Conner Student Handbook 2020-2021
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CONNER HIGH SCHOOL CONNER HIGH SCHOOL Conner High School, home of the “Cougars” was opened in 1970 and has maintained a tradition of honor, pride, integrity and excellence. Conner is a comprehensive high school and is fully accredited by the strict standards established by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools by the State of Kentucky. With a diverse and constantly growing community, Conner strives to provide every student a pathway to success. MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of Conner High School is to create educated, self- driven students (citizens) who are prepared for life. The Vision of Conner High School is to: A. Provide a rigorous program of study that will prepare students for post-secondary options. B. Be steadfast in our dedication to build strong relationships with students, parents and community. C. Instill in students confidence, citizenship, critical thinking skills, and a passion for learning. D. Create and promote a collaborative positive atmosphere and culture throughout the school. 2 BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS CALENDAR FOR 2020-2021 August 10 Opening Day - TEACHERS ONLY August 12 First Day of School for Students September 7 Holiday - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL October 9 & 12 Teacher Training Days – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS November 3 Election Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS November 25-27 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL December 18 End of First Semester December 21 First Day of Winter Break /End of First Semester January 4 School Resumes/First Day of Second Semester January 18 NO SCHOOL February 15 Teacher Training Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS March 19 Teacher Training Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS April 12 – April 16 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL May 8 - 19 Spring Testing Window (last 2 weeks of school) *May 19 Last Day for Students (subject to change based on snow days) *Tentative dates-subject to change The school calendar may be revised pending emergency situations. OPTIONS FOR MAKE-UP DAYS May 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and June 1, 2 3 DAILY SCHEDULE 7:37 am Warning Bell 7:40 - 9:10 am First Block 9:15 - 10:55 am Second Block 11:00 - 12:50 pm Third Block 12:55 - 2:25 pm Fourth Block HOMEROOM/CLUB DAY SCHEDULE 7:37 am Warning Bell 7:40 - 9:00 am First Block 9:05 - 9:25 am Club Meetings 9:30 - 10:55 am Second Block 11:00 - 12:50 pm Third Block 12:55 - 2:25 pm Fourth Block ONE-HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE 8:37 am Warning Bell 8:40 - 9:45 am First Block 9:50 - 10:55 am Second Block 11:00 - 12:50 pm Third Block 12:55 - 2:25 pm Fourth Block TWO HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE 9:37 am Warning Bell 9:40-10:15 am First Block 10:20-10:55 am Second Block 11:00 - 12:50 pm Third Block 12:55 - 2:25 pm Fourth Block 4 GENERAL INFORMATION ATHLETICS & CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT Conner High School offers the opportunity to participate in a variety of interscholastic sports and extracurricular activities. You are encouraged to participate in any of the following: Archery- Baseball - Basketball - Cheerleading - Color/Winter Guard - Cross Country - Football - Golf - Marching Band - Soccer - Softball - Swimming - Tennis - Track - Volleyball -Wrestling Student eligibility is verified weekly by the Athletic Director. Students cannot have any more than one “I” in a single week in order to maintain eligibility. Students must also maintain a 78% average in all courses and cannot be failing more than one (1) course at the end of each quarter in order to be considered eligible for any upcoming sports or activities. As of August 1st of each school year, a Freshman who will be a Sophomore must have seven (7) credits; a Sophomore who will be a Junior must have fourteen (14) credits; and a Junior who will be a Senior must have twenty-two (22) credits to maintain eligibility. CONNER HIGH SCHOOL SBDM COUNCIL POLICY FOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS REGARDING EXTRACURRICULAR, CO-CURRICULAR AND ATHLETICS The Conner High School SBDM Council seeks to promote a positive climate and culture for all students, staff and spectators involved in school functions and events. The protocol contained in this policy allows any participant, 5 spectator, parent, or other concerned citizen to follow an appropriate course of action to resolve their concerns. To express concern, the initial contact shall be the coach, club sponsor, group director or event manager. If a resolution is not reached with this contact, then the school personnel, or the concerned party, may forward the concern to the Athletic Director for resolution. In the event a satisfactory resolution is still not achieved, the Athletic Director, or the concerned party may forward their concern to the Principal for final disposition. The Conner SBDM Council does not involve itself in concerns regarding individual