STUDENT PLANNER STUDENT PLANNER LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL 2229 J Street • Lincoln, NE 68510 (402) 436-1301 http://lhs.lps.org 2229 J Street • Lincoln, NE 68510 (402) 436-1301 http://lhs.lps.org Home of the Links Home of the Links 2016-2017 Student Calendar 2016-2017 Student Calendar Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska Approved 1/15 2016-2017 LINCOLN HIGH SPECIAL DATES: August 15 First day for 9th Graders August 16 First day for other grades August 18 Open House (7:00 pm) September 16 FESTIVUS September 23 Homecoming (Game at 6:00 followed by dance at 8:30) November 8 NHS/Honors Assembly (7:00 pm) December 20-22 First Semester FINALS January 4 Second Semester Begins February 9 Winter Awards Assembly (9:00 am) April 22 PROM @ Pla-Mor April 25 Juniors Take ACT May TBA Senior Awards Assembly May 22-24 Second Semester FINALS May 24 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL May 28 Graduation (Time TBA, at Pinnacle) All dates are subject to change. S M T 2016 JULY W T 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31 S 7 14 21 28 S M AUGUST T W F S 1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30 T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 M SEPTEMBER T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 S 2 9 16 23 30 S M T W T F 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31 M 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 S OCTOBER M NOVEMBER T W T F S 1 8 15 22 29 S 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 DECEMBER T W 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 25 26 27 28 T F S 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31 S Approved 1/15 M 2017 JANUARY T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 S M 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27 S M FEBRUARY T M T F MARCH T T W T F 7 14 21 28 S M T S 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 APRIL W T F 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 S S 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 5 6 7 12 13 14 19 20 21 26 27 28 S W MAY W T F S 1 8 15 22 29 S 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 M T JUNE W 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 25 26 27 28 T F S 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 First and last days of class for students Schools not in session Students in elementary schools NOT in attendance (Plan Days) PLC days-early dismissal (Plan Days and PLC Days are subject to change) Graduation Dates Thursday, May 25, 2017 Bryan Community Focus Program (at East) Sunday, May 28, 2017 LSW, LNS, LHS (at Pinnacle) | LNE, LE, LSE (at Devaney) The Lincoln Public Schools District understands and appreciates that our community has a wide variety of rich and varied religious celebrations and observances. In the event families recognize these holidays, parents should notify schools. Students will be given excused absences and allowed reasonable opportunities to make up any schoolwork missed. 2016-2017 LINCOLN HIGH SPECIAL DATES: August 15 First day for 9th Graders August 16 First day for other grades August 18 Open House (7:00 pm) September 16 FESTIVUS September 23 Homecoming (Game at 6:00 followed by dance at 8:30) November 8 NHS/Honors Assembly (7:00 pm) December 20-22 First Semester FINALS January 4 Second Semester Begins February 9 Winter Awards Assembly (9:00 am) April 22 PROM @ Pla-Mor April 25 Juniors Take ACT May TBA Senior Awards Assembly May 22-24 Second Semester FINALS May 24 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL May 28 Graduation (Time TBA, at Pinnacle) All dates are subject to change. S M T 2016 JULY W T 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31 S 7 14 21 28 S M AUGUST T W F S 1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30 T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 M SEPTEMBER T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 S 2 9 16 23 30 S M T W T F 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31 M 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 S OCTOBER M NOVEMBER T W T F S 1 8 15 22 29 S 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 DECEMBER T W 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 25 26 27 28 T F S 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31 S M 2017 JANUARY T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 S M 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27 S M FEBRUARY T M T F MARCH T T W T F 7 14 21 28 S M T S 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 APRIL W T F 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 S S 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 5 6 7 12 13 14 19 20 21 26 27 28 S W MAY W T F S 1 8 15 22 29 S 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 M T JUNE W 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 25 26 27 28 T F S 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 First and last days of class for students Schools not in session Students in elementary schools NOT in attendance (Plan Days) PLC days-early dismissal (Plan Days and PLC Days are subject to change) Graduation Dates Thursday, May 25, 2017 Bryan Community Focus Program (at East) Sunday, May 28, 2017 LSW, LNS, LHS (at Pinnacle) | LNE, LE, LSE (at Devaney) The Lincoln Public Schools District understands and appreciates that our community has a wide variety of rich and varied religious celebrations and observances. In the event families recognize these holidays, parents should notify schools. Students will be given excused absences and allowed reasonable opportunities to make up any schoolwork missed. 11 11 2016-2017 2016-2017 STUDENT HANDBOOK/ ACTIVITIES PLANNER STUDENT HANDBOOK/ ACTIVITIES PLANNER LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL OFFICES VISITORS ARE TO REPORT TO THE MAIN OFFICE Administration/Principal’s Office: 436-1301 Athletic Office: 436-1536 Replacement copies of this book are $4.00. LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL OFFICES VISITORS ARE TO REPORT TO THE MAIN OFFICE Administration/Principal’s Office: 436-1301 Athletic Office: 436-1536 Replacement copies of this book are $4.00. LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL SONG LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL SONG LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of this handbook is to provide general information, resources, and basic rules/ expectations. Rules and expectations for students are not limited to the contents of this handbook. For information about the following topics, please see the Lincoln Public Schools Important Information Booklet: The purpose of this handbook is to provide general information, resources, and basic rules/ expectations. Rules and expectations for students are not limited to the contents of this handbook. For information about the following topics, please see the Lincoln Public Schools Important Information Booklet: LPS Responsibilities of Students Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Expectations Cyberbullying and Sexting Student Photo ID Cards Physical Examinations and Immunizations Grading Scale Lunch period School-Community Intervention Program (SCIP) Searches of Students and Property Cancellation of School LPS Responsibilities of Students Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Expectations Cyberbullying and Sexting Student Photo ID Cards Physical Examinations and Immunizations Grading Scale Lunch period School-Community Intervention Program (SCIP) Searches of Students and Property Cancellation of School Sons (or Links) of the black and red, Fight for your alma mater. Fight for the fame, Of Lincoln’s name. Undaunted forge ahead; rah, rah, rah!!! Hearts that are brave and true, Loyal and eager, too. Shoulder to shoulder, Fight and win Sons (or Links) of the black and red. Lincoln High School is committed to preparing each student to use multiple perspectives and individual talents to live, learn and work in a diverse society. Sons (or Links) of the black and red, Fight for your alma mater. Fight for the fame, Of Lincoln’s name. Undaunted forge ahead; rah, rah, rah!!! Hearts that are brave and true, Loyal and eager, too. Shoulder to shoulder, Fight and win Sons (or Links) of the black and red. Lincoln High School is committed to preparing each student to use multiple perspectives and individual talents to live, learn and work in a diverse society. 2 2 LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL HANDBOOK CONTENTS LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL HANDBOOK CONTENTS Lincoln High School History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Lincoln High School History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Academics Academic Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Resource Center (ARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades: Pass/Fail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades Weighted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades Withdrawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graduation Demonstration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Make-Up Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Center/General Purpose Computer Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academics Academic Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Resource Center (ARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades: Pass/Fail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades Weighted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades Withdrawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graduation Demonstration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Make-Up Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Center/General Purpose Computer Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 Student Conduct Attendance Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cellular Phones/Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Passes/Leaving Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Performance Etiquette for the Ted Sorensen Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tardy Consequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Student Conduct Attendance Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cellular Phones/Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Passes/Leaving Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Performance Etiquette for the Ted Sorensen Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tardy Consequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Student Safety Campus Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Field Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephone use and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 10 10 10 12 12 12 Student Safety Campus Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Field Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephone use and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 10 10 10 12 12 12 Activities/Athletics Activities/Athletics Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athletic/Activities Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activity Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athletic Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fund Raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 13 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 Activities/Athletics Activities/Athletics Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athletic/Activities Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activity Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athletic Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fund Raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 13 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 Other Bulletin Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lockers and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lost and Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supplies, Equipment, Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valuables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 Other Bulletin Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lockers and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lost and Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supplies, Equipment, Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valuables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 3 3 LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY Lincoln High School is the oldest public high school in Lincoln, Nebraska. Lincoln High was established April 4, 1871, when the school board authorized $50,000.00 in bonds for the purpose of building a schoolhouse. The first Lincoln High School was located between 15th, 16th, M and N Streets. Lincoln High School is the oldest public high school in Lincoln, Nebraska. Lincoln High was established April 4, 1871, when the school board authorized $50,000.00 in bonds for the purpose of building a schoolhouse. The first Lincoln High School was located between 15th, 16th, M and N Streets. The oldest portion of the present building was constructed between 1913-1915 at a cost of $750,000.00 and opened in September of 1915. In 1927 the first of several ad¬ditions to the building was completed. The first addition included additional classrooms and industrial education facilities. The second addition, Johnson Activities building, was completed and opened in 1957. The Industrial Technology area was renovated in 1984 with the addition of new auto, woods and welding labs. The second floor mezzanine, new band room and fitness rooms were also added. In 1991, the former PSAB Building was renovated to house the Science and the Family & Consumer Science Departments. In 1996 the buildings were linked. Excellence in education continues as LHS grows. In 2003, LHS became 9-12. In 2007 more construc¬tion began with classroom and campus renovations. It was completed in 2010. A map of the building is available in the Main Office. As Lincoln High School continues to grow we still provide opportunities for students to be involved in a wide variety of activities and achieve academic success to be a part of our strong Lincoln High tradition. The oldest portion of the present building was constructed between 1913-1915 at a cost of $750,000.00 and opened in September of 1915. In 1927 the first of several ad¬ditions to the building was completed. The first addition included additional classrooms and industrial education facilities. The second addition, Johnson Activities building, was completed and opened in 1957. The Industrial Technology area was renovated in 1984 with the addition of new auto, woods and welding labs. The second floor mezzanine, new band room and fitness rooms were also added. In 1991, the former PSAB Building was renovated to house the Science and the Family & Consumer Science Departments. In 1996 the buildings were linked. Excellence in education continues as LHS grows. In 2003, LHS became 9-12. In 2007 more construc¬tion began with classroom and campus renovations. It was completed in 2010. A map of the building is available in the Main Office. As Lincoln High School continues to grow we still provide opportunities for students to be involved in a wide variety of activities and achieve academic success to be a part of our strong Lincoln High tradition. 4 4 Academics Academics Lincoln High students are expected to be honest and truthful in presenting their work. Lincoln High students are expected to be honest and truthful in presenting their work. CHEATING CHEATING The following actions are considered cheating and are not acceptable when submitting assignments or assessments for class credit. The following actions are considered cheating and are not acceptable when submitting assignments or assessments for class credit. • Copying from someone else’s work on a test, quiz, or assignment • Allowing another student to copy your work • Completing work for another student • Presenting materials on any assignment or test as your own work when it is the work of another person or source. • Passing answers from a quiz or test to another student in the same class or another class. • Copying from someone else’s work on a test, quiz, or assignment • Allowing another student to copy your work • Completing work for another student • Presenting materials on any assignment or test as your own work when it is the work of another person or source. • Passing answers from a quiz or test to another student in the same class or another class. PLAGIARISM PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is a serious form of cheating. It is not acceptable to use material (words, ideas, images, or data) from a website, book, periodical, or other resource without properly giving credit to the source. Plagiarism is a serious form of cheating. It is not acceptable to use material (words, ideas, images, or data) from a website, book, periodical, or other resource without properly giving credit to the source. The following actions are considered plagiarism and are therefore unacceptable. The following actions are considered plagiarism and are therefore unacceptable. • Using the words and/or research of any author or source without the proper use of quotation marks, footnotes, and a Works Cited page (ask your teacher what form or citation/ documentation is required on a particular assignment). • Cutting or pasting passages from a website or other source into the text of your own writing and representing it your own original work. • Copying words from a print source and representing it as your own • Closely paraphrasing or revising the words from any source as a form of less obvious copying. • Purchasing, downloading, or borrowing papers or other assignments from the internet, by mail, or another student or resource. • Using the words and/or research of any author or source without the proper use of quotation marks, footnotes, and a Works Cited page (ask your teacher what form or citation/ documentation is required on a particular assignment). • Cutting or pasting passages from a website or other source into the text of your own writing and representing it your own original work. • Copying words from a print source and representing it as your own • Closely paraphrasing or revising the words from any source as a form of less obvious copying. • Purchasing, downloading, or borrowing papers or other assignments from the internet, by mail, or another student or resource. CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM PROCEDURES CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM PROCEDURES 1. Students will receive due process. The teacher has a private conversation with the student to explain what he/she observed and to get the student’s perspective about what the student did. The teacher uses professional judgment to determine if he/she believes the student was cheating. If the teacher determines the student was cheating, the teacher must write a discipline referral. 1. Students will receive due process. The teacher has a private conversation with the student to explain what he/she observed and to get the student’s perspective about what the student did. The teacher uses professional judgment to determine if he/she believes the student was cheating. If the teacher determines the student was cheating, the teacher must write a discipline referral. 2. Teacher calls home and informs parents. 2. Teacher calls home and informs parents. 3. Administrator will meet with the student to process the referral. 3. Administrator will meet with the student to process the referral. 4. Administrator will assign ISS, after school detention, or Saturday school. 4. Administrator will assign ISS, after school detention, or Saturday school. 5. Student will be expected to complete the original assignment or an alternative assignment/form of the assessment, for full credit, at a time decided upon by the teacher or administrator. In addition, the student will complete the “Cheating/Plagiarism Assignment and Goal Setting” worksheet and review the responses to the questions with an administrator. 5. Student will be expected to complete the original assignment or an alternative assignment/form of the assessment, for full credit, at a time decided upon by the teacher or administrator. In addition, the student will complete the “Cheating/Plagiarism Assignment and Goal Setting” worksheet and review the responses to the questions with an administrator. 6. In the case of multiple events, additional and more severe consequences will follow. 6. In the case of multiple events, additional and more severe consequences will follow. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 5 5 ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (ARC) ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (ARC) The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is available for students to provide academic support in most content areas. An administrator, teacher or staff member may assign students to ARC if they are failing a course and do not attend extra help time with a teacher. Students that do not comply with attending ARC will be assigned Saturday School and may be subject to a suspension and parent meeting. ARC schedules can be found on the LHS Website. The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is available for students to provide academic support in most content areas. An administrator, teacher or staff member may assign students to ARC if they are failing a course and do not attend extra help time with a teacher. Students that do not comply with attending ARC will be assigned Saturday School and may be subject to a suspension and parent meeting. ARC schedules can be found on the LHS Website. COUNSELING CENTER COUNSELING CENTER Lincoln High counselors offer a wide range of assistance to students. Lincoln High operates a differentiated program with counselors working in areas of specialization. Counselors work in teams to provide systematic guidance and counseling activities to all students in a timely manner. A grade-level counselor is a good starting point in dealing with any guidance or counseling issue. Lincoln High counselors offer a wide range of assistance to students. Lincoln High operates a differentiated program with counselors working in areas of specialization. Counselors work in teams to provide systematic guidance and counseling activities to all students in a timely manner. A grade-level counselor is a good starting point in dealing with any guidance or counseling issue. Each year Lincoln High School seniors qualify for numerous types of financial aid that may be utilized in defraying higher education costs. Current guidance and counseling information of interest to LHS students is on the Guidance and Counseling Web Site. Each year Lincoln High School seniors qualify for numerous types of financial aid that may be utilized in defraying higher education costs. Current guidance and counseling information of interest to LHS students is on the Guidance and Counseling Web Site. GRADES: PASS/FAIL GRADES: PASS/FAIL Each individual shall be limited to elect an S/U mark for ten credit points of course work in any one semester and a maximum of thirty credit points of course work in grades nine through twelve. S/U grades are not computed in honor roll or class rank. Each individual shall be limited to elect an S/U mark for ten credit points of course work in any one semester and a maximum of thirty credit points of course work in grades nine through twelve. S/U grades are not computed in honor roll or class rank. GRADES WEIGHTED GRADES WEIGHTED Weighted grades are given for designated district-wide high school courses. Courses which offer weighted grades are selected by a district committee and reviewed yearly. More information on weighted grades and graduation requirements is available in the counseling center. Weighted grades are given for designated district-wide high school courses. Courses which offer weighted grades are selected by a district committee and reviewed yearly. More information on weighted grades and graduation requirements is available in the counseling center. GRADES WITHDRAWING GRADES WITHDRAWING The District policy regarding grading options for students who drop a class is as follows: If a student withdraws from a semester or quarter class during weeks one through three of the class, no notation goes on their cumulative record. If a student withdraws during weeks four through eleven of a semester class (week four through five in a quarter class), a “W” will be placed on the student’s record. If a student withdraws during weeks