Expectations of Odyssey Students
How often do students need to attend classes?
Every weekday that school is in session :)
True or False?: It is okay to schedule my doctor's appointments during the school day when the doctor has evening and weekend appointments available.
FALSE
True or False? It's okay to not give IHSL staff your phone.
FALSE. All students are required to give their devices to IHSL staff upon entering the campus.
True or False?: All students must complete their own schoolwork.
TRUE. A person cannot learn a skill or new concept if they do not practice it on their own.
How many minutes are now in between classes?
2 minutes
All of the classes on their schedule
True or False?: IHSL highly discourages students (especially seniors) from traveling during the school year outside of school holidays for things like weddings and vacations.
TRUE
True or False? It's okay to use the bathroom in between classes.
FALSE. 2 minutes is not enough time.
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is submitting work that is not from your own personal ideas and thinking.
What are IHSL's school colors?
Blue & white (and sometimes gold!)
How often do students need to check their @inths.org email account, read their emails, and check their Google Classrooms?
What is skipping?
Intentionally choosing to come into school or class late or to leave early without proper documentation or consent will be considered as skipping.
True or False?: If teachers notice that your bathroom visits are too long and/or too frequent, you will not be allowed to use the bathroom during their class time.
TRUE
True or False?: It is your responsibility if a student copies off of your work, even if they only asked to see it to get an idea of what to do.
TRUE. Both you and the student who copied may face consequences.
What are IHSL's Core Values?
Active Learning
Collaboration
Diversity
Equity
If you need more time to complete a difficult assignment you don't really understand, what should you do? Choose all that apply.
A) Try to stay quiet and avoid the teacher.
B) Talk to the teacher after class and politely ask for an extension.
C) Give up and hope the teacher doesn't get upset.
D) Attend the teacher's After School and respectfully ask for help.
B) Talk to the teacher after class and politely ask for an extension.
AND
D) Attend the teacher's After School and ask for help.
True or False?: A student's absence is excused if their parent/guardian calls to say it's okay.
FALSE. A student must give a valid note (i.e. from your doctor, lawyer, etc.) excusing their absence to Mr. Carlos as soon as they return to school in order for their absence to be excused.
When can students NOT go to the bathroom?
Students cannot go to the bathroom during the first ten minutes and last ten minutes of each class.
What is one potential consequence of plagiarism?
Consequences of plagiarism include, but are not limited to:
a grade of zero on the assignment for both students
a meeting with the teacher
a parent/guardian meeting with the teacher and Principal, Ms. Melissa de Leon
a failing grade of NC (No Credit) in the class and potentially not being able to graduate in June
What are the names of all of your teachers (not including Enrichment or Crew)?
Ms. Ali
Ms. I
Ms. Marin
Mr. Matthew
Ms. Melissa Nicolardi
Ms. Rakibat
Ms. Sarit
Ms. Samantha
What should you do if you do not understand the task or subject being taught?
Advocate for yourself!
(Your teachers are not mind readers....yet)
- your parent/guardian has signed the permission slip
- you have perfect, on-time attendance since September 5th (the first day of school).
If you parent/guardian needs to contact you during the school day, who can they call?
They can call the main office at (718) 333-7860.
Plagiarism includes which of the following?
A) Copying off another student's work without their permission
B) Copying off your friend's work with their permission
C) Using ideas from ChatGPT, Bard, or other AI and submitting the technology's work as your own
ALL OF THE ABOVE
When will the Class of 2025 graduate?
JUNE 2025 :D