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SECTION 1: WHO WE ARE ...... 3 Our Mission Our Vision Our Philosophy Our Shared Beliefs & Expectations Conduct and Code of Honor Our History Alma Mater Personnel Directory 2016-17

SECTION 2: GENERAL INFORMATION...... 10 Opening and Closing Times School Visitors Daily Schedules Attendance Lockers Announcements/Signage Traffic Safety Information Medication Expected Expenses for Students & Families Class Expenses Academic Expenses National Assessment Expenses Extra-Curricular Expenses Textbook/Device Liability Miscellaneous Expenses Family Budget Worksheet

SECTION 3: ENGAGE ...... 19 Academics at HFA Exceptional Education Graduation Requirements Graduating with Honors or Distinction High School Transcripts Class Ranking Grading Scale Course Recovery and Grade Improvement Final Exams Senior Exemptions Academic Progress Infinite Campus MNPS Family Portal Testing National Tests State Tests Scheduling Policies Course Levels Course Offerings HFA Individual Graduation Plan 4-Year Planning Worksheet

SECTION 4: EQUIP ...... 29 Advisor System School Counseling Library Services Technology Independent Study 1 SECTION 5: EMPOWER ...... 31 Student Leadership Interscholastic Sports Clubs School Publications Student Discipline Student Dress Code Policy Cell Phone Policy for Students ADA

2 WHO WE ARE Our Mission

Our mission is to engage, equip, and empower the academically talented and culturally diverse students we serve.

 engage them in a high quality college preparatory program of study  equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary for success  empower them to be people of courage, compassion, and character

Our Vision

Our vision is that every Hume-Fogg student will graduate and enter college with a love of learning, a knowledge of self, and a respect for others and ideas, resulting not only in academic success and personal fulfillment but also in meaningful and sustained contributions to society.

Our Philosophy

The Hume-Fogg community, which draws its population from the entire Metropolitan area, is committed to each student’s academic, personal, and social development. The program provides challenging academic opportunities through liberal arts course work. Based on the assumption that graduates will pursue post-sec ondary education, the cornerstones of our philosophy are creative thinking, abstract reasoning, cooperative learning, and self-discipline. This approach encompasses a commitment to maximizing individual potential, including emotional and physical well-being, through hard work and personal responsibility while promoti ng sensitivity to natural, social, and cultural environments. Our work is deeply rooted in our shared beliefs and expectations.

3 Our Shared Beliefs & Expectations

 The school community should provide direction and opportunities for students to develop and enhance individual skills in areas of leadership, community action, the arts, the sciences, the humanities, languages, athletics, and responsible citizenship.  The school community should acknowledge, appreciate, celebrate, promote, and strive to foster our multifaceted cultural and ethnic diversity.  The school community should share the responsibilities of maintaining student achievement and a challenging learning environment by fostering open communication between home and school.  All students and teachers should be competent and discerning users of available information and communication technologies.  The learning process is enhanced when it takes place in a physically and emotionally safe, comfortabl e, and mutually respectful environment.  The school community should develop and maintain open and tolerant attitudes with respect to both individuals and ideas and to recognize and respect the value and dignity of every individual.  All students should acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to move from the known to inquiry about the unknown.  All students should be encouraged to develop divergent thinking skills and creative problem-solving abilities.  All students should continue to develop and improve effective communication skills through both the written and the spoken word.  Assessments of student learning and achievement should be structured to provide students with a creative variety of opportunities to demonstrate their mastery of essential skills, knowledge, and concepts in authentic and meaningful contexts.  All students should be provided with a program that balances independent and cooperative learning skills.  All students should be encouraged to pursue enrichment opportunities inside and outside the classroom.  All students should understand that plagiarism and other misrepresentations of the truth are antithetical to the pursuit of learning and personal growth and that they have no place in an academic environment committed to excellence.

Conduct and Code of Honor

Hume-Fogg students are trustworthy and responsible. Students and teachers alike value our very positive climate of trust and freedom and recognize the responsibility required of each of us to make it work. We expect behavior demonstrative of high standards of civility, decency, and cleanliness from every student a nd adult in the building. Moreover, these expectations extend into the community at-large. Hume-Fogg s tudents must be responsible for their behavior during school hours, on and off campus, at school events, a nd on school trips.

These expectations also frame our conduct academically. The Hume-Fogg learning community recognize s the importance of intellectual honesty. The morale of conscientious students, the authenticity of truly me aningful learning, and the validity of grades are vital components of our rigorous academic environment. Therefore, we operate on an honor system. Established through a collaboration between the student body and faculty during the 2006-07 school year, this written Code of Honor is now provided to each student in each class every year with the expectation that every student sign and abide by the agreement.

A complete copy of the Hume-Fogg Honor Code may be found below. Students are given a copy of the code at the start of each school year.

They are required to sign the acknowledge agreement stating that they have read and understood the provisions of the Hume-Fogg Academic High School Honor Code set forth, including the disciplinary actions that may be imposed for violations. Additionally, a parent/guardian is required to sign an acknowledgement. The signed copy is kept on file in advisory.

Hume-Fogg Academic High School Honor Code

We are a community of scholars. As such, we understand the importance of honesty and integrity in pursuing our academic goals. We recognize that high standards and expectations for student achievement, which are hallmarks at Hume-Fogg Academic High School, must be accompanied by equally high ethical standards and expectations, since academic excellence without integrity is a hollow accomplishment. Accordingly, we, as a student body, have adopted this Honor Code as a reflection of our belief that cheating, dishonesty, and the misappropriation of the work of others and falsely claiming it as our own constitute behavior that is antithetical to our sense of who we are, both individually and as a community. We acknowledge that dishonesty is not only disrespectful to our academic community as a whole but also unfair to individuals in that community who work diligently and honestly to complete assignments in the proper manner.

More specifically, we declare that cheating and dishonesty in any form is inconsistent with our values and aspirations, and in particular, the following forms of behavior will not be tolerated at our school:

1. Copying the work (including homework, written assignments, or projects of any kind) of another student and representing it as one’s own;

2. Copying the answers of another student during an exam, a test, or a quiz;

3. Completing any assignment in a fashion forbidden by the teacher who makes the assignment;

4. Plagiarism (which we define as “to represent the words or unique ideas of another as one’s own, or to quote the words of another individual or source in a written assignment without giving appropriate attribution to the true source”);

5 5. Obtaining from another student who has previously taken an exam, test, or quiz, information relating to either the questions on the exam, test, or quiz, or any responses to such questions;

6. Lying to a teacher about an assignment or about one’s reason for failing to complete or turn in an assignment;

7. Lying to a teacher about anything else having to do with one’s schoolwork, attendance, or tardiness to class.

We further declare that a student who aids or abets another student in his or her commission of any of the above-described forms of dishonesty is equally guilty of the kind of behavior that we as a community will not tolerate.

We acknowledge that we as students have unique opportunities to discourage, disrupt, and diminish acts of cheating and other forms of dishonesty as we observe or learn of them, and we understand that the faculty and administration of Hume-Fogg are committed to protecting and ensuring the confidentiality of any conversations we may have with them about our observations or awareness of acts of dishonesty.

