Welcome to the Viking Family! Highlights of 2018-2019 Ranked # 22 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Welcome to the Viking Family!

Highlights of 2018-2019 • Ranked # 22 on the Washington Post's list of Most Rigorous High Schools. • 100% High School Graduation Rate for the 5th year in a row. • 100% of High school students enrolled in AP programs. • 100% College Ready • 34 Advanced Placement Honors, 65 with Scholar Distinction, 43 with Honors Distinction, and 6 Bi-literacy Distinction • Increase in AP Pass Rates across curricular areas. • Second highest proficiency rate in reading among Duval County High Schools • 97% College Acceptance rate. • Class of 2019 graduates are enrolled at FAMU, RUST College, University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of Richmond. • Seventh Grade Students are Enrolled in Duke TIP Program • High School student participation in Internships at Naval Hospital JAX • High School student participation in summer Internships with: Brooks Rehabilitation, University of Florida and the University of North Florida. • Participation in National Spelling Bee, State History and Science Fairs

TODAY’S AGENDA I. SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES II. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS III. ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS IV. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS V. CURRICULUM INFORMATION *If you have not already, before leaving please complete the Student Registration Form and Course Selection Forms VI. PTSA & S.A.C. www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman

What’s Available for Pick-up? Darnell-Cookman Orientation Packet  Map of School   New Student Information Card AP Students Summer  Student Registration Form Homework Assignments  Course Selection Form (available on DC website)   Summer Reading List and other Emergency Care Card  academic assignments Locker Map  (available on DC website) A/B Day Calendar   Bell Schedule Dress Code Policy   Important Contacts MS Athletics Packet   PE Uniform Order Form DC Honor Code   ONEVIEW Registration Media Release Form   201-2020 School Calendar Transportation Flyer   PTSA Membership Form DC Spirit Wear Form   PTSA Scrubs Order Form Clubs & Activities Flyer  Orientation Stations List

School Policies And Procedures www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman

School Routine Parent Pick-Up & Drop-Off Arrival Time: Before 7:50 A.M. Pick Up: Before 3:10 P.M. School Schedule School Day 8:10 A.M to 2:55 P.M. (4) 90 Minute Classes Per Day 8 Classes Total – A & B Days Lunches by Middle & High School Extended Day Program Morning and Afternoon Sessions Sign Up at Orientation (Info packet is on our website) www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman

Extended Day Program Begins 1 st day of school. Drop off 6:30 a.m.  at Café center doors  $60.00 for 20 consecutive mornings  Afternoon 3:05 – 5:45 p.m.  $100.00 for 20 consecutive afternoon days  $160.00 for 20 consecutive morning and afternoon days.  Afternoon activity bus drop off at neighborhood schools  Sign up forms at table with Ms. Simmons email questions to: simmonsc2@duvalschools.org www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman

Attendance Policies Early Check-Out  Checkout prior to 2:25 P.M.  In person - by an adult on the student’s Emergency Care Card  Proper ID must be shown (must show ID each visit) Tardies and Absences  Attendance is a requirement for academic success  Notes to excuse absences and tardies must be provided to the Main Office  Weekly call through school messenger for students who exceed 5 or more tardies. www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman

HOME to School Communication ONEVIEW  Easy access to grades, attendance, and teacher notes  Passwords remain the same if you currently have one  Sign up at http://www.duvalschools.org/oneview E-mail  Quickest way to communicate with teachers  E-mail addresses and phone extensions are on our website Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences :  Scheduled through the Guidance Office as needed  Contact teachers directly before scheduling (please allow 48-72 hours for returned communication) www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman

SCHOOL to Home Communication Darnell-Cookman Website: www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman School Calendar: Subscribe to have it downloaded into your Outlook, Android, or iCal each day DC Connect Weekly/Monthly Update: Newsletter posted on website and emailed through Peach Jar Peach Jar: School flyers delivered directly to your inbox Parent Link : Phone relay system used for important messages www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman

DC Weekly Home to School Update Communication Sunday evening message, with Darnell-Cookman Website reminders and announcements Contains links to teachers' e-mails and • webpages Information about school policies and • procedures Comprehensive calendar of school events • www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman ONE VIEW Grade and communication portal

Campus Offices 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Counseling Department Main Office   Schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences Student check in/check out and late  arrivals Academic and College Counseling   Parking Passes/Off campus lunch (HS only) Attendance Management   Volunteer Hours Management Address Changes  Parent ONEVIEW Approval Student Services Media Center   Student Clinic/Medication Management Textbooks   Student calls home Payment of School Fines   Turn in bus notes/bus information Student ID Card Sales  Disciplinary issues  Student ID Replacement www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman

Expectations for Students www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman

Dean of Student Mr. Boysen- Grades 6 – 12, Last Names A – L Mr. Baldwin- Grades 6 – 12, Last Names M - Z www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman

Discipline  Honor Code: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility & Integrity  Referrals will result in parental contact and appropriate discipline  Multiple tardies will result in a required parent conference Backpacks  All students can carry a backpack, teacher discretion in classroom  Backpacks with wheels are not acceptable unless medically necessary (Verification from a Doctor will be required) Cell phones/electronics  Many classes have laptops for students’ curricular use  Personal electronics are not to be used without teacher permission.  School is not responsible for stolen, broken, or lost electronic devices www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman

Policies and Procedures ELECTRONIC DEVICES CODE OF CONDUCT Electronic devices, including Leve1 – Minor Offenses: cell phones, are not to be used Class disruptions, tardy, or visible during normal school skipping class. hours. Level 2 – Intermediate No electronics in the hallway, Offences: Fighting, stealing, gym, courtyard, library, threats, bullying. cafeteria, and classrooms Level 3- Major Altercation, unless instructed by the Stalking. teacher for learning purposes. Level 4 – Drugs, arson, fire alarm.

Student Expectations Academic Integrity  All academic work must be the student’s own.  Plagiarism from internet or other students can result in a zero and/or disciplinary action.  Students responsible for communicating academic issues to teachers. Required Equipment (to be purchased at Orientation)  Mandatory Hall Lockers ($5.00) “PURCHASE IS MANDATORY” Lockers are required for all students grades 6 th , 7 th 8 th & 9 th must purchase.  Assigned by grade level and located close to core classes No outside locks may be used on school lockers – LOCKERS MAY NOT BE SHARED!  PE Uniforms ($20.00) – $10.00 for the top and $10.00 for the bottom Students enrolled in PE are required to wear a Darnell–Cookman PE uniform. Every student in PE must purchase a PE locker for $5.00.  Medical Scrubs Students earn extra credit for wearing scrubs on Medical Mondays www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman

Code of Appearance Dress Code  Shorts/skirts at or below fingertips  No tank tops  Pants should sit at waist and should not have rips or holes (patches are not acceptable to cover rips or holes)  No leggings, jeggings, yoga pants (leggings & jeggings only can be worn under a dress)  No head covering to include (unless for religious purposes): hats, bandannas, scarfs, bonnets, doo rags, etc… on campus (inside and outside)  No bedroom slippers and no slides of any kind ID Badges  Must be worn around neck at all times with proper lanyard  IDs are required to ensure student safety and are strictly enforced  New IDs are $7.00, ($5.00 ID & $2.00 Lanyard) must be purchased each day they are forgotten  Temporary IDs cost $1.00, Issued when ID machine not available and student has misplaced ID  Recommendation to purchase a spare ID to store in locker www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman