1 Plaza de Toros, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 Phone: (251) 625-3259 Fax: (251) 621-5648

Table of Contents

Office Directory ................................. 3

Bell Schedules .................................. 4

Dates of Interest ............................... 6

Guidance Department ...................... 7

School Fees ...................................... 8

Extracurricular Activities ................... 9

General School Rules ....................... 11

SFHS Policies and Procedures Bus Conduct .................................. 13

Cafeteria ........................................ 13

Check In/Out Procedures ............... 13

Computer/Internet Use ................... 14

Course Change Procedure ............ 15

Dress Code/Uniform Policy ............ 15

Driver’s Test Requirements ........... 15

Fees and Checks ........................... 15

Health Assessment Record ........... 15

In School Suspension Program ..... 15

I-Now Login .................................... 16

Library ............................................ 17

Make-Up Work/Tests ..................... 17

Parent/Teacher Conferences ......... 17

Policy to Reclaim Credit ................. 17

Prom .............................................. 18

Report Cards .................................. 18

Saturday Detention Program ......... 18

School Visitors ............................... 19

Senior/Junior College Days ........... 19

Snack Bar ...................................... 19

Student ID Cards ........................... 19

Textbooks ...................................... 19

Transcripts ..................................... 20

Student Discipline .......................... 21

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Office Directory

Administration Marty McRae……………………………………………………………………Principal Brian Williamson…………………………………………………….Assistant Principal Cindy Wilson.………………………………………………………..Assistant Principal TBD ...........………………………………………………..Assistant Principal

Counselors

Lee Cleveland……………………………………………………..9th Grade Counselor Angie Dunnam………………………………………...10th and 12th Grade Counselor Julie Thomasson………………………………………………...11th Grade Counselor

Office Staff Rebecca Humbert…………………………………………………Executive Secretary Lynette Muscarella……………………………………………………………..Registrar Sheila Marler………………………………………………………………..Bookkeeper Tisa Hadley……………………………………………............................Receptionist Amy Mitchell………………………………………………………………...Office Clerk

Athletics Mark Freeman………………………………………………………….Athletic Director Duane Davis………………………………………………...Assistant Athletic Director

Support Staff Emily Wilson……………………………………………………………….School Nurse Clay Ritchie…………………………………………...Building and Grounds Manager Donna Sanders……………………………………………………..Cafeteria Manager Melissa Murphy………………………………………………………..Media Specialist

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Bell Schedules REGULAR SCHOOL DAY 7:40am Doors Open 7:45am Warning Bell 7:50am – 9:39am 1st BLOCK

8:55am – 9:10am Break 1 9:24am – 9:39am Break 2

9:39am - 9:44am Transition to 2nd Block 9:44am - 11:18am 2nd BLOCK 11:18am - 11:23am Transition to 3rd Block 11:23am - 1:22am 3rd BLOCK 11:18am - 11:43am Lunch 1 12:11pm - 12:36pm Lunch 2 12:57pm - 1:22pm Lunch 3

1:22pm - 1:27pm Transition to 4th Block 1:27pm - 3:01pm 4th BLOCK TORO TIME SCHEDULE 7:40am Doors Open 7:45am Warning Bell 7:50am - 9:11am 1st BLOCK 9:11am - 9:16am Transition to 2nd Block 9:16am - 10:53am 2nd BLOCK 9:16am - 9:31am Break 1 10:38am - 10:53am Break 2

10:53am - 10:58am Transition to Toro Time 10:58am - 11:43am TORO TIME 11:43am - 11:48am Transition to 3rd Block 11:48am - 1:35pm 3rd BLOCK 11:43am - 12:08pm Lunch 1 12:28pm - 12:53pm Lunch 2 1:10pm - 1:35pm Lunch 3

1:35pm - 1:40pm Transition to 4th Block 1:40pm - 3:01pm 4th BLOCK

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PEP RALLY SCHEDULE 7:40am Doors Open 7:45am Warning Bell 7:50am – 9:31am 1st BLOCK

8:51am – 9:06am Break 1 9:16am – 9:31am Break 2

9:31am - 9:36am Transition to 2nd Block 9:36am - 11:03am 2nd BLOCK 11:03am - 11:08am Transition to 3rd Block 11:08am - 1:00am 3rd BLOCK 11:03am - 11:28am Lunch 1 11:51pm - 12:16pm Lunch 2 12:35pm - 1:00pm Lunch 3

