Lee-Davis High School
7052 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
phone (804) 723-2200
guidance (804) 723-2201
fax (804) 723-2202
http://hcps2.hanover.k12.va.us/ldhs/
Mission Statement
Lee-Davis High School prepares students for success in future academic, social, and business endeavors in a global society by providing an atmosphere that supports the cooperation of administrators, teachers, students, and parents.
We believe that:
The faculty and staff provide a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment where students are actively engaged and student learning is the priority.
Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for empowering students to become confident, self-directed, and compassionate lifelong learners.
Each student is a valued, unique individual whose needs are best met when curriculum and instructional practices promote rigor.
Students act with integrity, taking responsibility for their own learning and future achievements.
Stakeholders demonstrate and advocate for the core values of respect, honesty, responsibility, and accountability in the pursuit of learning at its highest level.
Core Values
Respect treating others as you want to be treated; earning someone’s trust
Responsibility taking initiative for one’s own actions to become a more independent human being and for the good of those around you
Honesty owning up to your faults; keeping your conscience clean; when you are honest, you get what you deserve; showing respect and being truthful
Accountability being relied on for your own actions; taking responsibility and ownership for one’s own actions, thoughts, and deeds
Clinic Hours8:30 to 3:30 daily
Library Hours
7:30 to 4:00 Daily
Counseling Assignments
Karen Cole / A-Co
Allie Smith / Cp-Joh
Stephanie McGuire / Joi-P
Amy Couillard / Q-Z
Administrative Assignments
Mr. Canady / Grade 10
Mrs. Hutchinson / Grade 11
Mrs. Williams / Grade 12
Lee-Davis High School Bell Schedule
The schedule alternates with A classes (blocks A1, A2, A3, and A4) meeting one day and B classes (blocks B1, B2, B3, and B4) meeting the next.
Regular Schedule / 1:15 Dismissal / 1 HourLate / 2 Hours Late
Bell to Begin
Block A1 or B1
Block A2 or B2
Flex
Block A3 or B3 / 8:25
8:30-10:00
10:05-11:30
11:30-11:50
11:55-1:55 / 8:25
8:30-9:20
9:25-10:15
none
10:20-12:20 / 9:25
9:30-10:45
10:50-12:05
none
12:10-2:10 / 10:25
10:30-11:25
11:30-12:25
none
12:30-2:30
1ST Lunch
2nd Lunch
3rd Lunch
4th Lunch / 12:00-12:25
12:30-12:55
1:00-1:25
1:30-1:55 / 10:25-10:50
10:55-11:20
11:25-11:50
11:55-12:20 / 12:15-12:40
12:45-1:10
1:15-1:40
1:45-2:10 / 12:35-1:00
1:05-1:30
1:35-2:00
2:05-2:30
Block A4 or B4 / 2:00-3:30 / 12:25-1:15 / 2:15-3:30 / 2:35-3:30
Staying Connected
Students and parents have many avenues to stay connected with what is happening in Hanover County Schools, at Lee-Davis High School, and in each classroom. Please make use of these as needed.
Online Activities Calendar – All school activities, concerts, sporting events, and meetings are listed at http://www.capitaldistrictva.org.
Blackboard – Students and parents can also access up-to-date information about classwork, homework, notes, quizzes, and tests via the Internet. The district-wide Blackboard website is http://blackboard.hanover.k12.va.us. In order to login to the Blackboard site, students must know their student number and birthdate. The student number is the USER ID;the birthday is the PASSWORD.
EXAMPLE:
Student Number: â 257901
Birthdate (11/10/89) â 111089
(However, if you were born between January and September, you MUST drop the zero from the month when putting in your password. EXAMPLE: June 1, 1989 becomes 60189 and not 060189.)
E-mail Connection – Parents and students can receive information about county and school events, including cancellations and postponements, through e-mail. Please visit this website, www.hcps.us, and click on the email connection link at the bottom of the page to sign up for this service. Email addresses for the staff can be located at the Lee-Davis website, http://hcps2.hanover.k12.va.us/ldhs.
Family Connection – Parents and guardians can access student information for their child using a secure internet site. Records available include: student profile, class schedule, attendance, discipline, grades and grade history. To activate this service and receive further information, parents must see the Registrar or Counseling Center Administrative Assistant.
