AHS
Orientation
WELCOME!!
INSPIRING GREATNESSS!!!!
Principal
Mr. Hill
Assistant Principals
Mrs. Dynes - Mr. Strong
Mr. Portillo
Deans
Ms. Lancaster – Mrs. Mills
Mr. Wilder
Auburndale High School Staff
Counselors
Ms. Carty (9th grade)
Mr. Davis (10th grade)
Mrs. Sierra (11th grade)
Mrs. Parada (12th grade)
College and Career
Mrs. Cook
Testing Coordinator
Mr. Thompson
ESE LEA
Mrs. McDaniel
Ms. Carty, 9th grade
Mr. Davis, 10th grade
Mrs. Sierra, 11th grade
th
12
Mrs. Parada,
grade and
scholars program(GPA of 3.5 and
above)
GRADE LEVEL SPONSORS
9th grade – Mrs. Scullin
10th grade – Mr. Rausch
11th Grade – Mrs. Parada
12th Grade – Ms. Marazzi
Creating an Extraordinary
Environment That Inspires Greatness
Mission
All Bloodhounds will be
prepared for success in
college, careers and
citizenship.
Build Positive
Relationships
Trust
And
Collaborate
School
Culture
Radiate
Positive Energy
/ Enthusiasm
Choose a Positive
Attitude
Attendance
• Absence documents such as not from the parent should
be turned into Ms. Manuel in the Main Office within 3
days of the student’s return for the absence to be
considered excused.
• A student who misses 10 days or more of class unexcused
is in jeopardy of losing credit.
• Parents will be contacted via the school computer and
telephone system every time the student misses a class.
• PLAN AHEAD: If you know of dates you will be out, contact
your teachers and Ms. Manuel about the dates you will be
out of school.
• AHS Phone Number: 863-965-6200
Medical Appointments
Note Concerning Illness
Signed by Parent
Prearrangement
Documentation for Trips
Funeral
Court-Ordered
Appearances
Traffic Accidents Directly
Concerning the Student
Attendance is an important factor in a student’s success. The
curriculum at AHS is rigorous; daily attendance is mandatory in
order to meet teacher expectations.
1. Instructional assignments missed due to a student’s absence
from class must be made up in a timely fashion.
2. It is the student’s responsibility to request work from the
teacher on the first day back to class.
3. The student must make up all assignments as determined by
the teacher. A 60% passing grade must be made on each
assignment to make up the absence(s).
Failure to attend school will result in denial or loss of driver’s
license from the State of Florida.
Please see your student handbook to review additional
attendance guidelines.
High School Credits
Sophomore
5+ Credits
Junior
Senior
11+ Credits
17+ Credits
Graduation
24
Credits
2.0 or Higher GPA
How Do I Earn Credits?
Each Class = ½ Credit per Semester
Semester Total = 3.5 Credits w/ 7 Classes
Grades & GPA
Regular
Honors
AP & Dual Enrollment
A = 4 Points
A = 4.5 Points
A = 5 Points
B = 3 Points
B = 3.5 Points
B = 4 Points
C = 2 Points
C = 2.5 Points
C = 3 Points
D = 1 Point
D = 1.5 Points
D = 2 Points
F = 0 Points
F = 0 Points
F = 0 Points
Student 1: Joe Hound
Class
Grades
Points
Total Points
English 1
A, B
4 +3
7
Algebra 1 Honors
C, B
2.5 + 3.5
6
E/S Science Honors
C,C
2.5 + 2.5
5
Spanish Honors
D, F
1.5 + 0
1.5
World History
B, B
3+3
6
Personal Fitness/PE
C, A
4+2
6
ROTC
A, A
4+4
8
Total Points: 39.5 / 14 = 2.81 GPA
Athletic Eligibility
2.0 Cumulative
English
English
• English 1, Eng. 1 H
• English 2, Eng. 2 H
• English 3, Eng. 3 H, AP Eng. Lang, ENC 1101
• English 4 CP, Eng. 4 H, AP Eng. Lit., ENC 1102
4 credits
Math
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Algebra 1
Geometry
Liberal Arts
Algebra 2
Probability and Statistic Honors
Pre-Calculus
College Readiness Math
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
Dual Enrollment Math Courses
4 credits
Science
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Earth/ Space Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Anatomy/Physiology
Marine Biology
AP Environmental Science
AP Biology
AP Biology
3 credits
Social Studies
• World History
• American History
• Government and Economics
• Elective Social Studies Courses
3 credits
Practical and Performing Art
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Art 2-D
Art-3D
AP Arts
Business Courses
Culinary 2+
Intro to Info Tech
Band
Chorus
Orchestra
Guitar
Keyboarding
1 credit
HOPE
• You need HOPE to meet Physical Fitness or
Physical Education requirements. HOPE meets
your virtual requirements for graduation.
