MCHS STUDENT HANDBOOK

MISSION STATEMENT MCHS is a learning community founded on strong relationships among students, faculty, staff and administration and is dedicated to challenging and motivating students through rigorous teaching to ensure their lifelong success.

WHO TO CONTACT Principal Todd Wilson Associate Principals Cheryl Cooper Rocky Franz Associate Principal/Curriculum Lisa Dickerson Athletic/Student Affairs Director Bart Rison Guidance Melissa Eads Lacy Gross Jon Mansfield School Resource Officer Chris Barrier Mike Martin Youth Service Becky Kelley Health Unit

SITE BASED COUNCIL Todd Wilson Principal David Ledford Parent Member Ricki Razor Parent Member Jeff Arnett Teacher Heather Manning Teacher Alton Stull Teacher

SCHOOL CALENDAR Professional Development No School August 3, 4, 5, 6 2010 Opening Day for Staff No School August 9, 2010 First Day for Students August 10, 2010 Labor Day Holiday No School September 6, 2010 **Optional PD Day No School October 15, 2010 Court Day No School October 18, 2010 Election Day No School November 2, 2010 Thanksgiving Break No School November 24-26, 2010 Last Day of First Semester 87 December 17, 2010 Christmas/New Year’s Break No School Dec. 20-Jan. 2, 2011 School Resumes January 3, 2011 Martin Luther King Day No School January 17, 2011 Presidents’ Day-Optional Make-up Day No School February 21, 2011 KEA Day No School March 18, 2011 Spring Break/Optional Makeup Days No School March 28 – April 1, 2011 KCCT Testing Window April 18-29, 2011 Election Day No School May 17, 2011 Last Day for Students 90 May 19, 2011 Closing Day for Staff No School May 20, 2011 Memorial Day No School May 30, 2011

MONTGOMERY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN EXPERIENCE BELL SCHEDULE

Teachers on campus/in 1st period rooms 8:00 Lockers and breakfast 8:05 – 8:15 Students report to 1st period 8:15 1st Core 8:20 - 9:22 2nd Core 9:27 - 10:25 3rd Core 10:30 - 11:30 Lunch 11:30 - 11:52 4th Core 12:00 - 1:00 Freshmen Foundations – Study Hall 1:00 - 1:30 6th Period 1:35 - 2:25 7th Period 2:30 - 3:20 Faculty Leaves 3:33

NOTE: Freshmen Foundations and Study Hall will meet daily.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 10th –12th GRADE BELL SCHEDULE Teachers on campus/in 1st period rooms 8:00 Lockers and breakfast 8:05 – 8:15 Students report to 1st period 8:15 1st Period 8:20 – 9:10 2nd Period 9:15 – 10:05 3rd Period 10:10 – 11:00 4th Period 11:05 – 11:55 5th Period 12:00 – 1:30

1st Module Lunch (12:00 – 12:30) 2nd Module Lunch (1:00 – 1:30)

6th Period 1:35 – 2:25 7th Period 2:30 – 3:20 Faculty Leaves 3:33

NOTE: TGA will meet twice a month for 20 minutes.

GRADING PERIODS FIRST 9 WEEKS August 11 th – October 12 th End of 4 ½ Weeks Friday, September 10th Progress Reports Sent Home Wednesday, September 15th End of 1st 9 Weeks Friday, October 8th Report Cards Sent Home Thursday, October 14st

SECOND 9 WEEKS October 13 th – December 18 th End of 4 ½ Weeks Wednesday, November 10th Progress Reports Sent Home Tuesday, November 16th End of 2nd 9 Weeks Friday, December 17th Report Cards Sent Home Friday, January 7th

THIRD 9 WEEKS January 4 th – March 9 th End of 4 ½ Weeks Wednesday, February 2nd Progress Reports Sent Home Tuesday, February 8th End of 3rd 9 Weeks Tuesday, March 8th Report Cards Sent Home Tuesday, March 15th

FOURTH 9 WEEKS March 10 h – May 19 th End of 4 ½ Weeks Friday, April 15th Progress Reports Sent Home Wednesday, April 20th End of 4th 9 Weeks Wednesday, May 19th Report Cards Mailed Over the summer

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT Parents and eligible students have the opportunity to opt out of the directory information exception. Parents can request that some or all of the information considered directory by the school not be released. To make this request, you need to contact the appropriate guidance counselor. (FERPA)

FERPA Notice for Individual Learning Plan-ILP The individual Learning Plan (ILP) is a web based tool that the schools will use with students and their parents/legal guardians. It is a comprehensive tool that allows students to compile information about their education while exploring careers and planning for their future. The ILP will contain personal data information, educational information similar to transcripts, and other related student information. This will be created while the student is at school, although accessible off site. Under the Family Education and Privacy Rights Act, a school district requires permission from the parents (until the student is 18 at which point the right belongs to the student) to share an educational file. There are a few exceptions to this requirement; for example, the district is allowed to share the educational record with institutions, including postsecondary, where a student seeks to enroll.

The Individual Learning Plan will make it possible for a student to choose to share some or all of the information with others including educational institution, even those where he or she may not be seeking to enroll, for a one time viewing of student selected information. While technically the ILP is not part of the educational record, it will contain the data also found in the educational record. If you do not wish to have your child share his or her ILP with others, as parents, (or an 18 year old student ) you may opt out if you so choose. Please advise ______by ______date.

SCHOOL LOCKERS Locks and lockers will be provided at no expense to students. However, if a lock is lost, the student must pay the price necessary to replace the lock ($10.00). The administration reserves the right to search any student’s locker or vehicle if there is reasonable evidence that illegal drugs, weapons, or stolen property are stored there. Lockers should be kept in order without permitting papers or other objects to hang from the doors. They should remain locked at all times. No objects prohibited in school should ever be stored or kept in lockers. Security of personal property is the responsibility of the student. Students are urged to put locks on lockers and to keep them locked when not in use. The school is not responsible for lost, misplaced, or stolen items.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION A medical examination is required by a PHYSICIAN before a child may participate in interscholastic athletics. An examination by a chiropractor is not acceptable for this requirement. FEES School districts may charge parents incidental fees associated with the instruction of their children. Parents are entitled to be informed as to what the fee money will be used for. Fees are to be charged only for “necessary school supplies”.

DEBTS 1. A student who loses or damages free textbooks is not entitled to additional free textbooks until the debt is cleared. Parents are also subject to a fine of $100 to $500. KRS 157.140 and 157.990 (a). 2. A student who fails to return material loaned to him (e.g. library books) and fails to make restitution is subject to a misdemeanor charge in juvenile court. KRS 154.070 and 208.020. 3. A student who fails to make good a bad check may be charged with theft by deception.KRS 514.040. 4. A student who fails to pay a debt (e.g. lunch charges) is subject to suit in civil court. 5. Bank loans must be paid before grades/books will be issued. 6. All seniors must pay all debts before participating in graduation. 7. Any student who has a school debt can have privileges revoked, such as parking privileges, prom, etc.

