This document outlines the discipline plan for the 7th and 8th grade classroom at Ocean View Hills School. It discusses upcoming field trips for each grade, the accountability and uniform policies, classroom rules, consequences, grading policies, award opportunities, and requirements to receive promotional and attendance certificates. Students must meet standards for attendance, behavior, grades, and credits earned to participate in extracurricular activities and promotions. The goal is for all students to have a positive and memorable school year.

1. 7/8th
Grade
Classroom Discipline Plan
Ocean View Hills School

2. Welcome Back
 Happy NEW “school” Year!
 This year will definitely be a
memorable year!
 2011-2012

3. Upcoming Fieldtrips
 Bowling/Arcade 8th

4. Disneyland or Knott’s 8th

5. 8th
Grade
End of the Year Dance

6. Movies 7th
& 8th

7. Medieval Times 7th

8. Accountability
 In order to attend these great
activities you must have:
- great attendance, behavior,
and grades.

9. Uniform Policy
 Collared Shirts
 Only white shirts underneath
 No t-shirts (unless they are Ocean View Hills t-shirts)
 No low cuts (Aeropostale shirts)
 No hats –at ALL!
 No distracting jewelry and accessories- No hoops or
dangling earrings- STUD earrings only –no make-up
 Skirts- use leggings with skirts that are above the knees

10. Rules
 Be on time.
 Bring materials to class and be ready to
learn.
 Follow directions the first time they are
given.
 Respect others, their belongings, and your
surroundings.
 Use appropriate language and behavior at
all times.


11. Positive Consequences
 Praise.
 Positive parent/guardian
communication.
 Extra rewards and privileges
(e.g. free dress day,
movie/game day).

12. Negative Consequences
 Step 1. –Warning
 Step 2. – Defiance—Parent Contact; Record on
Behavior Log in TeacherEase.
 Step 3. – Referral to Administration and Parent Contact.
 NOTE: A severe offense will result in an immediate
referral.
 NOTE: Students with 2 or more D’s, any F’s, or more
than one referral will be on the Loss of Privilege List for
scheduled extracurricular activities, including athletic
teams.

13. Grading Polices
 Everything students do in class counts toward
the grade.
 Accuracy, completeness, neatness and effort are all
considered in assigning a grade.
 Grades are earned according to students’
performance in all areas.
The weight will be:
Assessments 60%,
Classwork/HW 40%.

14. Absences
 You are accountable to copy notes and make-up
assignments by the following day after returning to
school.
 Students must complete any missing work due to
absences or extenuating circumstances within the
same amount of days that they were absent.
 If student is absent the day a project is due, the project
is still due that day.
 NO EXCUSES GIVEN, NO EXCUSES TAKEN!


15. Progress Reports & Report Cards
Trimester Date
Progress Report 1 9/14/11
Report Card 1 11/10/11
Progress Report 2 1/18/12
Report Card 2 3/9/12
Progress Report 3 5/2/12
Report Card 3 6/15/12

16. Awards
 Awards are given out at the end of the year for those
who excel in various areas:
 -Academic Excellence-
History/Science/Algebra/Language Arts/History/AVID
 San Ysidro Women’s Club- 100.00
 Ms. Ferguson Science/Math Award- 100.00
 -other awards are also given for GPAs and Attendance
by the State of California, OVHS, and School
Administration.

17. Promotional Certificate
• GPA: 2.0 (includes 7th
& 8th
grade)
• Minimum of 33 credits by the end of 8th
grade
- 7th and 8th grade = 36 possible credits
1 class = 1 credit
- Behavior: 2 referrals max
Note: Six classes a trimester.
Six trimesters total.
(6x6=36 classes)

18. Attendance Certificate
 Minimum attendance = 90% school enrollment
days
(No more than 17 days absent!)
GPA is below a 2.0 (combined 7th
/8th
)
Note: 3 Tardies = 1 absence
**Do not miss school more than 1 day every two
weeks!
 Make doctor appointments after school!

19. Failure to meet the Promotional
Certificate requirements…
will result in ONLY receiving
an Attendance Certificate and
not attending the Promotion

20. Believe in Yourself
 Let’s Make this a positive and
exciting New School Year!
 Learn how to balance your
school responsibilities and
your social life.
 Know your priorities.