IOWA HIGH SCHOOL
401 West Miller Avenue, Iowa, LA 70647
Phone: (337) 217-4380 Fax: (337) 217-4381
Web Address: www.cpsb.org/iowa
CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM
2013-2014 SCHOOL CALENDAR
STUDENTS REPORT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
Holidays
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas/New Year
Martin L. King, Jr.
Mardi Gras
Easter and Spring Break
End of Session
(Report cards will be mailed)
September 2
November 11
November 25-29
December 23-January 3
January 20
March 3-5
April 18-25
May 23
Teacher In-service Dates (No school for students)
August 8, 9, 12 & 13
September 23
October 28
February 3
Nine-Week Periods End
1st-October 15
2nd-January 8
3rd-March 18
4th-May 23
GEE 21 TESTING DATES – March 18 & April 7-10
EOC TESTING DATES – April 28-May 23
BELL SCHEDULE
1st Lunch Schedule
2nd Lunch Schedule
1st Hour
7:50-8:40
1st Hour
7:50-8:40
2nd Hour
8:43-9:33
2nd Hour
8:43-9:43
3rd Hour
9:36-10:26
3rd Hour
9:36-10:26
Lunch
10:26-10:56
4th Hour
10:29-11:19
4th Hour
11:00-11:50
Lunch11:19-11:50
RTI 11:55 – 12:25
5th Hour
12:28-1:18
5th Hour
12:28-1:18
6th Hour
1:21-2:11
6th Hour
1:21-2:11
7th Hour
2:14-3:05
7th Hour
2:14-3:05
Mission Statement:
To empower all students to achieve their potential.
2013-2014 School Improvement Goals
1. To increase student accountability for tardiness, attendance, standardized testing, and
academic achievement.
2. To increase stakeholder (parental, community, student and teacher) awareness of
school expectations.
3. To increase reading comprehension.
Iowa High School Beliefs
1. The most important aspect of this school is to promote student learning.
2. The mission of this school will be shared by all teachers, staff, administrators,
students, parents and the community.
3. In order for a student to become confident, self-directed, life-long learners, we must
be committed to continuous improvement.
4. Student performance increases with challenging expectations.
5. Providing opportunities for success helps students’ achievement.
6. Special services and resources must be provided to exceptional students (e.g., special
education, limited English proficiency, talented and gifted, etc.)
7. Student learning is promoted by a safe and physically comfortable environment.
8. Students’ learning needs should be the primary focus of all decisions impacting the
work of the school.
9. Each student has value and has unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual
needs.
10.Positive relationships and mutual respect between students and staff increases a
student’s self-esteem.
T & I STUDENTS
T & I students are responsible for catching the bus at the scheduled time. Any T
& I student that misses the T & I bus must report to the office immediately to notify the
office.
Visitors must report to the front office, identify themselves, and state the nature
of their business.
ATTENDANCE
Students must be in attendance for a minimum of 94% of required time per
semester to receive credit. All absences must be verified by written documentation
through the school attendance office. This allows for 5 days absence per semester and
10 days per year.
ADMITS/EXCUSED ABSENCES
Any student that misses a class has until the 5th class meeting after the student
returns from the absence to present an excused admit to that teacher in order to be able
to make up any work missed. Academically eligible students that miss because of
participation in school sponsored events do not require an admit. It is the student’s
responsibility to make arrangements to make up any work missed within the time frame
set by the teacher. Once the deadline has passed, the work cannot be made up.
If a student will be absent for an extended period of time (3 days or more),
assignments may be requested by contacting the attendance clerk at 217-4380.
Admits are written in the cafeteria prior to the start of school each day from 7:307:50. Admits will be written in the office for students that bring a written note when
signing into school for the day and for seniors that do not have a first hour class.
Tardy Policy- On the first tardy of the first marking period the student shall be
warned by each teacher and the tardy recorded. Tardies in all classes are compiled and
one tardy total is used. On the third tardy an informal student conference and parent
notification will be made. The fourth tardy will result in ISD (in school detention) and
the fifth ISI (in school isolation). Multiples of 5 thereafter will be addressed according
to students’ disciplinary record.
