Pittsburg High School Student Handbook 2019-2020
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Pittsburg High School Student Handbook 2019-2020 Table of Contents Introductory Information Handbook Purpose and Organization District Personnel Campus Personnel Campus Information and Requirements............................................8-31 Schedules and Calendars..........................................................................8 School Opening/Closing Information Office Hours School Day Schedule Calendar of School Events Admission and Attendance.......................................................................9 Documents Required for Admission General Admission Requirements Non-Resident Student Admission Requirements Local Policy Attendance Requirements Hall Passes Tardies Absences Release During School Day Truancy Withdrawing from School Student Resources, Fees, and Services.......................................................13 Student Supplies Textbooks Lockers Fees Yearbook Senior Portraits Underclassmen Portraits Sales Memorial Ads Cafeteria Free and Reduced Price Meals Library Guidance and Counseling Schedule Changes Senior Parent Night Release Periods 1 Table of Contents (continued) Student Conduct.....................................................................................16 Student Expectations Student Responsibilities Student Identification Cards Educational Technology and Acceptable Use Academic Dishonesty/Cheating Personal Items and Materials at School Money at School Food, Candy, and Drinks Portable (Cellular) Telephones Headphones Radios, CD Players, and Other Electronic Devices and Games Distribution of Non-School Materials Care of School Property Safety Transgressions Dress and Grooming Discipline Management......................................................................................27 Student Management Plan Video/Audio Monitoring Student Activities..................................................................................29 Field Trips Fundraising University Interscholastic League (UIL) Co-curricular Activities Student Organizations Student Dances Campus General Information and Requirements...........................32-56 Emergency Information........................................................................32 Emergency School Closing Information Emergency Procedures Fire Drills Tornado Drills Secure Our Schools (SOS) Drills Shelter-in-Place Rights and Responsibilities of Students...................................................33 Student Rights Student Rights as Citizens Prayer and Meditation Pledges of Allegiance, Minute of Silence, Declaration of Independence Student Responsibility to Teachers and All District Personnel Student Responsibility to Substitutes Work Habits How to Study Listening and Note Taking Skills 2 Table of Contents (continued) Rights of Parents/Parental Involvement Policy..................................35 Conferences, Notes or Phone Calls Newspaper Articles Working Together Academic Programs Teacher Qualifications Teaching Materials Options and Requirements for Providing Assistance to Students Section 504 Child Find Notice Records and Other Information Video and Audio Recording Surveys “Opting Out” of Surveys and Activities Psychological Examinations Exemption from Instruction Non-custodial Parents School Safety Transfers Student/Family/School Success Agreement……..........................................39 Problem-Solving Processes......................................................................40 Solutions to Eliminate Problem Situations (STEPS) Family and Visitor Information..........................................................................41 School Communications to Parents Parents and Visitors on Campuses Communication and Deliveries during the School Day................................41 Communications from Students at School Communications to Students at School Food Deliveries Health Information................................................................................42 Health Services on Campuses Illness/Injury at School Medications Prescription Non-prescription Immunizations Communicable Diseases Bacterial Meningitis Transportation....................................................................................................45 Buses Bus Safety Violations Vehicles and Parking Bicycles and Motor-driven Vehicles Vehicle Registration and Parking Permits Vehicles and Parking Lots Procedures for Parking Lots Enforcement of Parking Lot Regulations 3 Table of Contents (continued) Law Enforcement Issues........................................................................52 Police Intervention Disruptions Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, and Weapons Questioning Students at School Students Taken Into Custody Notification of Law Violations Searches of Students, Lockers, Desks, and Other Property Nondiscrimination................................................................................54 Nondiscrimination in Career and Technology Education Programs..............54 Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse.....................................................................55 Suspected Child Abuse...........................................................................56 Building Maintenance and Management.................................................56 Asbestos Management Plan Use of Pesticides Campus Academic Information and Requirements........................57-61 Grading Information.............................................................................57 Grades 9-12 Progress Reports Grades 9-12 Grade Reporting Periods Grades 9-12 Nine Weeks Averages and Report Cards Other Grading and Credit Information....................................................58 Grade Level Classification Students with Disabilities Testing and Assessment Programs..........................................................58 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) Preparation for College Entrance Tests Credit by Examination Special Programs and Coursework.........................................................59 Gifted and Talented Program Special Education Accelerated Instruction/Students at Risk Students with Disabilities Bilingual Education/English as a Second Language Pre-Advanced Placement Program (Honors) Advanced Placement Program (AP) Concurrent Enrollment Courses Correspondence Courses Graduation...........................................................................................61 Degree Plans Class Rank Calculation Cum Laude System Graduation Ceremonies Requirements Eligibility Student Code of Conduct 4 Handbook Purpose and Organization The purpose of this student handbook is to give Pittsburg High School students and their parents an understanding of the general rules and guidelines for attending and receiving an education in PISD schools. The handbook is organized in the following sections: Campus Information and Requirements Campus General Information and Requirements Campus Academic Information and Requirements Student Code of Conduct When the handbook uses the term “parents,” it means the parents, the legal guardian, or the person who has accepted responsibility for the student, at least in regard to school matters. The student handbook has been developed by school district administrators with the assistance of teachers, students, and parents. The content is approved by the Board of Trustees and is intended to be consistent with formally adopted Board policies. If there is an apparent contradiction between information in the handbook and a formally adopted Board policy, the school administration will interpret the handbook in a way that is consistent with policy and may request guidance from the Board of Trustees. This student handbook is not a contract between the school and parents or students. It may be amended at any time at the discretion of the District. If the District makes changes to the student handbook during a school year, the administration of the District and the campus will communicate those changes in ways that are designed to inform parents and students of the new or revised information. The rules and standards set forth in this handbook apply to conduct on school premises, to conduct on school buses, to conduct off school premises that directly affect other students of the school, to conduct at school functions of any kind, and to conduct involving school property. This school handbook does not define all types and aspects of student behavior; however, the Board of Trustees has the responsibility to set forth policies, rules and regulations to help all students conduct themselves in a proper manner as good citizens of the school community. 5 Pittsburg Independent School District 402 Broach Street Pittsburg, Texas 75686 Phone: 903-856-3628 http://www.pittsburgisd.net Board of Trustees Alan Brison Ricky Parker Christian Yantis President Vice President Secretary Jack Arnwine Greg Miller Vicki Rockett Vernon Rowe Administration Terry Waldrep Superintendent of Schools Beth Anne Dunavant Deputy Superintendent It is the vision of Pittsburg Independent School District to provide a quality educational system and environment that allows each student the opportunity to reach his/her full potential in preparing for success in life. District Goals ● Increase Student Achievement ● Provide a Safe and Secure Educational Environment ● Promote parent and Community Involvement 6 Pittsburg High School 300 N. Texas Street Pittsburg, Texas 75686 Phone: 903-856-3646 Fax: 903-855-3325 http://www.pittsburghighschool.net