twelve through eighteen of a semester class (weeks six through nine in a quarter class), an “F” will be placed in the student record unless approval is granted for either a “W” or an “INC” to be placed on the student record. Approval is granted by the principal or designee. The District policy regarding grading options for students who drop a class is as follows: If a student withdraws from a semester or quarter class during weeks one through three of the class, no notation goes on their cumulative record. If a student withdraws during weeks four through eleven of a semester class (week four through five in a quarter class), a “W” will be placed on the student’s record. If a student withdraws during weeks twelve through eighteen of a semester class (weeks six through nine in a quarter class), an “F” will be placed in the student record unless approval is granted for either a “W” or an “INC” to be placed on the student record. Approval is granted by the principal or designee. GRADUATION DEMONSTRATION REQUIREMENTS GRADUATION DEMONSTRATION REQUIREMENTS The Lincoln Board of Education adopted graduation demonstration requirements to ensure that all students who graduate from high school are skilled in reading, writing, and math. A graduation demonstration is evidence that a student has reached an expected level of achievement; the evidence of reaching that expected level may be test scores and/or coursework. The counseling center has more information about graduation requirements. The Lincoln Board of Education adopted graduation demonstration requirements to ensure that all students who graduate from high school are skilled in reading, writing, and math. A graduation demonstration is evidence that a student has reached an expected level of achievement; the evidence of reaching that expected level may be test scores and/or coursework. The counseling center has more information about graduation requirements. 6 6 HONORS HONORS CLASS RANK: Class rank points will be used to determine class rank. Students will receive class rank points for each course that they are enrolled in based on the grade that was received in the course. Weighted courses will receive additional class rank points. Class rank points will be calculated for all students. The class rank points will be listed from highest to lowest and a rank will be assigned to each student. (Regulation 6570.2) CLASS RANK: Class rank points will be used to determine class rank. Students will receive class rank points for each course that they are enrolled in based on the grade that was received in the course. Weighted courses will receive additional class rank points. Class rank points will be calculated for all students. The class rank points will be listed from highest to lowest and a rank will be assigned to each student. (Regulation 6570.2) NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: This national organization honors outstanding senior students who excel in scholarship, leadership, citizenship and service to the school. To be considered for election, a student must have completed 150 credit hours in grades 9-11 (75 in NCAA Core Curriculum) and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher at the end of the junior year. Selection is made by a committee of faculty members on the basis of the student’s overall record. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: This national organization honors outstanding senior students who excel in scholarship, leadership, citizenship and service to the school. To be considered for election, a student must have completed 150 credit hours in grades 9-11 (75 in NCAA Core Curriculum) and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher at the end of the junior year. Selection is made by a committee of faculty members on the basis of the student’s overall record. HONOR ROLL: In order to qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must have earned 25 hours with a GPA of 3.50 or higher. Courses taken for marks of S and U shall not be included when computing honor roll. Students meeting the requirements for Honor Roll are recognized at an Honors Convocation and a certificate is awarded to each honoree. HONOR ROLL: In order to qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must have earned 25 hours with a GPA of 3.50 or higher. Courses taken for marks of S and U shall not be included when computing honor roll. Students meeting the requirements for Honor Roll are recognized at an Honors Convocation and a certificate is awarded to each honoree. ACADEMIC LETTER: To earn an academic letter, a student must have earned 25 hours credit in both semesters of the previous year with a GPA of 4.0 (weighted) or higher. ACADEMIC LETTER: To earn an academic letter, a student must have earned 25 hours credit in both semesters of the previous year with a GPA of 4.0 (weighted) or higher. INDEPENDENT STUDY INDEPENDENT STUDY All students planning to take Independent Study must complete a contract for Independent Study. The forms and procedures for Independent Study are available in the associate principals office. All students planning to take Independent Study must complete a contract for Independent Study. The forms and procedures for Independent Study are available in the associate principals office. MAKE-UP WORK MAKE-UP WORK For all absences students must take the initiative to make up schoolwork missed. Teachers will allow adequate time to make up work. The school staff accepts the responsibility to help students make up work in connection with absences. Make-up work may be requested through the associate principals’ office for extended absences. For all absences students must take the initiative to make up schoolwork missed. Teachers will allow adequate time to make up work. The school staff accepts the responsibility to help students make up work in connection with absences. Make-up work may be requested through the associate principals’ office for extended absences. MEDIA CENTER/GENERAL PURPOSE COMPUTER LAB MEDIA CENTER/GENERAL PURPOSE COMPUTER LAB The Lincoln High School Media Center and General Purpose Lab are open daily for student use. All students are welcome to use the resources available in the media center. For a list of our hours or to search our online catalog and online database suite, please use out website at: http://wp.lps.org/medialhs The Lincoln High School Media Center and General Purpose Lab are open daily for student use. All students are welcome to use the resources available in the media center. For a list of our hours or to search our online catalog and online database suite, please use out website at: http://wp.lps.org/medialhs Students are required to scan their student ID upon entering. During scheduled class time, students must present a pass at the checkout desk. Food and drink are not allowed in the media center. Compliance with all school policies is expected. Students are required to scan their student ID upon entering. During scheduled class time, students must present a pass at the checkout desk. Food and drink are not allowed in the media center. Compliance with all school policies is expected. The main purpose of the computers in the media center and general-purpose lab is for educational use. Due to the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and bandwidth limitations, students are asked to refrain from the following activities: The main purpose of the computers in the media center and general-purpose lab is for educational use. Due to the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and bandwidth limitations, students are asked to refrain from the following activities: • Playing games • Download software • Listening to music (neither personal CDs nor music from the web) • Playing games • Download software • Listening to music (neither personal CDs nor music from the web) 7 7 • Watch non-educational video clips • Participating in online communications which include: • Message boards • Chat rooms • Guest books • Watch non-educational video clips • Participating in online communications which include: • Message boards • Chat rooms • Guest books Using a proxy to access these activities is in violation of the Child Internet Protection Act and district policy. Students and staff are expected to follow LPS District Computer Use Guidelines. Personal printing carries a required charge of five cents per page, but there is no charge for printing class assignments. Students and staff are expected to follow “LPS District Computer Use” Guidelines. Using a proxy to access these activities is in violation of the Child Internet Protection Act and district policy. Students and staff are expected to follow LPS District Computer Use Guidelines. Personal printing carries a required charge of five cents per page, but there is no charge for printing class assignments. Students and staff are expected to follow “LPS District Computer Use” Guidelines. STUDENT RECORDS STUDENT RECORDS Major records are maintained for each student at Lincoln High. They are as follows: Major records are maintained for each student at Lincoln High. They are as follows: Permanent Individual Record – The P.I.R. is maintained in the counseling center and is the school’s permanent record of courses taken, grades achieved, credit earned, SAT, and ACT. It is from this record that transcripts are made for educational or employment purposes. Students wishing to have transcripts of this record forwarded to agencies or individuals outside of the school may request this of a counselor or the registrar. Permanent Individual Record – The P.I.R. is maintained in the counseling center and is the school’s permanent record of courses taken, grades achieved, credit earned, SAT, and ACT. It is from this record that transcripts are made for educational or employment purposes. Students wishing to have transcripts of this record forwarded to agencies or individuals outside of the school may request this of a counselor or the registrar. The Attendance Record – This record is maintained in the attendance office and provides a record of the student’s attendance on a daily and period-by-period basis. This record is utilized in reporting perfect attendance and excessive absenteeism to parents. The Attendance Record – This record is maintained in the attendance office and provides a record of the student’s attendance on a daily and period-by-period basis. This record is utilized in reporting perfect attendance and excessive absenteeism to parents. The Health Record – This record is maintained by the school nurse and is located in the health office. Upon graduation from high school, students receive a copy of their immunization record. The Health Record – This record is maintained by the school nurse and is located in the health office. Upon graduation from high school, students receive a copy of their immunization record. Conduct and Behavior Records – Records that are maintained as a result of inappropriate student behavior may, depending upon the nature of the inappropriate behavior, be maintained from one year to the next. Conduct and Behavior Records – Records that are maintained as a result of inappropriate student behavior may, depending upon the nature of the inappropriate behavior, be maintained from one year to the next. The No Child Left Behind Act requires the school district to protect the privacy of student records. Further information about privacy and the district’s policies are found in the Board Policy Manual. The No Child Left Behind Act requires the school district to protect the privacy of student records. Further information about privacy and the district’s policies are found in the Board Policy Manual. Student Conduct Student Conduct Lincoln High School students are expected to attend classes every day and to be in class on time. Success at Lincoln High requires a combined effort on the part of faculty, parents, and students. Students at Lincoln High School who accumulate a limited number of excused or unexcused absences in a class will receive disciplinary consequences. Students who accumulate 20 days of all absences that includes PA (Parent Acknowledged), IL (Illness), TR (Truancy), SU (Suspension), will be referred to the County Attorney according to State Law Legislature Bill 464. A truancy (TR) is an unexcused absence and students might not receive full credit for make-up work. Attendance issues are detailed in the Attendance Information booklet. Lincoln High School students are expected to attend classes every day and to be in class on time. Success at Lincoln High requires a combined effort on the part of faculty, parents, and students. Students at Lincoln High School who accumulate a limited number of excused or unexcused absences in a class will receive disciplinary consequences. Students who accumulate 20 days of all absences that includes PA (Parent Acknowledged), IL (Illness), TR (Truancy), SU (Suspension), will be referred to the County Attorney according to State Law Legislature Bill 464. A truancy (TR) is an unexcused absence and students might not receive full credit for make-up work. Attendance issues are detailed in the Attendance Information booklet. Parents should call the attendance office (436-1301) as soon as it is apparent a student will be absent. If a call is not made within the 24-hour limit, the student will be considered truant. If an absence continues from one day to the next, the parent should call each day. Parents should call the attendance office (436-1301) as soon as it is apparent a student will be absent. If a call is not made within the 24-hour limit, the student will be considered truant. If an absence continues from one day to the next, the parent should call each day. ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS 8 8 Parents may also excuse their student in writing. The note should contain the student’s name, parent’s name and a phone number where the parent can be reached to verify the note. A doctor or dental appointment scheduled during the school day must be excused through the attendance office. Students must check out at the attendance office and must check in again when they return. If a student becomes ill or is injured during the school day, he or she must report to the school nurse. Parents may also excuse their student in writing. The note should contain the student’s name, parent’s name and a phone number where the parent can be reached to verify the note. A doctor or dental appointment scheduled during the school day must be excused through the attendance office. Students must check out at the attendance office and must check in again when they return. If a student becomes ill or is injured during the school day, he or she must report to the school nurse. All Lincoln Public School campuses are closed during the school day except for juniors or seniors who may leave campus for lunch with parent permission. Any student needing to leave campus during the school day must notify the attendance office to receive permission. School related absences (SA and AD) are not considered in the absence limit. 9th and 10th grade students are required to stay in the building. All Lincoln Public School campuses are closed during the school day except for juniors or seniors who may leave campus for lunch with parent permission. Any student needing to leave campus during the school day must notify the attendance office to receive permission. School related absences (SA and AD) are not considered in the absence limit. 9th and 10th grade students are required to stay in the building. The Lincoln Public Schools AND Lincoln High School do not have sanctioned SKIP DAYS. The Lincoln Public Schools AND Lincoln High School do not have sanctioned SKIP DAYS. CELLULAR PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES CELLULAR PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES Cell phones and other electronic devices (iPods, I Touches, and other non-LPS electronic devices) are valuable and important communicative devices in today’s world. However, the use of cell phones during the class period can distract from the learning process. Cell phones are to be off (not on vibrate) and out of sight during class periods (bell to bell) unless the use is related to instruction as directed by the classroom teacher. Students may use cell phones before school, at lunch, during passing periods, and after school. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action including confiscation of the phone. Cell phones and other electronic devices (iPods, I Touches, and other non-LPS electronic devices) are valuable and important communicative devices in today’s world. However, the use of cell phones during the class period can distract from the learning process. Cell phones are to be off (not on vibrate) and out of sight during class periods (bell to bell) unless the use is related to instruction as directed by the classroom teacher. Students may use cell phones before school, at lunch, during passing periods, and after school. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action including confiscation of the phone. The following is the disciplinary procedure for violation of this rule: The following is the disciplinary procedure for violation of this rule: 1. INCIDENT #1: Staff member confiscates the device, and places the device in the documentation envelope. The teacher should email the AP office with the room number, and the item will be taken to the Associate Principal’s office by campus security along with the student’s name, ID number, teacher’s name, and the date and time the device was confiscated. Staff will complete an office referral in Synergy and make a parent/guardian contact. The AP office staff will also document the incident. The device may be returned to the student at the end of the school day. 1. INCIDENT #1: Staff member confiscates the device, and places the device in the documentation envelope. The teacher should email the AP office with the room number, and the item will be taken to the Associate Principal’s office by campus security along with the student’s name, ID number, teacher’s name, and the date and time the device was confiscated. Staff will complete an office referral in Synergy and make a parent/guardian contact. The AP office staff will also document the incident. The device may be returned to the student at the end of the school day. 2. INCIDENT #2: Same procedure as Incident #1 2. INCIDENT #2: Same procedure as Incident #1 3. INCIDENT #3: Staff member confiscates the device, and places the device in the documentation envelope. The teacher should email the AP office with the room number, and the item will be taken to the Associate Principal’s office by campus security along with the student’s name, ID number, teacher’s name, and the date and time the device was confiscated. Staff will complete an office referral in Synergy and make a parent/guardian contact. The AP office staff will also document the incident. 3. INCIDENT #3: Staff member confiscates the device, and places the device in the documentation envelope. The teacher should email the AP office with the room number, and the item will be taken to the Associate Principal’s office by campus security along with the student’s name, ID number, teacher’s name, and the date and time the device was confiscated. Staff will complete an office referral in Synergy and make a parent/guardian contact. The AP office staff will also document the incident. The device will be held until a parent/guardian comes to school to obtain it. The device will be held until a parent/guardian comes to school to obtain it. 4. Repeated violations may involve 1-5 days ISS or OSS for repeated violations. A parent/ guardian conference is arranged with the administrator for re-entry and to obtain the device. 4. Repeated violations may involve 1-5 days ISS or OSS for repeated violations. A parent/ guardian conference is arranged with the administrator for re-entry and to obtain the device. Student failure to comply with staff request is insubordination, which will result in additional consequences. Student failure to comply with staff request is insubordination, which will result in additional consequences. 9 9 PARKING PARKING STUDENT PARKING — Student parking is available in the following places: Student Lot south of Randolph Street. Student Lot just off Capital Parkway NW of the apartments, Public Lot north of Capitol Parkway by Lewis Fields and any legal street parking. Students may not park in any staff parking lots between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Students should park only in marked stalls. Cars blocking exits, entrances, driving areas, other students’ cars, red zones, or are parked illegally may be towed at the drivers’ expense. Students will not be called from class to move their vehicles. STUDENT PARKING — Student parking is available in the following places: Student Lot south of Randolph Street. Student Lot just off Capital Parkway NW of the apartments, Public Lot north of Capitol Parkway by Lewis Fields and any legal street parking. Students may not park in any staff parking lots between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Students should park only in marked stalls. Cars blocking exits, entrances, driving areas, other students’ cars, red zones, or are parked illegally may be towed at the drivers’ expense. Students will not be called from class to move their vehicles. STAFF PARKING — Staff parking is assigned and a permit is required. Staff lots are located North and East of the main building and gym area and South of Lincoln High. Violators will be towed without warning if they park in staff parking lots. STAFF PARKING — Staff parking is assigned and a permit is required. Staff lots are located North and East of the main building and gym area and South of Lincoln High. Violators will be towed without warning if they park in staff parking lots. STUDENT DROP OFF & PICKUP — These areas are located on 21st Street west of Beechner, the “Circle” at 22nd & J Street and South of the South building. The staff lots are not drop off and pickup areas. STUDENT DROP OFF & PICKUP — These areas are located on 21st Street west of Beechner, the “Circle” at 22nd & J Street and South of the South building. The staff lots are not drop off and pickup areas. PASSES/LEAVING CLASS PASSES/LEAVING CLASS Students are expected to remain in class the entire time. Permission to leave is at the discretion of the teacher. A student must have a pass signed by the teacher when leaving a class. This handbook/planner serves as a hall pass. Campus security or other staff members will ask to see a pass if a student is in the hall during class time. Students are required to comply with requests of staff members. If no pass is shown, the student will be returned to class or taken to the office, room 200F. Students are required to scan in when entering these designated areas: north entrance, south entrance, media center, health office, and the counseling center. Students must scan out when leaving these areas. Students should not be allowed to leave class during the first 10 minutes and the last 10 minutes of class time. Students are expected to remain in class the entire time. Permission to leave is at the discretion of the teacher. A student must have a pass signed by the teacher when leaving a class. This handbook/planner serves as a hall pass. Campus security or other staff members will ask to see a pass if a student is in the hall during class time. Students are required to comply with requests of staff members. If no pass is shown, the student will be returned to class or taken to the office, room 200F. Students are required to scan in when entering these designated areas: north entrance, south entrance, media center, health office, and the counseling center. Students must scan out when leaving these areas. Students should not be allowed to leave class during the first 10 minutes and the last 10 minutes of class time. PERFORMANCE ETIQUETTE FOR THE TED SORENSEN THEATRE PERFORMANCE ETIQUETTE FOR THE TED SORENSEN THEATRE The Lincoln High School Ted Sorensen Theatre is a performance space where our students can display their talents and share them with audiences of adults and peers. This venerable and sacred theatre is a central piece to Lincoln High. Each school year students and adult audiences at Lincoln High School have the opportunity to attend many performances, assemblies, and rallies with outstanding speakers and performers. Numerous music, speaking, and dramatic events are also held outside the school day. We owe it to the performers and those in the audience to enjoy an atmosphere that is supportive and respectful. The Lincoln High