Mabank High School Student/Parent Handbook

MABANK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 Student Handbook 2020-2021 1 MABANK I.S.D. MISSION STATEMENT Mabank ISD strives for excellence through trust, integrity, hard work, and proactive communication while providing a safe learning environment. MABANK I.S.D. VISION Working together to improve our community and prepare our students to succeed in an ever-changing world. MABANK I.S.D. MOTTO Trust Excellence Academics Communication Hard Work Statement of Non-Discrimination Mabank Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in its employment, practices, activities and programs. El districto independiente de la escuela de Mabank no discrimina en base de la raza, del color, del origen nacional, de la edad, del sexo, o de la inhabilidad en su empleo, practicas, actividades y programas. Student Handbook 2020-2021 2 Mabank High School Student Handbook 2020-2021 Grades 9-12 18786 E. US Hwy 175 Mabank, Texas 75147 (903) 880-1600 FAX (903) 880-1603 Administrative and Office Staff Members Charity Groom Principal Angela Wright Associate Principal Daniel Boatright Assistant Principal Bobby Fowler Assistant Principal Joey Rich Chief of Police Zack Hudson Athletic Director Tracy Carter Assistant Athletic Director Shela Koskelin Career & Technology Director Kathy Norman Counselor Patricia Riley Counselor Erika Zeller Counselor Leslie Luberg Administrative Asst. to the Principal Elaine Davis Administrative Asst. to Assistant Principal Patrise Hornbuckle Administrative Asst. to Associate Principal Sheila Sapp Administrative Asst. to Police Chief Regina Crisp Office Receptionist Sherry Velez Attendance Clerk Shelah Bishop Registrar Meredith Williams Data Entry Lindsey Minyard School Nurse Mabank Independent School District Administrative Staff Members Brad Koskelin Superintendent Henry C. Tracy Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Brenda Rodriguez Chief Finance Officer Rebecca Stephens Chief Academic Officer Timbra Yoakum Special Programs Director Zack Hudson Athletic Director J.K. Hyde PEIMS/Technology Director Kim LeGrand Food Service Director Randy Welch Transportation Director Steve Templin Maintenance Director Student Handbook 2020-2021 3 August, 2020 Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students: It is with pleasure and enthusiasm that I welcome you to the 2020-2021 school year on behalf of the administration, faculty, and staff. It is our goal to have every student feel welcomed, supported, and actively engaged in the teaching and learning process throughout the year whether they participate in person or virtually. It is also our goal to ensure that our stakeholders feel welcome and supported as we work to facilitate student learning and have our students graduate to become resourceful, productive citizens of the 21st century. Mabank High School strives for excellence in academic and social growth to ensure our students graduate and meet the demands of society and effective citizenship. We offer numerous clubs, organizations, and activities in which students can become affiliated. Joining organizations gives students experiences that add to their high school years by providing opportunity for social growth and the understanding of teamwork therein promoting citizenship far beyond our walls. In order for these co-curricular activities to be successful, we must have student participation and support from the community. I feel confident through our collective teamwork that the students of Mabank High School will surpass our expectations to become successful in any endeavor they choose to pursue. Our student handbook was developed to assist in understanding the roles and high expectations of Mabank High School. The information presented will update students, parents, and community members of the policies and procedures of our school. Please take time to review this handbook so you have a clear understanding of the expectations of the campus. It is important that each student attend school, work hard, and be courteous and respectful to everyone. Students are responsible to know the contents of this handbook. If policies are violated, the faculty and staff will use this handbook as a guide to assess consequences when needed. Once again, the Mabank High School administrators, faculty, and staff are honored to have your support to ensure that our students have a successful and amazing 2020-2021 school year. Together we truly can make a difference. Go Panthers! Sincerely, Charity Groom Mabank High School Principal Student Handbook 2020-2021 4 MABANK DIRECTORY Administration Office 880-1300 Mabank ISD Police Department 880-1600 310 E. Market St. Fax: 880-1303 Chief Joey Rich Ext. 2002 Brad Koskelin, Superintendent Henry C. Tracy, Asst. Superintendent (HR) Mabank High School 880-1600 Brenda Rodriguez, Chief Finance Officer 18786 E. Highway 175 Fax: 880-1603 Rebecca Stephens, Chief Academic Officer Charity Groom, Principal JK Hyde, Technology Coordinator Angela