Edmond North High School Student Handbook 2021-2022
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EDMOND NORTH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 1 Edmond North High School Home of the Huskies “The relentless pursuit of excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.” 215 West Danforth Rd. Edmond, Oklahoma 73003 This student handbook is designed to inform you of school policies and procedures. There may be instances in which policies/procedures may change without notification. In addition to the challenging academic program at the high school, there are many extra- curricular learning experiences for you, the students. You are encouraged to get involved and use your talents and abilities to enhance the fine traditions of Edmond North High School. Main Office …………..………….………….. 340-2875 Freshman Attendance Office……………... 340-2841 Attendance Office 10th thru 12th grade…… 726-7106 Attendance Office 10th thru 12th grade ….. 340-2884 Counselor Office ……….…..…………….... 340-2228 FAX Numbers Main Office…………………………….…….. 330-7349 Freshman Office………………………….…. 340-2863 10th – 12th Grade Office………………….…. 340-2880 Counseling Office…………………………… 340-2870 Web Site www.edmondschools.net/north 2 3 ADMINISTRATION / ORGANIZATION ADMINISTRATION Principal...............................................................................................................Debreon Davis Assistant Principal Juniors L-Z & Seniors ……..…….......................................Brittany VanCleave Assistant Principal Sophomores & Juniors A-K …………….……………..… Josh Williams Assistant Principal Freshmen…….………………………...…...………….......Dandy Peeler Assistant Principal Curriculum & Instruction….……...…..….………...….…..Rexi Phillips Athletic Director…………………………………...…...………………...…….Baron Potter COUNSELORS Freshman Counselor (A-L)..…..………………...………………..……...……..Tara Chase Freshman Counselor (M-Z).................................................................................Teranne Williams A-Da Counselor……………………………...………………………...……….Jennifer Molock De-Ho Counselor…………………………...…………………………...……...Shonta Watts Hr-Mj Counselor………………………...………………………..…....………Wendy Smelser Mo-Sh Counselor…..……….……...………………………………………..…Collin Higbee Si-ZCounselor....…………………...…………………………….…….…….Kathy Ralson MEDIA CENTER STAFF Media Specialist ………………….………………………………...…………..Deborah Lozano Media Specialist…………………....………...…………………….….………..Kylie Schnellier Media Assistant…………………….……………………………..…………….Robbie Scott SECRETARIAL PERSONNEL Attendance Secretary (Freshman)……………………….…..…………………Kristie Deramus Attendance Secretary (Juniors & Seniors L-Z).…………..…….....……………Sammie Berus Attendance Secretary (Sophomores & Seniors A-K).…….………....…………Richard Tipton Counseling Secretary …………………….…………………………………….Jennifer Collazo Counseling Secretary ……………….………………….…...…….....................Amy Taber Financial Secretary……………………………………..….………..…………..Leticia Duff Financial Secretary……………………………………..…….………..………..Pam Kuehni Principal’s Secretary…………………………………….………...……………Page Thompson Registrar……..………………………………………..….……………………..Sandi Lindsey Data Management Secretary……………………………………..……….…….Kimberly White Receptionist/ Athletics Secretary……………………………..………………...Laura DeGroat Receptionist/ Subfinder Secretary………………………………………..…….Bobbie Grimmett CAFETERIA PERSONNEL Cafeteria Manager……………………………….….……….…………………Carol Bone FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Head Custodian………………………………………...….……………………Jesus Armendariz Facilities Manager…………………………………….…..…………………….Larry Haltman 4 Edmond North High School Mission Statement “The relentless pursuit of excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.” Vision Setting each student on a journey of lifelong learning to find their True North Edmond North Alma Mater by Sean McDaniel From the first class to the last the Huskies will live on. From our spirit to our learning, the pride with show. From the blue, the white, the gray; we’ll stand strong. Always knowing in our hearts, our strength will grow. Edmond North, victory in everything we do. Edmond North leads the way and will always hold true, From the first class to the last. Husky Fight Song Hail, hail to Edmond North, All hail to our gray, white and blue. Hail, hail to Edmond North, Our loyalty we pledge to you. Ever grateful, ever true, Thus we raise our song anew. Of the days we’ve spent with you, To North we will be true. 5 What do you do in the event of… Absence from school……………………….……...… Parent/guardian must contact the attendance office. Absence for a special occasion………...… Parent/guardian may contact the attendance office in advance. Illness at school.............................................................……......... Go immediately to the attendance office. Need to leave school..........................................................