At OH We...
What are the three things we take care of at Oak Hill?
Take care of ourselves
Take care of each other
Take care of the school environment
How are students expected to move through the halls?
Students are expected to walk through the halls.
Phones and smartwatches should be kept in __________ not in _________
backpacks or lockers not in pockets or hoodies.
Student Chromebooks belong to _________ and students are responsible t=for them thru _______?
Newton Public Schools
High School
Students should go directly from their third period class to _______ teachers will take_______?
4th period class/extension
attendance
When adults speak students...
Listen and respond (students listen to all adults in the building; all adults in the building work to keep our schools safe)
Why is it important to walk in the hallways when moving throughout the building?
This ensures that everyone can travel safely.
What time are all personal devices shut off and put away??
At the 7:40 bell, phones, earbuds, smartwatches and other devices are
OFF & AWAY.
Chromebooks are fragile and you should use computers on...
a flat surface like a desk to avoid damage.
What do students do during first extension, then second extension? Provide examples of what is allowed in each extension.
1st: Silent Reading Extension (books only no screens)
2nd: Working Extension
You may choose to:
Work on homework.
Continue to read.
Check in with a teacher for extra help, with permission
Make up missed work/assessments.
Use an available library pass.
What is the expectation of all students when an teacher or adult staff member of OH asks students questions or gives directions (even if you do not know them)
Students listen and respond
Members of our school community use assistive devices such as (list 2):
walkers
crutches
wheelchairs
canes
Studies show that phones can cause (list one and explain what it means):
SLEEP DEPRIVATION: the more we use phones, the more we have trouble getting a good night’s sleep.
ANXIETY: Using the phone too much has been linked to higher levels of anxiety and stress in the brain.
LOWER GRADES: It’s harder to stay focused on work, which makes it harder to learn.
Chromebooks should not be used on/or (list 2):
the bus
outside in the morning
while walking/standing
How many library passes are available during extension and what are students allowed to do in the library.
3 library passes
Students have 3 choices for how they spend their time in the library. You may:
Browse for books
Read
Or engage in appropriate quiet work (study, do homework, color/word puzzles)
What is the consequence for students who do not listen and respond repectfully to adults in the building?
They will be referred to the office immediately.
When walking throughout the building everyone should should stay to the...
right
Why does having our phone close to you, even if it’s off, reduces our brain’s capacity to learn?
Phones, social media, and online games are designed to be hard to resist! They intentionally attract your eyes and demand your attention.
OR
You spend time thinking about other things like games or social media which distracts you from learning.
How should laptops be transported in the building and when are students allowed to remove their laptops?
Computers will be transported in the building inside your backpack to keep them safe.
Wait to remove laptops until your teacher gives instructions to do so (Use computers only for the task your teacher has assigned you).
What is the morning break (how long, what days, where is it taken, what is the time for)?
It is an eight minute break from academics on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
It may be taken in the classroom or outside.
It is a time to relax or socialize.
Provide one example for each of the oak hill values (taking care of yourself, others, and the environment)
Teacher discretion
So, to ensure that everyone can travel efficiently and safely in the building (list 3):
Walk in the halls.
Watch where you’re going.
Keep your hands to yourself.
Stay to the right in crowds.
Stay to the right on the stairs.
What happens if students don’t follow the expectations?
For the first offense, the student may pick up their device at the end of the day.
2nd time: We will let people at home know, and the student may pick up their device at the end of the day.
3rd time: Device must be checked into the main office every day for 1 month.
4th time: Device must be checked into the main office for the remainder of the school year.
*BONUS: Failure to comply will result in a jump to the daily check-in consequence.*
Why can’t students keep as many tabs open as they want?
too many open tabs create distractions, just like if you had too many papers, books, and materials all over your desk.
Limiting tabs helps us to remain focused on the task that has been assigned.
*Bonus: Too many tabs can slow down your Chromebook!*
Why do we have morning break (3 reasons) and what are you allowed to do (list 3)
We have morning break because:
Your brain needs a break.
Your body needs to move.
Socializing is healthy.
Some students benefit from having a snack.
During morning break, you may choose to:
Have a snack.
Chat with a friend.
Take a movement break in an area designated by your teacher.
Read.
Stare at the trees and just relax.