CLHS Student Handbook

2024-2025

Administration

Superintendent of Schools .……………………………………………..….……………………...…..Mr. Jarod Martin

President, Lafourche Parish School Board ……….….…….………………….…………..Mrs. Valerie Bourgois

Principal………………………………………………………………………………….………….…………………..Mr. Zack Hill

Assistant Principal, 12th Grade Administrator……………………….………….……..…Mrs. Megan Cologne

Assistant Principal, 11th Grade Administrator…………………………..…………………..Mrs. Tanya Richard

Assistant Principal 10th Grade Administrator….……………………..…………….……………Mrs. Janie Pierce

Assistant Principal, 9th Grade Administrator…………………………………...…….……..Mr. Jude Blanchard

      12th Grade Professional School Counselor ………………………….…….………Mrs. Michelle Duet-Hebert

11th Grade Professional School Counselor…………………………………………………Mrs. Brandy Matherne

10th Grade Professional School Counselor ……………………………………...……………….Mrs. Lauren Ledet

9th Grade Professional School Counselor …………………………………………..…..………..…Mrs. Felicia Hill

Structured Learning Center…..………………………………………………………………..….…………………………TBA

Central Lafourche High School

Phone: (985) 532-3319    Fax: (985)532-3822    

Counseling Center Phone: (985) 532-8218

Hours: Monday – Friday

6:40 AM to 2:15 PM

Table of Contents

1. Welcome

1. Principal’s Message (p. 6)

2. History of Central Lafourche High School (p. 6)

1. Alma Mater (p. 6)
2. Blazon (p. 7)
3. Creed (p. 7)
4. Vision (p. 7)

3. Counseling Center (p. 7)

1. Mission of the Central Lafourche Counseling Center (p. 7)
2. Philosophy and Belief Statements (p. 8)
3. Purpose of the Counseling Center (p. 8)
4. Schedule Changes (p. 9)
5. Parent Conferences (p. 9)
6. Resources (p. 9)

1. Testing (p. 9)

1. EOC, CLEP, WorkKeys, AP, ACT State Test (p. 9)
2. ACT Testing Dates (p. 10)

2. University Websites (p. 11)
3. Homework Hotline (p. 11)

4. School Wide Behavior Support (p. 11)
5. Campus Visitation (p. 12)

1. Procedures for Campus Visitation to Classrooms (p. 12)
2. Procedures for Campus Visitation to Office/Class Locations (p. 13)

2. Attendance (p. 15)

1. Lafourche Parish School Board Attendance Guidelines (p. 15)

1. School Attendance (p. 15)
2. Types of Absences (p. 16)

1. Non-Exempt Excused Absences (p. 16)
2. Exempted Excused Absences (p. 16)
3. Unexcused Absences (p. 16)
4. Suspensions (p. 16)

2. Attendance Procedures (p. 17)

1. Senior Year Attendance (p. 17)
2. Student Absence Procedure (p. 17)
3. Early Sign-Out Procedure (p. 17)

1. Planned absences (p. 17)
2. Illness during the school day (p. 17)

4. Determination of Eligibility to Receive Grades (p. 19)

1. Attendance Recovery (p. 18)
2. Tutoring (p. 18)

5. Tardiness/SKIPS (p. 19)

1. Tardy to School (p. 19)
2. Skips – On & Off Campus (p. 20)

3. Discipline (p. 20)

1. Consequences (p. 21)

1. Suspensions (p. 21)
2. After School Detention (p. 21)
3. In-School-Suspension (p. 21)
4. Misconduct (p. 21)
5. Sexual Harassment (P.T. 3:2.4.6) (p. 21)
6. Driving is a Privilege (p. 22)

2. Regulations (p. 22)

1. Traffic Regulations (p. 22)
2. Student Vehicles (p. 22)
3. Bus Regulations (p. 23)
4. Closed Campus (p. 23)

3. Internet Use (p. 24)

1. Acceptable Use (p. 24)
2. Electronic Communication Devices (p. 26)
3. Lafourche Parish Computer Network User Policy (p. 26)

4. Expectations (p. 27)

1. General Building Expectations (p. 27)

1. ID Tags (p. 27)
2. Groom and Dress (p. 27)
3. Indebtedness (p. 27)
4. Early Dismissal (p. 27)
5. School Bags (p. 27)
6. Hall Passes (p. 28)
7. Student Messages (p. 28)
8. Office Telephones (p. 28)
9. Delivery of Flowers/Balloons (p. 28)
10. Blankets (p. 28)
11. Lockers (p. 28)
12. Lost and Found (p. 29)
13. Care of School/Personal Property (p. 29)

2. Building Expectations (p. 29)

1. Classroom Expectations (p. 29)
2. Bus Expectations (p. 30)
3. Library Expectations (p. 30)
4. Computer Lab Expectations (p. 30)
5. Commons Area/Cafeteria Expectations (p. 31)
6. Building Evacuation Expectations (p. 31)
7. Medicine (p. 32)
8. Extra-Curricular Activities (p. 32)

5. Recognitions/Elected Student Officers (p. 32)

1. Homecoming Court/Mr. and Miss CLHS (p. 32)

1. Homecoming Court (p. 32)
2. Mr. and Miss CLHS (p. 33)

2. Elected Student Officers (p. 34)
3. CLHS Top Graduates-Valedictorian/Honor Graduates (p. 34)

6. School Year Calendar (p. 35)

7. Other (p. 36)

1. Dress Code Memo (p. 36)
2. PBIS Flowchart (p. 37)
3. Grading Scale (p. 38)
4. Cell Phone Policy (p. 38)

1. Welcome

1. Principal’s Message

Dear Parents and Students:

My name is Zack Hill. I am extremely honored to be the principal of Central Lafourche High School. The administration, faculty and staff, welcome our community to our beautiful school. Parents, please know that the safety and education of your children will always be our top priority. We offer a large number of clubs, teams, and organizations that allow for all students to be involved. 

