Manchester
High School
Student Handbook 2011  2012
Manchester High School
12601 Bailey Bridge Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6275
Principal: Mr. Pete Koste
Assistant Principals:
Mr. Don Gallier, Dr. Louis Millhouse, Mrs. Christy Ellis
Dean of Students:
Ms. Pam Lundy
Director of Guidance: Mr. Christopher Sorensen
Director of Student Activities: Mr. Roger Cassem
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My Class Schedule
2011  2012
Even Days (1, 2, 4, 6)
Period
1st
2nd
4th
6th
Class
Teacher
Room #
Odd Days (1, 3, 5, 7)
Period
1st
3rd
Class
Teacher
Room #
5th
7th
CORE VALUES OF MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Accountability
Character is our bridge to success. You are a person of character when you
follow these core values:
RESPECT:
Treat others as you want to be treated. Be respectful
Of others by being caring, tolerant, courteous, and by
judging others on their merit.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Acknowledge and meet your obligations, honor your
commitments, be dependable, punctual and organized.
Make good choices, do what is right, and take the time
to correct your mistakes.
HONESTY:
Be truthful and sincere. Have the courage to resist
social pressure by being forthright and candid.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Accept the consequences of your choices. Realize
how others are affected by your actions, and
understand that the choices you make today will affect
you tomorrow.
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Junior Ring Collection
October 6, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Junior Ring Ceremony
October 6 @ 7:00 p.m.
Junior Ring Add Delivery/Ring
Adjustments
October 7, (lunches)
Senior Class Meeting
October 12, 8:00 – 8:50 a.m.
Senior Cap and
Gown/Announcement Orders
October 20 & 21, (English classes)
Senior Add Orders
October 25, (lunches)
Sophomore Class Ring Meeting
February 21, 8:10 – 8:50 a.m.
Sophomore Parent Night
March 1, 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sophomore Ring Orders
March 2 (lunches)
Additional Sophomore Ring Orders
March 7 & 8 (lunches)
Senior Cap &
Gown/Announcement Delivery
April 19, 7:20 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Additional Senior Delivery
April 20 (lunches)
Senior Add Delivery (Final)
April 24 (lunches)
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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
On behalf of the staff and administration of Manchester High School, I would
like to welcome you to our school. We urge both STUDENTS AND
PARENTS to read the handbook carefully in order to familiarize yourself with
the RULES AND REGULATIONS that direct our school and to make you
aware of the many activities available to all students.
The most important guide for each individual at our school is that those around
you should be treated with DIGNITY AND RESPECT. Keep in mind that each
of your actions has an effect on those around you and that you need to be aware
of the consequences of everything you do. Please take the RESPONSIBILITY
of reading this handbook and to be aware of our school’s expectations for all
students.
COMMUNICATION is the key to success in any organization. The doors of
the administration, guidance and instructional staff are always open to assist
you during your high school career. We must all work together so that every
student can have a positive educational experience at MANCHESTER HIGH
SCHOOL.
Peter M. Koste, Principal
HISTORY OF MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
In 1914, three schools consolidated to form Elkhardt School, which had a
faculty of four, including the principal. In 1916, transportation was furnished
to and from school by a horse-drawn wagon. Elkhardt School became
Manchester District High School in 1924. The class of “25” was the first to
graduate; it consisted of eight students. In the fall of 1964, the school moved to
7401 Hull Street Road. Manchester High moved to our current home, 12601
Bailey Bridge Road, in the fall of 1992. From its humble beginnings,
Manchester has grown into an institution that serves approximately 1900
students, with a faculty of 155. In addition to its outstanding academic
programs, the school now offers over fifty extra-curricular activities for
students, including clubs, performing arts groups, publications, and athletic
teams. Manchester High School continually evolves as we strive together to
uphold its long-standing tradition of excellence.
Mascot: Lancers. Colors: Navy Blue & Orange
MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Manchester High School is to work in partnership with
students, families and the community to ensure that each student acquires the
knowledge, skills and core values necessary for academic and personal
achievement at each grade level, for graduation, and for life beyond high
school.
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Main Office
Main Office Fax *
Clinic
Guidance Office
Guidance Fax
Attendance (to report absences)
Activities Director
Field House
739-6275
739-6340
739-6282
739-6284
739-6974
739-6285
739-6283
739-6290
* No homework, dismissal/tardy slips, or bus passes accepted via fax
ADMINISTRATION
Peter M. Koste
Don Gallier
Louis Millhouse
Christy Ellis
Pam Lundy
Roger Cassem
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Dean of Students
Activities Director
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Arleen Reinhardt
Kristen Lockhart
Peter Dennis
Lauren Murray
Michele Richards
Dan Breslin
Lois Stanton
Woody Hall
Chris Sorensen
Stephen Thompson
Margaret Jackson
Kendra Belcher
English
Social Studies
Foreign Language
Math
Science
Career & Technical Education
Library
Health & PE
Guidance
Computer Tech
Fine/Performing Arts
Special Education
SCHOOL BOARD
Dianne Pettitt, Chair
Patricia Carpenter, Vice Chair
Marshall W. Trammell, Jr.
U. Omarh Rajah
David Wyman
Clover Hill District
Midlothian District
Bermuda District
Matoaca District
Dale District
SUPERINTENDENT
Marcus J. Newsome, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL EVENTS
To check daily events and activities at the school go to the Manchester
High School Homepage listed below:
http://www.chesterfield.k12.va.us/Schools/Manchester_HS/home.html
Once there, select Activities Calendar. From here you can check daily events
and pull up monthly calendars for the entire school year.
Please bookmark the Manchester Homepage or add it to your favorites list
for easy reference.
Also, check EDLINE regularly for school news, homework, class
calendars, class assignments, grades, and information from club sponsors
and coaches. There are links to the Manchester Homepage and the
Activities calendar on the main Edline page.
Go to www.edline.net and enter your screen name and password. If you
don’t have your login information, email Christin_Ellis@ccpsnet.net.
STUDENT HANDBOOK QUICK REFERENCE
Absences
After School
Athletics
Bell Schedule
Buses
Cafeteria/Lunch
Calendar
Cell phones
Cheating
Clinic
Computers
Diploma Requirements
Dismissals
Display of Affection
Dress Code
Exams
Fees
Fighting
Grade Scale
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Guidance
Hall Passes
Insubordination
Library
Lockers
Messages/Packages
Parking
Plagiarism
Pictures/I.D.s
Restricted Areas
Rest Rooms
Saturday Detention
Skipping Classes
SRO/Police
Tardies
Testing
Textbooks
Trespassing
Video Surveillance
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BELL SCHEDULES
REGULAR SCHEDULE
PERIOD
1
AEP (Academic Enhancement Period)
2 or 3
4 or 5 *
6 or 7
TIME
7:20-8:10
8:15-8:45
8:50-10:20
10:25-12:15
12:20-1:50
LUNCH
A*
B
C
D
10:25-10:50
10:54-11:18
11:22-11:46
11:50-12:15
*All students must report to period 4 or 5 by the 10:25 bell for roll call.
Students who have A lunch will be dismissed by their teacher after attendance
has been taken.
The 7:13 A.M. bell denotes the start of the school day. Students are to
move to their classrooms quickly and quietly. Standing in the halls,
loitering in the cafeteria or parking lot, standing along the walls or
blocking doorways will not be permitted.
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
1
2 or 3
4 or 5
6 or 7
7:20-8:10
8:15-9:30
9:35-11:25
11:30-12:45
LUNCH
A
B
C
D
9:35-10:00
10:04-10:28
10:32-10:56
11:00-11:25
THREE HOUR EARLY RELEASE
1
2or 3
4 or 5
6 or 7
7:20-8:10
8:15-9:05
9:10-9:55
10:00-10:50
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STANDARDS FOR STUDENT CONDUCT
The Chesterfield County School Board expects a high standard of student
conduct in an effort to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning, free of
disruption, and free of threat to person or property, and supportive of individual
rights. Students are responsible, with each administrator, faculty, and staff
member, for maintaining a school environment in which educational programs
can flourish and extracurricular programs can go forward for the pleasure and
benefit of all participants. The standards will apply to students while on school
property, when at school sponsored activities, and when going to and from
school. Please refer to the printed document Standards for Student Conduct
for CCPS. A parental signature is required as acknowledgement of receipt
and review. Students are governed by these standards while enrolled in
any Chesterfield County Public School.
SCHOOL PROCEDURES, REGULATIONS
& GENERAL INFORMATION (listed alphabetically)
The policies and procedures outlined in this handbook are intended to ensure a
safe and orderly environment. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list. As the
need arises, the principal or his designee has the authority to make
determinations as to procedures and consequences that are not specifically
outlined in this handbook.
ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT PERIOD (AEP)
The Academic Enhancement Period (AEP) is a specified block of time from
8:15 to 8:45 a.m. allocated for students to receive tutoring and remediation, to
do make-up work, to meet with school counselors, and to use the school library
and computer labs. On selected Wednesdays and Report Card Fridays, students
will meet with their AEP teacher for an advisory session. Advisors will discuss
topics related to academic and social success during and after high school.
Also, Freshmen will meet with their SMART mentors on selected days during
the first few months of school.
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After first period students will report to their alpha grade level
homeroom.
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In order for a student to travel from homeroom to another AEP
destination, the student must have an AEP pass.
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Students who are tardy reporting to AEP must report to the open
commons for appropriate consequences.
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The cost of a lost AEP pass is $1.00.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Advertising and/ or distribution of materials of any type on school property for
outside groups is not permitted without prior permission of the administration.
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ATTENDANCE, ABSENCES & MAKE-UP WORK
In order to be successful, students must attend school and be on time every day.
If a student must be absent, parents must follow a 2-STEP PROCESS to request
that the absence be excused:
1. Call attendance at 739-6285 on the morning of the absence, and
2. Provide a written note to the first period teacher the day the student
returns to school explaining the reason for the absence.
The following reasons will be accepted as EXCUSED:
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Illness (if over two days, the school may require a physician’s note)
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Medical appointments
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Court appearance
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Death in the family
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Observance of a religious holiday
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Extenuating circumstances as determined by the school
administration
UNEXCUSED absences are those that do not fit the criteria listed above.
