Rangeview High School 2016-17 Parent-Student Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose Statement .................................................................................................................... 4 School Description .................................................................................................................... 5 Where to Go for Information ................................................................................................... 6 Expectations for Excellence …………………………………………………………………………………………………7 Raider Expectations .................................................................................................................. 9 When or Where ...................................................................................................................... 10 Rangeview School Song ………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 Bell Schedule ............................................................................................................................ 12 Enrollment ............................................................................................................................... 13 Rangeview Code of Conduct ................................................................................................... 13 Academic Honesty ............................................................................................................. 14 Improper Dress .................................................................................................................. 14 Physical Safety and Mental Well-Being ............................................................................. 15 Protection of Property ....................................................................................................... 16 Controlled Substances ....................................................................................................... 16 Other School Rules .................................................................................................................. 17 Cell Phones and Electronic Devices ................................................................................... 17 Fines and Fees ..................................................................................................................... 17 Bicycles ................................................................................................................................ 17 Food and Drink ................................................................................................................... 17 Smoking ............................................................................................................................... 17 Hall Passes ........................................................................................................................... 17 ID Cards ............................................................................................................................... 17 Lockers and Locker Rooms ................................................................................................ 18 Trespassing ........................................................................................................................ 18 Vehicle Registration and Parking ......................................................................................... 18 Behavior Expected in Special Areas or Situations ……………………………………………………………….19 Attendance Policy and Procedures ....................................................................................... .20 Absence Reporting, Eligibility, Home Notification ........................................................... 21 Excused Absences ............................................................................................................... 21 Unexcused Absences ......................................................................................................... 22 Tardy Policy ........................................................................................................................ 22 Principal’s Pass ................................................................................................................... 22 Homework Requests and Makeup Work .......................................................................... 23 School Activity Absences ................................................................................................... 23 Excessive Absences ............................................................................................................ 23 Earned Privilege Off-Campus Program ............................................................................. 23 Course Selections and Student Schedules ............................................................................. 23 Minimum Number of Classes ............................................................................................ 24 Consecutive Scheduling ...................................................................................................... 21 Schedule Changes ............................................................................................................... 21 2 Course Expectations ............................................................................................................ 21 Withdrawing From or Dropping Classes ........................................................................... 21 Special Programs ..................................................................................................................... 25 ED 2020 ............................................................................................................................... 25 Pathways/Institutes ........................................................................................................... 25 Concurrent Enrollment .................................................................................................... 25 Rangeview Academy .......................................................................................................... 25 Pickens Technical College ................................................................................................. 25 Grade Placement and Reclassification ................................................................................... 26 Other Credits .......................................................................................................................... 26 Standards-Based Grading System .......................................................................................... 27 Progress Reports ..................................................................................................................... 28 Parent/Teacher Conferences .................................................................................................. 28 Report Cards ........................................................................................................................... 28 Honor Roll Policy .................................................................................................................... 28 Academic Lettering ................................................................................................................. 28 Weighted Grades .................................................................................................................... 28 Grade Changes and Appeals ................................................................................................... 28 Counseling Services ................................................................................................................ 29 College Planning ..................................................................................................................... 29 Post Graduate Center ......................................................................................................... 29 ACT Test Dates ................................................................................................................... 30 SAT Test Dates ................................................................................................................... 30 College Admissions ............................................................................................................ 30 Financial Aid ...................................................................................................................... 30 Transcripts .......................................................................................................................... 30 Health Office ............................................................................................................................ 31 Immunizations .................................................................................................................... 31 Help Lines ............................................................................................................................ 31 Media Center ........................................................................................................................... 32 Computer Use Guidelines ...................................................................................................... 33 Infinite Campus Parent Portal ................................................................................................ 31 Student Organizations and Clubs ..........................................................................................