Wright, Associate Principal Daniel Boatright, Assistant Principal Special Programs 880-1331 Bobby Fowler, Assistant Principal Timbra Yoakum, Director Mabank Junior High School 880-1670 Athletics Department 880-1625 822 W. Mason Fax: 880-1673 Zach Hudson, Athletic Director Barbie Conrad, Principal Michael Rowley, Academic Officer Chris Johnson, Dean of Students Maintenance Department 880-1337 Steve Templin, Director Mabank Intermediate School 880-1640 513 N. Third St. Fax: 880-1643 Transportation Department 880-1690 Danielle Williams, Principal Randy Welch, Director Jamie Tucker, Associate Principal Brent Fisher, Assistant Principal Food Services 880-1315 Kim LeGrand, Director Central Elementary 880-1380 19119 US 175 Fax: 880-1383 Chelsea Capehart, Principal Custodial Services 880-1300 Nancy Clark, Assistant Principal John Preedom, Director Ext. 9600 Shana Cockrell, Dean of Students Attendance 880-1670 Southside Elementary 880-1340 Officer Ryan Estes Ext. 7035 109 Paschal Blvd. Fax: 880-1343 Brandi Dyer, Principal Chase Melton, Dean of Students Fine Arts 880-1620 Jeffery DuBose, Director Lakeview Elementary 880-1360 Academy 880-1680 306 Harbor Point Rd. Fax: 880-1363 Ray Duncan, Coordinator Melanie McAllister, Principal Christopher Massey, Dean of Students Alternative Campus 880-1320 Edna Duncan, Coordinator Student Handbook 2020-2021 5 Student Handbook 2020-2021 6 Table of Contents ABSENCES/ATTENDANCE 12 Compulsory Attendance 12 Exemptions to Compulsory Attendance 12 Failure to Comply with Compulsory Attendance 13 Truancy 13 Attendance for Credit 14 Official Attendance-Taking Time 14 After Absence Procedure 15 Absence Note Forgery 15 Absences for Extracurricular or Other Activities 15 ACADEMIC AWARDS 16 ADMISSIONS AND ENROLLMENT 16 ADVISORY PROGRAM 17 ASSEMBLIES 17 BELL SCHEDULE 17 BULLYING 18 CAFETERIA SERVICES 19 CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY 20 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PROGRAMS 20 CELL PHONES – See Electronic Devices and Technology Resources 20 CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER 20 CHEATING - PLAGIARISM - ACADEMIC DISHONESTY 20 CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND OTHER MALTREATMENT OF CHILDREN 21 CLASS RANK 22 CLASS SCHEDULES 22 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS 22 COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES 23 COMMUNICATIONS – AUTOMATED 24 COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS 24 COMPUTER RESOURCES 24 CONDUCT – See also Student Code of Conduct in Appendix A 25 Applicability of School Rules 25 Campus Behavior Coordinator 25 Disruptions of School Operations 25 Conduct Violations 26 In School Suspension (ISS) 26 Social Events 26 CONFERENCES WITH TEACHERS 26 COUNSELING 27 Schedule Changes 27 COURSE CREDIT 27 CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Taken the Course 27 Student Handbook 2020-2021 7 CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Not Taken the Course 28 DATING VIOLENCE, DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION 28 Dating Violence 29 Discrimination 29 Harassment 29 Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Harassment 29 Retaliation 30 Reporting Procedures 30 Investigation of Report 30 DIRECTORY LISTING 31 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 31 DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLISHED MATERIALS OR DOCUMENTS 31 School Materials 31 Nonschool Materials...from students 31 Nonschool Materials...from others 31 DRESS AND GROOMING 31 DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS 33 ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES 33 Possession and Use of Personal Telecommunications Devices, Including Mobile Telephones 33 Possession and Use of Other Personal Electronic Devices 34 Possession and Use of District Owned Electronic Devices 34 Unacceptable and Inappropriate Use of Technology Resources 34 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, AND ORGANIZATIONS 35 Standards of Behavior 36 FEES 36 FERPA NOTICIATION OF RIGHTS 36 FIELD TRIPS 36 FUND-RAISING 37 GANG-FREE ZONES 37 GRADE CLASSIFICATION 37 GRADING GUIDELINES 37 Weighted Grades 37 Semester Grades 37 Homework Policy 38 Clearing Incomplete Grades 38 Exemption from Semester/Final Exams 38 GRADUATION 39 Requirements for Diploma 39 Testing Requirements for graduation 39 Foundation Graduation Program 39 Personal Graduation Plan 41 Available Course Options for all Graduation Programs 41 Certificates of Coursework Completion 41 Student Handbook 2020-2021 8 Students with Disabilities 41 Graduating Seniors 42 Dress Code for Commencement Exercises 42 Graduation Expenses 42 Scholarships and Grants 43 HAZING 43 HEALTH-RELATED MATTERS 43 Student Illness 43 Bacterial Meningitis 44 Food Allergies 45 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) 45 OTHER HEALTH RELATED MATTERS 45 Physical Fitness Assessment 46 Pregnancy Related Services 46 Vending Machines 46 Tobacco Prohibited 46

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