Students who exceed twenty (20) absences in first period or ten (10) absences
in a block class will not receive credit for the course unless the following
criteria are met:
A. The student completes assignments as prescribed by the principal or his
designee outside normal school hours and possibly at the parents’ expense.
B. The principal waives this requirement due to extenuating circumstances.
It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher to schedule make-up of
missed work. Students can access missed assignments on the Internet by going
to www.edline.net.
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Students will be permitted to make up work for any absence up to ten (10)
days in first period and five (5) days in a block class and will receive the
grade earned.
Students absent in excess of ten (10) days in first period or five (5) days in
a block class and whose absence is unexcused or is for disciplinary
reasons may make up the work, but will receive a grade no higher than
sixty-three (63) and no lower than the actual grade earned if below 63.
Students are expected to make up work immediately. The timeline for
completing make-up work is not to exceed six (6) school days upon a
student’s return to school. These are six business days, not class meetings.
Work that is not made up within the timeline will receive a grade of zero.
If the student was present on the day a test is announced, he/she is to take
it on the scheduled day or the first day back in that class.
A teacher, with prior written notice to students and the authorization of the
principal may lower the grade on work submitted after the due date
whether or not the late work is the result of an absence.
Students do not get additional make-up days for consecutive absences
unless administrative approval is granted for extenuating circumstances.
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SPECIAL NOTE TO EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS: Students who
are eighteen years old or older come under the same regulations as all other
students enrolled at Manchester High School. When filing notes for tardies
and absences, they must do so in accordance with the regular student policies.
Administrative approval is necessary for any exceptions.
ASSEMBLIES & PEP RALLIES
Assemblies and pep rallies are a part of the total student learning experience
and enrichment. Student cooperation, participation, and attention are necessary
for social growth and maturation. In any assembly, all students should become
quiet when a speaker approaches the speaker’s stand or microphone. Please be
courteous and respectful.
BULLYING
A student, individually or as part of a group, shall not harass or bully others.
Bullying behavior may include physical intimidation, taunting, name calling
and insults; comments regarding the race, gender, religion, physical abilities or
characteristics of associates of the targeted individual; and falsifying statements
about the targeted individual or associates. A student who is found in violation
may be suspended out of school; repeated violations may result in a
recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.
BUS DISCIPLINE
Riding the school bus is a privilege. The bus rules listed below apply to
students who ride the bus to and from school as well as those who ride buses on
field trips, extracurricular events etc.
1. Be ready to board the bus at designated bus stops on time.
2. Act in ways consistent with those of the classroom.
3. Do not extend anything out of the window or throw any object inside the
bus or out the window.
4. Do not use the Emergency Door to enter or exit except in an emergency
during which the students shall follow the directions of the driver.
5. Remain in seats while the bus is in motion and be responsible for any
damage to the seat.
6. Keep the aisles clear. Any article too large to be held in the lap or placed
under the seat cannot be carried on the bus.
7. Ride the same bus both morning and afternoon. Students will only be
allowed off a bus at school or their regular stop. Principals may permit
exceptions in extenuating circumstances if such changes do not require
route changes or create overcrowded conditions.
8. Do not carry any weapons, explosives (such as fireworks), knives, glass
objects, live animals, or any dangerous things.
9. Do not scuffle, fight, or use profane language.
10. Do not eat or drink while on the bus to and from school.
11. Do not use tobacco or drugs in any form, including at the bus stop.
12. Do not make any loud or unusual noises or attempt to distract the driver.
13. The driver and school officials are not responsible for articles left on the
bus.
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SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS WHO DO NOT RIDE THE BUS:
Students who do not ride the school bus are NOT permitted on the bus loop
before or after school, and there are administrative consequences for violating
this policy.
SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS WHO WANT TO RIDE A DIFFERENT
BUS: No permission to ride a different bus will be given during the first two
weeks of school. After that, permission will only be given for extenuating
circumstances. Students must receive administrative approval before the final
class period of the day. This permission must be in writing and signed by an
administrator. No phone calls or faxes will be accepted.
CAFETERIA
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Students must report to their 4th or 5th period class before going to lunch.
Students will leave their belongings in the classroom when dismissed for
lunch and return to class at the end of lunch.
Once students have their food, they are to be seated for the remainder of
the lunch period.
During breakfast and lunch all food and drink must be consumed in the
open commons or enclosed cafeteria. Eating is not permitted in other areas
of the building.
Students are expected to exhibit courteous and responsible behaviors
during lunch by waiting their turn in line and disposing of trash properly.
Leaving the building during lunch without permission is skipping.
Fast food deliveries from parents or businesses are not allowed during
school hours. Visitors wishing to eat lunch with a student must receive
prior approval from an administrator.
SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS: Manchester High offers an option to prepay lunches
in the cafeteria. For information go to www.mylunchmoney.com
CELL PHONES
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Students are NOT allowed to use their cell phones at all during the
academic day (7:18 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.) either in or outside of the building.
This policy applies to early dismissal students as well.
Prior to 7:18 a.m. students may only use their cell phones outside the
building.
Before entering the building upon arrival to school, students must turn
their cell phones off and store them in their car, locker, book bag, or purse.
If a faculty member sees or hears a cell phone, it will be confiscated and
held until a parent can pick it up. Students are not allowed to remove
batteries or memory cards before handing over a phone.
If a student refuses to hand over a cell phone, it will be considered
insubordination. Discipline for insubordination will be added to discipline
for use of the cell phone in school.
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CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION OF CELL PHONE POLICY
First Offense:
Second Offense:
Third Offense:
Parent must arrange for the retrieval of the phone at the
convenience of the appropriate administrator.
Parent must arrange for the retrieval of the phone at the
convenience of the appropriate administrator. The student
will also be assigned two (2) days ISD.
Parent must arrange for the retrieval of the phone at the
convenience of the appropriate administrator. The student
will also be given two (2) days OSS.
CHEATING & PLAGIARISM
Cheating is defined as:
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Giving or receiving unauthorized assistance and using unauthorized aids
on any class work or homework assignment. (Class work includes
worksheets, tests, quizzes, and essays)
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Copying someone else’s class work or homework and turning it in as
one’s own class work or homework. Each class work/homework
assignment given by a teacher is to be completed individually unless
otherwise stated.
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The use of unauthorized aids during tests or quizzes.
First Offense: Zero (0) for assignment, teacher calls the parent, 2 days ISD
Second Offense: Zero (0) for assignment, teacher calls the parent, 2 days OSS
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s work, including the work of other
students, as one’s own. Any ideas taken from another source must be fully
acknowledged, unless the information is common knowledge.
To avoid plagiarism, students should:
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Carefully follow teacher instructions at each checkpoint during a project;
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Ask questions and seek help from teachers and librarians;
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Follow MLA guidelines for in-text citations and a Works Cited page;
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Submit only their own words and ideas and give appropriate credit for all
sources used.
Intentional Plagiarism:
First Offense: Zero (0) for assignment, teacher calls the parent, 2 days ISD
Second Offense: Zero (0) for assignment, teacher calls the parent, 2 days OSS
Unintentional Plagiarism: discretion of teacher, according to project guidelines
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CLINIC (Phone number - 739-6282)
ILLNESS
The clinic is located in the hallway between the office and library. It is
available to students who become ill. A pass from a teacher (during and in
between class periods) is necessary in order to be admitted to the clinic.
Students may remain for no longer than 15 minutes. After that, students must
return to class or parents are notified to pick up any student who is ill and who
needs to leave school. Be sure all telephone numbers on the clinic cards are
correct.
MEDICATION
All prescription medication must be brought into the school by a parent or a
guardian in the original container. Medication request forms may be obtained
in the clinic. They are to be filled out by the parent and returned to the clinic to
be kept on file. This includes inhalers. Students who need to carry an inhaler
on their person must have a school medical form completed by their doctor.
Parents who choose to have over the counter medication in the clinic for their
child must bring in new, unopened packages and complete a medication request
form as well. Medications should be picked up at the end of the year or they
will be destroyed during the summer.
CRIME SOLVERS
Manchester High School has a school Crime Solvers program that is part of the
county program. Students are encouraged to call the Crime Solvers number,
748-0660, with information about crimes in school or in the community. The
same rules apply as with the regular Crime Solvers Program; the caller remains
anonymous and a reward is given for information that leads to an arrest.
DANCES
Only students who attend Manchester, their dates and alumni who have
received approval may attend Manchester High School dances. Once an
individual leaves a dance, he/she will not be readmitted. The following rules
apply:
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No tickets will be sold at the door.
A photo ID may be required for admission.
Proper dress will be determined by the dance sponsors and announced
prior to the dance. Any person who fails to comply with the dress
requirement may be refused admission.
No sexually suggestive dancing is permitted
Inappropriate dancing (like simulation of sex, moshing, someone moved
up against a wall, violent, grinding, hands in inappropriate areas, etc.) is
not allowed. Individuals will be removed from the dance if this type of
behavior is observed.
