Lake Central High School 2015 - 2016 Student Handbook and Calendar

LAKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 2015 - 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK AND CALENDAR 8400 Wicker Avenue, St. John, Indiana 46373 219-365-8551 Fax 219-365-7156 Property of: Address: Phone #: In case of emergency, please notify: Name: Phone #: The information in this book was the best available at press time. Watch for additional information and changes. ©2015 School Datebooks, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in any retrieval system, or translated in any form without the written permission of School Datebooks, Inc. This product is printed in Korea 2880 U.S. Hwy. 231 S., Suite 200 • Lafayette, IN 47909 • (765) 471-8883 http://www.schooldatebooks.com • [email protected] 1 table of contents Student Driving, Parking, and Social Event Administration ......................................................... 4 Regulations ..................................................... 28 Guidance ................................................................. 4 WHERE DO YOU GO WITH A QUESTION OR CONCERN Student Internet/On-Line Access Policy ................ 29 Athletics ................................................................... 4 The people closest to the problem have the best and quickest response for the questions. Please refer to the chart Secondary Student Rules for Internet Use............ 29 below to assist you. Introduction ............................................................. 5 Student Social Security Requirement ................... 30 Academics Transportation Extracurricular Lake Central Mission ............................................... 5 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Lake Central High School Dance Policy ............... 31 Core Values............................................................. 6 Questions or concerns regarding General questions about Questions or concerns regarding Medications: Guide for Parents Lake Central instructional practices or course work transportation for your child should be extracurricular activities should be Specific Rules of Behavior for Lake Central High School Corporation................................... 31 should be directed to your child's directed to the assistant principal. High School ........................................................ 8 directed to the coach or sponsor. Students with Special Needs................................. 32 teacher. Student Management Plan.................................... 20 Meningococcal Disease ........................................ 32 Types of Disciplinary Action .................................. 20 Teacher Student Classification ............................................ 33 Assistant Principal Coach or Sponsor Search and Seizure ............................................... 21 General Information ............................................... 33 General Classroom Policies .................................. 21 LCHS Library Media Center .................................. 33 School Day ............................................................ 21 Student Participation in Activities with Conflicts ... 34 Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Student Attendance Policy .................................... 22 Guidance Depart Information /Student If more information is needed or you If more information is needed, or there If more information is needed, a Excused Absence .................................................. 22 still have questions and/or concerns, a are concerns about a bus driver, a Transcript Release............................................ 34 discussion should be scheduled with Unexcused Absence ............................................. 23 discussion should be scheduled with discussion should be scheduled with the athletic director first, then the Outside Credits ...................................................... 35 the department head first, then the the Director of Transportation. building principal if needed. Tardiness............................................................... 23 Post-Secondary Dual Credit - Rule 10 .................. 35 assistant principal if needed. Truancy ................................................................. 23 Work Permits ......................................................... 35 Suspensions .......................................................... 23 Equal Educational Opportunity And Certificate of Incapacity ......................................... 24 1. Athletic Director Nondiscrimination Statements ........................ 36 1. Guidance Counselor Director of 2. Building Principal Pre-Arranged Absences ........................................ 24 LCHS Athletic and Extracurricular Activities .......... 36 2. Assistant Principal Transportation Off Campus Pass to Leave School ....................... 