Success at HHS:�Student Handbook Review & Class Meetings 2018-2019

Superintendent-Mr. Mike Sutton

Assistant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum-Mr. Derek Hacke

Principal-Dr. Chris Becker

Associate Principal-Mr. Caleb Houchins

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Ms. Amy Boscolo

SRO-Chris Flake

Head of Counseling-Mrs. Mary Jackson

Principal’s Advisory Committee (PAC)

Expectations for All�

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A Message from the Principal’s Advisory Committee (PAC)

PAC TARGETS for 2018-2019

• School Spirit & Culture
• Beautification of School

How we operate

• KINDNESS towards peers
• KINDNESS towards faculty & staff
• RESPECTING our school
• RESPECTING ourselves
• VALUING privileges

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HHS Info

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• Excellence in Education Every Day – at HHS, at school events, on the bus, on school property
• Stay in the commons until the bell at 7:30AM (restrooms by entrance to commons)
• Go to locker and class after the AM bell
• Leave school at the end-of-the-day
• FFT is Focused Tutor Time. Stay in your class unless you have a pass from teacher or library
• IDs, Phones, and Parking

IHSA/School Academic Requirements/Code of Conduct

• Academic Probation – 1 “F”
• Ineligible – 2 or more “F’s”
• Eligibility: Monday – Saturday
• See your teacher during FTT
• Guidance has list of tutors

Take care of your grades and make good decisions!

2018-2019 ID Adjustments

Everyone will receive a school ID

• Students must display their ID upon arrival to campus
• IDs must be carried by the student at all times. IDs can be worn around the neck, clipped to a backpack, or placed in a purse, wallet, or pocket.
• If you need an ID, go to the office
• If you forget your ID, you will be sent to the office to purchase ($1) a temporary ID (good for 1 day). First temporary is free. If you lose, mark, cover up or cut your ID, you need to replace the permanent ID for $5.00

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HHS Stand on Bullying/Hazing

“No person. . . shall harass, intimidate, or bully another student based upon the student’s sex, color, race, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation. . .

The District

WILL NOT TOLERATE

harassing, intimidating conduct, or bullying whether verbal, physical or visual.” (HHS Handbook - online)

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What about Electronics & Phones?

Expectations

• Cell phones/electronics in the classroom? Teacher permission needed (teacher’s choice)
• Can a teacher take my phone? Yes, if you misuse it
• Will teachers use hanging file? Yes, if teacher chooses
• Cell phones during common times? Yes, but follow school policy
• If I bring a phone to class and use without permission? Refuse to give up? Loss of phone privileges – parent can pick up phone in the office, consequences
• Pictures/videos taken at school? No bullying, harassing, making fun of HHS students or employees – cyber or otherwise

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Think Before You Post, Tweet, Insta, Snap, Text….or Whatever You Do

Acceptable Use Policy-School Technology

• Currently no student wifi for personal devices
• New chromebook carts; treat them well
• School logins to Google, email, and other accounts may be monitored
• Whether at home or school, make good decisions with searches
• Avoid inappropriate, harmful, and dangerous content
• If you see something going on, say something
• AUP/Computer/Network infractions (hacking, tampering, sharing passwords, inappropriate content, etc. ) may result in consequences such as: Detentions, ISS, STOP, OSS, referral for expulsion, police involvement, legal prosecution, loss of privileges and restitution for damages
• Be aware of your DIGITAL FOOTPRINT

Example of Monitoring Report-

Highland CUSD #5

What About Attendance? �

• Excused absences (illness, funeral, family emergencies, religious holidays) all count toward final exams
• Parent should call school by 9:00 AM the day of your absence; bring a parent note the next day
• If the absence isn’t cleared in 48 hours, the absence is unexcused
• Can’t complete work for credit on days that are unexcused
• Per state guidelines, after 10 absences, you need a note from a physician and your parent for an excused absence
• Juniors and Seniors - 2 (TOTAL) College/Career Days!
• Excessive absences? A principal/truancy officer create a plan

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Final Exams: Jrs & Srs

• 3 Excused abs., no OSS: B, C, D both Q = no final
• 5 Excused abs., no OSS: A both Q = no final
• 5 Excused abs. + meets/exceeds ACT/SAT = no final
• Reminders: 5 T = 1 absence
• 2 APPROVED college/career days for 2 years (total) = DON’T COUNT FOR FINALS
• ISA Science Test-Can be exempt

Final note: you may always take final to raise grade

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Tardies and Truancies (handbook)

• Tardies 1 – 4 = written warnings
• 5 cumulative tardies (all classes together) = 30 minute detention
• 16-20 tardies = ISS
• 21+ tardies = STOP
• Tardies start over at the semester
• Up to 10 min. late = tardy; 11+ min. late = unexcused absence
• To leave school, you need a parent note signed by a principal, office communication

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Dress Code at HHS

• Must not disrupt the educational process
• Teachers may issue a warning or send you to the nurse/principal
• Building principals are the final authority
• Check at door for ID and dress
• Same dress code across HCUSD #5

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“Highland High School’s Mission is ‘Excellence in Education Every Day.’” As students prepare for futures in a competitive world, parents and staff work with students to maintain an environment where learning is the focus. With that in mind, HHS has adopted a dress code that reflects a professional attitude toward learning.”

