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High School Handbook 2007-2008
 

Flour Bluff High School

Home of the World’s Greatest Students

Student/Parent

Handbook

2007-2008

Campus Crime Stoppers Career and Technology (Tech Prep Program)
Cell Phones/Text Messaging Devices (FNCE Local) Change of Address or Name Check Out Procedures
Cheerleaders Class Rank / Valedictorian /Salutatorian (FDA & EIC Local)  Clubs and Organizations (FMC Legal)
Commencement Exercises (EIG Local) (EIG Legal) Conferences (Teachers) Copies of Student Records 
Dances Diploma (EIF Local) Discipline (FO Local) (FOAA Legal) (FOAA Local) (FOAB Local)
Dress Code (FNCA Local) Driving/Parking Driving Permit/Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Forms
Dual Credit Classes Exempted Courses Field Trips (FMG Local)
Fine Arts  Gifted and Talented Program Grading Policy (EIA Local)
Graduation Requirements Guidance and Counseling (EJ Local) Hall Passes
I.D Badges (CLA Legal) Incomplete Work In School Suspension Center (ISSC) (FOAA Legal) (FOAA Local)
Late Work Library Lost and Found
Lunch (FDF Local) Make-up Work (EIA Local) Medication
Perfect Attendance Recognition Progress Reports (EIA Local) Promotion and Retention (EIE Local)
PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) Publications/Posters (FMA Local) Report Cards (EIA Local)
Schedule Changes (FOB Legal) (FNG Legal) Smoking / Tobacco Use (FNCD Legal) Student Instructional Day (EED Local)
Supplies Supportive Parenting Programs Tardiness
Teacher Requests Telephone Use by Students Texas Scholars
Top Ten Percent Tuition Scholarship for Early Graduation Transcript Requests (FDA Local)
Transfer Students (FDA Local) (EIC Local) Truancy (FDC Legal) Tutorials
Use of Technology Visitors

Index is cross-referenced with Flour Bluff School Board Policy.

July 28, 2007

Dear Student,

I hope you enjoyed your summer vacation and are ready to get back into the learning mode.

With each new year comes new classes, new teachers, and new friends. I am confident that you will have a challenging and rewarding school year.

Throughout the year you will hear me say, “Life is about choices!”  Please do your very best to make the right choices from the first day of school until the last day of school.  If you are successful in making the right choices, the opportunities that lie ahead of you will be extremely rewarding.

I am looking forward to watching you be successful this year.

Sincerely,
C.E. Chachere, Principal

Mission Statement
The Flour Bluff Independent School District, in partnership with the community, has high expectations for all students and is committed to:

           

  • Building a strong academic foundation for lifelong success.
  • Providing a safe, effective learning environment.
  • Promoting healthy, productive lifestyles.
  • Developing character that leads to responsible citizenship.
  • Enhancing our relationship with the community we serve.

Goals
2003-2006

The Flour Bluff Independent School District shall:

  • Prepare each student to maximize their potential as scholars and citizens.
  • Enhance academic, extracurricular, and special programs that will result in exemplary student performance.
  • Hire and retain the very best staff.
  • Develop a culture of continuous improvement to be more efficient and effective.
  • Provide and promote the resources necessary to ensure the effective use of technology by the school and community.
  • Prepare for diminished state and local resources by investigating and developing all options for funding.

2007-2008
Regular Class Schedule

8:00 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. - Tutorials
8:30 a.m. - 9:21 a.m. - 1st Period Class
9:27 a.m. – 10:28 a.m. - 2nd Period Class (Announcements)
10:34 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. - 3rd Period Class

11:25 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - First Lunch
12:05 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - 4th Period Class

11:30 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. - 1st half of 4th Period
12:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Second Lunch
12:35 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - 2nd half of 4th Period

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Third Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - 4th Period Class

1:05 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. - 5th Period Class
2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. - 6th Period Class
2:55 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. - 7th Period Class

Home of the World’s Greatest Students
2007-2008
Pep Rally Schedule

8:00 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. - Tutorials
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. - 1st Period Class
9:21 a.m. – 10:08 a.m. - 2ndPeriod Class (Announcements)
10:14 a.m. – 10:59 a.m. - 3rd Period Class

10:59 a.m. – 11:34 a.m. - First Lunch Shift
11:39 a.m. – 12:34 p.m. - 4th Period Class

11:04 a.m. – 11:34 a.m. - 1st half of 4th Period
11:34 a.m. – 12:04 p.m. - Second Lunch Shift
12:09 p.m. – 12:34 p.m. - 2nd half of 4th Period

12:04 p.m. – 12:34 p.m. - Third Lunch Shift
11:04 a.m. – 12:04 p.m. - 4th Period Class
12:39 p.m. – 1:24 p.m.  - 5th Period Class

1:29 p.m. – 2:14 p.m.  - 6th Period Class

2:19 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.  - 7th Period Class

3:13 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. - PEP RALLY

Home of the World’s Greatest Students
Flour Bluff High School Resource Staff

Eddie Chachere                   Principal                                              694-9195

            Dr. Linda Végh                      Curriculum Supervisor                      694-9198                 

Ron Fisher                             Asst. Principal/Director of Security 694-9196

            Melissa Taylor                       Asst. Principal                                   694-9191

            Mike Trudeau                        Asst. Principal                                    694-9197

            Sherry Miller                           ACE Asst. Principal                          694-9003     

            Cindy Holder                          S.D.G.C. Asst. Principal                  694-9149     