School Ted Sorensen Theatre is a performance space where our students can display their talents and share them with audiences of adults and peers. This venerable and sacred theatre is a central piece to Lincoln High. Each school year students and adult audiences at Lincoln High School have the opportunity to attend many performances, assemblies, and rallies with outstanding speakers and performers. Numerous music, speaking, and dramatic events are also held outside the school day. We owe it to the performers and those in the audience to enjoy an atmosphere that is supportive and respectful. As we want the best possible environment for our audiences, we ask that these rules be followed: 1) NO food or drink will be allowed in the theatre that includes water, 2) When the lights dim, the audience should be quiet. (Applause and laughter at appropriate times is appreciated), 3) No jumping between, on, or over the seats. No jumping off or sitting on the edge of the stage. (Please keep your feet off the seats and the front wall. No leaning over the balcony), 4) No electronic devices can be used in the theatre; they should be OFF. 5) The school dress code will be followed. Please take your hats off before entering the theatre, 6) Please care for your children in a way that minimizes distractions to the audiences or performers, 7) Please stay seated; exiting is only allowed between acts, during intermissions, and for emergencies, 8) Please do not touch the curtains, 9) You may not leave the theatre until you are dismissed. (The bell does not necessarily signal your dismissal from the theatre.), 10) No flash cameras are to be used in the theatre. As we want the best possible environment for our audiences, we ask that these rules be followed: 1) NO food or drink will be allowed in the theatre that includes water, 2) When the lights dim, the audience should be quiet. (Applause and laughter at appropriate times is appreciated), 3) No jumping between, on, or over the seats. No jumping off or sitting on the edge of the stage. (Please keep your feet off the seats and the front wall. No leaning over the balcony), 4) No electronic devices can be used in the theatre; they should be OFF. 5) The school dress code will be followed. Please take your hats off before entering the theatre, 6) Please care for your children in a way that minimizes distractions to the audiences or performers, 7) Please stay seated; exiting is only allowed between acts, during intermissions, and for emergencies, 8) Please do not touch the curtains, 9) You may not leave the theatre until you are dismissed. (The bell does not necessarily signal your dismissal from the theatre.), 10) No flash cameras are to be used in the theatre. 10 10 TARDY CONSEQUENCES TARDY CONSEQUENCES A student will be considered tardy if she/he is not in the classroom at the designated start time. Tardy sweeps will be used randomly during the school day. Students that are in the hallway without a pass after the bell rings during a tardy sweep will be assigned a 30-minute detention. Tardies to class will be monitored and students will face discipline action for accumulated tardies. The tardy process will be presented at the beginning of the school year to students and parents/guardians. A student will be considered tardy if she/he is not in the classroom at the designated start time. Tardy sweeps will be used randomly during the school day. Students that are in the hallway without a pass after the bell rings during a tardy sweep will be assigned a 30-minute detention. Tardies to class will be monitored and students will face discipline action for accumulated tardies. The tardy process will be presented at the beginning of the school year to students and parents/guardians. Student Safety Student Safety Campus security personnel maintain a safe environment for the Lincoln High campus. Along with a School Resource Officer from LPD, they help keep Lincoln High a safe and welcoming school community. Campus security personnel maintain a safe environment for the Lincoln High campus. Along with a School Resource Officer from LPD, they help keep Lincoln High a safe and welcoming school community. EMERGENCY CONDITIONS EMERGENCY CONDITIONS Lincoln High has procedures in place to respond to emergencies, if they were to happen at LHS. As required by law, these procedures are practiced and documented throughout the school year. There are plans for Evacuation, Shelter, Lockout, and Lockdown situations. Lincoln High has procedures in place to respond to emergencies, if they were to happen at LHS. As required by law, these procedures are practiced and documented throughout the school year. There are plans for Evacuation, Shelter, Lockout, and Lockdown situations. FIELD TRIPS FIELD TRIPS Many classes at school take students on field trips during the school year. Before any student is permitted on a trip, she/he must have a signed release from a parent/guardian. Trips are made in school busses or in student driven cars. Students who drive cars must verify that they have the insurance coverage as stated in the Board of Education standards. Many classes at school take students on field trips during the school year. Before any student is permitted on a trip, she/he must have a signed release from a parent/guardian. Trips are made in school busses or in student driven cars. Students who drive cars must verify that they have the insurance coverage as stated in the Board of Education standards. HEALTH SERVICES HEALTH SERVICES The school nurse provides health counseling, administers first aid procedures in injury or emergency situations and assists students requiring medications and supervises and maintains immunization and physical examination records as required by Nebraska Law. The school nurse provides health counseling, administers first aid procedures in injury or emergency situations and assists students requiring medications and supervises and maintains immunization and physical examination records as required by Nebraska Law. ILLNESS AND HEALTH COUNSELING – Any student not feeling well or becoming ill during the school day, should report to the health office. If the situation warrants, the parents will be notified and the student sent home. ILLNESS AND HEALTH COUNSELING – Any student not feeling well or becoming ill during the school day, should report to the health office. If the situation warrants, the parents will be notified and the student sent home. Unless it is an emergency, students need a pass from their current teacher to be seen in the health office. When there is a health issue or problem, the nurse is available to discuss it with the student and, if necessary, with the parents. The Health Office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. daily. Unless it is an emergency, students need a pass from their current teacher to be seen in the health office. When there is a health issue or problem, the nurse is available to discuss it with the student and, if necessary, with the parents. The Health Office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. daily. INJURY AND FIRST AID – Any student injured before, during or after school, in the school building or on the school grounds, should report to the Health Office so proper first aid can be given. If the injury is more severe, the nurse should be notified to come and assess the injury before the student is moved. If there is a serious injury, the parents will be notified. Students need a pass from their teacher to be seen in the Health Office unless it is an emergency situation. INJURY AND FIRST AID – Any student injured before, during or after school, in the school building or on the school grounds, should report to the Health Office so proper first aid can be given. If the injury is more severe, the nurse should be notified to come and assess the injury before the student is moved. If there is a serious injury, the parents will be notified. Students need a pass from their teacher to be seen in the Health Office unless it is an emergency situation. CAMPUS SECURITY CAMPUS SECURITY 11 11 MEDICATION – Medications will not be administered during school hours unless necessary for promoting a child’s learning experience, first aid or emergency purposes, or management of a medical condition. Please contact the Health Office for more information regarding medication administration guidelines. MEDICATION – Medications will not be administered during school hours unless necessary for promoting a child’s learning experience, first aid or emergency purposes, or management of a medical condition. Please contact the Health Office for more information regarding medication administration guidelines. If a student needs to take prescription medication including inhalers, acetaminophen or ibuprofen, the student must make arrangements for the medication to be stored and dispensed from the Health Office and a consent form must be completed by the parent/guardian through the Health Office. If a student needs to take prescription medication including inhalers, acetaminophen or ibuprofen, the student must make arrangements for the medication to be stored and dispensed from the Health Office and a consent form must be completed by the parent/guardian through the Health Office. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND IMMUNIZATION PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND IMMUNIZATION Nebraska State Statue 79-444 and 79-444.01 (Revised) requires: Nebraska State Statue 79-444 and 79-444.01 (Revised) requires: 1. Evidence of a physical examination by a qualified physician within (6) months prior to the entrance of the child into the beginner grade and the seventh grade, or in case of a transfer from out of state to any other grade. 1. Evidence of a physical examination by a qualified physician within (6) months prior to the entrance of the child into the beginner grade and the seventh grade, or in case of a transfer from out of state to any other grade. 2. Each student in the state shall be protected against measles, mumps, rubella, polio, hepatitis B, varicella, diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus by immunization prior to enrollment. Any student who does not comply shall not be permitted to continue school until he or she shall so comply. The statute further provides that immunizations will not be required for a student to be enrolled in any school in the state if he or she submits to the school either of the following: 2. Each student in the state shall be protected against measles, mumps, rubella, polio, hepatitis B, varicella, diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus by immunization prior to enrollment. Any student who does not comply shall not be permitted to continue school until he or she shall so comply. The statute further provides that immunizations will not be required for a student to be enrolled in any school in the state if he or she submits to the school either of the following: A. A statement signed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner that, in the health care provider’s opinion, the immunizations required would be injurious to the health and well being of the student or any member of the student’s family or household; A. A statement signed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner that, in the health care provider’s opinion, the immunizations required would be injurious to the health and well being of the student or any member of the student’s family or household; B. An affidavit signed by the student, or if the student is a minor, by a legally authorized representative of the student, stating that the immunization conflicts with the tenets and practice of a recognized religious denomination of which the student is an adherent or member or that immunization conflicts with the personal and sincerely followed religious beliefs of the student. B. An affidavit signed by the student, or if the student is a minor, by a legally authorized representative of the student, stating that the immunization conflicts with the tenets and practice of a recognized religious denomination of which the student is an adherent or member or that immunization conflicts with the personal and sincerely followed religious beliefs of the student. C. Documentation from the student’s immunization provider showing that the student has begun the required immunizations and has scheduled dates to complete the immunization series as rapidly as medically feasible. This documentation will permit provisional enrollment only. The student will be excluded from school if the necessary immunizations are not completed as rapidly as medically feasible, until either documentation of immunization or proof of an exemption is provided. C. Documentation from the student’s immunization provider showing that the student has begun the required immunizations and has scheduled dates to complete the immunization series as rapidly as medically feasible. This documentation will permit provisional enrollment only. The student will be excluded from school if the necessary immunizations are not completed as rapidly as medically feasible, until either documentation of immunization or proof of an exemption is provided. D. Evidence of immunity against the diseases. Laboratory evidence of circulating antibodies for measles, mumps or rubella is required to show evidence of immunity against those diseases. Information concerning the laboratory test, including the signature of the laboratory technician or laboratory director, must be provided. Clinical history is not sufficient evidence of immunity. D. Evidence of immunity against the diseases. Laboratory evidence of circulating antibodies for measles, mumps or rubella is required to show evidence of immunity against those diseases. Information concerning the laboratory test, including the signature of the laboratory technician or laboratory director, must be provided. Clinical history is not sufficient evidence of immunity. 