Shoemaker High School

Killeen Independent School District

2017-2018

Student Handbook

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ROBERT M. SHOEMAKER HIGH SCHOOL 3302 Clear Creek Road Killeen, Texas 76549 (254)336-0900 Fax (254)336-2416

Greetings Grey Wolves,

On behalf of the Shoemaker High School Grey Wolf faculty, staff and students, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Shoemaker High School and to the 2017-18 school year. At Shoemaker, our theme for this year is “We Are Continuing the Journey to EXCELLENCE.” We expect the best from every member of the Grey Wolf Pack in all that we do.

When you come to Shoemaker, you can expect to see that our school is making tracks on the journey to excellence. You will find that our focus is on teaching and learning. We encourage you to set high expectations and we hold you to that standard. You can count on our faculty and staff to provide a support system that will lead you to achieving at your highest level, whether it is in the classroom, athletics, fine arts or any extracurricular activities.

We are committed to providing a quality education for you and we will work diligently with you, your parents, and community members to make SHS “be the very best that it can be.” You, our students, are the PRIDE of Shoemaker High School! It is our honor to support and celebrate you. Welcome to Shoemaker High School, Home of the Mighty Grey Wolves! Have a Wonderful School Year! Wolf Pride!

Leader of the Pack,

Sandra L. Forsythe Principal Robert M. Shoemaker High School

2 Administration and Instructional Support Principal ...... Ms. Sandra Forsythe Assistant Principal ...... Ms. Takeisha Albertie Assistant Principal ...... Ms. Audrey Cullars Assistant Principal ...... Ms. Michelle Greene Assistant Principal ...... Ms. Brigitte Harris Assistant Principal ...... Mr. Chance Roden Assistant Principal ...... Dr. James Wilkes Curriculum Director ...... Ms. Jennifer Lashley-Hill Special Education Coordinator ...... Mr. Christopher McCormack Student Activities Coordinator ...... Ms. Dawn Richardson Campus Instructional Specialist ...... Ms. Lisa Blackman Athletic Coordinator ...... Mr. Toby Foreman Attendance Officer...... Mr. David Wilson Campus Technologist ...... Ms. Cathy Bales Campus Technologist ...... Ms. Marlene Schafer

Registrar ...... Ms. Sherry Stephens Counselor ...... Ms. Merium Cummings Counselor ...... Ms. Yvonne Cox Counselor ...... Ms. Bernadette Hicks Counselor ...... Ms. Amanda Mejias Counselor ...... Ms. Laura Pike Counselor ...... Mr. Raymond Storms

JROTC ...... Col. Tom Clady Librarian ...... Ms. Lena Clawson Librarian…………………………………………………………………………………………….….Ms. Leah Reick STEM Specialist ...... Dr. Sandra Melendez AVID Specialist ...... Ms. Jemeka Summerhill

Killeen Independent School District Administration Administration Building 200 North W.S. Young Drive P. O. Box 967 Killeen, TX 76543 254-336-0000

Superintendent ……… ...... Dr. John Craft Deputy Superintendent……………………………………………………………………………….Dr. Demontes Stewart

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Table of Contents

Principal’s Message……………………………………………………………...2 School Information ...... 6 Student Expectations ...... 7 Admission/Attendance ...... 8 Curriculum Related Information ...... 12 Grading Guidelines ...... 16 Academic Awards and Honors ...... 17 Registrar ...... 18 Counseling ...... 19 General Information ...... 20 Dress and Grooming ...... 22 Safety and Health ...... 23 School Facilities ...... 25 Transportation ...... 26 Disciplinary Consequences ...... 27 Student Activities, Organizations and Clubs ...... 31 SHS Bell Schedule………..……………………….…………………Appendix A Career Center Bell Schedule………………………………………...Appendix B Semester Exam Bell Schedule………………………………………Appendix C For additional information for referencing the KISD student code of conduct please visit the KISD website…www.killeenisd.org

Killeen ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IS of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

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ROBERT M. SHOEMAKER HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULES SEE APPENDIX A

KILLEEN CAREER CENTER BELL SCHEDULE SEE APPENDIX B

Assistant Principals Student Alpha Dr. Wilkes A-BRA Ms. Albertie BRE-CUD Ms. Cullars CUE-HER Ms. Greene HES-MON Mr. Roden MOO-SANS Ms. Harris SANT-Z

Counselors Student Alpha Mr. Storms A-CUD

Ms. Pike CUE-HER Ms. Mejias HES-MON

Ms. Hicks MOO-SANS Ms. Cox SANT-Z Ms. Cummings Project Advance/TBI/Dual Credit

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SCHOOL INFORMATION

HISTORY

Formerly known as the Ellison Ninth Grade Center, Shoemaker High School was established in 2000. Our campus is named for General (retired) Robert M. Shoemaker, an active member of our local community and the global community. His achievements are chronicled in a permanent display on our campus which has set the tone for academic achievement. Shoemaker High School is located in central Texas, 60 miles North of Austin, 163 miles Southwest of Dallas/Fort Worth and 150 miles northeast of San Antonio. Shoemaker High School is part of the Killeen Independent School District. Fort Hood, the largest military installation in the world, provides the major economic base for the community.

MISSION STATEMENT

Shoemaker High School educates a diverse population by motivating and empowering them to be continual learners and successful, productive citizens.

VISION STATEMENT

Shoemaker High School will be at the forefront of excellence in education by enhancing the skills needed to engage, empower, and challenge students, as well as staff, to become lifelong learners in our ever-changing global community.

MOTTO

“Keep Your Eyes on the Prize”

ALMA MATER

Hail to thee Shoemaker Grey Wolves Bold in the attack On the stage, in books On green fields Leader of the pack Fight on Shoemaker High Always reign supreme Blue and silver fly forever Champion of our dream

MASCOT

Grey Wolf

SCHOOL COLORS

Blue and Silver 6

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT

Each student is expected to:

• Be prepared for each class every day by bringing appropriate materials (books, pencil or

pen, paper, planner and any other required items) and assignments to class.

• Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising self-discipline.

• Be on time; be in assigned location and ready to work.

• Demonstrate courtesy and respect for other students, for teachers, and for all other campus

and district staff, even when others do not.

• Use appropriate manners in speech and actions toward other students and the KISD staff;

arguing, inappropriate gestures, teasing, or put-downs are not acceptable.

• Respect the rights and property of other students as well as district property and facilities.

• Cooperate with and assist the school staff in maintaining a safe environment, partly by

reporting dangerous behaviors and/or situations to school personnel.

• Obey all campus and classroom rules, and the Student Code of Conduct while at school, on

school buses, and at all school functions on or off campus.

• Follow the KISD published dress code.

• No food or drink allowed in the classrooms or hallways.

• Always follow the 3 ‘R’s

o Respect Yourself

o Respect Others

o Respect Your School

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ADMISSION, ATTENDANCE, AND WITHDRAWAL

ADMISSION TO SHOEMAKER HIGH SCHOOL Any legal resident of Killeen ISD under 21 years of age as of September 1st and in good standing may enroll in SHS providing the student has the academic prerequisites and meets residency requirements. Students who are transferring from other accredited schools will be accepted pending receipt of their official transcripts and confirmation of acceptable disciplinary standing.

RESIDENCY Students must live in the SHS school zone with their parent(s) or legal guardian. Supporting evidence required includes:

1. Recent utility bills (electrical utility preferred) with name and address of parent or guardian, and a notarized Proof of Residency form. 2. Proof of custody if parents are divorced or if living with someone other than a parent. 3. Power of attorney if living with someone other than a parent, and a notarized Special Application for Enrollment. 4. Presence of the parent or guardian.

ATTENDANCE Regular school attendance is essential for the student to make the most of his or her education—to benefit from teacher-led activities, to build each day's learning on that of the previous day, and to grow as an individual. Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student's mastery of the instructional materials; therefore, the student and parent should make every effort to avoid unnecessary absences. Two state laws, one dealing with compulsory attendance, the other with attendance for course credit, are of special interest to students and parents.

A student who voluntarily attends or enrolls after his or her eighteenth birthday is required to attend each school day. If a student 19 or older has more than five unexcused absences in a semester, the district may revoke the student's enrollment. The student's presence on school property is then unauthorized and may be considered trespassing.

Once a student turns 19, the student and their parent(s) will be notified by the school when they have accrued five (5) unexcused absences. The next unexcused absence can result in administrative withdrawal of the student from Robert M Shoemaker High School. Students who are withdrawn from school under these circumstances are not eligible to re-enroll with KISD until the following school year.

Students who are eighteen years of age or older and have an attendance problem, have several options available to them. Students may voluntarily withdraw from Robert M Shoemaker High School and enroll in one of the local charter schools, enroll in the API program at Central Texas College, or enroll in a home school program to complete their high school studies. Students must enroll in one of these programs within five (5) days to avoid being classified as a drop-out student.

COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE The state compulsory attendance law requires that a student between the ages of 6 and 18 must attend school unless the student is otherwise legally exempted or excused. A student who voluntarily attends or enrolls after his or her eighteenth birthday is required to attend each school day. However, if a student 18 or older has more than five unexcused absences in a period, the District may revoke the student's enrollment. The student's presence on school property is then unauthorized and may be considered trespass.

8 School employees must investigate and report violations of the state compulsory attendance law. A student absent from school without permission from any class, required special programs such as basic skills for 9th graders, or required tutorials will be considered truant and subject to disciplinary action. Disciplinary action may include the loss of parking privileges. Truancy may also result in assessment of penalties by a court of law against both the student and his or her parents. A complaint against the parent may be filed in the appropriate court if the student:

• Is absent from school on ten or more days or in one class period within a semester in the same school year, or • Is absent on three or more days or parts of days within a four-week period.

ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT (Refer to --No Pass, No Play for eligibility attendance requirements) To receive credit in a class, a student must attend at least 75 percent of the days the class is offered. A student who attends fewer than 75 percent of the days the class is offered, may be referred to the attendance review committee to determine whether there are extenuating circumstances for the absences and how the student can regain credit. In determining whether there were extenuating circumstances for the absences, the attendance committee will use the following guidelines:

• All absences shall be considered in determining whether a student has attended the required percentage of days. If make-up work is completed, absences for religious holy days and health care appointments shall be considered days of attendance for this purpose.