ID CARDS
Each student will be issued an ID card. Each student must wear their ID card at
all times while on campus. Students will need ID cards when checking in and out of
school, to eat in the cafeteria, check out books, and to access the internet. Seniors who
leave campus during gaps in their schedule are required to show their ID to duty
personnel. Replacement cards will issued through the assistant principal’s office for a
fee of $5.00. ID cards will not be defaced in any way. Students will not mark or draw
on their ID cards. Students will not place stickers on them or replace the pictures, and
they may not punch holes in the cards or cut them.
Students who do not have their ID with them on campus, will be required to buy
a temporary ID from the office at a cost of $1.00 per day. Temporary ID’s are only
good for one day. Students who fail to pay for their temporary ID’s after 3 days will be
assigned disciplinary action along with their payment.
INTERNET USE
Every student must have on file an Acceptable Use Policy prior to accessing the
Internet on any school computer. This form must be signed by both the student and
parent/guardian.
DISCIPLINE
All students are expected to follow the Calcasieu Parish School System Code of
Conduct and Discipline Management Plan, including the parish Dress Code. All school
rules and regulations are in effect during school and any school sponsored activity
where the student is engaged as a participant or a spectator.
In accordance with Louisiana Law, “Every teacher is authorized to hold every
pupil to a strict accountability for any disorderly conduct in school or on the grounds of
the school, during recess or intermission, on the street going to or returning from school,
or on any school bus.”
Principals may Suspend from school for good cause any pupil until such time as
one of the Parents or Guardians of the pupil appears before the principal and agrees to
cooperate in correcting the pupil’s conduct. Any student that has been Suspended
cannot return to the campus, or attend any school sponsored activity as a spectator or
participant until after the student returns to school from the suspension.
SUSPENSIONS
Short term…………………1 to 5 days
Long term……………….…6 to 10 days
EXPULSIONS
A student is suspended from school until an Expulsion hearing date can be set.
This notice is mailed to the student’s address and usually takes place within 10 school
days from the date of the recommendation. The student must be present at the hearing.
GRADUATION/HONORS & TOPS REQUIREMENTS
SCHEDULING
Students will schedule seven credits of course work each year. Seniors may
schedule fewer courses as needed to graduate. All athletes must schedule at least four
courses per semester to be eligible to participate. To be considered for Iowa High
School’s honor roll or 3.8 Club, all students (including seniors) must obtain at least four
credits.
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
GRADE CLASSIFICATION
10 grade 5 credits
11th grade 10 credits
12th grade 17 credits
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
For students entering high school 2008-2009 and beyond, 24 Credits are required to
earn a LaCore 4 or Basic Core Diploma. The Career Diploma is also available requiring
23 Credits. See the counselor for information on course and GEE 21 requirements.
Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude
CALCASIEU PARISH
HONORS FOR GRADUATION
3.9-4.0
3.7-3.89
3.5-3.69
Honor Requirements: Student must attend a state approved high school their
final 2 years. Student’s transcript must confirm that the student has taken core courses
required for either the State of Louisiana Academic Endorsement or State of Louisiana
Career/Technical Endorsement as outlined in the Louisiana High School Diploma and
Endorsement Policy. (Currently, this would be the TOPS/TOPS Tech core curriculum
plus one additional math, science, or social studies.) Students required to pass EOC tests
in order to graduate must score Good or Excellent on all 6 tests.
Louisiana Graduation Requirements
College and Career Diploma (as offered at Iowa High)
Entering 9th Graders 2008-2009 and Beyond
Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum
English - 4 units
English I, II, III, and IV
Math – 4 units
Louisiana Basic Core Curriculum
English – 4 units
English I, II, III and IV or Senior
Applications in English
Math – 4 units
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Remaining unit shall come from the
Remaining units shall come from the
following: Financial Math, Math
following: Algebra II, Financial Math,
Essentials, Advanced Math (Pre-Calculus),
Math Essentials, Advanced Math (PreCalculus, or a locally-initiated elective
Calculus), Calculus, or a locally-initiated
elective approved by BESE as a math
approved by BESE as a math substitute.
