Welcome to RSM Intermediate

PLEASE REMEMBER: For urgent safety issues, RSM administrators/staff may blow whistles during outdoor activities and/or passing periods. If the whistles are blown, ALL students will immediately stop and sit where they are until further instructions are given. Any failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. Whistle Drill! What is that? Fire/Earthquake/Disaster: When it is safe to do so, all students will quickly and calmly head to the main field inside the track and report to their homeroom teacher. Lockdown/Lockout: All students will IMMEDIATELY head into the NEAREST door and remain absolutely quiet in the locked area until the all-clear is given. FIRE AND LOCKDOWN SITUATIONS DURING PASSING/SNACK/LUNCH Welcome to RSM! Dr. Jameson – Principal Mr. Elkins - 8th grade Assistant Principal Mr. Bajorek – 7th grade Assistant Principal Mrs. Bills - Guidance Counselor Mrs. Abdelnour & Mrs. Rex – Guidance Techs School Psychologist – Mr. Tatum Intervention Teacher – Mrs. Neuman Plant Foreman: Mr. Aguirre (Joe) Campus Supervisors – Philip and Maria Deputy Cranford - CSD We are here to help! Lost & Found is in the Library Be aware of our Ethics Policy There are severe consequences for copying homework, cheating, talking during a test, plagiarizing, etc. Those who cheat & those who give answers to cheaters will also be penalized HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY Respect - respect others and keep your hands to yourself Responsible - be responsible and control your behavior & don’t play rough Ready - be ready to apologize if someone is offended. Be a peacemaker. Horseplay, Rough housing Many fights start from this behavior Cells are allowed for emergency purposes under a 2002 state law; however Board Policy allows for regulation Cell phones are NOT allowed for listening to music, playing games, taking photos, or calling or texting anyone during school hours Turn off at 8:10 and keep off till 2:55 305 cell phone violations last year! Be responsible and respectful of this rule. If you bring an IPod or other music device, it MUST be in your backpack during school hours UNLESS instructed by a teacher to use it for a class assignment. The school is NOT responsible for the loss of any electronic items! Ethics Policy Defiance Class Disruption Cell Phone Misuse Tardies GUM No Shows to Detention Unsafe Behavior Problem Behaviors Integrity: soundness of moral character; honesty “Integrity is doing the right thing, even if nobody is watching.” What this looks like at RSM: Use appropriate language at all times Have a positive attitude and tone of voice Be courteous and respectful of others- DO NOT TEASE! Follow the “hands off” policy Responsible Have Integrity in all you do REMEMBER - to have a great year: Student of the Tri Luncheons Rewards & Fun Activities at RSM Follow the bus driver’s instructions Always stay in your seat Do not eat on the bus Display appropriate behavior Always have your bus pass with you Bus riding is a privilege and NOT A RIGHT. Don’t lose the privilege with poor behavior. Always ride assigned bus and get off at assigned stop. NO Exceptions. Buses load and unload in the parking lot—line up in assigned route lines. Bus Etiquette and Field Trips Intervention Class, or Home Suspension SUSPENDABLE/EXPELLABLE OFFENSES Warning/Conference with teacher Progressive Discipline THE FOLLOWING ARE CONSEQUENCES: NEVER threaten anyone-anything and everything you say will be taken seriously! Use your own money! NO MOOCHING Lunch Time Behavior Make sure your clothes are appropriate No underwear garments showing at any time Girls – appropriate length of attire Inappropriate pictures or words on clothing are not allowed No bare midriff or spaghetti strap or halter tops See Dress Code for complete listing. Make sure you know the rules. You are RESPONSIBLE for them. You will be required to change into Loaner clothes if you are not dressed appropriately! Dress Code Be on Time to school and all classes **If you are late to homeroom you MUST report to the office, or have a parent sign you in. **If your parent will excuse your tardy because it was not your fault, then bring a note signed by parent Tardies Attending school regularly is tied to good grades! If you are absent, have your parent call the school Attendance Line. If they don’t call you must bring a note the next day. You are TRUANT—If you leave class without permission….. Consequences will be assigned for truancy. You may not leave campus even before Homeroom; once you arrive, you must stay on campus. A parent needs to sign you out in the front office before you are allowed to leave campus. If you feel ill, come to the health office to call parent. Never call from your cell phone. Attendance We want you to enjoy your two years at RSM! We want you to have good experiences at RSM! We want you to learn new things, to grow not just physically, but mentally, socially, and emotionally. We want you to be the very best student and citizen