SOUTH LAUREL

HIGH SCHOOL

2023 -2024

Student Handbook

The South Laurel High School Student Handbook can be found online at the South Laurel High School website.

 Table of Contents

South Laurel High School ............................................................................................................................ 4

Administrative Staff...................................................................................................................................... 4

School Based Decision Making Council (SBDM) ....................................................................................... 5

2023-2024 School Calendar.......................................................................................................................... 5

SLHS Class Schedule……………………………………………………………………………………….6

Mission Statement......................................................................................................................................... 8

School Wide Expectations............................................................................................................................ 8

Course Sequence and Program of Studies ................................................................................................... 9

Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 14

Advanced Placement Course Length and Sequence Policy........................................................................ 15

Honors Diploma/Honors with Distinction Diploma .................................................................................. 15

Graduation Components ..............................................................................................................................16

Additional Coursework .............................................................................................................................. 16

Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Policy .......................................................................................................... 16

Laurel County Schools Student Progress Reporting .................................................................................. 16

Grade Point Average (GPA) ....................................................................................................................... 17

Extra-Curricular Eligibility ........................................................................................................................ 17

South Laurel High School Credit Recovery Policy..................................................................................... 17

Student Policies .......................................................................................................................................... 18

Medication Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 18

Food Delivery Policy ................................................................................................................................. 18

Homework Policy........................................................................................................................................ 18

Student Responsibilities…………………………………………………………………………………...19

Parent Support……………………………………………………………………………………………..19

Teacher Responsibilities…………………………………………………………………………………...20

Academic Honesty Policy........................................................................................................................... 20

Make-Up Work Policy ............................................................................................................................... 20

South Laurel High School Attendance Policy ........................................................................................... 20

School Attendance/Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities......................................................................20

Policy on School Attendance and Eligibility for Extracurricular Events……………………...…............ 21

Leaving School (Check Out Policy) .......................................................................................................... 21

Checking In Late & Checking Out Early ................................................................................................... 21

Student Drivers ........................................................................................................................................... 22

No Pass / No Drive Law…………………………………………………………………………………...23

Excused Absences ...................................................................................................................................... 24

Qualifying Excused Absence...................................................................................................................... 24

Absenteeism Limits..................................................................................................................................... 25

Excessive Medical Excuses......................................................................................................................... 26

Limit on Doctor Excuses ............................................................................................................................ 26

Court Ordered Students............................................................................................................................... 26

Unexcused Absences................................................................................................................................... 26

Student Drop-off and Student Pick-up........................................................................................................ 26

Tardiness..................................................................................................................................................... 27

10/10 Rule................................................................................................................................................... 27

Hall Passes.................................................................................................................................................. 27

Visitors Policy............................................................................................................................................. 27

In-School Suspension.................................................................................................................................. 27

Articles Prohibited at School...................................................................................................................... 27

Collection of Debts..................................................................................................................................... 28

Changing a Schedule................................................................................................................................... 28

Leaving School Grounds............................................................................................................................. 28

Student Publications.................................................................................................................................... 28

Textbooks.................................................................................................................................................... 28

Use of Locker Areas.................................................................................................................................... 29

Illness at School.......................................................................................................................................... 29

Public Property............................................................................................................................................ 29

Seniors......................................................................................................................................................... 29

Telephone Calls........................................................................................................................................... 30

Cell Phones………………………………………………………………………………………………...30

Chromebook Expectations………………………………………………………………………………...31

South Laurel High School Internet Acceptable Use Policy........................................................................ 31

Amended Policy Statement of Laurel County BOE Respecting First Amendment Activities…………....32

Dress Code.................................................................................................................................................. 33

Business & Office Cooperative Education Career Work Experience Cooperative Education................... 34

Criteria for Acceptance and Continued Participation in a Coop Vocational Education Program .............. 35

Cafeteria Information.................................................................................................................................. 36

Library Information………......................................................................................................................... 37

Lost & Found.............................................................................................................................................. 37

Guidance & Counseling.............................................................................................................................. 37

Reporting Bullying and/or Harassment....................................................................................................... 37

Suicide Prevention – House Bill 52 and Senate Bill 65.............................................................................. 38

Gifted and Talented Program...................................................................................................................... 38

Infinite Campus: Parent Portal.................................................................................................................... 39  

SOUTH LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL

201 S Laurel Road

London KY 40741

Phone: (606) 862-4727

SCHOOL BASED DECISION MAKING COUNCIL (SBDM):

Administration:

Jeremy Kidd                                                      jeremy.kidd@laurel.kyschools.us

Teacher Members: 

Ashley Deaton                                                      ashley.deaton@laurel.kyschools.us

Evan Napier                                                       evan.napier@laurel.kyschools.us

Kristina Trimble                                              kristina.trimble@laurel.kyschools.us

Parent Members:                                               

Christie Shrader                                              christieshrader@aol.com

Sam Dotson                                                      william.s.dotson@usdoj.gov

MISSION STATEMENT

Do Your Job - Be prepared, work hard, Pay attention to the details, Put the team first

SCHOOL WIDE EXPECTATIONS - The Three “Ps” 

 2023–2024 BELL SCHEDULE

 2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

Each semester earns ½ credit. One credit courses are 2 semesters.

Ninth Grade

Required

English I or Honors English I (1 credit)

Algebra I, Honors Algebra I, or Honors Geometry (1 credit)

Integrated Science I or Honors Integrated Science I (1 credit)

Civics or Honors Civics (1 credit)

Electives

2 full credits

Tenth Grade

Required

English II or Honors English II (1 credit)

Geometry, Honors Geometry, or Algebra II (Honors Geometry prerequisite)

(1 credit)

Biology (1 credit)

World History, AP World History, or AP European History (1 credit)

Electives

2 full credits

Eleventh Grade

Required

English III or AP English III (1 credit)

Algebra II, Honors Algebra II,  Pre-Calculus (Prerequisite-- Algebra II), or Data & Measurement (1 credit)

Chemistry, Earth Space Science, or Anatomy & Physiology (1 credit)

U. S. History or AP US History (1 credit)

Electives

2 full credits

Twelfth Grade

Required

English IV or AP English IV (1 credit—full year)—If a student has met ACT CPE benchmarks in English and Reading as a Junior, the student may take a full year of AP English IV or 1 semester of English IV and 1 semester of Cinematic Literature.

High School Math Interventions (If a student has not met ACT math benchmarks in addition to one of the following courses if the student has not accumulated 4 math credits already), Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus (Prerequisite--Pre-Calculus), Probability & Statistics, Personal Finance, AP Physics, Data & Measurements or AP Computer Science. (1 credit)

Optional: College Algebra for dual credit (student will receive ½ credit).

If a student has completed Algebra II prior to the senior year and has met ACT National benchmarks in Math (22) as a junior, the student is eligible for this DC opportunity. The student can take this in conjunction with another Math elective if needed to accumulate 4 math credits.