substitute
Science – 4 units
Biology
Chemistry
2 units from the following:
Physical Science, Physics, Biology II,
Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental
Science, Agriscience II, or a locally
initiated elective approved by BESE as a
science substitute.*
Social Studies – 4 units
Civics
American History
1 unit from the following: World History
or World Geography
1 unit from World History, World
Geography, Law Studies, Psychology, or
African American Studies*
Health – ½ Unit
Physical Education – 1½ units
Foreign Language – 2 units
2 units from the same foreign language
Arts – 1 unit
Fine Arts Survey or one unit of Art or Music*
Electives – 3 units
*Approved IBC-related course in Area of
Concentration may be substituted.
Total – 24 units
Science – 3 units
Biology
1 unit from physical science cluster:
Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics
1 unit from Biology II, Anatomy &
Physiology, Environmental Science,
Agriscience II, an additional course from
the physical Science cluster, or a locally
initiated elective approved by BESE as a
science substitute.
Social Studies – 3 units
American History
Civics
1 unit from World History or World
Geography
Health – ½ Unit
Physical Education – 1½ units
Electives – 8 units
Education for Careers or Journey to Careers*
Shall include the minimum courses required
to complete a Career/Technical Area of
Concentration*
*Effective with entering 9th graders 20102011 and beyond
Total – 24 units
Career Diploma Course Requirements
(as offered through Iowa High School)
English – 4 units required
English I, II, III, and either Senior Applications in English or English IV
Math – 4 units required
Algebra I or Applied Algebra, Math Essentials, Geometry or Applied Geometry, and either Financial
Math or Algebra II
Science – 3 units required
Physical Science, Biology, Environmental Science
Social Studies – 3 units required
World Geography, Civics, American History
Health Education – ½ unit
Physical Education – 1 ½ units
Career and Technical Education – 7 units
Education for Careers – 1 unit
Introduction to Business Computer Applications – 1 unit
Minimum 4 credits from Primary Courses for a career Area of Concentration (Career Major)
Note: CTE Internship may be taken as a Primary Course in any Pathway.
And at least 1 credit from Related Courses or another credit from Primary Courses.
Note: French I may be taken as a Related Course in any Pathway.
Total 23 credits required
In order to enter the Career Diploma pathway, student must meet all requirements to be promoted to the
ninth grade; OR
1)score Approaching Basic on either ELA or Math part of 8th grade LEAP; and
2)be at least fifteen or will reach fifteen during the next school year; and
3)has a cumulative GPA of 1.5; and
4)has acceptable attendance and behavior; and
5)completed a summer remediation program and the summer retest.
With a Career Diploma, the student is eligible to enter a community or technical college upon graduation and
may be eligible to enter a 4 year college/university after earning an associate degree. The student may qualify
for TOPS Tech award by meeting all requirements.
Career Clusters and Majors
A Career/Major Area of Concentration is required for those students choosing the Basic Core Diploma track.
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Three Primary courses required with at least one being a competency course, as indicated by the
asterisk.
One computer class required- Introduction to Business Computers.
Education for Careers required.
A total of 6 courses required to complete a career major.
All foreign language courses are considered Related.
All computer courses are considered Related.