1:00pm - 1:05pm Transition to 4th Block 1:05pm - 2:31pm 4th BLOCK 2:31pm - 3:01pm PEP RALLY NOON DISMISSAL SCHEDULE 7:40am Doors Open 7:45am Warning Bell 7:50am – 8:45am 1st BLOCK 8:45am - 8:50am Transition to 2nd Block 8:50am - 9:55am 2nd BLOCK

8:45am – 9:00am Break 1 9:40am – 9:55am Break 2

9:55am - 10:00am Transition to 3rd Block 10:00am - 10:55am 3rd BLOCK 10:55am - 11:00am Transition to 4th Block 11:00am - 11:55am 4th BLOCK

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Dates of Interest 2013-2014

Important School Dates and Holidays

Teacher Professional Development/Work Days……………………….August 12-15 Teacher Institute………………………………………………………………August 16 First Day of Class……………………………………………………………..August 19 Labor Day…………………………………………………………………..September 2 Veteran’s Day……………………………………………………………..November 11 Thanksgiving…………………………………………………………..November 25-29 Christmas………………………………………………………………December 20-31 New Year’s Day……………………………………………………………….January 1 Classes Resume………………………………………………………………January 2 King/Lee Holiday…………………………………………………………….January 20 Mardi Gras……………………………………………………………………..March 3-4 Spring Break/Good Friday…………………………………………………..April 14-18 Graduation………………………………………………………………………..May 20 Last Day of Class………………………………………………………………...May 23 Memorial Day……………………………………………………………………..May 26 Teacher Workday………………………………………………………………...May 27 Exams

Midterm Exams………………………………......................…Week of January 6-10 Senior Exams…………………………………………………………………May 12-13 Final Exams………………………………………........................Week of May 19-23 Reporting Periods

1st Quarter Progress Report……………………………………Week of September 16-20 2nd Quarter Progress Report…………………………………….Week of November 18-22 Report Card…………………………………………………………..January 17

3rd Quarter Progress Report……………………………………...Week of February 10-14 4th Quarter Progress Report…………………………………………..Week of April 21-25 Report Card………………………………………………………………May 30

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Testing Dates

Alabama High School Graduation Exam…………………………..September 16-20 December 2-6 March 17-21

PLAN (10th Grade)……………………………………………………….October 16-23

AP Exams………………………………………………………………………May 5-16

ACT (Code #012518)……………………………………………………September 21 October 26 December 14 February 8 Bad Weather Make-up Days and Early Release

Make-Up Days………………………………………………………...November 25-27 December 20

Early Release Days (Pending Approval)………………………………….October 18 January 10 March 14 May 23

Guidance Department

Guidance services are available for every student in the school through classroom guidance lessons and individual counseling sessions. Classroom topics covered include study skills and time management, post-secondary options, scholarship searching and career cruising. Individual services include educational planning, course selections, home, school, and/or social concerns. Appointments may be made at any convenient time.

Promotion and Reclassification

A student who begins the 9th grade must have the following number of credits to be promoted to the indicated grade level:

7 Credits – 10th Grade (Sophomore) 14 Credits – 11th Grade (Junior) 21 Credits – 12th Grade (Senior)

Students should refer to the Academic Guide for specific diploma credit requirements. For more information regarding Guidance activities and resources, please go to the website www.spanishforttoros.org and click on “Academics” and then “Guidance”.

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School Fees No fees shall be collected for courses required for graduation. Course fees are established in accordance with Baldwin County Public Schools Academic Guide. Business Classes………………………………………………………………...$20.00 Art…………………………………………………………………………………..$20.00 AP Classes………………………………………………………………………..$20.00 AP Exams (PerExam)………………………………………………(projected) $87.00 Band ($30.00 per semester)…………………………………………………….$60.00 Advanced Science Classes (Chemistry, Honors Biology, Human Anatomy, Marine Science, and Physics)……………………………………………………..........................$15.00 Career Tech……………………………………………………………………….$20.00 Choir/Chorus………………………………………………………………………$20.00 Driver Education…………………………………………………………………..$25.00 Engineering Classes……………………………………………………………..$20.00 Foreign Languages………………………………………………………………...$7.50 Human Services…………………………………………………………………..$20.00 JROTC……………………………………………………………………………..$15.00 MISCELLANEOUS SCHOOL FEES Student Activity Fees (Locker, ID, postage, classroom technology, etc.)……………$45.00 Parking Permit…………………………………………………………………….$40.00 Physical Education Locker………………………………………………………..$1.00 Transcript…………………………………………………………………………...$1.00 TECHNICAL CENTER FEES All courses (cost per course)…………………………………………………….$20.00

