Orientation to Martin High School

Martin Handbook

Arlington ISD Code of Conduct

Revised 8-15-12

Attendance To excuse an absence – Must call the attendance office on

the day of the absence Sign out whenever you leave campus for any reason Bring back documentation for any appointment when you

leave early If you become ill during the school day, you must get

permission to go to the clinic; you must check out through the nurse’s office

Unexcused absences could result in a loss of credit - @ 5 unexcused absences you lose credit

College Visits for Seniors – 2 allowed; must follow guidelines; parents must notify the attendance office at least two days in advance

ExemptionsSemester Exam Exemptions –Juniors and Seniors

1. Grade Average of 80 or above 2. No more than three excused absences 3. No unexcused absences 4. No more than 2 tardies in a class 5. No assignment to AEP

TARDY POLICY

For every set of three tardies,

a student receives an unexcused

absence. Five unexcused absences

result in loss of credit for a class.

It is important to be on time… consequences

increase every time a student is referred to the

office for tardies.

TARDY POLICY

Students go directly to their

Assistant Principal’s Office when

tardy to class – Consequences are cumulative,

not by period:1st & 2nd tardies – warning

3rd tardy – 3 detentions

4th & 5th tardies – 1 additional day of detention,

6th – Wed. School

7th & 8th – 1 additional detention

9th – 2 Wednesday Schools

10th & 11th – additional detention

12th – 2 Wed. School

13th & 14th – additional detention

15th tardy = 2 Days of OCS

Truancy -- Mr. Nyhus May result in a summons to court May result in a fine May lead to loss of credit in school Will result in school disciplinary

consequences May keep you from receiving your VOE form

required for a driver’s permit

JUMP IN and BE A PART OF MARTIN!

Clubs and Organizations at Martin Join one of the many clubs or organizations

currently available at Martin High School Students who are actively involved in high

school feel connected and are more successful Currently have approximately 40 choices

including:

Clubs/Organizations: Academic Decathlon Academic Quiz League Academic UIL AVID Club Band Cheerleaders Choir DECA French Club Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Future Farmers of America (FFA) German Club and German NHS Hispanic Students Association Key Club Knights Chess Club Latin Club and Latin NHS Multicultural Awareness

Club Literary Club National Honor Society Oral Interp and Debate Orchestra PALS Phoenix Yearbook Physics Club Ready, Set, Teach Seekers Spanish Club, Spanish NHS Steppers Student Council/Leadership Sundancers Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) The Coup Visual Arts Club Warrior Post World Affairs Council World Geography Club Young Americans for Political Awareness

Other reasons to be involved: Start now – keep track of your activities at

school – Why? Student involvement in and out of school is

required for membership in the NHS – signatures eventually required by employers and/or school sponsors

Student involvement in and out of school is expected for college admittance

College T-shirt Day on Wednesdays – Support the college of your

choice!

Homework Help Have a quiet study area at home Set aside time each day for study – even if

there is “no official” homework, read through your notes and just read!

Let your teacher know if you need tutorial help

Always do your “A” Day Homework on “A” Day; “B” Day on “B” Day

Lunch Freshmen/Sophomores – Closed Campus Off-limit areas at lunch – the courtyard, gyms,

the upper & lower gym lobbies, library lobby, Little Theater lobby, front reception area and the upstairs front balcony by the railing

Throw away trash and clean up area Juniors/Seniors – Open Campus; must return

from lunch on time; no transportation excuses accepted

IDs I.D. must be worn at all times; needed

for cafeteria line, to enter sporting events, check-out in the library, for admittance to the clinic, class, counseling office and to attend detention hall.

See Mr. McQuitty in the upper gym lobby or the library if you have not had yours made. Students may purchase temporary IDs - $1.00 per day in your attendance office; replacement IDs cost $5.00

Dress Code

No spaghetti straps – strap must be 2 inches in diameter, no midriff shirts where torso is exposed; the display of cleavage is unacceptable

No caps or head coverings in the building

Facial hair must be neatly trimmed

Dress Code Dresses and skirts must be half the distance

between the fingertips and the top of the knee when the student’s hand is extended

Shorts/Skorts must be no shorter than the tip of the longest finger

Shirts – no longer than the tip of the longest finger when extended down the student’s leg