that you can be! This is your school and being a student is your job! Skateboards Cameras Laser pens Playing cards, toys, or anything not needed for classes USE YOUR COMMON SENSE!! Items will be confiscated and returned to parent and consequences will be assigned. Over the counter medications MUST be approved and stored in the Health Office! We Soar Above the Line Ready We are the ROADRUNNERS! Respectful You enjoy school You were ABCOS last year. (ALL A/B/C’S and O’s and S’s) Raise your hand if… You’ve never been tardy to school or class You’ve never had a detention You never had to go see the Assistant Principal You participate in sports, band, theater, Scouts, or other activities You’ve ever received an award in school Some Rules of the Road @ RSM Mr. Bajorek You like math! You told your parent that you love them this morning If you have a sibling Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Ready We want to ensure your well-being at school Be accountable for your actions Write down your assignments in your planner every day Leave GUM at home Attend class regularly and punctually We want you to grow as an individual Be prepared to learn with pencils, pens, paper, notebooks, and any other necessary learning materials Carry your ID card with you at all times We want to ensure your safety to, from and at school Treat everyone with courtesy and kindness Follow all staff directions Keep hands to yourself Treat others as you would wish to be treated S.O.S.D. Have Integrity School-Wide Expectations Do it See it Own it Solve it CELL PHONES Bell to Bell, No Cell IF you bring a cell phone to school, it MUST be turned OFF during school hours. If you have an emergency, you must use the phone in the office to contact your parents. IPods Expulsion Home Suspension Intervention Class Saturday School Detentions School Service (LUNCHTIME) Parent contact (Phone call/face to face) Fighting (2 days home and 1 day Intervention class) Possession/use/selling of drugs or alcohol Tobacco use or possession Drug paraphernalia (matches & lighters) Vandalism (Graffiti, destroying school or others’ property) Stealing or knowingly possessing stolen property Weapons Obscene act or habitual profanity *Loss of next dance if assigned Saturday School, Other Helpful Hints Backpack line up on courts Carry your ID card with you at all times Review the rules in the planner and use it daily at school & at home No open displays of affection Balloons, flowers, or gifts should not be given at school Individuals selling candy or any item on school grounds is prohibited Walk your bikes on campus & wear a helmet. Don’t forget to lock bikes. Follow directions of all adults on campus: teachers, secretaries, custodians, campus supervisors, parent volunteers, counselors, administrators, etc. Treat others with respect Stay within the Red Lines Be courteous in line; don’t cut in line. NO ONE WILL STARVE No running, pushing, or unsafe behavior. Share tables--you don’t own them! RECYCLE whenever possible Respect personal and school property Monitor your backpacks at all times - DO NOT LEAVE THEM UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME! Throw away your trash—keep your area clean! It is against school, state, and federal rules and law to harass someone “We’re friends” – that’s not how friends treat each other Stand up for others and tell an adult! We can stop harassment together Think before you speak, act, text, or post anything If it will make the other person feel uncomfortable, DON’T SAY OR DO IT! Harassment Bullying Aggression WHAT TO DO IF YOU FEEL HARASSED OR BULLIED Aggression most often involves a single act against another individual or group Bullying involves repeated attacks against a target and is directed at someone who is perceived as a threat. It is meant to intimidate, degrade, humiliate, or offend Harassment is directed at someone because of their membership in a protected class Hitting or shoving Social isolation Oral or written assualts Posting harassing messages or threats Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Ready THE DAILY FOCUS: SOARING ABOVE THE LINE!!!! 8th grade Awards Night Fun-a-ramas Roadrunner Pride Awards -“Caught in the Act” coupons PAL & ASB Ironman After school sports through Parks & Rec Talent Show, RSM Idol, Theatrical Plays Dances LEAVE AT HOME Class of 2014 RSM Text-a-tip 949.424.3RSM 949.424.3776 Clearly tell the harassing/bullying student to stop such behavior or it will be reported to the office. Students who continue to harass/bully others will be suspended from school and may be recommended for expulsion. Parents will be contacted and informed of the incident. An investigation will take place and a conference will be held with the students involved including witnesses. Any necessary disciplinary action will be taken. If the harassment/bullying continues, the student should immediately inform an adult staff member of the situation and details. Document any harassment/bullying and note any witnesses.