Mission Statement
Goals
UPHSP Regular Class Schedule
FBHS Regular Class Schedule
University Prep School Resource Staff
Expectations for Student Behavior While Attending TAMUCC and UPHSP
Absences and Excuses (FOD Local)
UPHSP Expectations
TAMU-CC Expectations
Academic Integrity
UPHSP and TAMUCC Expectations
Athletics (FMF Local)
Awards
Benchmarking
Campus Crime Stoppers
Cell Phones/Paging Devices (FNCE Local)
Change of Address or Name
Check out Procedures
Cheerleaders
Class Rank / Valedictorian / Salutatorian (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)
UPHSP Expectations
TAMU-CC Expectations
Discipline (FO Local) (FOAA Legal) (FOAA Local) (FOAB Local) cont.
Driving/Parking
UPHSP Expectations
TAMU-CC Expectations
Driving Permits/Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Forms
University Preparatory and Dual Credit Courses
Exempted Courses for UIL No Pass No Play
Field Trips (FMG Local)
Fine Arts
Gifted and Talented Program
Grading Policy (EIA Local)
UPHSP Expectations
TAMU-CC Expectations
Guidance and Counseling (EJ Local)
Hall Passes
ID Badges (CLA Legal)
Incomplete work
UPHSP Expectations
TAMU-CC Expectations
In School Suspension Center (ISSC) (FOAA Legal) (FOAA Local)
UPHSP Expectations
TAMU-CC Expectations
Disciplinary Placements or Expulsion
Late Work
UPHSP Expectations
TAMU-CC Expectations
Janet F. Harte Public Library
Lost and Found
Lunch (FDF Local)
Makeup Work (EIA Local)
UPHSP Expectations
TAMU-CC Expectations
Medication
Perfect Attendance Recognition
Progress Reports (EIA Local)
Promotion and Retention (EIE-Local)
Parental Involvement
Publications / Posters (FMA Local)
Report Cards (EIA Local)
Schedule Changes (FOB Legal) (FNG Legal)
Smoking/Tobacco Use (FNCD Legal)
Students’ 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
Truancy (FDC Legal)
Tutorials
Visitors
Index is cross-referenced with Flour Bluff School Board Policy.
Melissa Taylor, Director · 2505 WALDRON ROAD · CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78418 · (361) 694-9781 · (361) 694-9814 FAX
August 8, 2009
Dear Student,
Welcome to the University Preparatory High School Program. Our program is a partnership between Flour Bluff I.S.D. and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. As a student, you have a unique opportunity to earn college credit while going to high school.
As we begin the journey together, please remember “College Ready ~ College Bound” is the mindset. It is now time for us to roll up our sleeves and begin working to get you ready for the rigors of college coursework. It will be hard work, but know that with you , your parents, and your teachers working together you will graduate from F.B.I.S.D. with up to 60 hours of college credit!
I am looking forward to building a meaningful relationship with you and your parents to make sure that success in the program is achieved.
Sincerely,
Melissa Taylor, Director
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 solid foundation for lifelong success through academics and technology.
- Providing a safe, caring, effective learning environment that promotes healthy, productive lifestyles.
- Developing character that leads to responsible citizenship.
- Enhancing our relationship with the community while providing fiscal responsibility.
- Influencing educational innovation.
2006-2011
The Flour Bluff Independent School District shall:
- Provide every student the opportunity to maximize their educational potential in a safe environment.
- Enhance academic, extracurricular, and special programs that will result in exemplary student performance.
- Create a culture of excellence that attracts and maintains a highly qualified staff and provides for their continued growth.
- Continue to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provide the resources necessary to effectively integrate and use technology in our schools.
- Investigate and develop all options for funding.
