2016-2017 Student Handbook La Conner Middle & High Schools Student Handbook Revised 9/12/16 La Conner Middle & High Schools Student Handbook 2016-2017 P.O. Box 2103 Superintendent: Peg Seeling 404 N. Sixth Street Principal: Cheryl Sullivan La Conner, WA. 98257 Counselor: Lori Buher Phone: 466-3173 Registrar: Linda Pierson Fax: 466-0153 Administrative Assistant: Juli Olson WELCOME TO LA CONNER MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOLS Every Student Every Opportunity Every student promoting from La Conner Middle & High Schools, with the support of parents, extended families and the larger community, will be ready to succeed in high school. Our program of academic rigor and support will be based on the following design principles: v Our school community will operate under common understandings, common language, and common practice. v Our school community will create learning opportunities based on 100% student engagement with high academic rigor. v Our school community will create learning opportunities rich in writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading. v Our school community will create learning opportunities based on the backgrounds and experiences of our unique population of learners. v Our school community will systematically identify and remediate students with skill deficits at all levels. v Our school community will create learning opportunities to advance attitudes and behaviors of all. v Our school community will communicate systematically and frequently with parents – key members of our school community. Please take the time to share this handbook with your parents so they also understand our expectations and procedures. Review of this handbook serves as a guide to all students about expectations at LCMS and LCHS. 2 La Conner Middle & High Schools Student Handbook Revised 9/12/16 La Conner Middle School La Conner High School Mission Statement Mission Statement To supply every student with the knowledge The mission of La Conner High School is to and skills necessary to grasp opportunity prepare each student for the challenges of with civility and integrity. responsible adult life through education. Home of the Braves Alma Mater La Conner High we’re loyal to you And we will do our best for you, Through all our youthful days Our alma mater we’ll praise, And when our school days are o’er And the years go passing by, We’ll be glad we have the memory of Our dear La Conner High. (Note: The alumni association is among the oldest in the state. The Class of 2017 will be the 123rd class to graduate from La Conner. In graduating from La Conner High School you will become part of a tradition of excellence.) ********** LA CONNER MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS HAVE PRIDE! PERSEVERANCE RESPECT INTEGRITY DETERMINATION EMPATHY 3 La Conner Middle & High Schools Student Handbook Revised 9/12/16 LA CONNER HIGH SCHOOL BIOGRAPHY 2016-2017 ASB Officers President – Sofie Thulen Vice Pres – Jack Tronsdal Secretary – Emma Lee Treasurer – Biruktawit Hasenbalg Advisor – Erin Lisser CLASS OF 2017 OFFICERS President – Haley Hakenson Vice Pres – Tsedenya Hasenbalg Secretary – Ricky Garcia Treasurer-Zanetta Cayou CLASS OF 2018 OFFICERS President – Michelle Kim Vice Pres – Charlie McCoy Secretary – Joreen McDonald Treasurer – Parker Rivas Reps – by Advisory CLASS OF 2019 OFFICERS President – Matt Harper Vice Pres – Sophia Benetti Secretary – Braden Southard Treasurer – Kendall Johnson Reps – by Advisory CLASS OF 2020 OFFICERS President – Mary Lou Page Vice Pres – Roxy Orkney Secretary – Natalie Holt Treasurer – Addie Reinstra Reps – by Advisory National Honor Society Key Club Interhigh Advisor: Mrs. Buher Advisor: Mr. DeLeon Mrs. Marble LCHS Extra-Curricular Activities Football – Peter Voorhees Boys’ Basketball – Scott Novak Baseball – Jeremiah Lesourd Volleyball – Suzanne Marble Girls’ Basketball – Scott Novak Softball – Loran James Girls’ Soccer – Christian Warman Track – Peter Voorhees Boys’ Soccer – Steve DeLeon LCMS Extra-Curricular Activities Girls’ Volleyball Girls’ Basketball Co-Ed Track Co-Ed Soccer Boys’ Basketball Wrestling 4 La Conner Middle & High Schools Student Handbook Revised 9/12/16 LA CONNER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT REQUIRED RECOMMENDED CLASSES OF CLASSES OF 2017 & 2018 2019 AND BEYOND ENGLISH 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits SCIENCE 2.5 credits (1 lab) 3 credits (2 lab) 4 credits SOCIAL STUDIES 3.5 credits 3.5 credits 4 credits PE & HEALTH 2 credits (0.5 health) 2 credits (0.5 health) 2+ credits MATHEMATICS 3 credits 3 credits 4 credits CAREER & TECH ED. 2 credits 2 credits 2+ credits FINE ARTS 1 credit 2 credits 2+ credits WORLD LANGUAGE N/A 2 credits 2+ credits ELECTIVES 8 credits 4.5 credits TOTAL MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE: 26 In addition to the distribution listed above, please note that students must pass the Smarter Balanced ELA (English Language Arts) and Math state exams and must also pass a Biology EOC (end of course) exam or an approved alternative in order to be eligible to receive a diploma at a public school in the state of Washington. All La Conner graduates must complete a High school and Beyond Plan and Culminating Project. By demonstrating proficiency on the State exams students may earn the following: Writing/Reading = .5 English 9 or 10 OR .5 English elective EOC - .5 Algebra elective EOC - .5 Geometry elective EOC - .5 Biology elective La Conner High School class ranking criteria for beginning of the school year by credits is as follows: Grade 9 0.