Parent-Student Handbook - New Rochelle High School
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Cafe Saturnalia ------------------------------------------------------- 20 Cheerleaders ---------------------------------------------------------- 20 Chess Club ------------------------------------------------------------ 20 Circle of Friends ----------------------------------------------------- 20 Dance Team and Club ---------------------------------------------- 20 E.S.L. Club ------------------------------------------------------------ 20 Entrepreneur Club --------------------------------------------------- 20 Fresh Air Club -------------------------------------------------------- 20 Gay/Straight Alliance ----------------------------------------------- 20 General Organization ----------------------------------------------- 21 Guitar Club ------------------------------------------------------------ 21 Habitat for Humanity------------------------------------------------ 21 Human Rights Coalition -------------------------------------------- 21 Italian Club ------------------------------------------------------------ 21 Japanese Anime Club ----------------------------------------------- 21 Jazz Band -------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Jewish Culture Club ------------------------------------------------- 21 Junior Statesmen of America -------------------------------------- 21 Latin Club ------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Marching Band ------------------------------------------------------- 21 Math Honor Society Team ----------------------------------------- 21 Midnight Run --------------------------------------------------------- 21 Mock Trial Team ---------------------------------------------------- 21 Model Congress ------------------------------------------------------ 21 Muslim Culture Club ------------------------------------------------ 21 Photography Club ---------------------------------------------------- 21 Science Club ---------------------------------------------------------- 21 Science Olympiad---------------------------------------------------- 22 Spanish Club ---------------------------------------------------------- 22 Students Against Drunk Driving ---------------------------------- 22 Student Community Action ---------------------------------------- 22 Tae Kwon Do Club -------------------------------------------------- 22 Theatre Workshop --------------------------------------------------- 22 Views from the Bridge ---------------------------------------------- 22 Table of Contents Table of Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2 Superintendent’s and Principal’s Messages ----------------------------------- 3 Mission Statement ------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 New Rochelle High School Philosophy ---------------------------------------- 3 Smaller Learning Communities -------------------------------------------------- 4 Daily Bell Schedule ----------------------------------------------------------------- 4 NRHS Personnel Directory ----------------------------------------------------- 5-8 Academic Procedures -------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Diploma Requirements Chart --------------------------------------- 9 Grade Classification -------------------------------------------------- 9 Grading Policy --------------------------------------------------------- 9 Class Rank-------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Regents Exam Schedule -------------------------------------------- 10 WISE ------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Progress Reports - Report Cards ---------------------------------- 10 Program Change Dates---------------------------------------------- 10 Substitute Program--------------------------------------------------- 11 Honor Societies------------------------------------------------------- 11 Honor Roll Requirements ------------------------------------------ 11 Attendance Policy ------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 Lateness to School --------------------------------------------------- 13 Absences from School ---------------------------------------------- 13 Makeup Work after Absences ------------------------------------- 13 BOCES Attendance Policy----------------------------------------- 13 Dismissal Procedures ----------------------------------------------- 13 Medical Exemptions from Physical Education ---------------- 13 Dismissals for Medical & Dental Appointments -------------- 14 Use of School Elevator --------------------------------------------- 14 Health Office Medication Forms --------------------------------- 14 Summary of Code of Conduct -----------------------------------------------14-19 Cheating Policy------------------------------------------------------- 19 Co- and Extra-Curricular Activities -------------------------------------------- 20 Academic Challenge ------------------------------------------------ 20 Animal Rights Club ------------------------------------------------- 20 Art Club ---------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Asian Culture Club -------------------------------------------------- 20 Auditorium Tech Crew --------------------------------------------- 20 Black Culture Club -------------------------------------------------- 20 Student Support Groups Peer Leadership Program ------------------------------------ 22 Ignite Mentoring Program ----------------------------------- 22 NRHS/Assignment/Activity Calendar -------------------- CENTER INSERT 1 Interscholastic Sports Program -------------------------------------------------- 23 Eligibility Standards ------------------------------------------ 24 Publications The Herald ------------------------------------------------------ 25 OPUS ------------------------------------------------------------ 25 SPQR------------------------------------------------------------- 25 E.S.L. Magazine ----------------------------------------------- 25 Frammenti ------------------------------------------------------- 25 Letras Hispanicas ---------------------------------------------- 25 Services ---------------------------------------------------------- 26 Hispanic Liaison ----------------------------------------------- 26 Career Services ------------------------------------------------ 26 Guidance and Counseling Services ------------------------ 26 Alternative Campus High School -------------------------- 27 Health Services ------------------------------------------------ 27 Library/Media Center ----------------------------------------- 28 Computer Lab -------------------------------------------------- 28 Designated Study Areas -------------------------------------- 29 Student Assistance Program --------------------------------- 30 Home Instruction ---------------------------------------------- 30 Working Papers ------------------------------------------------ 30 School Psychologists ----------------------------------------- 30 Outreach Tutoring --------------------------------------------- 30 Extra Help ------------------------------------------------------- 30 Social Workers ------------------------------------------------- 30 Speech and Hearing ------------------------------------------- 30 Parents’ Rights ----------------------------------------------------------- 31 Parents’ Responsibilities ----------------------------------------------- 31 Things to Know Visitors ---------------------------------------------------------- 32 Take-out Food Deliveries ------------------------------------ 32 Parking ----------------------------------------------------------- 32 Public Telephones --------------------------------------------- 32 Lost and Found------------------------------------------------- 32 Handicap Access----------------------------------------------- 32 Lockers ---------------------------------------------------------- 32 ID cards ---------------------------------------------------------- 32 Insurance -------------------------------------------------------- 33 Physical Education Uniforms ------------------------------- 33 Use of Building after School -------------------------------- 33 Access to Records --------------------------------------------- 33 Staff Recommendations ------------------------------------- 33 Announcements ----------------------------------------------- 33 Cafeteria/Meal Programs ----------------------------------- 33-34 Bus Tokens ---------------------------------------------------- 34 Emergency Procedures -------------------------------------- 34 Fire Drill Instructions ---------------------------------------- 34 School Safety Plan and Crisis Procedures --------------- 34 Home Dismissal Instructions ------------------------------- 34 Student Government Constitution of New Rochelle High School ------------- 35-38 Individual Rights, Policy on Sexual Harassment ----------------- 39 Special Needs Accommodation -------------------------------------- 39 Affirmative Action ----------------------------------------------------- 39 Floor Plan First Floor ------------------------------------------------------ 40 Second Floor -------------------------------------------------- 41 Third Floor ----------------------------------------------------- 42 House IV – First Floor--------------------------------------- 43 House IV – Second Floor ----------------------------------- 44 2 Superintendent’s Message will need from time to time, introduce you to activities and opportunities, set procedures clearly in place, and, most importantly, establish the clarity needed for a successful academic career. The New Rochelle High School Parent-Student Handbook contains vital information that will provide you with a handy guide that details the services that are available, the practices and procedures to be followed, the key personnel to be contacted and important dates to remember. New Rochelle High School must have support from knowledgeable and participating parents. Working together for the good of the students, all of us —teachers, counselors, supervisors, administrators, and parents — comprise a powerful force for success. Mission Statement The 2007-08 handbook should serve as a valuable resource in helping you Mr. Richard E. Organisciak Superintendent become more familiar with the committed faculty and staff who are dedicated to making the high school experience a successful one. Working together with parents and community members, the goal of providing all students with the necessary academic, social and personal support systems becomes more readily achievable. New Rochelle High School, with its smaller learning communities, is dedicated to developing responsible, respectful, tolerant citizens who value cultural diversity and who possess the intellectual, social and emotional independence to become lifelong learners and contributing members of a global society. NRHS Philosophy New Rochelle High School, a complex and comprehensive institution, must expand and develop the mutual benefits of its rich diversity. With our community, its leaders, parents, and teachers; we strive to develop responsible social behavior and to provide an environment in which each student may achieve maximum growth. We impress upon our students that independence, initiative, and individual responsibility are essential ingredients in learning. From the community and with full support of parents, we elicit support for our legitimate aspirations for the educational growth of our students and invite constructive suggestions. It is our belief that this handbook holds the answers to many of your questions and concerns. We encourage you to keep the handbook in an accessible location where you can consult and use it on a regular basis. Best wishes for a successful school year. Principal's Message This informative handbook is for Parents and Students. It is not just a publication of basic New Rochelle High School facts, but rather an indispensable tool for maximizing one’s educational and social successes. Each of you, parent and student, owes it to himself/herself and to the success of our school to know thoroughly the contents of this handbook. It will answer your questions, direct you to those sources you The school’s programs encourage personal responsibility and achievement and will lead to more satisfying careers and more productive personal lives. Flexibility, concern, and warmth are key ingredients for those charged with administrating and supervising these programs. A sense of trust and collegial respect are, therefore, paramount in creating a community of learning. Our curriculum shall always maintain the flexibility necessary to meet the needs of students living in a rapidly changing and diverse society. This curriculum must aid students in creating a philosophy of life that will result in personal fulfillment and in work ethic. It must provide opportunities for Mr. Donald T. Conetta Principal 3 dialogue concerning the nature of change and foster activities enabling students to participate in procedures of change. Finally, the high school, in helping students to define themselves, also develops a sensitivity towards the goals, humanity, and uniqueness of others. In the end, we hope that the educational process at New Rochelle High School will give our students the values of tolerance and mutual respect: qualities essential for survival and success within the larger society. Smaller Learning Communities Time Lunch 1 Schedule Lunch 2 Schedule Lunch 3 Schedule Lunch 4 Schedule 7:22-8:10 AM AM AM AM 8:15-9:08 1 1 1 1 9:13-10:01 2 2 2 2 10:06-10:54 3 3 3 3 10:59-11:29 Lunch 1 4A 4A 4A 11:34-11:47 4B Lunch 2 5A 5A Lunch 3 6A 11:52-12:22 New Rochelle High School is organized into eight smaller learning communities of approximately 400-600 students each. The learning communities are geographically defined, serve as a home base for students and teachers, and reflect the diversity of the school as a whole. Each learning community has its own administrator, counselors, teaching and clerical staff. The purpose is to create a more personalized atmosphere in which individual needs are met more effectively. 