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Wichita High School East • 2301 E. Douglas Ave. • Wichita, KS 67211 Telephone: (316) 973-7200 • Fax Number: (316) 973-7224 Website: http://usd259.org/east Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wichitahighschooleast Twitter: https://twitter.com/easthighaces YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/259east
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Vision Statement Wichita High School East provides a collaborative community where students and staff are actively engaged in learning. Core Values of Wichita High School East We grow and learn together through Collaboration Accountability Respecting Individuals Engagement
ALMA MATER “The Blue and White” We hail the glory of East High, her honor shining bright. In Wichita we proudly raise her banner, blue and white. We stand before the whole wide world, Blue Aces soaring in the sky, And ever will our voices raise in praise of old East High.
ADMINISTRATION General Office Sara Richardson, Principal 973-7245 Tom Perkins, Assistant Principal (F-L) 973-7250 Derrick Heckman, Assistant Principal (S-Z & AVID) 973-7250
Main Entrance Office Michael Boykins, Assistant Principal (IB) 973-7289 SSC Claudia Cooper, Assistant Principal (A-E) 973-7236 West Office Randall Rogers, Assistant Principal, (M-R) 973-7241
The administrators are responsible for the well-being of the students whose last names begin with the letters noted, or in the IB or AVID programs. Questions regarding attendance or discipline should be directed to the appropriate administrator.
For a complete listing of all East High Activities, 1 visit http://usd259.org/east and click on East High Main Calendar.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Academic Honesty Policy ...... 3 International Baccalaureate ...... 8 Administration ...... 1 Library ...... 8 Alma Mater ...... 1 Lockers ...... 8 AP Enrollment ...... 7 Lost and Found ...... 8 AP Guidelines ...... 7 Lunch ...... 8-9 Athletics ...... 3 Medical Information ...... 9 Attendance Policy ...... 3 Medication ...... 9 Behavior ...... 3-4 Missed Assignments...... 3 Big Do ...... 4 Nondiscrimination Policy ...... 9 Bullying ...... 4 Obligations ...... 9 Buses ...... 4 Parking Regulations ...... …….9 Cell Phones/Electronic Devices ...... 4 Passes ...... 9 Class Sponsors ...... 5 Possession or Use of Drugs ...... 9 Clubs and Activities ...... 5 Coaches ...... 4 Possession or Use of Weapons ...... …10 College Admissions Tests ...... 5 Progress Reports/Report Cards ...... 10 Computer Use Policies ...... 5-6 Pupil Behavior /Assault ...... 10 Counseling Services ...... 6 Schedule Change Policy ...... 10 Deliveries ...... 6 Sexual Harassment/Harassment ...... 10-11 Detentions ...... 6 Signage ...... 11 Dress Code ...... 6 Student Advocacy...... 11 Emergency Safety Interventions..………………………6 Tardy Policy ...... 11 Final Exams ...... 6 Textbooks ...... 11 Fire Drills ...... 6 Tornado Drills ...... 6 Graduation Requirements ...... 7 Vending Machines ...... 11 ID Cards ...... 8 Vision Statement ...... 1 Illness or Injury ...... 8 Visitors ...... 11 Insurance ...... 8 Website ...... 11
STUDENT 2 ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY forms are available at http://usd259.org/east/athletics under Forms. Wichita East High School has established a policy on academic honesty that reflects the values of the Current Updated Schedules: please visit District’s mission statement, and the belief that http://usd259.org/east and click on the Athletic students should be held accountable for their actions. Calendar. The faculty and staff of East High assume that ATTENDANCE students are honest until their actions demonstrate 973-7207 intent to deceive or misrepresent themselves or others. Violations of classroom standards include, If a student is absent from school, a parent is asked but are not limited to: to call the attendance Clerk (973-7207) as soon as possible on the day of the absence. 1. Cheating on formal examinations or classroom assignments. BOE Policy 1460: Regular school attendance is 2. Plagiarism, i.e.: purposely attributing the work of required of all pupils enrolled in elementary and another to oneself. secondary schools under Kansas compulsory attendance statutes (KSA 721113). Parents must 3. Misrepresentation of the type, amount, or person assume primary responsibility for assuring that pupils completing class work or projects where grades who have reached the age of 7 years and under the for credit are given, or intentionally misleading age of 18 years comply with this requirement unless faculty or staff in their efforts to reach correct exempted by statute. After a student has 96 hours of conclusions. medical/illness absences, Board Policy requires a doctor’s note in order to be excused. 4. Falsification, forgery, or alteration of any document or data base pertaining to academic, East High School Policy: There is a direct attendance, or other school records. correlation between regular attendance and academic achievement. It is expected that each student will Students who violate standards of honesty are attend all classes every day. Doctor and dental subject to disciplinary action deemed appropriate appointments, job interviews, etc., should be for the infraction by classroom instructors and/or scheduled outside the school day. In accordance with administration. Board Policy 1460, the parent must notify the attendance Clerk (973-7207) either by telephone, ATHLETICS letter, or in person when a pupil is absent. Notification should be made prior to the absence and must be Competition: Activities on the interscholastic level made no later than 72 hours after the date of the are a part of the total educational program at Wichita absence. Failure to notify the school will result in the High School East. East High is a member of the absence being recorded as unexcused. Request to Greater Wichita Athletic League (GWAL) and a be absent forms can be picked up at respective member of the Kansas State High School Activities administrator’s office or from the attendance clerk. Association (KSHSAA). All East High School administration and staff have Eligibility: To participate in KSHSAA sponsored taken the initiative to improve the attendance of all activities a student must have passed 5 classes of students. The attendance plan has several levels- unit weight the previous semester and must currently automated calls, teachers’ personal calls, direct be enrolled in and attending 5 classes of unit weight. contact with students, and/or letters from respective A student will become ineligible if their class schedule administrators. drops below 5 classes. A student must also be in good standing and meet the requirements of the Missed Assignments: It is the responsibility of the transfer rule (if applicable). student to complete assignments which are missed when the student is absent from a class. The teacher Outside competition: A student must not engage in shall make reasonable efforts to encourage and outside competition in the same sport while they are a assist the student in the completion of missed member of a school squad. Some restrictions also assignments. apply during the school year/outside of season. BEHAVIOR Physical Examination: A student must have passed a physical examination dated May 1, 2019, or after. Students are expected to behave in a manner that is This form must have all parent/legal guardian appropriate for high school age individuals and signatures and be on file in the West/Activities Office complies with all BOE policies. These behaviors before a student may participate in any athletic would include attending classes, working on all tasks practice, conditioning or camp. Physical/concussion assigned by teachers, and complying with all
STUDENT 3 reasonable requests made by school staff members. Riding the bus is a privilege. Every pupil riding the The staff's intention is to serve all the students. It is bus has this privilege as long as they follow the rules the staff's preference to focus on the business of and regulations set forth by the State and the local education and avoid being disciplinarians. We ask Board of Education. The privilege to ride the bus that all students assist us in this endeavor. The right may be suspended or revoked if the rules and to attend a Wichita Public School carries with it the regulations are not followed. obligation to maintain acceptable behavior. The staff does take a very aggressive posture in CELL PHONES, ELECTRONIC DEVICES maintaining the safety of all students. We continue to BOE Policy 1464: Pupil Behavior - Regulations have this as one of our main goals for the coming Administrative Implemental Procedures, No. 11: school year. We will not tolerate any person or persons threatening or intimidating students or staff. High Schools: While in the school building, students may use Personal Electronic Devices during class The school day ends at 3:10 p.m. All students time for instructional purposes as approved by each must be off campus by 3:30 p.m. unless they are teacher, before and after school, during passing participants in supervised East High extra- periods, and at lunch. At all other times, these curricular activities. devices may not be used unless permission is Students attending evening activities (games, granted by a teacher or administrator. dances, etc) should be picked up no later than 30 minutes after the activity has ended. Any student not picked up by this time will not be allowed to Visible and noticeable electronic devices may be attend future activities that season. confiscated by a staff member during any unauthorized time and will be held in the designated administrative office for two school "BIG DO" days. Plan to join us on September 18, 2019 for our annual open house. You will have the opportunity to meet Bluetooth speakers and other devices that play teachers, listen to music, purchase food to support music out loud are not to be used at any time inside our many clubs and activities, and relax on the front the building. lawn of East High School.
