Welcome to Havana High School

1. Welcome to Havana High School PLEASE Pick up your Schedule and Map prior to Presentation

2. Get the District AP on Your Phone

3. Website

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6. New Student Management System

7. Where Are You Heading To? Goal Achievement Gorge Procrastination Path Happiness Hill Bully Boulevard Leader Lane Criminal Crossing Get on the Right Road and Stay There!

8. How Do You View Yourself? What Are You Doing to Develop Your Image/Self Esteem?

9. Prepping For National Test • In high school you will take: • PSAT 9th your Freshman Year • PSAT 10th your Sophomore Year • Science Test during the year you take Biology (Usually sophomore year) • SAT test your Junior Year Your SAT test score can get your money for college and help you get accepted into colleges and programs within college. We have had two students have all tuition paid last year. This year, I anticipate that would could have four students have all or a good portion of their tuition paid.

10. What Motivates You to Succeed Requirements to be Successful at High School Academically • Get up and Come to School on Time • Complete your Homework to the best of your ability • Organize all your Class Requirements • Prepare for Tests and Quizzes ***You need a Goal***

11. Project Based Learning/1:1 • Discovery Learning – Open ended questions that build • Mastery Learning – Application not Memorization • We operate on 2 different Educational Platforms • Easy Bridge will give you access to most • Multiple logins for multiple sites for Higher Ed. Platforms called “Mastering Learning” • School Gmail account • Store school work in Google Drive by uploading (Google Docs) • School Websites Important– Teachers Web pages/Information provided/Principal’s Direction/Student Resources/ Student Handbook http://www.havana126.net/ • Pay attention to the School Calendar of events. • No computers go home until fees are paid. If you have special circumstance come see me.

12. Computer Policy • The computer you are assigned is the one you are going to have for the end of this year. • The computer is worth $65.00 to replace • The computer is yours at the end of the year if all fee are paid. • Lost charger is $27.00 • $25.00 Tech Fee • Pay the Fee take the computer home • Pay the Fee the entire 3 years and the computer is yours

13. Internet/Computer Use at the High School • We do not limit access on most educational platforms, but we limit social media • Be responsible or Be disciplined • Everyone will learn computer skills that are necessary in today's job market. • Don’t worry if you are moving into the district, our teachers do an excellent job of teaching the skills you will need to be successful • Internet and posting on Social Media • Anything you put out on the world wide web is out there forever for someone to view. If you delete it, the government can still access it. • Future employers can see what you have out there.

14. Attendance Policy Any student who has been absent 9 times from any class during the school year will receive an unexcused absence for each additional absence from that class and any other class unless the absence is verified by a note showing an actual doctor visit or is excused by the school attendance officer due to circumstances of chronic illness verified by a doctor. • 3 unexcused absences = No participation in sports or Extracurricular Activities

15. Importance of Attendance • Missed days means missed learning, leading to lower test scores and a reduced likelihood of graduating from high school. • Research shows that missing just two days a month affects student academic success in high school and national standardized test scores dramatically. 2 days a month = 20 days a year = 80 days in 4 years Same as – Missing 4 college classes of material • The academic impact of missing that much school is the same whether the absences are excused or unexcused. • When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating. • FBI reports that poor school attendance is linked to increased risk of criminal activity.

16. Student handbook is on our webpage • Not Perfect • Try/Grow Individually • Wrong = Consequence • Forgive the next day • Respect Always (Yourself & All members of the school) • If you need help we will get it/ You accept it • We are here to develop and educated young adults • Don’t start Gossip – Cyber Bullying • Hate: Lying, Stealing, Cheating and Attitude • You will probably change some of your friends due to choices…accept it, especially Sophomore year when everyone gets their drivers license. Eagles soar with Eagles • Social media outside of school can get you into trouble • High School is a big step from the Junior High. There are more expectations based on your increased maturity.

