Welcome Back Kempner Cougars!

Principals

Mrs. Cortez A-C

Mrs. Long D-K

Ms. McDowell L-PL

Mr. McCabe PO-Z

Counselors*

Mrs. Edwards A-Dan

Mrs. Durgens Dao-Jon

Mrs. Burrell Jos-Ngo

Mrs. Minix Ngu-Riz

Mrs. Jongeward Rob-Z

College and Career Readiness Advisor*Mrs.Shelby Nilsen

Successful Kempner Cougars….

Come to school everyday and arrive to class on time

Respect people, property, and the learning environment

Get involved in a club or organization

Take care of their grades - ALL HIGH SCHOOL GRADES COUNT IN YOUR GPA

Successful Kempner Cougars

Understand that bullying is not tolerated at Kempner!

Treat others like you want to be treated

Violations to the Student Code of Conduct can result in serious consequences

Do not make a mistake that will haunt you for life!

Successful Kempner Cougars….

Once you arrive on campus you stay on campus for the remainder of the day

Pick up after themselves at lunch. Mr. Robert and the rest of the custodians work hard and should not have to pick up after you. We stay in the commons at lunch(No Patio or Hallways)

Be in Dress Code according to the FBISD Student Code of Conduct Dress and Grooming Policy (After school and off campus activities included)

Dress Code Follow FBISD Dress Code Guidelines

Girls – majority of infractions:

Improper length of shorts, skirt, dress - no shorter than 3 inches above the knee in the front and back

Excessively tight clothing – including shirts or ANY TYPE of pants

Shirts that show mid-drift

GUYS – majority of infractions:

Failing to be ‘clean shaven’

T-shirts/clothing with inappropriate wording or symbols

Tank tops are not allowed

Hats, Beanies, Etc.

Hair Color

From FBISD handbook: “hair color cannot detract or interfere with the educational environment.”

No blue, green, pink, “fire engine red,” etc.

In other words, hair color must be a naturally occurring color.

Kempner HS and Bullying

Bullying is …

• intentional• repeated• meant to hurt- physical and/or emotional• including online and social media

Bullying is not allowed or tolerated at KHS.

Please do not place yourself in a position where you are filled with regret or guilt for possibly the rest of your life.

Digital Citizenship

Electronic communication devices can be used during class time for instructional purposes with permission from the teacher

“Instructional use” does not include social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, etc.) or texting

Electronic communication devices are subject to examination (search) if there is reason to believe that FBISD Digital Citizenship guidelines have been violated

Digital Citizenship Use your device’s calendar and reminder

features to stay organized with school and extracurricular activities.

When using your digital device to access the Internet, you must use the district’s Wi-Fi network (when available).

You cannot use your digital device or wear headphones /ear-buds during emergency drills or classrooms (without teacher permission)

Digital Citizenship

FBISD and Kempner High School are not responsible for theft or damage to a student’s personal digital device. Administrators will not investigate or conduct searches involving stolen or lost personal devices.

Know how to power off, silence, and responsibly use your digital device if you are bringing it to school.

We will not deliver any digital devices brought to the front office or interrupt class to send for you for this purpose.

Digital Citizenship

You are not allowed to take photos or make audio or video recordings without permission from the person(s) being recorded AND a teacher or administrator.

Be aware that your device will be confiscated for improper use (calling, texting,video recording) and/or violations of the FBISD Digital Citizenship rules.

Digital Citizenship

Read the FBISD Digital Citizenship policy found in the FBISD Parent/Student Handbook – not knowing the rules is not an excuse!

Know the consequences for confiscated cell phones: $15 fine, parents can pick up the phone in 24 hours.

Responsible Use of Technology and Testing

Our campus practice is that when testing, teachers will ask you to place all backpacks at the front of the room and not have any electronic devices on your person.

Same procedures as EOC testing.

Failure to cooperate can result in a grade of zero and/or discipline.

https://www.brainpop.com/technology/freemovies/digitaletiquette/

Netiquette Video

Kempner HIGH SCHOOL DIGITAL DEVICE POLICY

What Can Be Used

Where When What Technology is

NOT allowed

Smart Phone Tablet Cell Phone Laptop Netbook Kindle Nook Ipad PC

Other Teacher approved devices

Non -Instructional Area :

KHS embraces the use of technology

throughout the campus in all non-instructional

areas.

Anytime during passing periods, lunch, and/or before or after school.

