Academics

Orchard Hills Academic Standards

1. At least one hour each day at home should be planned for study and review. Some assignments will require longer hours for research and class participation.
2. All written work must have: an appropriate heading (including full name, date, and class period); must be legible and on an 8½ x 11 inch size notebook paper; correct grammar usage, correct punctuation and spelling.
3. Progress reports will be mailed home at the mid-point of each semester if a student is in danger of failing a course or is displaying unsatisfactory citizenship. Parents are encouraged to contact the appropriate teacher regarding those reports.
4. Grade reports will be sent home at the close of each quarter.
5. A counselor may be available to discuss particular concerns, and appointments may be scheduled in the office, or directly with the counselor.
6. Achievement tests are administered to students at times and grade levels designated by the district and the state, usually in the spring. Results of the tests may be mailed to parents.

Citizenship & Work Habits

CITIZENSHIP

• works independently
• is a positive role model
• helps others
• solves problems
• always follows school and class rules

• respects others
• has a positive attitude
• pays attention
• is cooperative
• is on time
• dresses appropriately
• regularly follows class and school rules

Student who needs to IMPROVE (N) citizenship will display one or more of the following:

• talks excessively
• is disrespectful to others
• is uncooperative
• uses inappropriate language
• has a poor attitude
• displays disruptive behavior
• has 4 or more tardies to class
• is off task
• dresses inappropriately
• receives discipline referrals
• is in violation of school academic honesty policy

A student with UNSATISFACTORY (U) citizenship will display one or more of the following:

• is defiant to school authority
• violates school ethics code
• intimidates others
• has 5 or more tardies to class
• is frequently truant
• is consistently disruptive
• fails to follow class rules
• consistently violates school rules
• commits a suspendable act
• is in violation of school academic honesty policy, second offense

WORK HABITS

• is always prepared for class
• is always on task
• actively participates in class
• completes all assignments on time
• gives all assignments very best effort
• quality of work exceeds expectations
• observes school academic honesty policy

• is prepared for class
• willingly participates in class
• is consistently on task
• follows directions
• is organized
• completes assignments on time
• quality of work meets expectations
• observes school academic honesty policy

A student who Needs to IMPROVE (N) work habits will display one or more of the following:

• is occasionally unprepared for class
• is disorganized
• is missing some assignments
• turns assignments in late
• avoids class participation
• quality of work is occasionally below expectations
• has 3 non-suits in PE
• is in violation of school academic honesty policy

A student with UNSATISFACTORY (U) work habits will display one or more of the following:

• is consistently unprepared
• is missing most assignments
• quality of work is unacceptable
• rarely participates in class
• has 4 non-suits in PE
• is in violation of school academic honesty policy, second offense

• Backpack - students may not write on or allow others to write on their backpacks.
• 3-hole standard ruled paper
• Four sharpened #2 pencils
• Two erasable pens
• A set of twelve colored pencils
• One eraser
• Ruler which measures both inches and centimeters
• Zippered pouch

• Calculator
• Highlighters
• Self-adhesive reinforcements
• A small hand held pencil sharpener
• Compass & Protractor

Students may not be in possession of Sharpie Pens or White Out at school. These items are not necessary in any class setting.

Goal Setting at Orchard Hills

How people use Goal Setting to achieve what they want from life

What are SMART Goals?

• Specific

• To set a specific goal, answer the 5 “W” questions

• who, what, where, when, and why

• Measureable

• To determine if your goal is measurable, ask questions such as…

• How much? How many? How will I know when it is accomplished?

• Attainable

• When you identify goals that are most important to you, you begin to figure out ways you can make them come true. You develop the attitudes, abilities, skills, and financial capacity to reach them.
• When you list your goals you build your self-image. You see yourself as worthy of these goals, and develop the traits and personality that allow you to possess them.

• Realistic

• To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work. A goal can be both high and realistic; you are the only one who can decide just how high your goal should be.

• Time Sensitive

• A goal should be grounded within a time frame. With no time frame tied to it there's no sense of urgency.
  

Keys to Achieving Your Goals

1) Define the most important areas of your life

2) List and prioritize your current dreams for each of those areas.

3) Establish “Soaring to the Moon” Goals

• The process of defining dreams and setting goals that are extraordinary and may be difficult for a person to achieve on his or her own, but are achievable!

4) Make a Choice

5) Create a Plan

6) Identify the individuals and/or resources you will need

7) Recruit the individuals (mentors) and/or resources needed

"If you can dream it, you can do it!"

Goal Setting - Student Sample