Mission and Vision
Statements
Slidell High School students
fostered by a sense of
community, participate in
varied learning
The mission of Slidell
experiences and
High School is to
extracurricular activities as
prepare a diverse
teachers, administrators
student population
and staff assist them for the
to function in a
future within facilities which
world that is
support the curriculum and
increasingly global
which accommodate
and technological.
broader needs.
Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum
To go to a LA 4-year public university:
English I, II, III, IV
(4 credits)
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 1 additional math credit (4 credits)
Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, 1 add. science credit (4 credits)
World Geography, Civics (1/2), Free Enterprise (1/2),
American History, 1 additional SS credit
(4 credits)
Physical Education (1 ½), Health (1/2)
(2 credits)
Foreign Language (2 credits) or Speech (2 credits)
(2 credits)
Arts
(1 credit)
Electives
(3 credits)
24 credits
Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum
 All incoming freshmen will be enrolled in the
Louisiana Core 4 curriculum.
 After two years, student and parent may
request to be exempt from the Louisiana Core
4 and enter the Louisiana Core curriculum.
 Signature required to opt out of Core 4.
 May be ineligible to enroll in a LA 4-year public
university
What is a credit?
 Successful completion of two semesters in
any course. (1/2 credit is given for each
semester and each semester stands alone.)
 A credit is the same thing as a unit.
 Takes 24 of them to graduate.
 Takes 5 of them to be a sophomore.
How many credits?
1st Semester
English I
B
Algebra I
B
Health
A
Physical Science
B
Journey to Careers
IBCA
A
P.E. I
A
World Geog.
B
2nd Semester
F
B
A
A
B
A
B
Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum
TO GRADUATE:
English
4 credits
Math
4 credits
Science
4 credits
Soc. Studies
4 credits
Health
.5 credits
P. E.
1.5 credits
Electives
6 credits
Total
24 credits
FOR EACH GRADE:
Sophomore 5
Junior
- 11
Senior
17
Graduate 24
Grading System
GRADES:
A = 92 – 100
B = 83 – 91
C = 74 – 82
D = 65 – 73
F = 0 – 64
Sample Average:
1st 9 Weeks - 93/A
2nd 9 Weeks - 90/B
Semester
Average
- 92/A
Nine Weeks Exam
count
20% of Nine Week
Grade
Grade Point Average
(GPA)
QUALITY POINTS
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
Weighted Grade Point
Average (GPA)
 Weighted GPA
Quality Points
A=5
B=4
C=3
D=1
F =0
Rank in class is based
on the quality points a student
earns in grades 9-12.
TOPS
Tuition Opportunity Program for Students
 A comprehensive program of state
scholarships.
 Determined by GPA in core courses
and ACT score.
 Four of your seven subjects in the 9th
grade are core courses.
ABSENCES—New Law
o Five(5) allowed per semester, excused and
unexcused
 A student who is absent from school may not
participate in any after school activity that afternoon
or night.
o If over five:
o No Credit in course
o Course must be repeated
o On a course by course basis
Students with excessive and/or unexcused
absences will have to make up seat time in
Saturday School.
EXCUSED
ABSENCES
o Personal illness
o Serious illness in family
o Death in family (1 week)
o Recognized religious holiday
(Excused Absences means missed work can
be made up, if excuse is brought within 2
class periods.)
UNEXCUSED
ABSENCES
oObtaining driver’s license
oErrands for parents
oVacations/Family trips
oActivities that are not school related
(Unexcused absence means zero
on gradable work missed.)
ABSENCES
Excuse must include:
o Student’s full name
o Day(s) absent
o Reason for Absence
o Parent/Guardian signature
o Date
o Excuse must be turned in to student
services within 2 days of returning to
school
TARDIES
EXCUSED
Personal illness
Serious illness in
family
Death in Family
UN-EXCUSED:
Car trouble
Alarm did not
ring
Parents did not
wake me up
Could not find
keys to car
Ride did not pick
me up
Unexcused Tardies to School
 A tardy to school will result in a student being issued a
detention. 24 hour notice is given for after school
detentions.
 Detention Hall for tardies is held Tuesday and Wednesday
afternoons for one hour.
 If absent from Detention Hall, must attend on Thursdays for
2 hours.
 If absent from Thursday Detention Hall, must attend on
Saturday for 4 hours.
 3 tardies to school will result in serious disciplinary action.
Tardies to Class
 3 tardies to a class will result in
a Saturday Detention.
 If the Saturday Detention does
not correct the problem, more
serious disciplinary action will
be taken .
 Parents will be notified!!!!!
Detention for Tardies
Failure to serve detention or
misbehavior in Detention
will result in a suspension.
The only acceptable excuse
for missing detention is a
doctor’s excuse.
CHECKING OUT
Acceptable Reasons for Checking Out
 Personal illness
 Doctor, dentist, orthodontist
appointments
 Special reasons authorized by
principal or assistant principal
CHECKING IN & OUT
 You cannot check out for lunch.
 If you return on the same day, you must
go through the Student Services Office.
 Students cannot leave campus once
they arrive.
Slidell High School
DRESS CODE POLICY
Dress Code
“Policies regarding dress and
grooming stress the
importance of reducing
distractions that inhibit
learning and are addressed as
an attempt to enhance the
learning environment.”
Dress Code
Very Important Statement:
“School principals are given the
authority to determine
extremes in styles in dress and
grooming and what is suitable
for school wear.”
Undershirts
MUST be tucked
in
NO sunglasses
allowed
Flip flops are NOT allowed
ID must face
forward; It
CAN NOT be
worn backwards
Shirts must not
go over the
pockets of the
pants
No
oversized
clothing
allowed
No shirts may be
worn over the
uniform shirt
unless it opens in
the front and is
used for warmth.
Outerwear
must be plain
gray, green,
or white
Pants must
be secured
at the waist
No oversized
clothing
allowed
Shorts and
skirts must be
5 inches above
the knee or at
least fingertip length
Hair must not touch
the collar and must
not be in the eyes
No hats, skull caps, or
any other head
coverings can be worn
on campus!!!
Shirt
must be a
polo style
with 3
buttons
No cut off
pants
allowed!!!
ID can not
be worn
backwards
or have
stickers
on it
Undershirt
must be
tucked in!!!
White 3
button
shirt
This is what the girls
should look like--
Undershirt tucked in.
ID clipped
on top of
shirt
Shorts are fingertip length.
This is what boys should look
like:
Undershirts must
not hang out.
ID worn
attached to the
collar and facing
forward
Polo style shirt:
white, gray,
forest or hunter
green OR white
oxford button
down collared
shirt (must be
buttoned)
Khaki shorts,
skirts, or pants(must be worn at
the waist)
 This is what you
should look like
when it is cold
outside.
Uniforms
 Khaki bottoms must be twill. No colored
stripes allowed.
 Bottoms must be khaki or sand colored.
Cargo style shorts/pants are acceptable.
 Only SHS Logo acceptable. Other logos are
not allowed. (Polo, American Eagle,
Hollister).
 Special
shirts for
spirit,
club,
class,
athletic
game
days,
must
have the
approval
of the
principal.
ID Cards
 Worn by students during school day while on campus .
 Must be clipped to the collar with face forward.
 If card is forgotten, student may purchase a temporary ID before school
for $1.00.
 If a student is not wearing his/her ID during the school day, the student
is issued a detention.
 Defacing an ID—writing, stickers, pins or broken-- will result in the ID
being taken. A new ID must be purchased.
 Replacement cards are $5.00.
Gym Uniforms
 T-Shirt – gray
 Gym shorts – green
(Elastic or drawstring
waist.)
 Available from your
P.E. Teacher
 $10.00 – Shirt
 $10.00– Shorts
Dress Codes Rules
 Pants worn by boys and girls must be secured at
the waist level with no undergarments revealed.
 Oversized and Undersized garments will not be
allowed.
 No extremes in style or fit allowed.