Electives

4 full credits

Career Tech Pathways:

• Agriculture Career Pathways:

Environmental and Natural Resources

1. Principles of Agriculture
2. Agriscience
3. Wildlife
4. Introduction to Greenhouse
5. Environmental Natural Resources
6. Greenhouse

*Post-Secondary Partner EKU

Livestock Management / Animal Science

1. Principles of Agriculture
2. Agriscience
3. Vet Science
4. Equine Science
5. Animal Science
6. Food Processing and Distribution

*Industry Certification Available

*Post-Secondary Partner EKU

• Business Career Pathways:

Management Entrepreneurship

1. Business Essentials
2. Ethical Leadership
3. Accounting

1. Principles of Entrepreneurship
2. Introduction to Management

*Industry Certification Available

*Post-Secondary Partner SCC

 Marketing

1. Digital Literacy
2. Business Marketing Essentials
3. Marketing Applications
4. Travel and Tourism

*Post-Secondary Partner EKU

• Family and Consumer Science  Career Pathways:

Culinary Arts

1. FACS Essentials
2. Foods and Nutrition
3. Culinary 1
4. Culinary 2

*ServSafe Certification Available

*Post-Secondary Partner Sullivan

Early Childhood Education

1. FACS Essentials
2. Early Lifespan Development
3. Parenting
4. Child Services 1
5. Child Services 2

*Industry Certification Available

JROTC

AFJROTC (4 credits to be a completer)

AFJROTC I, II, III/IV (1 credit for each course—1/2 for each semester)

AFJROTC Leadership (1 credit for each course - ½ for each semester - Only senior students eligible per instructor admission)

** 1 credit exempts a student from Physical Education.

Fine Arts

Choral Music:

Intro to Choir, Advanced Choir, Musical Theatre (1 credit each)

Piano I (1/2 credit)

Band (1 credit)

Intermediate Ensemble (1 credit)

Guitar (½ credit)

Visual Arts:

Art I, Art II, Art III, Art IV (1 credit each)

AP Studio Art (1 credit )

Graphic Design (1 credit)

Forensics (10, 11, 12)                                                                  Piano I (9, 10, 11, 12)

Advanced PE (9, 10, 11, 12)                                        Public Speaking (9, 10, 11, 12)

Zoology (12)                                                        Geography (11)

Intro to 3D Printing (9, 10, 11, 12)                                Reading for Pleasure (9, 10 11, 12)

Appalachian Literature (10, 11, 12)                                History of Appalachia (10, 11, 12)

Full Credit Elective Course (2 semesters):

AP Chemistry (11, 12)

Anatomy (11, 12) (prerequisite: Biology)

AP Biology (10, 11) (prerequisite: Honors Biology)

AP Physics (Prerequisite - Alg. II) (11, 12)

AP Calculus (11, 12)

AP World History (11, 12)

AP Government (11,12)

AP European History (10)

Spanish I (9, 10, 11, 12)

Spanish II (10, 11, 12)

Visual Art I (9, 10, 11, 12)

Art II, III, IV, AP Studio Art (10, 11, 12)

Fine Arts courses (see majors)

Band (9, 10, 11, 12)

Arts & Humanities / History of Rock n’ roll (9, 10, 11, 12) (1/2 or 1cr.)

Intermediate Ensemble (9,10, 11,12)

AFJROTC I, II, III, IV (9, 10, 11, 12)

Advanced PE

CTE courses (see majors)

Broadcast Journalism (9, 10, 11, 12)

Yearbook (12)

Alternate Option Courses

Health, Physical Education, Arts and Humanities, Spanish I & II may be taken as Alternate Option Edgenuity Courses through the Credit Recovery Program. See the Guidance Department for more information. These courses will be Pass/Fail and will not affect GPA except for the Foreign Language Option in which there will be a grade determined. (NOTE: Not recommended for Senior students. Need Principal permission)

Credits required for grade promotion/classification:

To meet credit requirements for promotion purposes, current high school students must have completed the minimum number of credits at the end of each school year, which would allow them to graduate on schedule with their class.

Credit requirements for students transferring to South Laurel High School during or after their freshman year will be dealt with on an individual basis by the principal/counselor. However, these students must still meet the state minimum requirements for graduation as applicable at that time.

Course credit will be awarded on a half credit basis. Courses that are one semester in length will be awarded a half credit per semester and courses that are one year in length will be awarded one half credit per semester unless they are board approved Performance Based Credit courses in which then there will be an allowance of a 1 semester course being awarded 1 credit..

Pre-College Curriculum requires a student to successfully complete two credits in the same foreign language in addition to the requirements for graduation as listed above.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE LENGTH AND SEQUENCE POLICY

All Advanced Placement courses shall be one academic calendar year. Students MUST fulfill all prerequisites before enrolling in any AP course* Prerequisites: AP English III: English I & English II

AP English IV:   English I, II, & III

AP Biology:  Integrated Science I, Biology

AP Chemistry: Integrated Science I, Biology, Algebra II

AP Physics*: Integrated Science I, Biology, Algebra II and Geometry

AP American History: Civics/Economics, World History, AP World History, or AP European History

AP US Government & Political Science: Civics/Economics, World History, USH

AP Calculus AB: Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus BC: AP Calculus AB

AP Studio Art: Art I

*Students can opt out of a junior science class if they enroll in AP Physics as a junior.

HONORS DIPLOMA/HONORS WITH DISTINCTION DIPLOMA

Honors Diploma Requirements

Successful completion of all the minimum unit requirements for high school graduation set forth in 704 KAR 3:305 or as specified by the local board of education.

Successful completion of all minimum requirements of the pre-college preparation curriculum (includes 2 credits in a foreign language).

Successful completion (i.e., receiving a grade of “C” or its equivalent) of 3 AP courses and take 2 AP exams to qualify for the Laurel County Schools Honor Diploma.

Honors Diploma with Distinction Requirements

Successful completion of all the minimum unit requirements for high school graduation set forth in 704 KAR 3:305 or as specified by the local board of education.

Successful completion of all minimum requirements of the pre-college preparation curriculum (includes 2 credits in a foreign language).

Successful completion (i.e., receiving a grade of “C” or its equivalent) of 5 AP courses and take 4 AP exams to qualify for the Laurel County Schools Honors with Distinction Diploma.

GRADUATION COMPONENTS

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

Students, with the guidance of parents and school personnel, will develop an individual learning plan. The planned course of study will enable the student to complete high school and be eligible for at least one of the following:

College

Vocational/Technical School

The workforce or home as a workplace The military

Community Service

Four (4) year graduation plan Test scores (ACT, SAT, EOC)

Current Transcript

Resume

This plan will be updated yearly.

ADDITIONAL COURSE WORK

Virtual High School courses and dual credit college courses are available for students who qualify. All correspondence, extension work, or additional coursework must be approved by the Administration.

DUAL CREDIT

Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, the following weighted scale will be used for all Advanced Placement (A.P.) and Dual Credit courses:  A=5.0; B=4.0; C=3.0; D=2.0; F=0.0.  Class rank during the Junior and Senior years will be based on the weighted scale. Principals will need a site-based policy reflecting this change.

