Hudson Senior High School Student Handbook 2019-2020
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Hudson Senior High School Student Handbook 2019 – 2020 The BLUE AND GOLD Yes, blue and gold is the flag we love, Let’s cheer for Hudson High, Come gather round and sing a song, That mounts unto the sky, All hail to the colors we cherish, A pennon of blue and gold, And hail to her sons and her daughters, Sweetest mem’ries days unfold, Our love for the never shall perish, All study, staunch and bold, We will fight for the right of old Hudson High and the Blue and the Gold 1 Hudson Senior High School 215 Harry Howard Avenue Hudson, New York 12534 518 - 828-4132 Ext. 3100 THIS STUDENT HANDBOOK BELONGS TO: Name: ______________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ City/Town: Zip Code:________ Telephone: ___________________________________________ Grade: Homeroom: Blue Gold_________ Student I.D. #: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CONTACT: Name: ________________________________________________ Relationship to student: __________________________________ Telephone (home & cell): ________________________________ Telephone (work): ______________________________________ 2 HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2019 - 2020 CALENDAR September 2 Labor Day September 3 Superintendent Conf. Day September 4 Classes Begin October 14 Columbus Day November 5 Superintendent’s Conf. Day November 8 Emergency Go Home Drill November 11 Veterans’ Day Observance November 14 ½ Day 6–12 Report Card Conf. November 27 - 29 Thanksgiving Recess December 11 ½ Day K-5 Report Card Conf. December 23 - 31 Holiday Recess January 1 Holiday Recess Cont. January 2 Classes Resume January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 21 - 23 Regents/Testing week February 17 Presidents’ Day February 18 - 21 Mid-Winter Recess March 13 Superintendent Conf. Day March 25 - 27 ELA Testing Window April 10 Good Friday April 13 - 17 Spring Recess May 1, 8, 15, 20 – 21 Tentative Pupil Days (See below) May 22 No Classes May 25 Memorial Day June 2 US History/Gov’t Regents June 17 - 26 Regents/Rating Days June 24 - 26 ½ Day Grades K - 8 June 26 Last Day of Attendance June 26 Graduation Day *Notes: lf not all emg. closing days are used, Tentative Return days will be returned in this order: May 21, 2O, 15, 8, 1 lf more than 5 emg. closing days are used, Tentative Make Up days will be made up in this order: May 22, Apr 17, Apr 16 3 BELL SCHEDULE 2019 – 2020 HOMEROOM: 8:00 – 8:05 Pledge of Allegiance: 8:07 Period 1 8:07 – 8:48 Period 2 8:52 – 9:33 Period 3 9:37 – 10:18 Period 4 10:22 – 11:03 PERIOD 5 11:07 – 11:37 – LUNCH Period 6 11:41 – 12:22 Period 7 12:26 – 1:07 Period 8 1:11 – 1:52 Period 9 1:56 – 2:37 4 EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE 2019-2020 Half-day schedule for dismissal at 11:37AM 8:00 - 8:05 arrival ~ 8:07 Pledge of Allegiance PERIOD 1 8:07 – 8:30 2 8:34 – 8:56 3 9:00 – 9:22 4 9:26 – 9:48 5 There will be no lunch period scheduled. Students will attend academic classes only. 6 9:52 – 10:14 7 10:18 – 10:40 8 10:44 – 11:06 9 11:10 – 11:37 P.M. VOTEC Students with transportation are dismissed at 9:40AM. P.M. VOTEC Students without transportation will report to the Library at 9:40AM. 5 SCHEDULE FOR ONE HOUR DELAY 2019-2020 Homeroom 9:00 – 9:05 Pledge 9:07 Period 1 9:07 - 9:33 Period 2 9:37 – 10:03 Period 3 10:07 - 10:33 Period 4 10:37 - 11:03 Period 5 Lunch will begin at 11:07 AND THE REGULAR DAY WILL FOLLOW 2 HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE 3 HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE Period Time Minutes Period Time Minutes 1 10:00-10:30 30 5 11:00-11:25 25 2 10:34-11:03 29 1 11:29-11:49 20 5 11:07-11:37 30 2 11:53-12:13 20 3 11:41-12:07 26 3 12:17-12:37 20 4 12:11-12:37 26 4 12:41-1:01 20 6 12:41-1:07 26 6 1:05-1:25 20 7 1:11-1:37 26 7 1:29-1:49 20 8 1:41-2:07 26 8 1:53-2:13 20 9 2:11-2:37 26 9 2:17-2:37 20 6 PREFACE As a reflection of a democratic society, a school system has many responsibilities to the community which provides its support. Not the least of these should be the development of an understanding and appreciation for our representative form of government, the rights and responsibilities of the individual in the procedures whereby necessary changes are brought about. A public school system derives its special civil authority from the people through their government. In the United States, government has always been based upon rule of law which, in turn, is founded upon respect for the dignity of the individual. In order to promote better understanding among all members of the school community, comprised as it is of students, faculty, administrators and parents, it is