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Extracurricular Activities

MUSIC Band/Dance Team/Color Guard Mr. Morris Choir Ms. Hughes ACADEMIC National Honor Society Ms. Eudy Scholar’s Bowl Ms. Menas/Ms. Hodge Mu Alpha Theta Ms. Powell Spanish Fort Student Library Club (SFSLC) Ms. Murphy FOREIGN LANGUAGE

French Club Ms. Daniels Spanish Club Ms. Smith National French Honor Society Ms. Daniels National Spanish Honor Society Mr. Sebastiani SERVICE

Key Club Mr. Watt Project Outreach Ms. Jaye/Mr. Parks Peer Helpers Ms. Penn Interact Club Mr. Williamson Girls Service Club Ms. Bernasconi RELIGIOUS

First Priority Mr. Parks FCA TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING BEST Robotics Ms. Thomas Technology Student Association Ms. Thomas BUSINESS Future Business Leaders of America Ms. Malpas

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POLITICAL SGA Ms. McGowen Teenage Republicans Ms. Richerson SFHS MEDIA WSFH Crew Mr. Overstreet Yearbook Ms. Malpas ART

National Art Honor Society Ms. Hamil FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

FCCLA Ms. Ojard/Ms. Bernasconi MILITARY

JROTC Mr. Goodlin/Mr. Mendoza ATHLETICS

Our school belongs to the Alabama High School Athletic Association and complies with rules and guidelines of the association. Any questions concerning student eligibility should be referred to the Spanish Fort High School website www.spanishforttoros.org or www.ahsaa.com. BOYS GIRLS Football Volleyball Cheerleading Cheerleading Cross Country Cross Country Swimming Swimming Basketball Basketball Track & Field Track & Field Tennis Tennis Baseball Softball Soccer Soccer Golf Golf

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General School Rules

1. No student should be out of class without permission from his/her teacher for that period. A pass MUST accompany each student when he/she is out of class.

2. Any student who deliberately disobeys a legitimate request or order given by a

school official is subject to suspension or expulsion. 3. Hats may not be worn in the building and will be taken from students who fail

to follow the rule. 4. Students may not be in the parking areas at any time during the school day

without a pass from an administrator. 5. When checking into school, students are not allowed to bring fast-food items. 6. Students must stay away from rooms with classes in progress during lunch. 7. Students shall be allowed to possess electronic devices in the off position during the instructional school day. Use of electronic devices during the instructional day, except in accordance with this policy, is otherwise prohibited. Cell phones SHOULD NOT be in use during transition to classes or during instruction unless a teacher gives permission for instructional use in the classroom. The Baldwin County Board of Education assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen electronic devices brought to school by students. Refusal to turn over an electronic device to an administrator will result in immediate suspension, pending further potential discipline, and a parent conference. Electronic devices shall be subject to search in accordance with applicable state and federal law. 8. Students may not go in the gym area or dressing rooms at any time except the

period in which they have physical education. 9. North Baldwin Center for Technology and/or JROTC students who miss the

bus must report to the office and will be assigned to ISS. Students will be marked unexcused unless transported by a parent/guardian.

10. Students should check in through the office when arriving late to school.

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11. Students are not allowed to leave campus for lunch. 12. Hair color, make-up, dress, etc., that interferes with the educational process will not be permitted. 13. Students should report to class on time. Excessive tardies will bring appropriate disciplinary action. 14. Students may not receive deliveries of flowers, balloons, etc. during school

hours. 15. Only emergency messages are taken from parents. 16. Running and yelling are not permitted in the halls. 17. Earrings in the eyebrow, lip, tongue, nose, or any body part other than the ear

are unacceptable due to safety hazards they present. 18. Students may not leave campus for any reason without proper checkout

through the attendance office. Students may not check out with other students.

19. Cheating/plagiarism is not tolerated. Students will receive a grade of “0” if

they are found to have either cheated on or plagiarized an assignment, and a parent will be notified. For the second and subsequent cheating/plagiarizing offenses, students will receive a grade of “0”, parents will be notified, and further disciplinary action will be given.

