Welcometo

LCMSNew Staff

THANKS Your teachers have donated hours, money,

items, etc. to improve your school. They have volunteered to HOME VISIT,

paint, landscape, etc. They care about you and want you to have

a wonderful year!!! Talk to them if you need a friend.

How to be SUCCESSFUL: Follow our Guidelines for Success

Posters in classrooms & Common Areas C-A-R-D-S Cardinals with Character: Attentive: Follow expectations posted in your area; be aware of your surroundings;

engage ONLY in your assigned task; Voice Level 0; listen to announcements Respectful: Follow staff directions the first time given; follow school rules;

appropriate actions only; use items responsibly; treat others as you wish to be treated

Diligent: Stay engaged with and persist in completing assigned tasks; give your best effort & respectfully encourage others to do the same; check our website

Self-Reliant: Ask questions; self-advocate; keep a to-do-list & ensure you accomplish all items on it; set goals; use this agenda and your ILP (complete necessary items)

THE LEADER IN ME You will apply for SCHOOL level leadership You will be assigned class level leadership

based on your strengths

Cultivate the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Page 41 of your Agenda Habit 8 takes you from Effective to GREAT:

Find your voice and help others find theirs Math Teachers will teach you directly After that, ALL staff will focus on a habit

each month

Calling Home Please leave a voice mail if no one answers

Story Of A Young Girl 1st gr: Lowest Class;

couldn’t read “MUST” 2nd gr: Couldn’t write in

Cursive; bullied by others 3rd gr: Couldn’t Long Divide She thought others were QUICK &

Smart Teachers MADE her work Mother got her up 1 hour early every

morning; 1.5 hours+ PM MS: She’ll OUT-WORK anyone and

will not be intimidated!!! ENDED: Valedictorian of class; FREE

college- UK Honor’s Program

Learning & Growing;Mistakes help learning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45mMioJ5szc

School Climate BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!! Hard work can get you anything. We are a FAMILY!!! SCHOOL PRIDE!!! Make your school reflect you (clean,

quiet, kind, etc.) & be HELPFUL to all visitors, etc. This will be the best Two Years of your life.

Please wear college shirt on Thursdays School Spirit Days

Please wear red on every Friday and home game day

5 Dreams 98% attendance NO office referrals (especially bullying & d)

Single file lines in hallway; quiet No D’s or F’s on report cards 1,200 hours of Parent Involvement Improving data & compliments by presenters/field

trip/bus drivers/SITE visitors/etc. LONG TERM: Blue Ribbon School!!!!

Award Ceremonies Quarterly Awards Assemblies (ALL family

members invited) PLEASE INFORM us of your accomplishments Dates are on right of webpage, IC portal, etc.

November at 1:16 PM in LCMS gym January at 1:16 PM in LCMS gym April at 1:16 PM in LCMS gym LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: in May at 9 AM for seventh graders

and 10 AM for eighth graders in LCMS gym

Quarterly Reward Parties Quarterly PTSO-Sponsored Goal Parties: 6th, 7th, &/or 8th periods   6th period: 98% or higher attendance for the quarter (12:23-1:12) 7th period: No grades below C on the quarter’s report card (1:16-2:01) 8th period: No discipline referrals entered into IC for the quarter (2:05-2:50)   Quarter 1: November Quarter 2: Jan. Quarter 3: April Quarter 4: Will be held for ONE FULL DAY at different times

Goal Parties FULL DAY PARTY IN MAY: PTSO Sponsored

Party for multiple student accomplishments 1st period: 98% or higher attendance for the 4th quarter 2nd period: No grades below C on the 4th quarter’s report 3rd period: No discipline referrals entered into IC for the 4th quarter 4th period: Goals, HW, and data completed in STUDENT AGENDA 5th and 6th periods: OUTSTANDING effort on the K-PREP and

EXPLORE tests 7th and 8th periods: Student had at least one PARENT REVIEW the

ILP

Year-Long Reward Field Trip YEARLY PTSO-Sponsored Field Trip

for Students Meeting ALL goals for the ENTIRE School Year ??? to a student-chosen destination Must go on a Saturday if you choose an

amusement parkk

Arrival Procedures Students enter through front doors at 7:20 AM if bus transported

OR Cardinal Room if parent transported (please do not arrive earlier as there is no adult supervision until this time)

Students may go to the gym to visit with friends; do not stop at locker

They may go to the cafeteria to eat breakfast at 7:25 AM. Students are tardy to school after 7:52 AM. If you are assigned NB at LCMS, it begins at 7:52 AM. Students

must provide their own TRANSPORTATION. 7:20-7:47 students may ONLY be in the cafeteria or gym (or with a

TEACHER). This will be monitored and consequences if you don’t follow our procedures.

