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Vision and Expectations

Welcome to the Academy for Business and Law!

Academy Mission StatementThe Academy for Business and Law prepares students to realize their college and career goals in the fields of business and criminal justice within a small learning community.

The Vision of ABL is To provide an integrated curriculum that will enable students to become vital and ethical leaders in the community;To provide a culture that builds character, creativity, and civic responsibility.;To provide a rigorous and relevant education through project based learning;To provide positive student, parent, teacher and community interactions.

ABL Environment

Monday Speakers Dress code No Gum and trash on campus

and in the classroom Workplace environment No bells Shared campus

ABL Environment (cont’d)

No restrooms first and last 10 minutes of periodLate Night ThursdayWebsite-based announcementsMiddle/High School DifferencesReading

Monday Speakers

Most Mondays, rotating class periods

Take attendance in class first

Business casual dress to attend is mandatory

Dire consequences of not dressing

Dress Code Skin is not in Sagging is unprofessional No undergarments showing (guys

or girls) Hats outside of the classroom are

ok Wallet chains/chains longer than

12 inches All bandannas, scarves, doo-rags,

hoods–all head coverings are considered hats

Girls–tank tops, low cut, tube tops, pajamas tops or bottoms

Boys–muscle shirts, pajama pants

Workplace Environment

No Bells Get a watch (NOT your cell phone) Tardy is tardy – one second or one

minute Being on time is your

responsibility You are tardy if you are not in

your seat ready to work as class begins.

Shared Campus

Gum and Trash on Campus

The campus belongs to everyone–take pride in it!

Gum is forbidden on campus

10 minute bathroom exception

Students will not be permitted to use the restrooms during the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of the period

Before school, during break, during lunch, after school

Each student will be issued an Agenda at the beginning of the year with a bathroom pass sign out log.

3:15-5:00 MUST be in by 3:15

Sign in and out Have a ride arranged ahead of time

Working environment Not working? Sent home

Computers available Make-up testing time if pre-

arranged

LATE NIGHT THURSDAY’s

Academy Website Based Announcements'

Daily schedule Announcements Late-breaking information Fun facts and links Access to teacher websites and much

more! Check it out:

http://www.tracy.k12.ca.us/sites/igcg/Pages/default.aspx

Middle/High School Differences

Homework Finals Promotion vs. Credits and

Graduation Physical Education Amount of Reading

Homework

High school classes typically have homework every night

Expect to spend at least 30 minutes per day for each class completing homework and studying

Doing your homework every day is the best way to pass a class

Turn in homework ON TIME

Amount of Reading Reading is an important part of each

of your classes Expect to read 100 or more pages per

week Falling behind on your reading will

quickly bring your grade down Have your SSR book with you at all

times

*Use all available class time for school work*

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