Student/Parent Handbook
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Petal High School 2015-2016 Student/Parent Handbook 1 Table of Contents Foreword Petal High School Administrators and Phone Numbers/Alma Mater 4 Petal School District Information 510 Mission Statement Core Values Strategic Objectives Educational Opportunities District Information Administration District Calendar/Bell Schedule/Progress Report, Exam, Report Card Schedule Section 1 Academic Services Guidance, Career and Technical Support Services 11 Parent/Guardian Teacher Conferences 12 Entrance, Transfer from other schools 12 Residency, Certificate of Compliance/ Student Records 1314 Graduation Pathways/Credit Recovery 1416 College Entrance 16 College Prep Curriculum 17 Courses offered 2023 Mississippi Scholars 2123 Honors/Valedictorian/Salutatorian/AP Program 24 Dual Enrollment/Alternative School/Fees 2425 Grading System/GPA Calculator 26 Progress Reports/Exemption/Online Courses/Credit Recovery 27 Section 2 Student Attendance Excused/Unexcused Absences 2829 Makeup Work/ Homework Assignments 2930 Violation of Attendance/Tardy/Check InCheck Out 30 Section 3 Student Behavior/Discipline Discipline Ladder 31 Referred Behaviors/Steps 3233 ISS, Detention, Cell Phones 3435 Display of Affection/Tobacco/Cheating 35 Habitually Disruptive Students 3536 2 Disciplinary Conferences 36 Suspension Alternative 36 Off Campus Discipline 3637 Expulsion/Reassignment/Appeals 37 School Board Duties and Powers 37 Violence/On or Off Campus Serious Crimes 38 Harassment/Bullying/Hazing 3839 Interviews and Searches by School Officials 40 School Bus Violations 4142 Vehicles on Campus 42 Section 4 Dress Code Student Dress Code 43 Section 5 Off Campus Travel by Students Field Trips/College Day/School Sponsored Activities 44 Section 6 Student Activities Extracurricular 45 Drug Screening 4647 Student Organizations 48 Requirements for Holding Office/Pictures/Student Council 4849 Beta Club/National Honor Society/Mu Alpha Theta 4950 Homecoming/Who’s Who/Most Athletic 5051 Cheerleaders, Mascot, Beauty & Beau Pageant/Fundraising 5152 Section 7 Petal School District Police Trespass and Warning Policy 53 Suspension of Parking Privileges 53 Damage to School Property 54 Sexual Harassment 54 Section 8 Emergency Situations Crisis Management/Fire Instruction/Severe Weather Procedures 55 Tornado or Severe Weather Assignment /Emergency Procedures 56 Section 9 Food and Nutrition Services Cafeteria/Rates and Regulations/Mealpayplus.com 5758 3 Section 10 General Information Certificate of Attendance 59 Office Telephone Procedure/Shared Decision Making Council 59 Visitations 59 Medications/Prescriptions/Communicable Diseases 59 Pregnancy 60 Flags on Campus 60 Toys and Games 60 Daily Announcements 60 Student Interviews 60 Advisor/Advisee 60 Network Usage and Responsibilities 60 Textbook 61 School Bus Responsibility/Care of School Property 62 Petal School District Wellness Policy 62 Complaints/Grievance Policy 62 Parental Permission for Media Release 63 SEMRHI 63 FOREWORD The purpose of this handbook is to familiarize students, teachers, and parents with the regulations of Petal High School. We hope that this handbook will contribute to a better understanding and appreciation of our educational program. Information found in this handbook has been approved by the Board of Trustees of the Petal School District and constitutes board policy. 4 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Petal School District is to empower all students with the attitudes, knowledge, and lifelong learning skills essential to thrive as responsible citizens in an everchanging global society. CORE VALUES We believe that: ● A person’s potential to learn is limitless. ● All people have intrinsic worth. ● Strength comes from engaging the full diversity of the community. ● Teamwork is essential to the continuous success of an organization. ● Family is the most important influence in the development of the individual. ● People can direct their own future. ● People are influenced more by what others do than by what they say. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES All students will: ● Meet the academic standards established by the Petal School District School Board ● Continually contribute as responsible citizens ● Continually demonstrate progress in setting and achieving goals driven by their personal ambition EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES The Petal School District offers academic and extracurricular opportunities to all persons without discrimination and without regard to sex, race, religion, physical handicapping/disability conditions, color, or national origin. The Petal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or handicapping conditions. The Petal School District is an equal opportunity employer. 