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Mt. Zion High School

Class of 2015. Mt. Zion High School. Freshman Orientation. “Excellence without Excuses”. Administrative Team. Ms. Ross Assistant Principal. Mr. Houze Assistant Principal. Mrs. Stephens Assistant Principal. Ms. Drewry Principal. PURPOSE.

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Mt. Zion High School

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  1. Class of 2015 Mt. Zion High School Freshman Orientation “Excellence without Excuses”

  2. Administrative Team Ms. Ross Assistant Principal Mr. Houze Assistant Principal Mrs. Stephens Assistant Principal Ms. Drewry Principal

  3. PURPOSE • The freshman year of high school has been documented as a pivotal time for students. It is during the freshman year that: • The highest dropout rates are recorded • Students are asked to make academic choices that either launch them along a trajectory toward college or some other form of post-secondary education, or potentially condemn them to a life of limited career choices • Students start making lifestyle choices that can either lead to a life of self-sufficiency or one of dependency (e.g., teen parenting, substance abuse, unemployment or under-employment, gang involvement)

  4. Mt. Zion High School Mission and Vision To combat these realities, Mt. Zion high school is committed to educating the whole child, we will provide them with opportunities and choices that will enable them to be competitive anywhere.

  5. Goal To help ninth grade students make a smooth and successful transition from middle school to high school.

  6. Middle School/High SchoolWhat is the Difference? • MS students move with a team and are escorted from class to class. HS students are not escorted to class and have 5 minutes to get between classes. • MS students walk in straight lines together. HS students may travel a distance and even change buildings. There is no straight line. • MS students are often “placed” due to age or other situations when requirements are not met. HS students are NOT PLACED. They must pass classes and have credits to move to next grade.

  7. Middle School/High SchoolWhat is the Difference? • MS teachers are taught to nurture the child through this developmental stage. HS teachers are trained to prepare students for college or post-secondary studies by being responsible for actions, lessons, etc. • MS students often finish homework at school and may not have to study every night. HS students have homework every night. They must study notes and read to keep up and be prepared for tests.

  8. How will Mt. Zion help your child succeed? • Ensure a safe, orderly environment conducive for learning. • Deliver concrete, engaging instructional lessons. • Communicate with students & parents.

  9. How can you help your child succeed in the 9th grade? • Become your child’s academic manager. • Make academics the 1st priority for your child. • Be an active participant in your child’s learning. • Communicate with your child’s teachers. • Get involved. (Become a part of the MZHS family)

  10. Graduation Rule Areas of StudyUnits Required • English/Language Arts * 4 • Mathematics* 4 • Science* 4 • Social Studies* 4 • CTAE and/or Fine Arts and/or Foreign Lang. 3 • Health and Physical Education* 1 • Electives 4 • Total Units (Minimum) 24 • * Required Courses and/or Core Courses • 3 units of JROTC may substitute for the Health/PE requirement

  11. Promotion Requirements To Be ClassifiedThe Student Must Have As a 9th grader Achieved the grade 8 promotion criteria As a 10th grader 5 units including 3 core units As a 11th grader 11 units including 6 core units As a 12th grader 17 units including 9 core units 1 class = 1 unit There is no placement in high school. Students do not pass to the next grade without the credits in the correct areas. No Pass, No Play In order to play sports or any other extracurricular competitive activity a student must pass 5 of 7 classes the prior semester and be on track for graduation.)

  12. Testing Students enrolling in 9th grade for the first time in 2011 and after will also be required to complete the EOCT as well as the GHSGWT. If a student has and end-of-course test grade it must count 20% of the students final grade.

  13. Mt. Zion Daily Schedule

  14. Mt. Zion High School Uniform Dress Code Tops or ShirtsTops should have either a polo style collar or a button down collar;Colors for tops must be solid black, red, or white. Pants/Shorts/SkirtsBottoms should be khaki style or dress pants in colors khaki, or black.Belts are required with no sagging of pants;Jeans are not included in uniform dress;Flip-Flops, Shower Shoes, Skate Shoes and House Slippers are not permitted.

  15. Mt. Zion High School Uniform Dress Code Students are required to adhere to the School Uniform Dress Code. 1st offense Warning – Student must change into school provided uniform or call parents to bring a change of clothes. 2nd offense– Restriction of activities (games, dances, etc.) 3rd and subsequent offenses In-School suspension/Out of School Suspension

  16. Expectations • Student Attendance School begins for students at 8:15 AM. Students who are absent from school will not be allowed to participate in after-school activities, such as athletic contest and club meetings. In order to have the absence excused, parents are also required to send with their child, within three school days of his/her return to school, a written excuse explaining the reason for the absence. Students reporting to school between 8:15 AM and 8:25 are to report to their homeroom and marked as unexcused tardy. Parents must accompany students for an excused tardy. • Make-Up Work Policy It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements and/or complete all work within three days of his or her return to school. It is the parent’s and student’s responsibility, when appropriate, to initiate the make-up work or missed assignments, test, and class work. • Tardy Policy All students are expected to report to each class on time. Students will have 5 minutes for transition. First tardy –Warning; Second tardy- Contact parent; Third tardy-Teacher assigned detention; Fourth and subsequent Administrator referral • Bullying 1st offense 1-3 days Out-of-school suspension 2nd offense 1-5 days Out-of-school suspension/referral to counseling 3rd offense Request for Tribunal: Mandatory assignment to an alternative school

  17. Expectations Continued • Personal Property on Campus • Students are warned and advised not to bring valuables and expensive personal belongings to school. Students should not leave their personal items unattended, as the school is not responsible or liable for missing or lost personal items. Cell phones/Camera phones that are turned on, in use or visible will be confiscated. • Discipline • The Student Code of Conduct is effective during times when students are : At school or on school property at any time; Off school grounds at any school activity ; Traveling to and from such activities and event; On school buses or vehicles provided for transportation by the school district.

  18. Student Activities & Electives Family Consumer Science Business and Computer Science Career Technology Instruction JROTC Work Based Learning Engineering Technology Marketing Construction Broadcast Video Production Healthcare Science Automotive

  19. Student Reflections Mt. Zion High School Building Tour “Excellence without Excuses”

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