ALCONBURY MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL Parent-Student Handbook 2016-2017 Michael O’Donnell, Principal Susan Waldron, Assistant Principal Contents Welcome from the School Administration ........................................................ 3 Gambling .............................................................................................. 14 School Information ...................................................................................... 3 Insubordination .................................................................................... 14 School Hours ............................................................................................... 3 Internet Access Agreement .................................................................. 15 Bell Schedules .............................................................................................. 3 Off-Limits Areas .................................................................................... 15 Emergencies ................................................................................................ 3 Profanity .............................................................................................. 15 Inclement Weather...................................................................................... 3 Public Display of Affection .................................................................... 15 History ......................................................................................................... 4 Sexual Harassment/Bullying ................................................................. 15 Accreditation ............................................................................................... 4 Procedure and Guidelines for Reporting Sexual Harassment ................ 15 Safe Schools ................................................................................................ 4 Sexual Invasion of Privacy ..................................................................... 15 Curriculum ................................................................................................... 4 Smoking ............................................................................................... 15 ASACS Counselor ......................................................................................... 4 Threatening a Staff Member ................................................................ 15 Child Find ..................................................................................................... 5 Vandalism ............................................................................................ 16 Guidance and Counseling Services ............................................................... 5 Weapons .............................................................................................. 16 School Health Services ................................................................................. 5 Laser Light Pointers .............................................................................. 16 Immunizations ........................................................................................ 5 Unapproved/Inappropriate Items ........................................................ 16 Medical Care .......................................................................................... 5 Snowballs ............................................................................................. 17 Medical Emergencies .............................................................................. 5 Discipline ................................................................................................... 17 Student Use of Medication during the School Day .................................. 6 Corporal Punishment ........................................................................... 17 Physical Examinations ............................................................................ 6 Student Rights and Responsibilities ...................................................... 17 Academic Information ................................................................................. 6 Due Process .......................................................................................... 17 Class Rank ............................................................................................... 6 Interrogation and Search ...................................................................... 17 Class Rank and Academic Honors for Graduation ................................... 6 General Search ..................................................................................... 17 Credits .................................................................................................... 6 Targeted Search ................................................................................... 17 Repeating a Failed Course ....................................................................... 6 Detention ............................................................................................. 18 Repeating a Course when Credit has Already been Earned ..................... 7 Detention Rules .................................................................................... 18 Graduation Requirements ........................................................................... 7 Suspension ........................................................................................... 18 Class of 2016-2018 ................................................................................. 7 Expulsion .............................................................................................. 18 Class of 2019 and Subsequent School Years ........................................... 8 Bus Services ............................................................................................... 18 Early Graduation ......................................................................................... 8 High School Activity Bus ....................................................................... 19 Early Withdrawal Policy ............................................................................... 9 Late Arrival of School Bus at the Pickup Point ....................................... 19 Acceleration ................................................................................................ 9 Bus Transportation for School Delays and Cancellations ...................... 19 Education for Students With Disabilities ...................................................... 9 Only Riders with Bus Passes Allowed .................................................... 19 Exams .......................................................................................................... 9 Seat Belts on School Buses ................................................................... 19 Grade Level Classification ............................................................................ 9 Procedures for Lost Child ...................................................................... 19 Grades ......................................................................................................... 9 School Bus Behavior ............................................................................. 19 Grade Point Average .................................................................................... 9 Bus Schedule ........................................................................................ 20 Incomplete Grades ............................................................................... 10 Address and Telephone Information ......................................................... 20 Progress Reports ........................................................................................ 10 Agenda Planners........................................................................................ 20 Report Cards .............................................................................................. 10 Binders-Middle School ............................................................................... 20 Weighted Grades ....................................................................................... 10 Book Bags .................................................................................................. 20 Home/Hospital Instruction ........................................................................ 10 Books, Calculators and Other Issued Items ................................................ 20 Honor Roll.................................................................................................. 10 Cafeteria.................................................................................................... 20 Schedule Changes ...................................................................................... 10 Child Abuse ............................................................................................... 20 Special Education ....................................................................................... 10 Communication ......................................................................................... 21 Transcripts ................................................................................................. 11 Parent-Teacher Conferences ..................................................................... 21 Extra-Curricular Academic Eligibility Policy ................................................ 11 Daily Bulletin ............................................................................................