We will undertake to reinforce the foregoing principles each time we complete an exam, test, quiz, paper, or other assignment, by writing and signing our names to the following pledge:

“I have abided by the HFA Honor Code in completing this assignment.”

We understand that any student who is determined to have engaged in any of the seven prohibited acts set forth above may be subjected to disciplinary action, which may include:

(1) Receiving a 50 on any assignment associated with the prohibited action;

(2) Being brought before the Hume-Fogg Honesty Committee for a hearing and the possible imposition of additional appropriate discipline;

(3) A determination by the school administration of other warranted discipline including, in appropriate cases, suspension or revocation of continuation at Hume-Fogg in accordance with the Magnet School Policy for MNPS.

We also understand that any disciplinary action taken because of a violation of the Honor Code may become a part of the permanent record of the offending student and may be reported to colleges or universities to which the offending student applies for admission.

6 Our History

Hume-High School, Nashville’s first public school, opened in 1855 at the corner of Eighth Avenue (Spruc e Street) and Broad. In 1875, the second public school, Fogg High School, was started on the same prope rty facing Broad Street. The schools were combined into a new facility on the same site in 1912 and beca me known as Hume-Fogg High School. In 1919 Hume-Fogg High School became the first school in Ten nessee to be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Until 1940, the curriculum followed the classic format which included requirements in Latin, English, adv anced mathematics, and science. After that time and until 1983, the curriculum was changed to include te chnical and vocational subjects.

The 1983 advent of the first secondary magnet school to serve Nashville’s academically talented students was another milestone for Hume-Fogg. As a part of the desegregation court order, it was designed to attra ct a voluntary cross-section of academically accelerated students from all racial, ethnic, and economic gro ups in Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. It began with grades 9 and 10, adding a grade a year through the 1985-1986 school year.

Alma Mater

Verse 1 On the city’s central corner Reared against the sky, Proudly stands our Alma Mater As the years roll by.

Chorus Forward ever be our watchword, Conquer and prevail. Hail to thee our Alma Mater! Hume-Fogg High, all Hail!

Verse 2 Cherished by her own forever, Memories sweet shall throng. ‘Round our hearts our Alma Mater As we sing our song.

Chorus Forward ever be our watchword, Conquer and prevail. Hail to thee our Alma Mater! Hume-Fogg High, all Hail!

School Colors: Blue and White School Mascot: Blue Knights

7 Hume-Fogg Academic High School Personnel Directory 2016-17 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Hargis, Kellie (Dr.) Executive Principal [email protected] Harned, Kelly Assistant Principal [email protected] Bonelli, Lisa Assistant Principal [email protected] Barnett, Susan Bookkeeper [email protected] Kraski, Debbie Attendance Clerk [email protected] Whited, Tammie Administrative Secretary [email protected] STUDENT/INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORTS Amundson, Annie, Exceptional Education [email protected] Arent, Tamara, Guidance Secretary [email protected] Biondi, Taylor, Psychologist [email protected] Carroll, Kevin, Ex. Ed. Student Assistance [email protected] Cash, Tom, Consulting Teacher [email protected] Childress, Kanika, Counselor [email protected] Crolley, Amie, Social Worker [email protected] Garrett, Terri, Ex. Ed. Student Assistance [email protected] Graves, Sarah, Counselor [email protected] North, Cherri, Library Clerk [email protected] Pate, Stephanie, Counselor [email protected] Sanford, Katherine, Counselor [email protected] Smithfield, Amanda, Librarian [email protected] TEACHING AND LEARNING ARTS Bruce, Daron * [email protected] Forbis, Lisa [email protected] Miller, Anna Maria [email protected] Ripani, Richard (Dr.) [email protected] Snider, Shayna [email protected] ENGLISH Anderson, Meghan [email protected] Handy, Alesha [email protected] Louis, Laura [email protected] Moore, Emily * [email protected] Parsons, Cathy [email protected] Ray, Damon [email protected] Shultz, Courtney [email protected] Smith, M. Elizabeth [email protected] Social Studies Chinoda, Peri (Dr.) [email protected] Halbrook, Allison [email protected] Hedglin, Christopher [email protected] Kmiec, Brett * [email protected] Lovell, Philip [email protected] Robinson, Marty [email protected] MATH Bates, Danielle [email protected] 8 Boyd, Natalie [email protected] Burgess, P. Nicole [email protected] Caldwell, Michael [email protected] Gambill, Eric * [email protected] Givens, Angela [email protected] Leake, Cindy [email protected] Metts, Elizabeth [email protected] World Languages Bush, Kurstin [email protected] Carter, Marina (Dr.) [email protected] Jarman, Christina [email protected] Pruitt, Jan [email protected] Russell, Timothy [email protected] Sexton, Jessica [email protected] Sychareune, Jennifer * [email protected] Science Bagsby, Chasity [email protected] Davis, Natasha [email protected] Davis, Rita (Dr.) [email protected] Kessler, Richard (Dr.) * [email protected] Lee, John (Dr.) [email protected] Montenegro, Justin [email protected] Roberts, Wesley [email protected] Stanley, Rick [email protected] Phys. Ed/Wellness Givens, David [email protected] Hubbard, Angela [email protected] McClain, Tracey * [email protected] * Department Chairperson

BUILDING AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT Burnette, Chris Campus Supervisor [email protected] Cascon, Raul Evening Custodial Manager Higdon, Chris Resource Officer [email protected] Kornprobst, Debra Campus Supervisor [email protected] Mahat, Dick Day Custodial Manager Warren, Kirk Technology Specialist (TSS) [email protected] FOOD SERVICES Brickell, Justin [email protected] Cook, Mary [email protected] Holland, Sherri Café Manager [email protected] Knecht, Cindy [email protected] Randals, Margaret [email protected]

GENERAL INFORMATION Opening and Closing Times 9 Our school day is 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

The building opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 3:30 p.m. Students must be out of the building by 3:30 p.m. u nless supervised by a MNPS employee. The Downtown Public Library is available for our students after sc hool.

When school is scheduled for a half day, our school day is 8:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. The building opens at 7:00 a.m. Students must be out of the building by 11:45 a.m. unless supervised by a MNPS employee.

Inclement Weather

If school is canceled, early dismissal notice will be given over local radio and TV stations. Parents should f eel free to implement predetermined arrangements for pickup and early release.

School Visitors

We welcome visitors to our school. We require all visitors to report directly to the main office through the front doors only, sign in, and obtain a visitors badge. Faculty and staff members are to challenge anyone who does not have a visitor’s pass.

Lunch visits are permitted for Hume-Fogg alumni only. Alumni visits should be limited to collegiate break s (approximately 2-3 times total per year). We ask that immediate family, including parents, make other arr angements to enjoy a meal with their children outside of school time. Student lunch time is time for them t o make meaningful social connections with their peers, which is important for proper social development. Any exception to this rule will require administrative approval in advance.

