The Panther Way
Running, horseplay in the hallways, hitting (even if just messing around), throwing objects, yelling/talking over the teacher and their lesson...
What are examples of choosing steps?
A Panther
What is the mascot of Ted Polk MS?
Shoes must be on your feet at all times. Crop tops are not allowed; especially if you lift your arm and your stomach shows. Holes in jeans must be between the ankle and knee, otherwise, you must have leggings underneath.
What is the CFB dress code?
Prompt and Prepared
Awesome Attitude
Working With Purpose
Showing Compassion
What are PAWS?
7:10 am
What is the earliest I can arrive to school?
The student has been removed from the learning environment, but they wait patiently for the teacher to come back over and have a discussion about their actions in order to rejoin the class.
What is the Panther Way Steps exit-conference?
Forest Green & Navy Blue
What are the Polk School Colors?
Only allowed to be used before 8:30 am and after 3:40 pm. May be earned during lunch based on behavior. If out and visible/clearly on it, then a teacher can take it to the office. Arguing will get you on steps.
What is the Polk MS Cell Phone Policy?
In the PBIS app or on the website
How can you see how many PAWS points you have?
8:10 am
What time will students start being dismissed to go to their first period classes?
The student has chosen to be removed from the classroom and have their guardian come up to school to have a one-on-one discussion with the teacher, admin, and their guardian in the hallway before they can return to class.
What is the consequence of Step 4?
6th Grade - Mrs. Hill; 7th Grade - Mrs. Fulton; 8th Grade - Mrs. Cheng
Who do you go to if you need guidance or a schedule change request?
Not allowed in the hallways, no questions. Teachers may allow you to use these if it is for educational purposes within that class. You are not allowed to be using them to listen to music all day. Can be taken up and sent to the office, the same as your cell phones.
What is the Polk MS headphone/airpod/earbud policy?
Advancement Via Individual Determination
What does AVID stand for?
Bus Riders at 3:40 pm.
Who is the first to be dismissed at the end of the day?
The student has completed their step away from the learning and would like to have a discussion with the teacher about why they did not deserve to have a step because it was the person next to them that interfered with the learning environment.
What is the Panther Way Steps Recourse?
Mrs. Greene (last names A-L) & Mr. Henneke (last names M-Z)
Who are the Assistant Principals of Ted Polk MS?
All table tops cleaned and nothing on the floors under the table.
What is the expectation for lunch time dismissal?
PBIS Store, Raffles, School wide celebrations like missing 2 class periods to get to watch movies in the cafeteria and buy concessions, and many other things.
What are some examples of how you can use your PBIS points?
The main front doors with the security locks.
Where do walkers exit at the end of the day?
No one has the right to interfere with the learning, safety, or well-being of others.
What is "The Panther Way Rule"?
6th Grade Classes - F-Hall (downstairs), 7th Grade Classes - D-Hall (upstairs to the left of the library), 8th Grade Classes - C-Hall (upstairs to the right of the library)
Where can you find your main classes at Ted Polk MS?
What is the bathroom/hallway policy?
Cornell/Focused Notes, Marking the Text, Planners, Essential Questions; Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading (WICOR).
What are AVID strategies that ALL Polk students use in their classes?
4:15 pm
What time are all students that are not in athletics practice or tutorials expected to be off campus?