HEAD COACHES BULLYING Athletic Director Kevin Hartley BOE Policy 1464: Pupil Behavior – Regulations Administrative Implemental Procedures, No. 2: Athletic Trainer Jennifer Hudson Baseball Ryan Bensch USD 259 will not tolerate any type of bullying Basketball – Boys Joe Jackson (physical, cyber, relational aggression) of a pupil by another pupil, employee, or others. Violation of this Basketball – Girls Brian Johnson policy shall result in disciplinary action against any Bowling – Boys/Girls Teresa Hall pupil or employee involved. Cross Country – Boys/Girls Darham Rogers Debate/Forensics Mike Harris Bullying is: Purposeful behavior that intends to cause harm Football Ene Akpan or distress Golf – Boys/Girls Tracy Anderson Is usually repeated over time Scholars’ Bowl David Shelly Occurs in a relationship where there is an Soccer – Boys Fred Koepp imbalance of power Soccer – Girls Fred Koepp Cyber bullying sent via cell phone include Softball Randi Godown harmful text or images using internet or digital Spirit Squad – Cheer/Dance Ashley Blanton media sources to send or post information. Swimming/Diving – Boys/Girls Joe Hutchinson Tennis – Boys/Girls Kristin Kelley BUSES Track – Boys/Girls Darham Rogers U.S.D. 259 provides school bus service for all Volleyball Alexis Head students living 2.5 miles from the school. Students Wrestling Alfredo Malcom who miss their bus will be expected to arrange their own transportation. Students on buses arriving after 8:15 a.m. should report to the Main Entrance Office.
STUDENT 4 CLASS SPONSORS COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS Senior Class Laurel Scott East High School code is 173-206 Junior Class Erin Sanger ACT: American College Testing Program Sophomore Class Eric Torres ACT is used by all Kansas schools for admissions Freshman Class Nicole Brown purposes. The cost for 2019-2020 is $51 for the ACT
and $68.00 if the student wishes to take the ACT plus CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Writing Test. To register online, go to Ace Club Jason Crippen www.actstudent.org. Registration must be Asian Club Carmela Buranday completed by the deadline to avoid a late fee. Asian Cultural Dance Yun-Hwa Mau ACT Test Dates Registration Deadlines Bible Club James Cole September 14, 2019 August 16, 2019 Blue Ace Connection Kim Voth October 26, 2019 September 20, 2019 Business Professionals of Amer. Jennifer Duncan December 14, 2019 November 8, 2019 Chinese Yoyo Club Yun-Hwa Mau February 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 Clay Club Brenda Lichman April 4, 2020 February 28, 2020 DECA Shanna Zimmerman June 13, 2020 May 8, 2020 Brandon Reith July 18, 2020 June 19, 2020 Debate and Forensics Mike Harris Drama Club Derrick Gronewold PSAT/NMSQT Information ECO (Recycle Club) Susan Richardson The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National FCA (Fellowship of Chrst. Athl.) Tyson Scroggin Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) will FCCLA Dana DeMarco be given to interested juniors and sophomores on Feminist Club Stacy Chestnut Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Students will French Club Tyler Crighton receive registration information in their English French Honor Society Tyler Crighton classes in September. The registration fee will be Gay Straight Alliance Club Eric Torres approximately $16. Interact Club Betsy Machain SAT I: Scholastic Aptitude Test Kitty Hawk Air Society Lt. Col. Mike George The SAT I is used by many colleges outside the state Latino Club Victoria Acevedo of Kansas in making admissions decisions. The Lion Dance Club Laura White SAT I Test measures critical reading, math, and Yun-Hwa Mau Latino Dance Club Victoria Acevedo writing skills. The registration fee is currently $64.50 Math Club Stan Reimer (47.50 without essay) late registration is an additional $29. Students can register online at Model UN Brian White www.collegeboard.com. Muslim Club Steve Maack National Art Honors Society Shelly Salley SAT II: Subject Tests National Speech Debate Assoc. Mike Harris SAT II Subject tests are one-hour examinations in National Honor Society Rob Compton specific subjects such as English, History, News Magazine Austin Clift Mathematics, Science, and Foreign Language. The Quill and Scroll Austin Clift tests are used to demonstrate to colleges a student’s Robotics Josh Collette mastery in a particular area. Students may take up to SkillsUSA Josh Collette three exams in one sitting. The basic registration fee Spanish Club David Shelly is $26 plus $21 for each subject test and $26 for each Maria Ozbun language exam. More exams could be taken on a Spanish Honor Society Julie Dunkelberger different day for an additional fee. Selective colleges Spirit Cabinet Sandra Prevost may require up to three SAT II subject tests. Some Student Council (STUCO) Julie Dunkelberger colleges designate which tests; others allow the Student Leadership Alisa Abuzineh student to choose. The SAT I and SAT II cannot be Katlyn Burson taken on the same test date. Refer to Students Against Prejudice Steve Maack www.collegeboard.com. for test dates and more SWENext Josh Collette information. Tae Kwon Do Club Yun-Hwa Mau COMPUTER USE POLICIES
Technology Student Assoc.(TSA) Shelly Salley Doug Biggs Parents and students are required to read BOE Tri-M Music Club Eric Crawford Policy 1232 regarding student use of computers and Yearbook Austin Clift the Internet at East High School. Failure to abide by Young Life Katlyn Burson these policies will result in a minimum 30-day Youth Court Crystal Abasolo suspension of computer privileges on the first offense
STUDENT 5 and a year-long suspension as well as other Student ID’s must be visible and displayed at disciplinary measures on any subsequent offense. all times from the front, in the torso area. Depending on the nature of the offense, other actions All tops and shirts must cover the entire torso in – including legal – may be taken against a student. a modest manner. This means tops must cover NOTE: Circumventing the district Internet filter (see the beltline and the material over the shoulders "Inappropriate Use" – section 4m and 4q) by using must be of a solid material and wider than the proxy sites is a violation of Board policy and student ID. disciplinary action will result. The length of skirts and shorts should extend past the tip of the index finger. After walking, students should not have to pull them down to COUNSELING SERVICES the approved-length. Pants with rips or holes must not show skin (A-E) Counselor Sandra Prevost above the approved dress code length. Leggings and tights must be of a solid material (F-L) Counselor Diana Le (not sheer, fishnet, or transparent) unless worn underneath approved-length shorts, skirts, or (M-R) Counselor Tracy Anderson dresses. Sagging – shirts must cover the beltline. Footwear is to be worn at all times. (S-Z & AVID) Counselor Kim Gonzales Clothing with offensive pictures or language is inappropriate. Additionally, all images on IB Counselor Meghann Ewy clothing must also meet dress code. Hats or any other type of head-covering, unless Social Worker Alison Despard for religious or medical purposes, are not Personal/Social (Alpha A-L) allowed. Any attire deemed to be gang-related is prohibited. Any clothing displaying the bandana Counseling Coordinator Kim Voth paisley pattern is not allowed. Personal/Social (Alpha M-Z) Administration reserves the right to make the final decision on appropriate dress. CCC–College Career Coordinator Brenda Jansen
EMERGENCY SAFETY INTERVENTIONS DELIVERIES BOE Policy 5116: The use of seclusion or physical The office will NOT accept flower, candy, or similar restraint when any student presents an immediate deliveries for students. danger to self or others or, in certain instances, is engaged in the violent destruction of property DETENTIONS (“emergency safety interventions” or “ESI”) must be performed in accordance with K.A.R. 91-42-1 and 91- (Lunch Detentions, Lunch Suspension, & After School 42-2. Every effort will be made to prevent the need for Detentions) the use of restraint or seclusion, which should only be employed where less invasive alternatives are Students may be assigned lunch detentions, lunch infeasible. Restraint or seclusion is never to be used suspensions, or after school detention by an as punishment or discipline, as a means of coercion administrator for disciplinary reasons. Lunch or retaliation, or as a convenience. detention is served for 15 minutes in their respective rooms. Lunch suspension is served for 30 minutes in the lunch detention room. After school detentions are FINAL EXAMS served for an hour Monday through Thursday in the All students are required to be in attendance during after school detention room. Any student who does finals and take a final exam in all enrolled courses not serve the detentions or lunch suspensions on the both 1st and 2nd semester. No early final exams will day assigned is subject to out of school suspension. be allowed unless approved by administration. DRESS CODE Any staff member who deems a student’s clothing to FIRE/TORNADO/EMERGENCY DRILLS be inappropriate or distracting will send the student to All drills will be conducted in accordance to state law an administrator. throughout the entire year.