• A transfer or migrant student incurs absences only after his or her enrollment in the District. For a student transferring into the District after school begins, including a migrant student, only those absences after enrollment will be considered.

• In reaching consensus about a student's absences, the committee will attempt to ensure that its decision is in the best interest of the student.

• The committee will consider the acceptability and authenticity of documented reasons for the student's absences.

• The committee will consider whether the absences were for reasons over which the student or the student's parent could exercise any control.

• The committee will consider the extent to which the student has completed all assignments, mastered the essential knowledge and skills, and maintained passing grades in the course or subject.

• The student or parent will be given an opportunity to present any information to the committee, in writing, about the absences and to talk about ways to earn or regain credit.

The student or parent may appeal the committee's decision to the district’s Attendance Appeals Committee.

When a student must be absent from school, the student—within five (5) days of absence—must bring a note, signed by the parent, guardian, physician/dentist that describes the reason for the absence. A note signed by the student, even with the parent's permission, will not be accepted unless the student is 18 or older.

College Visits Junior and senior students are allowed two days to visit colleges; for each day they are absent for the college visit a letter from the school is need to excuse their absence.

9 EXCUSES Excuses for absence must be written and returned to school no more than 5 days from last day of absence. You may use the preprinted form included in the appendix of this handbook. The note must contain the following: • Date excuse is written • Full name of student • Student I.D. number • Dates absent • Reason for absence on each date • Signature of parent or guardian • Telephone number of parent

The student is required to bring a written excuse signed by a parent, guardian, physician or dentist. In the case of forgery of an excuse note and/or call, disciplinary action will be taken. Students should bring excuse notes to the Attendance Office before school begins on the day they return to school from an absence. The note should be brought to school no more than five (5) days from the last day of absence. Time out of class used to clarify absences will not be permitted. All notes are filed in the student’s folder and become evidence in any Attendance Review and/or Court hearing.

EXCUSED ABSENCES 1. Personal illness (three parental notes excusing three absences per nine weeks for secondary (9th- 12th); 2. Personal illness exceeding parental note requirement. Under this condition, medical practitioner note required. 3. Funeral for family members (three days maximum) (Verified with note and funeral program or obituary); Quarantine; Medical or dental appointments, (Verified by medical practitioner) 4. Wedding close family members (three days maximum) 5. Dangerous weather or road conditions; Unusual cause acceptable to the school administration; Legitimate 4-H activities, with proper documentation; counseling by certified or state approved counselor; 6. Emergency leave with verification (maximum three days); 7. Military promotion or awards ceremonies (maximum one day) 8. Other unusual cause (subpoena, passport, military ID, Court Appearance) 9. Exceptions to maximum days allowed; approved by principal. 10. Military obligations for parents: Parents who may have to go on TDY leave or return on R & R may obtain permission for their child to travel with them. This request must be done in advance and must include appropriate documentation.

If you have questions about what is or is not excused, please contact the attendance office in advance. (336- 0979)

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES/ TRUANCY An absence for any reason other than those listed above under "EXCUSED ABSENCES" shall be classified as unexcused. Absences that are initially classified as unexcused may be changed to excused, if the parents send a note (stating the reason) within five school days after the absence. The attendance officer may review reasons other than those above and determine that they, also, may be excused. A student may be denied credit for a class if the student accumulates excessive absences as defined earlier in this section. Students who miss all or part of a school day w/o the parent’s permission will be considered truant and will be disciplined accordingly. Failure to attend the assigned SAC will result in the absences remaining in the student’s attendance file. Only two Saturday Detentions to clear two days of absences are allowed each semester.

10 LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY DUE TO ILLNESS Students leaving school for any reason during the day must sign out in the attendance office. If a student becomes ill while at school, the student should get a clinic pass from his/her classroom teacher to go to the clinic. Under no circumstances are students to leave school without proper authorization. Students 18 years or older may sign out from school for authorized appointments through the attendance office between classes and during lunch. Documentation for absence must be provided to the attendance office upon the students return to school. Failure to follow the procedure will warrant disciplinary action for truancy.

LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION Once a student arrives on campus, he/she is not permitted to leave campus at any time during the school day without administrative permission, except students classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior who may leave during their respective lunch periods, or students who have completed the school day. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors departing and returning to campus from lunch must be prepared to wear and show their ID’s while doing so and when requested while off campus. Sophomore, juniors and senior privilege of leaving campus for lunch may be revoked for individuals for any violation of closed campus rules.

All KISD schools are closed campuses for freshmen students. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are allowed to leave campus for lunch. If a sophomore, junior, or senior attempts to take a freshman off campus, he or she may lose his or her off-campus rights for the rest of the school year and may be subject to other disciplinary actions deemed appropriate by the campus principal or principal designee. All freshman must remain on campus for lunch. Eating or drinking outside the designated eating area may result in disciplinary action. Students in grade 9 who violate closed campus rules during their freshmen year may lose their off-campus privilege as an upperclassman.

ABSENCES APPROVED IN ADVANCE Parents will need to see the Attendance Officer to have an absence approved in advance. College visitation days by junior and senior students are included in this process. Make-up assignments are provided for absences approved in advance.

MAKE UP WORK Student absent from school shall have the opportunity to make up all schoolwork assigned during their absence. • Work assigned prior to the student’s absence shall be turned in or completed on the day the student returns to school. • For any class missed, the teacher may assign the student make-up work focused on the instructional objective for the subject or course and the needs of the individual student in mastering the essential knowledge and skills or in meeting subject or course requirements. • A student shall be responsible for obtaining and completing the make-up work in a satisfactory manner within the time specified by the teacher. • Students shall receive credit for satisfactory make-up work after an unexcused absence. The highest grade, however, for satisfactory make-up after an unexcused absence shall be a grade of 50 percent.

A student will be given the opportunity to make up work missed during absences and suspensions. It is the responsibility of the student to request and complete any assignments or tests missed because of their absence. Students will be permitted five days for make-up work beginning the day they return to school. Make-up work is the responsibility of the student.

On any one day of absence including school sponsored activities, the student may be required to make-up any work due on that day of absence or the day the student returns to class if the assignment was made prior to the absence. (If the teacher wants to require the work the day the student returns, the teacher may do so.)

On any two or more consecutive days of absences, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange for make-up work. The student should request the assignments upon his/her return to class. The teacher will 11 determine the amount of time necessary to complete the make-up work (following KISD guidelines), as well as provide the opportunity for the make-up work.

On any three or more consecutive days of excused absences due to unforeseen reasons, a student may request assignments by contacting the counselor’s office. Please allow 24 hours to pick up requests for assignment sheets, textbooks and materials.

EARLY RELEASE/WORK RELEASE PERMITS CTE and VOJT teachers will provide a list of approved students to the Attendance Officer for work release students. Early release students must be approved through the Principal’s Office. A conference with the Principal is required prior receiving early release. Student participating in early release are required to leave campus. Students who do not leave campus will be considered trespassing. Discipline action will be given to include revocation of early release privileges.

DRIVER LICENSE ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION The attendance office gives out TEA Verification of Enrollment and Attendance forms for student to get their driver’s license. This is based on the previous semester’s grades and attendance. If you are new to the district you must wait 45 school days (or until the registrar’s office receives the student’s grades and attendance). State law requires that you must pass all classes for the previous semester. There are no exceptions. If you didn’t, you must be in attendance 90% of the time for all classes for the previous semester. If you sign up in the morning it will be ready at the end of the day. If you do not sign up by the end of lunch, we will try to have it at the end of the day but, it is not guaranteed because our attendance duties take priority first.

CURRICULUM-RELATED INFORMATION

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS The school counselor, principal, and teaching staff provide students and their parents information regarding academic programs to prepare for higher education and career choices. Students entering grade 9 after 2014-2015 are on the Foundational High School Plan with Endorsement. Students who enter high school before 2014-2015 are on Recommended High School Program or Distinguished Achievement Program.

To meet the diverse interests and needs of Shoemaker students, the school offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum. Several academic levels and content areas are available so that a student can mix and match course content and level to individual goals, interests and abilities.

The Killeen Independent School District provides quality instruction for each student in the District. Attention is given to the student’s performance in previous courses; the difficulty level of the courses and any special learning needs. The SHS curriculum is designed for students who plan to attend colleges or universities, technical schools, or to enter the work place upon graduation.

The regular curriculum is college/university preparatory and includes challenging content material, study skills, critical-thinking skills and problem solving utilizing state adopted textbooks, media, and computer technology. Teachers have high expectations for student performance in all courses.

For the student who must have a modified curriculum, courses are developed around the state mandated curriculum stressing mastery of specific essential knowledge and skills. Specific criteria exist for placing a student in a modified curriculum. These courses are designed for the student who has not satisfactorily achieved learning and requires special assistance. Students whose academic needs are addressed through special education classes earn credits toward graduation based on the specifications in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

12 Tutorial sessions are available for the student who is having difficulty in a particular class, or is making a grade of 70 or below, or simply wishes to receive assistance in certain areas. These sessions may be offered before or after school. Tutoring schedules will be accessible on the SHS website. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from their regular teachers, however, students have the option to seek assistance from any teacher. Parents of students who have not yet mastered the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness End of Course exams (STAARS EOC) will be contacted and options given for remediation.

ACADEMIC LAB / CREDIT RECOVERY GUIDELINES a. Students should see their guidance counselor for information. b. Students and parents must return the “Classroom Code of Conduct & Lab Procedures” signature sheet within the first week of Academic Lab placement. c. Attendance in the Academic Lab is mandatory. Absences will be recorded and submitted to the attendance officer. Failure to attend Academic Lab will result in removal from Edgenuity courses.

ADVANCED PROGRAM (Pre-AP, AP, and Dual Credit) Advanced Placement (AP) and Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) courses follow a national curriculum governed by the College Board. The curriculum guidelines of AP/Pre-AP courses encompass state objectives while meeting the more rigorous standards of College Board which are designed to prepare high school students to earn college credit on Advanced Placement Exams.

The Pre-AP curriculum provides opportunities to practice skills necessary for success in the subsequent AP courses where students receive college level instruction and assessments. Course requirements are carefully outlined in the course descriptions found in the Killeen ISD (KISD) Course Catalog. Beginning in the 2003-2004 school year, all AP students in KISD are required to take the corresponding College Board AP Exams.