Daily Schedules

A Typical School Day: A Typical School Week:

Regular Schedule consists of seven 50 minute periods Monday-Regular and a 45 minute lunch Tuesday-Double Odd Wednesday-Double Even Double Period Regular Schedule consists of three Thursday-Regular 100 minute blocks of double periods, one 50 minute Friday-Regular period and a 60 minute Lunch

HUME-FOGG ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL

10 Single Period Schedules 2016-2017

Regular Schedule 1st 8:00-8:50 2nd 8:55-9:45 3rd 9:50-10:40 4th 10:45-11:35 Lunch 11:35-12:15 5th 12:20-1:10 6th 1:15-2:05 7th 2:10-3:00

Single Period Activity Single Period Pep 1st 8:00-8:45 1st 8:00-8:45 2nd 8:50-9:35 2nd 8:50-9:35 Activity 9:40-10:05 3rd 9:40-10:25 3rd 10:10-10:55 4th 10:30-11:15 4th 11:00-11:45 Lunch 11:15-11:55 Lunch 11:45-12:25 5th 12:00-12:45 5th 12:30-1:15 6th 12:50-1:35 6th 1:20-2:05 7th 1:40-2:30 7th 2:10-3:00 Pep Rally 2:35-3:00

Single Period Special Activity Single Period Special Pep 1st 8:00-8:40 1st 8:00-8:40 2nd 8:45-9:25 2nd 8:45-9:25 Activity 9:30-10:15 3rd 9:30-10:10 3rd 10:20-11:00 4th 10:15-10:55 4th 11:05-11:45 Lunch 10:55-11:35 Lunch 11:45-12:25 5th 11:40-12:25 5th 12:30-1:15 6th 12:30-1:15 6th 1:20-2:05 7th 1:20-2:10 7th 2:10-3:00 Pep Rally 2:15-3:00

HUME-FOGG ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL Double Period Schedules 2016-2017

11 Double Period Activity 1st/2nd 8:00-9:30 Activity 9:35-10:00 3rd/4th 10:05-11:35 Lunch 11:35-12:25 5th 12:30-1:20 6th/7th 1:25-3:00

Double Period Regular Double Period Pep 1st/2nd 8:00-9:40 1st/2nd 8:00-9:30 3rd/4th 9:45-11:25 3rd/4th 9:35-11:05 Lunch 11:25-12:20 Lunch 11:05-11:55 5th 12:25-1:15 5th 12:00-12:50 7th/6th 1:20-3:00 7th/6th 12:55-2:25 Pep Rally 2:30-3:00

Double Period Special Activity Double Period Special Pep 1st/2nd 8:00-9:30 1st/2nd 8:00-9:30 Activity 9:35-10:15 3rd/4th 9:35-11:05 3rd/4th 10:20-11:50 Lunch 11:05-11:45 Lunch 11:50-12:30 5th 11:50-12:40 5th 12:35-1:25 7th/6th 12:45-2:15 7th/6th 1:30-3:00 Pep Rally 2:20-3:00

Attendance

12 All absences must be verified in writing from the parent or guardian. Excuse notes must be brought to the a ttendance clerk first thing in the morning who will in turn provide excuse notes for the student to provide to teachers. A parent may also choose to email the attendance clerk at [email protected]. All absenc es for which no written verification is received within three (3) days will be considered unexcused. No adjustments will be made to attendance records after the three (3) days.

Excused Absences 1. Personal illness 2. Illness in the family requiring the student's temporary help 3. Death in the family (up to 3 days) 4. Head lice (up to 3 days per infestation) 5. Recognized religious holidays regularly observed by persons of the student's faith 6. Court appearance or legal mandates 7. Documented college visitations** limited to 3 per year 8. Deployment of a parent/guardian serving in the military (1 day for deployment; 1 day for return; and up to 10 days when the service member is on temporary leave at home) 9. Unforeseeable emergencies 10. Employment interview or conference 11. Doctor or dental appointments 12. Other reasons requested in writing in advance by the parent/guardian and considered legitimate by the principal or designee

Students involved in extracurricular activities must be present at least for 50% of the school day to perform in any after-school activities except in unusual circumstances.

**College visit forms are available in the counseling office and main office. These must be completed and turned in to the main office prior to the visit. On the date of return to Hume-Fogg the student must present the attendance secretary in the main office with official documentation from the college verifying visit. If d ocumentation is not provided, the absence will NOT be excused as a college visit.

If a student’s absences exceed 15, no further absences will be excused without a doctor’s note. More detailed information can be found in the MNPS student-parent handbook. Making up Work for All Types of Absences

All make up work must be requested by the student within 3 days of the student returning to school. The teacher and student will determine a date on which the make-up work must be completed. All assignments due on the date of their absence of which they had prior knowledge will be due on the day of their return.

Students who are on a SCHOOL EVENT or FIELD TRIP must communicate with their teachers prior to their absence using the School-Related Activity (SRA) form. SRA forms are available in the main office.

Tardies

The school day begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Students are expected to be in their classrooms, in their seats, and ready for instruction at that time. Students arriving to school after 8:00 a.m. must sign in and receive an admit slip in the main office.

There will be no designation between excused and unexcused. A tardy is a tardy. Students with excessive t ardies by the end of the school year may have his/her continuation revoked.

13 Early Dismissal

Early dismissals are strongly discouraged. Teachers use every minute of the instructional day and early rele ases create a disruption for students. If, however, an early dismissal is necessary, a parent or authorized person must either come to the office to sign out the child, send an email to the attendance secretary, or provide a written note prior to being dismissed. Notes should include a reason and time for early dismissal along with a phone number where a parent can be reached for verification. Students will not be dismissed by a phone call. Dismissals by parents will not be honored after 2:30 p.m.

Lockers

At the beginning of the year, students are assigned lockers. Students are responsible for locker contents an d are encouraged to place a lock on individual lockers. All lockers are school property and are subject to sc hool rules. At times, students decorate lockers for events or special occasions. We allow for this, but ask th at these decorations be removed by the end of the week. Stickers are not allowed and will be removed. Eac h Friday, custodians will remove all items left on the outside of lockers and discard them. This is to maintai n cleanliness and order.

Announcements/Signage

Announcements occur each morning (8 am) and afternoon (start of last period) and are made by the princip al or designee only. To have an announcement included, you should drop off a written announcement in the yellow AM or blue PM folder in advance. Announcements must be school related and relevant.

The school principal reserves the right to accept or reject any announcement/graphics/signage material. Pro posed advertisement copy/graphics (in layout and design form) must be submitted and approved prior to posting. Any displays without approval will be removed immediately.

All signs/posters placed on HFA property shall become the property of the school and may be removed by t he administration at any time.

General Procedures for Postings and Signage Upon receiving advance approval from the designated administrator, the following general procedures shall be followed as specified below:

Approved Methods for Posting: A. Sticky putty or painters’ blue masking tape for large event posters approved for placement on interior wa lls next to general bulletin boards.

B. Push pins or thumb tacks for cork bulletin boards and magnets for dry eraser boards. (Tacking, painting, pasting, marking, writing, gluing, stapling or otherwise affixing signage is not allowed on any surfaces. Stic kers may not be posted onto any surfaces.)

Approved Locations for Postings and Signage: A. General cork bulletin boards located throughout the school or available dry eraser boards for general pur pose postings.

