WELCOME DIMAN CLASS OF 2018 !! Freshmen Orientation August 2014.

WELCOME DIMAN CLASS OF 2018 !!

Freshmen Orientation August 2014

Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions What to Expect the first Days of School Review of Academic Schedules Review of Exploratory Program and Shop

Placement Grading and Promotion Student Handbook Highlights Important People and Places to Know Sports and Activities Important Reminders ID Pictures and T-Shirt Distribution

The First Days of School

August 27th (A Week) and 28th (B Week) All Freshmen will report to the Gym New Schedules Escorted to class/shop by your teacher Early dismissal both days at 12:00

Academic Schedule

8 PeriodsRotates A through D dayA and B weeksDouble Period ClassesTrimester Classes Lunch Period

Diman Regional Vocational Tech Academic Year: 2014-2015 July 31, 2014

Last Name, First Name Id: 00000 YOG: 2018 Grade: 08 Trimester 1 Locker Homeroom: EX/A Counselor: Mrs. Mancini

A B C D A2 B2 C2 D2

Period 1 7:45- 8:28

5021A-01 Computer Applications 9

B102

Block: 1 7:45- 8:28

3001-03 English Language Arts 9

C201

Block: 7 7:45- 8:28

2021-01 Biology 9

C102

Block: 5 7:45- 8:28

1063-01 Algebra 1

B229

Block: 3 7:45- 8:28

9989-01 Shop Exploratory

Block: 1

7:45- 8:28


Block: 7

7:45- 8:28


Block: 5

7:45- 8:28


Block: 3

7:45- 8:28

Period 2 8:31- 9:14

4011-07 US History I

D107

Block: 2 8:31- 9:14


C201

Block: 8 8:31- 9:14

2021-01 Biology 9

C102

Block: 6 8:31- 9:14

1063-01 Algebra 1

B229

Block: 4 8:31- 9:14


Block: 2

8:31- 9:14


Block: 8

8:31- 9:14


Block: 6

8:31- 9:14


Block: 4

8:31- 9:14

Period 3 9:17-10:00

1063-01 Algebra 1

B229

Block: 3 9:17-10:00


B102

Block: 1 9:17-10:00


C201

Block: 7 9:17-10:00

2021-01 Biology 9

C102

Block: 5 9:17-10:00


Block: 3

9:17-10:00


Block: 1

9:17-10:00


Block: 7

9:17-10:00


Block: 5

9:17-10:00

Period 4 10:03-10:46

1063-01 Algebra 1

B229

Block: 4 10:03-10:46


D107

Block: 2 10:03-10:46


C201

Block: 8 10:03-10:46

2021-01 Biology 9

C102

Block: 6 10:03-10:46


Block: 4

10:03-10:46


Block: 2

10:03-10:46


Block: 8

10:03-10:46


Block: 6

10:03-10:46

Period 5 10:49-12:09

2021-01 Biology 9

C102

Block: 5 10:49-12:09

1063-01 Algebra 1

B229

Block: 3 10:49-12:09


B102

Block: 1 10:49-12:09


C201

Block: 7 10:49-12:09


Block: 5

10:49-12:09


Block: 3

10:49-12:09


Block: 1

10:49-12:09


Block: 7

10:49-12:09

Period 6 12:13-12:56

2021-01 Biology 9

C102

Block: 6 12:13-12:56

1063-01 Algebra 1

B229

Block: 4 12:13-12:56


D107

Block: 2 12:13-12:56


C201

Block: 8 12:13-12:56


Block: 6

12:13-12:56


Block: 4

12:13-12:56


Block: 2

12:13-12:56


Block: 8

12:13-12:56

Period 7 12:59- 1:42


C201

Block: 7 12:59- 1:42

2021-01 Biology 9

C102

Block: 5 12:59- 1:42

1063-01 Algebra 1

B229

Block: 3 12:59- 1:42


B102

Block: 1 12:59- 1:42


Block: 7

12:59- 1:42


Block: 5

12:59- 1:42


Block: 3

12:59- 1:42


Block: 1

12:59- 1:42

Period 8 1:45- 2:28


C201

Block: 8 1:45- 2:28

2021-01 Biology 9

C102

Block: 6 1:45- 2:28

1063-01 Algebra 1

B229

Block: 4 1:45- 2:28


D107

Block: 2 1:45- 2:28


Block: 8

1:45- 2:28


Block: 6

1:45- 2:28


Block: 4

1:45- 2:28


Block: 2

1:45- 2:28

Bell Schedule

7:45 am to 2:28 pm

3 minutes for passing

25 minutes for lunch

Exploratory Schedule

12 shops

Shop Placement in January

Determination of placement

Course Course Name Term Schedule Room Teacher

8241-1A Culinary Arts-Exploratory 1-- 1------- CA Mr. McGovern

8341-2A Plumbing-Exploratory 1-- 2------- PL Mr. Rodgers

8271-3A Electronics-Exploratory 1-- 3------- ET Mr. Picard

8301-4A Carpentry-Cabinetmaking-Exploratory 1-- 4------- CC Mr. Araujo

8281-5A Graphic Comm. Exploratory 1-- 5------- GC Ms. Gaudencio

