Welcome to the Viking Family! Highlights of 2018-2019 Ranked # 22 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Welcome to the Viking Family!

• Ranked # 22 on the Washington Post's list of Most Rigorous High Schools.
• 100% High School Graduation Rate for the 5th year in a row.
• 100% of High school students enrolled in AP programs.
• 100% College Ready
• 34 Advanced Placement Honors, 65 with Scholar Distinction, 43 with Honors

Distinction, and 6 Bi-literacy Distinction

• Increase in AP Pass Rates across curricular areas.
• Second highest proficiency rate in reading among Duval County High

Schools

• 97% College Acceptance rate.
• Class of 2019 graduates are enrolled at FAMU, RUST College, University of

Florida, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of Richmond.

• Seventh Grade Students are Enrolled in Duke TIP Program
• High School student participation in Internships at Naval Hospital JAX
• High School student participation in summer Internships with: Brooks

Rehabilitation, University of Florida and the University of North Florida.

• Participation in National Spelling Bee, State History and Science Fairs

Highlights of 2018-2019

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TODAY’S AGENDA

• I. SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
• II. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
• III. ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
• IV. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
• V. CURRICULUM INFORMATION

*If you have not already, before leaving please complete the Student Registration Form and Course Selection Forms

• VI. PTSA & S.A.C.

• Map of School
• New Student Information Card
• Student Registration Form
• Course Selection Form
• Summer Reading List and other

academic assignments (available on DC website)

• Bell Schedule
• Important Contacts
• PE Uniform Order Form
• ONEVIEW Registration
• 201-2020 School Calendar
• PTSA Membership Form
• PTSA Scrubs Order Form
• Orientation Stations List
• AP Students Summer

Homework Assignments (available on DC website)

• Emergency Care Card
• Locker Map
• A/B Day Calendar
• Dress Code Policy
• MS Athletics Packet
• DC Honor Code
• Media Release Form
• Transportation Flyer
• DC Spirit Wear Form
• Clubs & Activities Flyer

What’s Available for Pick-up?

Darnell-Cookman Orientation Packet

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School Policies And Procedures

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School Routine

Parent Pick-Up & Drop-Off

Arrival Time: Before 7:50 A.M. Pick Up: Before 3:10 P.M.

School Schedule

School Day 8:10 A.M to 2:55 P.M. (4) 90 Minute Classes Per Day 8 Classes Total – A & B Days Lunches by Middle & High School

Extended Day Program

Morning and Afternoon Sessions Sign Up at Orientation (Info packet is on our website)

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Extended Day Program

• Begins 1st day of school. Drop off 6:30 a.m.

at Café center doors

• $60.00 for 20 consecutive mornings
• Afternoon 3:05 – 5:45 p.m.
• $100.00 for 20 consecutive afternoon days
• $160.00 for 20 consecutive morning and

afternoon days.

• Afternoon activity bus drop off at

neighborhood schools

• Sign up forms at table with Ms. Simmons

email questions to: simmonsc2@duvalschools.org

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Attendance Policies

Early Check-Out

• Checkout prior to 2:25 P.M.
• In person - by an adult on the student’s Emergency Care Card
• Proper ID must be shown (must show ID each visit)

Tardies and Absences

• Attendance is a requirement for academic success
• Notes to excuse absences and tardies must be provided to the

Main Office

• Weekly call through school messenger for students who exceed

5 or more tardies.

