Book of Student Success - Kapolei Middle School

The Book
of
Student Success
Ohohia 7
2008-2009
Name
_________________________
Advisor

Table of Contents
I. Invitation
II. General Procedures and Expectations
a. The B.O.S.S.
b. Getting Organized
c. The Planner
d. Accelerated Reader Book
e. School Identification Cards
f. Dress Code
g. School Readiness Policy
h. Classroom Procedures
III. Social Expectations
a. Take Cares
b. Etiquette
c. P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E.
d. Guidelines for Behavior
e. Behavior Reflection
IV. Academic Expectations
a. The General Learner Outcomes
b. GLO Matching Exercise
V. Bonus Materials
a. Secrets of Successful Students
b. Avoiding Problems
VI. BOSS Acknowledgment
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I. Invitation
Mr. DeMink
Ms. Kerr
Mrs. DeMink-Carthew
Mr. Gonsalves
Mr. Taylor
Mrs. Villarmia
Ms. Lehn
Mrs. Ka`eha
And
Ms. Maio
cordially invite you
to participate in a once in a lifetime experience---7 th Grade with Ohohia-7
When:
Where:
In Honor of;
What to Bring:
2008-2009 School Year
Kapolei Middle School
The Joy of Learning
The B.O.S.S. and a positive attitude
Congratulations! You have the distinguished honor of being a part of Ohohia-7.
This is our gift to you: The Book of Student Success (B.O.S.S.). The B.O.S.S was
created to assist you in having a great year here. The rules, expectations, and
procedures will help you have a successful school experience not only this year but
for many years to come. Your reading and understanding of The B.O.S.S. is
required as well as the sharing of The B.O.S.S. with your family.
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II. General Procedures and Expectations
The Book of Student Success
The Book of Student Success – the title says it all. If you follow the advice,
procedures, rules, and expectations we will guarantee a great seventh grade year.
This is not your typical “30 day, money back” guarantee you hear on TV all the time.
This is a lifetime guarantee – the advice you receive here, if followed, will help you
be successful in any grade and any school you go to. Sound interesting or too good
to be true? Read on.
How was your last school year?
What problems did you experience that you do not want to repeat this year?
(School work? Teachers? Administration? Organization? Lunch? Other
Students?)
What new challenges are you in store for this year?
How can you face and conquer these challenges?
The great thing about school and life is . . . there is always another chance to
improve yourself. It is up to you whether you choose to make positive changes and
learn from mistakes. There is no time like RIGHT NOW to make a decision that
this year will be your best year!
The BOSS was written to help you have a great year. It outlines the
expectations your teachers have of you concerning academics and social situations.
We are looking forward to a great year with you. Enjoy the journey.
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Getting Organized
Answer the following questions:
1. In order to use the computers on campus you and a parent/guardian must
sign the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), where would you find this?
2. You forgot what your homework assignment is for Math. Where would you
look for this information?
3. You need to use the bathroom badly!!!! What needs to be signed in order to
go during class?
4. Your parents have a question about the upcoming field trip and need to ask a
question to your advisory teacher, where can they write this question?
5. You’ve got a headache, you feel feverish, you’re feeling dizzy – you need to
go to the health room, what do you need signed?
6. You need to read up on the school dress code. Where is this information?
7. You want to know when your next intersession break is, where would you find
this information?
The planner, planner, planner. . . It would be interesting to tally up how many times
you will hear the word “PLANNER” this year. Our guess is more than 1,000 times.
Why so much?
BECAUSE THE PLANNER IS IMPORTANT!!!!!
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Student Planner
The planner is to be brought to school every day for use in all classes. A student
planner is provided free of charge for every child entering Kapolei Middle School.
The planner teachers students organizational skills ad responsibility; the planner is
also a means of communication between the student, teacher, and parents. It is
the student’s responsibility to replace the planner if it is lost, stolen, or damaged
(i.e. if pages are torn out, defaced, or purposefully modified in any way). Additional
student planners may be purchased for $5.00 from the front office.
Student Responsibilities:
Bring the planner to school EVERY DAY.
Write in class work, homework, deadlines, and reminders for each class daily.
Show the planner to your parents every day and request a signature.
Show the planner to your teacher if parents have written a note to the teacher.
Parent Responsibilities:
Check the planner EACH DAY to see if your child is completing his/her work
and see if there are any messages from the school.
Sign the planner daily to verify that you have seen the actual assignment listed
in the planner and/or any messages sent home.