1 credit
Electives
Anything you’re interested in taking
• Spanish 1 ( you must have 2 years of the same
foreign language for a 4 year university)
• Medical skills
• Agriculture
• Communication technology
• Culinary
8 credits
Honors/AP/College Courses
• Level of difficulty
• Achievement level in the past
• Personal interest/motivation
• Time management
• Work and study habits
Dual Enrollment
• Have to take the PERT
• Reading 106
• Writing 103
• Math 114
Students taking Algebra I:
 Must take the Algebra 1 End-of-Course assessment in May 2016
and score at Achievement Level 3 or Higher in order to graduate
and it is worth 30% of your grade.
Students taking Geometry or Geometry Honors:
 Must take the Geometry End-of-Course assessment in May 2016
and it is worth 30% of your grade.
Students taking Algebra II:
 Must take the Algebra 1I End-of-Course assessment in May 2016
and it is worth 30% of your grade.
Students taking Biology, Biology Honors, & AP Biology:
 Must take the Biology End-of-Course assessment in May 2016
and it is worth 30% of your grade.
Students taking US History, US History Honors & AP
US History:
 Must take the US History End-of-Course assessment in May
2016 and it is worth 30% of your grade.
Florida State Assessment ELA and Writing
 Students will take the Florida State Assessment ELA (English/
Language Arts) and Writing in Spring 2016.
PSAT
 10th grade students take PSAT. This test helps determine placement
in AP classes.
PERT
 Students take PERT for dual enrollment and some EOY tests.
FAIR
 9th & 10th grade students participate in FAIR reading testing 3 times
per year.
Online Class
 Students must take an online class in order to graduate.
Rules & Procedures
Discipline
• All students are required to behave in a respectful
manner to students, teachers, and staff here at
AHS.
• Bloodhounds do not tolerate or engage in the
following behaviors:
Verbal Conflict
Physical Conflict
Bullying
Weapons
Drugs
Theft
Zero Tolerance
Please remember that
Auburndale High School
and the
Auburndale Police
Department
work together to keep our
campus safe.
CRIME
STOPPERS
Website:
www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com
REPORT CRIME
THREE WAYS! Phone:
Earn Cash!
1-800-266-TIPS (8477)
Up to $100
and
Remain
Anonymous
Text:
TIP196 plus tip info to
CRIMES (274637)
Flip Flops
Sleeveless
Shirts
Strapless
Tops
Hats
Bandanas
Dress
Code
Violations
Knee-Length
Shorts/Skirts
Tank Tops
Exposed
Underwear
Non
Ripped Pants
Sagging
Pants
•All students must have sleeves on their shirts. This includes females as
well as males. (Backless shirts are also unacceptable).
•Pants must be worn around the waist and properly fitted. Skinny jeans are
allowed only if they are not too tight and can be pulled up to the waist.
•The hem of shorts, skirts and dresses shall be no shorter than knee length.
•Any attire associated with gangs, tobacco, drugs, alcohol, violence or
discrimination will not be acceptable while on campus.
•Clothing not properly fastened or that has tears, rips, or holes are not
acceptable.
•Clothing or other garments traditionally designed as undergarments such
as boxer shorts, bloomers, tights, hosiery and sleepwear are not
allowed.
•Overalls are not allowed.
•Shorts that are considered spandex, traditional running shorts, see through
shorts, short shorts, yoga pants, any pants deemed too tight, and any type
of cutoffs are not allowed. Yoga pants are not allowed.