If warned to stop inappropriate dancing and individual is rude to
chaperone or refuses to comply, the individual will be removed from the
dance
Again, this is a school-sponsored event and the expectations of a school
event are in effect for the duration of the activity
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DISMISSALS
Arrival to school is defined as being on any Manchester High School property.
Any student who arrives on school property and who needs to be dismissed
prior to normal dismissal time is required to bring a note to the clinic from a
parent who specifically indicates the reason for dismissal. This note must be
presented prior to the dismissal. Bring the note to the clinic between 7:00am
and 7:13 a.m. Phone calls from parents requesting that students be excused
after the student has already left are not acceptable. If a student cannot
provide his/her own transportation, a parent or guardian must transport
the student. The student will report to the clinic as the designated pick-up
time, and the parent must come to the clinic to sign out the student.
Students who leave the school building without official permission are subject
to a suspension. Permission is needed to go to the parking lot.
SPECIAL NOTE TO EARLY RELEASE STUDENTS: You must leave the
building immediately. Students waiting for rides will report to a
designated & supervised area.
DISPLAY OF AFFECTION
School is not the place for public display of affection. Students must refrain
from this activity at school or during school functions. The only display of
affection that is appropriate for the school setting is holding hands. Failure to
behave appropriately will result in disciplinary action.
DRESS EXPECTATIONS
School is a place of business where students learn both academic and social
skills. Thus, students are expected to wear attire appropriate for business/school
day activities. Such attire should reflect a positive attitude toward school.
Student attire must not be distracting to the educational environment. Students
found in non-compliance with dress expectations will be removed from the
educational environment.
SPECIAL NOTE: Dress expectations apply throughout the school year.
Students will be removed from the classroom or educational environment until
a solution is reached. Time missed from class will be the student’s
responsibility. Parents are requested to support these guidelines and to help
set the example with appropriate attire when visiting school.
DRESS CODE GUIDELINES
1.
Clothing depicting alcoholic beverages (Brew Thru shirts included),
tobacco or illegal substances, weaponry, sexually suggestive slogans
or vulgarity, or inappropriate language or images will not be
permitted.
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Shorts, skirts and dresses must be no shorter than 4 inches above the
knee. Clothing should not have holes that reveal skin above the knee.
Students should wear pants securely attached around the waist.
Tight and form fitting apparel should be covered with appropriate
outer garments.
Appropriate undergarments must be worn and covered with outer
garments at all times.
Shirts and blouses shall not expose any part of the shoulders,
underarms, chest, back or abdomen. Tank tops, spaghetti straps,
strapless garments, and basketball jerseys are not allowed without an
undershirt or overshirt that provides coverage.
Head coverings of any type, including hoods and bandanas, will not
be worn in the building at any time of day. When tucked in a pocket,
they must be completely out of sight. Failure to comply will result in
confiscation.
Street shoes must be worn at all times.
Sunglasses will not be worn in the building.
Garments or accessories that have sharp items, such as spikes, and
bolts protruding from them will not be permitted.
Chains (i.e. choker chains, bicycle and other heavy linked chains) and
other accessories that could pose a safety hazard to students and staff
are not allowed in the building.
Swimwear and pajamas or clothing resembling pajamas (i.e. flannel
pants) will not be permitted as business and day wear.
Other attire or apparel that the administration deems as inappropriate,
disruptive and unsafe to the school environment will be prohibited.
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Radios, Tape, DVD, CD, or MP3 Players & Headphones for such devices,
Computer Games, Cameras, Video Recorders
Items of this nature create disruption and are strong temptations for theft;
therefore, these items must be kept out of sight or stored in a locker during the
academic day from 7:13 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Failure to comply will result in
confiscation and parents must retrieve the confiscated item. One exception is
that students may listen to a personal music device before 7:13 and during their
designated lunch period.
E-readers
Students may bring their e-readers or similar devices to school. If an e-reader
or similar device is used inappropriately, it will be confiscated; repeated
violations will result in the loss of this privilege. Confiscated devices may be
picked up by the student’s parent or guardian after meeting with a school
administrator. CCPS is not responsible for the loss, destruction, damage or
theft of any e-reader or similar device.
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CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION OF ELECTRONICS POLICIES
The consequences will be the same as violation of cell phone policy – page 13.
*Laser pens are never allowed at school. Refer to CCPS Standards for
Student Conduct.
Penalty for possession = 2 days ISD. Penalty for use = 2 – 10 days OSS.
ELEVATOR
Use of the elevator is limited to those students with physical disabilities. Please
call the main office for additional information. No deposit is required to obtain
a key; however, a $25.00 fine will be required if it is not returned.
EMERGENCY DRILLS
Emergency drills will occur regularly throughout the school year. Emergency
evacuation routes and alternate routes are posted inside of each classroom.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION CARD
It is vitally important that the school have a complete and accurate emergency
information card on file for each student. When filling out the emergency
information card, please be aware that only the student’s parents and the
persons listed on the “If parent can’t be reached,” line may be allowed to
release a student from school.
EXAMS
A senior must have met the following set of criteria to be exempt from an
examination:
 Approval of the teacher
 Seniors shall have earned an A or B for the semester in the course in which
the exemption is granted.
 Any student, regardless of grade level enrollment, who takes an AP course,
has taken the AP exam for the course, maintains a B average in that course,
and meets the attendance requirements, may earn an exemption.
 In first period, the student shall have been absent no more than five times
and tardy to class no more than five times in the current semester. In every
other period, the student shall have been absent no more than three times and
tardy no more that three times.
 An exemption only excuses the student from the exam period, not any days
leading up to the exam.
 Extenuating circumstances may be appealed to the principal.
SOL Exemption: Any student, grades 9 – 12 who takes and passes the SOL
for the current year may earn a second semester exam exemption.
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EXAM MAKE UP POLICY
Students must make prior arrangements with an administrator if they are aware
that they will miss an exam day. If a student is absent on the day of an exam, a
parent must contact the school attendance office @ 739-6285. If a student is
absent on the day of an exam, the parent/guardian must notify the attendance
office and then contact the appropriate administrator for approval of make-up
arrangements. Please see page 11 for a list of excused reasons for an
absence.
FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
The state mandated Family Life Education curriculum will be implemented at
all grade levels. Parents may exercise the “opt out” procedure for any or all of
the Family Life Education material by requesting an “Opt Out” Form from the
main office.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT
The Chesterfield County Public Schools comply with all regulations relative to
the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Parents desiring additional
information should contact the school principal.
FIGHTING -VERBAL & PHYSICAL ALTERCATIONS
Students are encouraged to resolve conflicts by using the Peer Facilitators
program, guidance counselors, teachers, and administrators. Students who
disrupt the school environment by choosing to become involved in physical or
verbal altercations will be referred to the administration for immediate action.
In addition students who hinder a faculty/staff member’s intervention of a fight
will be subject to disciplinary action as well.
First offense:
Ten (10) days minimum out-of-school suspension for a
physical altercation. Two (2) days minimum out-of-school
suspension for a verbal altercation
FINANCE
DEBTS
All students who owe debts to the school will be prohibited from participating
in extra curricular activities until it is paid in full or until arrangements have
been made for the payment of the debt. In addition no parking permit will
be issued to any student owing a debt.
SPECIAL NOTE TO SENIORS WITH DEBTS: Seniors with debts will not be
allowed to participate in graduation exercises. Students who transfer or
graduate owing debts to the school may not have records released.
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FEES 2011 - 2012
Please check with the school bookkeeper for a list of required fees for various
classes and activities. Students enrolling in the second semester will pay a
reduced fee.
SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS: Any student not provided
a waiver, who has NOT paid the required fees by the end of the second week of
school, may be removed from the particular class and placed in another credit
bearing class. Parents will be notified. All students who owe debts to the
school will be prohibited from participating in extra curricular activities until
it is paid in full or until arrangements have been made for the payment of the
debt.
FUND-RAISING
Students are not permitted to sell candy or other items in school without
permission of the director of student activities (see Mr. Cassem). Clubs and
activities within the school will be allowed no more than one community-wide
solicitation during the year. In-school sales of items should not interfere with
the instructional program. The principal or his designee must approve all sales
activities involving students and/or using school time.
FORGERY
Forgery is the false making or alteration of a writing by which the legal rights
or obligations of another person are affected. It includes the signatures of
parents, teachers, coaches, etc.
First Offense:
2 days In-School-Detention
Second Offense: 2 days Out-of-School Suspension
GRADING SYSTEM AND CLASS RANK
Class rank is determined by totaling the numerical weight of all semester
grades earned from 9 through 12 plus high school subjects taken in 8th grade,
divided by the total number of semester grades. This calculation, which will be
carried to the fourth decimal place, will be considered a student’s grade point
average (GPA). In case of a tie, students will be ranked at the same level, but
the number of students who are tied will lower the next ranking student.
Grading Scale
AP/IB
H
C,X,Y,Z,O
A+ 99-100
A 94-98
B+ 90-93
B
84-89
C+ 80-83
C
74-79
D+ 70-73
D 64-69
F below 64
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
0.0
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
0.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.0
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HAZING
It is unlawful to haze or otherwise mistreat so as to cause bodily injury to any
student at any school or in any school activity whether it be part of an initiation
ritual for club or extra curricular activity membership or athletic program (see
CCPS Standards for Student Conduct).
HONOR ROLL and ACADEMIC LETTER AWARD