Our mission is to develop in all students a strong sense of Courage, Leadership, Honesty, and Success through first-rate learning opportunities. All of this is made possible by the strong partnerships that are developed with our parents, teachers, community, local school board members, as well as with our local universities and technical colleges.

Be sure to visit our website and follow our Facebook page for up-to-date information regarding the happenings of our school. Central Lafourche High School has accomplished great things academically, athletically, and in our elective programs, but we aren’t finished yet, as we will always strive for more. We are glad that you have chosen to be a part of it. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Go Trojans!

Sincerely,

Zack Hill, Principal

Central Lafourche High                 

2. History of Central Lafourche High School

1. Alma Mater                                                         

To Central High we raise our voices, praising thy name on high;

With gladsome hearts and fond rejoicing, hear our Trojan victory cry.

Love, faith, and wisdom, honor in virtue fight;

We’re steadfast in loyalty and worthy of might.

Emblem: The Trojan

    Colors: Green and Gold

Flower: Talisman Rose

Moto: Truth Will Prevail

2. Blazon

The coat of arms for Central Lafourche High School is a shield over crossed swords. The field vert (green) and the charges (gold) show the school’s colors. In the chief is the fleur de lis which symbolizes the French heritage of the students. In the sinister base a scroll represents scholarship and the school’s academic program. The year “1966” on the scroll is the year of the school’s founding. The winged foot in the dexter base represents athletics. At the fess point stalks of sugar cane (representing the main industry of the area) meet with chain links (symbols of the consolidation of Lockport High School and Raceland High School). The sugar cane separates the chief from the base. The chain separates the dexter base and the sinister base. The crest is a Trojan head out of a horse. The Trojan is the school mascot. The plumes on the helmet symbolize the extra-class activities of the school. The crossed swords symbolize the unity and strength which result from consolidation of Raceland High School and Lockport High School. Below the shield is a ribbon draped over sword blades and inscribed “Central Lafourche.”

3. Creed

I believe in honesty, loyalty, and integrity. I shall honor my school, my country, and myself through my words and my actions. I believe in my high school. I commit myself to hard work and perseverance. I respect my leaders, my peers, and myself. I will become successful in the future because I am, was, and will always be a Trojan from Central Lafourche High School.

4. Vision

A guaranteed and viable curriculum in every class at Central Lafourche High School that prepares students for college or a career of their choosing.

3. Counseling Center

1. Mission Statement of the Central Lafourche Counseling Center

The mission of Central Lafourche High School Counseling Center is to assist all students in acquiring the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to become successful in the academic, personal/social, and comprehensive school counseling program.

2. Philosophy and Belief Statements

       The Central Lafourche High School professional school counselors believe that all students can learn and should have equitable access to comprehensive professional school counseling services. Principles guiding the program include:

The belief that all students:

• have value and purpose.
• have the right to a complete and total educational experience.
• should feel safe in their learning environments.

The belief that all professional school counselors:

• abide by the Professional School Counselor Code of Ethics set forth by the American School Counselor Association/Louisiana School Counselor Association.
• have student-centered delivery services that are comprehensive in scope, proactive in design, and developmental in nature.
• provide data-driven learning activities to students and parents in classroom, group and/or individual sessions.
• advocate for students.
• participate in professional development opportunities to maintain current and quality comprehensive school counseling programs.
• are respectful of diversity and individual differences.
• encourage unity among students, faculty, staff, and community
• are fully accountable for their programs and services.
• are cognizant of personal limitations and make referrals accordingly.

3. Purpose of the Counseling Center

The purpose of the Counseling Center is to help each individual student achieve his or her highest potential mentally, emotionally, and socially.

The variety of opportunities for college, professional, technical school, and post high school employment, increases every day. All students are invited to explore the various reference materials on occupational training, colleges, financial aid, and scholarships in the guidance office.

Detailed Counseling Center information may be found in the current curriculum guide distributed to students each spring semester.

4. Schedule Changes

Every effort will be made to place students in courses that are appropriate for their abilities and future educational or career interests. Maximum student and parent input will be allowed during the time which course selections are made. Once those selections are made, we will honor them to the extent possible.

No changes will be made in these selections thereafter except for the following reasons:

1. A required course for graduation is failed during the current year, or semester.
2. A course is taken during summer school.

5. Parent Conferences

Parents who wish to make an appointment with a teacher must contact the guidance department secretary to make arrangements at (985) 532-8218.

The parent/guardian shall notify the school immediately of any changes of address or phone numbers.

6. Resources

1. Testing

1. Louisiana Educational Assessment Program

2. ACT

2. University Web Sites

LSU Baton Rouge www.lsu.edu

Louisiana Tech http://www.latech.edu

Nicholls State University www.nicholls.edu

University of Louisiana at Monroe http://www.ulm.edu/

Southeastern Louisiana University http://www.selu.edu

Tulane University www.tulane.edu 

University of Louisiana at Lafayette https://louisiana.edu

Delgado Community College http://dcc.edu

FAFSA https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

TOPS https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/scholarships-grants/tops/

3. Homework Assistance

www.HomeworkLa.org

HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE SERVICES

HomeworkLouisiana (HomeworkLa.org), a service of the State Library of Louisiana, offers FREE online tutoring and academic resources from Tutor.com for Louisiana residents from kindergarten students through adult learners. Get help in math, science, social studies or English from a live tutor. The services can be accessed from a Louisiana public library, from your home computer or from your mobile device.

4. School Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

The purpose of School Wide Positive Behavior Support is to enhance the capacity of school teams to provide the best behavioral supports for all students.

5. Campus Visitation

1. Procedure for Campus Visitation to Classrooms

One of our goals at Central Lafourche High School is to provide an opportunity for our students, staff, and parents to feel safe while on campus, as well as promoting citizenship. A part of our goal is to establish good community support for our students and staff in an effort to foster positive examples for them to follow. These role models should be in our schools and in our communities.

