Mission Statement
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HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL 2014 – 2015 STUDENT / PARENT HANDBOOK MISSION STATEMENT Hartford High School challenges students to take primary responsibility for achieving personal, academic, and career goals and supports them in that process. We believe that students learn best when their physical, emotional, and social needs are met; multiple instructional environments are needed to address a diverse population of learners; and individual growth results from high expectations and continuous self improvement. We expect that the following 21st century learning expectations will be achieved: 1. Communicate effectively across all disciplines and circumstances 2. Utilize traditional and technological applications to solve problems 3. Demonstrate the ability to work toward a common goal DISTRICT EMPHASIS ON A RESPECTFUL SCHOOL CLIMATE FOR ALL It is the responsibility of each student to contribute to a safe, respectful and productive learning environment by demonstrating respect and consideration for fellow students and adults. This includes complying with all policies and rules of conduct of the School District. Those behaviors that create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment, including: harassment, making threats, hazing and bullying, will be considered violations of the appropriate policy and subject to the school’s or district’s disciplinary system. The consequences for violations of these policies may include, but not be limited to, detention, suspension or expulsion. The following are expected of all students while on school property and/or when engaged in school-related functions: A. Students are expected to behave toward others in a respectful and courteous manner, respect the rights of others and exercise self-discipline. B. Students shall refrain from expressing personal prejudices against any individual or group. C. Students are expected to respect the property of the school district and that of others. D. A primary goal of the school district is to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn and develop their abilities. No student has the right to interfere with the right of others to learn or to conduct themselves in a manner that disrupts or deprives others of the opportunity to participate in the educational process. E. Students are expected to comply with the instructions and directives of all duly authorized staff members. Students are expected to accept reasonable consequences for breaking school or district rules. Appeals may be made to faculty and administrators by students who believe instructions to be improper or unjust, but only after complying with them. F. Students are expected to attend school every day and be on time. G. Students are expected to identify themselves, if asked to, by a district employee. H. Students are expected to be honest and discharge their responsibilities to the best of their ability. I. Students are expected to dress appropriately for school. Clothing shall not distract others from school work or reflect themes that are offensive or disrespectful to others. Hartford High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. HARTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT 2014-2015 School Calendar – FINALREVISED – 3/10/14 M Tu W Th F M Tu W Th F August 11 12 13 14 15 February 2 3 4 5 6 4 18 T T T T 15 9 10 11 12 13 25 26 27 28 X X X X X X 23 24 25 26 27 September H 2 3 4 5 21 8 9 10 11 12 March D T/PC 4 5 6 15 16 17 18 19 21 9 10 11 12 13 22 23 24 25 26 16 17 18 19 20 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 30 31 October 1 2 3 22 6 7 8 9 10 April 1 2 3 T 14 15 16 17 17 6 7 8 9 10 20 21 22 23 24 X X X X X 27 28 29 30 31 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 November 15 3 4 5 D T/PC 10 H 12 13 14 May 1 17 18 19 20 21 20 4 5 6 7 8 24 25 X X X 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 H 26 27 28 29 December 1 2 3 4 5 15 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 June 1 2 3 4 5 X X X X X 7 8 9 T/S S S/G S S January X X X X X 18 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 T T 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 Aug. 19, 20, 21, 22 In-service days (no classes for students) T = Teacher In-service Days (No classes for students) Aug. 25 First day of school for students D = Early Dismissal for Students (1/2 day in-service) Aug. 29 School closed