Welcome Back Welcome Back Kempner Cougars!Kempner Cougars!

PrincipalsMrs. Cortez Mrs. Cortez A-CA-C

Mr. McCabe Mr. McCabe D-KD-K

Ms. McDowellMs. McDowell L-PL-P

Mr. Lovetinsky Mr. Lovetinsky Q-ZQ-Z

Counselors*Mrs. EdwardsMrs. Edwards A-DanA-Dan

Mrs. DurgensMrs. Durgens Dao-JonDao-Jon

Mrs. KippingMrs. Kipping Jos-NgoJos-Ngo

Mrs. MinixMrs. Minix Ngu-RizNgu-Riz

Mrs. JongewardMrs. Jongeward Rob-ZRob-Z

College and Career Readiness Advisor*Ms. Campbell

Successful Kempner Cougars….Successful Kempner Cougars….

Come to school everyday and arrive to Come to school everyday and arrive to class on timeclass on time

Respect people, property, and the learning Respect people, property, and the learning environment environment

Get involved in a club or organizationGet involved in a club or organization

Take care of their grades - ALL HIGH Take care of their grades - ALL HIGH SCHOOL GRADES COUNT IN YOUR GPASCHOOL GRADES COUNT IN YOUR GPA

Successful Kempner CougarsSuccessful Kempner Cougars

Understand that bullying is not tolerated at Understand that bullying is not tolerated at Kempner!Kempner!

Treat others like you want to be treatedTreat others like you want to be treated

Violations to the Student Code of Conduct can Violations to the Student Code of Conduct can result in serious consequencesresult in serious consequences

Do not make a mistake that will haunt you for Do not make a mistake that will haunt you for life!life!

Successful Kempner Cougars….Successful Kempner Cougars….

Once you arrive on campus you stay on Once you arrive on campus you stay on campus for the remainder of the daycampus for the remainder of the day

Pick up after themselves at lunch. Mr. Robert Pick up after themselves at lunch. Mr. Robert and the rest of the custodians work hard and and the rest of the custodians work hard and should not have to pick up after you. We stay should not have to pick up after you. We stay in the commons at lunch(No Patio or Hallways)in the commons at lunch(No Patio or Hallways)

Be in Dress Code according to the FBISD Be in Dress Code according to the FBISD Student Code of Conduct Dress and Grooming Student Code of Conduct Dress and Grooming Policy (After school and off campus activities Policy (After school and off campus activities included)included)

Dress CodeDress Code Follow FBISD Dress Code GuidelinesFollow FBISD Dress Code Guidelines Girls – majority of infractions:Girls – majority of infractions:

Improper length of shorts, skirt, dress - no shorter Improper length of shorts, skirt, dress - no shorter than 3 inches above the knee in the front and backthan 3 inches above the knee in the front and back

Excessively tight clothing – including shirts or ANY Excessively tight clothing – including shirts or ANY TYPE of pantsTYPE of pants

Shirts that show mid-drift Shirts that show mid-drift GUYS – majority of infractions:

Failing to be ‘clean shaven’ T-shirts/clothing with inappropriate wording or symbolsTank tops are not allowedHats, Beanies, Etc.

Hair ColorHair Color

From FBISD handbook: “hair color cannot From FBISD handbook: “hair color cannot detract or interfere with the educational detract or interfere with the educational environment.”environment.”

No blue, green, pink, “fire engine red,” etc.No blue, green, pink, “fire engine red,” etc.

In other words, hair color must be a naturally In other words, hair color must be a naturally occurring color.occurring color.

Kempner HS and BullyingKempner HS and Bullying

Bullying is …

• intentional• repeated• meant to hurt- physical and/or emotional• including online and social media

Bullying is not allowed or tolerated at KHS.

Please do not place yourself in a position where you are filled with regret or guilt for possibly the rest of your life.

Digital Citizenship Digital Citizenship

Electronic communication devices can be Electronic communication devices can be used during class time for instructional used during class time for instructional purposes with permission from the teacherpurposes with permission from the teacher

““Instructional use” does not include social Instructional use” does not include social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, etc.) or textingInstagram, SnapChat, etc.) or texting

Electronic communication devices are Electronic communication devices are subject to examination (search) if there is subject to examination (search) if there is reason to believe that FBISD Digital reason to believe that FBISD Digital Citizenship guidelines have been violatedCitizenship guidelines have been violated

Digital Citizenship Digital Citizenship Use your device’s calendar and reminder Use your device’s calendar and reminder

features to stay organized with school and features to stay organized with school and extracurricular activities.extracurricular activities.