Write notes to the teacher as needed if you have questions (i.e. need
clarification about an assignment) or concerns.
Accelerated Reader Book
This year as part of your Accelerated Reader class, you will be expected to bring
your Accelerated Reader book with you every day to school. You will use this book
every morning to work towards meeting your reading goals as well as the start of
each class period after filling out your planner. You can’t progress in reading
without a book to read, right? Bringing this book to school every day will be
essential to your success in this class.
Forgetting your AR book will result in serving a team detention during morning
recess.
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School ID
Your school ID has also been provided for you free of charge, along with a plastic
holder and lanyard. Name three ways that your ID is used on campus:
_________________ _________________ _________________
ID CARDS MUST BE WORN ON A LANYARD IN A PLASTIC POCKET
HOLDER AT ALL TIMES WHEN ON CAMPUS. Students without any of the
above will be subject to disciplinary action under the School Readiness Policy. Do
not discard or misplace your ID. ID’s MUST be kept free of stickers, markings,
or any other kind of damage. If any of the above is lost or stolen, or your ID
card is defaced or damaged, students MUST purchase a replacement immediately
at the following prices:
Brand New ID (includes plastic pocket) $5.00
Replacement ID* (includes plastic pocket)
$3.00 *Student MUST turn in old ID to qualify for this price
Lanyard $3.00
Students may use their own lanyard, as long as it is in school dress code (i.e. no
words, logos, or pictures containing alcohol, tobacco, drugs, profanity, or sexual
connotations, etc.). However, even if students provide their own lanyard, plastic
pocket holders still must be used. ID cards may not be worn on any item other
than the lanyard (i.e. jewelry, chains, shirt sleeves, etc.).
ID checks will be conducted daily upon entry into each period. If the ID card is
lost or forgotten at home, students may request a temporary ID from their
AR/Advisory teacher. Each instance will result in an infraction in accordance with
the School Readiness Policy. If you have purchased a new ID, you will be notified
through the morning bulletin or over the loud speakers to pick up your new ID.
Picture taking is not necessary; your photo is on file.
Please note that a temporary ID may not be used to purchase lunch. Students
must get a meal card from the front office either before school or morning recess.
Also, you are only allowed 5 meal cards in one school year, so make sure you are
responsible with your ID.
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Kapolei Middle School
Uniform and Dress Code Policy
Kapolei Middle School has chosen to adopt a uniform policy. Beginning the 2008 –
2009 school year, all students attending Kapolei Middle School will be required to
wear a school uniform consisting of a uniform t-shirt, polo shirt or long sleeve
shirt. Students may select shorts, pants or skirts based on the dress code listed
below. Students are required to wear a clean school uniform daily. The school
community believes that school uniforms have a positive effect on the atmosphere
for learning. School uniforms will also help address aspects of our students’
appearance, appropriateness, safety, and identity.
The Uniform
Uniform shirts will be worn as designed.
The form and design of these shirts shall not be changed or altered in any way.
Wash Wednesday
All students are required to wear the school uniform on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays. On Wednesdays, however, students may wear
appropriate clothes which conform to the school dress code.
Dress Code
All clothing and accessories must be free of messages relating to drugs, gangs,
sex or profanity.
All gang related fashion is prohibited.
Only jackets and sweaters with front top-to-bottom buttons or zippers are
allowed. These items are considered outer garments only and are not to be
worn in place of, but may be worn with a KMS uniform shirt which must be
visible. Hoods must not be worn during school.
Hems of shorts and skirts must not be shorter than the tip of the middle
finger when the student is standing with arms down.
Appropriately sized pants must be secure at the waist with no undergarments
showing.
Sleeveless tops, clothing that reveals cleavage, midriff and/or stomach are not
acceptable.
Alternate uniforms for PE/Intramural sports should be worn only in their
respective activity. Students should be in KMS uniforms when attending
classes and while on campus (before, during or after school).
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Baseball caps, visors, stocking caps, head covers, wristbands, sweatbands,
headbands, leg bands and sunglasses with the exception of prescription
glasses are not allowed in school. Custodians and physical education teachers
may wear headgear and dark glasses in the course of their outdoor duties.
Headgear may be worn for outdoor activities at the discretion of the
teacher/s involved in the activity.
