Reaching for Excellence
2014-2015
Parent/Student Handbook
Francis Howell North High School
2549 Hackmann Road
St. Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4900
http://fhsdfhn.sharpschool.net
2014-2015 FHN Parent Student Handbook
Contents
1. Welcome to FHN
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
FHN Knights: Who we are
Mission, Vision, Values Statement
Pyramid of Intervention
P.R.I.D.E.
Building Contacts
2. Schedules and Important Calendar Dates
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
Bus Line-up
Student Schedule & Info page
Daily Bell Schedule
School Calendar
Semester Grade Reporting & Exam Schedules
Important Guidance Dates
3. Academic Information & Programs
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Reporting Grades
 Progress Reports
 Report Cards
 Credit by Semester
Final Exams & Make-up Finals
Final Exam Exemption Privilege System
Examination of Records
Graduation Requirements
 Graduation Rehearsal
 Commencement Pledge
 Graduation Ceremony
Academic & Special Awards
 Honor Roll
 Departmental Awards
 Perfect Attendance
 Student of the Week
 National Honor Society
 Cum Laude Honors for Graduation
 Missouri College Preparatory Studies Certificate
 President's Award For Educational Excellence
 Standard of Academic Accomplishment Award
Academic & Special Programs
 A+ Program
 Homeroom Intervention Program
 Alternative Program
4. Activities/Sports
4.1
4.2
4.3
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Activities & Club Listing
Eligibility for Activities
 Drug Testing
 MSHSAA Standards
 FHSD Eligibility Standards
 NCAA Clearing House Center
 NAIA Eligibility Standards
Activity Awards
 Scholar Athlete Award
 Activity Letter Awards
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5. Attendance
5.1
Compulsory Attendance Law of Missouri
5.2
Attendance Procedures
 Hourly Attendance
 Excused Absences
 Unexcused Absences
 Prearranged Absence
 Late Arrivals to School
 Tardy Policy
5.3
Make Up Work
5.4
Credit Suspension
5.5
Homebound
5.6
Permission to Leave Campus
5.7
Work Program
5.8
Lewis & Clark Tech School
6. Campus Information & Rules
6.1
Campus Security
 SRO Officer
 School Surveillance
 Search and Seizure
6.2
Commons/Cafeteria
6.3
Learning Commons
6.4
Computer Labs
6.5
Food and Drinks
6.6
Nurse’s Office
 Visiting The Nurses’ Office
 Fever Guidelines
 Medications at school
 Medications on Field Trips
 Hepatitis Prevention Guidelines
 Immunization Policy
6.7
Poster, Sign and Flier Policy
7. Student Conduct
7.1
FHSD Code of Conduct
7.2
Conduct at Activities
 Dance Rules and Conduct
 Sportsmanship
 Sporting Event/Activities Rules and Conduct
 Transportation to Away Events
7.3
Code of Dress
7.4
Public Display of Affection
7.5
Inappropriate Physical Contact
7.6
Harassment
 Sexual Harassment
 Bullying
 Hazing
7.7
Plagiarism and Cheating
7.8
Substitute Teachers
7.9
Altering/Forging A Document or Signature
7.10
Bus Rules and Regulations
7.11
After School Activities
7.12
Care of School Properties
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7. Student Conduct (continued)
7.13
7.14
7.15
7.16
7.17
7.18
7.19
7.20
Laser Pointers
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
Private Property
Tobacco Products
Threats and Pranks
Discipline Notices
Detention Study Hall
Suspensions
 In-School Suspension Alternative Program (ISAP)
 Out of school Suspensions
8 School Procedures
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.10
8.11
8.12
8.13
8.14
8.15
8.16
8.17
Deliveries to Students
Distribution of Literature
Emergency Procedures
Hall Pass Privilege
Identification Badges
Inclement Weather
Locker Assignment and Use
Valuables at School
 Student Responsibility
 Lost and Found
Network and Internet Use Policy
Office workers & Student Aides
Parking Privilege
Study Halls
Telephones and Messages to Students
Text Books
Traffic in Hallway
Videos
Visitors
9. Francis Howell School District Information
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
Board of Education Members
Central Office Administrators
District Policy Against Discrimination
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
Special Education in Francis Howell School District
Complaint Resolution Procedure For No Child Left Behind Programs
Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
Notification of Rights Under FERPA for Elementary and Secondary Schools
10. Communication with School
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
Student Demographics
School Web Page
Staff E-Mail and Web Pages
Parent Portal
Daily Announcements and E-News
Teacher Contact List
11. Francis Howell North Building Map
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1.
WELCOME TO FHN
1.1 FHN KNIGHTS: WHO WE ARE
August, 2014
Dear Knight Students/Parents/Guardians:
Welcome to Francis Howell North High School, home of the Knights. We are excited to
begin the 2014-2015 school year with our wonderful students and exemplary faculty.
Our daily focus is on student learning and creating a positive environment in which all of
our students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Last year, the results of our
student survey confirmed that this is happening. Our students told us the following
information:
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97% feel that being successful in school today will help them in their future.
98% respect the personal differences found among students in this school.
98% believe they can do well in school.
98% feel their teachers believe they can learn.
Our 2014, senior class earned $8,517,400 in scholarships, and this was a direct result of our
Senior Knights being highly successful in the areas of athletics, academics, and service.
Colleges and universities wanted these individuals as their future undergraduates, and we as
a staff sent them off well-prepared for their tenure as a college student.
We believe all students can learn and be successful at Francis Howell North High School.
We also know that students will be gracing our halls with many talents and interests, and we
want all students to capitalize on those talents and interests by getting involved in activities
such as sports, clubs, and other organizations. Our goal is for every student to be involved
in at least 2 activities.
The research is very clear that students who are involved in school perform better
academically, enjoy school, and are sought after by colleges. We strive to develop wellrounded students who can collaborate, problem solve, analyze, become leaders, and team
members—all skills that are required to be successful after high school.
It is great to have you as a member of our school community, and we look forward to
working with you very soon.
Sincerely,
The Francis Howell North High School Administration
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1.
WELCOME TO FHN
1.2 MISSION, VISION, VALUES STATEMENT
Francis Howell North is a school, where everyone learns and matures academically, socially, and
personally as individuals, as well as a whole, within a positive, healthy atmosphere with support and
guidance from all faculty, staff, peers and families.
FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Building Revision 8/12
Mission
Graduates of Francis Howell North High School will contribute as productive citizens to
our ever-changing global society. Therefore, it is our mission to provide an environment
which will inspire students to be lifelong learners and to develop their individual
academic, social, aesthetic, and physical potentials.
Vision
High levels of learning are expected and ensured; daily attendance is a prerequisite for
academic success. The members of the school community have focused resources including
time, skill, and effort, to create the optimal learning environment in which students readily
strive for and meet the highest levels of academic success.
School-wide support ensures each student is involved and accepted. The school community is
focused on each student setting goals, achieving success and personal growth in a well
balanced school experience. All students will participate in at least one extra-curricular
activity, and their behaviors will reflect the PRIDE shield (character, commitment, effort, and
respect)
Collaboration dominates school culture and improvement. All members of the school
community are involved in a collaborative environment embedded into the school day. All
opinions are valued, and all voices can be heard as the community moves forward proactively
to ensure high levels of student learning and achievement.
Values
We provide a safe and caring learning environment where all students are
valued and respected.
We are committed to using best teaching practices daily.
We monitor and measure student goals and growth using assessments for
learning.
We are committed to the PLC process.
We respect other’s property, both personal and community.
We will prepare students for successful transition to the post-secondary
world.
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1.
WELCOME TO FHN
1.3 PYRAMID OF INTERVENTION
RTI PYRAMID
(Revised 2014-15)
Tier 3: Intensive Intervention Support
5% or less of School Population
IEP & 504 Plans
Modified Curriculum
Alternative Ed Setting
ESC Referral Process
Guided Study Hall
Alternative Ed Setting
ESC Referral Process
Bridgeway Partnership
AIP Drug Program
Preferred Family
ACADEMICS
BEHAVIOR/ATTENDANCE
Tier 2: Selected Students based on Data Triggers
15% or less of School Population
STAT Parent/Teacher Team
Success Classes/ Student Success Mentors
Selected Intervention Support
Spectra Gifted Program
Attendance/Behavior Watch List
Support Groups with Goal Setting
Crisis Counselor
Attendance Contracts
OSS Re-entry Meetings
Tier 1: Universal Support
100% of School Population
Support for All Students: Tutoring, Freshman transition day & mentoring, Student Goal Setting, Cocurricular and extra-curricular programs, Intervention Support, Study Island, Progress Reports/Quarter
grades, School wide behavior expectations.
CORE Curriculum and Instruction: Updated curriculum aligned to state standards; Best Practices
Instruction and Assessment Professional Development; Use of data to monitor on-going student
achievement; PLC school culture with collaboration; A+ program.
School Structures and Communication: Updated school/student information system; Ability of
parents/students to access student information on-line. Open House and Parent/Teacher Meetings;
Teacher web-sites; FHN School web site with Parent/Student Handbook; e-news.
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1. WELCOME TO FHN
1.4
P.R.I.D.E
Personal Responsibility in Daily Effort Top Ways to Behave with PRIDE
1. Treat others with respect at all times.
2. Cell Phones and electronic devices are not to be seen, heard, or used during class time unless authorized
by the teacher. Phones will be bagged and tagged if seen/heard without teacher permission, and parent
will need to come to school to pick-up the phone from the main office. Students may use cell phones
before and after school, between classes and at lunch. Section 7.14
3. Halls Passes are required to be carried when leaving a classroom. It is the student’s responsibility to
obtain and carry an individual hall pass, signed by a teacher, with name, time, date, & destination written
on the pass. Students must sign out on the Hall Pass Log Sheet before leaving the classroom. Do not cut
through commons during lunches. Section 8.4
4. Attendance Procedures are to be followed. This includes: Section 5
 Being on time to school and to each class period.
 Sign in/out with the attendance office. Excuse late arrivals or all day absence with a parent note, fax,
e-mail or phone call to the attendance office within 48 hours.
 Report to the lunch room on time and remain there until the bell rings
(Rest rooms to be used during lunches are in the front hallway by the snack tables)
5. Dress appropriate at school by not violating the dress code, 7 Bs, and not wearing hats or hoods in the
building. Section 7.3
6. School documents or student work cannot be altered, forged or plagiarized. This includes attendance
notes, grade reports, hall passes and student assignments. Section 7.7 & 7.9
7. Detentions must be served to avoid being assigned a Saturday Detention. Saturday detention must be
served to avoid being assigned a suspension. Section 7.18
8. Parking is a privilege and all procedures must be followed. Juniors and seniors must purchase parking
passes, register all cars, and park in the proper student provided spaces. Parking permits will be forfeited
for violations and removed if student is assigned a Saturday detention (for not serving a detention on time),
ISAP or OSS. Freshmen and sophomores are not allowed to park on campus for any reason. Section 8.11
9. Behavior toward others including respect toward staff must meet school expectations. This includes no
profanity, horseplay, slapping or fighting, and no Public Display of Affection (PDA.) Directions from a
