Hartford High School 2019-20 Student / Parent Handbook
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HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL 2019-20 STUDENT / PARENT HANDBOOK The information contained will be the operation manual for the 2019 - 2020 school year. The document can be found digitally on the school's website and will be updated as needed throughout the school year. Updated: September 11, 2019 MISSION STATEMENT Hartford High School challenges students to take primary responsibility for achieving personal, academic, and career goals and supports them in that process. We believe that students learn best when their physical, emotional, and social needs are met; multiple instructional environments are needed to address a diverse population of learners; and individual growth results from high expectations and continuous self-improvement. We expect that the following 21st century learning expectations will be achieved: 1. Communicate effectively across all disciplines and circumstances 2. Utilize traditional and technological applications to solve problems 3. Demonstrate the ability to work toward a common goal DISTRICT EMPHASIS ON A RESPECTFUL SCHOOL CLIMATE FOR ALL It is the responsibility of each student to contribute to a safe, respectful and productive learning environment by demonstrating respect and consideration for fellow students and adults. This includes complying with all policies and rules of conduct of the School District. Those behaviors that create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment, including: harassment, making threats, hazing and bullying, will be considered violations of the appropriate policy and subject to the school’s or district’s disciplinary system. The consequences for violations of these policies may include, but not be limited to, detention, suspension or expulsion. The following are expected of all students while on school property and/or when engaged in school-related functions: A. Students are expected to behave toward others in a respectful and courteous manner, respect the rights of others and exercise self-discipline. B. Students shall refrain from expressing personal prejudices against any individual or group. C. Students are expected to respect the property of the school district and that of others. D. A primary goal of the school district is to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn and develop their abilities. No student has the right to interfere with the right of others to learn or to conduct themselves in a manner that disrupts or deprives others of the opportunity to participate in the educational process. E. Students are expected to comply with the instructions and directives of all duly authorized staff members. Students are expected to accept reasonable consequences for breaking school or district rules. Appeals may be made to faculty and administrators by students who believe instructions to be improper or unjust, but only after complying with them. F. Students are expected to attend school every day and be on time. G. Students are expected to identify themselves, if asked to, by a district employee. H. Students are expected to be honest and discharge their responsibilities to the best of their ability. I. Students are expected to dress appropriately for school. Clothing shall not distract others from school work or reflect themes that are offensive or disrespectful to others. Hartford High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. HARTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT 2019 - 2020 School Calendar - Final 02/28/2019 M Tu W Th F M Tu W Th F August 12 13 14 15 16 February 3 4 5 6 7 4 X T T T* T/AS 15 10 11 12 13 14 X 27 28 29 30 X X X X X 24 25 26 27 28 September 20 H 3 4 5 6 March 2 T 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 20 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 16 17 18 D T/PC 23 24 25 26 27 23 24 25 26 27 30 30 31 October 1 2 3 4 April 1 2 3 22 7 8 9 10 11 17 6 7 8 9 10 T 15 16 17 18 X X X X X 21 22 23 24 25 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 November 1 May 1 16 D T/PC 6 7 8 20 4 5 6 7 8 H 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 X H H H 26 27 28 29 December June 1 2 3 4 5 15 2 3 4 5 6 8 8 9 10 T/S G/S 9 10 11 12 13 S S S S S 16 17 18 19 20 S S S X X H X X X X January H X X 18 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 T T 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 Aug.20-23 In-service days (no classes for students) T = Teacher In-service Days (No classes for students) Aug.22 All Staff Welcome Back Breakfast