12:27-12:40 5B 5B 12:45-1:15 1:20-1:33 6B 6B 6B 6C Lunch 4 1:38-2:08 2:13-3:01 7 7 Ninth and tenth grade students in each community are teamed with core area teachers in english, social studies, mathematics, and science. Teams of teachers and students remain intact for ninth and tenth grade, as much as possible, in order to provide continuity for students and staff. Eleventh and twelfth grade students remain in the community however, by necessity most of their course work is taken throughout the school. All ninth grade students are mentored through the Ignite program where they are teamed with a junior or senior who has been formally trained in the mentoring process. Mr. Joseph Starvaggi Assistnat Principal Daily Schedule Mr. Joseph Starvaggi Assistant Principal 4 7 7 Directory MAIN OFFICE PERSONNEL Donald T. Conetta, Principal ............................................... Joseph Starvaggi, Assistant Principal .................................. Mary Lou Montalto ------------------------------------------------------------ 4524 HISPANIC LIAISON OFFICER George Castellanos, Ph.D. ---------------------------------------------------- 4484 Extension 4502, 4503 4504, 4508 SECURITY Bruce Danielle, Director ------------------------------------------------------ 4186 Robert Coyne, Assistant Director Rolf Koehler, Security Officer HOUSE OFFICE PERSONNEL HOUSE I Gustavo Barbosa, House Principal ------------------------------------------4516 Francis Xavier Curley, Counselor -------------------------------------------4637 Maria deMiranda, Counselor -------------------------------------------------4515 Aaron Kleinman, Counselor --------------------------------------------------4512 Giselle Standard-Martinez, Counselor --------------------------------------4513 GENERAL SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT Perri Lovallo --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4500 NEW ROCHELLE HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY HOUSE II Monifa Tippitt, Ed.D., House Principal ------------------------------------4520 Lucy Guo, Counselor -----------------------------------------------------------4529 Amy Costa, Counselor ---------------------------------------------------------4527 Michael Tedesco, Counselor --------------------------------------------------4528 Michelle Machay LANGUAGE ARTS Michael Mackay Leslie Altschul, Chairperson ------------------------------------------------- 4488 Paul Melamed Jessica Mock Jennifer Archer Robert Monteleone Sean Capiello Mark Nelson Catherine Comerford Michael Mackay Ellen Dierking Allison Niedzwiecki Phillip Dollard Roni Sarig Doneshia Gordon Anthony Stirpe Vittoria Guarino Erica Vinelli Eric Hedman Ellen Wallace Evan Kesten Scott Zimmerman Margret Kinney Mered Kopstein Steven Kronovet Karen Jantzen, Teaching Assistant------------------------------------------ 4557 HOUSE III Vera Cheek, House Principal -------------------------------------------------4530 Jessica Dorsett, Ph.D., Counselor --------------------------------------------4536 Johanna Kennedy, Counselor -------------------------------------------------4538 Jennifer Lefkow, Counselor ---------------------------------------------------4535 HOUSE IV Devan K. Ganeshananthan, House Principal ------------------------------5093 Kevin Austin, Counselor ------------------------------------------------------5077 Laura Foster, Counselor -------------------------------------------------------5006 Purnima Taylor, Counselor----------------------------------------------------7468 GUIDANCE OFFICE Michael Kenny, District Coordinator of Guidance --------------------------------------------4542 BUSINESS Steve Goldberg, Chairperson ------------------------------------------------- 4597 Tina Amato Matthew Kolb Joseph Brown Mary Lou Montalto Christopher Drake GEAR-UP PROGRAM Gregoria Feliciano, Counselor ------------------------------------------------4273 ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING Ronald Morris, Chairperson -------------------------------------------------- 4564 Lawrence Green Cecil Walker, Ed.D. LIAISON FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES/W.I.S.E COORDINATOR 5 Kevin Lally MATHEMATICS Ronald Morris, Chairperson -------------------------------------------------- 4564 Naeema Jones, Teaching Assistant TECHNOLOGY Vittoria Guarino, Teacher -----------------------------------------------------4507 Al Quartironi, Teaching Assistant -------------------------------------------4507 Sharon Alexander, Teaching Assistant -------------------------------------4565 Ted Ackerman Byron Blum Josephine Boscarino Thomas Cioppa Eddie Correa Marilyn Crystal Bruno Duarte Angel Ferreras Lorraine Henkel Olga Hechevarria Curtis Hershey Craig Hirsch SOCIAL STUDIES Steven Goldberg, Chairperson ------------------------------------------------4597 Mary K Fama, Teaching Assistant-------------------------------------------4598 Jon Beck Martin Billig Daniel P. Browne Timothy Byrne Adam Capellan Jillian Chipman Michael Chwick Laurie Collins-Thomas Kevin Corcoran Linda Creary Cristian Figueroa Michael Foster Virginia Gunther Darren Gurney Joseph Keolamphu Timothy Kuklis Alison Landskowsky Kevin McIvor Daniel McNamara Deborah Minchin Donald G. Morrison Paula Porricelli Brett Raboy Karen Rose Neal Shultz Carine Thompson Christopher Wade Eric Wood SCIENCE Joyce Kent, Chairperson ------------------------------------------------------ 4596 Josephine Pasqua, Teaching/Lab Assistant ------------------------------- 4580 David Altizio Stephen May Judy Archibold Walter Muller Bruce Bernero Stephen Oppenheimer Mireille Bernstein Marissa Raniolo Thomas Byrne & VISUAL ARTS Kenneth Rodgers PERFORMING Patrick Cushing Scott Rubins 5642, 5643 D. Domenic Guastaferro, Ed. D., Supervisor --------------------Judith Dembrow Andrea Schwach Mark Cooper Moira McCaul John Elia Sue Soto Grace Fraioli Julie McGough Jill Ferrara Valerie Stecher Robert Freeberg Frederick Ostrofsky Alan Gardner Allegra Stein Michael Fry Eddie Reidy Nicolai Gheta Helen Voysey Ann Marie Funigiello Alexandra Rutsch-Brock George Gierer Susanne Wilson Derrick James Larene Sanchez PennyJutt Hulbert Peggy David JoannaYounger Schomber Bernard Lepore Listwan Bruce Zeller Amanda Scott Seaboldt Andrew Manning Hillary Zinman Philip Maresco HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION John Magnotta, Ph. D., Chairperson ---------------------------------------- 4586 Edward Fierro, Teaching Assistant Pool -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4588 FOREIGN LANGUAGE/LEP Juan Carlos Mendez, Chairperson -------------------------------------------4559 Estee Lopez, Supervisor LEP -------------------------------------------------8249 Leonore Neto, Teaching Assistant -------------------------------------------4574 Danielle Blancato George Castellanos, Ph.D. Viviane Cabral Naomi Finkelstein Jarohan Garcia Diane Gomez Michael Hilderbrand Joanne Kennedy Lucy Krupenye Julissa Martinez Elvis Minaya Lisa Monaco Gary Monitto Melissa Morganti Maria Notaro Lisette Opper-Gongora Mary Lynn Palucci Viviane Ponslet Carmen Sanchez Sidonie Schneider Christopher Starace Andrea Liller Steve Newman Carole Prikasky Lisa Prikasky Nazar Rabadi Eileen Ritacco Alexander Sabatino Ronald Schoenherr Joan Schuster Dominick Sedito Martin Teitell Kathleen Vestal 6 Coaches office/weight room --------------------------------------------------4585 Men’s Gym -----------------------------------------------------------------------4584 Women’s Gym -------------------------------------------------------------------4587 Dianna Anderson Carol Carboni Mary Ciamei Louis DiRienzo Timothy Fuller James Guccione Lisbeth Lynn John Murphy Armando Oliveira Raymond Rhett Peter Rubin Mark Salottolo Joseph Williams LIBRARY Jodi Feldman, Librarian ------------------------------------------------------- 4562 Tina McCullough, Senior Library Clerk MEDIA CENTER Steve Brown, Media Production Technician ------------------------------ 4568 Brenda Harris, Inst. Media Assistant -------------------------------- 4566,4567 SPECIAL EDUCATION Linda Ranieri, Assistant Director --------------------------------------------8222 Sharon Mast, Ph.D., Facilitator ----------------------------------------------4595 Judy Dobbins, Facilitator ------------------------------------------------------4595 Mary Ellen Sanchez, Facilitator ----------------------------------------------4494 Teaching Assistants/Aides Tina Abramowitz Brenda Ennis Donna Bongiorni Christine Grogan Carolyn Carter Frances Grosso Linda Downs Sylvia James Alicia Judge Sally Novikoff Parivash Khandani Ronald Oliver Linda Landrine Robert Patrella Maira Lyerly Alfred Peters Grace Marzullo Mark Reid Cathy Mecca Carol Ruggieri Kathleen Mercogliano Linda Scott Teachers Victor Acosta Meghan Barbosa Sari Benson Barbara Cotturone Diane Freed David Herman Mark Honig Brett Keeports Janet LaChapelle Gabriel Lee Donna-Marie Masi Jacqueline McKendry Richard Murphy Jeanine O’Brien Stephen Pelak Jonathan Pollock Robin Rappo Solaz Roberts Rafael Toro Christine Tozzo James Tozzo Regina Verdeschi Judith Weeks-Padgett Rhonda Young ATTENDANCE OFFICERS John E. Kittrell ------------------------------------------------------------------ 4495 Richard Boddie Steven Smith REGISTRAR Barbara Hassett ----------------------------------------------------------------- 4591 REGISTRAR Barbara Hassett ----------------------------------------------------------------- 4591 TUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Pina Bloom----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4551 SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS & PSYCHOLOGISTS Leslie Attubato, Social Worker ---------------------------------------------- 5003 Norma Borrero-Large, Social Worker -------------------------------------- 4293 Gail Polsky, Social Worker --------------------------------------------------- 4526 Grisella Ramos, Social Worker ---------------------------------------------- 4490 Evelyn Aponte, Ph.D. ---------------------------------------------------------- 7468 Roni Einhorn, Psy.D. ---------------------------------------------------------- 4499 7 Myra Estrella, Psy.D. -----------------------------------------------------------4539 Joshua Logan, Psy.D. -----------------------------------------------------------8092 Morein Gordon Susan Hackett Maureen Maire SCHOOL NURSES/ HEALTH OFFICE ---------------------------------------------------- 4575, 4576 Fax: 632-4232 Mary Ellen Cowan, R.N. Nancy LoPresti, R.N. Janet Melussi, R.N. Wendy Miceli, R.N. Diane Vetrano, R.N. SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS Anne Cunningham --------------------------------------------------------------4540 Genevieve Stroh -----------------------------------------------------------------4486 STAFF RESOURCE CENTER Sid Schneider --------------------------------------------------------------------4593 CAREER CENTER Y.E.S. Bonnie Proudian -----------------------------------------------------------------4552 CONTINUING EDUCATION Robert Burnside -----------------------------------------------------------------4547 CAFETERIA Zorka Gliatis, Manager --------------------------------------------------------4550 SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM Deirdre McMannus, Director ----------------------------------------- 4216, 4217 ALTERNATIVE CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL Joel Fridovich, Administrator ------------------------------------------------4393 Sandra Zupicich, Psychologist Miguel Casellas, Counselor Zohre Firooznia, Teaching Assistant Tyrone Galimore, Teaching Assistant Neil Mattera, Crisis Intervention Teacher 8 Vicky Rossi Karen Tucker Academic Procedures New Rochelle High School, an all Regents high school, offers its students a variety of courses in four program areas. Its curriculum reflects the expanding fields of knowledge, the shifting concerns and needs within society, and the changing needs and interests of its students. The courses provide a major sequence of study for students continuing their formal education beyond high school, pursuing a trade or technical career, entering the business world, and performing arts. REGENTS SUBJECT DIPLOMA REGENTS DIPLOMA with ADVANCED DESIGNATION Grade Classification 1. 2. REQUIRED REGENTS EXAMINATIONSA REGENTS DIPLOMAB English 4 credits 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits 4 credits English Global History & U.S. History Mathematics 3 credits 3 credits Math A or Integrated Algebra Science 3 creditsC 3 creditsC One Regents Exam in Science ADVANCED DESIGNATION 3. English Global History & U.S. History Math A & Math B or Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2/Trigonometry One Exam in Life Science One Exam in Physical Science Grading Policy Numerical Grade 95-100 90-94 85-89 80-8 75-79 70-74 65-69 Below 65 Language other Comprehensive Regents than English 1 creditD 3 creditsD & E Exam (LOTE) Art or Music 1 credit 1 credit Health .5 credit ½ credit Electives 3.5 credits 1.5 credits Physical 2 credits 2 credits Education TOTAL 22 credits 22 credits A Students must attain a score of 65 or above on all required Regents examinations in order to earn a Regents Diploma or a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. The local diploma option is available according to the following requirements: At least one course shall be in a life science and another shall be in a physical science. D Students with a disability may be excused from the requirement of one credit of LOTE if it is indicated on the Individualized Education Program (IEP). E Students completing a five-unit sequence in Career and Technical Education (CTE) of the arts (visual, arts, music, dance, theatre) are not required to complete the additional two units of Language Other Than English requirement for the Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, but must still meet the requirements for the total number of credits. Description Excellent Outstanding Very Good Good Average Low Average Below Average Failing Class Rank Only courses taken as part of the day program of New Rochelle High School are included in the GPA for ranking purposes. Courses in the extended day program, summer school, independent study or programs outside of New Rochelle High School are not included in the GPA for ranking purposes. student with a disability who has an IEP or 504 Accommodation Plan and who fails a required Regents examination may fulfill testing requirements for a local diploma by scoring between 55-64 on the Regents examination or by passing the corresponding Regents Competency Test in Writing, Reading, Global Studies, American History, and/or Science Regents Competency Tests. C Letter Equivalent A+ A B+ B C+ C D F INC - Incomplete: Incomplete grades must be made up within the first two weeks after the end of the marking period. Change of grade forms are to be secured from Counselors, completed with proper signatures and turned into the Data Processing Office (Ms. Truesdell) by the teacher. (i) Students who first enter grade nine in September 2005 must attain a score of 65 or above on two of the five required Regents examinations and a score of 55 or above on the remaining three required Regents examinations; (ii) Students who first enter grade nine in September 2006 must attain a score of 65 or above on three of the five required Regents examinations and a score of 55 or above on the remaining two required Regents examinations; and (iii) Students who first enter grade nine in September 2007 must attain a score of 65 or above on four of the five required Regents examinations and a score of 55 or above on the one remaining required Regents examination. BA To qualify as a member of the 10th grade, students must have earned at least 5 units of high school credit. To qualify as a member of the 11th grade, students must have earned at least 10 units of high school credit. To qualify as a member of the 12th grade, students must have earned at least 15 units of high school credit. 