           Mary Pawelek            Secretary to Principal                        694-9195

            Rosie Lee                              Secretary to Asst. Principals           694-9008

            Rosie Moore                          Data Entry Clerk                                694-9164

            Kathy Bedre                        Counselor, A-D                                    694-9170

           Gaye Chachere                  Lead Counselor, E-J                694-9173          

           Scottie Holmes                       Counselor, K-Q                      694-9172

            Sally Weir                               Counselor, R-Z                                  694-9171     

            Kittie Weaver                         Secretary for Counselors                 694-9169

            Barbara Stroop                     Special Populations Counselor       694-9159

            Lance Howard                       Truancy                                               694-9165

            Veronica Lopez                  Attendance Clerk                                 694-9187

            Leticia Gomez                       Attendance Clerk                              694-9189

                                                            Receptionist                                      694-9181

            Sharon Parker                       Nurse                                                  694-9188

            Kim Galindo                           Registrar                                            694-9167

            Barbara Serota                     Librarian                                             694-9161

HORNET PRIDE

Alma Mater                                              Fight Song

Dear ‘Ole Flour Bluff High School                           Go Hornets, Fight for Your Fame,

We pay you honor today                                                       Fight for Your Honor,

We will tell the world that your honor will stay                     Fight for Your Name.

All hail to those who came before us,

And made us so strong.                                           Fight, Oh Fight Until We Win and

We will never falter                                                                Fight to the Finish,

or DO YOU WRONG.                                               Don’t Give in. (Oh, Hornets!)

SCHOOL COLORS                                          We’re here to back you,

   Maroon and White                                     Loyal and True.

                                                                                    Our Hearts are With You

                                                                                                All the Way Through.

SCHOOL MASCOT                            

    HORNET                                                                All of you Sons of FBH

                                                                                    We’re Out on the March Again.

Absences, Excuses and College Visits
            Attendance is extremely important to every student’s education. Every time a student is absent or leaves school early, he/she misses valuable learning that is taking place in the classroom during his/her absence. If it is a necessity due to health that a student misses school, documentation must be provided to the office from the parent and/or a doctor within ten (10) days to excuse the absence. If it is due to a chronic illness, please see the principal so that arrangements can be made to honor the doctor’s orders. Extenuating circumstances should be directed to the principal.  Excused absences do affect a student’s ability to earn semester test exemptions.  See the page on grading policy for more information on absences and text exemptions.

            If a student provides written verification from a doctor that he/she was at a doctor’s appointment during the day, and the student attends at least part of that school day, he/she will not be counted absent for that day.

          Eligible students who are absent due to school-sponsored/approved activities must have written parent permission to attend on file with the sponsor or coach.

          College visits do not count as absences if the college provides documentation on the college’s letterhead.  Juniors may have a one day visit per semester and seniors may have two day visits per semester.

Alternative Center for Education (ACE)
          The major goal of ACE is to improve the academic, occupational, and personal skills of high school at-risk students to a degree that will permit them to stay in school and graduate with a greater possibility for employment and/or post-secondary education.  Students who participate in the program will demonstrate personal responsibility and develop a positive attitude as they accomplish the following objectives: 

1.                           set goals and regularly evaluate progress toward achieving those goals;

2.                           attend class on a regular basis;

3.                           earn sufficient credit for graduation;

4.                           develop and/or improve their employability skills.

Credit
          Students must successfully achieve all objectives of the course work before obtaining credit.  Students must be making appropriate progress in order to remain in the ACE program.  If a student has not been working in class and waits until the end to try to catch up, he/she will not be allowed extra time to make up work.

Entrance into ACE
          All referrals to the program must be made by a high school counselor.  A counselor will meet with each prospective ACE candidate, evaluate the student’s needs and determine if the requirements are met for referral to the ACE program.

          The student must be a 16 to 21-year old resident of the Flour Bluff Independent School District with significant personal, academic, economic and attitudinal needs.  ACE is a program for the At-Risk student. An At-Risk student meets at least one of the criteria below:

  • is in grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 and did not maintain an average equivalent to 70 on a scale of 100 in two or more subjects in the foundation curriculum during a semester in the preceding or current school year or is not maintaining such an average in two or more subjects in the foundation curriculum in the current semester;
  • was not advanced from one grade level to the next for one or more school years;
  • did not perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered to the student under TEC Subchapter B, Chapter 39, and who has not in the previous or current school year subsequently performed on that instrument or another appropriate instrument at a level equal to at least 110 percent of the level of satisfactory performance on that instrument;
  • is pregnant or is a parent;
  • has been placed in an alternative education program in accordance with TEC §37.006 during the preceding or current school year;
  • has been expelled in accordance with TEC §37.007 during the preceding or current school year;
  • is currently on parole, probation, or deferred prosecution, or other conditional release;
  • was previously reported through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) to have dropped out of school;
  • is a student of limited English proficiency, as defined by TEC §29.052;
  • is in the custody or care of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services or has, during the current school year, been referred to the department by a school official, officer of the juvenile court, or law enforcement officials;
  • is homeless, as defined NCLB, Title X, Part C, Section 725(2), the term “homeless children and youths”, and it’s subsequent amendments; or
  • resided in the preceding school year or resides in the current school year in a residential placement facility in the district, including a detention facility, substance abuse treatment facility, emergency shelter, psychiatric hospital, halfway house, or foster group home.

Each referral is reviewed and prioritized, with those who are oldest and/or closest to graduation designated as highest priority. 

Exit Criteria

          A student may be exited from the ACE program after completing requirements for graduation by requesting a transfer back to high school classes (only at the beginning of each semester) and for disciplinary misconduct.