STUDENT 6 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2. Natural Science: 3 approved units from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Graduation requirements must be completed before Biology, and Earth/Space Science. One unit must the senior’s last day in order to participate in be Chemistry or Physics. graduation activities. The minimum requirement for a 3. English: 4 units of English, one unit taken each Wichita high school diploma is 23 units of credit. This year of high school, ½ unit may be Speech. includes credits earned in approved high school programs. 4. Social Science: 3 approved units including the following: 1 unit of U.S. History, ½ unit of U.S. Required courses for graduation are: Government, and ½ unit of World History, and 1. Four (4) units of credit in English ...... 4 any courses from the following: Psychology, English 1, (Grade 9), English 2 (Grade 10), Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Current English 3 (Grade 11), English 4 (Grade 12) Social Issues, U.S. History, and U.S. Government. 2. Three (3) units of credit in Social Studies ...... 3 Units must include study in U.S. History 1 (one 5. Electives: 3 units from the following: English, unit), U.S. History 2 (one unit), U.S. Government Math, Natural Science, Social Science, Fine Arts, Computer Information Systems, Foreign (one-half unit), and World History (one-half unit). Languages, Personal Finance, Speech, Debate, 3. Three (3) units of credit in Mathematics ...... 3 Forensics, Journalism, and Career and Technical Units must include Algebra 1 or higher-level math Education. courses. 6. Foreign Language: No requirement for Board of Regents; however, 2 units of a Foreign Language 4. Three (3) units of credit in Science ...... 3 is required to be a Kansas State Scholar. A total of 3.0 credits in science course numbers 4000-4999. One (1) unit must be a lab class. AP Course Level Guidelines for Students and 5. One (1) unit of credit in Physical Education Parents Foundations ...... 1 All students who wish to accept the challenge of an 6. One (1) unit of credit in Fine Arts Advanced Placement (AP) course are welcome to ...... 1 participate in the AP program. As students and parents consider the commitment of enrolling in AP, 7. Students must earn 7 units of Elective credit ..... 7 they should be aware of the rigor in these courses, so 8. One half (.5) unit of credit in Career & Technical they can make informed decisions regarding course selection. The following guidelines are provided to Education...... 5 assist both students and parents in their (CTE shall include business, computer, consideration of these courses: construction, family & community services, AP curricula are written two grade levels above culinary arts, communications technology, and traditional curricula. teaching).9.One half (.5) unit of credit of AP classrooms are fast-paced and challenging Financial Literacy environments, with most lesson preparation done at home. Required: ………..16 Students taking these courses should be self- Electives: ………..7 motivated learners willing to invest time and energy into their activities and assignments. Total: ………..……23 Students should be independent learners who have demonstrated prior success in the classroom. For the College-Bound Student: 1. Mathematics: 3 units, including 1 unit each of AP Enrollment Considerations and Commitments Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry and a ACT Enrollment in Advance Placement Course(s) is math sub-score of 22 or 4 approved units, with for the full school year. one unit taken in the graduating year. Three Requests to withdraw from Advanced units must be selected from the following: Placement Course(s) will be denied. Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II. The fourth unit The scores earned on an Advanced Placement Exam must be a class that has Algebra II as a will have no bearing on the grade earned in an prerequisite. Advanced Placement Course.
STUDENT 7 ID CARDS Students should have school work to complete during class periods. No passes will be accepted from study Student ID’s must be visible and displayed at all hall unless the student has made prior arrangements times from the front, in the torso area. If ID is with library staff defaced, damaged or lost, it must be replaced for $3.00. If a student is unable to purchase an ID To use library computers, students must have a he/she may get a temporary sticker ID from any current ID with an “I” indicating he/she has signed one of the offices. and agrees to BOE policy regarding acceptable use of computers. Students are expected to follow BOE ILLNESS OR INJURY policy and posted requirements for computer use in the library. A student ID is required to check out Students who are ill should request a pass from their library materials. A student ID is also required to teacher and report to the nurse. Students must reset computer passwords. The library charges fines have a pass to go to the nurse’s office. for overdue and/or lost materials. In case of serious illness, a student may be dismissed Board games and headphones for use in the library from school after a parent or guardian has been are available for check out with a student ID at the contacted by the nurse and transportation has been library circulation desk before school, during lunch, arranged. and after school. Headphones may be checked out All dismissals of students who are ill are made by the during class periods for school work with teacher nurse. Parents are asked not to take a sick student and/or library staff approval. from school without following the appropriate procedures. All students must check out through the LOCKERS attendance office. A student who fails to follow these Student lockers are the property of the school district procedures will be considered truant from class and may be periodically inspected for cleanliness or and/or school. storage of illegal items. A student's rights will be If a student knows that he/she will be absent from protected if a locker search is initiated by a law school for a prolonged period of time for a medical enforcement official. Students should keep their reason, it is the student's responsibility to notify the lockers clean and should not leave money or valuable nurse, counselor, or the attendance clerk. A student items in school lockers. Students should not share returning to school after a prolonged absence is to lockers unless assigned by security. All duplicate present a doctor's note stating that the student may books will be removed and returned to the return to school. It is the responsibility of the student department chairperson. Contact security personnel to complete all assignments missed during an regarding problems with lockers. absence.
INSURANCE LOST AND FOUND East High School does not provide insurance for All items should be taken to the security office on the personal items that may be stolen or lost. It is first floor across the hangar entrance. Persons should suggested that parents contact their homeowner's call 973-7278 or check with the personnel in the insurance agent to inquire about coverage. security office C105 when an article is lost.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM LUNCH Any student wishing to apply for admission to the East High follows a one-lunch schedule. This International Baccalaureate Program should speak schedule allows all students to participate in activities with Mr. Boykins at 973-7289. during a common time period. Staff and students are encouraged to conduct club activities, tutoring LIBRARY sessions, and make-up work during this time. Board of Education policy mandates that freshmen and Library hours: Mon – Thu 7:00 am – 4:00 pm sophomores remain on campus. Any policy Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm violation will be met with disciplinary consequences. The library is open before school, during lunch, and Juniors and seniors may leave campus during lunch. after school to accommodate students. No food or Lunch is served daily in the cafeteria. The menu beverages are allowed in the library computer includes a variety of hot entrees, chef salad, and a labs. peanut butter and jelly “to go” bag. Special offerings All students who are not scheduled with a class must daily include a large variety of fruits and vegetables have a pass to use the library during class periods.