PUPIL PROGRESS REPORTING/GRADING SCALE

The grading scale used by all Laurel County teachers (grades K-12) to report student progress shall be:

90 – 100: A

80 – 89:   B

70 – 79:   C

60 – 69:   D

0 – 59:        F  

Numbers refer to the percentage of accuracy at which the student completes assigned tasks.

Honor roll distinction will be awarded to those students earning all A's and B's.

The Principal's List requires that the student earns all A's on his/her report card.

For purposes of computing grade point average, the following 4.0 scale will be used for all courses:  A=4.0; B-3.0; C=2.0; D=1.0; and F= 0.0

Beginning during the 2023-2024 school year, the following weighted scale will be used for all Advanced Placement (A.P.) and Dual Credit courses:  A=5.0; B=4.0; C=3.0; D=2.0; F=0.0.  Class rank during the Junior and Senior years will be based on the weighted scale.

Algebra II

The policy change of  08.113  regarding removing Algebra II as a graduation requirement was approved by the BOE. The optional third math course for students will now be Data and Measurements.  This will be in effect for students who enrolled as freshmen in 2019-2020. Be sure site-based policy is aligned

HS Credit Recovery

Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, All students retaking a failed course will receive the grade earned in the Edgenuity program and credit on his/her transcript.  This score will be averaged into the student’s GPA and will impact the student’s high school athletic eligibility and other privileges.  The previous course grade of (F) will remain on the student’s transcript.  If a student takes a performance-based class such as Health, PE, and Arts & Humanities, he/she will receive a Pass (P) or F (Fail) on his/her transcript, which will not affect the cumulative calculated GPA.

LAUREL COUNTY SCHOOLS STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTING

The Grading Scale used by Laurel County teachers (grades 4-12) shall be as follows:

Numbers refer to the percentage of accuracy at which the student completes assigned tasks. Honor roll distinction will be awarded to those students earning all A’s and B’s. Principal’s List distinction will be awarded only to those students earning all A’s.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)

GPA is the total number of quality points (see above) for high school classes divided by the number of high school classes attempted. If a student earns a C or higher in an AP course, the student will receive an extra quality point to be averaged in the weighted GPA.

Class rank is calculated and updated after each semester.  Rank will be determined by GPA.

Grades for classes taken at the middle school for high school credit will appear on the high school transcript.

Courses taken by Kentucky Virtual High School will count toward graduation requirements and will be considered in determining GPA and total quality points.

Courses taken at participating colleges for dual credit will be considered in determining GPA. Courses taken during the regular school day will count toward GPA.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY

All student athletes shall follow the District and KHSAA guidelines on extra-curricular eligibility.  

SOUTH LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL CONTENT/CREDIT RECOVERY POLICY

Content Recovery

Edgenuity will NOT be used for Content Recovery.

Content recovery must occur PRIOR to the issuance of the semester course grade/credit.

Content recovery protocol is left to the individual school/teacher to determine.

Credit Recovery

 McDaniel Learning Center (MLC) will set up and update all courses in Edgenuity.

Building Site Edgenuity Counselors will be established in each school, NLHS /SLHS /LCDT /MLC /Spectrum /eLearning Academy.  Counselors will be responsible for emailing the Director of Sec. Education in order for enrollment of students in Edgenuity. Building Site Edgenuity Counselors will be responsible for archiving courses with a grade posted to the student’s transcript.

Building Site Edgenuity Counselors will enroll students automatically into the credit recovery program if they have failed a course(s) at the end of each semester. Upon enrollment, students will receive a counseling session to explain credit recovery procedures, check for technology needs, and have students sign an Edgenuity contract. Counselors will call parents to inform them of credit recovery enrollment, mail letters home , etc...  Multiple attempts of parent contact must be made and documented.

Students may only be enrolled in one Edgenuity Credit Recovery Course at a time.

All students, when working in Edgenuity from a district-provided workstation, will utilize the secure network login when completing Edgenuity coursework.

MLC staff will monitor Edgenuity and notify building site counselors for data clean-up as needed.

Site-level credit recovery staff will monitor progress and facilitate student alerts as needed.

School sites WILL NOT administer teacher-made or school-based final exams to enable students to avoid enrolling in credit recovery courses.   If a student has a failing grade in a course, then that student will enroll in the Edgenuity Credit Recovery course to recover the failed credit.    

Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, students who successfully complete the credit recovery course will receive the grade earned in the Edgenuity Course as a grade on the transcript. The credit course grading scales are weighted at 90% for the coursework and 10%  for the final exam.

The original failing grade will still remain on the transcript and continue to be included in the cumulative GPA.

All Unit Exams and Cumulative Exams in the Edgenuity program must be conducted in person under the supervision of Credit Recovery Staff or the Building Site Edgenuity Counselor.

Initial Credit

Students at McDaniel Learning Center and some pre-approved  (by the Director of Secondary Education) students from NLHS /SLHS /LCDT /Spectrum /eLearning Academy may enroll in Edgenuity courses for initial credit. Before enrollment, the school/site must have Performance-BasedCredit documentation submitted and approved by the District PBC Committee. Students in EBD or Special Education Classrooms may not participate in Edgenuity for initial credit in place of the classroom teacher.

Students may only be enrolled in one Edgenuity Credit Recovery Course at a time.

Students enrolled for initial credit will not be limited to the grade earned in the Edgenuity program. All initial credit course grading scales are weighted at 90% for the coursework and 10% for the final exam. All initial credit courses will receive a grade of Pass / Fail on the transcript.

Students pursuing initial credit coursework on campus will use the secure login link provided by the Laurel County Technology Department.

All Unit Exams and Cumulative Exams in the Edgenuity program must be conducted in person under the supervision of Credit Recovery Staff or the Building Site Edgenuity Counselor.

Foreign Language

● Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, students will be permitted to complete an independent study of two credits in a World Language Course for initial credit. Example Spanish 1 and Spanish II. Students may only participate in an EdgenuityForeign Language Course currently offered in the home high school(s). Students may only participate in one World Language Course at a time, and students must take the level one course before taking the level two course.

Students are expected to complete 50% of semester one Foreign Language coursework in Edgenuity by the end of the first nine weeks. Students are expected to complete 100% of semester one coursework by the end of the first semester. The same expectations apply to second-semester coursework.  Students must complete 50% of the semester two coursework by the end of the third nine weeks. 100% of the course must be completed by the end of the second semester.

The student’s grade will be reflected based on the following criteria:

The  grading scale is weighted at 90% for the coursework and 10% for the final exam

Students' grades will be adjusted according to the percentage of the course completed.

EXAMPLE -1st Nine Weeks Grade Equation

(Percentage completed) / 50 x (Grade)

 For example, 76% grade at 43% completed

.86 x 76% = 65.36 or 65%

If passing, the student will receive ½ credit and a grade at the end of each term.

 A student may not drop the independent study course until the end of a semester. The student will receive a ½ credit, and the grade will be based on the current grade average in the Edgenuity coursework and the percentage completed. This will be reflected on the student’s transcript.