Expectations

          Expectations for success in the ACE program are high.  Students who choose not to meet those expectations will be withdrawn from ACE and returned to the regular program.

  • Students will be expected to show respect and consideration for faculty, staff and fellow students.
  • Students will be expected to make measurable academic improvement and progress at all times.
  • Students will be expected to have good attendance and be punctual.  No credit can be earned by a student with excessive absences and/or tardies.
  • In general, ACE students are expected to assume responsibility for their lives by committing to five basic rules:
    • Attend school every day.
    • Be on time.
    • Do the assigned work.
    • Show progress.
    • Exhibit good behavior with no office referrals.

Leaving Campus Early
          If students must leave campus, they must first make arrangements with the office. 

          No student will be dismissed early to go to workStudents’ employers must be aware that students attend regular hours in class.  Only emergencies or doctor’s appointments are valid reasons for leaving class early.  Students must sign out through the office before leaving early.  Any student leaving campus without permission during class time is truant and will have to meet with an Assistant Principal for disciplinary action and/or possible dismissal from ACE.

 

Report Card Grades for ACE
           The primary purpose for report cards is communication.  Every effort will be made to grade in a manner that will assist the student and parents in understanding the progress in a course.  Each student is required to continue his/her work and receives teacher assistance until he/she is able to earn a passing grade. 
           Report cards will be issued at the end of each grading period.  Students are expected to accelerate course work while at ACE to earn the necessary credits for graduation.  Students who have entered ACE during the grading period will receive an “I” (Incomplete) if they have not had enough time to complete any work. Their completed grade will be reflected on the next report card.

SCHEDULE
          ACE hours are the same as the high school.  (8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.)

Quick Review of ACE Expectations

1.      I will be punctual and attend school every day.
2.      I am NOT allowed to leave campus for lunch.  FBISD is a closed campus.
3.      I will follow the High School Dress Code.
4.      I will come to class prepared to work.
5.      I will NOT sleep during class.

*Violating all or any of these rules can lead to disciplinary action and/or removal from the ACE program.

Athletics
            The high school athletic program is a well-rounded program of interscholastic athletics. Boys’ athletics include football, basketball, baseball, soccer, cross-country, track, swimming, tennis and golf. Girls’ athletics include volleyball, basketball, soccer, cross-country, track, swimming, tennis, golf, and softball. University Interscholastic League (U.I.L.) rules are strictly enforced at all inter-school competitions.

Contests and competitive activities that are sponsored by outside organizations shall not be recommended to students unless the activities supplement and do not interfere with the regular school program.

 Students involved in UIL competition requiring an overnight trip shall have their expenses paid by the District.

Awards
          The annual awards assembly is held on the first Monday of May.  Students receive awards for all A Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, AP Scholar, UIL Scholar, Hispanic Scholar, National Achievement Scholar, Commended Scholar and National Merit Scholar as well as several community awards and departmental recognition.

Benchmarking
           Assessments are given in the core academic subjects (Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and English Language Arts) each six weeks to assess the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills taught during the six weeks.  These assessments provide important data to the teacher to guide instruction and assist the student in knowing how he/she is progressing toward understanding the TEKS.  The assessments count as a part of the grading for the course.  These assessments are formatted in the same manner as the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), which is the annual state assessment of the TEKS.

Campus Crime Stoppers
            Student safety is extremely important. Students having knowledge of a weapon on campus or any other illegal activity should report the concern to campus administration/faculty immediately.

Career and Technology
            There are many courses available in Career and Technology that not only teach job skills but also instill responsibility and higher level thinking skills for the students. These courses are offered as electives.

Courses available in Career and Technology are as follows:

Accounting

Health Science Tech I, II, II (Dual Credit)

Aircraft Mechanics I, II (Dual Credit)

Introduction to Electricity/Electronics

Anatomy and Physiology (Dual Credit)

Marketing Dynamics

Apparel

Marketing Management

Architectural Graphics (Dual Credit)

Medical Terminology (Dual Credit)

Business Computer Information Systems I, II

Mental Health

Child Development

Nutrition and Food Science

CISCO Networking I, II (Dual Credit)

Occupational Therapy (Dual Credit)

Computer Maintenance Technician

Personal & Family Development

Computer Science; AP Computer Science

Physical Therapy I, II (Dual Credit)

Courts & Criminal Procedures

Preparation for Parenting

Emergency Medical Technician (Dual Credit)

Principles of Marketing

Engineering Computer Aided Drafting (Dual Credit)

Principles of Technology (for Physics credit)

Engineering Graphics (Dual Credit)

Ready, Set, Teach! I, II

Firefighting I, II (Dual Credit)

Textile & Apparel Design

Geospatial Information Systems, I, II, III (Dual Credit)

                                                                    

At Del Mar Regional Tech Center:

Architectural Graphics

Electronics I, II

Auto Tech I, II 

Engineering Computer Assisted Drafting

Cosmetology I, II

Engineering Graphics

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement

Food Production, Management & Service

Drafting I, II

Process Technology

Welding I, II

                                                    

TECH PREP is a program that combines high school and college curriculum credits in specific career areas. Tech Prep students have the opportunity to:

  • Earn up to 15 to 18 semester hours of college credit while still in high school.
  • Complete the Distinguished Achievement Program Advanced Measures.
  • Receive an Associate Degree or Certificate in an occupation in demand with excellent future potential.