9 Regents Exam Schedules Progress Reports January 22 – 25, 2008 June 17 – 26, 2008 It is the students’ responsibility to get a list from their counselors of all exams needed in order to fulfill graduation requirements. To sit for Regents or RCTs, students must also obtain a pass for each exam either from the subject teacher or from the department office. Students who have doubles or triples -- exams which conflict because they are scheduled by the State Board of Regents on the same day at the same time -- must notify both the counselor and the department office. The department will make the special testing arrangements. Computerized Progress Reports, completed by a student’s teacher, are mailed home at the midpoint of each marking period. Parents should carefully scrutinize these reports and contact the student’s counselor and arrange a teacher conference when it is clear that intervention might be helpful. Marking Period Midpoint First October 9 – 12, 2007 Second December 10 – 14, 2007 Third March 3 – 7, 2008 Fourth May 12 – 16, 2008 WISE - Westchester Individual Senior Experience Seniors who opt for the WISE program (Westchester Individual Senior Experience) should conform to all the regulations set by the program. Those printed regulations must be secured from the WISE coordinator, Ms. Mary Lou Montalto in Room 226. Students must understand that all WISE projects properly completed receive no more than 1 credit towards graduation: 1/2 credit in English and 1/2 in Social Studies. Failure to complete the project successfully will result in failure to graduate. Program Changes Program changes are made only to correct errors such as course omission, course duplication, or improper course sequence or the lack of a prerequisite. The NRHS administration considers the selection of a course to be a yearlong commitment to class. Therefore, only extraordinary circumstances will be considered for changing a course after the first marking period. Withdrawals occurring before the end of the first marking period will not be noted on the transcript. Withdrawals occurring after the deadline will be noted on the transcript as a “WP” or “WF”. Report Cards Report Cards are mailed home approximately one week after the conclusion of each marking period. These reports include grades, attendance, teachers’ comments, and weighted accumulated average for the particular marking period. Marking period ending dates for the 2007-2008 school year are as follows: First Semester Marking Period 1 Marking Period 2 September 7 - November 9 November 13 - January 25 Second Semester Marking Period 3 Marking Period 4 January 28 – April 11 April 14 - June 27 To change an existing program, the student must secure a “request for change of program” form from the appropriate House Office, fill out all required information, and return the request form to the counselor during the following time periods: Marking Period Dates First September 5 – 12, 2007 Second November 13 – 16, 2007 Third January 28 – February 1, 2008 Fourth NO CHANGES PERMITTED 10 The counselor will issue the new program only after all former teachers’ signatures verify the return of all textbooks and materials and approval is granted by the department chairperson and the student’s house principal. French Honor Society The French Honor Society is open to juniors and seniors who have consistently maintained a high average in their years spent studying the language. Substitute Program Italian Honor Society When teachers are absent, substitutes are provided. Students are required to report to class to complete designated assignments. The Italian Honor Society is open to juniors and seniors who have consistently maintained a high average in their years spent studying the language. Honor Societies Tri-M Music Honor Society National Honor Society Membership in TRI-M Music Honor Society is open to students of the Instrumental and Vocal Music Departments upon recommendation by their respective teacher. The New Rochelle Chapter of the National Honor Society is part of a national organization. Membership is based on scholarship, community service, leadership, and character. To be eligible, students must possess a cumulative unweighted average of 87.0, show a minimum of 20 verifiable hours of community service, and exemplify leadership and good character qualities. Students meeting these requirements are interviewed and selected by members of the Faculty Council. Once inducted to the organization, members must commit to the continuation of these ideals by maintaining their averages, continuing individual community service, participating in a chapter project, and exemplifying leadership and good character. National Art Honor Society NAHS focuses on community service. Members are involved with teaching art lessons at the Huguenot children’s library, raising money for relief of 9/11 NYC victims, creating hand made holiday cards and visiting the elderly at the Sound Shore nursing home. There are national standards in art each member must achieve in order to be inducted at the annual ceremony. Spanish Honor Society Honor Roll Requirements High Honor Roll will require a 90 or higher average with no grade lower than 85 per marking period. Honor Roll will require an 85 or higher average with no grade lower than 75. Physical Education is not included in averaging for marking period and class rank. Membership is by invitation to juniors or seniors who have shown outstanding work in Spanish for a minimum of 2 1/2 years, exhibited an interest in international understanding, and demonstrated leadership and service to the community. Final acceptance is subject to review by the NRHS Foreign Language Department in accordance with the guidelines of Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica. 11 Lateness to Class Defined: - Entering class late without a pass from a House Principal or Department Chairperson will not be permitted and will be recorded as an absence. - Late to class with a pass from a House Principal or Department Chairperson will be permitted; however, three latenesses constitute one absence. Procedures: When a student is absent from school, the parent/guardian should notify the House Office. When a student accrues 8 absences in a full credit course or 4 absences in a half credit course, the teacher will contact the parent/guardian to discuss absences; and send a referral to the House Office documenting absences. The teacher will also confer with the student. During this conference, the student will be reminded of the attendance policy. An Initial Attendance Conference Form will be completed by the teacher and signed by the student. The teacher will send a copy of this form to the Guidance Counselor where it will be placed in a student's file. When a student accrues 14 absences in a full credit course or 7 absences in a half credit course, the teacher will send a referral to the House Office, a letter will be sent and a conference will be arranged to include parent/guardian, student, teacher, and guidance counselor. A concerted effort will be made to resolve any difficulties creating absences. When a student accrues 24 absences in a full credit course or 12 absences in a half credit course, the teacher will send a referral to the House Office, a registered letter will be sent and an administrative conference with parent/guardian and student will be held. When a student exceeds 32 absences in a full credit course or 16 absences in a half credit course, the teacher will send a referral to the House Office and the parent/guardian will receive administrative notification that no credit can be earned and a grade of E will be recorded. There is no Appeals Process. Attendance Policy Rationale: New York State law requires that students attend school on a regular basis. It also specifies that the school district, the students themselves, and the parents are responsible for ensuring student atten dance. Evidence that learning is taking place is shown when students pass tests, successfully complete assignments and actively participate in class. In order for students to demonstrate their understanding of the subject matter and to participate actively in the learning process, they must be present in class. Therefore, in order to receive academic credit for any course, students must earn the necessary academic average and meet the school's standard of attendance. Standard of Attendance is a follows: Class credit will not be given when a student exceeds: 32 absences in a full credit course 16 absences in a half credit course For the purpose of determining credit for a course the general rule is that all absences, legal and illegal, are tallied with the following exceptions: • Suspension and illnesses resulting in homebound instruction as per State Education Law; with prior approval, curricular alteration of a students’ schedule, e.g., scheduled music lessons, school testing, curriculum based field trips, approved participation in school athletic events, or if guidance and/or intervention counseling is needed. Class cutting is not permitted and will result in serious disciplinary action. When a student exceeds 32 absences in a full credit course or 16 in a half credit course, the parent will receive administrative notification that no credit can be earned. The student will remain in that course, but will not be permitted to take the final examination, or receive other testing grades. Such students will have to repeat the course. Only those students remaining in the course for the full year will be eligible for summer school. Students who exceed 40 absences in a full credit course or 20 in a half credit course will not be permitted to attend summer school. The course must be repeated in the Extended Day Program. 12 Teachers are not responsible for any make up work for students who are illegally absent from class. Make-up work policies vary from department to department. Students are responsible for being informed about each department’s make-up policy. Lateness to School The warning bell rings at 8:09 A.M. and first period begins at 8:15 A.M. Students who are late to school will not be admitted to class without a pass. Car problems, oversleeping, and unexcused personal reasons will be unacceptable. BOCES Attendance Policy Students attending BOCES may not exceed five (5) absences in any one marking period and remain a viable BOCES student. Students exceeding the limits established by this policy must return to the high school program. Unusual circumstances such as extended documented illnesses will be subject to appeal should such a request be made. Absences From School All absences must be verified in the following ways: 1. Parent/guardian must call the Attendance Secretary of a student’s assigned House before 9:30 A.M. on the day of the absence. 2. A note from home signed by a parent or legal guardian explaining the absence must be submitted to the House Office upon return to school. The house secretary will then give the student an Absence Admit which must be presented to all teachers. Admits must be secured during free periods, lunch or after school ONLY. Excusable reasons for absences are as follows: 1. Illness; 2. Medical, dental, legal appointments; 3. Religious observance; 4. Death in immediate family; 5. Approved cooperative work study program Absences of a personal nature such as weddings, graduation exercises for relatives, extended vacations or attendance at special sports or other events not sponsored by the school are ILLEGAL and must be entered on the student's record. Any work missed through absence must be made up at the discretion of the teacher. Dismissals If a student needs to leave school during the regular school day, the student must be officially dismissed. The procedure to follow is: 1. A note from home MUST be brought to the House Office secretary before first period begins. The dismissal will be verified by phone in order for the dismissal slip to be issued. Upon return, the student must show the dismissal slip to teachers of all missed classes. 2. Dismissals for all medical and dental reasons will be issued by the school nurse. In every instance of leaving early, students are responsible for completing any missed class work, homework, or tests. If the reason for leaving early is valid, the teacher will set a reasonable period of time to complete the work. Medical Exemptions from Physical Education Make-Up Work After Absences 1. A student is not considered medically exempt from physical education class until formal written verification is presented to the physical education teacher by the school nurse and/or the department chairperson. 2. All excuses for medical exemptions should be handed in to the school nurse immediately following the medical diagnosis. Retroactive excuses which are handed in weeks or months after the injury or illness are not Any student absent from classes for legal reasons, including suspension, is required to make up all work missed; however, it is the responsibility of the student to see each teacher to obtain the work and needed help to make up the work. 13 to be accepted unless extenuating circumstances are present. Such cases will be handled on an individual basis. 