All Unit Exams and Cumulative Exams in the Edgenuity program must be conducted in person under the supervision of Credit Recovery Staff or the Building Site Edgenuity Counselor.

All Foreign Language coursework attempted, and grades earned in Edgenuity will be posted and reflected on the student’s official transcript as a numerical grade /percentage, not Pass/Fail.

STUDENT POLICIES

Conduct Code - A copy of the School Conduct Code adopted by the Laurel County Board of Education may be obtained upon request in the guidance office at South Laurel High School.

MEDICATION POLICY

All medications including prescribed and over the counter brought to school must be registered with the school nurse immediately upon arrival to school. Students in FMD program will be serviced through their teacher.

FOOD DELIVERY POLICY

 Student food deliveries from businesses or parents are prohibited.

HOMEWORK POLICY

It is the policy of South Laurel High School that teachers will assign homework as appropriate on a regular basis, to all students capable of completing assignments and that homework will never be used as part of a system of punishment or reward.

• Homework assignments are reinforcements for classroom curricular areas and are assigned to support students as appropriate for the ability of the individual student. These assignments can serve as formative assessments in the classroom.

• Assigned homework will reinforce instruction accomplished in class; it will not introduce new or unfamiliar concepts or skills.

• Teachers shall evaluate and return homework assignments to students in a timely manner and shall periodically inform students and their parent of the student’s academic progress and mastery of learning objectives.

• Teachers shall decide the degree to which homework affects the determination of a student’s grade.

• Teachers shall provide clear, concise directions for the completion of homework assignments.

Student Responsibilities

Students are responsible for completing their homework and, with support from their parents, may want to follow some of the following practical suggestions.

• Write down assignments and due dates, ask questions and select necessary book and supplies before leaving school.
• Keep homework in the same place at home each day and take books and materials directly to this study area. 
• Plan the best time to complete work.
• Complete work so that it is neat and legible.
• Return all work

Parent Support

Parents are urged to actively involve themselves with their children’s schoolwork. Homework assignments offer an opportunity for valuable interaction between parents and child in support of learning. Parents can help in the following ways:

• Showing interest in the schoolwork their children bring home.
• Providing a suitable place to study, free from disturbances.
• Supplying needed materials for completing homework.
• Offering to clarify instructions and answer questions.
• Checking to see that work is completed.
• Encouraging their children to do their best work and praising a job well done.
• Assisting in use of time and monitoring the amount and type of television programming their children watch.
• Monitoring the amount of screen time on cell phones, social media and other electronic devices.
• Staying in close communication with teachers.
• Rewarding their children in appropriate ways to complete work.
• Become familiar with school policies.

Teacher Responsibilities

 Teachers, with parental/guardian support and student effort, are responsible for relaying specific content knowledge to their students and making effective use of classroom time by implementing the following guidelines on a daily basis:

• All classes begin with an opening/focusing activity to actively engage the students.
• Daily lessons will stress core content using varied instructional practices.
• Each class will conclude with an engaging, closing activity. 
• Students will be dismissed from class only in an emergency.
• Classroom teachers will have final say before a student will be allowed to miss his/her class for field trips, etc.

The italicized items mentioned above should provide ample opportunity for formative assessment within an instructional week and allow teachers to determine if students have mastered the necessary content before moving on.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

Students choosing to use unethical means to generate work from any prohibited source will be reprimanded:

Homework

All students involved will receive a zero on the assignment(s).

Discipline: In School Suspension

MAKE UP WORK POLICY

No credit will be given for academic work missed due to an unexcused absence. All make-up work for excused absences must be done within the time frame established by the Laurel County Board of Education which is one day to make up work for each day missed after the return to school.

SOUTH LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY

The Laurel County School System recognizes the direct relationship between attendance and achievement. Further, it accepts the responsibility to teach not only subject matter but also to promote development of good habits in punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility.

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE/ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students must attend at least one half (1/2) of the school day to be eligible to participate in any extra-curricular activity on the same day. This policy includes athletic events, non-athletic events, practices, and performances for all school-related teams, clubs, organizations or activities. If a student’s absence is due to a school-sponsored event (ie, field trip) or other excused absence (ie, appointment, funeral) approved by a school administrator (Principal, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director), the student will be eligible to participate in the extra-curricular activity for that day.

POLICY ON SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTRACURRICULAR EVENTS

A student will lose privileges to participate in special events and dances such as Snow Ball Dance, Homecoming dance and Prom if his/her behavior results in any of the following:

• Two (2) or more out of school suspensions

• Five (5) or more referrals that result in in-school suspension
• Attendance at Day Treatment at any time during the school year

LEAVING SCHOOL (CHECK OUT POLICY)

Upon their arrival at school, by bus or other means (including personal vehicle), students may not leave the school property unless they have permission from one of the principals. Permission will be granted by the following:

1. Parent/guardian or designee who appears on a student’s emergency card must come to school and sign for early dismissal. Students are to remain in class until parents arrive.

2. Students must leave the grounds immediately upon being signed out.

3. NO DISMISSAL BY PHONE

4. Parent or guardian or designee who appears on a student’s emergency card must provide photo ID before the student will be released.

5. Co-op and college class students must sign out in the office and leave campus immediately following their last class and may not return during the school day!

 6.Student checkouts may be done only by person(s) listed on up-to-date emergency card.

7. 18 year old students must present a signed note from parent/guardian and the parent/guardian must call a principal to verify the note before the student may leave if living with the parent/guardian.

8. 18 year olds may not check themselves out unless they have a pre-existing doctor or dentist appointment. The receptionist and/or the attendance clerk must be given permission to verify appointment prior to leaving school grounds.   

CHECKING IN LATE & CHECKING OUT EARLY

Students who check in late and check out early must present excuses for those times or they will be counted as unexcused absences in those classes.

STUDENT DRIVERS

1.  On campus parking is a privilege extended only to students who have a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Students violating parking policies are subject to disciplinary action to include complete revocation of parking privileges without a refund of parking permit fees.

2.  Students meeting the above criteria may purchase a parking permit at any time during the school year for $25.00. This fee covers the entire school year.

3.  Students who park on campus without a valid parking permit will be assessed a $25.00 debt that must be paid before graduation. A $25.00 charge will be assessed each year a student parks without a valid parking permit.

4.  A “Consent to Search” form must be signed by the student (and Parent/Guardian if student driver is under age 18) before a parking permit will be issued.

5.  The parking permit must be displayed in student-driven vehicle in the manner prescribed by the administration (rearview mirror tag or window cling). Students are subject to disciplinary action if the permit is not properly displayed on the vehicle.

6.  Students are to park in designated areas only. Disciplinary action will result from parking in unauthorized areas. Regular student parking permits are to park in the north student parking area. Vehicles parked in this area must be moved by 3:30pm each school day so the band can practice. Students participating in SEEK, Co-op and students with other student parking permits must park in the area near the old tennis courts next to highway 25.

7.  Students are to leave their vehicles immediately after parking and enter the school. Loitering in the student parking lots before, during, or after school is prohibited. Students may not return to their vehicles during the school day without prior approval from the administration.

Student parking permits will be sold as needed throughout the school year for $25.00 regardless of when purchased. Permits are valid the entire school year and are subject to be revoked or suspended as mentioned in other sections of the handbook. Regular student parking permits are to be a single, distinctive color easily distinguishable from the faculty and staff parking permits and the SEEK, Co-op and other student parking permits. Parking policies are to be enforced. Students parking in inappropriate areas are subject to having their parking privileges revoked or suspended.

Students who drive to school and arrive late are subject to having their parking permit revoked without refund according to the following (Enforcement starts at the end of the first 9-weeks and each nine-week period subsequent):

No Pass / No Drive Law

The No Pass/No Drive Law (KRS 159.051) was passed during the 2007 legislative session, and affects every public and private school in Kentucky (including home school students). The law says that schools will use academic and attendance data from the previous semester of the school year to determine whether 16- and 17-year-old students are compliant with the law. If deemed noncompliant, the student’s current driver’s license or learner’s permit is revoked.

To apply the first time for a driver’s learning permit, students must get a paper form (KRS 159.051 School Compliance Verification Form, dated 1-1-12) issued by their school. It will not be completed and issued by the school if the student is not eligible according to the terms of the law. A revoked learner’s permit or driver’s license can be reinstated electronically on the web portal if the student is compliant with the terms of the law for an entire semester, or completes the credits in summer school.

For reference, No Pass/No Drive criteria includes an academic component in which students ages 16 and 17 years old must pass 66% (at SLHS, this means 4 out of 6 classes) of their enrolled classes per semester as well as an attendance provision requiring these same students have fewer than nine (9) unexcused absences. A 16 or 17 year old student failing to comply academically and/or with regard to attendance, will be reported to the Transportation Cabinet for possible revocation/denial of driving privileges.

EXCUSED ABSENCES

 A student is expected to regularly attend school and to be punctual. If a student receives an excused absence; it shall be the student’s responsibility to ask for make-up work from the teacher. The student will have one day to make up work missed for each day of school missed. Students leaving school early shall have their absences excused only for reasons designated in this policy as excused.

Upon returning to school, a student must present a written excuse to the principal/designee within two (2) school days. The following information MUST be on the excuse:

• Student’s name and grade
• Date or dates absent
• Reason for absence (doctor’s excuse, parent note, etc.)
• Full signature of parent/guardian on written excuse

All excuses not presented during this time frame will be ruled unexcused.

QUALIFYING EXCUSED ABSENCE

The following rules and regulations do not take precedence over the truancy laws of the

Commonwealth of Kentucky, but shall be considered for excused absences:

• Student illness, accompanied by a note from parent. Limit two (2) consecutive days only except for infectious disease. All Laurel County Public Schools will allow up to eight (8) days per year using Parent notes for absences designated “excused.” Forged parent notes may result in parent notes being disallowed. The principal/designee or Director of Pupil Personnel may make this ruling.

• Student illness for three (3) or more consecutive days shall be considered excused if the student has a doctor’s statement/hospital slip. In the case of chronic illness one doctor statement will suffice.

• Medical or dental appointments that cannot be made after school hours. The student must provide verification by a slip from the doctor confirming the date and time of the appointment. In the event an appointment is early or late in the school day, the entire day may not be excused.

• Serious illness in immediate household.
• Order of a court.
• Death in the immediate family. (Limit three (3) days except extenuating circumstances as determined by the Principal.)
• Natural disaster beyond control of student.
• Religious holidays and practices.
• Interviews for college or vocational school--Requires Honors approval by school official and verification of interview.
• School sponsored trips are excused absences as they relate to the Attendance Policy. Students participating in such trips are required to do work missed while out.
• Tests administered by school counselors or college personnel--Requires documentation of attendance.
• Driver’s license or permit (1/2 day for each).
• Documented military leave.
• One (1) day prior to departure of parent/ guardian called to active military duty.
• One (1) day upon the return of parent/ guardian from active military duty.
• Trips qualifying as educational enhancement opportunities, as determined and approved by the Principal.
• Illness that occurs at school and is determined and documented by school officials.

ABSENTEEISM LIMITS 

• After a student has accumulated three (3) unexcused absences, the Principal/ Attendance Clerk will notify the parent(s) by mail.

• At six (6) unexcused absences, the Principal/Attendance Clerk shall notify the parent(s) by mail and hold a parent conference (in person or via phone).

• After a student has accumulated additional unexcused absences after the six-day letter was sent, then the Principal/ Attendance Clerk shall notify the Pupil Personnel Department.  The Director of Pupil Personnel shall notify the parents by sending the final notice letter by certified mail.  The final notice remains in effect for one calendar year from the date it was issued.

• At nine (9) unexcused absences, the Principal/Attendance Clerk shall notify the parent(s) by mail.  Other interventions such as calls, home visits, and conferences may be attempted to find solutions to the truancy.  The school will also notify the Pupil Personnel Department.
• The Principal/ Attendance Clerk shall notify the parent(s) by mail and the Pupil Personnel Department when a student has been absent twelve (12) unexcused days.  The Director of Pupil Personnel will schedule a conference with the parent/ guardian(s).

• If a student accumulates six (6) or more additional unexcused absences after the final notice was sent, educational neglect or truancy charges may be filed in the court system.

EXCESSIVE MEDICAL EXCUSES

 Students submitting excessive doctor excuses may be investigated by Truancy Officials, and parents will be required to sign a Release of Medical Information Form to assist in the investigation. If a student is expected to miss 5 or more consecutive days due to illness or injury, the parent must contact the Home/ Hospital Instruction Office at 606 862-4600 to request an application be sent to the student’s attending physician. Otherwise, any excessive days absent over five may not be excused, as determined by the Truancy Officials. During the investigation, Truancy Officials will consider the student’s attendance history, information obtained from medical professionals, and any attempts made by the parent/ guardian to prevent disruption of the educational process.

LIMIT ON DOCTOR EXCUSES

Students (except those under a court order to attend school) will be allowed twelve (12) absences per year with doctor/medical excuses. Any absence over the twelve day limit will require the presentation of the Laurel County Public Schools’ Medical Excuse Form before the absence will be excused. The Medical Excuse Form will be available at each school, the Board of Education, and at some medical facilities. If a student is required to miss five or more consecutive days due to medical reasons, parents are required to have the child’s doctor contact the Home/Hospital Instruction Office at 606 862-4600 to request an application be sent to the student’s attending physician. Otherwise, excessive consecutive absences may not be excused as determined by Truancy Officials.

