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TODAY’S TASKS

Welcome Leadership Academy Parents, Students, and Friends!

Administrative Team:Mr. Moreland PrincipalMs. Matthews Assistant PrincipalMr. Dukes Assistant PrincipalMr. Williams Dean

Leadership Team:Mrs. Francis Mr. Smith Ms. RoseMrs. Findley Ms. YoungMs. Thomas Ms. White

Support Team

– Principal’s Secretary

Main Office (Tardies & Student Fines)

–Lockers

Textbooks

– Records(Main Office)

– ESE Lead

– Athletic Director

- Lead Custodian

Philosophy

We believe that all students are gifted and talented. It is our responsibility to guide and

support them in the discover of their strengths, passions, and interests.

THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

The Leadership Academy

MISSION

To teach, model, and inspire our students to be focused and committed to the pillars of honor, scholarship, and service.

• Check grade portal weekly

• Update contact information

• Monitor student social media accounts and discuss with students how to use it responsibly.

• Have daily dialogue with students about what they are learning in school.

• Encourage students to read!

• Support students involved in extracurricular activities

Parent Expectations

School Improvement

Focus 2018-2019

• If all teachers implement single gender and leadership strategies, as well as utilize the school wide positive behavior incentive system, then we will meet or exceed our targets.

• If we plan and deliver rigorous lessons that are aligned to the content standards and employ strategic instructional best practices, then we will meet or exceed our targets.

• If we increase school-wide exposure of the pride, community, and ownership at the Leadership Academy then we will be able to meet and exceed our goals

Interpreting a Middle School Schedule

Bell Schedule (Regular Day)Time Length Transition Time

1 830-9:20 50 Minutes 3 Mins2 9:23-10:13 50 Minutes 3 Mins3 10:13-11:48 95 Minutes

Lunch 1

10:13-10:43 30 Minutes 2 Minute Pause in Movement

Lunch 2


Lunch 3

11:18-11:48 30 Minutes 3 minutes

4 11:51-12:41 50 Minutes 3 minutes5 12:44-1:34 50 Minutes 3 minutes6 1:37-2:27 50 Minutes 3 minutes7 2:30-3:20 50 Minutes

Time Length Transition Time1 830-9:05 35 Minutes 3 Minutes2 9:08-9:43 35 Minutes 3 Minutes3 9:46-10:21 35 Minutes 3 Minutes4 10:21-12:06 115 Minutes

Lunch 1


Lunch 2


Lunch 3

11:34-12:06 32 Minutes 3 Minutes

5 12:09-12:44 35 Minutes 3 Minutes6 12:47-1:22 35 Minutes 3 Minutes7 1:25-2:00 35 Minutes

Bell Schedule (Early Release)

LIVING THE CREED

Code of Honor• SELF-DISCIPLINE•PRIDE•ACCOUNTABILITY

Code of Service•CITIZENSHIP•HUMILITY

Code of Scholarship•PREPARATION•COMPETITIVENESS•KNOWLEDGE

COMPETITIONS

COMMUNITY SERVICE

FIELD LEARNING EXPERIENCES

RIGHTS OF PASSAGE

LEADERSHIP SEMINARS

SPORTS• Football

• Volleyball

• Golf

• Swimming & Diving

• Soccer

• Cheerleading

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Track & Field

• Softball

CLUBS• Student Government

Association• Community Service Club• Dance Team• Creative Writing Club• National Junior Honor

Society• Drumline• Video Game Club• Chess Club• Multicultural Club• Or Start your own with

sponsored teacher.• Sign Up during lunch

Student Activities

PROGRAMS• Early College

• STEM

• Dance

• Band

• Chorus

• Spanish

Appearance and The uniform

The uniform is an important element in the morale, pride, discipline and effectiveness of our program. It is important for Leadership Academy ambassadors to maintain a high standard of dress and personal appearance. The key elements are neatness, cleanliness, and the image of a leader. Wearing the uniform should be a matter of personal pride. Your dress and conduct shall be such as to reflect credit upon The Leadership Academy and the community.

Please review the uniform policy carefully

Do’s Don’ts

•Wash uniforms

regularly

•Wear closed toe navy

blue, black or brown

flat shoes

•Always have knee high

socks or tights (navy

blue or black) no other

colors, stripes or colors

•Poindexter shirt, skirt

and tie is mandatory.

•Uniform approved

sweater or blazer.