A grade point average of 3.0 qualifies a student for the honor roll. A
grade point average of 3.5 qualifies a student for the distinguished
honor roll.

A student who has achieved honor roll status for three consecutive
grading periods during a school year will receive an academic letter.
The first time a student earns an academic letter he or she will be
awarded the block “M” with the “lamp of learning” insignia. Each
year thereafter, a student who achieves honor roll status for three
grading periods during a school year will be awarded an academic
star.
HORSEPLAY
“PLAY FIGHTING”, PUSHING AND OR SHOVING IN THE HALLWAYS
OR CLASSROOM WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. This behavior creates a
disruption to the learning environment and will be referred to the
administration for immediate action which may include suspension.
IDENTIFICATION
Due to the concern for the safety of our students and staff, the need to identify
oneself when approached is extremely important. Failure to immediately
identify oneself correctly when approached by a staff member or to go where
directed by a staff member is considered insubordination and may result in an
immediate suspension from school.
INSUBORDINATION & DISRESPECT
Our expectation is that students will respect all adults and will follow directions
as given in the classroom and hallways and while participating in any school
activity. Insubordination and/or disrespect will not be tolerated.
Insubordination and/or disrespect include but are not limited to the following:

Using offensive language whether directed to an adult or not.

Leaving class without permission

Arguing with a teacher.

Refusing to give name when asked.