GUIDANCE PERSONNEL Guidance personnel are employed to assist any student in the following areas: educational, social-personal, and occupational. Students desiring to set up an appointment should contact the guidance counselor from 8:15 to 8:25 a.m. or between class changes.

COUNSELORS Lacy Gross A - G Melissa Eads H - P Jon Mansfield Q – Z

STUDY ISLAND CREDIT RECOVERY CLASS Program Requirements

1. To take an academic credit recovery class (English, math, science, social studies) the student must have previously failed that academic class. (Ex. Must fail World Civilization in the regular classroom setting before you can enroll in the Word Civilization credit recovery class.) However, students may enroll in Study Island elective classes if credits are needed to be promoted to the next grade level or to graduate. (Ex. Elective classes can be traded out….a student may of failed life skills in the regular classroom setting but replaced that credit with another Study Island elective. 2. The maximum number of credits a student can earn during a school year is ten. (This includes Study Island, second chance, correspondence, and summer school.) 3. Any student using the computer inappropriately can be dismissed from the class.

SUMMER SCHEDULE CHANGES During the summer, students with scheduling problems will have the opportunity to have a phone or personal conference with the counselors until the end of July. Student schedules will be changed for any of these “legitimate” reasons:

1. The student did not request the course. 2. The student has previously failed the course under that teacher. A change will be made if possible. 3. There is a mistake in the schedule. 4. The student lacks the necessary prerequisites for the course. 5. The student failed a needed course in the spring.

** Student and parent requests for a change of course because of the teacher, will be referred to the Principal.

DROP/ADD POLICY Students can report to MCHS to receive their class schedules in July. Any changes the student wishes to make to his/her schedule must be made prior to the beginning of the new school year. After the start of the current school year, no changes will be made to student schedules until the end of the first nine weeks.

If, at the end of the first nine weeks, the teacher and the student are in agreement that a change is necessary, the student’s schedule will then be changed to a similar credit course (i.e. students may not drop a core content class and add an elective). Students must remain on track to receive graduation requirements.

In the case of credit recovery courses, students may not drop a core content course or a required course in which they are currently enrolled and be placed in a credit recovery course. The purpose of credit recovery is to allow students to earn back credits that have been lost due to failure and to keep students on track for graduation. Credit recovery does not replace regular classroom instruction

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES After the 5th day of year long classes and the 3rd day of 18 week classes, a student may not drop a class unless he/she has a special circumstances (medical, unresolved student teacher conflicts), which are approved by the principal. The student and a parent/legal guardian must request a conference with the principal prior to granting approval. The student will not be permitted to enroll in a full credit class after the drop-add deadline. A withdrawal FAILING after the drop-add deadline will show as a failure on the transcript as an “F” for GPA purposes.

VISITOR SIGN-IN All visitors must report to the Main Office before going anywhere else on campus. They will be signed in and issued a visitor’s pass, allowing them to be on campus. PHOTO ID WILL BE REQUIRED WHEN SIGNGING IN TO THE BUILDING.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Officers of the Montgomery County School District Police will serve as a liaison between the school system and state and local law enforcement. The officer’s main role is to be a law enforcement presence in the school system, by enforcing state and federal law along with local ordnances, while protecting the student and staff population. The officers may also be utilized as a counselor resource on law related topics, and may assist with health and traffic classes. The officer is not to be used as a school disciplinarian, but can assist faculty in any matter deemed necessary. The officers may be contacted via e-mail, which is located on the district web page, or by phone at (859) 497-8770 ext. 2320 or 4550.

ATTENDANCE POLICY Absences and Excuses Pupils are required to attend regularly and punctually the school in which they are enrolled. Truancy Defined: According to KRS 600.020, paragraph 22 of the Unified Juvenile Code, “Any child who has been found by the court to have been absent from school without valid excuse for three (3) or more days during a one year period or tardy for three (3) or more days on at least three (3) occasions during a one year period” is a “habitual truant”. Absence for less than one half day shall be considered tardiness. CO-OP Prerequisite Juniors must maintain a ninety-five percent (95%) attendance rate during their junior year to be eligible to co-op during their senior year. Juniors who sign up for co-op during scheduling for their senior year will have their attendance checked prior to finalizing schedules by the guidance office to verify eligibility for participation. (95% attendance for a school year means 9 days or less in unexcused absences for the ENTIRE school year) If eligible for co-op during his/her senior year, a student must maintain a ninety-five percent (95%) attendance rate in order to remain in co- op for the entire semester. Ninety-five percent attendances will be figured on unexcused absences only. Attendance on co-op students will be checked weekly for the required 95% attendance (no more than 9 days of unexcused absences) by the attendance office and/or guidance office. Any student participating in extra-curricular activities must be on time and present for the entire day of a scheduled event and the entire day following a scheduled event from the previous evening. Failure to do so shall result in being suspended from participating in the next scheduled event. Exemptions can be determined on an individual basis by the attendance director depending on whether the absence can be deemed as being an excused absence for good cause. (Extra-Curricular Activities are defined as any and all activities that take place beyond the length of a regular school day) Pupils are required to attend regularly and punctually the school in which they are enrolled. Excused Absences: an excused absence is one for which work may be made up, such as: Participation in school-related activities, including 4-H, as approved by the Principal; Court appearances (verification from the court shall be required for that portion of the day missed) Medical and/or dental appointments that cannot be made after school. Such appointments shall be verified by a physician or dentist statement confirming date and time (only that portion of the day actually requiring the student to be absent from school shall be excused) Driver's license permit or tests (verification from the examiner shall be required for that portion of the day missed); An approved pre-arranged absence; Other valid reasons as determined by the principal/principal designee. ANY STUDENT WHO EXCEEDS 5 ABSENCES UNEXCUSED MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE PRINCIPAL TO PRESENT A DOCTOR’S STATEMENT FOR ANY FURTHER ABSENCES. There will be a limit of three (3) parent notes for student absences per school year. Each parent note will not excuse more than two (2) consecutive days of absences. Students will be permitted three (3) emergency tardies per semester. A parent note must be submitted for each emergency tardy used. After emergency tardies are exhausted, any further tardies will be unexcused. THESE NOTES DO NOT COUNT AGAINST THE THREE (3) PARENT NOTES FOR ABSENCES DURING THE YEAR. Any and all notes turned into the office must have the following information on them: first and last name of student, grade, whether the note is for an absence(s) or an emergency tardy, and date(s) it is being submitted for. Parent notes must be presented within two (2) days of return to school and will be accepted for the following: 1. Illness of the pupil; 2. Death or severe illness in the pupil's immediate family; 3. Religious holidays; 4. Other valid reasons as determined by the principal/principal designee. Consequences for unexcused absences After five (5) unexcused absences, parking privileges will be revoked for the remainder of the semester. The student’s parking permit must be turned in at the attendance office. Parking permits can be reinstated at the beginning of the second semester. If during the second semester a student accumulates another 4 unexcused absences, the parking permit will be revoked for the remainder of the year. The parent and student shall be warned that a referral to court for habitual truancy is imminent.  ANY STUDENT AT MCHS who exceeds nine 9 unexcused absences will not be permitted to attend prom. (This includes ALL grades 9 - 12).  ANY SENIOR who exceeds 9 unexcused absences will not participate in graduation ceremony.  College and/or vocational visits must be pre-approved in advance or they will be considered unexcused visits. Visits must be pre- approved by the attendance office and students requesting the visit must have less than 9 unexcused absences  Visits to Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) Students trying to enter military service are authorized 2 visits to the MEPS station for processing into military service. Upon return to school, the student should provide written verification from MEPS or the recruiter that they have been to the MEPS station. Any additional visit to MEPS will require verification from the station or the recruiter making the visit stating the reason the additional visit is required (medical, administrative, etc.). Prior approval must be completed for the absence to be excused. Any student that accumulates more than 5 unexcused absences each semester will lose any or all extra-curricular privileges. Extra- curricular privileges are defined as any involvement in activities that go beyond the normal school day such as athletics, field trips, competitions, club participation, dances, etc., and are not an extension of a student’s regular scheduled class.