COURT ORDERED STUDENTS

Parents of students under a District or Family Court Order to attend school, and parents of students who have truancy allegations filled with the CDW, may be required to sign a Release of Medical Information Form, cannot submit parent notes, and must submit more than a typical doctor excuse.  Detailed diagnostic sheet and/ or statement from the physician are required.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

If a student has an unexcused absence, the grade for that day in any class will be a zero. Students may not make-up work, exams, tests, quizzes, assignments, etc., which would have been completed for credit in any class for any day in which an absence is unexcused except by waiver of a favorable attendance appeal. (See Appeals Provision Section in the district code of conduct)

STUDENT DROP-OFF AND STUDENT PICK-UP

• Students who are brought to school should not be dropped off any earlier than 7:30 am. Students must report to Cafeteria or Gym from 7:30 – 8:05.

• Students who are picked up in the afternoon should not be picked up any later than 3:30 pm. From 3:00 to 3:30 students should be in the front foyer or with a teacher.

TARDINESS

Students are considered tardy if they are not in their assigned place when the tardy bell rings or class begins. Students may be considered skipping class if they are more than 5 minutes late to class. A note from a teacher/counselor/principal/other staff is acceptable for admittance to class IF the student was detained and unable to change classes at the assigned time. Tardies are documented for each class and are combined throughout the entire school year for disciplinary action.

General disciplinary actions for tardies:

• 3 tardies= written warning – teacher submits disciplinary form
• 6 tardies= In School Suspension
• 9 tardies= In School Suspension
• Additional tardies will be dealt with on an individual basis

10/10 RULE

• The 10/10 rule is designed for students to begin class and end class in an effective manner.
• During the 10/10 rule, no students are to leave the classroom during the first 10 minutes and the last 10 minutes of class.
• If students are in the hall during the 10/10 rule, they will be escorted to the classroom.

HALL PASSES

Students are not permitted in the halls during instructional time unless they are accompanied by a teacher or have a valid hall pass. Verbal permission is NOT acceptable. Only one student will be allowed out of any class at any time. Hall passes issued by a classroom teacher will be documented and tracked by administration.

VISITORS POLICY

Due to safety concerns in the classroom, students may not have visitors.

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION

The In-School suspension (ISS) Program is operated strictly according to the rules and regulations adopted by the Laurel County Board of Education.

ARTICLES PROHIBITED AT SCHOOL

Problems arise each year because students have articles, which are hazardous to the safety of others, or interfere in some way with school procedures. Such items include, but are not limited to: toy guns, water pistols, knives, video games, curling irons, lighters, vapes, tobacco products and accessories, drugs and drug paraphernalia, laser lights and firecrackers. Those items will be taken from the student.

COLLECTION OF DEBTS

 Any debt to the school incurred by a student will be recorded as soon as the debt is incurred. Parents will be notified of debts when schedules are picked up for the academic year. The records of a student will be held if the student has a debt to the school for lost or damaged textbooks, instructional materials, or equipment, lost or damaged library material, lost or damaged athletic equipment, cafeteria charges club or organization materials or fundraising merchandise or money not turned in, damages to school property or buildings, or any other debt deemed to be legitimate by the Principal.

Student’s debt records will be carried until paid. No senior will be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony unless ALL DEBTS ARE PAID IN FULL by 3:30 pm on the day PRIOR to graduation practice.

CHANGING A SCHEDULE

 Students may request a schedule change prior to the opening of school. Guidance Counselors are available for schedule changes during the summer. To request a schedule change, complete a Schedule Change form. Students will not be permitted to change a class after the third day of school. A student may drop an AP course within the first two weeks of school or at the end of the first semester provided there is space available in an alternate course. All schedule changes must be approved by a principal.

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS

Students are not allowed to leave school grounds after arriving. This means they may not go to McDonald’s, Bojangles, Dairy Queen, Wendy’s or neighboring establishments. Also, students may not leave campus at any time, including but not limited to visiting South Laurel Middle School. Students are at no time during the school day allowed in South Middle School unless they have written permission from a principal or their designee.

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

The preparation and publication of magazines, newspapers, and other works are an important part of the learning process both from a standpoint of journalism and English. Faculty advisors shall serve as consultants of style, grammar, format, and suitability of materials. Distributions of publications, which are obscene or disruptive, are prohibited within the school or school property. The principal or designee has full discretion over all published materials.

TEXTBOOKS

It is the responsibility of students and their parents to see that the books are not defaced, damaged, or lost. If students damage or lose a textbook, they will be required to pay for the replacement of the book. Students should write their name inside the front cover of each book in the area designated for identification.

USE OF LOCKER AREAS

Lockers with built-in locks will be provided for all students. Locker assignments must be requested by the student during the first week of school. Because of the limited number, students may be asked to share lockers, STUDENTS MUST NOT ASK TO CHANGE LOCKERS OR BE ASSIGNED ANOTHER. They are not to give their combinations to anyone. Students are to remember that their lockers are the property of the school and are subject to search at any time. South Laurel High School is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

ILLNESS AT SCHOOL

Students who become ill during the school day should go to the office for assistance. They should not attempt to stay in the restroom unless they have permission from the principal.

PUBLIC PROPERTY

The respect of public property is an individual responsibility. Any willful destruction of public property will result in payment for the damage done and possible dismissal from school.

SENIORS

• Graduation Fee will be $25.00. A $10 discount will be available if a student pays the fee by February 1.

• Caps and gowns are to be ordered through Herff Jones.  Here is the link to order caps and gowns:  https://www.herffjones.com/ .  Caps and gowns will be issued before graduation practice

• The name on the diploma will be the name of the senior as it appears on his/her transcript issued by guidance and in Infinite Campus.  That name should match the legal name on the birth certificate; it is up to the senior to make sure his/her name in Infinite Campus matches the legal name on his/her birth certificate.

• Any senior not at graduation practice WILL NOT be allowed to march in the Graduation procession.

• Diplomas will be issued by assigned advisor, immediately following the graduation exercises.

• Required dress for graduation:

• Boys – Dress shirt, black or brown dress pants, ties, black or brown dress shoes (no short pants allowed; no sneakers or flip flops).
• Girls – Dresses, skirts/blouses or black dress pants (no sneakers or flip flops)

• Seniors must clear all debts to teachers or school. No senior will be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony unless ALL DEBTS ARE PAID by 3:30 pm on the day prior to graduation practice.

TELEPHONE CALLS

Students WILL NOT be given a pass during class for permission to use the telephone. They may receive only emergency phone calls during the school day. The phones in the school office WILL NOT be used by students except in cases of emergency. Students are not to use the classroom phones or personal devices in (or just outside) the classroom.

CELL PHONES

Students shall be permitted to possess personal communication devices/ electronic devices at SLHS. The following guidelines shall be observed/followed:

1. Students shall abide by the District’s Acceptable Use Policy
2. Students shall be responsible for securing their own devices
3. Students’ personal electronic devices shall not be visible during instructional time.

Students may use their electronic devices during acceptable non-instructional times. These shall include:

1. Between class periods during passing times
2. During lunchtime
3. While in the library

These are privileges and may be revoked if the use of a cell phone causes a disruption of the school day.