In the event that a parent requests to observe his/her child in the classroom environment, the school shall make reasonable efforts to accommodate this request. The decision to permit a parent observation shall be made by the principal provided that, in the principal’s opinion, the observation(s) can occur without disruption of the overall learning environment of the school. The principal may consider such factors as classroom capacity, purpose of the parental observation(s), potential for disruption, confidentiality, testing schedules, prior parental behavior and/or behavior of the child while in presence of the parent, and other relevant factors, which in the opinion of the principal affect his/her decision to permit the parental visit. In the event that the principal denies the request, he/she shall do so in writing to the parent along with his/her reason for his/her denial.

In the event that the principal determines to allow a parental visit, the following guidelines should be followed:

1. The parent shall make a written request to the principal to observe the student at least 48 hours (two school days) prior to the visit along with the reason for such an observation. Once approved, the classroom teacher will work with the parent to ensure that the request is accommodated as quickly as possible, in a fashion intended to minimize disruption of the learning environment.

2. When the parent arrives at school, the parent shall sign in the front office with proper identification indicating the purpose of the visit, as well as, the location of the visit.

3. During the classroom visit, the parent must respect the privacy of all students and adults in the classroom. Communicating to a third party as to what was observed regarding another child in the classroom is considered a breach of confidentiality. Videotaping, audio taping, picture-taking, or any physical reproduction of images/sounds of any type is strictly prohibited.

4. All cell phones shall be turned off and are strictly prohibited from being used in any capacity while in the classroom.

5. During the visit, the parent is an observer to the educational process. The parent is not to speak to the teacher or any of the students or interfere with the learning environment of his/her child or other students. The parent shall be instructed that he/she is to be a passive observer. If a parent wishes to discuss his/her child’s progress or something that has been observed in the classroom a separate parent/teacher conference should be scheduled.

6. Visits are limited to one class period per month unless otherwise approved by the principal.

7. In the event of a violation of any of these guidelines, the teacher and/or administrator have the right to ask the parent to leave the classroom immediately. If the violation warrants it in the mind of the administrator, a parent may lose his/her rights to visit the classroom for a period of time to be determined by the principal or his/her designee.

8. All decisions of the principal regarding the implementation of these guidelines and policy are final unless otherwise determined by the Superintendent/or designee.

Please be reminded that at no time should a parent/campus visitor become confrontational with a school board employee and/or students, as well as profane language for any reason to the point of causing a scene in public. If unacceptable behaviors are displayed toward any school board employee, guests, student, or spectator will be reported to Mr. Jarod Martin, Superintendent of Lafourche Parish Schools, for appropriate action, resulting in, but not limited to, restricted access to certain areas of the school campus.

2. Procedures for Campus Visitation to Office/Class Locations

One of our goals at Central Lafourche High School is to provide an opportunity for our students, staff, and parents to feel safe while on campus, as well as, promoting citizenship. A part of this goal is to establish good community support for our students and staff in an effort to foster positive examples for them to follow. These role models should be in our schools and in our communities.

 In the event that a parent requests to visit a certain campus location, (main office, attendance office, counseling office, school nurse, school resources officer, cafeteria, and/or library) the school shall make reasonable efforts to accommodate this request. The decision to permit a parent to go to a certain location on campus shall be made by the principal/administrative designee provided that, in the principal/administrative designee’s opinion, the school visit can occur without disruption to the overall learning environment of the school. The principal/administrative designee may consider such factors as potential for disruption, confidentiality, testing schedules, prior parental behavior and/or behavior of the child while in the presence of the parent, and other relevant factors, which in the opinion of the principal/administrative designee affect his/her decision to permit the parental visit. In the event that the principal determines to allow a parental visit, the following guidelines should be followed:

1. When the parent arrives at school, the parent shall sign in the front office with proper identification indicating the purpose of the visit, as well as, the location of the visit;

2. Once the parent signs in and the purpose/location of the visit is identified, the parent will be allowed to proceed directly to the destination indicated on the sign-in sheet to proceed with the purpose of the visit;

3. Once the visit is completed, the parent will return back to the main office, sign out, and exit through the main entrance doors;

4. If the parent needs to visit an area of the campus not initially identified upon the initial visit/sign-in, the parent will return to the main office, sign-in for the second visit indicating the new destination/purpose of the visit and proceed to that location; and/or

5. Upon completion of the subsequent visit/school business, the parent will return back to the main office, sing out, and exit the building through the main entrance doors.

In cases of emergency, procedures may vary depending on the nature of the emergency visit.

Please be reminded that at no time should a parent/campus visitor become confrontational with a school board employee and/or students as well as, use profane language for any reason to the point of causing a scene in public. If unacceptable behaviors are displayed toward any school board employee, guests, students, or spectator will be reported to Mr. Jarod Martin, Superintendent of Lafourche Parish Schools, for appropriate action, resulting in, but not limited to, restricted access to certain areas of the school campus.

2. Attendance

1. Lafourche Parish School Board Attendance Guidelines

School attendance is imperative, not only to satisfy requirements of the law, but also to help ensure student achievement and success. Every missed day of school is a missed opportunity to learn. (Students must be in good standing—within attendance requirements—in order to participate in school sponsored events such as homecoming, prom, and graduation.) In addition, regular, punctual school attendance instills good work habits.

The parent/guardian shall notify the school immediately of any changes of address or phone numbers.

1. School Attendance

1. Minimum attendance requirements:

i. K-8 students-167 days per year

ii. 9-12 students-83.5 days per semester

2. Expectations to the attendance regulation shall be the enumerated extenuating circumstances below that are verified by the Supervisor of CWA or the school principal/designee. These exempted absences do not apply in determining whether a student meets the minimum minutes of instruction required to receive credit:

1. Extended personal physical or emotional illness as verified by a physician or nurse practitioner.
2. Extended hospital stay as verified by a physician or dentist.
3. Extended recuperation from an accident as verified by a physician or dentist.
4. Extended contagious disease within a family as verified by a physician or dentist licensed in the state.
5. Observance of special, recognized holidays of the student’s own faith.
6. Visitation with a parent who is a member of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard of a state and such parent has been called to duty for or is on leave from overseas development to a combat zone or combat support posting. Excused absences in this case shall not exceed five school days per school year.
7. Absences verified and approved by the school principal or designee as stated below:
8.  Prior School system—approved travel for education
9. Death in the immediate family (not to exceed one week)
10. Natural catastrophe and/or disaster
11. Minors engaged in artistic or creative services.

