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Welcome to the RCHS Junior Parent Duck Camp

Welcome to the RCHS Junior Parent Duck Camp. August 23, 2014. RCHS Attendance Guidelines. 2014-2015 School Year – Texas Law and RCHS Rules. ATTENDANCE OFFICE INFORMATION. ATTENDANCE OFFICE KIOWA 108 972-761-6778 8:00AM-4:00PM Ms. MacKENZIE D OWDY attendance coordinator

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Welcome to the RCHS Junior Parent Duck Camp

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  1. Welcome to the RCHSJunior Parent Duck Camp August 23, 2014

  2. RCHS Attendance Guidelines 2014-2015 School Year – Texas Law and RCHS Rules

  3. ATTENDANCE OFFICE INFORMATION • ATTENDANCE OFFICE KIOWA 108 972-761-6778 8:00AM-4:00PM • Ms. MacKENZIE DOWDY attendance coordinator mdowdy@dcccd.edu Kiowa 108-a • TO REPORT AN ABSENCE, CALL: • 972-761-6778 • FAX A PARENT NOTE: • 972-238-6318 • EMAIL A PARENT NOTE OR REQUEST AN ATTENDANCE REPORT: • RCHSattendance@dcccd.edu

  4. The law!! • The Texas Compulsory School Attendance Law (Chapter 25 of the Texas Education Code) and RCHS Board Policy require your child’s attendance. According to this law, RCHS: • May file a complaint against the parent(s)/guardian(s) and/or student in a justice or municipal court if a student is required to attend school and fails to do so without an excuse on 3 or more days or parts of days within a four week period. • Must file a complaint against the parent(s)/guardian(s) and/or student in a justice or municipal court if a student is required to attend school and fails to do so without an excuse on 10 or more days or parts of days within a six month period in the same school year. • Also according to this law, commonly referred to as the "90 percent rule," a student may not be given credit for a class unless the student is in attendance for at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered.

  5. Unexcused Absences • Leaving campus without returning a doctor/dentist/court note, regardless of parent permission, or arriving to campus late without signing in at the Attendance Office • Leaving campus due to illness without approval from the Health Center • Failure to submit proper documentation to the RCHS Attendance office for absences within three (3) days of the absence • Arriving to class more than 5 minutes late (1-5 minutes late = tardy; 6+ minutes late = unexcused absence for the class) • Missing class due to vacation or for personal reasons • Missing class due to work • Missing class due to other family members or transportation reasons • Not reporting to the Attendance Office with picture ID in the event of a canceled class • “Family Emergencies” that are not approved through an administrator. If a student needs to leave class for a family emergency, campus police must be notified and they will remove the student from class

  6. Excused Absences • Excused. Parent note turned in within 3 days of absence • Bereavement. Funeral of immediate family member. • Doctor note, student out all day due to medical reasons. • Court. Official documentation for court, citizenship, naturalization, election clerk. • Mentorship • Extracurricular • Field trip or college day (two college days allowed per year including travel) • Doctor appointment or RCHS appointment. Doctor note on letterhead required. Student must be in school at some point during the day. • Religious holy day. Must be celebrated and recognized by a majority of the people of the religious denomination. Documentation required. • Tardy. 1-5 minutes late to class. 6 minutes or more is an absence • RCHS Testing days

  7. Truancy Prevention • Due to the Texas Education Code Sec. 25.0915, the first offense of three accrued unexcused absences will result in the mandatory application of truancy prevention measures designed to address student conduct related to truancy in the school setting before the student violates section 25.094. • A second offense of three accrued unexcused absences will result in a complaint being filed to the juvenile court against the student for failing to attend school.

  8. Discipline

  9. Student Responsibilities • The purpose of policies concerning student conduct and discipline are to provide guidelines for the educational environment of the college. • RCHS shall foster a collegiate atmosphere which breeds honor, self-discipline, integrity, and regard for the rights of others.

  10. In-School Discipline • The Code of Conduct identifies a broad range of behaviors that disrupt learning and are not acceptable at RCHS. • The behaviors listed are not all inclusive of all behaviors that are subject to in-school discipline.

  11. Disciplinary Procedures • Violations of the student code of conduct will result in a referral/notification to the RCHS Administration. The disciplinary action will depend on the offense, previous actions, and the seriousness of the misbehavior. Procedures are as follows: • 1. Referral made to RCHS Administration • 2. The administrator investigates the infraction • 3. The administrator confers with student about misconduct. The student is • afforded the opportunity to explain his/her version of the incident. • 4. Disciplinary action is determined by the RCHS Administrator. • 5. The student’s parent(s) is notified by telephone and/or writing.