-5.99 Grade 10 6 Grade 11 13 Grade 12 19 *Student lockers are assigned by class rank at the beginning of the school year. 5 La Conner Middle & High Schools Student Handbook Revised 9/12/16 REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE Period 1 8:10AM-9:10AM Period 2 9:15AM-10:10AM Period 3 10:15AM-11:10AM Middle School LUNCH 11:10AM-11:40AM Period 4 (High School) 11:15AM-12:10PM High School LUNCH 12:10PM-12:40PM Period 4 (Middle School) 11:45AM-12:40PM Period 5 12:45PM-1:40PM Period 6 1:45PM-2:35PM La Conner Middle and High Schools utilize a rotating drop schedule. Each day, one of seven classes does not meet. The daily drop will be announced each morning and is also printed on the calendar in the back of this handbook. EARLY RELEASE “A” DAY EARLY RELEASE “B” DAY Period 1 8:10AM-9:00AM Period 4 8:10AM-9:00AM Period 2 9:05AM-9:50AM Period 5 9:05AM-9:50AM Period 3 9:55AM-10:40AM Period 6 9:55AM-10:40AM Period 7 10:45AM-11:30AM Period 7 10:45AM-11:30AM COMMON FEES: *All fees subject to change Laptop Insurance (HS Only) $40.00 ASB Card (all levels) $30.00 HS Yearbook $45.00 MS Yearbook $25.00 HS Sports Fee $50.00/sport HS Football Fee (additional) $50.00/season MS Sports Fee $40.00 Instrument Rental (all levels) $50.00 Driver’s Education (student) $450.00 Breakfast $2.00 Lunch (student) $3.25 Extra Beverage $0.50 6 La Conner Middle & High Schools Student Handbook Revised 9/12/16 GENERAL INFORMATION: 8th Grade Exit Presentation As a final middle school project, all 8th grade students must complete an exit presentation in the spring of their 8th grade year. During this presentation, students must present a collection of evidence to support the five strands of the Five Star Rubric. Students should be able to show evidence that supports a level of “At” or “Above” standard. Throughout middle school advisory/homeroom teachers will provide activities that help students to identify and collect this evidence. These activities will include student lead conferences, goal setting, and reflective writings. It is not the responsibility of the staff to collect this evidence for students. As students work their way through middle school, they must remember to file away papers, certificates and awards, and pictures related to academics and involvement in ASB, athletics, clubs and participating in charitable events and activities provided by the community. Additionally, students will be participating in career exploration and long range planning. Papers related to this work will be a part of each student’s presentation. It is our goal to have students ready to succeed in high school so that they will be prepared for college. In turn, they will someday return to give back to our community! Students should review the La Conner Middle School Five Star Rubric often. It will be a useful tool as they move through middle school. Academic Eligibility Regarding Laptops – High School Students must maintain passing grades in all classes to be eligible for a laptop to be issued and retained. Grade checks will be performed at the end of each quarter. If a student has less than a 2.0 GPA or is failing any class, their laptop will be confiscated by the school and returned to the library. Confiscated laptops may be checked out/turned in on a daily basis with teacher or principal permission. Once the student meets eligibility criteria, he/she may regain possession. Activity Requirements To participate in ASB sponsored activities, students (and parent/guardians) must be sure these conditions are met: • ASB card purchased & activity fee paid (if applicable) • Proof of insurance in order and on file (students may purchase School Insurance as a primary or secondary policy) • Current medical release (physical) on file with athletic department • Current athletic/activity code signed and on file Associated Student Body (A.S.B.) Each level, middle and high school, has an individual A.S.B. made up of all students and guided by advisors. Regular meetings are held to help plan activities and generate cooperation among grades. Officers are elected in school-wide balloting. The elected A.S.B. officers have a highly active role in organizing school activities. They are also responsible for authorizing expenditure of the A.S.B.