If you have a D or F in any class, you will be in AM STUDY HALL and LUNCH STUDY HALL

STUDENTS MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A CERTIFIED TEACHER AT ALL TIMES THEY ARE IN THIS BUILDING !!!

BUS NOTES & ATTENDANCE NOTES When you arrive, if you have a note…

Go to front office and place note in appropriate folder

Pick up signed bus notes between classes (after 3rd period)

Reminders of morning & breakfast procedures: Parent drop offs and pick ups are at the Cardinal Room. Students may not go to their lockers when they arrive at school. They go straight to the gym. Students may go to morning study hall. ALL students must go to bfast and TAKE a tray with 3 items. If you don’t want to eat, get cereal and leave on

share table. Students must wait in the gym until the teacher escorting you to breakfast arrives. This is usually Mrs. Walker or

her substitute. Backpacks and belongings shall be left outside your first period classroom. You may NOT get in your locker. You may NOT go the restroom on the way to breakfast. You may leave the cafeteria, only when dismissed by the teacher on duty. Students may not linger in the gym or RR after breakfast is called; they are to go directly to breakfast. You may use the restroom and visit your locker after 7:47; must have permission before that. Students in the gym may only go one-at-a-time to the restroom when given permission by the teacher on duty.

They must remain seated if in the bleachers. They must have permission to leave the gym for any reason Students playing basketball must ALLOW ANYONE wishing to play to play. Only 6 balls may be out. No

shots on or beyond the 3-point line. No rough housing. If these rules are not followed, this privilege will be revoked.

Hallway, bus, & cafeteria voice level is level 2 – only person beside you can hear you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dismissal Procedures

There will be two dismissal tones this year 2:50 – First bus ONLY 2:55 – Second bus, Parent Pick Ups, O-Zone, Athletes,

Detention, etc. Those exiting on wrong tone will be strictly disciplined – staff is

monitoring!!! Adult supervision ends at 3:05 pm. Walkers, bikers, parent pick-ups, non-bus-transported

students must leave immediately. Transportation arrangements must be made prior to the end of school.

If you are assigned NB, you must leave LCMS at 2:55 PM or disciplinary consequences will result.

2 rules Do as asked by adults the first time Keep hands, feet, objects, and

inappropriate comments to yourself

DISCIPLINE

no EC during time & no dances/activities for quarter

MINOR Office Referral (may skip due to severity, past record, etc.) 1st: Principal Calls Parent 2nd: AM/PM/Lunch Detention 3rd: 3 days AC (no EC until reinstated; + above) 4th: 5 days AC (no EC until reinstated; + above) 5th: 10 days AC (no EC until reinstated; + above) 6th: 15 days AC (no EC until rein; + above) 7th: 2 days suspension (no EC until rein) 8th: LCMS New Beginnings (YOU TRANSPORT)

**NOTE: Bully, Defiance, Hit/Kick/Spit, etc. are auto AC **NOTE: Tobacco, etc. result in legal citations!!!!!!!!! MAJOR

Depending on severity (10 days detention, suspension, NB, charges and/or expulsion COULD be first)

Defiance and/or Disrespect Automatic referral to AC

NOTE: AGENDA discipline & these rules may be changed throughout school year.

Riding in Car Drive slowly & BE SAFE. Always wear seat belt!!! Be attentive to road and other drivers. No loud, vulgar music No honking horns unless emergency

New Lunch Procedures When bell sounds ending 5th period, ALL other students go to 6th period and teacher will direct you to lunch. PLEASE BE well-behaved IN HALLWAYS PLEASE DO AS ANY ADULT REQUESTS!!!! Good behavior gets you more privileges and rewards. YOU SIT WHERE YOU WISH AT LUNCH as long as you behave. Voice Level at 2. Students may not change seats once seated. As soon as finish, take tray to dishwasher No competitive foods in cafeteria (Taco Bell, Coke, etc.) Unpaid charges (not walk, alternative meal, etc.)