STUDENT 8 on the choices bar, and other fresh options. Three stripes. Students who do not follow the regulations food vending machines are available in the building. will be ticketed. A $10 fine will be assessed for each Though the lines may seem long, most students are violation. Students who do not follow these rules served within 20 minutes. Students should not cut in may have their parking privileges revoked. line or allow others to "cut.” Your ID is your lunch Vehicle Searches: Vehicles parked on school card, so have it available when getting a meal. property are subject to searches within the limits of the law at the discretion of administration. This can MEDICAL INFORMATION include the use of law enforcement canine units. State Law requires a complete set of immunizations Boot: Students parking illegally are subject to for admission to school. Parents were notified in the having a “boot” placed on their tires. The boot will be summer of 2019 if their student needed removed between 3:30–3:45 p.m. the day it was immunizations. Verification of the immunization applied. Operating the vehicle with the boot may update may be mailed to the nurse during the cause damage to the vehicle. summer, faxed to the nurse at 973-7299, or brought with the student during enrollment. Any updates must PASSES have a doctor signature, health department stamp, or Students have a seven-minute passing period and hospital official’s signature/stamp. Any questions can are expected to take care of any personal needs be directed to the nurse’s office at 973-7176. during this time. No passes will be issued during the first 10 minutes of class; passes for the remainder of MEDICATION class will be issued at the teachers’ discretion. By board policy, medication is administered at school only upon written request from both the parent and a POSSESSION OR USE OF DRUGS licensed physician or dentist. This includes both prescription and over the counter medication. The BOE Policy 1465: Any pupil who intends to or is medication must be brought to school in the correctly selling, manufacturing or trafficking (as defined in AIP labeled container. Please see the nurse for #1) alcoholic beverages, drugs, drug paraphernalia, questions, or to obtain the “Authorization for inhalants and/or other controlled or uncontrolled Medication/Procedure” paperwork. Any questions substances, such as, but not limited to, over the can be directed to the school nurse at 973-7176. counter medications or unauthorized prescription drugs, or any pupil who possesses such substances in an amount that exceeds the reasonable personal NONDISCRIMINATION need of the average user of the substance possessed Wichita USD 259 does not discriminate on the basis (as determined in accordance with AIP #2), at school, of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap/ on school property, or at a school supervised activity disability, religion or age. Persons who have shall receive a mandatory expulsion from the Wichita inquiries may contact the school district’s ADA and Public Schools for 186 school days. For information Section 504 Coordinator at 903 S Edgemoor, about the request for school assignments pending a Wichita, KS 67218, (316) 973-4650. final decision of an extended suspension/expulsion, please see BOE P1472 – Pupil Makeup Work. OBLIGATIONS Any pupil who uses or appears to be affected by or whose conduct appears to be altered by alcoholic Student obligations are due at the end of each beverages, drugs (except as medically prescribed) semester. All obligations not paid at the end of the and/or other controlled substances, such as, but not school year may be turned over to a collection limited to, unauthorized prescription drugs, any pupil agency. who possesses any of such substances in amounts that do not exceed the reasonable personal needs of PARKING REGULATIONS the average user of the substance or any pupil who possesses drug paraphernalia at school, on school All vehicles must be registered with security. A $10 property, or at a school supervised activity will decal will be issued and must be displayed in the receive disciplinary actions. lower front window of your car. This decal is not transferable to any other vehicle and is required for East High parking privileges. Vehicles without decals POSSESSION OR USE OF WEAPONS will be required to park off campus. The only restricted student parking is senior lot, marked with BOE Policy 1466: Any pupil who is found to have orange stripes and painted personal spaces. The brought or to have been in possession of a weapon, staff parking areas are marked with white parking as defined in K.S.A. 72-89a01, including any firearm
STUDENT 9 or replica firearm at school, on school property, or at Schedule change requests may occur for the a school supervised activity shall receive a mandatory following reasons: expulsion from the school district for 186 school days. 1. Schedule is missing class periods. Any pupil who is found to have brought or to have 2. Duplication of course. been in possession of any article (as defined in AIP 1c) at school, on school property, or at a school 3. Requesting a Pass Card – SENIORS ONLY. supervised activity shall be subject to disciplinary 4. Replace a study hall with an actual class. action up to and including expulsion from the school district for 186 school days. 5. Missing a required class for graduation. Any pupil who uses any article (as defined in AIP 1d) Schedule change requests are NOT made for the to inflict bodily harm or to place a person(s) in fear of following reasons: bodily harm at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity shall be subject to 1. Request withdrawal from Advanced Placement disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from Course(s). the school district for 186 school days. 2. Preference for a different teacher, period or Student involvement in gang activity could result in a semester. 186 day expulsion from USD 259. 3. Preference to be with a family member or friend. PROGRESS REPORTS/REPORT CARDS 4. Change of mind about taking a course. 5. Student or Parent request. Grades will be posted every two weeks and printed prior to conferences. Parents are encouraged to use Per BOE Policy 1227, schedule change requests are ParentVue and students to use StudentVue to access to be discouraged except for valid educational their grades and attendance information. Parents are reasons. able to contact teachers through ParentVue when their students’ progress is unsatisfactory. Alpha offices may be contacted for access to ParentVue or SEXUAL HARASSMENT/HARASSMENT StudentVue. If a parent/guardian wishes additional BOE Policy 1116: USD 259 will not tolerate sexual reports, please contact the academic counselor. harassment of a pupil by another pupil, employee, or others. Violation of this policy shall result in disciplinary action against any pupil or employee PUPIL BEHAVIOR: ASSAULT AND/OR BATTERY involved, including possible expulsion of the pupil and OF STAFF MEMBER termination of the employee. Others who violate this policy shall be reported to local law enforcement BOE Policy 1462: Any pupil who is found to have authorities for appropriate action and may be committed battery (as defined in AIP #1) upon any prohibited from being on school property and/or school district staff member at school, on school attending school activities. Administrators who fail to property, or at a school supervised activity shall follow the policy or fail to investigate complaints shall receive a mandatory expulsion from the school district also be disciplined. for 186 school days.
Any pupil who is found to have committed an assault Sexual Harassment is: (as defined in AIP #2) upon any school district staff member at school, on school property, or at a school Unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior that supervised activity shall be subject to disciplinary interferes with your right to get an education or action up to and including expulsion from the school to participate in school activities. district for 186 school days. Words or conduct of a sexual nature that offend, stigmatize, demean, frighten or threaten SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY you because of your sex. During the spring of each year, the master schedule Uncomfortable, embarrassing or threatening. is determined by student needs and enrollment A situation that happens once or many times. course selections. Student and teacher schedules Harassment is: are established for the entire school year. The schedule change procedure is designed to assure Verbal or physical behavior that puts another that students will start all their classes on the first day person down or shows hostility towards another of the semester, increasing their chances for success. person or group of persons based on their race, (Course selection during enrollment is extremely color, religion, gender, national origin, age or important.) disability.
STUDENT 10 Creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive less reasonable wear and tear. Students who lose or school environment. damage instructional materials will be charged the Behavior that unreasonably interferes with an replacement cost of the lost or damaged item(s). individual’s school performance or educational Each student shall return all textbooks issued to the opportunities. student at the time they withdraw from the school, at the end of the first semester for all classes that do not SIGNAGE (POSTERS) continue, or at the end of the school year. Students shall write their names inside in the appropriate place All signs/ posters must be approved with a signature and properly use and care for the textbooks. Each, and date in the lower right-hand corner by a sponsor student or their parent or legal guardian shall be and/or administrator. Signage may be removed one responsible for textbooks not returned or damaged by month from the date posted. Signage is only allowed the students. Any student failing to return textbooks to be posted on all blue strips and windows except for or who fails to pay for lost or damaged items may as the windows in the second floor alumni hall. a result have holds placed on transcripts and diplomas, be excluded from participation in STUDENT ADVOCACY graduation ceremonies, extracurricular activities, sports and special programs/events. All fines must One of the major high school reform initiatives in be paid by no later than the last instructional day of USD259 is student advocacy. At East High, the school year. All fines not paid at the end of the advocacy time is called Ace Time and is scheduled school year may be turned over to a collection every Wednesday. Students are assigned to a agency. teacher who will monitor academic progress, review transcripts, provide activities to increase student The costs of books and materials are available in the awareness, promote student involvement, and district’s Textbook Manager System. encourage students to challenge themselves. Ace Time also allows students to receive college and VENDING MACHINES career information and review assessment information. Vending machines are to be used at your own risk. None of the East High offices give change or offer TARDY POLICY refunds. NO EXCEPTIONS. All concerns can be directed to Wichita Vending at 524-2254. Late arrivals create unnecessary interruptions to organized class activities that have already begun. VISITORS It is important that classes are free from interruption and that students be available for organized class All visitors to East High must enter through the Main activities as soon as the bell rings. A tardy will be Entrance (door #4) located on the south side of the defined as any student not in the classroom when the school near the gym. Visitors will be checked in bell rings. After 30 minutes, students will be marked through the Hall Pass system and receive a visitors absent; however admit slips from administrators, badge. counselors, and teachers will be honored. All WEBSITE students will be assigned a consequence for each The following website provides useful information tardy. about East High School: http://usd259.org/east TEXTBOOKS Available on this site are important dates and Textbooks and other instructional materials are the information regarding ParentVue, clubs, scholarships, property of USD 259, Wichita Public Schools. They athletic information, upcoming events, community are provided for the use of students who are enrolled service opportunities, the Learning Center, the in district schools and centers with the expectation International Baccalaureate Program, and a calendar they will be returned in the condition they were issued of athletic events and activities.