20. Most students never have any problem if they do what they know is right. A

few individuals, however, invariably commit acts that cannot be ignored. It would be impossible to make a list covering all possible acts that interfere with the orderly educational process that is essential to effective learning. The disposition of some incidents not listed must, therefore, be left to the discretion of school officials. Repeated offenses may result in additional corrective actions.

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SPANISH FORT HIGH SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

BUS CONDUCT While the Board offers, as needed, a system of student transportation, it also requires parents of students to accept responsibility for supervision until the child boards the bus in the morning and after the child leaves the bus at the end of the school day. Students must obey all instructions given by the driver and all school and Board policies while riding the bus. Students cannot leave the bus except at their regular stop without written permission from a parent and an administrator. Only at the time that a child boards the bus does he/she become the responsibility of the school district. Such responsibility shall end when the child is discharged at the regular bus stop at the end of the school day. When a child does not conduct himself properly on a bus, the bus driver will write a referral or bring him/her to the building principal, who may inform the parents of the misconduct and behavior. The principal or his designee will also discipline students as deemed appropriate. A child who becomes a serious disciplinary problem on the school bus may have his transportation privileges suspended or terminated. In such cases, the parents of the child involved will become responsible for transporting their child to and from school. CAFETERIA No one is allowed in the cafeteria that does not have business there. Good manners and cleanliness are required of all. Running to get in the lunch line is not appropriate; students must wait their turn without pushing, breaking line, or passing others. Students will be responsible for purchasing all food items obtained in the cafeteria. After eating, students must pick up plates and other trash and return them to the designated trash containers. CHECK-IN AND OUT PROCEDURE Excessive absences from school and/or classes have a direct negative impact on the academic success of our students. In a continued effort to minimize the number of absences students accumulate, late arrivals and early dismissals are strongly discouraged. Every effort should be exercised to keep the student in school for the entire day. Excessive check-ins or outs may result in additional measures being taken. All check-ins and check-outs will be done through the main office. Students will not be admitted to class without an admission slip and must present it the following day to teachers whose classes were missed. Check-ins and early dismissals must be approved by office personnel and will be

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coded as excused or unexcused. If a check out is necessary, these procedures will be followed: • A note signed by the parent must be presented and the parent/guardian will be

called by office personnel to inform them of the early dismissal. OR

• The parent/guardian should come to the office and check out the student personally.

Students are not allowed to checkout and leave with another student who is driving an automobile. Students checking out and leaving with another student’s parent or guardian must have prior written permission from his/her own parent/guardian and approval by an administrator. Check-outs immediately before a holiday or major school event such as homecoming or prom will be coded as unexcused unless the student has prior approval from the principal or has a note from the doctor. Only an excused check-in or check-out slip will permit class work to be made up. In all other cases, students will receive a zero for missed work. A student is considered absent for the entire day if checked in after 11:30a.m. Any student checking-out before 11:30 a.m. is considered absent for the entire day. An early dismissal day requires attendance for the entire day (no check-ins or checkouts). Students will not be penalized for missing class while on a school-sponsored activity and will be allowed to make up work missed and will be counted present in class. Should a student become ill at school, every effort will be made to contact the parent/guardian. A student who becomes ill at school must report to the nurse’s office. COMPUTER/INTERNET USE Students are issued an “Acceptable Use Policy” (AUP) which they and their parents should read, review, discuss and return signed and checked granting or denying permission to use the Internet. The AUP outlines the Baldwin County School’s policy regarding computer and Internet use and must be on file BEFORE any student may use a computer at school. Among the items outlined as prohibited are: “hacking”, email, altering the computer in any way (downloading add-ons or programs), chat rooms, forums, gaming, message boards, and using the computer for a radio, jukebox, or television. It is stressed that the equipment and the Internet are “for school-related activities with teacher permission." Consequences for violation of the AUP can range from detention to expulsion from school and/or result in the student’s removal from a class or lab (with the resulting loss of credit).

