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New to APW 7 th & 8 th Grade Orientation. 2013-2014. Agenda. 8:00-8:10: Welcome Name tags, SLANT, Restroom & Silent Signal 8:10-8:20: Who was Phillis Wheatley? 8:20-8:50: Introduction Handbook 8:50-9:10: Campus Tour 9:15-9:30: Class & Bell Schedule 9:30-10:10: Math Diagnostic
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New to APW 7th & 8th Grade Orientation 2013-2014
Agenda • 8:00-8:10: Welcome • Name tags, SLANT, Restroom & Silent Signal • 8:10-8:20: Who was Phillis Wheatley? • 8:20-8:50: Introduction Handbook • 8:50-9:10: Campus Tour • 9:15-9:30: Class & Bell Schedule • 9:30-10:10: Math Diagnostic • 10:10-10:50: Reading Test • 10:50-11:00: Greet Parents • 11:00-12:00: Parent Orientation
Materials • Name Tags, Sign-In Sheet • Slides with Signals • Packets • Phillis Wheatley, KWL • Uniform Policy, 1 pager • Electronic Device, 1 pager • Merits/Demerits, 1 pager • Campus Map • Mock Schedule • Bell Schedule • Orientation Slides • Parent Sign-In Sheet • Lunch Applications
Objective • I will be able to understand the rules and expectations of Animo Phillis Wheatley. • I will know I have met the objective when I have answered all the questions about school policies correctly.
Introduction • Ms. Perez, Asst. Principal • School-wide Silent Signal
SLANT S- Sit Up L- Lean Forward A-Ask Questions N-Nod T-Track the Speaker
K-W-L • On your KWL Handout fill in the K: • What do you know about Phillis Wheatley?
Who was Phillis Wheatley? • A slave who was brought from West Africa in 1760 at the age of 8. • She learned to read and write while a slave for the Wheatley family of Boston. • She became well known for her poetry and was the first published African American author. CT
What is Animo? Animo= spirit Animo South Los Angeles Animo Inglewood Animo Jefferson Animo Locke Animo Western Animo Jackie Robinson Plus…13 more schools
UNIFORM READY BY TUESDAY! • Dark Green “Polo style” shirt with collar, short sleeves, and no words or pictures of any kind! • Only black or white shirt may be worn beneath uniform shirt. • Figure-hugging, cleavage-revealing and midriff-exposing shirts are not in the spirit of our dress code. • Shirts must be waist or hip length and tucked in at all times, when on campus. NP
UNIFORM READY BY TUESDAY! • Khaki (tan) pants - must be worn at the waist, or khaki (tan) skirts/ shorts that are three inches above the knee length or longer. • Belts must be black, standard width and worn properly at waist level. • Belts and belt buckles may not have logos, • studs, chains or initials. NP
UNIFORM READY BY TUESDAY! • If necessary, wear appropriately sized black sweater/ sweatshirt without lettering or symbols or a school sweatshirt. • Wear plain black OR white shoes with black OR white laces. • Do NOT wear jewelry bearing any initials or words. • Do NOT wear hats, caps, or rags.
Jeans Day The last Friday of some weeks you can earn a bracelet and have the privilege of wearing jeans to school. To Earn a bracelet you need: 0 Demerits 0 Tardies 0 Referrals/Suspensions
Merit/Demerit System MERITS DEMERITS When students break minor rules, they receive demerits. After 6 demerits, the student is assigned a one hour detention • When students help others and the school, they receive merits. • After 6 merits, the student can turn it in for an incentive on Friday at lunch. WP
Electronic Devices • Cell phones, music players, cameras and video game systems must be off and out of sight when on campus. • Staff members will confiscate electronics that are visible on campus 1st offense-Student signs a contract and get the item at the end of the day. 2nd offense-Parent must pick up the item. 3rd offense- Parent conference with an administrator. WP
Student Rights and Responsibilities • On your own…Read through this section and answer the questions.
First Day of School • Students will enter on the corner of 122nd and Western. • Lists will be posted with the students’ period 1 classes. • Students will receive their schedule in period 1. • If you attended Summer Bridge, you will be able to pick up your schedule from the counselors. CT
Student Drop Off • Students enter campus on the corner of Western and 122nd. • Parents should drop students off on the South side of 122nd Ave. • Students must always use cross walks when traveling to school. CT
Bell Schedule • School Starts at 8 am • You must be in class by the time the bell rings. • Breakfast is served from 7:25-7:50am • School is over at 3:20 on Mon, Tue, & Thursday • School is over at 2:00 on Wed & Friday
Afterschool Activities • ARC: 3:20-6:20 on Wed/Fri: 2pm-6:00pm • Office Hours: Before & Afterschool by teacher • Detention: Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30 • Clubs, Sports and Practices happen weekly
How to Read your Schedule 7th period is your ADVISORY
How do I get PE? • You will be taking a Math Test and Reading Test. • Students who are at grade level may be eligible for PE or Composition.