PowerSchool -Each student is assigned a unique, secure access code within PowerSchool. Student information in the Parent Portal will only be available through this code. Your student’s web ID access code and student web password can be obtained through their school. Please utilize these access codes to setup your Parent Portal access at: http://hanover.powerschool.com
Student Expectations and School Rules
Hanover County Public School policies regarding prohibited behaviors for student conduct are as follows:
No student shall violate while on school property, while at any school activity, or while under the supervision of school authority (including going to and coming from school) any laws or rules and regulations of the School Board and the school. The following are general categories of prohibited conduct. Additionally, the following list of
conduct violations is not meant to be all-inclusive.
1. Alcohol and Drugs- The unlawful manufacturing, distribution, dispensation, possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol, anabolic steroids, any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana or other controlled substance as defined in the Drug Control Act, Chapter 34 Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia, or as defined in schedules I through V of 21 U.S.C. 812, or imitation controlled substances or drug paraphernalia while on school property or while engaged in or attending any school sponsored or school approved activity or event, shall result in suspension and/or expulsion from school in accordance with all applicable laws and School Board Policy.
2.Defiance of the Authority of School Personnel- Students shall comply with any oral or written instructions made by school personnel within the scope of their authority as provided by School Board policies and regulations.
3.Dishonesty- Honesty shall be practiced in the entire educational experience. Cheating, plagiarism, forgery (including computer forgery), lying, stealing, or any other acts of dishonesty shall not be tolerated. This includes unauthorized or illegal use of computers or computer networks.
4.Disruptions- Students shall not behave in a disorderly manner or in any other manner interrupt or disturb the orderly operation of the classroom or any school activity.
5.Gambling- Gambling in any form is prohibited on school property or in association with any school activity.
6.Medication and Prescription Drugs- No student may have in his/her possession any medication or prescription drugs, except those students with diagnoses requiring the administration of medication during the school day and who follow school rules for self-administration of medicine. This includes students diagnosed with, but not limited to, asthma, anaphylaxis, or both.
7.Sexual Harassment– As further outlined in School Board Policy 7-1.2, students shall not sexually harass another student or any school employee, volunteer, student-teacher, or any other person present in school facilities or at school functions.
8.STUDENT DRESS CODE- Students are to dress in accordance with school policy, Reg. 7-3.1 (B) and should be consistent with the educational mission of Lee-Davis High School and should not interfere with the orderly operation of the classroom or the school. The principal has the final authority regarding the appropriateness of clothing, footwear, and accessories worn by students.
Specific guidelines for dress:
a. Hoods, hats, or head coverings of any kind (which includes bandanas, do-rags, and scarves) are not to be worn inside the school buildings during regular school hours, unless prior written approval has been obtained from the school principal. In addition, hair picks, large combs, brushes, rollers, etc. should not be worn.
b. Sunglasses are not to be worn inside the school building unless prescribed by a physician.
c. Beachwear (which includes bathing suits and trunks), pajamas, and bedroom slippers are not to be worn at school or school functions.
d. Messages on clothing, jewelry and other personal belongings that relate to drugs, alcohol, sex, vulgarity, gang affiliation, or that reflect adversely upon persons because of race, sex, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, or that could reasonably cause a substantial disruption to the learning environment are not permitted.
e. Shirts shall not be see-through material, revealing, or resemble undergarments, and should not allow undergarments to be seen under them.
f. Tank tops are not permitted in school unless worn under another shirt.
g. Shoes should be worn at all times while on school grounds as a safety/health precaution. Soft-sole flip flops or sandals are discouraged. Shoes with wheels, also known as “wheelies”, may not be worn on school grounds.
h. Dresses, skirts, shorts, athletic shorts, and other similar clothing must be no shorter than 5 inches above the knee, even when worn with yoga pants, leggings, tights; etc.
i. Students may not wear cut-off jeans, cut-off sweat pants or torn, ripped, or slashed clothing that reveals undergarments or is located more than 5 inches above the knee.
j. Students may not wear yoga pants, leggings, or tights without a garment over top of the item that is not more than 5” above the knee.
k. Shirts and blouses should be of a length that does not expose the midriff while sitting or standing.
l. Pants and shorts should be worn so that undergarments are not exposed. Students in violation of the dress code will have their pants properly secured at the waist using plastic “zip ties” attached to the belt loops. “Zip ties” provide a safe, temporary solution and may be removed once the student leaves school property.
