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Flour Bluff High SchoolHome of the World’s Greatest StudentsStudent/Parent
Handbook
2009-2010
Table of ContentsDistrict Mission and Goals for 2009-2010 Regular Class Schedule FBHS Resource Staff/Hornet Pride Absences, Excuses and College Visits (FOD Local) Alternative Center for Education (ACE) Career and Technology (Tech Prep Program) Cell Phones/Text Messaging Devices (FNCE Local) Class Rank / Valedictorian /Salutatorian (FDA & EIC Local) Clubs and Organizations (FMC Legal) Commencement Exercises (EIG Local) (EIG Legal) Discipline (FO Local) (FOAA Legal) (FOAA Local) (FOAB Local) Driving Permit/Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Forms Guidance and Counseling (EJ Local) In School Suspension Center (ISSC) (FOAA Legal) (FOAA Local) Perfect Attendance Recognition Promotion and Retention (EIE Local) PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) Publications/Posters (FMA Local) Schedule Changes (FOB Legal) (FNG Legal) Smoking / Tobacco Use (FNCD Legal) Student Instructional Day (EED Local) Tuition Scholarship for Early Graduation Transcript Requests (FDA Local) Transfer Students (FDA Local) (EIC Local) Index is cross-referenced with Flour Bluff School Board Policy. Flour Bluff I.S.D. Policy supersedes all information in the handbook. Dear Student, Welcome to I know you are eager to start a new school year with new classes, friends and experiences. It is a privilege for me to serve as the principal of such a great school. Each of you has hopes and dreams for the future. It is now time for us to roll up our sleeves and begin working to prepare you by making sure you have the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill your dreams. I am looking forward to building a meaningful relationship with you and your parents to make sure that your success is assured. Sincerely, James L. Crenshaw The
Goals
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8:00 8:25 a.m. Tutorials 8:30 9:18 a.m. 1st Period 9:23 10:11 a.m. 2nd Period 10:16 10:56 a.m. Advisory (Announcements) 11:01 11:49 a.m. 3rd Period 11:49 12:19 p.m. 1st Lunch 12:24 1:19 p.m. 4th Period 11:54 12:19 p.m. 1st half of 4th Period 12:19 12:49 p.m. 2nd Lunch 12:54 1:19 p.m. 2nd half of 4th Period 11:54 12:49 p.m. 4th Period 12:49 1:19 p.m. 3rd Lunch 1:24 2:12 p.m. 5th Period 2:17 3:05 p.m. 6th Period 3:10 3:58 p.m. 7th Period Home of the World’s Greatest Students 2009-2010 Pep Rally Schedule
8:00 8:25 a.m. Tutorials
8:30 9:13 a.m. 1st Period
9:18 10:01 a.m. 2nd Period
10:06 10:41 a.m. Advisory (Announcements)
10:46 11:29 a.m. 3rd Period
11:29 11:59 a.m. 1st Lunch 12:04 12:59 p.m. 4th Period
11:34 11:59 a.m. 1st half of 4th Period 11:59 12:29 a.m. 2nd Lunch 12:34 12:59 p.m. 2nd half of 4th Period
11:34 12:29 p.m. 4th Period 12:29 12:59 p.m. 3rd Lunch
1:04 1:47 p.m. 5th Period
1:52 2:35 p.m. 6th Period
2:40 3:23 p.m. 7th Period
3:28 3:58 p.m. Pep Rally
Home of the World’s Greatest Students
James Crenshaw Principal 694-9195 Cheryl Cannon Curriculum Supervisor 694-9198 Ron Fisher Director of Security & Discipline 694-9196 ___________ Asst. Principal 694-9191 Julie Chancler Asst. Principal 694-9192 Mike Trudeau Asst. Principal 694-9197 Ann Helms S.D.G.C. Asst. Principal 694-9149 Mary Pawelek Secretary to Principal 694-9195 Veronica Lopez Secretary to Asst. Tori Keck Data Entry Clerk 694-9164 Kathy Bedre Lead Counselor, A-D 694-9170 Karl Witt Counselor, E-J 694-9173 ___________ Counselor, K-Q 694-9172 Sally Weir Counselor, R-Z 694-9171 ____________ Counselor’s Secretary 694-9169 Tracy Lance Howard Truancy 694-9165 Yvette Shaffer Attendance Clerk 694-9187 Leticia Gomez Attendance Clerk 694-9189 Lupe Hernandez Receptionist 694-9181 Kim Galindo Registrar 694-9167 Sarah Timmerman 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 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. 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 three (3) 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 test 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. If a student is absent more than four consecutive days, a doctor’s note is required. Upon return to school after an absence, a student must report to the attendance office with his/her written excuse. The attendance clerk will write an admittance slip that the student must present to the teacher in each class from which he/she was absent. The teacher in the last class will keep the admittance slip and return it to the attendance office. 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.