Repeated violation of the same rule after receiving previous warnings
or consequences.
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The consequences for insubordination and/or disrespect are as follows:

1st offense – 2 days OSS

2nd offense – 5 days OSS

3rd offense – 10 days OSS and referral to the Office of Student
Conduct.
Cursing or threatening a teacher will result in a 10 day suspension.
LANCER BOOK STORE
Students may purchase pencils, paper, notebooks, paperback books and other
school supplies at the Lancer Book Store before school and during lunches. It
is located across from the library and between the open and enclosed commons.
School spirit items may also be purchased in the store.
LOCKERS
Each student will be assigned a locker. Lockers are issued to students as a
convenience to store materials during the school year. Responsibility for the
locker and its contents resides with the student. (See search and seizure page)
Students who take physical education will be assigned locks for use only on the
locker room lockers. P.E. locks are not to be placed on hall lockers. All
student lockers must be cleaned out by June 7, 2012 or the custodial staff will
discard the contents.
LOST AND FOUND
A Lost and Found Box is located in the main office. Lost items are maintained
for one month and are then donated to a charity.
MISUSE OF A PASS
When students are issued a pass, they must report directly to the destination
indicated on the pass. They should not stop to talk, visit vending machines or
take other detours along the way. A student may be referred to an
administrator for this offense.
Special Permanent Passes: These will be distributed this year for aides, early
leavers, work-study, and community service students. They must carry these
passes with them in order to leave the building. Students who leave early are
not to return during school hours unless they have specific business or extracurricular activities.
P.T.S.A. SPIRIT AWARD
Each year the PTSA gives two awards per grade level, faculty awards, and
community person awards. The criteria are based on leadership, character,
school spirit and cooperation, participation in school activities, and Academic
Achievement (will not apply in teacher/community categories). The academic
area does not mean necessarily high grades but does consider efforts toward
accomplishment.
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PARKING FOR STUDENTS WHO DRIVE TO SCHOOL
The use of the parking lot at Manchester High School is a privilege given to
students. Any unauthorized vehicles may be booted or towed at the owner’s
expense. Parking is allowed by permit only. Due to limited parking, students
will receive parking spaces based on a priority basis summarized below:




Students enrolled in a schoolwork program, such as Marketing and COE.
Seniors
Juniors
Sophomores participating in extracurricular activities by application only
SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS: Approval of parking
privileges on school property may be revoked at any time by the principal, in
the principal’s sole discretion, for good cause. The principal may request, at
any time, a copy of the driving record of any student applying for a permit.
STUDENT PARKING GUIDELINES
1.
All vehicles parked on school property must be registered and must
display the current school year decal.
2. Students must receive permission from an administrator prior to going to
the parking lot during the school day. Loitering in the parking lot is not
permitted.
3. All students and vehicles must be licensed in the state of Virginia.
4. The school assumes no liability for the automobile or its contents.
5. Reckless driving on school grounds, improper parking, or littering may
result in loss of parking privileges.
6. Excessive absences or excessive tardies to school may result in loss of
parking pass.
7. Certain other disciplinary infractions may result in the parking pass being
revoked.
8. Students are restricted from parking in any area other than the
student parking lot until 4 p. m.
9. Students and patrons are reminded that parking is prohibited in fire lanes.
10. All students must only use the student parking lot to deliver/pick up
students from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS: IF YOU USE, YOU LOSE!
Students violating School Board policy regarding alcohol or other illegal or controlled
drugs, regardless of the time or place of the violation, shall lose all parking privileges for
a period of at least 365 days from the date of the violation. Additionally, the student and
his/her parent must meet with the Coordinator of Student conduct and show evidence of
rehabilitation before applying for any subsequent parking privilege.
ADDITIONAL PARKING REGULATIONS WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS AS
THEY APPLY FOR A PARKING DECAL.
STUDENT PARKING FEES
First Semester
Full time student
Two class periods
$25.00
$12.50
Second Semester
Full time student
Two class periods
$12.50
$ 6.25
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SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS: These are nonrefundable parking fees for any student who drives to school. No fee is
collected from students who enroll subsequent to April 15, except a $5.00 decal
fee. Replacement fee for lost decal is $25.00.
SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS: Students will not be
allowed to purchase parking decals until all fees for the current year and all
debts for any year are paid.
PHONE MESSAGES & DELIVERY OF PACKAGES, LUNCHES, ETC.
The front office will not accept telephone messages except from
parents/guardians, and must be of emergency in nature. Reminding students of
after school appointments and coordinating transportation does not
constitute an emergency. Additionally, the office phone is not for student
use except in the case of extreme emergency.
The front office will accept emergency deliveries between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00
p.m. only. Students will be called to the office via intercom during class
changes. Classes will not be interrupted for this purpose. Lunches and
lunch money must be received prior to the start of lunch at 10:00 a.m.
SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS: Due to the large number
of students at Manchester, we will no longer accept deliveries of flowers,
balloons or gifts on birthdays and other special occasions. Deliveries of this
nature will be refused by the front office.
PICTURES & STUDENT I.D. CARDS
School pictures will be taken at no charge for inclusion in the annual. Parents
may purchase various picture packets from Lifetouch Photography for their
own use. The school does receive a commission from this company, and the
proceeds are deposited in the general fund to be used to support school needs.
Additionally, student I.D. cards are produced from these school pictures. They
may be used for checking out library books, for using the computer lab after
school hours, and for providing identification at school activities.
POINT VALUES FOR DISCIPLINE
School-Sponsored Activity Attendance
Attendance to school-sponsored activities such as field trips, dances, pep
rallies, athletic events, clubs, etc., is a privilege and not a right. To encourage
practicing the core character values of the Chesterfield County Public Schools,
the following point system rewards those that contribute to an orderly learning
environment. Those students that show a pattern of interrupting the school day,
or neglect their duty to be a responsible student may be subject to exclusion
from attending school-sponsored activities.
Students that accumulate more than 10 disciplinary points would be excluded
from attending any school-sponsored activity.
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Point Values for the consequences of violating
CCPS Student Conduct Codes





Suspension from school:
days suspended.
Administrative Detention:
Saturday Detention:
In-School Detention (ISD):
½ Day or less in ISD:
2 points + 1 point for each of the number of
1 point
2 points
2 points
1 point
SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS: If multiple offenses are included in a
single disciplinary consequence, additional points may be added.


Roll Back of Points
If a student has no disciplinary action or referrals for 20 or more school
days, the student’s point total may be reduced 3 points. It is the
responsibility of the student to arrange a conference with his/her
administrator to determine if a reduction of points is warranted.
If the student voluntarily engages in community service to Manchester
High School, credit will be given at a rate of 1 point for every 1.5 hours of
successful service. Service may include, but is not limited to custodial
assistance before and after school and during that student’s lunch period,
policing of trash outside of the school building or contributing to campus
beautification projects. Community service must be documented and
supervised by CCPS staff after gaining approval by the assistant principal
responsible for building maintenance. Community service cannot be
served during class time.
Participation in school-sponsored activities such as athletics, music education,
and other activities are subject to the rules, expectations and eligibility
requirements specifically stated in their respective activity handbooks. Activity
handbooks are a separate entity from this disciplinary point value system.
All restrictions for activities may be reviewed by the principal or his designee.
In extenuating circumstances, an amendment of restrictions will be at the
discretion of the principal.
RESTRICTED AREAS
Students must have administrative permission to be in the following areas
during school hours:

Any parking lot

Athletic Fields

Any closed hall during lunch periods

Faculty areas including the mail room

Unsupervised outdoor areas
Students in these areas during regular school hours will be subject to
disciplinary action.
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REST ROOMS
Students are expected to use the rest room for the purpose intended. Students
are not permitted to eat, smoke, use cell phones or loiter in the rest rooms.
Please leave the rest rooms as you would like to find them. Students acting as
“lookouts” for suspected violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS: Passes will not be issued to students during the
first and last 15 minutes of every period.
SATURDAY DETENTION
Saturday detention will be held from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. This form of
detention is specifically designed to deal with referrals for tardiness and for
skipping classes. Assignments during Saturday school may be campus and/or
building cleanup projects, classroom assignments or projects, and time for work
on regular class assignments.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
The last day to drop a course without penalty is October 12, 2011. A request
to drop must be deemed appropriate by the teacher, counselor and
administrator. A drop after that deadline will result in an “F” for the year on
the student’s permanent record.
The last date to add a new course is also October 12, 2011.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO)
The SRO is at the school to assist the student population and to help make the
school a safer place. In his or her official capacity as a law enforcement
officer, the SRO has the authority to enforce civil laws inside building and on
school grounds. Phone extensions for SRO’s are 5116 or 5161.
SEARCH & SEIZURE
Lockers and other storage facilities made available to students for temporary
storage of their personal possessions remain under the joint control of the
school administration. The school administration has the right to search
lockers, desks and other storage facilities for items which violate law, school
policies and regulations, or which may be harmful to the school or its students.
Vehicles parked on school property, lockers and other storage facilities may be
subject to periodic searches by school officials. The school administration also
has the right to search any student and the student’s belongings when there is
reasonable suspicion that the student possesses an item that violates law or
School Board policy. In no event shall strip-searches of students be conducted.
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual harassment consists of uninvited, unwelcome, unpleasant sexual
advances, request for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct or
other verbal or physical conduct, or communication of a sexual nature. Sexual
harassment may include verbal harassment or unwelcome touching, patting or
pinching, intentional brushing against, demanding sexual favors accompanied
by implied or overt threats concerning an individual’s position or educational
status, and demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt promises
of preferential treatment.
Anyone who sexually harasses either a student or staff member may be
subject to civil or criminal litigation or possible suspension and/or expulsion.
SKATEBOARDS
No skateboards are allowed on school property at any time. No skateboarding
is allowed on school grounds. Students may not bring them to school to store
in lockers for use after school hours at another location.
SKIPPING CLASS, SKIPPING SCHOOL & LEAVING SCHOOL
WITHOUT PERMISSION
Students who are more than ten minutes unexcused tardy to a class will be
referred to the office for skipping class. Students who drive to school may lose
their parking pass for repeated instances of skipping.
First Offense:
Administrative Detention (90 minutes)
Second Offense: 2 days In-school Detention (ISD)
Third Offense:
2 days In-school Detention (ISD)
Fourth Offense:
Saturday school (3 hours) and Administrative Contract.
Continued referrals for skipping after the fourth offense will be considered
insubordination. See page 21 for consequences for insubordination.
STAYING AFTER SCHOOL
Students and parents should please note the following conditions for staying
after school:

The only students staying after school should be those involved in
sponsored extra curricular activities or those working with teachers
for additional help. Make-up tests would qualify as additional help as
would library use for research.

The educational wing will be off limits to students after 2:30 p.m.

Students should remain seated in the assigned area while waiting for
their rides or by their respective practice fields. Parents should pick
up students by the specialty center plaza, in front of the tennis courts.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE GROUPS
Chesterfield Mental Health offers free, confidential, volunteer counseling
services to students at the school. Students may seek these services without
parental permission or notification. Students may refer friends that they think
would benefit from participation in a group. All other referrals must be made
through the Student Assistance Team. Referrals through the Student Assistant
Team for special services will be made only after parental notification.
TARDY GUIDELINES
It is the responsibility of all students to arrive to school and to classes on time.
TARDIES are disruptive and are deterrents to the educational process. When
students are tardy to school the following procedures are to be used.
1.
2.
3.
4.
If the student reports late to school prior to the end of first period, they
must report directly to their first period class.
Students who arrive to school after the end of first period (8:10 a.m.) must
immediately report to the attendance office to sign in.
Students requesting that a tardy be excused must bring a note from their
parent or guardian stating the reason for their lateness.
LATE BUSES: Students who arrive on late buses will receive a “late
pass” as they exit the bus. They are to present this pass to their first period
teacher.
CONSEQUENCES FOR TARDIES TO PERIODS ONE THROUGH SEVEN
Students who arrive late to class must sign in and note the time of arrival to
class. Students who are more than five minutes late to class are considered
skipping and will receive a referral.
5th tardy to class
8th Tardy to class
11th Tardy to class
14th Tardy to class
17th Tardy to class
20th Tardy to class
23rd Tardy to class
26th Tardy to class
Administrative Detention
Administrative Detention
Saturday Detention (SD)
SD and Administrative Contract
2 days In School Detention (ISD)
2 days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
2 days OSS
4 days OSS
Note: Tardies do not start over at the beginning of second semester
TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS
Students will be responsible for textbooks/materials issued to them.
Textbooks should be covered at all times. Any loss or damage to
textbooks is the responsibility of the student to whom they are issued.
Lost textbook fines are paid according to current adoption prices and
the condition of the book when issued to the student. (See charges for
lost and damaged textbooks)
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CHARGES FOR LOST TEXTBOOKS
CONDITION
CHARGE
New
Good
Fair
Poor
100%
75%
50%
15%
CHARGES FOR DAMAGED TEXTBOOKS
ISSUED
New
Good
Fair
Poor
RETURNED
Good
Fair
Poor
Good
Fair
Poor
Fair or Poor
Poor
CHARGE
None
50%
75%
None
None
50%
None
None
THEFT
Incidents of theft should be reported to the appropriate administrator
who will refer them to the School Resource Officer (SRO).
SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS: Do not let your child bring large sums
of money or expensive items to school. Do not leave personal items
unattended. The security of valuable items is the responsibility of the
student. The school will not be held accountable for the loss or theft of
these items.
TRESPASSING
Visitors to the School
In order to provide for the safety and security of students and staff, all visitors
must report to the school office upon arrival on school grounds and present a
photo ID to be scanned in to the Visitor Management System. Any person who
fails to do this is trespassing and is subject to removal by the school SRO.
Parents wishing to meet with a teacher shall contact the teacher directly
via phone or email to set up a conference. Parents wishing to meet with
two or more teachers shall make arrangements by calling the school
guidance department. In either instance, the visiting parent(s) must first
report to the front office to sign in and receive a visitor’s badge.
Students
Students in the building after school hours without supervision or who reenter
the building for any reason including vending machines after being instructed
by authorized personnel to vacate school property are trespassing and are
subject to disciplinary action
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VANDALISM
No student shall or attempt to maliciously or willfully injure, damage, or
destroy school property or personal property of others. Students and parents
may be directly responsible for the willful damage, destruction, or attempt to
damage school property and may receive additional administrative action.
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
Manchester High School is equipped with video surveillance (security cameras)
throughout the building. The goal of this program is to enhance personal safety
and security, student discipline, and protection of property. Surveillance
cameras will monitor the building exterior, entrances, hallways, selected
classrooms, and common areas (i.e. open commons, gymnasium, and cafeteria).
GUIDELINES FOR COMPUTER USE
Computer equipment in the secondary schools is part of the school property and
students who abuse or misuse this equipment are subject to the discipline policy
and procedures outlined in the CCPS School Board Manual (appendix A, page
6) and may be subject to out-of-school suspension.
I.
Abuse and/or misuse of this equipment are defined below.

No food or drink of any kind is allowed in the computer lab.

Rough treatment of the equipment causing it to break or malfunction.

Escaping the network to the Disc Operating System (DOS) without
teacher permission and proper supervision.

Using equipment without permission of school authorities.

Interfering with another student’s program or computer work.

Programming the computer in an irresponsible way causing
unnecessary delays or memory damage.

Copying or attempting to copy a copyright protected program.

Willfully misrepresenting oneself using e-mail or logging in or
attempting to log in to a school computer system server using an
account not assigned the student by the computer system
administrator.
II. Recommended disciplinary action for students who abuse or misuse
computer equipment.

A student in violation of computer use policy may have access to
computer networks and server resources suspended for a period not to
exceed 20 school days.

Computer privileges are denied except for completing class
assignment under the direct supervision of the teacher.

Enrollment in additional computer courses is denied.

Discipline policy of the Chesterfield School Board is applied.
III. Appeals

After six weeks, students may appeal the administrative decision on
computer use. Appeals must be in writing to the principal.
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IV. Computer Games

Computer games are permitted if they are related to the curriculum
goals and supervised by the teacher. Computer games such as math
strategies or problem-solving exercises are permitted as assigned by
the teacher.