Exceptions:
Event is at the start of the school day, in which the alternate uniform (for
PE/Intramural Sports) can be worn to school. If students are returning to
the school campus and attending classes, students should change into KMS
uniforms. If there are no classes to attend, students should either remain
in their alternate uniform or change into the KMS uniform.
Event is at the end of the school day, in which the KMS uniform is worn up until
the event. Students should change into their alternate uniform (Intramural
Sports/PE) and leave campus.
Event is in the middle of the school day, in which the KMS uniform is worn up
until the event. Students can change into their alternate uniform
(Intramural Sports/PE) and upon return to campus; students should change
back to the KMS uniform if attending classes. IF not attending classes
students should remain in their alternate uniform or change into the KMS
uniform.
Loaner Uniform Shirts
Any student not wearing a school uniform will be sent to the health room office to
borrow and sign out a school loaner uniform. The student will be expected to wear
the uniform for that day and return it to the health room office at the end of the
day, reclaiming their non-uniform shirt. Other consequences may follow based on
the school readiness policy our school continues to operate under.
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School Readiness Policy
The following discipline guidelines apply to violations of the school ID, Planner,
Attendance (tardiness), and Dress Code policies, as stated in the Kapolei Middle
School Handbook:
1 st infraction: Warning by teacher/Counseling by advisory teacher
2 nd infraction: Warning by teacher/Counseling by advisory teacher
3 rd infraction: Warning by teacher/Counseling by advisory teacher
4 th infraction: Parent contact by Advisory teacher
5 th infraction: Referral to Counselor for intervention plan
6 th infraction: Referral to VP for disciplinary action
Increased or Chronically Repeated Violations: One or more of the following:
Banned from school-related events/Loss of team activities, i.e.
field trips, Fall Fest, dances, banquets, etc. (determined by
team)
*Infractions (regardless of policy type) accumulate quarterly, and consequences
are progressive.
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Classroom Procedures
You are expected to follow each particular classroom’s procedures – learn them
quickly. There are, however, some procedures that all core classes follow.
A. Line up outside of class with your ID visible on your body and planner in
hand.
B. Enter the room quietly, find your seat, open your planner and copy down the
assignment/homework for your period.
C. Read your AR book while teacher stamps your planner.
D. Follow the teacher’s instructions and raise your hand when you have a
question or comment.
E. Transition from one classroom activity to another quickly and quietly.
F. At the end of the period, clean up your area around you, regardless if it is
you who made the mess or not.
G. Wait for the teacher to dismiss you.
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III. Social Expectations
Take Cares
For each of the following “Take Cares”, give a specific example of what
this will look like as a seventh grader at Kapolei Middle School.
Take Care of Yourself:
Take Care of Each Other:
Take Care of This Place:
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Etiquette
Etiquette is the proper, polite, and respectful way to do things. It is necessary to
display proper etiquette every single second of the day. Here is a short list of
expected behaviors you will display here at Kapolei Middle School – The Doable
Dozen + 5:
1. Address the teachers by using the proper surname (Mr., Mrs., or Ms.) and
their last name. Any other way is disrespectful.
2. When responding to an adult, answer with a clear “YES” or “NO”, not with a
nod of the head or any other form of yes or no. If it requires more than a
“Yes” or “No”, give a clear answer in sentence form.
3. Get to know the names of other teachers on campus and greet them by
saying their names.
4. Greet teachers, staff, and students on campus by saying hello.
5. Treat all adults on campus with respect no matter if it is your teacher or
not.
6. If you win or do well at something, do not brag. If you lose, do not be angry
or blame others. Instead, you can say “You played a good game” or “I look
forward to playing you again.” Or don’t say anything at all. Saying things like
“I wasn’t trying,” or “I’ll beat you next time,” is disrespectful and shows
weakness of character.
7. Do not ask for rewards. Do things because you are bettering yourself
and/or for the pride of doing something well.
8. When you need something, specifically ask for it with a PLEASE.
9. If someone drops something and you are close to it, pick it up and return it.
10. Hold the door open for other people; don’t let it close on them.
11. If someone bumps into you, say excuse me, even if it was not your fault.
12. Always say thank you when you are given something. This is showing
appreciation for the gesture. If a teacher gives you something and you fail
to say thank you within three seconds, the teacher will take it back.
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13. When walking in line, keep your arms at your sides and move quietly. When
waiting in line, be quiet and patient, keep your hands to yourself.
14. Always clean up after yourself wherever you may be.
15. Everyone lives by a different set of rules. So, to respect everyone, there
will be zero tolerance for those that use foul language, calling people names,
and making fun of others in a hurtful way. This is for both inside and
outside the classroom.
