Darby High School 209 School Drive Darby, MT 59829 Office: (406) 821-3252 Website: Facebook
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Darby High School 209 School Drive Darby, MT 59829 Office: (406) 821-3252 Website: www.darby.k12.mt.us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Darbyschooldistrict/ 2020-2021 Mountains Connect Us; Passion Ignites Us; Innovation Drives Us EDUCATION IS DARBY’S TOP PRIORITY. Darby High School envisions a future where school and community are intricately woven. Students, parents, teachers, and citizens value and share in each other’s success. The high school serves as a positive civic force, the hub of a concerned, thinking, active COMMUNITY; a community recognizing that as the school succeeds, we all succeed. Darby High School STUDENTS take an active part in a powerful learning process. Darby High School TEACHERS, equipped with the necessary tools and support, act as leaders, guides, and models, whose responsibility is to stimulate the imagination of every student. PARENTS are committed to the paramount importance of education by responding to the needs of their children and supporting the total education program in which their children are engaged. BUSINESS recognizes its vital role in the education of our youth. At DARBY HIGH SCHOOL, all students are given an opportunity to succeed and fulfill their dreams as a result of the mutual determination and effort of a united community. 1 About Our School Darby High School serves over 140 students in grades 8 -12, delivering rigorous and high quality instruction. We care about the individual needs of our students and their preparation for the future. As a personalized learning school, we ….. ● Will provide students with access to blended learning; ● Will provide high quality courses for all students; ● Utilize the power and scalability of technology to customize education; ● Provide greater access to self-paced programs enabling high-achieving students to accelerate academically, while struggling students have additional help to gain competency; ● Allow students, along with their mentor, to customize their schedule to better meet their academic goals; and ● Provide quality-learning options to better prepare students for post-secondary education and career opportunities. An advisor for every student: Each student will have a mentor teacher who will advise and monitor a student’s progress. They will assist in signing-up for the traditional seven class periods per day that best fit into their academic plan. Mentors will work with students to set goals on a weekly basis and assess progress at the end of the week. Advanced educational opportunities: Partnered with the Bitterroot Community College and the University of Montana, a seamless and visible transition between K-12 and higher education becomes a viable option for every student. Our school is equipped with labs, technology, and classrooms designed for collaboration and individualized learning. It is a place where the best of both worlds is intertwined into a full-service learning experience; a place where college and careers becomes an absolute partnership with high school. A place where students are empowered and parents and teachers are liberated with real- time data about performance and progress. Darby High School provides a place where every student has control over their educational path (college, tech school, military, or directly into the workforce). 2 School Hours: High School doors open at 7:45 am. All students are encouraged to maximize their time while here. School doors close at 4:00pm for cleaning and next day preparation, unless participating in an extracurricular event, or prior arrangements were made. Bell Schedule Regular Schedule (Monday-Friday) Breakfast 8:00-8:15 1st Period 8:15-9:05 2nd Period 9:07-9:57 Mentor Meeting 10:00-10:30 3rd Period 10:32-11:22 4th Period 11:25-12:15 Lunch 12:15-12:45 5th Period 12:50-1:40 6th Period 1:42-2:32 7th Period 2:35-3:25 * Bells will only ring to signify the beginning of the school day, lunch period, and the conclusion of the school day. Visitors: Student visitors are welcome at DHS only if prior approval is obtained at least one day in advance (Students cannot get approval the same day as a proposed visit). Parents are welcome and encouraged to visit the school. However, when you arrive on campus for any reason (drop off forgotten items, projects, clothes, speak with a teacher, volunteer, etc.) please check in at the school office. Do not go directly to the classroom or the student’s locker. Once you sign in at the school office and obtain a visitor badge, you will be directed to the classroom or your student will be called to the office. Immunizations: (See Board Policy 3413 – 12/07) Montana Law requires that all children entering Montana schools be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, and rubella. Every student attending Darby Schools must have the required shots or he/she may not attend school. Specific reference law requirements are available at the office. 