District Code of Acc. Behavior and Conduct

On-line or request hard copy Medical Excuse Form 3, 6, 9 tardies to school – parent must SIGN you in 3, 6, 9 absences to school You must turn in note within 3 days of return NO WALK at 8th grade promotion/graduation if 10 or

more UNEXCUSED EVENTS (tardies or absences)

LCMS Handbook Cell Phone policy No Bandanas No Gum No Sunflower seeds Take care of furniture – I bought

Conference Table, etc.

Cell Phone Policy 1st: Office Referral and get back from TEACHER at end

of day; teacher calls home 2nd: office Referral and placed in AC. Returned to parent

ONLY at end of day. 3rd: Office referral. Returned to parent only at the end of

the day on the following Monday 4th: Office referral. Device to parent at end of day on the

last day of the quarter.

For Your Information: Your first period teacher will cover too

Sexual Harassment Bus Safety Pedestrian, Biker, Skateboarder Safety Driver, Passenger Safety Theft Protection HB 91 (Bully Law) Safety Drills, etc. CyberBullying Awareness and Response, On-Line

Behavior, Social Networking Sites, Chat Rooms Classrooms rules, procedures, syllabus

Attendance Please call the day of any student absence to inform us Please read the handbook and district policies closely – only

certain absences are excusable. On the first day the student returns, please send a note. In the

note, include the student’s full name, reason for absence, dates of absence, and sign it.

Only 3 days for parent note and STUDENT is responsible for getting to office before school or during class changes.

Doctor’s notes must reach us by the end of the SCHOOL day on the first day of student return.

After the 5th absence, all must be doctor’s excuses. FALSE EXCUSES will result in severe discipline. New Medical Excuse form for doctor’s notes after 10. PICTURE ID to check out, conference, etc. Educational Enhancement (2 weeks prior, report, etc.)

Drama He-Said, She-said, Rumors

Do not question students going through intense personal issues

Witness Statements and never tell anyone that you were a witness

Dress Code STAFF JUDGMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Credit card above knee all around Credit card below neck No pj pants, no yoga pants, leggings, jeggings, tights, etc. may be worn unless a

long shirt is worn over them that is at least finger length all the way around Clothing must fit properly, not overly tight nor overly baggy No piercing of body parts on any student except for ears No make-up, face/body painting, tattoos, hair color, or hair style that would be a

distraction. No exposed shoulders, tummies, underwear, backs, or chests (no tanks, cut-outs) No holes that expose skin above the knee; no visible undergarments No overly large or overly tight garments; no bandanas Appropriate shoes; laced if have shoe laces NO HATS, no bandanas, berets, sunglasses, or headwear unless on special days No long chains or PJ pants No advertisements, offensive clothing, etc. See School Handbook and District Code of Conduct Please wear Red and Grey on Friday!!! College apparrel on Thursdays.

Safety Visitors always sign in at front desk and get badge Sign in or out ONLY in front office Only the front door is open to enter/exit. Students will not open

side doors. Bully-Free Program (no joaning, no rumors, anonymous reporting

via boxes around school, TEXT, CALL, test, etc.). New POLICY!!! “JUST PLAYING” or JK is never an excuse at LCMS!!!!!!!!!! In the event of a school-wide crisis, do NOT use phones (cell or

land lines). We need open lines to notify parents who have injured children, etc. Inform your parents NOT to come to school (area needs to be accessible to emergency personnel). We will notify media, and they will keep parents updated. We will have a designated parent waiting area.

Your teachers will cover fire, EQ, bomb, lock down, tornado procedures & we’ll have several drills.

Many observers in room. Stay focused on lessons.

Bus Safety Follow all bus rules Remain seated and quiet Minor Bus Discipline --- Riding bus is a privilege,

not a right First: Warning & call parents Second: 3 day bus suspension Third: 5 day bus suspension Fourth: 10 day bus suspension FIFTH: OFF BUS FOR THE YEAR!!! May be required to make restitution for damages.

