ZAP (Zeros Aren’t Permitted)

Zeros Aren’t Permitted (ZAP) is a program designed to increase expectations of students who habitually, or occasionally, fail to complete and turn in assignments on time. Students who have zeros are likely to continue not handing in assignments, and therefore are at greater risk of failure and dropping out. ZAP, which involves the entire staff, clearly emphasizes the belief that assignments/projects/homework are important and must be completed. This program will direct students to use their abilities to acquire self-discipline and establish work habits that will serve them in an educational or work setting.

WHO:  Students who have a zero in class

WHEN: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 3:30-4:30

WHERE: Office

WITH: Mrs. Balboa or Mr. Higginbotham

How the program works:  Teachers will notify the parent that their child has been assigned to ZAP due to receiving a Zero. If the student is unable to stay due to transportation issues, please let the teacher know.  The student will report to the office at 3:30 on his/her assigned day.  Students will need to be picked up at 4:30.  If the student is a no show, consequences will be given.

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About balboab

My name is Becky Balboa, and I am proud to serve as White Oak Middle School Principal. I live in White Oak with my two children, Madison and Connor. They keep me busy with their extracurricular activities. Education: Graduated from Pine Tree High School in 1993. Received BA in Elementary Education from SFA in 1998. Received Masters in Educational Leadership from SFA in 2004. Career: 22 years experience in education: kindergarten teacher, assistant principal, Head Start Director, principal. I look forward to working with you and your child. Please check back often White Oak Middle School news.

One thought on “ZAP (Zeros Aren’t Permitted)

  1. Great idea!!! Thank you so much for taking an above & beyond active role in coming alongside the parents to build up our children in order to help them succeed!!!!! I know I sure miss things in this chaotic season of life & forget to follow~up with their assignments since I expect them to do their work, do it well, turn it in & be responsible. Sometimes they do the bare minimum & I’m not thorough in checking their work & am not as involved as I’d like to be in their schoolwork as I should be!!! I need to be more responsible too!!! 🙂 It takes a village to raise a child as they say!!! Thank you for all that you do!!!

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