Information Available Student information shall be made available to the parent of a dependent student or eligible student on request. Eligible students include those 18 years of age or over or those duly enrolled in a post-secondary school program. Parents or eligible students shall be provided a copy of records on written request, including files maintained in electronic format. (Students 18 years of age or over must be a dependent for income tax purposes before the parent can access records.) District Policy 9.14

Make-Up Work Students who have excused absences shall make arrangements for makeup work with the teacher the first day back to school after an absence. A teacher can set a due date within a reasonable length of time, typically a 3 - 5 day window to turn in any makeup work that is due.

Appeals Process For Any Component of This Policy A student or a student's parent/guardian may appeal to a School-Based Appeals Committee to waive and/or modify a loss of privilege(s) or to excuse an absence that has been ruled unexcused by either the attendance director/designee. A student or a student's parent/guardian who wishes to appeal must notify the principal of the desire to appeal within three (3) school days of receiving notice that an absence has been determined to be unexcused by the attendance director/designee. The School-Based Appeals Committee shall be composed of the school's principal, two (2) teachers, and two (2) students. The School-Based Appeals Committee shall meet in a timely fashion to consider appeals. The principal shall chair the committee and determinations of the committee shall be appropriately distributed within one (1) school day of its action. Excessive Unexcused Absences (District Policy) REFERRAL TO THE COURT SYSTEM WILL OCCUR NO LATER THAN THE TENTH UNEXCUSED. PARENTS WILL RECEIVE NOTIFICATION ABOUT THEIR CHILD’S EXCESSIVE ABSENCE VIA HOME VISIT, MEETING WITH SCHOOL OR DISTRICT PERSONNEL, PHONE CALL, OR OTHER AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY DISTRICT OR SCHOOL PERSONNEL. A DOCUMENTED HOME VISIT BY THE DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUPIL PERSONNEL SHALL BE MADE PRIOR TO REFERRAL FOR PROSECUTION. Any student who accumulates four (9) unexcused absences will be referred to the Court System as being an habitual truant as defined by KRS 600.020, paragraph 22 of the Unified Juvenile Code. A file will be kept on each student enrolled in MCHS for documentation of his/her absences. Signing in to school late or signing out of school early can also add to the total absences, depending on the amount of time a student misses from a block or blocks of classes. Phone calls from parents or guardians are not acceptable for absences or tardies Notes from parents or guardians must state the valid reason for the absence, date of absence, and include signature of the parent or guardian.

ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL All students are to report to a supervised area upon arrival at school. Once a student arrives on school property, he or she is not to leave without permission from the office. Presently, student drivers have permission to remain in their cars before school. This privilege will continue only as long as acceptable behavior is maintained.

ATTENDANCE OF STUDENT DRIVERS 1. Any student who knowingly allows another student to misuse his/her parking permit in any way will be subject to disciplinary action plus the possibility of losing his/her driving privileges for the remainder of the year. 2. Should a self-transported student have excessive tardies, the student will face disciplinary action. Repeated offenses for being tardy will result in the student’s driving privileges being suspended.

ATTENDANCE AT CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Some classes (band, speech, vocal music, etc.) require that students participate in activities after regular school hours (night performances, Saturday competitions, etc.). Failure to attend these activities could result in a lower grade. Please consult the sponsor of the activity if you have any questions regarding attendance at those events.

TARDY TO SCHOOL Anyone who enters the building after the tardy bell sounds for homeroom is considered tardy to school and must report to the attendance office to sign in. Students who arrive after the conclusion of homeroom must sign-in at the Attendance Office and receive a note to enter class. All tardies are based on a twenty (20) day attendance period. 1st Tardy Warning by Homeroom teacher. 2nd Tardy 1 Hour Detention 3rd Tardy Saturday School will be assigned and parent notified. 4th Tardy Two (2) days ASP & parent contact. 5th Tardy Three (3) days ASP & parent contact. 6th Tardy Four (4) days ASP & parent contact. 7th Tardy Court referral/Suspension or Alternative Placement.

SKIPPING CLASS Skipping class and staying on school grounds or failure to sign in during the school day: 1st Skip One (1) hour detention assigned. 2nd Skip Saturday School assigned & parent conference/contact. 3rd Skip 2 days ASP & parent contact 4th Skip 3 days ASP & parent contact. 5th Skip 4 days ASP & parent contact. 6th Skip Court referral/suspension, or Alternative Placement.

Skipping class and leaving school grounds during the school day without signing out: 1st Skip Saturday School. Parent notified. 2ndSkip Two (2)days ASP & parent contact. 3rdSkip Three (3) days ASP & parent contact. 4thSkip Four (4) days ASP & parent contact. 5thSkip Court referral, suspension, or Alternative Placement. Any student must sign in or out even if they are on the traffic list. All sign-ins and outs will be done through the Attendance Office. (Out of school suspension is considered an unexcused absence).

TARDY TO CLASS Teachers will take care of student tardies to class. A student is late to class if he/she is not inside the door when the tardy bell rings. Teachers will enforce punctuality to class with the following system: 1. First tardy per nine weeks - marked tardy in teacher’s grade book and warning given. 2. Second and third tardy per nine weeks - thirty minutes detention after school (STUDENT TO BE KEPT BY ISSUING TEACHER). 3. Fourth tardy per nine weeks - Student referred to Assistant Principal. 1 hour detention assigned. If detention not served, Saturday School Assigned. Fifth and subsequent tardies - referred to Assistant Principal for assignment to ASP, alternative placement, out of school suspension, and /or court referral for assistance. Students will not be excused from one class to make up work, or to do special work in another class, unless it is a very special case and has had prior approval by the Principal. This approval will rarely be given to any student or group of students. Every effort will be made to have students in their assigned area of study at all times. Any student tardy more than 5 minutes to class should be sent to the appropriate administrator for skipping.