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COURSE CHANGE PROCEDURE There will be no course changes at the beginning of the school year or new term except those deemed necessary by the principal. DRESS CODE/UNIFORM POLICY All students must be in compliance with current board policy. You can find the current Uniform Policy at www.bcbe.org. DRIVER’S TEST REQUIREMENTS Students taking the driver’s exam must obtain an Enrollment/Exclusion Status Form from the school office. If a student is not enrolled or has accumulated more than ten consecutive or fifteen days total unexcused absences during a single term, the school must submit this information to the Department of Public Safety. FEES AND CHECKS All fees should be paid within the first two weeks of the school term and will be delinquent at the end of each term. Seniors must clear all outstanding financial obligations prior to being issued a cap and gown for graduation. All worthless checks returned to our account are processed by Envision Payment Solutions, and must be cleared with their office. The SFHS office is unable to accept payment for any NSF check. If your check is returned, it may be re-presented electronically. Service charges and processing fees of $30.00, as permitted by state law, will be debited from the same checking account by paper draft or electronically, at the option of Envision Payment Solutions. Checks will not be cashed in the school office. HEALTH ASSESSMENT RECORD At the beginning of each school year, each student must have a new health assessment completed and returned to the school nurse. Please complete front, back, and sign with the date. IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION PROGRAM The Baldwin County Board of Education shall maintain an on-campus suspension program as necessary to provide a structured disciplinary atmosphere in which a student is isolated or removed from regular classroom activities but is not dismissed from the school setting. PROCEDURES: 1. Students assigned to the In-School Suspension Center (ISS) should report to first

block for attendance. Immediately following morning announcements, students

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should report directly to the ISS room. 2. The student will be given class related assignments by regular classroom

teachers and expected to complete the assignments. 3. An assigned period of days will be given to the student. The student will not

be counted absent from class while in ISS. The student will be able to make up any work missed in his regular classes.

4. ISS can be extended if assignments are not completed. Makeup work missed during the extension of ISS is not allowed.

5. Lunch will be scheduled at times when ISS students will be unable to associate with other students. Students will not be allowed to attend any breaks given on the school campus.

6. While in ISS, a student will be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities.

7. Students assigned to ISS will not be allowed to attend any assemblies, pep rallies, or other special programs that are held on the school campus during the school day.

8. Teachers may send tests for the student to take during ISS or allow the student to make up tests upon return to class at the end of ISS.

RULES: • The student must report to ISS with all materials. • If a student is absent, sick, or checks out, ISS time will be made up. • ISS students may not talk, must stay in their seats, and be occupied at all

times. If a student finishes all assignments, the ISS instructor has permission to assign additional work.

• Students will not be allowed to leave the room to attend class or for any other reason unless authorized by the ISS instructor or an administrator.

• Any student written up by the ISS instructor for being disruptive or displaying inappropriate behavior will be disciplined as determined by the administration.

I-NOW LOGIN From the SFHS website (www.spanishforttoros.org) home page, click on “Student Grades” on the left-hand side of the page. This will take you to the instruction page on the BCBE website which contains the following link: https://inow-baldwinco.asc.edu/informationnow. At the prompt asking you to connect to the INow server, enter the following: User name (homeuser) and password (homeuser1). At the next login prompt (on the Information NOW page), enter the following: user name: ____ and password (sfhs0145). The first time you log in, you will use the above temporary password. You will then be prompted to change your password.

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LIBRARY The library is available for students from 7:30 – 3:30 every day. Students are encouraged to visit the library, but are expected to maintain high standards of conduct that result in an atmosphere conducive to study. The library is an attractive area that has been provided for your work and pleasure. Please help maintain the library by keeping your area clean. Food and drinks are not permitted in the library. Place all discarded materials in the trashcans and return any books, magazines, and newspapers to their proper place. Students may check out three books at a time. Books are checked out for a two-week time period and overdue fines are accrued at a rate of .10¢ per day (not to exceed $5.00 per item). A replacement cost is charged for lost or damaged materials. There are 16 computer and two printers available for student use. Students should follow the Baldwin County Public School System Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) when using these computers. Copies may be purchased in the library for .10¢ per page; however, copyright laws should be strictly adhered to. Copyright rules are posted in the copy machine area. MAKEUP WORK/TESTS Makeup work/tests will be administered to students whose absences were due to reasons coded as “excused” according to policy. Students will have a maximum 3 days upon return to school to complete makeup work. It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher to discuss arrangements for makeup tests. If a student has an excused absence prior to a test, the student should be given time to get materials missed before taking the test. PARENT – TEACHER CONFERENCES Parents are invited and encouraged to visit the school; however, visits during the school day should be cleared through the office. Parent–teacher conferences are most important in improving the learning atmosphere. Conferences with teachers must be scheduled before or after school or during the teacher’s planning period. Parents are reminded that teachers cannot be called from class on the spur of the moment to discuss a student’s status. Conferences are to be scheduled with the individual teacher via note, e-mail, or phone call. Administrators and teachers urge parents to arrange a conference early in the term. POLICY TO RECLAIM HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT Students who fail a course are strongly encouraged to make-up the course in credit recovery, summer school, or to consult with the counselor to discuss their options.