TOPS TECH AWARD
UNITS
2.5 GPA on core classes, 17+ ACT
COURSE
3
English I, II, and III
1
English IV or Business English
1
Algebra I, or Algebra 1, Parts 1 & 2 (two units); or Applied Algebra I or
Applied Mathematics I and II (two units)
2
Geometry, Applied Geometry, Applied Mathematics III, Algebra II, Math
Essentials, Financial Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics I, Advanced
Mathematics II, Discrete Mathematics, or Probability and Statistics
1
Biology
1
Chemistry or Applied Chemistry
1
Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Integrated
Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics I, Physics II or Physics for
Technology or Agriscience I and Agriscience II(both for one unit)
1
American History
1
World History, Western Civilization or World Geography
1
Civics and Free Enterprise (one unit combined) or Civics (one unit)
Remaining courses must be selected from one of the two following options:
OPTION I
1
Fine Arts Survey (or substitute two units of performance courses in
music, dance and/or theater; or two units of visual art: or two units of
studio art; or a career/technical studies course approved by BESE; or
substitute one unit of an elective from among the other subjects listed in
this core curriculum
2
Foreign Language, Technical Writing, Speech I or Speech II
1
Computer education program of studies approved by BESE
17
Total Core Curriculum Units
OPTION II
4
A career major comprised of a sequence of related specialty courses
and approved for the school by BESE
1
Related or technical field course
1
Basic computer course
19
Total Core Curriculum Units
GIFTED PROGRAM
SPARK is the local name for the program for academically gifted students in
Calcasieu Parish. The identification of gifted students begins with a referral by a
teacher, friend, or a parent of the student with approval of the local school
committee (SBLC). A screening test is given and if a student scores high enough
on this or on ITBS/ITED scores, then a full evaluation is given by a Pupil
Appraisal Team. Once a student is classified as academically gifted, an Individual
Education Plan (IEP) conference is held and the student is placed in the program.
Evaluations by local psychologists are accepted for review by Pupil Appraisal.
CPSB GED/PreGED Program
GED/PreGED is a program of study available to eligible students that may
be unable to obtain a standard High School Diploma. The program offers Pre-GED
class work and vocational training.
Minimum Criteria: Must be at least 16 years of age and meet certain
criteria. The GED program is not a regular diploma bound curriculum. The
student remains enrolled in school but attends classes that prepare him or her to
take the GED (General Education Development) test.
DUE DATES
Assignments are due on or before the due date indicated by the teacher. If
the student is in attendance or on the campus at any time during that day, the
assignment must be turned in on or before the designated time. Signing in or out
during the day does not extend the due date. If a student signs in after the
scheduled class time, the assignment should be turned in during the next class
change that day. Should a student miss all day because of an excused absence,
he/she may turn in the work due at the next class meeting. Exceptions to this policy
may be granted with approval of the teacher and principal.
GENERAL SCHOOL RULES
Iowa High School has a Closed Campus Policy. This means that students
are expected to stay on campus unless a true emergency should arise. Should a
student become sick or injured, appropriate school personnel should be notified.
Students leaving campus must sign-out through the front office. Parental
permission is required prior to sign-out. Notes from parents should be submitted to
the attendance clerk before the first class of the day, with a contact number for the
parent, to allow verification. Telephones are not available for student use unless an
urgent need arises. Once a student receives parental permission to sign out, the
parent becomes responsible for the student’s whereabouts. Any violation of this
policy and the attendance policy will be treated as a truant act.
During each Lunch Period, students need to be in the cafeteria or on the
patio. Students may not leave campus to eat and may not have food brought to
them. No food or drinks should be brought on campus except homemade sack
lunches. Food and drinks are not allowed in the main building, pods, classrooms,
gyms or dressing rooms during the school day.
Breakfast and lunch are served each day in the Jacketland Café. Breakfast
costs $0.50 and $0.30 for reduced pay. Lunch costs $1.50 and $0.40 for reduced
pay. Payment may be made in advance by cash or check made out to Iowa High
School. Students may pay on a daily basis but are not allowed to charge. Students
who qualify are encouraged to apply for free or reduced status.
The Student Parking Lot is off limits during the school day. Motor
vehicles should be parked in marked spaces only, and have parking tag displayed
on rearview mirror. Students leaving campus at the end of the school day must
yield to the buses leaving and entering the parking lot. Caution should be exercised
in the parking lot when walking and driving. Students are responsible for any items
in vehicles they drive to school.
Electronic Devices, CD or tape players, radios, etc. are not allowed on
school property. These items will be confiscated and held in the front office. The
1st infraction will result in having a parent/guardian pick up the item. The 2nd
infraction will result in keeping it until the end of the school year.
Textbooks and library books must be returned in acceptable condition;
students will pay for damaged or lost textbooks and library books. Replacement
cost varies.
Students will not receive phone calls unless an emergency exists.
Weapons (guns, knives, etc.) are not allowed.
The use or possession of tobacco is not allowed.