 

TECH PREP is a plan involving four (4) years in high school and two (2) or more years of college study. Tech Prep usually begins in Grade 9 with a full schedule of courses.  Upon presentation of satisfactorily completed high school articulated credit, the college issues credit hours.

Students selecting a Tech Prep program are encouraged to complete the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Plan of core credits, plus the indicated courses offered at the high school. Flour Bluff High School offers Tech Prep programs in the following areas:

            Business Office Automation                           Drafting Technology

            Computer Science                                          Automotive Technology

            Geographic Information Systems                  Interpreter for the Deaf (ASL)

            Child Development/Early Childhood              Medical/Health Science Technology

            Aircraft Mechanics

Cell Phones/Text Messaging Devices/Electronic Devices
            The district prohibits students from using cell phones or text messaging devices during the school day. Therefore, all such items must remain off. Students are allowed cell phones for extra curricular activities after the school day.

            Students who violate this policy shall be subject to established disciplinary

measures. District employees shall confiscate any cell phone or text messaging device used or found on during the school day.

            Parents shall be notified within two school days after the cell phone or text messaging device is confiscated. The District shall hold confiscated cell phones or text messaging devices for a period of time after notification has been made. A fee of $15.00 is required to recover cell phones or text messaging devices once they are confiscated.  Parents or cell phone companies may obtain the release of the cell phone or text messaging device during a 30-day period. After the 30-day period has expired, the district shall dispose of the cell phone or text messaging device.  See the Student Code of Conduct.

          Students are prohibited from use of portable electronic devices such as IPODS and MP3 players during the school day.  District employees shall confiscate these devices and students must see their Assistant Principals at the end of the day for the return of these items.

           

Change of Address or Name

Students who move during the school year must notify the school office of their new address and/or phone number as soon as possible. Name changes involving either student or parent should also be submitted to the office. It is imperative that we have someone we can call in the event a student requires medical treatment. Please contact the registrar at 694-9167 to update name, address, and/or phone number.

Check Out Procedures

When a parent/guardian is checking out a student, you will be required to show I.D. for the protection of your son/daughter and our student.  Any student leaving campus during the instructional day must be properly checked out through the attendance office.

Cheerleaders
Students selected for the Flour Bluff High School squads for cheerleading are representatives of Flour Bluff Independent School District and our community.  As ambassadors for our school, cheerleaders are called upon to promote school spirit throughout the community and to show support for all academic and athletic events.

Tryouts for cheerleader squads will be conducted during the spring (March and April).  Tryouts will be closed to the public.  The principal may approve exceptions for required assistance by FBISD employees (if requested by the coach/sponsor).  Eligibility for candidates will be determined by the cheerleader standards and expectations followed throughout the school year. 

Class Rank / Valedictorian / Salutatorian
            Class rankings and the identification of the valedictorian and salutatorian shall be implemented in an equitable and consistent fashion. To be eligible for valedictorian or salutatorian, a student shall have completed the last three semesters of academic work at Flour Bluff High School.

In the event of a tie in grade point average for valedictorian, the student having taken the greatest number of advanced or honors courses shall be awarded the position. Should further resolution be necessary, the student having the greatest number of credits shall be designated as valedictorian.

            Courses shall be weighted according to the level of essential knowledge and skills competency.

Regular                 Honors/ Advanced                              

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100                             110

99-90                          +10

89-80                          +10

79-71                          +10

            State-approved courses shall be given a weighted value of ten points. All courses taken, whether repeated or not, are figured in the GPA ranking.

High school courses taken in junior high shall be calculated into the student’s high school grade point average. Courses designated as local credit shall not be entered in the ranking system.

            Honors or Advanced courses shall refer to those courses designated as honors or advanced by the Board and listed annually in the District career-planning guide. All courses not identified as honors or advanced shall be weighted as regular courses.

Students may take Independent Studies during the school day for credit and advanced weight.

Students who transfer high school credits for courses designated as Advanced Placement, Pre-Advanced Placement, Dual Credit or Advanced Credit from accredited institutions shall receive weighted credits counted toward the GPA as approved by the District Board of Trustees.  The Board-approved weighted courses are provided annually in the District’s High School Graduation and Career Planning Guide. Grades from non-credited non-public schools, including home-schools, shall not be used in determining class rank, grade point average, or academic average. Students/parents are required to provide proof of accreditation status for institutions providing high school level instruction, other than public schools, at the time of enrollment in the District.

A student who transfers into the District during his or her senior year from a school requiring fewer courses for graduation than the District requires may be granted a waiver and be permitted to graduate if the additional courses cannot be taken. The Principal and Director of Instruction shall be authorized to make the decision on a case-by-case basis according to the student’s circumstances.

Courses that carry extra grade weight are as follows:

Pre-AP English I                                  Pre-AP Pre Calculus                                          Yearbook III

Pre-AP English II                                AP Calculus                                                         Band IV

AP English III, IV                 AP Statistics                                                        Choral Music IV

AP Spanish Language                        Dual Credit Calculus                                         NJROTC IV

AP Spanish Literature                      Dual Credit English                                             JH Geometry

Pre-AP World Geography                  Dual Credit Probability & Statistics              Health Science Tech III

AP World History                                Dual Credit Fire Fighting I, II                       GIS III

AP US History                                      Dual Credit American Sign Language           Art IV

AP US Government                             Dual Credit Government                                   Debate III

Pre-AP Biology                                    Dual Credit Economics                                      Newspaper III

Pre-AP Chemistry                                Dual Credit US History                                      AP Chemistry                        AP Human Geography                     Dual Credit Aircraft Mechanics                       Theatre Arts IV   