Remember the District Guidelines

• No sunglasses in building; headgear is the teacher’s discretion
• No halters, one shoulder, tube, crop or spaghetti string tops
• No showing of backs, bottoms, bras, cleavage, underwear or bellies
• No clothes that advertise drugs, alcohol or inappropriate language or pictures.
• No low-ride bottoms or too tight bottoms (cover your assets!)
• No clothing holes in inappropriate places
• No short-shorts or too-short skirts
• No trench coats during school day
• No facepaint/costumes unless authorized by principals

The drug/weapon policy . . .

• Is in effect 24/7, on ALL SCHOOL GROUNDS and ALL SCHOOL FUNCTIONS
• This includes the school, parking lots, fields, buses, school trips, field trips, athletic events, and curricular/extra-curricular events that occur before, during, after and outside of school
• The possession, use, sale or distribution of alcohol, tobacco, drugs or drug paraphernalia
• The possession or use of weapons

School Safety – Who Should Be Involved?

Students

SRO & Local Law Enforcement

Parents & Caregivers

School Administrators, Staff & Board

Factors Affecting Safety

•School Security

•School Design

•School Climate

•Attitudes and values of the school staff /students

•HHS demands a high level of RESPECT to focus on the achievement of all students.

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Examples of a Negative School Climate

•Bullying, intimidation, isolation

•Harassment and prejudice

•Social cliques

•Disrespect between students and staff/teachers

•Lack of student reporting crime/safety issues

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Safe Schools

•HHS culture & staff promotes a positive school climate and atmosphere

•Treat other students the way you want to be treated

•Talk to other students the way you want to be talked to

•Students should feel safe reporting crime and safety issues to staff

•If you see something, SAY SOMETHING

•If you hear something, SAY SOMETHING

•Report safety issues to SRO, Administrators, Teachers, Staff, Parents or to anybody you trust!!

•Safety problems will be quickly and appropriately addressed

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ISS and STOP

• ISS is run by Mr. Toennies.
• Lunch ISS is in room 180 off commons. Otherwise, ISS is in room 261, English wing.
• If you serve an ISS detention, please sign in with him.
• If a teacher sends you out of class, go to the office first. A principal will decide ISS/ stay in the office/ or go home.
• If you go to STOP, go to office when you arrive at school. Bring work to do. Staff will escort you to the bus.
• You may not use electronics in ISS or STOP
• You may not sleep in ISS or STOP. You must work. If you sleep, you will need to server another day.

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No Student Parking

Buses Only

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New Student Lot

Parking Lot at HHS . . .

• ALL STUDENT PARKING will be at HHS
• Use the large student lot for student drop off/pick up-NEW LANE!
• Follow the arrows for traffic flow
• Do not cross yellow lines, watch for STOP SIGNS ADDED
• Section A turns left or right (Exit farthest from school)
• Sections B and C turn right only (Exits closest to school)
• Section F is overflow near stadium, New Lot, DO NOT SPIN TIRES!!!
• (HMS) Section D is entrance only, Second E turn right or left.
• Keep it clean, use your parking tag, be safe and smart
• Parking lot and driving violations may result in loss of driving privilege

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Code Red, Fire, Earthquake and Tornado Drills

• Code Red, Earthquake and Tornado drills: announced from the office (If it’s a REAL disaster, don’t wait for the announcement!)
• Code Red: teachers clear hallways, lock doors, turn off lights, cover windows. Students in class stay in class; if in hallway, go to nearest class; remain quiet and away from windows. Wait for directions from your teacher: Run, Hide, Fight may be options.
• Earthquake: students under desks/tables; protect head and neck; wait for directions from teacher
• Tornado: go to designated area and wait for directions from your teacher. Stay with your class.
• Fire: an alarm will sound; leave school following designated plan. Stay with class; clear the parking lot for emergency vehicles

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Other Rules I Should Know

• HHS is a closed campus
• FTT – pass from teacher/librarian
• You must have a pass to use the elevator
• Food and drink (except water) belong in the cafeteria
• Search and Seizure
• Plagiarism Policy – English class

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Lunch & Breakfast at HHS. . .

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• Carry your own tray
• Pick up your own trash & trays
• Never do anything that could hurt someone – throw things, pull out chairs, etc.
• Be respectful to all
• If you need lunch money. . . let us know

It’s about the CULTURE…

• If someone needs something, help them out
• If you or a friend need help, let a teacher, counselor or principal know
• Take pride and ownership in our school
• Try and care
• Do the right thing; even when no one is watching
• Study hard, work with others, have a great school year!

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