CAÑON CITY HIGH SCHOOL 2018-2019 Student Handbook People to People: Creating Excellence “ALL Cañon City High School students will have opportunities to explore career pathways of interest while gaining skills needed to be successful in any life endeavor, and while enjoying many traditional high school experiences valued by students and the greater community.” CCHS Mission Statement Cañon City High School Bill Summers, Principal 1313 College Avenue Matthew Barton, Assistant Principal Cañon City, Colorado 81212 Michelle Johnson, Assistant Principal (719) 276-5870 Scott Manchester, Athletic Director (719) 276-5950 FAX Ken Cline, Truancy/Discipline Coordinator cchs.canoncityschools.edlioschool.com CAÑON CITY HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULES CCHS TIGER BELL SCHEDULE Regular Bell Schedule First Block 7:35 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Second Block 8:55 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Third Block 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Lunch 11:35 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Fourth Block 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Fifth Block 1:35 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. 2-HOUR DELAYED START BELL SCHEDULE First Block 9:35 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Second Block 10:35 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Third Block 12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fourth Block 1:05 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Fifth Block 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. TIGER PEP ASSEMBLY BELL SCHEDULE First Block 7:35 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Second Block 8:50 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Third Block 10:05 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Lunch 11:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fourth Block 12:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. Fifth Block 1:15 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Pep Assembly 2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
A.M. ACTIVITY BELL SCHEDULE First Block 7:35 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. Second Block 8:40 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. AM Activity 9:40 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Lunch 11:15 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. Third Block 11:55 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. Fourth Block 12:55 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Fifth Block 1:55 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. PM ACTIVITY BELL SCHEDULE First Block 7:40 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. Second Block 8:40 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. Third Block 9:40 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. Fourth Block 10:40 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. Lunch 11:40 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Fifth Block 12:20 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. PM Activity 1:20 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. HALF DAY A.M. BELL SCHEDULE First Block 7:35 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Second Block 8:20 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Third Block 9:00 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. Fourth Block 9:40 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Fifth Block 10:20 p.m. – 10:55 a.m. INTERACTIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Intervention and Enrichment Policy, Work Sessions Program, and Saturday Sessions Attendance Policy, Definitions, Procedures, and Consequences
Classroom Disruptions: (not limited to the following) • Unprepared for class • Failure to follow directions • PDA* • Throwing Objects* • Dress Code* (see note) If this behavior occurs outside of your classroom, during passing periods, lunch, etc. the student(s) may be brought to the office for steps 2-4 Note: For Dress Code violations students will have these options: 1) change, 2) call home for other clothes or 3) be provided a shirt from the school nurse’s office, or be referred to office for Alternate- to-Suspension program Code 8 Conference with student (i.e., warning). Teacher detention and parent notification Detention and parent phone call Removal from class, ATS assigned Level 1: Behaviors that do not require administrator involvement Codes 8, 9, 11, & 12 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Student Conduct Inappropriate language, obscene gestures, or profanity. If this behavior occurs outside of your classroom, during passing periods, lunch, etc. the student(s) may be brought to the office for steps 2-4 Code 9 Conference with student (i.e., warning). Teacher detention and parent notification Removal from class, ATS, and parent contact (For freshmen, closed campus privileges revoked for 30 days.) Treated as a Level 2 second offense. Missing/Wrong Place A student who does/doesn’t have the proper pass, is out of class for an extended period of time, or is not in the area where the pass indicates shall be disciplined. The teacher will write a pass that indicates where the student is supposed to be and the time they left the classroom. Code 12 Student will be returned to class, warning issued, and documented. Student will be returned to class, teacher assigned discipline, and contact parent, Lunch or After School Detention assigned, and parent contact ATS assigned, document in IC, and student placed on restricted hall use 5th or more occurrence: Refusal to obey restricted hall use will result