For any other circumstances, parents must make formal appeal to the Supervisor of CWA.

2.  Types of Absences

1. Non—exempt, Excused-Absences incurred due to personal illness or serious illness in the family (documented by acceptable excuses, including parent note) which are not considered for purposes of truancy, but are considered when determining whether or not a student is eligible to make up work and test, receive credit for work completed, and receive credit for a course and/or school year completed.
2. Exempted, Excused Absences—absences which are not considered for purpose of truancy and which are not considered when determining whether or not a student is eligible to make up work and tests, receive credit for work completed, and receive credit for a course and/or school year completed.
3. Unexcused absences—any absences not meeting the requirements set forth in the excused absence and extenuating circumstance, including but not limited to absences due to any job unless it is part of an approved instructional program. Students shall be given failing grades in those days missed and shall not be given an opportunity to make up work.
4. Suspensions—a non-exempted absence in which a student is allowed to make up work and is eligible for consideration for credit provided it is completed satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The absence is considered when determining whether or not a student may or may not be promoted, but is not considered for truancy. Students absent from school as a result of any suspension shall be counted as absent.

Any student who is absent from school during the year must submit a written excuse from a doctor or parent stating the specific cause of absence and the date(s) of absence(s) within five days from the day the student returns to school, otherwise, the absence(s) will be recorded as unexcused. The parent must sign and date the written excuse. Students must turn in an excuse within five (5) days from the day they return to school to make up work. A student who forges an excuse will receive disciplinary consequences.

B. Attendance Procedures:                                                        

1. Senior Year Attendance:

Beginning with the senior class of 2001-2002, the students must meet the state attendance requirements of ALL scheduled classes in order to participate in the graduation ceremony by the last scheduled date of attendance recovery.

    2. Student Absence Procedures

1. The student will provide a written explanation of any absences. A parent signature must be provided when turning in a written excuse. The student must turn in the documentation to the attendance secretary’s office before school begins or at the student’s recess.
2. Students are expected to have good attendance and the determination of whether or not an absence is excused or unexcused will be based on the criteria stipulated under the Determining of eligibility to receive grades section of this handbook.

3. Early Sign-Out Procedures

Once a student enters the campus, special permission is required to leave.

Before a student will be allowed to sign-out of school, a “student sign-out card” must be on file with the school.

1. Planned Absence(s) - In the event a student (including 18 year olds) plans to leave school before 2:15 P.M. for medical appointments, dental appointments, illness, or family emergencies, he/she will follow these procedures:

1. A completed sign-out form must be brought to the attendance secretary by 7:10 AM.
2. The request, signed by a parent/guardian, must state the reason for leaving and have a working phone number listed for verification. ALL SIGN-OUT REQUESTS MUST BE VERIFIED by the attendance secretary. If the parent/guardian cannot be reached, the student will not be given permission to sign out. Request must be turned in to the attendance secretary before 7:10 A.M. the day the student is requesting to leave early.
3. Students without transportation are required to have a parent or guardian sign him/her out in the main office. Students with transportation must have permission from the office to sign out. Permission will be granted with verification from a parent or guardian.

1. Illness during the school day - If a student becomes ill during the day and must leave school, the procedures below must be followed:

1. Obtain permission to go to the nurse.
2. If seriously ill, the student is to report to the nurse where an assessment of the student’s condition will be made. If the nurse deems it necessary for the student to leave, she will contact the parent/guardian and have them report to school. If the student does not have to leave school, he/she will report back to class.
3. If the student is not seriously ill, the teacher may call the nurse to obtain permission to send the student.
4. Students with or without transportation will remain in class until a parent/guardian comes to sign them out.

1. Students with medical emergencies will remain in the nurse’s station.
2. A student who has signed out through proper procedure and who will be returning to school on the same day must report to the main office with the sign-out form in order to sign back in.

No student will be allowed to sign-out by phone. Parents and/or guardians must come to school to sign the student out unless a completed form has been submitted to the attendance secretary before school. Any student who signs out during the day will need to bring the sign-out form for the teacher to verify whenever he/she returns to class.

4. Determination of eligibility to Receive Grades

Students falling in the category of excessive absences* shall not be eligible to receive credit in one or more unit course: however, if Bulletin 741 allows half credit, the student may receive such credit if the attendance requirement is met. For half unit courses the student is not eligible to receive credit if he has excessive absences.

*“Excessive absences” is defined as a total of eleven (11) absences per year or more in a full unit class or a total of six (6) absences per semester or more in a half unit class.

1. Attendance Recovery

Attendance recovery will be held during specific weeks and days and as specified by the attendance administrator. It will be held from 2:30-4:30 P.M.

2. Tutoring

Tutoring will be held during specific weeks and days and as specified by the tutoring calendar from 2:30-4:30 P.M.  Transportation is provided.

5. Tardiness/SKIPS

A student who arrives late to school must report to the main office for a tardy or late-admit slip. Oversleeping will be unexcused. A notice will be given to the student to present to each teacher. Students will be considered truant if they arrive to homeroom after 7:18 AM.

The parent shall enforce the attendance of their child to school. Any student grades K-12 who shall be habitually absent/tardy to school, after the fifth (5th) unexcused occurrence within any school year will be referred to the Child Welfare and Attandance office.  

1. Tardy to school

Accumulated Total Tardies:

(All tardies will be documented by a teacher in the roll book   each semester.)

