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Discipline Assemblies. September 3 rd 4 th , 5 th and 6 th. Welcome Principal – Michael Rodriguez. Academic Information. Dr. Steele Academic Dean. Schedules. Schedules Schedule changes only the first two weeks of the semester must specify reason for change
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Discipline Assemblies September 3rd 4th, 5th and 6th
Academic Information Dr. Steele Academic Dean
Schedules • Schedules • Schedule changes only the first two weeks of the semester must specify reason for change • Schedule changes for second semester classes
Credits • Earning credits • Losing credits Grades Attendance • Grade levels by credits 9thFreshman 0-5.5 10th Sophomore 6-11.5 11th Junior 12-17.5 12th Senior 18+
Discipline Information Vice Principal – Ms. Perez
MHS Discipline Management Program • PBIS Program • Minutemen Bucks • MHS Incentive Store • School Expectations • Football Game Tickets and Transportation
Changes • Grade Level Administrator • 9th Grade – Mr. Flores Science Building Room 309 • 10th Grade – Ms. Perez Main Building Room 219 A • 11th Grade – Ms. Hays Main Building Room 109 E • 12th Grade – Dr. Steele main Building Room 102 The administrator will be calling students to offices or the discipline center.
Changes • Discipline Center: The discipline center is located in Room B4 in the corner of the cafeteria next to the textbook room and the ROTC classroom. • In School Suspension Classroom The ISS Classroom is located in Room B3 in the cafeteria. • Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM • After School Detention • 4:10 – 5:00 PM • 7th Period Pick up • Stricter Enforcement • Dress Code • Electronic Devices • Classroom Instructional Materials • Attendance • Tardiness
MHS Discipline Management Program • MHS Discipline Stages • Stage I • Minor Violations of Student Code of Conduct • Detention • In School Suspension • Parental Conference • Stage II – Referral • Major or repeated violations • In School Suspension • Parental Conference • Out of School Suspensions • DAEP placement • Stage III • Serious violations • Parental Conference • Out of School Suspensions • DAEP Placement • Expulsion
AT MHS, Safety Comes First • Report to any administrator, teacher counselor or staff member • Bullying • Cyberbulling • Fights • Drug Activities • Thefts • Graffiti
EISD Tip Line - 444-4911 • Safeline ..........Protecting Edgewood students, staff, and schools • can be used by anyone, including students, parents, staff, and members of the community who have any safety concerns. • can be called any time, day or night. The Edgewood Police Department monitors and manages the system. • is designed to be completely anonymous. However, callers are welcomed to leave their names and telephone numbers. • Citizens, parents, staff, and students should call anytime they have information about an illegal activity, a potential threat, or any type of safety issue. Examples could include information about: • A gun in school • Drugs in school • A fight involving students • A suspicious person at a school • A theft or burglary at a campus • Any threat to student or staff safety
Dress Code Assistant Principal – Mr. Flores
Dress and Grooming • School Districts have jurisdiction regarding dress and grooming standards • Dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, prevent disruption, and minimize safety hazards • District policy prohibits any clothing or grooming that in an administrator’s judgment, may reasonably cause disruption of or interference with normal operations at school
Dress and Grooming • District prohibits pictures, emblems, or writing on clothing: • lewd, offensive, vulgar, obscene, satanic, or that imply a double meaning message • advertise or depict tobacco, alcoholic beverages, drugs or any other prohibited substance • associated with gangs or secret societies
Dress and Grooming • Student’s general appearance must be such as not to interfere with the instructional program • clothing must not be suggestive • no see-through clothing, or strapless or backless garments • students must wear proper undergarments • blouses that show the mid-section will not be worn • torn clothing will not be worn
Dress and Grooming • shorts and skirts shall not be more than 4 inches above the knee • Sleeveless apparel must provide appropriate coverage (no tank tops, muscle shirts, or basketball type shirts) • bandanas will not be worn, carried or used in any manner • hats or head apparel are not permitted • Jewelry or studs, including earrings or chains, may not be worn in any part of body except the ear lobes
Dress and Grooming • tattoos must be covered • oversized sagging or baggy pants are prohibited • no dangling chains or belts will be allowed • matching or similar clothes, which identify a gang or group not approved by the school, will not be allowed • conspicuous or non-traditional styles or colors of hair are prohibited
Dress and Grooming • If a student violates the dress code, by either grooming or clothing, he/she will be sent home, given opportunity to correct at school,or placed in ISS for remainder of day until corrected. • Repeated dress code offenses may result in more serious disciplinary action.
Attendance Assistant Principal – Ms. Hays
Texas Education Code • Section §25.092 of the Texas Education Code contains the provision of law commonly referred to as the “90 percent rule.” • A student will earn credit for a class based on a student’s attendance for at least 90 percent of the days a class is offered • 2013-2014 Academic Calendar Days • Fall Term – August 26-Jan 17 = 89 • Spring Term – Jan 21-June 6 = 91
Texas Education Code • Section §25.092 also states, “a district may establish ways to make-up or regain credits that are workable in consideration of the circumstances.” • Credit Recovery
Campus Approach to Attendance • School Messenger • Automated call system • “Attendance tip of the Day” • Announced daily • Proper way to leave Campus • Parent signs you out at the front office • Warning Letters • Issued at any time • Abatements • Any time any professional talks to you about your attendance • Truancy Court • When an individual reaches 5 unexcused absences
Testing Sonya Trevino Testing Coordinator
December EOC Exams (Student Retest – Graduation Requirement)
Spring EOC Exams Graduation Requirement
STAAR The labels for the performance categories are: • Level III: Advanced Academic Performance • Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance • Level I: Unsatisfactory
PSAT • The PSAT is an assessment that measures critical reading, math, and writing skills developed over many years. • It is scheduled for Oct. 16, 2013. • Who takes the PSAT? 10th and 11th graders
It’s important to… • pay attention in class for STAAR/TAKS preparation. • keep up with homework and class assignments. • attend tutorials. • show up for testing. • ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY!! We want you to graduate!!
Counselors– Ms. Fisher, Ms. Paz and Mr. Campos
Student Support Services • Counselors: • A – Gol Mrs. Fisher • Gomez-Pal Mr. Campos • Palm– Z Ms. Paz • Counselor’s Assistant: Ms. Lopez • Parent Educator: Ms. Benavides • Testing Coordinator: Ms. Trevino • Social Worker: Ms. Welch • School Age Parent Program: Liz Roque • Communities In Schools: Kristeena Dewberry • College Center Room 215 • Advise TX College Advisor: Mr. Garza will be here every day. • Upward Bound is here on Monday’s. • Project STAY, Ms. Flores, is here on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s. • San Antonio Education Partnership is here on Thursday’s and Friday’s.
Class Sponsors Elizabeth Reece
Class of 2014- SENIORS • Sponsors- Ms. Reece and Mrs. Gillen • Officers- • President- Troy Sanchez • Vice President- Maria Berumen • Secretary- Joshua Hernandez • Treasurer- Violet Medellin • Historian- Selena Narvaez • Spirit Coordinator- Stormie Garza
Class of 2014- SENIORS • We need to raise around $10,000 this year to pay for Prom and Senior activities. • Important Dates: • Fundraising all year long! Please see Ms. Reece (Rm 212) for a calendar, look on the website, or the Senior board. • Homecoming dance- Sept 27th • Senior Trip- Possibly over Spring Break… • Prom- May 17th • Senior Activities- Last week of school- you will be eligible to partake in senior activities if you are in good standing (attendance, grades, meeting graduation requirements)