•NO Flip-Flops of any type are allowed. Sandals may be worn if they
cover the top of the foot, are NOT rubber soled and are not considered
athletic slides. Sandals are different from flip-flops in that they are held
securely to the foot by a forefoot cover over the top of the foot or have a
heel strap. Leather flip-flops are not sandals and will not be allowed. The
general rule of thumb is “if it makes a flip-flop sound when you walk, it is a
flip-flop.”
•Hats are not to be worn on campus, inside or outside.
•Blankets are not allowed.
•Clothing or jewelry that is indecent or a distraction is not allowed. This
includes bandanas, grills and anything that is considered offensive or
suggestive.
1
2
3
1. Short shorts/no sleeves
2. Short shorts/flip flops
3. Athletic slides
Not allowed-Has tears and
rips
Not OK –
Has
several
tears and
rips
Not allowed- Same
as above
Inappropriate
– holes and
leggings no
help.
Not
acceptable –
holes and
visible skin.
These two are not OK – no holes,
please!
Skirt too
short.
Leggings do
not make
legal.
Off the shoulder
– Flashdance was
in the 1980s.
Skirt too
short.
Unhemmed
edge. Holes
in leggings.
Not allowed
– no holes in
shirts or
pants even
cut or
designed.
Inappropriate – no designed holes in shirt
sleeves. Must be continuous and closed.
Not appropriate –
transparent no
visible
undergarments
allowed.
Inappropriate PDA is not allowed on AHS
campus or school sponsored events.
 Inappropriate PDA is defined as lewd or
inappropriate affection – kissing,
inappropriate touching, sitting in laps, etc…
 Repeat offenders will result in a parent
conference and/or other administrative
actions.
 Stairwells are off-limits in the morning.
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Cafeteria Procedures
•Upon entering the cafeteria to pick up your meal, you must form a SINGLE line.
Do not cut into line or bunch up in groups.
•Students can eat inside the cafeteria, outside on the patio or in the north campus courtyard
You must remain in the cafeteria eating areas for the entire 20 minutes of the lunch period.
•Students are expected to take all lunch trays and drink containers to the designated
area after eating, and leave no food or trash in your eating area.
•When an administrator is talking on the microphone, students must stop talking and
listen to the information being given.
•Wait for the bell or an administrator to dismiss you from your eating area.
 All
students are to enter and exit the cafeteria in
an orderly manner.
 Food and drinks are to remain INSIDE of the
cafeteria or patio area at all times.
 All trays, garbage, etc… are to be removed from
your table before you leave. Tables are to be left
clean.
 No food is to be thrown at any time in the
cafeteria. (Failure to adhere to this expectation
may result in an out of school suspension).
• In an effort to keep our campus clean, it is important for
students to put all trash in garbage containers provided
throughout the campus.
•Littering will not be tolerated. Violations will result in
disciplinary consequences.
Student Parking
Students are to park in the area designated for
student parking. Parking permits will be sold in
the main office. The cost of the parking permit
is $20.00 and there are no refunds. Permits
must be displayed at all times in the front
windshield, visible to security.
ALL VEHICLES ON CAMPUS MUST HAVE PERMITS
Student Parking
If you receive a PARKING TICKET, your
name will be placed on an obligation
list until paid. Your vehicle is subject to
being towed at your expense.
Report parking violations to the main
office (tag & vehicle description )
Parking privileges may be revoked or
re-assignment to an opportunity
school may occur:
• Skipping class or skipping school
• Leaving Campus without
permission (Automatic 3 Days OSS)
• Other school discipline
Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed to be used except under the
following guidelines:
•Students may use their own electronic device when authorized by a teacher for the
purpose of learning.
•Students may use their own electronic devices during lunch, as long as it is done
responsibly – no pictures; no video taping of others; to listen to music, must use one earbud; and all communication must be appropriate. Over the ear headphones and
wireless speakers are not allowed.
•One ear bud may be used in the hallways between classes to listen to music on your
electronic device as long as this does not cause you to be tardy. The student must shut
the device down and put the device and ear buds away when entering the classroom.