teacher, substitute, staff member or administrator are to be followed at all times. Section 7.4 & 7.6
10. Harassment and bullying of fellow students or staff will not be tolerated. This includes name calling,
racial or sexual slurs, physical or cyber-bullying. Section 7.6
11. Nurse’s Office section has information about prescription and non-prescription drugs at school. Be sure
you know and follow these procedures! Section 6.4
12. Learning Commons Procedures include having a pass and signing in. Section 6.3
13. Food and drinks are not allowed in the hallways, Learning Commons or classrooms. These items should
be consumed in the commons area only. Section 6.5
14. After School Activities Students on campus after 2:30 p.m. must have an after school pass and be
involved in a school sponsored and supervised activity. Students are not allowed to loiter or “hang
out” in the building after school. Section 7.11
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1.
WELCOME TO FHN (continued)
1.5 BUILDING CONTACTS
ADMINISTRATORS AND THEIR ASSIGNMENTS
Main Office (636) 851-4900 FAX (636) 851-6199
Andy Downs, Principal
Dr. Katie Greer, Associate Principal
Erin Steep, Assistant Principal
Jeff Blankenship, Dean of Students
Kelly Longo, Interim Assistant Principal
Dr. Chris Birch, Assistant Principal
Student’s with last names A - De
Student’s with last names Di - Lu
Student’s with last names Ma - Sa
Student’s with last names Sc - Z
851-5023
851-5031
851-5031
851-5068
851-5020
851-5020
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER – Officer Sarah Brueggeman (636) 851-4973
GUIDANCE OFFICE
(636) 851-5099
FAX (636) 851-4123
If you wish to see your counselor, stop by the Guidance Office in Room 100 and sign the appropriate list.
You will be called from class as soon as your counselor is available. If you have an emergency, notify
the guidance office receptionist. The Guidance Office is open on the first and third Tuesday evening of
each month (September-May) from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. for evening appointments. To schedule an evening
appointment, please call (636) 851-5099.
Know your counselor! Your guidance counselors are interested in your well-being and are here to help
you. Counselors and their assignments are listed below:
Jennifer Schwarz
Stephanie Johnson
Lisa Woodrum
Mary Kerr-Grant
Ann Herman
Rachel Faulkner
Amy Moore
(A-Com)
(Con-Go)
(Gr-H)
(I-Mc)
(Me-Pa)
(Pe-Sp)
(St-Z)
ACTIVITIES OFFICE
Professional Development
Advanced Credit/AP
College Counselor/Dept. Chair
Hearing Impaired
A+ Coordinator
Lewis & Clark Career Center
Foreign Exchange/ASPIRE
(636) 851-5006
Mike Janes, Activities Director
FAX (636) 851-4124
Arlene Kearns - Secretary to Activities Director
The Activities Directors office in Room 54A should be contacted for any of the following:
∙ Use of Building
∙ Sports Physical Form
∙ School Organization Information
∙ Sports Schedules
∙ Assemblies
∙ Sports Eligibility
∙ Fund Raising
∙ Approval of hallway displays and posters
ATTENDANCE OFFICE
(636) 851-5893
Call this office to report an absence or to inquire about any attendance related issues
NURSES OFFICE
(636) 851-5065
FAX (636) 851-6199
Call this office for any health related issues.
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2. SCHEDULES AND IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES
2.1 BUS LINE UP
Row A is closest to the building.
Row E will exit first each day.
Row E
Row D
Row C
Row B
Row A
Slot 1
B
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Slot 2
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Slot 3
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Slot 4
SIDEWALK
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 7
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2.
SCHEDULES AND IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES
2.2 STUDENT INFORMATION
NAME _________________________________________
ID # ________________
PRINCIPAL __________________________________________________
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR _____________________________________
LUNCH GROUP ___________
LOCKER NUMBER ___________ COMBINATION ___________________________
BUS NUMBER _______________ BUS SLOT NUMBER _______________________
HOMEROOM ___________________
MY SCHEDULE
1st Semester
PERIOD
CLASS
ROOM
TEACHER
CLASS
ROOM
TEACHER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2nd Semester
PERIOD
1
2
3
4
5
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SCHEDULES AND IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES
2.3 DAILY SCHEDULE
1st
2nd
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Friday
Regular Day
Schedule
Regular Day
Schedule
AM Homeroom
Schedule
Regular Day
Schedule
Regular Day
Schedule
7:20-8:13
7:20-8:13
7:20-7:59
7:20-8:13
7:20-8:13
8:18-9:10
8:18-9:10
2nd Hour
8:04-8:43
Homeroom
8:48- 9:28
8:18-9:10
8:18-9:10
9:15-10:07
9:15-10:07
9:33 – 10:12
9:15-10:07
9:15-10:07
4AB
10:12 – 11:04
10:12 – 11:04
10:17 – 10:57
10:12 – 11:04
10:12 – 11:04
4BC
10:37 – 11:29
10:37 – 11:29
10:42 – 11:22
10:37 – 11:29
10:37 – 11:29
4C5A
11:09 – 12:01
11:09 – 12:01
11:02 – 11:42
11:09 – 12:01
11:09 – 12:01
5AB
11:34 – 12:26
11:34 – 12:26
11:27 – 12:07
11:34 – 12:26
11:34 – 12:26
Lunches
Lunches – 25
minutes
4a 10:07-10:32
4c 11:04-11:29
5b 12:01- 12:26
Lunches – 25
minutes
4a 10:07-10:32
4c 11:04-11:29
5b 12:01- 12:26
Lunches – 25
minutes
4a 10:12-10:37
4c 10:57-11:22
5b 11:42- 12:07
Lunches – 25
minutes
4a 10:07-10:32
4c 11:04-11:29
5b 12:01- 12:26
Lunches – 25
minutes
4a 10:07-10:32
4c 11:04-11:29
5b 12:01- 12:26
6th
12:31-1:23
12:31-1:23
12:12- 12:51
12:31-1:23
12:31-1:23
7th
1:28-2:20
1:28-2:20
12:56 - 1:35
Dismiss School
at 1:35
Teacher PLC
time
45 min
1:35-2:20
1:28-2:20
1:28-2:20
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Homeroom and PLC time every Wednesday except weeks with days scheduled for exams or full
day PDC days. Mentors meet with freshmen during homeroom one time per month.
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SCHEDULES AND IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES
2.4 CALENDAR (2014-2015)
* denotes no classes
First Day of School……………………... August 6
Open House………………………..….... August 12
Black & Gold Day……………….….….. August 16
PDC Day ………………..…….….…….. August 29*
Labor Day…………………………..…… September 1 *
PDC Day ……………….………………. September 19 *
Homecoming Week………….…….……. September 22 – September 26
Homecoming Dance………….…….…… September 27
Parent-Teacher Conference…….…….…. October 8 and 9
End of 1st Quarter ………………..…….. October 9
Fall Break……………………….….…… October 10 – October 17 *
PDC Day ……………….………………. October 10 *
Return from Fall Break……………..…... October 20
2nd Quarter begins……………..….……. October 20
PDC Day ……………….………………. October 31 *
Thanksgiving…………………….…..….. November 26 - 28 *
Final Exams begin, full day ….………… December 17
Final exams, Early release at 11:25…..…. December 18
Final exams, Early release at 11:25…..…. December 19
End of 1st Semester…………….….……. December 19
Christmas Break………………..……….. December 22 - January 5 *
2nd Sem. Begins ……………….….……. January 6
Martin Luther King's Birthday….….…… January 19 *
PDC Day …………………..……….…... February 13 *
President's Day………………….………. February 16 *
Parent-Teacher Conference…….…….…. March 3 and 5
3rd Quarter ends……………….…...…… March 6
** Spring Break………………….…….…… March 9 - 20 *
Return from Spring Break…….………… March 23
4th Quarter begins……………….………. March 23
Good Friday ……………………………. April 3 *
Final exams begin, full day …………….. May 19
Final exams, Early release at 11:25….….. May 20
Final exams, Early release at 11:25….….. May 21
2nd Semester Ends……………………… May 21
Memorial Day…………………………... May 25 *
Graduation………………………………. June 6, 7:00 p.m. at the Family Arena
SNOW DAYS - Possible snow make-up days (in order they will be used.) May 22, March 9,
March 10, March 11, May 26, May 27, May 28, May 29, June 1, June 2.
** Please note: March 9, 10 and 11 are the 2nd, 3rd and 4th snow make up days if needed.
Parents are reminded to not plan vacations or trips prior to the possible end of the school year
(June 2. Exams are given during the last three school days and are not allowed to be taken
early. Make up exams dates will be scheduled at the end of each semester.
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SCHEDULES AND IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES
2.5 SEMESTER GRADE REPORTING AMD EXAM SCHEDULE 2014-2015
SEMESTER ONE
First Day of Semester. . . . . . . . .Thursday, August 6
Progress Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, September 9, 3 p.m.
End of Quarter 1. . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, October 9
1st Quarter Grades. . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, October 20, 3 p.m.
Progress Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, November 14, 3 p.m.
Exams *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, December 17 (1st, 2nd, & 7th hour finals)
Thursday, December 18 (3rd & 4th hour finals)
Friday, December 19 (5th & 6th hour finals)
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1 Semester Grades . . . . . . . . . .Friday, January 2, 3 p.m.
SEMESTER TWO
First Day of Semester. . . . . . . . .Tuesday, January 6
Progress Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, February 2, 3 p.m.
End of Quarter 3. . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, March 6
3rd Quarter grades . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, March 23, p.m.
Progress Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, April 16, 3 p.m.
Final Exams *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, May 19 (1st, 2nd & 7th hour final)
Wednesday, May 20 (3rd & 4th hour final)
Thursday, May 21 (5th & 6th hour final)
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2 Semester Grades . . . . . . . . . .Friday, May 22
Progress reports, quarter and semester grade reports are available to parents and students through
Parent Portal. Dates and procedures subject to change.
*Actual exam dates may vary due to adjustments for snow days, etc. Parents are reminded to not
plan vacations or trips prior to the possible end of the school year due to snow dates (June 2).
Exams are given during the last three school days and are NOT allowed to be taken early.
2.6 IMPORTANT GUIDANCE DATES
ACT
PSAT
ACT
Curriculum /AP / ACT/ Activities
Information Night
ACT
Financial Aid Information Night
ACT
College Night for Juniors
ACT
Senior Awards Night
Graduation
ACT
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September 13
October 18
October 25
December 2
8:00-1:00 p.m.
8:00-11:00 a.m.
8:00-1:00 p.m.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
December 13
January 13
February 7
April 14
April 18
May 13
June 6
June 13
8:00-1:00 p.m.
7:00-8:30 p.m.
8:00-1:00 p.m.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
8:00-1:00 p.m.
6:30-9:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00-1:00 p.m.
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3.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION & PROGRAMS
3.1 REPORTING GRADES
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PROGRESS REPORTS - Four times during the school year (4 ½ weeks after the beginning of
each quarter), progress reports will be available electronically through Parent Portal indicating each
student’s grades. Paper copies of progress reports are available through the Guidance Office upon
request and will be given to the student to take home. NOTE: Our computer system will
automatically notify parents of any class in which a student’s grade falls below 70%.
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REPORT CARDS – Quarter and Semester Grade cards will be available electronically
through Parent Portal four times per year, approximately ten school days after the end of each
quarter/semester. Paper copies of report cards are available through the Guidance Office upon
request and will be given to the student to take home.
All first copies of schedules, progress reports, and report cards are provided to students free at the
designated times. Any additional copies requested by students (for reasons such as lost by student,
insurance verification, sport/activities, class officers, etc.) will cost $1.00. It is the responsibility of
the student to retain their original copy for future reference.
Students or parents are responsible for investigating and correcting mistakes in attendance reported
on semester grade cards within the same school year the absence is reported.
The following is the official grading scale for secondary schools in the Francis Howell School
District and is to be used by all teachers:
90-100% - A;
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80-89% - B;
70-79% - C;
60-69% - D; 59-0% - F
CREDIT BY SEMESTER - Credit for graduation will be awarded upon the successful
completion of a semester's course of study in each class. Credit will not be awarded by quarter.
The semester grade will be based on a combination of the two quarter grades (40% each) and the
semester examination grade (20%).
3.2 FINAL EXAMS & MAKE-UP EXAMS

