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Welcome Back to School 2014-2015!

IRMS - A Safe and Healthy School

Mrs. Taylor-Schmitt, Principal

Mrs. Culbertson, Assistant Principal

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The school community will

develop the whole child by working together

to create an environment that is accepting of all students

where each is academically enriched, and encouraged

to be a life-long learner.

IRMS Mission Statement:

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Success

• What does success mean?

• What does a successful person do or say?

• How does a successful person act or respond?

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We are “accepting of all students” when we:

•Follow the IRCSD Code of Conduct

•Use the Student Handbook

•Treat each other with Dignity and Respect

•Communicate effectively

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Your Rights & Responsibilities

Student ResponsibilitiesMaintain mutual

respect and dignity for all students and staff

An IRC student has the right to participate in all district activities on an equal basis regardless of: •Race•Color •Weight•National origin•Ethnic group•Religion•Gender •Sex •Disability•Sexual orientation•Religious practice•Any other legally protected status

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What is DASA?The “Dignity for All Students Act” is a New York State law that was implemented in 2012. It is designed to provide a learning environment free of discrimination, harassment and bullying. In the 2013-2014 school year, DASA included cyber bullying and the use of electronic communication that may disrupt the learning environment.

DASA works to help prevent discrimination, harassment and bullying through civility, citizenship and character education.

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Harassment & DiscriminationHarassment happens when:• School environment

becomes hostile, or unsafe• Mental, physical or

emotional stress• Interferes with education,

or learning

Examples of Harassment:• Verbal Threats• Abuse• Teasing

Discrimination is being treated differently:

• based on a certain group or category

• by being ‘perceived’ to belong to a group

Discrimination occurs when:• rights or privileges of the

person are denied• there is unfair treatment

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Kitchen PSA

Cyberbullying ad – Click here if video doesn’t work.

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Electronic Communications

THINK before you Send…. Make the right choice….Cancel.

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Cyberbullying-Harassment or bullying in the form of electronic communication

•Mean, Threatening, Vulgar messages or images

•Posting sensitive private information about another person

•Pretending to be someone else to make that person look bad

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How would you respond?

Bullying Spectrum

Bully FollowerSupporterBystander ObjectorProtector Victim

LockerClick above to view the video and see

the actions of others.

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If you See Something,

Say Something!

Dignity Act Coordinators:

Mrs. Taylor-Schmitt

Mrs. Culbertson

Forms available:•Online•Main Office•Guidance

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Students say…

Middle School Students responded to survey given to them last school year.

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Invisible by Hunter Hayes

View the video and pay close attention to the words. Each one of you are unique and individuals. Let’s make this a successful year and

work together and make IRMS a great place to be.

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Have A Successful Year! 2014-2015!

Working Together at IRMS For A Safe and Healthy School

Mrs. Taylor-Schmitt, Principal

Mrs. Culbertson, Assistant Principal