DISMISSAL FROM CLASS Students will not be permitted to leave class except in important situations. A hall pass will be given, giving pertinent information (such as; date, exact time, teacher’s signature and student’s name). No student should be allowed to leave class without a hall pass.

PERMITS TO LEAVE SCHOOL A student is not to leave the school grounds while school is in session without receiving permission from the attendance office. Permission is granted by submitting a note from home to the attendance office. The note should include: Student’s name, time of departure, reason for departure, and be signed by a parent or guardian, including phone numbers where they can be reached. No student will be allowed to leave school unless contact is made with a parent or guardian by phone or personal contact. We discourage phone calls from parents/guardians to dismiss students during the school day. In cases of emergency, the attendance director may authorize the sign-out based on proper identification of the caller. ALL SIGN-OUTS ARE UNEXCUSED. The absence will be excused when a note is presented upon the student’s return to school. If a parent note is used for this excuse, it does count toward the total of three (3) allowed parent notes.

SIGN OUTS DUE TO ILLNESS Students who become ill at school are to ask the teacher for permission to see the school nurse. If the nurse deems it necessary, the nurse will call the parent or guardian and make arrangements to have the student go home. If a parent or guardian cannot be reached, the student will have to remain at school. No student is to leave the school grounds because of illness without first being granted permission by the nurse and without signing out in the attendance office. An obvious exception would exist in the case of an emergency where the personal welfare of the student would be the primary concern. In this case, the student shall be in the direct care of a faculty member or nurse. All sign-outs are done only in the attendance office.

DRIVING PRIVILEGES AND PARKING PERMITS Students should be mindful that driving to school is a privilege of which a student can be deprived of if abuse of the privilege becomes apparent. Those students driving and their passengers MUST exit their vehicle and come inside of the building as soon as they arrive in the school parking lot or come onto school property. If a student is in the parking lot and are requested to report to the building, they must do so.

Parking permits are required for any student who will be driving a vehicle to school and parking on school property. The cost of the permit is $25 and may be purchased through the parking lot supervisor.

Reckless driving, spinning of tires, and other traffic violations will not be tolerated and will result in the loss of the student’s driving privilege and a possible traffic citation issued by the Montgomery County District Police.

Other offenses which may result in the student losing their parking/driving privilege is tardiness to school, leaving school without permission, failure to come to school, possession of a weapon, possession of alcohol, possession of drugs, or possession of any simulated substance which may be construed as an illegal drug or substance.

The administration and the Montgomery County School District Police reserves the right to search any student’s vehicle if there is reasonable suspicion that any alcohol beverages, illegal drugs, or weapons may be in said vehicle.

Student Driver’s Licenses and Permits HB 32 (Approved 2007 Legislative Session)

 Deletes the requirement that a local school district operate an alternative education program prior to the revocation of a student’s operator’s license, intermediate license, or instruction permit. Requires that the application of any minor under the age of 18 for a license or permit include parental consent for the release of academic and attendance information required under KRS 159.051.  Reinstates the law allowing for the suspension of a student’s driver’s license or permit if the student drops out of school, has nine (9) or more unexcused absences in the preceding semester, or is academically deficient, which is defined as not receiving passing grades in at least four (4) courses, or the equivalent of four (4) courses, in the preceding semester.

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN ALL MCHS EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 1. At the end of each 4 1/2 and 9 week grading periods, the Office of the Athletic Director will conduct grade checks for every student participating in any extra-curricular activity. 2. Any student that has two or more failing grades will be placed on Academic Probation. It is the AD’s responsibility to notify the coach or sponsor. It is the coach’s responsibility to notify the student and the parents. 3. The probation period will begin on the first school day following the coach’s notification of probation. The length of the probation period will be five school days. While on probation, students will be allowed to participate in all competitions and practices. 4. At the end of the probation period the Office of the Athletic Director will conduct grade checks for all students placed on probation. Any student failing two or more classes will be ruled academically ineligible, and will be suspended from participation in all practices and competitions. 5. Once a student is declared ineligible, that student will be ineligible for a minimum of one day, and will remain ineligible until the coach petitions the Athletic Director to have the student reinstated and taken off the Academically Ineligible List.

PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Must be on time and present for the entire day of a scheduled event and the entire day following a scheduled event from the previous evening. Failure to do so shall result in being suspended from participating in the next scheduled event. Exemptions can be determined on an individual basis by the attendance director depending on whether the absence can be deemed as being an excused absence for good cause. (Extra Curricular Activities are defined as any and all activities that take place beyond the length of a regular school day.) Pupils are required to attend regularly and punctually the school in which they are enrolled. Any student that accumulates more than 10 unexcused absences each semester may lose any or all extra-curricular privileges. Extra-curricular privileges are defined as any involvement in activities that go beyond the normal school day such as athletics, field trips, competitions, club participation, dances, etc., and are not an extension of a student’s regular scheduled class.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GUIDELINES REGARDING SCHOOL DANCES

BANNED DANCES  Any dance deemed as too sexually suggestive, offensive or other inappropriate dance. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHAPERONES  Monitor student behavior/warn students they are dancing inappropriately.  Report uncooperative/offending students to school personnel. RESPONSIBILITES OF SCHOOL  Communicate guidelines, expectations and consequences to students  Provide students with a copy of Dance Guidelines in student handbook RESPONSIBILITES OF STUDENTS  Follow established guidelines/stop any inappropriate dancing if warned CONSEQUENCES  Students violating the guidelines may be asked to leave and parents will be notified  Students violating the guidelines may be banned from future dances including the prom

BUS DISCIPLINE POLICY 1. Drivers will issue the first and second discipline offense warnings to students (unless the infraction is deemed a safety issue or would appear to warrant immediate notification of the principal) and follow up with a call to the parents (that night if at all possible). If the parents have no telephone the driver will make a copy of the offense and the transportation office will mail the warning to the parent. All offenses will be recorded in their log with the date, time and conversation. Drivers may not write an offense warning for every infraction, however they may talk with a student and may record the conversation in their log. Building principals will not see the first and second notices at this time. 2 The third offense notice will go to the building principal along with the driver’s copy of the first two offenses. Drivers may also be asked for their log. CONSEQUENCES OF BUS REFERRAL A. The third notice to the student will result in a THREE (3) day loss of riding privileges. B. The fourth notice to the student will result in a FIVE (5) day loss of riding privileges. C. The fifth notice to the student will result in a TEN (10) day loss of riding privileges. D. The sixth notice to the student will result in TOTAL loss of riding privileges.

CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY Students should be careful not to accidentally mark school furniture, walls, floors or equipment. Do not tamper with fire alarms, fire extinguishers, or other electrical systems. Willful destruction of any school property or creation of hazardous conditions for other students will result in referral of the guilty party to proper authorities.

FOOD AND DRINK NO FOOD OR DRINK IN CLASSROOMS UNLESS AUTHORIZED FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES AS PART OF CLASS INSTRUCTION. No student is to be in the teachers’ lounge at anytime. NO FOOD OR DRINK IS TO BE PURCHASED BY STUDENTS OR OFFICE WORKERS IN THE LOUNGE AREA. NO OPEN CONTAINERS IN THE BUILDING.

LUNCH PROCEDURES Students are not allowed to leave campus to eat, nor are they to be brought food from restaurants by other students, parents, or out of school friends. However, parents may provide sack lunches for students to bring to school. No one will be permitted to leave the cafeteria to eat unless approved by administration.

DISPLAY OF AFFECTION Public display of affection is considered inappropriate behavior on campus or at school sponsored activities. Kissing, hugging, arms around one another and holding hands on the campus is prohibited. Parents will be notified of the behavior and Saturday School and/or suspension could result.

DRESS CODE In order to maintain an environment more conducive to learning, Montgomery County High School has adopted a standard dress code policy for students. Students violating the policy will be required to obtain suitable clothing and may be subject to disciplinary action. All policies pertain to both male and female students.

Pants/Skirts/Shorts:  No holes/threadbare/frayed areas above knee.

 Must be appropriately sized and worn on or above the hips. Pants will not be allowed to “slack” or “sag” down below the hips.

 Must be appropriate length. Shorts and skirts must be military length – must pass the fingertip test.

 Must be free from extra pockets, zippers and slits. Parachute or overly baggy pants are not allowed. Shirts:

 Must have a sleeve, short or long. No sleeveless shirts or dresses of any kind.

 Clothing that advertises products prohibited by the school such as illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, or clothing bearing suggestive slogans are not allowed.

 No hooded sweatshirts, hooded jackets or trench coats may be worn during the school day. Such items must be kept in student lockers.

 All shirts must completely cover the midriff. Accessories

 No handkerchiefs, bandanas, or homemade flags may be worn or exposed on any part of the body.

 No non-jewelry chains, including but not limited to, chains attached to wallets, purses or trousers. Any jewelry determined to be harmful to the wearer or distracting to the students in the classroom must be removed.

 All hats and sunglasses must be removed upon entering the building, and shoes must be worn at all times. All Clothing:

 The administration reserves the right to disallow any clothing it deems unsuitable and influences the learning process. Also, administration reserves the right to disallow any clothing pertaining to an individual student.

 Any clothing item that posses a potential safety threat will not be permitted.

 No lip, eyebrow, or nose rings will be permitted.

DETENTIONS ASSIGNED BY ADMINISTRATORS Detentions assigned by administrators will be assigned for a particular week. If a student does not stay during that assigned week, the detention assignment will be changed to a Saturday School. In unusual circumstances, special consideration will be given on an individual basis for scheduling problems.

SATURDAY SCHOOL Saturday School is a method of discipline. Students can be assigned to Saturday School for serious disciplinary offenses: leaving school without permission, disrespect, habitual tardiness, defiance of authority, failure to stay for after school detention, or at the principal’s discretion.

SUSPENSIONS The most common reasons for student suspensions from school are: leaving school without permission; disrespect; habitual tardiness to school and class; defiance of authority and fighting. However, there are other reasons for which students may be suspended. Normally suspensions are from one to three days. Yet, there may be occasions when students will be suspended for a longer period of time.

FIRE ALARM Intentionally pulling a false fire alarm is a violation of federal law. Anyone caught setting off a fire alarm can be prosecuted according to provisions and limitations of federal law.

We will have our School Resource Officer or Deputy file disorderly conduct charges on any of the fights that are difficult to break up or are disrespectful to adults assisting in the breaking up of the fight. Students attacking or assaulting another student will also be charged with disorderly conduct. Fighting at school could lead to expulsion from Montgomery County High School. One student assaulting another student could lead to expulsion. The injury of a teacher during the break up of fight could also lead to expulsion.

STUDENT FIGHTING-ROWDINESS Fighting will not be tolerated at school and may be dealt with by way of a suspension of all parties involved. A parent conference will be required for the student’s reinstatement to school. We will have our School Resource Officer or Deputy file disorderly conduct charges on any of the fights that are difficult to break up or are disrespectful to adults assisting in the breaking up of the fight. Students attacking or assaulting another student will also be charged with disorderly conduct. Fighting at school could lead to expulsion from Montgomery County High School. One student assaulting another student could lead to expulsion. The injury of a teacher during the break up of a fight could also lead to expulsion.

DISRESPECTFULNESS Disrespectfulness will not be tolerated at Montgomery County High School. Insulting, vulgar, defiant and extremely rude behavior shows disrespect. Any form of severe disrespectfulness will be punished with out of school suspension and/or court assistance or consideration of expulsion.

PROHIBITED ITEMS Soft drink bottles, stereo music boxes, radios, squirt guns, tobacco products, pagers, laser devices, gambling devices such as cards, dice, playing cards, etc., are prohibited. This policy includes all athletic and extra-curricular events in the school, gym or football field complex. . Hats or caps will not be worn by students during the school day while in the building or classroom. Under no circumstances are students to bring or carry on their person while at school any dangerous weapons, such as knives or guns. These articles will be collected from students. Also, under no circumstances are students to bring, or carry on their person while at school firecrackers, fireworks, etc. Possession of any fireworks, or the exploding of any fireworks, could lead to suspension from school.

If a student brings a dangerous weapon to school, the student will be given due process, and will be suspended with a recommendation for expulsion. Such suspension/expulsion will follow the policies relating to suspension and expulsion outlined in this handbook. As of July, 1994, it is a felony to bring a gun to school. Items provided by the school and used for learning experiences in supervised situations will be exempted from this policy.

TOBACCO PRODUCTS All tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff, etc.) are prohibited on the high school campus. Under no circumstances are students to have in their possession any tobacco products at school or any school function (ball games, concerts, plays, dances, field trips, etc.) If a student is found to possess any tobacco product at school in his or her locker, it will be confiscated.

