young men’s leadership academy chadd johnson ymla: expectations

Young Mens Leadership Academy Chadd Johnson YMLA: Expectations

School Hours YMLA hours are 9:00 am 4:30 pm Student need to be in their seat at 9:00 not being dropped off at 9:00

HOUSE HIERARCHY General (Administrator that supervises house system) Alpha Staff Leader: Major Alpha Student Leaders 8 th : Sergeant 7 th : Corporal 6 th : Private Beta Leader Chad Bates: Major Beta Student Leaders 8 th : Sergeant 7 th : Corporal 6 th : Private Delta Staff Leader: Major Delta Student Leaders 8 th : Sergeant 7 th : Corporal 6 th : Private Kappa Staff Leader: Major Kappa Student Leaders 8 th : Sergeant 7 th : Corporal 6 th : Private

HOUSE DIVISIONS

Merit System Points will be earned/deducted based on the following: BehaviorFine Arts AthleticsAttendanceAcademics Service

Merit System Merits positive behavior Low: +1 Med: +2 High: +3 Dem erits negative behaviors Low: -1 Med: -2 High: -3

Term 4 March 31 st June 6 th Frozen Frenzy Winning house earns an ice cream social in the cafeteria. HOUSE REWARD EXAMPLES Term 3 January 21 nd March 28 th Sports Spectacular Winning house earns a sports & music jamboree in the gym. Term 2 October 28 th January 17 th Movie Madness Winning house earns popcorn and a movie in the gym. Term 1 August 26 th October 25 th Block Party Winning house earns an afternoon picnic in the yard.

2013-2014 Dress Code

Solid red, white, blue, or black collared polo-style shirt (no patterns or designs) Solid white, navy, grey or black sweater/sweatshirts (no patterns or designs) No logo on shirt or pants

2013-2014 Dress Code Pants at waist No sagging Shirts tucked in at all times Belts are preferred Pants cannot be tucked into shoes or cuffed.

2013-2014 Dress Code No jackets or hoodies inside the building No logos or symbols on shirts or sweatshirts.

Appropriate hairstyles and jewelry No hairstyle resembling mohawks or blowouts No designs or etching in the hair or eyebrows No non-natural hair colors Necklaces must be tucked underneath students clothing Dress shoes: solid black or brown Tennis shoes: solid black, solid white, or a combination of black and white tennis shoes (no accent colors) Dress Code

2013-2014 Dress Code Students must be in possession of a YMLA ID on their person at all times while on campus All students will be issued their first ID card If lost, they will have to buy each ID card Replacement cards cost $2 Discipline consequences can be issued for not possessing an ID card Young Mens Leadership Academy 2018 123456 John Smith

Dress Code Continued Spirit Days - YMLA spirit t-shirt (sold by PTA) Free Dress Days earned by reaching leadership goals Athletics/PE Spirit t-shirt or white t-shirt, black shorts, tennis shoes Leadership Outings for the Leadership Elective class will be professional dress or school standardized dress. This will be discussed as part of the Leadership class

Before School Students may begin to enter the building through the front doors at 8:15am Students will be directed to the cafeteria where they will be monitored or to their teachers room if they have a pass Students can work on assignments, eat breakfast, or socialize in cafeteria Once seated, students will remain seated We expect our young men to act like MEN

Morning Passes Students must have a pass to go to a teachers room each morning A parent can write the pass Students without a pass will not be allowed down the hallway

Breakfast Students who choose to eat breakfast will eat in a designated area Once finished eating they may join their friends Breakfast will no longer be served after 8:45

Lunch Will eat at their teachers assigned table Administration will supervise lunch times Get all food, drink, snacks, ketchup, napkins, etc the first time through the line Once seated, students will remain seated Our young men will clean up after themselves Will dismiss by table and line up in your teachers designated area Misbehavior will result in isolation lunch

