2021-2022 Student-Parent Handbook
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Student-Parent Handbook 2021-2022 Did you know? If You Need Help, Contact (864) 369-7382 and ask for… Attendance……………………………………………………...Mrs. Amy Wurst Bookkeeper……………………………………………...……Mrs. Krystal Cross Lunch Program…………………… ………………………….Mrs. Melanie Kyle Parking Permits……………………………………………....Dr. Ernest Mackins Renaissance…………………………………………………..Mrs. Ashley Hanks Mrs. Jennifer Moore ROTC………………………………………………………Lt. Col. Percy Dingle Master Sgt. Willie Bolden Saturday School…………………………………………………Mr. Brad Fulton Scholarships…………………………………………………..School Counselors School Counselors…………………………………..….Ms. Sarah Finley (A-F) Mr. Drew Hirak (G-M) Mr. Eric Vallecillo (N-Z) School Nurse………………………………………………...Mrs. Juli Galloway School Yearbook……………………………...…………..Mrs. Danielle Bowker Secretary……………………………………………….…….Mrs. Ami Gambrell Senior Sponsors………………………………….…….….…Mrs. Louise Meinte Mrs. Lindsey Wade Student Council……………………………………….……Mrs. Jennifer Rogers Success Academy……………………………………………….Mrs. Dee Brown Textbooks……………………………………….……………….Mr. Matt Wurst Title IX Coordinator……………………………………..……..Mr. Drew Hirak Transcripts……………………………………………….……Mrs. Heather Cox Work-Based Learning……………………………………………Ms. Dee Brown BELTON-HONEA PATH HIGH SCHOOL 11000 BHP Highway Honea Path, South Carolina 29654 2021-2022 STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOK www.bhp.anderson2.org TABLE OF CONTENTS Did you know? If you need help…………………………………………………………………………………………….2 Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3 Vision, History, Motto, Colors, Alma Mater, School Spirit…………………………………………………………………4 Administration, Office Staff, Guidance Services, Faculty and Staff, Cafeteria ……………………………………………5 Athletic coaches, Important Phone numbers, Bell Schedule………………….……………………………………………..6 Health, Counseling, Parent Portal, Student Records, Parent-Teacher Conferences…………………………………………7 Course Change Policy, Grades and Reports, EOCEP …………………………………...………………………………….8 Retake Policy, Unit Recovery, Promotion and Graduation, Diploma Requirements…..…………………………………...9 Exam Policy, Rules for Library…………………………………………………..………..………………………………10 Registration Fees, Textbook/Workbook Fee Regulations, Accident Insurance…………..…………………………….....11 Student Council, Extracurricular Activities and Organizations, Eligibility .……………………………………………....12 Athletics, Renaissance...………………………………………………………………………………...…………………13 Attendance, Lawful Absences, Unlawful Absences.................................……………………..………………….……….14 Test Make-up Policy, Saturday School, Early Dismissal …………………………………………………..…….………..15 Lockers, Lost and Found, Cafeteria, Visitors, Telephones, Bus Policy, School Closings ...……………………………...16 Parking and Driving……………………………………………………………………..………………………………....17 Board Policy, Equal Opportunity, Student Rights and Responsibilities…..………………………………………………18 BHP Rules and Guidelines……………….………………………………………………………………………………..19 Student Search/Seizure, District Technology……………………………………………. ……………………………….20 Dress Code, Student Conduct at BHP Events..…………………………………………………….……………………...21 OSS, ISS, ASD……………………..……………………………………………………………………………………...22 Code of Conduct………………….……………………………..………………………………………………….......22-24 Discipline Ladder………………………………………………………………………………………………………24-28 2020-2021 School Calendar…………………………………………………………………………………………….….25 2020-2021 A/B Schedule …………………………………………………………………………………………….……26 Covid-19 Appendix………………………………………………………………………………………………………..27 The Mission and Vision of Belton-Honea Path High School Mission: Belton-Honea Path High School is a learning environment that equips our students academically, socially, and emotionally to become responsible citizens who are prepared to meet the college and career challenges of the future. Vision: Preparing our students to be responsible, contributing citizens for a better tomorrow. Collective Commitments We will… Deliver relevant, engaging, challenging and differentiated instruction and resources to ensure success for all students through a rigorous, viable curriculum Provide academic, behavioral, and social/emotional supports in a safe and respectful environment Hold high expectations for student achievement and character by guiding students to make responsible choices for their lives and their learning Embrace technology to educate students to become responsible digital citizens Provide our students with opportunities in academics, arts, athletes, extracurricular activities and career and technical programs Engage our community to promote success for all HISTORY Belton-Honea Path High School was completed in the summer of 1966 at a cost of $1,300,000. Renovations and additions have been made to the facilities in 1967, 1987, 2003, 2014, and 2018. The school is fully accredited by the South Carolina State Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. BHP offers a variety of courses of study for both college and career readiness. SCHOOL MOTTO SCHOOL COLORS Quid ermus nunc fiemus. Red and Blue (What we shall be, we are now becoming.) ALMA MATER Our Alma Mater proudly stands And guides us on life’s way. We’ll honor her in all we do And to her name be true. Our colors we will always cheer, The Red and Blue hold dear. Our Alma Mater, BHP All praise and glory to thee. Tune: The Navy Blue and Gold SCHOOL SPIRIT An important characteristic of the students of Belton-Honea Path High School is pride. BHP is a beautiful school with a well–trained faculty, modern equipment, and a lovely location. Each student should be proud of our school and do his/her part in keeping it the best school in the state. Our true school spirit and cooperation with each other strengthens our pride for Belton-Honea Path High School as each year goes by. Remember: BHP is what we make it! ADMINISTRATION Mary Boarts………………………..Principal Brad Fulton…….……….Assistant Principal Ernest Mackins…………..Assistant Principal Jody LeCroy……………Athletic Director Matt Schult………………Assistant Principal OFFICE STAFF Krystal Cross……………………….Bookkeeper Ami Gambrell………………………Secretary GUIDANCE SERVICES Heather Cox……...……………...Registrar Eric Vallecillo………………..School Counselor Amy Wurst……...Guidance/Attendance Secretary Sarah Finley……………..…. School Counselor Tonya Locke ……Career Development Facilitator Drew Hirak…..……………....School Counselor Dee Brown………Success Acad., WBL Julie Galloway……………………………Nurse FACULTY AND STAFF John Ballenger Social Studies Jacob Lethco Special Education Michelle Barker Teaching Assistant Brittanie Manning Math Rebecca Belt Teaching Assistant James Martin Special Education William Blackston PE Jeremiah Martin ISS Willie Bolden ROTC Louise Meinte English Danielle Bowker English Krystyna Meyer Academic Assistance JonMichael Brock Band Dawnyelle Moore Art Kimberly Carpenter English Jennifer Moore Math Darcy Crenshaw Foreign Language Alysha Sudduth Theater Sherri Dalton Math Cristy Nickel English Mercedes Dean Library Assistant Bart Parson PE Anthony DiCarlo Math Noah Powell English Brianna DiCicco Math Heidi Pruitt Media Specialist Percy Dingle ROTC Andrew Reeves Math Ann Dorriety English Brian Roach Social Studies Katie Epps Special Education Chris Rogers PE Sharon Epps Teaching Assistant Jennifer Rogers Science Cyndy Epting Science Kayla Rogers Science Taylor Fernandez PE Jennifer Simpson Science Valarie Flowers English Ricky Simpson Social Studies Rebecca Fulk Science Johnny Sloan Teaching Assistant Cristie Guest Special Education Kevin Smith Business Ashley Hanks Business Maureen Stevens Social Studies DeeAnn Hartnup Computer Lab Stephanie Stone Foreign Language Melissa Henderson Chorus Chris Strickland Social Studies Stephanie Hughes Math Russ Tysl Business Rachel James Teaching Assistant Cindy Vaughn Teaching Assistant Andrew Jenkins Science Lindsey Wade Math Kristen Johnson Math Josh Wade Instagrad Josiah Jones Art Beth White English Cody Jordan Social Studies Eric Wilson Ag. Ed. Craig Joyner Science Richard Windham Social Studies Deion Latimer Ag. Ed. Kim Wood Special Education Michael Ledbetter Spanish Teresa Wood English Allison Lee Special Education Ben Woody Ag. Ed. Matthew Wurst Freshman Coordinator CAFETERIA CUSTODIANS Melanie Kyle, Cafeteria Manager William Bowie, Kenneth Coleman Patricia Bagwell, Tina Ellison, Helen Epps, Judy Gambrell, Kim Linda Washington, Vicki Craft Honicutt, Beverly Jones, Kay Lollis, Tammi McClain Darryl Pruitt, Christina Davis Tina Reece, Timmi Taylor, Kristy Treadwell 2021-2022 BHP Athletic Coaches Athletic Director – Jody LeCroy Assistant Athletic Director – Matt Wurst Fall Sports Offered Head Coach Spring Head Coach Football Russell Blackston Baseball Steve Williams Volleyball Kirsten Jeanes Softball Jared Jennings Cheer Stephanie Cooley-Hughes Boys Track Caleb Stephenson Boys Cross Country Caleb Stephenson Girls Track Jennifer Dulin Girls Cross Country Sam Patterson Boys Tennis Andrew Reeves Girls Tennis Andrew Reeves Boys Golf Chris Rogers Girls Golf Tessa Gambrell Boys Soccer Sam Patterson Girls Soccer Sarah Finley Winter Head Coach Boys Basketball Russ Tysl Girls Basketball Eric Vallecillo Wrestling Chris Strickland IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS BHP Main Office .................................................................................................................................................864-369- 7382 BHP Main Office Fax ..........................................................................................................................................864-369- 4011 District Two Bus Office ....................................................................................................................................