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Student Parent Handbook 2020-2021 SYOSSET HIGH SCHOOL Student/Parent Handbook 2020-2021 SHS FULL PG SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Syosset, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION Tracy Frankel – President Rob Gershon – Vice President Carol C. Cheng Christopher DiFilippo Susan Falkove Andrew Feldman Anna Levitan Thomas Rotolo Chris Ulrich SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Dr. Thomas L. Rogers Superintendent of Schools Mr. Charlie Cardillo Interim Deputy Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patricia M. Rufo Assistant Superintendent for Business Dr. Joseph LaMelza Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services Dr. Theresa Curry Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology SYOSSET HIGH SCHOOL Dr. Giovanni Durante Principal Raymond Gessner Matthew Loew Christopher Ruffi ni David Steinberg Assistant Principals Shai Fisher Administrative Assistant 2020 - 2021 Instructional Materials Center TABLE OF CONTENTS PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE PTSA MESSAGE PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT MESSAGE MISSION STATEMENT AND SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY SENIOR CLASS DECLARATION OF CHANGE GENERAL INFORMATION Administration and Academic Department Heads ..................................... 1 Class Officers ............................................................................................. 1 District Support Services ............................................................................ 2 General Information ................................................................................ 3-7 Bell Schedules ........................................................................................... 8 Locker Locations ........................................................................................ 9 Student Dismissal Precautions Regulation............................................... 10 RULES AND REGULATIONS Attendance Policy ............................................................................... 10-11 Code of Conduct ................................................................................. 12-22 Freedom from Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Age, and Disability Harassment Policy .................................................................. 23 Plagiarism/Academic Misconduct ............................................................. 24 Smoking/Tobacco Use ............................................................................. 24 Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy .................................................. 24-26 Employee and Student Freedom from Sexual Harassment Policy ......................................... 26-27 Non-Discrimination Policy ................................................................... 28-34 HEALTH SERVICE5 Accident ................................................................................................... 35 Wheelchairs ............................................................................................. 35 Immunizations .......................................................................................... 35 Medical Excuses ...................................................................................... 35 Blood Mobile ............................................................................................ 35 Medication ................................................................................................ 35 LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER ..................................................................... 36 GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT .............................................................. 36-49 See Your Counselor About.................................................................. 36-37 How to Make an Appointment .................................................................. 37 Grading System ....................................................................................... 37 GPA Percent Conversion Chart ............................................................... 38 Computation of Final Average .................................................................. 39 Diploma Requirements ........................................................................ 39-40 Diploma Requirement Attachment ...................................................... 41-44 Academic Load Requirements ................................................................. 40 Science Lab Requirement ........................................................................ 45 Valedictorian &Salutatorian ...................................................................... 45 Requirements for Graduation Honors ...................................................... 45 Academic Achievement Honor Roll .......................................................... 46 Student Program Modifications ................................................................ 46 Class Standing ......................................................................................... 46 Summer School Admission Requirements ............................................... 46 Grade Point Average ........................................................................... 46-47 Mid-Term Examination Policy ................................................................... 48 Final Examination Policy .......................................................................... 48 Overriding Computer Average .................................................................. 48 Interim Reports ......................................................................................... 48 Report Cards ............................................................................................ 48 Advanced Placement Examinations .................................................... 48-49 College Courses ....................................................................................... 49 PROGRAM CHANGE PROCEDURES Programming Process .............................................................................. 49 Changes During the Summer ................................................................... 49 Changes at the Opening of School .......................................................... 50 Changes During the Year ......................................................................... 50 Changes in Course Level ......................................................................... 50 Dropping Courses .................................................................................... 50 WP-WF Guidelines ................................................................................... 50 Parent Portal and Syosset High School Website ..................................... 50 Timetable for Program Changes .............................................................. 51 ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES ........................................................................... 52 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENT ATHLETES ................................ 53 ADDENDUM TO CODE OF CONDUCT .................................................. 55 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITES (CLUBS AND GROUPS) Association of Creative Thespians (ACT)/Drama ..................................... 56 Adelettes .................................................................................................. 56 Astronomy Club ........................................................................................ 56 Auto Club ................................................................................................. 56 Awareness Club ....................................................................................... 56 B.A.S.I.C. Group ...................................................................................... 56 Book Club ................................................................................................. 56 Chess Club ............................................................................................... 57 CP Choral Pride ....................................................................................... 57 Comic Book Group ................................................................................... 57 Cooking Club ............................................................................................ 57 Cycling Club ............................................................................................. 57 Dance Club .............................................................................................. 57 DECA Club ............................................................................................... 57 Digital Networking Club ............................................................................ 57 Diversity Group ........................................................................................ 58 Dog Rescue Group .................................................................................. 58 Environmental Group ............................................................................... 58 Film Appreciation Club ............................................................................. 58 Forensic Society ....................................................................................... 58 French Club .............................................................................................. 58 Gender Sexuality Alliance ........................................................................ 58 Interact ..................................................................................................... 58 Investment Club ....................................................................................... 58 Israeli Culture Group ...............................................................................
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