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7/8 th Grade Classroom Discipline Plan. Ocean View Hills School. Welcome Back. Happy NEW “school” Year! This year will definitely be a memorable year! 2011-2012. Upcoming Fieldtrips. Bowling/Arcade 8 th. Disneyland or Knott’s 8th. 8 th Grade End of the Year Dance.
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7/8th Grade Classroom Discipline Plan Ocean View Hills School
Welcome Back • Happy NEW “school” Year! • This year will definitely be a memorable year! • 2011-2012
Upcoming Fieldtrips • Bowling/Arcade 8th
Accountability • In order to attend these great activities you must have: • great attendance, behavior, and grades.
Uniform Policy • Collared Shirts • Only white shirts underneath • No t-shirts (unless they are Ocean View Hills t-shirts) • No low cuts (Aeropostale shirts) • No hats –at ALL! • No distracting jewelry and accessories- No hoops or dangling earrings- STUD earrings only –no make-up • Skirts- use leggings with skirts that are above the knees
Rules • Be on time. • Bring materials to class and be ready to learn. • Follow directions the first time they are given. • Respect others, their belongings, and your surroundings. • Use appropriate language and behavior at all times.
Positive Consequences • Praise. • Positive parent/guardian communication. • Extra rewards and privileges (e.g. free dress day, movie/game day).
Negative Consequences • Step 1. –Warning • Step 2. – Defiance—Parent Contact; Record on Behavior Log in TeacherEase. • Step 3. – Referral to Administration and Parent Contact. • NOTE: A severe offense will result in an immediate referral. • NOTE: Students with 2 or more D’s, any F’s, or more than one referral will be on the Loss of Privilege List for scheduled extracurricular activities, including athletic teams.
Grading Polices • Everything students do in class counts toward the grade. • Accuracy, completeness, neatness and effort are all considered in assigning a grade. • Grades are earned according to students’ performance in all areas. The weight will be: Assessments 60%, Classwork/HW 40%.
Absences • You are accountable to copy notes and make-up assignments by the following day after returning to school. • Students must complete any missing work due to absences or extenuating circumstances within the same amount of days that they were absent. • If student is absent the day a project is due, the project is still due that day. • NO EXCUSES GIVEN, NO EXCUSES TAKEN!
Awards • Awards are given out at the end of the year for those who excel in various areas: • -Academic Excellence- History/Science/Algebra/Language Arts/History/AVID • San Ysidro Women’s Club- 100.00 • Ms. Ferguson Science/Math Award- 100.00 • -other awards are also given for GPAs and Attendance by the State of California, OVHS, and School Administration.
Promotional Certificate • GPA: 2.0 (includes 7th & 8th grade) • Minimum of 33 credits by the end of 8th grade - 7th and 8th grade = 36 possible credits 1 class = 1 credit - Behavior: 2 referrals max Note: Six classes a trimester. Six trimesters total. (6x6=36 classes)
Attendance Certificate • Minimum attendance = 90% school enrollment days (No more than 17 days absent!) GPA is below a 2.0 (combined 7th/8th) Note: 3 Tardies = 1 absence **Do not miss school more than 1 day every two weeks! • Make doctor appointments after school!
Failure to meet the Promotional Certificate requirements… will result in ONLY receiving an Attendance Certificate and not attending the Promotion
Believe in Yourself • Let’s Make this a positive and exciting New School Year! • Learn how to balance your school responsibilities and your social life. • Know your priorities.