  12. Harassment and Bullying • RCHS and Richland College do not tolerate any acts of harassment, bullying, or discrimination. • RCHS administration actively investigates every report of harassment, bullying, and discrimination and takes appropriate action in order to protect possible victims. • RCHS has harassment/bullying procedures so that students, parents, instructors, and other persons can quickly and easily report such behaviors.

  13. The policies and administrative procedures concerning student conduct apply to actions of students during school hours, before and after school while on or within 300 feet of school property, at all school-sponsored events/activities, field trips, sporting events, assemblies, and evening school-related activities.

  14. Response to Intervention Tutoring, Workshops, & SAT By: Christopher Manes, PhD

  15. Saturday, September 13th 8:30am to 11:45 am Cost: $20 SAT Kaplan (Practice)

  16. Numbers/Oper. Sept. 9 1st session @ 11:15-12:10 Tu Sept. 12 2nd session @ 4:15-5:10 Fri Algebra/Funs Sept. 17 1st session @ 11:15-12:10 W Sept. 19 2nd session @ 4:15-5:10 Fri Geo/Statistics Sept. 24 1st session @ 11:15-12:10 W Sept. 26 2nd session @ 4:15-5:10 Fri Math Objectives-SAT Workshop

  17. Characteristics of Effective Writing, Sept. 8 @ 3:30 Sept. 11 @ 12:45 Identifying Sentence Errors, Sept. 15 @ 3:30 Sept. 18 @ 12:45 Improving Paragraphs, Sept. 22 @ 3:30 Sept. 25 @ 12: 45 Writing for the SATWorkshop

  18. Understanding Key Words and Phrases within the Critical Reading Questions, Sept. 29 @ 5:00 Sept. 30 @ 12:45 Critical Reading Workshop

  19. Saturday, October 18th Save the DateOfficial PSAT

  20. The Learning Center (8am-8pm) 972-238-6226 RCHS tutoring (by appointment) 972-761-6781 AVID Tutoring (weekly, in class) Counseling Center (8am-7pm) 972-238-3771 Student Support Services

  21. Student Support (cont.) Path College and Career includes SAT Prep, career and college investigation, and facilitates resume development, application writing for colleges and scholarships, and Choice testing AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) supports students in critical thinking exercises, tutorials, Socratic groups, and Philosophical chairs; students develop independent thinking habits and learn to take responsibility for their own education in a college setting.

  22. Christopher Lee Manes, Ph. D. 972-761-6781 cmanes@dcccd.edu Response to Intervention Coordinator

  23. RCHS ACADEMIC ADVISING

  24. Scheduling of Classes • Texas Education Agency requirements that must be met • Advising staff creates schedule based on 2 year plan • Students must be scheduled in high school graduation required courses during Fall and Spring semesters • Students must be scheduled for classes Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 5:10 p.m. • Each day must consist of 240 instructional minutes (4 hours) • Each day must have a 10:30 a.m. class which is our certification time for TEA • Each student must have 5 core classes each Fall and Spring

  25. Scheduling/Support Labs • ALL JUNIOR RCHS students are required to take EDUC 1300, AVID III, and Path, Career and College • ALL SENIOR RCHS students are required to take AVID IV, Senior Project and IMED REMINDER: Students should check their schedule daily the first week of school for any changes If a class is dropped or canceled, PLEASE contact advisor ASAP.

  26. Advisor Tips • Be on Time to every class • Have questions about college or homework? Ask the PROS! • Advisor • Professor • Thoroughly read all syllabi, print copies and view each day • Create an academic calendar and grade point sheet for each class • Study constantly (at least 40 hours/week)

  27. Advising Staff/Alpha Breakdown Alma Martell – A – F 972-761-6063 amartell@dcccd.edu Trent Price – G – K 972-761-6886 tprice@dcccd.edu Beverly Gaither – L – Z 972-761-6889 Bgaither@dcccd.edu

  28. Richland College Police Department Pecos Hall P-160 12800 Abrams Rd. Dallas Texas 75243 Main Line (972) 860-4290 Office hours of operation 8:00 am to 6:00 pm http://www.rlc.dcccd.edu/police.htm

  29. Richland College Police DepartmentAbout us • State Certified Texas Peace Officers • Powers of Arrest, enforce law, issue citations • 25 Sworn Officers including part-time officers • School Resource Officer for the RCHS • Law Enforcement Explorers • Operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks per year

  30. Richland College Police DepartmentOur Mission The Richland College Police department provides community policing in a collaborative effort between the police and the college community. The goal is to identify problems of safety and security and involve the college community in the search for solutions to campus safety concerns.