24 Lake Central High School Athletic Department ..... 37 Procedures for Calling Off Students ..................... 24 Team & Department Information ........................... 37 Make-Up Work ...................................................... 24 Indiana High School Athletic Organization ............ 37 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Physical Education Attendance ............................. 25 Other Governance Organizations ......................... 38 Anti-Harassment ................................................... 25 Lake Central Title IX Policy ................................... 38 Sexual Harassment ............................................... 25 Lake Central High School 2015-2016 Daily Disabilites and Section 504 ................................... 26 Bell Schedule .................................................... 39 Director of Seconday Ed. Director of Secondary Ed. Building Principal Terrorism Policy .................................................... 27 One Hour Delay ..................................................... 39 Student Bus Regulations....................................... 27 Two Hour Delay ..................................................... 39 Step 4 Step 4 Step 4 Director of Secondary Ed. Superintendent Superintendent Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Assistant Lake Central High School - 219.365.8551 Superintendent Lake Central Administration Center - 219.365.8507 Lake Central Athletics - 219.365.8551 x 2�41 Step 6 Superintendent 2 3 aDMInIstRatIon laKe centRal scHool coRPoRatIon (219) 365-8551 IntRoDUctIon Sean Begley Head Principal (Ext: 1 - 2064) The success of Lake Central High School depends upon the maintenance of an environment Tim Powers Assistant Principal A-E (Ext: 1 - 2016) which is conducive to an orderly instructional process. A safe and secure learning environment Edward Beck Assistant Principal G-L (Ext: 1 - 2063) is the foundation upon which a quality education takes place. The quality of that environment is largely dependent upon discipline, which is a joint responsibility of students, parents, teachers, Martin Freeman Assistant Principal MNPQR- (Ext: 1 - 2018) administrators, and community. Richard Moore Assistant Principal F, O & S-Z (Ext: 1 - 2017) In some instances, student self-discipline may be absent or substandard. Teachers, staff, and administrators are available and willing to aid in changing or altering such behavior. However, Doug McCallister Dean of Students (Ext: 1 – 2836) the school may not always be able to deal with the underlying causes of a behavioral problem or Erin Novak Dean of Students (Ext: 1 – 2837) prevent the problem from occurring. For these reasons, rules are necessary to allow every student the opportunity for an uninterrupted education. Melissa Rettig Director of Guidance (Ext: 1 – 2033) It is every student’s responsibility to read and become familiar with the following handbook material. GUIDance Be certain to keep it in a safe place so that you might refer to it when necessary. Please feel free to direct questions to the appropriate school officials. Robin May Grades 9-12 (A - B) (Ext: 1 - 2068) This student handbook is not the School Board Policy Manual. The School Board Policy Manual Brynn Denton Grades 9-12 (C- E) (Ext: 1 - 2069) contains more specific information about certain subjects that may not be contained within this handbook. If provisions of this handbook contradict board policy, then board policy prevails. Laurie Bankroff Grades 9-12 (G – H) (Ext: 1 - 2031) Karen Bowman Grades 9-12 (I - L) (Ext: 1 - 2032) Melissa St. Clair Grades 9-12 (M N) (Ext: 1 - 2034) Ashley Kline Grades 9-12 (P Q R) (Ext: 1 - 2027) Jamie Rodgers Grades 9-12 (F, O-S) (Ext: 1 - 2030) laKe centRal MIssIon: The mission of the Lake Central School Corporation, as a family, community, and school partnership, is to Erica Churilla Grades 9-12 (T-Z) (Ext: 1 - 2043) ensure that each student becomes a self-directed learner and a contributing responsible citizen through Kim McDermott Registrar (Ext: 1 – 2045) an instructional delivery system that engages students in achieving their personal best. atHletIcs Brandon Redinour Athletic Director (Ext: 1 - 2051) Brett St. Germain Assistant Athletic Director (Ext: 1 - 2028) Kathy Kapelinski Athletic Secretary (Ext: 1 - 2041) Erin Graves Student/Community Activities Secretary (Ext:1-2054) Athletic Fax 219-365-9070 Athletic Bulletin Board Ext: 1 - 2006 School Colors Blue and White School Nickname Indians 4 5 CORE VALUES Student-Centered Decisions Applying CORE VALUES Team Player • “LISTEN” Enjoyment • Discuss Accountability & Integrity • Investigate Commitment & Caring • Interview High Expectations • Consult Build Positive Relationships Team Player • Discuss & Investigate - we make time to collaborate • Parental Involvement - we work cooperatively

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