2009-2010
8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Tutorials
8:30 a.m. - 9:18 a.m. 1st Period Class
8:30 a.m. – 10:11 a.m. 1st – 2nd Block
9:23 a.m. – 10:11 a.m. 2nd Period Class
10:16 a.m. – 10:56 a.m. Advisory
9:23 a.m. – 11:49 a.m. 2nd – 3rd Block (Advisory)
11:01 a.m. – 11:49 a.m. 3rd Period
10:16 a.m. – 12:49 p.m. 3rd – 4th Block (Advisory)
12:49 p.m. – 1:19 p.m. Third Lunch
11:49 a.m. – 12:19 p.m. First Lunch
12:24 p.m. – 1:19 p.m. 4th Period Class
11:54 a.m. – 12:19 p.m. 1st half of 4th Period
12:19 p.m. – 12:49 p.m. Second Lunch
12:54 p.m. – 1:19 p.m. 2nd half of 4th Period
11:54 a.m. – 12:49 p.m. 4th Period Class
12:49 p.m. – 1:19 p.m. Third Lunch
11:49 a.m. – 12:19 p.m. First Lunch
12:24 p.m. – 2:12 p.m. 4th – 5th Block
1:24 p.m. – 2:12 p.m. 5th Period Class
1:24 p.m. – 3:05 p.m. 5th – 6th Block
2:17 p.m. – 3:05 p.m. 6th Period Class
2:17 p.m. – 3:58 p.m. 6th – 7th Block
3:10 p.m. – 3:58 p.m. 7th Period Class
2009-2010
8:00 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. Tutorials
8:30 a.m. - 9:18 a.m. 1st Period Class
9:23 a.m. – 10:11 a.m. 2nd Period Class
10:16 a.m. – 10:56 a.m. Advisory
11:01 a.m. – 11:49 a.m. 3rd Period Class
11:49 a.m. – 12:19 p.m. First Lunch
12:24 p.m. – 1:19 p.m. 4th Period Class
11:54 a.m. – 12:19 p.m. 1st half of 4th Period
12:19 p.m. – 12:49 p.m. Second Lunch
12:54 p.m. – 1:19 p.m. 2nd half of 4th Period
11:54 a.m. – 12:49 p.m. 4th Period Class
12:49 p.m. – 1:19 p.m. Third Lunch
1:24 p.m. – 2:12 p.m. 5th Period Class
2:17 p.m. – 3:05 p.m. 6th Period Class
3:10 p.m. – 3:58 p.m. 7th Period Class
Home of the World’s Greatest Students
University Prep School Resource Staff
Melissa Taylor Director 694-9781
Sharon Sklamberg Dir. Secretary/Attendance 694-9780
Sarah Chapman Social Studies Teacher 694-9782
Dana Lambert Science Teacher 694-9786
Courtney Parker Science Teacher 694-9787
Teena Jones English Teacher/ Lead Teacher 694-9783
Rebecca Gill Math Teacher 694-9785
Angie Varga Social Studies/English Teacher 694-9784
Shayd Speed BCIS Teacher 694-9030
George Gray Math Teacher 694-9788
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.
University Preparatory High School Program students are required to adhere to
all regulations and policies of Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi and FBISD and will be subject to appropriate action taken by the School District and/or University.
The student is held responsible for knowing and abiding by regulations regarding
the standard of work, as well as those dealing with academic integrity, scholastic probation, suspension, and dismissal. Additionally, the student is expected to comply with the rules in the Student Handbooks and Student Code of Conducts for both institutions. Handbooks and Student Code of Conducts are accessible at www.tamucc.edu and www.flourbluffschools.net .
Due to the rigorous nature of the coursework at University Prep, exemplary student attendance is expected. UPHSP students, enrolled in university classes, are subject to the attendance policies of the University, college professor, as well as FBISD district policy.
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 director so that arrangements can be made to honor the doctor’s orders. Extenuating circumstances should be discussed with the director. Excused absences do affect a student’s ability to earn semester test exemptions. See the page on grading policy for more information.
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.
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 evidence of the visit. Juniors may have a one-day visit per semester and seniors may have two-day visits per semester.
TAMU-CC Expectations –
Each college instructor will have attendance policies that are unique to his/her course. These expectations will be described in the course syllabus and the student enrolled in TAMU-CC classes must adhere to the expectations set forth by the instructors.
Students are expected to be proactive about absences. When a student knows a class will be missed, he/she is required to speak to the instructor and turn in assignments prior to the absence. The university’s student code of conduct is posted at www.tamucc.edu .
Academic Integrity
UPHSP and TAMUCC Expectations
It is expected that UPHSP and TAMU-CC students demonstrate a high level of maturity, self-direction and ability to manage their own affairs. Students are viewed as individuals who possess the qualities of worth, dignity and the capacity for self-direction in personal behavior.
More information can be found in the student code of conducts post on the district website at www.flourbluffschools.net and the university website at www.tamucc.edu .
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.
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 awards.
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 (TEKS) 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.
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.