• 1st Offense: Warning
• 2nd Offense: Warning
• 3rd Offense: Warning
• 4th Offense: After School Detention
• 5th Offense: Warning
• 6th Offense: 1 day of ISS
• 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, etc. tardy will also result in consequences

2. Skips

Failure to report to your assigned class or alternate class will result in a referral being written and appropriate disciplinary action taken.

ON CAMPUS Skips (Student did not report to class but   remained on campus)

• 1st OFFENSE-In School Detention
• 2nd OFFENSE-In School Suspension
• 3rd OFFENSE-Out of School Suspension

      OFF CAMPUS Skips (Student did not report to class and left campus)

• OSS will be issued for each occurrence.                

3. Discipline                

        It is the purpose of the Lafourche Parish School Board to provide an orderly process of education that will provide for the welfare and safety of all students who attend these schools. The school’s primary goal is to educate, not to discipline; however, when the behavior of individual students comes in conflict with rights of others, corrective actions may be necessary both for the benefit of the individual and the school as a whole. Individual teachers have the responsibility to maintain order and control within their classroom and adjacent areas where it is necessary. All necessary referrals for disciplinary action shall go to the principal or the administrative personnel designated by the principal.

Referral of a student to the assistant principal is used after teachers have exhausted all other appropriate preventative and corrective measures including, but not limited to, parental contact, certified letters, conferences, etc. A student may be housed in In School Suspension while waiting to see an administrator. Any student recommended for expulsion/exclusion shall not have the priviledge of participating in the graduation ceremony.

A. Consequences

1. Suspensions

Upon return from a second suspension, a conference must take place with an administrator and a parent. On the fourth (4th) Out of School Suspension, the student may be recommended for expulsion from Central Lafourche High School. No student will be allowed to attend after school activities on campus when suspended or expelled from school. This includes athletic events and school dances.

2. After-School Detention

After School Detention may be used as a consequence for certain behavioral infractions. This detention is held on designated days as determined by the administrator from 2:30-4:30 P.M.

3. In-School Suspension

CLHS maintains an In-School Suspension program, supervised within the school, for students who are removed from the normal classroom setting because of disciplinary reasons. Students assigned to In-School Suspension will receive credit for assignments completed during the In-School Suspension. Students serving In-School Suspension will NOT be considered absent. A student receiving a referral in ISS shall be subject to additional days of ISS or Out of School Suspension.

4. Misconduct

Bullying, intimidation, harassment and hazing will not be tolerated. (See Parish Parent Handbook.)

5. Sexual Harassment (P.T. 3:2.4.6)

Sexual harassment is a form of misconduct which undermines the integrity of the Lafourche Parish School Board’s employment and academic relationships. All employees and students must be allowed to work in an environment free of unsolicited and unwelcomed sexual overtures. Sexual harassment refers to behavior which is not welcomed, which is personally offensive, which debilitates morale, and which interferes with the working or learning effectiveness of its victims and their peers. Individuals who experience sexual harassment should make it clear that such behavior is offensive to them and may process a complaint pursuant to this policy.

6. Driving Is A Privilege

Act 732 of the 2003 Legislative Session provides for the suspension driving privileges of a student who is expelled or suspended from school for ten (10) or more consecutive school days for committing certain infractions or who withdraws from school under certain circumstances. The infractions are as follows: the sale or possession of drugs, alcohol, or any other illegal substance, the possession of a firearm, or an infraction involving assault or battery on a member of the school faculty or staff.

2. Regulations

1. Traffic Regulations

1. A speed limit of 10 MPH shall be observed by everyone driving vehicles on the school grounds.
2. School buses shall have the right-of-way at all times.
3. All vehicles used for transportation to and from school and parking on school campus must be registered.
4. All registered vehicles must be parked in their assigned locations, with the parking tag displayed on the rear-view mirror at all times.

2. Student Vehicles

The Lafourche Parish School Board requires that all vehicles parked on campus must be registered with the school office. Motorcycles must also be registered. An announcement will be made as to the location, date, and time parking tags will be sold. The fee for registering a vehicle is $15.00. The fee is for registering the vehicle and not a parking fee. Students must have a complete description of the vehicle along with the license plate number. Each school year your vehicle(s) must be registered and a parking tag for that year will be issued.

Students who drive to school are reminded that driving on campus is a privilege and not a right. Failure to register a vehicle, reckless driving, speeding, loud music or music that causes a disturbance, or failure to follow proper parking procedures will result in suspension or revocation of parking privileges. Listed below are the parking regulations for students:

1. Students may park their vehicles on school property only in areas designated for student parking. Student parking is restricted to the paved area behind the visitors’ side of the stadium and the gravel parking lot between the Ag Department and the School building.  Students may not retun to their vehicle throughout their school day.  
2. Students are NOT to park in the following areas which are set aside for faculty and visitors:

• Parking area in front of the school.
• Parking area on the north (Raceland) side of the school (Bus loading and unloading area).
• Do not park along Johnny Dufrene Drive blocking any residence or business establishment. The residents and/or business owners have the option to contact the sheriff’s office.
• Behind the band room, front/back of field house, and area of home side ticket booth.

3. Students must park their vehicles properly so as to allow easy entrance and exit to other vehicles. (DOUBLE PARKING IS NOT ALLOWED.)
4. Once a student has parked the vehicle on campus, he/she is not permitted the use of this vehicle during the school day.  Students are not to sit in their vehicles after arriving on campus before the tardy bell – students must exit the vehicle once arriving on campus.  Congregating around automobiles or sitting in cars before school or during lunch recess is prohibited. In the event of an emergency or illness, permission will be granted by the office for vehicle use.
5. Students are reminded to lock their vehicles. The school will not be responsible for lost items.
6. No parent will be allowed to drop off students on the north (Raceland) side of the bus loading and unloading ramp.

3. Bus Regulations

It is important to remember that the bus drivers are in complete charge of students on their buses, and their instructions must be followed at all times.