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HOME to School Communication

ONEVIEW

• Easy access to grades, attendance, and teacher notes
• Passwords remain the same if you currently have one
• Sign up at http://www.duvalschools.org/oneview

E-mail

• Quickest way to communicate with teachers
• E-mail addresses and phone extensions are on our website

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences:

• Scheduled through the Guidance Office as needed
• Contact teachers directly before scheduling (please allow 48-72

hours for returned communication)

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SCHOOL to Home Communication

Darnell-Cookman Website: www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman School Calendar: Subscribe to have it downloaded into your Outlook, Android, or

iCal each day DC Connect Weekly/Monthly Update: Newsletter posted on website and emailed through Peach Jar

Peach Jar: School flyers delivered directly to your inbox Parent Link: Phone relay system used for important messages

DC Weekly Update

Sunday evening message, with reminders and announcements

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Home to School Communication

Darnell-Cookman Website

• Contains links to teachers' e-mails and

webpages

• Information about school policies and

procedures

• Comprehensive calendar of school events

ONE VIEW Grade and communication portal

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Campus Offices

Main Office

• Student check in/check out and late

arrivals

• Attendance Management
• Address Changes
• Parent ONEVIEW Approval

Counseling Department

• Schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Academic and College Counseling
• Parking Passes/Off campus lunch (HS only)
• Volunteer Hours Management

Student Services

• Student Clinic/Medication Management
• Student calls home
• Turn in bus notes/bus information
• Disciplinary issues
• Student ID Replacement

Media Center

• Textbooks
• Payment of School Fines
• Student ID Card Sales

8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Expectations for Students

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• Mr. Boysen- Grades 6 – 12, Last Names A – L
• Mr. Baldwin- Grades 6 – 12, Last Names M - Z

Dean of Student

www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman Discipline

• Honor Code: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility & Integrity
• Referrals will result in parental contact and appropriate discipline
• Multiple tardies will result in a required parent conference

Backpacks

• All students can carry a backpack, teacher discretion in classroom
• Backpacks with wheels are not acceptable unless medically necessary

(Verification from a Doctor will be required)

Cell phones/electronics

• Many classes have laptops for students’ curricular use
• Personal electronics are not to be used without teacher permission.
• School is not responsible for stolen, broken, or lost electronic devices

Policies and Procedures

Leve1 – Minor Offenses: Class disruptions, tardy, skipping class. Level 2 – Intermediate Offences: Fighting, stealing, threats, bullying. Level 3- Major Altercation, Stalking. Level 4 – Drugs, arson, fire alarm. Electronic devices, including cell phones, are not to be used

• r visible during normal school

hours. No electronics in the hallway, gym, courtyard, library, cafeteria, and classrooms unless instructed by the teacher for learning purposes. CODE OF CONDUCT ELECTRONIC DEVICES

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• All academic work must be the student’s own.
• Plagiarism from internet or other students can result in a zero and/or disciplinary

action.

• Students responsible for communicating academic issues to teachers.

Required Equipment (to be purchased at Orientation)

• Mandatory Hall Lockers ($5.00) “PURCHASE IS MANDATORY”

Lockers are required for all students grades 6th, 7th 8th & 9th must purchase.

• Assigned by grade level and located close to core classes

No outside locks may be used on school lockers – LOCKERS MAY NOT BE SHARED!

• PE Uniforms ($20.00) – $10.00 for the top and $10.00 for the bottom

Students enrolled in PE are required to wear a Darnell–Cookman PE uniform. Every student in PE must purchase a PE locker for $5.00.

• Medical Scrubs

Students earn extra credit for wearing scrubs on Medical Mondays

Student Expectations

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Code of Appearance

Dress Code

• Shorts/skirts at or below fingertips
• No tank tops
• Pants should sit at waist and should not have rips or holes (patches are not acceptable to cover

rips or holes)

• No leggings, jeggings, yoga pants (leggings & jeggings only can be worn under a dress)
• No head covering to include (unless for religious purposes): hats, bandannas, scarfs, bonnets,

doo rags, etc… on campus (inside and outside)

• No bedroom slippers and no slides of any kind

ID Badges

• Must be worn around neck at all times with proper lanyard
• IDs are required to ensure student safety and are strictly enforced
• New IDs are $7.00, ($5.00 ID & $2.00 Lanyard) must be purchased each day they are forgotten
• Temporary IDs cost $1.00, Issued when ID machine not available and student has misplaced ID
• Recommendation to purchase a spare ID to store in locker

