TIOGA MIDDLE SCHOOL

1. TIOGAMIDDLE SCHOOL

2. New Information • Updated • August 22-31

3. STAFF AND STUDENT BELIEFS • Student behavior is the responsibility of everyone at Tioga. We will work as a team – staff, parents, students - to model, teach, and practice appropriate behavior to reach the goals of the Tioga Community. • We will teach students the expectations and skills necessary to be able to demonstrate responsible behavior in all school settings by collectively correcting, modifying, and practicing appropriate student actions. • Everyone contributes to providing a safe learning environment at Tioga. Staff and students set the tone through their daily actions and attitudes. We will demonstrate our continuous support and encouragement of all students through our proactive interactions with them. • Tioga’s staff is unified in supporting and implementing school-wide expectations to help our students reach academic and social goals. • We will monitor our progress toward our academic and social goals, celebrate our successes, and revise our goals as we move our students toward being College and Career ready responsible citizens.

4. Commitment • Students in Fresno Unified School District can and must learn at grade level and beyond. To ensure our students graduate ready for college and career, we are committed to: • Creating a culture of learningwithhigh expectations • Ensuring students are engaged with relevant, challenging content • Expecting students to take ownership for their learning and improve every day • We are committed to ensuring every student moves a minimum of one grade level per year.

5. Tioga Staff Principal – Mr. Evangelinos GLA – Ms. Sin SNRO – Officer BeBee

6. Tioga Staff Vice principal – Ms. Bacon Academic Counselor – Justin Carrasco Socioemotional Counselor –

7. People To See • Academics, Grades, Scheduling, College, Registration questions. • Mr. Carrasco, Counselor • Bullying, Harassment, Intimidation, threats. Ms. Atkins, Para Educator • Mr. Ward, Resource Counselor

8. People to see • Stolen items, serious threats and other crime related issues • Mr. Beebe, Fresno PD • Afterschool Program • Mr. Gutierrez, ASP Coordinator • Sports, athletics, and Campus Culture • Mr. Dean, Campus Culture Director/Athletic Director

9. Tips for a Successful Start TIP # 1 We are glad you are here so keep coming! • Attendance……..It Matters!!!!!!! • Attend everyday and be on time • Time missed = information missed • Review your school bell schedule and class schedule!

10. Reviewing your Classes • Every class you are registered for will prepare you for high school • Course preparation for High school graduation College entrance requirements: A- G classes • College Preparatory and A-G classes in middle school • Algebra I and Spanish courses count for high school credit and college requirements Career objective: • College prep classes and electives

11. High School Graduation Fresno Unified School District requires 230 credits to graduate Most courses are worth 5 credits a semester A grade “C” or better is needed to receive credit for an A-G course Complete all homework Ask for help when you need it In High School passing grades equal credits

12. College and University Requirements English – 4 years (40 credits) Math – 3 years, 4 years recommended (30-40 credits) Science – 2 years (20 credits) Social Science – 2 years (20 credits) Visual and Performing Art – 1 year (10 credits) Foreign Language – 2 years, 3 years recommended (20-30 credits) College Preparatory Electives – 1 year (10 credits) SAT, SAT Subject tests and/ or ACT

13. Resources: Assistance Provided After School Program Tutoring support 7th period

14. Get involved! Sports Quarter 1: Football Cross Country Girls Volleyball Golf See Mr. Dean in Room 1 for more information Maintain a strong GPA to continue to participate in sports 2.0 GPA and above

15. Get Involved! • Clubs and Organization • Consider your interests and abilities • Select 2-3 to be committed to • Do not become overly involved so that your activities take away from study time • Serve in a leadership role (e.g. President, Treasure, etc.)

16. Get involved • Volunteer • Participating in an extracurricular activity—be it student government, a sport, a part-time job or volunteering—while maintaining good grades, demonstrates: • Time-management skills • Ability to prioritize • Motivation • Responsibility • Leadership qualities

17. Six Extremely Important Factors in College Admissions School Achievement 89% Test Scores 85% Recommendations 48% Essay 43% Interview 31% Activities 30% START NOW!