Final examinations are given at the end of each semester and count 20% of the semester grade.
Each academic department determines the weight of the critical response and objective sections of
the semester final. Attendance for each period on ½ day exam dates is required regardless of study
hall assignments.
FINAL EXAMS WILL NOT BE GIVEN EARLY. Please plan vacations to ensure that
students are here for the end of each semester for exams, including possible make-up dates
for snow.
Due to inclement weather the last day of school may end as late as June 3 for second
semester. Please take that fact into consideration when making vacation plans. TAKING
FINAL EXAMS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED FINAL EXAM DATES IS NOT
PERMITTED.

MAKE-UP EXAMS must be made up during the approved exam make-up period. PARENTS
MUST CONTACT THE SCHOOL ON THE DAY THE STUDENT IS ABSENT FROM
THE FINAL EXAM. IF THE SCHOOL IS NOT CONTACTED, THE STUDENT CANNOT
MAKE UP THE EXAM!
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3.3 FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION PRIVILEGE SYSTEM
Final exam exemptions are available for all 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. Students may gain exam
exemptions by receiving advanced or proficient scores on End of Course (EOC) exams, by receiving a
composite score of 27 or higher on the ACT, and by taking Advanced Placement exams for all
corresponding AP courses during the second semester. All students attempting to participate in the
exemption process will also need to meet additional requirements that include:
 Academic Performance
 Attendance Rate (95% for the semester)
 School Fines must be paid
 Student Discipline (no suspensions)
3.4 EXAMINATION OF RECORDS
Parents may examine all official records of their children. An appointment should be made beforehand
with the appropriate counselor or principal. In addition, parents/legal guardians may request an
amendment to educational records if the parents/legal guardians believe the record is inaccurate,
misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents/legal guardians may register a
complaint with the U.S. Office of Education if they feel the district is in violation of the Family
Education Rights and Privacy Act.
3.5
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The Missouri Department of Education adopted the following graduation guidelines in October, 2005.
The changes require entering freshmen to successfully complete 4 units of Communication Arts, 3
units of Math, 3 units of Science and .5 unit of Personal Finance.
Units of Credit
Communication Arts
4.0 units
Social Studies
3.0 units
Mathematics
3.0 units
Science
3.0 units
Fine Arts
1.0 unit
Practical Art
1.0 unit
Physical Education
1.0 unit
Health
.5 unit
Personal Finance
.5 unit
Electives
7.0 units
24 TOTAL UNITS (REQUIRED AND ELECTIVE) NECESSARY FOR GRADUATION
Students must also pass the U.S. Constitution & Missouri Constitution tests before graduation.
GRADUATION REHEARSAL - Graduating seniors are required to attend graduation rehearsal in
order to participate in the graduation commencement ceremony.
COMMENCEMENT PLEDGE – Graduating seniors and their parents must sign and return the
commencement pledge in order to participate in the graduation commencement ceremony.
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3.5
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (continued)
GRADUATION CEREMONY – In order for students to participate in the graduation ceremony,
all outstanding school fines must be paid, the student must have attended graduation rehearsal, and the
student must have turned in a Commencement Pledge signed by the student and his or her
parent/guardian.
GRADUATING SENIORS NEED TO BE AWARE THAT ANY END OF THE YEAR
MISCONDUCT/PRANKS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF THE PRIVILEGE TO PARTICIPATE IN
GRADUATION EXERCISES.
3.6 ACADEMIC & SPECIAL AWARDS

HONOR ROLL - Honor roll is computed twice per year at the end of each semester. A student
must have earned a 3.0 grade point average (G.P.A.) for the semester to be included on the honor
roll. Excluding "Honors" courses, grade point averages are determined by the following system:
A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0.