Pre-AP Physics                                    Dual Credit Applied Music                             AP Studio Art

AP Physics                                            Dual Credit CISCO I, II                                 Pre-AP Studio Art

AP Biology                                           Dual Credit Biology                                       Other Languages III/IV/V

Independent Studies                           Dual Credit Physics                                       

Humanities                                           Dual Credit Diesel Mechanics                      

AP Environmental Science                                Dual Credit Psychology                                               

AP Computer Science                         Dual Credit Drama

Pre-AP Geometry                                 Dual Credit Art Survey

Pre-AP Algebra II                                Dual Credit Physical/Occupational Therapy

                                                                    (Other Board Approved Dual Credit and AP or Pre-AP Courses)

Graduation with Academic Distinction

Graduating seniors who have maintained an average of 90 or above, on the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Plan, shall be recognized as graduating with academic distinction. No rounding up is used in this calculation.

Clubs and Organizations
            Clubs and organizations are a good way for students to develop leadership and group participation skills. The following clubs and organizations are available to students in Flour Bluff High School:

Academic Decathlon                                      International Thespian Society

Academic Octathlon                                      Junior Engineering Technical Society(JETS)

American Mathematics Challenge                 Key Club

Athletics                                                          Library Club                                                   

Band                                                                Mock Trial

Band Color Guard                                          National Honor Society

BEST Robotics                                              National Forensic League                                                                                               

Business Professionals of America               Newspaper

Cheerleaders                                                 Spanish National Honor Society

Chess Club                                                    Spanish Club

Choir                                                               Student Council

Distributive Education Clubs of America       Texas Forensic Association – Trig Star

Fellowship of Christian Athletes                     Class of 2008

FCCLA                                                            Class of 2009

Future Nurses Club                                        Class of 2010   

Future Teachers of America                          Class of 2011                                                                                                   

French Club                                                   Visual Arts Scholastic Events (VASE)                                                                                           

Health Occupations (HOSA)                          Visionarios

Interact Club                                                   Yearbook

                                                                      


UIL:                                                         SKILLS USA:                                         

Accounting                                                      Computer/Electronics

Athletics                                                          Geospatial Information Systems

Calculator, Math, Number Sense                   Robotics

Computer Applications                                  

Computer Science                                          KEDT Academic Challenge

Current Events                                             

One Act Play                                     

Debate – LD and CX

Extemporaneous Speaking

Journalism

Literary Criticism

Prose/Poetry

Ready Writing

Science

Social Studies

Spelling

Technical Theatre

            All students participating in clubs and organizations are expected to follow the established club rules as well as school rules. These students are representatives of Flour Bluff High School and their behavior should be a model to all students.

National Honor Society

            Selection to participate in the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors that the high school can bestow upon a student. Maintaining a 95 grade point average (no rounding) makes a student eligible to be considered as a candidate for the NHS. Faculty council considers candidacy for membership based on the demonstration of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.

            The members of the Flour Bluff Chapter of the National Honor Society need to be enrolled in at least four classes in a core academic curriculum, including three from a specific list of subjects.  See the NHS sponsor and the Career Planning Guide for more information.

The GPA at the end of the fall semester of the junior or senior year determines consideration of eligibility for membership into the National Honor Society. The timeline must be met and there is no rounding of grade point averages.

Student Council

The Student Council serves as an intermediary between the student body, the faculty, and the administration. It represents the majority of the student body in the development of specific policies and procedures that affect the student body. The student council sponsors all school elections, the Favorites’ Dance, and all Homecoming activities.

Commencement Exercises

            Students must meet all state and local graduation requirements, including successfully completing the exit-level TAKS tests, to be eligible to participate in commencement activities and ceremonies. (See Graduation & Career Planning Guide).

            Graduation is a dignified ceremony, and respect must be shown to each student and to the District. Students displaying inappropriate behavior at any time during the graduation may be removed from the ceremony and/or they may be required to contact the superintendent’s office in regard to receiving their diploma.

Seniors expecting to graduate after the summer session may participate in graduation exercises and be recognized, but may not walk across the stage as graduates. A parent is entitled to have a student who graduates earlier than the student would normally graduate participate in graduation ceremonies if the student completes all of the required items for graduation.  Once a summer graduate has participated in a graduation ceremony, he/she may not participate in another one.

Conferences (Teachers)
            A parent who wishes to schedule a conference with a teacher(s) may do so by calling the teacher’s voice mail and leaving a message or by emailing the teacher. Voice mail numbers will be given to students by their teachers.  Teachers are able to check their voice mail and email and to have conferences once each day.  If a parent does not hear from the teacher within two days, please call the counselors’ secretary at 694-9169 to verify teacher availability. Please give the teacher one day advance notice to schedule a conference.  Parents may not expect a conference with a teacher without an appointment.

Copies of Student Records
            Whenever a student has attained 18 years of age or is attending an institution of post-secondary education, the rights accorded to and consent required of parents, transfer from the parent to the student. Parents will be denied copies of records after the student reaches 18 unless the parent furnishes proof that the student is still a dependent for tax purposes.  Requests for records should be in writing.  Copying fees may apply.

Dances
            High school dances are held at various times throughout the year. Dances are chaperoned by adults, and security is also provided. These dances are for high school students. Junior High students and adults (other than chaperones) are not permitted. If a student wishes to bring a date from another high school, he/she must first clear it with one of the principals. He/she is responsible for the behavior of the person he/she is bringing to the dance.