STUDENT 11 The AVID program at East High School is designed to help students become successful scholars. The ultimate goal of AVID is to ensure that students develop the necessary skills and work habits that will enable them to perform quality work at the college level. The AVID classroom will meet the needs of students through (1) various modes of instruction; (2) high intensity experiences involving immediate feedback, and attention from the teacher and tutors; and (3) a variety of activities and resources. The AVID curriculum builds heavily on the WICOR (writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading) methodology to improve student success in all subjects.
Wichita High School East International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Internationally recognized as one of the most rigorous college-preparatory curricula available, with over 6,000 programs being offered worldwide in 3,182 schools (www.ibo.org). All IB students at East enroll in the full Diploma Programme and complete four-year programs in English, math, science, social studies, foreign language, and optional courses in music, theater arts, computer studies, or art. They also complete a 4,000 word Extended Essay, participate in numerous community service projects, and complete a Theory of Knowledge course. Students earning the IB Diploma may earn college credit and/or advanced standing. Students are accepted to the IB program through an application process held during the spring semester. The 2019 graduating class included 65 IB Diploma Candidates.
Section 504 Parent Rights
The following is a description of the rights granted by federal law to students with disabilities. The intent of the law is to keep you fully informed concerning decisions about your child and to inform you of your rights if you disagree with any of these decisions. Please keep this explanation for future reference. You have the right to: 1. Have your child take part in and receive benefits from public education programs without discrimination because of his/her disabling condition; 2. Have the school district advise you of your rights under federal law; 3. Receive notice with respect to identification, evaluations or placement of your child; 4. Have your child receive a free appropriate public education. This includes the right to be educated with non- disabled students to the maximum extent appropriate. It also includes the right to have the school district make reasonable accommodations to allow your child an equal opportunity to participate in school and school-related activities. 5. Have your child educated in facilities and receive services comparable to those provided non-disabled students; 6. Have your child receive special education and related services if she/he is found to be eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.); 7. Have evaluations, educational, and placement decisions made based upon a variety of information sources, and by persons who know the student, the evaluation data, and placement options; 8. Have your child be given an equal opportunity to participate in non-academic and extracurricular activities offered by the district; 9. Examine all relevant records relating to decisions regarding your child's identification, evaluations educational program, and placement; 10. Obtain copies of educational records at a reasonable cost unless the fee would effectively deny you access to the records; 11. Receive a response from the school district to reasonable requests for explanation and interpretation of your child's records; 12. Request amendment of your child's educational records if there is reasonable cause to believe that they are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of your child. If the school district refuses this request for the amendment, it shall notify you within a reasonable time, and advise you of the right to a hearing; 13. Request an impartial due process hearing through the district's grievance procedure related to decisions or actions regarding your child's identification, evaluations, educational program or placement. You and the student may take part in the hearing and have an attorney represent you. Hearing requests must be made to the district Section 504 Coordinator listed below. 14. Request an appeal of the final decision of the impartial hearing officer to a court of competent jurisdiction.
Kimber Kasitz, Director of Section 504 903 S. Edgemoor St. Wichita, KS 67218 316-973-4475
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EAST AUDITORIUM BALCONY
1 2019-2020 Calendar Dates For a complete listing of East High Activities visit http://usd259.org/east and click the calendar icon
Tue 8/13 9th Grade Orientation Fri 1/3 No School–District Inservice
Wed 8/14 First Day of School–ACE Day Mon 1/6 First Day of 2nd Semester
Mon 8/19 Fall Sports Practices Begin–Physical Required Wed 1/8 Report Cards–1st Semester
Wed 8/28 Fall Individual Portraits Mon 1/20 No School–Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed
Fri 8/30 Fall Sports Scrimmages (tentative) Fri 2/7 Winter Homecoming Game/Hall of Fame
Mon 9/2 No School–Labor Day Sat 2/8 Winter Homecoming Dance (8pm)
Fri 9/6 Fall Pep Assembly Sat 2/8 ACT Test Date
Sat 9/14 ACT Test Date Mon 2/17 No School–Presidents' Day
Wed 9/18 Big Do (5:30-7pm) Tue 2/18 No School–District Inservice
Thur 9/19 Blood Drive Wed 2/19 Progress Reports
Sun 9/22 ICT Open Streets (12-5pm) W-Th 2/19–2/20 Parent/Teacher Conferences (4-7pm)
Tue 9/24 Progress Reports M-F 2/24–2/28 Ancient Aces One (Campaign Week 1)
Tu-W 9/24–9/25 Parent/Teacher Conferences (4-7pm) Tue 2/25 ACT Test Day for Juniors
Thur 10/3 Aces Got Talent (4th Hour) Mon 3/2 Spring Sports Practices Begin–Physical Required
Fri 10/4 Aces in the Alley M-F 3/2-3/6 Ancient Aces Two (Campaign Week 2)
Fri 10/11 Fall Homecoming Game Fri 3/13 No School–Non-Teaching Duty Day
Sat 10/12 Fall Homecoming Dance (8pm) M-F 3/16–3/20 No School–Spring Recess
F-Sa 10/11–10/12 Alumni Weekend Tue 3/24 Spring Pep Assembly (7th Hour)
Wed 10/16 PSAT Testing Day Wed 3/25 Report Cards–3rd Nine-Weeks
Thur 10/17 Fall Individual Retakes Fri 3/27 Multicultural Assembly (5th Hour)
Fri 10/18 No School–Non-Teaching Duty Day Sat 4/4 ACT Test Date
Mon 10/21 No School–District Inservice Thur 4/9 Aces in the Community
Wed 10/23 Report Cards–1st Nine-Weeks Fri 4/10 No School–Conference Release Day
Sat 10/26 ACT Test Date Mon 4/13 No School–District Inservice
M-F 10/28–11/1 United Way Week Wed 4/15 No School–State Music Festival
Mon 11/11 No School–Veterans Day Sat 4/25 Prom (8pm)
Mon 11/18 Winter Sports Practices Begin–Physical Required Wed 5/6 Athletic Physicals Night (6-8pm)
Wed 11/27 No School–Conference Release Day Wed 5/6 8th Grade Visitation (6:30pm)
Th-F 11/28–11/29 No School–Fall Recess Fri 5/8 Seniors' Last Day
Thur 12/5 Winter Pep Assembly (7th Hour) Tue 5/19 Graduation at Koch Arena (7pm)
Sat 12/14 ACT Test Date Thur 5/21 Last Day of School–2nd Semester
Thur 12/19 Last Day of School–1st Semester Fri 5/22 No School–Non-Teaching Duty Day
Fri 12/20 No School–Non-Teaching Duty Day Mon 5/25 Memorial Day Holiday August 16 -National Bratwurst Day AUGUST 2019 S M T W T F S Germany is given credit for the creation of brat- Aug. 1 2 3 wurst but there is evidence the Celtics had a ver- sion of bratwurst. The word “bratwurst” refers to 4 5 6 7 8 8 10 a sausage made from pork in a natural casting AUGAUGU- 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 that is grilled or fried in a pan. SAUGUST AU- 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Be sure to enjoy a Brat on this Day! GUST AUGUST 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Monday, August 12 Subject Tuesday, August 13 Subject
9th Grade Orientation
Subject Wednesday, August 14 Subject Thursday, August 15
ACE DAY-First Day of School
Subject Friday, August 16 Subject Sat/Sun, August 17-18
August 22—Eat a Peach Day Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- August 24—Peach Pie Day GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST Peaches were originally introduced in Georgia in 1571 AUGUST AUGUST by Franciscan Monks. It wasn’t until 1851 that a Georgia planter figured out how to ship and sell M T W T F S S peaches successfully outside the south.
