Secondary Student Handbook 2016
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SECONDARY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016 – 2017 Inspiring Students Through Innovative Education Student Code of Conduct Adopted by Forney ISD Board of Trustees August 8, 2016 The Forney Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities. 1 FORNEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT In partnership with parents and the community, the District shall create and sustain an environment to maximize the potential of each learner. VISION STATEMENT Inspiring Students Through Innovative Education! Board of Trustees: Keith Bell, President Greg Pharris, VicePresident Cheryl Mason, Secretary Barbara Jo Green, Member Christopher Andrews, Member Chad Johnson, Member Mike White, Member Administration Office 600 S. Bois d’Arc Forney, TX 75126 9725644055 9725523038 (fax) Office Hours: 7:15 – 4:15 Forney ISD Website: w ww.forneyisd.net 2 Compliance Coordinators ● Title IX Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of gender: Rick Geer, Chief of Human Services , 600 S. Bois d’Arc, Forney, TX 75126, 9725644055. ● Section 504 Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of disability: Kendrea Entrop, 600 S. Bois d’Arc, Forney, TX 75126, 9725644055. ● Liaison for Homeless Children and Youths, who coordinates services for homeless students: Kristi Hartwick, 600 S. Bois d’Arc, Forney, TX 75126, 9725644055. ● Parent Involvement Coordinator, who works with parents of students participating in Title programs: Kristi Hartwick, 600 S. Bois d’Arc, Forney, TX 75126, 9725644055. ● Services for Students with Disabilities, for parents of students with learning difficulties or who may need special education services and who may request an evaluation for special education at any time: Dr. Laura Merchant, 600 S. Bois d’ Arc, Forney, TX 75126, 9725644055. All other concerns regarding discrimination, please contact Suzanne McWilliams, Superintendent of Schools, at 600 S. Bois d’Arc, Forney, TX, 75126, 9725644055. 3 FORNEY ISD CAMPUS DIRECTORY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT(S) COUNSELOR(S) NURSE Blackburn Elementary Courtney Parker Principal Ashlea Watson Leanne Myers, RN 2401 Concord Drive Vivian ThemerAssistant Principal Forney, TX 75126 (972) 5647008 (469) 3550491 (fax) Claybon Elementary Kristie Crabtree Principal Kyle Hyder Elizabeth Santillo, 1011 FM 741 Cathy Luecke – Assistant Principal RN Forney, TX 75126 (972)5647023 (972)5523274 (fax) Criswell Elementary Rachel Bonner Principal Deana Hester Joyce Rosales, 401 FM 740 N Wendy Baridon – Assistant Principal LVN Forney, TX 75126 (972)5641609 (972)5523304 (fax) Crosby Elementary Jana Garner – Principal Janell Sarten Lisa Beatty, RN 495 Diamond Creek Sharon Tilton – Assistant Principal Drive Forney, TX 75126 (972)5647002 (469)3550531 (fax) Henderson Elementary Laurie Branch – Principal Nicole Carranza Karen Wright, RN 12755 FM 1641 Lindsay Reinke – Assistant Principal Forney, TX 75126 (972)5647100 (972)5523335 (fax) Johnson Elementary Nancy McElroy – Principal Tammy Rushing Ashley Kinder, RN 701 S. Bois d’Arc Katie Wilson – Assistant Principal Forney, TX 75126 (972)5643397 (972)5523336 (fax) Lewis Elementary Dr. Pamelia Luttrull – Principal Lezlie Back Nancy Lovern, RN 1309 Luckenbach Kimberly David – Assistant Principal Forney, TX 75126 (972)5647102 (469)3552128 (fax) Rhea Elementary Dr. Barbi Donehoo – Principal Brianne DeAnda Rebecca Spence, 250 Monitor Drive Jessica Murphy – Assistant Principal RN Forney, TX 75126 Carla Ford Dean of StudentsTitle I (469) 7624157 (469)3550191 (fax) 4 Smith Elementary Jeff Hutcheson – Principal Linda Black Amy West, RN 1750 Iron Gate Blvd Courtney Rodriguez – Assistant Forney, TX 75126 Principal (469)7624158 (469)3550154 (fax) Brown Middle School Dr. Stephen Chapman – Principal Lisa O’Neill Danja Maharrey, 1050 Windmill Farm Blvd. Kristy Swiger – Assistant Principal RN Forney, TX 75126 Paige Hopkins – Assistant Principal (972)5643967 (469)3551099 Warren Middle School Joe Pouncy – Principal Tina Spain Molly Crane, RN 811 S. Bois d’Arc Kristi Mach – Assistant Principal Forney, TX 75126 Dani Boepple – Assistant Principal (469)7624156 (972)5521693 (fax) Forney High School Steve Whiffen – Principal Amanda Napier Jana Gary, RN 6170 Falcon Way Lester Lopez – Assistant Principal Deirdre Vaughan Kathy Pier, CNA Forney, TX 75126 Joe Stewart – Assistant Principal Regina Walston (972)5643890 Holly Thomas – Assistant Principal (972)5523309 (fax) Judith Willis – Assistant Principal North Forney High Courtney Peck – Principal Norma Rain Kristine Tanner, School Todd Hopkins – Assistant Principal Megan Boyd RN 15550 N. FM 548 Janis Grace – Assistant Principal Chris Cooper Leticia Silva, MA Forney, TX 75126 Jacob Payne – Assistant Principal (469) 7624159 Scott Howard – Assistant Principal (469) 3550311 (fax) Forney Academic Bryan Sharkey – Principal Mary Lu Booth Center 309 South Bois d’Arc Forney, TX 75126 (469) 7624150 (469) 7624174 (fax) SCHOOL HOURS Elementary Schools 7:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Middle Schools 8:10 a.m. 3:40 p.m. High Schools 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Forney Academic Center DAEP 8:20 a.m. 3:50 p.m. GOALS 8:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 5 Table of Contents SECTION I: PARENTAL RIGHTS Consent, OptOut, and Refusal Rights Consent to Conduct a Psychological Evaluation Consent to Display a Student’s Original Works and Personal Information Consent to Receive Parenting and Paternity Awareness Instruction if Student is Under Age 14 Consent to Video or Audio Record a Student When Not Otherwise Permitted by Law Prohibiting the Use of Corporal Punishment Limiting Electronic Communication with Students by District Employees Objecting to the Release of Directory Information Objecting to the Release of Student Information to Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Education (Secondary Grade Levels Only) Participation in ThirdParty Surveys Consent Required Before Student Participation in a Federally Funded Survey, Analysis, or Evaluation “Opting Out” of Participation in Other Types of Surveys or Screenings and the Disclosure of Personal Information Removing a Student from Instruction or Excusing a Student from a Required Component of Instruction Human Sexuality Instruction Reciting a Portion of the Declaration of Independence in Grades 312 Reciting the Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags Religious or Moral Beliefs Tutoring or Test Preparation Right of Access to Student Records, Curriculum Materials and District Records Instructional Materials Notices of Certain Student Misconduct To Noncustodial Parent Student Records Accessing Student Records Authorized Inspection and Use of Student Records Teacher and Staff Professional Qualifications Students with Exceptionalities or Special Circumstances Children of Military Families 6 Parental Role in Certain Classroom and School Assignments Multiple Birth Siblings Safety Transfers/Assignments Service/Assistance Animal Use by Students Students in the Conservatorship of the State (Foster Care) Students Who are Homeless Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need Special Education Services Students Who Receive Special Education Services with Other SchoolAged Children in the Home Students Who Speak a Primary Language Other than English Students With Physical or Mental Impairments Protected under Section 504 SECTION II: OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS Absences/Attendance Compulsory Attendance Exemptions to Compulsory Attendance Failure to Comply with Compulsory Attendance Attendance for Credit or Final Grade (Kindergarten Through Grade 12) Official AttendanceTaking Time Doctor and Dentist Appointments (All Grade Levels) Documentation after an Absence (All Grade Levels) Doctor’s Note after an Absence for Illness (All Grade Levels) Driver License Attendance Verification (Secondary Grade Levels Only) Accountability Under State and Federal Law (All Grade Levels) Awards and Honors (All Grade Levels) Academic Programs Academic Letter Awards Academic Recognition (Middle School) Bullying (All Grade Levels) Cafeteria Services Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs Celebrations (All Grade Levels) Change of Address or Telephone Number Child Sexual Abuse and Other Maltreatment of Children (All Grade Levels) 7 Class Rank/Highest Ranking Student (Secondary Grade Levels Only) Class Schedules (Secondary Grade Levels Only) College College and University Admissions (Secondary Grade Levels Only) College Credit Courses (Secondary Grade Levels Only) College Coursework Eligibility College Visits Complaints and Concerns (All Grade Levels) Conduct (All Grade Levels) Applicability of School Rules Campus Behavior Coordinator Disruptions of School Operations Social Events Counseling Academic Counseling Middle School Grade Levels High School Grade Levels Personal Counseling (All Grade Levels) Course Credit (Secondary Grade Levels Only) Credit by Exam If a Student Has Taken the Course/Subject (All Grade Levels) Credit by Exam For Advancement/Acceleration If a Student Has Not Taken the Course Students in Grades 612 Dating Violence, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (All Grade Levels) Dating Violence Discrimination Harassment Sexual Harassment and GenderBased Harassment Retaliation Reporting Procedures Investigation of Report Discrimination Distance Learning Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) (Secondary Grade Levels) 8 Distribution of Literature, Published Materials, or Other Documents (All Grade Levels) School Materials Nonschool Materials