16. We will welcome visitors (other students, teachers, principal or vice
principal) at the appropriate time. Please do not interrupt the class by
yelling out their names or gesturing to them while classroom instruction is
taking place. If appropriate and at the appropriate time, we will welcome
the visitor to our classrooms.
17. Throughout the year, we will have many advisory or team celebrations.
Celebrations are held in honor of academic and social events. The purpose
of these celebrations is to recognize outstanding achievements. Please join
in the celebration by clapping appropriately and if possible, giving a personal
congratulations to the recipients. If you cannot be positive, be silent.
“Treat others the way you would like to be treated.”
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P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E
PRIDE: Be proud of your work and behavior. (Did I do my best? Would I want to
share this with someone I look up to?)
RESPECT: Respect all others! When you give respect you receive respect in
return.
ATTITUDE: A positive attitude will help you succeed in school and life. A positive
attitude helps to create an encouraging environment for everyone.
COOPERATION: Work with others by participating, giving suggestions and
feedback, and compromising.
TOLERANCE: We are all different individuals, tolerance refers to your ability to
accept others for who they are and not judge them negatively.
INTEGRITY: Doing the right thing, at the right time. Being honest with others is
essential to one’s success. Trust is a difficult thing to rebuild once someone’s
integrity is lowered.
CARING: Honor the “Take Cares.” All the time, everywhere.
ETIQUETTE: The proper, polite, respectful way to do things.
If you can demonstrate the qualities of PRACTICE you will do well in school, at
home, and in life. Failure to PRACTICE will result in you not reaching your full
potential. That would be sad and disappointing.
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What P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E Looks Like to Me
PRIDE
RESPECT
ATTITUDE
COOPERATION
TOLERANCE
INTEGRITY
CARING
ETIQUETTE
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Guidelines for Behavior
Your teachers are a united team with the shared mission of your success. In order
for this year to be a successful one for all, we have high expectations for your
behavior in and out of the classroom. Yes, that means before school, at recess,
between classes, lunch, and after school. We expect Ohohia-7 students to
demonstrate by example how to behave and treat each other.
Here is what will happen if your behavior interferes with your learning and/or the
learning of others:
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:
Step 6:
Verbal Warning
Conference with teacher/recess detention
Parent Phone Call and Behavior Reflection to be signed by parent
Behavior conference with all teachers and/or parent
Referral to VP/Counselor
Loss of privileges (ex: fieldtrips, celebrations, assemblies)
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Name ______________________
Behavior Reflection
Advisor____________ Date _________
Directions: Answer all questions in complete sentences & return to advisor the next day to
be filed in student folder.
Part A (to be completed in class): Describe the event. What happened,
when/where?
______________________________________________________________
Part B (to be completed at home):
1. Why did you make this choice?
*continue on back if more space is needed
2. How did your actions affect yourself?
3. How did your actions affect others?
4. What are the possible outcomes of repeating this choice?
5. What are your next steps?
Student signature ___________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________
Parent follow-up/action taken at home:
Date ___________
Required if box is checked
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IV. Academic Expectations
The General Learner Outcomes
1) SELF-DIRECTED LEARNER
The ability to be responsible for one’s own learning.
2) COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR
The understanding that it is essential for human beings to work
together.
3) COMPLEX THINKER
The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
4) QUALITY PRODUCER
The ability to recognize and produce quality performances and
quality products.
5) EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
The ability to communicate effectively, through oral, written, and
body language.
6) EFFECTIVE AND ETHICAL USER OF TECHNOLOGY
The ability to use a variety of technologies effectively and
ethically.
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GLO Matching Exercise
Write the letter of the GLO that best corresponds to each example scenario.
A. Self-Directed Learner
B. Community Contributor
C. Complex Thinker
D. Quality Producer
E. Effective Communicator
F. Effective & Ethical User of
Technology
You are already on your second draft of your short story for Language Arts
class. You know you could turn in this draft and receive a B. However, there
are some parts you are not so happy with so you choose to revise it into an
improved final draft that you can feel proud of.
____
Your group of four in math class is working together to complete problem 1.1.
One of your group members does not understand and therefore cannot go on.
You pause and explain (not just giving them the answer) until all group members
are ready to proceed.
