High School Student and Parent Handbook 2019-2020 Leander ISD Vision Encourage, inspire, achieve for lifelong success. Leander ISD Goals 1) Maximize academic growth for each student. 2) Prepare each student for college and career success. 3) Inspire the whole child. 4) Engage each student in relevant learning. 5) Ensure a world class workforce focused on student achievement. 6) Manage district resources effectively. 7) Communicate effectively with our community to build relationships. Leander Independent School District High School Handbook Welcome to Leander Independent School District! As parents and students, you have an interest in the policies and procedures which govern the schools of the District. Policies are established with the purpose of creating an orderly, friendly, academically superior environment for each student. This handbook contains a great deal of required and useful information for a large number of students and parents. It cannot be as personal as we would like. Therefore, we address students, not directly as "you" but rather as "the student," "student," or "children." The term "the student's parent" may refer to the parent, legal guardian, or other person who has agreed to assume responsibility for the student. This handbook is intended to communicate basic information concerning the operation of the District's schools. The information provided should assist parents and students in learning about the schools and knowing what the schools expect of students. The school program and facilities exist for the students’ use. It is hoped that students will use them to the fullest extent. Policies Much of the information in this handbook is based on policies adopted by the Leander ISD Board of Trustees. Copies of these policies are available from the campus principal. They may also be obtained through the LISD website, www.leanderisd.org. This handbook is required reading for all students. The information is also made available to parents to keep them informed about District procedures. More information on District policies and guidelines is available from school principals. Questions regarding this handbook or its contents should be directed to the campus principal. The Student Handbook is available through the Leander ISD website at www.leanderisd.org. In addition, upon request, hard copies of the 2019-2020 Student Handbook may be obtained through the office of the Assistant Principals. References made to District policies in the student handbook consist of summaries or partial excerpts from the complete policy text. The official policy manual adopted by the Board of Trustees remains the authoritative reference. Any policy change adopted during the life of this handbook will take precedence over any conflicting statement in this handbook. A copy of the policy manual is available on each campus and in each department. Leander Independent School District P.O. Box 218 Leander, TX 78646-0218 (512) 570-0000 2 Leander Independent School District High School Handbook 3 Leander Independent School District High School Handbook 4 Leander Independent School District High School Handbook 5 Leander Independent School District High School Handbook Dear Parents and Students: This handbook is dedicated to you. It is your school’s goal to provide the best possible education to you. To make things run as smoothly as possible, and to protect the safety of everyone, there are rules and procedures that every student must observe. To find answers to your questions about your school, please read this handbook carefully. Thank you, from your campus staff. Helpful District Numbers LISD Administrative Office 512-570-0000 LISD Fax Number (Central 512-570-0504 Office) School/Community Relations 512-570-0000 Transportation 512-570-0700 Child Nutrition Services 512-570-0670 Instructional Services 512-570-0200 Special Programs 512-570-0300 6 Leander Independent School District High School Handbook Table of Contents RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Campus Staff Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................................... 13 Parent Responsibilities ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 Student Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................................... 14 Decision-Making ................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Self-Discipline .................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Opportunities for Involvement: Campus Involvement ....................................................................................................... 15 Campus Site-Based Planning Committee ......................................................................................................................... 15 District-Wide Committees .................................................................................................................................................. 15 Board of Trustees Meetings .............................................................................................................................................. 15 ACADEMICS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Advanced Academic Programs Overview ......................................................................................................................... 15 Course Selection, Schedule Changes ............................................................................................................................. 16 Career Development System ............................................................................................................................................ 17 Career Technology Education .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Correspondence Courses ................................................................................................................................................. 18 Credit by Examination ....................................................................................................................................................... 18 Exam for Acceleration ...................................................................................................................................................... 18 Credits for Promotion ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 Summer School ................................................................................................................................................................ 19 Grading System ................................................................................................................................................................ 19 Honor Recognition............................................................................................................................................................. 19 Grading Guidelines .......................................................................................................................................................... 19 District Guidelines to Retake or Redo a Failed Assignment/Assessment......................................................................... 19 End-of-Course Assignments ............................................................................................................................................. 20 Progress Reports ............................................................................................................................................................. 20 Report Cards ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Progress Reports and Report Cards Available in Electronic Format ................................................................................ 20 Tutorials ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Spring Final Exam Exemptions ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Attendance Code & Exemption Implications ..................................................................................................................... 21 Early Finals ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22 Conference with Teachers ...............................................................................................................................................