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Harriton High School of Lower Merion School District Harriton High School of Lower Merion School District Student Guide 2009-2010 WELCOME TO HARRITON HIGH SCHOOL The Student Guide has been prepared to help students become better acquainted with Harriton High School – its programs, policies and regulations. Please take time to become familiar with the contents of this guide and to exercise all of your rights and responsibilities as an active member of the School community. The information presented here was developed over a period of years through the efforts of the Board of School Directors, administration, faculty, students and parents. School programs, policies and regulations are reviewed regularly and changed as needed. The Guide is formally revised at the end of each school year to reflect these changes. We encourage you to inquire when you have questions and to make recommendations when you have ideas for improving Harriton High School. Steven Kline, Principal Philip Matilla, Assistant Principal Lynn Matsko, Assistant Principal Lauren S. Marcuson, Assistant Principal Lower Merion School District Mission Statement Committed to excellence and continuous improvement, the Lower Merion School District strives to ensure that all students achieve their highest level of critical thinking and creativity, that they value themselves and the diversity of others, and that they are knowledgeable, contributing citizens capable of excelling in a rapidly changing world. This is accomplished by individuals engaging in innovative, active experiences tailored to myriad ways of learning and in partnership with our community. STUDENT’S NAME_______________________________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ ADVISOR _______________________________________________________ GUIDANCE COUNSELOR__________________________________________ HARRITON HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE BOARD NUMBER 394-290 SCHOOL CLOSING CODE NUMBER 302 WEBSITE: http:www.lmsd.org FAX: (610) 520-3920 TABLE OF CONTENTS REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE GRID -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 BELL SCHEDULE WITH RAM AND ADVISORY PERIODS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 EARLY DISMISSAL DATES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 ROTATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 FOUR DAY CYCLE SCHEDULE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 TELEPHONE/EMAIL DIRECTORY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 HHS DEPARTMENT CHAIRS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 HHS GUIDANCE COUNSELORS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 ESSENTIAL PARTNERS—PARENTS AND SCHOOL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 PART I—ACADEMIC INFORMATION MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 1. General Requirements ---------------------------------------------------- 7 2. Additional Requirements ------------------------------------------------- 7 GRADING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7-11 1. Student Evaluation -------------------------------------------------------- 7 2. Marking Period Grades --------------------------------------------------- 7 3. Midterm and Final Assessments ---------------------------------------- 8 4. Course Grade --------------------------------------------------------------- 8 5. Incomplete Grades -------------------------------------------------------- 8 6. Weighted Grades ---------------------------------------------------------- 8 7. Pass/Fail Grading ---------------------------------------------------------- 9 8. GPA ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 9. Auditing Courses ------------------------------------------------------ 9-10 10. Grade Appeals ----------------------------------------------------------- 10 11. Loss of Credit ------------------------------------------------------------ 10 12. Homework Policy ------------------------------------------------------- 10 13. Make Up Policy ----------------------------------------------------- 10-11 OTHER ACADEMIC INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-20 1. Academic Deadlines ----------------------------------------------------- 11 2. Mid-Year and Year-End Evaluations --------------------------------- 12 3. Honor Roll ----------------------------------------------------------------- 12 4. Class Rank ----------------------------------------------------------------- 13 5. Academic Awards ----------------------------------------------------- 13-14 6. Scholastic Notices -------------------------------------------------------- 14 7. Parent Conferences ------------------------------------------------------- 14 8. Academic Help -------------------------------------------------------- 14-15 9. Student Course Selection and Schedule ---------------------------- 15-16 • Program Planning Guide • Student Schedules • Modification of Student Schedule o Course Changes o Course Additions o Course Withdrawals o Level Changes o Credit Assignment 10. Student Services ---------------------------------------------------------- 16 11. College and Career Conference Procedures -------------------------- 16 12. Transfers and Withdrawal from School ------------------------------ 16 13. Transcripts ------------------------------------------------------------ 16-17 14. National Honor Society --------------------------------------------- 17-18 15. Using the Library -------------------------------------------------------- 18 16. Parent Portal -------------------------------------------------------------- 19 17. LMSD Summer School ------------------------------------------------- 19 18. Advisory Period ------------------------------------------------------ 19-20 PART II—ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE—POLICIES AND PROCEDURES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21-25 Policy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21-22 Anticipated Absence ------------------------------------------------------------------ 22 Unlawful Absence -------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Truancy and Suspension ------------------------------------------------------------ 22 Tardiness -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23-24 Early Dismissal Requests ------------------------------------------------------------ 24 Other Attendance Issues --------------------------------------------------------- 24-25 Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities When Absent ---------------------- 25 Access to School When Absent ----------------------------------------------------- 25 PART III—DISCIPLINE A. INTRODUCTION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26-27 1. Students Rights and Responsibilities --------------------------------- 26 2. Civility Policy -------------------------------------------------------- 26-27 B. DISCIPLINE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27-29 1. Cutting ---------------------------------------------------------------- 27-28 2. Being in an Unauthorized Area(s), Leaving Campus -------------- 28 3. Suspension and After School Activities------------------------------ 29 4. Searches ------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 C. DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29-31 1. Detention ----------------------------------------------------------------- 29 2. Extended Day Detention ------------------------------------------- 29-30 3. In School Suspension ----------------------------------------------- 30-31 4. Suspension From School ----------------------------------------------- 31 D. STUDENT CONDUCT AND OTHER ISSUES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32-40 1. Drug and Alcohol Policy ----------------------------------------------- 32 2. Sexual Harassment Policy------------------------------------------ 32-34 3. Hazing --------------------------------------------------------------------- 34 4. No Smoking Policy ------------------------------------------------- 34-35 5. Vandalism ---------------------------------------------------------------- 35 6. School Property ---------------------------------------------------------- 35 7. Dress and Grooming
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