ALCOHOL/DRUG POLICY If any employee of the Montgomery County Board of Education has reasonable cause to believe that a student is using drugs or has drugs in his or her possession on a school ground, then this fact shall be immediately reported by that employee to the principal or assistant principal. The Montgomery County school official involved shall, without delay, contact the student’s parents or guardian. Subject to and within the limitations of the Montgomery County Schools Drug and Alcohol Policy, the student may be suspended or expelled. If any employee of the Montgomery County Board of Education has reasonable cause to believe that a student is distributing drugs on a school ground through sales, peddling, gift, or in any other fashion, then that school employee shall immediately report this fact to the principal or assistant principal. The Montgomery County school official involved shall, without delay, report to the parents or guardian, and/or custodian of the student the nature of the accusations against the student and, in a general way, the facts on which these accusations are based. Subject to the procedures and “within” the limitations prescribed in the Montgomery County Drug and Alcohol Policy, the student may be expelled. Student violators in possession and/or selling and/or giving drugs on school grounds will be dealt with in the following manner: First Offense – Possible suspension, as a participant or spectator, from all extra-curricular activities, clubs, athletic events, after school programs or ceremonies for a period of time not to exceed five (5) school days. The student will be suspended from school for a minimum of one (1) day, and/or alternative placement. The student must participate in the school approved First Time Offenders Program and may be referred to the court system. Second Offense - Exclusion, as a participant or spectator, from all extra-curricular activities, clubs, athletic events, after school programs or ceremonies for the remainder of the school year, or a period of time to be no less than three (3) months and no greater than ten (10) months. The student will be suspended a minimum of three days, and/or alternative placement and court referral. Third Offense – The student will be suspended from school for a minimum of three (3) days. Procedures for an expulsion hearing will begin and the student will be referred to the court system. ***Administration reserves the right to offer the option of completing an assigned community service within the building at any time in lieu of/or included with any of the above consequences. **This policy pertains to all students in violation as defined by the district and occurring on school property and/or school sponsored activities occurring off campus.

SCHOOL BOARD POLICY ON DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Drugs and Alcohol No student shall purchase, possess, attempt to possess, use, be under the influence of, sell, or transfer any of the following on or about school property, at any location of a school-sponsored activity, or en route to or from school or a school-sponsored activity: 1. Alcoholic Beverages 2. Controlled drug substances 3. Substances that “look like” a controlled substance. In instances involving look-alike substances, there must be evidence of the student’s intent to pass off the item as a controlled substance. 4. Items that can be considered Drug Paraphernalia. 5. Over – the – counter diet pills 6. Prescription drugs for the purpose of sale or distribution Prohibited substances include: 1. All prescription drugs obtained without authorization 2. Substances including but not limited to, inhaling, ingesting, and/or injecting that are used or intended for use for an abusive and/or intoxicating purpose. Student Drug Testing Applicability This policy applies to all students who choose to participate voluntarily in Montgomery County High School athletic teams and competitive extra- curricular teams and organizations, or drive a motor vehicle onto campus. All students who drive to school and/or participate in athletic teams or competitive extracurricular activities must sign, along with their parents/guardians the Student/Guardian Consent to Perform Urinalysis for Drug Testing form. These students must also attend the educational training coordinated by the Youth Service Center director. Any student participating in athletics and competitive extracurricular teams and organizations, and those that wish to drive a motor vehicle on to campus, shall be required to participate in this program. Consequences of drug testing First positive drug test 1. Parents will be notified and give the opportunity for them and their child to meet with the Principal to discuss the results. 2. The Youth Service Center Director will make information available for students on the dangers of drug/alcohol and drug/alcohol counseling programs. 3. Students who participate in athletics and competitive extracurricular events will be suspended from games/contests/competitions equal to 20% of the scheduled season. Student drivers will have their driving privileges revoked for ten (10) school days. If necessary, the suspension shall carry over to the student’s subsequent participation on another team or organization or to the next school year. 4. Prior to readmission to the team/group or re-issuance of parking permit, the student must submit to a drug test at the student’s expense in accordance with the same procedures used for random drug testing. A positive result shall be treated as a second violation. Second positive drug test 1. Parents will be notified and given the opportunity for them and their child to meet with the Principal to discuss the results. 2. Students who participate in athletics and competitive extracurricular activities will be suspended from any participation for the next ten (10) consecutive competitive evens or ten (10) weeks, whichever is greater. If necessary, the suspension shall carry over to the student’s subsequent participation on another team or organization or to the next school year. Student drivers will have their driving privileges revoked for forty (40) school days. If necessary, revocation of the permit will carry over to the next school year. 3. Prior to participating in any competitive extracurricular activity or re-issuance of a parking permit in subsequent years, student must submit to a drug test at the student’s expense in accordance with the same procedures utilized for random drug testing. A positive result shall be treated as a third violation. 4. The Youth Service Center Director will make information available for students on the dangers of drugs/alcohol and provide a list drug/alcohol counseling programs. Third Positive Drug Test 1. Parents will be notified and given the opportunity for them and their child to meet with the Principal to discuss the results. 2. Student will be suspended from participating in any athletic, competitive extracurricular activity and/or driver privileges will be revoked for the remainder of high school eligibility. Authorized Medication Use of a drug authorized by and administered in accordance with a prescription from a physician or dentist shall not be considered in violation of this policy. All medicine should be checked with the school nurse. Student Self Medication Students may be authorized to carry on their person and independently take their own medication (prescription or nonprescription), provided the parent/guardian has written approval on file with school personnel. Such approval shall assure school personnel that the child has been properly instructed in self-administering the medication. If prescription medication is involved, written authorization of the student’s physician/health care provider also is required. Penalty Violation of this policy shall constitute reason for disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion from school and suspension or dismissal from athletic teams and/or other school-sponsored activities. Reporting Employees of the District shall promptly make a report to the local police department, sheriff, or Kentucky State Police, by telephone or otherwise, if they know or have reasonable cause to believe that conduct has occurred which constitutes the use, possession, or sale of controlled substances on the school premises, on a school buss, or at a school sponsored or sanctioned event. Awareness Program The Superintendent shall establish a drug/alcohol-free awareness program for all students, which shall include notice to students and parents of the following: 1. The dangers of drug/alcohol abuse in the schools; 2. The requirement for mandatory compliance with the District’s established standards of conduct, including those that prohibit use of alcohol, drugs and other controlled substances; 3. Information about available drug/alcohol counseling programs and available rehabilitation/student assistance programs; and 4. Penalties that may be imposed upon students for drug/alcohol abuse violations.