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Student Services

Buses

• Students take bus to neighborhood high school in the morning, shuttle to Darnell-Cookman. Bus to

neighborhood in the afternoon

• Bus routes can be found at www.duvalschools.org
• To ride a different bus, note must be submitted to Student Services prior to dismissal. Buses leave at

3:02

Medication

• Must have submitted DCPS Medication Form and been approved
• Administered via Student Services
• Turned in with a note/prescription with DCPS Medication Form signed by physician
• Return signed form to Student Services

Outside Food

• Is not permitted in the DC Cafeteria
• If student forgets lunch, home-made meals or money may be dropped off in the Main Office

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Student Support Services

Grades 6 – 8 Last Names A-R Grades 9 – 12 All Students Marsh sha P Peepl eples es

Counselor

Grades 6 – 8 Last Names S-Z

TBA BA

Rhonda Harrigan Counseling Department Chair

Each Student is assigned a Counselor and an Administrator

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Curricular Information

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Start of the School Year

Summer Reading List and other Academic Assignments

• Published on our website
• All assignments due the first week of school

Schedules

• Distributed at Fall Orientation
• Reading and Algebra Enrichment based upon student data
• Schedule changes for academics ONLY, first two weeks of school
• Some changes may occur after 4-6 weeks to balance class sizes

Supply Lists will be available the first week of school

• Students in grades 6-7 must pass all classes to return to Darnell-Cookman
• Students in grades 8-12 must pass all classes, make the unweighted 2.0 GPA to return to

Darnell-Cookman.

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Algebra I Honors

• All ninth grade students who wish to enroll at Darnell-Cookman

MUST provide documentation of having completed Algebra I by July 27, 2019.

• Out of district, private, and charter students should submit

transcripts as soon as possible

• Students MUST pass the Algebra I State EOC in order to graduate

from a public school in the State of Florida.

• Private school, home schooled, and out-of-state students will be

tested in September of 2019. Students can retake the test as needed.

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Geometry, Civics, & Biology

• If a student’s 9th grade entry year is 13-14 or later, the Geometry, Civics,

and Biology EOC count as 30% of their overall average for that course.

• Any student who earned credit in Algebra I, Civics, Geometry or Biology

from a private school, home school or out-of-state during or prior to the 2012-2013 school year, must take the EOC for credit to be transferred.

• If transferring from private school, home school, or out-of- county, please

submit copies of EOC score reports with transcripts.

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Mental Health Requirement

Starting the 2019 – 2020 school year, students are required to participate in Mental Health Awareness Lessons. Students will participate in 5 hours of mental health instruction. The 5 hours of mental health instruction are a requirement and mandated by the state Florida based on Senate Bill 7026.

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Registration Forms

All Students:

• DCPS Student Registration Form
• Darnell-Cookman Course Selection Sheet

Students new to Duval County:

• Immunization Record - (for rising seventh graders—tDAP)
• Current grades/transcripts
• Social Security Card
• Proof of Residency for address change (if needed)

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DCPS Student Registration Form

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• 4 Core
• Medical/Great Books
• Health/PE
• Two additional

electives (to be selected)

Course Selection Sheet

ONEVIEW Info Room 311

Purchase PE Uniforms in the Gym

Purchase Lockers in the Gym Take Picture; if necessary Room 330 Pay Fines in the Media Center Pick Up Student Schedules in the Cafeteria

Bus Information in the Cafe

Check Out Tables in the Main Hallway

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PTSA & SAC

PTSA - Dues are $10.00

PTSA Board Members President: Kimmi Walker Treasurer: Nicole Taylor, MD Membership Chair: Mary Lohman Secretary: Open position Fundraiser Chairs: Stacye Taylor and Michelle Pearson Programs Chair: Ronetta Askew Technology Chair: Leslie Young

SAC

President: Dr. Fern Webb Meetings- 1st Thursday of Each Month

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Thank for coming and have a great day!