3. Students who are medically exempt must attend class as scheduled. Their attendance will be taken for each class and reported to the appropriate house attendance office. Students are not to report to the library or any other designated area without first presenting themselves to their physical education teacher. 4. For each class in which a student is medically exempt, an appropriate written assignment will be given by the physical education teacher. Summary of Code of Conduct The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and orderly school environment where students can learn and teachers can teach, without disruption or interference. To achieve this goal, the Board expects that students, teachers, other school district personnel, parents and other visitors will behave responsibly on school property and at school functions, based on well-established principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, honesty and integrity. As required by state law, the Board has adopted a detailed Code of Conduct as of July 1, 2001, and has prepared this summary for parents and students. A copy of the complete Code is available for review in the principal’s office of each school. Dismissals for Medical and Dental Appointments Written requests for dismissal for medical and dental appointments must be brought to the Nurse’s Office before first period. Only after the request is verified by telephone with a parent or with the physician’s office, if a parent cannot be reached, will an official dismissal be issued. STUDENT RIGHTS The School District is committed to safeguarding the rights given to all students under state and federal law. In addition, all District students have the right to: Use of School Elevator Students with injuries or medical problems requiring the use of the school elevator, must submit a doctor’s note to the Health Office. In addition, a $20 deposit for the elevator key is required. This deposit will be refunded when the key is returned. 1. A safe, healthy, orderly and civil school environment. 2. Equal educational opportunity and freedom from discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability. 3. Present their version of the relevant events to school personnel authorized to impose a disciplinary penalty. 4. Have access to school rules and, when necessary, receive an explanation of those rules from school personnel. 5. Freedom of expression, provided such does not interfere with the rights of others or disrupt or interfere with the education, discipline or normal activities of the school. Health Office Medication Forms The Health Office may not issue any medication to students without proper documentation. Students requiring medication of any kind during school hours (self administered or dispensed by the nurse) must obtain medication forms from the Health Office. These forms are to be completed by parents, or guardians, and physician, and returned to the nurse, with the appropriate medication. Students are not allowed to carry any medication, including over the counter medication with documentation. 14 attitude toward education and the School District, including an understanding of the importance of school rules in maintaining a safe and orderly environment where they can learn. Parents should communicate with the school about changes in the home situation or other factors that may affect their children’s conduct or performance. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES All District students have the responsibility to: 1. Contribute to maintaining a safe and orderly school environment that is conducive to learning. 2. Show respect to other persons and to property. 3. Obey the law, the District’s Code of Conduct and school rules and report any infractions to the appropriate school authorities. 4. Attend school every day and be in class, on time and prepared to learn, unless they are legally excused. 5. Work to the best of their ability in all academic and extracurricular pursuits and strive toward their highest level of achievement possible. 6. React to direction given by teachers, administrators and other personnel in a respectful, positive and cooperative manner. 7. Dress appropriately for school and school functions, that is, in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others or significantly disrupt the education, discipline or other normal activities of the school. 8. Conduct themselves as representatives of the District when participating in or attending school-sponsored extracurricular events and hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct and sportsmanship. STUDENT DRESS CODE All students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for school and school functions. A student’s dress, grooming and appearance shall: 1. Be safe, appropriate, and not disrupt or interfere with the rights of others or the educational process. 2. Include footwear at all times. 3. Not include the wearing of hats, head scarves or handkerchiefs in the school building except for a medical or religious purpose. 4. Not include items that are vulgar, obscene or libelous, or that denigrate others on account of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability. Students who violate the student dress code shall be required to modify their appearance by covering or removing the offending item, and if necessary or practical replacing it with an acceptable item. Any student who refuses to do so shall be subject to discipline, up to and including in-school suspension for the day. Any student who repeatedly fails to comply with the dress code shall be subject to further discipline. In addition to the many ways in which adults help children achieve academic goals, adults—parents, teachers, guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers, principals, the superintendent of schools and the members of the Board of Education—play critical roles as essential partners in helping the District maintain safe and orderly schools. PROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCT The Board of Education expects students to conduct themselves in an appropriate and civil manner, with proper regard for the rights and welfare of other students, district personnel and other members of the school community, and for the care of school facilities and equipment. PARENTS are expected to recognize that the education of their children is a joint responsibility of parents and the school community. Parents should send their children to school daily, on time, ready to participate and learn. Parents should convey to their children a supportive 15 Students may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension from school, when they: remove any public or private property without authorization; or abusing any person through the use of “fighting words,” such as profanity, personal insults, slurs based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability, or any other intimidating or harassing remarks that create a reasonable possibility of leading to a fight or substantial disruption or interference with the education, discipline or normal activities of the school. 4. False alarms or bomb threats. 5. Possessing walkman, radios, beepers or other electronic devices. A. Engage in conduct that is disorderly, including, but not limited to: 1. Running in hallways. 2. Making unreasonable noise. 3. Dangerous horseplay. 4. Using language or gestures that are profane, lewd, vulgar, abusive or threatening. 5. Obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 6. Engaging in any willful act which disrupts the normal operation of the school community. 7. Trespassing. Students are not permitted in any school building during a period of suspension from school or at any time when they know that such presence is forbidden. They are not permitted in any school building other than the one they regularly attend without permission from the administrator in charge of that building. D. Engage in conduct that is violent or destructive, including but not limited to: 1. Committing an act of violence (such as hitting, kicking, fighting, punching, cutting or scratching,) upon any person lawfully on school property or at a school function, or attempting to do so. 2. Possessing, displaying, using or threatening to use a weapon or what appears to be a weapon. 3. Knowingly and intentionally damaging or destroying school district property or the personal property of any person lawfully on school property or at a school function, including but not limited to graffiti, vandalism or arson, or attempting to do so. B. Engage in conduct that is insubordinate, including but not limited to: 1. Failing to comply with the legitimate and reasonable directions of teachers, school administrators or other school employees, or otherwise demonstrating disrespect to school personnel. 2. Lateness for, missing or leaving class, homeroom, detention, or school grounds without permission. E. Engage in any conduct that endangers the safety, morals, health or welfare of others, including but not limited to: C. Engage in conduct that is disruptive, including, but not limited to: 1. Stealing school district property or the personal property of any person on school property or at a school function; knowing receipt of such stolen property; or extortion. 2. Acts of sexual harassment, including unwanted and inappropriate verbal, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed toward others. Further definitions of sexual harassment are available in the District’s sexual harassment policy. 3. Smoking or using tobacco products, or igniting matches, lighters or other igniting instruments. 1. Failing to comply with the legitimate and reasonable directions of teachers, school administrators or other school employees, or otherwise demonstrating disrespect to school personnel. 2. Being insubordinate or disorderly in a class, hallway, cafeteria, assembly, after-school event or other school function. 3. Intimidation or harassment by, among other things, threatening to assault or injure another person; threatening to damage, destroy or 16 4. Possessing, consuming, selling, distributing or exchanging alcoholic beverages, drugs, controlled substances or related paraphernalia, or being under the influence of alcohol, drugs or controlled substances. 5. Inappropriately using or sharing prescription or over-the-counter drugs. 6. Gambling. 7. Hazing, including but not limited to physical contact, incitement to other misconduct, or humiliation, in connection with initiation into or maintaining membership in any group. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES Discipline is most effective when it deals directly with a problem at the time and place it occurs, and in a way that students view as fair and impartial. School personnel are expected to use disciplinary action only when necessary, to emphasize the student’s ability to grow in self-discipline, and in a manner that is firm, fair and consistent so as to be the most effective in changing student behavior, taking into consideration the student’s age and maturity; the nature of the offense and the surrounding circumstances; the student’s prior disciplinary record; the effectiveness of other forms of discipline; information from parents, teachers and/or others, as appropriate; extenuating circumstances; and the degree of danger created for other members of the school community by the particular infraction. As a general rule, discipline will be progressive. This means that a student’s first violation will usually merit a lighter penalty than subsequent violations. F. Engage in misconduct while on a school bus. It is crucial for students to behave appropriately and safely while riding, waiting for, boarding and leaving school buses, to ensure their safety and that of other passengers and to avoid distracting the bus driver. Excessive noise, pushing, shoving and fighting will not be tolerated. Similarly, physically harming or threatening other students or the driver, damaging bus property, refusing to obey the driver or causing persistent disruption will be violations of the Code of Conduct. Students who are found to have violated this Code of Conduct may be subject to the following penalties; verbal or written warning; written notification to parent; detention; suspension from transportation, athletic participation, social or extracurricular activities or other privileges; in-school suspension; removal from classroom; short-term (five days or less) suspension from school; long-term (more than five days) or permanent suspension from school. G. Engage in academic misconduct, including but not limited to: 1. Plagiarism. 2. Cheating, including but not limited to representing someone else’s work as one’s own; using unauthorized oral or written assistance for a quiz, test or other assignment, illegally obtaining tests in advance, substituting for a test-taker, knowingly providing another student with the opportunity to cheat, and other forms of unauthorized collusion. 3. Misuse of computer access or facilities in violation of the School District’s Policy and Procedure Governing External Database Access. 4. Altering school records. 5. Assisting another person in any of the above actions. The amount of due process a student is entitled to will depend on the type of penalty being imposed. In all cases, the school personnel authorized to impose the penalty must let the student know what misconduct the student is alleged to have committed, must investigate the facts surrounding the alleged misconduct, and must give the student an opportunity to present his/her version of the facts. Specific procedures and the minimum periods of suspension for particular types of misconduct are set forth in detail in the complete Code of Conduct. When a student of any age is removed from class by a teacher, or a student of compulsory attendance age is suspended from school the District will provide alternative means of instruction for the student. In addition, at 17 the discretion of the Superintendent, alternative instruction may be made available to a student over the compulsory attendance age who has been suspended from school but presents a sincere desire to complete his/her high school education. VISITORS TO THE SCHOOLS The Board encourages parents and other District citizens to visit the District’s schools and classrooms to observe the work of students, teachers and other staff. Since schools are a place of work and learning, however, certain limits must be set for such visits. The building principal is responsible for enforcement of such limits. For these reasons, the following rules apply to visitors to the schools: The Board of Education recognizes that it may be necessary to suspend, remove or otherwise discipline students with disabilities to address disruptive, violent or problem behavior. The specific procedures for suspending, removing or otherwise disciplining students with disabilities, consistent with applicable state and federal law and regulations, are set forth in detail in the complete Code of Conduct. 