HARRASSMENT/DISCRIMINATION Definition Harassment/Discrimination is unlawful behavior based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex or disability that is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or objectively, offensive that is adversely affects a student’s education or creates a hostile or abusive educational environment. Prohibition Harassment/Discrimination is prohibited at all times on school property and off school grounds during school-sponsored activities. This prohibition also applies to visitors to the school who may come into contact with employees and students. (Acts of harassment/discrimination in a sexual context may be committed by persons of the same or the opposite gender.) Prohibited Conduct Depending on the circumstances and facts of the situation, and within the definition of harassment/discrimination contained in this policy, examples of conduct and/or actions that could be considered a violation of this policy include, but are not limited to: 1. Any nicknames, slurs, stories, jokes, written materials or pictures that are lewd, vulgar, or profane and relate to any of the protected categories listed in the definition of harassment/discrimination contained in this policy; 2. Unwanted touching, sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and spreading sexual rumors; 3. Causing a student to believe that he or she must submit to sexual conduct in order to participate in a school program or activity or that an educational decision will be based on whether or not the student submits to sexual conduct; 4. Implied or overt threats of physical violence or acts of aggression or assault based on any of the protected categories; 5. Seeking to involve students with disabilities in antisocial, dangerous or criminal activity where the students, because of disability, are unable to comprehend fully or consent to the activity; and 6. Destroying or damaging an individual’s property based on any of the protected categories. Disciplinary Action Students who engage in harassment/discrimination of an employee or another student on the basis of any of the areas mentioned above shall be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to, suspension and expulsion. Guidelines Students who believe they have been a victim of an act of harassment/discrimination or who have observed incidents involving other students that they believe to be an act of harassment/discrimination shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, report it. In each school building, the Principal is the person responsible for receiving reports of harassment/discrimination at the building level. Otherwise, reports of harassment/discrimination may be made directly to the Superintendent. Retaliation Prohibited No on shall retaliate against an employee or student because s/he files a written grievance, assists or participates in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing regarding the charge of harassment/discrimination that violates this policy. False Complaints Deliberately false or malicious complaints of harassment/discrimination may result in disciplinary action taken against the complainant.

DISCIPLINE GUIDE OFFENSES - PUNISHMENTS Tardies to Class 1st per 9 weeks Warning issued by teacher 2nd per 9 weeks Teacher gives 30 minute detention 3rd per 9 weeks Teacher gives 30 minute detention No Show for Teacher Assigned Detention-1 hour detention assigned by principal 4th per 9 weeks 1 hour detention assigned by Principal 5th per 9 weeks 2 days ASP 6th per 9 weeks 3 days ASP 7th per 9 weeks 4 days ASP 8th per 9week Suspension, Alternative Placement, Possible Court Referral

Bus Riding Regulations 1st Offense 3 days off bus 2nd Offense 5 days off bus 3rd Offense 10 days off bus 4th Offense Possible loss of bus riding privileges rest of the year

Display of Affection 1st Offense Warning –Teacher/Principal 2nd Offense Notify parents/1 hour detention 3rd Offense Saturday School 4th Offense ASP 5th Offense Suspension or Alternative Placement

* May contact parents/guardian with first offense if very inappropriate actions are observed. Dress Code 1st Warning Change Clothes Repeat violations result in detention, Saturday School, ASP, and/or parent contact

Fighting 1st Fight Suspended day of fight - 2days ASP 2ndFight Suspended day of fight – 3 days ASP/Court Referral 3rd Fight Alternative Placement or recommended Expulsion

Disrespectfulness Minor 1 hour detention, Saturday School Severe ASP, Saturday School, Suspension or Alternative Placement

Tobacco Products 1st Offense Saturday School 2nd OffenseTwo (2) days ASP 3rd Offense Three (3) days ASP 4th Offense Four (4) days ASP 5th Offense Suspension or Alternative Placement

Dangerous Weapons-Fireworks 1st Offense Fireworks-3 days out of school 2nd OffenseSuspension or Alternative Placement/Court referral Weapons - Out of school suspension/alternative placement, or recommendation for expulsion.

Leaving School Grounds Without Permission 1st Offense Saturday School 2nd OffenseASP for 2 days 3rd Offense ASP for 3 days 4th Offense ASP for 4 days 5th Offense Court referral, suspension, or alternative placement

Skipping Class 1st Offense 1 hour detention 2nd OffenseSaturday School 3rd Offense 2 days ASP 4tth Offense 3 days ASP 5th Offense 4 days ASP 6th Offense Court referral, suspension, or alternative placement

Failure to Attend Saturday School 1st Offense ASP 2 days 2nd OffenseASP 3 days 3rd Offense ASP 4 days 4th Offense Possible Court referral with suspension or Alternative Placement

Cheating/Plagiarism Zero (0) for work- No Make Up and Parent Contact Made

Alcohol/Drug Policy First Offense  Possible suspension, as a participant or spectator, from all extra-curricular activities, clubs, athletic events, after school programs or ceremonies for a period of time not to exceed five (5) school days.  The student will be suspended from school for a minimum of one (1) day, and/or alternative placement.  The student must participate in the school approved First Time Offenders Program and may be referred to the court system. Second Offense  Exclusion, as a participant or spectator, from all extra-curricular activities, clubs, athletic events, after school programs or ceremonies for the remainder of the school year, or a period of time to be no less than three (3) months and no greater than ten (10) months.  The student will be suspended a minimum of three (3) days and/or alternative placement.  Court referral.

Third Offense  The student will be suspended from school for a minimum of three (3) days.  Procedures for an expulsion hearing will begin and the student will be referred to the court system. ***Administration reserves the right to offer the option of completing an assigned community service within the building at any time in lieu of/or included with any of the above consequences. **This policy pertains to all students in violation as defined by the district and occurring on school property and/or school sponsored activities occurring off campus.

AUP /computer/internet violations 1st Offense Internet account suspended for 5 days 2nd OffenseInternet account suspended for 30 days. 3rd Offense Internet account suspended for rest of the school year. Each student offense is treated as a separate violation. Exceptions: Porn: 3 days ASP and Internet account suspended for the semester; next offense will progress to third level offense. Intentional or Deliberate Bypassing of the security/proxy of the school computer/network: First time loss of account privileges for 5 days. Second time account turned off rest of the year.

Cell Phones/I-Pods/Headphones Cell phones, I-Pods, headphones or any other personal electronic devices are not to be visible, audible, or in use anytime during the school day. Unless granted permission by a teacher or administrator, these devices may not be used from the time the student enters the building in the morning until school is dismissed in the afternoon. Students violating this policy will be written up the administrator and the device will be confiscated for the appropriate number of days. 1st Offense: The item will be confiscated and returned at the end of the next school day. (24 hours from the time taken by teacher). 2nd Offense: The item will be confiscated for 10 consecutive days. The parents or guardians of the student will be notified. 3rd Offense: The item will be confiscated for 20 consecutive days. The parents or guardians of the student must come to the school and pick up the device. 4th Offense: The item will be confiscated for the remainder of the school year. The parents or guardians of the student will be contacted. Any violation t that occurs following this will result in the same. The administration also reserves the right to file charges with the court system.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN CELL PHONES. REFUSAL TO SURRENDER A DEVICE WITH THE SIM CARD IN PLACE WILL BE TAKEN AS AN ACT OF BLATANT DEFIANCE. THE STUDENT WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR ONE DAY AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RETURN TO SCHOOL UNTIL THE DEVICE IS SURRENDERED TO ADMINISTRATION.

