OF CONTENTS School Organization 4 Academy Structure 4 Schoolwide Support Teams 4 Leadership Team and Responsibilities 4 Organizational Chart 4 Academic Programs, Student Achievement 5 Curriculum and Program Overviews 5 Character and Ethics 6 Reading and Language Arts 7 Mathematics 9 Fine Arts 10 Social Science 10 Science 11 Physical Fitness and Health 11 World Language 12 English Language Learning (ELL) 12 Technology as a Second Language 13 Special Education 13 Recess 14 Homework Policy 14 Assemblies 16 Fieldtrips 16 Village 16 Academic Reporting System 17 Academic Probation and Promotion 17 School and Family Partnerships 18 Family Involvement Policy 18 School and Parent Relations Goals 18 Family Commitment 19 Parents as Partners 19 Attendance Policy 20 Truancy Prevention Plan 20 Health Policies 21 Home Instruction 21 Getting to School 21 Late Pick-up 22 Requesting a Bus Stop 22 Cancellations, Delays, Early Releases 22 Monitoring Your Progress 22 Student Records (FERPA) 22 Non-Custodial Parent Rights 23 Communication Timeline 24 Curriculum Nights 24 Newsletters 24 Board of Trustee Meetings 24 NCLB School Report Card 24 Annual Report 24 Policy for Relations with Parent Organizations 25 School Advisory Council 25 Special Education Parent Advisory Council 25 Title I Advisory Council 25 Early Childhood Advisory Council 25 Wellness Committee 25 Parent Guild 25 SHCPS Alumni Association 25 Guiding Good Choices 25 Technology Committee 25 Volunteering 26 Protection of Rights Amendment (PPRA) 26 Homelessness 26 Pregnant Students 27 Local Family Support Agencies 27 Mandated Reporting of Abuse and Neglect 28 School Safety and Discipline 28 SHCPS Code of Behavior and Respect 38 Student Commitment 29 Steps to Self Control 30 Policy for Physical Restraint 36 Conflict Resolution at Hills 41 Tips for Dealing with Bullying and Harassment 41 Discipline Policy and Information 42 Due Process Notice 42 Schoolwide Educational Plan 45 Special Education Discipline Procedures 45 Grievance Procedures 47 SHCPS Technology Acceptable Use Policy 48 SHCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan 49 SHCPS Statement of Civil Rights 63 SHCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan – Student Friendly Version 70 Emergency Response 72 Medical Marijuana Policy 74 Crisis Intervention Policy 74 Safety Program 74 Supervisory Policies 74 Wellness Policy 74 Food Program 75 Nutrition and Physical Education 76 Hygiene 77 Head Injury Policy 78 Mercury Management Act 78
Logistics 78 Right to Attend Statement 78 Enrollment Policy and Admissions 81 Arrival and Dismissal 84 Attendance 85 Backpacks 86 Class Assignments 86 Classroom Set Up 87 CHIRI Policy 87 CORI Checks 90 Course Reimbursement 91 Crowdfunding Policy 91 Displays, Posters and Bulletin Boards 91 Dress Code 91 Family and Student Support Team (FASST) 92 Fitness 92 Greeters 92 Guidance 92 Health 93 Dept. of Public Health Regulations 93 HIV – AIDS Policy 94 Universal Precautions 94 Help Desk 94 ID Cards 94 Incident Reports 94 Intercom / Telephone Usage 94 Keeping our School 94 Key Cards 95 Leaving the Building 95 Learning Plans 95 Substitute Teacher Lesson Plans 95 Library Usage 95 Lockers 95 Lost and Found 96 Mailboxes 96 News Releases 96 New Teacher Induction Program 96 Non-Fraternization Policy 96 Parking 96 Payment/ Return Check Fee 96 Payroll 97 Payment 97 Photocopying 97 Peer and Parent Observations 97 Problem Solving Process 97 Professional Code of Ethical Behavior 97 Professional Development /PGP 97 Reasonable breaks for Nursing Mothers 98 and Responsibilities in Student Support 98 Solicitation Policy 99 Staff Assignments 99 Staff Disciplinary Actions 99 Evaluations 99 Staff Reference Policy 99 Staff Referral Bonus Policy 99 Star Staff 99 Supplies 99 Ten Minute Team 100 Fist to Five 100 Textbook Assignments 100 Title I 100 Website 100