            Students should dress appropriately for a school dance. Short, tight, skimpy attire is not appropriate at a school dance. If dressed inappropriately, the student will be given the opportunity to call his/her parent to bring him/her a change of clothing. Also, dancing itself needs to be appropriate. If a student has to be spoken to more than once about inappropriate dancing, he/she will be escorted out of the dance. 

Diploma
            All graduates of the high school are awarded the same type of diploma. The academic achievement record (transcript), rather than the diploma, records individual accomplishments, achievements, and courses completed.

Discipline
            The Flour Bluff High School staff follows the disciplinary procedures in the District Student Code of Conduct. Each parent/student receives a copy of the Code of Conduct with this handbook when starting school. It is also posted on the district website at www.flourbluffschools.net. The district has disciplinary authority over a student:

·        During the regular school day and while going to and from school on district transportation,

·        While participating in any activity during the school day on school grounds or when in attendance at any school related activity, regardless of time or location,

·        For any school-related misconduct, regardless of time or location, including retaliation against a school employee, or

·        Who commits a felony, as provided by Education Code 37.006.

PHYSICAL RESTRAINT

Any district employee may, within the scope of the employee’s duties, use and apply physical restraint to a student if the employee reasonably believes restraint is necessary in order to:

  • Protect a person, including the person using physical restraint, from physical injury,
  • Obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous object,
  • Protect property from serious damage, or
  • Remove a student refusing a lawful command of a school employee from a specific location, including a classroom or other school property in order to restore order or to impose disciplinary measures.

DISCRETIONARY REMOVAL

A teacher may send a student to the principal’s office to maintain effective discipline in the classroom. The principal shall respond by employing appropriate discipline management techniques consistent with the District Student Code of Conduct. According to Education Code 37.002(b), a teacher may remove a student:

  • Who has been documented by the teacher to repeatedly interfere with the teacher’s ability to communicate effectively with the students in the class or with the ability of the other students to learn; or
  • Whose behavior the teacher determines is so unruly, disruptive, or abusive that it seriously interferes with the teacher’s ability to communicate effectively with the students or with the ability of other students to learn.

          If the student has violated the District Student Code of Conduct, the principal is expected to send a copy of the teacher’s written report documenting violation to the student’s parents or guardians. At the high school level this will be done via the student unless the parent has notified the student’s assistant principal that he/she wishes to be notified personally.

          Pending the conference, after the student is removed from class, the principal may place the student in another appropriate classroom, in-school suspension, or an alternative education program.

         The student may not be returned to the regular class pending a conference. Not later than the third class day after a teacher removes a student, the appropriate administrator shall schedule a conference among the administrator, the student’s parent or guardian, the teacher removing the student from class, and the student.

If you have not received the District Student Code of Conduct, you may obtain one in the high school office, or you may view it on the district website at www.flourbluffschools.net

DRESS CODE

The District’s dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, prevent disruption, and minimize safety hazards.  Dressing and grooming standards are considered an essential part of the educational process.  All students are expected to dress and groom themselves neatly in clothing suitable for school activities.

The school has the right to ask a student to change his/her dress or personal grooming habits if it is deemed inappropriate or disruptive to the educational environment.  Repeat violations of the dress and grooming code shall be considered defiance of authority and may result in disciplinary action as described in the Student Code of Conduct. Administrators will make the final determination as to what constitutes appropriate attire.  Parents who have difficulty providing clothing or shoes for their children should contact the campus counselor for assistance.

Standardized Dress Code Guidelines apply for Elementary, Intermediate and Junior High School students in addition to the FBISD Dress Code. SDGC has additional requirements to the FBISD Dress Code, which are communicated in the SDGC Student/Parent Handbook.  Extracurricular activities may require special dress requirements.  The sponsor or coach shall make these decisions.

Exceptions and additional requirements to the dress code may be made in supervised physical activities, some extracurricular activities, or school-sponsored events as determined by the principal.  Medical exceptions shall be made upon certification from the family physician of the student.

The Student Code of Conduct contains the District Dress Code and each campus’ dress code additions.  The dress code is also found in each campus handbook and on the district website at www.flourbluffschools.net.

The following expectations are required of all students in the district:

  • All clothing must fit and be worn appropriately.
  • All clothing must be appropriate for school.
  • All articles of clothing must meet the dress code requirements. If wearing the layered look, the complete outfit must comply with the dress code.
  • Hornet spirit apparel must be school or school organization related.
  • Pajamas are not allowed.
  • Beachwear is not allowed (casual playwear and sandals with backstraps are permissible for grades PK-2).
  • Clothing must be in contrasting colors (Example:  No black on black, camouflage on camouflage, etc.)
  • The midriff may not be visible, even when hands are raised above the head.
  • Clothing material and color are expected to prevent undergarments from showing through.
  • Undergarments must not be visible.

 

Pants/Shorts/Slacks/Skirts/Jeans/Denim/Dresses

  • “Bag and sag” (oversized pockets, oversized crotch, and oversized legs) is not allowed.
  • Jeans/denim, slacks, pants, shorts, and skorts/skirts/dresses must be appropriately sized for the individual and may not be oversized or undersized in whole or part.
  • Low-waist, hip huggers, spandex or nylon materials, sweats, or wind/gym shorts are not permitted.
  • Items must be properly sized, fitted, and worn at the waist.
  • Biker shorts and other skin-tight or tight fitting apparel are not appropriate.
  • Must be hemmed and fray-free (end of garments cannot be torn/cut)
  • Must be standard jeans/denim/pants/slacks/shorts/skirts/dresses. Standard-style is no more than 4-5 pockets in the torso area. Pants/jeans/denim/slacks/shorts/skirts/skorts/dresses with oversized pockets or pockets down the leg are NOT appropriate for school.
  • Clothing must be no shorter than a dollar bill’s width above the kneecap.
    • (Dollar bill’s width does not apply at grades PK-4).

