club • Spanish Club • German Club • Environmental Club • Spirit Club • Copley Students United • Science Olympiad

36. Getting Involved in AthleticsWe offer 19 OHSAA sponsored sports, Cheerleading, plus 1 club team (Rugby) Girls Sports (Fall) • Cross-Country • Golf • Soccer • Tennis • Volleyball Girls Sports (Winter) • Basketball • Swimming • Bowling Girls Sports (Spring) • Softball • Track Boys Sports (Fall) • Cross - Country • Football • Golf • Soccer Boys Sports (Winter) • Basketball • Swimming • Wrestling • Bowling Boys Sports (Spring) • Baseball • Tennis • Track

37. Staying Eligible for Athletics and Extracurricular Activities • All sports and most clubs adhere to the following eligibility standards: • All eligibility decisions are based on the preceding quarter. Freshman eligibility for fall sports is based on your 4th quarter grades as an 8th grader. • For high school, you must have a 1.0 GPA and pass 5 classes. PE classes do not count . • Student-Athletes achieving a 1.0 – 1.9 must attend study tables three times a week to stay eligible. • Must attend school for at least 4 hours to participate in or attend after school events.

38. Support Your Friends • $25 athletic pass for all home games (on sale today) • Available in the Athletic Department Office • Allows you to attend all home games for the 2013-2014 school year! • School spirit is the best way to show you peers that you support and appreciate them.

39. INFORMATION FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENTMRS. MAGENSKY

40. Guidance Staff • Counselors - • A-G Mrs. Jenny Morganti • H-O Mrs. Toni Ehrman • P-Z Mrs. Corinne Magensky • Secretary – Mrs. Patty Kramer

41. Why See Your Counselor? To help you with study skills To help you select your classes during the school year or during the summer To help you with career/college/technical school/military information To help you with personal concerns To explain school policies and procedures (athletic eligibility, dress code, attendance, calculating GPA, explaining class rank)

42. Why See Your Counselor? To obtain suggestions on how you can reach your personal and academic potential To make referrals to outside resources To adjust your schedule

43. Counselor Appointments Can be made with Mrs. Kramer, the Guidance Secretary Should be scheduled during the student’s study hall, during a small portion of the student’s lunch, or before/after school Should not be scheduled during a class

44. Looking Into the Future Your freshman grade point average is important.

45. Time Schedules See the insert in your Welcome Packet for the Regular Time Schedule and the Homeroom Time Schedule Lunch 7 runs from 10:15 – 10:45 Lunch 9 runs from 11:10 – 11:40 Lunch 11 runs from 12:05 – 12:35 Every class is 50 minutes in length. The school day begins at 7:25 a.m. and ends at 2:25 p.m.

46. Bell Schedule

47. Schedule Change Policy Schedules will be changed only under the following conditions: • Summer school coursework is completed • Change in the student’s program of studies • Course conflict that requires a change of schedule • Failure to meet course requirements • Required course needs to be repeated • Fill out a Schedule Change Request Form and return to Mrs. Kramer

48. Picture Day Thursday, September 4th. Dress appropriately and wear your best smile! 

49. Open House Tuesday, August 26th 6:00-8:00 p.m. Parents will meet all the teachers in your student’s schedule.

50. WALKING YOUR SCHEDULEMRS. MAGENSKY