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
· 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 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 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. SCHEDULE ACE hours are the same as the high school. ( 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.
AthleticsThe 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
The annual awards assembly is held in 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. 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 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. 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. See the Graduation and Career Planning Guide for a full listing of courses.
· 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.
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. See the Graduation and Career Planning Guide for a full listing of programs.
The district prohibits students from using cell phones or text messaging/electronic devices during the school day. These items must remain off and out of sight. During state testing, AP testing, college entrance exams, and school exams, cell phones and all electronic devices are prohibited. Do not bring cell phones or electronic devices during these testing days. If a student chooses to bring one of these items into the testing environment, they will be taken up and 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 out during the school day. Parents shall be notified within two school days before/after the cell phone or text messaging device is confiscated. The District shall hold confiscated cell phones or text messaging devices for a reasonable 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 Flour Bluff ISD is not responsible for lost or stolen cell phones or electronic devices. Students who move during the school year must notify the school office of their new address and/or phone number as soon as possible. Parents must provide proof of residency in order for the change to be made. 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 call the registrar at 694-9167 to make arrangements to come to the office to change name, address, and/or phone number.
When a parent/guardian is checking out a student, you will be required to show a state-issued picture 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. If your child drives and you wish for him/her to drive themselves to an appointment you will need to provide your signed permission along with a copy of your driver’s license to the attendance office at least one hour prior to the time of release. You may fax your permission to 361-694-9802. CheerleadersStudents selected for the 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 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 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 Graduation and 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 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.
See the Graduation and Career Planning Guide for a complete list of board-approved weighted 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 are a good way for students to develop leadership and group participation skills. The following clubs and organizations are available to students in 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 Future Teachers of French Club Visual Arts Scholastic Events (VASE) Health Occupations (HOSA) Visionarios Interact Club Yearbook
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 as found in the Student Code of Conduct. 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.
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. 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. 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.
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. 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.
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. The · 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
Students must park in designated parking areas and display a current campus-parking permit inside the vehicle. Permits are available during registration or at the receptionist’s desk during normal school hours. 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. 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.
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 de
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 courses) approved by the Board of Trustees.C. Texas Administrative Code specifically listed courses: Pre-Calculus Other Languages Level IV The following additional courses will be exempted: A. Advanced courses for high school credit, offered at Flour Bluff: Humanities Other Languages III/IV/V Independent Studies
B. Advanced courses designated as Pre-AP or UP courses at Flour Bluff:Pre-AP/UP English I, II Pre-AP/UP Geometry Pre-AP/UP Chemistry Pre-AP/UP Pre-Calculus Pre-AP/UP Algebra II Pre-AP/UP Physics Pre-AP/UP World Geography Pre-AP/UP World History Pre-AP/UP Biology Pre-AP/UP Spanish II Field TripsParticipating 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 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
The SCREENING PROCEDURES 1. Nominations are accepted at all times for the S.A.I.L. (Gifted and Talented) Program. Students are nominated by anyone, including parents, staff, community members, or through self-nomination. 2. Students are assessed according to district timelines and procedures, which are posted on each campus. 3. Each campus SAIL (gifted and talented) Committee meets to review assessment data, screen applicants, and to recommend placement of students, for whom the SAIL program is an appropriate placement, utilizing established criteria. Qualification is based on general intellectual ability, specific subject matter aptitude, and creative/productive thinking skills. Parents receive notification regarding qualification. Students who qualify must submit a parent permission form in order to be placed and served. FURLOUGHS A student or parent may request a temporary leave from the program of not less than one semester or more than one year, for serious, extenuating circumstances. The student’s eligibility to re-enter the S.A.I.L. program shall be reviewed by the high school campus committee at the end of the furlough period.
EXIT POLICY The high school campus committee may exit a student from the S.A.I.L. Program upon the recommendation of the teacher and/or parent when the program fails to meet the student’s educational needs. Reasons for consideration of exit will include: evidence of working at a level of frustration, observable through performance and or behavior; demonstration of clear inability or unwillingness to maintain the standards of program performance by maintaining a below satisfactory grade average for two six weeks or more; failure to participate in the program in the appropriate grade level and course offerings for the areas in which the student is qualified; and parent request for removal is automatic. (An Exit form requesting removal is signed and dated by the parent.) Procedures for exit will include a parent conference, a counselor/student conference, and a dismissal review by the high school campus committee, to include input from the parent, teacher and high school campus administrator. APPEALS Parents or students may appeal any final decision of the campus committee regarding selection for or removal from the S.A.I.L. program. Written notice of desire to appeal should be given to the campus administrator or curriculum supervisor. Appeal shall be made first to the campus committee within 10 days of notification. The Campus Committee then meets and reviews the appeal and makes a decision. Any subsequent appeals shall be made in accordance with FNG (LOCAL) in Board Policy.