Teachers may ask students to place their cell phones in a secure location at the beginning of class, to be returned to the proper student at the end of class. Students who use their cell phones during class may be issued a discipline referral the first time, with no verbal warning. SLHS staff and faculty are not responsible for the loss, theft, or destruction of devices brought onto school property. Any student who refuses to surrender an electronic device when instructed by a member of the school faculty, staff, or administration will face disciplinary action up to and including suspension.

The following are disciplinary acts that may be taken for any violation of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy or this policy:

1st Offense: Confiscation of the device to be returned to the student at the end of the school day   by an administrator or administrator’s designee.

2nd Offense: One (1) Day of In-School-Suspension (ISS) AND confiscation of the device to be returned to the student at the end of the school day by an administrator or administrator’s designee.

3rd Offense: Two (2) Days of In-School-Suspension (ISS) AND confiscation of the device to be returned to the student at the end of the school day by an administrator or administrator’s designee.

4th Offense: One (1) Day of Out-of-School Suspension AND confiscation of the device to be returned to the student at the end of the school day by an administrator or administrator’s designee.

The same actions will be taken for students who lend their phones to other students. Any further infractions of this policy will result in additional disciplinary actions.

CHROMEBOOK EXPECTATIONS

Always follow teacher directions.

Keep login information confidential.

Use your own login information when working on computers.

Stay on task for class assignments.

Always stay on web sites pertinent to your assignment.

Check the chromebook for any damages before using; notify teacher immediately.

Only use chromebooks assigned to you. Do not remove any chromebook from a classroom.

SOUTH LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

• The Laurel County School System (LCSS) provides students a telecommunication network and other new technologies in order to carry out educational business of LCSS in conducting and accessing research, and in communicating with other in regards to instructional or job-related functions and limited to educational usage.
• Parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children are to follow when using media and information sources. The staff of SLHS is expected to provide guidance and instruction to students in the appropriate use of resources accessed via telecommunications. Students are responsible for good behavior when using computers just as they are in a classroom or on a school bus. General school rules for behavior and communications apply. Access to computer networks, both local and global, is a privilege, not a right, and is provided to students who act in a considerate and responsible manner, and may be denied to those students who do not.

THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PERMITTED IN ANY OF THE LAUREL COUNTY SCHOOLS

• Sending, using or displaying offensive or obscene language, messages or pictures. Harassing, insulting, distracting, or disrupting other computer users.
• Damaging computer systems or computer networks including hardware and software. Violating copyright laws, licenses, or other software contracts.
• Using or trying to gain access to another user’s accounts or passwords.
• Giving assigned accounts or passwords to other users.
• Trespassing or vandalizing data in an unauthorized file server, program, folder, directory, or file. Intentionally wasting, degrading, or disrupting performances of limited resources.
• Using the network for personal gain, commercial, or financial purposes.
• Knowingly place viruses or any destructive type programs.on any computer system or computer network.
• Installing or using any unauthorized personal software or hardware to any computer system or network.
• Students will not reveal personal information to or establish any relationships with unauthorized person(s) or groups on the network

Violations of usage rules will result in a loss of access for the guilty party. Additional disciplinary actions may result; the inappropriate behavior or language will be judged misbehavior and disciplinary action as spelled out in the Student Handbook and the Board Code of Conduct will apply.South Laurel High School and the Laurel County Board of Education make no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for the service it is providing and will not be responsible for any damages suffered, including loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, missed deliveries, or service interruptions caused by it’s on negligence or error or omissions. Use of any information obtained via South Laurel High School sources is at your own risk and South Laurel High School specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through its services.

AMENDED POLICY STATEMENT OF LAUREL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION RESPECTING FIRST AMENDMENT ACTIVITIES

This statement is intended as a clarification and an Amendment of the school Board’s attorney, dated December 17, 1986. (Original Policy Statement)

Nothing in the original Statement was ever intended nor shall it be construed to prohibit the following activities:

• Religious activities of teachers and students during non-school hours
• Voluntary prayer or grace prior to meals if not done en masse and with classified or certified school personnel participation only in a non-leadership manner when students are involved
• The use of the Bible, religion in drama and music comparative and historical purposes of students
• Student initiated and student led prayer or study of the Bible or other religious material during school in which teachers are present only in a non-leadership manner.
• The display by students and teachers of religious symbols, buttons, or jewelry on their persons.
• Voluntary acts of Bible reading, prayer and communication of religious beliefs by and between students and by and between classified/certified school personnel on an individual basis during non-class time during school hours.

The listing of permitted activities above shall not necessarily be deemed all inclusive of constitutionally protected activities.

The legitimate right of the Board to maintain proper order and discipline in the schools is recognized and reserved and the enumeration of the above items shall not be construed to abrogate such rights.

South Laurel High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sex, or handicap in employment, educational programs or activities.

DRESS CODE

The purpose of this dress code is to help ensure student safety and to remove any barriers or distractions to the learning process. Schools are educational institutions, and no extreme form of personal appearance will be allowed to interfere with the educational process. School authorities may limit or prohibit any extreme type or style of student dress, personal appearance, or use of wearing apparel, which, in the judgment of school officials, is deemed to create a disruption of school discipline and routine. Good personal appearance is conducive to a positive learning environment. This dress code promotes proper grooming and hygiene, instills discipline, prevents disruption, conforms to safety guidelines, and teaches respect for authority. Proper dress by students and staff is expected at all times. All individuals are to come to school clean and neatly dressed. Apparel must meet with health and safety codes, be in good repair, and must not interfere with the educational process.

1. No shoes with cleats, spurs, nails, wheels or anything else that may create a safety hazard.

2. No bare feet.

3. No article of clothing, jewelry, body decoration, or hairstyle extreme enough to create distraction or disturb the normal routine of school shall be deemed inappropriate.

4. No halters, spaghetti straps, one-shoulder tops, low cut tops, or bare midriffs.

5. No hats, caps, overcoats or bandannas are allowed unless they are part of an approved educational activity. This includes Beanies, Hats, Hoods of Hoodies are not to be worn in building.

6. Shirts must cover the body to the waist and must come to the edge of the shoulder.

7. No articles of clothing with wording, pictures, symbols, or graphics that, either implied or suggested, contain inappropriate language, violence, obscene or sexual connotations, alcohol, narcotics, firearms, or tobacco messages.

8.Trousers/ slacks/ pants must be belted at the natural waist. Pants shall not be excessively long enough to cause a safety hazard.

9. No undergarments may be exposed.

10. Dark glasses, unless prescribed by a physician, are prohibited inside the building.

11. Any accessory or clothing article, deemed gang related, as determined by the administration, is prohibited.

12. Tattoos that are vulgar or that display items related to drugs, alcohol, or gang symbols, or that are racially or sexually offensive are to be covered and non-visible at all times.

13. School-level administration shall determine any questionable attire.

14. No student shall wear nose, eyebrow, lip, or tongue rings, studs or piercings that create a distraction or a safety hazard.

15. Shorts and skirts must come to the top of the knee or be worn with opaque tights or leggings.

16. No inappropriate holes in clothing, i.e., holes above the knee or where undergarments should be.

Violations of Appearance/ Dress Code

Additionally, unacceptable accessories, such as hats, are also to be confiscated by faculty.

