WILLIAM PENN
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Five Keys to
Success
Assembly
Please be reminded that William Penn has an
allergen alert within the building for various aerosol
sprays along with peanut and tree nut products.
Extra-Curricular Activities
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Standards are very high for athletes
Activities are a privilege, not a right (for
spectators and for athletes)
You represent William Penn middle school,
coach, parents, and yourself
Discipline may lead to loss of privilege
Academic eligibility is required
Students MUST be supervised by an adult
staff member at all times
5 KEYS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
AT WILLIAM PENN
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Attend school on a daily basis.
Give your best effort and show a positive
attitude at all times.
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Treat others with courtesy and respect.
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Use good common sense, make good
decisions, be responsible for your behavior.
Get involved in school activities.
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Attendance pp 2-4
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Required by law to attend school
Tardiness counts against “perfect attendance”
Excuse cards - within 3 days
Sign In in office when late to school
Leaving early–parent MUST come in to school for pick
up
Educational Trips – bring in note for Blue Card
If attendance is low, doctor’s note may be required
Arrange for missed work (buddy/homework hotline)
NOT permitted to stay after school if unsupervised
Electronic Equipment pp. 8-9
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No radios, cell phones, Ipods/MP3 or personal
electronic equipment to be used or worn in the building
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Cell phones and Ipods must be turned off and not used
during the school day.
First offense – teacher /parent contact ;confiscated and device
sent to office
Second offense – student sent to office; confiscated;
detention (1hr)
Third offense – student sent to office; confiscated; detention
(2hr)
Fourth Offense- student sent to office; suspension and item
band from building.
Cont.
Electronic Equipment pp. 8-9
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Computer usage is strictly guided by a district-wide
internet acceptable use agreement, which must be
signed by all students and their parents/guardians
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Internet violations will result in disciplinary action
Endangering Acts pp.9-10
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Running
Fighting
Weapons
Threats
Theft
Laser pointers
Safety Violations
No skates, skate shoes, skateboards, scooters
Vandalism and graffiti
False Alarms
School
Discipline
and/or the
Police
Dress Code pg. 5
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What’s inappropriate?
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No hats, head coverings, bandanas, coats
– No tank tops, belly shirts, low cut shirts
– Shorts & skirts must be no shorter than mid-thigh length with no
lettering on the back side. Rule of thumb: fingertip length
– No clothing with holes or rips of any kind
– No backless shoes, flip-flops, all sandals must have a strap
(safety) “Securely fastened to the foot”
– No excessively revealing, or tight clothing
– No clothing with inappropriate messages or advertisements
– No sleepwear of any kind
Administrators make all final decisions
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Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco pp. 5-8
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NONE! ABSOLUTELY NEVER!
No prescription or over the counter meds
– Possession or holding for another person is a
violation
No Drug Paraphernalia
Tobacco - fine $126.84 & suspension for possession
No open drinking containers in class, lockers, hallway
(weather permitting)
SUSPENSION - POLICE - FINES - POSSIBLE
EXPULSION or ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Bus Behavior p. 11
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Students must ride assigned bus only.
Bus riding is a PRIVILEGE – disciplinary action will be
taken in the event of misconduct
Students involved in inappropriate bus or bus stop
behavior may be removed from the bus:
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Out of seat
Throwing objects
Sitting improperly on the bus
No food or drink
Vandalism
-Fighting
-Verbal abuse
- Bullying
Harassment pp. 13-15
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Verbal comments
Drawings, notes
Sexual harassment
Gestures
Bullying
School related computer use ONLY
Don’t be a Victim! Seek help when
necessary – Talk with your parents or staff
BE SURE TO RETURN SIGNED
FORM STUDENT CONDUCT
TOMORROW!!!!
Thank you
for your
attention
AND HAVE
A GREAT
YEAR!