Grades in the high school are based on the following: · Six weeks tests = 1/5 · Daily work = 2/5 (Practice activities, class work, drills, worksheets, pop quizzes, etc) · Major work = 2/5 (End products, reports, projects, major essays, major tests, etc.) Six Weeks Tests are required in all courses for the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th six weeks. There are no exemptions from Six Weeks Tests. Semester Grades are determined by the following: · Minimum number of grades for each course per six weeks is 12 · Average of the three 6 weeks grades = 4/5 of the semester grade · Semester Test = 1/5 of the semester grade Other district policies concerning grading: · A score of 50 will be recorded when the six weeks average is lower than a 50. · Two semesters of the same course will be averaged and credit awarded if the average is 70 or above. EXEMPTION FROM SEMESTER EXAMS A student may be exempt from semester exams under the following conditions: · 90-100 average of the three six weeks grades and no more than three absences · 80-89 average of the three six weeks grades and no more than two absences · 70-79 average of the three six weeks grades and not more than one absence Absences are figured on a period by period basis (see the page in this handbook about absences and excuses). A student absent for college visitation days, military recruitment activities, and school related activities are the only approved absences for exemption purposes. Students may also be exempt from semester exams by passing the appropriate sections of the TAKS test for the current year. For example, a student who passes the math TAKS test may be exempt for the math semester exam. Students who are exempt because of passing TAKS must still take semester exams if they are in danger of failing a course and losing credit. If a student is required to take a semester exam and does not show up for the exam, a grade of 0 will be recorded. For classes entering 9th grade prior to 2007-2008, a minimum of 24 credits, in designated areas, is required for graduation. Students entering 9th grade in 2007-2008 and beyond will need 26 credits in designated areas to graduate, with four (4) credits required in the following subject areas: · Mathematics · English · Science · Social Studies Additional information is available in the Graduation and Career Planning Guide. The guidance and counseling program shall provide the means of helping individual students understand and use wisely the educational, career, and personal opportunities they have and can develop. These programs shall be designed and developed to offer systematic assistance to aid all students in achieving satisfactory adjustment to school and to life. The goal of the guidance and counseling process shall be to provide whatever help students need in developing interests and aptitudes, setting goals and plans, and meeting personal, social, and educational problems. Students and parents should refer to the current school year’s registration publication, “Graduation and Career Planning Guide” for specific information concerning courses, prerequisites, career pathways, and graduation requirements. If you have any questions concerning this information and wish to schedule an appointment with the appropriate counselor, please do not hesitate to do so. Students will need to make an appointment with the counselors’ secretary ahead of time so the meeting can be held during a non-academic period. This must be done at times other than class time except in cases of extreme emergencies. The counselor will then send a slip to the teacher requesting the students come to the counselor’s office at the most appropriate time. The high school counselors are: Ms. K. Bedre (Lead Counselor) ____________ Ms. K. Sausley Mr. K. Witt Ms. S. Weir
Any time a student leaves the classroom he/she must have a hall pass from the teacher. These are not the same as the ID badges the students will be wearing. The hall pass gives the student permission to go from one destination to another, while the ID badge indicates he/she is a student of the high school. The student should expect to be asked for a hall pass if he/she is in the halls during instruction time. Failure to have the pass may result in disciplinary action, as that would mean he/she does not have permission to be out of class at that time.
Identification is required of any person on school property. The Board or its designee may refuse to allow persons having no legitimate business to enter school property, and may eject any undesirable person from the property upon his or her refusal to leave peaceably on request. Education Code 37.105 Students will be issued Photo IDs upon registration and are required to have them visible above the waist while they are on school grounds. The IDs will be used for various things like library checkout, lunches, computer use and security. Every student and staff member of the high school will be required to wear the photo ID they have been issued for identification. IDs should not be defaced, as they are school property. If the ID is lost or defaced, students will be required to purchase another one for $5.00. If the student forgets the ID, the procedure is as follows: 1st time without ID student will have a written note from the office 2nd time without ID student will receive detention 3rd time without ID student will receive night school 4th time or more without ID student will have to pay for another ID and will receive additional disciplinary action
If a student, because of illness or for some other excused reason, cannot complete the required work by the end of the reporting period, the student will receive an “I” on the report card. This work must be made up within the time allowed by grading regulations. The student should contact the teacher in order to make arrangements to complete all work. A student who has an incomplete in a course that is not exempt from no pass no play is ineligible for extra-curricular activities until the “I” is made up.
In School Suspension Center (ISSC) Students are assigned to Except in the case of excused absences, late papers are accepted one day late with no grade higher than 70. Teachers may limit acceptance of daily late papers to no more than three (3) per six-week grading period. Long range assignments are accepted two (2) days late with appropriate penalties. Major assignments, which carry a heavier weight, may have a deduction of 20 grade points for the first day late and a total late deduction of 30 grade points if two days late.
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