An agreement form must be completed and signed by the student and parent prior to enrolling into a Pre-AP or AP course. Students must agree to organize their time and effort to successfully complete the Pre-AP or AP courses in which they enroll. They must also notify parents and teachers immediately if they fall behind in class readings and or assignment. Parents agree to be familiar with and accept the Pre-AP/AP course requirements and policies, and to help the students organize study time in support of class assignments. Parents must agree to contact teachers immediately of any concerns regarding the class or the student’s progress. Pre-AP/AP teachers agree to teach the courses at the pace and level that College Board and KISD recommend. Teachers agree to monitor and assist students in a way that will enable students to be successful. Students and parents will be notified if work and/or assessments are unsatisfactory on a timely basis. Examples of unsatisfactory work include, but are not limited to: low performance on daily work or assessments, failure to turn in major assignments, failure to do required homework on time, and/or failure to participate.

Pre-AP/AP students may request to exit a course, without penalty, before the 4th week of school of the first semester. After this period, a student will not be allowed to exit a course without following district and campus level policies. SHS students will adhere to an Individual Growth Plan prior to being exited from any Pre-AP or AP course. An Individual Growth Plan conference will be held with the student, teacher, counselor, and parent. After the first five weeks, if a student is removed from Pre-AP / AP course(s) their transfer grade(s) (grade earned) will be provided to the new teacher. Please be aware that exiting a Pre- AP/AP course may result in the student’s schedule to be rearranged, and is contingent upon the availability of space in an equivalent academic level class.

DUAL CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL COURSES Dual Credit courses are college courses taken for both high school and college credit through Central Texas College but at SHS. These courses are weighed the same as Advanced Placement courses toward GPA and Class Rank. Dual Credit courses cannot be audited. Students who meet the early admissions requirements

13 for Central Texas College and/or Temple College may take a dual credit course and receive both college and high school credit.

DUAL CREDIT/CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

1. All students desiring to take courses for dual credit must successfully pass the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) college placement exam administered at Shoemaker High School courtesy of KISD. Each student is provided two opportunities per year to take the exam. Central Texas College also offers the exam for a $25 fee. Students can also be exempted from taking the exam based on STAAR, SAT, and ACT scores. Once testing guidelines are met each student shall be responsible for meeting the application deadline.

2. The KISD Board of Trustees shall determine approval of courses for which high school credit shall be granted.

3. Students shall notify the principal or designee if there is a change in their status at the college/university. Credit shall not be awarded until the official college transcript is received by the registrar.

4. Dual credit classes are NOT exempt from UIL regulations for grades. However, a student must remain in the class for the entire semester or year unless the course is dropped by the CTC certification deadline. A grade of a 70 or above must be earned in order for the student to receive high school or and college level credit.

5. In order for a dual credit course to count as an Advanced Measure on the Distinguished Achievement Plan, the student must make a B (80) or better in the course.

6. Students are only permitted to take two dual credit classes per semester unless special conditions are met.

7. If a dual credit class needs to be dropped, the student must drop it through their high school counselor.

8. Concurrent enrollment occurs outside of the regular school day but still must be approved by the appropriate counselor. Expenses associated with the concurrent college coursework are the responsibility of the parent/student. Concurrent enrollment can occur during the regular school year, the minimester, or the summer months. Junior students seeking concurrent enrollment through CTC during the school year must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 periods of instruction at Shoemaker High School. A senior student seeking concurrent enrollment through CTC during the school year shall be enrolled in a minimum of 5 periods of instruction at Shoemaker High School. However, a senior may be required to attend more than 5 periods of instruction on the high school campus in order to complete graduation requirements.

ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION (AVID) AVID is a regularly scheduled elective class that prepares disadvantaged students with academic potential for success in college.

A.V.I.D. students are those students who have the potential and desire to attend a four-year college and… …have appropriate classroom behavior. …have between a 2.0 and 3.5 GPA …have a good attendance record. …have good work habits. …are willing to commit themselves to a minimum of two hours of homework each night. …are willing to commit to enrollment in a sequence of college rigorous preparatory courses.

14 CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION The Texas Education Agency defines Career and Technology Education (CTE) curriculum through eight major divisions. These categories of instruction are Agricultural Science and Technology; Business Education; Career Guidance; Family and Consumer Science; Health Science Technology; Marketing; Technology Education and Trades and Industry. Killeen ISD offers courses in all of these categories through programs at Shoemaker High School, Killeen Career Center and Central Texas College.

These courses are designed to prepare students for further education and training and successful entrance into the labor market through the development of skills and the application of academic concepts to “real world” employment experiences. Through classroom instruction, hands-on learning, national industry related student organizations (such as FFA, BPA, DECA, FCCLA, Skills USA, and HOSA), the integration of CTE and academic education and the articulated career pathways; students are prepared for entrance into a global economy.

Special attention in all courses is given to current and relevant labor market needs and therefore, statewide articulation is currently implemented through many post-secondary institutions and colleges. The Career and Technology Department complies with all Title IX requirements and welcomes all students, regardless of race, handicapping conditions, gender or religion. It is highly suggested that all students follow the sequence of courses established in the student course catalog. CTE Advisory Committees, consisting of teachers, industry representatives, parents, students and post-secondary educators established this sequence as the most appropriate curriculum for career preparation.

SUMMER SCHOOL Summer school is another option for the District to offer students who were unsuccessful or assigned to DAEP during the year to complete required coursework before the beginning of the next school year. A limited number of courses are offered for credit advancement. The Counselor’s Office will have information on summer school typically every April.

CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Taken the Course A student who has received prior instruction in a course or subject—but did not receive credit for it—may, in circumstances determined by the counselor, be permitted to earn credit by passing an exam on the essential knowledge and skills defined for the course or subject. To receive credit, a student must score at least 70 on the exam. In other instances, the District administration will determine whether any opportunity for credit by exam will be offered. If a student plans to take an exam, the student (or parent) must register with the counselor no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled testing date. A No fee shall be charged for credit by examination provided by the District. The District only accepts exams through The University of Texas at Austin, and Texas Tech University. Credit shall not be awarded until the official transcript is received by the registrar.

EXAM FOR ACCELERATION—If a Student Has Not Taken the Course A student may take an exam to earn credit for an academic course for which the student has not taken. The passing score to earn credit is 80. If a student plans to take an exam, the student (or parent) must register with the counselor no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled testing date. A fee shall be charged for an examination for acceleration provided by the District. If a parent or student requests an alternate examination, the District may administer a test purchased by the parent or student from a State Board-approved university. The District only accepts exams through The University of Texas at Austin, and Texas Tech University. Credit shall not be awarded until the official transcript is received by the registrar.

COURSE CREDIT Refer to KISD High School Grading Policy https://www.killeenisd.org/departmentDocs/c960/documents/HSGradingProcedure.pdf

15 GRADING GUIDELINES PROGRESS REPORTS Progress Reports will be sent home with students during the 3rd and 6th week of each nine-week period. Documentation of parent notification will be maintained when a student’s average falls below 70. If a student receives a grade of less than 70 in any class or subject on a progress report, parents are encouraged to contact the appropriate teacher.

REPORT CARDS Report cards are sent home with the student at the end of each first, second, and third nine week grading period. Report cards are mailed home at the end of the year. If a parent or guardian has a question about their child’s grade, please contact the student’s teacher by telephone or email. A parent conference may be arranged, if necessary.

HOME ACCESS CENTER (HAC) Parents can keep track of their students grades through the Home Access Center. Parents needed access to HAC may contact the registrar’s office. Teachers will update student’s grades on a weekly basis and use HAC as a communication tool.

GRADE POINT SYSTEM A grade point system has been established in order to determine class rank. Such a system is necessary because all courses, whether IB, Advanced Placement, Pre-AP/honors, regular, or basic, use the same grades: 90-100 (excellent), 80-89 (above average), 75-79 (average), 70-74 (minimal passing), and below 70 (failing or no credit.)

The grade point system differentiates among the levels by assignment more points for a grade earned in an Advanced Placement/IB class than for the same grade in a Pre-AP/honors-level, regular, or basic class. Beginning in ninth grade, this system is used to determine class rank. Students are listed according to total grade points from highest to lowest in a “class rank”. College admissions are based partially on a student’s rank. In the following courses, no grade points are awarded: physical education, athletics, cheerleading, and JROTC.

GRADE POINT DISTRIBUTION Courses are classified into five groups: Advanced Placement/IB, Pre-AP/honors, regular, and basic. Grade points are awarded in the following manner:

Grade Description Grade Points Quality of Work Numerical Grade Advanced PreAp/Honors Regular Basic Placement/IB 97 – 100 18 16 13 10 P Excellent 94 - 96 17 15 12 9 A 90 - 93 16 14 11 8 S Good 87 - 89 15 13 10 7 S 84 - 86 14 12 9 6 I 80 - 83 13 11 8 5 N Fair 77 - 79 12 10 7 4 75 - 76 11 9 6 3 G 70 - 74 10 8 5 2 Failing (no credit) 69 0 0 0 0

16 ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONORS LETTERING Sponsors will identify students that meet activity requirements for lettering and turn the names of the students in to the Student Activities office for ordering.

KISD ACADEMIC AWARDS To qualify for academic achievement awards, students must meet district requirements for residency and have an 11.7 or higher GPA for the calendar year. This is based upon the student’s Spring GPA of the previous year along with the Fall GPA. Freshman academic achievement awards are based on the fall semester of the current school year.

DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL A student who earns an 11.7 or more grade-point average in a grading period and is a full-time student is on the Distinguished Honor Roll.

HONOR ROLL A student who earns a 10.1 or more grade-point average in a grading period and is a full-time student is on the Honor Roll.

VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN SELECTION From among the students who have been designated as KISD Honor graduates, those students having the highest and second highest grade point averages will be designated as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. Additionally, in order to be considered as valedictorian or salutatorian, students must be enrolled in a Killeen high school by the first day of the second week of school of their senior year. In case of a tie for valedictorian or salutatorian, the designation would first be awarded to a student who has completed the Distinguished Achievement Program over a student who has completed the Recommended Program. If the students who tie have completed the same graduation program, co- valedictorians or co-salutatorians will be named.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY To be considered for National Honor Society membership by the Faculty Council, the student must have: 1. Completed two full years of high school (must be at the end of their sophomore year). 2. Achieved an overall cumulative GPA of 11.7. 3. Maintained conduct satisfactory to the Faculty Council with consideration being given to administrative judgment on behavior. 4. Accumulated appropriate character, service, and leadership points–43 points (sophomore year), 60 points (junior year), 75 points (senior year) as determined by the National Honor Society scoring criteria.