•Only uniform vendor

approved plaid hair

accessories from

Poindexter

•Avoid washing uniforms on

Sunday Nights

•No shoes with strings in them,

no tennis shoes, heels or open

toe shoes

•No white socks or tights, no

ankle socks

•No unauthorized jackets or

sweaters (pink, orange, green,

red etc.) This is a MAJOR

violation.

•No colored headbands, bows

or scrunches. No exceptions.

•No jeans, t-shirts, pullovers,

blankets or pajamas

•No jackets without

proper shirts underneath

•No short skirts shorter than

right above the knee; must be

longer than the finger tips

YWLA Uniform Do’s & Don’ts

Do’s Don’ts

•Wash uniforms

regularly

•Wear comfortable

solid color shoes;

all black

•All black or solid

color socks

•Blue uniform shirt,

charcoal slacks

and uniform tie

(based on grade

level. (6th-blue 7th-

red 8th blue/red

striped)

•Uniform approved

sweater or blazer.

•Avoid washing uniforms

on Sunday Nights

•No open toe shoes or

slides

•No white socks or tights,

no ankle socks

•No unauthorized jackets

or sweaters (yellow,

orange, green, red etc.)

This is a MAJOR

violation.

•No jeans, t-

shirts pullovers, blankets

or pajamas

•No jackets

without proper shirts

underneath

YMLA Uniform Do’s & Don’ts

Uniform Financial Hardship Form

Accumulated Points Behavioral Interventions

Dismissal (12 or more Points)

Exit conference includes principal, regional superintendent, and behavioral intervention team.o Dismissal from dedicated magnet school requires student to re-enroll in neighborhood school for

the remainder of school year.

Probation(9-11 Points)

Probationary parent conference includes principal and/or designee, counselor, member of the behavioral intervention team and dean.

A written letter will be sent home detailing the outcome of the meeting with signatures of all parties. This letter will include a plan of realignment of student behavior and interventions through school-based services.

Student will be referred to the Restorative Justice as outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Warning(5-7 Points)

Parent conference with student, dean, counselor and a member of the behavioral intervention team.

A written letter sent home detailing the outcome of the meeting.

Student will be referred to Restorative Justice

Behavioral Progression PlanCode of Conduct Violations Policy

https://dcps.duvalschools.org/volunteer

All parents that would like to volunteer during the school day

will need to follow DCPS guidelines for Volunteering.

Thank you for your support and your assistance!

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Is the uniform a requirement and part of the opt-in/enrollment policy at The Leadership Academy?

Yes or No

Where do I purchase the uniform? ___________________________________________________

What color are both the socks and shoes of a YMLA student? _____________________________

Can the shoes have any other colors on them? Yes or No

Will they receive a demerit for being out of compliance with uniform? Yes or No

Have you signed up for REMIND? ___________________________________Now is the time!

Is there a Behavioral Progression Plan that will go home in a packet on August 17th? Yes or No

Based on this 12-point system, will my child be asked to leave if he or she cannot follow the DCPS

Student Code of Conduct or wear the appropriate uniform? Yes or No

Do we still love your child and want the best for them, even though we have a strict uniform policy

and will abide by it daily? Yes

What style book bag am I allowed to purchase for my child at The Leadership Academy? _______

How do I sign up for parent conferences? _____________________________________________

What is unique about our PE and Health classes? _______________________________________

What is my child supposed to wear in PE? ____________________________________________

How many teachers will my child have on any given day? _______________________________

Do I feel like I am back in school with all these notes? Yes We want you to have all the

information that we possibly can give you!

Parent Orientation Notes

Parent Orientation Notes What time does the school day begin? ____________________

What time does the first bell ring for students to enter to the building? ____________________

Do students receive free breakfast at our school? Yes or No

What time does your student eat lunch? _____________________

Is lunch free for all students at YMLA? Yes or No

How do I find out information regarding my child’s bus routes? _______________________

What do I do if they ride the car? Where is drop-off and pick-up? ______________________

What is the earliest my child can arrive at school? ____________________________________

If my child is not participating in an after-school activity, will I be charged $3.00 if I arrive

after 3:55PM per day? _________________

Can my child participate in sports? _____________________________Well depends….Check

the athletic table for all requirements, but yes, all grades can participate if eligible.

Have I updated all information in FOCUS including an email? Yes or No

Why is updating FOCUS so important? _____________________________________________

Have I signed in for Orientation today? Yes or No - Please make sure you do this.

How do I become a volunteer during the school day? __________________________________

What are our parent organizations? __________________________________________________

When are SAC meetings? ____________________________________________________________

What do we discuss in SAC and why is it important for you to attend? ____________________

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