Student Handbook 2016-2017 Board President – Javier Loera Board Vice President – Dr. Brian Dille Board Secretary – Laurie Johnson Board Member – Kenny Comstock Board Member – Ron Leach Board Member – David Moore Superintendent – Ann Ligon Moore Business Manager – Kathy Killingsworth Principal – MacKenzie Atkins Assistant Principal – Jason Inman Counselor – Valerie Minyen of Contents Section 1: General Information 8 Mission 8 Statement of Non-Discrimination 8 General Admissions and Enrollment Information 8 Submission of Applications and Admissions Lottery 8 Homeless Education Assistance Act of 2001 9 Student Information 10
Exclusions from Immunization Requirements 23 Immunization Records Reporting 24 Emergency Medical Treatment 24 Fever/Illness Protocol…………………………………………………………………………………23 Administration of Medication 24 Asthma and Anaphylaxis Medication 25 Steroid Notice 25 Dyslexia and Related Disorders 25 Fitness Testing 25 Spinal Screening 25 Vision and Hearing Screenings 26 Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation 26 Statement of Nondiscrimination 26 Discrimination 26 Prohibited Harassment 26 Sexual Harassment and Harassment 27 Dating Violence 28 Retaliation 28 Reporting Procedures 28 Investigation of Complaints 28 Confidentiality 29 Appeal 29 Freedom from Bullying and Cyber-bullying 29 Reporting Procedures 29 Investigation of Report 29 Confidentiality 30 Appeal 30 Law Enforcement Agencies 30 Questioning of Students 30 Students Taken into Custody 30 Child Abuse Reporting and Programs 31 Plan for Addressing Sexual and Other Maltreatment of Children 31 What is Sexual Abuse of a Child? 31 What is Other Maltreatment of a Child? 31 Reporting Obligation 31 Methods for Increasing Awareness Regarding Sexual Abuse or Other Maltreatment of Children 32 Likely Warning of Sexual Abuse or Other Maltreatment 33 Actions That a Child Who Is a Victim of Sexual Abuse or Other Maltreatment Should Take 33 Available Counseling Options 34 Interrogations and Searches 34 Desk and Locker Searches 34 Vehicles on Campus 34 Random Drug Searches 34
Procedures for Use of Restraint and Time-Outs 35 Visitor and Volunteer Policy 35 Disruptions 36 Emergency Closings 36 Drills: Fire, Tornado, and Other Emergencies 36 Pest Control Information 36 Videotaping of Students 36 Section 3: Academics and Grading 37 Academic Programs 37 Required Curriculum 37 Academic Integrity 37 Career and Technology Programs 37 College Days 37 Computer Resources 37 Counseling 38 Credit by Exam 38 If a Student has Prior Instruction 38 If a Student has Not Taken the Course 38 Dual Credit Opportunities 39 Extracurricular Activities, Clubs, and Organizations 40 Graduation Plan 40 Requirements for a Diploma for Students Enrolled in High School Prior to the 2014–2015 School Year 40 Requirements for a Diploma Beginning with the 2014–2015 School Year 40 Testing Requirements for Graduation 40 Individual Graduation Committee Decisions 41 Foundation Graduation Program 41 Standardized Testing 42 Promotion and Retention 43 Students with Disabilities 44 Report Cards 44 Grading Guidelines…………………………………………………………………………. 43 Special Programs………………………………………………………………………………………………… 45 Bilingual/ESL Services……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 45 Special Education Services 47 Providing Assistance to Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need Special Education Services 47 Section 504 Services 47 Section 4: Student Code of Conduct 48