Cell Phones/Paging Devices (FNCE Local)
The district prohibits students from using cell phones or paging devices during the school day. All cell phones and paging devices MUST BE OFF DURING THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY. 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 and district employees shall confiscate the cell phone or paging device.
The District shall hold confiscated cell phones or paging devices for a period of time after notification has been made. A fee of $15.00 is required to recover cell phones or paging devices once they are confiscated. Parents or paging companies may obtain the release of the cell phone or paging device during a 30-day period. After the 30-day period has expired, the district shall dispose of the cell phone or paging device. See the Student Code of Conduct.
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.
If it is necessary for a student to leave campus early, a parent/guardian must check the student out with the office. When a parent/guardian is checking out a student, he/she will be required to show I.D. for the protection of your son/daughter and our student.
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 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
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.
Honors or advanced courses transferred from other public schools shall be weighted as advanced, even though the District may not offer the course. Grades from non-credited non-public schools including home school shall not be used in determining class rank, grade point average, or academic average.
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 UPHSP Director and FBISD 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:
UP English I-IV UP Pre Calculus UP Geometry
UP Algebra II UP World Geography UP World History
UP DC Spanish II/ III/IV Choral Music IV NJROTC IV
Band IV UP DC Calculus UP DC U.S. History
UP Physics UP Chemistry UP Biology
UP Government UP DC Economics Art IV
Theatre Arts IV
Other Board Approved Dual Credit, Concurrent Credit, Advanced and AP or Pre-AP Courses.
Graduation with Academic Distinction
Graduating seniors who have maintained an average of 90 or above and are 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 University Preparatory High School students in Flour Bluff High School:
Academic Decathlon International Thespian Society
Academic Octathlon Key Club
Athletics Library Club
Band Mock Trial
Band Color Guard Mu Alpha Theta
BEST Robotics National Honor Society
Business Professionals of America National Forensic League
Cheerleaders Newspaper
Chess Club Spanish National Honor Society
Choir Spanish Club
DECA Student Council
FCCLA Class of 2009
Future Teachers of America Class of 2010
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Class of 2011
Future Nurses Club Class of 2012
Health Occupations (HOSA) Visual Arts Scholastic Events (VASE)
Interact Club Yearbook
UIL: SKILLS USA:
Accounting Computer/Electronics
Athletics Geospatial Information Systems
Calculator, Math, Number Sense
Computer Applications KEDT Academic Challenge
Computer Science
Current Events
One Act Play
Debate
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. Students in the University Preparatory High School Program will need to prioritize their choices to leave sufficient time to address the advanced course work.
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.
Director’s Student Advisory Council
University Preparatory High School Program will utilize a director’s student advisory council. Students will be nominated by their peers and selected by the director. Council members will represent the UPHSP student body with regard to school governance and continuous improvement of the program.
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.
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 director’s office at 694-9780 to verify teacher availability. Please give the teacher one day advance notice to schedule a conference.
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 or the UPHSP director. 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 (EIF Local)
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 (FO Local) (FOAA Legal) (FOAA Local) (FOAB Local)
The Flour Bluff ISD 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.
UPHSP students violating behavior expectations may be placed on a Disciplinary Probationary Contract as an intervention to encourage appropriate behavior.
The University also has a code of conduct that defines what student behaviors are acceptable and how unacceptable behaviors will be investigated and adjudicated. It is your responsibility to become familiar with the code of conduct. Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. Faculty has the professional responsibility to treat students with understanding, dignity and respect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the manner in which students express opinions. Disruptive students in the academic setting hinder the educational process. Disruption, as applied to the academic setting, means behavior that a reasonable faculty member would view as interfering with normal academic functions. Examples include, but are not limited to, persistently speaking without being recognized or interrupting other speakers, behavior which distracts the class from the subject matter or discussion, or in extreme cases, physical threats, harassing behavior or personal insults, or refusal to comply with faculty direction. Students are expected to refrain from disruptive behavior at all times. Students who fail to adhere to behavioral standards may be subject to disciplinary action. More information can be found in the university’s student code of conduct posted at www.tamucc.edu .
Discipline (FO Local) (FOAA Legal) (FOAA Local) (FOAB Local) cont.
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 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.
Students are responsible for being familiar with and abiding by all TAMU-CC parking and traffic regulations. Students are also responsible for any fees associated with driving on the university campus. The TAMU-CC parking and traffic regulations can be found at www.tamucc.edu .
