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VIRGIL MIDDLE SCHOOL 03/09/08 BEHAVIOR POLICY AND DRESS CODE. POSITIVE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS. BE POLITE RESPECT YOUR CLASSMATES AND TEACHER BE COURTEOUS AND READY TO HELP OTHER STUDENTS BE HAPPY AND ENJOY SCHOOL. POSITIVE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS. BE PROMPT DO YOUR WORK WHEN ASSIGNED
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POSITIVE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS BE POLITE • RESPECT YOUR CLASSMATES AND TEACHER • BE COURTEOUS AND READY TO HELP OTHER STUDENTS • BE HAPPY AND ENJOY SCHOOL
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS BE PROMPT • DO YOUR WORK WHEN ASSIGNED • BE IN YOUR SEAT BEFORE THE BELL • FINISH YOUR CLASSWORK
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS BE PREPARED • HAVE ALL YOUR MATERIALS READY • BRING ALL YOUR BOOKS • SHARPEN PENCILS BEFORE THE BELL • FOLLOW ALL CLASSROOM RULES • HAVE YOUR ID CARD WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES • USE YOUR AGENDA PLANNER EVERYDAY
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS BE PRODUCTIVE • GET GOOD GRADES • DO YOUR HOMEWORK • THINK POSITIVELY • DO YOUR CHORES AT HOME • HELP YOUR PARENTS
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS PARTICIPATE PARTICIPATION IS THE ABILITY TO BE PROMPT, POLITE, PREPARED AND PRODUCTIVE.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS 5 P’S = PROFICIENCY PROFICIENCY = GRADUATION
SCHOOL DRESS CODE AND UNIFORM POLICY
School Dress Code and Uniform Policy COLORS: Burgundy or white must be worn above the waist and gray pants ONLY
School Dress Code and Uniform Policy • PANTS AND SHORTS: • No more than 2 inches larger than waist size • No longer than 1 inch above the ground • May not be folded, tied or have rubber bands • Use belt and worn at waist • Shorts not below the knees or shorter than mid-thigh • N0 SAGGING
School Dress Code and Uniform Policy BELTS: Belts may not have an initial or insignia on the buckle and no longer than 3 inches at the waist . SKIRTS: Gray and no shorter than mid-thigh. Plaid skirts are allowed.
School Dress Code and Uniform Policy • SHIRTS AND BLOUSES: • All shirts and blouses must have: • Sleeves, collar and must be white or burgundy. • Undershirt must be white and should not hang beneath the uniform shirt. • Low cut blouses are not allowed
School Dress Code and Uniform Policy SWEATERS AND JACKETS: White, Burgundy and ash gray only. No black, charcoal or dark gray allowed. Solid colors only. BACKPACKS: No graffiti. Name only in bottom right hand side of the front of the backpack.
School Dress Code and Uniform Policy • The following items are • NOT ALLOWED • SWEAT PANTS OR CARGO PANTS • NO PE CLOTHES HANGING FROM SHOULDER/BACKPACK • BAGGY PANTS, CUT-OFF PANTS, OVERALLS WITH STRAPS • SEE THRU OR MESH TYPE SHIRTS • CLOTHING ASSOCIATED WITH GANGS
School Dress Code and Uniform Policy • ITEMS NOT ALLOWED • T-SHIRTS WITH PROFANITY, DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR INAPPROPRIATE MESSAGES • METAL STUDS, SPIKES, BELT OR BRACELET • PROFESSIONAL TEAM JACKETS • HATS/CAPS, HOODS ARE NOT TO BE WORN • HAIR NETS OR BANDANAS • LONG SHOE LACES OR LACES ASSOCIATED WITH GANGS • GLOVES
School Dress Code and Uniform Policy PIERCING/TATTOO POLICY GIRLS PIERCINGS NO FACIAL PIERCINGS ARE ALLOWED EXCESSIVELY LARGE HOOP EARRINGS ARE NOT ALLOWED BOYS PIERCINGS PLUGS, SPIKES OR ANY KIND OF EAR PIERCINGS SIMILAR TO THESE ARE NOT ALLOWED NO FACIAL PIERCINGS ARE ALLOWED NO VISIBLE TATTOOS ARE ALLOWED STUDENTS WILL BE ASKED TO REMOVE PIERCINGS THE FIRST TIME. THE SECOND TIME THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED
SCHOOL BEHAVIOR STANDARDS
WEAPONS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING KNIVES AND GUNS ARE PROHIBITED. STUDENTS WILL BE RECOMMENDED FOR EXPULSION IF THEY BRING A WEAPON TO SCHOOL.