17. Drugs/Alcohol = Police RecordNo Warnings Ever! OR I will first call the police and then the States Attorney Asking him to throw the book at you! Sequence of Events Charges - Suspension – Expulsion - Alternative Placement

18. Cell Phone Policy • Cell phones to be placed into phone caddy upon entering the classroom • Students take the phone with them when their instructional time is over for the period. • Student caught using a phone in the classroom must give up their phone to the instructor for the rest of the day. The instructor will bring it to the office and the parent/guardian will need to come pick it up. • If student refuse, then the student will be sent to the office. • Student must then give up their phone to the office and will be assigned ISS lunch detention. • If student refuses to give up their phone they will be placed into ISS for the remainder of the day. • If the phone comes out anytime during the In School Suspension, then the student will be Out of School Suspended. • Failure to give the phone to the administration for the day is considered a defiance of authority. • After the 3rd violation of not giving up their cell phone to the administration, a student will be assigned to alternative placement for their education. • Each time a student does not give up their phone the administration will attempt to contact the parents to let them know of the violation and the consequences.

19. Saturday School Saturday School is once a month. • 15 Minutes for each tardy - Serve Saturday school after 4th Tardy (1 Hour) • 1 Hour for 1 Period Unexcused Absence • 3 hours for a Half Day Unexcused Absence • 6 Hours for a Full Day Unexcused Absence Saturday School List will come out on the Wednesday, prior to Saturday School. The student will be called down during announcements and given their assigned amount of time. If the student sees any discrepancy they must get a signature from the teacher saying a mistake was made when taking attendance. They will then bring that signed paper back to the office to get their time readjusted. • This is used as a deterrent from having bad attendance and for discipline issues (Habits that could hurt the employment opportunities for students in the future) • Parents receive an all call on Friday evening to inform them that their son or daughter has Saturday school. We ask for your support! • If a student does not serve assigned Saturday School, then they will have ISS lunch until all time is served. • Skip ISS lunch and student has ISS all day the following day.

20. ISS Lunch • ISS lunch counts as 30 minutes off Saturday School time For the ISS Lunch Period to count towards Saturday School: • Students must get food immediately and report to lunch detention room • Students must remain silent • Students may not use cell phones. • If a student is assigned ISS because of the lack of effort in class, then the time served does not take off of the Saturday School time they have. • Any student that is failing two classes will be placed in ISS lunch until they are no longer failing two classes. Grades will be checked at the midterms and quarters to reevaluate whether the student can get back their privilege of not serving ISS lunch. • A teacher can assign students individual ISS lunches for not completing assignments. If a student does not serve they will be placed in ISS for that class period the next school day.

21. Dress Code The following are prohibited: 1. Shorts, dresses, or skirts more than 1 inch above the knee (standing position). No shirts with holes or pants with holes above the knee, No V-neck or swoop neck shirts that show cleavage are allowed. No shirts without sleeves will be worn to school during school time. 2. Pants must be pulled up over the buttocks area and no under garments should be visible at any time. 3. Clothing or accessories that display vulgar writing or symbols that are sexually suggestive – (Big Johnson, Co Ed Naked, etc.) 4. Clothing or accessories that advertise alcohol, drugs, tobacco products, or display discriminatory and inflammatory messages. 5. Any gang related clothing or accessories. 6. Headgear (hats, caps, head scarves, do-rags, etc.) and sunglasses may not be worn in the building nor may they be held in hand or in pockets during school time. 7. During normal school time activities, tops should cover a student’s entire torso without showing any bare midriff even when sitting or bending over. 8. No pajama bottoms or slippers will be allowed to be worn at school. 9. Jewelry that is deemed unsafe or inappropriate or disruptive to the educational program is not allowed. 10. Wallet Chains are not allowed.