….... Go to the attendance office and check out. Locker problem.................................................................................................. Go to the counseling office. Parking/Vehicle registration..................................................................… Go to the financial window/office. Difficulty in a class.............…………………………………………....... Talk to the teacher or your counselor. Lost/Found property....................………………..……………………..... Report/Turn it in to the main office. Theft of property................................................... See the school resource officer or an assistant principal. Withdrawal from school....…………………………………………………….…..... Go to the counseling office. Problems with another student…................................................. See your counselor or assistant principal. Missing the bus……...………………………………….. Parent/Guardian must contact the attendance office. Loss of money in the vending machines………………………………….… Go to the financial window/office. Parking problems………………………………………………………….…...…… See your assistant principal. 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Attendance (Board Policy 4200) Checking In/Out Unexcused Absences Making Up Tests and Assignments Attendance Incentive – Semester Exam Tardy Policy School Activity Absences College Visits Understanding Attendance Codes Discipline Detention Restricted Privileges Alternative In-School Placement (AISP) General School Policies, Rules and Consequences Articles Prohibited in School Bus Conduct Cell Phones, Pagers and Other Electronic Devices Cheating Policy Closed Campus Rules Computer Usage (Board Policy 5720) Defiance Destruction of School Property Dress and Appearance – Dress Code (Board Policy 4510) Emergency Drills Fighting and Disruptive Behavior Financial Obligations Flowers, Gift and Food Delivery Fraternities, Sororities, Gangs, Etc. Gambling Hall Passes Hall Signs, Advertising, Promotion and Solicitation Inappropriate Language Lighters Lockers Lost and Damaged Books Lost and Found Articles Medication Dispensing (Board Policy 5530) Messages Misrepresenting School Personnel Off-Campus Behavior/Extracurricular Activities Parking and Student Vehicle Use (Board Policy 4625.1R Possession of Stolen Goods Presence in Building – Before and After School Public Display of Affection 7 School Lunch Program School Nurse School Safety/ID Badges Visitors Admission Requirements (Board Residency Policy 4105) Immunizations Academic Guidance Schedule Change Procedures Appeal Process for a Change of Teacher Grading Scale Class Ranking Grade Reporting Progress Reports and Report Cards Incompletes Parent/Student Portal Process for Appealing a Grade Graduation Requirements (Board Policy 3500) National Honor Society Proficiency Based Promotion Internet-Based Instruction Homework Requests OSSAA Eligibility Requirements Admission Requirements to Colleges and Universities in the State of Oklahoma Scholarships/Opportunities Transcripts 7 PSAT/NMSQUT Test Clubs and Organizations Library/Media Center District Policies (Board Policy #) Attendance #4200’s Student Behavior #4401 o General Expectation o Discipline Code – Suspensions o Appeals for Short-Term and Long-Term Out-of-school Suspensions Dangerous Weapons #4415 Tobacco on School Premises #4830 Drug and Alcohol Free School #4425 o Consequences for Student Violations of Drug/Alcohol Policy Drug and Alcohol Free School Policy #4425-1 o Drug Testing Program for Students Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying #4420 Other District, State and Federal Policies Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 FERPA Notification Nondiscrimination Statement Discrimination Rights, Grievance Procedures 8 Sexual Harassment Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 Notification of Rights under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) (Federal Law) Notification to Parents of API Information Edmond Public Schools – Network and Internet Acceptable Use Agreement Private Support for Public Education Edmond Public Schools Foundation Meningococcal Disease and Meningococcal Vaccines 9 ATTENDANCE POLICY #4200 & Regulation #4210 (Revised: 07-06-20) A student is entitled to be counted present in the following learning environments: when in actual attendance in a traditional classroom, when working in an approved virtual setting, when remote learning is required due to school closure, or when in scheduled school activities under the direction and supervision of a regular member of the faculty. For secondary students, an absence occurs when a student misses 15 minutes or more of one class. For virtual and remote learning days, students will be counted present if there is documented student/teacher/course interaction that may include, but is not limited to, online communication, emails, or posting/submission