D = Early Dismissal for Students (1/2 day in-service) Aug.23 Teacher/Paraprofessional In-Service H = Holiday; School closed for students and staff Aug. 27 First day of school for students X = School closed for students and teachers Sept.2 Labor Day (school closed) S = Snow-day make-up day if needed Oct.14 In-service day (no classes for students) PC = Parent-teacher conferences Nov.4 Early dismissal for students G = Graduation Nov.5 No classes students/K-8 Parent Conferences AS = All Staff In-service Day Nov.11 Veterans Day (school closed) T* = Welcome Back Breakfast Nov.27,28,29 Thanksgiving Recess (school closed) First Quarter Ends: Oct.25 (42 days) Dec.23-Jan.3 Holiday Recess (school closed) Second Quarter Ends: Jan.17 (45 days) Jan.20 MLK Day (In-service/no classes for students) Third Quarter Ends: Mar.27 (41 days) Jan.21 In-service day (no classes for students) Year Ends: If no snow days Jun.10 (47 days) Feb.17-21 Winter Recess (school closed) Mar. 3 In-service Day (no classes students) Mar.19 Early Dismissal for students First Trimester ends: Nov.15 (55 days) Mar.20 No classes students/Elem. Parent Conferences Second Trimester ends: Mar. 6 (59 days) Apr. 13-17 Spring Recess (school closed) Third Trimester ends: Jun.10 (61 days) May 25 Memorial Day (school closed) June 10 Last student day if no snow days (175 days) June 9 Last student day if no snow days June 11 Last teacher day if no snow days (186 contract days) June 10 In-service day OR 1st snow make-up day June 24 Last student day if 10 snow days Jun.11- 23 Snow-day make-up days (up to 10) June 25 Last teacher day if 10 snow days June 12 Graduation Student days must equal 175 and teacher days must equal 186 TABLE OF CONTENTS Administration’s Message. 1 Grading System . 16 School District and High School Contacts. 1 Graduation Requirements . 16 School District Directors. 1 Guidance and Counseling Services . .. 17 Central Office Administration . .. 1 Annual Counseling Activities . 17 High School Administration. 1 College Visits . 18 Frequently Used Phone Numbers. 1 Military Visits . 18 Web Page Address . 1 Communication with Home . 18 Faculty and Staff. 2 Course Changes . 18 Student Records . 18 INFORMATION & REGULATIONS Homework Guidelines . 18 Honors Program . 19 Alternative Pathways to High School Completion. .3 Minimum Credit Load and Prerequisites . 19 Attendance . 3 National College Athletic Association (NCAA) . 19 Bell Schedule . 4 National Honor Society Selection Process . 19 Bomb Threat Policy . 5 Promotion Requirements . 20 Building Use Before & After School Hours . 5 Protection of Pupil Rights Act . .20 Bus Policy . 5 Smarter Balance Assessment (SBAC) . 20 Cafeteria Regulations . 5 Cell Phones & Electronic Devices . 5 DISCIPLINE CODE Computer and Internet Use . 6 Student Responsibilities. 22 Corridor Conduct & Access to/Egress from HACTC 8 Social Media . 22 Directory Information . 8 Behavioral Management System . 22 Disabilities, Students with - Ages 3-21 Years . 9 Detention . 23 Dress Code . 9 Alternative to Suspension Plan . 23 Drop-Off and Pick-up . 9 Removal from Class . 23 Early Dismissal . .. 9 Suspension . 23 Early Graduation . .. 9 Expulsion . 24 Egress/Lockdown Drills . 9 Exclusion from School-Sponsored Activities . 24 Emergency Dismissal /Weather Cancellation . 9 Discipline for Students with Disabilities . 24 Exchange Students. 10 Bullying Policy . 25 Extracurricular Eligibility Philosophy & Rules. 10 Harassment Policy . 25 Illness at School . 11 Hazing Policy . 25 Insurance . 11 Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Students . .36 Good Student Automobile Insurance Discount. 11 Mandated Reporting . 36 Library/Media Center . 11 New Americans . 36 Lockers . 12 Substance Abuse Policy . 37 Lost & Found . 12 Tobacco Rules . 41 No Child Left Behind . 12 Weapons Policy . 41 Notice of Nondiscrimination . 12 Fule 4500 Restraint and Seclusion . 42 Parking & Parking Permits . 12 Posters . 13 Senior Responsibility Program . 13 MEDICAL INFORMATION Telephones . 13 Certification . 43 Visitors . 13 Immunizations . 43 Medical Concerns . 44 Medications . 44 ACADEMICS Temporary Medical Disability . 44 Academic Achievement Awards . 14 College Admissions and Testing Information . 14 APPENDICES Flexible Pathways/ACT 77. 15 Dissection Policy . 15 I. NCAA Information . 45 II. VT School Immunization Requirements . 45 Educational Support System (ESS) Act 117. 15 III. Additional Awards . 45 IV. Student Activities . 46 Music & Theater . 46 Concert Band & Concert Choir . 46 Jazz Band . 46 Jazz Choir . 47 Music Festivals & Auditions . 47 Musical . 47 One-Act Play . ..