Shirts/Tops/Sweaters/Jackets/Coats

  • Shirts that are designed to be tucked in shall be tucked in.
  • Athletic issued sweatshirts are to be worn only during the athletic activity, not during the school day.
  • No low cut fronts.
  • The following four items of clothing are not appropriate for school wear:
    • Muscle shirts
    • Tank tops
    • See-through, backless, bare-midriff, cut-out tops and/or strapless attire
    • Tops with thin shoulder straps
  • Sweatshirt/jacket hoods may not be worn while in the building.
  • No ALL-BLACK clothing or trench coats are permitted.
  • No sweaters or coats will be allowed to cover inappropriate dress. Students must wear dress code shirts underneath.
  • Oversized jackets are discouraged, due to limited locker space.

 

Hair

  • Male students will be clean-shaven.
  • Hair must be neat, clean and trimmed.
  • Hair must be kept out of the eyes.
  • Sideburns may not be longer than the bottom of the ear.
  • No distracting arrangements:
    • Colors
    • Designs
    • Styles

 

Symbols

  • Any article of clothing that displays alcohol or drug slogans or other suggestive or inappropriate designs, including, but not limited to, those that promote (suggest) sex, violence, or anti-social behavior or do not promote positive behavioral expectations will not be allowed.  (Examples of items not allowed:  “I’m trouble” logo/design, beer ads, skull/crossbones, etc.)

 

Accessories

  • Beads, earrings, wristbands, or other items, which symbolize anti-social group membership will not be worn.  This includes spiked rings, other spiked jewelry, wallet chains, or other gang related jewelry. 
  • Head coverings - (for example, hats and caps) will not be worn or displayed at any time on campus during the school day unless the student is participating in a school-sponsored outdoor activity.
  • Oversized necklaces will not be permitted (i.e., dog chains).
  • Bandannas are not allowed.
  • “Grills”/jewelry on teeth are not permitted.

 

Shoes

  • Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times.
  • All shoes must fit appropriately (securely and appropriately fastened).
  • It is beneficial for the students to wear tennis shoes or sports shoes to activities such as P.E./Athletics or recess.
  • Platform, high heel or stacked sole shoes more than one inch high are not permitted. (at grades PK-4.)
  • At grades PK-8, strapless, open-heeled sandals/shoes are not allowed.
  • Steel toe shoes/boots are not allowed. 
  • Shoes with wheels connected are not permitted.
  • Bedroom slippers are not allowed.

 

Body Markings/Tattoos/Earrings/Piercings/Make-Up

  • Students will not be allowed to display tattoos while in school dress (must be covered at all times).
  • Earrings are not allowed to be worn by boys in grades PK-6.
  • Earrings and studs may be worn only in the ear.
  • No other body piercing is permitted.
  • Make-up must not be distracting in color, design and style.
  • Writing/marking on any visible part of the body is not acceptable.

 Identification Badges

The student is to wear his/her school identification badge in front and above or at the waist (junior high and high school).

 

The campus principal has the final authority to determine whether a student’s dress is within requirements of the District and campus dress codes.  The principal’s judgment will determine whether any items of dress, mentioned or not mentioned in the District or a campus dress code, will be considered inappropriate school attire. 

In addition to the District Dress Code, the following campuses have requirements.

 ALL STUDENTS MUST ABIDE BY THE CAMPUS AND DISTRICT DRESS CODE GUIDELINES.

Standardized Dress Requirements at Elementary, Intermediate and Junior High

 All clothing must be in solid colors.

 

Pants/Shorts/Slacks/Jeans/Denim/Skirts/Dresses/Skorts

  • Students can only wear plain, solid colored jeans/denim, slacks, pants, walking shorts, or skirts/skorts/dresses. Jeans/denim/pants/slacks/shorts/skirts/skorts/dresses must be standard-style. Standard-style is no more than 4-5 pockets in the torso area.  Oversized pockets or pockets down the leg are NOT appropriate for school. 
  • Overalls are not permitted. 
  • Spandex shorts may only be worn under skirts/dresses.
  • No inappropriate/distracting embellishments.

 

Shirts

Shirts may be short or long-sleeved.

 There are three (3) styles of acceptable shirts:

  • Collared, buttoned, polo-style shirt (must be tucked in at Intermediate/Junior High and appropriately buttoned at Elementary/Intermediate/Junior High levels)
  • Button-up, oxford-style shirt (must be tucked in and appropriately buttoned at Elementary/Intermediate/Junior High levels)
  • Flour Bluff I.S.D. spirit t-shirt (may be worn untucked)
  • Snap-up buttons, zippers or sleeveless shirts are NOT permitted.
  • During cold weather, solid-colored turtlenecks may be worn under the required shirts.
  • May NOT have pictures, graphics, insignias, logos, stripes or designer logos/emblems visible on shirt, collar or sleeve 

 

Sweatshirts/Pullovers

  • May NOT have designer emblems, logos, pictures, graphics, insignias or stripes visible on shirt, collar or sleeves
  • Sweatshirts/pullovers are permitted to display approved Flour Bluff I.S.D. logos/designs.