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.
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors attending University Preparatory High School will be registered in university classes at TAMUCC. To prepare students for the rigors of college coursework, all core high school classes will be delivered at a college preparatory level.
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 Core AP courses and AP Foreign Language courses
AP English III AP Calculus
AP English IV AP Biology AP Statistics
AP Government AP U.S. History AP World History
AP Chemistry AP Physics
AP Spanish AP Environmental Science
B. All Dual Credit (high school/college concurrent enrollment 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:
Other Languages 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 World Geography
Pre-AP Physics Pre-AP Biology
C. Advanced courses designated for the University Preparatory High School Program.
UP English I-IV UP Geometry
UP Chemistry UP Pre-Calculus
UP Algebra II UP World History
UP World Geography UP Government
UP Biology UP Economics
UP U.S. History UP Calculus
UP Physics UP Chemistry
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 be proactive when addressing assignments that may be missed. They must speak to instructors prior to missing class to make arrangements to make up all work missed while on field trips and other school sponsored activities.
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 in order for the absences to be excused.
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), 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.
S.A.I.L. (Gifted and Talented Program)
The Flour Bluff Independent School District's gifted and talented program, S.A.I.L., is designed to serve identified students who need challenges and educational instruction beyond the regular classroom objectives. The S.A.I.L. instructional program is differentiated to promote extension and enrichment for identified students. University Preparatory High School will fulfill the needs of individual S.A.I.L. students through differentiated instruction.
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 circumstances are reviewed by the SAIL/GT Campus Committee to determine if a furlough is appropriate for the student. 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 SAIL/GT 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.
Six Weeks 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. 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
· Semester Test = 1/5
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). Induction into the military 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 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 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.
TAMU-CC Expectations
Each university instructor will have grading policies and expectations for his/her class. These expectations will be described in the course syllabus and a student enrolled in TAMU-CC classes must adhere to the expectations set forth by the instructors. The university’s student handbook is posted at www.tamucc.edu. Official grades will be reported to FBISD at the end of the semester.
Guidance and Counseling (EJ Local)
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 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 you can come 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.
Hall Passes
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 + 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.
Each university instructor will have grading policies and expectations for his/her class. These expectations will be described in the course syllabus and student enrolled in TAMU-CC classes must adhere to the expectations set forth by the instructors. The university’s student handbook is posted at www.tamucc.edu. Official grades will be reported to FBISD at the end of the semester.
In School Suspension Center (ISSC) (FOAA Legal) (FOAA Local)
Students are assigned to ISSC for disciplinary reasons. Students will not be counted absent from class, but are responsible for all work assigned by the teacher. Students may not attend or participate in any school-related extracurricular activities. Students are expected to attend tutorials for extra help from their teachers while they are in ISSC. Failure to attend ISSC will result in an unexcused absence for the period assigned and further disciplinary action will be taken. Continued disregard for school rules may result in student placement in an alternative education program. Students will be required to complete class assignments and/or any assignments made by the ISSC monitor prior to returning to class. Failure to cooperate in ISSC will result in suspension and/or placement in the disciplinary alternative program. Continued violations of the student code of conduct that result in ISSC assignments will lead to UPHS students being placed on a performance contract that addresses the behavior and consequences.
TAMU-CC Expectations
Students enrolled in TAMU-CC course work that are assigned to ISSC for disciplinary reasons will have to make arrangements with the individual professors to make up missed work. The absences will count according to the university instructor’s attendance policies. University professors are not required to send work to ISSC.
Disciplinary Placements or Expulsion
Due to the pace of the coursework at University Prep and TAMUCC, students who are placed for long periods of time in SDGC or are expelled may be removed from the UPHS program.
Late Work
Due to the rigorous nature of UPHS late work is NOT acceptable. Students are required to complete all assignments. Students must turn all work in on time for it to be counted towards their average. Students are required to complete all assignments. Students with missing assignments will be required to attend tutorials until missing assignments are turned in.
The student is held responsible for knowing and abiding by University regulations regarding the standard of work required to continue in the University, as well as those dealing
with academic integrity, scholastic probation, suspension, and dismissal. The TAMU-CC Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct are accessible at www.tamucc.edu .
