Solon High School “A Professional Learning Community”
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Solon High School “A Professional Learning Community” STUDENT / PARENT HANDBOOK www.solonschools.org 2016-2017 DISTRICT MISSION Solon City Schools, a diverse collaborative learning commu- nity of families, staff, and community members, will ensure all students attain the knowledge and skills to succeed and become contributing, ethical citizens in a global society, through our unwavering commitment to inspire every student to achieve personal excellence. Solon High Is Characterized By: High Standards Establishing and maintaining high standards of student performance and behavior. Students As Responsible Learners Encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning. Teacher Collaboration Working together to ensure maximum student achievement. Table of Contents Attendance ...........................................................................................7 Bell Schedule .......................................................................................5 Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior ...........................82 Cafeteria/Lunch Information .............................................................23 Cheating/Plagiarism ...........................................................................16 Clinic ..................................................................................................17 Course Fees/Fines/Financial Obligations ..........................................18 Distribution of Printed Material .........................................................18 Driving/Parking/Transportation .........................................................20 Emergency Contact Information ........................................................23 Faculty ..................................................................................................2 Grade/Grade Reports, Mid-term/Final Exams/Pinnacle Viewer ........26 Graduation Requirements ..................................................................25 Guidance ............................................................................................24 Hallway Traffic ..................................................................................30 Interrogation of Students ....................................................................30 Lost and Found ..................................................................................31 Media Center ......................................................................................31 Parent Organizations ..........................................................................32 Publications/Communication .............................................................34 Returned Check Fee ...........................................................................34 Safe School Helpline Information ........................... Inside Back Cover School Calendar ...................................................................................6 Searches and Security ........................................................................35 Senior Privileges ................................................................................36 Sports .................................................................................................38 Student Activities ...............................................................................40 Student Assessment ............................................................................41 Student Fund-Raising.........................................................................42 Student ID Cards ................................................................................42 Student Valuables ...............................................................................43 Student Lockers and Assignment .......................................................47 Student Recognition Programs ..........................................................76 Student Records .................................................................................43 Student Rights, Responsibilities, Discipline ......................................47 Technology (Acceptable Technology Use Policy) .............................77 Visitors ...............................................................................................79 Work Permits......................................................................................80 SOLON AT A GLANCE Colors ....................................................................... Blue and White Team Name ...........................................................................Comets Athletic Conference ..........................Greater Cleveland Conference Yearbook .............................................................................. Archive Newspaper .............................................................................Courier Literary Magazine ..................................................................Images Solon High School .............................................................349-6230 Attendance Phone ..............................................................349-8037 Guidance Office .................................................................349-7304 Athletic Office Secretary ....................................................349-6244 Website ................................................ http://www.solonschools.org 1 Faculty Administration Erin A Short, Principal Theresa L. Brownlow, Assistant Principal Josh A. Frazier, Assistant Principal Erica S. Kosiorek, Assistant Principal Mark T. McGuire, Athletic Director Counseling Department Ann Trocchio, Chairperson (Hp-Mc) Jodi Lurie, Student Wendy Dingman (A-C) Facilitator Rick Nowak (D-Ho) Rachel Vidd, Academic Kathleen Kinney (Md-See) Resource Facilitator Bradley Sims (Sef-Z) Art Department Bill Nyerges Jen Thompson Business Department Beth Mackens Jim McQuaide Engineering & Technology Joe Ferencie English Department Laura Fitch, Chairperson Camille Keys Pete Bergman Maggie Locke Jennifer Buemi Vicki Maslo Nanci Bush Teresa Pace Kelly Fishman Chad Ramlow Jessica Grondolsky Kelly Tailford Brian Jones Tori Wien 2 Family and Consumer Science Department Becky Nicholas Foreign Language Department Betsy Beveridge, Chairperson Laura Mendez Melissa Creamer Grace Paul Magalie Frazier Ben Staab Sianez Johnson Denise Stepanik Beth Mackens Elaine Swope Health/Physical Education Department Melissa FitzGerald, Chairperson LeAnn Fonner Audie Atienza Trish Kruse Travis Fankhauser Mathematics Department Peter Havens, Chairperson Jared Kleinhenz E. Russell Carnes Damien Kopkas Nan Csarny Sarah Kutschinski John Dingman Amanda McCann Anna Guseilo Daniel McKeen Charlotte Holman Kendra Mugnano Cynthia Kamkutis Michelle Speelman Marci Kleinhenz Jeffrey Wentz Music Department Ed Kline, Chairperson Rob Luce Gary Lewis Gerry MacDougall Mark Mauldin 3 Science Department Jeffrey Grimm, Chairperson Matt Kirk Kirsten Ahrens Melissa Orfin Crystal Cadorini Jeff Pehanic Bridget Eickmeier Brian Sabol Ron Fabo Tony Sanson Nicole Geiger Claire Stoltz Melissa Hughes Nicole Witting Sue Kenzig Kelly Zurawski Social Studies Department Sean Fisher, Chairperson Mary Clare Lane Bryan Ashkettle Jane Langston Kurt Gielink Robert Northrup Jill Harvey Joe Nunney Dan Iwan David Perchinske Aaron Jeter Rob Rivera Robin Joseph Karen Smith Special Education Department Sue Fischer, Chairperson Nancy Schikowski Luann Coladangelo Amanda Schwind Paul Diehl Mary Ellen Simecek Stacie Ettinger Valerie Smith Colleen Hartnett Jake Voigt Elizabeth Jedinak Dina Weber Cheryl Massey Gina Williams Jennifer Powers Andrea Young, ESL Secretaries Laura Gordon - Guidance Joyce Cardinale - Athletics Pam Hesketh Carol Schultz - Book Store Patti Holub Linda Seitz - Attendance Media Center Aide Debbie Stefanini 4 Bell Schedule Period Regular 1 7:50 – 8:45 a.m. Announcements 7:50 a.m. 2 8:50 – 9:40 a.m. 3 9:45 – 10:35 a.m. 4A 10:40 – 11:05 a.m. 4B 11:10 – 11:35 a.m. 4C 11:40 – 12:05 p.m. 5A 12:10 – 12:35 p.m. 5B 12:40 – 1:05 p.m. 6 1:10 – 2:00 p.m. 7 2:05 – 2:55 p.m. School doors will be unlocked at 7:10 a.m. Students must vacate the building by 3:15 p.m. unless they are attending an authorized school activity. 5 2016-2017 School Calendar Solon School District 2016-2017 School Calendar Gr. 9-12 Aug. 15 Teacher Professional Day Dec. 22 - Jan. 3 Winter Break Aug. 16 - 19 4 Days Jan. 4 - Jan. 6 3 Days Aug. 22 - 26 5 Days Jan. 9 - 12 4 Days Aug. 29 - Sept. 2 5 Days Jan. 13 Teacher Professional Day Sept. 5 Labor Day Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Day Sept. 6 - 9 4 Days Jan. 17 - 20 4 Days Sept. 12 - 16 5 Days Jan. 23 - 27 5 Days Sept. 19 - 23 5 Days Jan. 30 - Feb. 3 5 Days Sept. 26 - 30 5 Days Feb. 6 - 10 5 Days Oct. 3 No School Feb. 13 - 17 5 Days Oct. 4 - 7 4 Days Feb. 20 Presidents' Day Oct. 10 - 11 2 Days Feb. 21 - 24 4 Days Oct. 12 No School Feb. 27 - Mar. 3 5 Days Oct. 13 1 Day Mar. 6 - 10 5 Days Oct. 14 Teacher Professional Day END OF 3RD GRADING PERIOD 45 Days END OF 1ST GRADING PERIOD 40 Days Mar. 13 - 17 5 Days Oct. 17 - 21 5 Days Mar. 20 - 24 5 Days Oct. 24 - Oct. 28 5 Days Mar. 27 - 31 Spring Break Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 5 Days Apr. 3 - 7 5 Days Nov. 7 - 11 5 Days Apr. 10 - 13 4 Days Nov. 14 - 18 5 Days Apr. 14 No School Nov. 21 - 22 2 Days Apr. 17 No School Nov. 23 Teacher Professional Day Apr. 18 - 21 4 Days Nov. 24 - 25 Thanksgiving Vacation Apr. 24 - 28 5 Days Nov. 28 - Dec. 2 5 Days May 1 - 5 5 Days Dec. 5 - 9 5 Days May 8 - 12 5 Days Dec. 12 - 16 5 Days May 15 - 19 5 Days Dec. 19 - 21 3 Days May 22 - 26 5 Days May 29 Memorial Day May 30 - June