Franklin High School Student Handbook 2019-2020 If you need to receive a copy of this handbook translated in your spoken language, [your language here], please contact the principal’s office. "Si usted desea recibir una copia de este manual en español, por favor, contacte la oficina del principal." Se você precisa de receber uma cópia deste manual em sua língua falada, os portuguêses, contatam por favor o escritório do principal. 如果您需要接受这本手册的拷贝在您的讲话的语言的，汉语，请与校长的办公 室联系。 Nếu bạn cần phải nhận được một bản sao của cuốn cẩm nang này trong ngôn ngữ nói của bạn, Việt Nam, dịch, xin vui lòng liên hệ với văn phòng của hiệu trưởng. ी, मᴂ अनुवाि कृपया प्राचायय के कायालय से ﴂयदि आप इस अपने बोली जाने वाली भाषा, द ि संपकय पुस्तिका की एक प्रति प्राप्त करने की आवश्यकिा .ै FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL http://franklinps.net/fhs 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038-1895 The High School is staffed from 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Main Number: (508) 613-1400 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY EXTENSIONS High School Receptionist: Ms. Laureen McKeown 1402 MAIN OFFICE Principal: Mr. Paul Peri 1410 Secretary to the Principal: Ms. Sandy Stanton 1410 Deputy Principal: Mr. William Klements 1408 Assistant Principal for Special Education: TBD 1409 Registrar: Ms. Ivy Patten 1424 Principal’s Office Fax: (508) 613-1510 3rd FLOOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE: Assistant Principal for Student Services: Ms. Maria Weber 1422 3rd floor Secretary: Ms. Jennifer Petrillo 1420 Adjustment Counselor: Mr. Rene Schneeweis 1423 3rd Floor Fax: (508) 613-1513 2nd FLOOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE: Assistant Principal for Student Services: Ms. Jennifer Santosuosso 1417 2nd floor Secretary: Ms. Kathy Falvey 1415 Adjustment Counselor: Ms. Laurie Turenne 1418 2nd Floor Fax: (508) 613-1512 1st FLOOR ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant Principal for Student Services: Mr. Ryan Augusta 1465 Secretary: Ms. Sue Robidoux 1461 Adjustment Counselor: Ms. Kathleen Giles 1464 1st Floor Fax (508) 613-1515 SPECIAL EDUCATION OFFICE Team Chair: Ms. Christina Spinelli 1463 Secretary: Ms. Sue Robidoux 1461 Special Education Fax (508) 613-1515 GUIDANCE Director of Guidance: Ms. Heather McVay 1442 Guidance Secretary: Ms. MaryBeth Dolan 1441 Guidance Counselor: Mr. David Soulard 1449 Guidance Counselor: Ms. Abigail Leone-Murphy 1443 Guidance Counselor: Ms. Jodie Walsh 1448 Guidance Counselor: Ms. Patricia Gardner 1447 Guidance Counselor: Ms. Kate Ryder 1444 Guidance Counselor: Mr. Richard Guyette 1445 Guidance Counselor: Ms. Julianne Horner 1446 Guidance Office Fax: (508) 613-1514 ADDITIONAL SCHOOL PERSONNEL Nurse: Ms. Melissa Conroy, Ms. Amiee Charlton 1470 School Psychologist: Mr. Michael Bowes 1462 Digital Learning Specialist: Mr. Dan Chase 1438 Athletic Director: Mr. Thomas Angelo 1502 Assistant to the Athletic Director: Ms. Sue Jacobson 1501 School Cafeteria Office: Ms. Suzanne Sherrin 1475 Transportation: Ms. Denise Johnson (508)-553-4915 **PARENTS ARE ASKED TO CALL THE HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE LINE AT 508-613- 1401 ON THE DAYS THEIR CHILDREN WILL BE ABSENT OR TARDY. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL CORE VALUES CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION PARENT COMMUNICATION COUNCIL SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM SCHOOL COUNSELING GUIDELINES GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT PROGRAM OF STUDY BELL SCHEDULE FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALENDAR 2019-20 II. ATTENDANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURE INFORMATION SCHOOL AND CLASS ATTENDANCE ABSENCE CALL-IN PROCEDURE ABSENT FROM SCHOOL POLICY: Documented / Undocumented Absence COLLEGE VISITS SKIP DAYS ATTENDANCE & LOSS OF CREDIT UNDOCUMENTED ABSENCE LIMITS (PER TERM) LOSS OF CREDIT FOR EXCESSIVE ABSENCES LOSS OF CREDIT LOSS OF CREDIT APPEAL PROCESS CREDIT RECOVERY CLASS CUTS TARDY TO SCHOOL TRUANCY DISMISSALS FROM SCHOOL SPECIAL ATTENDANCE ISSUES LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FORGED DOCUMENT POLICY STUDENT ABSENCE NOTIFICATION PROGRAM III. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES INFORMATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COURSE CREDIT CREDIT REQUIREMENTS GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) CALCULATION REPORTING OF STUDENT GRADE DISTRIBUTION: TRANSFER STUDENTS/RANK IN CLASS PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT HEALTH EDUCATION REQUIREMENT HEALTH CURRICULUM EXEMPTION GRADING I. Grades II. Grade Reporting III. Report Cards IV. Incomplete Grade Policy PROTOCOLS FOR HOME-SCHOOL COMMUNICATION ONLINE ACCESS TO STUDENT GRADES ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY EXTRA HELP, HOMEWORK HELP and NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TUTORING FINAL EXAMS HOMEWORK HONOR ROLL MAKE-UP POLICY STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS SUMMER SCHOOL LIBRARY /MEDIA CENTER Policies IV. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS, POLICIES DISMISSAL BY NURSE MEDICAL WAIVER AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSES PEDICULOSIS PREGNANCY SCREENINGS For additional health related district policies, click here. V. CODE OF CONDUCT DUE PROCESS CLASSIFICATION & CONSEQUENCES ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS NO CONTACT ORDER SUSPENSIONS ALTERNATIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAM VI. STUDENT EXPECTATION INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT STUDENT 1:1 LAPTOP PROGRAM CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES CELL PHONE / ELECTRONIC VIDEO AND STILL-IMAGE DEVICES ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STUDENTS AND STAFF/TEACHERS/COACHES POLICY DRESS CODE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE / FIRE DRILLS FOOD IN SCHOOL AND CAFETERIA POLICY FORBIDDEN ARTICLES FORGOTTEN ITEMS, MESSAGES, DROP OFFS GAMBLING LOCKDOWN AND EVACUATION DRILLS LOCKERS LOST AND FOUND LUNCH ACCOUNTS SCHOOL CLOSING/CANCELATION/EARLY DISMISSAL PARENT/TEACHER APPOINTMENTS PASS POLICY POSTERS VANDALISM SMOKING/TOBACCO FINES STUDENT SURVEYS WORKING PAPERS VII. TRANSPORTATION BUS PROCEDURES BUS PASSES SCHOOL BUS RULES AND REGULATIONS MOTOR VEHICLES AND BICYCLES VIII. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & EVENTS ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS SCHOOL ACTIVITY & EVENT ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT SCHOOL ACTIVITY & ATHLETIC EVENT BEHAVIOR BREATHALYZERS SOCIAL EVENT RULES AND REGULATIONS SOCIAL EVENT CONTRACT STUDENTS IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS ELIGIBILITY FOR HONORARY POSITIONS COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES GRADUATION CEREMONY ACADEMIC AWARDS FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS / NON-SCHOOL SPONSORED EXTENDED FIELD TRIP WAIVER IX. INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS ATHLETICS MIAA MISSION STATEMENT ELIGIBILITY X. FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS ABUSE PREVENTION (“209A”) ORDERS PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT DUE PROCESS FOR STUDENT DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES DRUG / ALCOHOL POLICY HATE CRIMES HAZING SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES EXTENDED FIELD TRIP POLICY CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES STUDENT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TAGGING; PENALTIES; SUSPENSION OF DRIVER’S LICENSE CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS AND VISITORS PROCEDURES: FOOD SERVICE: CHARGES AND UNCOLLECTED DEBT Meal Charges and Balances: Payments: Refunds: Delinquent Accounts/Collections: SCHOOL SAFETY ACT (CHAPTER 380) FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS LIAISONS/ COMPLIANCE OFFICERS I. INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME August 2019 Dear Students and Parents/Guardians: I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2019-20 school year at Franklin High School! The purpose of this handbook is to provide students and families with information about the policies and procedures which govern academic and student life at the school. The policies and procedures set forth in this handbook are designed to promote a rigorous, safe and nurturing environment for students that enables the high school community to focus on the learning process. Our Core Values articulate the beliefs about students and learning that have been long-held in the minds of our students, staff, parents, and community. While the student handbook articulates the policies of the school, the Core Values guide our decisions and interactions within the school community. I encourage you to discuss these values with your family and find ways to support these as members of our school community. We are Passionate about learning. Active in the school and community. Nurturing of others and ourselves. Thoughtful and respectful in our actions and ideas. High performing so we can achieve our dreams. Engaged in our education. Responsible for our learning and decisions. Supportive of one another. If you are new to Franklin High School, it is important that you read the entire handbook to ensure that you are familiar with the policies and procedures of the school. If you are returning to the school, you may wish to familiarize yourself with all policies and procedures, but focus on those policies which have changed from previous years. In order that this is easier for returning students, we have highlighted those policies which are new or have been revised. I look forward to working with each of you over the course of the year and hope that Franklin High School is able to support you in your learning. Sincerely, Paul Peri Principal FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL CORE VALUES We are Passionate about learning. Active in the school and community. Nurturing of others and ourselves. Thoughtful and respectful in our actions and ideas. High performing so we can achieve our dreams. Engaged in our education. Responsible for our learning and decisions. Supportive of one another. Academic Expectations Collaborate Communicate Shared Responsibility Purpose & Audience Individual Accountability Organization / Structure Encouragement of Others Language Conventions Conflict Resolution Evidence & Details Feedback Interpersonal Interpretive Create & Innovate Own Learning Tools & Techniques Reflection Experimentation / Risk-taking Risk-Taking Originality / Innovation Goal Setting Revision Initiative & Self Advocacy