B. If space is needed, posters approved by appropriate administration may be displayed on interior walls ne xt to general bulletin boards.

Prohibited Locations for Postings and Signage: • Acoustic boards (inside rooms or hallways) • Balconies • Benches 14 • Doors or Door Frames • Water Fountains • Lights • Lobby walls (main lobby entrances on various floors of all buildings) • Permanent Way-finding/Directional Signage • Railings (interior or exterior) • Restrooms or Stalls • Stairwells • Trash or Recycling Receptacles • Windows

Limitations on Postings and Signage: A. It is the responsibility of the individual or group posting materials to ensure that all postings have been r emoved within two (2) business days following the event or the date as specified by the approving administrator. Materials that can be visually determined with a past date will be removed. All posted materi als will be removed from general bulletin boards at the end of each semester.

B. The posting of materials using items such as foot signs, ground stakes, or chalk on sidewalks shall be rev iewed and approved in advance as deemed appropriate by the approving administrator. The requestor will be responsible for any damages as a result of ground stakes, clean-up of chalk used on sidewalks, or costs incurred by Facilities Services for repairs or clean-up.

Traffic Safety Information

General Traffic Safety – Nashville Public Works and MNPD have partnered with Hume-Fogg to set up a SCHOOL ZONE on Broadway in front of Hume-Fogg. The lights will be turned on at 7:30am and run unti l 8:15am. The SCHOOL ZONE lights will be turned on again at 2:45 pm and run until 3:30 pm. A cone will be placed at the center line at both the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue and the intersec tion of Broadway and 8thAvenue. Police will often be visible and ticket those who do not slow down and o bserve the 15 mile per hour speed limit within the school zone. They are doing this as a service to our scho ol and the students and families we serve. They want to make sure our students are safe during drop off an d pick up times.

1. Arrival/Pick Up Procedures – Vehicles are allowed to drop off & pick up their children in front of t he building in the passenger loading zone. At no time should anyone stop in moving traffic on Bro adway, 7th Avenue or 8th Avenue to drop off or pick up children. This creates an extremely unsafe si tuation – not to mention it is against the law.

The area in front of the building on Broadway is marked with signage as a passenger loading zone from 6:3 0am – 3:30pm M-F school days. Vehicles should be pulled up as far as possible to allow for a manageable forward flow in the traffic.

2. Parking – Visitors to Hume-Fogg should park in the public parking lots available near Hume-Fogg. We do not have an available visitor parking area, sadly. However, parents who simply need to run in for a short time may obtain a pass from the main office to allow for parking in front of the buildi ng in the passenger loading zone. This pass must be placed in the front dash of the vehicle visible t o law enforcement. Any car parked in the zone without a pass or after 2:30 is subject to ticketing a nd/or tow away. Please note that HFA staff is not responsible for any ticketing charges or tow-awa y charges. The MNPD will enforce the law as is their job. They have agreed to allow us to use the se “parking passes” and will look for those in the dash board of cars before they act. Vehicles may NOT block the bay area, however.

3. Delivery – Delivery trucks have a loading zone off of Broadway. This area may not be used by par ents. The area is located in front of the building on Broadway at the 8th avenue end of the sidewalk. Small delivery trucks fitting into the front bay area may back into that area and use it. If the truck s ticks out onto the sidewalk or street, causing an unsafe situation by blocking pedestrian walk way o

15 r street traffic, the truck is parked illegally and is subject to ticketing by MNPD. Delivery times sh ould be scheduled around school zone flashing times so as NOT to interfere with arrival and dismis sal procedures.

Arrival School Zone – 7:30 am – 8:15 am Dismissal School Zone – 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm

Parents provide transportation for Hume-Fogg students. School buses are not provided for Hume-Fogg. T he Metro Transit Authority (MTA) is free transportation. Route pickup and drop-off location information c an be obtained from MTA or in the main office.

No student parking is provided. Student parking in front of the building on Broadway, along the 7th and 8t h Avenue sides of the building, or in the teacher parking lot/garage behind the school is prohibited. Studen t vehicles parked in these areas will be towed. Public parking facilities are accessible and convenient to the school. The faculty parking lot directly behind the building is off limits to students and parents. Unauthoriz ed vehicles will be towed.

Medication

Medication forms are available in the main office. A student may not take medication at school without WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE PARENT AND A DOCTOR. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS OF THE AMOUNT AND TIME OF DOSAGE MUST BE CLEAR. THE MEDICATION MUST ALSO BE IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. We discourage bringing medications to school. Most can be given conveniently before a student comes to school and then immediately after getting home in the afternoon. If, however, it is necessary for your student to have access to medications (including aspirin/ibuprofen) during the school day, a medication form MUST be filled out and kept on file in the main office.

Expected Expenses for Students & Families

As the highest ranking public high school in Tennessee and one of the top 50 in America, we strive to provide each student with the absolute best learning opportunities we can. To do this, we need your help. It is only with your financial assistance and that of other community donors that we are able to provide your child with the highest quality learning opportunities, preparing him/her for continued excellence and success. In an effort to demonstrate transparency and to help our HFA families make appropriate and informed financial accommodations, we have provided information for your review below. The law requires your child be provided a free, appropriate education. We ask for your help so that we may provide your child an EXCEPTIONAL education.

CLASS EXPENSES

Breakfast/Lunch FREE for all students. à la carte prices posted in cafeteria. Class Dues (9-12) $25 per year required (to cover the cost of Bridgestone Arena for graduation for the senior class each year. This expense is not eligible for fee waiver.) Senior Pictures $ 10 (Required Sitting Fee - to have senior picture included in yearbook. Costs increase significantly if package is purchased.) Senior Cap & Gown $_____ (Contact Herff Jones – fee waiver does apply.) TPAC trip $ 8 (each year) – schoolwide field trip

ACADEMIC EXPENSES

Mathematics TINspire calculator $148 (this calculator is used across 4 years in math.) 16 English Membean $10 (each year)

Science Lab donations $15 (each year-helps cover the cost of non-reusable/consumable lab materials.) Social Studies AP workbooks $15 (AP Econ/AP Comparative)

World Languages National Exam Fee $5 AP Workbooks $30 (Spanish & French)

Arts Band/Orchestra $100 participation donation per year Visual Arts no fee, but individual art supplies are required Choir no fee, but individual costumes must be purchased by students

Physical Education/Wellness CPR card $2 (it is not mandatory to buy the card.)

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT EXPENSES

PSAT $15 each fall (all 9th, 10th and 11th graders participate.)

AP $92/test (Students on the CEP list are eligible for a discounted rate from the College Board of $15/test.) Minimum cost for non CEP families = $368 (4 AP courses total) Minimum cost for CEP families = $60 (4 AP courses total)

*students earning a passing score on an AP test are eligible for a refund of the total test fee paid per MNPS district policy.

PLAN FREE (TN pays for every 10th grader to take the PLAN in the fall.)

ACT FREE (TN pays for every 11th grader to take either the ACT or the SAT one time in the spring.) Any registration for additional testing is done on an individual student/family basis and is not handled nor paid for by the school.