The use of lab equipment for video arcade games is not permitted
unless the student can list the program code and is using the game to
improve his/her programming skill. Permitting students to use the
computers as a reward for achievement in other areas should be
restricted to productive instructional computer activities and should
not include the use of video games.
V. Setting up an account and changing network password
1. LOG ON:

User name: 7 digit student #

Password: Mchs and last 4 digits of student# (This is your old or
default password and must be changed)
2. CREATE NEW PASSWORD:

Click <OK> (Type new password. It must start with a capital letter,
have at least 7 characters, and include a number or a symbol)
3. RE-ENTER NEW PASSWORD TO CONFIRM

Click <OK>
VI. USB Removable Storage Devices

USB removable storage devices, sometimes called “jump drives”,
may be used within CCPS under the following conditions:
o The storage device must be used ONLY for educational
purposes.
o Storage devices CANNOT contain any illegally loaded music,
games, movies or other material protected by copyright laws.
o Storage devices CANNOT contain inappropriate software,
including hacking, browser, or file-sharing software.
o Storage devices can only be used under the DIRECT supervision
of a teacher for specific educational purposes.
o Any storage device that comes into a CCPS building may be
collected and reviewed at any time.
MHS MEDIA CENTER
(Hours: 7:00 a. m. - 2:45 p. m.)
Students, parents, and faculty members are encouraged to access resource
information on the MHS Library home page:
http://chesterfield.k12.va.us/Schools/Manchester_HS/Library/
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STUDENT ACCESS
After logging in to the library catalog, students may select MY ACCOUNT to
view a list of items checked out. In addition, students have access to a wealth
of online research databases.
The login required for both My Account and for home access to the online
databases is:
Patron / Alternate ID Number: student ID #
PIN: the last 4 digits of the student ID #.
BOOK LOAN INFORMATION
Regular circulation
15 days
Reference books
overnight
Magazines
5 days
Books may be renewed as often as needed if no other patron has reserved the
item. Reference books are checked out at the end of the day and are due by
first period the next school day. The library staff reserves the right to further
limit circulation.
FINES
A fine of $5.00 per item will be assessed for each item not returned to the
library by the last school day of the year.
LOST LIBRARY MATERIALS
Students are responsible for the materials they check out. Fines assessed for
lost materials, damaged materials, or summer overdues must be paid before
students can check out additional materials.
LIBRARY PASSES
A student must have a pass to be admitted to the library during classes. The
pass should be stamped by the time clock on arrival and departure and must be
in the “pass box” during the time the student is in the library. Each student
must sign in when he enters the library. Group passes are not accepted.
Students may use the library without passes during their lunch periods, but
must sign in at the circulation desk.
An early leaver who needs to use the library for an educational assignment after
his dismissal but before 1:50 p.m. must secure a pass from an administrator.
COMPUTERS
Computers are reserved for scheduled classes; thus, computer access for
students on passes is not guaranteed.
COPIES AND PRINTING
A coin-operated copier is available for student use in the library. The charge for
copies is 10¢ per page.
A network printer is located at the circulation desk for student use when
printing from library programs for school-related assignments. Students may
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print up to 3 pages per job free of charge. After the first 3 pages, the cost is
10¢ per page. All guidelines regarding computers apply.
SCA – Student Cooperative Association
The SCA is the student government at Manchester. Its purpose is to promote
self-government, student interest in the school, a closer relationship between
students and staff, cooperation among school organizations, and the
coordination of school functions, and to provide the constitution for the student
body of Manchester High School. All students of Manchester High School
shall become members of the association upon enrollment.
MEMBERSHIP
The Student Council shall be composed of 5 representatives from each grade
level and the vice-president of each recognized club and organization.
Prospective representatives must present a petition containing 50 signatures of
members of their own grade level. In the fall, five transfer students will be
given the opportunity to become representatives. They must present a petition
and selection will be on a first come, first served basis. The Student Council
shall have two regular meetings each month. All council meetings shall be
open to the student body.
OFFICERS
The officers of this organization shall consist of president, vice-president,
secretary, treasurer, and reporter-historian.
QUALIFICATIONS
The president shall be elected from the rising senior or junior class and must
have previously served on the student council; the vice-president, secretary,
treasurer, and reporter-historian from the rising senior, junior, or sophomore
classes. All officers shall be good citizens, have at least a yearly average of a
C+ (2.5 or higher at time of nomination) and maintain it throughout their term
of office. They are subject to faculty and administrative approval. Officers
must attend all meeting unless excused by the faculty advisor.
ELECTION
The officers of this organization shall be elected in the spring. To obtain
nomination, a student must present a petition to the SCA sponsor. Petitions for
all offices will be accepted, screened and a primary election will be held if
necessary. The two people receiving the largest number of votes in the primary
election will run for office in the main election, if they so choose. All students
shall be eligible to vote in the election, excluding graduating seniors.
SCA OFFICERS 2011-2012
Taylor Evans
President
Katherine Al-Mateen
Vice-President
Erin Brunelle
Secretary
Natalie Evans
Historian
Mark Ghaly
Treasurer
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STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATION
(See the Clubs & Activities Handbook)
There are numerous clubs and organizations of various interests for all students.
Students are encouraged to become actively involved in extracurricular
activities. A listing of all clubs and organizations with descriptions and names
of sponsors and directors will appear in The Club and Activities Handbook,
which is available in the guidance department, the main office of the Director
of Student Activities.
SCHOOL COUNSELING
Main Phone: 739-6284
Fax: 639-6974
Director – Chris Sorensen
Guidance Technician – Teresa O’Connor
Guidance Clerk – Pam White
Counselors
Donna Carey
Edie DeJarnette
Christine Lawson
Derrick Norman
Michelle Morris-Nothnagel
Carol Simpson-Woodley
Testing Coordinator
Nancy Harding
Please visit our website at:
http://www.chesterfield.k12.va.us/Schools/Manchester_HS/guidance/index.html
School counseling services are an integral component of the total education
program. A counselor’s major role is to provide counseling services to each
student regarding the needs and problems associated with academic and
personal adjustment and educational career planning. Counseling services
assist with the total development of students’ decision-making, goal setting,
self-management and interpersonal skills. In addition, counselors serve as an
important resource for staff, parents and community agencies to help direct and
enhance student success in academic, career/college and personal and social
growth.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
The College and Career Center is located in the school counseling office. In
general, the materials available in the career center include computer/internet
access to retrieve the latest career information and numerous print references
relating to colleges, military, financial aid, and occupational resources.
Our website (see above) has numerous links relating to career exploration,
college search, study skills, and parent resources. All of this information can
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be used for a variety of purposes, ranging from school reports and research
papers to job placement references and college search requests. During the fall
seniors have the privilege of personal visits from college representatives to
learn more about the colleges that interest them. All students can take
advantage of the career center to do career and interest surveys, financial
planning, etc. during AEP and other times of the school day as long as they set
up these appointments in advance with their counselor.
During the school year, parents and students can also make appointments with
our representative from the Great Aspirations Scholarship Program (GRASP)
who comes to school once a week to answer questions about FAFSA and
financial aid.
For GRASP and FAFSA info, you can visit www.grasp4va.com For career
planning, you can visit www.vawizard.org For college planning, you can visit
www.collegeboard.org
TRANSCRIPTS
All transcripts must be requested using the Official Transcript Request Form
found in the guidance office. If you are under 18 a parent signature must
accompany each request if you do not have a signature card on file. If you the
transcript is for a college and you have a Secondary Report form (from the
college) as part of your application process, it should be submitted with the
transcript request so your counselor can fill it out and send it with the
transcript.
Teacher recommendations must be mailed separately by each