18. Social Studies

19. Noon Time activities

20. Noon Time activities

21. Noon Time

22. Science

23. Electives

24. Math

25. PE

26. Support

27. Use School Resources • See your counselor on a frequent basis • Let them get to know you Mr. Carrasco in Room 35 • Take advantage of tutoring offered on campus • Use the ATLAS student portal You will receive your password for ATLAS

28. We’re Glad you’re here!

29. Noon Time activities

30. Important changes 2016-2017 Students with sagging pants will not be allowed on campus, no exceptions Cell phones are not allowed to be visible anywhere or time on campus Hats, do-rags, scarves or bandanas are not allowed on your head or body

31. Tioga Bus procedures • Buses drop off in the front in the morning • Buses pick up in the back of the school in the afternoon

32. Work Hard, Get Smart, Be Kind! CHAMPsin cafeteria • C 0 • H RAISED IF QUESTION ASKED • A LISTENING • M SITTING • P PARTNER TALK

33. Tioga Fast Pass What is it? • Pass that allows you outside the cafeteria during morning and lunch break • Allows you opportunities for free snacks, soda and music during lunch • Front of the line passes for events • Field trip opportunities • Extra time during lunch on certain days • Preferred choice when choosing clubs • Pizza parties

34. Tioga Fast Pass • New fast passes issued August 29 • You need a 2.0 GPA

35. Work Hard, Get Smart, Be Kind! Dress Code Policy Being in dress code is your responsibility. It prepares you for the workplace. Look good, feel good! We all must follow the Tioga and FUSD dress code policy.

36. Work Hard, Get Smart, Be Kind! DRESSCODE

37. Work Hard, Get Smart, Be Kind! Dress Code Most Frequent Violations • No PIERCINGS. Only ears can be pierced. • Hairstyles that attract attention like MOHAWKS, hair cuts with symbols, writing, or unnatural colors (ex. purple braids), etc. are not allowed. • Nothing that is 50% or more red - this includes anything: Undergarments, undershirts, shirts, shorts, pants, folders, backpacks, belts, socks, ANYTHING!!!! • Flip-flop style shoes are prohibited. All shoes must have a strap on the back.

38. Dress Code Cont. • No professional team logos on ANYTHING (college attire is okay) • Ripped jeans must have leggings underneath (leggings cannot be worn without jeans) • No Hats and beanies • No sagging • Shorts and skirts must be no more than 4 inches above the knee • All tops must cover undergarments completely. Straps must be 2 inches or more. • PE clothes cannot be worn in any other class other than PE. This includes light gray sweat shirts and sweat pants.

39. DRESS CODE – GANG APPAREL • ABSOLUTELY NO GANG RELATED APPAREL ON ANYTHING! • No Paisley bandanas (rags) of any color.

40. You WILL NOT be allowed IN CLASSES if you are out of Dress Code! Student will be stopped at the gate

41. Work Hard, Get Smart, Be Kind! Common Areas/Fields at Lunch Stay on the “West Side” of campus Don’t run Keep your hands to yourself Use sports equipment properly Enter class and buildings quietly Don’t wait until the tardy bell to use the restroom or get water You must have a fast pass to participate during lunch

42. Work Hard, Get Smart, Be Kind! Morning Arrival and Dismissal All student report to the cafeteria Be on campus before the first bell Be in class before the tardy bell Be prepared for class with all of your materials Be in dress code Leave campus immediately after school Take everything home that needs to go home Bus riders board busses behind the gym

43. Work Hard, Get Smart, Be Kind! Personal Conduct and Responsibility We are responsible for the choices we make, including our actions and work at school.

44. 3 simple beliefs 1. WORK HARD! Your Brain is a Muscle.

45. 2. Get smart You get smart by working hard to learn new things!

46. 3. Be kind Don’t be a bully

47. Tioga fast pass • GPA of 2.0 or higher during the previous two-week period. • Attendance of 95% or more. • No on or off campus suspensions during the current or previous two weeks. • No more than one mediation during the current or previous two weeks. • No more than one discipline entry in ATLAS, our student management system, during the previous two weeks. • All 3’s and 4’s on our Tioga Habits of Mind Report Card during the previous two weeks. How do I get one?

48. Fast Pass lunch outside

49. Just say no to fighting If you start a fight or willingly participate, you will be arrested. Fighting is against the law. If you have conflict with another person, see an adult on campus. We have counselors to help you mediate. #Drama Free Campus Tioga has our very own full-time police officer. He’s here to help you succeed by following the rules and the law.

50. task force Your Principal, Counselor, and Friendly Neighborhood Police Officer are going to visit your home and schedule meetings with your parents for the following: • Students not working in class. • Students failing classes • Students who refuse to follow school rules • Students who are disrespectful to teachers and staff WORK HARD, GET SMART, BE KIND!