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Benito Juárez Rules and Expectations. Welcome back to school Ju á rez Eagles! 2013-2014. Section 1 School Entry Procedures Tardy/Detention Procedures Attendance Procedures Hall Sweep Procedures. August 26, 2013 is the first day of school. Arrive to school on time everyday!.
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Welcome back to school Juárez Eagles! 2013-2014
Section 1 • School Entry Procedures • Tardy/Detention Procedures • Attendance Procedures • Hall Sweep Procedures
August 26, 2013 is the first day of school Arrive to school on time everyday!
How do I serve my detention? • Students are expected to serve detentions on their own and will not be picked up by staff members. • Students may serve their detentions during lunch or after school. • Students who do not serve their detention may face further disciplinary action
Where do I serve my detention? This is an incentive to serve a shorter detention. Students who wish to serve a detention during lunch should report directly to the detention room. They will be offered a bag lunch until the lunches run out. Students will serve a detention after school in a designated room. Students will report to the detention room on their own. • If students do not serve their detention willingly, they will not have the option to serve the next day. • Next day detentions can not be served during lunch.
Attendance Expectations and Policies • The attendance office is located in Room 137 • Students are expected to attend school daily • If a student is absent or needs to correct an attendance error, he/she can be helped in Room 137
Absences are only excused for the following reasons: Benito Juarez Community Academy Reason for Absences Note Student Name: __________________________________Division:_________________ Date of Absences:________________________________ Indicate below the valid cause for the student’s absence(s): □ Student Illness (attach medical documentation) □ Observance of religious holiday □ Death in the immediate family (attach documentation □ Family emergency, Explain: _____________________________________________________________ □ Circumstances which cause reasonable concern to you for your child’s safety or health, Explain: □ Other situations beyond the control of the student. Explain:
Consequences for Truants When a student has 18 days or more of unexcused absences, you may encounter the following circumstances:
Attendance Incentives Students with good attendance will be recognized!
Hall Sweeps Students should arrive to class on time!
Section 2 • Electronics Policy • Dress Code Policy • Student Code of Conduct
STUDENTS CAN’T HAVE CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
We’ll take the device and lock it up in the discipline office. Your phone or electronic device will be confiscated.
Dress Code Students must wear the following:
Dress Code • Students may NOT wear the following: • Hats • Hoods on head • Rubber bands on pants • Pajamas • Shorts, skirts, capris, etc. above the knee • Leggings that are sheer or see through • Memorial/RIP clothing • Words, images, and symbols that are • inappropriate for school • Pants ripped to an immodest degree • See-through clothing deemed to be • immodest
THIS IS WHAT WE EXPECT OF JUAREZ STUDENTS SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE – Speak politely using a friendly tone, encourage others oN TIME – Be in your seat when the bell rings, and have your work finished APPROPRIATE CONDUCT – Understand and follow instructions, inform teacher of problems, especially those related to safety, like bullying, conflict, and drugs/alcohol READINESS – Do your work, have it ready, and be ready to participate
Student Code of Conduct Every student will receive a CPS rule book. Every student and parent must read and sign it. You must follow the rules, even if you don’t know them. It lists your rights. Those are important. Come see me or any staff in room 100 or 137 if you have questions.
Section 3 • Message from the College Team • How to contact your counselor
Class of 2017 • Freshman year is one of the most important years in your education as you will be on your way to become a college student! • There are many opportunities for you to become “college ready”. There will be many college visits and opportunities for you to join programs during the summer and the school year. • Visit the counseling team and Mr. Palencia/Ms. Gudino in the PERC (Room 213) to discuss these opportunities
Tools that counselors utilize… What’s Next Illinois & Naviance are web-based high school, college and career planning tools