P a g e | 1 2019-2020 Eastwood Academy High School Student Handbook Houston Independent School District, Rev. 08/12/2019 Eastwood Academy High School Houston Independent School District 1315 Dumble Street Houston, Texas 77023 713-924-1697 www.eastwoodacademy.org 2019-2020 Student Handbook Principal Brandi M. Lira P a g e | 2 2019-2020 Eastwood Academy High School Student Handbook Houston Independent School District, Rev. 08/12/2019 Houston Independent School District Board of Education 2019 Diana Davila, President Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca, 1st Vice President Elizabeth Santos, 2nd Vice President Sergio Lira, Secretary Sue Deigaard, Assistant Secretary Rhonda Skillern-Jones, District II Jolanda Jones, District IV Anne Sung, District VII Wanda Adams, IX Grenita Lathan, Interim Superintendent of Schools It is the policy of the Houston Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, handicap or disability, marital status, religion, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by law in its educational or employment programs and activities. The HISD Five Core Initiatives • Effective Teacher In Every Classroom • Effective Principal In Every School • Rigorous Instructional Standards and Supports • Data Driven Accountability • Culture of Trust Through Action HISD Mission The Board of Education’s mission is to equitably educate the whole child so that every student graduates with the tools to reach their full potential. HISD Vision Every child shall have equitable opportunities and equal access to an effective and personalized education in a nurturing and safe environment. Our students will graduate as critical thinkers and problem solvers; they will know and understand how to be successful in a global society. P a g e | 3 2019-2020 Eastwood Academy High School Student Handbook Houston Independent School District, Rev. 08/12/2019 Table of Contents Vision ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Mission ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Core Values ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 ADMINISTRATION & STAFF ............................................................................................................................ 6 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................... 8 STUDENT CONDUCT .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Honor Code ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Expectations ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Academic and Behavioral Notices – Growth Plan ................................................................................................ 9 Public Display of Affection ......................................................................................................................................... 10 Detention .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Off Campus Period ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Rescheduling/Making up Detention ....................................................................................................................... 11 Bullying ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Plagiarism/Cheating Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Tardy Policy ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11 CAMPUS LIFE ...................................................................................................................................................... 12 Class Activities ................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Event/fundraising ......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Class Sponsors................................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Selling Items at School ................................................................................................................................................. 13 Media Release ................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Field Trips ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Expectations .................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Building Maintenance and Care ............................................................................................................................... 13 Medications...................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Emergency Care & Illness ........................................................................................................................................... 13 Medical Condition .......................................................................................................................................................... 13 Announcements ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Power Up Laptops ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Textbooks ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14 School Property .............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Identification Badges ................................................................................................................................................... 15 Hall Passes........................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Internet Use ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Learning Commons/Library ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Off-campus Lunch .......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Food Delivery .................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Student Parking .............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Student Property/Cell Phones .................................................................................................................................. 17 Dress Code ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17 COMMUNICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Living Tree ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Social Media ....................................................................................................................................................................