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Diman Class of 2020 Parent Orientation: Welcome & School Information

Get important information about Diman Class of 2020 Freshmen year, including daily schedule, attendance policy, dress code, academic schedule, and school conduct.

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Diman Class of 2020 Parent Orientation: Welcome & School Information

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  1. Welcome Parents of Diman Class of 2020 Freshmen Parent Orientation August 2016

  2. Today’s Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Schedule, Attendance, Dress Code • School Conduct • Exploratory & Placement • Academics • Summer Reading • Fall Sports

  3. Daily Schedule First Warning Bell -----------------------7:30 am Second Warning Bell -------------------7:35 am Third Warning Bell ----------------------7:40 am Last Warning Bell -----------------------7:43 am School Begins---------------------------7:45 am Period 1 7:45 – 8:28 am Period 2 8:31 – 9:14 am Period 3 9:17 – 10:00 am Period 4 10:03 – 10:46 am Period 5 10:49 – 12:02 pm First Lunch 10:49 – 11:14 am Second Lunch 11:17–11:42 am Third Lunch 11:45–12:10 am Fourth Lunch 12:13 –12:37 pm Fifth Lunch 12:41–1:06 am Period 6 12:13 – 12:56 pm Period 7 12:59 – 1:42 pm Period 8 1:45 – 2:28 pm Passing Time – 3 Minutes 25 minutes for Lunch

  4. Academic Schedule • A week & B Week • 8 Periods Daily • Each day is A, B, C, or D – will rotate each day • Lunch Period • Double & Single Block Periods

  5. Attendance Policy • In the case of an absence, a parent/guardian should call the Dean of Students office to report the absences. • Student MUST bring documentation upon return to school. • Students are responsible for ANY work missed during absence. 2 Day Policy • This includes during a week change.

  6. Attendance Policy • 4 or more Unexcused Absences in a trimester = Attendance Failure • 4 Unexcused Tardiesand/or Dismissals= 1 Unexcused Absence • The MAXIMUM number of Unexcused Absences for the year is 9. • Any student with 10 or more Unexcused Absences for the year will receive Attendance Failure

  7. School Approved Absences • Doctor's note for an absence for the day the student is absent. • The medical note must indicate the dates the student was unable to attend school. Appointment cards are not acceptable. • Death of a relative/funeral leave. • Court – must be verified by court paper, summons, and subpoena. • Religious observance • License/permit appointment • All other reason not listed above that are unusual will be reviewed by the Dean of Students on a case by case basis.

  8. Attendance A parent note or phone call is not considered an Excused Absence All absences require Proper Documentation upon return to school to the Dean of Students. Failure to comply will result in Disciplinary Action and/or Attendance Failure

  9. Family vacations • Family Vacations are NOT EXCUSED • Families should avoid taking any vacations during school days. • Students will be require to attend Credit Recovery (Saturdays 8-12) to make up time upon returning to school, if days exceed Absence Policy.

  10. Dress Code • All students are expected to come to school neat and clean in dress and appearance The following is not permitted: • Excessively short skirts/shorts (FINGER-TIP RULE) • Bare midriffs/belly shirts • Muscle shirts/tank tops • Inappropriate logos and slogans • Clothing with external metal parts/long chains • Frayed or torn clothing • Hats, caps, flip flops, sandals, bandanas • Gang identification • YOGA OR ANY TIGHT fitting pants unless you have a long shirt reaching fingertip length over them. • SHORTS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN ANY SHOP!!

  11. Exploratory Schedule • 12 shops • Shop Placement in January • Determination of placement • Quality of work, Effort, Potential, Conduct in every shop explored.

  12. Exploratory uniform • Safety Glasses • Black T-Shirt • Jeans • Belt • Steel- toed boots • Hair Restraint

  13. Exploratory Uniform • NO ripped or frayed clothing. • Full length pants ONLY. NO SHORTS • NO sweatpants allowed.

  14. additional safety requirements Health Careers: NO finger nail polish Culinary Arts: NO fingernail polish; nails cut 1/16 from end of finger

  15. Grading Policy and Report Cards • Trimesters – November, March, June • Minimum passing grade 65 • Attendance impact on grades • 35 credits to be promoted to next grade level Must pass ELA and Mathematics

  16. ExtraHelp • RISE- before school • EXTENDS – after school Tuesdays and Thursdays • Teacher extra help days

  17. School Conduct and Regulations All violations are subject to Detention, Saturday School, and/or Suspension according to the Student Handbook. • Behavior which interferes with the learning process • Failure to report to teacher’s detention • Misuse of school documents/equipment • Possession or use of cell phones, cameras or ipods during the school day • Defiance/insubordination or lack of respect to a school employee • Unauthorized area during lunch • Food or drink outside the cafeteria during lunch • Misbehavior in the cafeteria, corridor, or on school grounds • Failure to observe student use of automobile regulations • Public displays of affection • Failure to have student ID in his/her possession

  18. Serious School Conduct and Regulations All violations are subject to Saturday School and/or Suspension according to the Student Handbook. • Knowingly being present where drugs/alcohol are being kept or used • Fighting • Assault or threats • Extortion or intimidation • False alarm or bomb threat • Deliberately disrupting the school day • Any form of harassment/bullying • Verbal abuse • Theft • Forgery/plagiarism • Refusal to identify oneself to school personnel • Failure to repeatedly have an ID in possession • Possession of weapon other than a firearm

  19. Serious School Conduct All violations are subject to Suspension and/or Exclusion according to the Student Handbook. • Arson or attempted arson • Assault and/or battery • Selling/possession/use of drugs or alcohol • Vandalism • Behavior that presents danger of physical harm to self or others • Inappropriate use of the internet • Hazing • Possession of a firearm

  20. Summer Reading Assignments • READ! – All information can be found on Diman Website under “Summer Assignments” • 5% of YOUR Year to Date Average • Make sure you complete the assignment • Test on the first day of academics

  21. Fall Sports • All information about fall sports can be found on the website under “Athletics”. Students must register through “Family ID”. • Cross Country (boys and girls) • Soccer (boys and girls) • Football • Cheerleading • Volleyball • Golf

  22. Address and Phone Number Changes Moving? Phone number change? Fill out a notification form in the Guidance Office!

  23. First Day • 1st Day of School Aug. 31st –12:00 dismissal • A Weeks in Academics • B Weeks in Shop • 2nd Day of School Sept. 1st –12:00 dismissal • B Weeks in Academics • A Weeks in Shop • 3rd Day of School September 6th Full Day • Begin 2 week cycle • A Weeks in Academics • B Weeks in Shop!

  24. Diman’s Website • www.dimanregional.org • All Contact Information • Teacher Email Addresses • School Calendar • Bus Routes • Lunch Menus • Aspen Portal

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