Bullying HB 91 Reporting Box in Library Media Center & outside counselor’s office Not tolerated Discipline – you will be called in if reported as a bully (false

reporters will be dealt with) Forms of bullying

Physical (push, shove, bump, etc.) Social Isolation Rumor Spreading Name calling, emotional hurt, etc. Cutting in line, rolling eyes, gestures, etc.

Report – tell an adult Harassment Form and Grievance Procedure

Student Witnesses Guaranteed anonymous Never admit you told Written form Please be honest so this school can be the

best!!!

Hall Passes Hall Passes: IN Student Agenda/Planner; must be filled

out in ink, etc. Destination indicated only. Must be to closest place.

Must be quick. Must be your hall pass with YOUR name. Teachers do NOT have to let you out of their classroom

unless you have doctor’s note!!!!!! Kept in agenda; lost agendas are $5 to replace. You will be disciplined if in the halls w/o hallpass or with

someone else’s.

Other Items No cell phone use during school day –

STRICT Disciplinary consequences. 2nd offense will be permanent confiscation!!!

No exiting outside doors – will be disciplined like skipping

School Fees

$ 30 SBDM has policy about paying fees

and walking at graduation. If you have a fee waiver, you are

exempt from school fees. However, if you damage something, you must pay to replace it.

Lockers You will be issued a locker number and combination. Inform us

immediately if anything is wrong with your locker (sticking, will not lock, etc.)

Return signed locker form for combination. YOU are responsible for EVERYTHING found in your locker. Do NOT

share lockers with anyone. Do NOT give your combination to anyone!!! Do not disable your lock – prevent theft and vandalism.

Do not bring valuables to school (money, cell phones, electronics, etc.). Be careful with your items. WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RECOVER

STOLEN ITEMS!!! Report locker problems to Mrs. Gail Anderson. Careful with decoration – only non-sticking, magnetic on INSIDE NOTHING ON OUTSIDE OF LOCKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do not spray perfume.

Medication Must be sent to school by parent in original container

and a form must be on file that we can dispense. YOU MUST LIST OTC meds that we may give.

This applies to over-the-counter (OTC) medication as well as prescription medication

Must be picked up by parent on last day of school or we will dispose of it

It is the student’s responsibility to report to the office to take the medication

No one can take any type of medication unless it is dispensed through the front office

Forms

Please keep address, phone, and e-mail updated so we can contact you in the event of an emergency

We will have the ability to e-mail all parents (& you can check grades, discipline, & attendance on-line)

Please keep list updated of all who have the right to check you out – must show picture ID

Please complete all forms legibly, accurately, completely and keep us informed of changes

Return to first period teacher. $5 fee if replace packet. Detention until all forms in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Student Accident Insurance If you do not have medical/health

insurance, PLEASE take out the school insurance!!! $?? for 24-hour coverage.

Discipline Please discuss LCMS Student Handbook and

District Code of Acceptable Behavior with your parents

Teachers will cover on first day of school Parent call and send referral home After School or Before School detention,

restitution, loss of privilege, community service, detention, AC, NB, etc.

Discipline (continued) Detention, Alternative Classroom (AC) is from 7:50-2:50.

Students in these may not attend any extracurricular activities of Livingston Schools. Their last day of service is included in this. Students who served time in AC may not attend reward activities (Dances, field trips, etc.) . Suspension has same rules.

New Beginnings (NB) for minimum of 20 days. Court Charges – Beyond School Control, etc. Expulsion Chain of Command (teacher, principal, superintendent)

Homework Policy I am available for PM tutoring for any student

who does not have his/her HW or needs help . Student responsible for getting make-up work

for excused absences & turning it in within the number of days missed

We have DAILY AM and LUNCH tutoring. Ozone and websites PM tutoring by appointment

RtI or Enrichment Once you test out, you can pick another

class that period Benchmarks on goal pages in agenda

Password Safety and Technology AUG Make sure to choose a unique password (not nicknames,

girlfriends, etc.) Do not share passwords or log-ons with anyone --- We must

suspend technology privileges if you do – you are responsible for information sent on your e-mail account

You cannot log on as someone else If inappropriate info is accessed/sent, you will be disciplined E-mail is for educational uses only Keep all numbers (lunch, etc.) a secret Make sure to read the AUG carefully!!!! No 3rd party emails; no bypassing Iprism; no changing

computer defaults, etc.