Inappropriate Language 1st Offense 1-hour detention 2nd OffenseSaturday School 3rd Offense ASP 4th Offense Suspension of alternative placement

THE ADMINISTRATION HAS THE OPTION OF AN ALTERNATIVE PUNISHMENT IF HE/SHE FEELS IT IS DEEMED AS NECESSARY WITH NOTIFICATION TO THE TEACHER INVOLVED WITH THE SITUATION. MONTGOMERY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL CENTRAL SCHOOL PLACEMENT PROGRAM “Guidelines and Rules”

Central School Program Overview: When a student is reprimanded for certain violations of the Montgomery County Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline, they may be assigned by the administration to the Central School Classroom Placement Program. The Central Program is an alternative to out-of-school suspension because of inappropriate actions taken by students. Students assigned to Central School must report to room #240 each day they are assigned to Central School and remain there all day. (ONLY REMOVED BY ADMINSTRATORS) Central School students must sit in an assigned area. Central School students can complete the work assigned in their classes for full credit, but it must be completed by the end of that school day or no credit will be given.

Central School Program Guidelines: 1. All students assigned to the Central School classroom must report immediately after eating breakfast each morning! 2. When a student enters the Central School classroom, they will be assigned an area for which they are responsible for and must stay in that area for the entire time that they are in the Central School classroom. Students must stay seated in their assigned area all day long except during the four breaks provided (one in the morning, one right before lunch, one directly after lunch, and one in the afternoon). 3. Students in the Central School Program will be video taped to monitor behavior and ensure strict adherence to the rules and procedures of the Central School Program. 4. Students will begin their assignment to the Central School Program by completing two short assignments: (1) Central School students must re- copy all Central School Guidelines and Rules in their own handwriting and (2) all Central School students must write a short essay stating what they did to get assigned to Central School and then reflect on their actions by writing down at least two alternative actions that they could have taken that would not have resulted in them being assigned to Central School. The Central School teacher will verify that this is done properly. Central School rules WILL be re-copied at the beginning of each 9 weeks!!!!!! Rules and Essay will be signed by PARENTS and STUDENT. 5. PLATO is the academic program that will be used in Central School and will be monitored by the Central School teacher. Work sent by teachers and completed in Central School will get back to the teacher if needed. 6. The Central School teacher will ensure that all students understand and complete all assignments by the end of the day. The Central School teacher will collect all completed student assignments and keep a daily log of student progress. All work completed in Central School is worth full credit. 7. ALL STUDENTS can be SEARCHED by administrators, resource officers, or the Central School teacher at the beginning of the school day and anytime throughout the day. All cell phones, hats, electronic devices, and additional clothing will be checked in at the door upon arrival to class. 8. Four (4) STRICTLY supervised five (5) minute bathroom breaks will be provided to students at approximately 9:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:53 a.m., and at 1:40 p.m. (these breaks can only be taken when the regular student body is in class and teachers must be in or near the bathrooms with the Central School students). Central School students are NOT allowed to interact with the regular student body at any time of the day. 9. Lunch will be provided to all Central School students each day at approximately in the cafeteria. Central School students are NOT allowed to eat lunch with the regular student body. For lunch, students will receive the same food choices as other students. 10. All Central School students must checkout of the Central School Program with Administrators approval. To checkout students must do the following: (1) clean their assigned area with paper towels and a spray cleaner, (2) show evidence to the Central School teacher that no vandalism of the Central School classroom occurred, (3) turn in all completed regular classroom work that is assigned, and (4) if this was the first day of Central School for a student, the student must provide the Central School teacher with both Central School assignments (recopying of rules and the reflection on actions assignment). 11. ALL students must provide working mouse for computer EACH DAY or mouse may be checked out with Teacher if available. 12. Students in Central School will have the opportunity to work their way back into the regular student population by following specific guidelines based on attendance and discipline.

STUDENT GRIEVANCES Each student is provided full right of appeal through his/her due process. Should a student feel that he/she has been treated unfairly as a result of a decision or action by a teacher, the student reserves the right to file a grievance in the proper way. The administration lends full support to the teachers. We recognize that teachers must be concerned with approximately 150 students daily while the student has only one person to take care of. Therefore, the burden of proper conduct rests on the student. The following grievance procedure should be used:

1. Talk to the teacher after class or after school in an attempt to solve the problem. 2. If the problem is not resolved, schedule an appointment with a guidance counselor. 3. If the problem is not resolved, schedule an appointment with an assistant principal. Student grievance forms are available in the office of each school. ATHLETIC CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

SPORT: Baseball COACH: Gene Combs

SPORT: Basketball (Boys) COACH: Keith Griesser

SPORT: Basketball (Girls) COACH: Janie Robinson

ORGANIZATION: Cheerleading SPONSOR: Danielle Pleasant Ashley Thompson

SPORT: Cross Country COACH: Hopey Newkirk

ORGANIZATION Dance Team COACH: Molly Corley

SPORT: Football COACH: Dan Gooch

SPORT: Golf (Boys) COACH: Kevin Letcher

SPORT: Golf (Girls) COACH: Dudley McKenna

SPORT: Soccer (Boys) COACH: Nick Pannell

SPORT: Soccer (Girls) COACH: Neil Payne

SPORT: Softball COACH: Bart Rison

SPORT: Tennis (Boys) COACH: John High SPORT: Tennis (Girls) COACH: Ashley Lowe

SPORT: Track COACH: Ed Stepanchuck

SPORT: Volleyball COACH: Amy Arlinghaus

SPORT: Wrestling COACH: Brandon Brewer

NON-ATHLETIC CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

CLUB: Academic Team SPONSORS: Anita Clark Terry Rhodes

CLUB: BETA SPONSOR: Felicia Bond Charlotte Jones

CLUB: Chess SPONSOR: Craig Combs

CLUB: Co-Ed-Y SPONSOR Becky Banks

CLUB: DECA SPONSOR: Brandon Brewer

CLUB: FFA SPONSORS: Jeff Arnett Dustin Estridge Sheldon Pence Alton Stull

CLUB: FCCLA SPONSOR: TBA

CLUB: French SPONSOR: Willie Carver

CLUB: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) SPONSORS: Rhonda Bowles Barbara Drake

ORGANIZATION: Jazz Band INSTRUCTOR: Travis Bond

CLUB: Key Club SPONSOR: Julie Henderson

ORGANIZATION: Marching Band INSTRUCTOR: Travis Bond

CLUB: Mock Trial SPONSOR: John Manley Jon Mansfield

CLUB: National Honor Society SPONSOR: Jon Mansfield

CLUB: Pep Club SPONSOR: TBA

Club: Spanish Club Sponsor: Diana Cline Brittany Lunsford Sarah Elam ORGANIZATION: ROTC INSTRUCTORS: Ed Stepanchuck James Walker

CLUB: Technology Student Association (TSA) SPONSOR: Mike Sexton

CLASSES WITH EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

CLASS: Band SPONSORS: Travis Bond

CLASS: Chorus SPONSOR: Ashley Tyree

CLASS: Newspaper Staff SPONSOR: Mark Mantooth

CLASS: Yearbook Staff SPONSOR: Brandon Brewer

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