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PROM The Junior-Senior Prom will be held at the Fairhope Civic Center. Invitations will be sold for 4-5 weeks leading up to prom at varying rates. No invitations will be sold at the door. Outside date applications will be available in the front office and on the school website (www.spanishforttoros.org) a few weeks before prom. You must turn in a copy of your outside date’s driver’s license or other photo ID (with birth date) along with the signature of your date. Be advised, it will take you a little time to complete all of the requirements. It takes several days for approval, so those turned in during the last several days will have to pay the higher price for invitations. Spanish Fort High School students will have to present their school ID and prom ticket/invitation at the door. Outside dates will have to present the same ID used for approval of their application. The family of each senior attending the prom will be given 2 tickets to attend call outs---if a family has 2 or more seniors, they will still get only 2 tickets. Parents will be allowed to enter 15 minutes prior to call-outs and are asked to leave after the presentations. Crowning of the Prom King and Queen will occur immediately after call outs. The students selected for the court must be present to receive the honor. If the winner is not present, then the person with the next highest number of votes will receive the honor. IF YOU ARE A CANDIDATE FOR THIS HONOR, BE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR INVITATION AND ID AS YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED WITHOUT THEM AND WE WILL NOT POSTPONE CALLOUTS OR THE CROWNING. **ALL Spanish Fort High School sponsored dances will adhere to the outside date procedure. REPORT CARDS Student progress notifications (report cards) are sent out after each nine-week grading period. The cards will be mailed to the home address on the Friday following the last Friday in the nine-week quarter. Mid-term reports are mailed home each 4½ weeks for those students who have less than a 70 average. SATURDAY DETENTION PROGRAM As a supplement to the existing discipline program, a Saturday School Detention program has been implemented in order to help reinforce attendance policies and redirect unacceptable behavior. Saturday school will be established to uphold discipline procedures and will be operated by one teacher. Assignments will be given depending on the infraction. Students who are assigned to Saturday School and fail to appear on the assigned Saturday will receive an out-of-school suspension, usually during the following week.

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SCHOOL VISITORS Visitors must obtain permission from an administrator to be in the building or on school property and should follow these procedures: 1. Sign in the “Visitor’s Log” in the main office giving name, time, and destination. 2. Wear a visitor’s badge at all times on the campus. 3. Upon completion of the visit, return the badge to the office and sign out.

• STUDENT VISITORS. Students from other schools will not be permitted to

visit. Spanish Fort High School students may not visit other schools during school hours except for school-sponsored events. Pupils who are in violation of this are subject to disciplinary action and may be considered trespassing.

• UNAUTHORIZED VISITORS. Unauthorized persons on school property are trespassers and shall be subject to legal prosecution. This includes students who are on suspensions or have been expelled.

SENIOR AND JUNIOR COLLEGE DAYS Seniors & juniors will be allowed two (2) days total during the school year for the purpose of visiting colleges. To be excused, prior approval is needed from the principal at least two (2) week in advance. Students must complete a college visit request form and submit the form to Mr. McRae. After the college visit, the form must be re-submitted to the principal as verification of the college visit. SNACK BAR Drinks and refreshments from the canteen are to be consumed in the area of canteen. Drink containers, paper, lunch bags, and other refuse from the canteen are to be placed in the trashcans provided in the canteen area. Water is the only drink permitted in the classroom. STUDENT ID CARDS Students should retain identification cards in their possession at all times. All persons shall (upon request) identify themselves to school authorities in school buildings, on school grounds, or at school sponsored events. Persons refusing to identify themselves upon request of school officials shall be considered trespassers. TEXTBOOKS ♦ The parent/guardian or other persons having custody of a student to whom

textbooks are issued shall be liable for any loss, abuse, or damage in excess of that which would result from the normal use of such textbooks.

♦ Textbooks will not be issued to students with outstanding financial obligations.

