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CHASKA HIGH SCHOOL EXCELLENCE • TRADITION • COMMUNITY Student & Parent/Guardian Rights & Responsibility Handbook, 2020-2021 James Bach Principal Kathy Fontes Assistant Principal Jon Summer Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Jim Swearingen Assistant Principal/Activities Director 545 Pioneer Trail Chaska, Minnesota Preparing Each Learner for Success 1 Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, The Staff of Chaska High School welcomes you to the 2020-2021 school year! The rules in the Rights & Responsibilities Handbook are designed to keep students safe and to uphold the integrity of all in our building and at all school activities. If students do not adhere to CHS handbook, the school may issue consequences for offenses occurring on campus or off campus and for behavior described or not described in this handbook. Some rules are condensed in this handbook; however, complete policies are available in the CHS main office and at www.district112.org. Our goal is to help you achieve your personal best! We invite you to contact us with any questions, comments or ideas. Commonly Used Phone Numbers (area code 952) James Bach, Principal 556-7110 Kathy Fontes, Asst. Principal 556-7106 Jon Summer, Asst. Principal/Athletics 556-7135 Jim Swearingen, Asst. Principal/Activities 556-3512 Main Office 556-7100 Athletic Office 556-7130 Green House 556-7140 Blue House 556-7120 Purple Office 556-7180 It is the policy of Independent School District #112 not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or physical handicap in its educational programs, activities or employment policies. 2 Contents I. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 8 2020-21 CHS Calendar ............................................................................................................ 8 Daily Schedule ........................................................................................................................ 9 Hawk P.R.I.D.E ..................................................................................................................... 11 Annual Notification of Rights .................................................................................................. 14 A. Contents of Notice ......................................................................................................... 14 II. ACADEMICS ....................................................................................................................... 14 Academic Honors .................................................................................................................. 14 Academic Honors at Graduation: Class of 2013+ ................................................................... 14 Deans’ List ........................................................................................................................... 14 Deans’ List I ..................................................................................................................... 14 Deans’ List II .................................................................................................................... 14 Transcripts ........................................................................................................................... 14 Schedule Corrections ............................................................................................................. 14 Retaking a Class ................................................................................................................... 15 Exchange Students ............................................................................................................... 15 Final Exams ......................................................................................................................... 15 Grades ................................................................................................................................ 15 Grade Point Average .......................................................................................................... 15 Incomplete (I)................................................................................................................... 15 Independent Study (IS) ..................................................................................................... 15 Credit by Assessment (CBA) ............................................................................................... 15 Pass (P) ........................................................................................................................... 15 Pass/Fail (P/F)................................................................................................................... 16 No Grade (NG) .................................................................................................................. 16 Loss of Credit (LC) ............................................................................................................. 16 Weighted Grades ............................................................................................................... 16 Withdraw/Fail (WF) ............................................................................................................ 16 Chaska High School Graduation Requirements .......................................................................... 16 Statewide Testing Information from the Minnesota Department of Education ................................ 16 Parent/Guardian Guide and Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Testing ..................... 16 Why Statewide testing? ...................................................................................................... 16 Why does participation matter? ........................................................................................... 17 Academic Standards and Assessments ................................................................................. 17 Home School Credits ............................................................................................................. 19 Homebound Instruction ......................................................................................................... 19 Eligibility Guidelines: .......................................................................................................... 19 Online Instruction ................................................................................................................. 19 Minimum Credit Load ............................................................................................................ 19 Outside Credits ..................................................................................................................... 19 Report Cards ........................................................................................................................ 19 3 III. STUDENT SERVICES ........................................................................................................... 20 Counselors ........................................................................................................................... 20 College Entrance Requirements .............................................................................................. 20 Counseling Services .............................................................................................................. 20 Administrative Deans ............................................................................................................ 20 Social and Emotional Well Being ............................................................................................. 21 Parent/Guardian Involvement ................................................................................................. 21 IV. ATTENDANCE ..................................................................................................................... 21 Philosophy ........................................................................................................................... 21 Procedures for Absences ........................................................................................................ 21 Types of Absences: ............................................................................................................... 22 Notifications/Interventions for Attendance Policy: ..................................................................... 23 Prearranged Absence............................................................................................................. 23 Truancy: 7 Unauthorized Absences in Carver County ................................................................. 23 Tardy Policy ......................................................................................................................... 23 Tardy to Class (TTC) ............................................................................................................. 24 Leaving the Building during the School Day .............................................................................. 24 Illness .............................................................................................................................. 24 Appointments.................................................................................................................... 24 V. STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS ..................................................................................