Junior Year
Information
Availability
● My door is open!
○ I will be doing TeamMates so there will be a few times that I am out of my office.
● If I am out of my office, you can always email.
○ I check it frequently and try to respond within 24 hours.
● About me...
Four Year Plan Reviews
● I will send out an online sign up sheet via email and Google Classroom.
● Sign up for the time slot that you want.
● I will do these once a quarter for a total of four. If you want to check in more than that, let me know! I’m more than willing to help...just communicate it with me.
○ These are to track your graduation progress.
○ We will talk about goals, plans and how you can achieve them.
Need to Know
● Bandaids, gauze, Neosporin, etc. → Mrs. Johnson
● Last day to add/drop is Friday, August 7.
● My office is located on the top floor of the high school in Mr. Jacobs old office.
○ Go into the high school from the main, east doors.
○ Go up the stairs and turn right. My office is right across from Mrs. Laura Bloss.
● The only way in or out of my office is the exterior door across the hall from Mrs. Laura Bloss.
○ The old high school office is now a teacher work space.
New Staff Members
● Mr. Niss - Principal
● Mrs. Wiarda - Science
● Mrs. Thiltges - MS SPED/Social Studies
● Mrs. Hiskett - HS SPED
● Mrs. Koster - 2nd Grade
● Miss Ensminger - 4th Grade
● Mrs. Abbi Gyhra - Elem. Office
● Miss Shelbey Snyder - MS/HS Para
● Miss Cassie Martin - Elem Para
● Mrs. Heather Nicholas - Elem Para
Dress Code (Handbook p. 19)
Dress - How students dress for school reflects their commitment to the important business of school, and it helps prepare them for the dress code expectations of any career choice they might make. Decisions with regard to what to wear to school should reflect good taste and common sense. We are not getting dressed to go to practice, to go to the gym, to go to bed, or to go to the beach. How we dress does have a psychological effect on how we perform. The goal of what we wear to school is not to make a statement, stand out from the crowd, fit in, or attract attention. The environment/learning process cannot be
unduly disrupted because of how we look. A level of modesty is a primary goal that will help ensure appropriate student dress.
Dress Code (Handbook p. 19)
● Student dress prohibitions during school hours:
○ No foul or suggestive language, drugs and alcohol displayed on clothing
○ Undergarments of any kind (undershorts, bra straps, tank tops designed to be worn as undershirts) may not be exposed
○ Uncovered tight/form fitting articles such as spandex, (yoga pants) & tank tops
○ Pajama/lounge pants and slippers
○ Shirts with sleeves/sides cut exposing chest
○ Shorts/skirts that do not extend to the tips of the fingers with arms at side
○ No caps/hats on in the building
● Dress for success
Dress Code (Handbook p. 19)
The administration and staff urge parental cooperation in avoiding problems regarding dress,
grooming, and personal conduct.
Shorts are allowed, as long as they extend beyond the tips of the
fingers. When a student is
participating in school activities, his/her dress and grooming will not disrupt his/her performance or that of other students, or constitute a health threat to the individual or other students.
PCPS staff has the authority to enforce these expectations and the
administration may use their judgment in making final decisions on if a student is appropriately dressed for the important business of school. In general school dress should be such that it ensures the health, welfare and safety of the
members of the student body and enhances a positive image of our
students and school. Any form of dress or grooming that attracts undue
attention or violates the previous statement is obviously unacceptable.
(Board Policy 5031)
Dress Code With Masks
○ Students will not be allowed into school buildings in the mornings until 7:50 AM, unless they have made arrangements with a specific teacher or sponsor.
○ Students will be temperature screened upon entering the
building--except those arriving on a bus, who do not need to be screened again.
■ If a student has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, he/she may not attend school. If the student did not drive, arrangements will be made for the student to be picked up by a parent or emergency contact.
○ Students in grades 6-12 will be required to wear face masks to enter the building (more details below about face masks).
