We value FOCUSED ACTIVITY
Effective teams work close to the core of issues and are not distracted by trivial points. Therefore we will:
o Focus on one goal at a time
o Work together
o Set timelines & adhere to them
o Have an agenda & follow it
o Record minutes (take turns)
We value CREATIVITY
Effective teams encourage
thinking beyond normal options, listen to the “minority voice”,
encouraging dissenting opinions, synergize the thoughts and perspectives
of different members, and approach problems from new perspectives.
Therefore we will:
o Accept/promote creative strategies/solutions
We value OPEN COMMUNICATION
Conflict is an asset
to maintaining open communications. Member’s in effective teams
challenge each other’s assumptions. Effective teams make the fullest
possible use of all their members. In less effective groups there is
often a disproportionate contributions between members. Good teams seek
out opinions of those who are less active and moderate the
contributions of those who monopolize conversation. Therefore we will:
o Respect other’s truths and opinions
o Talk about problems with the person rather than other people
Effective teams have a culture that allows people to speak freely and
challenge the premise of other’s viewpoints without the threat of
anger, resentment, or retribution. Therefore we will:
o Have shared decision making
o Create a forum for safe conversation/communication
We value CARING
Effective teams nurture their
relationships. Trust grows out of personal interaction. They recognize
that what and how things are said communicates who we are and what we
care about. Therefore we will:
o Put students first
o Make fullest use of all members
o Empathize with others and value trust
o Nurture professional/personal relationships
MAHS CONTRACT
1. Be Responsible:
• On time
• Prepared for class
• Meet goals for achieving credits
2. Treat Everyone Fairly:
Students and staff are expected to treat each other fairly.
3. Be Helpful:
At all times, students and staff will demonstrate helpful behaviors.
Respect People and Property:
• Appropriate language (no putdowns, namecalling, swearing, or use of gender or sexually degrading comments)
• Appropriate clothing
• Participate/work without disturbing others
*All students and staff have the right not to be discriminated against on the basis
of race, sex, religion, or beliefs.
CONSEQUENCES FOR BREAKING THE SOCIAL CONTRACT POLICY:
Step 1: Student and teacher talk about actions and consequences.
Step 2: Teacher and student talk with parent/guardian.
Step 3: Student, parent, and teacher meet with the administrator.
Consequences may include:
• Make up time on Friday
• Suspension
• Loss of privileges such as breaks
• Expulsion from MAHS
• Contact with law enforcement or human service agencies
Bottom Line Behavior:
Weapons shall not be
permitted on school property, school buses, or at any school related
event. Fighting, property damage and theft will not be allowed.
Students will not sell, possess, use or be under the influence of
alcoholic beverages, illegal or controlled substances during the school
day.
STUDENT LEVELS
LEVEL 1:
Criteria:
¬ New students
¬ Academic probation
¬ Truancy issues (2 or more unexcused absences per term)
¬ Owes more than 5 hours for unexcused absences/rule breaking
Expectations:
¬ One break
¬ M-F 9:00am-2:00pm
¬ Advisor’s room only
LEVEL 2:
Criteria:
¬ Earned at least 1.5 credits last term
¬ Less than 2 unexcused absences per term
¬ Consistently on time for classes
¬ Owes less than 5 hours for unexcused absences/rule breaking
Expectations:
¬ One break
¬ 15 min. free time (gym, computer, read, games, inside building)
¬ M-Th 9:00am-2:00pm
¬ Hats allowed
¬ Advisor’s room for Eng.-access to other rooms with advisor’s permission
¬ Other options considered
LEVEL 3:
Criteria:
¬ Earned 3.0 or more credits per term
¬ Work turned in weekly
¬ Attends school regularly
¬ On time for classes
¬ Does not owe hours for unexcused absences/rule breaking
Expectations:
¬ One break
¬ 30 min. free time (gym, computer, read, games, inside building)
¬ M-Th 9:00am-2:00pm
¬ Thursday movie with popcorn after lunch
¬ Fast food lunch with staff
¬ Hats allowed
¬ Access to other rooms except during required classes
DAILY SCHEDULE
TIME
ACTIVITY
9:00-10:00 am
Foods management class, goal setting, advisor time
10:00-10:45 am
Integrated Literacy
10:45-11:00am
Break (staff supervise)
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Individual work time/special courses and projects
12:00-12:30 pm
Town Hall
12:30-1:00 pm
Lunch (staff supervise)
1:00-2:00 pm
Individual work/special courses and projects
2:00-2:15 pm
Break/dismissal
2:15-4:00 pm
Students with reduced schedules/meetings
ELECTIVE COURSES FOR THE YEAR
TERM 1
9/6/11-10/29/11
TERM 2
10/31/11-01/20/12
TERM 3
01/23/12-03/23/12
TERM 4
03/26/12-06/06/12
PLATO, PASS, packets
Vocational class
Individual Projects
Resiliency Group
Radio Theatre
Resiliency Group
Living History
Parenting Class
HMV
HMV
Foods Management Class (Jim)
Art
Science
Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation
Town Hall: Required for all students. Areas covered include
personal/social skills, career/vocational information, current events,
and citizenship.
Integrated Literacy: Required for all students. Curriculum includes
reading, writing, sustained silent reading, and book studies. Students
will meet with their teacher advisor weekly to set and review goals.