In Honors courses: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=1, F=0.
DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - An outstanding student award will be given to one senior
each year in every academic department. The departmental coordinator will be responsible for
implementing the procedure to select the recipient. The outstanding graduate in each department is
presented a colored departmental cord which is worn at graduation.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE - Students cannot learn if they aren't at school. Each year students
are rewarded and recognized for perfect attendance. Perfect attendance denotes that a student has
not been late or absent from any class period for any reason. This does not include absences for
school sponsored activities.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK - Four Students of the Week are selected by groups of faculty and
administrators for students who excel at academics, leadership, or good citizenship.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - Candidates eligible for election to membership in the
National Honor Society must be members of the sophomore (second semester) or junior class and
shall have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75 on a 4.0 grade scale. This grade
point level will be the required minimum scholastic level of achievement for candidacy to join
NHS. Admission to NHS shall then be based on service, leadership, and character. Invitations are
given to the sophomores meeting the 3.75 eligibility level in February and the induction ceremony
is held in March.

CUM LAUDE HONORS FOR GRADUATION - The cum laude system is used to
recognize outstanding academic achievement for graduating seniors.
A. Cum Laude GPA requirements are calculated after eight semesters:
4.2 and above = Summa Cum Laude
4.0 - 4.19
= Magna Cum Laude
3.8 - 3.99
= Cum Laude
Note: GPA will be calculated to include all classes taken in grades 9-12 (including MOVIP
classes), but exclude correspondence, night school and high school courses taken in grade eight
or below. GPAs will not be rounded up.
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CUM LAUDE HONORS FOR GRADUATION (continued)
B. Students must accumulate a minimum of 27 credits at graduation, unless prorated due to
Advanced Standing acknowledgement of high school level coursework successfully completed
before grade nine (nee NOTES below). Only high school courses (including Missouri Virtual
Instruction Program (MoVIP) courses) qualify for Cum Laude credit. Classes taken through
dual enrollment, correspondence, night school or in grade eight or below do not meet this
standard.
NOTES:
(1) Students transferring from other school districts must have taken the maximum amount of
credits available at their previous school(s) and then meet the above credit requirements
prorated for the period they attend high school in the District.
(2) While high school credit is not awarded for college credit earned through dual enrollment,
or for high school level coursework completed before grade nine, it may be necessary to
prorate the number of credits required for Cum Laude distinction for those students
entering ninth grade with Advanced Standing acknowledgement on their transcripts.
Students who successfully complete the highest level of District coursework available in
any of the four core subject areas may petition to dual enroll at a local college or
university in order to take more advanced courses in said subject area(s). District schedule
allowances may be necessary to accommodate these dual enrollment situations, and the
Cum Laude total credit requirement may be prorated as a result.
C. Students are required to take a minimum of eight semesters in each of the core areas: math,
communication arts, science and social studies.
D. Students are required to earn a minimum of “Proficient” on all but one End-of-Course exams
taken over high school level coursework.
E. On college entry exams, students are required to attain a minimum of a 27 composite score on
the ACT or a combined 1220 on two of three sections on the SAT.
F. A student must have attended high school in the Francis Howell School District for a
minimum of one year.
Cum laude honors will be announced as students’ names are read at commencement. Students will
wear a Cum Laude medallion with the color ribbon selected by the individual high school:
Summa Cum Laude = Gold Medallion
Magna Cum Laude = Silver Medallion
Cum Laude
= Bronze Medallion
A seal will be placed on students’ diplomas indicating the appropriate honor.
**The criteria for the following awards are outlined below. Students are encouraged to plan
accordingly and to PETITION FOR THE AWARDS FOR WHICH THEY QUALIFY during the
spring of their senior year. Additional information regarding these awards is available in the
Guidance Office.
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3.6 ACADEMIC & SPECIAL AWARDS (continued)

MISSOURI COLLEGE PREPARATORY STUDIES CERTIFICATE - The Missouri
Department of Education presents the MISSOURI COLLEGE PREPARATORY STUDIES
CERTIFICATE to all students graduating who complete a more rigorous academic program.
1. To be eligible a student must meet these requirements:
Subject(s)
Communication Arts
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Fine Arts
Practical Arts
Physical Education
Health
Personal Finance
Specified Core Electives
Electives
TOTAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
2.
Unit(s)
4.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
.5
.5
3.0
4.0
25.0
Earn a cumulative 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale in core areas of Mathematics, Science, Social
Studies and English or overall G.P.A.
3. Score above the prior year’s national composite average on the ACT. Check the current year’s
certificate order form for the required minimum scores.
4. Complete a strong academic program in the subject areas of English/Communication Arts,
Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and specified core electives. No substitutions are
authorized.
5. Must maintain an attendance rate of at least 95% for grades 9 through 12.

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE - The President’s
Award for Educational Excellence is awarded during the senior year. A student must meet all
specified requirements for the Missouri College Preparatory Certificate with the addition of the
following conditions:
A student must earn a cummulative G.P.A. of 3.5 in a 4.0 system and score at or above the 85TH
PERCENTILE on the A.C.T.

STANDARD OF ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS AWARD - In order to receive
the STANDARD OF ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENT AWARD, a student must meet all
specified requirements for the Missouri College Preparatory Studies Certificate with the following
additions and exceptions:
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3.6 ACADEMIC & SPECIAL AWARDS (continued)
STANDARD OF ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS AWARD (continued)
ADDITIONS:
1.
2.
3.
Must participate in at least one co-curricular activity during each of the four high school years.
Must have an excellent citizenship/attendance record in each of his/her four year in high school.
Must have an excellent record of attendance for four years of high school (9 days or less).
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
2.
Math (any 3 units).
A cumulative G.P.A. commensurate with the student’s ability (2.5 – 2.99 and ACT score of 21 or
above) OR 3.0 G.P.A. or higher.
3.7 ACADEMIC & SPECIAL PROGRAMS

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM
In May 1993, the Missouri General Assembly passed Senate Bill 380, “The Outstanding Schools
Act.” The A+ Schools Program is one of the educational opportunities brought about by this act.
The specific guidelines outlined in this manual for Francis Howell High School have been
developed in accordance with Missouri Senate Bill 380.
Goals
The goals of an A+ School are to ensure that:
1.
2.
3.
All students graduate from high school.
All students complete a selection of high school studies that is challenging and has identified
learning expectations.
All students proceed from high school graduation to a college, post-secondary vocationaltechnical school, or a high-wage job with workplace skill development opportunities.
Funding for the Financial Incentives
The funding for the financial incentive is dependent upon the availability of state appropriations
from the Missouri General Assembly.
Student Financial Incentive
The student financial incentive part of the A+ Schools Program provides for applicants who meet
the following requirements to be eligible for state reimbursement for tuition while attending any
Missouri public community college or post-secondary vocational/technical school as a full-time
student. A+ Students must meet the following requirements:
1. Enter into a written agreement by completing an A+ Agreement Form. Due to the
requirements to accumulate tutoring hours, seniors must sign the agreement no later than
September 1 of the student’s senior year.
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3.7 ACADEMIC & SPECIAL PROGRAMS (continued)

