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Student Handbook 14-15 STAPLES HIGH SCHOOL 2014 - 2015 Name __________________________________________ Grade__________________________________________ Homeroom______________________________________ By signing below, I am indicating that I have received the Staples High School Student Handbook, and understand that it is my responsibility to read, understand, and abide by its contents. Any questions regarding its contents may be directed to the Assistant Principals’ Office. Please note that all signed forms will be kept on file in the Assistant Principals’ Office. Date____________________________________________ Signature________________________________________ 1 STAPLES HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT The Staples High School community inspires learning, fosters integrity and nurtures empathy. 2 WESTPORT SCHOOL SYSTEM AFFIRMS NON-DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES IN EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY In compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Westport Public Schools do not discriminate in employment or in educational opportunity on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, learning and/or physical disability or past or present history of mental disorder. Complaint Procedures 1. File complaint with principal; copy to coordinator (see below). 2. If not satisfied with principal’s resolution, you may appeal to coordinator. 3. Next level appeal is to Superintendent. 4. Next level appeal is to Board of Education. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Elliott Landon Westport Town School Offices Westport Town Hall 110 Myrtle Avenue, Room 306 341-1025 Title VI and Title 504 Coordinator: Title VII and IX Coordinator: Michael Rizzo, Director Marge Cion Pupil Services Office Westport Town School offices Staples High School Westport Town Hall 70 North Avenue 110 Myrtle Avenue 341-1250 341-1004 VISIT OUR WEBSITE @ WWW.WESTPORT.K12.CT.US 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS STAPLES HIGH SCHOOL PAST AND PRESENT ........................ 8 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY ................................................. 9 ACCREDITATION ........................................................................... 12 SCHOOL OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE..................................... 13 ACADEMIC DAY ........................................................................... 13 ACADEMIC YEAR ......................................................................... 13 COMMUNICATION TIME ............................................................ 13 ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE ............................................................. 13 ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS ........................................... 13 LEARNING CENTERS ................................................................... 13 TEACHER HELP ............................................................................ 13 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 14 GRADUATION CREDIT AND DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENT ......................................................................................................... 15 COURSE EVALUATION ............................................................... 16 COURSE LOAD REQUIREMENTS ............................................... 16 COURSES TAKEN IN MIDDLE SCHOOL.................................... 16 CREDIT EARNED OUTSIDE OF WESTPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS ......................................................................................................... 17 DROP/ADD DEADLINES .............................................................. 18 EXAMS ........................................................................................... 19 FINAL GRADES ............................................................................. 20 GRADES EARNED ......................................................................... 20 GRADES – MODIFIED................................................................... 21 GRADING FOR STAPLES’ STUDENTS ENTERING DURING A MARKING PERIOD ....................................................................... 21 GRADE POINT AVERAGE............................................................ 21 GRADE POINTS PER CREDIT ...................................................... 21 GRADUATION, EARLY/LATE ..................................................... 22 GRADUATION WITH HONORS ................................................... 22 HONOR ROLL – REPORT CARDS ............................................... 22 INSTRUCTIONAL LEVELS .......................................................... 23 REPORT CARDS…………………………………………………..23 4 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY AFTER REPORT CARDS ARE ISSUED ........................................................................................... 23 STATE AND LOCAL TESTS ………………………………………… 24 HOMEBOUND TUTORING………………………………………………24 GUIDELINES FOR EXPELLED STUDENTS…………………………....25 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT .......................................................... 27 ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL .......................................................... 27 CANDLELIGHT CONCERT .......................................................... 27 CULTURAL ARTS ......................................................................... 27 FALL CONCERT ............................................................................ 27 FINE ARTS NIGHT ........................................................................ 27 SPRING CONCERTS ...................................................................... 27 STAPLES PLAYERS PRODUCTION ............................................ 27 STAPLES STUDIO THEATER ...................................................... 27 WESTPORT BAND/ ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL ........................... 28 ATTENDANCE POLICY & PROCEDURES ................................. 29 EXPLANATION OF ATTENDANCE POLICY ............................. 34 A Statement of Belief .................................................................... 34 PURPOSE OF THE ATTENDANCE POLICY ............................... 35 THE ATTENDANCE POLICY ....................................................... 35 COMMUNICATIONS FROM PARENTS .................................................. 36 CONTENT OF PARENT NOTES ............................................................ 36 COMMUNICATIONS TO STUDENT AND PARENTS ............................... 37 ANTICIPATED ABSENCES .................................................................. 37 DISMISSAL DURING THE SCHOOL DAY ............................................. 37 ILLNESS IN SCHOOL .......................................................................... 38 APPOINTMENTS WITH STAPLES HIGH SCHOOL STAFF ....................... 38 MONITOR THE NUMBER OF ABSENCES IN EACH CLASS .................... 38 CERTIFICATION OF CHRONIC ILLNESS ............................................... 38 LOSS OF CREDIT ................................................................................ 38 EXCESSIVE “C LASS CUTTING ” FOLLOWING LOSS OF CREDIT ........... 39 RIGHT OF APPEAL ............................................................................. 39 THE APPEALS BOARD ....................................................................... 39 FAST -TRACK ” APPEALS .................................................................... 40 CALENDAR FOR STUDENTS ........................................................ 41 CODE OF CONDUCT ...................................................................... 43 ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT: INTRANET/INTERNET POLICY ........................................................................................... 53 5 ACCOUNTABILITIES POLICY…………………………… 57 BULLYING PROHIBITION POLICY …………………………… 56 DEFINITIONS USED IN THE CODE OF CONDUCT .................. 62 DEFINITION OF OTHER DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES ... 62 SUSPENSION/EXPULSION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS ..................................................................................... 64 DISRUPTION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS .................... 64 DRESS POLICY .............................................................................. 64 DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY .................................................. 65 FIELD TRIPS .................................................................................. 66 FIRE DRILLS .................................................................................. 66 FOOD............................................................................................... 66 HAZING POLICY ........................................................................... 66 LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER .......................................................... 65 LIMITED OPEN CAMPUS ............................................................. 69 LOCKERS ....................................................................................... 69 LOST AND FOUND ........................................................................ 69 OFF CAMPUS MISCONDUCT ...................................................... 69 PARKING REGULATIONS POLICY ............................................ 70 PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES .......................................... 70 RESIDENCY ................................................................................... 72 SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT PROCEDURE .................................... 72 SECURITY CAMERAS .................................................................. 72 SEXUAL HARRASSMENT POLICY ............................................ 72 SMOKING POLICY ........................................................................ 73
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