Irene C. Hernandez Middle School

1. Irene C. Hernandez Middle School RESPECT FOR MYSELF RESPECT FOR MY SCHOOL RESPECT FOR OTHERS

2. Hernandez Middle School • We love it that you are here…welcome! • Please be sure to arrive to school every day and on time  • Hernandez Middle School hours for SY 2012-13 • 8:15am-3:15pm • Breakfast • Offered daily in school cafeteria at 8am • During the morning, all students will be gathered in the courtyard • If students arrive late, must enter through main doors and get tardy pass in office

3. Hernandez Uniform: SHIRT • Solid navy blue polo • No emblems • WHITE undershirt, tucked in • Color or lace shirts are unacceptable • Solid navy blue sweater, over collared shirt • No emblems • No tied back shirts ** Gym uniform may only be worn during the quarter when the student has gym exploratory • Must still wear the navy blue polo • Navy blue sweatpants (no emblems other than HMS) OR navy blue gym shorts (knee length)

4. Hernandez Uniform: PANTS • Khaki pants OR khaki shorts (knee length) • No layering of pants • No rolled up pant legs, no rubber bands/laces on legs, not tied in any way • Rubber bands will be confiscated • No shoelaces (or similar) wrapped around pant legs • Leggings, or skinny jeans will not be allowed as uniform • If students choose wear a belt on their pants, they must be solid black or brown (no logos, lettering, symbols, etc.)

5. Hernandez Uniform: SHOES • Closed-toe shoes • No sandals, no flip-flops • Solid color shoes (Example: NOT Solid black shoes with white sole), not two-toned • Black, white, or brown • Students may wear solid color boots (same colors as shoes) during winter months • However, pants must cover boots – no pants tucked in • If not, shoes must be put in a plastic bag and left in their lockers

6. Hernandez Uniform: GYM • Navy blue polo • Navy blue sweatpants OR navy blue gym shorts (knee length) • Appropriate gym shoes (solid color – white, black, or brown) • Undershirts must be tucked in pants • Long or short sleeve undershirts must be all white • Pant legs must be down (not rolled up)

7. Hernandez Uniform: ACCESSORIES • School ID around neck with HMS lanyard at all times • No stickers or writing • No outside lanyards accepted • No piercings • Ladies are only allowed to wear earrings in both ears, hoops cannot be larger than a quarter • Religious items must be tucked under uniform • Appropriate haircuts and hairstyles • No tails, designs, gang color combinations

8. Uniform Review! Yes or No? Why? Yes! NO!

9. Uniform Review! Yes or No? Why? No! No!

10. Uniform Review! Yes or No? Why? No! Yes on Gym days

11. Uniform Review! Yes or No? Why? Yes! No!

12. Uniform Review! Yes or No? Why? No! No!

13. Uniform Review! Yes or No? Why? No! No!

14. Uniform Review! Yes or No? Why? No! Yes!

15. Uniform Review! Yes or No? Why? No! No! No!

16. Uniform Review (boots)! Yes or No? Why? No! Yes!

17. Casual/Dress Down Day • Wording on clothing, if any, must be appropriate • No holes/rips on clothing • Leggings (as pants) are not permitted • All bottoms must be worn at the waist • Shorts and skirts must be knee length • No plunging necklines • Tops must have sleeves • Hoodies and jackets must remain inside lockers, not worn in the building • Open-toed shoes are not allowed; all other shoes can be worn • No combination of colors that can be considered gang-affiliated If you feel that it will be difficult to adhere to these guidelines, you may choose to come in Hernandez school uniform

18. Rules and Expectations • Students will only be allowed to use restroom if they have their agenda to sign out • NO AGENDA = NO RESTROOM (Only one student at a time) • Agenda must be filled out in pen • Student’s name must written in pen on the agenda • One page/pass must be fully filled out before moving on to the next page • Students will walk from one period to the next in quiet, straight line(s) led by their teacher • NO permanent markers, deco’s, white out • They will be confiscated and donated to the school • NO candy, gum, or drinks from outside school permitted

19. Cell Phones/Electronics • Students are not allowed to have a cell phone or electronics on their person during school hours • Upon entering the building, electronics must be shut off and stored in lockers • If cell phone/electronics are visible (even if in pocket or pencil pouch), they will be confiscated • If a cell phone or electronic device is confiscated, ONLY parents or legal guardians will be allowed to pick it up –NO EXCEPTIONS • This applies to first violation, different consequence applies after initial instance

20. Locker Permission • Students may go to lockers THREE times during the day: • Morning before advisory • After lunch (8th grade before lunch) • Before returning to homeroom at the end of the day DO NOT SHARE YOUR LOCKER COMBINATION WITH ANYONE!!

21. Stairwell Procedures • Students will be given a route by their teacher as to which stairwell to use during the day. • If a student needs to go to any of the offices on the 1st floor, they must walk through their grade floor and use east stairwell ONLY. • Students will be walked to and from each class (including into the cafeteria or recess area) by their teacher. • ENTRANCE and EXIT doors and stairwells • 6th and 7th enter and exit through courtyard doors • 7th grade students will use the middle stairwell, not entering 1st floor • 8th grade enter and exit through east doors, using east stairwell • Hallways are always silent while classes are in session (i.e. going to and from lunch, exploratory classes, testing) • Why is this important?

22. Lunch/Recess Procedures • Teachers will line up their class and walk them into the cafeteria or recess area • Six homerooms will be in each area • Students will receive lunch and be directed where to sit by lunch duty staff • Students will be allowed to use the restrooms (near cafeteria) while they are in lunch • Staff will supervise restroom area • Students waiting to enter the restroom should be quiet while in the hallways • Lunch duty staff dismiss students table by table and have them line up quietly to exit cafeteria into recess area • Recess staff will have students line up quietly to enter building and proceed to cafeteria • After lunch/recess, students proceed to their lockers to prepare for the next set of classes. • Teachers will meet students by their lockers to guide them to their next class.

23. Behavioral Matrix – Pep Rally • Teachers will review rules and expectations for various locations throughout our school building • Practice demonstrating what these behaviors look like • Why are these important? TASK: • As a class, prepare a song, skit, dance, posters, etc….you will be competing in our first Hernández Middle School pep rally • Practice, practice, practice – Pep rally will be at end of month • Show off your school and class pride!

24. Grrrrreat Expectations (aka caught being awesome!) Students demonstrating appropriate behavior will be issued an Honored Husky raffle ticket (Fill out ticket and return to your homeroom teacher to place in homeroom raffle box) RAFFLES • Friday, August 17th: Casual Day Pass • Friday, August 24th: Open Gym, Art, or Music with Friend

25. Upcoming Monthly Incentive Ice Cream Social: To be able to attend the ice cream social you must be a model Hernandez student What does this look like? • In uniform • Present and on time with ID • Grades of C or higher • Respectful behavior • Following the grrrrreat expectations

26. Sample Incentives for Students • Chicago Fire tickets • Chicago Cubs or White Sox tickets • College basketball games • Staff vs Students game • Talent show • Lunch with friend • Restaurant food delivered during lunch • Gift cards • Free homework passes • Lunch with admin & preferred staff

27. Incentive Ideas?? Each class should come up with at least 10 free incentives for students that can be raffled off weekly or be used a s a monthly incentives (Do not repeat what is already on the slides) Teachers:Please send your list to Ms. Arévalo by Friday, August 17th

28. Pizza Power! INCENTIVE The first homeroom from each grade to obtain 100% lunch forms, emergency forms, contracts, and activity fees will receive a PIZZA PARTY!