STUDENT INFORMATION MEETING

2013

William J. Palmer High School

WE CARE…..

We care about our school

We care about learning

We care about each other

On page 5 of your comp book, write…

(skip 3 lines btwn each)

• ID'S

• FREE PERIOD

• ATTENDANCE

• BULLYING

• ELECTRONICS

• DRESS CODE

General Discipline policies

It the responsibility of all students to be familiar with Palmer Discipline Policies

(we can’t cover them all in this presentation)You can access

discipline information on our website by clicking on Student Discipline Handbook

Student IDs

All students are expected to have their IDs on them at all times

Your ID must be include your current schedule

You are expected to show your ID immediately to any adult who asks to look at it

If you do not have your ID, a new one will be made for you and you will be charged $5.00

Our Campus

Palmer High School is a closed campus except at lunchtime

At all other times besides lunch, students are expected to stay on campus, unless prior arrangements have been made.

During free periods, students should be working in the library or the Eagle Wing

The only acceptable student entrances into the main building are the Front Nine and the Weber Doors.

Students are not allowed on elevators or fire stairs without written permission

Students must have a parking permit to park in school lots or they will be ticketed

Attendance

Academic success is directly linked to attendance

It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that parents call in excused absences

15 unexcused absences will result in loss of privilege to attend dances and games and to participate in extra-curricular activities.

Bullying and Harassment

We care about each otherPerpetrators of bullying or harassment and

supporters of bullying or harassment are not tolerated at Palmer High School

Talk to an administrator or contact Safe2Tell anonymously if you observe or are a victim of bullying or harassment

1-877-542-SAFEsafe2tell.org

Cyber Awareness

Anything you say or do online can and will be used against you in a bullying or harassment case

Creating, sharing or possessing any Sext can bring a felony charge if the picture is of a person under the age of 18

Theft

Theft is a concern in any place with large numbers or people. Palmer High School is not responsible for your personal items and we recommend keeping valuables at home

You must lock your valuables away every time

Please download the “Where’s my Droid?” or “Find my Iphone” apps. We catch many phone thieves with these two apps.

Electronics

Possession of electronics (mp3 players, ipods, cell phones, etc.) is not a right, it is a privilege

Bringing such items to school is an implicit agreement to surrender such items whenever asked to by an adult

Electronic devices may be used during passing periods and at lunch time

Electronic devices may not be used during class time without teacher approval. Devices should be confiscated if they are visible without teacher approval.

Downtown Community

You are a member of the Downtown Community

Please act respectfully downtown and in the Diags

Be careful crossing the streets. Several students were hospitalized last year after being hit by cars. Some cases were students jaywalking and other cases were drivers not paying attention. Regardless, be careful.

Dress Code

Shorts should be mid-thighTops should have shoulder straps at least two

fingers thick and should not expose cleavage or stomach (including on the sides)

Pants and shorts should not sag below the waist

Clothing must not have inappropriate messages (drugs, alcohol, weapons, gang symbols, vulgarity)

Hats and bandannas will be confiscated until the end of the month if worn inside.

Ms W’s Policies

Be on timeBring pencil w/ eraser or a pen plus comp bookLeave No Trace (food and beverages)Electronics put all the way away. Ask if unsure. In my

desk if it’s out without permission.Late work – 50% off whatever you earnedNightly homework: read 10-20 minutes + study root

wordsEvery day get your folder, take out your comp book,

start on the root word, then do the Quick Write.Extension work is posted on my calendar – help

yourself.

Process the situation by answering these questions either in a discussion with someone or in your head.

How do I see the situation? What assumptions am I making? What stories am I telling

myself? How might other person/people perceive this situation?

(their perception, not what I want them to perceive)What emotions is this problem stirring up for me? What impact is this situation having on me? What do you think the other person’s intentions are? How is this problem affecting other people around me?

Other people in my life? What will likely happen if I ignore this problem? How will I

feel? What will happen?What would I like to happen?

Are you a victim of your impulses or negative thoughts?

Consider the fact that we have control over lots of our thoughts and actions all day, so decide to think and act in a way that doesn’t result in you feeling like a victim. Change your thinking to change what you’re feeling.

Write down your negative thought. (e.g., It’s not fair that I can’t sit by my best friend.)

Now re-write it as a positive statement. Flip it. (e.g., Ms. W thinks I’ll be more successful sitting here.)

Discussion Questions

What does it mean to be a member of the downtown community?

What is ok and not ok to wear to school?Where should students be throughout the

day?How do I care for myself and my property?How has the Student ID policy changed?Why is attendance important?How can Facebook/Twitter/Instagram affect

me in a positive or negative way?