The dress code will be enforced at the discretion of the principal or designee. Students out of compliance with the dress code will be required to contact the parent to bring appropriate clothing for the student or the student will be removed from class. Multiple violations of the dress code may result in additional disciplinary consequences.
9.Threats – Students shall not make any verbal, written, electronically communicated, or physical threat of bodily injury or use of force directed toward another person for the purpose of extortion, or for any other reason.
10.Tobacco and Nicotine Vapor Products - The possession and/or use of tobacco products or nicotine vapor products by students on school premises (including school vehicles) during the school day, during after-school activities, or any school sponsored activity is strictly prohibited.
Definition: Nicotine Vapor Products - Any electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar product or device that can be used to produce vapor or smoke from nicotine in a solution or other form.
11.Trespassing-Trespassing on any school property is prohibited.
12.Truancy - Students are to be in their assigned classes and on the school grounds during the entire school day. Students must obtain permission from the principal or his/her designee to leave the school grounds before the designated closing of the school day.
13.Vandalism - Students shall not maliciously or willfully injure, deface, or destroy school property or the personal property of others. In addition to criminal sanctions against offending students, the Code of Virginia allows the School Board to collect up to $2,500 in damages from parents of
minors who destroy school property.
14.Verbal Abuse and Vulgarity - Students shall not verbally or graphically curse or abuse anyone; use vulgar, profane, or indecent language; or bear or display any obscenity or indecency. (Code of Virginia §18.2-416 provides punishment as a Class 3 misdemeanor under certain circumstances.)
15.Violence - Students shall not fight or display or contribute to aggressive behavior that is disruptive or dangerous.
16.Weapons - Students shall not use or possess any dangerous weapons.
Additionally, students are responsible for doing their part to maintain an orderly learning environment. Students must follow the conduct code in the Secondary Handbook for Parents and Students, the expectations in this guide, and comply with reasonable expectations and requests of staff members.
Students who do not follow school expectations may be subject to suspension or other disciplinary action. Students may not participate in school activities during a suspension.
Leaving school grounds without prior school permission may result in in-school suspension or out of school suspension. This rule and all others are effective as soon as a student comes on the school grounds in the morning.
Classroom Expectations – Students must bring appropriate materials to class and take an active role in learning. Students may not sleep or lay their heads down in class. Organizing for learning is encouraged through the use of three-ring binders, assignment books, and grade sheets.
Class Attendance Expectations – Students are expected to report to class on time and stay for the full period. Students must report directly to class and may not “drop in” other areas such as the office, clinic, library, or guidance. Students may fill out conference request forms available in the office and in guidance to meet with counselors or principals. Students must attend the majority of a period to be marked present. Hanover County Public School policies regarding attendance are as follows:
REGULATION 7-2.4 (A): TRUANCY
Hanover County residents of school age shall attend their assigned schools during school days and hours in accordance with the compulsory attendance laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, § 22.1-254 et seq. of the Code of Virginia. Parents or guardians having control of a child must comply with these laws and violation of the law will subject the parent or guardian to prosecution.
The division superintendent or designee and the principal of each school shall be responsible for maintaining accurate records of attendance and for monitoring all absences. Truancy is defined as the absence of a student for which neither the parent nor the school had prior knowledge and consent. The principal may exercise discretion in identifying an absence as truancy, although the absence occurs with parental knowledge or consent. When the student is truant, the school authorities shall notify parents or guardian(s) of this truancy. Corrective action will be taken by the school authorities when truancy occurs.
Detention – Detention is used as a minor disciplinary consequence. Skipping detention will result in an assignment of in or out of school suspension. Students who have an excused absence from school on a detention date should serve on the day of return or see the appropriate assistant principal to re-schedule. Detention is held at the discretion of the teacher or the times assigned by an administrator. Detention may be assigned on the following days and times: