2014 – 2015 Grade 8 Student Pledge Deer Park Middle Magnet School Principal: Delores Tedeschi-Butler • 8th Grade Assistant Principal: Aubrey Brown • 8th Grade Team Leaders: Trevor Collins & LaSean Gooden In order to have the most positive and successful school year possible, it is important that all members of the school community understand the expectations for students. There are many exciting incentives planned for students who meet and exceed expectations. Of course, there are consequences for those who do not. However, it is the sincere hope of the Deer Park faculty that students will try their very best this school year in both academics and behavior so they can reach their full potential. It is with these concepts in mind that the following opportunities, rules, and procedures are detailed. Incentives In addition to the many events planned by the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team, the 8th Grade team has the following incentives planned. This list is subject to change and expansion. 8th Grade Event Deer Park Cinema Deer Park Cinema Spirit of Baltimore Boat Cruise Field Day Promotion Ceremony Extra Credit Tickets Tentative Date October 2014 January 2015 May 2015 May 2015 June 2015 periodically throughout year Eligibility for Incentives All students are expected to exhibit safe, responsible, and respectful behaviors. In addition, all students are expected to try their best to achieve good grades by coming prepared to class and completing all assignments. Therefore, any of the following violations would disqualify a student from participating in any 8th Grade or PBIS incentives for the rest of the quarter. 5 or more uniform violations (including, but not limited to: wearing a hoodie, jacket, hat, or jeans; not wearing a grade level polo, ID badge, or pants of khaki material) 2 or more Es on an interim report 2 or more referrals to the 8th Grade Team Leaders See the “Discipline Procedures” section for more details. 1 or more suspensions 1 or more behavior problems related to busses or dismissal Clubs and Teams Deer Park is pleased to offer many wonderful opportunities for students to showcase their talents in extracurricular activities. The above eligibility requirements still apply. In addition, students on athletic teams must maintain a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) in accordance with the BCPS Office of Athletics. Tennis Team Cheerleading Black Saga Chess Club Ladies of Virtue Honor Society Dance Team Art Club Track Team Kids4Kids Basketball Team Spanish Club MESA Student Council Badminton Team Discipline Procedures We encourage all students to act appropriately in the classroom so they do not disturb the learning environment. However, we understand there are times when some students will make mistakes or poor choices. Most problematic, repeated behaviors (late to class, gum chewing, excessive talking, etc.) will follow the discipline protocol below. 1st Consequence – Teacher Detention 2nd Consequence – Teacher Detention 3rd Consequence – Referral to Team Leader / Administrative Detention 4th Consequence – Required Parent Conference 5th Consequence – Suspension There are some behaviors deemed serious enough to move the student past the first two consequences and directly to a Team Leader referral and an Administrative Detention. These behaviors include, but are not limited to, truancy from class (more than 10 minutes), leaving class without permission, swearing at or intimidating a teacher, property misuse, throwing objects, and skipping two teacher detentions. Of course, any major incidents such as fighting, weapons, serious property damage, etc. will be handled according to the Student Handbook, likely resulting in school or board suspension. Absent Work It is the student’s responsibility to complete assignments or exams they missed while absent. Upon return to school, students have the same amount of days as the number they were absent to complete absent work. For example, if a student was absent for two days, when they return they will have two days to complete anything they missed. However, it is imperative students turn in assignments within that time frame. After the allotted absent make-up days have passed, any assignments not completed will be regarded as missing and subject to school/teacher late-work policies, resulting in a maximum grade of 50%. *** Whenever possible, please contact teachers or the guidance department regardless if the absence is planned or unplanned. Electronic or scanned copies of assignments can often be sent home to complete. Acknowledgement I affirm that I have read the Student Handbook, understand its contents, and also affirm that I have read and understand the Grade 8 Student Pledge. I will observe the principles set forth in the Student Pledge and abide by the expectations as established by Deer Park Middle Magnet School. This pledge is to be signed and returned to the student’s homeroom teacher within a week of entry to Deer Park. Feel free to make a copy of this document for your records. ____________________________________ Student’s Name (Please Print) ____________________________________ Student’s Signature ____________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name (Please Print) ____________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature ____________________________________ Homeroom Teacher’s Name ____________________________________ Date
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