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM (continued)
Student Financial Incentive (continued)
2. Attend a designated A+ school for three consecutive years prior to high school graduation.
3. Graduate from high school with an unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better.
4. Maintain at least a 95% attendance rate for the four-year period grades 9-12.
5. Perform and document 50 hours of unpaid tutoring to other students which includes:
●
have all tutoring placements arranged by the A+ Coordinator or the hours will not count
●
have the tutoring log sheet signed by the site teacher every day that the student tutors
●
turn in the A+ tutoring log sheet to the A+ secretary when the 50 hours are completed.
●
perform A+ hours on Francis Howell School District campuses under the supervision of an
FHSD employee
●
provide own transportation and waive school district liability
●
acquire 50 hours of tutoring by January 1 of senior year
●
finish the 50 hours of tutoring in the semester assigned
*** Failure to acquire the 50 hours in the semester assigned and/or failure to submit
the log sheets result in removal from the A+ program.
6. Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol; as
defined by law and as stated in the High School Code of Conduct.
Certification of good citizenship will be based on the official discipline record maintained in
the administrative offices at the student’s high school. Verification of good citizenship will be
given by the principals.
A+ citizenship policy during grades 9-12
(School Year is August 1 through July 31)
All four years are part of the citizenship record.
The Francis Howell North High School A+ Advisory Committee believes that good citizenship
is paramount for a student graduating with A+. The following will result in removal from the
A+ Program at Francis Howell North High School:
● 3 or more occurrences of in school and/or out of school suspensions during a school year
● 5 or more occurrences of in school and/or out of school suspensions during the students
high school career (grades 9-12)
●
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3.7 ACADEMIC & SPECIAL PROGRAMS (continued)

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM (continued)
6. Good Citizenship (continued)
● The student must have no involvement with drug or alcohol use and/or abuse during any
activity associated with a Francis Howell School. A violation will result in automatic
removal of the student from the FHSD A+ program.
●
Any level IV Code of Conduct offense that results in an out-of-school suspension.
7. Beginning with the graduating class of 2015, students must score Proficient or Advanced on
the Algebra 1 End of Course (EOC) exam.
●
If a student does not meet this requirement, the student may regain eligibility by achieving
a qualifying score on the mathematics component of the ACT or on the COMPASS exam.
Qualifying scores are published annually by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.
8. Attempt to secure all available federal financial assistance funds that do not require repayment.
During 12th grade, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
(Parental income is NOT a criteria for the A+ student incentive reimbursement.)
Reimbursement from the state will be given only after federal funds that do not require
repayment have been applied.
9. Male students must register under the United States Military Selective Service Act.
A+ Appeal Process
An A+ student and/or parent has the right to request an appeal within 10-days of the notice of an
attendance or citizenship deficiency. A+ appeals will not be granted after that time. The student’s
GPA will not be rounded up or appealed and must be an unweighted 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. In cases
of concern or ineligibility, the:
●
Student and parent must notify the A+ Coordinator in writing of his/her intent to discuss the
concern or ineligibility.
●
A+ Coordinator will then convene an A+ Appeals Committee meeting for consideration.
● The A+ Appeals Committee will hear the request and return its decision to the student and parent.
Anyone requesting an appeal should complete an “A+ Appeal” form which is available from the
A+ coordinator. Please call 636-851-5099 to request an A+ Appeals form. After the review
committee reaches a decision, the A+ Coordinator will notify the parents by letter.
Monitoring A+ Status
At the end of each semester, each participating A+ student and his/her parents/guardians may
request a status update reporting his/her progress in each of the required areas. Two of the
requirements are part of the report card: attendance and GPA. Any other questions should be
directed to the A+ Coordinator.
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3.7 ACADEMIC & SPECIAL PROGRAMS (continued)

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM (continued)
Notification of A+ Status
All records of A+ Students will be reviewed by the A+ Coordinator for official certification. The
names of eligible A+ graduates will be submitted to the Missouri Department of Higher Education
in June two weeks after graduation and then documented on final transcripts.
Requirements For Maintaining Eligibility After High School Graduation
To maintain post-secondary A+ eligibility, the student must:

Enroll in and attend on a full-time basis a Missouri public community college or
vocational/technical school.

Maintain a grade point average of 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each academic year.
A+ eligibility expires when the earliest of the following occurs:

48 months after completion of high school coursework as documented by the
graduation date on the high school transcript.

Receipt of an associate’s degree

Completion of 105% of the hours required for the student’s post-secondary academic
program.
Please visit http://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/grants/aplusscholarship.php for more information.

HOMEROOM INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Providing academic intervention is the primary focus of the Wednesday Intervention/Homeroom
time. Intervention/Homeroom time will not take place during weeks where we have a release day
for PDC or final exams.
Students must honor passes assigned by teachers to receive teacher assistance over a pass issued for
other purposes. Students must bring a pass from a teacher to be excused from homeroom. Passes
will not be issued based on a verbal request. Students must sign out on the Hall Pass Log Sheet
before leaving the room. Students who do not go to the room designated on their pass or who are
found wandering the halls, will be considered truant and hall pass privileges will be revoked.

ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
Francis Howell Union High School is an alternative school program designed to address the needs
of at-risk students. Students interested in this program should see their counselor. The only
students given serious consideration for this program are those who are referred by their counselor
and principal.
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ACTIVITIES/SPORTS
In order for students to participate in activities, they must fulfill completely all the regulations and
requirements set forth by the M.S.H.S.A.A. and the Francis Howell School District. Student participation in
activities is a privilege, not a right. This privilege carries with it responsibilities to the school, to the activity,
to the student body, to the community, and to the student themselves.
The FHSD Activities Handbook contains all rules, regulations, expectations and forms required to
participate in activities. This handbook is available on-line, in the Main Office and Activities Office.
4.1 SPORTS & CLUBS LISTING
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
Football
Boys Soccer
Softball
Girls Volleyball
Boys Cross Country
Girls Cross Country
Girls Tennis
Girls Golf
Boys Swimming & Diving
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Wrestling
Girls Swimming & Diving
Baseball
Girls Soccer
Boys Track
Girls Track
Boy’s Golf
Boy’s Tennis
Boy’s Volleyball
YEAR ROUND
Anime Manga Fan Club
Art
Band/Marching/Jazz
Cheerleading
Chemistry
Choir
Class Representatives
Cultural Awareness
DECA
Drama
Ecology
Family, Career, Community Leaders of America
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Foreign Language (French, German, Spanish)
Future Business Leaders of America
Future Problem Solving
Games
Instrumental Music
Knight Life
Knights of Excellence
Knowledge Master
Literary Magazine
Math/Mu Alpha Theta
Mentors
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Pep Club
Pommers (Dance Team)
Robotics
Scholar Quiz
Science
Science Olympiad
Sign Language
Speech/Debate
Sports Management Team
Student Council
Table Tennis
Teens Advocating Smart Choices
Theatre Manager
Vocal Music
Volunteer Knights
Winter Guard/Drumline
Yearbook
Youth in government
(** Note - Some of the above require a student to meet certain standards. Please see the appropriate
sponsor for information.)
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4.2 WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR ACTIVITIES

DRUG TESTING
In 2006, the Francis Howell Board of Education approved a random drug testing program for all
students involved in any extracurricular activity to include, but not limited to, any athletic program,
club or extracurricular activity on the Francis Howell School District, and for those students who
request a parking permit. Additionally, parents/legal guardians of any student in grades 6-12 may
elect to have their student participate in the program on a voluntary basis. Testing is administered
on a weekly basis with participating students being randomly selected and called out of class for
administration of the test. Drug consent forms are available in the Activities Office.
Specific details concerning this policy can be found on the FHSD website. For more information,
contact the FHN Activities Office at 851-5006.

M.S.H.S.A.A. ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS can be found in the FHSD Activities Handbook.

FRANCIS HOWELL DISTRICT ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS can be found in the FHSD
Activities Handbook.

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER
High School juniors and seniors intending to play college sports at the NCAA Division I and
Division II levels are required to complete the NCAA Eligibility Center Student Release Form on
line at www.eligibilitycenter.org
The NCAA Eligibility Center recommends that students register during their junior/senior years.
Athletes must enter the code 9999 on the ACT registration form to send ACT scores directly to the
NCAA Eligibility Center. In addition, an official transcript should be requested in the guidance
office and updated after each additional semester is completed. Students and parents can also track
progress towards meeting NCAA eligibility requirement and college admission requirements at
www.NCAAclearinghousecalulator.org.

NAIA ELIGIBILITY CENTER
If a student is planning to enroll in college as a freshman and wishes to participate in National
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, he/she must be certified by the NAIA. The Eligibility
Center ensures consistent application of NAIA initial eligibility requirements for all prospective
student athletes at all member institutions.
Athletes should code 9876 on their ACT Registration Form in order for the NAIA to receive their
official test scores.
If you have questions about the NAIA eligibility, please call the NAIA Eligibility Center at 816595-8180. The web address is www.playnaia.org. It is the responsibility of student athletes to
register with the NAIA Eligibility Center.
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4.3 ACTIVITY AWARDS

SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD - To be eligible a student must:
1. Have an accumulative grade point average of 3.250 or better after seven semesters of school or
a 3.125 average if the 3.250 criteria cannot be satisfied by the candidates.
2. Have participated in at least two sports during the last two years; earned a varsity letter in at
least one; and participated in a sport all four years.
3. Have shown outstanding achievement in a varsity sport while at Francis Howell Schools.
4. Have been a good school citizen worthy of representing his/her school.
5. The principal and athletic director will determine which students meet the preceding criteria
and will present these eligible candidates to a voting committee. The committee consists of the
principal, the athletic director, an assistant principal, every head coach and four teachers from
the language arts, math, social studies and science departments. These four teachers will be
designated by the departmental coordinators. If there are no candidates eligible, no Scholar
Athlete will be selected.

