Attleboro Public Schools Attleboro High School Student Handbook 2018-2019 Personal Responsibility Is Developed Everyday 1 ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM High School 508-222-5150 Bill Runey Principal Extension 1211 Jean Hickox Assistant Principal Extension 1221 Kevin Gorman Assistant Principal/Curriculum & Supervision Extension 1548 Ann Montagano Director of Career and Technical Education Extension 1301 Timothy Richmond Director of the Network Program 508-223-1549 Donna Maria Cameron Associate Principal – Attleboro Community Academy Extension 1370 Central Office Administration _ 508-222-0012 David Sawyer Superintendent Laurie Regan Assistant Superintendent Marc Furtado Director of Facilities and Controller Ivone Medeiros Director of Special Education and Student Support Services Julienne Singer Director of Human Resources School Committee Stephen Withers, Jr. Chairperson, Ward III Lori Scales Vice Chairperson, Ward IV William Larson Secretary, Ward II Dianne Sawyer Ward I Shannon Johnson Ward V Scott Domenici Ward VI Robert Geddes At Large David Quinn At Large James Stors At Large The Attleboro Public School District is in compliance with the U. S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 8, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The School District provides equal opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. 2 Table of Contents Attleboro Public Schools: Mission, Vision, Essential Beliefs Overarching Goals ________________7 District Learning Priorities: ____________________________________________________________8 Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents _______________________________________8 Problem Resolution Procedure ________________________________________________________ 10 I. Academic Information School Hours __________________________________________________________________ 11 Delayed Opening or Early Dismissal Procedures ____________________________________ 12 School Connect ________________________________________________________________ 13 Credit Loss Due to Lack of Attendance ____________________________________________ 13 Procedure to Regain Credits _____________________________________________________ 13 Tardiness _____________________________________________________________________ 13 Exempt Absences ______________________________________________________________ 13 Medical Extended Absences ______________________________________________________ 13 Dismissals ____________________________________________________________________ 13 Make-Up Work _________________________________________________________________ 14 Field Trips _____________________________________________________________________ 14 Family Vacations _______________________________________________________________ 14 Attendance ____________________________________________________________________ 14 Attendance Notification Schedule _________________________________________________ 15 Incomplete Grades _____________________________________________________________ 16 Credit Recovery Program ________________________________________________________ 16 Honor Roll ____________________________________________________________________ 16 Progress Reports ______________________________________________________________ 17 Aspen ________________________________________________________________________ 17 Report Cards __________________________________________________________________ 17 Class Rank/Weighting ___________________________________________________________ 17 Valedictorian/Salutatorian ___________________________________________ ____________17 Prerequisites For Honors/AP Courses _____________________________________________ 17 Program Changes ______________________________________________________________ 18 National Honor Society __________________________________________________________ 18 World Language Honor Society ___________________________________________________ 19 National Technical Honor Society _________________________________________________ 19 Attleboro Community Academy ___________________________________________________ 20 3 Dual Enrollment _________________________________________________________________ 20 Homework _______________________________________________________________________ 20 II. Disciplinary Policies and Procedures Social and Civic Expectations ____________________________________________________ 20 Student Conduct on Buses ______________________________________________________ 21 Student Conduct During Evacuations of Buildings ___________________________________ 21 Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) __________________________________ 21 The PRIDE 5 Behavioral Expectations _____________________________________________ 21 The Discipline Process/Due Process ______________________________________________ 22 Code of Conduct _______________________________________________________________ 22 Out of School Suspension _______________________________________________________ 25 Alternatives to Suspension ______________________________________________________ 26 Student Athlete Out of School Suspension Policy ____________________________________ 27 Discipline Appeal Hearing Procedures _____________________________________________ 27 Student Expulsion ______________________________________________________________ 27 Special Education Discipline Procedures ___________________________________________ 27 III. Health Education and Services Policies Health Services ________________________________________________________________ 29 First Aid Emergencies __________________________________________________________ 29 Immunization Policy ____________________________________________________________ 29 Orthopedic Injuries _____________________________________________________________ 29 Medication Administration _______________________________________________________ 30 Tylenol Use Procedure __________________________________________________________ 30 Physical Exams ________________________________________________________________ 30 State Mandated Screenings ______________________________________________________ 30 Life-threatening Allergies & Other Medical Concerns _________________________________ 31 Emergency Medication Availability _______________________________________________ 31 Peanut/Nut Safe Practices _______________________________________________________ 31 Fragrance Free Statement _______________________________________________________ 31 Student Health Record __________________________________________________________32 IV. General Policies and Terms Athletics ______________________________________________________________________ 34 4 Health and Safety of Athletes _____________________________________________________ 36 Bicycle and Skateboards ________________________________________________________ 39 Cell Phones and Electronic Devices _______________________________________________ 39 Class Advisors ________________________________________________________________ 39 Cyber Harassment/Cyberbullying _________________________________________________ 39 Dances and Social Events _______________________________________________________ 39 Dress Code ___________________________________________________________________ 40 English Language Learners ______________________________________________________ 40 Insurance _____________________________________________________________________ 40 Gender Identity ________________________________________________________________ 41 Guidance Department ___________________________________________________________ 41 Library Media Center Services ____________________________________________________ 41 Mediation _____________________________________________________________________ 41 Parent Involvement _____________________________________________________________ 42 Parking _______________________________________________________________________ 42 Public Releases ________________________________________________________________ 42 School to Career Services _______________________________________________________ 42 Search Policy __________________________________________________________________ 42 Senior Dues ___________________________________________________________________ 43 Student Activities ______________________________________________________________ 43 Student Privileges ______________________________________________________________ 45 Student Records _______________________________________________________________ 45 Student with Disabilities _________________________________________________________ 47 Use of School Computers _______________________________________________________ 47 Use of School Telephones _______________________________________________________ 48 Video Surveillance ____________________________________________________________ 48 Voter Registration ______________________________________________________________ 48 Appendix A School Committee Policies ______________________________________________________ 49 Appendix B ________________________________________________________________________ 82 Parent/Guardian Acknowledgment Form ___________________________________________91 5 INTRODUCTION Dear AHS Students and Families, It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2018-2019 School Year. I am very excited about your place in the Blue Pride Community! This Student Handbook is a