Program of Accelerated Education For At Risk Students PACE

1. Humble ISD Program of Accelerated EducationFor At Risk StudentsPACE Revised: 24 February 2014

2. What is PACE? • PACE is a school of choice which means you are here because you asked to come. • Nobody is forcing you to be here. You are here because you want to graduate. • In order to stay in this program, you must agree to follow all of the rules and expectations of this program. • If you do not meet the expectations and if you do not want to be here, you will be sent back to your home campus.

3. PACE22 credit Graduation Program • You will receive instructions and guidance from all PACE Staff members. • You are to follow direction and be respectful to every adult in this program, not just the teachers you know. We are all here to help you succeed, please be respectful.

4. PACE • Program of Accelerated Education • Open Daily from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm • No Admittance After 8:30 am • No Release Before 12:35 pm • No Backpacks or Large Purses allowed PACE

5. PACE • Humble ISD Dress Code Enforced • Student Identification Name Badge must be visible at all times. • Humble ISD Cell Phone/Electronic Policy Enforced. • Restroom Breaks will be scheduled.

6. PACE Attendance Requirement • 25 Hours Per Week • Marketing Students Only = 20 hours Module Completion Requirement • One or more modules per week

7. PACE Behavior Requirements • Appropriate and mature behavior is expected from all students at PACE. • Students who behave in an unacceptable manner will receive demerits for a first offense. Students with inappropriate behavior issues will counsel with their advisor and their parent will be contacted.

8. PACE Behavior Requirements • On the second offense, students will be required to complete a special assignment designed to correct the behavior and parents will be contacted. • If the behavior continues, a referral to the principal will be issued for the 3rd offense and parents will be contacted.

9. PACE Behavior Requirements • When the interventions previously mentioned fail to correct the behavior, your advisor and/or the Principal may • Schedule parent conferences. • Place you an a Success Plan • Place you on academic probation • Place you on a deadline for completion Remove you from the PACE Program and return you to your home campus.

10. GRAD Plan • Advisors will develop graduation plans. • A GRAD plan is an outline of which courses you need to complete in order to graduate. It also lists which classes you should currently be working on. • You MUST follow your GRAD PLAN. • You are to focus on only 2 classes at a time.

11. Modules • One assignment does not constitute a module. • A module is the equivalent of 6 – 9 weeks worth of course work. • At the main campus, students spend 5 hours per week in one class and 30 hours per six weeks in one class. Therefore . . . • Most modules are designed for the average student to finish within one week. * *PACE Students are expected to spend 25 hours per week working on modules.

12. Classroom Expectations • You are to check in with the teacher for seat availability and instructions any time you enter a classroom. • Some teachers may require you to sign in and out of their classroom. • Some teachers may assign seats and computers. Do not disrupt any classroom. If you are not there to work, DO NOT ENTER!

13. Classroom Expectations • If you need to leave the room for any reason, please obtain permission before leaving your seat and let your teacher know where you are headed and when you plan to return. • As a matter of common courtesy, never walk out of the room without saying good-bye to your teacher.

14. Classroom Expectations • Avoid taking too many breaks while you are working in one class. • Once you have signed in, it is assumed that you are there to work. • If you leave a room more than 3 times in one day, for any reason, the teacher may not allow you to return.

15. Classroom Expectations Computers for school assignments only. • Do not visit unapproved websites. • You may not use your computer to play music. • Nothing is to be plugged into the computer. • Students who violate the Responsible Use Policy *(RUP) will be required to complete the RUP assignment and your parent will be contacted. *The Responsible Use Policy is a list of guidelines which outlines the activities that are acceptable for students to do while using an Humble ISD computer and which activities are prohibited.

16. Classroom Expectations • There will be no horseplay or foul language in classrooms or any other area of the CLC / PACE campus. • There will be no “breaks.” You need to be in class working on your academics. • There will be no hanging out in the hallways or the restrooms. Go directly to your destination without delay. Restroom Breaks will be scheduled by hallway.

17. Classroom Expectations • Teachers will check for IDs and Dress Code when you enter their classroom. • Those in violation of the dress code or cell phone policy will be sent to the office. • Treat your teachers and classmates with courtesy and respect. • Do not touch anything that does not belong to you.

18. Classroom Expectations Humble ISD Electronic Devices Policy Students are permitted to bring cell phones to school. However, displaying, turning on, or using a cellular telephone (or any other electronic communication device) on school property during the school day is prohibited. See page DM-14 of the Humble ISD Parent/Student Handbook for district policy that governs cell phone use. Campus staff discovering a student in violation of this policy shall report the infraction to the appropriate school administrator. The device will be confiscated and parents can claim the phone after paying a $15 fee. Phones may not be used at all during the school day, that includes lunch. If a phone is seen, the student will be sent directly to the Principal or Assistant Principal’s office.

19. Classroom Expectations • You may eat and drink in the PACE office with permission only. • Small snacks may be permitted in classrooms, however, teachers may choose not to allow food and drinks in classrooms and computer labs. Never bring a complete meal into a classroom. Large drinks, coffee or fountain drinks are not permitted Bottled water may be permitted -- please keep the cap on

20. Classroom Expectations • Your first priority is learning and growing, not how fast you can finish or which class is the easiest way out. • Your teachers do not want to hear, “How long is this going to take?” or “Which class is the easiest?” • These questions will create the wrong impression to your teachers. • Therefore . . . . . . . . . . .

21. Classroom Expectations • Failure is not an option at PACE • You cannot “take a 50.” • You must do it properly or do it again before you can move on.

22. Classroom Expectations • You are expected to do your assignments properly. Read every module and read every instruction very carefully. Do not rush. Do not guess. If you do not read, you will not learn. If you do not learn, you will do it over again. Do it properly the first time. • In other words . . . “haste makes waste.”

23. Classroom Expectations • You MUST take notes while working. • Notes will help you to reinforce what you have read. • Notes help you to focus on the important material you have just learned. • Some teachers may allow you to use your notes when completing your assignments. • Many teachers will ask you to turn in notes.

24. Classroom Expectations If you take a class for original credit, you must master all of the objectives and may not exempt any section. Exemptions may apply only to students taking a course for recovery of lost credits.

25. Expectations • Having a bad day? • Unable to focus? • Refusal to follow directives? • You may be asked to leave a classroom and work on your second class or your fall back class. • You may be sent home. Remember, the PACE Faculty and Staff are here to help you succeed. If you are having any problems, please feel free to discuss them with any adult or please talk to your PACE advisor or counselor.

26. Attitude is Everything! YOUR ATTITUDE AFFECTS . . . • How successful you are in achieving your goals. • How you feel, mentally and physically. • How you look,what you say and what you do. Do you have a positive attitude? “You can catch more flies with honey than you can catch with vinegar.”

27. POSITIVE THINKING NEGATIVE THINKING Carelessness It doesn’t matter. Fatalism If it happens, it happens. Passiveness It’s not interesting. This is boring. Ignorance I don’t understand it. This is dumb. Cynicism My teachers are out to get me. It’s not worth my time. Laziness It’s too much trouble. Just give it to me. Planning ahead I will plan a schedule. I will follow my graduation plan. Willingness to learn, I will ask for help.” Alertness I will concentrate and pay attention. Knowing your goals I want to improve. I want to graduate. Faith My teachers are here to help me. I will try my best. Willingness I will work on it now.  

28. Questions? • If you have any questions, NOW is the time to ask. • You are responsible for knowing this information and for following these expectations. There are consequences for failure to follow the rules of this program. • Welcome and Good Luck to You!