 

Sweaters/Jackets/Windbreakers (full length, button-up or full length zipper)

  • Must be appropriate for school

If the campus administrator determines that a student’s grooming violates the dress code, the student will be given the opportunity to:

1.      Call parent for a change of clothes.
2.      If no contact can be made, the office will provide a change of clothes.  (if available)
3.      If parents cannot be reached, student will go to ISS for the remainder of the day.

 

Driving/Parking
Students must park in designated parking areas and display a current campus-parking permit inside the vehicle.  Permits are available during registration or in the office.  Vehicular safety is imperative.  Repeated violations will result in disciplinary action, in accordance with the District Student Code of Conduct. Any parking spaces with an “L” are designated for library parking only for the public. Those with “S” or “T” are designated for teachers or staff parking. The unmarked parking slots are for student parking. Parking in an unauthorized area could result in the student’s parking privileges being revoked if he/she has been warned previously of the violation.   The district does reserve the right to have vehicles towed when necessary.

Driving Permits/Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Forms
Students under the age of 18 must have a certificate proving that they are enrolled in school and have attended the required number of days (as prescribed by the laws of the State of Texas) in the previous semester to get a driver’s permit. Verification of Enrollment forms may be requested from the principal’s secretary. The student must show proper school ID to obtain this form. Students with summer birthdays need to request forms prior to the end of June.

Dual Credit/Concurrent Courses
          Students who wish to take Dual Credit (for college and HS credit) course work can anticipate college level expectations.  One should be prepared to accept challenging content.  Students taking Dual Credit course work are also required to meet all college eligibility criteria before being able to take a course.  Students must qualify for acceptance by completing testing, registration and application requirements by the college deadlines.  These courses are designed to assist high school students in obtaining college credit by successfully taking the actual college course; therefore, the courses are very rigorous.  Dual Credit counts (B average or above) for advanced measures on the Distinguished Achievement Plan.  Students may take Dual Credit classes each semester, including each summer session.  Dual Credit courses will be offered at Texas     A & M Corpus Christi, Del Mar College or Flour Bluff High School depending on the course. Students must register and pay fees each semester for Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment courses at the appropriate college and must pay for fees, as well as textbooks.  At Del Mar College, tuition is currently waived by agreement with Del Mar College.  Students still pay for lab fees, books, and enrollment fees each semester. Texas A & M University Corpus Christi now offers Dual Credit math and English courses at a discounted rate.  See your counselor for additional details.

Exempted Courses for UIL No Pass No Play

          The following courses identified in the Texas Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 74 and offered at Flour Bluff will be exempted from No Pass/No Play:

A. All College Board AP courses

AP English III                    AP Calculus               AP Statistics

AP English IV       AP Biology                 AP World History           

AP Government                AP U.S. History         AP Studio Art     

AP Chemistry       AP Physics               AP Spanish Literature

AP Human Geography  AP Environmental Science

AP Computer Science   AP Spanish Language

                            

B. All Dual Credit (high school/college concurrent enrollment courses) approved by the Board of Trustees.

C. Texas Administrative Code specifically listed courses:

Graphic Design (Art) IV       Theatre Arts IV         

Band (Music) IV                     Pre-Calculus

Choir (Music) IV                    Other Languages Level IV

The following additional courses will be exempted:

A.                 Advanced courses for high school credit, offered at Flour Bluff:

Band IV          Health Science Tech III    NJROTC IV

Debate III       Humanities                       Other Languages III/IV/V

CISCO II        Independent Studies         Vocal Ensembles IV

GIS III            Newspaper III                    Yearbook III

B.                 Advanced courses designated as Pre-AP courses at Flour Bluff:

                      Pre-AP English I, II                  Pre-AP Geometry

                      Pre-AP Chemistry                   Pre-AP Pre-Calculus

                      Pre-AP Algebra II        Pre-AP Studio Art

                      Pre-AP World Geography      Pre-AP Physics

                      Pre-AP Biology                      

Field Trips

            Participating in school sponsored trips is an integral part of a student’s educational experience. However, academic achievement, along with student attendance and disciplinary record, will determine whether a student should be allowed to miss school for this purpose. Therefore, in order for a student to be eligible to participate in a school sponsored trip, the following conditions must be met:

  • Students must be passing all non-exempted classes which are to be missed.
  • Students must have a satisfactory disciplinary record.
  • Students must make up all work missed while on field trips and other school sponsored activities.

The above restrictions do not apply to field trips of an educational nature where the student is addressing the successful completion of the TEKS for the class sponsoring the field trip.

Students who participate in school-sponsored trips shall be required to ride in transportation provided by the school to and from the event. Exception may be made if the student’s parent or guardian personally requests that the student be allowed to ride with the parent or presents a written request to the principal the day before the scheduled trip that the student be allowed to ride with an adult designated by the parent. The District shall not be liable for any injuries that occur to students riding in vehicles that are not provided by the school.

Students who are absent for school-sponsored/approved activities must have written permission to attend on file, with their sponsors, in order for the absences to be excused.

Fine Arts
            The Fine Arts Program consists of a wide variety of performing and non-performing activities in band, choir, theatre arts and art. The choir is composed of a mixed choir,  girls’ choirs, and boys’ choir.   The high school band starts with marching band in the fall followed by three competing concert groups in the spring. Stage band is also offered after school. Theatre includes Drama I, II, III, IV, One Act Play (by audition), Technical Theater, and other UIL sponsored activities. Art includes Art I, Painting II, Electronic Media II, Pre AP Studio Art, Graphic Design IV, Art III and AP Studio Art. 

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