3. The cost of physical examinations and immunizations shall be borne by the parent or guardian, not the Lincoln Public School District. 3. The cost of physical examinations and immunizations shall be borne by the parent or guardian, not the Lincoln Public School District. Please note: In the event of an outbreak of a communicable disease, students not immunized may be excluded from school Please note: In the event of an outbreak of a communicable disease, students not immunized may be excluded from school 12 12 SCHOOL CAMPUS SCHOOL CAMPUS The school campus includes all buildings and designated parking (staff and student lots) and all other property from the curb/sidewalks surrounding those areas. Persons who are not enrolled at LHS, have not checked into the building upon arrival at school and are in the building or on the campus will be asked to leave. If they don’t comply, they will be cited for trespassing by Lincoln Police Department. Any non-student who needs to conduct school related business must call and schedule an appointment with an appropriate staff member and must sign in with Security Entrance Monitor. The school campus includes all buildings and designated parking (staff and student lots) and all other property from the curb/sidewalks surrounding those areas. Persons who are not enrolled at LHS, have not checked into the building upon arrival at school and are in the building or on the campus will be asked to leave. If they don’t comply, they will be cited for trespassing by Lincoln Police Department. Any non-student who needs to conduct school related business must call and schedule an appointment with an appropriate staff member and must sign in with Security Entrance Monitor. TRESPASSING: Non-students who come on the school campus and/or into buildings who have not checked in will be cited for trespassing. A suspended or expelled student from any Lincoln Public School is not to be in the building or on the campus without prior arrangement with the administration. Any violation of this suspension or expulsion policy will result in trespassing charges. This includes activities at LHS or any school-sponsored activity away from LHS. Students with partial schedules should leave campus within 10 minutes after their last class. Loitering on campus will result in disciplinary action. TRESPASSING: Non-students who come on the school campus and/or into buildings who have not checked in will be cited for trespassing. A suspended or expelled student from any Lincoln Public School is not to be in the building or on the campus without prior arrangement with the administration. Any violation of this suspension or expulsion policy will result in trespassing charges. This includes activities at LHS or any school-sponsored activity away from LHS. Students with partial schedules should leave campus within 10 minutes after their last class. Loitering on campus will result in disciplinary action. TELEPHONE USE AND MESSAGES TELEPHONE USE AND MESSAGES Students will be called from class to the telephone only when it has been determined that an emergency exists. Emergency messages from parents will be delivered immediately. Non-emergency messages from parents will be distributed to students as soon as possible. Except in emergencies, students will return telephone messages on their own time, e.g. between classes, during lunch, before or after school; students may use the landline phone in the main office. Student use of classroom phones is at teacher discretion. Students will be called from class to the telephone only when it has been determined that an emergency exists. Emergency messages from parents will be delivered immediately. Non-emergency messages from parents will be distributed to students as soon as possible. Except in emergencies, students will return telephone messages on their own time, e.g. between classes, during lunch, before or after school; students may use the landline phone in the main office. Student use of classroom phones is at teacher discretion. VISITORS VISITORS Parents or legal guardians of students are invited to visit school. Arrangements for all visitations should be made in advance of the actual visit. Students may not bring non-LHS students or family members to visit school. Parents or legal guardians of students are invited to visit school. Arrangements for all visitations should be made in advance of the actual visit. Students may not bring non-LHS students or family members to visit school. All visitors shall report to the security entrance monitor, upon entering the building, sign in and receive visitor badge. There is limited parking for visitors in the north lot. Upon signing in, visitors should include license plate number, make and model of vehicle to avoid towing. All visitors shall report to the security entrance monitor, upon entering the building, sign in and receive visitor badge. There is limited parking for visitors in the north lot. Upon signing in, visitors should include license plate number, make and model of vehicle to avoid towing. Athletics and Activities Athletics and Activities Any student who is a member of any activity or organization that either performs or participates in any type of interscholastic competitive events must be academically eligible. Any student who is a member of any activity or organization that either performs or participates in any type of interscholastic competitive events must be academically eligible. Eligibility is earned when: In the semester immediately preceding membership, the student has passed at least 20 credits, and the student must be enrolled in 20 credits during the semester of participation and pass at least 20 credits. Students will need to check with the activity sponsor to determine eligibility requirements. Waivers of these guidelines may be allowed with an administrator-approved contract. Eligibility is earned when: In the semester immediately preceding membership, the student has passed at least 20 credits, and the student must be enrolled in 20 credits during the semester of participation and pass at least 20 credits. Students will need to check with the activity sponsor to determine eligibility requirements. Waivers of these guidelines may be allowed with an administrator-approved contract. ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS ELIGIBILITY ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS ELIGIBILITY 13 13 If students meet the eligibility requirements, they may compete on Lincoln High’s Varsity, Junior Varsity, Reserve or Freshman teams depending upon their year in school and ability to perform at the required level. All information concerning athletic teams can be obtained from the athletic office. If students meet the eligibility requirements, they may compete on Lincoln High’s Varsity, Junior Varsity, Reserve or Freshman teams depending upon their year in school and ability to perform at the required level. All information concerning athletic teams can be obtained from the athletic office. Students should know all rules of the Nebraska School Activities Association and Lincoln Public School that affect their opportunity to participate in the competitive programs at Lincoln High School. Please read the rules carefully. These must be reviewed every semester in order to determine the eligibility of each student. Students should confirm their eligibility if they plan to participate in interscholastic competition. Questions about rules should be directed to the coach, athletic director, or principal. Students should know all rules of the Nebraska School Activities Association and Lincoln Public School that affect their opportunity to participate in the competitive programs at Lincoln High School. Please read the rules carefully. These must be reviewed every semester in order to determine the eligibility of each student. Students should confirm their eligibility if they plan to participate in interscholastic competition. Questions about rules should be directed to the coach, athletic director, or principal. LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT-WIDE ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES CODE OF CONDUCT LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT-WIDE ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES CODE OF CONDUCT (Refer to Policies 6700 and 6740) (Refer to Policies 6700 and 6740) PURPOSE OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT PURPOSE OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege. The privilege carries with it responsibilities to the school, team, student body and the community. Participants are not only representing themselves, but also their school and community in all of their actions. Others judge our school on the student participants’ conduct and attitudes and how they contribute to our school spirit and community image. Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege. The privilege carries with it responsibilities to the school, team, student body and the community. Participants are not only representing themselves, but also their school and community in all of their actions. Others judge our school on the student participants’ conduct and attitudes and how they contribute to our school spirit and community image. The student participants’ performance and devotion to high ideals and values make their school and community proud. Consequently, participation is dependent upon adherence to this Code of Conduct and the School District’s policies, procedures and rules. The student participants’ performance and devotion to high ideals and values make their school and community proud. Consequently, participation is dependent upon adherence to this Code of Conduct and the School District’s policies, procedures and rules. SCOPE OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT SCOPE OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT The Code of Conduct applies to all extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities means student activities or organizations which are supervised or administered by the School District which do not count toward graduation or grade advancement and in which participation is not otherwise required by the school. The Code of Conduct applies to all extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities means student activities or organizations which are supervised or administered by the School District which do not count toward graduation or grade advancement and in which participation is not otherwise required by the school. Extracurricular activities include, but are not limited to: all activities identified in policy 6700, intramurals and other school-sponsored organizations and activities or those designated as such by the Associate