SAT/SAT II $50 (encouraged but not required)

EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXPENSES

Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular groups. These groups have their own requirements, expenses, and expectations for participation. Information about these is provided to students and parents by the coach, sponsor, and/or program director.

Athletics Participation Fee $50 per athlete, per sport (Student athletes are provided smart cards to sell as a means of earning the fee requirement. Students can cover the fee completely with the sale of 4 or more smart cards. Students are ineligible to play until all participation fees are paid in full. )

17 TEXTBOOK/DEVICE LIABILITY

Textbooks and other provided resources, such as computers, calculators, essential literature, library rentals, etc.) Students & families are held liable for all lost or damaged books and/or other devices paid for my MNPS. These include, but are not limited to, textbooks, computers, essential literature books, HFA library rentals, etc. Textbook checks will occur at the end of each quarter. Students with missing or damaged items forfeit their student privileges until restitution is made and the financial obligation met. These privileges may include, but are not limited to, participation in pep assemblies, Prom, Homecoming, Class/SGA sponsored events, etc.

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

Class Ring $___ (purchase is not required) Graduation Invitations $___ (purchase is not required) Underclassmen Pictures $___ (taken each year, but purchase is not required) Hume-Fogg Yearbook $___ (purchase is not required)

Students may also wish to attend the Prom, the Homecoming dance, athletic games and other special events. Various costs are almost always associated with these and other similar activities. As these activities are NOT required, fee waivers cannot be applied for these activities. ______

FAMILY SCHOOL BUDGET WORKSHEET Advisory Wellness English Testing Science SST Math Arts W. Extras Extras TOTAL Lang. per year 9th $25 class $2 CPR $10 $15 $15 $148 $223+ dues card Membean PSAT science calc. $8 TPAC lab fee 10th $25 class $10 $15 $15 $73+ dues Membean PSAT science $8 TPAC lab fee $_____ AP test(s) 11th $25 class $10 $15 $15 $73+ dues Membean PSAT science $8 TPAC lab fee $_____ AP test(s) 12th $25 class $10 $_____ $15 $10 $68+ dues Membean AP test(s) science picture fee $8 TPAC lab fee $____ cap/gown *We do recognize that families face economic challenges and may need assistance. CEP eligibility is determined at the start of each year by completing the HOUSEHOLD INCOME SURVEY FORM. CEP eligible families are provided formal financial assistance throughout the year for a range of things. Some families who are not CEP eligible may need assistance on occasion. For these, we often find community supporters to provide anonymous scholarships/contributions. Parents and students must simply request assistance through the administration or school counseling department should a need arise. This request is always kept in confidence.

**All student fees incurred must be paid by March 15th. Students with debt forfeit their student privileges until restitution is made and the financial obligation met. These privileges may include, but are not limited to, participation in pep assemblies, Prom, Homecoming, Class/SGA sponsored events, etc. Seniors will forfeit participation in the graduation walk and ceremony if all debts are not cleared by March 15 th.

Engage

Engage students in a challenging college preparatory program of study 18 Academics at Hume-Fogg Academic High School

Hume-Fogg provides opportunities for advanced academic pursuits, equipping all of the intellectually talented students we serve with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for success. Our students engage in an ever-relevant and challenging liberal arts curriculum, equipping each of them for postsecondary study. Courses are taught at the honors level or above. As fulfillment of the state of Tennessee’s elective focus requirement, HFA students must earn at least three Advanced Placement course credits.

Exceptional Education

Students receiving exceptional education services are welcome at Hume-Fogg. Services are provided in an inclusive environment as students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) participate fully in the general curriculum at Hume-Fogg.

Graduation Requirements – Tennessee

Although the Tennessee Board of Education and Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools require a minimum of 22.5 credits, Hume-Fogg students will earn more. As an academic magnet high school, the Hume-Fogg curriculum is designed to provide a more challenging program for achievement-oriented and academically talented students.

Course Number of Credits English 4 Math 4 Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) 3 Social Studies 3.5 World Languages (same language) 2 Physical Education 1 Lifetime Wellness 1 Visual or Performing Arts 1 Electives 3 Total 22.5 *

*According to the State of Tennessee, students must also earn 3.0 credits in an elective focus (AP coursework) in order to graduate with a regular diploma.

19 Graduating with Honors or Distinction

In order to graduate with a Regular Diploma with Honors, students must satisfy all requirements for a regular diploma AND score at or above all of the following ACT subject area readiness benchmarks (or equivalent SAT score of 1550 for all sub scores combined). English: 18 Your Score: ______Math: 22 Your Score: ______Science: 23 Your Score: ______Reading: 22 Your Score: ______

In order to graduate with a Regular Diploma with Distinction, students must:  Earn a B average (85 or higher). Your average: ______AND complete one of the following:  Earn a nationally recognized industry certification. Certification obtained in: ______ Participate in Governor’s Schools. Date & School attended: ______ Participate in an All State musical organization. Name & date of participation:______ Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist (circle the one applicable)  Attain a composite score of 31 or higher on the ACT or SAT equivalent (1380 CR+M). Your ACT Composite score: ______ Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two Advanced Placement exams. (NOTE: These courses must be completed by the end of junior year in order to have scores on file before graduation.) Names and scores of applicable AP exams: ______

 Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary (college) credit. List courses and credits earned: ______

20 High School Transcripts

The transcript is an historical document of all courses taken for high school credit. All grades, passing and failing, are permanently recorded on the transcript. All subjects (including summer school courses) for which a numerical grade is awarded shall be used in determining the numerical average. Class Ranking

According to MNPS policy, students are not ranked. However, the top 2 students are recognized. Students who are enrolled at Hume-Fogg for at least one year are eligible for the Valedictorian and Salutatorian honor. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian are determined using the overall GPA on a 5.0 scale over 7 semesters.

Grading Scale

The Hume-Fogg grading legend is aligned to the MNPS and State Board of Education Tennessee Uniform Grading Scale.

GRADING SYSTEM Grade Scale: GPA Calculation: Letter Numeric Un-weighted Weighted Weighted Grade Value Regular Honors/DE AP/IB/Cambridge AICE A 93-100 4.0 4.5 5.0 B 85-92 3.0 3.5 4.0 C 75-84 2.0 2.5 3.0 D 70-74 1.0 1.5 2.0 F 50-69 0 0 0

We follow the Grading Procedures (IM 4.144), as outlined by MNPS. The grading scale will be on a 5.0 scale as outlined by MNPS.  Numerical grades shall be used on report cards and the cumulative records.  In courses with the same course name and course number, students with grades between 50-69 may pass in the corresponding semester course, if the yearly average results in a passing grade.  Honors courses receive an additional 3 points and AP courses receive an additional 5 points per nine weeks. Overall grades are based on work products that address grade level standards. Grades should reflect student mastery of grade level content standards and a separate grade given for overall effort using the effort rubric. For each grading period, grades shall be determined and recorded using multiple forms of assessments in relation to work products, including but not limited to:

 Oral performance  Written performance 21  Quizzes/Tests  Classwork/Homework  Projects/Presentations  Summative Assessments  Portfolio Assessments

Students will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate proficiency. These opportunities may include summative retakes, but are not limited to such formats.