The District has entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Corpus Christi to have a joint library located on school property. This library is the Janet F. Harte Public Library and serves as the University Preparatory High School Library. As a joint library, the Janet F. Harte Library offers up to 74 hours of service per week to the schools and the community. This library is a valuable resource for the entire school district during and after school hours. High School students will use their student IDs during school hours to access the resources in the library and the Research Classrooms located in the High School. After school hours, students will need a public library card to check out materials, but will not need to have a public library card in order to use the resources of the library. Parents may contact the High School Librarian at 694-9161 if they wish to restrict their student’s checkout privileges during school hours.
The school district is not responsible for any personal property that is lost or stolen. This includes the contents of student and athletic lockers, school buildings, school buses, and items taken on school trips. This also includes bicycles, motor bikes, or vehicles. Students should protect their property by placing their name, address and other identifying information on it. Illegal items may be confiscated and turned over to the proper authorities.
Students finding anything of value on the school grounds or in the building should bring it to the main office so that the rightful owner might be found. A lost and found area is maintained in the registrar’s office.
Lunch (FDF Local)
The Flour Bluff High School is a closed campus, and students are not allowed to leave campus during the lunch hour. Students who leave campus will be disciplined according to the Student Code of Conduct. Students are required to have a pass from a faculty member to be anywhere except the cafeteria during their lunch period.
Students shall be permitted to make up assignments and tests when absent. Students need to meet with their teachers before or after school to get the assignments they missed when absent. A student will be allowed the same number of days he/she was absent to make-up the assigned work. Students shall receive a zero for any assignment or test not made up within the allotted time. Requests for make-up assignments for students missing more than 3 days of school in a row may be made through the counselor’s office. Please allow at least 24 hours to fulfill requests for make up work from the counselor’s office.
If a student is present when a long-term assignment is made, but absent when it becomes due, the work is due the day the student returns to class. It is the student’s responsibility to secure work from his/her teacher. If a student knows in advance that he/she will miss class, arrangements may be made in advance for assignments.
Teacher(s) may assign additional work to ensure students who have been absent have sufficient opportunity to master the essential knowledge and skills or to meet subject or course requirements. The assignments shall be based on the instructional objectives for the subject or course and may provide greater depth of subject matter than routine make-up work.
Each university instructor will have grading policies and expectations for his/her class. These expectations will be described in the course syllabus and a student enrolled in TAMU-CC classes must adhere to the expectations set forth by the instructors. The university’s student handbook is posted at www.tamucc.edu.
All medication must be immediately taken to the nurse’s office upon arrival to school. At no time shall a student have in his/her possession any form of medication (i.e. non-prescription, prescription, herbal substances or dietary supplements, etc.). All medication is to be kept in the nurse’s office. With written notice from a physician to the school nurse, a student will be allowed to carry his/her own prescribed inhaler. If a student has diabetes and must carry a monitoring device, written notice from a physician is required. A medical release form (obtained from the nurse) must be signed by the parent/guardian giving authorized school personnel directions for its administration of medication (time and dosage).
No District employee will give a student prescription medication, nonprescription medication, herbal substances, or dietary supplements except for authorized employees in accordance with policy and the following guidelines:
- Prescription and non-prescription medicine must be in the original container.
- Prescription medicine must be in its original container with the latest pharmacy label for that student.
- School personnel will not give any medicine, including Tylenol, unless it is provided by the parent, in the appropriate manner as stated above.
It is very important that each student have on file an emergency physician and hospitalization card with current working phone numbers. Having the correct information on this card will greatly assist personnel in contacting a parent or physician, should your child have an accident or become ill. If a student’s phone number changes during the year, please give the new number to the office.
Perfect Attendance Recognition
For perfect attendance recognition purposes, students shall be in school during each period each 6 weeks in order to be counted present for the entire day. Students approved to participate in school-related or school-sanctioned activities shall not be counted absent for perfect attendance if attending one of these functions. Students with perfect attendance have the opportunity to be chosen for gift certificates each six weeks as well as being recognized at the end of the year awards assembly. Students with perfect attendance from grades K-12 will also receive special recognition at the awards assembly.
Progress Reports (EIA Local)
Each six-week period, teachers send out written notice of a student’s performance in each class or subject marked either Passing, Failing or Borderline.
In addition, there are 14 other items that the teacher may choose from to give parents more information concerning the progress report. Unfortunately, our computer program allows the teacher to select only two (2) of the fourteen-(14) items available to them. If you wish to set up a conference with the teacher, you may call the teacher’s voice mail or email the teacher. If you do not hear from the teacher, or for more information or clarification of these reports please call the Principal’s office at 694-9781.