Superintendent for Instruction. The Code of Conduct also applies to participation in school-sponsored activities such as school dances. Extracurricular activities include, but are not limited to: all activities identified in policy 6700, intramurals and other school-sponsored organizations and activities or those designated as such by the Associate Superintendent for Instruction. The Code of Conduct also applies to participation in school-sponsored activities such as school dances. A participant means a student who participates in, has participated in or will participate in an extracurricular activity. A participant means a student who participates in, has participated in or will participate in an extracurricular activity. When: The Code of Conduct rules apply to conduct which occurs at any time during the school year, and also includes the timeframe which begins with the official starting day of the fall sport season or activity established by the NSAA and extends to the last day of the spring sport or activity season established by the NSAA, if any, whether or not the student is a participant in an activity at the time of such conduct. The rules also apply when a student is participating or scheduled to participate in an extracurricular activity that is held outside the school year or the NSAA season. For example, if a student in a Career and Technical Student Organization plans to participate in a conference in July and commits a Code of Conduct infraction in June, the student may be suspended from participating in the conference. Conduct during the summer months may also affect a student’s participation under the team selection and playing time guidelines. When: The Code of Conduct rules apply to conduct which occurs at any time during the school year, and also includes the timeframe which begins with the official starting day of the fall sport season or activity established by the NSAA and extends to the last day of the spring sport or activity season established by the NSAA, if any, whether or not the student is a participant in an activity at the time of such conduct. The rules also apply when a student is participating or scheduled to participate in an extracurricular activity that is held outside the school year or the NSAA season. For example, if a student in a Career and Technical Student Organization plans to participate in a conference in July and commits a Code of Conduct infraction in June, the student may be suspended from participating in the conference. Conduct during the summer months may also affect a student’s participation under the team selection and playing time guidelines. 14 14 Where: The Code of Conduct rules apply regardless of whether the conduct occurs on or off school grounds. If the conduct occurs on school grounds, at a school function or event, or in a school vehicle, the student may also be subject to further discipline under the general student code of conduct. A student who is suspended or expelled shall not be permitted to participate in activities during the period of the suspension or expulsion and may also receive an extended activity suspension. Refer to Policy 6740. Where: The Code of Conduct rules apply regardless of whether the conduct occurs on or off school grounds. If the conduct occurs on school grounds, at a school function or event, or in a school vehicle, the student may also be subject to further discipline under the general student code of conduct. A student who is suspended or expelled shall not be permitted to participate in activities during the period of the suspension or expulsion and may also receive an extended activity suspension. Refer to Policy 6740. CONSEQUENCES CONSEQUENCES (Refer to Regulation 6740.2) (Refer to Regulation 6740.2) Students who violate the Code of Conduct or coach or sponsor rules or regulations may be disciplined by suspension for up to one calendar year from the date of the finding or violation. Students who violate the Code of Conduct or coach or sponsor rules or regulations may be disciplined by suspension for up to one calendar year from the date of the finding or violation. ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND DRUG VIOLATION CONSEQUENCES ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND DRUG VIOLATION CONSEQUENCES First Offense First Offense Self-Report: The student will be ineligible for 14 calendar days of interscholastic competition/performances with a minimum of the next two competitions/performance dates. During the suspension, the student must schedule a meeting with the school’s School Community Intervention Program (SCIP) coordinator and complete an assigned drug education course. Self-Report: The student will be ineligible for 14 calendar days of interscholastic competition/performances with a minimum of the next two competitions/performance dates. During the suspension, the student must schedule a meeting with the school’s School Community Intervention Program (SCIP) coordinator and complete an assigned drug education course. Non-Report: The student will be ineligible for 21 calendar days of interscholastic competition/performances with a minimum of the next three competitions/performance dates. During the suspension, the student must schedule a meeting with the school’s SCIP coordinator and complete an assigned drug education course. Non-Report: The student will be ineligible for 21 calendar days of interscholastic competition/performances with a minimum of the next three competitions/performance dates. During the suspension, the student must schedule a meeting with the school’s SCIP coordinator and complete an assigned drug education course. Second Offense Second Offense Self-Report: The student will be ineligible for 28 calendar days of interscholastic competition/performances with a minimum of the next four competitions/performances dates. Self-Report: The student will be ineligible for 28 calendar days of interscholastic competition/performances with a minimum of the next four competitions/performances dates. Non-Report: The student will be ineligible for 42 calendar days of interscholastic competition/performances with a minimum of the next six competitions/performances dates. Non-Report: The student will be ineligible for 42 calendar days of interscholastic competition/performances with a minimum of the next six competitions/performances dates. Next Offense Next Offense The student will be ineligible to participate for one calendar year. If an additional violation occurs within that suspension year, suspension dates will be adjusted and based on that subsequent violation showing one calendar year from that last violation. The student will be ineligible to participate for one calendar year. If an additional violation occurs within that suspension year, suspension dates will be adjusted and based on that subsequent violation showing one calendar year from that last violation. PROCEDURES FOR SUSPENSION PROCEDURES FOR SUSPENSION (Refer to Regulation 6740.1) (Refer to Regulation 6740.1) Students may be suspended by the principal or his/her designee from practices or participation in interscholastic competition or participation in co-curricular activities for violation of rules and standards of behavior adopted by the Lincoln Board of Education or the administrative staff of the school. Students may be suspended by the principal or his/her designee from practices or participation in interscholastic competition or participation in co-curricular activities for violation of rules and standards of behavior adopted by the Lincoln Board of Education or the administrative staff of the school. 15 15 ACTIVITY TICKETS ACTIVITY TICKETS Lincoln High School students may purchase an activity ticket that admits the student to athletic events. Students can also purchase a punch card ticket. Middle and high school students must show their student ID cards along with their activity ticket. Failure to show ID will require them to purchase a ticket for admission. District, conference and state events sponsored by the Nebraska School Activities Association are not included. The activity tickets may be purchased during the time of locker check out or in the school treasurer’s office, room 200R. Lincoln High School students may purchase an activity ticket that admits the student to athletic events. Students can also purchase a punch card ticket. Middle and high school students must show their student ID cards along with their activity ticket. Failure to show ID will require them to purchase a ticket for admission. District, conference and state events sponsored by the Nebraska School Activities Association are not included. The activity tickets may be purchased during the time of locker check out or in the school treasurer’s office, room 200R. ATHLETIC ATTENDANCE ATHLETIC ATTENDANCE A student must be in attendance for all class periods in order to participate in contests or practice on event day. (Exceptions are medical appointments, school business/activities, or prearranged absences, as approved by Lincoln High School.) Consequences for truancies are: Step 1: Intervention–Coach/Athletic Director, Step 2: 1 contest suspension, Step 3 :2 contest suspension, Step 4: Suspension for remainder of season. A student must be in attendance for all class periods in order to participate in contests or practice on event day. (Exceptions are medical appointments, school business/activities, or prearranged absences, as approved by Lincoln High School.) Consequences for truancies are: Step 1: Intervention–Coach/Athletic Director, Step 2: 1 contest suspension, Step 3 :2 contest suspension, Step 4: Suspension for remainder of season. DANCES DANCES All school-sponsored dances must be held on school premises, except the Junior-Senior Prom. Dances are intended for students and their guests. Schools may not sponsor public dances. Lincoln High dances are for LHS students unless otherwise designated. 1) Students who participate in the dance should present LHS or school I.D. and be in the designated area by the advertised starting time. Students may not leave and re-enter. 2) While at the dance, students should follow the directions of the administrators or sponsors on duty. Inappropriate sexual references and movements or violence are not allowed. All guidelines in the Student Handbook and the LPS Responsibilities of Students will apply to students and their guests while at the dance. 3) A café/eating area will be designated for students if refreshments are available. Food or beverages may NOT be taken on to the dance area. 4) At the end of the dance, students will be dismissed and should exit the building immediately. Students should make arrangements for transportation to and from the dance in advance. All school-sponsored dances must be held on school premises, except the Junior-Senior Prom. Dances are intended for students and their guests. Schools may not sponsor public dances. Lincoln High dances are for LHS students unless otherwise designated. 1) Students who participate in the dance should present LHS or school I.D. and be in the designated area by the advertised starting time. Students may not leave and re-enter. 2) While at the dance, students should follow the directions of the administrators or sponsors on duty. Inappropriate sexual references and movements or violence are not allowed. All guidelines in the Student Handbook and the LPS Responsibilities of Students will apply to students and their guests while at the dance. 