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READY

VOICE

CLASSROOM

• Connect

• Engage

• Challenge

ONWARD BLOCK

• Structured Time to Plan
• What's my story?

How do I continue my story beyond high school?

EXPECTATIONS

• Self-Control

• Attention / Focus

• Presence

REFLECTION

Connect classroom learning with real-world readiness and your own growth.

Develop Your Story

Portrait of a Graduate in Action

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

Document your achievements, reflect on your personal growth milestones, and build a compelling narrative of your high school experience.

Through reflection, you connect classroom learning with real-world readiness.

KEY OBSERVATIONS

• Initial Compliance: Overall, most students followed the expectations of the policy early in the year.
• Decline over Time: Feedback showed more students kept phones active or failed to store them at the start of the day as the year continued.
• Referral Spikes: Discipline referrals increased in rate as compliance dropped.
• Escalated Action: In the final 5 weeks, over 3% of students had their phones collected by Admin due to policy violations.

REFERRALS BY BEHAVIOR

Tech (cell phone) violations skyrocketed to become the single largest source of student referrals last year.

Cell Phone Consequences

1st Offense

Teacher instructs student to put phone away and documents to administration.

2nd Offense

Teacher corrects behavior and documents. Student loses phone for two weeks.

3rd Offense

Student will turn in their phone for the remainder of the school year.

Technology Misuse in Class

1st Offense

Warning from Teacher/Administrator. Assistant Principal is notified.

2nd Offense

Student referred to admin. Parent notified. Student serves detention.

3rd Offense

Parent meeting. Student participates in afterschool program focused on self-regulation.

BE PRESENT IN YOUR CLASSES

• Cell Phone Policy: Same policy, updated consequences
• Classroom Sign-out: Follow standard sign-out procedures

CAMPUS & PARKING POLICIES

No Parking on Campus

Violations result in detention & loss of privileges

No Excused Absences for Auto School

Attendance policies apply strictly to external programs

KEEPING OUR BUILDING SAFE

• Doors, Locker Rooms, & Bathrooms: Maintain security and report issues
• Lunch Area: Stay in designated 1st floor areas during lunch
• Dress Code: Proper attire required (no hoods up)
• Situational Awareness: Stay aware, be kind, and look out for one another
• Social Media: Responsible digital citizenship at all times
• Problem-Solving: Use collaboration to resolve conflicts

scheduleDEADLINE

11:50

Day 1 Sign-Up Rule

All unscheduled students must be signed up by 11:50 each Day 1. Ensure you secure your spot before the system locks.

warningCONSEQUENCES

Admin CB

Clipper Skippers

Any unscheduled students or "clipper skippers" will be scheduled for an administrative Clipper Block (CB) the next Day 1.

infoRepeat offenders: After school detention, loss of self-schedule privileges.

What You Need to Know

Attendance Expectations & Key Policies

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Know the policies

Familiarize yourself with Newburyport High School's official guidelines.

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Be in class BEFORE 8:15 AM

Punctuality is critical. Ensure you are in your classroom ready to learn.

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Supports for excessive absences

Reach out to administration and counseling if you’re struggling to get to school

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Activities & Attendance

Daily school attendance is required to participate in afterschool events.

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Clipper Compass - On Line

Access the digital handbook for full policy details and student resources.

School Counselor Assignments

Find your counselor by class year and student last name

FRESHMEN

CLASS OF 2030

A - Curran

C. Fitzgerald 134E x4527

Da Silva - Linteris

S. Phelps 134F x4526

Lopez - Ritter

M. Potter 134G x4525

Roebuck - Z

K. Bohler 134D x4524

SOPHOMORES

CLASS OF 2029

A - DeGrano

C. Fitzgerald 134E x4527

DePasqua - Jourajj

S. Phelps 134F x4526

Kelly - Phillips

M. Potter 134G x4525

Ponting - Z

K. Bohler 134D x4524

JUNIORS

CLASS OF 2028

Abren - Cuddy

C. Fitzgerald 134E x4527

Davis - Marino

S. Phelps 134F x4526

Marshall - Roebuck

M. Potter 134G x4525

Sanches - Z

K. Bohler 134D x4524

SENIORS

CLASS OF 2027

A - Downs

C. Fitzgerald 134E x4527

Duncan - LeDuc

S. Phelps 134F x4526

Linteris - Rathbone

M. Potter 134G x4525

Refour - Z

K. Bohler 134D x4524

SWEEP THE SHIP!