Veterans High School 2020-2021 Student Handbook 340 Piney Grove Road Kathleen, GA 31047 478-218-7537 www.vhs.hcbe.net Dr. Amy Barbour, Principal Veterans High School 2020 -2021 Student Expectations Welcome all new and returning Warhawks! We are excited to begin another great year at Veterans, and will do everything possible to maximize learning and to create a positive high school experience for students. This handbook is a resource intended for use and reference throughout the school year by students and parents. We hope it will answer your questions regarding policies, procedures, and many instructional issues. If there are any questions, do not hesitate to ask any member of our staff for clarification. Take advantage of all Veterans has to offer to best support student growth and development from the classroom to extracurricular activities. We work daily to make “excellence the standard, not the goal”, and are thankful to have students and parents who partner in that endeavor. Thank you for being part of our family @ the V! Dr. Amy Barbour – Principal Mark Antley – Assistant Principal Ashley Brock – Assistant Principal for Instruction Herbert Chambers – Assistant Principal Dr. Sherry Johnson – Assistant Principal/CTAE Supervisor Main Office: 478.218.7537 Counseling Office: 478.218.7566 Fax: 478.218.7570 Counseling Fax: 478.218.7571 340 Piney Grove Road Kathleen, GA 31047 In light of the on-going and fluid changes brought on by COVID-19, the 2020-2021 handbook is not all-inclusive and can be subject to amendment throughout the school year. As a result, Veterans High School reserves the right to further amend processes, procedures, activity parameters, and other items included herein as the Houston County School District continues its response to COVID-19 needs. Veterans High School student expectations comply with Houston County School System policies. Adherence to expectations and regulations set forth in this handbook are expectations of the entire student body. Quick Guide to VHS Handbook Section Mission/Vision/Core Beliefs ............................................................... 3 VHS Faculty and Staff ...................................................................... 4 2020-2021 Bell Schedule ................................................................... 6 VHS School Map ............................................................................. 7 2020-2021 HCBE Calendar ................................................................. 8 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................... 9 Guidelines and Procedures Academic Integrity ............................................................................................13 Advanced Placement Program ..............................................................................13 Advisement Program ..........................................................................................13 Attendance .....................................................................................................13 Beginning of the Day .........................................................................................14 Bullying..........................................................................................................14 Cafeteria ........................................................................................................14 College Visitations ............................................................................................14 Confiscated Items .............................................................................................15 CTAE Pathways ................................................................................................15 Deliveries .......................................................................................................15 Discipline .......................................................................................................15 Dress Code ......................................................................................................16 Dual Enrollment ...............................................................................................16 Electronic Devices .............................................................................................17 End of School Day .............................................................................................17 Extracurricular/Co-Curricular Activities ..................................................................17 Guidance/Counseling Office ................................................................................18 Lockers ..........................................................................................................18 Media Center ...................................................................................................19 Obligations .....................................................................................................19 Parking ..........................................................................................................19 Respect for Faculty and Equipment ........................................................................19 Schedule Changes .............................................................................................19 School Council .................................................................................................20 Section 504 .....................................................................................................20 Semester Final Exams ........................................................................................20 Standardized Testing .........................................................................................20 Student Records/Transcripts ................................................................................21 Title IX ..........................................................................................................21 Visitors ..........................................................................................................21 Voters Registration ............................................................................................21 Withdrawal .....................................................................................................21 VHS Clubs & Extracurricular Activities ................................................... 22 System Guidelines & Policies .............................................................. 30 Veterans High School Established 2010 Mission: To develop graduates of character in an environment of excellence. Vision: To be the standard for all facets of student achievement, producing successful, active citizens. Core Values: We believe we are cultivating today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders. We believe we are developing character to empower students to define their successes. We believe we are enabling students through academics and extracurriculars to graduate. Alma Mater: From the pride of our great nation, Reared against the sky, Proudly stands our Alma Mater As the years go by. Moving forward toward our future, We shall never fail! Hail, to thee, our Alma Mater, Veterans High School, hail! Veterans High School Faculty and Staff 2020 - 2021 Administrative Personnel Dr. Amy Barbour, Principal Mark Antley, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Ashley Brock, Assistant Principal for Instruction Herbert Chambers, Assistant Principal Dr. Sherry Johnson, Assistant Principal/CTAE Supervisor/Title IX Coordinator Milan Turner, Chief of Athletics Kadie Griger, Guidance Counselor Dr. Shirley Harmon, Guidance Counselor Lisa Stewart, Guidance Counselor Pamela White, Guidance Counselor Jessie Gardner, Media Specialist Renee Mulder, Media Clerk Stephanie Taylor, School Secretary Connie Connell, Bookkeeper Kim Martin, Receptionist Cassandra Singletary, Counseling Clerk Ginger Towe, Administrative Technology Secretary Latricia Pope, Attendance Clerk Marchein Ballard, Athletics Administrative Clerk Christina Mark, Medical Technician Support Personnel Custodial Staff Steve Greene, Lead Custodian Cafeteria Staff Gloria Jean Williams, Manager 4 Instructional Staff English Ike Thompson, Department Chair World Languages Jack Bates Maria Lempsink, Department Chair Colton Jones Stephania Charles Megan Jones, Gifted Lead Teacher Edwin Vazquez David Ondike Roberto Vivas Salina Patterson Sylvia Wilhite Matt Roth Jonathan Simmons Career/Technology/Agricultural Education Laura Stimus Belinda Collier, Department Chair Chandler Watts Lt. Col. Jessica Chapman Lonna Wheeler Ashley Cline Angeles Jeffreys Social Studies SMSgt. Garrett Martin David Shepherd, Department Chair SMSgt. Torrance Martin Alan Bowers Jeff Sans Dana Burress Janet Sheffield Brandon Cain Clay Walker Angela Copa Anna White Renee Douglas Jeff Wilson Dan Jackson Tyler Kinsler Physical Education Rachel Taylor Nicole Miranda, Department Chair Kaci Whiddon Jim Avera Blake Yarbrough Brett Hardy Clay Hodges Mathematics Josh Ingram Dana Morris, Department Chair Chad Simmons Stacy Brantley Adam Strakose Chantal Flowers Mark Tallant Li Ma Christina Maloney Special Education Shawn Masters Jessica Miranda, Department Chair Lesley Murkerson Julie Andrews Cynthia Scheuermann Megan Borders Wesley Walker Brandon Driggers Taylor Way Leah Jones Kurtina Williams Chris Kothe Eric Mack Science Heather Martin Kristina Cannon, Department Chair Khayla Owens Jennifer Bolton Randall Owens Stacy Brunelle Karin Patisaul Jennifer Douglass