Academic & Behavior Expectations

Academic Expectations• ALL students are expected do their best.• ALL students will be provided with support to

help them be successful.– Teachers, Counselors, Aides, Administration

• ALL students will be given an opportunity to get involved in extra-curricular activities (sports, clubs, etc.)– 2.0 (C) grade point average– 8 or less points for three highest citizenship marks

• ALL students will be recognized for academic excellence.– Honor Roll, PACAA, Gold Cord (8th Grade)

Behavior Expectations• Electronic devices are not to be brought to school.• Academic Integrity – Cheating is NOT LEARNING• Hats, beanies or bandanas are not to be worn

inside the school building. Only headwear with Chaparral logo is allowed on campus.

• No “hoods” on campus unless it is cold.• Gum is not allowed on campus at any time.• Hands-off policy – No physical contact (pushing,

horse playing, goofing around, play fighting)• Use appropriate language.• Respect EVERYONE on and off campus

Chaparral Family

Office Ladies

Lunch Ladies Custodial Staff

Noon Aides Instructional Aides

Before School• Get to school on time.• Wait in the front of the school before 7:10am• Stay in the MPR between 7:10-7:25am• Stay in your designated areas after 7:25am

– Sixth grade – between tennis and basketball courts

– Seventh & eighth grade – lunch area• No wandering around.• Check-in through front office if you have to meet

a teacher.• Rainy Day - Activities room is open.

Tardy PolicyUnexcused Tardies – If a student is tardy to school, the

following consequences will be implemented:

1st Violation: Warning (documented)2nd Violation: Break detention. No shows for

break detention will serve lunch detention.3rd Violation: Two Break Detentions4th Violation: After school detention

(Tardy Time) for 1 hour.

THIS POLICY WILL ALSO APPLY FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE FOUND OUT OF CLASS WITHOUT A HALL PASS

Academic Integrity• Cheating restriction outside of classroom before

school, at break, at lunch, or after school.– Copying someone’s homework.– Letting someone copy your homework.

• Cheating restriction set by teacher classroom policy (which may include the following):– Using materials not allowed on tests or quizzes (cheat

sheet).– Talking to someone else during test or quiz.– Passing notes during a test or quiz.

• At home:– Plagiarism: Cutting and pasting information from the

internet and portraying it as your own work.– Turning in another student’s work and claiming it as your

own.

Academic Integrity• Consequences

– 1st offense:• Referral sent home (parent signature)• Parent phone call• Zero on assignment

– 2nd offense:• Performance contract (zero on assignment)• Detentions (depending on severity of incident)• Parent phone call

– 3rd offense• In-school suspension (zero on assignment)

– 4th offense• Meeting with Mr. Bhojani

Break Time• You have 5 minutes to exit advocacy class

and get out of the main building to the upper field

• Can use locker at the end of break, not during break

• If you need to go into main building, get a pass from teacher

• Stop playing when the bell rings. Don’t cut across courts.

Lunchtime• Walk to the lunch area.• Do not cut / save spots in the lunch line. Use your

own id #s• Finish your food in the lunch area before going to the

field.• Drinks are allowed on the field.• Pick up your trash – KEEP CHAPARRAL CLEAN.• Do not throw food (carrots etc.)• Consequences

– Back of the line– Trash pick up

Front of the Line Passes

CELL PHONES• School Policy

– Cell phones should be turned off– Cell phones should not be visible

during school hours– Cell phones should not be used to

text parents if you feel sick or for any reason (forgot HW)

• Consequences– 1st time: Reminder of policy &

phone can be picked up from the office

– 2nd time: Phone will be held in the office and a parent will have to pick it up

Hallways

• Clear hallways quickly – don’t wait for friends

• Don’t go to your lockers during break / lunch

• Walk in the hallways • Be respectful of other classes that may be

in session. DON’T BE LOUD as you walk in the hallways.

After School• No loitering outside of campus.• No wandering around campus.

– Locking gates– Going to the appropriate bathrooms

• Use cell phones once you’ve cleared the gates• Indoors – need to be supervised (after school

club or HW Club).• Exit building through MPR and side gates (not

through empty classrooms)• Don’t walk through the parking lot • Take proper routes to go home

Late Start Days

• School starts at 8:45am• If you get to school before 8:25am, you

need to be in the MPR• You cannot walk around campus or leave

campus if you have been dropped off at school

Behavior violations that could result in suspensions

• Physical injury to someone else• Using force or violence against someone• Possessing, using or selling a controlled

substance, tobacco products and/or drugs• Committing robbery• Possession of dangerous objects• Bullying including using an electronic act

(cyberbullying)• Damaging school property

What is Bullying?

Definition: Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior that is intentional, hurtful, (physical and psychological), and/or threatening and persistent (repeated). There is an imbalance of strength (power and dominance)

Facts on Bullying

• Imbalance of power: Bullies use their strength, popularity or the power to harm to control and manipulate others.

• Intent to cause harm: A bully is a person who does not do things by accident. The bully intends to physically or emotionally injure a person or group of persons.

 • Repetition: Typically incidents of

bullying are not a one-time thing. Bullies target the same person or group over and over again. 

Types of Bullying• Verbal: This type of bullying usually

involves name calling and or teasing

• Social: Spreading rumors, intentionally leaving others out of activities on purpose, breaking up friendships are all examples of social bullying.

• Physical: This traditional form of bullying involves hitting, punching, shoving and other acts of intention physical harm.

• Cyber bullying: This method of bullying involves using the Internet, texting, email and other digital technologies to harm others. 

Stand up against Bullying

If you are being bullied…– Ignore the person– Walk away from the situation– Tell the person to stop– Tell an adult (teacher, counselor, administration,

parent) “Tattling” vs. “Telling”

If you see bullying happen… -DON’T BE A BYSTANDER

-Tell the person to stop - Tell an adult

Anonymous Bullying Reporting