Student Handbook 2 0 1 7 2 0 1 8 NAME SHOP Calendar of Events August 21,22 New Teacher Orientation December 26-29 Christmas Break May 15 AP Calculus August 22,23 Grade 9 Orientation January 2 School Reopens May 16 AP Lang & Comp August 28 Staff Orientation January 15 M.L. King Day May 17 AP Statistics Exam August 29 Prof Dev (No School) January 16-19 Mid-terms Gr 10 & 12 May 18 Sr. Sign-out Academic August 30 Students’ First Day January 22-26 Mid-terms Gr 9 & 11 May 23-24 MCAS Math Test August 30 Gr 9 PARENT Orientation January 26 Second Quarter Ends May 25 Senior Sign-out September 4 Labor Day February 5,6 MCAS Biology Retest Vocational September 7 Back to School Night February 7 Advisory Dinner May 28 Memorial Day September 22 Prof Dev (half day) February 8 Advisory Dinner (no school) September 27 Advisory Dinner snow date May 29 Senior Awards Night October 5 Honor Roll Banquet February 19 Presidents’ Day May 30 Graduation October 6 Principal and (no school) May 31 Graduation Rain Date Counselor’s Day February 19-23 February Vacation June 6 Advisory Dinner October 9 Columbus Day February 28 MCAS ELA Retest June 7 Freshman Acceptance (no school) March 5,6 MCAS Math Retest Night October 12 Honor Roll Banquet March 7 SKILLS Districts Comp June 6-7 MCAS Biology Test October 16 Tour Day (no school) March 14 Open House June 12 Last Day of School October 16 Career Awareness Night March 15 Open House Snow Date (half-day) If no snow October 31 Halloween March 16 Prof Dev (half day) cancellations November 3 First Quarter Ends March 27-29 MCAS ELA June 25-30 SKILLS National Comp November 8,9,14 MCAS ELA Retest March 30 Good Friday November 15-16 MCAS Math Retest April 5 MCAS ELA Make Up November 10 Veterans Day April 6 Thrid Quarter Ends November 16 Parents’ Night (half day) April 11 Superintendent’s Dinner November 19-21 SKILLS Leadership Conf April 16-20 Spring Break November 21 Parents’ Night (half day) April 26-28 SKILLS State Comp November 22 Half Day School May 7 AP Chemistry November 23 Thanksgiving Day May 9 AP Lit & Comp December 8 Prof Dev (half Day) May 10 AP Environ Science December 22 Half Day School May 11 AP Comp Science Princ December 25 Christmas Day May 11 Prom Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017-2018 1050 Westminster Street Fitchburg, MA 01420-4696 (978) 345-9200 (978) 632-8889 1-800-853-6689 http://www.montytech.net This planner belongs to: NAME ______________________________________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________________ CITY/TOWN ____________________________ ZIP CODE __________ PHONE _____________________________________________________ STUDENT NO. ______________________________________________ 3 4 MRVTHS Vocational Technical School District Committee Ashburnham........... Ms. Diane Swenson Ashby..................... Mr. Peter Capone Athol...................... Ms. Toni L. Phillips Barre....................... Ms. Whitney Marshall Fitchburg................ Ms. Melanie Weeks Fitchburg................ Ms. Claudia Holbert Fitchburg................ Mr. Ron Tourigny Fitchburg................ Mr. Brian J. Walker, Chair Gardner................... Mr. Eric Commodore, Vice Chair Gardner................... Mr. James Boone Harvard................... To Be Announced Holden.................... Mr. James Cournoyer Hubbardston.......... Mrs. Kathleen Airoldi Lunenburg.............. Ms. Barbara Reynolds Petersham.............. Mr. Edward Simms Phillipston............... Mr. Eric Olson Princeton................ Mr. John P. Mollica Royalston............... Mrs. Mary C. Barclay Sterling................... Dr. Kenneth I.H. Williams Templeton............... Mr. James M. Gilbert Westminster............ Mr. Ross Barber Winchendon........... Mr. Austin Cyganiewicz Rules and Regulations All students are responsible for the rules and regulations as published in this handbook. As required by law, your signature on Homeroom Roster sheets distributed on your first day at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School (Hereinafter referred to as MRVTHS) also acknowledges receipt of a copy of Chapter 269 of the General Laws – an Act Prohibiting the Practice of Hazing. Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School admits students and makes available to them its advantages, privileges and courses of study without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or disability. Equal Educational Opportunities In recognition of the diversified characteristics and needs of our students and with the keen desire to be responsive to them, the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School District will make every effort to protect the dignity of the students as individuals. It also will offer careful consideration and sympathetic understanding of their personal feelings, particularly with reference to their race, color, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, physical or intellectual differences. To accomplish this, the District will make every effort to comply with the letter and the spirit of the Massachusetts Equal Educational Opportunities law which prohibits discrimination in public school admissions and programs. The law reads as follows: “No child shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to a public school of any town, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges and course of study of such public school on account of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation.” This will mean that every student will be given equal opportunity in school admission, admissions to courses, course content, guidance, and extracurricular and athletic activities. TEAR-OUT PAGE Acknowledgment of Receipt of Student Handbook ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF STUDENT HANDBOOK –2017-2018 My signature below indicates that: • I am in receipt of this Student Handbook and have reviewed its contents with my son or daughter. • I agree to abide by the appropriate Computer User Contract in this Student Handbook. ____________________________ Date ____________________ Parent/ Guardian’s Signature _________________________ I.D.# _______ Gr. _______ Date _______ Student’s Signature Print Name (legibly) ______________________________ Home Room _________ Vocational Program:________________________ Homework is important and is required to be completed during both academic and vocational weeks. Parents’ Nights are scheduled in November, following the first quarter report card. Parents are encouraged to attend these evening meetings and meet with teachers to discuss common concerns. STUDENT MUST RETURN THIS SIGNED PAGE TO HIS/HER 1ST PERIOD HOMEROOM TEACHER WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF HANDBOOK. ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THEY MAY BE VIDEOTAPED IN ALL PUBLIC AREAS OF THE SCHOOL BUILDING OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS. Computer User Contract (Grades 9 through 12) I understand and will abide by the MRVTHS Acceptable Use Policy*. I further understand that any violation by me of the terms of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in the suspension or termination of my computer network privileges (other than directly supervised use during classroom instruction), and may also result in school disciplinary action. If a violation constitutes a criminal offense, appropriate legal action may be taken. I further agree to compensate MRVTHS in the event that the school suffers any monetary loss, including costs, damages and attorney’s fees, because of any violation by me of this Acceptable Use Policy. Parent/Guardian Contract (For users under 18 years of age) As parent/guardian of the identified student on the previous page, I have read the Acceptable Use Policy* for MRVTHS. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes. I recognize that some controversial materials exist on the Internet. I understand the access to inappropriate material will be restricted to the greatest extent possible. I have discussed with my son/daughter his/her responsibilities regarding the use of MRVTHS network and Internet access. My son/ daughter understands and agrees to follow the Acceptable Use Policy of MRVTHS. I understand that any violation by my son/daughter of the terms of the Acceptable Use Policy may result in the suspension or revocation of his/her Internet and/or computer privileges (other than directly supervised use during classroom instruction) and may also result in school disciplinary action. I will not hold MRVTHS liable or responsible for any materials my son/daughter accesses, acquires or transmits via the MRVTHS computer network and/or Internet connection. I hereby give permission for my son/daughter to use the network at school. I further agree to indemnify MRVTHS for any losses, costs or damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred by MRVTHS relating to or arising out of any violation by my son/daughter of the Acceptable Use Policy*. Finally, I recognized that the guidelines for the school’s 1:1 Chromebook initiative are separate from this acceptable use policy, and that I must agree to those guidelines separately in order for my student to receive their school issued Chromebook* See Acceptable Use Policy on pages 45-48. Table of Contents I. Administration and Instructional Staff 1 Academic Programs 1 Vocational Programs 2 Technology Staff 3 Student Support Staff 3 Guidance Counselors 3 Specialists 3-4 Attendance & Discipline 4 Business Office 4 Cafeteria Staff 4 Athletics 4 Post Graduate Studies 4 Practical