Students who believe they have met the 11.7 GPA requirement are encouraged to contact the NHS sponsor. It will be the student’s responsibility to apply for membership and to complete and return the leadership and service survey. Only those students who meet the official deadline will be considered for membership. Students who desire membership in the National Honor Society are encouraged to become involved in a variety of school and community activities. Membership in only one group or participation in only one activity will not earn sufficient points for membership as there are established minimums.

Members must continue to fulfill service requirements each year as set forth in chapter bylaws. Grades of each NHS member will be monitored each semester. If a student’s academic average falls below an 11.7 GPA, the student will be placed on a one semester probationary period. If the 11.7 GPA has not been met after the probationary period, the student will be dismissed from National Honor Society. Receiving an “F” for the semester in any course, or a failure to meet other requirements of the National Honor Society such as attendance and service hours, are also grounds for dismissal from NHS. In cases of flagrant violation of school rules or civil law, a member does not necessarily have to be warned or receive a probationary period prior to dismissal. In all cases of impending dismissal, a member shall have the right to a hearing before the Faculty Council. 17 REGISTRAR

CHANGE OF ADDRESS/TELEPHONE NUMBER When the address or telephone number of a student has been changed, it is the student’s/parent’s responsibility to notify the registrar regarding all such changes and complete a “Demographic Change” form. This notification of change is critical to the maintenance of a safe and orderly school environment. If an emergency arises during school hours, it is critical that the school has the correct information about parent telephone numbers for notification. Proof of residency (electric bill, water bill, or housing letter/contract) must be submitted with the change of address.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL A student under 18 may be withdrawn from school only by a parent or legal guardian. A withdrawal form may be obtained by the parent from the registrar's office.

On the student’s last day, the parent must come in to sign the withdrawal document (bring ID). The student will then spend the rest of the day attending classes and clearing obligations with teachers, special program sponsors, librarian, cashier, counselor, assistant principal and nurse. A copy of the withdrawal form will be given to the student and a copy placed in the student's permanent record. A student who is 18 or older, who is married, or who has been declared by a court to be an emancipated minor, may withdraw without parental signature.

*Early withdrawal may not be more than ten days prior to the end of the semester and must have prior approval by the principal.

TRANSCRIPTS Official transcripts are available through www.parchment.com for currently enrolled students. Former student’s official transcripts are available for $5.00 each through www.parchment.com . Official transcripts can only be sent directly to the educational institution or approved recipient.

CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS A student’s class standing is determined by the number of credits required by the state for graduation. Based on Killeen Independent School District Policy, grade level classification is determined by total state credits earned before the beginning of the current school year to include summer school. Classifications are:

Grade Classification Credits Freshman/9th 0 – 5.5 Sophomore/10th 6 – 11.5 Junior/11th 12 –16.5 Senior/12th 17+

TRANSFER STUDENTS Students who transfer from an accredited high school shall ordinarily be awarded grade points for courses taken in other accredited schools based on the District's grade point system. Honors courses taken in another accredited high school shall receive honors grade points based on the District's grade point system when the District also has honors courses in those academic areas. If necessary, the registrar shall review the transcript and contact the previously attended school to determine whether honors grade points should be awarded. Pass/fail courses shall not be counted in the class ranking calculation.

18 EARLY GRADUATES To be eligible to graduate in three years, a student shall complete all coursework and exit-level testing required of other students in his or her freshman class. Students wishing to graduate in fewer than four years shall make a written application to the registrar no later than the end of the tenth school day of the semester of intended graduation. Written parental approval shall be submitted with the application.

Early graduates shall be eligible for all graduation honors, provided they meet the requirements. Students who graduate in three years shall be eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies. Early graduates may be extended senior privileges at the beginning of the spring term.

A student's class ranking shall be determined within the graduation class of the school year in which the student completes all requirements for a diploma, regardless of the number of years the student is enrolled in high school. For ranking purposes, a school year begins on the first day of school and ends on the last day of summer school.

GRADUATION PROGRAMS The District offers the following graduation programs: Foundational HS Plan with Endorsement, Recommended, Distinguished Achievement Program, and the International Baccalaureate. For further information, please see the explanation of graduation requirements included in the current KISD Course Catalog.

COUNSELING

ACADEMIC COUNSELING Students and their parents are encouraged to talk with a school counselor to learn about course offerings and their specific graduation requirements. Each spring, the counselors provide students in grades 8 through 11 information on anticipated course offerings for the next school year. Throughout the school year, counselors also provide academic and vocational information to maximize post-secondary opportunities.

Students should work closely with their counselor in order to take the high school courses that best prepare them for graduation and their post-secondary plans. The counselor can provide information about college entrance exams, application deadlines, financial aid, scholarships, and automatic admission to state colleges and universities. In addition, the counselor is a resource for students who need information about other post- secondary options such as the military or workforce preparedness.

PERSONAL COUNSELING The school counselor is available to assist students with a wide range of personal concerns such as social, family, or emotional issues. The counselor also has available information about community resources to address these concerns. A student who wishes to meet with the counselor may go to the Counselor’s Office and complete a Counselor’s Request Form.

STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENT TESTS *Students who entered 9th grade in the 2011-2012 school year or later are required to meet the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness End of Course exam (STAAR EOC) requirements set by the State of Texas.

STAAR EOC TESTING SCHEDULE FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR Refer to the KISD District Testing Calendar: www.killeenisd.org

FINAL EXAMS Final exams may not be taken early. Exceptions to this policy must go through the principal’s office.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

PLEDGES TO THE US AND TEXAS FLAGS AND MANDATORY MOMENT OF SILENCE The Legislature has passed and the Governor has signed Senate Bill 83 which amends Texas Education Code section 25.082 and requires recitation of pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags followed by a moment of silence each day in each school. An additional change authorizes school districts to excuse a student from the pledge of allegiance (but not from observing the minute of silence) if the student’s parent or guardian provides a written request.

Old Section 25.082(b) permitted school districts to provide for a period of silence at the beginning of the first class of each school day for student reflection or meditation. The new provisions of Section 25.082 mandate that public school districts (1) require students to recite the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags during each school day at each school in the district; and (2) provide for the observance of one minute of silence at each school in the district following the recitation of the pledges during which students may reflect, pray, meditate, or engage in any other silent activity that is not likely to interfere with or distract other students. Teachers or other employees who are in charge of students during the minute of silence must “ensure” that each student remains silent and does not act in “a manner that is likely to interfere with or distract another student.”

ASSEMBLIES Throughout the year students may have the opportunity to participate in various assemblies. These are considered a part of the school day and behavior should be exemplary. Students must be wearing their school ID appropriately to attend the assembly. Students will be monitored by teachers and will receive disciplinary consequences for misbehavior during an assembly.

ATHLETIC/EXTRA-CURRICULAR EVENTS Student expectations and procedures at all athletic and extra-curricular events. The student section seating is ONLY for Shoemaker H.S. students (siblings, friends from other schools, cousins, etc. are not allowed). Students must have an official SHS issued hard ID to sit in the student section seating. Temporary student ID’s will not be allowed in student seating. If students are not abiding by the Student Code of Conduct, they will be removed from the game. This includes: dress code, throwing items in the student section, fighting, and inappropriate language. Consequences will be enforced and students may be banned from attending future athletic events. Parents, if you are dropping your student off to attend the football game or any athletic event, you must pick them up on time. A reminder for students to contact their parents will be announced towards the end of the game. Students must be picked up with 30 minutes of the game ending. Failure to pick up your student on time may ban them from attending future athletic/extra-curricular events. CLASS DISMISSAL Bells are a time signal for the teacher. Class is not dismissed by the bell.

CLASS OFFICERS Class officers are elected during the spring semester for the following school year or the fall of the current school year they will serve. Students must submit an application and meet all requirements to be eligible to participate.

HOMEWORK Students are expected to complete and turn in work on time. This includes work begun in class and homework. See teacher’s syllabus for specifics.

20 LOST AND FOUND Lost and found items will be located at the receptionist’s desk in the front office or on the stage near the Student Activities Office.

Meal Prices (effective: 2014-2015) Students: Adults: Reduced: BREAKFAST $1.50 $2:75 $.30 LUNCH $2.75 $3.75 $.40 MILK: $.75

PEP RALLIES Pep Rallies will be held at various times during the school year to show support for different groups. Students who do not attend the pep rally will be supervised by a staff member. Pep Rallies are considered a part of the school day and behavior should be exemplary. Students must be wearing their school ID appropriately to attend the pep rally. Students will be monitored by teachers and will receive disciplinary consequences for misbehavior.

PERSONAL CELL PHONES Students may not display, turn on, or use a cellular telephone or other telecommunication devices in school during the school day. Unauthorized cell phones usage may result in a minor violation. However, students may use their cell phones in the cafeteria during breakfast and their designated lunch with the use of headphones. Teachers may be allow the use of cell phones for instructional purposes. At all other times, personal cell phones must be powered off and not visible. Cell phone and other electronic devices shall not be plugged in outlets. Violators are subject to having infractions which shall lead to consequences by a teacher or assistant principal. Repeat offenses may result in the loss of the privilege to possess such devices at school. Neither the campus nor the district assumes responsibility or liability for loss or damage to a device or for the unauthorized use of the device.

TELEPHONE CALLS AND MESSAGES Students are not called to receive telephone calls nor are messages delivered to students during class periods except in extreme emergencies.

TEXTBOOKS State-approved textbooks are provided free of charge for each subject or class to be used by the student. Textbooks issued to the student are the student’s responsibility. Students are required to secure issued textbooks and materials. Textbook inventories will be conducted every nine weeks. A fine will be assessed to the individual students who have lost or damaged textbooks and/or materials issued to them. Fines must be paid in order for students to be issued additional textbooks and/or materials, purchase tickets such as homecoming or prom, or receive their diploma upon graduation. All textbooks issued to students will be turned in to the textbook custodian prior to withdrawal or the last day of school. Failure to do so will result in a textbook fine. All fines will need to be paid in full by June 1, 2018.