for students and teachers H = Holiday; School closed for students and teachers Sept. 1 Labor Day (school closed) X = School closed for students and teachers Oct. 13 In-service day (no classes for students) S = Snow-day make-up day if needed Nov. 6 Early dismissal for students PC = Parent-teacher conferences Nov. 7 No Classes students/K-8 Parent Conferences G = Graduation Nov. 11 Veterans Day (school closed) Nov. 26, 27, 28 Thanksgiving Recess (school closed) First Quarter Ends: October 31 (47 days) Dec. 22 – Jan. 2 Holiday Recess (school closed) Second Quarter Ends: January 23 (43 days) Jan. 16 In-service day (no classes for students) Third Quarter Ends: April 3 (44 days) Jan. 19 MLK Day (In-service/no classes for students) Year Ends: If no snow days June 9 (41 days) Feb. 16-20 Winter Recess (school closed) March 2 Early Dismissal for students First Trimester ends November 5 March 3 No classes students/Elem. Parent Conferences Second Trimester ends March 2 April 13-17 Spring Recess (school closed) Third Trimester ends June 9 May 25 Memorial Day (school closed) June 9 Last student day if no snow days June 9 Last student day if no snow days (175 days) June 10 In-service day OR 1st snow make-up day June 10 Last teacher day if no snow days (185 contract days) June 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 Snow-day make up days (up to 5) June 16 Last teacher and student make-up days if 5 snow days June 12 Graduation June 12 Graduation Student days must equal 175 and teacher days must equal 185 TABLE OF CONTENTS Administration’s Message. 1 Guidance and Counseling Services . 16 School District and High School Contacts. 1 Annual Counseling Activities . 17 School District Directors. 1 College Visits . 17 Central Office Administration. 1 Military Visits . 17 High School Administration. 1 Communication with Home . 18 Frequently Used Phone Numbers. 1 Course Changes . 18 E-mail Address. 1 Student Records . 18 Web Page Address. 1 Homework Guidelines . 18 Faculty and Staff. 2 Honors Program . 19 Minimum Credit Load and Prerequisites . 19 INFORMATION & REGULATIONS National College Athletic Association (NCAA) . 19 National Honor Society Selection Process . 19 Academic Resource Center . 3 New England Common Assessment Program . 20 Alternative Pathways to High School Completion. .3 Promotion Requirements . 20 Attendance . 3 Bell Schedule . 4 DISCIPLINE CODE Bomb Threat Policy . 4 Building Use Before & After School Hours . 4 Student Responsibilities . 21 Bus Policy . 5 Consequences of Infractions . 21 Cafeteria Regulations . 5 Alternative to Suspension Plan . 21 Cell Phones & Electronic Devices . 5 Behavioral Management System . 22 Computer and Internet Use . 5 Detention . 22 Corridor Conduct & Access to/Egress from HACTC 7 Removal from Class . 22 Directory Information . 8 Suspension . 22 Disabilities, Students with - Ages 3-21 Years . 8 Expulsion . 23 Dress Code . 8 Exclusion from School-Sponsored Activities . 23 Drop-Off and Pick-up . 8 Discipline for Students with Disabilities . 23 Early Dismissal . 8 Early Graduation . 8 Bullying Policy . 23 Egress/Clear The Hall Drills . 8 Harassment Policy . 25 Emergency Dismissal /Weather Cancellation . 8 Hazing Policy . 29 Exchange Students - HHS Students . 9 Substance Abuse Policy . 31 Exchange Students - International . 9 Tobacco Rules . 32 Extracurricular Eligibility Rules & Philosophy . 9 Weapons Policy . 33 Illness at School . 11 Insurance . 11 MEDICAL INFORMATION Good Student Automobile Insurance Discount. 11 Certification . 34 Library/Media Center . 11 Immunizations . 34 Lockers . 11 Medical Concerns . 34 Lost & Found . 11 Medications . 34 No Child Left Behind . 11 Temporary Medical Disability . 34 Notice of Nondiscrimination . 12 Parking & Parking Permits . 12 APPENDICES Posters . 12 Senior Responsibility Program . 12 I. NCAA Information . 35 Skateboards/Hacky Sacks . 13 II. VT School Immunization Requirements . 35 Social Media . 13 III. Additional Awards . 35 Telephones . 13 IV. Student Activities . 36 Visitors . 13 Music & Theater . 36 Concert Band & Concert Choir . 36 Jazz Band . 36 ACADEMICS Jazz Choir . 36 Academic Achievement Awards . 13 Music Festivals & Auditions . 37 College Admissions and Testing Information . 14 Musical . 37 College, Internet, & Distant-Learning . 14 One-Act Play . 37 Dissection Policy . 15 Pizzazz Variety Show . 37 Educational Support System (ESS) Act 117. 15 Grading System . 16 Sports . 38 Graduation Requirements . ..