3) A café/eating area will be designated for students if refreshments are available. Food or beverages may NOT be taken on to the dance area. 4) At the end of the dance, students will be dismissed and should exit the building immediately. Students should make arrangements for transportation to and from the dance in advance. FUND RAISING FUND RAISING All fund raising for clubs and/or activities of the Lincoln Public Schools shall be within the policies of the Board of Education. All fund-raisers must be approved by the associate principal at least two weeks prior to the starting date. In general, fund raising projects must provide something of value for the person who donates to the fund. Students participating in fund raising through their club or organization are responsible for the total amount of the items they sell or check out. Items or the value of those items will be billed to the students. Payment or returned items will be required. All fund raising for clubs and/or activities of the Lincoln Public Schools shall be within the policies of the Board of Education. All fund-raisers must be approved by the associate principal at least two weeks prior to the starting date. In general, fund raising projects must provide something of value for the person who donates to the fund. Students participating in fund raising through their club or organization are responsible for the total amount of the items they sell or check out. Items or the value of those items will be billed to the students. Payment or returned items will be required. LPS POLICY PROHIBITS SELLING RAFFLES AND GAMES OF CHANCE. Members of each club and/or activity should plan their projects in advance, working cooperatively with their staff sponsor. LPS POLICY PROHIBITS SELLING RAFFLES AND GAMES OF CHANCE. Members of each club and/or activity should plan their projects in advance, working cooperatively with their staff sponsor. 16 16 STUDENT CLUBS STUDENT CLUBS There are a variety of clubs and organizations for all interested students. Some groups/clubs may require academic eligibility. Additional information is made available at the beginning of the year. Most clubs meet monthly on Club Day. There are a variety of clubs and organizations for all interested students. Some groups/clubs may require academic eligibility. Additional information is made available at the beginning of the year. Most clubs meet monthly on Club Day. STUDENT GOVERNMENT STUDENT GOVERNMENT The Student Council is made up of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Active at the city, state and national levels, the Student Council promotes community service and provides social activities in the school. Student Council acts as a liaison between students and the administration. The Student Council is made up of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Active at the city, state and national levels, the Student Council promotes community service and provides social activities in the school. Student Council acts as a liaison between students and the administration. Other Other Bulletin boards and display cases are available for school-related and approved materials to be posted and displayed. Posters to be used in the halls or materials for distribution will need to be approved and stamped by the associate principal’s office. Posters are not to be attached to any painted wall surfaces. Place posters on marble, glass, metal, brick and wood. There are cork strips for hanging posters on the hallway fire door dividers. Materials may not be posted on the glass doors. The person or organization responsible for distributing the posters is responsible to see that all posters are removed within 48 hours after the event. Bulletin boards and display cases are available for school-related and approved materials to be posted and displayed. Posters to be used in the halls or materials for distribution will need to be approved and stamped by the associate principal’s office. Posters are not to be attached to any painted wall surfaces. Place posters on marble, glass, metal, brick and wood. There are cork strips for hanging posters on the hallway fire door dividers. Materials may not be posted on the glass doors. The person or organization responsible for distributing the posters is responsible to see that all posters are removed within 48 hours after the event. LOCKERS AND LOCKS LOCKERS AND LOCKS School regulations for the rental of lockers and locks for the school year include: 1) Each locker in the building is equipped with a school owned padlock; no student owned locks may be used. 2) Students may select a locker and pay a rental fee. 3) A student may select a locker mate or may locker alone. 4) All locker rentals must be paid for at the time of rental. 5) The person(s) who has signed the check-out card will be given the combination and will be responsible for any vandalism or damage to that locker unless proof is provided that others were responsible. Writing on lockers is prohibited. Lockers are the property of LHS/LPS. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SECURITY OF THEIR LOCKERS AND FOR ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE LOCKER. Lincoln Public Schools does not provide insurance for personal items. School regulations for the rental of lockers and locks for the school year include: 1) Each locker in the building is equipped with a school owned padlock; no student owned locks may be used. 2) Students may select a locker and pay a rental fee. 3) A student may select a locker mate or may locker alone. 4) All locker rentals must be paid for at the time of rental. 5) The person(s) who has signed the check-out card will be given the combination and will be responsible for any vandalism or damage to that locker unless proof is provided that others were responsible. Writing on lockers is prohibited. Lockers are the property of LHS/LPS. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SECURITY OF THEIR LOCKERS AND FOR ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE LOCKER. Lincoln Public Schools does not provide insurance for personal items. LOST AND FOUND LOST AND FOUND A lost and found department is maintained in the campus security office. Students finding items should take them to campus security. Lost items are tagged and kept for 30 days and then given to local agencies. A lost and found department is maintained in the campus security office. Students finding items should take them to campus security. Lost items are tagged and kept for 30 days and then given to local agencies. SCHOOL TREASURER SCHOOL TREASURER The school treasurer is located in room 200R. Functions of the treasurer are: 1) collect all monies for the school, 2) sell bus tickets, activity tickets, play tickets, etc. The school treasurer does not make change except when taking payments. The school treasurer is located in room 200R. Functions of the treasurer are: 1) collect all monies for the school, 2) sell bus tickets, activity tickets, play tickets, etc. The school treasurer does not make change except when taking payments. BULLETIN BOARDS BULLETIN BOARDS 17 17 STUDENT ASSISTANTS STUDENT ASSISTANTS Student assistants will be regularly assigned to teachers by the office after the teacher has requested such service and has approved the individual student. Students will serve as assistants only during the school day. Two and one half (2.5) credits may be earned each semester. Student assistants will be regularly assigned to teachers by the office after the teacher has requested such service and has approved the individual student. Students will serve as assistants only during the school day. Two and one half (2.5) credits may be earned each semester. STUDENT-PARENTS STUDENT-PARENTS Lincoln High has a Student Child Learning Center that is part of the instructional curriculum. Qualifying student parents may enroll their children through an application process. Specific classes may be required for enrollment in the center. Student parents are not allowed to bring their children into their classes, lunch area, or after school activities. Day care or other arrangements are the responsibility of the student-parent. Lincoln High has a Student Child Learning Center that is part of the instructional curriculum. Qualifying student parents may enroll their children through an application process. Specific classes may be required for enrollment in the center. Student parents are not allowed to bring their children into their classes, lunch area, or after school activities. Day care or other arrangements are the responsibility of the student-parent. SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, FEES SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, FEES All required books, supplies, and equipment including student planner and ID are supplied free to all students. Students should furnish their own notebooks, pencils, pens and other items. Students are required to bring books/supplies/materials to each class daily. This handbook/planner is one of the required daily supplies students must have. Students are responsible for paying for any lost or stolen books, supplies, and equipment checked out to them. Students who have not returned materials or paid fines may not be allowed to participate in activities or clubs until fines are paid or arrangements made to pay them. The district’s fee waiver policy is to provide fee waivers according to the Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act (Policy 5520). For more information go to room 200F. All required books, supplies, and equipment including student planner and ID are supplied free to all students. Students should furnish their own notebooks, pencils, pens and other items. Students are required to bring books/supplies/materials to each class daily. This handbook/planner is one of the required daily supplies students must have. Students are responsible for paying for any lost or stolen books, supplies, and equipment checked out to them. Students who have not returned materials or paid fines may not be allowed to participate in activities or clubs until fines are paid or arrangements made to pay them. The district’s fee waiver policy is to provide fee waivers according to the Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act (Policy 5520). For more information go to room 200F. VALUABLES VALUABLES Students should not bring large amounts of money or other valuable items to school. Lincoln High School or Lincoln Public Schools is not responsible for lost or stolen articles from lockers, vehicles or other locations. (Policy 5420.1) Students should not bring large amounts of money or other valuable items to school. Lincoln High School or Lincoln Public Schools is not responsible for lost or stolen articles from lockers, vehicles or other locations. (Policy 5420.1) FOR MORE INFORMATION, PARENTS AND STUDENTS SHOULD REFER TO THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION BOOKLET SENT FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICE, FOR MORE INFORMATION, PARENTS AND STUDENTS SHOULD REFER TO THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION BOOKLET SENT FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICE, August 15, 2016 August 15, 2016 August 16, 2016 August 16, 2016 August 17, 2016 August 17, 2016 August 18, 2016 August 18, 2016 August 19, 2016 August 19, 2016 Aug. 20 Aug. 21 Aug. 20 Aug. 21 August 22, 2016 August 22, 2016 August 23, 2016 August 23, 2016 August 24, 2016 August 24, 2016 August 25, 2016 August 25, 2016 August 26, 2016 August 26, 2016 Aug. 27 Aug. 28 Aug. 27 Aug. 28 August 29, 2016 August 29, 2016 August 30, 2016 August 30, 2016 August 31, 2016 August 31, 2016 September 1, 2016 September 1, 2016 September 2, 2016 September 2, 2016 Sept. 3 Sept. 4 Sept. 3 Sept. 4 September 5, 2016 September 5, 2016 September 6, 2016 September 6, 2016 September 7, 2016 September 7, 2016 September 8, 2016 September 8, 2016 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Destination QUARTER 1 Time Rtrnd. Init. Date Time Left Init. Destination Time Rtrnd. Init. 19 19 H A L L PA S S E S H A L L PA S S E S QUARTER 1 Date Time Left Init. Destination QUARTER 1 Time Rtrnd. Init. Date Time Left Init. Destination Time Rtrnd. Init. 20 20 H A L L PA S S E S H A L L PA S S E S QUARTER 2 Date Time Left Init. Destination QUARTER 2 Time Rtrnd. Init. Date Time Left Init. Destination Time Rtrnd. Init. 21 21 H A L L PA S S E S H A L L PA S S E S QUARTER 2 Date Time Left Init. Destination QUARTER 2 Time Rtrnd. Init. Date Time Left Init. Destination Time Rtrnd. Init. 22 22 H A L L PA S S E S H A L L PA S S E S QUARTER 3 Date Time Left Init. Destination QUARTER 3 Time Rtrnd. Init. Date Time Left Init. Destination Time Rtrnd. Init. 23 23 H A L L PA S S E S H A L L PA S S E S QUARTER 3 Date Time Left Init. Destination QUARTER 3 Time Rtrnd. Init. Date Time Left Init. Destination Time Rtrnd. Init. 24 24 H A L L PA S S E S H A L L PA S S E S QUARTER 4 Date Time Left Init. Destination QUARTER 4 Time Rtrnd. Init. Date Time Left Init. Destination Time Rtrnd. Init. 25 25 H A L L PA S S E S H A L L PA S S E S QUARTER 4 Date Time Left Init. Destination QUARTER 4 Time Rtrnd. Init. Date Time Left Init. Destination Time Rtrnd. Init. 26 26 NOTES NOTES 28 28