2007-2008 Calendar................................................................................................................................3

Report Card Dates..................................................................................................................................4

Staff/Faculty...........................................................................................................................................4

Brief History of the Rose Hill Center....................................................................................................5

Philosophy..............................................................................................................................................5

Mission....................................................................................................................................................5

Vision & Goals........................................................................................................................................5

Beliefs.......................................................................................................................................................5

Motto........................................................................................................................................................5

Objectives................................................................................................................................................5

Parent Information.................................................................................................................................6

Discipline.................................................................................................................................................6

METRA Behavioral Policy......................................................................................................................7

Attending School Events.........................................................................................................................7

Behavior Interventions and Consequences..........................................................................................8

Referral to Adult Education....................................................................................................................8

Dress Code..............................................................................................................................................8

School Hours........................................................................................................................................10

Late Arrivals.........................................................................................................................................10

Daily Activities.....................................................................................................................................10

Daily Attendance..................................................................................................................................10

Saturday School....................................................................................................................................10

Lunch Period.........................................................................................................................................11

Phone Calls...........................................................................................................................................11

Hall Passes............................................................................................................................................11

Check Out Procedures..........................................................................................................................11

Visitors...................................................................................................................................................11

Withdrawal From School......................................................................................................................11

Exiting Procedures................................................................................................................................12

Counseling Services..............................................................................................................................12

Academic Success Center (ASC)/Rose Hill/Daniel Opportunities...............................................12

Safety Drills...........................................................................................................................................12

Progress Report Wednesday, September 12 Wednesday, February 6

1st Nine Weeks Ends Friday, October 12 Friday, March 7

Report Card Wednesday, October 17 Wednesday, March 12

Progress Report Wednesday, November 14 Wednesday, April 18

2nd Nine Weeks Ends Friday, December 21 Friday, May 23

Report Card Wednesday, January 9 Wednesday, May 28

A PROGRESS REPORT WILL BE SENT HOME WITH EACH STUDENT.

PARENTS MUST COME TO THE SCHOOL AND SIGN FOR BOTH THE REPORT CARD AND WITHDRAWAL FORM AT THE END OF EACH SEMESTER.

Principal—Mr. Freeman Principal—Mr. Freeman

Asst. Principal—Mr. Maynard Asst. Principal—Mr. Maynard

Lead Teacher—Ms. Odom Lead Teacher—Ms. Bragg

School Psychologist— School Psychologist—

Counselor—Mr. Martin Guidance Director—Mrs.Rameau

Family Coordinator—Ms. Harris Family Coordinator—Ms. Harris

Clerk—Ms. Pringle Secretary—Ms. Brinker

Security—Full-time CPD Security—Full-time CPD

Social Studies Social Studies

Science Science

Language Arts Language Arts

Mathematics Mathematics

Physical Education

Special Education (2) Special Education (2)

The Rose Hill facility has served the needs of Muscogee County School District students for over 100 years. The facility opened its doors on January 26, 1900. Although the school now serves the needs of high school students, it was utilized as an elementary school for many years. For the past several years, the school district has used the facility as an alternative school. Initially, both high school and middle school students were housed in the building; however, in September 2000, the school district began housing the middle school students at the Daniel Middle School building on Manchester Expressway.

The philosophy of the Rose Hill Center is to assist students in realizing their academic, social, and emotional potential by implementing proven strategies that have a meaningful and life-long effect.

Our mission is to work in a collaborative partnership within the MCSD, utilizing behavior modification strategies, to aid our students in reaching their full academic and social potential.

Committed to helping students succeed in their school and community.

The Rose Hill/Daniel Center was designed for students in grades 6-12 who have violated school district rules and been temporarily removed from their home school. The goal of the center is to ensure the students continue their education, complete their assigned days at the alternative school and learn how to make better choices through behavior modification.

By working closely with the students, parents, counselors, teachers, administrators, and community agencies, the center is dedicated to creating individualized strategies to assist the students in achieving their goals. All parties are expected to do their part in enforcing and re-enforcing the individualized plan established so that the student can return to his or her school as expeditiously as possible.

