Welcome• Attendance & Punctuality

–School & Advisory* begins at 8:00 am.• First Day of School

–Friday, September 7th, 2012–8:00 am until 12:00 NoonAdvisory is an important start of all students’ day. Your class designation is dependent on your Advisory number (Book#). You receive all communication from all staff through your Advisory, you receive daily information in Advisory, you participate in voting on school policy that will affect you, and you elect class officers. BOOK #s are as follows:

400’s – 9th Grade; 300’s – 10th Grade, 200’s – 11th Grade; 100’s – 12th Grade

You will receive your new advisory at the end of this presentation.

Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy

1st Infraction – Confiscation of the device until the end of the school day and a call to parent/guardian.2nd Infraction – Confiscation of the device, call home and device

returned ONLY to parent/guardian (listed on SCN file). 3rd Infraction – Confiscation of the device, call home and device will be returned at the end of the school year.

If a student should bring, cell phone or electronic device to school it will be confiscated and returned only to the parent or guardian of the student. However, upon a second violation or if the device is used during the commission of a crime the school will confiscate the device and it will not be returned. The principal may donate the item to charity or sell items with proceeds going to a school use.

School Uniforms are Mandatoryfor all students and staff

Tops: White Oxford Collared Shirts & Ties (tucked into skirts and pants)

Navy Blue Sweater or Vest (Navy Blue Cardigans/Promise Academy Jackets at special times)

Bottoms: Dress Khaki Pants or knee length SkirtsNO jeans, hats, doo rags, or hooded garments are ever

allowedShoes: Solid Black or Brown (Low heel) No sneakers

NO HOODIES ARE ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING

Identification Cards

• Must be Worn and Visible at ALL times• Attendance will be monitored through ID

Cards• Temporary ID Cards cost $1.00 per day• Replacement ID cards cost $5.00 per ID• Pictures for your ID’s (9th graders only) will

be taken today.

Daily Entrance Procedures

All Students will enter the building through the rear courtyard (girls) and Gym entrance (boys).

• School Computer Network calls home for:Lateness

Cutting

Absences

Leaving School Campus

• Students are not permitted to leave school property for any reason during school hours.

• Parents and/or guardians must escort students from the school during the school day.

• Unsanctioned leaving of campus will result in disciplinary actions.

• Only the parent or guardian registered with the high school main office will be allowed to escort students from the school for early dismissals.

Lockers

• Students will be assigned a locker.

• Lockers are NOT to be shared or switched with other students.

Lunch• Students MUST remain in

building.

• Students MUST be in the lunchroom or will be considered to be cutting.

• You must use your school ID number for lunch.

• OUTSIDE FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED!

Career and Technical Programs

Our various career choices for grades 10th, 11th, & 12th

Auto Academy Network and Telecommunication Architectural Drafting and Design Creative & Performing Arts & Multi-Media Design

9th Grade AcademyAll 9th graders will do career exploration of all career pathways and will choose a career path later in the school year. (January, 2013)

Graduation & Promotion GuidelinesA. Promotion Guidelines1. Promotion from grade to grade is based on credits earned. Each class represents one (1) credit

as follows:• Entering Grade 9 – students are assigned 7 required classes• Promotion to 10th grade – 5 credits• Promotion to 11th grade – 11 credits• Promotion to 12th grade – 17.5 credits or sufficient number of credits to reach 23.5 by the end of 12 th grade

2. A passing grade at the high school level is described as a D or higher (65) or higher). 

B. Graduation GuidelinesA grade 12 student will graduate if he/she has earned a total of 23.5 credits which includes:

4 – English3 – Mathematics* 3 – Science* 3 – Social Studies1 – African American History2 – World Language2 – Arts and Humanities1 – Physical Education0.5 – Health 4 – Electives*

*One elective must be one of the following: Mathematics, Science, International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement courses. Complete a Multidisciplinary Project or a Service Learning Project successfully (The Senior Project).