22. Extra-curricular Activities • Any student that does not serve Saturday School will not be able to participate in any extracurricular activities and will immediately be assigned ISS lunch. • Extra-curricular is an all-encompassing term that refers to all activities outside of the typical classroom will be considered extra-curricular. Students will not be able to attend events: such as, Homecoming, Prom and Dances. They will also not participate in any extracurricular activities, to include practice, games, or sporting events until they have served all owed time. If a field trip is essential to the learning process, then a student not meeting these requirements may attend, but it will be determined by the administration. Keep in mind that jobs you receive through Career Link are considered extracurricular. Activities sponsored by any organization, club, or class, such as contests, etc... are included as extracurricular. • Eligible of all extra- curricular events. Pass 6of their 7 classes and have all ISS time served. Eligibility checked every Friday. (Monday- Sunday) • Saturday School time is actually detention time • It can also be served before or after school, arrangements must be made with the administration. • It can also be served once a month on the Saturday that is designated.

23. Semester Exam Exempt Rule • Students who miss 3 or less class periods due to absences or being kicked out of class for discipline reasons • Have 3 Tardies or less per class • No Unexcused Absences • Have no Out of School Suspensions • Earns a 75% or higher in that class will be exempt from taking the final in that class. • Being assigned ISS all day counts as an absence.

24. Credit Recovery • If you are over 5 semester hours behind your classmates, you will most likely be placed in Credit Recovery in Canton.

25. REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE 1ST HOUR – 8:00 - 8:53 2ND HOUR – 8:57 - 9:50 3RD HOUR – 9:54 - 10:46 4TH HOUR – 10:50 - 11:42 5thLUNCH – 11:42 - 12:12 6TH HOUR – 12:16 - 1:08 7TH HOUR – 1:12 - 2:04 8TH HOUR – 2:08 - 3:00

26. EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE 1ST HOUR – 8:00 - 8:44 2ND HOUR – 8:48 - 9:32 3RD HOUR – 9:36 -10:20 4TH HOUR – 10:24 -11:08 6TH HOUR – 11:12 -11:56 5TH LUNCH –11:56 -12:26 7TH HOUR– 12:30 - 1:13 8TH HOUR – 1:17 - 2:00

27. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE 1ST HOUR – 8:00 - 8:27 2ND HOUR – 8:30 - 8:57 3RD HOUR – 9:00 - 9:27 4TH HOUR – 9:30 - 9:57 6TH HOUR – 10:00 - 10:27 7TH HOUR – 10:30 - 10:57 8TH HOUR – 11:00 - 11:30 5TH LUNCH – 11:30 - 12:00

28. Important Early Dates • August 16 – 1st day of school (Full day) • August 22 – Student Pictures • September 26 – Organizational Pictures • Physicals– All incoming freshmen need to have a physical and up-to-date immunizations

29. High School an Awesome Experience • Get Involved with something in the school • Set academic goals – Not just passing classes • Attend school every day you possible can • Make good friends/ Friends change in high school based on choices • Social media – Think before you Email/Post/Tweet! – Forever • Teachers and the administration write letters of recommendation all the time. Behave and give effort in a manner that would warrant them to write one for you. • Treat everyone with respect. • Know your weaknesses and grow as a person. • Try to never be sent to the principal’s office for discipline.

30. National Honor Society – 3.8 GPA, Leadership, Character, Service • Student Council • Extra-Curricular Activities- Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Wrestling, Track, Baseball, Softball, Cheerleading, Dance, Flag Squad, Band, Chorus, Musicals, Plays and Scholastic bowl • Clubs: Art Club, Spanish Club, Boys and Girls H Club, Rotary Interact Club, Library Club, Drama Club, FFA (Which competes in different competitions) & Science Club • Dances – Homecoming, Prom (Junior and Senior date)

31. Phone System • Parents will be able to call the school and leave phone message directly to an instructor. • Teachers will have extension numbers and phones in their rooms. • If you leave a message and a teacher does not get back to you after two days call and let me know and I will find out why. • Obviously you can still contact teachers or administrators through email.

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