COMPUTER RESOURCES Use of these resources is restricted to students working under a teacher's supervision and/or for approved purposes only as outlined in the KISD Acceptable Use Policy. Students and their parents will be asked to sign a user agreement (separate from this handbook) regarding use of these resources; violations of this agreement may result in withdrawal of privileges and other disciplinary action. Students and their parents are hereby advised that electronic communications such as IM’s & personal e-mail using District/SHS computers is not allowed, and that all activities conducted on district computers are not private and may be monitored by District staff.

21 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT (SCOC) DRESS CODE

DRESS CODE Students shall be dressed and groomed in a manner that is clean and neat and that will not present a health or safety hazard to themselves or others. Clothing will be worn as it is designed to be worn. All dress code issues will be subject to the campus administrator’s judgment. Dress Code is a minor violation.

Students who are considered to be in violation of the dress code shall be advised by the campus administrator and shall be given an opportunity to comply. The opportunity to comply may take a variety of forms. In most cases the student will be allowed to call parents for a change of clothes. While awaiting the change of clothes, the student may be required to (a) wait in the office; (b) attend ISS; (c) go to class (if not a severe violation); or (d) any other option deemed necessary or appropriate by the administrator. Those who then fail to comply or who repeatedly violate the code shall be subject to disciplinary action. Exceptions to the dress code include students who wear principal approved uniforms on designated dates and who participate as members of official school groups or organizations. Certain elective courses or extra-curricular activities may require more stringent dress or appearance standards than for the general student body.

The district prohibits pictures, emblems, or writings on clothing that:

• Are lewd, offensive, vulgar, or obscene. • Advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverage, drugs, or any other prohibited substance. • Contain derogatory remarks concerning any identifiable race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, or disability.

The following standards of dress and grooming apply except as noted:

1. Pants, slacks, and jeans are acceptable attire. Spandex pants or shorts, boxer shorts, “cut-offs”, and shorts or pants with holes any higher than 6” above the knee are not permitted. Pants or shorts shall not be more than one size too large, and must be worn at the waist, with no “sagging.” Shirts and blouses shall be appropriately sized and may not be worn in any way that reflects gang affiliation or may conceal contraband. Shirts may not extend beyond the student's fingertips when worn outside the pants or a skirt. 2. “Sagging” (wearing pants below the waistline or showing underwear) is not permitted. 3. As a general guideline, dress/skirt length and shorts should be no shorter than 4 inches above the top of the knee, and must allow students to walk, stoop, kneel, and sit with modesty. 4. Apparel designed for recreation, such as tank tops, fishnet (mesh) shirts, etc., is unacceptable. ELEMENTARY ONLY: Tank tops and similar apparel may be worn by students in grades Pre K-2, especially in hot weather. 5. Apparel designed as underwear or night wear may not be visible or worn as outer garments. 6. Tight and/or revealing clothing (ex. jeggings, leggings, tights, etc.) or accessories that may draw undue attention to the student is prohibited. Clothing which is made of transparent and/or see- through material should not be worn. Students must wear tops that cover the upper body (ex. no halter tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, crop tops etc.) and shoulders, and extend beyond the midriff leaving no skin exposed in the normal activities associated with school. 7. Head coverings, bandanas (in any manner), hoods, and sweatbands may not be worn inside the building. The campus administrator must approve any exceptions to this policy for religious or medical reasons. 8. Students must wear footwear which is appropriate for school. Examples of inappropriate footwear, although not inclusive, are the following: house slippers, shoe skates, water shoes, sock shoes, and shoes with metal spikes. 9. Hair must be neat, clean, and well groomed. Facial hair, if worn, must be neat and well-trimmed. 22 10. Types of apparel, including jewelry, trench coats, emblems, badges, symbols, signs, or other items or manner of grooming which, by virtue of color, arrangement, trademark, symbol, or any other attribute indicates or implies gang membership or affiliation, or would substantially disrupt, distract, or materially interfere with the school environment, activity, and/or educational objectives, are prohibited on school grounds, or at any school-related activity, regardless of time or location. 11. Photo ID cards will be issued to all secondary (grades 6-12) students, except those assigned to the Gateway MS or HS. They will be required to be worn at all times, visible from the front (at the waist or above) while at school or at school functions, and while riding to and from school on district transportation.

SAFETY AND HEALTH

Campus Safety Procedures Safety procedures are formulated and rehearsed monthly to ensure that all students and staff are safe in the event of an emergency. The following are procedures that will be rehearsed monthly or as needed:

• Fire Evacuation Drill • External Lockdown - danger exist outside the building • Total Lockdown - danger exist inside the building • Shelter In Place - dangerous chemical hazard occur outside/inside the building • Reverse Evacuation - possible danger outside pose a risk to students involved in outdoor activities

The following are additional drills that are conducted once per semester or as needed:

• Tornado/Severe Weather • Bomb Threat • Reverse Evacuation

Safety procedures are posted in each classroom and considered part of the teacher classroom management plan. Teachers will periodically review the procedures during the school year. It is important to follow all instructions given by the staff and administration.

OFF-LIMIT AREA: “The Pit” This area is located on the north side of Robert M. Shoemaker High School by the tennis courts and leads to the neighborhood behind Shoemaker. This area will be off limits to all students except those authorized that live in the neighborhood who utilizes this route to travel to and from the school. Unauthorized students who are accessing this area are subject to disciplinary action.

VIDEOTAPING OF STUDENTS For safety purposes, video/audio equipment will be used to monitor student behavior on buses (and in common areas on campus). Students will not be told when the equipment is being used. The principal will review the tapes routinely and document student misconduct. Discipline will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

VISITORS Parents and others are welcome to visit District schools. For the safety of those within the school and to avoid disruption of instructional time, all visitors must first report to the main office in order to provide identification and secure a visitor’s pass. Students may not have guests at any time during the school year. Special administrative approval will be granted only in rare and unusual circumstances. Students’ visitors/guests are subject to all school rules and regulations.

23 VISITORS PARTICIPATING IN SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS On various days throughout the year, the District invites representatives from colleges and universities and other higher education institutions, prospective employers, and military recruiters to present information to interested students. Special program participants will be expected to check-in at the front office and follow visitor procedures as previously stated.

CLINIC SERVICES The school nurse provides health care for students who become ill or injured at school. Any special health needs of the student should be discussed with the school nurse. State required hearing and vision screenings are conducted by the school nurse. In the event of a sudden illness or medical emergency, a student should report to the clinic. A student is allowed in the clinic only with a clinic pass and student ID except in emergencies. If a student reports to the clinic without a pass in a non-emergency situation, he/she will be required to return to class and will receive an unexcused tardy if he/she is late to class.

If the student needs to go home due to sudden illness or injury, the nurse will contact the parent, guardian, or emergency contact person. Please continue to provide the Registrar’s Office with all current phone numbers. A student who leaves the campus due to illness or injury without reporting to the clinic will be considered truant. In the event of a serious medical emergency, parent or guardian will be notified and the student may be transported to the nearest hospital.

All accidents occurring at school and requiring the services of a physician and/or absence from school must be reported to the clinic the day of the accident. The nurse completes accident reports.

Students with a temperature of 100 degrees or above must not be sent to school. Students who come to the clinic during the school day and have a temperature of 100 or above will be sent home. Students who become ill with a fever or vomiting will not be allowed to ride the bus home. Parents will be contacted to pick up their child. Students should be fever free before returning to school.

MEDICATIONS Medication should be brought directly to the school clinic by the parent or student upon arriving on campus. Students are not to have medication in their possession during the school day unless specified by their physician or have written permission by parent/guardian. If the medication is a controlled substance, i.e., a narcotic-based medication, it must be delivered to the nurse by the parent or guardian. All long-term medication administration requests must be accompanied by a physician’s order. Students may carry medicine if it is in an original container and written permission given by parent/guardian. Please refer to KISD medication policy.

The parent or guardian must send a written request to administer any medication (prescription or nonprescription). Prescription drugs that are to be administered the entire year must have a physician’s written request as well.

All medication must be in the original container: prescription label must contain physician’s name, date of prescription, name of drug or Rx number, and dosage directions. Nonprescription drugs must be sent in their original container.

Arrangements should be made with the principal and/or nurse prior to trip or school sponsored activity during which the administration of medication is required. If the above guidelines are not followed, the student may run the risk of not having needed medications administered. Students found in possession of either prescription or non-prescription drugs may be subject to disciplinary action.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND INFORMATION If a student has a medical emergency at school or a school-related activity when the parent cannot be reached, the school will need to have written parental consent to obtain emergency medical treatment, and information about allergies to medications, etc. Therefore, parents are asked each year to complete an 24 emergency care consent form. Parents should keep emergency care information up-to-date (name of doctor, emergency phone numbers, allergies, etc.). Please contact the school nurse to update any information.

EMERGENCY SCHOOL-CLOSING INFORMATION Most school closings in Killeen ISD occur overnight due to inclement weather. If the school needs to be closed during the school day, parents will be notified by the school district.

SCHOOL DAY CLOSINGS Information on closings will reach the building principal through the Superintendent’s office. Only the Superintendent or his designee is authorized to close schools, delay opening or accelerate the end of the school day. Media will be notified by the Superintendent’s office for public dissemination of school closings

SCHOOL FACILITIES

STUDENTS USE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL Certain areas of the school will be accessible to students before and after school for specific purposes. Students are required to remain in the area where their activity is scheduled to take place. The library is open to students before and after school.

Unless the teacher or sponsor overseeing the activity gives permission, a student will not be permitted to go to another area of the building or campus. After dismissal of school in the afternoon, and unless involved in an activity under the supervision of a teacher, students must leave campus immediately. Please adhere to arrival and dismissal times set forth.

MEETINGS OF NONCURRICULUM-RELATED GROUPS Students are permitted to meet with non-curriculum-related groups during the hours designated by the principal before and after school. Sponsors must be present at all times during organized meetings. These groups must comply with the all district and school policies.