The faculty is equipped to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students – including those with special needs. Students will be encouraged to internalize the strategies taught so that they do not repeat past negative behaviors. The staff consistently emphasizes the roles of the student and the parent in ensuring all students succeed both here at the Center and in the future.

Parents play a critical role in the success or failure of the Rose Hill/Daniel program. Their responsibilities range from making sure the student has a belt on before departing for school to ensuring the students complete homework assignments and/or projects. Parents need to maintain contact with their child’s teachers to reassure they are on track academically and behaviorally. Do not wait for something to go wrong. Teachers/counselors will send home periodic progress reports and report cards and make phone calls to seek your assistance. Remember, it will be a team effort to educate your child.

Our disciplinary plan is extremely rigid and direct. The rules and guidelines are communicated verbally and in writing during orientation. They are not subject to negotiation, and the disciplinary policies will be enforced consistently. We face an enormous task in dealing with the various disciplinary problems at the center. Therefore, we must ask that all students strictly adhere to the rules on a daily basis.

Students must conduct themselves accordingly so that they are in full compliance with the Muscogee County School District behavior code. Although due process will be followed, students will not be allowed to make excuses as to why they did not comply with school rules. Parents are expected to work with the teachers, counselors, and administrators towards this end. Typically, our students are placed at the center because they have shown a lack of ability to conform within their home school’s environment. Therefore, although our rules are firm, it will help your child as they prepare for the world of high school, college, work, etc…The staff and faculty will also assist the parents whenever possible to ensure a team approach is followed in disciplining the students.

All students have a right to learn. All teachers have a right to teach. If a student attempts to inhibit the learning process for others, he or she will be removed for a period of time. The parent(s) will be notified about their child’s infraction(s) and expected to work with school personnel to ensure the behaviors are not repeated. Students will not be given repeated opportunities to violate school rules. If a student is given a warning and the behavior persists, his or her action(s) will be treated as defiance.

Students who violate METRA Transit System’s "Three Strike Policy" may be suspended from using the service for up to six months if they are involved in violations which include, but NOT limited to:

The following are a sampling of the METRA Transit System "RULES OF CONDUCT" as they pertain to the Rose Hill/Daniel students:

While attending the Rose Hill Center, students are not allowed to attend sporting events, before or after school activities, or any other MCSD sponsored activity without permission from the Alternative School principal AND the home school principal. If a student is caught trespassing on another campus--- before, during, or after school--- they will face disciplinary action.

In a school, reasonable rules must be set up and followed if educational goals are to be reached. The educational goals of students in attendance at Rose Hill/Daniel require that each student be aware of the rules. Where rules are in place, there should be logical consequences related to inappropriate behavior. The following intervention strategies/consequences will be utilized:

If a student is 16 years old and continues to misbehave or refuses to perform academically while attending the Rose Hill/Daniel Center, they will be referred to an Adult Education program. Prior to this decision, the parent and/or guardian will be contacted and made aware that their child must improve their behavior and/or academics. If the child continues to disobey the rules outlined by the MCSD and the Rose Hill/Daniel Center, they will be referred to an Adult Education program. Furthermore, if a child is not "on-track" to graduate (by age 18) they can be referred to an Adult Education program by the Alternative School principal.

All students are required to conform to the specific dress code outlined below. Students will wear white oxford type shirts or white "collared" type shirts (pullover) and navy blue/black pants. No jeans are allowed. A white, short-sleeved T-shirt must be worn as an undergarment. No writing, insigna, etc. is allowed on shirt or undershirt.

Visible tattoos Large/offensive belt buckles

Bulky chains or lanyards Studs or rivets on the belts; braided belts

Sagging pants or shorts Skirts/dresses

Form fitting pants Beards and/or excessive facial hair

Nylon or sweat pants Hand purses

Ballooned or pleated pants Bandannas, wave caps, or hats

Braids, hair weave Head or wrist bands

Sunglasses Flip flops or sandals

Sculptured or painted nails Cosmetics—worn or carried (lipstick, chapstick)

Hair curlers/hairbrushes Combs, picks, barrettes, bobby pins

Perfume carried—can be worn Jewelry

Writing or pictures on undergarments Breath drops, make-up, nail polish

Eyebrow slashing

Artificially colored hair if it creates a distraction

Parents, please monitor your child’s clothing and make sure they are in compliance with the dress code.