Promotion and Retention (EIE-Local)
Course credit in the high school will be earned based on a grade of 70 or above on course-level standards (essential knowledge and skills and local objectives). Grade level advancement is determined by credits.
For students entering 9th grade in 2004-2005 and beyond:
· to be classified as a sophomore, a student shall have earned 6 credits, 3 of which shall be from the list of courses below.
· to be classified as a junior, a student shall have earned 12 credits, 7 of which shall be from the list of courses below
· to be classified as a senior, students shall earn 17 credits. Students shall take an English, math, science, and social studies course each year until these credits are fully achieved.
English Language Arts: Social Studies/Economics:
UP English I UP World Geography
UP English II UP World History
UP English III U.S. History 1301 & 1302/DC
English 1301 & 1302/DC Political Science 2305 & 2306/DC
Mathematics: Science
UP Algebra 1 UP Integrated Physics and Chemistry
UP Geometry UP Chemistry
UP Algebra II UP Biology
UP Pre Calculus
UP Calculus
A student who develops an early graduation plan may be reclassified accordingly, regardless of years in school. Reclassification occurs in January, the end of May or the end of summer. See the Graduation and Career Planning Guide for further information.
Parental Involvement
A committee of parents will be formed and will meet regularly to discuss the continual improvement of the University Preparatory High School Program. Parent volunteers are welcome. Parent members of the campus SBDM committee will be chosen in accordance with F.B.I.S.D. board policy.
Publications / Posters (FMA Local)
All written material over which the school does not exercise editorial control intended for distribution to students must be submitted for prior review to the principal.
Report cards are issued to students following the completion of each six weeks-grading period. The school will record a 50 on the report card for any six-weeks’ numerical average that is lower than 50 for high school credit. Only the final report card in May is mailed home.
According to Education Code 26.003, a parent may request a change in the class or teacher to which the parent’s child has been assigned if the reassignment or change would not affect the assignment or reassignment of another student.
The change may require a conference with the parent, student, teacher, and the principal. Classes will not be changed unless it is due to an ARD, 504 or extenuating circumstances that must be accommodated immediately.
Acceptable reasons to have a schedule change are as follows:
· change of an elective to correspond with a career pathway.
· upgrade of a schedule for a stronger academic load.
· schedule a class needed for graduation.
· correct a mistake in course placement.
· add an elective that has low enrollment.
· student has already failed same course under same teacher.
Schedule changes will be allowed during the first two weeks of each semester only.
Smoking/Tobacco Use (FNCD Legal)
The Board shall prohibit students from smoking, using, or possessing tobacco products at a school-related or school-sanctioned activity on or off school property. Education Code 38.006
University Preparatory High School Program is a part of Flour Bluff High School and is smoke-free. Students shall not smoke or use tobacco products on school property or at any school-related or school-sponsored activity, on or off school property, as provided by law. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, or chewing tobacco. Any teacher, administrator, or other District employee who observes a student using or in the possession of tobacco products while in or at school-related functions, shall report that to the designated campus person.
Students in grades 9-10 shall be scheduled for seven hours each day. Students in grades 11-12 shall be scheduled for at least six hours each day. The director shall consider special circumstances on a case-by-case basis to allow graduating seniors to be excused after five hours.
Students are considered tardy when they are ten minutes or less late to class. Arriving late by more than ten minutes will be recorded on the attendance record as an absence for that period. Students will receive an office referral from the teacher on his/her fourth tardy.
Students will be assigned a teacher qualified to teach the subjects which are indicated on their schedule request.
The telephones in the office are business phones and are to be used for school business, parent contact, and emergencies only. Students will not be allowed to use these phones except for these reasons.
Texas Scholars
Texas Scholars of the Coastal Bend is sponsored by a coalition of local business and organizations.
Students choose to be Texas Scholars to prepare themselves for advanced education and for the competitive job market.
All students whose grade point averages comprise the top ten percent of the graduating class may qualify for automatic admission to public colleges/universities in the state of Texas. Students must have completed the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Plan to be qualified for the Top Ten Percent. Students who make a request through the Registrar shall have their GPA reported on the transcript and made available in accordance with the college application deadline. Requests shall be made through the Registrar’s office and should be made at least two weeks prior to the submission deadline so that the Registrar may accommodate the request in time for the student to meet the college application deadline.
