Shoemaker High School Killeen Independent School District 2017-2018 Student Handbook 1 ROBERT M. SHOEMAKER HIGH SCHOOL 3302 Clear Creek Road Killeen, Texas 76549 (254)336-0900 Fax (254)336-2416 Greetings Grey Wolves, On behalf of the Shoemaker High School Grey Wolf faculty, staff and students, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Shoemaker High School and to the 2017-18 school year. At Shoemaker, our theme for this year is “We Are Continuing the Journey to EXCELLENCE.” We expect the best from every member of the Grey Wolf Pack in all that we do. When you come to Shoemaker, you can expect to see that our school is making tracks on the journey to excellence. You will find that our focus is on teaching and learning. We encourage you to set high expectations and we hold you to that standard. You can count on our faculty and staff to provide a support system that will lead you to achieving at your highest level, whether it is in the classroom, athletics, fine arts or any extracurricular activities. We are committed to providing a quality education for you and we will work diligently with you, your parents, and community members to make SHS “be the very best that it can be.” You, our students, are the PRIDE of Shoemaker High School! It is our honor to support and celebrate you. Welcome to Shoemaker High School, Home of the Mighty Grey Wolves! Have a Wonderful School Year! Wolf Pride! Leader of the Pack, Sandra L. Forsythe Principal Robert M. Shoemaker High School 2 Administration and Instructional Support Principal ................................................................................................................................ Ms. Sandra Forsythe Assistant Principal ................................................................................................................. Ms. Takeisha Albertie Assistant Principal ................................................................................................................. Ms. Audrey Cullars Assistant Principal ................................................................................................................. Ms. Michelle Greene Assistant Principal ................................................................................................................. Ms. Brigitte Harris Assistant Principal ................................................................................................................. Mr. Chance Roden Assistant Principal ................................................................................................................. Dr. James Wilkes Curriculum Director ............................................................................................................... Ms. Jennifer Lashley-Hill Special Education Coordinator .............................................................................................. Mr. Christopher McCormack Student Activities Coordinator ............................................................................................... Ms. Dawn Richardson Campus Instructional Specialist ............................................................................................. Ms. Lisa Blackman Athletic Coordinator ............................................................................................................... Mr. Toby Foreman Attendance Officer................................................................................................................. Mr. David Wilson Campus Technologist ............................................................................................................ Ms. Cathy Bales Campus Technologist ............................................................................................................ Ms. Marlene Schafer Registrar ............................................................................................................................... Ms. Sherry Stephens Counselor .............................................................................................................................. Ms. Merium Cummings Counselor .............................................................................................................................. Ms. Yvonne Cox Counselor .............................................................................................................................. Ms. Bernadette Hicks Counselor .............................................................................................................................. Ms. Amanda Mejias Counselor .............................................................................................................................. Ms. Laura Pike Counselor .............................................................................................................................. Mr. Raymond Storms JROTC .................................................................................................................................. Col. Tom Clady Librarian ................................................................................................................................ Ms. Lena Clawson Librarian…………………………………………………………………………………………….….Ms. Leah Reick STEM Specialist .................................................................................................................... Dr. Sandra Melendez AVID Specialist ..................................................................................................................... Ms. Jemeka Summerhill Killeen Independent School District Administration Administration Building 200 North W.S. Young Drive P. O. Box 967 Killeen, TX 76543 254-336-0000 Superintendent ……… .......................................................................................................... Dr. John Craft Deputy Superintendent……………………………………………………………………………….Dr. Demontes Stewart 3 Table of Contents Principal’s Message……………………………………………………………...2 School Information ...................................................................................... 6 Student Expectations .................................................................................. 7 Admission/Attendance ................................................................................ 8 Curriculum Related Information ................................................................. 12 Grading Guidelines .................................................................................... 16 Academic Awards and Honors ................................................................... 17 Registrar .................................................................................................... 18 Counseling ................................................................................................. 19 General Information ................................................................................... 20 Dress and Grooming .................................................................................. 22 Safety and Health ...................................................................................... 23 School Facilities ......................................................................................... 25 Transportation ............................................................................................ 26 Disciplinary Consequences ........................................................................ 27 Student Activities, Organizations and Clubs .............................................. 31 SHS Bell Schedule………..……………………….…………………Appendix A Career Center Bell Schedule………………………………………...Appendix B Semester Exam Bell Schedule………………………………………Appendix C For additional information for referencing the KISD student code of conduct please visit the KISD website…www.killeenisd.org Killeen ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IS of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. 4 ROBERT M. SHOEMAKER HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULES SEE APPENDIX A KILLEEN CAREER CENTER BELL SCHEDULE SEE APPENDIX B Assistant Principals Student Alpha Dr. Wilkes A-BRA Ms. Albertie BRE-CUD Ms. Cullars CUE-HER Ms. Greene HES-MON Mr. Roden MOO-SANS Ms. Harris SANT-Z Counselors Student Alpha Mr. Storms A-CUD Ms. Pike CUE-HER Ms. Mejias HES-MON Ms. Hicks MOO-SANS Ms. Cox SANT-Z Ms. Cummings Project Advance/TBI/Dual Credit 5 SCHOOL INFORMATION HISTORY Formerly known as the Ellison Ninth Grade Center, Shoemaker High School was established in 2000. Our campus is named for General (retired) Robert M. Shoemaker, an active member of our local community and the global community. His achievements are chronicled in a permanent display on our campus which has set the tone for academic achievement. Shoemaker High School is located in central Texas, 60 miles North of Austin, 163 miles Southwest of Dallas/Fort Worth and 150 miles northeast of San Antonio. Shoemaker High School is part of the Killeen Independent School District. Fort Hood, the largest military installation in the world, provides the major economic base for the community. MISSION STATEMENT Shoemaker High School educates a diverse population by motivating and empowering them to be continual learners and successful, productive citizens. VISION STATEMENT Shoemaker High School will be at the