4. Closed Campus

Between the time that a student arrives in the morning and departs at the close of the school day, he/she is to remain on the school campus and in assigned areas unless specifically given permission by the principal to leave. This practice will apply regardless to the mode of transportation used.

         C. Internet Use

1. Acceptable Use for Internet and Electronic Mail—Pupils

The Internet is a worldwide computer network. The most basic functions provided by the Internet are access to remote informational facilities, file transfers, and electronic mail. Lafourche Parish School Board is committed to making advanced technology and increased access to serious academic learning opportunities available to all pupils. The goal of the district in providing access to pupils is to promote educational excellence in schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovations, and communications. The use of computers, the Internet, and other on-line services will be in support of education and research consistent with the educational objectives of the district.

Usage Requirements:

3. Pupils shall observe good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway. General school rules: Communications on the network are often public in nature; therefore, pupils shall be aware that files stored on district equipment will be reviewed periodically.
4. Pupils must have permission from and be under the supervision of school district professional staff before utilizing district-provided internet access. Permission is not transferable from one pupil to another and may not be shared. Pupils shall not be allowed utilize electronic communications unless a signed parental/guardian consent is on file. To remain eligible as users, pupils’ use must be consistent with the educational objectives of the district. Access is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in, among other disciplinary measures, the cancellation of those privileges. Pupils will display student handbook appropriate conduct when using the computer equipment or network. Pupils shall maintain an environment conductive to learning when using computers.
5. Administrators, teachers, and other appropriate district employees will decide what is inappropriate use and the specific penalties involved. Violating this policy may result in any or all of the following:

• Restricting network access
• Loss of network access
• Disciplinary or legal action including, but not limited to, suspension or expulsion from school and/or criminal prosecution under appropriate local, state, and federal laws
• Assessment of the cost of damages to hardware/software

1. The following uses of school-provided Internet access are not permitted on the part of Lafourche Parish School Board students:

• Accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing pornographic, obscene, sexually explicit, violent, gambling related, hate oriented, occult, or any materials that are forbidden by the Children’s Code of Louisiana
• Transmitting obscene, abusive, sexually explicit, or threatening language
• Accessing chat rooms, instant message service, e-mail and undirected web surfing, etc. which has not been assigned and/or approved by the school staff and/or administration
• Violating any local, state, or federal statute
• Accessing another individual’s materials, information, or files without permission
• Violating copyright or otherwise using the intellectual property of another individual or organization without permission
• Using other’s passwords
• Vandalizing, defined as any unauthorized access and/or malicious attempt to damage computer hardware/software or networks or destroying the data of another user, including creating, uploading, or intentionally introducing viruses
• Intentionally wasting limited resources
• Using the network for commercial privacy purposes
• Accessing electronic commerce sites and/or electronic purchasing
• Harassing, insulting, attacking others, and/or posting anonymous messages
• Giving out personal information about others on-line such as full name, home address, phone number, etc.
• Gaining unauthorized access to resources or entities
• Invading the privacy of individuals
• Altering the set-up of computers as set by the system administrator
• Using software which has not been assigned or approved by staff
• Hosting personal webpages on school district equipment unless assigned by school staff
• Seeking to gain or gaining unauthorized access to information resources or other computing devices
• Failing to follow a district policy while using computers or failing to follow any other policies or guidelines established by district administration, teachers, or other appropriate district staff

1. The final authority on the content of a school web page rests with the school administration.
2. Any pupil identified as a security risk or having a documented history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access.
3. The district makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the access it is providing. The district will not be responsible for any damage suffered.
4. Any statement of personal, religious, or political belief found on the Internet or other telecommunication system is implicitly understood to be representative of the author’s individual point of view, and not that of the Lafourche Parish School Board, its administrators, teachers, staff, or the participating school.
5. All students shall immediately report any objectionable information inadvertently accessed. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary sanctions. (See Section III)
6. The Internet/E-mail Agreement must be signed by the student, the parent/guardian, and the teacher, and must be reviewed annually by the student and the teacher.

2. Electronic Communication Devices (ECD) – See 2022-2023 Lafourche Parish Public Schools Parent and Student Handbook – page 23.

3. Lafourche Parish Computer Network User Policy

Internet access is available to students and teachers in the Lafourche Parish School System. We believe that the Internet offers vast, diverse, and unique resources to both teachers and students. Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or school hallway. Any student who wishes to use the Lafourche Parish Computer Network, including the Internet/E-mail must agree to follow the Lafourche Parish Acceptable Use Policy and must first complete the Internet/Email User Agreement and Parent Permission Form before individual access is allowed. Violations may result in loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action.

4. Expectations

4. General School Building Expectations

1.  I.D. Tags

Identification name tags are considered to be part of the student uniform and shall be worn with the provided breakaway lanyards. Students must wear their I.D. cards at all times during the school day as it will be used as a means of accessing the building during school hours. Students are not to borrow or loan I.D. cards. Students are not to deface or alter the I.D. card in any way. In the event that the I.D. card is misplaced or forgotten, students are to secure a temporary sticker from the library. If a student fails to get a sticker, he/she may receive a referral. Extra I.D.’s can be purchased in the library every morning before school with the replacement cost of $10.00.  Breakaway lanyards and I.D. holders may be purchased for an additional $2.00.

2. Groom and Dress

(See Parish Parent & Student Handbook (pg. 22) and/or Dress Code Handbook.)

3. Indebtedness

A student is responsible for any debts incurred. Students must clear all debts before applying for or participating in any extracurricular activities and/or programs. Parents and students will be informed of school indebtedness.

4. Early Dismissal

Students with an early dismissal MUST LEAVE the school campus promptly upon completion of their scheduled classes. If your last class ends before “A” recess, then you must exit the campus at the time “A” recess begins.  If your last class ends right before “B” recess, then you must exit the campus at the time “B” recess begins. Students attending the Career Magnet Center for the afternoon session will be allowed to stay on campus to eat lunch before traveling to the center.