To qualify for automatic college admission, the student must submit an application before any application-filing deadline established by the institution.
After admission, an institution shall review the applicant's record and identify any other factor the institution considers appropriate to determine whether the applicant may require additional preparation for college-level work or would benefit from inclusion in a retention program.
The institution may require a student who has been identified as needing additional instruction to enroll during the summer immediately after the student is admitted to participate in appropriate enrichment courses and orientation programs. A student who has not been identified as needing additional preparation for college-level work may enroll, if the student chooses, during the summer immediately after the student is admitted.
The Early High School Graduation Scholarship Program is a financial assistance program authorized by the 74th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 1995 (Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 56, Subchapter K) for students who graduate from high school in fewer than four years. To be eligible for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship Program a student must:
(1) have graduated from high school:
a. in not more than 41 consecutive months and successfully completed the recommended or advanced high school program established under TEC Section 28.025, if the person graduated on or after September 1, 2005.
b. in not more than 45 consecutive months, with at least 30 hours of college credit, and successfully completed the recommended or advanced high school program established under TEC Section 28.025, if the person graduated on or after September 1, 2005.
(2) have attended high school exclusively in one or more Texas public high schools; and
(3) be a Texas resident as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
The scholarship is awarded by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
The amount of credit a student is eligible to receive varies depending on the number of months the student takes to graduate and the number of college credit hours the student has earned while in high school. Please see your counselor for further information.
Under the guidelines of the Texas Open Records Act, high school transcript requests must be submitted in writing to Flour Bluff Independent School District. High School students may request up to five transcripts at no charge during their high school career. There will be a $1.00 charge for additional transcripts. After a student reaches 18 years of age, transcript requests must be submitted by the student or by higher learning institutions or agencies listed under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. Flour Bluff ISD graduates may request official transcripts for $2.00 each, payable in cash or money order to Flour Bluff Independent School District.
Out of state transfer students and transfer students from Texas non-public schools shall complete all state graduation requirements to be eligible for a Texas diploma. Transfer students are required to provide proof of accreditation status for prior schools other than public schools.
Resident students who complete their junior year at Flour Bluff High School and become nonresidents may continue to attend tuition-free until graduation.
If any parent or person standing in parental relation to a child who is required to attend school fails to require the child to attend school, the attendance officer shall warn the parent in writing that attendance is immediately required. If, after this warning, a parent or person standing in parental relation with criminal negligence fails to comply, and if the child has unexcused voluntary absences for the amount of time specified under Family Code 51.03 (b)(2), the attendance officer shall file a complaint against him or her in an appropriate court, as permitted under Education Code 25.093. In addition, if this child has been referred to the juvenile court for engaging in conduct in need of supervision, the attendance officer shall also file a complaint against the parent in that court. If no referral has been made, the attendance officer shall refer the child to the county juvenile probation department for action as engaging in conduct indicating a need for supervision.
A student who is required to attend school under the compulsory attendance laws and fails to attend school for the amount of time specified in Family Code 51.03(b)(2) without an excuse provided by Education Code 25.087 may be prosecuted for truancy in:
- The justice court in the county in which the student resides;
- The justice court in the county in which the school is located;
- The municipal court in the municipality in which the child resides; or
- The municipal court in the municipality in which the school is located.
WHAT CONSTITUTES TRUANCY?
Students who are absent without permission are truant. Truancy is an unexcused absence and a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, which will lead to disciplinary and/or legal action against the student and the student’s parent/guardian. Students are truant if they:
· Leave school without signing out in the main office.
· Leave school at lunch without administrative approval.
· Are absent from school without prior permission.
· Fail to report to the place for which they received a pass from class, or
· Come to school, but do not attend classes.
Students who are not in school during school hours may be arrested by local law enforcement officials and taken to the Truancy Reduction Impact Program (TRIP) Center where they will be detained until the parent/guardian arrives to assume custody. The Juvenile Probation Department and the High School also are notified of the arrest.
Each teacher at University Preparatory High School Program will have regularly scheduled tutorials.
Visitors must sign in and obtain a visitor ID badge at the main office before taking care of their business. To ensure the safety of our students, it is imperative that administration be aware of who is on campus.
Only Flour Bluff High School Program students are allowed in classes and lunches during the school day. Students from other campuses are not allowed on the Flour Bluff High School campus during the instructional day.
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