 No skin can show between shirt and pants.
 Wallet chains are prohibited.
 Students are not allowed any body piercings
except ear lobes.
 No article can be worn that suggests
membership affiliation in any gang.
Hair
Acceptable standard style
Cannot impair vision
Must be clean
No unusual coloring, must be a natural
color
BOYS: No longer than base of collar
Neat mustaches allowed; No other facial
hair allowed
Student Fees
$10.00/year – Supply Fee
$8.00/semester – Art Fee
$5.00/semester – Science Fee
$5.00/semester – Computer Science Fee
$10.00/semester – Culinary Arts
(Shop Fee- Priced according to project)
$10.00/year- Class dues
$ 3.00 – Freshman Agenda fee
Obligations
Lost/damaged textbooks, Library
books/fines, uniforms, etc. In other words
any DEBT owed to the school.
You will not be able to participate in
Extracurricular Activities until DEBT is
cleared.
Arrangements must be made to clear
obligations before participating in extra
curricular activities.
Textbooks
If lost, pay full price. There is no
deduction for using it.
Fines may be assessed for
damage.
Textbook Costs
$ 69.95
$ 54.00
$ 53.97
$ 77.07
$ 56.43
$ 40.98
$352.40
World Geography
Health
Physical Science
English Grammar/Literature
Algebra I
Education for Careers
Total
Lockers
Lockers
o Required to keep locked at all times
o No expensive articles should be left
in locker
o Subject to inspection at all times
LUNCH PRICES
$1.25 Regular Lunch
$ .40 Reduced Lunch
$ .60 Breakfast
$ .30 Reduced Breakfast
$ .50 Extra Milk/Juice
Lunch tickets can be bought
before school and at lunch
on the Breezeway .
LUNCH PERIODS
Determined by what teacher you have 4th
Period.
We have a closed campus for Lunch. The
only areas you are allowed in are as
follows:
Cafeteria & East Hall breezeway
Library (No food)
1st Courtyard
2nd Courtyard
Medication Policy
 No medication shall be given without an
order from a physician or dentist and a
letter of request and authorization from
the student’s parent or guardian.
 Medication must be provided to school
in appropriate container.
 Medication must be kept in Student
Services.
Messages to Students
 Messages to students are not given
unless it is an emergency.
 Lunches are not delivered to students.
 Deliveries of flowers, gifts, balloons will
not be made.
Emergency Cards
 Must be on file in Student Services
Office.
 Recommended that several additional
authorized persons be listed on the
emergency card.
 Keep up to date as the year
progresses.
 Information extremely important.
Miscellaneous Stuff
 Cheating – Students receive a zero on
the work where cheating occurred and a
behavior referral is written.
 No food or drink allowed in the building
– only water bottles allowed.
 Possession of laser light/pointers –
strictly forbidden.
 Cell phones and Ipods are not allowed.
Miscellaneous Stuff
Students will not be allowed to congregate on the
streets near the campus before or after school.
Once you arrive in the vicinity of Slidell High
School, you must come on to the campus.
Busses -- Bus stops and driver contact information
are given at http://stpsb.org/transportation. A hotline
will be available from August 2 through August 6 from
8:30 am to 8:00 pm and also on August 7 and 8 from
1:00 to 6:00 pm.
The hotline number is 985-898-3373.
ABSOLUTE ZERO
TOLERANCE
 DRUGS/ALCOHOL
 WEAPONS
 FIREWORKS
 FIGHTING/THREATS
 GANG RELATED ACTIVITIES
 DISRESPECT
 SMOKING
 An Honors Breakfast is held each nine
weeks for honor roll students.
 Each year, S.H.S. graduates average over
$2,000,000 in scholarships including TOPS.
The Extracurricular Program is geared to
meeting the needs of all students.
Mark Events
Gives everyone an opportunity to
participate in school activities
Composed of 11 separate events
throughout the school year
Creates class unity and school
spirit
Object is to leave the highest mark
on the school
Clubs a Freshman can join:
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1ST Priority
Art Club
F.C.C.L.A.