teacher unless the college specifically states otherwise. Please provide your
teacher(s) with a stamped, pre-addressed envelope. It will be the responsibility
of the student to follow up with teacher recommendations.
The first transcript that you request is free of charge, provided that you request
it at least 10 days before the due date. If your first transcript is not requested at
least 10 days before the due date, then the cost is $2.00 for processing. Each
transcript after the first requires a $3.00. Please allow 10 school days for
processing to assure delivery by due date. If the transcript request is less than
10 days before the due date, then the fee will be $5.00.
Transcript requests should be returned to Mrs. White in the School Counseling
Office. They will not be accepted after 2:00 pm.
SAT/ACT
All students who are planning to attend college should take the SAT or ACT.
To find out more about the SAT, including dates and registration fees, please
visit www.collegeboard.org To find out more about the ACT, including dates
and registration fees, please visit www.actstudent.org
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PEER FACILITATORS
Peer Facilitators (PF’s) are students who are help their peers with normal
adolescent concerns, including decision making, interpersonal relationships,
school related problems, and conflict resolution. PF’s are trained to listen and
to help students with concerns by providing support and information and by
referring students to the appropriate resources when necessary. PF’s give tours
to new students and help them with their transition to Manchester. Another
important role PF’s will play will be as Conflict Mediators. In this role, PF’s
will assist disputing students in peaceful communication and resolution of their
conflict by using a prescribed problem-solving process. Students may sign up
in guidance to see a PF. Faculty, staff, and students for conflict resolution may
make referrals. Mrs. Simpson-Woodley is the sponsor of the Peer Facilitators.
OTHER STUDENT/SUPPORT SERVICES
The special needs of Manchester students that are outside the typical studentteacher or student-counselor relationship may require the assistance of a
number of different individuals that are listed below. Individuals may be
referred through an administrator, teacher, counselor, parent, or friend. Contact
the guidance office for assistance.
Social Worker:
School Psychologist:
Special Education:
Pat Aspinwall
Tracey Bell
Kendra Belcher
WORK PERMITS
Work permits may be obtained from the guidance office.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Because of recent legislation passed by the Virginia Department of Education,
there is a separate set of graduation diploma requirements for incoming
freshman starting for the 2011-2012 school year. Please make sure you read
carefully to determine which graduation requirements you fall under.
Only the course credit requirements have changed; the SOL testing
requirements are still the same (see chart).
The information below will only address requirements for the Standard and
Advanced diplomas. For more information, please visit the school counseling
website or speak to your school counselor.
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Diploma Requirements for Students Entering 9 th Grade in the
2011-2012 School Year
Course
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Standard Diploma
# of credits needed
English
Mathematics
Laboratory Science
History and Social Sciences
Health and Physical Education
4 credits
3 credits*
3 credits
3 credits
2 credits
World Language, Fine Arts or
Career and Technical Education
2 credits
Economics and Personal Finance
1 credits
Electives
4 credits
Total
22
Advanced
Diploma
# of credits
needed
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
2 credits
3* years of one
Lang. or
2 years each of
2 Lang.
1 credits
4 credits
(1 must be Fine
Art/CTE)
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Diploma Requirements for Students Entering 9 th Grade Before the
2011-2012 School Year
Course
English
Mathematics
Laboratory Science
Social Studies
Health and Physical Ed
Fine/Practical Art
Foreign Language (3
years of one language or
2 years each of 2
languages
Electives
Total
Standard Diploma
# of credits needed
4 credits
3 credits*
3 credits
3 credits
2 credits
1 credit
6 credits
22 credits
Advanced Studies
Diploma
# of credits needed
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
2 credits
1 credit
3 credits
2 credits
24 credits
*All students are required to take a math course their senior year unless they
are granted a special exemption by the principal.
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SOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS-CLASS 2007 AND BEYOND
English-Reading
-Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Student Choice
Standard Diploma
Testing Requirement
1
1
1
1
1
1
Advances Studies
Testing Requirement
1
1
2
2
2
1
Total
6
9
Course
Note: Students are required to take all SOL tests in the core courses.
GRADUATION CEREMONY REQUIREMENTS
In order to participate (i.e. “walk) in graduation ceremonies, students must
complete all requirements (both credit and SOL requirements) for one of the
state approved diplomas – Advanced, Standard, Modified Standard. A student
earning a Certificate of Completion MAY NOT participate in graduation
ceremonies unless the student has an IEP that states this as their termination
goal.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROMOTION
Just as students are required to earn a certain number of credits to meet
graduation and diploma requirements; they must accumulate a certain number
of credits in each grade to be promoted to the next grade level. The credit
requirements for grade classification in high school are as follows:
Promotion from the 9th grade—5 credits
Promotion from the 10th grade—11 credits
Promotion from the 11th grade—must satisfy the requirements to be a candidate
for June graduation.
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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Director of Student Activities – Roger Cassem
Assistant A. D. – Kara Chaconas
(739-6283)
VHSL STARTING DATES FOR PRACTICES
Winter Sports – November 14
Spring Sports – February 20
Boys & Girls Basketball
Indoor Track
Wrestling
Baseball & Softball
Boys & Girls Tennis
Boys & Girls Soccer
Boys & Girls Track & Field
*Winter Sports Meeting
November 28 – 7:00 p.m.
*Spring Sports Meeting
March 5 – 7:00 p.m.
*These are Mandatory meetings requiring the presence of a parent/guardian and
the athlete.
VHSL REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION
AGE RULE – No student shall have reached the age of 19 on or before the first
day of August in the school year he/she wishes to participate.
SEMESTER RULE – The eligibility of each student begins with the entrance
into the ninth grade and runs for eight consecutive semesters.
SCHOLARSHIP RULE – For an athlete to participate in the first semester of a
given year, he/she must have earned five (5) credits in the previous year.
Summer school will count for first semester eligibility. To be eligible for the
second semester, each athlete must pass a minimum of five (5) credits for the
preceding semester.
ENROLLMENT RULE – To participate in a given school year, each athlete
must be a regularly enrolled student taking a minimum of five (5) credit
classes.
VHSL PHYSICAL/PARENTAL CONSENT FORM – Each athlete must have
this form on file dated after May 1 for the school year in which the student
wishes to compete.
ATHLETIC SCHEDULES & SCORES & OTHER INFORMATION
SCHEDULES
You may view and print athletic schedules and game results by going to the
Manchester High School Homepage listed below:
http://www.chesterfield.k12.va.us/Schools/Manchester_HS/home.html
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Once there, select Activities Calendar. You may select the sports schedule
that you would like to view. You can also use this link to check results, to get
directions to away contests, to check other daily events, and to get other useful
information.
COST OF ADMISSION
The cost of admission to athletic events is as follows:
Varsity Football
9th & JV Football
$7
$5
Basketball - $6
Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball - $5
SPECIAL NOTE: All other athletic events are free admission. District,
Regional, & State events held at Manchester will carry a different admission
price than regular season games.
SPORTS PASSES
The athletic department offers student and adult sports passes that will save the
student and/or his or her family a substantial amount throughout the school year
if you attend athletic events frequently. These passes are valid for regular
season, home games only.
Student All-Sports Pass: Cost - $50
This pass is available to high school, middle school, and elementary school
students. It is non-transferable, and it is good for the price of one admission to
any regular season, home athletic event throughout the school year.
Adult All-Sports Pass: Cost $65
This pass is available to adults and is also good for the price of admission to
any regular season, home athletic event throughout the school year.
Season Passes: Cost Varies ($1 savings per home game)
This pass is available to those who only want to attend a single sport during the
course of its season. It is valid for home games only. The cost is the number of
home games times the cost of admission minus $1. An example would be five
home football games times $6 rather than the normal $7 admission price. In this
example the purchaser would save a total of $6.
*The Chesterfield County public school system does not unlawfully
discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disabilities
or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and
activities.
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