1 2 3 4 www.gapeaches.org 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, August 19 Subject Tuesday, August 20
Fall Sports Practices Begin
Subject Wednesday, August 21 Subject Thursday, August 22
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, August 23 Subject Sat/Sun, August 24-25
Do you have a concern about your health? AUGUST 2019 S M T W T F S Even if you don’t have a regular doctor, there is Aug. 1 2 3 healthcare available for you in Wichita—take 4 5 6 7 8 8 10 advantage of it.
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18 19 20 21 22 23 24 www.sedgwickcounty.org/healthdept/ Sep. services_providers.asp 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Subject Monday, August 26 Subject Tuesday, August 27
Subject Wednesday, August 28 Subject Thursday, August 29
ACE DAY- Fall Individual Portraits
Subject Friday, August 30 Subject Sat/Sun, August 31-September 1
Fall Sports Scrimmages
Kansas preventable Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- diseases are on the rise. GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST Are your AUGUST AUGUST immunizations up to date? M T W T F S S Keep yourself and your 1 2 3 4 friends healthy! 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Monday, September 2 Subject Tuesday, September 3 Subject
No School -Labor Day
Subject Wednesday, September 4 Subject Thursday, September 5
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, September 6 Subject Sat/Sun, September 7-8
Fall Pep Assembly
September 10—Hot Dog Day SEPTEMBER 2019 S M T W T F S Did you know that Americans eat 7 billion hot dogs Sep. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 between Memorial Day and Labor Day? 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 September 13—Peanut Day AUGAUGU- 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Did you know that peanuts aren’t really nuts. They SAUGUST AU- are actually legumes which are related to peas and 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 beans? GUST AUGUST 29 30
Subject Monday, September 9 Subject Tuesday, September 10
Subject Wednesday, September 11 Subject Thursday, September 12
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, September 13 Subject Sat/Sun, September 14-15
ACT Test Date
September 18—National Cheeseburger Day Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- The invention of the bun used for hamburgers and GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST cheeseburgers was by Walter Anderson. Anderson started M T W T F S S the first hamburger chain in Wichita, Kansas in 1 2 3 4 1916. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, September 16 Subject Tuesday, September 17
Subject Wednesday, September 18 Subject Thursday, September 19
ACE DAY-Big Do (5:30-7 pm) Blood Drive
Subject Friday, September 20 Subject Sat/Sun, September 21-22
ICT Open Streets (12-5 pm)
Sleep is not overrated. SEPTEMBER 2019 S M T W T F S Aim for at least 8 or 9 Sep. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 hours each night. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Your brain and body 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Oct. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 will thank you. 29 30
Subject Monday, September 23 Subject Tuesday, September 24
Progress Reports & Parent/Teacher Conferences (4-7 pm)
Subject Wednesday, September 25 Subject Thursday, September 26
ACE DAY-Parent/Teacher Conferences (4-7 pm)
Subject Friday, September 27 Subject Sat/Sun, September 28-29
October 3– National Soft Taco Day Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- October 4—National taco Day GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST Smithsonianmag.com states the word “taco” comes AUGUST AUGUST from the Mexico Silver mines where pieces of paper M T W T F S S was wrapped around gunpowder and inserted into holes to blast rock. Enjoy your chicken taco with 1 2 3 4 lots of hot sauce for a bang! 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, September 30 Subject Tuesday, October 1
Subject Wednesday, October 2 Subject Thursday, October 3
ACE DAY Aces Got Talent (4th hr.)
Subject Friday, October 4 Subject Sat/Sun, October 5-6
Aces In The Alley
OCTOBER 2019 S M T W T F S Seat belts are Fastenating! Oct. 1 2 3 4 5 Buckle up every time. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 It can save your life AUGAUGU- 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 SAUGUST AU- 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 GUST AUGUST 27 28 29 30 31
Subject Monday, October 7 Subject Tuesday, October 8
Subject Wednesday, October 9 Subject Thursday, October 10
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, October 11 Subject Sat/Sun, October 12-13
Fall Homecoming Game & Alumni Weekend Fall Homecoming Dance (8pm) & Alumni Weekend
If you or someone you know is talking about suicide, Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- please tell your school counselor or call the suicide GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST prevention AUGUST AUGUST hotline : M T W T F S S 316-660-7500 1 2 3 4 24 hours a day/7 days 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, October 14 Subject Tuesday, October 15
Subject Wednesday, October 16 Subject Thursday, October 17
ACE DAY-PSAT Testing Day Fall Individual Retakes
Subject Friday, October 18 Subject Sat/Sun, October 19-20
No School-Non-Teaching Duty Day
Practice MyPlate OCTOBER 2019 S M T W T F S MyPlate is a great way to eat healthy by using portion control and eating via food groups! Oct. 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Nov. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Monday, October 21 Subject Tuesday, October 22 Subject
No School-District Inservice
Subject Wednesday, October 23 Subject Thursday, October 24
ACE DAY-Report Cards -1st Nine-Weeks
Subject Friday, October 25 Subject Sat/Sun, October 26-27
ACT Test Date
Food Group: Fruit Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- Fruit should fill up a quarter to half of your plate. GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST Fruits make fabulous snacks too! Bananas, oranges AUGUST AUGUST and apples are natural fast foods!
M T W T F S S Mix fruit with ice and low-fat, low sugar yogurt or milk and spinach to make a super healthy smoothie. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, October 28 Subject Tuesday, October 29
United Way Week
Subject Wednesday, October 30 Subject Thursday, October 31
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, November 1 Subject Sat/Sun, November 2-3
Diabetes is preventable. NOVEMBER 2019 S M T W T F S Get active. Nov. 1 2 Eat smaller meals. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Eat fruits and Vegetables. AUGAUGU- 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Eat breakfast. SAUGUST AU- 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 GUST AUGUST 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Subject Monday, November 4 Subject Tuesday, November 5
Subject Wednesday, November 6 Subject Thursday, November 7
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, November 8 Subject Sat/Sun, November 9-10
Colds and the flu are the worst! Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- Washing hands for 20 seconds is the GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST #1 way to prevent
M T W T F S S the spread of illness. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, November 11 Subject Tuesday, November 12
No School- Veteran’s Day
Subject Wednesday, November 13 Subject Thursday, November 14
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, November 15 Subject Sat/Sun, November 16-17
Avoid Holiday Weight Gain NOVEMBER 2019 S M T W T F S Enjoy your favorite family foods but be mindful Nov. 1 2 about your 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 portions. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Don’t forget to be physically active! 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Subject Monday, November 18 Subject Tuesday, November 19
Winter Sports Practices Begin
Subject Wednesday, November 20 Subject Thursday, November 21
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, November 22 Subject Sat/Sun, November 23-24
Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving. GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST Approximately every 51 minutes, someone
M T W T F S S is killed in a drunk driving crash. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, November 25 Subject Tuesday, November 26
Subject Wednesday, November 27 Subject Thursday, November 28
No School-Conference Release Day No School-Fall Recess
Subject Friday, November 29 Subject Sat/Sun, Nov.30 - Dec. 1
No School-Fall Recess
DECEMBER 2019 S M T W T F S Backpacks book bags are full of germs. Dec. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Keep bags off tables and counters where 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 food is prepared or served. AUGAUGU- 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 SAUGUST AU- 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 GUST AUGUST 29 30 31
Subject Monday, December 2 Subject Tuesday, December 3
Subject Wednesday, December 4 Subject Thursday, December 5
ACE DAY Winter Pep Assembly (7th hr.)
