Hamady Middle/High School Westwood Heights Schools 3223 W. Carpenter Rd. • Flint, MI 48504 Office: (810) 591-0890 • Fax: (810) 591-5140 PARENT HANDBOOK & STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT GRADES 7-12 2017-2018 1 Hamady Middle/High School Parent Handbook/Student Code of Conduct Student and Parent Acknowledgement & Pledge The Parent Handbook/Student Code of Conduct 2017-2018 has been developed to help your child receive quality instruction in an orderly educational environment. The school district needs your cooperation in this effort. Please review and discuss the Parent Handbook/Student Code of Conduct 2017-2018 with your child, sign this sheet and return it with your child to school. Should you have any questions when reviewing the Parent Handbook/Student Code of Conduct 2017-2018, please contact your school administration. I have reviewed the Parent Handbook/Student Code of Conduct 2017-2018 with my child, and we understand the rights and responsibilities therein. Parent/Guardian: __________________________________________________________________ (Print clearly) __________________________________________________________________ (Sign your name) Date: _________________ To help keep my school safe, I pledge to show good Hawk Character, work to the best of my ability and adhere to the guidelines within the Parent Handbook/Student Code of Conduct 2017-2018. Student Name: ____________________________________________________________________ (Print clearly) Student Signature: _________________________________________________________________ (Sign your name) Grade: ________ Date: _________________ FAILURE TO RETURN THIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WILL NOT RELIEVE A STUDENT OR THE PARENT/GUARDIAN FROM BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING OR COMPLYING WITH THE RULES CONTAINED WITHIN THE PARENT HANDBOOK/STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT 2017-2018. 2 Westwood Heights Schools Administrative Office 3400 N. Jennings Rd. Flint, MI 48504 (810) 591-0870 Mr. Pete Toal, Interim Superintendent Hamady Middle/High School 3223 W. Carpenter Rd. Flint, MI 48504 (810) 591-0890 Mr. Leslie D. Key, High School Principal Ms. Dionna Ross, Middle School Principal McMonagle Elementary School 3484 N. Jennings Rd. Flint, MI 48504 (810) 591-5145 Ms. Diane Richards, Principal Academy West 3400 N. Jennings Rd. Flint, MI 48504 (810) 591-0123 Mr. Paul Casey, Principal 3 School Administrators Mr. Pete Toal Interim Superintendent Mr. Les Key Principal, Hamady High School Ms. Dionna Ross Principal, Hamady Middle School Curriculum Director, Hamady Middle/High School Ms. Diane Richards Principal/Curriculum Director, McMonagle Elementary School Mr. Paul Casey Principal, Academy West Westwood Heights Schools Board Members Dewayn Allen President Trina Sanders Vice President Lisa Stone Secretary Brenda Battle-Jordan Treasurer Alvera Cobb Trustee Lester Fykes Trustee Gwen Holmes Trustee 4 Table of Contents Foreword ...................................................................................................................................................12 Mission Statements ...................................................................................................................................12 Equal Education Opportunity ....................................................................................................................14 School Traditions .......................................................................................................................................15 Parent Involvement ...................................................................................................................................17 Relations with Parents ...............................................................................................................................18 Parent Participation in Title I Programs .....................................................................................................19 School Day Schedule ..................................................................................................................................20 Student Rights and Responsibilities ...........................................................................................................21 Closed Campus ..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21 Hall Passes ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…21 Hallway Traffic ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...22 Building Usage ………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….22 Work Permits ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..22 Deliveries ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………22 Student Well-Being ....................................................................................................................................23 Injury and Illness ........................................................................................................................................23 Homebound Instruction .............................................................................................................................23 Section I – General Information Enrolling in the School District ...................................................................................................................24 Scheduling and/or Classroom Assignments ...............................................................................................24 Early Dismissal ….........................................................................................................................................25 Transfer out of the District ........................................................................................................................ 25 Right of Assignment…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…25 Withdrawal from School ............................................................................................................................25 Immunizations ….........................................................................................................................................25 5 Emergency Medical Authorization .............................................................................................................25 Use of Medications ....................................................................................................................................26 Non-Prescribed (Over-the-Counter) Medication .......................................................................................26 Control of Casual-Contact Communicable Disease & Pests .......................................................................27 Control of Non-Casual-Contact Communicable Diseases ..........................................................................27 Individuals with Disabilities ........................................................................................................................27 Limited English Proficiency ........................................................................................................................27 Student Records .........................................................................................................................................28 Directory Information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….28 Armed Forces Recruiting ............................................................................................................................30 College/University Recruitment .................................................................................................................30 Student Fees, Fines, Supplies .....................................................................................................................31 Student Fund Raising .................................................................................................................................32 Student Valuables ......................................................................................................................................32 Review of Instructional Materials and Activities .......................................................................................32 Meal Service ...............................................................................................................................................33 Fire, Lock Down and Tornado Drills ...........................................................................................................34 Emergency Closings and Delays .................................................................................................................34 Preparedness for Toxic and Asbestos Hazards ..........................................................................................35 Visitors .......................................................................................................................................................35 Use of Media Center ..................................................................................................................................35 Use of School Equipment and Facilities .....................................................................................................35 Lost and Found ..........................................................................................................................................35 Student Sales .............................................................................................................................................35