1. Anyone who is not a regular staff member or student of the school will be considered a “visitor.” 2. All visitors to the school must report to the office of the principal or the visitors’ desk upon arrival at the school. There they will be required to sign the visitors’ register and will be issued a visitor’s identification pass, which must be carried and displayed at all times while the visitor is in the school or on school grounds and returned to the principal’s office before the visitor leaves. 3. Visitors attending school functions that are open to the public, such as parent-teacher organization meetings or public gatherings are not required to register. 4. Parents or citizens who wish to observe a classroom while school is in session are required to arrange such visits in advance with the classroom teacher, so that class disruption is minimized. 5. Teachers are expected not to take class time to discuss individual matters with visitors. 6. Any unauthorized person on school property will be reported to the principal and asked to leave. The police may be called if the situation warrants. 7. All visitors are expected to abide by the rules for public conduct on school property contained in the Code of Conduct and set forth below. CORPORAL PUNISHMENT Corporal punishment is any act of physical force upon a student for the purpose of punishing that student. Corporal punishment of any student by any district employee is strictly forbidden. Corporal punishment does not include the use of reasonable physical force: 1. To protect oneself, or another person from physical injury; 2. To protect the property of the school or others; 3. To restrain or remove a student whose behavior is interfering with the orderly exercise and performance of school district functions, powers and duties, if that student has refused to comply with a request to refrain from further disruptive acts; provided that alternative procedures and methods that do not involve the use of physical force and not reasonably be used to achieve the purposes set forth above. 18 16. Violate any federal or state statute, local ordinance or Board policy. PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY In create and andmaintain maintaina asafe, safe,orderly, orderly, respectful environment In order to create respectful environment that conducive to learning, the District establishes the following that isisconducive to learning, the District establishes the following regulations regulations for for public public conduct conduct on on school school property property and and at at school school functions functions by 1. Intentionally any person or threaten to do so. by persons other thaninjure students. Persons who violate these expectations may be subject to ejection from school property or school functions and such other consequences as may be appropriate, as set forth in the complete Code of Conduct. Cheating Policy No person, either alone or with others, while on school property or at a school function, shall: Representing someone else’s work as your own is dishonest and diminishes the individual student and the school community. The business of schools is learning. One who cheats avoids learning and seriously undermines the very purpose of schools. 1. Intentionally damage or remove public or private property. 2. Disrupt the orderly conduct of classes, school programs or other school activities. 3. Distribute or wear materials on school grounds or at school functions that are obscene, advocate illegal action, appear libelous, obstruct the rights of others, or are disruptive to the school program. 4. Intimidate, harass or discriminate against any person on the basis or race, color, nationality, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability. 5. Enter any portion of the school premises without authorization or remain in any building or facility after it is normally closed. 6. Obstruct the free movement of any person. 8. Violate the traffic laws, parking regulations or other restrictions on vehicles. 9. Posses, consume, sell, distribute or exchange alcoholic beverages, controlled substances or illegal drugs, or be under the influence of any of the foregoing. 10. Smoke or use tobacco products. 11. Possess, display, use or threaten to use any weapon, except in the case of law enforcement officers or except as specifically authorized by the school district. 12. Loiter on or about school property. 13. Gamble. 14. Refuse to comply with any lawful order of identifiable school district officials performing their duties. 15. Willfully incite others to commit any of the acts prohibited by this Code. At New Rochelle High School, the faculty and administration treat this issue seriously. Teachers will discuss with their classes the definition of cheating, its implications, and the consequences for the students involved. They will also take every professional precaution to minimize the opportunities for cheating. Cheating is defined as representing someone else’s work as your own. This includes but is not limited to test answers, research papers, standardized exams, creative projects, homework and lab assignments. Using unauthorized assistance for any of the above or providing another student with the opportunity to cheat in any of these ways will result in the following actions: 19 1. A student who cheats on any class assignment exam, test, quiz, lab or project will receive a grade of zero for that work. Participation in the academic honor societies may be jeopardized. Parents will be notified and a conference will be held with the house principal, teacher, student and parents. 2. A student who has a second incident of cheating in the same course will automatically receive a grade of 55 for the quarter. Interscholastic Chess League. Co and Extra-Curricular Activities Circle of Friends - This is a social club for students who are interested in becoming involved in extra-curricular activities that will assist students in forming appropriate social connections with their peers. The club is opened to students who wish to act as mentors. The following is a representative list of New Rochelle High School’s clubs: Academic Challenge – Academic challenge is a team-based jeopardy-style contest of wits covering subjects ranging from the academic to the trivial. Monthly tournaments and a trip to the nationals highlight the year. Dance Team and Club - This club operates as a competitive dance team. Membership is determined by audition. Weekly meetings are held to rehearse and participate in at least one dance competition per year. Animal Rights – This organization teaches and shares ways to promote humane treatment and respect for animals as well as promote programs to change abusive and violent attitudes and actions towards animals. Mary Lou Montalto Student Liaison E.S.L. Club - This club serves as a support group for E.S.L. students and gives them an opportunity to express themselves through writing and other creative forms. Art Club - The Art Club is for students who are interested in the visual arts and who seek to be involved in art projects within the school and community. Trips to art shows and galleries are organized through this club. Entrepreneur Club – Students in this club will be focusing on stock market competition, small business ideas (business plan competition) and much more. Asian Culture Club –This club brings students together to share cultural experiences from Asia. Fresh Air Club - Members of this club participate in a number of activities on campus, and through school trips, to promote and raise environmental consciousness. Auditorium Tech Crew - Students learn about the auditorium’s equipment so that they can operate this equipment for school functions. Black Culture Club - This club provides its members with positive cultural experiences through activities involving entertainment, field trips, educational projects and public service. Gay/Straight Alliance – The G.S.A. is a club that promotes tolerance for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Gay Identified (LGBTQGI) community. The main goals of the club are to create a safe environment in this school for students who are gay, straight, or even undecided, to come and support each other, learn about homophobia and other oppressions, and to educate the school community. Cafe Saturnalia - This group promotes and provides technical support for musical events and dances at the high school. Cheerleaders - Varsity cheerleaders represent New Rochelle High School at various sports activities. They promote school spirit within the student body. Junior Varsity cheerleaders cheer all Junior Varsity games. General Organization (G.O.) – The General Organization is the high school’s student government comprised of elected officers who represent the student body in coordinating dances, carnivals, pep-rallies and other related events. Chess Club - At the weekly sessions, students have a chance to compete against one another and to improve their games. The club also sponsors a team which competes against other high school teams in the Westchester 20 Guitar Club – This club welcomes all guitar players from beginners to advanced. Math Honor Society Team - The team works on the premise that academic energy can be channeled into stimulating, invigorating and rewarding experiences through both competition and co-operation. Habitat for Humanity – Habitat for Humanity works to help build homes for lower income families throughout Westchester County. Students who join this organization will hold meetings to discuss fundraising ideas and to plan site visits for construction. Midnight Run – Students conduct fund raising events and make several trips to New York City to clothe and feed the homeless. Human Rights Coalition - International Club – This club heightens student awareness of issues concerning human rights all over the world. Italian Club and Italian Honor Society - Members practice the language and learn about Italian culture through field trips and readings. Mock Trial Team - Students increase their knowledge of the American judicial system and prepare for competition in the Westchester County Mock Trial Tournament. Each year all of the teams receive identical case materials and at the trial student teams enact the roles of both witnesses and attorneys. The club meets to prepare the case. Japanese Anime Club – Students learn about and enjoy the art of Japanese animation. Model Congress - This organization teaches students how to debate and how to use parliamentary procedures in preparation for the annual Congress. Jazz Band - This band is composed of a select group of talented musicians who perform at school concerts and at various school and community functions. The band plays music of historical periods, including swing, contemporary jazz, and Latin rhythms. Muslim Culture Club – This club brings students together to share the Muslim culture. Photography Club – Students in this club learn various techniques of picture taking and developing. Jewish Culture Club – This club brings students together to share the Jewish culture. Junior Statesmen of America - Students in this club meet once a week to debate current as well as historical events. Members of JSA make three overnight trips to Boston, Washington DC and Stanford as well as host functions in New Rochelle. Science Club - Students participate in various activities and competitions involving scientific experimentation, investigation, and knowledge. Science Olympiad - This club provides hands-on activities where some physics concepts are applied. The building of trebuchets, bottle rockets, and airplanes are examples of the various projects that were accomplished by the club this past year. Endeavors for this coming year will include the building of robots. Latin Club – The Latin club lives, eats and breathes the culture of the ancient world. The Honor Society members publish a literary magazine and tutor Latin. Spanish Club and Spanish Honor Society - This club gives students an opportunity to speak Spanish outside the classroom. Members play Spanish games and plan trips to the theatre and Spanish restaurants. Marching Band - Members provide music and participate in the halftime show at all home football games. The marching band performs at civic ceremonies and parades. 