AArkadelphiarkadelphia High High School School StudentStudent Handbook Handbook 2012018-2018-2019 School9 School Year Year Mr. David R. Maxwell, Ed. S. – Principal Mr. David R. Maxwell, Ed. S. – Principal Mrs. Cheryl Merk, M.Ed. – Assistant Principal Mrs. Cheryl Merk, M.Ed. – Assistant Principal Mr. Trent Smith, M. Ed. – Assistant Principal Mr. Trent Smith, M. Ed. – Assistant Principal 401 High School Drive 401 High School Drive Arkadelphia, AR 71923 Arkadelphia, AR 71923 870-246-7373 870-246-7373 http://apsd.k12.ar.us/ahs http://apsd.k12.ar.us/ahs Handbook Committee The 2019 Handbook committee was comprised of the following persons: David Maxwell Principal Cheryl Merk Assistant Principal Caroline Bennington Sophomore Class President Caroline Derby Student Council President Mohammad Faiq Freshman Class Vice-President Ashley Wesley Instructor Betsy Smith Instructor Darrell Middleton Parent Trent Smith Assistant Principal Michael Evans Senior Class President Yebo Moyo Junior Class President A special thank you for their time spent in reviewing these policies and procedures for the upcoming school year. David R. Maxwell, Ed.S. Principal Arkadelphia High School i Table of Contents Welcome from the Principal................................................. ...............................................1 District Calendar ..................................................................................................................2 I. General Information Organizational Statements ...................................................................................................3 Alma Mater ..........................................................................................................................3 Assurance of Compliance with Civil Rights Laws (Board Policy KNC) ............................4 Guidance Services ................................................................................................................4 Weather Related Closing Procedures ...................................................................................4 II. Academic Information Arkansas Smart Core/Core Curriculum ...............................................................................5 National Honor Society........................................................................................................6 Badger Scholar Requirements..............................................................................................6 Boys and Girls State Selection .............................................................................................6 College Entrance Tests ........................................................................................................6 Concurrent Enrollment ........................................................................................................7 Grade Point and Ranking Board ..........................................................................................7 Grading Scale .......................................................................................................................7 Course Recovery ..................................................................................................................8 Acceleration/Continued Enrollment…………………………………………………….....8 Graduation Ceremony ..........................................................................................................8 Graduation Policy ................................................................................................................9 Guidelines for Gifted and Talented Program .....................................................................11 Homework..........................................................................................................................12 Honors Policy.....................................................................................................................12 Honors Graduates and Awards ..........................................................................................12 Make Up Work ..................................................................................................................12 Procedures for Computing Grade Point Average ..............................................................13 Weighted Credit for AP Courses .......................................................................................13 Scholarship Opportunities ..................................................................................................13 Arkadelphia Promise ..........................................................................................................13 Arkansas Challenge Scholarship Information ...................................................................14 School Reporting of Student’s Performance......................................................................14 Transcript Requests ............................................................................................................14 Residence Requirements. ………………………………………………………………...14 Entrance Requirements ......................................................................................................14 ii III. Student Services, Procedures & Policies Absentee Procedures ..........................................................................................................15 Attendance Requirements………………………………………………………………...15 Arkansas Driver’s Test Application...................................................................................16 Bullying..............................................................................................................................16 Bus Conduct .......................................................................................................................17 Cafeteria Lunch Applications ............................................................................................17 Criminal Acts .....................................................................................................................17 Video Surveillance .............................................................................................................19 AACE .................................................................................................................................19 Student Dress and Grooming .............................................................................................19 Emergency Evacuation Drills ............................................................................................19 Fire Drills ......................................................................................................................19 Tornado Drills ...............................................................................................................19 Extracurricular Activity Code of Conduct .........................................................................20 Mandatory Drug Testing ....................................................................................................21 Athletic Events ...................................................................................................................21 Health Service and School Nurse ......................................................................................22 Allergies ........................................................................................................................23 Student Health Services: Medication ............................................................................23 Immunization Requirements ..............................................................................................23 Leaving Campus During the Day ......................................................................................24 Library Use .......................................................................................................................24 Mandatory Attendance .......................................................................................................24 Initial Enrollment…………………………………………………………………………25 Absences………… ………………………………………………………………………25 Off Campus Behavior ........................................................................................................26 Public Display of Affection ..............................................................................................26 Prom ...................................................................................................................................26 School Dances, School Events and Expectations ..............................................................26 Security Scans ....................................................................................................................26 Sexual Harassment .............................................................................................................26 Smart Core Curriculum ......................................................................................................27 Student Conduct and Expected Behavior ..........................................................................27 Gangs and Gang Activity ...................................................................................................28 Student Drug Abuse ...........................................................................................................28 Drugs and Alcohol .............................................................................................................29