Wild with Learning

Mrs. Sarah “Michelle” Simmons

To Create Life Long Learners and Productive Citizens

1. Safety

2. Discipline

3. Curriculum

a) Physical * Principal

* Assistant Principal * School Picture I.D. - Teachers

* Facilities* 19 Security cameras located on campus* Crisis Plan

b) Psychological * Faculty/staff treating students with

Respect * Students treating peers &

faculty/staff with Respect * Involving the community

1. Thank You PTA - $10,000 worth of laptops (housed in the library)

2. 2 laptop carts with 20 computers each

3. Promethean Boards & Mimio Boards

4. Cable/video broadcasting class (Live Broadcast every Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

5. At least 3 computers in every room

ABSENCESAny student, age 7 to 18, must meet the required compulsory attendance law

8th grade students taking high school courses for credit (Reading 1, Home Economics 1, Agriscience 1) may not miss more than five (5) nonexempt excused absences, unexcused absences, suspensions per semester

Elementary students may not miss more than ten (10) days of nonexempt excused absences, unexcused absences, suspensions per semester

Students in grades K-8 who miss more than three (3) hours of instructional time during the school day will be considered absent for the entire day

Students participating in a school sponsored activity/field trip are considered present at school

Type 1 - Exempted, Excused* student allowed to make up the work* note from a Doctor* does NOT count toward the attendance

requirements

Type 2 - Non-Exempted, Excused* personal illness or serious illness, documented

by parent note * student allowed to make up work

* does count toward the attendance requirements

ABSENCES

Type 3 – Unexcused Absence* Note not provided* student NOT allowed to make up work* does count toward the attendance

requirements

Type 4 – Suspensions* Non-exempted absences* students are allowed to make up work (value

of the work is determined by the discipline guidelines)

* does count toward the attendance requirements

ABSENCES

Seat Time Recovery

Excuses for ALL absence must be presented in writing within two (2) days of the absence

Students in danger of failing due to excessive absences may be allowed to make up missed seat time held outside of the regular school day

-- FWJH has recovery time on select Saturday mornings (8:00a.m.-12:00p.m.)

Makeup sessions before the end of the current semester (highs school credit) or the end of the year for elementary/junior high students

Remember:Must have a note to make up work, if not

You receive a Zero.

The Student is responsible for making arrangements with his/her teacher within 3 days of his/her return to school after an absence.

“ Your body must be through the threshold of the door”

1st tardy is on the house2nd tardy is an “Official” Warning3rd tardy is an after school detention4th tardy is an after school detention5th tardy is a Saturday detention6th tardy is an In-School suspension

This is per quarter

Student Check In

Front Office

Students arriving after 7:55a.m. bell – MUST be signed in through the front office by a Parent or Guardian

Student Check Out Check-Out – only parent or guardian on the

emergency card to check out

Office staff WILLWILL ask for a Driver’s License – please understand that this is for Safety reasons

For Safety Reasons – No Check outs after 2:30

All transportation changes must be in writing – bus notes must have administrative approval

Students do not initiate process by calling home first

Must sign out/sign in the book

1) Be There2) Choose Your Attitude3) Make Their Day4) Have Fun

a) Behavior Modification * Tues./Thurs. after school detention * Saturday Detention * In-school suspension * Out of school suspension * Usually for students that get caught up in

the moment

b) Self Discipline * Good Students * Timeliness & Follow dress code * Positive involvement in school * Maintain Good Grades * Being your own person

Tuesdays / Thursdays – 3:00 P.M.– 4:00 P.M.

You miss it –you must serve a Saturday Detention

Will be given 24 hour notification.

Saturdays--- 8:00 A.M. -- 12:00 P.M.

Student must be in school uniform

Don’t be late!!!!!!!!

You miss it =Suspension from School

Not tolerated and is a suspendable offense

It is a form of aggression which occurs when a person (s) willfully subjects another person to an intentional, unwanted and unprovoked, hurtful, verbal and/or physical action (s) at any school site or school-sponsored event.

