SEAHOLM HIGH SCHOOL 2020-2021 Student Handbook
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SEAHOLM HIGH SCHOOL 2020-2021 Student Handbook Dear Seaholm Student, Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year. The faculty, staff and administrators are committed to providing you with an outstanding learning experience. Our primary goal is to encourage and support your academic, social and emotional development. The Seaholm Handbook-Planner contains important regulations and policies. Read the handbook portion in its entirety and share it with your parents. We expect you to demonstrate respect for your classmates, your teachers, your school and yourself. I am confident that you will work to continue the tradition of excellence established by Seaholm students who have preceded you. The best way for you to make Seaholm your school is to get involved. The co-curricular activities are wonderful opportunities to develop your talents and make lifelong friends. Our extensive list of teams, clubs and activities includes something that will appeal to every student. The 2020-2021 school year will be all that you choose to make it. The success that you achieve will be directly related to the amount of effort that you put forth. I encourage you to work hard and get involved. Best wishes for a great year! Kyle Hall Principal NOTICE TO STUDENTS Board of Education Policies and Student Handbook provisions regarding student conduct and discipline are being reviewed, and may be revised during the 2020-2021 school year. If and when revisions are made, students will be notified of those change. Seaholm High School – Student Handbook 2020-2021 Rev. 4/8/2019 Page 1 Table of Contents Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Students ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Staff ................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 Climate ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 Seaholm High School Honor Code .................................................................................................................................... 8 Academic Integrity ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Seaholm Daily Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................ 9 Seaholm Staff Contact Information .................................................................................................................................. 9 Academic and Grading Policies ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Academic Evaluation .................................................................................................................................... 11 Academic Misconduct .................................................................................................................................. 11 Grading Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 11 Attendance ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Consequences of excessive and/or unexcused absences: ........................................................................... 15 Tardiness ...................................................................................................................................................... 15 Make-Up Work: ............................................................................................................................................ 15 Visitors: ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 Pre-Arranged Absence: ................................................................................................................................ 15 Withdrawal and Probation:.......................................................................................................................... 15 Student Responsibilities: .............................................................................................................................. 16 Parent Responsibilities: ................................................................................................................................ 16 Appeal Process – Attendance and Disciplinary ............................................................................................ 16 Behavioral Expectations ..................................................................................................................................................... 17 Attendance ............................................................................................................................................... 17 Bicycles and Motorized Bikes ................................................................................................................... 17 Bus Behavior ............................................................................................................................................ 17 Cell phones and electronic communication devices ................................................................................ 17 Courtesy and cooperation ....................................................................................................................... 18 Classroom behavior ................................................................................................................................. 18 Dress and Appearance ............................................................................................................................. 18 Dress Code Enforcement ......................................................................................................................... 19 Email usage: ............................................................................................................................................. 20 Language .................................................................................................................................................. 20 Seaholm High School – Student Handbook 2020-2021 Rev. 4/8/2019 Page 2 Respectful behavior ................................................................................................................................. 20 Safety and Liabilities ................................................................................................................................ 20 School ID Card .......................................................................................................................................... 20 Search and Seizure ................................................................................................................................... 20 Student lockers and desks ....................................................................................................................... 21 Emergency Drills.................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Parking Rules .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Prohibited Behavior ............................................................................................................................................................. 22 Fighting/Assaultive Behavior ....................................................................................................................... 22 Improper conduct: ....................................................................................................................................... 22 Insubordination: ........................................................................................................................................... 22 Littering ........................................................................................................................................................ 23 Student Anti-Harassment Policy .................................................................................................................. 23 Smoking ........................................................................................................................................................ 24 Drugs and Alcohol ........................................................................................................................................ 24 Academic Misconduct .................................................................................................................................