ACTIVITY LETTER AWARDS
Letter awards are given to students who have distinguished themselves in some capacity as
members of an athletic team, the band, choir, cheerleaders, pommers, drama club or speech &
debate team. Participants satisfying letter criteria are recommended to the activities director and
building principal by their coach, band director, choir director or sponsor.
5. ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance in class is an important factor to a student’s success in school. An integral part of the
learning experience is the interaction between students and teachers. One indicator for success is good school
attendance. Francis Howell North is working to ensure all students regularly attend school according to the
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) standards. DESE now measures 90/90
numbers which means 90% of students will be in school 90% of the time. This accounts for all absences,
excused and unexcused. During the 2014-2015 school year students will attend 169 days of school. To
achieve 90% attendance for the year, your student cannot miss more than 8 days per semester. This standard
is how the school/district is graded to receive district accreditation under MSIP 5.
Excessive absences whether excused or unexcused, may affect the academic grade. Students who are absent
from school are not able to participate in class discussions, small group activities or class experiments. It is
not possible to make up activities of this nature. Accordingly the ability to earn credit, especially at the
secondary level, must depend in part upon regular class attendance.
Students who are not in attendance at FHN during their regular school day should not attend off
campus credit courses such as work program, Lewis & Clark Technical School, or attend evening
activities such as sports, clubs, dances, and special events.
5.1 COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE LAW OF MISSOURI
“Missouri School Law under the Compulsory School Attendance subsection places the burden of
responsibility for school attendance on the parent(s)/guardian(s): Every parent, guardian, or other person
in the state having charge, control or custody of a child age 7 or older shall cause the child to attend
regularly some public, parochial parish, or home school not less than the entire school term of the school
which the child attends until that child completes 16 credits toward high school graduation or attains 17
years of age (RSMo 167.031).
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5.2 ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

HOURLY ATTENDANCE
Attendance will be taken every hour by the teacher and recorded in the teacher’s electronic grade
book. Truant students will be reported to the assistant principals/deam for disciplinary action as
indicated in the Code of Conduct policy. Prearranged off-campus college visits made by juniors
and seniors only, and school-sponsored field trips/activities will not be recorded as absences.

EXCUSED ABSENCES
In order for an absence to be excused, the parent/guardian is asked to report their child’s absence
within 48 hours by sending a written note with the student upon his/her return to school, fax, e-mail
or phone call.
The correspondence should contain the following:
1. Full name of student (please print last name)
2. Date
3. Reason for absence
4. Phone number for confirmation if needed
Failure of the parent/guardian to notify the school within 48 hours will result in the absence
remaining Unexcused on the student’s attendance record.
Students who are absent from school due to personal illness, serious illness within the immediate
family, death in the family, professional appointments or other related problems of an
uncontrollable or grievous nature will receive an "excused” absence. Oversleeping, traffic, car
trouble and/or missing the bus are NOT considered valid reasons for being absent.
If the absence is prolonged, the parent/guardian should call the Attendance Office at (636) 8515893 between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
In some instances, students who have been absent neglect to have parents/guardians notify the
school within the specified period or have acceptable reasons for being absent. Such instances will
result in an unexcused absence. Again, students have within 48 hours from the absence to provide
a written note, fax, e-mail, or phone call from parent/guardian to have the unexcused absence
changed to excused. If no communication is received, students who have a partial or full days
absence will be referred to their principal and may be assigned up to three detentions for a full day
unexcused absence.

PREARRANGED ABSENCE
When parents know ahead of time that their son or daughter must miss school (for more than 3
days) as a result of some necessary obligation or family circumstance, the school should be
informed and the absence prearranged. Although this absence is not encouraged and requires the
approval of a principal, some circumstances are simply unavoidable. Consequently, prearranged
Absence Permission forms should be picked up in the office.
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5.2 ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES (continued)
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PREARRANGED ABSENCE (continued)
The parent must notify the school AT LEAST ONE WEEK prior to the absence if homework is to
be obtained. Student is responsible for obtaining work from their teacher prior to their absence.
All such work should be completed prior to the return to school if credit is to be awarded. Any
vacation days must be prearranged. This would include dates in conjunction with scheduled school
holidays.
Note* All absences, excused or unexcused will count toward the student’s total number of
days absent from school and may result in a student being placed on credit suspension.