Final Exams

Final semester examinations are to be given in all 9-12 courses during the regular school year. The Chief Academic Officer or his/her designee must approve exceptions to this rule. Exams may not be given more than one time. Students may not type, grade, or handle other students’ exams. Students may not be dismissed from class during exams. Cheating on an exam will result in the lowest possible grade, according to the grading policy, being given for the final exam grade (see IM 4.144). Students may not take exams early. If a student must miss an exam, the principal may give permission for the student to make up the exam at a later time.

Senior Exemptions

Exemption from Semester Examinations Seniors: may be exempt from semester examinations if they meet the following criteria:  Senior exam exemptions are determined by individual class attendance by semester. Students must not miss more than three (3) classes on a block schedule or six (6) classes on a traditional schedule. All absences (excused and unexcused) count toward exam exemption unless they fall within an exception. Absences due to college visits or recognized religious holidays (regularly observed by persons of the child’s faith) will not be counted against the student as long as proper documentation is provided. Students on school related field trips are not counted as absent from school.  The student must have a minimum average of a 90 in the course (prior to extra points being awarded for honors courses) for the semester average.  The student must not have been suspended out of school or expelled during the semester.  Seniors MAY NOT be exempt from taking End of Course/TNReady tests.

Seniors who are eligible for exemption cannot be required to take an exam; however, if the senior elects to t ake the exam, the grade must count and be recorded. Under no circumstances should a senior be required to come on exam day to find out if he/she is exempt. If a senior is exempt from his/her final exam, the two nin e-week grades will be averaged together to make up the semester grade, and an E (Exempt) will be placed i n the gradebook for the final exam grade.

Exemptions

Any student in grades 9-12 enrolled in an Advanced Placement Course may be exempt from the final exami nation (not first semester if full year course) if they take the AP examination: .

 Students must not miss more than three (3) classes on a block schedule or six (6) classes on a traditional schedule. All absences (excused and unexcused) count toward exam exemption unless they fall within an exception. Absences due to college visits or recognized religious holidays (regularly observed by persons of the child’s faith), will not be counted against the student, as long as proper documentation is provided. Students on school related field trips are not counted as absent from school. 22  The student must have a minimum average of a 90 in the course prior to extra points being awarded  The student must not have been suspended out of school or expelled during the semester.  If a student signs up to take the Advanced Course exam, but is absent from it, or does not take it, then they must take their teacher's final exam for the course.

Students who are not eligible for exemption and who do not take the semester exam for their course, will be given the lowest possible grade according to the grading policy (see IM 4.144). Incomplete semester exam grades must be removed no later than the first 9 weeks of the following regular school semester and the exam grade will remain the lowest possible grade according to the grading policy (see IM 4.144). The final grade will be computed (40%, 40%, 20%) with the two 9 weeks grades to determine the semester grade.

Academic Progress Monitoring

The main reason for the academic magnet program at Hume-Fogg is to provide a rigorous academic enviro nment so that students can work toward maximum academic achievement. Students are expected to work h ard and to be consistent in demonstrating effective study habits. Students experiencing academic difficultie s will be counseled about a variety of options for assistance and support to ensure a successful high school experience.

Hume-Fogg parents are expected to monitor their child’s academic progress. There are several ways to do this:  Family Portal  Mid-nine weeks progress reports  Report cards per nine weeks  Parent-Teacher email/phone correspondence  Notices of concern (mailed home at the end of the 1st and 3rd 9 weeks)

Hume-Fogg provides all parents with access to MNPS Family Portal, an electronic grading system maintain ed by all Hume-Fogg teachers. For parents to take full advantage of the many rich features of the MNPS Family Portal, they will be required to register online.

Infinite Campus-MNPS Family Portal

Metro Schools is moving to a new student information system, which is a massive computerized system that manages every piece of student information from name and address to course assignments and grades. After an extensive research and purchasing process, district leaders chose a product called Infinite Campus.

This is not a new function for teachers, principals or anyone in the district. The district has used a student information system for years. Infinite Campus is replacing the old one, which was owned by a company called Pearson.

One of the advantages of the Infinite Campus system is a public-facing portal for students and families that gives them direct and easy access to everything about their children’s school experience. Here in Metro Schools this feature is called the MNPS Family Portal.

Using the MNPS Family Portal, families can see real-time grades, homework, upcoming due dates, attendance information, discipline information and more.

It allows for greater communication between teachers and families through emails, messages and mobile alerts.

The Family Portal will replace GradeSpeed as well as some functions of school and teacher websites. It will also offer many new features currently unavailable to families through any existing Metro Schools service. It will be available online and on mobile devices. 23

Implementation is underway right now with a large team of Metro Schools employees dedicated to its success. Training for Metro Schools’ employees at large – principals, teachers, and other faculty and staff who have need of using the system –began last spring and will continue through the fall.

Some Frequently Asked Questions: 1) How much does it cost? It is FREE – no charge! 2) What’s required to join Family Portal? An active email account along with Internet access and your child’s information (in order to add them to your account). It takes about 15 minutes or so of your time. 3) What if I don’t have internet or an email account? Public accesses to computers are available at public libraries and some community centers. Email accounts are free and easy to create.

Testing

Test Dates Time Required/Recommended AP exams May During School Required* End of Course May During School Required

PSAT October During School Required (9-11)

TNReady February During School Required Assessment (9-11)

ACT** Oct., Dec., Feb., Saturday mornings at Required/Recommended (11-12) April, June specified locations

SAT Oct., Nov., Dec., Saturday mornings at Required/Recommended (11-12) Jan., March, specified locations May, June

*All students are expected to take Advanced Placement tests on the regularly scheduled test date. If for any reason a student is absent for a test, that student may not be reimbursed. The student may request to test on the AP late testing date. However, late AP testing requires prior administrative approval. Additional fees may be incurred and participation is not guaranteed automatically.

**All students will take the ACT at HFA at no charge during the spring semester of their junior year. The test will take place during the school day and does not include the written portion. Registration materials will be completed at school. National Tests

The following is a brief description of the national tests that are offered to students preparing to apply to college. For further information visit www.collegeboard.org or www.actstudent.org.

Students must register to take the ACT and SAT directly with the testing agency, with the exception of the 11th grade ACT test in April that is given at Hume-Fogg at no cost.

1. ACT—Many colleges and universities require ACT for admission. Four 35-50 minute tests are given in academic areas of English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. The composite score is 24 an average of the four subtests. All students will take the ACT at HFA at no cost during the spring semester of their junior year. 2. AP (Advanced Placement)—AP tests are given in May. The tests are usually three hours in length and are based on college level courses taken in that subject. Fee required. 3. PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)—Given in October to 9th, 10th and 11th grade students, the PSAT is the basis for National Merit Scholarships, available to juniors only. It is the same format as SAT I and is useful as an indicator of SAT scores and/or test practice. There is a fee. 4. SAT I—Many colleges and universities require SAT for admission. It is a three hour and forty minute test measuring verbal, mathematical, and writing ability. Fee required. 5. SAT II Subject Tests—These one-hour tests measure application knowledge in specific subject areas. Students can take up to three one-hour tests on one test date. Some four-year colleges require two subject tests for admission consideration. SAT II test(s) are taken in the spring of the junior year or the terminal year of the subject taken. SAT I and SAT II tests cannot be taken on the same day. There is a required fee for these tests.