8321-6A Machine Tool Tech. Exploratory 1-- 6------- MT Mr. Rocha

8231-7A Facilities Management - EXPL 1-- 7------- FM Mr. CamaraMr. Lima

8221-8A Automotive Tech.-Exploratory 1-- 8------- AT Mr. N. Arruda

8251-9A Drafting-Exploratory 1-- 9------- DR Mr. Belliveau

8361-10A Office Technology - Exploratory 2- 10------- OFFICE Mr Cabucio

8351-11A Health Assisting-Exploratory 2- 11------- GC Mrs. C. Berube

8311-12A Metal Fab.& Joining Tech Exploratory 2- 12------- MF Mr. Zalewski

Name Id: 00000 YOG: 2018 Grade: 08 Full Year Homeroom: EX/A Counselor: Mrs. Mancini

Grading Policy and Report Cards

Trimesters/Midterms

Attendance impact on grades

Minimum passing grade 65

35 credits to be promoted ( Must Pass Shop, Related, English, Math, Grade 9&10 Science, 2 years of History)

Classroom Rules

Extra Help

Teacher extra help days RISE (morning homework help

beginning at 6:30 am) EXTENDS (Tuesday and Thursday from

2:45-3:45)

Make-up Policy for Absent Students

Contact Instructors within 2 days of return

EVEN IF YOU SWITCH WEEKS & GO BACK TO SHOP

Student HandbookHandbook

Hallway Pass

Agenda

Attendance

Students may not accumulate more than 9 absences per school year.

Students may not accumulate more than 4 unexcused absences per trimester

Credit Recovery will be assigned to students who exceed the maximum allowed unexcused absences for a trimester or for the year.

School Approved Absences

Doctor’s Note Disciplinary Suspension (unless due to a missed

Saturday School) Death of a relative/funeral leave Court (must be verified by court papers,

summons or subponea) Religious Observance License/Permit appointment Administrative approval

Dismissals

Parent/guardian calls or notes to excuse dismissals shall not exceed 4 during the school year

Dismissal from school shall result in the following discipline: Exceeding 4 dismissals shall result in

detention Exceeding 10 dismissals shall result in

Saturday Detention

Tardiness

Parent/guardian calls or notes to excuse tardiness shall not exceed 4 in any school year.

Tardiness to school shall result in the following discipline:

Exceeding 4 times tardy: 1 detention if arriving before 7:50 am 2 detentions if arriving after 7:50 am but before 8:15

am 3 detentions if arriving after 8:15 Exceeding 10 times tardy will result in Saturday

Detentions for each tardy beyond 10 Habitual tardiness shall result in a disciplinary hearing

Absence Due to Family Vacation

NOT considered excused absences Students/Parents should make the Dean’s

office aware of the planned absences prior to the vacation

Students should avoid taking any vacations during school days.

Students who are out due to vacation are responsible for making up all missed work.

Reporting an Absence

Call or note to Dean’s Office Parent must call morning of

absence If parents do not call, the Dean’s

office will call home reporting you are absent.

5 or more days absent- must have dr. note to return

Attendance

A parent note or phone call is required but it is

not considered an excused absence!!

Cafeteria

Trays

Courtyard

Behavior

Cell phones/Music Players

Cell phones and music players are not allowed during the school day.

They should be turned off and placed in your locker.

Corridor Courtesy

NO PDA/Horseplay Appropriate Language Stay to the right Quiet

Student IDs

Your Student ID must be worn at all times

If you need a new ID the cost is $1 in the Dean’s office

Bullying and Sexual Harassment If you or someone else is being bullied,

file a report with guidance. The incident will be investigated through

the Dean of Students Bullying, Cyber bullying and Harassment

have a ZERO tolerance policy at Diman Please see Diman’s Website under the

“About Us” tab, then “Plans” to see the anti-bullying plan.