LATE ARRIVALS TO SCHOOL
Students arriving to school after 7:40 am must sign in at the Attendance office. A written note,
fax, e-mail, or phone call from the parent stating the reason for lateness must be presented upon
arrival or within 24 hour of signing into school. Oversleeping, finishing homework, car trouble or
missing the bus are considered unexcused absences and shall be treated as a degree of truancy and
students will be subject to disciplinary action.
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TARDY POLICY
Tardy students are disruptive to any class. Therefore, students are expected to arrive on time. If,
for some reason, a student is detained by a teacher or administrator, the student should have that
person provide a pass to enter class. The number of times tardy to homeroom is accumulated
through the entire year and does not change to zero as with other classes at semester.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
All tardies are documented on the tardy sign in sheet.
Excluding homeroom, the tardy policy is based on the semester system.
Students arriving to class after the class bell must sign in on the tardy sheet.
When a student is tardy for the first time, the teacher will issue the student a verbal warning.
On the second tardy to any particular class, the teacher will document the information on a
discipline notice with a written detention warning for the next tardy, which is to be signed by
the student.
6. For a 3rd to 4th tardy, the teacher will assign one detention. The student is given one week to
serve the detention and will sign the discipline notice. In addition, the teacher will contact the
parents to notify them of the problem.
7. A student who has been tardy to a class five times in a semester will be referred to his/her
principal for disciplinary action which may result in suspension. Each subsequent tardy after
five may also result in suspension.
8. Any unexcused absence of more than five (5) minutes to any class hour will constitute a degree
of truancy.
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5.3 MAKE-UP WORK
Students who are absent will be allowed to make-up work. It is the student’s responsibility to ask their
teachers for any work missed when they return from an absence. Although the general rule applied is
that students will have one day to make up work for each day absent, other factors may be taken into
account as well, depending upon the circumstances involved. In any case, students need to check with
their teachers for instructions regarding long-term assignments or scheduled tests. Students with
absences will be expected to make up missed tests, quizzes, etc. before or after school or during
homeroom. Many teachers post homework on their websites. You can check teacher websites at
http://fhsdfhn.sharpschool.net.
For long term absences, a formal homework request may be made if a student will be absent 4 days or
more. Homework requests may be made on the second consecutive day of his/her absence and may be
picked up on the third day of absence. A minimum of 24 hours between notification of the school and
actual pick up from the office will be necessary to insure that all work requested is available. Students
prearranging absences and requesting homework are responsible for having their work completed upon
their return to school. Due to these guidelines, homework should not be requested if the student is
expected to return to school the next day. Requests for additional homework during the same
absence period will be honored once teachers have received and graded the first homework
collected.
5.4 CREDIT SUSPENSION POLICY
The purpose of the Attendance and Earned Credit Policy (Board Regulation 2310) is to encourage
regular school attendance. Regular and punctual attendance is expected of each student enrolled in the
District. Since there is a direct relationship between attendance, grades and success in school, students
should maintain a good attendance record. The Attendance and Earned Credit Policy has established
reasonable standards regarding absences with the purpose of encouraging and supporting students
toward achieving the highest possible academic success.
At the fifth absence from class during a semester, written notification will be mailed to the student’s
parent(s)/guardian(s).
At the eighth absence from a class during a semester, a student will be given a credit removal warning
letter and attendance probation contract which will be signed by the student and will be sent home to
the parent/guardian. The letter will state required documentation for future absences, and that on the
tenth absence, a referral will be made to the Children’s Division and/or the Eleventh Circuit Family
Court for students under the age of 17.
After ten (10) absences, a letter may go home explaining that a referral has been made to the Family
Court for truancy and to the Children’s Division for educational neglect.
At the eleventh absence, a credit removal letter will be sent home to the parent/guardian.
Parent/guardian will have three days from the receipt of the letter to contact the school to appeal the
credit removal. If parent/guardian contact is not made within the three day period, the student may
have credit removal for any class with more than ten absences.
NOTE: All absences, whether excused or unexcused, are included in the calculations for Credit
Suspension.
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ATTENDANCE
5.5 HOMEBOUND
Homebound instruction is available to students who because of the nature of their condition, are unable
to attend school. When a student will be out of school more than three weeks, the parents should
contact Alternative Learning at the Administration Building, 851-4007, to request a Homebound
Application form, eligibility information and guidelines.
Once a Homebound Application has been completed, a homebound consideration meeting is held with
the student’s educational team and parent. Communication between the classroom teacher and the
homebound teacher is essential that the student is progressing satisfactorily with their studies.
Please refer to the District Website for more detailed information regarding Homebound.
5.6 PERMISSION TO LEAVE CAMPUS/ EARLY DISMISSAL
Students needing to leave campus during the day must have prior permission from the Attendance
Office. The procedures for signing out are as follows:
1. Notwithstanding emergencies, parents must contact or inform the Attendance Office in writing in
order to arrange an early dismissal from school. Notes must be submitted to the Attendance
Office prior to first hour for verification. If notes for early dismissal are not turned in prior to
first hour, students will not be permitted to leave unless a parent/guardian comes to school to sign
the student out. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS!! Parents should indicate the student's name,
reason for leaving campus, and time of departure from school.
2. Prior to leaving, students must sign out in the Attendance Office. Students returning the same day
must sign in upon their return.
3. Students who leave without permission will be considered truant, will receive disciplinary action
from the supervising principal, and will be subject to losing parking privileges. (Includes students
going to their car during the school day.)
4. All students who have permission to leave school will be given a red pass to present to the security
guards outside the building. Students without a pass will be referred to the attendance office.
Students will NOT be excused from school for the following reasons: forgotten homework,
forgotten books, forgotten sports equipment, forgotten gym clothes, forgotten lunch money,
forgotten lunch, forgotten ID, to change clothes, etc.
STUDENTS ARE NOT TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL BUILDING OR SCHOOL GROUNDS
DURING THE SCHOOL DAY WITHOUT PERMISSION. THIS INCLUDES LUNCH
PERIODS AND PASSING PERIODS. Anyone who leaves the school building or campus after
arrival to campus in the morning will be subject to disciplinary action. In addition, students are not
permitted to loiter outside (on school grounds or on neighboring properties) at any time during the
school day.
Students are not permitted in the parking lot during the day. This includes lunch periods, passing
periods or to go to your car because you forgot something. Students found in the parking lot without
permission will be considered truant and will be disciplined. Students should make sure they have
everything they need for the day when leaving their cars and entering the building.
Teachers, administrators or building staff cannot grant students permission to leave campus during the
school day.
Students must stop at the Security Guard post and show proof of permission to leave campus, i.e.
sign out attendance slips, off campus sticker s on student IDs.
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ATTENDANCE
5.7 WORK PROGRAM
Students enrolled in the work program must attend school regularly and not go to work without going
to school, nor go to school without going to work, unless previously discussed with the
teacher/coordinator. Failure to adhere to this part of the agreement may result in the student receiving
appropriate academic and/or disciplinary action. If a student will be absent from school or work, the
teacher/coordinator and employer should be notified as soon as possible.
5.8 LEWIS & CLARK TECH SCHOOL
Students who are in attendance at Lewis & Clark Tech School are required to be in attendance at FHN
on the same date. Students who wish to be excused from either Tech school or FHN to attend an
assembly or other event at the opposing school are required to get permission from Mrs. Faulkner in the
guidance office in order for their absence to be excused.
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6.
CAMPUS INFORMATION & RULES
6.1 CAMPUS SECURITY
One of our highest priorities at Francis Howell North is to provide a safe and secure learning
environment for our students, staff and faculty. In light of national events regarding violence in
schools over the past few years, we want you to be aware that we have a zero tolerance policy with
regard to threats and acts of violence. This includes any mention of a threat on the life of another
person or any threat of using a weapon. We take threats like these just as seriously as airports and
respond accordingly - consequences will be severe. There are no jokes regarding this issue.
Any student who has knowledge that the safety of another person is in jeopardy, a weapon is on
campus, or a violent act is planned, has a moral responsibility to report it to a teacher, counselor,
resource officer, or principal. We must all work together to keep our school safe.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER – (636) 851-4973
Officer Sarah Brueggeman is employed by the St. Peter’s police department and assigned to our
campus during the school year. Her duties include safety, security, administrative and educational
resource responsibilities.
Officer Brueggeman handles all incidents that relate to Safe Schools Act violations of the law
which may lead to arrest. Students are strongly encouraged to report any circumstances where they
(or other students) have been threatened or harassed or are aware of any illegal activity taking place
at school. Anonymous reports may be made to your student’s principal or to Officer
Brueggeman at (636) 851-4973.

CAMPUS SECURITY AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
The District contracts with a private security agency to help us provide a safe and secure learning
environment. Security guards are stationed on the school grounds to monitor the coming and going
of students and campus visitors. They also monitor the parking lots and check parking permits.
Students leaving campus during the school day are asked to stop and show their ID or pass. All
visitors are requested to stop, check in with the security guard and state their business at school.
Former students/recent graduates are not permitted on campus without an appointment.
Security guards are viewed as an extension of our staff and we expect they will be treated with the
same courtesy and respect as all other members of the school staff. Students who are disobedient
or disrespectful will be written up and subject to disciplinary action.
In the effort to promote the safest possible environment for our students, security cameras are
strategically positioned both inside and outside of our school to monitor all building activity. Any
student who is found vandalizing and or interfering with the operation of these cameras will be
subject to disciplinary action consistent with the student code of conduct.
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SEARCH AND SEIZURE
Any school official, whether they are a teacher or principal, has a responsibility for the general well
being of any and all students enrolled in school. As such, the official has certain privileges that a
law enforcement officer does not have in dealing with one who may be in violation of the law. A
school official is not bound by the restriction of the Fourth Amendment. Reasonable suspicion or
general safety alone is sufficient for a school official to question a student, request that he/she
surrender any drug(s) and/or weapon(s) or search his/her person, property, locker or vehicle. Any
student who refuses to be searched will be suspended.
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6.2 COMMONS/CAFETERIA
Students must report promptly to the cafeteria during their assigned lunch period. They may purchase
lunches or bring a lunch from home. The school lunch is $2.25. Breakfast is also available until 7:15
a.m. at a cost of $1.10. Ala carte food items, juice and soda are also available. Menu and prices
available on the district web site http.fhsd.sharpschool.net.
School Dining System (SDS), along with an online payment system, the FHSD Web Store, are
available to parents. Features of the system include making online deposits to accounts, view current
account balances, set low balance notifications, check deposit history, set spending limits, and monitor
student purchases. The username and password for SDS system is your child’s student ID number. The
system accepts Visa, MasterCard or Discover (credit or debit cards). The system will also be able to
accept electronic checks. Cash and checks can still also be sent with your child to school to be added
to their lunch account.
To register go to http.fhsd.sharpschool.net and click on “School Dining” under Quick Links.
Free and reduced meals are available to students who qualify. Applications are given to students at the
beginning of the year and are also available in the main office.
The following cafeteria rules must be followed to insure an orderly lunch period:
1.
Students must arrive to the cafeteria promptly within the five-minute passing period.
2.
Breaking into the serving or cashier line is prohibited for all students.
3.
Students are responsible for removing all trash, keeping the tables and floors clean, and returning
trays.
4.
Students may only use the restrooms located in the hallway across from the snack table.
5.
As classes are in session throughout the building, students may not leave the cafeteria until the
lunch dismissal bell rings.
6.
No food or drink is allowed outside the cafeteria area.
7.
Students are not allowed to sit on tables or on the backs of chairs.
8.
Students should cooperate with the food service staff and follow instructions given by cafeteria
monitors, teachers and administrators.
9.
The senior courtyard is available for seniors only. The courtyard is open during the 1st and 4th
quarters, weather permitting. The senior class is responsible to keep this area clean.
The cafeteria also serves as a place where students meet, sit and talk with their friends before school.
Students are asked to leave the cafeteria and go to their first period class when the bell rings at 7:15.
6.3 LEARNING COMMONS (Room 106)
The LC is open on school days from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. All students are welcome to:
 check out items
 use personal and school devices on the wireless network
 study
 browse through books
 use desktop computers
 collaborate on group projects
 stay up-to-date by reading magazines, watching the news, and viewing LC announcements in our
Learning Commons lounge.
 play chess and checkers
 visit the “Genius Bar” to charge devices, get research instruction, and get technology help
 buy coffee, mocha, and hot chocolate before school on Coffee Fridays.
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6.3 LEARNING COMMONS (Room 106) (continued)
During school hours students need a pass from a staff member to come to the LC. Appropriate
behavior is expected at all times. Students will also come to the LC with various classes to do research
and other assignments. Students may check out up to five print books and five ebooks for a period of
two weeks at a time. Overdue print books are charged 10¢ per day per book. Visit the Virtual Learning
Commons for more information at http://fhsdfhn.sharpschool.net/learningcommons .
6.4 COMPUTER LABS
FHN has computer labs available for class use. Teachers will act as supervisors for their students while
pupils work on course related assignments/projects. Students are not allowed to use labs without a
teacher present. Students utilizing equipment and software will be expected to use these items in a
responsible and appropriate manner. All hardware, software and related connections are school district
property.
6.5 FOOD AND DRINKS
Food and drinks are not allowed in the hallways, LEARNING COMMONS or classrooms. These
items should be consumed in the commons area only.
6.6 NURSES’ OFFICE
The school nurses are on duty from 6:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Information regarding the Nurses’ office
and other health guidelines can be found on the FHN website at http://fhsdfhn.sharpschool.net Click
on the Nurse’s office link on the right hand side of the page.
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VISITING THE NURSES’ OFFICE
Students who become ill at school should report to the nurses’ office with a pass from their classroom
teacher. Under no circumstances are students who are ill permitted to call a parent from their cell
phone, stay in a restroom, or leave campus without permission. Restroom facilities are available in the
nurses’ office. The nurse will contact parents for students who are ill to discuss dismissal from school.