DELIVERIES TO STUDENTS For all schools: 1. No commercial deliveries of food will be made to any campus 2. No deliveries of any nature will be made directly to classrooms 3. All approved commercial deliveries must be made to the office 4. Parent deliveries, of any nature, should be cleared through the office

For high schools: 1. Approved commercial deliveries to students will be accepted in the office. These deliveries will not be given to students until the end of the academic school day. High schools have a procedure for these deliveries that complies with general guidelines. 2. Approved commercial deliveries to teachers will be made to the office.

LIBRARY SERVICES The library is for study, research, information gathering, and recreational reading. Students do not need a pass to use the library before and after school or during lunch periods. The library hours will be posted at the entry. Any changes to the hours due to testing, meetings, etc., will be posted as soon as possible.

Students must maintain a quiet atmosphere in and near the library entrance. Food and drinks are prohibited in the library except in designated areas during lunch. No cafeteria food is allowed.

25 Computers with internet connections are available for use before and after school and during the school day. A black-and-white printer and a black-and-white copier are available for student use in the library at a cost of five cents per page.

Laptop computers are available for student checkout from the library. A parent permission form must be signed for students under the age of 18. Students 18 years of age or older must provide proof of age and complete the form themselves in order to check out a laptop. Students will be charged $1.00 per school day for failure to return the computer on time.

Teachers (not substitutes) may each send one or two students at a time to the library throughout the school day. The student must have a library pass completely filled out by the teacher who issued the pass.

A Shoemaker ID is required to check out books. Students may check out up to two books for a period of two weeks and they may be renewed. Fines will be charged for overdue books. Students must clear all fines and lost books before attending major events, withdrawing, or graduating from Shoemaker.

TRANSPORTATION BUSING Students are required to wear their ID upon boarding the bus. Riding the bus is a privilege that the District extends to students in good standing. Bus drivers are responsible for disciplinary issues on the bus. A student may be suspended from riding the bus for misbehavior on the bus.

SCHOOL-SPONSORED TRANSPORTATION Students who participate in school-sponsored trips are required to use transportation provided by the school to and from the event. The principal or designee, however, may make an exception if the parent makes a written request prior to the event that the student be released to the parent or to another adult designated by the parent.

STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP Student drop-off and pick-up areas are located on the south side of the school building (Grey Wolf/Elm’s Road). Far left lane for waiting on students, middle lane for through traffic, and far right lane for buses only. When dropping off and/or picking up students, please do not park or wait in the designated teacher parking lot.

PARKING REGULATIONS Student parking is restricted to the designated student parking lot. There will be a yearly parking fee of $10.00 for all students wishing to use the student parking lot. Permit applications can be obtained from the campus cashiers office located in the front hallway. Application for parking will not be accepted without proof that all outstanding fees or dues i.e., textbook fines, library books fines, club or organization dues etc., are paid in full. When purchasing a (non-transferable) parking tag and registering your vehicle for campus parking privileges, the student must furnish the following:

• proof of licensing • liability insurance with the student’s full name listed on the card, • a current state inspection sticker • Registration and license number of each vehicle that the student will be driving.

Parking stickers expire at the end of each school year. Parking stickers must be displayed on the rear window of the driver’s side when using approved/assigned SHS student parking during the school day. Note: It might be wise to register and verify all possible vehicles that may be used. Surveillance will be maintained to insure that only approved vehicles are used in the assigned spaces.

26 VEHICULAR GUIDELINES Any student who operates a vehicle in an unsafe or disruptive manner shall be subject to disciplinary action including a citation, and may be denied the privilege of vehicle use on all KISD property.

If the offense occurs during the last six weeks of a semester, parking privileges will be revoked for the following semester and the student will forfeit his/her parking space. Serious or repeated violations of the Student Code of Conduct, and or reckless driving, speeding, loitering, and parking, may result in campus parking privileges being revoked.

Vehicles parked illegally may be towed or immobilized at the expense of the owner--This includes parking on campus without a permit. Students are reminded that Faculty Parking Areas, Visitors’ Parking and Handicap parking areas are off limits. While every reasonable attempt will be made to provide parking lot security to the extent possible, the school assumes NO responsibility for accidents in the parking lot or loss of property due to damage or theft. All parking on campus is at the vehicle operator’s own risk. In addition, all parking violators may be subject to disciplinary action.

Campus Police are authorized to issue tickets for campus parking and driving regulations. These tickets do not exclude the possibility of disciplinary action assigned for the same offense by a high school administrator. The first ticket will result in a warning issued to the student with a referral to the assistant principal. First tickets for parking in fire zones, unmarked or unauthorized areas, or handicapped parking will result in a ticket, and the vehicle will be towed at the driver’s expense. Second violations, regardless of the violation, will result in a ticket and a referral to the assistant principal; the vehicle will be towed at the driver’s expense. Second violations for authorized students will result in the revocation of parking privileges for the remainder of the semester. Consequences for violations committed in the last six weeks of a semester will carry over to the next semester or the next school year. Vehicles not authorized to park on campus will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Students who lose parking privileges for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for a refund of fees. Student vehicles parked in unauthorized areas are subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Unauthorized areas include: the faculty/staff parking lot, circle drives, posted areas, fire lanes, handicap zones, and other areas designated as no parking, visitor parking, bus loading and unloading.

PARKING LOT Students are not permitted to loiter in the parking lot before, during and after the school day, including lunch periods.

STUDENT DESKS AND LOCKERS Students’ desks and lockers are school property and remain under the control and jurisdiction of the school even when assigned to an individual student. Students are fully responsible for the security and contents of the assigned desks and lockers. Students must be certain that the locker is locked, and that the combination is not available to others. Searches of desks or lockers may be conducted at any time there is reasonable cause to believe that they contain articles or materials prohibited by District policy, whether or not a student is present. The parent will be notified if any prohibited items are found in the student’s desk or locker. Lockers must have a lock. If it is not secured, a zip tie will be attached to secure the locker from unauthorized use.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT As required by law, the District has developed and adopted a Student Code of Conduct that prohibits certain behaviors and establishes standards of acceptable behavior—both on and off campus—and consequences for violation of the standards. Student need to be familiar with the standards set out in the Student Code of Conduct, as well as the Student Handbook, campus and classroom rules. To achieve the best possible learning environment for all students, the Student Code of Conduct and other campus 27 rules of behavior will apply whenever the interest of the District is involved, on or off school grounds, in conjunction with or independent of classes and school-sponsored activities. The District has disciplinary authority over a student in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Violations of the student code of conduct will result in placement in the District Alternative Education Placement.

IDENTIFICATION CARDS All students must wear their current school year identification badges on a lanyard or clip, properly displayed above the waist at all times while on campus and at all school sponsored activities. Any other ID cards will be confiscated and not returned. Identification badges and lanyards will be provided free upon enrollment each year. Replacement ID badges are $5.00 and lanyards are $1.00. Failure to follow this policy will result in disciplinary action.

TARDY VIOLATIONS The main objectives of the SHS Tardy Policy are to clear the hallways, increase student attendance and increase time-on-task in the instructional setting.

Expectations:

A. Students - Each student shall be in the classroom and ready to work when the tardy bell rings. The passing period is to be used for going from one class to another and for taking care of personal business. Tardies disrupt classroom procedures; distract other students from their learning tasks, and waste valuable teaching time.

B. Staff - Faculty and staff shall enforce the tardy policy effectively and consistently to ensure fairness to all students and 100% compliance by all students in every class.

Definitions: • A student is considered tardy if he or she is not in the classroom when the tardy bell rings. Students that are tardy to class will report to the nearest Minor Violation Station to obtain a tardy slip. It is the student’s responsibility to read the tardy slip, sign the bottom portion upon arriving to class and retain the top portion for their records. • Students who arrive in the classroom 15 minutes after the start of class will be considered absent. Students that are 15 minutes or more late to class are considered absent. Students must report to the attendance office to obtain an absence slip before being permitted into class.

Minor Violations

Category I – Tardy Our goal at SHS is to get students to their respective class on time. Therefore, students who are after the tardy bell will report to the nearest Minor Violation Station to obtain a tardy slip. An automated email or phone call will be generated to the email or phone number on file from the Tardy Eliminator system for each tardy the student receives. Upon accumulating a multiple of 4 tardies, the student will receive a consequence. It is the student’s responsibility to read the information on the tardy slip and attend any assigned consequence listed. The Corrective Action Date is the date in which the student is required to begin attending the assigned consequence. The student must attend the number of days assigned beginning on the corrective action date. Failure to do so, will result in additional consequences.

Tardies • Students who arrive to class after the tardy bell and prior to the 15-minute absence time frame, will proceed to the nearest Minor Violation Station. The student will be issued a minor violation slip from 28 the staff at the Minor Violation Station. The minor violation slip will indicate the student’s tardiness as unexcused or excused. The Student will return to class with the tardy slip, read, sign, and provide the bottom portion of the tardy slip to the teacher. The top portion of the tardy slip will be retained by the student for his/her record.

• If the student is more than 15 minutes late to class, he/she will proceed to the attendance office. The attendance office will provide the student with an absence slip which will be provided to the teacher upon arrival to class.

• When a student receives any multiple of 4 tardies, he/she will be assigned a consequence. The student must attend the consequence. The signed tardy slip will be turned into the Assistant Principal’s office.

• Every 4th Category I (Tardy) Minor Violation will result in a Discipline Referral. Parents will receive a letter of the students 4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, 20th, and 24th violation and the consequence.

Category II- Cell Phone/Electronic Devices, Dress Code, ID Cards)

All Minor Violations are subject to disciplinary action. Cell Phones/Electronic Devices, ID Cards, and Dress Code are considered minor violations. Upon accumulating any multiple of 4 of any Cell Phones/Electronic Devices, ID Cards, and Dress Code violation, the student will receive a consequence.

Minor Violation Procedures for Category II-Cell Phone/Electronic Devices, Dress Code, ID Cards:

Cell Phones: • For cell phone violations, the teacher will complete a minor violation slip and enter an infraction into TAC. The teacher will notify the AP Office of the infraction by turning in the minor violation slip and the AP secretary will enter this violation into the system.

Dress Code: • Students who are in violation of the dress code will be sent to the AP Office with a completed minor violation slip. The Administrator/Assistant Principal will determine if the student is violating the dress code policy. If the student is violating the dress code, he/she will be issued a minor violation and given an opportunity to change into appropriate dress. If the student is unable to correct the dress code violation, he/she will be sent to ISS until the student is able to obtain appropriate clothing.