  31. Richland College Police DepartmentOur Responsibility “To provide a safe learning and working environment”

  32. Richland College Police DepartmentYour Responsibility “Be alert and aware of your surroundings” “Attend to your belongings” “Report suspicious persons or behavior” “Know how to contact the Police Department”

  33. Richland College Police DepartmentHow to contact us • From any campus phone you can dial 4290 or 911 • From off-campus (cell phone) you can dial 972-860-4290 • A dispatcher will answer your call. Please provide your name and campus location • We are located in Pecos Hall room P-160 • We have a sub-station in Kiowa (SRO Officer)

  34. Richland College Police DepartmentCampus Hours of Operation • The Police Department is on campus 24 hours a day. • Campus access hours are from 6:00 am to 11:30 pm. • Campus is hard locked on holidays and inclement weather days. Wi-Fi is shut down during these days.

  35. Richland College Police DepartmentServices we provide Jumpstarts

  36. Richland College Police DepartmentServices we provide Escorts

  37. Richland College Police DepartmentServices we provide Tire Inflation

  38. Richland College Police DepartmentServices we provide Crime Prevention Presentation/Seminars

  39. Richland College Police DepartmentServices we provide Emergency Message Delivery

  40. Richland College Police DepartmentServices we provide Lost and Found

  41. Richland College Police DepartmentServices we provide Criminal Offense and Incident Investigation

  42. Richland College Police DepartmentServices we provide Accident Investigation

  43. Richland College Police DepartmentCampus Map and Call box location

  44. Richland College Police DepartmentCampus Map and Call box location

  45. Richland College Police DepartmentOther Rules and Policies • No skateboarding, roller or in-line skating on campus • Bicycles must be secured to bicycle racks and not furniture, hand rails, or light poles. • Rules of the road apply to driving on campus such as speeding, stop signs, and other State Transportation laws.

  46. Richland College Police DepartmentDo’s and Don’ts • Do’s • Obtain a student ID and carry with you at all times • Know how to contact the Police Department • Keep your belongings with you at all times • Lock your car

  47. Richland College Police DepartmentDo’s and Don’ts • Don'ts • Leave personal items unattended • Leave items of value in plain view within your vehicle • Take matters into your own hands • Hesitate to call the police

  48. Evacuation Drills • Applies to the following emergency: Fire Alarm, Bomb Threat, HAZ-MAT • Main Objective: Exit to the parking lot, at least 100 feet from the building. Please quickly and calmly, move to a safe zone room or a designated area of safety. • Communicated by: Voice over Fire Alarm System PA, Verbal Notification by Campus RC-ERT, College Police, RCHS Administration or Emergency Management Personnel. • Summary: An evacuation is called when it is necessary due to a fire in the building or other emergency issue.

  49. Shelter in Place • Applies to the following emergency: HAZ-MAT (outside), Extremely Severe Weather or Tornado • Main Objective: Depending on emergency, lock door, close blinds or quickly and calmly move to a safe zone room or a designated area of safety. • Communicated by: Voice over Fire Alarm System PA, Verbal Notification by Campus RC-ERT, College Police, RCHS Administration or Emergency Management Personnel. • Summary: A Shelter in Place is called when it is necessary due to weather or other emergency issues.

  50. Lockdown • Please have students return to the classroom or office. • Lock your doors. • Close Blinds • Turn off lights • Turn off LCD and Computers • Move students to the floor and away from door and windows. Barricade door if applicable. • WAIT FOR ALL CLEAR!! May be required to respond to release point (LeCroy). Hands above head? • Applies to the following emergency: Suspicious person on Campus, Active Shooter on campus. • Main Objective: to use existing buildings/facilities to afford a level of protection from the point of danger. • Communicated by: Voice over Fire Alarm System PA, Verbal Notification by Campus RC-ERT, College Police, RCHS Administration or Emergency Management Personnel • Summary: The intruder lockdown order should be responded to by an immediate movement from hallways and common areas to lockable classrooms and offices. All personnel should avoid windows, doors and glass atriums. Available fixtures and furnishings should be used as additional layers to place between you and the point of danger, depending on the type of emergency.

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