PASSWORDS Enter schedule, password, etc. on page 29

of your agenda IN PENCIL so you can change them if necessary

K-PREP Testing 8th graders take EXPLORE: Sept 7th and 8th graders take K-PREP: Last 14 days of school Please avoid appts, trips prior to JUNE 10. Please be present. Those checking out during test will

score zeroes. Those scoring proficient or distinguished will get

incentives (free athletic passes, front of lunch line, district banquet, name/picture on wall, etc.)

Those giving great effort will get a treat. Regularly you need: Plenty of rest, liquids (especially

water), healthy diet, etc.

Parent-Teacher-Student Organization PTSO sign up. My number one goal (1,200 hours) this year is to

get more parent involvement at LCMS (lunch & breakfast monitors, teacher helpers, classroom speakers, club sponsors, go-fors, etc.)

Grant and Parent Involvement Liaison to coordinate volunteer program

Fundraisers for student incentives due to good grades, attendance, behavior, etc.

LOCKERS It is a Privilege If cursing and other misbehaviors, lockers

will be re-assigned

SBDM Committees: Please join one of our

committees – we need student and parent input

Council: One-year term, monthly meetings on 3rd Wednesday at 3:30 PM in Teacher Work Room, etc.

SBDM Standing Committees Several Committees We need parent & student members on each committee Sign-Up Committees write our school improvement plan (CSIP) Please complete surveys that they send home. It is

data for our improvement. We will give incentives if you return a completed survey.

Suggestion Box at visitor sign-in counter

Academics If you have good grades, you get Honor Roll

(name in paper, incentives, etc.) and inducted into BETA club (field trip, service activities, looks good on college resume, etc.)

If you fail classes, you may repeat a grade. You will be put in AM and Lunch Study Hall, be pulled from electives to re-do work, etc.

If you are having trouble, ALL teachers stay after school or come early for tutoring. Parents need to call and talk with the teacher or counselor.

Enrichment or Remediation APEX Moby Max Reading Plus

Can use at home and school to catch up or exceed your grade level

GOALS Track these in your ILP Also, track testing and set goals on

applicable sheets in your LCMS Student Agenda

You will get to attend a party near end of school if you track HW, goals, and data in your student agenda.

Mid-Term Progress Reports Dates below are subject to change if we miss due

to inclement weather Please contact us IMMEDIATELY if you are

concerned or do not receive your copy These will be sent home with the student on:

Sept. Nov. Feb. April

Report Cards Report Cards are sent home with the students.

Please call the school for a copy if your child does not bring it home. There is a $1 charge to print an extra copy. 1st nine weeks ends: Oct. 1st report card issued: Oct. 2nd nine weeks ends: Dec. 2nd report card issued: Jan. 3rd nine weeks ends: March 3rd report card issued: March 4th nine weeks ends: May 4th report card available: May

Parent-Teacher Conferences Parents may call or e-mail the teacher to set up

as SOON as they see a need (see school website to get e-mail address or planning time)

You may call 270-988-3263 or e-mail the counselor to set up terrin.hayes@livingston.kyschools.us

We are here to support you Parents may call to check on grades regularly Please be calm

College Readiness Bulletin Board by Homeroom (College & Career Readiness) Everyone with decent grades can go to college for FREE Community Service needs to be tracked --- Use your ILP Get involved in school (clubs, athletics, etc.) Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) – parents must sign off yearly Avid scholarship searches at end of sophomore year (but some are out there for

kindergarteners) – never pay for scholarship searches Apply for all – small scholarships ($250-500) add up, many students will not write

essays & 500 words is not that much KEES money (ALL begin earning in high school—up to $2500 per year for four years

of college) Affording Higher Education (book that lists county, state, college scholarships)

www.kheaa.com under publications link www.fastweb.com (FREE national scholarship search) High School guidance counselor (knows all scholarships available) Annually parents complete FAFSA after file taxes www.fafsa.ed.gov/ must apply for

pin number (site will explain and males must be registered for Selective Service) No one with a drug conviction can get financial aid for college Some loans are forgiven if you choose certain careers

LCMS Mission Mission: E4 -  Excellence… Every person… Every choice… Every moment Vision:  At LCMS, our vision is for ALL students to become critical thinkers, lifelong

learners, and productive members of society. Commitment:  At LCMS, we are committed to teaching 21st century skills and a

curriculum aligned with state and national standards in a safe, caring, and inviting environment of quality instruction with integration of the arts, writing, and practical living career studies in the core curriculum of the 7th and 8th grade learning experience.