○ Students must report directly to their classroom. For grades 6-12,
students may stop at their locker, but then must report directly to their first period classroom. Students are not allowed to hang out in the hallways before reporting to class.
○ Students are expected to apply hand sanitizer upon entering the
building, and after every transition. Hand sanitizer will be available in every classroom.
Dress Code With Masks
● The school will provide cloth and/or disposable face
masks to students that do not have them. A system will be developed by administration for reusable cloth face masks to be cleaned by either the school, the students, or a
combination of both.
● All students in grades 6-12 will be required to wear face masks during passing times and times spent in common areas unless otherwise stated in this document (e.g. while eating lunch, during physical exercise or sports practices, while singing or playing a musical instrument, etc.).
Dress Code With Masks
● 6-12 students will be allowed to remove their facemask when arriving in their classroom at their seats if students’ chairs or assigned areas are adequately distanced, which will be decided by each classroom teacher for each class period. Also, a parent/guardian can fill out an opt-in form requesting that their child does wear a face mask throughout the school day.
● Students refusing to wear a face mask during transition times or when instructed to by school personnel (unless not required to do so under an IEP or 504 Plan accommodation) are subject to discipline for violating
District behavior expectations, and are subject to discipline as outlined in the student handbook and board policy.
● Face shields are not considered an equivalent replacement for face
masks to prevent COVID-19 spread. However, for students with disabilities preventing them from wearing masks, IEP or 504 Plan teams may
consider face shields as replacements for masks.
College Course Sign Up
● Spring 2020
○ Starts October 26
○ I will share books, resources, catalogs as I get them.
○ Reminder → If you haven’t paid your fall bill, you will not be able to enroll for spring.
Education Quest
● https://www.educationquest.org/
● Great resource!
● College Profiles
● Handouts
● Activities Resume
● Scholarship Quest
ACE vs. Learn to Dream **Think about future plans**
ACE
● This covers two classes through SCC while in high school.
○ You choose when you want to use it.
○ 2 JR / 2 SR
● I will send out the information via email and Google
Classroom.
● Opens August 1
● Free/reduced lunch
Learn to Dream
● This covers 30 credit hours at SCC.
● You can apply as a junior and start using the money.
● Once it’s gone...it’s gone.
● I will send out information via email and Google Classroom.
● Free/reduced lunch
● Two years to start using it after graduation
Foundation Reimbursement
● The Foundation reimburses 3 classes at $60.00 each semester that you can prove you paid tuition.
○ o If you take 3 classes and 2 are covered by ACE, then we would pay for 1 class (if they pass of course).
○ Foundations pays after completion of classes.
ACT Academy
● We are using ACT Academy for ACT Prep.
● You will be invited to join a class via email.
○ Join class and I will assign assignments and practice tests.
○ This is self driven.
● I still have some paper/pencil practice tests.
○ Reach out if you are interested.
Test Dates
● You did not take the PreACT in the spring of your sophomore year.
○ You are going to take the PreACT in the fall of your junior year and the ACT in the spring.
● I will share these dates when they get closer.
College Visits
● Take them!
○ They may look different with COVID-19.
● Have questions for them - not time to be shy!
● Go on a school day.
● I can arrange for you if you like - communicate
either way.
Apply2College Day - October 9
Apply2College and Financial Aid Meeting HERE → Poteet Hall 11:45 - 1:00 College Fair -
Peru, MoWest, NWMSU, SCC, HCC, Northeast CC, NE Wesleyan 1:00-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30 Financial Aid Presentation 2:30-3:00 Apply to College
3:00-3:30 Celebration
Resume
● You will need a resume for job hunting and/or college.
○ SENCAP is great at this!
● This is a first impression → proofread!
○ Mr. Niss, Mrs. McHenry, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Bloss
● Start will most recent experience and go back.
References
● Make sure they know you
● Make sure they will say nice things about you
● Ask them politely
● Provide them with your resume
● Give them time