• If determined that the student is in dress code compliance, the student will be sent back to class with the minor violation slip to enter back into the classroom.

• If the student has corrected the dress code violation and later decides to revert back to the out of dress code, this shall result in a discipline referral for insubordination.

ID Cards • All students must have on a current school issued Identification Card. Upon entering the school building in the morning, students are required to have his/her ID displayed appropriately. If the student does not have his/her ID Card, he/she can obtain a temporary ID Card at student entrance #14 located on the south side of the building (faculty parking lot/parent drop off area). Failure wear or obtain a temporary ID Card will result in a more serious offense. Students who arrive to class without the proper school ID card will be sent to the designated Minor Violation Station #1-7 to obtain a Temporary ID Card and return to class. 29

Consequences for Minor Violations Category II

• After receipt of any multiple of 4 infractions, the student will receive a consequence. A discipline referral will be entered into the system. The student is responsible for reading Minor Violation form which will list the number of minor violations and the consequence with the corrective action date(s). The Corrective Action Date is the date in which the student is required to begin attending the assigned consequence. The student is required to attend the consequences, failure to do so will result in additional disciplinary action.

• If the student is absent on the day the consequence correction action date is assigned, he/she must notify the AP Office immediately. Students who are absent will be reassigned the corrective action date(s) for excused absences.

• Every 4th Category II Minor Violation will result in a Discipline Referral. Parents will receive a letter of the students 4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, 20th, and 24th violation and the consequence.

MINOR VIOLATION STATION LOCATIONS Minor Location Minor Violation Issued Violation Station# #1 ATTENDANCE OFFICE (Front Hall) Tardies & Temporary IDs #2 STUDENT ACTIVITIES (Cafeteria Stage) Tardies & Temporary IDs #3 LIBRARY Tardies & Temporary IDs #4 COUNSELOR’S OFFICE (1100 hallway) Tardies & Temporary IDs #5 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE (2100 hallway) Tardies, Temp IDs & Dress Code #6 OFFICE 2312 (2300 Hallway) Tardies & Temporary IDs #7 CURRICULUM OFFICE (1300 Hallway) Tardies & Temporary IDs

LUNCH DETENTION LOCATIONS: Lunch Room # Report Time Report Time Regular Bell Schedule Early Bell Schedule A 2401 11:33 10:36 B 2401 12:31 11:29

30 Shoemaker High School will use the following Discipline Matrix for Minor Violations:

1st Minor Offense = Warning 2 nd Minor Offense = Warning 3 rd Minor Offense = Warning 4 th Minor Offense = Referral & 2 days Lunch Detention 5 th Minor Offense = Warning 6 th Minor Offense = Warning 7 th Minor Offense = Warning 8 th Minor Offense = Referral & 3 days Lunch Detention 9 th Minor Offense = Warning 10 th Minor Offense = Warning 11 th Minor Offense = Warning 12 th Minor Offense = Referral & 1 day Saturday Detention 13 th Minor Offense = Warning 14 th Minor Offense = Warning 15 th Minor Offense = Warning 16 th Minor Offense = Referral & 2 days ISS (Serious Offense) 17 th Minor Offense = Warning 18 th Minor Offense = Warning

19th Minor Offense = Warning 20 th Minor Offense = Referral & 3 days ISS & Campus Probation (Serious Offense) 21 st Minor Offense = Warning 22 nd Minor Offense = Warning 23 rd Minor Offense = Warning

24th Minor Offense = Referral & Campus Level Conference for DAEP Hearing

❖ Minor Violations accumulate each semester and are entered into the progression toward a Disciplinary Alternative Education Placement (Gateway H. S.)

STUDENT ACTIVITIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS STUDENT PICTURES Pictures are taken once each school year for the entire student body. These pictures are taken for the school yearbook at no charge to the student. However, if students are interested, they can order a packet of pictures for personal use. There will be a charge for this packet. More information will be available at the beginning of the school year.

SCHOOL MATERIALS Publications prepared by and for the school may be posted or distributed, with prior approval by the principal and/or student activities coordinator. Such items may include school posters, brochures, murals, etc. The school newspaper and the yearbook are available to students. All school publications are under the supervision of a teacher, sponsor, and the principal.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS A number of clubs/organizations are available for a student to join. Membership is optional. Each club/organization is governed by its own constitution. All clubs operate under the supervision of a faculty sponsor and the principal. All club funds must be handled through an activity fund kept by the principal’s office.

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Academics and Honors Service and Spirit National Honor Society Cheerleading (JV and Varsity) UIL Academics Campus Crime Stoppers Spanish Honor Society Signal Corps Science Honor Society D-Rise Praise Dance Team Technology Honor Society Leadership Special Interest AVID Chess Club JROTC Environmental Club Freshman Class Forensics: Speech & Debate Sophomore Class Fellowship of Christian Athletics Junior Class Heart 2 Heart Daily Living Club- Stand For the Silent Senior Class Otaku Club Council of Student Leaders SHS CSI Student Council STEM (Cyberwolves) FFA V.T.D. Club Skills USA Wolves for L.I.F.E Family Career and Community Leaders of America Wolf Jam S2S Wolf Pac HOSA EXCEL SPORT News Baseball Newspaper Basketball Yearbook Bowling Broadcast Cross-Country Journalism Golf Performing Arts Football Art Club Powerlifting Choirs Soccer Drama Club (Shoemaker Showmakers) Softball Color Guard and Winter Guard Swimming Grey Wolf Bands Tennis Jazz BandPandemonium (Steel Drums) Track & Field Silver Stars & Shining Stars Volleyball Step Teams (Maka Phi Maka) Wrestling Musical Theatre

Student Recognition Throughout the year during the school day and in the evening various award recognitions are held for students to celebrate their achievements, such as: Annual Student Awards Programs and UIL Academic Team Receptions. Students are recognized individually for their accomplishments.

Grey Wolf of the Month Each month, one male and one female student from each grade level will be recognized for their contributions to Shoemaker High School by being named as Grey Wolves of the Month. The faculty and staff members nominate candidates for these honors. They are selected by a committee of staff members. Students are judged on the following criteria:

1. Scholarship 2. School Service 3. Extra-curricular involvement 4. Community Service 5. Citizenship

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Spirit of the Grey Wolf This award represents the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a graduating senior at Shoemaker High School. This is given annually to two seniors, one male and one female that exemplify those qualities and characteristics that we strive to instill in our students

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS (NO PASS, NO PLAY) Participation in school and school-related activities is an excellent way for a student to develop talents, receive individual recognition, and build strong friendships with other students; participation, however, is a privilege, not a right. State law as well as rules of the University Interscholastic League (UIL)—a statewide association overseeing inter-district competition, governs eligibility for participation in many of these activities.

Further information may be obtained at www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/side/index.html.

The KISD 2017-2018 District Information Section may be accessed at the School’s website.

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Appendix A Shoemaker High School 2017-18 Bell Schedule

"A" LUNCH SCHEDULE "B" LUNCH SCHEDULE

ZERO HOUR 7:45 – 8:35 ZERO HOUR 7:45 – 8:35

1st PERIOD 8:45 – 9:37 1st PERIOD 8:45 – 9:37

2nd PERIOD 9:43 – 10:35 2nd PERIOD 9:43 – 10:35

3rd PERIOD 10:41 – 11:33 3rd PERIOD 10:41 – 11:33

“A” LUNCH* 11:33 – 12:18 4th PERIOD 11:39 – 12:31

4th PERIOD 12:24 – 1:16 “B” LUNCH* 12:31 – 1:16

5th PERIOD 1:22 – 2:19 5th PERIOD 1:22 – 2:19

6th PERIOD 2:25 – 3:17 6th PERIOD 2:25 – 3:17

7th PERIOD 3:23 – 4:15 7th PERIOD 3:23 – 4:15

EARLY OUT BELL SCHEDULE 34 Early Out Days: 2016 – October 14, and December 16 Early Out Days: 2017 – February 2, March 10, and May 26

"A" LUNCH SCHEDULE "B" LUNCH SCHEDULE

ZERO HOUR 7:53 – 8:34 ZERO HOUR 7:53 – 8:34

1st PERIOD 8:45 – 9:18 1st PERIOD 8:45 – 9:18

2nd PERIOD 9:24 – 9:57 2nd PERIOD 9:24 – 9:57

3rd PERIOD 10:03 – 10:36 3rd PERIOD 10:03 – 10:36

“A” LUNCH* 10:36 – 11:20 4th PERIOD 10:42 – 11:29

4th PERIOD 11:26 – 12:13 “B” LUNCH* 11:29 – 12:13

5th PERIOD 12:19 – 12:57 5th PERIOD 12:19 – 12:57

6th PERIOD 1:03 – 1:36 6th PERIOD 1:03 – 1:36

7th PERIOD 1:42– 2:15 7th PERIOD 1:42 – 2:15 LATE START BELL SCHEDULE

"A" LUNCH SCHEDULE "B" LUNCH SCHEDULE

ZERO HOUR 9:53 – 10:34 ZERO HOUR 9:53 – 10:34

1st PERIOD 10:45 – 11:18 1st PERIOD 10:45 – 11:18

2nd PERIOD 11:24 – 11:57 2nd PERIOD 11:24 – 11:57

3rd PERIOD 12:03 – 12:36 3rd PERIOD 12:03 – 12:36

“A” LUNCH* 12:36 – 1:20 4th PERIOD 12:42 – 1:29

4th PERIOD 1:26 – 2:13 “B” LUNCH* 1:29 – 2:13

5th PERIOD 2:19 – 2:57 5th PERIOD 2:19 – 2:57

6th PERIOD 3:03 – 3:36 6th PERIOD 3:o3 – 3:36

7th PERIOD 3:42 – 4:15 7th PERIOD 3:42 – 4:15

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KILLEEN CAREER CENTER AM Session: 8:50-12:13 PM Session: 1:23-3:55 (Bus riders arrive by 12:47 for lunch)

