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Student Handbook Clinton High School Parent/Student Handbook 2020-2021 Clinton High School Contact Information Main Office Phone 608-676-2223 Main Office Fax 608-676-2904 Tori Franz, Principal 608-676-2223 ext. 2003 [email protected] Tyree Gamble, Dean/Athletic Director 608-676-2223 ext. 2004 [email protected] Alexandra Monroe, School Counselor 608-676-2223 ext. 2140 almonroe @clintonwis.com Donna Wenk-Rost, Admin Assistant 608-676-2223 ext. 2002 [email protected] Shalanna Pope, Admin Assistant 608-676-2223 ext. 2001 shpope @clintonwis.com Chris Cary, Admin Assistant, 608-676-2223 ext 2408 [email protected] Counseling & Athletics Clinton Community School District Contact Information District Office Phone 608-676-5482 District Office Fax 608-676-4444 Jim Brewer, District Administrator 608-676-5482 ext. 2405 [email protected] Sarah Duncan, Business Manager 608-676-5482 ext. 2404 [email protected] Matt Huettl, Director of Pupil Services 608-676-2211 ext. 4025 [email protected] Bob Butler, Director of Building, Grounds, and Transportation 608-676-2223 ext. 2237 [email protected] Bryan Erskine, Director of Technology 608-676-2223 ext. 2138 [email protected] Janae Gile, Director of Academics 608-676-5482 ext. 2406 [email protected] & Innovation Rebecca Weber-Johnson, 608-676-2275 [email protected] Rural Virtual Academy Coordinator Kimberly Kleich, Advanced Learner Coordinator 608-676-2223 ext. 2144 kikleich @clintonwis.com Clinton Community School Board *Email the entire school board at [email protected] Ken Luety President 608-751-0110 Gary Gilbank Vice-President 608-751-0294 Kassie Shull Clerk 608-312-1120 Mike Birkholz Treasurer 608-289-4571 Sheri Mullooly Member 608-289-0640 John Gracyalny Member 608-289-1214 Ron Schut Member 608-676-5693 1 2020 – 2021 School District Calendar New Teachers Report August 18-20 Returning Teachers Report – Professional Development August 24 - 28 Ready, Set, Go! Conferences August 31 (8:20 - 3:30) Grade 9/ New Students in Cougar Cohort Report September 1 1st Day of school for ALL Clinton Connect students All Cougar Cohort reports September 2 Grade 9/ New Students in Pride Cohort Report September 3 All Pride Cohort Reports September 4 Prof. Development - No School for Students October 5 October 30 First Quarter Ends Parent/Teacher Conf. - No School for Students November 2 (12 pm to 8 pm) November 23-27 Fall Break – No School School Resumes November 30 Winter Break – No School December 21 - January 1 School Resumes January 4 January 18 Professional Development – No School for Students January 22 First Semester Ends Second Semester begins January 25 Professional Development – No School for Students February 12 February 15 (12 pm - 8 pm) Parent-Teacher Conferences –No School for Students March 26 Third Quarter Ends Spring Recess – No School March 29 – April 2 April 5 School Resumes Professional Development-No School for Students May 21 Memorial Day Holiday-No School May 31 Commencement June 6 2 Last Day of School for Students–Full Day June 8 Professional Development-No School for Students June 9 Summer School Begins June 14 FOREWORD . .....................................................................................................................................................................................6 MISSION . ...............................................................................................................................................................................................6 EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY… ……………………... .....................................................................................................6 STUDENT ANTI-HARASSMENT. ......................................................................................................................................................6-10 BULLYING . ............................................................................................................................................................................................6-12 SCHOOL DAY . .......................................................................................................................................................................................12 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...............................................................................................................................13 STUDENT WELL BEING …………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….....13 INJURY AND ILLNESS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY ...................................................................................................................13 SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Scheduling and Assignments . .................................................................................................................................................……..13 Early Dismissal .......................................................................................................................................................................……...13 Transfer out of the District . ..............................................................................................................................................................13 Withdrawal from School ...................................................................................................................................................................13 Immunizations . ..................................................................................................................................................................................13 Student Accident/Illness/Concussion… ……………………………………………………………………………………………14 Medication (Prescribed and Non-Prescribed) .................................................................................................................................14 Head Lice. ............................................................................................................................................................................................14 Control of Communicable Diseases (Casual Contact and Direct Contact) ...................................................................................14 Students with Special Needs and Bilingual Learners .......................................................................................................................14-15 Student Records ..................................................................................................................................................................................15 Student Fees, Fines, and Charges ......................................................................................................................................................16 Student Fundraising & Sales. ............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Student Valuables & Lockers. .............................................................................................................................................................16 Review of Instructional Materials . ....................................................................................................................................................16 Meal Service . .......................................................................................................................................................................................16 Emergency Plan & Procedures ..........................................................................................................................................................16-17 Emergency Closings and Delays . .......................................................................................................................................................18 Visitors ..................................................................................................................................................................................................18 Use of Cell Phones or Electronic Communication Devices . .............................................................................................................19 Weapons ...............................................................................................................................................................................................19 3 Advertising Outside Activities . ...........................................................................................................................................................19 Video Surveillance . ...............................................................................................................................................................................19 Safety and Security ...............................................................................................................................................................................19 SECTION II - ACADEMICS Field Trips . .............................................................................................................................................................................................24 Promotion, Placement, and Retention ...............................................................................................................................................19 CHS Graduation Requirements . ........................................................................................................................................................19-20
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