Any student found guilty of Fighting on campus will be suspended from
school, arrested, and removed from the campus. Parents will be notified in
accordance with the school board policy.
In order to participate in extra- or co-curricular events a student:
1) May not miss a class which he/she is failing based on the previous six weeks’
grades. Each student is responsible for presenting a copy of that report card to
the teacher in charge of the field trip or event.
2) May not participate while suspended from school (day or night).
3) Must maintain a grade point average of 1.5 or better.
4) Must be present for classes that day to practice or play.
In order to participate in graduation and school sponsored activities, students
must meet the following guidelines (in addition to academic requirements):
1) Clear all debts for textbooks, library books, lunch charges, etc from grades 912.
2) Have no writing or designs on caps and/or gowns.
3) Follow the dress code for graduates.
Males: Dress slacks, black or brown dress shoes and white-collared shirt.
Females: Dress/pants and black or brown dress shoes.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
Parents or eligible students may inspect and review the student’s education
records upon request.
Parents or eligible students should submit to the student’s school principal a
written request which identifies as precisely as possible the record or records he or
she wishes to inspect.
The principal (or appropriate school official) will make the needed
arrangements for access as promptly as possible and notify the parent or eligible
student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. Access must be
given in 45 days or less from the receipt of the request. When a record contains
information about students other than a parent’s child or the eligible student, the
parent or eligible student may not inspect and review the portion of the record
which pertains to other students.
ACT 909-1990 LOUISIANA LEGISLATIVE ACTION
1. Mandates that any student, sixteen (16) years or older, found guilty of
knowledge of and intentional distribution of or possession with intent to
distribute any controlled dangerous substance on school property, on a school
bus, or at a school event shall be expelled from school for a minimum of
twenty-four calendar months.
2. Mandates that any student who is under sixteen (16) years of age and in grades
six through twelve and who is found guilty as in (1) above shall be expelled
from school for a minimum period of twelve (12) calendar months.
3. Mandates that any student who is kindergarten through grade five and who is
found guilty as in (1) above shall be referred to the local school board through a
recommendation for action from the superintendent.
4. Specifies procedures for review or appeal as follows: (A) The parent or tutor of
the pupil may within five (5) days after the decision is rendered, request the
school board to review the findings of the superintendent or his designee. (B)
The parent or tutor of the pupil may, within ten (10) days, appeal to the district
court for an adverse ruling of the school board/superintendent.
5. Requires that upon recommendation by a principal for the expulsion of any
student referred to above, a hearing shall be conducted by the superintendent or
his designee to determine whether the student shall be expelled or if other
corrective or disciplinary action shall be taken. Until such hearing, the student
shall remain suspended from school.
6. Mandates that no student expelled pursuant to this act shall be readmitted to any
public school in the State except upon the approval of the school board system
to which he seeks admittance.
NOTICE OF PROHIBITION OF UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION BASED
ON SEX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on
sex in education programs or activities which receive Federal financial assistance.
It is the policy of the Calcasieu Parish School Board to maintain a learning
environment that is free from prohibited sexual discrimination or sexual
harassment. All forms of unlawful sex discrimination on the part of an employeeto-employee, employee-to-student, student-to- student, and any person to another
person or any combination of these relationships are prohibited.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated
physical conduct, and verbal harassment of a sexual nature are some examples of
prohibited conduct.
The School Board recognizes that peer sexual harassment is a form of prohibited
discrimination and can contribute to an unacceptable educational environment.
The Board, therefore, will not tolerate sexual harassment on the part of any student
toward another student.
Inquiries about or complaints of violation of this policy or of Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972 may be submitted to: Penny Haxthausen, Title IX
Coordinator, Calcasieu Parish School Board, 3310 Broad St., Lake Charles, LA
70615, (337) 217-4170, ext. 2409 or as provided in the Calcasieu Parish School
Board complaint and grievance procedures (Formal Procedure for Sexual
Harassment Complaints and Formal Procedure for Student-to-Student Sexual
Harassment Complaints), copies of which may be obtained from the Calcasieu
Parish School Board’s main office at: 3310 Broad St., Lake Charles, LA 70615,
(337) 217-4000.
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