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QUINTER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2021-2022 STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOK WHO WE ARE Thinkers: Learners Problem Solvers Gritty: Tough Hard Workers Prepared Positive Driven Cooperative: Social Dependable: Accountable Punctual People of Integrity: Respectful Trustworthy Service Minded TELEPHONE NUMBERS The following numbers may be of significance to students and parents. High School Office 785-754-3660 Elementary School 785-754-3742 Superintendent’s Office 785-754-2470 A copy of this handbook can be found under the resources tab at our school’s website www.quinterschools.org. QUINTER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TABLE OF CONTENTS Telephone Numbers ................................................................................................. Back Cover INTRODUCTION Principal’s Message ........................................................................................................................... 1 USD #293 Mission Statement ....................................................................................................... 2 Expectations From Student Council (Code of Conduct) ............................................................... 2 Student Rights .................................................................................................................................... 2 Family Education and Privacy Act .................................................................................................... 3 Nondiscriminatory Statement ............................................................................................................ 3 ENROLLMENT/SCHEDULES/WITHDRAWAL Pre-enrollment .................................................................................................................................... 3 Admission Requirements ................................................................................................................. 3-5 • Pupil Information Form ........................................................................................................ 4 • Part-Time Students ................................................................................................................ 4 • Non-Resident Students .......................................................................................................... 4 • New Students ........................................................................................................................ 4-5 • Assignment to School/Class ................................................................................................. 5 Schedules ........................................................................................................................................... 5-6 • Schedule Changes ................................................................................................................. 5 • College Classes ..................................................................................................................... 6 • Other College Classes ........................................................................................................... 6 • Outside Employment ............................................................................................................ 6 • Vocational or Other Work Experience .................................................................................. 6 Units of Credit .................................................................................................................................. 6-7 • TransFerring Credit ................................................................................................................ 6 • TransFer From Non-Accredited Schools ................................................................................ 7 • Partial Credit ......................................................................................................................... 7 Records .............................................................................................................................................. 7-8 • Student Record Policy ........................................................................................................... 7 • Directory InFormation ........................................................................................................... 7-8 Fees .................................................................................................................................................... 8 • Project Payment .................................................................................................................... 8 • School Property ..................................................................................................................... 8 • Pictures .................................................................................................................................. 8 Withdrawal ....................................................................................................................................... 8 ACADEMICS GradinG System ............................................................................................................................... 9 Assessments ....................................................................................................................................... 9 • Final Examinations ............................................................................................................... 9 Promotion and Retention ................................................................................................................ 9 • Junior High Retention Policy ................................................................................................ 9 Student Performance ....................................................................................................................... 9-11 • Curriculum Inspection (Aids and Sexuality) ........................................................................ 9 • Field Trips ............................................................................................................................. 9-10 • Homework ............................................................................................................................. 10 • Incomplete Grades ................................................................................................................ 10 • Sustained Silent Reading ...................................................................................................... 10 • Seminar ................................................................................................................................. 10 • Academic Dishonesty ........................................................................................................... 10-11 • Late Work (JH) ..................................................................................................................... 11 • Special Education .................................................................................................................. 11 Communication of Student Performance ...................................................................................... 11-12 • Report Cards ......................................................................................................................... 11-12 • Progress Reports ................................................................................................................... 12 • Posting Grades ...................................................................................................................... 12 • Missing Assignments ............................................................................................................ 12 • Advisors ................................................................................................................................ 12 • Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences .................................................................................... 12 • Honor Roll ............................................................................................................................ 12 • Honors and Awards ............................................................................................................... 12 Graduation ........................................................................................................................................ 13-14 • Class Rank and Graduation Honors ...................................................................................... 13 • Graduation Exercises ............................................................................................................ 13-14 • Graduation/Diplomas ............................................................................................................ 14 • Early Graduation ................................................................................................................... 14 • QualiFied Admissions(State Board oF Regents Institutions) ................................................. 14 ATTENDANCE Attendance Policy ............................................................................................................................. 15 Compulsory Attendance Requirements ......................................................................................... 16 Steps to Follow When You Are Absent .........................................................................................