5. School Bags (pg. 22 of parent/student handbook)

Effective for the 2021-2022 school year, mesh/clear backpacks are no longer required.  Backpacks must be school appropriate and must not contain offensive, derogatory, or explicit graphics, symbols, or writing.  Noise-making and light-up backpacks are also prohibited.  

6. Hall Passes

Any student in the hall during class time must have a hall pass. Any student in the hall without permission will receive disciplinary action.

7. Student Messages

We will not deliver messages to students, except in cases of an emergency.

       The nature of the emergency must be specified to a school official before classroom activities will be interrupted. Under normal circumstances, emergencies exist when conditions arise that make it impossible or impractical to delay the message.

Arrangements for routine matters such as rides to and from school, car and house key delivery and pick-up, job times, meeting places, etc., must be made before students arrive at school. No message will be sent to a student in regards to the above matters.

8. Office Telephones

All office telephones are reserved for office personnel and faculty. The phone will be available for use after school hours only.

9. Delivery of Flowers, Balloons, etc.

The school will not accept deliveries from florist, retail establishments, or other sources. These are personal gifts and should be delivered to the home of the students.

10. Blankets

Blankets are not allowed and should not be brought to school.  

11. Lockers

Lockers should always be locked when not in use. Students should not give the locker combination to anyone else. Students must not leave money or valuables in the locker. Students are not to share lockers and/or combinations. Discovery of any student sharing a locker may result in the loss of all locker privileges for all involved.

Lockers are located in the halls of the school and are assigned to students at the beginning of the school year. There is a $5.00 user fee for the locker. Lockers must be kept locked at all times. There will be a $5.00 fee for all lost locks.

The combination for each lock is different, thus assuring pupils with security of their materials. If a student uses his/her own lock on a locker, the lock will be removed by the administration.

Report any problems with locks to a secretary in the main office.

                          11. Lost and Found Articles

The main office is the area designated for lost and found articles. Anyone who finds a lost or misplaced article should take it to this area as soon as possible. Students looking for lost possessions should check with the office. The school will house lost items for 30 days at which time the items will be donated to charity.

        12. Care of School and Personal Property

Personal property must be in the students’ possession at all times. The school cannot be held responsible for stolen or damaged property that has been left unattended. Students are responsible for the proper care of all books, supplies, and furniture supplied by the school.

Students who deface property, break windows, or do other damage to school or personal property or equipment will be required to either pay for the damage which is done or replace the item. Students are not to bring white out or permanent markers to school.

5. Building Expectations

1.  Classroom Expectations

The student has the following classroom expectations:

1. To bring the necessary materials to class.
2. To behave in a manner necessary for proper learning.

• Be recognized before speaking.
• Refrain from speaking out of turn.
• Remain quite while awaiting instructions.
• Pay attention to the class proceedings.
• Participate in class discussions.
• Complete each assignment on time.
• Refrain from disobedience, misconduct, or behavior that disrupts the class.
• Leave desk only after permission has been granted.
• Leave class only when dismissed by the teacher.

3. To refrain from chewing gum, eating and/or drinking in class.
4. To study diligently and maintain the best possible level of academic achievement.
5. To respect the human dignity and worth of fellow students.
6. To refrain from libel, slanderous remarks, and obscenity in verbal, physical, or written expressions.
7. To respect the exercise of authority by school administrators and teachers.

3. Bus Expectations

Offenses will carry the same consequences as similar offenses at school and may result in loss of transportation privileges. To ride a bus other than the one assigned a note from your parent or guardian must be submitted to the office to be signed by the principal or his designee.

4. Library Expectations

The library will open at 6:55 A.M. and remain open throughout the day.  It is essential that all materials checked out of the library be returned on time.  An overdue notice will be issued if the material has not been returned on time.  Any lost or damaged materials must be replaced at the expense of the borrower.  A fine of $.10 a day will be charged for each overdue book.

Each student is responsible for the textbooks issued at the beginning of the school year.  A student must pay for any book that he/she damages or loses.

5. Computer Lab Expectations

7. Students will sit at a computer and put all personal belongings on the floor, not on the tables.
8. Students must sign in using the sign-in sheet on the line that corresponds with the computer number that is located on the top right corner of the computer.
9. Any damages visible to the monitor, keyboard, mouse or computer unit should be reported to the teacher.  
10. Students should remain on assigned tasks.
11. There will be no eating or drinking in a computer lab.
12. Students must not change any of the computer settings.
13. Before you exit the lab, students should clean the area around the computer they were using.  Keyboards should be placed on the computer unit with the mouse on top of the keyboard.  Remove jump drives/storage devices.  
14. Students must not enter a computer lab without a teacher. The computer labs are not a recreational area.  Games should not be played as they are a distraction when others are trying to complete assignments.
15. Students will leave the lab orderly and clean for the next class.
16. The lab will be locked upon the class exiting.
17. Procedures will be posted in each lab.

6. Commons Area/Cafeteria Expectations

Students are expected to adhere to the following rules:

• Pay for their lunch – NO CREDIT!
• Have I.D. Tag available to scan or report to the end of the line so as to not delay movement of the line.
• Stand in line and wait their turn.
• Keep the table areas clean.
• Return trays and dispose of garbage.
• Use good table and eating manners.
• Put chairs back in place.
• Students’ behavior in the dining/commons area should be based on courtesy and cleanliness.  Students will purchase their food from the cafeteria or the commons area.
• Students are given the opportunity to participate in the breakfast program.  Breakfast will be served until 7:10 A.M.  Students are not allowed to take food outside the cafeteria.  Students are to clean their area and place all containers into the trash can.
• Concessions will be sold after lunch has been served.  Students must only purchase snacks which they will be able to eat during recess.  No concessions are to be brought back to the classroom.