21 Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) – This club promotes school and community awareness of the dangers related to drinking and driving in order to save lives. High School. The expectation of the program is that understanding and friendship will develop between upperclassmen and ninth graders. Mentor applications are available in the Student Activities Office, room 226. Student Community Action - This club attempts to acquaint students with the different needs of their community and instill in them the importance of social responsibility. Tae Kwon Do Club - Instruction in Tae Kwon Do is provided in this club that includes testing for promotional belts. Theatre Workshop - Potential actors and actresses receive encouragement and practice at drama workshops. For the technical people, workshops are conducted in makeup, lighting, sound, set construction, and costuming. Two or three major musical and drama productions are performed each school year. Views from the Bridge - Students in this club present a weekly show on local cable television. Interscholastic Sports Program Student Support Groups Peer Leadership Program Throughout the school year, selected seniors lead interested ninth graders in group discussions about pertinent school and life issues. The seniors are trained by peer leadership teachers and serve as a counseling and support group for the ninth graders. They also organize special programs for the ninth grade students and their parents. All students wishing to play a sport, must receive a physical examination by the school physician, regardless of private physical examination. Students must report to the Health Office to obtain an appointment and necessary sports forms. Sports physicals are in effect for one year, a required sports interval form must be completed before another sport is played. No student may tryout or play without this clearance by Health office. Ignite Mentoring Program The Ignite Program is a student driven orientation program for ninth graders. Juniors and seniors serve as mentors and meet with ninth graders periodically to assist and support them during their first year at New Rochelle Fall – Schedule Physicals From April – June 22 New Rochelle High School Track Team (interval due Aug.) Varsity and JV Cheerleading Boys & Girls Cross Country Freshman Football JV Football Varsity Football Boys JV Soccer Boys Varsity Soccer Girls JV Soccer Girls Varsity Soccer Girls Swimming Girls JV Volleyball Girls JV Volleyball Girls Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Tennis Girls JV Tennis Winter– Schedule Physicals In October Intramurals Basketball Tennis Weight Training And Other Seasonal Activities Boys Freshman Basketball Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Girls JV Basketball Girls Varsity Basketball Varsity and JV Cheeleading Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Interscholastic Sports & Co-Curricular Activities Eligibility Boys Varsity Indoor Track Boys Varsity Indoor Track Girls Varsity Indoor Track Boys Varsity Swimming Boys Varsity Volleyball Boys Varsity Wrestling Boys JV Wrestling A. Students involved in interscholastic sports and co-curricular activities must meet the following requirements: 1. Students must be passing all courses and have passed all courses taken the previous marking period. A passing mark at the conclusion of a course will serve in lieu of the fourth (4th) marking period requirement. Summer school course work may not be used as a substitute for the regular school failures without prior approval by the Eligibility Committee. Evidence of satisfactory class attendance must be provided, before summer school approval can be granted. 2. It is understood that in some cases unusual circumstances might exist indicating a need for appeal. a. NRHS Eligibility Appeals Committee shall consist of the following: i. House Principals (acting as rotating chairs) ii. Athletic Director iii. Guidance Counselor (Athletic Advisor) iv. Teaching Staff Member v. Community Representative vi. Senior Student b. Failures in excess of two classes will not be permitted to appeal. Spring – Schedule Physicals in February Boys JV Baseball Boys Varsity Baseball Freshman Baseball Varsity Golf Boys JV Lacrosse Boys Varsity Lacrosse Girls JV Lacrosse Girls Varsity Lacrosse JV & Varsity Rugby Girls JV Softball Girls Varsity Softball Boys JV Tennis Boys Varsity Tennis Boys Varsity Track Girls Varsity Track 23 c. No appeal to the Eligibility Appeals Committee will be considered unless the student in question has satisfactorily adhered to the following conditions: i. Established an excellent attendance record. Students may not appeal to the Eligibility Committee if in any failed class there are more than five (5) absences due to the following - cuts, illegal absences and/or disciplinary suspensions. ii. Established a solid record of attendance at after school teacher directed help sessions in the class that was failed; d. Eligibility appeals committee recommendations must be submitted to the Principal for final approval. 3. Students who are absent from school may not practice or participate in any interscholastic or co-curricular activity on that day. 4. Students who are suspended from school are suspended automatically from all sport and/or co-curricular activity for the duration of the suspension. 5. Students are responsible for equipment issued to and used by them. Negligence and/or irresponsibility may result in suspension. 6. Eligibility Committee decisions are final. Each student, though, may request of the Principal, in writing, a review of the Committee’s decision (These reviews should be based upon very unusual circumstances.) 7. School equipment is not to be used or worn off school premises - team jerseys, shoes, sweats, etc. 8. Student possession, use, distribution, sale, or under the influence of illegal substances and/or alcohol at any time or at any place, will result in school disciplinary proceedings as well as notification to the legal authorities when appropriate. 9. Training rules must be followed by all participants; a coach may initiate disciplinary proceedings for students failing to follow training rules. 10.Students participating in inter-scholastic sports and co-curricular activities are representatives of New Rochelle High School. They are responsible for their behavior in and out of the school environment. Students displaying inappropriate behavior in or out of the school environment may be subject to disciplinary action by the school administration. 11. Ninth graders entering New Rochelle High School in the Fall, and who have failed courses from the previous marking period (4th) at their respective Middle Schools may participate in inter-scholastic sports and co-curricular activities during the first marking period at NRHS; However, they will be placed on probation, whereby satisfactory class attendance and effort are expected and will be monitored. By the end of the first marking period of the Freshman year, these students must comply fully with all eligibility requirements as stated in this document. B. The coach or faculty sponsor is responsible for supervising eligibility standards. C. Students are entitled to due process before action is initiated for failure to comply with eligibility standards. 24 The E.S.L. Magazine ublications The E.S.L. Magazine is an annual publication of the E.S.L. classes. It contains the original poems, essays, and class writings provided by the students of the advanced and intermediate classes in E.S.L. English translations from original languages, cartoons, puzzles, and art work are also welcome. The Herald The Herald is the school’s newspaper. While providing a voice for student opinion, the paper covers NRHS news, sports, cultural events, and people. The newspaper welcomes talented writers, humorists, cartoonists, photographers, business people, and typists. Frammenti Frammenti, an Italian publication, is written and published by students in four Italian classes. Letras Hispanicas OPUS Letras Hispanicas is the publication of the Spanish students of New Rochelle High School. It reflects the different styles and ideas of our students and seeks to promote the comprehension and appreciation of the Spanish language. Opus, published annually, is the high school’s literary and art magazine. The staff and editors of this club discuss and choose submitted material for publication. Anyone interested in art, poetry, or short story writing is encouraged to join. SPQR SPQR is the journal of the New Rochelle High School Latin League. The journal contains articles, poetry, and art relevant to the Roman and Greek languages, history, and culture. 25 Guidance and Counseling Services Services Each student is assigned to a school counselor who is the primary person responsible for coordinating educational and community services including program planning, career investigations, college selection, and social adjustment. School counselors work with students and families to help them overcome unpredictable impediments to school success. District Hispanic Liaison Officer The District Hispanic Liaison Officer coordinates communications between Hispanic parents, the Board of Education, the Superintendent of School and other school district administrators; facilitates instructional and supportive services for Hispanic students with school principals, parents, and guidance counselors; organizes the effective utilization by parents and students of neighborhood resources in education, culture, government, employment, and social services. Room PLN, 576-4484 The guidance and counseling program is designed to help all students develop them educational, social, career, and personal strengths to become responsible and productive citizens. School counselors, agents of change, are skilled in problem-solving, decision-making, goal setting, active listening, and family systems. Comprehensive school counseling in New Rochelle is a planned, preventative, proactive program. In a single week’s work, secondary school counselors conference with several teachers concerning one student’s behavior; attend a Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting; process an application for a student’s part-time job consult with a parent about a student’s adjustment to a new family situation; help a student understand the results of an aptitude test; lead a group session; administer an interest inventory to the sophomore class. Help seniors to choose colleges to which they may apply; interest some juniors in the use of a computer terminal to investigate different careers; provide information on careers, jobs and training programs; plan a schedule; and counsel a student or family to meet with a college representative in Career Center. Essentially, the counselor is the primary advocate for the student in the school. Career Information Center The Career Center is a service of the Guidance and Counseling Department and includes the Youth Employment Service (YES). The Career Information Center is a central resource and reference room designed to provide students with information for planning and making career and college decisions. The Center contains current catalogs and reference books on colleges, technical, and vocational schools. It also offers career-related materials providing useful information for career exploration and preparation. The Guidance Information System, operating on our EBM computer, is available for colleges, and information on occupations. Visiting a college is made possible through laser disc videos and through visits by over three hundred representatives from a variety of universities and technical schools. an ction Technician 26 for physicals need to be scheduled after this date. The necessary health forms for physical examinations are available in the Health Office. Alternative Campus High School The Alternative Campus High School is a part of New Rochelle High School which has been designed to provide approximately seventy students with a small supportive setting in which to pursue their high school diploma. The program provides students with small classes, personalized attention, academic supports, counseling supports, and a variety of instructional approaches in order to help each student achieve and experience success in their high school education. The Campus School program is located at 50 Washington Ave. on the grounds that previously housed the St. Gabriel’s church parochial school. (The school is also across the street from the New Rochelle Hospital Medical Center). The school phone number is 576-4393 or 576-4397. 2. All students are required to complete an Emergency Information card yearly. 3. Students will be screened for vision, hearing, and scoliosis by the school nurse according to NYS Law. 4. New entrants to the school will not be registered without proof of immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and hepatitis B. 5. Passes to nurse: If taken ill during the day, a student who wishes to see the nurse must obtain a pass from the scheduled classroom teacher. In case the student has a free period or lunch, students must show their schedules. ONLY THE NURSE can dismiss a student from school for illness; such dismissal will occur only if a parent can be reached and gives approval. Students are not to leave the building if they are ill; they must go to the nurse. Please be aware that students who are dismissed must be accompanied by a parent or an adult designated by a parent. Students who are ill ARE NOT permitted to drive themselves home. 6. Please notify the Health office if any health problems occur with your child during the school year, i.e. injuries, illnesses, medications, medical workups, tests, surgeries, etc., so that we may medically meet the needs of your child in the school setting. It is the mission of the Alternative Campus High School to assist secondary school students who have experienced prior school difficulties, in developing appropriate social, emotional and community settings. Health Services The Health Office is located across the hall from the Main Office. Nurses are on duty during the school day. In addition, a school doctor is available by appointment on a weekly basis. To ensure that the Health Office may best serve all students, according to NYS Law, the following regulations and procedures must be followed: 1. All students in the 10th grade and all students who are new to the school, regardless of grade, must have a physical examination. Health examinations may be done by a private or school physician. The reports must be submitted to the Health Office by October 30. Please notify the health office if appointments 27 Library Media Center The Library-Media Center, open from 8:15 A.M. to 3:45 P.M., is a place for research and study. Magazines, newspapers, records, cassettes, slides, filmstrips, microfiche and microfilm have been added to the collection. A highly qualified staff is available to help students research materials and produce audio-visual programs necessary to enrich the curriculum. So that this area provides an atmosphere for quiet study, the following rules have been established: 1. Students may use the center when they have lunch or non-class periods, or when they are assigned there by teachers. 2. To be admitted, the student must present an appropriate I.D. card at the door. This card is also necessary for borrowing library materials. 3. The ONLY activities permitted in the Library-Media Center are reading, research, and study. Computer Lab The Computer Labs in rooms 234, 360, 361 and the Library are open to students from 8:00 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. A variety of software programs is available for student use. Programs include Microsoft Works, Word Perfect, Writing Assistant, and others. Internet access is available in each lab, but limited by the District Internet Policy. Students who would like to do papers for any of their courses are welcome to use any of the available computers. In addition, SAT software is available as well as several challenging and entertaining programs for students to explore. 