Goal:  At LCMS, our goal is proficiency and college/career readiness for ALL students. Belief:  At LCMS, we believe:

1. ALL students can learn at high levels.

2. Communication, support, collaboration, and accountability between school, student, home, and community are essential for success.

3. High academic, social, and character achievements of students and staff are expected.

4. Offering an exciting, relevant, and rigorous curriculum will motivate students to learn.

5. An understanding and respect for diversities are crucial to development.

6. Every decision we make should be student-centered and based on data that reflects their changing needs and interests.

LCMS Counselor’s Services Whole group classroom lessons Small group and individual counseling Academic, college, and career planning Assessment and monitoring of achievement Student/Parent/Teacher liaison Referral to outside agencies Building Assessment Coordinator ILP monitoring SE, 504, GT, ELL monitoring Scheduling Scholarship searches and college counseling

Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) The  new web-enabled Individual Learning Plan

(ILP) helps secondary students (grades 6-12) better focus their coursework on individual goals as they prepare for postsecondary studies and careers.

The ILP helps parents and teachers provide every student with an informed plan for transitioning to the next level of learning and being ready to perform at a high level in a chosen career field.

The ILP gives new relevance to what students learn in the classroom and provides more connectedness to the world that awaits them.

ILP Tentative Schedule Students will work to complete online ILP

components/activities in Careers or Consumerism. Student training first week during SS. Parent training. State Dept. of Education mandates an end of year

Annual Review by Student, Teacher, and Parent. Parents will be informed of deadlines via email,

print material sent home, and computer availability will be provided.

ALL KENTUCKY STUDENTS MUST HAVE 100% COMPLETION and parent review to graduate from HS.

Steps To Improving Your Academic Performance

Monitor your attendance to ensure you attend school every day

Check your assignment book every night and think about academic progress; Ensure you have a quiet place to study and time to complete homework

Check to see that homework has been completed; Provide logical consequences when you do not complete assignments

Encourage yourself to attend AM or PM tutoring for additional help

Study before tests and quizzes; Provide incentives to yourself when you complete assignments and demonstrate achievement

Communicate with teachers via email firstname.lastname@livingston.kyschools.us or phone 270-988-3263 (website)

Speak with your counselor and schedule a parent/teacher/student conference

Athletes & EC Activities (clubs, band, etc.)

I like to win with winners!!! You will be disciplined for your behavior on/off the court/field while on school sponsored time according to Code of Conduct and Handbook

Teachers speaking with coaches Meeting with AD if technical, etc. Division 1 core requirements KHSAA regulations for grades Attendance policy

REMINDERS Students: Please remind your parents that

we need your forms completed and returned.

Also, we have morning, lunch, and after school tutoring if you need it. Please ask a teacher for details.

Lunch Detention Please remember that absence notes are to be left in the office

BEFORE first period begins on your first day back from the absence. You only have 3 days to turn these in.

Bus notes are also due before school starts. You must turn these in to the office. Bus notes turned in after 1:16 will NOT be approved. We have to have time to check these and sign, copy, etc. You are to pick up your bus note between classes. Please do not wait until the bus bell.

Students in lunch detention report to the front of the line, request a disposable tray, and then go to Mr. Thompson’s room.

Help Needed STAR testing: Please take your time and do your best

on these tests as they determine if you’ll be in enrichment, RtI, advanced courses, etc. Plus, they help us design your learning so you can become college and career ready. Remember that you have as long as you wish on these tests.

Please don’t forget to check in lost and found for articles you may have misplaced.

Student Government elections are Sept 15. If you’re interested in being a school leader, please attend the student government meeting on club day

Be a Cardinal with Character Choose your friends wisely, that means

avoid students who cause “drama” Instead choose friends who can and will

help you with school work and life in general, those that make right decisions, and “givers not takers”.

Help others respectfully

HAVE A

Great School YEAR