After School After school it is expected that students leave the building and return home. Unless a student has permission from a teacher, is attending after school tutoring, or is participating in extra or co-curricular activities. Students will be monitored until 4:45 Students still on campus after 4:45 will be unmonitored

Students riding district buses will be expected to follow district rules while on the buses and cooperate with the driver Riding district buses is a privilege, which can cause students who misbehave on the bus to be removed for a period of time, or permanently as needed. Buses

Attendance If students are not in attendance according to state law, missed days will be made up after school is out in Attendance Summer School If students are out for a legitimate reason, a parent or guardian must provide a written note when the student returns to school. A note must be received within 4 DAYS or the absence will be unexcused The parent must sign a doctors note as well

Checking In / Out of school All students must be checked in and out in the Attendance office. The attendance office will have a form to sign students in and out of school. No child will be checked out of the building by anyone other then those individuals who are noted on the registration form

Late Arrival to school If any student is late to school in the morning, a Late Arrival Slip will be needed to enter class. The Late Arrival Slip must be picked up from the Attendance office Students are allowed four late arrivals per school year. After four Late Arrivals, students are turned over to a truancy officer.

Hallways We expect our hallways, as well as any other area at YMLA, to be a safe and orderly environment for everyone Walk on the right side of the hallway and keep moving Avoid running, being excessively loud, horseplay, etc 3 min between classes ACT LIKE MEN

Tardy between classes There are no bells at YMLA Students have 3 minutes between classes YMLA classes will run similar to college classes Students are expected to be on time Teacher will handle tardies Excessive tardiness or an excessive amount of tardies will be dealt with by administration as a TRUANCY issue

School Discipline Consequences We have high expectations for our young men Attempt to provide the best learning environment for all of our students Will follow the YMLA Discipline Management Plan Demerits will be issued based on the misbehavior Detention Evening or Saturday School: parent will attend Saturday ISS AEP Expulsion

Discipline Referrals For students who refuse to improve their behavior YMLA can contact by phone, voice mail, email, or automated calling system Family must make arrangements for before or after school consequences Make sure YMLA has your correct contact information

Discipline Consequences Detention: Students are required to stay after school. No shows or late arrival will result in evening or Saturday school Future no-shows will result in an ISS assignment Evening or Saturday School: No shows or late arrival will result in an immediate placement in ISS the following day(s) Parents must notify the YMLA admin by 3:00 pm the day of the consequence if schedule conflict In-School Suspension (ISS): Reserved for more serious offenses and persistent misbehavior ISS will be held on campus from 9:00 am 4:45 pm Alternative Education Placement (AEP): According to board policy, the Code of Conduct, and the YMLA Discipline Plan Assigned to the AEP for very serious offenses, and for persistent misbehavior Expulsion from GPISD: For very serious offenses outlined in board policy and the GPISD Code of Conduct

Lockers and Locks No lockers will be issued in the building during the 2012-13 school year Students can carry their backpacks to their classes Students participating in PE/Athletics will be issued a locker in their dressing room. Students will have to provide their own lock.

Electronic Devices Must remain off and put away while on campus during school hours otherwise it will be take up without warning Confiscated electronic devices, including cell phones, will be returned to the parent/guardian on the first offense. If confiscated more than once, the item will be returned to the parent/guardian at a fee of $15.00 for each offense or will be kept until the last day of the school year. Teachers may allow students to use their electronic devices for educational purposes. This only applies to that teachers classroom on the day he or she gives permission

Unauthorized Items CD players, cameras, laser pointers, laptop computers, or personal digital assistants (PDAs), magazines, handheld electronic games, playing cards, and other such unauthorized items can be confiscated by any staff member if they are discovered during school Confiscated electronic devices, including cell phones, will be returned to the parent/guardian on the first offense. If confiscated more than once, the item will be returned to the parent/guardian at a fee of $15.00 for each offense or will be kept until the last day of the school year.

School Sponsored Events All GPISD Code of Conduct and School Rules are effective at any school event (on our campus or others) We expect our students to act like MEN and be an example to the community

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