Foreign Language
Club
 Interact Club
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History Club
Thespians
NJROTC
Speech Club
FCA
SHS Athletics
A comprehensive athletic program
offers the student athlete an
opportunity to compete on a junior
varsity and a varsity level in all major
sports.
SHS Athletics
 Football
 Volleyball
 Swimming
 Cross Country
 Soccer
 Basketball
 Track
 Baseball/Softball
 Tennis
 Golf
 Power lifting
 Eligibility – pass
6 subjects with a
“C” average
Dances
Major Dances are 8:00 to 11:00
At Major Dances you must arrive by
9:00 and must sign in
Cannot leave before 10:30
Prom is the only formal dance
Dress for Homecoming Dance/Saga
Ball
Boys – dress shirt, neck tie, dress
slacks
Girls – party dress
Slidell High School
Freshman Academy Teams
The primary aim of education is not to
enable students to do well in schools or
colleges, but to help them do well in the
lives they lead outside of the schools
and colleges.
Freshman Facts
 FACT: Freshmen have the highest
number of absences, suspensions
and detentions of any other class.
 FACT: “Most high school dropouts
fail at least 25% of their ninth grade
courses.” (Letgers & Kerr, 2001).
 FACT: Parents: “The more you get involved
in your child’s education, the better they do in
every way. Test scores, attitude and
behavior, even the likelihood of graduation
and a college education, are all greatly
affected by your involvement”
(www.boostup.org).
Goals of SHS
Freshman Academy
 Increase 9th to 10th grade promotion rates.
 Increase 9th grade daily attendance.
 Increase 9th grade EOC test scores.
 Decrease 9th grade dropouts.
 Decrease 9th grade suspension and expulsions.
Teacher Responsibilities
Team Members: 4 core subject teachers
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Common Classroom Management Plan
Meetings: An average of 3 times per week
Analyze and discuss students
Reward for students- pizza party, Tiger Achievement,
Freshman Luau, and Tiger Cash
Target struggling students
Share information and plan interventions—remove
excuses
Collaborate on instruction
Examine report cards, progress reports, discipline and
attendance
Contact parents
Student Responsibilities
THE THREE R’S!
This year we will be placing significant emphasis on
positive behavior and The Three R’s of Slidell High
School: Respect, Responsibility, and Resolution.
Respect - for oneself and for others.
Responsibility – for personal behavior, for success in the
classroom and for good citizenship in the school community.
Resolution – of conflict and the prevention of violence through
positive communication.
All students will be held to high standards, and the Three R’s and
will be a part of everyday life of all our students.
Parent Responsibilities
 Get involved with the school
 Get your child involved in the school
 Check on your child’s progress regularly through STI
Home
 Contact teachers
 Attend meetings to discuss your student’s progress
 Check your child’s agenda each day and sign it each
week
 Ensure attendance at school and
help sessions
PLEASE provide accurate, up-to-date
Contact information:
Phone #
Email address
Home address
Freshmen Credit Recovery Goal
All students pass to 10th grade
How –
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Before, After, and Saturday school sessions
Complete class work
Re-take tests
Complete assignments
Freshman Academy teachers will assign
students to sessions as necessary.
Students may also sign-up.
Freshman Support
• Pull out sessions
•
PE classes and/or electives
• Freshmen Saturday School
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Complete any assignments
Receive tutoring from college students
Online Programs – STPSB
a3 Virtual Academy – recover credits online in the
summer
Tutoring
Honor societies
Freshmen Saturday
School
 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Saturday
 Tutoring provided by Mu
Alpha Theta, Honor
Society, and University
Education Students.
 Opportunity to make-up
missing work and get
extra help.
 Assigned by
teachers,
administration, and
counselors.
SAVE THE DATE:
 1st Day of School: August 9, 2010
 Back to School Dance: August 13, 2010
 Open House: August 26, 2010.
Good Luck and
have a great
Freshman Year.
Mr. Percy, Administration,
Faculty and Staff
Freshman Tours