personnel. It is a policy and procedure making body, which endorses and/or approves all extracurricular activities. However, the Council does not mitigate, or hear concerns regarding coaches, directors, sponsors, teachers, or any individual employee of BCS. The members of the Council may not discuss personnel matters, either individually, or as a group. ATHLETIC CONTEST SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT Conner High School Site Based Council would like to thank all spectators for support of our student athletes during athletic competition. Please feel free to cheer on your team in a positive manner. We ask that all spectators be respectful of students, players, coaches, staff and fellow spectators. Please refrain from inappropriate language, displays, effigies, signs and/ or inflammatory comments. Conner High School administrative staff reserves the right to remove any spectator for unacceptable behavior. 6 Serious infractions could result in a season long ban, from CHS athletic competitions, as well as, criminal prosecution. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Opportunities to participate in numerous activities and clubs are available at Conner. Students are encouraged to join and actively participate. Clubs available are: Academic Team , A Capella, Art Club, Asian Culture, Book Club, Chamber Orchestra, Character Counts, Choirs, Color Guard, Cougars in the Community, Cougarettes, Debate Club, Drug Free Club of America, Earth Club, Educator’s Rising, FBLA, FCA, FCCLA, FFA, First Priority, Gaming Club, GSA, German Club, German Club, Hispanic Honor Society, History Club, Jazz Band, Junior Board, Latin Club, Leadership League, Life Skills, Marching Band, Men and Women of Conner, National Honor Society, PAWS, Robotics, Senior Board, Skills USA, Student Council, The C- Section Club, TEAMS, Theatre, Tri-M, TSA and Walking Club. ENTRY TO SCHOOL All students arriving should enter the entrance by the student parking lot (bus riders/drivers parking in rear). All students should immediately enter the building. Students may not loiter outside, remain in their vehicle, or leave campus after arrival. After 7:40 a.m. ALL outside doors will be locked with the exception of the main entrance to the building. ALL visitors (and students arriving after this time) MUST use the main entrance. 7 VISITORS POLICY All visitors to school must report to the main office. Visitors requesting to speak to a student or have a student leave with them must present a picture ID. Visiting privileges are restricted and must not interfere with the educational process. No one but enrolled students should attend classes. Do not bring friends or relatives regardless of age to school. GENERAL FEES, TEXTBOOK RENTAL, ATHLETIC FEES Collection of fees became necessary when the State cut the amount of funds given to the schools for instructional materials. Fees collected are used for materials on the copy machine, film rentals, reference books, equipment repair/replacement, and special classroom supplies. Certain classes may have additional fees for materials specific to that course. (Refer to the chart below.) Students are issued an agenda book to be used during the school year for assignments and a hall pass. No replacement agenda books will be issued. The state does not provide textbooks for students. It is necessary for schools to collect a non-refundable textbook usage fee for books used in each class/on-line. For a semester course, the fee is $8. Students will be required to pay for lost or damaged books. Students who participate in an athletic, cheerleading or dance team program are required to pay a fee of $35. This fee is payable to the coach before the student may 8 participate in activities, practice or contests. Students who participate on the Academic Team will be assessed a $25 membership fee which does not include the cost of a uniform/shirt. The following is a listing of approved fees by the Board of Education for the 2020-2021 school year: BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS Student Fees 2020-2021 Grades 9-12 Fee Amount Reduced Amount General $55.00 $16.50 Academic Team $25.00 $7.50 Agenda $5.00 $1.50 Agriculture/Floral $10.00 $3.00 Design Art $15.00 $4.50 Advanced Placement Students provide Students provide Art portfolio portfolio Accounting Cost of Practice Cost of Practice Sets/Workbooks Sets/Workbooks Athletics* $35.00****/$50 $10.50**/$15 Cap Cap plus uniform plus uniform exp exp School Instrument $30.00 $9.00 Rental per year per year Cheerleading $35.00 plus $10.50 plus uniform expense uniform expense Credit Recovery $75.00 per course $22.50 per course F&CS (Foods) $15.00 $4.50 F&CS (Clothing) Actual cost of Actual cost of project project Half-day Vocational $18.00 $5.40 Marching Band $350.00 N/A Parking Sticker - $15.00 N/A School fees must be paid before purchase Science $15.00 $4.50 Social Studies $11.00 $3.30 (Current Events) Summer School $200.00 $60.00 (maximum) (maximum) 6 wks - ½ days 6 weeks - ½ days Textbook Usage Fee $8.00 per class $2.40 per class 9 * There is an annual charge for Athletics (including High School) ** Plus uniform expenses, where applicable.