State Tests

Students will take the following state assessments: English I, English II, English III, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, Algebra II, U.S. History, Biology, and Chemistry. A passing score on the tests is not required for graduation, but instead the students need to achieve a passing score for the course average. Scheduling Policies

All courses listed in the Program of Studies require a sufficient number of student registrants to apply in a given year. If there is not a sufficient interest in a particular course, it may not be offered during the upcoming school year. Changes in individual student schedules may be necessary due to changes in the master schedule or to balance class sizes. Students will not be allowed to enter full-year courses at the beginning of the second semester UNLESS they are making up deficiencies or through special administrative permission.

Schedule change requests are considered only through the first ten school days. Course Levels

All classes at Hume-Fogg are presented at the Honors or Advanced Placement level. Honor courses provide a greater challenge and cover more material at a faster pace than standard courses. There are a few exceptions: PE, Wellness, Level 1 of any World Language, and Astronomy.

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are college-level courses with an established and nationally recognized curriculum. The AP National Examination is provided by and graded by the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) and is administered to AP students in May of each year. Individual colleges and universities have their own specific standards for granting credit for AP work. All students taking an AP course are expected to take the corresponding AP exam on the regular test date. Late AP testing must be pre-approved by administration. A registration fee is required for each exam. Fee adjustments are available for CEP students.

25 Course Offerings

ENGLISH SOCIAL STUDIES VISUAL ARTS English I World History Art I, II, III English II AP World History AP Studio - Drawing World Studies – English II World Studies AP Studio - 2D English III AP US Government ½ AP Studio - 3D American Studies – English AP Micro Economics ½ AP Art History III US History AP English Language AP US History English IV American Studies – AP US AP English Literature History CHORAL MUSIC Imaginative Writing AP European History Chamber Choir I, II, III, IV Journalism - Newspaper AP Comparative Governmen Mixed Chorus I, II, III, IV Journalism - Yearbook t ½ Personal Finance ½ African American Studies ½ Contemporary Issues ½ INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC MATHEMATICS Jazz (Stage) Band I-IV Integrated Math I Wind Ensemble I-IV Integrated Math II Concert Band I-IV Algebra II WORLD LANGUAGES Instrument Tech I-IV Pre-Cal w/Trig Latin I, II, III AP Calculus AB German I, II, III AP Calculus BC French I, II, III AP Statistics Spanish I, II, III, IV ORCHESTRA Statistics AP Latin String Orchestra I-IV Advanced Trigonometry (12t AP German Language h only) AP French Language Multivariable Calculus AP Spanish Literature AP Spanish Language THEATRE ARTS Theatre Arts Theatre Production SCIENCE Musical Theatre Biology PE/WELLNESS AP Biology PE I, II Chemistry Weight Training I, II AP Chemistry Lifetime Wellness GENERAL MUSIC Physics AP Music Theory AP Physics 1 Music History AP Physics C Anatomy and Physiology AP Environmental Science AP Capstone Seminar AP Capstone Research Astronomy

26 HUME-FOGG ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL: Individual Graduation Plan

Student Name: ______Advisor Name: ______Graduation YR ______

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade ENGLISH English 1 H English 2 H or World English 3 H or AP English Lang. or English 4 H or AP English Lit. Studies American Studies (4 consecutive) MATH Integrated Math 1 H or Integrated Math 2 or Algebra 2 H or Pre-Calculus H Adv. Alg Trig H or Statistics H or Integrated Math 2 H or Algebra 2 H or Pre- or AP Stats or AP Calc. AB or AP Stats or (4 consecutive) Algebra 2 H Calculus H AP Calc. BC AP Calc. AB or AP Calc. BC or Multivariable Calculus

SCIENCE Biology H Chemistry H Physics H or AP level 1 (4 expected) SOCIAL STUDIES World History H or US History H or AP US History or AP Econ (.5)/AP US Govt. (.5) AP World History or AP American Studies Personal Finance (.5) (3.5 required) Human Geography

WORLD LANGUAGE (3 expected in same language) PE & WELLNESS Wellness PE (2 required) ARTS (2 expected) ELECTIVES

IND. STUDY** Independent Study Independent Study Independent Study Independent Study

HFA students must earn a minimum 22.5 credits in the appropriate courses to fulfill state and local graduation requirements. Additionally, in fulfillment of TN elective focus requirements, all HFA students are required to successfully earn at least three (3) AP credits. ** All students are expected to enroll in Independent Study each year. Exceptions to this must be approved by Administration.

27 4-Year Planning Worksheet

Student Name: ______Please refer to Hume-Fogg’s graduation requirements. This form may be used to map out your anticipated courses.

9th Grade 10th Grade

7 Independent Study 7 Independent Study

11th Grade 12th Grade

28 7 Independent Study 7 Independent Study

Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success Advisor System

Every student receives a faculty advisor for their four years at Hume-Fogg. Each student will spend time w ith the advisor in order to register for classes and become oriented to the Hume-Fogg environment. Advisor s can be contacted at any time for help.

At the beginning of the year, advisors will assign lockers. Students are responsible for locker contents and are encouraged to place a lock on individual lockers. All lockers are school property and are subject to sch ool rules. School Counseling

Counseling services include academic, college and career, and social emotional counseling. Rather than assigning a counselor per grade level, our school counseling caseloads are broken down alphabetically. This allows our counselors to serve our students and families across their four years creating an opportunity for a more personalized service plan. Library Services

The collection and program of the Hume-Fogg library are designed to promote reading, encourage intellectual pursuits, and fully support both the Hume-Fogg curriculum and the development of student research skills.

The physical library contains a reading area, computer/research lab, circulating materials, software, supplies, and equipment to facilitate the design and production of student projects and presentations. Students have electronic access, both at school and remotely, to online reference and periodical databases and to a fully functional online library catalog. Trained library staff help patrons identify and effectively use any available or known resources.

To use the library during class time, students must have a special Library Pass signed by library staff and the teacher. This ensures that there is library availability during that period, as a teacher may have scheduled the use of the library, thus reducing availability for students.

The library’s resources are available to students without the Library Pass during lunch and before and after school. Students are expected to follow all library rules and are subject to disciplinary action should they choose to violate those rules.

29 Technology

Hume-Fogg is a fully networked building with Internet access in all classrooms and workspaces. The comp uters and computer labs are provided for student academic use. Students using computers are required to a bide by Federal copyright laws and the Internet Use Policy approved by the School Board.

Independent Study (I.S.)

All students are assigned an independent study period (I.S.). Although all students report to an I.S. teacher, they may sign out during this period in order to take full advantage of the services offered. Students who w ish to sign out must have their I.S. teacher sign and put the departing time on the All School Pass. Students may sign out to the library or to another teacher’s room for tutoring or make-up work with prior approval of the receiving teacher or librarian. Students may also sign out to the counseling center or administrative offices. Students are required to report back to their assigned I.S. classroom no later than the last five minutes of class. Remember that time is a precious commodity in this building and it is to be valued and us ed wisely. Students should sign out of I.S. only for meaningful pursuits. Students will be held accountable for their actions during I.S. time through the daily completion of an independent study work log.