Smart Phone Tablet Cell Phone Laptop Netbook Kindle Nook Ipad PC

Other Teacher approved devices

Instructional Areas:

Classrooms, Computer Labs, Gyms, Sports Fields, and Library

When directed by the teacher to utilize their device for educational

purposes.

Cell Phones are NOT allowed to be used in the classroom for note taking

or for student initiated uses.

Cell phone infractions are subject to district procedures of confiscation

and a $15 fine. (see cell phone policy FNCE)

Music Devices

NOTE: If volume can be

heard by those around you it is too loud!

Non -Instructional Area :

KHS embraces the use of technology

throughout the campus in all non-instructional

areas.

Anytime during passing periods, lunch, and/or before or after school.

Digital Responsibility: Inappropriate use of digital devices or any attempt to violate the provisions of the Digital Citizenship agreement may result in revocation of the student’s access to the computer/network/internet. Cell phones violations will result in confiscation, appropriate disciplinary actions, and parents will be allowed to pick up the cell phone the following school day upon payment of a $15 administrative fee. CASH ONLY

There is a differencebetween cheating and collaboration: your integrity hangs in the balance

The Cougar Waywe pride ourselves on intellectual honesty

cheating is not The Cougar Way

Cheating

There is a difference!

Collaboration

vs.-copying on a test-copying homework-cheat sheets-pictures of information on phone used on a test-one person does all the work and the group gets a grade-giving and receiving answers on a test

-your teacher will provide clear expectations on what is independent work and what is collaborative

-if you are unsure, ask your teacher

Extracurricular Absences (FBISD policy FM Local)

The District shall make no distinction between absences for UIL activities and absences for other extracurricular activities approved by the Board. A student shall be allowed in a school year a maximum of ten extracurricular absences not related to post-district competition, a maximum of five absences for post-district competition prior to state, and a maximum of two absences for state competition.

Students: this will be monitored closely and you have to choose which field trips, school events, sports you will spend your 10 days on

I.D.s

Students- expected to have them on their person so they can be identified when necessary

Safety and Security

No off campus lunch

Follow all parking lot guidelines

DO NOT leave personal belongings unattended

Commons in the morning

Searches and investigations – police referrals

The Code of Conduct applies to all school/student activities – even if event/activity is off campus.

Medication Reminder

All medication must be dispensed by the clinic.

Students are not allowed to carry medication on campus – including over the counter medication

Procedures for medicine/prescriptions can be found in the student handbook

Back doors lock at 7:35 a.m.

Have your 2016-2017 KHS Student ID with you

Bell schedule- 2nd period starts at 8:25, PA announcements read at beginning of 3rd period

Exterior Doors

Doors lock at 3:00 P.M.

On campus only with an adult

For game days you must leave building and return at game time.

After School

If door is locked, please go to the patio door nearest the clinic

to be buzzed in.

You will need your 2016-2017 Kempner Student I.D. to show to the monitor to be allowed into the

building.

Attendance Information

If absent….bring note/parent email within 5 days to the Attendance Office.

Monitor Family Access to check absences/tardies.

Must be present 90% of the class days to receive credit.

You will receive a letter of warning and a conference with your AP and parent.

Attendance Information

Early release from class – must show a note from parent / guardian.

Must go through the Attendance Office to sign in/out

Tardies

Teachers will shut and lock door when the tardy bell rings

Must go to the designated tardy station to check in and then you may go to class

You are tardy if you are not in the classroom when the bell rings.

Tardies can affect your exemptions

Cougar Tardy Consequences

4th Tardy=Verbal Warning

5th Tardy=2 Hr. Saturday Detention

6th Tardy = 4 hour Saturday Detention

7th+ Tardy = In School Suspension + Campus Strategies

Remember, we are watching out for your success. Please get to class on time.

Looking Ahead

What are your goals for yourself after High School? Now is the time to plan for the future.

Students Must pass 5 EOC tests to graduate

English I and II

Algebra

Biology

US History

Integrity is a quality I strive to embrace, and I have

an

Appreciation for the opportunities afforded to me.

Motivation is a choice; it comes from within and

from others. A solid

Knowledgebase will help me achieve more, and is

more valuable in the real world than natural talent. It’s expected I be

Helpful to others without being asked. I look for

opportunities to help those around me. I am the

Spirit of Kempner and the Spirit of Kempner lives

within me.

Thank you for your time today and We look forward to supporting you this year.We are here for YOU and YOUR SUCCESS!

Most of All

Remember

YOU ARE KHS!!!