28 4. The student may use audio-visual materials in the media room (L-3) when the media supervisor is present. 5. Students may not enter or leave the emergency exits (north and south end of Media Center). Entrance to and exit from the Career Center, classrooms, and TV studio must be made by the side corridors only. 6. Students will be held financially and personally accountable for damage to Library or Media Center materials. 7. Lost library materials must be paid for or replaced. 8. Students are not permitted to bring food or drink into the Library or the Media Center. 9. Students who abuse Library-Media Center privileges may be denied use of the library. School Psychologists are specialists in normal and abnormal child development, learning, motivation, and social-emotional functioning. They apply this knowledge when counseling and consulting with children, parents, school personnel, and community agencies. Designated Areas Outreach Tutoring Students may use corridors to go to the library, media center, computer labs, cafeteria, or House 3 concourse area. Classroom corridors are closed to all students during instructional periods. NO ONE may leave the campus during school hours without receiving an official dismissal from the House Office. Student tutoring in Mathematics, Science, English, and Social Studies is sponsored and conducted by members of the National Honor Society. Students who need help in those subject areas may submit their request to their counselors and tutoring support will be arranged. All tutoring is conducted after school in the high school library. Student Assistance Program Extra Help The Student Assistance Program headed by Pina Bloom has hours on Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. in Room 131. This service is available to any student requesting confidential assistance for himself/herself, a friend, or family member concerning substance abuse, or concerning personal, family, or peer issues affecting school performance. Individual, group, and family sessions are offered along with referrals to community agencies that deal effectively with these situations. Mrs. Pina Bloom Student Assistance All teachers are available for extra help in their subject area at least one afternoon a week from 3:00 to 3:45 P.M.. Teachers should be asked when they offer extra help. School Social Workers School Social Workers are available to all students and families and provide professional services that enhance the students' functioning in school, home, and community. Social workers offer in-school counseling, individual or group, or, where appropriate, make referrals to community resources. Crisis services are also offered through the school Social Work Department. Home Instruction Home instruction is offered to students upon medical request for those not able to attend school for an extended period of time. Home tutoring is offered for approximately 2 hours a day during school hours and only with adult supervision. Speech and Hearing Working Papers Speech pathology consultation and/or therapy is offered to any student who requests it. Problems addressed include dipfluency (stuttering) articulation disorders, language disorders, and voice problems. Students with language disorders may receive .5 credit for a full year of programming. The necessary forms and directions for receiving working papers may be secured from the Pupil Personnel Office, third floor in City Hall. School Psychologists 29 Parents’ Rights: ... to make sure that no student returns to school after an absence without a note signed by a parent or guardian. ... to join the NRHS Parent-Teacher-Student Association and participate at all meetings. The PTSA meetings are an appropriate forum for suggestions, inquiries, and opportunities to meet with members of the Staff and Administration. ... to alert the student’s guidance counselor of any change at home that may impact upon progress. ... to attend Meet the Teacher Night early in the Fall at which time parents may meet teachers and familiarize themselves with course curricula. Administrative and counseling staff will also be available. ... to teach students that people and property must be respected. ... to provide accurate home, business, and emergency telephone numbers. ... to speak to a classroom teacher, department chairperson, guidance counselor, house principal, or assistant principal throughout the year regarding the academic progress, course curricula, or other concerns. Reasonable flexibility must be given as to the time and day of any meeting. ... to make sure that homework is completed daily. ... to insure the proper order of school contact. The teacher is the first person to call. If a matter needs further discussion, contact, in the following order, the guidance counselor, the house principal, the assistant principal, and finally, the principal. ... to speak with any member of the faculty by calling the appropriate telephone extension at the high school. Teachers who are in the classroom will return calls in as timely a manner as possible. Parent Responsibilities ... to send students off to school with a good attitude and with appropriate preparation. 30 Visitors Handicap Access Visitors are not permitted in the school building. An exception is made for a student from outside the school who is considering registering as an NRHS student. Such a student, accompanied by a parent or guardian, would be given a tour of the school building by a member of the staff. Unauthorized persons on school property are guilty of trespassing and will be prosecuted. Students should never bring younger children to school. Students and other persons who are physically challenged have been provided with specially marked parking areas, a ramp located at the main entrance, and an elevator to all floors within our school. Elevator keys may be secured from the health office with a deposit of $20.00. Lockers Take-out Food Deliveries Lockers are issued to students through the Security Office. Students should supply their own key or combination lock. All lockers and locks must be registered with the House Office on the floor where the locker is located. ANY LOCK NOT REGISTERED WITH THE APPROPRIATE HOUSE OFFICE WILL BE REMOVED. Any problems with lockers should be referred to the appropriate House Principal. Outside food deliveries will not be accepted in the school building between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Parking Since parking facilities are limited, students are advised to take public transportation whenever possible. Students may park their vehicles only in areas designated for student parking. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD STUDENTS PARK IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Administrative Parking Lot Area surrounding B Wing Clove Road and House IV Faculty Parking Lots ID Cards/Student Schedules If a student does not already possess a photo I.D., arrangements will be made to process one shortly after the opening of school. Students are required to show I.D.’s in order to check out library materials, to obtain late passes, and to gain admittance to the library, certain standardized tests, such as the SAT’s, and other special events at the school. I.D. cards will be validated for four (4) years at New Rochelle High School. Loss of an I.D. card should be reported immediately to the appropriate House Office. THERE IS A FEE FOR REPLACING A LOST CARD. Students are required to display their ID Card and Student Schedule at all times. A lanyard and plastic pouch are provided for this purpose. Public Telephones/Cell Phones Public telephones in the lobby are available for use by students before school, during lunch, and after school. All office telephones are reserved for business purposes. Students will not be called out of class to the telephone. Only in an emergency situation will a message be delivered to a student during class time. All messages should be left with the student’s assigned counselor. The use of cell phones or pagers is not permitted during school hours. This includes having a cell phone in one’s hand, on a desk, or otherwise visible during class periods. Cell phones which are used or displayed in violation of this rule will be confiscated for return at an appropriate time. The school is not responsible for cell phones confiscated due to inappropriate use. Insurance All students are covered against accidental injury under a school-time plan of insurance held by the City School District of New Rochelle. In case of accident or injury, students should obtain an insurance form from the Nurse's Office. Lost and Found Lost items will be kept at the Lost and Found locations in the Main Office and in each of the House Offices. Students are advised, however, to keep a close watch on their possessions and to refrain from bringing expensive items and large sums of money to school. Need a Physical Education Uniform? 31 The New Rochelle High School Physical Education Department will be offering Champion shorts and shirts at a cost of $20.00 per set (cash only). Students may purchase the uniform every morning before first period in the men’s Physical Education Office. read. All announcements must pertain to school matters and must be approved by the Liaison for Student Activities. Students may also receive information regarding New Rochelle High School events, policies, and special programs by tuning into Channel 77, Cable TV educational access channel. In addition, there is a television monitor in the House II concourse area which lists school events and activities. Use of Building After School Cafeteria Students are required to leave the premises immediately upon dismissal unless a student 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The New Ro Cafe is open periodically from 10:59 – 2:07 for lunch. Students must present their ID Card with the designated period in order to enter the cafeteria. Students will not be permitted in the cafeteria during any other lunch period. The Cafe is open for breakfast from 7:45 to8::09am has an appointment with a teacher or a staff member. is involved in extracurricular activities. is using the media and/or resource centers. has been assigned detention. is seeking extra help. Breakfast - Lunch Program NO GROUP IS PERMITTED IN THE BUILDING AFTER 5 P.M. WITHOUT A BUILDING PERMIT WHICH MUST BE SECURED FROM THE MAIN OFFICE BY THE SPONSOR OF THE CLUB OR ACTIVITY. Meal applications can be picked up in the Food Service Department Administrative Room 1100 throughout the school day or at the cash register in any of the two student cafeterias during lunch hours. Approved students for Free and Reduced Meals will receive special I.D. code numbers to be used at the register. Access to Records Students have access to their school records following the procedures established by the Board of Education. Breakfast on the Run Time 7:45 - 8:09 A.M. Place New Ro Cafe Price Full price $1.50. A la carte foods are also offered. PolicyBreakfast is also offered free of charge or for the reduced price of 25¢ to those students who qualify under the National School Lunch Program. Staff Recommendations Students requesting recommendations for college and other applications have the option of signing the PARENTS AND STUDENTS WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO SEE THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. Teachers or other staff members writing those recommendations do have the option of requiring such a waiver. Lunch with the Purple Wave Hot and cold meals are prepared on site daily. The students’ menu includes choices of a meal of the day, freshly baked pizza, burgers, french fries, pasta bar, sandwiches, salads and heroes made to order from the Deli Bar as well as fresh fruits, juices and vegetables. Time 10:59 A.M. through 2:07 P.M. Place New Ro Cafe Price Full price $2.40. A la carte foods are also offered. Announcements Announcements will be made from 9:02 – 9:07 am each day. Any staff member or student wishing to have an announcement read should complete the required form and turn it in one day before the announcement is to be 32 Policy These same meal choices are also offered free of charge or at reduced price of 25¢ to those students who qualify under the National School Lunch Program. Teachers will inform students of the proper route and assembling area during a drill. If necessary, instructions will be given over the public address system. Students with questions may contact the high school lunchroom manager, Mrs. Gliatis, ext. 4550. Students must stop talking and follow the teacher to the assigned area. A student will be assigned to close doors and turn off lights before leaving the room. Metrocards Metrocards, at a price of $7.50 for 12 rides, can be purchased at the metrocard window in the main lobby. Schedule for purchase of cards is posted by metrocard window. Home Dismissal Instructions During a Go Home Dismissal Drill, the building must be completely evacuated within three minutes. Movement onto the streets or fields adjacent to the building must be rapid and orderly. From there students go directly home. Emergency Procedures On days of inclement weather, radio stations WVOX 1460 AM, WFAS 1230 AM & 103.9 FM, WHUD 100.7 FM, WINS 1010 AM and WCBS 88 AM will report information about school closing in New Rochelle. Do not call the high school or the school district administrative offices or district switchboard. In order to expedite this procedure, each class in the building has been given a route to follow to the nearest outside exit. Following the teacher’s directions, use the designated exit. Fire Drill Instructions Classes nearest to the stairways must be the first ones out of the building. Students must: 1. use the designated exits from each area of the building for a fire drill 2. leave the building immediately upon hearing the signal—a horn alarm Constitution of New Rochelle High School The structure and function of New Rochelle High School’s student government, the General Organization 3. stand a distance of 25 yards from the building in class order, and with the teacher We the students of New Rochelle High School in order to define and protect student rights, improve communication within the school community, guarantee just governmental representation, and promote scholastic pride and contentment hereby ordain and establish this Constitution for New Rochelle High School. Article I Section 1. The legislative and organizational powers of the student government of New Rochelle High School shall be vested in the General Organization (GO), which shall consist of House and Senate. 