30 Empower

Empower students to be people of courage, compassion, and character

Student Leadership

Student Government Association (SGA)

The SGA at Hume-Fogg provides student activities, serves as a training experience for tomorrow’s leaders, promotes the mission and vision of HFA, gives students a share in the management of the school, develops high ideals of personal conduct, and seeks to interest students in school affairs. It is composed of a legislat ure made of representatives elected in September and four officers elected in the spring before the year they will serve. The school is divided into precincts that have one representative each in the SGA.

Class Officers

Class officer elections are held each spring for the upcoming school year with the exception of the freshman class. Ninth grade elections are held during the second 9 weeks. President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer are the four elected positions.

School Ambassadors

The Ambassadors serve the school by raising awareness of the various offerings among businesses, other outside organizations, parents, and prospective students. Ambassadors are selected through an application process in the spring for the following school year. Application is only open to rising juniors. Selected ambassadors serve a two-year term.

Interscholastic Sports

Hume-Fogg students participate in a variety of TSSAA interscholastic sports. The following sports will be offered in 2016-2017.

Fall Winter Spring Cross Country Basketball Baseball Golf Bowling Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Wrestling Softball Volleyball Tennis Football (co-op with Hillwood) Track

Athletics Participation Fee $50 per athlete, per sport (Student athletes are provided smart cards to sell as a means of earning the fee requirement. Students can cover the fee completely with the sale of 4 or more smart cards. Students are ineligible to play until all participation fees are paid in full. )

31 Clubs

Clubs at Hume-Fogg include academic as well as interest organizations. Examples include, but are not limi ted to Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Chess Club, Poetry Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Society of Physics Students, Ping Pong Club, etc. Students are provided opportunity to participate in multiple clubs wi th specific time allotted each month for students to engage in them. Those interested in forming new clubs must find a faculty sponsor and then submit a formal request to administration for approval.

Clubs will begin in September and run through March. Fraternity and sorority activities at Hume-Fogg are expressly prohibited. School Publications

The school newspaper, The Knightly News, and the yearbook, The Echo, are all costly and must be finance d locally. Costs are kept as low as possible by selling ads and soliciting contributions. The Knightly News is given to every student. The Echo is purchased by those interested in receiving a yearbook.

Student Discipline

The Hume-Fogg community is special and rests upon a simple and powerful idea: Students are given a large amount of responsibility to act in an ethical and studious way in exchange for a healthy amount of freedom and enjoyment of privileges. These responsibilities include respecting the academic and physical environment at Hume-Fogg, working with fellow students and adults in a respectful manner, and giving timely and full effort in all academic and extracurricular endeavors.

Students who choose not to accept these responsibilities or abuse the privileges given to them are subject to disciplinary action. Teachers work with students to correct minor infractions and develop proper behavior. If teacher and student are unable to solve the behavior problem together OR if the behavior requires administrative intervention, teachers will document concerns using a referral form submitted to HFA administration. Any behavior that impedes the safety, learning, or effective functioning of the members of our community WILL NOT be tolerated. Students committing infractions are subject to consequences ranging from detention* to out-of-school suspension with possible removal from Hume- Fogg.

. Students leaving campus without permission (including arriving on campus before school starts and subsequently leaving before 8 am) may be subject to an out-of-school suspension. . Students may not go to their cars, including seniors during lunch, without administrative approval and an adult escort. . Students are prohibited from eating lunch in the front hallway on the second floor, first floor back entrance, the library, and in the auditorium.

Additional expectations can be found in the MNPS student-parent handbook, including interventions and consequences.

*Detention will run during lunch. Students are required to do schoolwork/homework while in detention. School lunches will be provided in the detention room making no need to report to the cafeteria. Students

32 arriving to detention 5 or more minutes late will not be allowed to serve detention that day and will accrue another day. Multiple violations will result in Out-of-School Suspension.

Student Dress Code Policy

Metro Nashville Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment. Hume- Fogg students are expected to always dress appropriately showing respect for themselves and others. Inappropriate or disrespectful attire will not be allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, short shorts or skirts, sagging pants, torn garments, tight clothing, etc. Specifically:  Shorts/skirts/dresses must be mid-thigh in length.  Undershirts/tank tops/spaghetti straps are prohibited for males and females. If worn, they must be worn with another “cover up” shirt. Shoulders, backs, chests, and midriffs must be covered.  Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Slippers are not appropriate.  Hats and other head coverings (including hoodies) are prohibited. o Special Provisions . Approved head coverings worn as part of a student’s bona fide religious practices or beliefs shall not be prohibited under this policy. Hume-Fogg will provide reasonable accommodation to students whose bona fide religious belief, medical condition, or disability requires special clothing.  Writing or images of substances that are illegal for teens (i.e. drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products) or are otherwise offensive, lewd, indecent, vulgar, obscene, profane or gang-related, or constitute racial or ethnic slurs, may not be worn.  Tattoos that display drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products, or gang or sex-related words or images must not be seen at any time.  Chains and spiked accessories are not permissible.

Hume-Fogg reserves the right to modify this policy as necessary and reserves the right to determine what might be disruptive and unsafe.

Cell Phone Policy for Students

A student may possess a cellular telephone or other personal technology on school property and may use such technology during lunch and transition times. Use of personal technology during instructional periods is prohibited except when used as an aid to instruction at the discretion of the classroom teacher. If personal technology is used as an aid to classroom instruction, students without access to those devices will not be penalized. Personal technology may not be used for purposes which are found to be disruptive to the school environment. Additionally, use of personal technology devices is strictly prohibited during all testing. Teachers will collect and secure cell phones and any wearable devices that can connect to cell phones and the internet during all testing.

A student who brings his/her device to school shall do so at his/her own risk. No searches or investigations may be conducted for lost or stolen devices. Personal technology includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, wireless earpieces, iPods, iPads, other mp3 players and tablets, calculators, fitbits, apple watches, and portable gaming devices. Headphones must be used for personal technology to play music or video with the volume down low enough so others are not able to hear. However, headphones are not to be worn during instructional time, any presentation in the auditorium, or while in the lunch line.

33 Consequences for Violation

Use of personal technology by a student is a privilege. This privilege will be forfeited by any student who fails to abide by the terms of this policy. A device used outside these parameters will result in confiscation of the technology until such time as it may be at the discretion of the building administrator.

Retrieval

Depending on the level of offense, personal technology devices can be retrieved from the main office by eit her the parent (anytime from 7:30 am-3:30 pm) or student (before or after school).

A student who violates this policy is subject to consequence as indicated in the MNPS Student-Parent Handbook.

Safekeeping of Confiscated Cell Phones

Personal technology which is confiscated must be taken to school administration and will be secured in a safe location. The device may not be searched while in possession of the school unless the building administrator has individualized suspicion, consent or waiver by the owner of the device, or extenuating circumstances that pose a grave security threat.

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The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, and/or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities, and provides access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. MNPS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.