appropriate that a statement of educational responsibilities and rights be set forth. Equity and balance should always be present in our school, and this can be accomplished only when the rights of students are equitably balanced by the responsibilities on which those rights are based. Students are responsible for the way they exercise their rights, and they must accept the consequences of their actions and recognize the boundaries of their individual liberties. Each exercise of an individual’s rights must demonstrate respect for the rights of others. To achieve the goal of a democratic society, the staff, students and parents must work cooperatively to avoid the extremes of regimentation on the one hand and anarchy on the other. Students at Hudson Senior High School have the right to an education, but this is not an absolute right. It is qualified first by eligibility requirements and, second, by performance requirements. The school must be concerned with the individual and his welfare, but in working with the individual, the school must also be concerned with the welfare of the entire student body. The rules and standards set forth in this handbook apply to conduct on school premises and school buses, conduct involving school property, and to conduct off school premises which directly affects other students of Hudson Senior High School. No handbook can define all types of aspects of student behavior. However, this handbook can and does serve as a valuable aid in helping students conduct themselves in a proper manner as good and active citizens of our school community. It is the responsibility of every student to be familiar with and abide by the policies, rules and regulations contained in this handbook. The Hudson City School District hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including vocational education opportunities, without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or handicap. SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION A. Announcements Whenever possible, no announcements will be made over the public address system. If you wish to have announcements made regarding school activities, you must have the material approved by the principal to be broadcast on the Bluehawk News shown on the school’s closed circuit television. 7 Display posters must also be approved by the Principal. Such posters must be removed the day after the scheduled event. B. Assemblies There may be assemblies scheduled throughout the school year. Students should do their best to make visitors and performers feel welcome. Students should be attentive and respectful. Acceptance and pleasure can be shown by applause. Students are to sit in their assigned seats. C. Attendance Policy Effective July 1, 2003, every district in the state must have a district-wide attendance policy. The purpose of the policy is to stress the importance of good attendance as vital to instruction and classroom participation. In addition, the state stresses the need for accurate record keeping of all children at instruction as well as the need to develop ways to improve attendance. The following list of Excused Absences has been determined by the school as appropriate reasons for being absent from school or tardy: 1. Personal Illness 2. Sickness or death in family 3. Medical Appointments 4. Court Appearances 5. Religious Observance 6. Quarantine 7. Supervised Education Project-Supervised Scheduled Athletic Event (Authorized release form/permission slip constitutes excused) 8. Approved cooperative work program 9. Military Obligation/Pre-approved appointments with recruiter documentation with follow-up attendance documentation 10. Pre-approved college visits 11. Any other absence excused at the discretion of the Superintendent If a student is absent, the parent or guardian must send a note or documentation within three (3) school days of his/her return to school. The note must include the student’s full name, the date(s) absent, and the reason for the absence. The Principal may require a doctor’s excuse for extended absences. Excuses such as haircut, shopping, vacation, overslept, or car trouble are not acceptable and will be listed as un-excused. Consequences for Unexcused Absences: At Hudson Senior High School, more than sixteen (32) un-excused absences from a full year course or more than eight (16) un-excused absences from a ½ year course will result in loss of course credit and will be ineligible to attend Summer School. 9 or more un-excused absences from Physical Education class in a semester will result in loss of Physical Education credit. The district has implemented a credit recovery program for students who have exceeded the maximum number of unexcused absences.