BUS POLICY

Transportation to and from school is a privilege and not a right for every student. To participate in this privilege, students must adhere to acceptable behavior. Violation of what is considered acceptable behavior will result in disciplinary action. While riding a bus, students are subject to all other district rules as well as those which would apply specifically to incidences while on the bus.

1st Bus Behavior Referral - 1 Day Suspension from Bus

2nd Bus Behavior Referral - 3 Days Suspension from Bus

3rd Bus Behavior Referral - 5 Days Suspension from Bus

After multiple referrals or depending on the severity of a safety/security issue, students may be suspended from the bus for the entire semester/year.

BUSINESS & OFFICE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION CAREER WORK EXPERIENCE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

The Cooperative Education Programs at South Laurel High School are designed to provide senior students with the opportunity to obtain a minimum of 15 hours per week of supervised employment in addition to related classroom instruction. To accomplish this, it will be necessary for the student to meet and maintain specific requirements and accept certain responsibilities throughout the co-op experience.

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE AND CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN A COOPERATIVE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

Co-op release time will take place during 4th, 5th and/or 6th periods unless otherwise approved by administration. Students should keep this in mind when choosing and scheduling classes or school activities. CTE Co-Op students are required to have at least two CTE classes in the same pathway posted on the transcript and therefore qualify to take a KDE End of Program Assessment (EOP Test). Their current job must be aligned with that pathway. Students who do not qualify for CTE Co-Op through these measures can qualify to enroll in Experienced-Based Work Co-op for which there is no requirement for specific classes, pathways, or jobs. The Experienced-Based Work Co-op course can only be taken for one class period (6th) due to KEES money being affected otherwise.

Credit earned for each class:

•               Related class—1/2 credit each semester

•               Co-op Work Experience—1 credit each semester

Acceptance for CTE Co-op

•               Application

•               Interview—By co-op teacher as needed

•               2 Credits in the same pathway posted on the transcript

•               Job must match pathway

 Acceptance for Experience-Based Work Co-op

•               Request Course

•               Must show proof of job on the first day of class

 Continued Participation based on:

•               GRADES- Must have and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

•               All forms/contracts must be completed upon teacher's requested due date

•               ABSENCES- May have no more than 3 unexcused absences per semesters. TARDIES- May have no more than 3 unexcused tardies per semester.

•               SUSPENSIONS- No out-of-school suspensions allowed; In-school suspensions will be dealt with on an individual basis.

•               If outside work affects performance in other classes resulting in failing grades, the student may be removed from the Co-op program.

•               CRIMINAL RECORD- No criminal record.

*NOTE:

Participation in a co-op program at South Laurel High School is a privilege; therefore, co-op students will be selected by the co-op teacher/coordinator based on the above criteria. In addition, eligible co-op students will be expected to abide by all co-op regulations as well as all school rules outlined in the current Student Handbook and the Code of Conduct. Failure to do so could result in the student being removed from co-op and losing co-op credit for the semester in which the infraction occurs. Students will be released from school based on their daily work schedule and will be required to remain in a classroom setting unless they are reporting to their work site.

CAFETERIA INFORMATION

Students are encouraged to have a healthy breakfast and lunch. SLHS provides breakfast from 7:30AM to 8:10 AM and lunch from 11:20 AM to 1:03 PM.

Lunch consists of five items: a two ounce serving of meat, ¼ cup of fruit, ½ cup of vegetables, one serving of bread and ½ pint of milk. Please be aware that there are specific costs with each item of food or drink and extra items added to your tray will result in extra costs. Students are asked to be responsible for throwing away their trash and trays. This will benefit all by maintaining a clean and respectful eating environment.

Cafeteria Prices for the 2023-2024 school year are as follows:

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE CAFETERIA

Be polite to cafeteria staff and others.

Fill your tray with the required items.

Pay for all extra items you take.

Use your own lunch number.

Maintain your place in the lunch line.

Use proper table manners.

Speak courteously to all staff and peers.

Stand in line in an orderly manner.

Ensure that others around you clean up their area.

Clean up your mess, including items you have dropped on the floor.

Be orderly in all lines.

LIBRARY INFORMATION

The SLHS library is open from 7:45 am to 3:30 pm. You may visit before or after class times, with your teacher during class library visits, or with a valid pass from your teacher during instructional hours. Failure to follow proper procedures or improper conduct may result in loss of library privileges. Books and other technology are available for students to check out. There is a two week check-out period before books are overdue. Lost or damaged materials must be paid for by the student who signed them out.

LOST & FOUND

Articles lost or found should be turned into the “Lost and Found” Tub by the YSC. These items will be held until the end of each 9 week period, after which they will be thrown away or donated.

GUIDANCE & COUNSELING

SLHS offers a full service guidance department. Three counselors advise the students in areas of course selection, scheduling, vocational changes, college information, college applications, financial aid, recommendations and personal counseling.

REPORTING BULLYING AND/OR HARASSMENT

In order to prevent the disruption of the educational process and the ability of all students to take advantage of the educational opportunities offered at South Laurel High School, the following student behaviors, as defined by law, will not be tolerated:

• Hazing
• Bullying
• Taunting
• Menacing
• Intimidating
• Threatening behavior
• Verbal or physical abuse of others 
• Use of lewd, profane, or vulgar language

This extends to any/all student language or behavior including, but not limited to, the use of electronic or online methods.

In the event a student is being bullied and/or harassed, he/she should immediately contact any of the following:

• School Administration / Guidance Counselors
• Safety Resource Officer
• Staff

SUICIDE PREVENTION – HOUSE BILL 52 AND SENATE BILL 65

• House Bill 52 requires every public middle and high school administrator to disseminate suicide prevention awareness information to all middle and high school students by September 1, 2010, and September 1 of each year thereafter.
• Senate Bill 65 amends KRS 158.070 to require 2 hours of self-study of suicide prevention techniques in addition to the required 4 days of professional development for high school and middle school professional; and amends KRS 161.011 to permit suicide prevention training for classified employees to be accomplished through self-review of suicide prevention materials.

GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM

The Laurel County Gifted and Talented Program will serve students in grades P-12. Gifted and talented students represent a group of pupils who have been identified as possessing demonstrated or potential ability to perform at an exceptionally high level in:

• General intellectual ability
• Specific academic aptitude
• Creative or divergent thinking
• Leadership skills
• Visual or performing arts

INFINITE CAMPUS: PARENT PORTAL

Infinite Campus (IC) is a web based student management system that permits parents/guardians with Internet access to view their child’s Schedule, Attendance, Progress Reports, and Discipline. For more information on accessing IC Parent Portal, please visit the district’s website at www.laurel.kyschools.us and click on the Parent Portal tab. Due to the nature of the confidential information on a student’s IC, parents must request initial access to the Parent Portal from the SLHS Guidance Department, in-person, with valid identification. Account resets must be requested by the parent at the office of the district DPP.