The following are the consequences for non-compliance of the dress code:

More than three offenses will be handled at the discretion of the school administration.

Students attending the Rose Hill program will attend school from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. daily. Students attending the Daniel Program will attend school from 7:40 a.m. -2:40 p.m. daily. Parents are strongly encouraged to ensure their students arrive/depart school on time.

A security officer and/or teacher will scan each student before he/she enters the cafeteria to ensure the safety of the other students and staff. Each day begins with an assembly to help the students get focused and ensure they are dressed appropriately. If a student is not dressed according to the rules communicated to the parent(s)/student during orientation, he/she will be sent home. Students participate in "Wake-Up Work" each morning as a remediation strategy designed to address basic skills in each subject area. Throughout the day, the students follow a block schedule. Academic development is the primary focus of the curriculum and the students will be taught the same objectives established in the state performance standards. Due to limited resources, your child may not have access to the identical schedule he or she was assigned at their home school.

Students assigned to the center must complete their time as assigned by the tribunal panel and/or school district personnel. Attendance is checked in the morning and throughout the day. Students caught skipping class will face disciplinary action. After five days of unexcused absences, a truancy referral will be completed. Students are required to bring in excuses for their absences within three days of their return to school.

Saturday School will be held on two Saturdays per month from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.. The reasons for attendance include:

All students are expected to exhibit good manners in the cafeteria. Some simple rules of good behavior are as follows:

Students can bring sack lunches from home. They will be kept in the cafeteria. Commercial lunches are not allowed

Every attempt is made to minimize students missing instructional time. Make transportation arrangements for your child before departing for school. Teachers will not permit students to leave class to utilize the phone to arrange transportation. If an emergency arises, the staff will notify the parent.

Students in the hall during class time must have a hall pass that has been signed by a teacher or administrator that has the time, place, and destination. Students are not to be excused during the first ten minutes of each class period in order for teachers to account for students and accurately report attendance.

Under no circumstance will a student be allowed to leave campus without written permission from the parent/guardian. The note must include a phone number where the parent can be reached so that school personnel can verify the authenticity of the note. If a student becomes ill during the day, the parents will be notified by phone by a faculty member .

All visitors must obtain permission from the school office before entering the classrooms. The presence on campus of unauthorized persons before, during, or after school hours is prohibited and can result in charges of criminal trespass.

In order to withdraw from school, a parent/legal guardian must contact the guidance department and schedule an appointment.

Students are released from the program when attendance and behavior are satisfactory and they show academic progress. All students will be required to maintain a 70 or above in each class. The staff meets regularly to assess the progress of each student. The final decision as to whether or not a student has satisfied the requirements for exiting the program will be made by the principal.

The Rose Hill/Daniel Program has two full-time guidance counselors who are responsible for all guidance functions in grades 6-12. The counselors provide services in the following areas:

The Rose Hill/Daniel facilities have established a unique partnership with the staff at the Academic Success Center. If a student has been retained during their school years two or more times, he/she will have an opportunity to get back on track by leaving our program and attending the Academic Success Center. However, the ASC does not accept students who have ongoing behavior problems. If your child follows the rules established by the Rose Hill Center and works hard in the classroom, he/she could possibly be placed at the ASC and work on an accelerated curriculum program. Space is limited at the ASC and this will determine whether or not your child receives this opportunity. The program is for students in grades 8-12.

State law requires periodic drills, which provide for a quick and safe evacuation of the school building. Each teacher will review, with their classes, the appropriate evacuation procedures. Students should observe these drills seriously, and when the alarm sounds, leave the school building as instructed. Inappropriate behavior during drills will be penalized.

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Education is needed and not gained

By playing games and being average.

While I have the opportunity

I will take advantage of it.

I came to school to learn

I will learn

And I will have a good day.

During your assignment at Rose Hill the staff would like to show you

how to be a PRO at home, at school and in life.

Being a PRO means the following…….

Being PREPARED

Being RESPONSIBLE and

Being ORGANIZED

If you are not sure how to accomplish the task of being a PRO,

ask one of the staff members and they will be glad to help you.