1 Student Fees ...................................................................... 23 Contents Transportation ................................................................... 24 Directory Information .......................................................... 3 Crisis Plan and Emergency Procedures ..................... 24 Welcome/USD 489 Mission Statement .............................. 4 Inclement Weather ........................................................ 24 Hays High School Mission Statement ............................... 4 ACTIVITIES ........................................................................ 25 Accreditation ....................................................................... 4 KSHSAA Scholarship Regulations for Athletes ......... 25 Accreditation cont .............................................................. 5 Assembly Programs ..................................................... 25 Accreditation cont .............................................................. 6 Attendance Regulations ............................................... 26 Substance-Free Schools .............................................. 27 KESA: Full Five- Year Process ........................................... 7 USD 489 Acceptable Use Policy Agreement .............. 31 Hays High School Site Council .......................................... 8 HHS Technology Procedure and Management. ......... 33 Nondiscrimination Statement ............................................ 8 Hays High School Activities Handbook .................. 36 Academics/Schedules/Calendars ...................................... 9 Administration of Activity Programs .......................... 37 Graduation Requirements ............................................. 9 Expectations ................................................................. 37 Maroon and Gold Calendar .......................................... 10 Student/Parent/Coach Relationships .......................... 38 Schedule Changes ....................................................... 11 Memberships................................................................. 39 Pride Time/Academy Period Guidelines ..................... 11 Student Eligibility ......................................................... 39 Academic Progress ...................................................... 12 Participation .................................................................. 39 Commencement ........................................................... 12 Sexual Harassment Policy ........................................... 40 Grade Cards .................................................................. 13 Attendance at Activities ............................................... 41 Progress Reporting ...................................................... 13 Drug and Alcohol Policy .............................................. 42 Scholarship Honors ..................................................... 13 Scheduling .................................................................... 42 Student Records ........................................................... 13 Inclement Weather ........................................................ 24 Main Office .................................................................... 13 Safety ............................................................................. 43 Guidance and Counseling ........................................... 14 Hot Weather................................................................... 43 Health Office ................................................................. 14 Transportation .............................................................. 43 Library Services ........................................................... 15 Off Season Expectations ............................................. 45 School ID’s .................................................................... 15 Varsity Lettering Policy ................................................ 45 Computers/USD 489 issued Technology Device ....... 15 Budget / Finance ........................................................... 46 Attendance and Conduct ................................................. 16 Athletic Booster Club ................................................... 46 Tardiness ...................................................................... 16 Scholarships ................................................................. 46 Absences ...................................................................... 16 Activities / Lettering Requirements ............................. 46 Student Conduct and Procedure Code ....................... 18 Appendices ........................................................................ 48 Detention ....................................................................... 18 Dual Participation Contract .......................................... 48 Suspension ................................................................... 18 Alternative Transportation Form ................................. 49 Electronic Equipment .................................................. 19 Self Administration of Medication Form ..................... 50 Student Valuables ........................................................ 19 Medication Authorization Form ................................... 51 Weapons Policy ............................................................ 19 KSHSAA Concussion Guidelines ................................ 52 Interrogation and Investigation ................................... 19 Concussions & Head Injury Release Form ................. 53 Nondiscrimination ........................................................ 20 KSHSAA Heat Guidelines............................................. 57 Bullying ......................................................................... 20 KSHSAA Lightening Guidelines ................................. 64 Sexual Harassment ...................................................... 20 Physical Form ............................................................... 66 Dress Code ................................................................... 21 Drug Dogs ..................................................................... 21 Discipline Consequences ................................................ 21 2 Directory Information Board of Education Paul Adams ~ Lance Bickle Mandy Fox ~ Luke Oborny Phone Numbers Greg Schwartz ~ Mike Walker Sophia Young Hays High School Main Office 623–2600 Central Administration Athletic Director 623–2610 Ron Wilson, Superintendent Guidance Office 623–2608 Shanna Dinkel, Assistant Superintendent Health Office 623–2607 Chris Hipp, Director of Special Education Cafeteria 623–2613 Keith Hall, Interim Executive Director of Finance & Support Services FAX 623–2609 Hays High Administration Martin Straub, Principal John Linn, Asst. Principal Addresses Fred Winter, Asst. Principal Lance Krannawitter, Asst. Principal, USD 489 District Offices Athletic Director 323 W. 12th Hays, KS 67601 Hays High School Hays High Alma th 2300 East 13 St. Mater Hays, KS 67601 Out upon the western prairie Waves our banner high Far surpassing wealth unspoken, Sealed by friendship’s tie Loved and Websites cherished USD 489 District Website Brave and true www.usd489.com Dear to every heart Hail to thee, our Alma Hays High School Website www.hayshighindians.com 3 USD 489 Mission Statement: To provide a quality learning experience for every child in every classroom every day. Hays High School Mission Statement: Empowering all students for tomorrow’s challenges Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA) 4 5 KESA (continued) For more information about the Kansas Education System Accreditation (KESA) process, see this link: http://www.ksde.org/Agency/Fiscal-and-Administrative-Services/Communications-and-Recognition-Programs/Vision-Kansans-Can The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) accredits public schools in our state based on quality criteria that is set by State and federal programs. Assessments / Kansas Assessments 2019-2020: Freshmen: No Kansas Assessments, STAR will be taken locally in August, December, and May Sophomores: Kansas Assessments in Math and English Language Arts Juniors: All Juniors will take Kansas Assessments in Science and Social Studies. Locally, all Juniors will take either the ACT, the ACT WorkKeys Assessment, or both. Seniors: No Kansas Assessments, ACT will be taken locally in February 2020 *For more information regarding performance of Hays High School in the Kansas Assessment Program, reference: Kansas Report Card: https://ksreportcard.ksde.org/ The Kansas accreditation program requires schools to participate in a comprehensive testing program in Math, Reading, Science every year and Social Studies and Writing every-other year. Additionally, schools must attain the following standards: • State assessment participation rate of 95% HHS attained 99% participation rate • Graduation rate of 80% (calculated for a four-year cohort group) HHS attained 88.5% 4-year cohort graduation rate • Student Attendance rate of 90% HHS attained a 92.5% attendance rate • Less than 10% of students Chronically Absent HHS experienced 14.6% of students Chronically Absent • In addition to these percentages applying to the total number of students, there are ten student subgroups that must also meet or exceed these marks: • Students who qualify for free & reduced meals • Migrant • Students with disabilities • English Language Learners (ELLs) • Gender • Each racial/ethnic group of African