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High School Handbook 2007-2008
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Home of the World’s Greatest Students Student/Parent
Handbook
2007-2008 Index is cross-referenced with Flour Bluff School Board Policy. 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,
Goals
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Home of the World’s Greatest Students Eddie Chachere Principal 694-9195 Dr. 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 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 Kim Galindo Registrar 694-9167 Barbara Serota Librarian 694-9161
HORNET PRIDEAlma Mater Fight SongDear ‘ 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 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.
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
Entrance into ACE The student must be a 16 to 21-year old resident of the
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.
Leaving Campus Early No student will be dismissed early to go to work. Students’ 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 SCHEDULE Quick Review of ACE Expectations 1. I will be punctual and attend school every day. *
Athletics 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 Benchmarking Campus Crime Stoppers Career and Technology Courses available in Career and Technology are as follows:
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:
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. 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 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 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.
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 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 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 ============================================================= 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 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 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 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 Cheerleaders Spanish National Honor Society Chess Club Spanish Club Choir Student Council Distributive Education Clubs of Fellowship of Christian Athletes Class of 2008 FCCLA Class of 2009 Future Nurses Club Class of 2010 Future Teachers of French Club Health Occupations (HOSA) Interact Club Yearbook
UIL: SKILLS 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 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) Copies of Student Records
Dances 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 Discipline · 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:
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:
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 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:
Pants/Shorts/Slacks/Skirts/Jeans/Denim/Dresses
Shirts/Tops/Sweaters/Jackets/Coats
Hair
Symbols
Accessories
Shoes
Body Markings/Tattoos/Earrings/Piercings/Make-Up
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
Shirts Shirts may be short or long-sleeved. There are three (3) styles of acceptable shirts:
Sweatshirts/Pullovers
Sweaters/Jackets/Windbreakers (full length, button-up or full length zipper)
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.
Driving/Parking Driving Permits/Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Forms
Dual Credit/Concurrent Courses
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 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:
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
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