NOBLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 2018 - 2019 Student Handbook (v1) Do your part to keep our school safe and comfortable for everyone. Please report any suspicious activity or inappropriate behaviors (including possible bullying) through the SpeakUp app. You can make a difference today! All reports are confidential. Knowingly submitting false or inaccurate information is harmful to the school cli- mate and could result in disciplinary action. 2018 - 2019 NHS Student Handbook cover designed by Maddie Kosla Class of 2020 i 2018-2019 Noblesville High School Student Handbook Main Campus 18111 Cumberland Road Noblesville, IN 46060 Phone: 317-773-4680 Fax: 317-776-6289 Attendance: 317-776-6256 Athletics: 317-776-6266 Counseling: 317-776-6257 Student Services: 317-776-6277 ! www.noblesvilleschools.org 2 <Return to Table of Contents> Noblesville Schools Vision We are: • Engaged in intellectual pursuits • Inspired to challenge the present • Empowered to adapt, innovate, and succeed today and tomorrow Noblesville Schools Mission Noblesville Schools creates a learner-centered culture that seamlessly fosters future-ready skills through authentic, interdisciplinary experiences supported by strong relationships among students, staff, parents, and the community. Noblesville High School Core Values We believe that: • All individuals have equal value. • People should treat others with dignity. • People are responsible for the choices they make. • Learning is important and all people can learn. The use of the word “PARENT” throughout this handbook means PARENT and/or GUARDIAN. School Rules and Guidelines may be changed at any time by the administration. 3 <Return to Table of Contents> NHS Administration Jeff Bryant Principal E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (317) 773-4680 ext. 12110 Craig McCaffrey Assistant Principal E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (317) 773-4680 ext. 12111 Senior Class liaison Melinda Miller Assistant Principal E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (317) 773-4680 ext. 12116 Junior Class liaison Kevin Stuckwisch Assistant Principal E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (317) 773-4680 ext. 12113 Sophomore Class liaison 4 Dan Swafford Assistant Principal E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (317) 773-4680 ext. 12115 Freshmen Class liaison Jeremy Luna Dean of Students E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (317) 773-4680 ext. 12114 Discipline and Attendance, grades 11-12 Janae Mobley Dean of Students E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (317) 773-4680 ext. 12112 Discipline and attendance, grades 9-10 5 2018 - 2019 Table of Contents Mission / Vision / Core Values.......................................3 NHS Administration........................................................4 Bell Schedules...................................................................9 Rules and Guidelines Code of Conduct.....................................................16 Law Enforcement.....................................................23 Search and Seizure...................................................23 Reasonable Suspicion...............................................24 Use of Canines.........................................................24 Consequences for Violation of Code.......................24 Loss of Driver’s License...........................................28 Bullying Prevention/Cyberbullying.........................29 Hazing......................................................................32 Bus Conduct.............................................................32 Dress Code...............................................................34 Technology Use........................................................36 Social Media.............................................................36 Electronic Devices....................................................37 Attendance State of Indiana Guidelines / Laws.........................39 NHS Attendance Guidelines....................................39 Excessive Absences....................................................41 Tardy to School.........................................................43 6 Tardy to Class............................................................44 NHS Attendance Procedures.....................................45 Request for Excused Absences...................................47 Student Services Accident Insurance..................................................49 Dances.....................................................................49 Driving Rules and Privileges....................................50 Voluntary Drug Testing Program............................50 Closing of School....................................................51 Fundraising..............................................................52 Health Services and Procedures..............................52 Nutritional Supplements.........................................52 IAL / Honor Code.................................................56 ID Cards.................................................................59 Lockers....................................................................60 Lunch .....................................................................60 Parking.....................................................................62 Posters......................................................................64 Release of Information............................................64 Student Conflicts with Scheduled Events................64 Visitors.....................................................................65 Work Permit.............................................................65 Lost and Found........................................................65 Academics Cheating / Plagiarism..............................................66 College Application Process.....................................66 College / Military / Career Visitation.....................67 7 Course Descriptions.................................................67 e-Learning Days......................................................67 Financial Assistance.................................................68 Flex Scheduling........................................................67 Foreign Exchange Students......................................70 Grading Standards/Grades.....................................71 Grade Point Average................................................72 Incomplete Grades...................................................73 Graduation / Commencement................................73 Explanation of Credits.............................................75 Graduation Exam.....................................................75 Library / Media / Technology Center.....................76 Makeup Work...........................................................76 Schedule Changes.....................................................77 Textbook Rental........................................................77 Transcripts.................................................................78 General Information Civil Rights Statement..............................................79 Required Annual Notices..........................................79 Special Education......................................................88 Wellness.....................................................................89 Student Government.................................................93 School Song................................................................94 School Maps...............................................................95 8 2018 - 2019 Schedules Each school day is designated either a black or gold day. If a black day is can- celled, a black day schedule will be followed when school resumes. If a gold day is cancelled, a gold day will be followed when school resumes. Times Black Gold 7:35 - 9:05 Block 1 Block 2 9:12 - 10:42 Block 3 Block 4 10:49 - 12:58 Block 5 Block 6 1:05 - 2:35 Block 7 Academic Lab 9 <Return to Table of Contents> Daily Lunch Schedule Lunch occurs Monday through Friday during Block 5/6. Students will be assigned to one of four lunch periods (A, B, or C, or D lunch). Lunch A 10:42 - 11:14 Class A 11:19 - 12:58 Class B 10:49 - 11:19 Lunch B 11:19 - 11:49 Class B 11:54 - 12:58 Class C 10:49 - 11:54 Lunch C 11:54 - 12:24 Class C 12:29 - 12:58 Lunch D 10:49 - 12:29 Class D 12:29 - 1:05 10 <Return to Table of Contents> TWO-HOUR DELAY – Black Day Warning Bell 9:28 Block 1 9:35 – 10:30 (55) Block 3 10:37 – 11:32 (55) Block 5 11:39 – 1:33 A Lunch 11:32 – 12:03 A Class 12:08 – 1:33 (85) B Class 11:39 – 12:03 (24) B Lunch 12:03 – 12:33 B Class 12:38 – 1:33 (55) C Class 11:39 – 12:33 (54) C Lunch 12:33 – 1:03 C Class 1:08 – 1:33 (25) D Class 11:39 – 1:03 (84) D Lunch 1:03 – 1:33 Block 7 1:40 – 2:35 (55) 11 <Return to Table of Contents> TWO-HOUR DELAY – Gold Day Warning Bell 9:28 Block 2 9:35 – 11:01 (86) Block 6 11:08 – 1:02 A Lunch 11:01 – 11:32 A Class 11:37 – 1:02 (85) B Class 11:08 – 11:32 (24) B Lunch 11:32 – 12:02 B Class 12:07 – 1:02 (55) C Class 11:08 – 12:02 (54) C Lunch 12:02 – 12:32 C Class 12:37 – 1:02 (25) D Class 11:08 – 12:32 (84) D Lunch 12:32 – 1:02 Block 4 1:09 – 2:35 (86) 12 <Return to Table of Contents> HOMECOMING SCHEDULE - Gold Day Warning Bell 7:28 Block 2 7:35 – 8:40 (65) Block 4 8:47 – 9:53 (66) Block 6 10:00 – 12:00 A Lunch 10:00 – 10:30 A Class 10:35 – 12:00 (85) B Class 10:00 – 10:30 (30) B Lunch 10:30 – 11:00 B Class 11:05 – 12:00 (55) C Class 10:00 – 11:00 (60) C Lunch 11:00 – 11:30 C Class 11:35 – 12:00 (25) D Class 10:00 – 11:30