No cut-offs; no holes or rips in jeans No spike jewelry or long wallet chains No house shoes

Dress Code Violations Time out of class due to dress code violation/s

are coded unexcused

Detention hall (d-hall) initially assigned with more serious consequences assigned for continued violations

Library Policy Unless you are with your class, you must

have both a pink pass and a student ID Student ID required for checking out books or

to use a computer Library computers are for research only; no

recreational Internet use is permitted

Important Policies to follow Overview

1. Cell phones

2. Parking Procedures

3. Illegal Substances

4. Harassment Policies

5. Crimestopper Program

6. Bus Service

BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY –

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

Cell Phones/Electronic Devices

Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) - teacher discretion when technology may be used or put away in the classroom

Students may use technology before school, at lunch and after school

Violation of BYOT will result in confiscation of technology; non-compliance will result in a minimum consequence of OCS.

Consequences for phone use If violated, device will be confiscated and returned

only to a parent with a $15.00 return fee for a telecommunication device – first time

Second offense – 2 days OCS will be assigned for a along with parent pick up and another $15.00 fee for telecommunication device

For a third offense, loss of privilege/s to possess device, 2 days OCS, parent pick-up and another $15.00 fee for telecommunication device

Fourth offense – all above plus Choices instead of OCS

Social Media Many discipline incidents at school are

connected to social media Spending an inordinate time texting and/or on

social media affects your performance in school

Know the law in regards to appropriate messages and pictures

Parking Procedures Purchase sticker from Ms. Harper, Ms. Price’s

attendance clerk, in the office next to Room 294, before or after school only: bring proof of insurance, your driver’s license, & license tag number

Juniors and seniors park on the east and west lots Sophomores park only in the north lot and receive a

reduced price Stickers may be revoked for reckless driving or other

violations

Parking (Cont.) Parking in faculty spot will result in d -hall. Do not park in band practice area (blue grid

area on west parking lot) after 3 p.m. Student vehicles without parking stickers are

subject to towing. Permits are nontransferable.

Fraudulent use of stickers will result in a loss of parking privileges.

Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco Use, possession, or delivery of alcohol or

drugs on campus results in placement at an alternative campus

Off-campus use, possession, or delivery of alcohol could result in suspension of privileges from extracurricular activities

Possession or use of a tobacco product (including e-cigarettes) results in school consequences and may result in a police citation

Harassment/Bullying

Harassment/Bullying of any type (sexual, racial, or hazing) will not be tolerated.

Consequences for Any Type of Harassment/Bullying

Police action will occur School consequences ranging from

On-Campus Suspension to assignment to Turning Point

Fighting – Results in a two-day suspension, a 2 days OCS assignment, and possibly a police citation; second offense may result in a Turning Point assignment

Crimestoppers Program Cash rewards for crimes committed

on campus Tips are reported anonymously. Go to the

nearest office where instructions for doing that are given.

Tips are investigated and if they are accurate, the informant will receive a cash reward up to $500.00.

Bus Service Bus routes are located on the AISD website All students who ride the bus must fill out a

form. It requires the student to give his/her name, address, and ID number.

Bus students may not use the bus as transport for their friends.

Help Services: PEP Counselor – Ms. Josie Torres Drewett –

available for parenting education services for all students

Intervention Specialist – Mrs. DeborahVation – on Martin campus on Wednesdays through Fridays; works specifically with students for drug/alcohol counseling and information

Reminders: Watch your belongings at all times. Do not leave

your purses, book bags, cell phones, electronic equipment or any other valuables unattended. Do not bring large amounts of money to school.

Clear the building each day by 3:00 p.m. unless you are under the supervision of a teacher.

Our School Resource Officer is Officer Adam. His office is located in the complex with Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Yates.

SENIORS Remember the significance of your

last year of high school. Do not jeopardize any opportunities or events that are important to you – including prom, graduation, extracurricular activities, and college admissions.

Focus on making strong grades and keeping good school attendance.

Make wise decisions!!

Final Word to all Students: While all the staff is here to supervise

you, we are also here to help you. We want what is best for you and what will make you most successful while you are a student at Martin High School.

If you have any questions regarding procedures, school policy, or anything else, please ask any member of the staff, but most especially feel free to contact me or your school counselor.

Now your counselor will share some information.