Barbers Hill Independent School District Educational Planning Guide Barbers Hill High School 2013-2014 2 Barbers Hill Independent School District 9600 Eagle Drive Mont Belvieu, TX 77580 Phone (281) 576-2221 Metro (281) 385-6038 Our Mission The Barbers Hill Independent School District provides instruction at the highest level of quality so that all students can learn to the best of their abilities and develop a positive self concept, regardless of socioeconomic or cultural background. The adopted goals and objectives are regarded as a commitment to strive for educational excellence and student achievement. ALL STUDENTS will be provided opportunities to acquire a knowledge of citizenship and responsibility as well as an appreciation of our global relationships and common American heritage, including its multicultural richness. ALL STUDENTS will be provided opportunities to develop the ability to think logically, independently, creatively, and to communicate effectively. ALL STUDENTS will also be encouraged to cultivate an intrinsic motivation for independent discovery beyond the school setting. Believing this, WE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, and STAFF of the BARBERS HILL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT will assume responsibility for maintaining accountability, providing continuous improvement, establishing lines of communication between the board of trustees, administration, faculty and staff of the district and parents, citizens, business leaders, industry leaders, civic organizations and officials of local governing bodies, concerning educational programs and processes, and where mutually feasible and agreeable establish cooperative efforts with these same segments of the community, to enhance the educational programs and processes within the BARBERS HILL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Such a program promoted by a highly motivated board of trustees, administration, faculty and staff will create an environment of learning within which the students enrolled within Barbers Hill School District can prepare for the changes and the challenges of the future. 3 Barbers Hill Independent School District 9600 Eagle Drive Mont Belvieu, TX 77580 Phone (281) 576-2221 Metro (281) 385-6038 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Becky Tice, President Fred Skinner, Vice President Cynthia Erwin, Secretary George Barrera, Member Carmena Goss, Member Benny May, Member Ron Mayfield, Member DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Greg Poole, Ed. D Superintendent Sandra Duree Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction Stanley Frazier Assistant Superintendent, Planning & Operations Becky McManus Assistant Superintendent, Finance Barbara Ponder Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Ronnie Gage, Athletic Director Becky Johnson, Director of Operations Stephanie Gage, Director of Auxiliary Services Susan LeBlanc, Director of School Nutrition Sue Garcia, Director of Special Services Katie Russell, Director of Technology Mary Cummings, Coordinator of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction and Testing Tena Burgess, Coordinator of State and Federal Programs 4 BARBERS HILL HIGH SCHOOL A Tradition of Excellence 5 6 Barbers Hill High School P.O. Box 1108 Mont Belvieu, Texas 77580 281.576.2221 Rick Kana, Principal Julie Heffner, Associate Principal Charlotte Mitchell, Academic Dean Janci Alfaro, Assistant Principal – Student Services Paula Jackson, Assistant Principal Allen Koch, Assistant Principal Kirven Tillis, Assistant Principal James Harris, Counselor Shari Lippe, Counselor Leah Veazey, Counselor Laura Acosta, Career and Technical Education Coordinator Jennifer Jones, Librarian Kelly Barrera, Registrar Rosanna Reuter, Attendance Colleen Goundry, Lead Nurse Kim Dutton, Nurse Kim Fontenot, Cafeteria Manager Mission Statement The Mission of Barbers Hill High School is to educate students to be motivated learners, to be college bound and/or career ready, and to having coping skills for success in a competitive world. School Song Bell Schedule Oh, when the Barbers Hill High School falls in line Zero Period 6:45 – 7:30 We’rePREFACE gonna win that game another time Period 1 7:35 – 8:28 For the Barbers Hill High we love so well Period 2 8:33 – 9:31 ForThe the Barbers Barbers Hill Hill High High Schoolwe’ll yell Educational: and yell and yell And then we’ll Fight, Fight, Fight for every score Period 3 9:36 – 10:29 We’ll circle in and then we’ll win some more Period 4 10:34 – 12:01 We’re gonna roll those ______ on the sod, on the sod Lunch (A) 10:29 – 11:00 Rah, Rah, Rah! Lunch (B) 11:00 – 11:30 Those Barbers Hill boys are hard to beat Lunch (C) 11:30 – 12:01 They’re just a hundred per from head to feet Period 5 12:06 – 12:59 They’ve got the style, the smile, the winning way Period 6 1:04 – 1:57 And everywhere you go you’ll recognize and say There’s a Barbers Hill boy I’m glad I know Period 7 2:02 – 2:55 He’s got that good old football pep and go And just to look at him he’s sure to be, hard to beat School Colors: Blue / White Barbers Hill football boys! Mascot: Eagle 7 PREFACE The Barbers Hill High School Educational Planning Guide is designed to provide a resource for important information that you and your child will need during the school year. In an effort to make it easier to use, the handbook is divided into four sections: Section I – Academic Planning, Counseling Services, and Course Information This section is designed to provide academic information for the 2013-2014 school year. This will assist in course selections that will help you meet your goals for the future, as well as help you satisfy graduation requirements. It is critical that you read carefully the requirements for your graduation prior to making selections. It is equally important to read through the course descriptions for courses that you are interested in taking in order to ensure that you have fulfilled all prerequisites. Course offerings included in this section are subject to availability of qualified personnel and meeting class size requirements. Section II – Operations Information This section is designed to explain all school rules and operational procedures. We encourage you to take some time to review this section of the handbook closely. Note: The Operations Information is developed in accordance with district board policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Please be aware that this information is updated yearly; however, policy adoption and revision may occur throughout the year. Any changes in policy or other rules that affect the Operations Information and/or Student Code of Conduct provisions during the school year will be made available to students and parents through newsletters and other forms of communication. Section III – Student Code of Conduct The Student Code of Conduct is a document that establishes standards of behavior for students. Its intent is to promote school safety and to create an optimum learning environment for all. Section IV – Parental Rights and Responsibilities This section is designed to help parents navigate the educational system at BHHS. The term “the student’s parent” is used to refer to the parent, legal guardian, or any other person who has agreed to assume school-related responsibility for a student. The Barbers Hill Educational Planning Guide should serve as an important reference throughout the school year. If you or your child has questions about any of its contents, please contact your child’s counselor, assistant principal, or principal. 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I: ACADEMIC PLANNING AND COURSE INFORMATION Graduation Requirements ...................................................................................................... 12 Types of Credit ....................................................................................................................... 12 Grade Classification ............................................................................................................... 14 Recommended and Distinguished Programs ......................................................................... 14 Class Rank, Grade Point Average, and Grading Scales ........................................................ 15 Grading Guidelines, Makeup Work, Progress Reports, Report Cards, and Semester Exams .................................................................................................................................... 19 Tutorials, Summer School, Promotion and Retention............................................................. 22 Academic Counseling and College Planning .......................................................................... 22 Counseling Services............................................................................................................... 24 Course Descriptions: Language Arts ..................................................................................... 29 Course Descriptions: Mathematics ........................................................................................ 31 Course Descriptions: Science ............................................................................................... 34 Course Descriptions: Social Studies ..................................................................................... 37 Course Descriptions: Art ....................................................................................................... 42 Course Descriptions: Athletics / Physical Education / Health ................................................ 43 Course Descriptions: Band ...................................................................................................