SERIOUS VIOLATIONS • RACIAL OR ETHNIC SLURS • HOMOPHOBIC SLURS • BULLYING • THESE ISSUES ARE PUNISHBLE AND WILL BE DEALT WITH INMEDIATELLY
What is “Bullying” ? Aggressive behavior that involves real or perceived physical or psychological power. Typically, the behavior is repeated over time and includes the use of hurtful words or acts!!
TYPES OF BULLYING • Verbal • Non verbal • Emotional • Cyber • Physical
OTHER WORDS FOR “BULLYING” EXTORTION, HATE, HARASSMENT, ROBBERY, ASSAULT, POUNDING FIST, GANG SIGNS, RUMORS, THREATS, CYBER BULLYING, PUT DOWNS, ABUSE, MAKING FUN, NAME CALLING.
The most common form of bullying is… TEASING AND NAME CALLING
The second most common type of bullying is… PHYSICAL ABUSE FOR BOYS SOCIAL SEPARATION FOR GIRLS
SEXUAL HARASSMENT IS NOT ALLOWED AND IS PUNISHABLE BY LAW (SEE YOUR COUNSELOR)
SEXUAL HARASSMENT What is sexual harassment? • Behavior of a sexual nature that makes you feel unsafe or scared and keeps you from learning! • Is against school rules and the law
For Example • UNWANTED HUGGING, KISSING, GRABBING, RUBBING OR TOUCHING • STANDING TOO CLOSE OR STOPPING SOMEONE FROM MOVING • TEASING OR SAYING DISGUSTING RUMORS OR NASTY JOKES • SHOWING “DIRTY” PICTURES, POSTERS, CARTOONS, OR DRAWINGS THAT MAKE OTHERS FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE • MAKING RUDE BODY MOVEMENTS THAT EMBARRASS PEOPLE
THE FOLLOWING AREPROHIBITED: • Fighting • Hitting • Provoking Fights • Threatening
MISSING CLASSES ORDITCHING ISAGAINSTTHE LAW . BE ON TIME TO CLASS OR YOU MAY BE CITED BY THE POLICE.
NEW TRUANCY POLICY Pre-Citation Notice Parent Notification via Letter Student counseled Regarding Attendance Policy Pre-Citation Notice Parent Notification via Letter Student Counseled Regarding Attendance Policy Evaluation of Academic Performance Pre-Citation Notice Parent Notification via Letter Student Counseled Regarding Attendance Policy Parent Conference in Person or Phone LOS ANGELES SCHOOL POLICE CITATION 1st Truancy 2nd Truancy 3rd Truancy 4th Truancy
KEEP SCHOOL CLEAN • NO SPITTING • GUM IS NOT ALLOWED • PICK UP YOUR TRASH
AUDITORIUM BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS • FOUL LANGUAGE • BOOING • STAMPING OF FEET • WHISTLING • LOUD DISTURBING NOISES • IS NOT ACCEPTABLE • OF VIRGIL STUDENTS
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ALLOWED IN SCHOOL: • NO CELL PHONES • (ONLY WITH WRITTEN PERMISSION) • NO I-PODS • NO MP3’S • NO CD PLAYERS • NO HAND-HELD VIDEO GAMES
NOTEBOOKS, BACKPACKS AND SUPPLIES MUST BE FREE OF GRAFFITTI, PHOTOGRAPHS AND STICKERS
STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN BUILDINGS BEFORE 7:30 AM 0R DURING NUTRITION AND LUNCH
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR STANDARDS • ENTER CLASSROOM QUIETLY • FOOD, DRINKS AND ICE ARE NOT ALLOWED • THE BELL IS NOT A REASON TO LEAVE CLASS. WAIT FOR YOUR TEACHER’S INSTRUCTIONS
P.E. DRESS AND ATTENDANCE POLICY RULE: Any student who shows up late or does not dress for P.E., will be given an After School Detention. PROCEDURES: • Students who show up late or do not have P.E. clothes, are given a detention slip which the student has to take home, have their parents sign and return. • P.E. teachers keep a period-by-period log of these students names. • The list is sent to the Dean's office where it is recorded on their record and detentions summons are issued. • Habitual repeaters will be issued Saturday Detention (SELAP).
UNIFORM VIOLATION POLICY RULE: Those students that are continually in violation of the dress code will lose their right to a free dress day. PROCEDURES: • Parents in the front desk will keep record of the students that are always being sent to them for uniform violations. • When the students has several violations, they will create a list that will be turned in to Maria Sanchez, previous to next free dress day. On free dress day, we will verify that the student complies by wearing their school uniform. • Violations to this rule will result in after school detention (ASD) or Saturday Detention (SELAP). • Parent Center will give the offending students a Parent letter indicating that their child will not have free dress day.
SUMMARY • 5 P’s • DRESS CODE AND UNIFORM POLICY • BEHAVIOR STANDARDS • PERSONAL • CLASSROOM • P. E. • ATTENDANCE POLICY