Period Time Block Time CCZ - 0 hour 7:25 - 8:15 1 8:50 - 9:40 1-3 8:50 - 11:22 2 9:43 - 10:31 1-2 8:50 - 10:31 3 10:34 - 11:22 3-4 10:34 - 12:13 4 11:25 - 12:13 2-4 9:43 - 12:13 Lunch 12:13 - 1:20 5 1:23 - 2:13 5-6 1:23 – 3:04 6 2:16 – 3:04 6-7 2:16 - 3:55 7 3:07 - 3:55 5-7 1:23 - 3:55

**CCAM students eat B lunch at home campus **CCAM students eat breakfast at CC **CCPM students have 4th period B lunch & eat lunch at CC **CCALL students eat lunch at CC * CCAM bus leaves at 12:18 * CCPM bus leaves at 3:55

Early Out AM Session: 8:50-11:10 PM Session: 11:45-1:45 (Bus riders arrive at 11:51 for lunch)

Period Time Block Time CCZ – 0 hour 7:45-8:15 1 8:50-9:25 1-3 8:50-10:39 2 9:28-10:02 1-2 8:50-10:02 3 10:05-10:39 3-4 10:05-11:17 4 10:42-11:17 2-4 9:28-11:17 Lunch 11:17-12:25 5 12:25-12:50 5-6 12:25-1:17 6 12:53-1:17 6-7 12:53-1:45 7 1:20-1:45 5-7 12:25-1:45

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Late Start AM Session 10:50 - 1:18 PM Session 2:25 - 3:45

Period Time Block Time CCZ – 0 hour 9:45 - 10:15 1 10:50 - 11:24 1-3 10:50-12:41 2 11:30 - 12:04 1-2 10:50-12:04 3 12:07 - 12:41 3-4 12:07-1:18 4 12:44 - 1:18 2-4 11:30-1:18 Lunch 1:18 - 2:20 5 2:25 - 2:50 5-6 2:25-3:18 6 2:53 - 3:18 6-7 2:53-3:45 7 3:21 - 3:45 5-7 2:25-3:45

37 APPENDIX C KISD HIGH SCHOOL 1ST SEMESTER EXAM BELL SCHEDULE December 12, 2017 through December 16, 2016

Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Zero Hour and 6th Period Exams

A Lunch B Lunch 8:45-9:35 1st Period (50 minutes) 8:45-9:35 1st Period (50 minutes) 9:41-10:31 2nd Period (50 minutes) 9:41-10:31 2nd Period (50 minutes) 10:27-11:27 3rd Period (50 minutes) 10:27-11:27 3rd Period (50 minutes) 11:27-12:17 A LUNCH (50 Minutes) 11:33-12:23 4th Period (50 minutes) 12:23- 1:13 4th Period (50 minutes) 12:23-1:13 B LUNCH (50 Minutes) 1:19-1:41 5th Period (22 minutes) 1:19-1:41 5th Period (22 minutes) 1:47--3:47 6th Period Study Time & Exam 1:47--3:47 6th Period Study Time & Exam 3:53-4:15 7th Period (22 minutes) 3:53-4:15 7th Period (22 minutes)

Wednesday, December 13, 2017 5th and 7th Period Exams

A Lunch B Lunch 8:45-9:12 1st Period (27 minutes) 8:45-9:12 1st Period (27 minutes) 9:18-9:45 2nd Period (33 minutes) 9:18-9:45 2nd Period (33 mintues) 9:51-10:24 3rd Period (33 minutes) 9:51-10:24 3rd Period (33 minutes) 10:24-11:11 A LUNCH (47 minutes) 10:30-11:16 4th Period (46 Minutes) 11:17-12:03 4th Period (46 minutes) 11:17-12:03 B LUNCH (47 Minutes) 12:09-2:09 5th Period Study Time & Exam 12:09-2:09 5th Period Study Time & Exam 2:15-4:15 7th Period Study Time & Exam 2:15-4:15 7th Period Study Time & Exam

Thursday, December 14, 2017 1st and 3rd Period Exams

A Lunch B Lunch 8:45-9:50 2nd Period (65 Minutes) 8:45-9:50 2nd Period (65 Minutes) 9:56-11:56 3rd Period Study Time & Exam 9:56-11:56 3rd Period Study Time & Exam 11:56-12:46 A LUNCH (50 Minutes) 12:02-1:07 4th Period (65 Minutes) 12:52-1:57- 4th Period (65 Minutes) 1:07-1:57 B LUNCH (50 Minutes) 2:03-4:15 1st Period Study Time & Exam 2:03-4:15 1st Period Study Time & Exam

Friday, December 15, 2017 2nd and 4th Period Exams

A Lunch / B Lunch 9:45-11:45 2nd Period Study Time & Exam 11:51-1:50 4th Period Study Time & Exam 1:50-2:25 A LUNCH / B LUNCH

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KISD HIGH SCHOOL 2ND SEMESTER EXAM BELL SCHEDULE May 25, 2017 through May 31, 2017

Friday, May 25, 2017 Zero Hour and 1st Period Exams

A Lunch B Lunch 8:45-11:00 1st Period Study Time & Exam 8:45-11:00 1st Period Study Time & Exam 11:06-11:45 2nd Period 11:06-11:45 2nd Period 11:45-12:25 A LUNCH 11:51-12:30 4th Period 12:30-1:10 4th Period 12:30-1:10 B LUNCH 1:16-1:55 3rd Period 1:16-1:55 3rd Period 2:01-2:40 5th Period 2:01-2:40 5th Period 2:46-3:25 6th Period 2:46-3:25 6th Period 3:31-4:15 7th Period 3:31-4:15 7th Period

Tuesday, May 29, 2017 3rd and 5th Period Exams

A Lunch B Lunch 8:45-9:20 2nd Period 8:45-9:20 2nd Period 9:26-11:32 3rd Period Study Time & Exam 9:26-11:32 3rd Period Study Time & Exam 11:32-12:07 A LUNCH 11:38-12:10 4th Period 12:13-12:48 4th Period 12:10-12:48 B LUNCH 12:54-3:00 5th Period Study Time & Exam 12:54-3:00 5th Period Study Time & Exam 3:06-3:36 6th Period 3:06-3:36 6th Period 3:42-4:15 7th Period 3:42-4:15 7th Period

Wednesday, May 30, 2017 6th and 7th Period Exams

A Lunch B Lunch 8:45-9:50 2nd Period 8:45-9:50 2nd Period 9:56-12:02 6th Period Study Time & Exam 9:56-12:02 6th Period Study Time & Exam 12:02-12:42 A LUNCH 12:08-1:18 4th Period 12:48-1:53 4th Period 1:18-1:53 B LUNCH 1:59-4:15 7th Period Study Time & Exam 1:59-4:15 7th Period Study Time & Exam

Thursday, May 31, 2017 2nd and 4th Period Exams

A Lunch / B Lunch 9:45-11:45 2nd Period Study Time & Exam 11:51-1:50 4th Period Study Time & Exam 1:50-2:25 A LUNCH / B LUNCH

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APPENDIX D

Nine Week Reporting Periods

2017-2018

Secondary Grade Reporting Progress Report Report Cards Entry Date* Sent Home First Semester First Nine Weeks September 15 (IPR) October 20 August 28-December 15 August 28-October 13 October 6 (IPR) (72 days) (33 days) October 13 (RC)

Second Nine Weeks November 3 (IPR) January 5 October 16-December 15 December 1 (IPR) (39 days) December 15 (RC)

Second Semester Third Nine Weeks January 22 (IPR) March 23 January 2-May 31 January 2-March 9 February 9 (IPR) (99 days) (47 days) March 9 (RC)

Fourth Nine Weeks April 6 (IPR) June 8 March 19-May 31 April 27 (IPR) (mailed) (52 days) May 18 (IPR) May 31 (RC)

*NOTE: The dates above, with the exception of September 9 and May 26, correspond to the UIL reporting calendar.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT

Dear Parent and Student:

The Robert M. Shoemaker High School Student Handbook (hardcopy) has been issued to your student. The KISD Student Code of Conduct is available via the Internet. The KISD SCOC may be found at the KISD web site. (killeenisd.org). From there Students and Parents, and then select Student CoC in the language you prefer (English, Spanish, German, or Korean).

If you do not have Internet access, or if you wish to have a hard copy of the Student Code of Conduct, you may request one directly from your student’s campus.

Please read the following statement, sign this form and return the top (white) copy to your student’s campus.

I understand that all students will be held accountable for their behavior and are subject to the disciplinary consequences outlined in the Student Code of Conduct (SCOC) and Robert M. Shoemaker High School Student Handbook. Also included in the SCOC is the KISD Acceptable Use Policy for computer usage, which governs student use of all KISD owned computers and the KISD website. My signature below indicates that I acknowledge my ability to review the SCOC by Internet or by requesting a hard copy of the document.

______Student Name (printed) ID# Grade School

______Student’s Signature Parent’s Signature

Due to printing date, some information may have not been included in the current SCOC publication. However, the KISD website listed above will maintain updated information. If you have any questions about the Robert M. Shoemaker Student Handbook or the SCOC, please contact your campus.

41 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT

Dear Parent and Student:

The Robert M. Shoemaker High School Student Handbook (hardcopy) has been issued to your student. The KISD Student Code of Conduct is available via the Internet. The KISD SCOC may be found at the KISD web site. (killeenisd.org). From there Students and Parents, and then select Student CoC in the language you prefer (English, Spanish, German, or Korean).

If you do not have Internet access, or if you wish to have a hard copy of the Student Code of Conduct, you may request one directly from your student’s campus.

Please read the following statement, sign this form and return the top (white) copy to your student’s campus.

I understand that all students will be held accountable for their behavior and are subject to the disciplinary consequences outlined in the Student Code of Conduct (SCOC) and Robert M. Shoemaker High School Student Handbook. Also included in the SCOC is the KISD Acceptable Use Policy for computer usage, which governs student use of all KISD owned computers and the KISD website. My signature below indicates that I acknowledge my ability to review the SCOC by Internet or by requesting a hard copy of the document.

______Student Name (printed) ID# Grade School

______Student’s Signature Parent’s Signature

Due to printing date, some information may have not been included in the current SCOC publication. However, the KISD website listed above will maintain updated information. If you have any questions about the Robert M. Shoemaker Student Handbook or the SCOC, please contact your campus.

Please sign and return one copy of the receipt of acknowledgement form to Robert M. Shoemaker.

Please sign and return this copy of the acknowledgement of receipt form to Robert M. Shoemaker.

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