Subject Friday, December 6 Subject Sat/Sun, December 7-8
Tired? Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- Drink plenty of WATER! GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST (It will improve
M T W T F S S your focus, energy, and
1 2 3 4 grades) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, December 9 Subject Tuesday, December 10
Subject Wednesday, December 11 Subject Thursday, December 12
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, December 13 Subject Sat/Sun, December 14-15
ACT Test Date
FACT: DECEMBER 2019 S M T W T F S Half of all sexually active young people will get an Dec. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 STD by the time they turn 25. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Most will not even know it. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Monday, December 16 Subject Tuesday, December 17 Subject
ACE DAY-3rd Hour Final
Subject Wednesday, December 18 Subject Thursday, December 19
1st, 2nd, 4th Hour Finals Last Day of School -1st Semester 5th, 6th, 7th Hour Finals
Subject Friday, December 20 Subject Sat/Sun, December 21-22
No School-Non -Teaching Duty Day Winter Recess
Your smile is one of the first things people notice
Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- about you. GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST That’s why it’s so important to take care of cavi- AUGUST AUGUST ties. M T W T F S S Be smart. Always brush your teeth twice a day for two 1 2 3 4 minutes and floss once a day. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, December 23 Subject Tuesday, December 24
Winter Recess Winter Recess
Subject Wednesday, December 25 Subject Thursday, December 26
Winter Recess Winter Recess
Subject Friday, December 27 Subject Sat/Sun, December 28-29
Winter Recess Winter Recess
It’s a New Year! JANUARY 2020 S M T W T F S Setting goals for yourself? Dec. 1 2 3 4 Here are a few tips: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Start small. Avoid taking on 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 too much at a time Jan. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Write your goal down on a piece of paper or share it 26 27 28 29 30 31
Monday, December 30 Subject Tuesday, December 31 Subject
Winter Recess Winter Recess
Subject Wednesday, January 1 Subject Thursday, January 2
Winter Recess Winter Recess
Subject Friday, January 3 Subject Sat/Sun, January 4-5
No School-District Inservice
Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- 1 in 2 students are physically active everyday. GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST What do YOU do to keep your heart and mind healthy? M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Monday, January 6 Subject Tuesday, January 7 Subject
First Day of 2nd Semester
Subject Wednesday, January 8 Subject Thursday, January 9
ACE DAY-Report Cards – 1st Semester
Subject Friday, January 10 Subject Sat/Sun, January 11-12
January 15 JANUARY 2020 S M T W T F S National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day Jan. 1 2 3 4 The processing of fruit juice in the US is accredited 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 to Dr. AUGAUGU- 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Thomas B. Welch and son Charles. The first fruit SAUGUST AU- juice sold commercially was made from grapes 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GUST AUGUST 26 27 28 29 30 31
Subject Monday, January 13 Subject Tuesday, January 14
Subject Wednesday, January 15 Subject Thursday, January 16
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, January 17 Subject Sat/Sun, January 18-19
Food Group: Dairy Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- Dairy builds strong bones and teeth. Choose non or GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST low-fat varieties: AUGUST AUGUST Non-fat yogurt with less than 10g of sugar per serving M T W T F S S 1% or Skim Milk 1 2 3 4 1/4 cup of low-fat cheese 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1/2 cup of non-fat cottage cheese
Subject Monday, January 20 Subject Tuesday, January 21
No School-Martin Luther King Jr.
Subject Wednesday, January 22 Subject Thursday, January 23
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, January 24 Subject Sat/Sun, January 25-26
Food Group: Grains (and starchy vegetables) JANUARY 2020 S M T W T F S Look for items that list 100% whole grain as the Jan. AUGAUGUSAUGUST 1 2 AUGUST3 4 first ingredient. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 How much of your plate should your grains be? Foods that fit in this category: AUGUST AUGUST12 13 14AUGUST 15 16 AUGUST17 18 AUGUST Bread, buns, cereal, pasta, crackers, flour and corn Feb. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 tortillas, rice, potatoes, and corn, and peas. M T W T 26 F27 28S 29S 30 31
Subject Monday, January 27 Subject Tuesday, January 28
Subject Wednesday, January 29 Subject Thursday, January 30
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, January 31 Subject Sat/Sun, February 1-2
February is American Heart Month Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- Keep your weight in balance
GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST by matching the amount of energy AUGUST AUGUST you put in (the calories
M T W T F S S you eat and drink) with the 1 2 3 4 amount of energy you put out or need for the activities 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, February 3 Subject Tuesday, February 4
Subject Wednesday, February 5 Subject Thursday, February 6
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, February 7 Subject Sat/Sun, February 8-9
Winter Homecoming Game/ Hall of Fame ACT Test Date/Winter Homecoming Dance (8pm)
One tobacco industry document FEBRUARY 2020 S M T W T F S called teens “replacement smokers”for those who Feb. 1 quit smoking or die from smoking-related dis- easeseach year. Kids are taking selfies to say 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 they’re not a replacement –they’re musicians, ath- AUGAUGU- 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 letes, advocates,nerds and more. These photos are SAUGUST AU- being shared on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 GUST AUGUST with the #NOTAREPLACEMENT hashtag 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Subject Monday, February 10 Subject Tuesday, February 11
Subject Wednesday, February 12 Subject Thursday, February 13
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, February 14 Subject Sat/Sun, February 15-16
February 22 Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- National Cook a Sweet Potato Day GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST It is believed that the sweet potato was domesti- AUGUST AUGUST cated in Central America. Christopher Columbus M T W T F S S took sweet potatoes back home to Europe. This was good for them because sweet potatoes are full 1 2 3 4 of vitamins A, C, iron, and calcium. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, February 17 Subject Tuesday, February 18
No School-President’s Day No School-District Inservice
Subject Wednesday, February 19 Subject Thursday, February 20
Progress Reports & Parent/Teacher Conferences (4-7 pm) PARENT/TEACHERParent/Teacher CONFE ConferencesRENCES (4-7 (4 pm)-7 PM ACE DAY
Subject Friday, February 21 Subject Sat/Sun, February 22-23
February 25—National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts FEBRUARY 2020 Day S M T W T F S Feb. 1 Peanut plant probably originated in Peru or Brazil as far back as 3,500 years ago. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 March 1—National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (of cereal fame) invented Mar. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 a version of peanut putter in 1895. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Subject Monday, February 24 Subject Tuesday, February 25
Ancient Aces One (Campaign Week 1) ACT Test Day for Juniors
Subject Wednesday, February 26 Subject Thursday, February 27
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, February 28 Subject Sat/Sun, Feb.29 - Mar. 1
Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- When stress over- loads your life, you'll feel it both GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST physically and emotionally.