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♦ Any textbooks or library books found on campus will be turned in to the office. It is the student’s responsibility to return all textbooks to the office when the course is completed.

♦ Students will be given credit for the return of the specific textbooks issued to them as indicated in the textbook computer program.

TRANSCRIPTS Transcripts will be processed and mailed on a weekly basis (Friday). If circumstances exist that require an expedited process, the student’s counselor or the registrar must be notified personally. There is a $1.00 charge for each PRINTED transcript.

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Student Discipline

INFRACTION CONSEQUENCES Excessive unexcused class tardies 1st Referral/3rd Tardy

2nd Referral/4th Tardy 3rd Referral/6th Tardy 4th Referral/8th Tardy 5th Referral/10th Tardy Further Offenses

Warning ISS – 1 day Saturday School – ½ day Saturday School – full day Suspension – 1 day Suspension – 3 days minimum (expulsion maximum)

Uniform violation 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense 5th Offense Further Offenses

Warning ISS – 1 day or Saturday School – ½ day ISS – 2 days or Saturday School – full day Suspension – 1 day Suspension – 2 days Suspension – 3 days minimum (expulsion maximum)

Unauthorized cell phone use or possession (Cell phone will be confiscated. Failure to turn over cell phone to teacher or administrator may result in suspension from school.)

1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense Further Offenses

Warning – phone held till end of day Phone held for 5 days – to be returned to parent Phone held for 10 days – to be returned to parent Privileges revoked and/or suspension/expulsion

Food and drink in the building

Display of affection

Littering (including cafeteria)

Horseplay

1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense Further Offenses

Warning ISS – 1 day Saturday School – ½ day Saturday School – full day Suspension/Expulsion

Skipping class or leaving class without permission

General use of profanity

Possession or use of lighter/matches

Missing break detention

1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense Further Offenses

ISS – 1 day Saturday School – ½ day Saturday School – full day Suspension – 1 day Suspension/Expulsion

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Unauthorized possession or use of over-the-counter medication (Medication will be confiscated and only returned to parent/guardian)

1st Offense 2nd Offense

ISS – (2 day minimum) Suspension/Expulsion - Length to be determined by principal or his/her designee on a case-by-case basis.

Skipping school

Leaving campus without proper permission

Disruptive behavior on campus

1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense Further Offenses

ISS – 2 days Saturday School – ½ day Saturday School – full day Suspension – 1 day Suspension/Expulsion

Cheating/Plagiarism (consequences apply to homework, tests, projects, etc.)

1st Offense

2nd Offense 3rd Offense Further Offenses

Grade of “0” – parent notified

ISS or Saturday School, Grade of “0” – parent notified

Suspension – 1day, grade of “0”, parent notified

Suspension – Length to be determined by principal or his/her designee on a case-by-case basis. Grade of “0”, parent notified

Disrespect to a school board employee or adult

Direct use of profanity to a teacher

Failure to identify one’s self

Possession or use of tobacco/tobacco related product (i.e. electronic cigarettes, chewing tobacco alternatives, etc.)

Gambling

Failure to attend Saturday School

1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense

Suspension – 1 day Suspension – 3 days Suspension – 5 days Expulsion

Fighting Suspension – Minimum 3 days

Possession or use of fireworks Suspension – Length to be determined by principal or his/her designee on a case-by-case basis

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Possession of alcohol, drugs or drug paraphernalia

Under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any other substance that might be used for the intent of getting “high”

1st Offense

2nd Offense

Suspension – Minimum 5 days. Contact Law Enforcement. Referral to Chemical Abuse Prevention Program (CAPP Program)

Expulsion

Selling or distribution of alcohol, drugs or any other substance that might be used for the intent of getting “high”

Pulling a fire alarm

Expulsion

Vandalism Suspension and/or criminal charges. Repair and/or pay for damages

Threatening a person’s life

Bringing or threatening to bring a weapon to school

Suspension or expulsion. Contact Law Enforcement. Possible criminal charges.

Vulgar or threatening language directed toward a teacher

Direct, aggressive or excessive physical contact

Suspension or expulsion. Possible criminal charges and law enforcement involvement.

Inappropriate bus conduct Appropriate consequence for violating school rule plus 1st Offense Warning/Suspension 2nd Offense Bus Suspension 3-5 days 3rd Offense Bus Suspension 6-10 days 4th Offense Bus Suspension (year)