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1 Contents Directory Information .......................................................... 3 Student Fees ...................................................................... 23 Welcome/USD 489 Mission Statement .............................. 4 Transportation ................................................................... 24 Hays High School Mission Statement ............................... 4 Crisis Plan and Emergency Procedures ..................... 24 Accreditation ....................................................................... 4 Inclement Weather ........................................................ 24 Accreditation cont .............................................................. 5 ACTIVITIES ........................................................................ 25 Accreditation cont .............................................................. 6 KSHSAA Scholarship Regulations for Athletes ......... 25 KESA: Full Five- Year Process……………………………….7 Assembly Programs ..................................................... 25 Attendance Regulations ............................................... 26 Hays High School Site Council .......................................... 8 Substance-Free Schools .............................................. 26 Nondiscrimination Statement ............................................ 8 USD 489 Acceptable Use Policy Agreement...............31 Academics/Schedules/Calendars ...................................... 9 HHS Technology Procedure and Management.……..33 Graduation Requirements ............................................. 9 Hays High School Activities Handbook .................. 36 Maroon and Gold Calendar ......................................... 10 Administration of Activity Programs .......................... 37 Schedule Changes ....................................................... 11 Expectations ................................................................. 37 Pride Time/Academy Period Guidelines ..................... 11 Student/Parent/Coach Relationships .......................... 38 Academic Progress ...................................................... 12 Memberships ................................................................ 39 Commencement ........................................................... 12 Student Eligibility ......................................................... 39 Grade Cards .................................................................. 13 Participation .................................................................. 39 Progress Reporting ...................................................... 13 Sexual Harassment Policy ........................................... 40 Scholarship Honors ..................................................... 13 Attendance at Activities ............................................... 41 Student Records ........................................................... 13 Drug and Alcohol Policy .............................................. 42 Main Office .................................................................... 13 Scheduling .................................................................... 42 Guidance and Counseling ........................................... 14 Inclement Weather ........................................................ 24 Health Office ................................................................. 14 Safety ............................................................................. 43 Library Services ........................................................... 15 Hot Weather ................................................................ .43 School ID’s .................................................................... 15 Transportation .............................................................. 44 Computers/USD 489 issued Technology Device ....... 15 Off Season Expectations ............................................. 45 Attendance and Conduct ................................................. 16 Varsity Lettering Policy ................................................ 45 Tardiness ...................................................................... 16 Budget / Finance ........................................................... 46 Absences ...................................................................... 17 Athletic Booster Club ................................................... 46 Student Conduct and Procedure Code ...................... 18 Scholarships ................................................................. 46 Detention ....................................................................... 18 Activities / Lettering Requirements............................. 46 Suspension ................................................................... 18 Appendices ........................................................................ 49 Electronic Equipment .................................................. 19 Dual Participation Contract ......................................... 49 Student Valuables ........................................................ 19 Alternative Transportation Form ................................. 49 Weapons Policy ............................................................ 19 Self Administration of Medication Form ..................... 50 Interrogation and Investigation ................................... 19 Medication Authorization Form ................................... 53 Nondiscrimination ........................................................ 20 KSHSAA Concussion Guidelines ................................ 52 Bullying ......................................................................... 20 Concussions & Head Injury Release Form ................. 53 Sexual Harassment ...................................................... 21 KSHSAA Heat Guidelines ............................................ 57 Dress Code ................................................................... 21 KSHSAA Lightening Guidelines………………………. 64 Drug Dogs ..................................................................... 21 Physical Form ............................................................... 66 Discipline Consequences ................................................ 21 2 Directory Information Board of Education Lance Bickle ~ Lori Hertel Craig Pallister ~ Allen Park Phone Numbers Mike Walker ~ Tammy Wellbrock TBD Hays High School Main Office 623–2600 Central Administration Athletic Director 623–2610 Ron Wilson, Superintendent Guidance Office 623–2608 Shanna Dinkel, Assistant Superintendent Health Office 623–2607 Chris Hipp, Assistant Superintendent of Finance Cafeteria 623–2613 Kyle Carlin, Director of Special Education FAX 623–2609 Hays High Administration District Office USD 489 Superintendent 623–2400 Martin Straub, Principal John Linn, Asst. Principal Addresses Fred Winter, Asst. Principal USD 489 District Offices Lance Krannawitter , Asst. Principal, 323 W. 12th Athletic Director Hays, KS 67601 Hays High School 2300 East 13th St. Hays, KS 67601 Hays High Alma Mater Out upon the western prairie Waves our banner high Far surpassing wealth unspoken, Sealed by friendship’s tie Loved and cherished Websites Brave and true USD 489 District Website Dear to every heart www.usd489.com Hail to thee, our Alma Mater Hail to dear Hays High Hays High School Website www.hayshighindians.com 3 USD 489 Mission Statement: To provide a quality learning experience for every child in every classroom every day. Hays High School Mission Statement: Empowering all students for tomorrow’s challenges Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA) 4 5 KESA (continued) For more information about the Kansas Education System Accreditation (KESA) process, see this link: http://www.ksde.org/Agency/Fiscal-and-Administrative-Services/Communications-and-Recognition-Programs/Vision-Kansans-Can The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) accredits public schools in our state based on quality criteria that is set by State and federal programs. Assessments / Kansas Assessments 2020-2021: Freshmen: No Kansas Assessments, STAR will be taken locally in August, December, and May Sophomores: Kansas Assessments in Math and English Language Arts Juniors: All Juniors will take Kansas Assessments in Science and Social Studies. Locally, all Juniors will take either the ACT, the ACT WorkKeys Assessment, or both. Seniors: No Kansas Assessments, ACT will be taken by most seniors. *For more information regarding performance of Hays High School in the Kansas Assessment Program, reference: Kansas Report Card: https://ksreportcard.ksde.org/ The Kansas accreditation program requires schools to participate in a comprehensive testing program in Math, Reading, Science every year and Social Studies and Writing every-other year. Additionally, schools must attain the following standards: • State assessment participation rate of 95% HHS attained 99% participation rate • Graduation rate of 80% (calculated for a four-year cohort group) HHS attained 95% 4-year cohort graduation rate • Student Attendance rate of 90% HHS attained a 92.5% attendance rate • Less than 10% of students Chronically Absent HHS experienced 14.6% of students Chronically Absent • In addition to these percentages applying to the total number of students, there are ten student subgroups that must also meet or exceed these marks: • Students who qualify for free & reduced meals • Migrant • Students with disabilities • English Language Learners (ELLs) • Gender • Each racial/ethnic group of African American, American Indian,

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