AUGUST AUGUST Your neurotransmitters in your brain will begin to M T W T F S S fail. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, March 2 Subject Tuesday, March 3
Ancient Aces (Campaign week 2)/Spring Sports Practices Begin
Subject Wednesday, March 4 Subject Thursday, March 5
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, March 6 Subject Sat/Sun, March 7-8
March 13 MARCH 2020 S M T W T F S National Chicken Noodle Soup Day Mar. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup was to be called 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 “Noodle soup with Chicken.” In 1934, when radios were the source of entertainment, an announcer AUGAUGU- 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 read his script wrong and said “chicken noodle soup.” SAUGUST AU- 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 The name stuck and the company official changed GUST AUGUST the name. 29 30 31
Subject Monday, March 9 Subject Tuesday, March 10
Subject Wednesday, March 11 Subject Thursday, March 12
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, March 13 Subject Sat/Sun, March 14-15
No School-Non Teaching Duty Day
March 18—National Sloppy Joe Day Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- It is believed the origin of the sloppy joe is a res- GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST taurant in Iowa in the 1930’s. The inventor/cook's AUGUST AUGUST name was Joe. M T W T F S S March 22– National Water Day It is always a good day for water! Drink 8 cups a 1 2 3 4 day! 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Monday, March 16 Subject Tuesday, March 17 Subject
No School-Spring Recess No School-Spring Recess
Subject Wednesday, March 18 Subject Thursday, March 19
No School-Spring Recess No School-Spring Recess
Subject Friday, March 20 Subject Sat/Sun, March 21-22
No School-Spring Recess
Avoid the fad diet MARCH 2020 S M T W T F S trends. Mar. 1 AUGAUGUSAUGUST2 3 4 5 AUGUST6 7 Keep it simple by 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 following My Plate for a AUGUST AUGUST15 16 17AUGUST 18 19 AUGUST20 21 AUGUST Apr. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 healthy lifestyle. M T W T 29 F30 31S S
Subject Monday, March 23 Subject Tuesday, March 24
Spring Prep Assembly (7th hr.)
Subject Wednesday, March 25 Subject Thursday, March 26
ACE DAY-Report Cards -3rd Nine-Weeks
Subject Friday, March 27 Subject Sat/Sun, March 28-29
Multicultural Assembly (5th Hour)
April is National Humor Month Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- Laughter: GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST Reduces stress AUGUST AUGUST Helps your immune system M T W T F S S Is heart healthy 1 2 3 4 Is contagious! 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, March 30 Subject Tuesday, March 31
Subject Wednesday, April 1 Subject Thursday, April 2
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, April 3 Subject Sat/Sun, April 4-5
ACT Test Date
Did you know that as an APRIL 2020 S M T W T F S American student you are responsible for throwing Apr. 1 2 3 4 away 67 lbs. of school lunch every year? 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Don’t be a part of the trend. AUGAUGU- 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 SAUGUST AU- 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Think. Eat. Save. GUST AUGUST 26 27 28 29 30
Subject Monday, April 6 Subject Tuesday, April 7
Subject Wednesday, April 8 Subject Thursday, April 9
ACE DAY Aces in the Community
Subject Friday, April 10 Subject Sat/Sun, April 11-12
No School-Conference Release Day
April 18—National Animal Crackers Day Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- England introduced animal-shaped cookies to the US GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST in the late 1800’s. However, to the British, they AUGUST AUGUST were “biscuits.” The National Biscuit Company is M T W T F S S the maker of the Barnum’s Animal Crackers whose 1 2 3 4 box was originally designed to be a Christmas orna- ment. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, April 13 Subject Tuesday, April 14
No School-District Inservice
Subject Wednesday, April 15 Subject Thursday, April 16
No School-State Music Festival
Subject Friday, April 17 Subject Sat/Sun, April 18-19
APRIL 2020 S M T W T F S Don’t Drive InTEXTicated. Apr. 1 2 3 4 You are 23 times more likely to get into a car 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 crash When you text and drive. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 It can wait. May 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Subject Monday, April 20 Subject Tuesday, April 21
Subject Wednesday, April 22 Subject Thursday, April 23
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, April 24 Subject Sat/Sun, April 25-26
Prom (8 pm)
Re-Think Your Drink! Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- Check out the nutrition labels of sodas, juices, and GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST other bottled beverages.
AUGUST AUGUST What is the serving size?
M T W T F S S How many servings are in the container? 1 2 3 4 How much sugar is there? 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, April 27 Subject Tuesday, April 28
Subject Wednesday, April 29 Subject Thursday, April 30
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, May 1 Subject Sat/Sun, May 2-3
May 4—National Hoagie Day MAY 2020 S M T W T F S The word “hoagie” gets its origin from the Phila- 1 2 May. delphia where a local deli owner sold large sandwich- 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 es that you “had to be a hog” to eat. He called his AUGAUGU- 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 sandwiches “hoggies.” However, with the Philadel- SAUGUST AU- phia accent, people thought it was hoagies. A 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 GUST AUGUST sandwich by any name is a handy meal. 31
Subject Monday, May 4 Subject Tuesday, May 5
Subject Wednesday, May 6 Subject Thursday, May 7
Athletic Physicals Night (6-8pm)/8th Grade Visitation (6:30pm) ACE DAY
Subject Friday, May 8 Subject Sat/Sun, May 9-10
Seniors’ Last Day
May is Prevent Pregnancy Month Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- You are less likely to get pregnant or get someone GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST pregnant if you have accurate knowledge about sexual health, pregnancy, STD’s, and the im- M T W T F S S portance of abstinence. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, May 11 Subject Tuesday, May 12
Subject Wednesday, May 13 Subject Thursday, May 14
ACE DAY
Subject Friday, May 15 Subject Sat/Sun, May 16-17
You did it! Congratulations MAY 2020 S M T W T F S on the end of your May. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 school year! 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Have a happy, healthy, AUGAUGU- 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 SAUGUST AU- and relaxing summer! 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 GUST AUGUST 31
Subject Monday, May 18 Subject Tuesday, May 19
ACE DAY-3rd Hour Final- Graduation at Koch (7pm)
Subject Wednesday, May 20 Subject Thursday, May 21
1st, 2nd, 4th Hour Finals Last Day of School -2nd Semester 5th, 6th 7th Hour Finals
Subject Friday, May 22 Subject Sat/Sun, May 23-24
No School-Non Teaching Duty Day
Some teens are so determined to get a tan that Notes/To Do AUGAUGUSAU- they resort to tanning salons. Sun lamps give off GUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST harmful UV rays. AUGUST AUGUST The Intensity of the UV radiation received in a M T W T F S S tanning bed may be as much as 15 times that of 1 2 3 4 the sun. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Subject Monday, May 25 Subject Tuesday, May 26
Subject Wednesday, May 27 Subject Thursday, May 28
Subject Friday, May 29 Subject Sat/Sun, May 30-31
BLUE ACES ACHIEVE
Tests & Quizzes Instruction & Independent Cooperative Student Sharing A Note Taking Work Group Activity & Presentation Activity
Level 0: Level 0 – 1: Level 1: Level 2: Level 3: Silence Silence/Whisper Whisper Group Voice Presentation Voice C (low volume) Communication
Raise your hand; Wait for Use content material & Collaborate with partner/group Collaborate with group Raise your hand; teacher acknowledgment; resources; Raise your hand; members; Use classroom members; Use presentation H Wait for teacher instruction Quietly ask a neighbor Wait for teacher instruction resources; Raise your hand; materials & classroom Help Wait for teacher resources
Complete work independently; Be an active listener; Complete work independently; Actively collaborate with Be prepared with both Keep eyes on your own paper; Participate in class discussion; Avoid copying work from partner or group members; content knowledge & materials; I Be prepared Complete notes another student Unique product Unique product Integrity
Focus on listening & completing Focus on completing work; Focus on collaborating with Focus on presentation Focus on completing all notes; Use classroom resources; partner/group members only; guidelines & content delivery; E questions with integrity Ask questions; Do not distract others Use classroom resources; Use classroom resources Effort Do not distract others Do not distract others
Assess content mastery; Content knowledge & practice; Practice content material; Differentiate Instruction; Demonstrate content Identify misconceptions & Create resource; Identify content strengths & Collaborate with and use knowledge & mastery; Enhance V reinforcement needs Clarify misconceptions weaknesses; Receive individual classmates as resource; communication & presentation Value instruction; Less homework Less homework skills; Student by-in
Work at an appropriate pace; Use pauses to review notes; Ask questions for clarification; Assign duties; Manage time Assign duties; Manage time Avoid spending too much time Ask questions for clarification; Record assignments in Agenda; wisely; Complete all task wisely; Complete all task E on one question Maintain binder for Use notes & classroom components components Efficiency organization resources