Student/Parent Handbook 2017-2018
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535 Locust Street P.O. Box 325 Sidman, PA 15955 (814) 487-7613 www.fhrangers.org STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK 2017-2018 Through the efforts of the Student Assistance Program, the high school administration, and others, this handbook has been prepared for you. Its purpose is to make you aware of the opportunities available to you and the rules and regulations that govern these opportunities. Any organization that is to function smoothly must have order. It is our hope that this book can be your guide to adjust to and participate in the high school program in a manner that will be both educationally enjoyable and profitable. THE MISSION OF THE FOREST HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT IS TO PROVIDE THE BEST STUDENT-CENTERED EDUCATION IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE TRADITION IS EXCELLENCE. Nondiscriminatory Statement The Forest Hills School District does not discriminate in educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This handbook belongs to: NAME______________________________________________ GRADE________ ACTIVITY ROOM__________ 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Ambulance Policy ...............................................................7 Attendance Policy/Procedures ............................................7 Legal Responsibility-Attendance ........................................7 Perfect Attendance………………………………………...7 Attendance Intervention Procedures ...................................8 Cumulative Lawful Absence……………………………...8 Responsibilities of Students ................................................8-9 Tardy Procedures ................................................................9 Failure Due to Attendance ..................................................9-10 Early Dismissal Procedures ................................................10 Extended Absences/Vacations/Education Leave ................10 Attendance Procedures for After School Activities ............11 Attendance for Extra-Curricular Activities .........................11 Acceptable Use Policy for Computer .................................11 Announcements...................................................................11 Body Piercing Policy ..........................................................11-12 Cell Phones and Electronic Devices ...................................12 Distribution of Materials .....................................................12 Dress Code ..........................................................................12-13 Drop-Off and Pick-Up of Students .....................................13 English as a Second Language ............................................13 Field Trips-School Sponsored.............................................14 FERPA Policy .....................................................................14 Hall Passes ..........................................................................14 Hazing .................................................................................14 Harassment ..........................................................................14-15 Journal/Diary Writings........................................................15 Nutrition Policy ...................................................................15 Recording Device Policy ....................................................15 Search Procedures ...............................................................15-16 Individual Student Lockers .................................................16 Tobacco Products Policy.....................................................17 Weapons Policy – Act 26 ....................................................17-18 Homework Request When Absent ......................................18 Morning Procedures ............................................................18 Dismissal Procedures ..........................................................18-19 Early Dismissal/Emergency ................................................19 School Cancellation or Delay .............................................19 Special Education…………………………………………19-20 ATHLETICS Sports ..................................................................................20 Complaint Procedures-Extracurricular Activities ...............20 Transportation .....................................................................21 2 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY Cumulative to any Friday....................................................21 Report Card .........................................................................21 Cumulative Academic Eligibility Requirements. ...............21 ACTIVITIES/CLUBS Activities/Clubs...................................................................22 Class Office .........................................................................22 Dances .................................................................................22-23 Spanish Honor Society Guidelines .....................................23 National Honor Society Guidelines ....................................23-24 BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS School Responsibilities ......................................................24 Student Responsibilities ......................................................24-25 Rules and Regulations.........................................................25-26 DISCIPLINE Guidelines for Student Behavior .........................................26-27 Demerit System ...................................................................27 Rules for In-School Suspension…………………………. 28 Rules for Out-of-School Suspension…………………….. 28 Misconduct Points Guideline ..............................................29 Drug or Alcohol Use-School Policy ...................................30 Action Chart-Drug/Alcohol Incidents .................................30 Extracurricular Participation Guidelines-D/A Use .............31 Youth Awareness Programs ................................................31-32 Guidelines for Placement in Alternative Ed .......................32-33 GRADING Grading & Reporting Procedures……………………… ....33-34 GPA Calculation…………………………………………. 34 Semester & Year Long Courses………………………….. 34 AP & CHS Courses………………………………………. 34 Honor Courses…………………………………………… 35 Quality Point Calculation………………………………… 35 Passing a Course………………………………………….. 35 Bonus …………………………………………………….. 35 Progress Reports………………………………………….. 35 Incomplete Grades .............................................................. 36 Academic Recognition ........................................................ 36-37 FOOD SERVICE Cafeteria Regulations ..........................................................37 Breakfast .............................................................................37 Lunch Payment ...................................................................37-38 Breakfast and Lunch Prices ................................................38 3 Suspended Meal Accounts……………………………….. 38 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Full-time FH Education Student .........................................38-39 Graduation Dress Policy .....................................................39 GUIDANCE Philosophy...........................................................................39 Scheduling...........................................................................39 Schedule Changes ...............................................................40 Drop/Add Classes Policy ....................................................40 School Records and Confidentiality ...................................40 Student Transfers ................................................................40 LIBRARY COMPUTERIZED READING COURSE Description ..........................................................................40 MEDICAL SERVICES Drug Testing Kits ................................................................41 Nurse’s Room .....................................................................41 Medication ..........................................................................41 Health Forms .......................................................................41 Student Accident and Dental Insurance ..............................41 STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SAP .....................................................................................41-42 Student Assistance Program Team .....................................42 Help Yourself – Help a Friend ............................................42 TRANSPORTATION Driving to School ................................................................42-43 Driving Without Permission (GJCTC) ...............................43 Parking Assignments/Regulations ......................................43 Parking Lot Accident Procedures .......................................43 Bus Regulations ..................................................................43-44 MEDICATION DISTRIBUTION FORM ......................................45-46 BELL SCHEDULE .........................................................................47-51 MAP ................................................................................................52 EXCUSE SLIP ................................................................................53