7. Building Evacuations

Building evacuation drills are held at regular intervals throughout the school year.  The following basic rules must be remembered:

• Check the instructions in each classroom (they are posted) indicating how to leave the building in case of fire or evacuation.
• Move quickly and quietly to designated areas.  NOTE:  Evacuation drills are very important and serious exercises which may save your life.  You are expected to act accordingly.
• Students not in compliance with evacuation procedures will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

8. Medicine                                                                                                                

Medication will not be given at school except where special circumstances exist for the treatment of chronic disabilities and/or illnesses.  In such situations, the parent/guardian of the student must provide the school with a signed request form for administering the medication.  Forms are available from the Nurse in Student Services office.  The PARENT/GUARDIAN, not the student, should bring medication to school.  Medication should be in the container that meets acceptable pharmaceutical standards.  No medication will be allowed on campus without a doctor’s order.  This includes all over the counter medications such as Aspirin, Tylenol, Midol, etc.  All questions regarding medications shall be directed to the nurse.

9. Extra-Curricular Activities

Central Lafourche High School has a wide variety of clubs and organizations.  Each organization has a faculty sponsor(s) and certain requirements for membership.  Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities.  Students must be present during the school day to be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities the same afternoon or evening.

5. Recognitions/Elected Student Officers                

A. Homecoming Court/Mr. and Miss CLHS

1. Homecoming Court: Listed below is the criteria for the nomination and the selection of the homecoming court and queen.

a. The court will be comprised of ten senior girls.                

b. Nominees must possess the required number of units needed to graduate.

c. To be eligible, the student must have a 2.5 GPA, meet state requirements for attendance, possess a satisfactory disciplinary record, and actively participate in at least two extra-curricular activities.

d. Seniors will select the ten members for the court by popular vote.

e. The queen will be selected by the senior class.

2.  Mr. and Miss CLHS

The designation of Mr. and Miss CLHS should be the most prestigious honor a student can receive from this school.  The students so designated should be the epitome of the spirit of CLHS in the broadest meaning of the term; therefore, students so named should have achieved a high level of the following:

The following criteria are established for nominees for Mr. and Miss CLHS:

                a. Nominees must be seniors.

b. Nominations from the teachers must be based on the following criteria.

• An overall 3.0 GPA or better based on grades through the third marking period.
• Character
• Leadership
• Service to school and community

c. Nominee must possess a satisfactory disciplinary record

d. Nominees will be informed that they are candidates for Mr. and Miss CLHS.  If they accept this nomination, they will complete a student profile sheet.

e. The top fifteen boys and top fifteen girls will be selected by teacher vote.

f. The top fifteen boys and top fifteen girls will be required to complete a portfolio (thus giving an overview of academics, character, leadership, and service to school and community).  Portfolios will be judged by a committee using a rubric.  

g. Mr. and Miss CLHS will be announced at the Junior-Senior Prom.

2. Elected Student Officers

Requirements:

• Must complete an application for the office he or she desires.
• Must have a 2.5 GPA, meet state requirements for attendance, possesses a satisfactory disciplinary record.
• The elected student officer’s character must be above reproach throughout his/her tenure.
• Any elected student officer missing three (3) meeting/activities without written notice to sponsor will be removed from office.

3. CLHS Top Graduates – Valedictorian/Honor Graduate

Graduation Requirements to be considered Valedictorian or Honor Student Graduate

1. Valedictorian

• Beginning with the class of 2021 and beyond, a student must take for credit, 12 of the courses from Advanced Placement/Honors/Dual Enrollment TOPS Course list and a final grade of “A” in all coursework based on 4.0 scale.  In the event more than one student meets the criteria above, the student with the highest ACT Score on file will be named valedictorian.

2. Honor Graduate

• Beginning with the class of 2018 and beyond, a student must take for credit, 8 of the courses from the Advanced Placement/Pre-Advanced Placement/Honors/Dual Enrollment TOPS Course list and must have a CUM GPA of 3.5 or above with no final grade lower than a “C” to be considered an honor graduate.

3. ½ Unit of Credit

• A student may earn one-half unit for an entire course if they pass semester 1 or semester 2.  In order to earn full credit, a student must repeat the entire course (semester 1 and semester 2), unless course if offered in the Edgenuity suite of courses.

6. School Year Calendar

7. Other

6. Dress Code Memo

Note: 1. All tattoos must be covered, 2. No hoods or hats worn in the building

7. PBIS Flowchart

Students will strive to remain in good standing with the PBIS management plan so that they can meet all classroom and school-wide expectations. Our students are expected to represent CLHS in a positive manner to demonstrate:

Courage – Do the right thing and help others.

Leadership – Winning attitude and set positive examples.

Honesty – Be respectful and be truthful.

Success - Complete all tasks and Graduate!

8. Grading Scale

*Refer to the Lafourche Parish Pupil Progression Plan for changes to the quality points awarded for AP Courses.

D. Central Lafourche Cell Phone Policy

The school will be divided into “green” zones and “red” zones. A green zone is an area where cell phones/electronic devices will be permitted. A red zone denotes an area where cell phones/electronics are not permitted.

EXPECTATIONS

• Cell phones or other technology devices (aside from school-provided devices) are prohibited for use in all classroom settings, at all times.  They should be placed out of reach during class.
• Electronic bullying or harassment will not be tolerated and will be subject to disciplinary and/or bullying policies.
• Recording of sound or visual images will not be allowed, unless approved by teacher/administrator.
• Devices should be set to “silent” or “vibrate”. Headphones will be allowed during recess/lunch.
• Students using phones/electronic devices must sign-off on Cell Phone Policy Orientation form.
• Cell phone or other technology infractions will result in an automatic office referral, in which the LPSB Student Code of Conduct will be applied to the infraction.
• The LPSB internet/email use agreement will be strictly enforced. All school/district/classroom rules must be followed.
• The school/district assumes no liability for loss, damage, or theft to any phone/device brought to school for any purpose.

CONSEQUENCES

1st Offense: 1-Day ISS         

2nd Offense: 1-Day ISS

3rd Offense: 1-Day OSS/Cancellation of Privileges

**Note: School wide cell phone privileges may be suspended at any time if rules are not adhered to.