5 6 PETAL SCHOOL DISTRICT P.O. Drawer 523 Petal, MS 39465 (601)5453002 Fax: (601) Transportation Department: (601)5834320 ADMINISTRATION Matthew Dillon, Ph.D., Superintendent Andy Schoggin, Chief Operations Officer Stephanie Brewer, Assistant Superintendent Dede Smith, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent Margaret Tynes, Director of Human Resources & Federal Programs Katie Charleville, Special Services Coordinator William Wheat, Chief Financial Officer Danny Dillistone, Director of Child Nutrition BOARD OF TRUSTEES Bruce Magee, Chairman Andre Heath, Vice Chairman Troy Wicktom, Secretary Laurie Porciello Bob Hopkins The Petal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits. The policy of the board of trustees forbids discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of sex. The board of trustees will not tolerate sexual harassment activity by any of its employees. This policy similarly applies to nonemployee volunteers who work subject to the control of school authorities, and to students enrolled in Petal School District. The Petal School District is a tobacco free environment. The use of tobacco on campus is not allowed. 7 PETAL HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION Principal’s Office 5833538 5451229 fax Guidance Office 5834688 5547247 fax Career Technical 5844065 5844719 fax JROTC Building 5547277 Cafeteria 5838556 20152016 PHS ADMINISTRATORS Steven Hampton, Principal Eric Boney, Assistant Principal Wayne Pittman, Assistant Principal/Career Technical Director Lynn Robinson, Assistant Principal School Colors Red and White School Mascot Panthers Alma Mater Our strong band can ne’er be broken Form’d at Petal High Far surpassing wealth unspoken Seal’d by friendship’s tie. Alma Mater, Alma Mater Deep graven on each heart, Shall be found unwav’ring true, When we from life shall part. High school life at best is passing Gliding swiftly by; Then let us pledge in word and deed, Our love for Petal High. 8 2015 – 2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR Petal School District Schedule First Semester Second Semester Holiday July 4 Teachers Return January 4 First Day for Teachers August 3 Students Return January 5 First Day for Students August 6 MLK Holiday January 18 Labor Day Holiday September 7 Presidents Day February 15 1st Nine Weeks Ends October 8 3rd Nine Weeks Ends March 9 Fall Break October 12 Spring Break March 14-18 Teachers Return October 13 Easter/Good Friday Holiday March 25 Students Return October 14 Teachers Return March 28 Thanksgiving Holidays November 23-27 Students Return March 29 2nd Nine Weeks Ends December 18 Graduation May 19 60% Day December 18 4th Nine Weeks Ends/60% Day May 23 Christmas Holidays December 21,2015- Last Day for Teachers May 24 January 1, 2016 Potential Make Up Days October 12, 2015 October 13, 2015 February 15, 2016 March 28, 2016 9 NINE WEEKS EXAM AND PROGRESS REPORT SCHEDULE Nine Progress Reports Exams Report Cards Weeks 1st September 10, 2015 October 78, 2015 October 22, 2015 2nd November 12, 2015 December 1718, January 14, 2016 2015 3rd February 4, 2016 March 89, 2016 March 24, 2016 4th April 14, 2016 May 2023, 2016 View Online BELL SCHEDULE FOR HIGH SCHOOL TIME PERIOD MINUTES 7:40 – 8:30 0 period (50) 8:05 – 8:30 Breakfast (25) st 8:30 – 8:35 Go to 1 period (5) st 8:35 – 9:23 1 period (48) 9:23 – 9:28 Pass (5) nd 9:28 – 11:04 2 period (96) 11:04 – 11:09 Pass (5) rd 11:09 – 1:16 3 period (127) 1:16 – 1:21 Pass (5) th 1:21 – 2:09 4 period (48) 2:09 – 2:14 Pass (5) th 2:14 – 3:02 5 period (48) 3:02 – 3:07 Pass (5) th 3:07 – 3:55 6 period (48) 10 Section 1 Academic Services GUIDANCE COUNSELORS th 12 Grade – Dawn Tisdale t h th 10 11 Grades – Melissa Morgan th 9 G rade Colleen Morris Guidance Receptionist – Brenda Caldwell Intervention Specialist – Rhonda Peek GUIDANCE SERVICES Petal High School has three fulltime counselors. Students desiring a conference need to check with the appropriate counselor who will in turn review the conference request and set up a time for the conference. Students may also be referred to the counselor when the need arises. Students planning to transfer to another school should report with their parents to the guidance counselor to fill out the proper withdrawal forms. School guidance counselors shall provide the following comprehensive counseling services: 1. Academic and personal/social counseling; 2. Student assessment and assessment counseling; 3. Career and education counseling; 4. Individual and group counseling; 5. Crisis Intervention and preventive counseling; 6. Referrals to community agencies; 7. Educational consultations and