Tobacco Products and Lighters, including any form of a vapor device Tobacco products include not only typical tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, etc.) but electronic or vapor cigarettes Code 3 For first possession or use: Confiscate tobacco product, 1-3 days ATS (For freshmen, closed campus privileges revoked for 30 days.) For second possession: confiscate tobacco product, days ATS Step 3 on Habitually Disruptive Inappropriate Use of Technology 1-3 days lunch or after school detention (For freshmen, closed campus privileges revoked for 30 days.) 1-3 days of ATS days Proceed to Step 2 on Habitually Disruptive Proceed to Step 3 on Habitually Disruptive Expulsion may occur for any violation deemed egregious by Parking Lot Violations Parking permits are free to CCHS students, but all students must have a parking permit in order to park on school property. These permits are used to identify student cars in case of an accident, lights left on, etc. Parking on school property is a privilege that is accompanied by the obligation to drive, park and ride responsibly. Only seniors with the appropriate pass may park in the senior parking area. Code 12 Warning tickets and discipline actions are issued for violations. See offenses in columns 2, 3, and 4 2nd offenses will be dealt with as Habitually Disruptive $10 Ticket for parking without a permit, parking illegally (outside of designated lines), not obeying posted signs, driving too fast or recklessly, parking in the staff parking lot (or senior parking lot, if not a senior) $10 Ticket and, contact parent, temporary loss of parking privileges for driving dangerously. careless driving or behavior, and other major offenses that result in damage to private property or injury will be referred to law for and incur a , related Accidents
loss of parking Level 3: Handled by administration and possibly referred to law enforcement Codes 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, or 15 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Infractions Fighting/Incitement to Fight/Disorderly Behavior (13) Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying (9) Abusive Language toward a Staff Member (8) Habitually Disruptive (12) Minor Vandalism, Damage to School Property (12) Robbery (6) Sexual Harassment (15) See number in parenthesis in the left column 1-5 days Alternate-to- Suspension (ATS) (For freshmen, closed campus privileges revoked for 30 days.) 3-6 days ATS, Student Conduct Plan for Habitually Disruptive Out-of-School Suspension awaiting recommendation for expulsion Level 4: Handled by administration and referred to law enforcement Codes 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 16 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Infractions Major Vandalism, Damage to School Property (7) Possession/Use of Alcohol (2) Possession/Use of Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia (1) Bomb Threat, Arson, Gang-Related Acts (7) Weapons on School Grounds (Weapons are defined by Board Policy 836 which can be referenced online) (5) Marijuana Possession or Use (1) Rape (16) Vehicular Assault (4) See number in parentheses in the left column 5 days (ATS) or Suspension (OSS) recommended for Expulsion
Starts: During school year How Often: Daily during class time Length: 1½ hour class period Travel Involved: None Competition Times: National contest drawings are prepared during and after school. Curriculum related projects require meetings. Other Technical high schools across the nation call this type of program STEM (science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Community Service: 20 hours of drawing and planning support for a non-profit organization is required outside of classroom time The American Design and Drafting Association (ADDA) was established in 1959 to provide educational programs and information for designers, drafters, educators, and other interested individuals and corporations in the design/drafting fields. ADDA also provides certifications to universities, colleges, technical institutes, and high schools. These training institutions must provide programs that combine higher-level math, science, computer, and design courses to train the design students for the design/drafting work place. Art Club Eligibility Criteria: None Selection Criteria: None Meeting Information Starts: Beginning of school year How Often: Once a week Length: 1 hour Travel Involved: None Competition Times: Scholastic Art Show/Winter Fremont County High School Art Show/Spring Community Service: Varies from year to year Art Club sponsors open art room time for students to work on individual art projects. Art Club members assist in preparing for the Fremont Art Show and other projects for school activities. Environmental Club Eligibility Criteria: None Selection Criteria: None Meeting Information Starts: Beginning of school year How Often: TBA Length: 30 minutes Travel Involved: Three conferences per year Competition Times: TBA Community Service: Community Service performed as club projects The Environmental Club is open to all students who have an interest in learning about environmental issues and protecting the environment. In addition to trips to the Eco Park (at the site of the old Fremont County Landfill), we also take field trips to other areas of Colorado to learn about environmental issues. This is a service organization and an opportunity for the student to do volunteer work in Fremont County as well as statewide. FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Eligibility Criteria: None Selection Criteria: None Meeting Information Starts: Beginning of school year
