2013-2014Executive Orientation

The MBA Experience:

Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders to Transform Lives

and Communities

MBA Cultural ShiftMs. Bobo

School Wide Cultural Norms “One School”

Non-Verbal Communication and Common Language

SNAP if you agree with a person’s comment ----SNAP to express you like or are fond of something.

CLOSED FIST If you have an EMERGENCY restroom need, use this non verbal cue to communicate.

Hold up the number TWO FINGERS If you need permission to get tissue, use this non verbal cue to communicate.

  Voice Code System

LEVEL 0 – Silent – absolutely NO voices LEVEL 1 – Whisper – working with a partnerLEVEL 2 – Inside Voices – working in a small group LEVEL 3 – Presentation Voices – Class Discussion

TRACK any person talking to show the person he or she has your undivided attention.

School Wide Behavior Expectations

Attend and arrive on time to MBA and all classes each day school is in session.

Be Respectful to ALL adults and your fellow Executives. Introduce yourself to guests in the building and offer a

guiding hand. Do not use hurtful or foul language. Adhere to Common Voice Codes in class, hallway, cafeteria

and assembly programs. Always maintain proper MBA dress code. Keep your hands to yourself. Follow proper hallway and assembly procedures. Keep cell phones and electronic devices turned off and out

of sight during school hours. Follow all Expectations at any school-sponsored activity.

Merit System MBAbucks and Incentives

Executive will EARN MBAbucks for exhibiting positive behaviorWeight of MBABucks:

One MBAbuck = Persevering through a challengeTwo MBAbucks = TeamworkThree MBAbucks = Going above and beyond assignment parametersFour MBAbucks = Assessments – 85% Proficient  

Quarterly INCENTIVE for MBAbucks:

1. Concessions 2. Free BUSINESS Dress Down Day upon authorization from

Administration3. Merit Dances monthly or at the end of each Quarter4. Field Trips5. Out to lunch with teacher or administrator

Demerit System

Executives will EARN DEMERITS for exhibiting negative

behaviors. 1- Demerit 3 Immediate Demerits Automatic 2 – 3 Day Suspensi0n

Single Demerit received within one single class period

Talking without permission(calling out, asking students questions w/o permission)

Out of seat without permission Off task during instruction(Not on correct pages, not recording notes etc., not

participating during group work, Refusal to work, sleeping in class, head on desk)

Littering Eating or drinking outside cafeteria Chewing gum 1st Violation of cell phone policy or electronic device (1 demerit if phone or

electronic device is visible but not on or operating) – move to 3 immediate demerit if the device is on upon 1st violation

Providing any cell phone or electronic device to another Executive Tardy to class – 1st tardy to teacher class in the week Not prepared for class with materials (not having sharpened pencils or lead,

pen, paper, notebook, folder, textbook, rules, etc.) Disregarding common voice codes Playful joking without profanity and harsh words Executives being in a restricted area of the classroom without permission Executives touching restricted items without permission

3 Immediate Demerits received within one single class period

Destruction of school property Profanity Cheating Uniform violation – Executives’ uniforms will be thoroughly inspected every morning to give an opportunity to

correct any violation before classes begin. When there is any uniform violation during any class, Executives will receive an immediate 3 demerits and a Demerit Referral Form.

Disruptive behavior (screaming, horseplay, beating on walls, running, randomly knocking on teachers’ doors, public displays of affection, throwing, singing, humming, dancing, outbursts, taping, or beating on the desk, etc.)

Disrespect to adults (Responding negatively: I don’t care, so, shrugging shoulders, rolling eyes, not responding when asked a question, etc.)

PDA (public display of affection within 1000 feet of school during, before or after school) (hugging, holding hands, kissing)

Tardy to class – 2nd tardy to the same period in the same week Skipping class or other required meetings during school day Leaving campus without proper procedure Threatening language or gestures (middle finger, balling and pounding fists, jumping at teacher)

(cause for immediate suspension) Offensive teasing/checking(using profanity and harsh words) Obscene gestures (cause for immediate suspension) Cyber bullying/Bullying (cause for immediate suspension or expulsion) Physical Violence (cause for immediate suspension or expulsion) Possession of a weapon on school property (cause for immediate suspension or expulsion) Stealing of any kind, e.g. school, teacher and student supplies, school property, money and electronics (cause

for immediate suspension or expulsion) Executives being in any restricted area in the school or outside the school without permission. 2nd Violation of cell phone or electronic device (whether phone or electronic device is on or off.) Phone or

electronic device will be confiscated from Executive for 4 weeks, and phone will be turned in to administration . (This is the consequence for this particular offense.)

Consequences for 3 Demerits in any Single Class

Four Step Consequence Ladder

Step 1 = First set of 3 Demerits within a single class = Silent Lunch Detention + Reflection Letter + Parent Contact

Step 2 = Second set of 3 Demerits within a single class = Silent Lunch Detention and Afterschool Detention + Reflection Letter + Parent Contact

Step 3 = Third set of 3 Demerits within a single class = 1 Day In Class Suspension (ICS) + Silent Lunch Detention + Service vest + Action Plan + In –Person Parent Conference with 3 days of offense

Step 4 = Fourth set of 3 Demerits within a single class = 1 Day Out of School Suspension + New Action Plan + Make up Work + In –Person Parent Conference with 3 days of offense + Completed Action Plan and Assignments in order to return

Cell Phone or Electronic Device Policy

CONSEQUENCE FOR INFRACTION FOR CELL PHONE & ELECTRONIC DEVICES

 The 1st time a cell phone or electronic device is visible without being on within any single class, the Executive will receive one Demerit.

OR

The 1st time a cell phone or electronic device is visible and it is on will result in a 3 immediate demerit, Demerit Violation, and confiscation of the cell for four weeks from the date of the violation.

The 2nd time a cell phone or electronic device is visible whether on or off will result in a 3 immediate demerit, Demerit Violation, and confiscation of the cell for four weeks from the date of the violation. The device must be turned in to Administration. The consequence ladder will not be utilized unless the Executive is insubordinate when the device is being confiscated which will make it a dual offense.

Providing any cell phone or electronic device to another Executive will result in both Executives receiving consequences.

Consequence for Violation of Uniform Policy

Executives’ uniforms will be thoroughly inspected every morning to give an opportunity to correct any violation before classes begin. When there is any uniform violation during any class, Executives will receive an immediate 3 demerits and a Demerit Referral Form to receive a consequence based on the consequence ladder. The Executive will not continue to receive demerits for that uniform offense in other classes on that day.

Major Infractions Special Consequences

Extreme Destruction of School Property Insubordination – blatant refusal to follow an adult’s direction, cursing staff Possession of a weapon on school property Providing any contraband item to another Executive Threatening language or gestures (middle finger, balling and pounding fists,

jumping at teacher) Offensive teasing/checking(using profanity and harsh words) Obscene gestures(grabbing private parts) Cyber bullying/Bullying PDA (public display of affection within 1000 feet of school during, before or

after school)(touching each other body parts including private parts) Physical Violence Any gang activity including paraphernalia, signs, handshakes, uniform, etc. Stealing of any kind, e.g. school, teacher and student supplies, property,

money and electronics Refusal to surrender a cell phone or electronic devices (whether the

electronic device belongs to the Executive or anyone else) will escalate the cell phone policy into a dual infraction which will include INSUBORDINATION.

CONDUCT GRADES

Progress Report Weeks 1- 4.5 Grade E – 0-2 Demerits Grade S – 3-5 Demerits Grade N – 6-9 Demerits Grade U – 10+ Demerits

Report Card Weeks 1 – 9 Grade E- 0-3 Demerits Grade S – 4-7 Demerits Grade N - 8-11 Demerits Grade U – 12+ Demerits

*Any 3 immediate demerit results in an N in conduct*

Incentives for Limited Demerits

Bi - Weekly Out of Uniform Fridays based on Demerits NOT MBAbucks – Executives who are eligible may dress out of uniform in school appropriate attire every other Friday.

Eligibility Requirements for Bi - Weekly Out of Uniform Fridays: Executives who have received 0-6 demerits during the entire nine day period

If an Executive earns a 3 immediate demerit violation in the nine day period, the violation will prohibit s/he from participating in the Bi - Weekly Out of Uniform Friday.

3 STRIKES AND YOU ARE OUT

After an Executive has received 3 Out of School Suspensions (3 Strikes and You’re Out), the Executive may be recommended to withdraw or be expelled from MBA. This means that an Executive has transitioned all the way through the demerit consequence system three times and has not improved. This is at the discretion of administration.

CONSEQUENCE FOR BEING LATE TO SCHOOL OR CLASS

The first time an Executive is late within any single class; he or she will receive one demerit. The second time an Executive is late within any single class; the Executive will receive an immediate three demerit and a Demerit Referral Form to receive consequence from Administration.

If an Executive arrives after 7:30, the Executive’s parent or guardian must physically sign them in at the front desk.