When using your digital device to access the When using your digital device to access the

Internet, you must use the district’s Wi-Fi Internet, you must use the district’s Wi-Fi network (when available).network (when available).

You cannot use your digital device or wear You cannot use your digital device or wear headphones /ear-buds during emergency drills headphones /ear-buds during emergency drills or classrooms (without teacher permission)or classrooms (without teacher permission)

Digital Citizenship Digital Citizenship

FBISD and Kempner High School are not FBISD and Kempner High School are not responsible for theft or damage to a student’s responsible for theft or damage to a student’s personal digital device. Administrators will not personal digital device. Administrators will not investigate or conduct searches involving investigate or conduct searches involving stolen or lost personal devices.stolen or lost personal devices.

Know how to power off, silence, and Know how to power off, silence, and responsibly use your digital device if you are responsibly use your digital device if you are bringing it to school.bringing it to school.

We will not deliver any digital devices brought We will not deliver any digital devices brought to the front office or interrupt class to send for to the front office or interrupt class to send for you for this purpose.you for this purpose.

Digital Citizenship Digital Citizenship

You are not allowed to take photos or You are not allowed to take photos or make audio or video recordings without make audio or video recordings without permission from the person(s) being permission from the person(s) being recorded AND a teacher or administrator.recorded AND a teacher or administrator.

Be aware that your device will be Be aware that your device will be confiscated for improper use (calling, confiscated for improper use (calling, texting,video recording) and/or violations texting,video recording) and/or violations of the FBISD Digital Citizenship rules.of the FBISD Digital Citizenship rules.

Digital Citizenship Digital Citizenship

Read the FBISD Digital Citizenship policy Read the FBISD Digital Citizenship policy found in the FBISD Parent/Student found in the FBISD Parent/Student Handbook – not knowing the rules is not Handbook – not knowing the rules is not an excuse!an excuse!

Know the consequences for confiscated Know the consequences for confiscated cell phones: $15 fine, parents can pick up cell phones: $15 fine, parents can pick up the phone in 24 hours.the phone in 24 hours.

Responsible Use of Technology Responsible Use of Technology and Testing and Testing

Our campus practice is that when testing, teachers will ask you to place all backpacks at the front of the room and not have any electronic devices on your person.

Same procedures as EOC testing.

Failure to cooperate can result in a grade of zero and/or discipline.

https://www.brainpop.com/technology/freemovies/digitaletiquette/

Netiquette Video

Kempner HIGH SCHOOL DIGITAL DEVICE POLICY

What Can Be Used Where When

What Technology is NOT allowed

Smart Phone Tablet Cell Phone Laptop Netbook Kindle Nook Ipad PC

Other Teacher approved devices

Non -Instructional Area :

KHS embraces the use of technology

throughout the campus in all non-instructional

areas.

Anytime during passing periods, lunch, and/or before or after school.

Smart Phone Tablet Cell Phone Laptop Netbook Kindle Nook Ipad PC

Other Teacher approved devices

Instructional Areas:

Classrooms, Computer Labs, Gyms, Sports Fields, and Library

When directed by the teacher to utilize their device for educational

purposes.

Cell Phones are NOT allowed to be used in the classroom for note taking

or for student initiated uses.

Cell phone infractions are subject to district procedures of confiscation

and a $15 fine. (see cell phone policy FNCE)

Music Devices

NOTE: If volume can be

heard by those around you it is too loud!

Non -Instructional Area :

KHS embraces the use of technology

throughout the campus in all non-instructional

areas.

Anytime during passing periods, lunch, and/or before or after school.

Digital Responsibility: Inappropriate use of digital devices or any attempt to violate the provisions of the Digital Citizenship agreement may result in revocation of the student’s access to the computer/network/internet. Cell phones violations will result in confiscation, appropriate disciplinary actions, and parents will be allowed to pick up the cell phone the following school day upon payment of a $15 administrative fee. CASH ONLY

There is a differencebetween cheating and collaboration: your integrity hangs in the balance

The Cougar Waywe pride ourselves on intellectual honesty

cheating is not The Cougar Way

Cheating

There is a difference!

Collaboration

vs.-copying on a test-copying homework-cheat sheets-pictures of information on phone used on a test-one person does all the work and the group gets a grade-giving and receiving answers on a test

-your teacher will provide clear expectations on what is independent work and what is collaborative

-if you are unsure, ask your teacher

Extracurricular Absences (FBISD policy FM Extracurricular Absences (FBISD policy FM Local)Local)

The District shall make no distinction between absences for UIL activities and absences for other extracurricular activities approved by the Board. A student shall be allowed in a school year a maximum of ten extracurricular absences not related to post-district competition, a maximum of five absences for post-district competition prior to state, and a maximum of two absences for state competition.