1. Physical2. Verbal3. Cyberspace

Parents with concerns about their child’s performance in class should speak with teacher before speaking to administration

Conferences can be set up through the Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Jackie Nettles or front office

6 - 8th Grade students may attend Fifth Ward Junior High dances provided they have met the requirements

9 weeks honor roll breakfast

Student of the Month celebrations

The FISH Philosophy will be the theme of our PBS Program.

6th-8th Grade students • 1 per nine weeks

4th & 5th Grade students• 1 per semester

All students must be in Good standing academically and meet the discipline requirements

Can’t leave until dance is over or a parent signs the student out

Water is acceptable in the classroom and/or building

Food and Sport Drinks are not allowed in school building

Energy drinks and coffee are not allowed on campus

No lunch Deliveries

Piercing only allowed on ear lobes

Radios, CD, Mp3, IPOD, Pagers, Cell Phones, Not Allowed

Item seen (including in the pocket of student’s Item seen (including in the pocket of student’s pants) - it is confiscated, picked up by parent & pants) - it is confiscated, picked up by parent & student issued a Warningstudent issued a Warning

Item is heard (rings, music playing, etc) – it is Item is heard (rings, music playing, etc) – it is confiscated, picked up by parent & student will confiscated, picked up by parent & student will serve an After School Detentionserve an After School Detention

Item in use – it is confiscated, picked up by parent Item in use – it is confiscated, picked up by parent & student will serve a Saturday Detention& student will serve a Saturday Detention

22ndnd offense - item confiscated, picked up by parent offense - item confiscated, picked up by parent & Student will serve a Saturday Detention& Student will serve a Saturday Detention

33rdrd offense - item confiscated, picked up by parent offense - item confiscated, picked up by parent & Student will serve an In-School Suspension& Student will serve an In-School Suspension

44thth offense – item confiscated, picked up by parent offense – item confiscated, picked up by parent & Student will receive a 3 day Out of School & Student will receive a 3 day Out of School SuspensionSuspension

Hats & bandannas - Not Allowed

No sunglasses on top of head

No hoods worn in the school building

No birthday deliveries to school

Shirts/tops must be polo style solid color Navy Blue or White with collar

Undershirt must be solid Navy Blue or White

Cold weather long sleeve t-shirt/ turtle necks must be solid Navy Blue or White

Outer wear must zip, snap or button from top to bottom

Pullovers, sweatshirts or jackets permitted if Navy Blue or White

Shirts may not hang below the pockets (front

and back)

Strongly recommend students wear uniforms

that fit properly

Strongly recommend students wear belts

Bottoms - cotton twill pants Khaki or sand color

Shorts, skirts, and skorts must be dress code

length (Finger tip)

Bottom garments must be secured at waist

Unreasonably oversized/undersized

shirts, pants, sweatshirts, and

pullovers will be determined by the

Principal’s discretion

Males… Hair length not below base of collared

shirt Afros 3 inches in height Hair must be clean and natural color Hair must not cover eyes Pictures, symbols, letters, and

numbers not allowed Facial Hair no Goatees

Females... Hair must be in conventional style No curlers, rollers, or teased hair Hair must be clean and natural color Pictures, symbols, letters, and

numbers not allowed Bling/bling accessories must be 1

color

CAUTION!! CAUTION!! CAUTION!!

Car/Bus Line

Morning Drop OffMorning Drop OffNo Changes

Afternoon Pick-UpAfternoon Pick-UpBus Loading - will be in the Front Parking

Circlea) Students will proceed through the

Junior High hall and load their respective bus

Afternoon Pick Up

Car Line – will be in the rear parking area Car Line – will be in the rear parking area near the Gymnasiumnear the Gymnasiuma) Cars will enter gate 3 - closest to Covington

(signs posted) b) Cars will take a left and proceed to the 3rd parking bay (sign posted with an arrow) and proceed toward the school building and take a right - to “snake” through the 2nd parking bay – cars will then take a left and proceed down the road to the horseshoe leading to the gym door c) Teacher will call the student(s) name d) Car line will exit through the gate 1 (closest

to the 4th/5th building) to Hwy. 21

Mrs. Hesson will have a Car line table in the gym

Parents will be provided paper and a plastic sleeve to write their child/children’s name(s)

The signage is to be placed in the left corner of the front windshield

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