3 School Board Members: Christina Harrell RoseMary Griffin Ryan Smith Pete Ehmann Eric Winthers Administration: Superintendent Chris Toynbee [email protected] 5-12 Principal Christopher Mothorn [email protected] Business Manager Lisa Poe [email protected] HR/Payroll Clerk Dawn Ringer [email protected] AD JP McCrossin [email protected] 8-12 Secretary Kristina Gonzalez [email protected] Maintenance Supervisor Brian Gartner [email protected] Transportation Supervisor Brian Gartner bgartner @darby.k12.mt.us Technology Director Travis Riley [email protected] Faculty: English Bryan Dufresne [email protected] English & Annual Jennifer Burdette [email protected] Mathematics Annalisa Livesay [email protected] Mathematics JP McCrossin [email protected] Special Education Karen Hedges [email protected] Special Education Heather Berry [email protected] Music Alex Petrusaitus [email protected] Health/Physical Education Caroline Ehmann [email protected] Art & Graphic Design Audrey Kearns [email protected] Industrial Arts Mike Meves [email protected] History/Government Steve Gideon [email protected] Science Andrew Shulstad [email protected] Counselor & Title 9 Coord. Kurt Kohn [email protected] Library Ryan McCrossin [email protected] Title 1 Tracie McCrossin [email protected] STEAM/Science Tom Wood [email protected] Para-professional Brooke Zeiler [email protected] Para-professional Cheryl Whitney [email protected] Para-professional Cynthia Hansen [email protected] CSCT Team Melissa Thayne [email protected] CSCT Team Michelle Brushia [email protected] 4 Table of Contents Emergency Situations ……………………………………………… Pg.8 Calendar ………………………….……………………………………… Pg. 9 Enrollment High School Enrollment & Grade Classification………… Pg. 10 Transfer & New Students ………………………………………… Pg. 11 Homeless & Fifth Year Students ……………………………… Pg. 12 Grading System and Method of Determining Grades Grading System & Pass/Fail……………………………………. Pg. 12-13 Student Fines, Report Cards & Honor Roll ……………… Pg. 13-14 Graduation Overview and Requirements Graduation Requirements & Credits ……………………… Pg 14 Service Hour Requirement …………………………………….. Pg 14-15 College Prep & Honor Grads ………………………………….. Pg 15-16 College Visit……………………………………………………………. Pg 16 Transcripts …………………………….……………………………… Pg 16-17 Commencement & Baccalaureate ………………………….. Pg 17 Early Graduation & Scholarships …………………………… Pg 17 Deficiency Make-Up Plan ………………………………………. Pg 17 Class Policies and Scheduling Honors & Dual Credits Classes ..……………………………… Pg 17-18 Honors Pass …………………………………………………………… Pg 18-19 Adding/Dropping Classes ………………………………………. Pg 19 Challenging a Class …………………………………………………. Pg 19-20 Independent Study Courses …………………………………….. Pg 20 Correspondence & Physical Education Courses ……….. Pg 20-21 School to Work Program ………………………………………….. Pg 21 Attendance Expectations ……………………………………………………………. Pg 22-23 School Messenger ……………………………………………………. Pg 23 Unexcused Absence …………………………………………………. Pg 23 Excused Absence …..…………………………………………………. Pg 23-24 5 Clearing Absences ……………………………………………………. Pg 24 Truancy …................................................................... Pg 24-25 Pre-Arranged Absences …………………………………………… Pg 26 Closed Campus Policy ……………………………………………… Pg 26 Extra-Curricular Policy ……………………………………………. Pg 27 Discipline Major Referral ……………………………………………………….. Pg 27-28 Minor Referral ……………………………………………………….. Pg 28-29 Delegation of Authority …………………………………………. Pg 29 Suspension or Expulsion ………………………………………… Pg 30 Cheating/Plagiarism ………………………………………………. Pg 30 Damaged Property …………………………………………………. Pg 30 Defiance ………………………………………………………………… Pg 31 Controlled Substance ……………………………………………… Pg 31 Knives, Firearms, and a Gun Free School ………………… Pg 32 Disruptive Activities ………………………………………………. Pg 32 Discipline of Special Education Students ………………… Pg 33-34 Dress Code ……………………………………………………………. Pg 34-35 PDA – Public Display of Affection …………………………… Pg 35 Substance Abuse Policy ………………………………………….. Pg 35 Search and Seizure ………………………………………………… Pg 37 Sexual Harassment …………………………………………………. Pg 37 Theft ………………………………………………………………………. Pg 37 Throwing Objects …………………………………………………… Pg 37 Tobacco …………………………………………………………………. Pg 38 Title IX …………………………………………………………………… Pg 38 Automobile Parking ………………………………………………. Pg 38 Student Conduct at Assemblies & Rallies ……………… Pg 39 Video Surveillance ………………………………………………… Pg 39 Bus Conduct …………………………………………………………. Pg 40 Cafeteria ……………………………………………………………… Pg 41 Leadership Positions & Club Officers ………………………