____
You are making chocolate chip cookies in BPA class. The recipe calls for ¾ cup
of chocolate chips. However, there is not a ¾ measuring cup to be found. You
do, however, see a ¼ measuring cup and choose to use that three times. ____
You are in the middle of reading and article in Social Studies class when the
teacher needs to take an emergency phone call. You could turn around and talk
to your friend but instead you choose to finish the article without being asked.
____
You are using the library computer lab to research for a Science project. You
really want to Google some NFL images to help decorate your football themed
birthday party. You recall, however, that you have signed your AUP so you
return to simply research your toads that live on fungi.
____
You are struggling in your elective class and are concerned that you might fail.
Although you are kind of embarrassed, you still take the initiative to tell your
parents that you are struggling and see your teacher after class to ask for
extra help.
____
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V. Bonus Materials
Secrets of Successful Students!
Be Organized! Being organized means you know where things are, what is
due for each class, and you are prepared for school (supplies, planner, ID).
Pay Attention in Class! You are in school to learn, not to play around or
waste time. Be an active learner. Listen and relate what you are learning to
your own life. Ask questions when you are confused or need further
explanation (see #3 and 7 below).
Ask Questions! We will never accept the excuse that you did not know what
to do. You have the responsibility to yourself and your classmates to ask
questions regarding what you are learning or how to do an assignment. It is
highly likely that the question you ask will help others who have the same or
a similar concern.
Have A Quiet Place To Study! You need to have your own place, with no
distractions to do your work at home.
Use Your Planner Effectively! Your planner is not just to write in and then
forget about. Good students review their planner every night – they check
to see what homework they have, complete their homework, then look over
and review what was covered in their other classes. When you review, you
think about what you learned, go over terms, or find additional information
about what you studied.
Do Your Homework!
Homework reinforces what you have learned in class.
Talk to Others! (*at the appropriate time, of course). One of the best ways
to check that you understand what you are learning is to talk to your
classmates. When you converse with others everyone is required to think
and answer. This serves as a review of your learning.
Study at Home! Study for tests by reviewing your notes, quizzing yourself
or having someone else quiz you about the topics covered, and/or redoing
some of the homework problems or assignments. There are no shortcuts
to studying for tests or quizzes.
Minimize TV Time!
10. Get Enough Sleep and Eat Breakfast! Tired and/or hungry people have a
difficult time concentrating.
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How to Avoid Problems
1. Follow the academic and social advice given in THE B.O.S.S!
2. Learn from your mistakes and the mistakes of others. Do not repeat them!
3. Tell the truth when asked about a situation. Lying about it will get you into
deeper trouble.
4. Accept responsibility for your actions! Do not blame others for your bad
choices and behavior.
5. Do not start or spread negative or hurtful remarks (RUMORS) about others.
This is in no way Taking Care of Others or Yourself. Handle rumors by
ignoring them, laughing them off, or discussing it with an adult. Repeating it
to others will only make it worse.
6. Do not hold things for others if you do not know what or whose it is. If you
hold on to a stolen wallet, you will most likely get in just as much trouble as
the person who stole it. It will not matter if you knew about it or not.
Likewise, if you are in possession of an illegal substance or contraband item,
you will be held responsible. “I was just holding on to it for a friend” will not
set you free. Politely say no to any request to “hold on” to something for
anyone.
7. Speak to an adult (teacher, counselor, administrator, security) about a
problem you may be having with another student(s). Most problems are a
result of miscommunication and can be solved by getting the facts from
those involved. Going up to someone with their friends all around and
accusing them of something negative will only make the problem much worse!
8. Follow the “Take Cares”, P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E., & the Etiquette Tips.
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VI. B.O.S.S. Acknowledgement
STUDENT
I have read through the Book of Student Success, and understand the procedures,
expectations, and policies of the Ohohia 7 Team. If at any time I have a question,
I will ask my advisor or one of my team teachers.
__________________________
Student Name
_____________________________
Student Signature
PARENT/GUARDIAN
I have reviewed and discussed the contents of the Book of Student Success with
my child.
____________________________________
Parent Signature
___________
Date
Comments/questions:
Please sign and return this contract to your advisor by Monday, July 14, 2008
Ohohia 7: Mr. Taylor, Mr. DeMink, Mrs. DeMink-Carthew,
Mr. Gonsalves, Ms. Kerr, Ms. Lehn, Mrs. Villarmia,
Mr. Matsunaga, Ms. Ka`eha, Ms. Maio, Mr. Tsuruda (Circle One)
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