Students: this will be monitored closely and you have to Students: this will be monitored closely and you have to choose which field trips, school events, sports you will choose which field trips, school events, sports you will spend your 10 days onspend your 10 days on

I.D.sI.D.s Students- expected to have them on their Students- expected to have them on their

person so they can be identified when person so they can be identified when necessarynecessary

Pictures are Thursday, August 27Pictures are Thursday, August 27thth during during Social Studies classSocial Studies class

ID’s will be issued a few weeks laterID’s will be issued a few weeks later

Safety and SecuritySafety and Security

No off campus lunchNo off campus lunch Follow all parking lot guidelinesFollow all parking lot guidelines DO NOT leave personal belongings DO NOT leave personal belongings

unattendedunattended Commons in the morningCommons in the morning Searches and investigations – police Searches and investigations – police

referralsreferrals The Code of Conduct applies to all The Code of Conduct applies to all

school/student activities – even if school/student activities – even if event/activity is off campus.event/activity is off campus.

Medication ReminderMedication Reminder

All medication must be dispensed by the All medication must be dispensed by the clinic.clinic.

Students are not allowed to carry Students are not allowed to carry medication on campus – including over the medication on campus – including over the counter medicationcounter medication

Procedures for medicine/prescriptions can Procedures for medicine/prescriptions can be found in the student handbookbe found in the student handbook

Back doors lock at 7:35 a.m.Back doors lock at 7:35 a.m. Have your 2015-2016 KHS Student ID Have your 2015-2016 KHS Student ID

with youwith you Bell schedule- 2Bell schedule- 2ndnd period starts at 8:25, period starts at 8:25,

PA announcements read at beginning of PA announcements read at beginning of 22ndnd period period

Exterior DoorsExterior Doors

Doors lock at 3:00 P.M.Doors lock at 3:00 P.M. On campus only with an adultOn campus only with an adult For game days you must leave building For game days you must leave building

and return at game time. and return at game time.

After SchoolAfter School

If door is locked, please go to the patio door nearest the clinic

to be buzzed in.

You will need your 2015-2016 Kempner Student I.D. to show to the monitor to be allowed into the

building.

Attendance InformationAttendance Information

If absent….bring note/parent email If absent….bring note/parent email within 5 days to the Attendance Office.within 5 days to the Attendance Office.

Monitor Family Access to check Monitor Family Access to check absences/tardies.absences/tardies.

Must be present 90% of the class days Must be present 90% of the class days to receive credit.to receive credit.

You will receive a letter of warning and a You will receive a letter of warning and a conference with your AP and parent.conference with your AP and parent.

Attendance InformationAttendance Information

Early release from class – must show Early release from class – must show a note from parent / guardian.a note from parent / guardian.

Must go through the Attendance Must go through the Attendance Office to sign in/outOffice to sign in/out

TardiesTardies

Teachers will shut and lock door when Teachers will shut and lock door when the tardy bell ringsthe tardy bell ringsMust go to the designated tardy station Must go to the designated tardy station to check in and then you may go to classto check in and then you may go to classYou are tardy if you are not in the You are tardy if you are not in the classroom when the bell rings.classroom when the bell rings.Tardies can affect your exemptionsTardies can affect your exemptions

Cougar Tardy ConsequencesCougar Tardy Consequences

4th  Tardy=Verbal Warning

5th Tardy=2 Hr. Saturday Detention6th   Tardy = 4 hour Saturday Detention

7th+ Tardy = In School Suspension + Campus Strategies

Remember, we are watching out for your success. Please get to class on time.

Looking AheadLooking Ahead

What are your goals for yourself after High What are your goals for yourself after High School? Now is the time to plan for the School? Now is the time to plan for the future.future.

Students Must pass 5 EOC tests to Students Must pass 5 EOC tests to graduategraduate

English I and IIEnglish I and II

AlgebraAlgebra

BiologyBiology

US HistoryUS History

IntegrityIntegrity is a quality I strive to embrace, and I have an

Appreciation for the opportunities afforded to me.

Motivation is a choice; it comes from within and from others. A solid

Knowledge base will help me achieve more, and is more valuable in the real world than natural talent.  It’s expected I be

Helpful to others without being asked.  I look for opportunities to help those around me.  I am the

Spirit of Kempner and the Spirit of Kempner lives within me.

Thank you for your time today and Thank you for your time today and We look forward to supporting you this We look forward to supporting you this

year.year.We are here for YOU and YOUR We are here for YOU and YOUR

SUCCESS!SUCCESS!

Most of AllRemember

YOU ARE KHS!!!