4. maintain silence when leaving and returning to the building 5. re-enter the building only when the “all clear” signal is given School Safety Plan and Crisis Procedures Each staff member is in possession of the School Safety Plan Booklet. Procedures are defined in detail and must be followed by staff and students. 33 Section 2. (1) The Senate shall concern itself with school policy and curricular student administration. (2) The Senate shall consist of the G.O. President and Vice President of the Senate, as well as the four elected officers from each class. (a) These class officers shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer of each of the four classes of New Rochelle High School. (3) The Senate must address all resolutions recommended to them by the House. The Senate may also create their own resolutions. (4) The Senate is required to recommend any and all resolutions deemed to require authorization not in their power to the Executive Board. (5) The Senate must meet at least once a month. (6) This meeting will be held during the third week of the month unless otherwise scheduled in advance Article II: G.O. Body and Officers Section 1. The duties of the G.O. President (1) To be the leading representative of the student body. (2) To take part in all House, Senate, and Executive Board meetings. (3) To ensure the proper functioning of the G.O. by monitoring the other officers. The G.O. President may at any time call a special meeting of the House or Senate in order to discuss pressing issues. Section 2. The duties of the Vice President of the Senate (1) To preside over all senate meetings. (2) To attend all Executive Board meetings. (3) To publicize G.O. events to the Student Body. (4) To assume the duties of the President when he/she is not present. The Vice President of the Senate may schedule a special session if necessary. Section 3 (1) The House shall concern itself with social events and extracurricular student administration. (2) The House shall consist of the G.O. President and the Vice President of the House, as well as the all class officers of each of the four classes of New Rochelle High School, the President of each school club, and the Captain of each school team. (a) Each of the above constitutes of the House shall be entitled to a single vote upon all matters discussed, with the exception of the team captains, who may vote only upon matters regarding teams. (3) The House shall consist of an agenda committee which will prepare the agenda for the House meeting in advance allotting time for independent students and clubs to take the floor. The agenda is subject to the approval of the Vice President of the House. (4) Members of the general student body shall be invited to attend House meetings, but will not be entitled to vote. (5) The general student body may speak during House meetings only through the agenda committee. (6) The House shall meet once a month, during the second week of the month, unless otherwise scheduled in advanced and approved by the Senate. (7) The House shall also meet once a marking period, periods seven, eight, and after school. The date shall be announced at least two weeks prior to the meeting by the Vice President of the House. Section 3. The duties of the Vice President of the House (1) To preside over all House meetings. (2) To coordinate social activities. (3) To appoint an agenda committee, to create an organized schedule for the discussion of issues. (4) To attend all Executive Board meetings. (5) To assume the duties of the President and Vice President of the Senate if they are not present. The Vice President of the House may schedule a special session if necessary. Section 4. The duties of the Treasurer (1) To attend all House, Senate and Executive Board meetings. (2) To collect financial statements from each club that is a member of the G.O. twice a year. 34 (3) To aid the Vice Presidents in organization and conduction of House and Senate meetings. (2) G.O. and class elections for the following year are to take place no later than the second week in May, never to interfere with Advanced Placement testing. (3) The committee must choose candidates based on officer requirements, and inform these candidates of campaigning regulations. (4) After the spring election of the G.O. officers, the newly elected officers will choose the election committee for the following year. Section 5. The duties of the Secretary (1) To attend all House, Senate, and Executive Board meetings. (2) To keep track of all issues discussed in House, and present them upon request to the Senate and Executive Board. (3) To be responsible for all G.O. correspondence. Section 3 Qualifications (1) All those wishing to run for a G.O. or class office must have at least an eighty average prior to the election and maintain this standard if elected. In order to run they must also approve the review board. (a) This Board shall consist of all class advisors, the G.O. advisor and the senior G.O. officers. (b) All those up for election have the right to speak on their behalf and hear the reason for the Boards decisions if they so wish. (c) The Board will be required to meet at least two weeks before the spring elections so that all candidates may have the same amount of campaign time as their opposition. (2) The qualifications for class officers shall be determined by their respective class advisors. Section 6. All G.O. officers may create any committee they deem necessary for the proper functioning of the G.O. The appointment of committee-heads is at the discretion of the G.O. officers and advisor. The officers are to act as liaisons between the committee-heads and the administration. Article III: Class Officers Section 1 Each class will be represented by a president, vice president, secretary and a treasurer. (1) Their duties to their respective classes shall be determined by that classes’ advisor. (2) G.O. responsibilities for all class officers include, representing their class at all House and Senate meetings. (3) The president of each class is required to attend all Executive Board Meetings. Article IV: Elections and Removal from Office Section 1 Voter Eligibility Section 4 Impeachment (1) The power to impeach shall be vested in the student body, student government (G.O.) and the Executive Board. (2) The student body can impeach an official with a petition signed by one third (1/3) of the class for class officers, or one third (1/3) of the student body for G.O. officers. (3) The process of impeachment may originate in either the House or the Senate and requires a one third (1/3) majority to bring the official to trial. (4) The Executive Board may propose impeachment, but must obtain a majority vote in both the House and Senate to bring the official to trial. (5) Following the trial of the official a two thirds (2/3) vote of both House and Senate can remove an official from office. All New Rochelle High School students are eligible to vote for members of the G.O. and their respective class officers with the following exceptions: (1) Graduating Seniors do not vote with the exception of homecoming (2) Entering Freshmen will not vote for G.O. officers. Their class election will take place no later than the second week in October. Section 2 Election Procedure There will be an election committee chosen no later than the second week of June for the upcoming school year. (1) Homecoming elections may be scheduled at the committee’s discretion with approval of the Senate. Section 5 Recall (1) The power of recall shall be vested in the student body (2) Petitioners must notify the Senate before collecting signatures 35 (3) For class officers, a petition of a simple majority of the class is required for recall (4) For a G.O. officer a petition of a simple majority of the student body is required for recall. (1) The treasurer will also be responsible for collection and overseeing the review of the financial statements of all clubs that are members of the G.O. (2) These financial statements are required to be submitted before Christmas break and no later than the first week in May. The exact dates shall be determined each year by the Senate. (3) Financial statements must also be submitted at any other time during the year if requested by the Senate. (4) This process is to insure proper management of club funds. Article V Section 1 The communicative powers of the student government of New Rochelle High School shall be vested in an Executive Board. Section 2 Section 3 Reports must be made to the Senate regarding club or G.O. finances upon request. Section 4 The treasurer may create any committee necessary to insure accurate management and monitoring of G.O. and club finances. The Executive Board shall consist of the school Principal and Vice Principal, one House Principal, two appointed teachers, one Parent Teacher Student Association Representative, the G.O. advisor, all G.O. officers, and the class presidents of each of the four classes. Section 3 The Executive Board shall work to ensure lucid communication between the student and faculty bodies of the high school, as well as with the periphery of the school community. Article VII All students are members of the G.O. and are entitled to all rights guaranteed by this Constitution. Section 4 Article VIII (1) The Executive Board meeting shall be determined by the G.O. President, the Principal, and the Vice Principal. (2) These meetings shall be set during the first week of the school year and shall remain the same time unless rescheduled in advance. (3) The Executive Board will address all resolutions recommended to them by the Senate (4) The Executive Board may also create their own resolutions. This Constitution may be amended by a simple majority of both the House and Senate with the approval of the Executive Board. At this time it must be voted on by the student body passing with a simple majority of the students voting in a school-wide plebiscite. Article IX Section 1 (1) This Constitution must be ratified by a simple majority of students voting in a school-wide plebiscite. (2) This Constitution becomes effective April 1992. Article VI Section 1 (1) The G.O. treasurer will be responsible for the management of G.O. finances and G.O. fund-raisers. (2) Any loan transaction or withdrawal from the G.O. account must meet with the approval of the G.O. President and Advisor. Section 2 36 Policy on Individual Rights, Non-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment/Students The School District understands…that young people tell jokes, flirt, and sometimes exchange insults without offending each other. The question to be asked is whether such conduct is unwelcome, the rule is simple: stop. The City School District of New Rochelle affirms its commitment to promoting an environment for students which is fair, humane and respectful, and which recognizes and rewards student performance on the basis of ability and effort. The School District expects that the members of its community will treat each other equitably, without regard to an individual’s membership in any group or category, and in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination for civil rights. These standards encompass students’ participation in the full range of School District programs and activities. A full copy of this statement, including prescribed procedures for initiating a claim is available at the main office. Special Needs Accommodation The New Rochelle City School District is committed to encouraging participation by the public in school district meetings and events. Persons with special needs may request accommodations to meet those needs by calling the school district's §504 Access Coordinator, Mr. Freddie D. Smith, at least two weeks prior to the scheduled event. Mr. Smith can be reached at 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle NY 10801-3416 or by telephone at (914) 576-4234. Parents who require special accommodations to participate in individual school-initiated student conferences are encouraged to notify their building principals. Notice should be given sufficiently in advance of the scheduled meeting to allow appropriate arrangements to be made. Harassment consists of unwelcome statements or actions based on an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, age, ethnic or national origin, citizenship status, disability, sex, gender or marital status or other protected group status defined by law. To constitute harassment or discrimination, the conduct or actions must be sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive as to interfere unreasonably with a student’s performance at school, or to create an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment. The policy and procedures described here can be applied by students to any type of discriminatory treatment. Members of the School District community must understand that harassment in general, and, in particular, sexual harassment…is illegal and it will not be tolerated by the School District. Sexual harassment can be verbal, visual or physical. Examples of conduct which, if sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive and nontrivial can constitute sexual harassment, can include the following: Unwelcome sexual flirtation, inappropriate or derogatory language, treatment or “jokes” involving individual persons or classes of people. Furthermore, general (non-sex-based) discrimination, insensitive or derogatory language or treatment… is prohibited by the School District. Affirmative Action Policy In the administration of its program and policies, the City School District of New Rochelle does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin or disability. It complies with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Inquiries regarding this policy should be referred to the school district’s Compliance Officer, Mr. Freddie Smith, Assistant Superintendent, Pupil Personnel and Curricular Services at 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801 - (914) 576-4233. 37
