Veterans High School 2019-2020 Student Handbook 340 Piney Grove Road Kathleen, GA 31047 478-218-7537 www.vhs.hcbe.net Dr. Amy Barbour, Principal Dr. Sherry Johnson, Title IX Coordinator Mrs. Lisa Stewart, 504 Coordinator Veterans High School 2019-2020 Student Expectations Welcome all new and returning Warhawks! We are excited to begin another great year at Veterans, and will do everything possible to maximize learning and to create a positive high school experience for students. This handbook is a resource intended for use and reference throughout the school year by students and parents. We hope it will answer your questions regarding policies, procedures, and many instructional issues. If there are any questions, do not hesitate to ask any member of our staff for clarification. Take advantage of all Veterans has to offer to best support student growth and development from the classroom to extracurricular activities. We work daily to make “excellence the standard, not the goal”, and are thankful to have students and parents who partner in that endeavor. Thank you for being part of our family @ the V! Dr. Amy Barbour – Principal Mark Antley – Assistant Principal Ashley Brock – Assistant Principal for Instruction Herbert Chambers – Assistant Principal Dr. Sherry Johnson – Assistant Principal/CTAE Supervisor Main Office: 478.218.7537 Counseling Office: 478.218.7566 Fax: 478.218.7570 Counseling Fax: 478.218.7571 340 Piney Grove Road Kathleen, GA 31047 Veterans High School student expectations comply with Houston County School System policies. Adherence to expectations and regulations set forth in this handbook are expectations of the entire student body. Quick Guide to VHS Handbook Section Mission/Vision/Core Beliefs ............................................................... 3 VHS Faculty and Staff ...................................................................... 4 2019-2020 Bell Schedules .................................................................. 6 VHS School Map ............................................................................. 7 2019-2020 HCBE Calendar ................................................................. 8 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................... 9 Guidelines and Procedures Academic Integrity ............................................................................................13 Advanced Placement Program ..............................................................................13 Advisement Program ..........................................................................................13 Attendance .....................................................................................................13 Beginning of the Day .........................................................................................14 Bullying..........................................................................................................14 Cafeteria ........................................................................................................14 College Visitations ............................................................................................15 Confiscated Items .............................................................................................15 CTAE Pathways ................................................................................................15 Deliveries .......................................................................................................15 Discipline .......................................................................................................15 Dress Code ......................................................................................................16 Dual Enrollment ...............................................................................................17 Electronic Devices .............................................................................................17 End of School Day .............................................................................................17 Extracurricular/Co-Curricular Activities ..................................................................17 Guidance/Counseling Office ................................................................................18 Lockers ..........................................................................................................18 Media Center ...................................................................................................18 Obligations .....................................................................................................19 Parking ..........................................................................................................19 Respect for Faculty and Equipment ........................................................................19 Schedule Changes .............................................................................................19 School Council .................................................................................................20 Section 504 .....................................................................................................20 Semester Final Exams ........................................................................................20 Standardized Testing .........................................................................................20 Student Records/Transcripts ................................................................................21 Title IX ..........................................................................................................21 Visitors ..........................................................................................................21 Voters Registration ............................................................................................22 Withdrawal .....................................................................................................22 VHS Clubs & Extracurricular Activities ................................................... 22 System Guidelines & Policies .............................................................. 29 Veterans High School Established 2010 Mission: To develop graduates of character in an environment of excellence. Vision: To be the standard for all facets of student achievement, producing successful, active citizens. Core Values: We believe we are cultivating today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders. We believe we are developing character to empower students to define their successes. We believe we are enabling students through academics and extracurriculars to graduate. Alma Mater: From the pride of our great nation, Reared against the sky, Proudly stands our Alma Mater As the years go by. Moving forward toward our future, We shall never fail! Hail, to thee, our Alma Mater, Veterans High School, hail! Veterans High School Faculty and Staff 2019 - 2020 Administrative Personnel Dr. Amy Barbour, Principal Mark Antley, Assistant Principal Ashley Brock, Assistant Principal for Instruction Herbert Chambers, Assistant Principal Dr. Sherry Johnson, Assistant Principal/CTAE Supervisor/Title IX Coordinator Milan Turner, Athletic Director Kadie Griger, Guidance Counselor Dr. Shirley Harmon, Guidance Counselor Lisa Stewart, Guidance Counselor Pamela White, Guidance Counselor David Bailey, Media Specialist Renee Mulder, Media Clerk Stephanie Taylor, School Secretary Connie Connell, Bookkeeper Kim Martin, Receptionist Cassandra Singletary, Counseling Clerk Ginger Towe, Administrative Technology Secretary Shauna Stillings, Attendance Clerk Marchien Ballard, Medical Technician Support Personnel Custodial Staff Steve Greene, Lead Custodian Cafeteria Staff Gloria Jean Williams, Manager 4 Instructional Staff English Foreign Language Karen Collier, Department Chair Maria Lempsink, Department Chair Whitney Baggerly Stephania Charles Cierra Bannerman Edwin Vazquez Colton Jones Roberto Vivas Megan Jones, Gifted Lead Teacher Sylvia Wilhite David Ondike Salina Patterson Career/Technology/Agricultural Education Matt Roth Lt. Col. Steven Atkins, Department Chair Jonathan Simmons Donna Brown Laura Stimus Ashley Cline Ike Thompson Belinda Collier Angeles Jeffreys Social Studies SMSgt. Garrett Martin David Shepherd, Department Chair CMSgt. Peggy Miller Alan Bowers Jeff Sans Dana Burress Janet Sheffield Brandon Cain Clay Walker Angela Copa Jeff Wilson Renee Douglas Thomas Flowers Physical Education Dan Jackson Nicole Miranda, Department Chair Rachel Taylor Brett Hardy Kaci Whiddon Clay Hodges Blake Yarbrough Lee Hutto Josh Ingram Mathematics Chuck Kenyon Dana Morris, Department Chair Wesley Simonton Jessie Gardner Mark Tallant Li Ma Christina Maloney Special Education Shawn Masters Clinton Abbott, Department Chair Lesley Murkerson Julie Andrews Cody Reese Megan Borders Cynthia Scheuermann Patti Cleaveland Wesley Walker Leah Jones Taylor Way Chris Kothe Kurtina Williams Ashley LaFlamme Michelle Leary Science Eric Mack Kristina Cannon, Department Chair Heather Martin Jennifer Bolton Jessica Miranda Stacy Brunelle Randall Owens Jennifer Douglass Karin Patisaul Mitch Horton Katie Satterfield Ayesha Okaiwele Sarah Smith Ryan Parson Michelle Starley Naketa Philius Bethany Silver Paraprofessionals James Watson Kayla Anderson Wanda McNair Jolynn Young Gail Byrom Lynette Shepherd Brandon Driggers Nikki Taylor Fine Arts Carol Ervin Ashley Watson Jeremy Williams, Choir Director/Department Chair Sherri Garrard Hannah