School Conduct and RegulationsThe Following are Subject to a minimum penalty of a verbal warning to a maximum of 5 days suspension

Behavior which interferes with the learning process

Failure to report to teacher’s detention

Misuse of school documents/equipment

Possession or use of cell phones, cameras or ipods during the school day

Defiance/insubordination or lack of respect to a school employee

Unauthorized area during lunch

Food or drink outside the cafeteria during lunch

Misbehavior in the cafeteria, corridor or school grounds

Failure to observe student use of automobile regulations

Public displays of affection

Failure to have student ID in his/her possession

The following are subject to a minimum penalty of 1 Saturday school to a maximum penalty of exclusion

Knowingly being present where drugs/alcohol are being kept or used

Fighting Assault or threats Extortion or intimidation False alarm or bomb

threat Deliberately disrupting

the school day Any form of

harassment/bullying

Verbal abuse Theft Forgery/plagiarism Refusal to identify

oneself to school personnel

Failure to repeatedly have an ID in possession

Possession of weapon other than a firearm

The Following are subject to a minimum penalty of 5 days out of school suspension and a hearing that may result in exclusion:

Arson or attempted arson

Assault and/or battery

Selling/possession/use of drugs or alcohol

Vandalism

Behavior that presents danger of physical harm to self or others

Inappropriate use of the internet

Hazing Possession of a

firearm

Dress CodeAll students are expected to come to school neat and clean in dress and appearance

The Following are not permitted:

- Excessively short skirts/shorts (finger-tip rule)- Bare midriffs/belly shirts- Yoga pants, stretch pants unless top apparel

reaches beyond fingertip length- Muscle shirts/tank tops- Inappropriate logos and slogans- Clothing with external metal parts/long chains- Frayed or torn clothing- Hats, caps, flip flops, sandals (open back),

bandanas- Gang identification

SHORTS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN ANY SHOP!!

Safety Equipment and Clothing for Exploratory

While in shop, students are required to wear: Exploratory shirt Jeans or work pants Belt Steel toed safety boots Safety glasses Hair restraint

NO ripped or frayed clothing. Full

length pants ONLY. NO sweatpants allowed.

The Following Shops have additional safety requirements:

Health Assisting and Dental Assisting: Shop uniform, safety glasses, work boots or sneakers (no open toes) Hair pulled back with hair ties. One pair stud earrings allowed. No Facial Piercings*

Culinary Arts: Shop uniform, hairnet, no fingernail polish, nails trimmed 1/16” from end of finger, work boots or sneakers (no open toes or mesh sneakers) No facial piercings, only one pair stud earrings allowed.

* Once students are accepted into health or dental assisting, additional dress code requirements are strictly enforced. Students will not be allowed to wear nail polish. Finger nails must be trimmed to 1/16 from end of finger.

Names to Know

Mr. Bentley Principal Mr. Alves Dean of Students Mrs. Mancini Grade 9 Counselor Mrs. Arruda & Mrs. Dufresne Guidance Secretaries Mrs. Cushman & School Nurses Mrs. Cusick Officer Riley School Resource Officer Mr. Aubin Vocational Coordinator Mr. Ferreira Academic Coordinator Mrs. Miller Director of Guidance

Important Places

Dean of Students Office Report here if you are tardy, being dismissed or any other

attendance issues Issues student ID’s Helps with bus routes/passes Handles Discipline Issues Lost and Found

Guidance Office Report here with any questions or concerns (personal or

school related) Assists with locker and scheduling problems Change in address or phone number/student records

Important Places

Administration Office Principal’s, vocational and academic

coordinators' offices Special Education and Co-op OfficesNurses Office Report here if you are not feeling well Handles any medication you need to

take during the school day

Fall Sports Information Cross Country (Co-ed) Boy’s and Girl’s Soccer Football Cheerleading Girl’s Volleyball GolfTo Register: www.dimanregional.org and click

on athleticsAll Student trying out of a fall sport must have

an updated physical!Free Physicals offered at Diman on 8/21/14!

Clubs and Activities

Listen for announcements for club signups and visit Diman’s website for more information!

Diversity Club Gay-Straight Alliance Key Club Photography Club Literary Magazine The Tradesman SkillsUSA Student Council

Important Reminders

Forms to Return: Biographical Verification Free and Reduced Lunch Application Internet Usage Policy Release of Student Information and “Opt

Out” Form Bus Route Up to date Physical and Emergency Contact

Forms Title One Compact

Important Reminders

Summer Reading Assignments We Beat the Street- How a Friendship Pact

Led to Success by the Three Doctors:Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins and Rameck Hunt

You will be assessed on summer reading during the first academic cycle as evidence of your reading.

Count as a TEST grade in Trimester 1 Students are encouraged to keep notes while

reading that may be used during the assessment

Important Reminders

First 2 days of school August 27th and 28th -

12 p.m. dismissal All freshmen report to the gym the first day

of school. You should be appropriately dressed for

shop and academics No School Friday August 29th

School Resumes on Tuesday September 2nd

What’s Next??

ID Pictures Exploratory Shirts Sports/Athletic information table Locker Assignments Dismissal for the day Parent Orientation on August 21st at

6pm Visit Diman’s Website

www.dimanregional.org for information or call the guidance office at x1500 with any questions

http://www.dimanregional.org/

Thank you Class of 2018!

WELCOME DIMAN CLASS OF 2018 !! Freshmen Orientation August 2014.

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