SHAPING THE PATRIOTS’ FUTURE

www.bigibelieve.com

Overview presentation - Ms. Dellinger School details Registration School Safety Freshman Academy Academy of International Studies High School vs. Middle School Supervision Communication Transportation Athletic Participation Clubs and other organizations

Agenda

SCHOOL COLORS: FOREST GREEN & GOLD

SCHOOL MASCOT: PATRIOTS

SCHOOL HISTORY: BUILT IN 1967

ATHLETICALLY: SOUTHWESTERN 4A CONF.

SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.bigibelieve.com

DEMOGRAPHICS: 2,180 Total students

ECON. DISADVANTAGED: 56.3%

WE ARE THE INDEPENDENCE PATRIOTS

REVIEW REGISTRATION CARD◦ Cards are due to middle school Counselors

Mint Hill: March 6th

Northeast: March 7th

Albemarle Road: March 8th

◦ All other schools turn cards into your MS front office or drop them off at the Independence front office

NO SCHEDULE CHANGES HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING GUIDE and 9th GRADE

REGISTRATION CARD found at: www.bigibelieve.com 9TH GRADE PROMOTION

◦ 6 credits – no gateway requirements◦ Advanced Placement Opportunities

REGISTRATION CARDS

7:10 – 2:15 School Day 7:15 If a student arrives past 7:15, he/she

is tardy and must sign into the front office and receive a pass to class.

6:40 Students may enter the building 2:12 Afternoon announcements begin 2:15 Student dismissed

SCHOOL HOURS

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FRESHMAN

6:40 Building Opens6:45 Bus unload & students report to the MALL area7:05 Students report to their 1st block7:10-7:15 Morning Announcements in HR7:15 Instruction begins & Tardy Bell rings2:12 Afternoon Announcements2:15 Dismissal

4 Instructional blocks (Hybrid Schedule)

◦ Most classes are on a 4X4 schedule (semester classes)

◦ Limited A/B Classes: Select PE and Spanish Classes, JROTC, Orchestra, Band, and Literacy Support Class

25 minute lunch period 4 minute class changes

BAND/ORCHESTRA

FRESHMAN ACADEMY

Teacher Orientation

Class of 2016

Class of 2016

CIS Bullying Presentation

Spirit Week

The Monster Museum

Guidance Helps us Prepare for Graduation, College, and Careers

MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

• Assigned tables seats, same grade • Open Lunch – all grade levels are mixed

• No Electronic devices • Cell phones for texting only • I-Pods only at lunch

• Parent Assistant to monitor grades • Parent Assistant to monitor grades

• Counselors assigned by grade level • Counselors assigned by alphabet

• Students cannot leave campus unless a parent or guardian signs them out

• Students cannot leave campus unless a parent or guardian signs them out

• Year-long classes • Most classes are 4X4 and last 1 semester

• Students take EOG tests • Students take mid term/final exams and EOCs

• Students complete similar courses • Students have a variety of courses and clusters toward graduation.

MIDDLE SCHOOL VS. HIGH SCHOOL

Application only – Open to all students Relevant to the students’ academic ability. Focus on global studies. Functions as a "school within a school." Provides students with the skills necessary to

be successful in the twenty-first century. Emphasizes an integrated curriculum

intertwined with global awareness of current issues.

Students develop experiences with other cultures, societies and people of the contemporary world.

ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Safety Audits: 100% in 2011-12 and our 1st one in December of 2012

Rights and Responsibilities Handbook: reviewed in classes and students/parents sign stating the book has been read and understood. Online Copy for students and parents

School Discipline Plan: www.bigibelieve.com

Dress Code Policy: www.bigibelieve.com

Electronics Policy: Cell phone are off during instructional time. Cell phones can be used for texting only at lunch in the mall area. Instructional time is sacred

Safety and Order is a TOP PRIORITY!

Stay connected MONITOR, MONITOR, MONITOR Cell phones Computers (Social networking sites) Twitter Accounts Tumbler Accounts Instagram Accounts STAY CONNECTED! !

Supervision in the Age of Technology

Great tool to stay connected Weekly check-in WITH student Recommend on Friday

Natural/ Logical consequences

Communication Is KeyParent Assist

Mixed Emotions Build Independence and Responsibility Still Need Supervision Balance

Transition to 9th Grade

STAY CONNECTED!!

SO… It is Important to …

Third Block Teachers are assigned one of 4 lunches – A, B, C, or D.

At the assigned time, a bell rings and the students report to the cafeteria.

Students can go though the cafeteria line or bring their lunch.

Students can eat in one of three designated areas:◦ Cafeteria◦ Mall area ◦ Church area, outside behind the cafeteria

CAFETERIA PROCEDURES

Bus Transportation ◦ How do I get a bus stop?◦ What do I do if my child is at an unsafe stop?◦ I am moving how do I change my bus stop?◦ Riding the bus w/ a friend is no longer

permitted

Bus Expectations ◦ Remain sitting in your assigned seat at all

times until it is your stop◦ Keep all objects (book bags, feet, instruments)

out of the aisle

TRANSPORTATION

CAR RIDERS

Parent Carpool Line Student Drivers

Drop off begins at 6:30 am

PLEASE BE PATIENT – It will be slow the first few weeks of school

Drop Off is located at the front sidewalk. Students should not leave cars until they reach the sidewalk.

Students will be able to drive on campus when they Juniors

Students are assigned a numbered parking space at the front of the school.

◦Baseball◦Basketball◦Cheerleading◦Cross Country◦Football◦Soccer◦Swimming◦Tennis◦Track◦Volleyball◦Wrestling◦Lacrosse

12 SPORTS25 ATHLETIC TEAMS

SW 4A Conference Champs

SW 4A Back-to-Back Conference Champs

Student Spirit

Patriot Football 10-3

PYSCHOPATS

To participate students must meet eligibility requirements

Asian Culture Club AIS Student Council AIS International Awareness Club AIS Model UN Art Club Book Club CYC (Committed Young Christians) Chess Club

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Craft Club DECA (Distributive Education Club of America) Disc Golf Diversity Club Step Team Dance Team Leo Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes Student Council FFA Interact Club Fashion Club Drama Choir

CLUBS