No Beats or other large or over the ear headphones are to be worn on the head or
around the neck at any time. No wireless speakers are allowed.
Students who choose to bring wireless communication
devices to school do so at their own risk. Cell phones
and other wireless communication devices are small
and easily lost. There is also a high incidence of theft of
these devices. The School Board of Polk County will not
be responsible if these devices are lost or stolen.
Leaving Campus
•Students will only be released to those persons listed on the emergency card.
•All check-outs are done through the main office.
•Proper ID is required at time of pick up.
•Do not leave campus unless you are checked out through the main office.
•Violators will receive 3 days OSS if proper check out procedures are ignored.
Tardy Policy
•If students are more than 10 minutes late, without a pass from the
attendance office, the student should be marked tardy and a referral
should be written for skipping.
•If students are more than 30 minutes late, without a pass from the
attendance office, the student should be marked absent rather than tardy,
and a referral should be written for skipping.
•If students are more than 30 minutes late, with a pass from the
attendance office, the student should be marked absent rather than tardy.
Assembly
&
Pep Rally Procedures
Dismissal to the assembly will be through the
intercom.
When in the auditorium, students should follow
directives on where to be seated.
When in the gym, students should sit in the
designated area for their class. Listen for
instructions.
Silent Lunch
Students assigned to silent lunch must report
to the Hound Pound during their lunch period.
Hound Pound is located in room 103 across
from the cafeteria.
• Students who are assigned to silent lunch must be on time
and sign in before the tardy bell rings. Do not be late.
• Students will be given their choice of a peanut butter & jelly
sandwich, ham & cheese sandwich, turkey sandwich or a
salad.
• Students will receive bottled water or white milk, and the fruit
of the day.
Silent Lunch
• Students will remain in silent lunch for the duration
of their lunch period.
• Students will maintain a positive attitude and
cooperate with school personnel while assigned to
silent lunch.
• Students will not be permitted to put their head
down or sleep.
• Students who fail to serve their assigned silent lunch
detention will be assigned a Work Detail.
WORK DETAIL
Work Details are part of the disciplinary
procedures at AHS. Attendance at scheduled work
details is mandatory.
Work details will be scheduled on Tuesday and
Thursday from 2pm to 4pm.
If you have a legitimate reason for failing to attend
work detail, it is your responsibility to bring a note
from your parent or notify an administrator in
advance.
Failing to serve a work detail can result in a 3 day
Out–of-School Suspension.
Students who are suspended from school are
not allowed on School Board Property nor
allowed to participate in any school activity.
Polk County Youth Protection Ordinance 97-20
Section 4 states if a minor has been suspended
or expelled from school he/she shall not
remain in a public place, in an establishment,
or within 1000 feet of a school between 8am
and 3pm on school days.
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Students are to go directly to the courtyard or cafeteria
when they arrive on campus between 6:30 a.m. and 6:52
a.m. Students must check in at the Front Office when
arriving after 7:10 a.m. Students are expected to exit
campus by 2:30 p.m. unless supervised by a staff member.
Campus student supervision is from 6:30 a.m. until 2:30
p.m. unless supervised by an extra-curricular
sponsor/coach.
Supervision for early release days is from 6:30 a.m. until
12:00 p.m. unless supervised by an extra-curricular
sponsor/coach.
Students are not allowed passes in the first 10 minutes of
class and the last 10 minutes of class.
If you do not ride a bus, you SHOULD NOT
be at the bus ramp. When you are
dismissed at the end of the day, please
go immediately to your designated area
for pick-up.
All school rules, regulations, and the Code
of Conduct apply to all transportation
provided by the School Board.
These rules also apply at the School
Board approved neighborhood bus stop.
Bloodhounds
Belief
Inspiration
Tradition
Excellence
I AM A BLOODHOUND I AM A CHAMPION!
Blue and Gold is what I bleed.
I fear no trial, no foe, nor any test.
I love my school, my teachers, my peers, and
my community.
I AM A BLOODHOUND!
I AM A CHAMPION!
I Inspire Greatness at AHS!