Promise Academy Code of Conduct for the Classrooms

Respect Yourself Come to class on time and with the required materials

Always follow the dress code Always give your best effort and be ready to learn

Respect Others Always use appropriate language

Value the property of others

Refrain from bullying and harassing others

Classroom Conduct Continued

Respect your School

Consume all food and drinks during lunch

Use all school equipment and supplies appropriately and only when instructed

Obtain teacher’s permission before leaving class

Code of Conduct for the Hallway/Stairwell

Respect Yourself Always wear your school ID

Always carry a valid hall pass during class time

Know your schedule and always be prepared

Respect Others Always use appropriate language

Keep your hands and feet to yourself

Refrain from bullying and harassing others

Hallway/Stairway Conduct

Respect your school

Walk to class on time and go straight to your destination

Follow the instructions of all school personnel

Use appropriate tone and volume when speaking to others

CafeteriaRespect Yourself Enter and exit in an orderly fashion

Keep your body and belongings to yourself

Keep all food on your tray

Respect Others Wait your turn in line

Value the property and rights of others

Refrain from bullying and harassing others

Cafeteria Conduct

Respect Your School Place all trash in trash cans

Follow the instruction of school personnel

Use appropriate tone and volume when speaking to others

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROHIBITS ALL FORMS OF BULLYING BY STUDENTS

WHAT IS BULLYING? Bullying is characterized by the following three (3) criteria: • It is aggressive behavior or intentional harm doing. • It is carried out repeatedly over time. • It occurs within an interpersonal relationship where there is an

imbalance of power (e.g. one (1) person is physically larger, stronger, mentally quicker or socially more powerful).

Bullying, may be direct or indirect action, which may include (but is not limited to):Physical: hitting, kicking, pushing, shoving, getting another person to hurt someone;

Verbal: racial slurs, name-calling, teasing, taunting, verbal or sexual harassment, gossiping, spreading rumor; or

Non-Verbal: threatening, obscene gestures, isolation, exclusion, stalking, cyber-bullying (bullying that occurs by use of electronic or communication devices through means of email, instant messaging, text messages, blogs, photo and video sharing, chat rooms, dashboards, websites, etc.).

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS BEING BULLIED?

Reporting Bullying Incidents: Students or parents/guardians of students who have been bullied or witness bullying should immediately report such incidents to the school principal or designee, or to any other member of the school staff, including teachers, guidance counselors, coaches and administrators. Any staff member who receives such a report shall immediately notify the principal or designee.

If the behavior continues or if the school does not take action, students or parents/guardians should report the incident to the district’s hotline at 215-400-SAFE.

WHAT HAPPENS TO STUDENTS WHO BULLY?

Consequences for Violations: Students who violate the bullying policy will be subject to the following disciplinary procedures: First Offense: Documented warning and parent notification;Second Offense: Parent conference, loss of school privileges,

exclusion from school-sponsored activities, detention, and/or counseling within the school;

Third Offense: Suspension or transfer to another classroom, school building, or school bus

If the first offense is notably severe, a student may immediately be disciplined in accordance to the Code of Student Conduct. This could result in a long-term suspension (4-10 days); a referral for placement in an alternative education program; or expulsion.

Infractions for violationsof the Student Code of Conduct

1st infraction: Verbal Warning

2nd infraction: Contact Parents or Guardians

3rd infraction: Detention (after-school)

4th infraction: Mandatory Parental or Guardian Conference & Behavior Contract

5th infraction: In-School Suspension

6th infraction: Out of School Suspension

What is a Promise

A promise means to make a commitment.

A promise is a declaration to do something in the future.

A promise sets the groundwork for hope.

We are the Promise Academy.

What will be different?

• Our school day is longer. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Why? To give all students more time to learn

• To build a true sense of community through a full selection of learning activities

Purpose:

Your future is waiting for you!!!