Competition Times: Evenings on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Some Saturday afternoons. Varies year to year. Girls Basketball Athletic Fee: Per Athletic Schedule Eligibility Criteria: Students must remain eligible by CCHS and CHSAA standards Selection Criteria: Tryouts occur during practices in mid-November Competition Times: Performances and designated competitions Team Information: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman Teams Practice Information Starts/Ends: Open gym starts mid-September. Practice starts mid-November/TBA How Often: Daily after school Length: Approximately 2-2½ hours Travel Involved: 8 to 12 out of town games Fundraising: TBA Competition Times: After school, during school and on Saturdays Cheerleading Athletic Fee: Per athletic fee schedule Eligibility Criteria: Students must remain eligible by CCHS and CHSAA standards Selection Criteria: Selection will be based on tryouts in the spring Team Information: Varsity Team only Practice Information Starts/Ends: Summer and throughout the school year How Often: TBA Length: Approximately two hours Travel Involved: Limited opportunities Fundraising: TBA Competition Times: Three to four games weekly Boys and Girls Cross Country Athletic Fee: Per Athletic Schedule Eligibility Criteria: Student must remain eligible by CCHS and CHSAA standards Selection Criteria: Varsity (fastest 7 times), JV (complete course in at least 30 minutes) Team Information: Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams Practice Information Starts/Ends: Mid-August – end of October How Often: Daily after school Length: 2 hours (3:00-5:00 p.m.) Travel Involved: 10 to 12 out of town meets Fundraising: Selling Tiger Gold Cards Competition Times: After school and on Saturday Girls Dance Team Athletic Fee: Per Athletic Schedule Eligibility Criteria: Students must remain eligible by CCHS and CHSAA standards Selection Criteria: Selection will be based on tryouts in the Spring Team Information: Varsity Team only Practice Information Starts/Ends: Second week in August and throughout the school year How Often: Daily
Football Athletic Fee: Per Athletic Schedule Eligibility Criteria: Students must remain eligible by CCHS and CHSAA standards Selection Criteria: Based on a rubric that evaluates the player’s character, academics, commitment to football, coach-ability, and football ability. Team Information: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman Teams Practice Information Starts/Ends: Mid-August How Often: Daily after school Length: Approximately two hours Travel Involved: Half of all games are away games Fundraising: Selling Tiger Gold Cards Competition Times: After school and on Saturday Boys Golf Athletic Fee: Per Athletic Schedule Eligibility Criteria: Students must remain eligible by CCHS and CHSAA standards Selection Criteria: Golfers will qualify for varsity meets Team Information: Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams Practice Information Starts/Ends: August/TBA How Often: Nightly after school Length: Approximately two hours Travel Involved: 19 of the 20 meets are out of town Fundraising: TBA Competition Times: During and after school and weekends Girls Golf Athletic Fee: Per Athletic Schedule Eligibility Criteria: Students must remain eligible by CCHS and CHSAA standards Selection Criteria: Golfers will qualify for Varsity meets Team Information: Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams Practice Information Starts/Ends: Mid-February/TBA How Often: Monday through Friday Length: 1-1½ hours Travel Involved: 5 to 8 days during season Fundraising: TBA Competition Times: During and after school and weekends Gymnastics Athletic Fee: Per Athletic Schedule Eligibility Criteria: Students must remain eligible by CCHS and CHSAA standards Selection Criteria: None Team Information: Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams Practice Information Starts/Ends: Mid-August How Often: Daily Length: Approximately two hours
Travel Involved: 8 to 10 away meets Fundraising: TBA Competition Times: After school and on Saturday Boys Soccer Athletic Fee: Per Athletic Schedule Eligibility Criteria: Students must remain eligible by CCHS and CHSAA standards Selection Criteria: Selected by Coach Team Information: Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams Practice Information Starts/Ends: Mid-August/TBA How Often: Daily after school Length: Approximately two hours Travel Involved: Half of all games are away games Fundraising: TBA Competition Times: After school and on Saturday Girls Soccer Athletic Fee: Per Athletic Schedule Eligibility Criteria: Students must remain eligible by CCHS and CHSAA standards Selection Criteria: Selected by Coach Team Information: Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams Practice Information Starts/Ends: Mid-February/TBA How Often: Daily after school Length: Approximately two hours Travel Involved: Half of all games are away games. Fundraising: TBA Competition Times: After school and on Saturday Girls Softball Athletic Fee: Per Athletic Schedule Eligibility Criteria: Students must remain eligible by CCHS and CHSAA standards Selection Criteria: Tryouts during the first week of practice. Players are notified at that point. Team Information: Varsity and Junior Varsity Practice Information Starts/Ends: Mid-August/TBA How Often: Daily (except Sundays) Length: 2-2½ hours Travel Involved: 8 to 10 out of town games a season Fundraising: TBA Competition Times: After school and on Saturday Boys Tennis Athletic Fee: Per Athletic Schedule Eligibility Criteria: Students must remain eligible by CCHS and CHSAA standards Selection Criteria: Tryouts during the first week of practice. Players are notified at that point. Team Information: TBA Practice Information Starts/Ends: Mid-August How Often: Every day after school Length: Approximately 2 hours Travel Involved: 5 to 6 trips out of town are typical
Practice Information Starts/Ends: Second week in November through last week in February How Often: Week nights and some Saturdays Length: 2-2½ hours Travel Involved: Away duels, usually gone all day on Saturdays Fundraising: TBA Competition Times: Evenings and all day Saturday