FEVER GUIDELINES
Students who have a fever of 100.0°F or higher must not attend school. Your child must be fever
free for 24 hours, without the use of medication, before returning to school.

MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL - Important Information - please read carefully.
Students are NOT permitted to possess prescription or over the counter drugs at anytime
while at school. Any student found to be carrying, or distributing prescription or non-
prescription medication (for example, tylenol, midol, cold medicine, dietary and
protein supplements, etc.) on his/her person without the knowledge of the nurse will
be subject to disciplinary action. All medication shall be kept in a locked cabinet in
the nurses’ or principal’s office. Students may bring their own cough drops to school.
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6.6 NURSES’ OFFICE (continued)
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MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL (continued)
PRESCRIPTION AND NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES (ORAL OR
TOPICAL) ADMINISTERED AT SCHOOL
Pursuant to Francis Howell School District policy, the giving of prescription and non-prescription
medicine by the nurse, principal or the designee, shall be restricted to medication that cannot be
given on an alternative schedule.
Prescription medicine:
1. Must be accompanied by a label affixed by a pharmacy or physician showing:
a. Name of student
b. Total daily dosage and schedule of administration
c. Date purchased
d. Physician’s name
e. Name of medication
2. Must have a written physician’s order.
3. A parent/guardian must request in writing that the District comply with the authorized
prescriber’s request to give medication. The District will not administer the initial dose of any
new prescription except in an emergency.
4. Any changes to a medication dosage must be accompanied by an updated Rx prescription
label. No outdated medication prescription label will be accepted. Each new prescription must
have a new label and vial.
5. If an asthmatic student needs to carry an inhaler, a separate asthma packet needs to be
completed and returned to the nurse’s office.
6. Must be in a sealed envelope with student’s name and number of pills written on the
outside of the envelope. Another option is to use a “locked bag”, which the school will
provide. This procedure is necessary to maintain accountability of controlled substances
during transportation from home to school nursing office.
Non-prescription medicine:
1. Must be in the original container.
2. Must have a written order, signed by the physician or advance practice nurse, stating the name
of the medication, the name of the child, dosage and schedule of administration and reason for
giving the medication.
3. A parent/guardian must provide a written request.
All medication authorizations are effective only for the school year for which it is granted and must
be renewed every school year. Medication forms are available in the nurses’ office.
Parent/Guardian Administration - In situations where the parent/guardian chooses, the
parent/guardian may come to school to administer medicine to his/her child.
Secondary And High School - Acetaminophen (or Ibuprofen) (1-2 tablets) every 4 hours as
needed for pain or fever, may be administered to students at the secondary school level. This
administration is restricted to dosages as prescribed by the Francis Howell School District
consulting physician. This may be administered to a student eight (8) times during the school
year, with written parental or guardian permission. If the student requires more than the
allowed dosage per year, the parent will be required to supply the medication and a written
physician order.
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6.6 NURSES’ OFFICE (continued)
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MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL (continued)
Nursing Judgment - The administration of medication, including over-the-counter
medications, is a nursing activity, governed by the State of Missouri Nurse Practice Act. The
nurse is also empowered to contact the prescriber or pharmacist filling the prescription to discuss
the prescription or to verify the validity of the medication order if the nurse has questions regarding
the administration of such medication.
Employees of the District will not knowingly administer medication to a student if the District’s
registered nurse believes, in his/her professional judgment, that such administration could cause
harm to the student, another student, or the District itself. Employees of the District shall not
knowingly administer medication in a dosage that exceeds the highest recommended dosage listed
in the current annual volume of the Physician’s Desk Reference.
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MEDICATIONS ON FIELD TRIPS PROCEDURES
1. Medications that must be given during the time that a student is off campus, may be given by a
responsible adult, trained by the nurse on the “5 R’s” of medication administration.
The right medication
The right patient (student)
The right dosage
The right time
The right route
These medications include, but are not limited to, inhalers, sting allergy medications, diabetic
and seizure medications.
2. If appropriate all medications must be in the prescription bottle or box with the pharmacy label
attached.
3.
With proper training, inhalers, changes in insulin pumps, insulin and epi-pens may be
administered. All other medications must be carried and administered by the delegated and
trained adult.
4. If a responsible adult refuses to take responsibility for the giving of essential medications, the
parent will be asked to accompany his/her student on the field trip. All parents must have a
completed background check in order to ride the bus with the students. Parents, who do
not have a completed background check, will be able to attend the field trip, but not ride
the bus. If the parent is unable to accompany the student, the school district may provide and
appropriately trained person to administer the medication. The parent should notify the district
in writing at least 2 weeks prior to field trip if the parent will not be able to attend, so
appropriate personnel will be assigned to attend the field trip. All written requests will be
reviewed by designated personnel, including school nurse, nurse coordinator, principal and
teacher. If the district decides not to send trained personnel, the parent/guardian will be
contacted, so alternative arrangements may be made.
ANY STUDENT FOUND TO BE CARRYING HIS/HER MEDICATION WHILE ON A
SCHOOL SPONSORED FIELD TRIP, WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE OF
ACCOMPANYING PERSONNEL, MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
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6.6 NURSES’ OFFICE (continued)
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MEDICATIONS ON FIELD TRIPS PROCEDURES (continued)
A “Medication Instruction documentation” form must be filled out and kept on file in the
Health Office for any non-professional giving medications to students in the district. The
training nurse is not liable for any medication errors that may occur.

HEPATITIS A PREVENTION GUIDELINES
Hepatitis A, or viral Hepatitis, is a form of infectious Hepatitis which is found in the liver.
Hepatitis is characterized by slow onset of symptoms, such as fever, nausea, vomiting, loss of
appetite, and jaundice. The Francis Howell School District has an obligation to protect students,
parents, employees and the public from unnecessary exposure to illness. The following guidelines
and recommendations are presented to reduce the risk of transmission of Hepatitis A in Francis
Howell School District schools.
* Careful attention should be paid to thoroughly washing hands with soap and warm water
immediately prior to eating or distributing of foods.
* Children may not distribute food. Distribution of food should be done by the teacher or a
responsible adult.
* The sharing of lunches or snacks by students should be eliminated.
* Plastic or latex gloves will be made available when appropriate for food distribution.
* Organizations that prepare food or food products should be given training in proper food
preparation as a precaution at least once a year. (Training is available through Sodexho Food
Services.)
* The District will provide educational materials for students (through the curriculum), staff,
parents, and organizations to better educate the public on the issue of Hepatitis A and other
food related diseases

IMMUNIZATION POLICY
It is unlawful for any student to attend school unless he/she has been immunized as required under
the rules and regulations of the Department of Health, and can provide satisfactory evidence of
having begun the process of immunization. He/she may continue to attend school as long as the
immunization process is being accomplished in the prescribed manner.
6.7 POSTER, SIGN AND FLIER POLICY
All signs, posters, and fliers must be approved and stamped by the Activities office prior to hanging.
Signs may be posted by sports, clubs and organizations sponsored by the school, and students when
running for class or club officers. These items should be placed on tackboards throughout the school
and on bulletin boards in the Commons. Signage should NOT be taped to painted walls, to our PRIDE
signs, or to lockers due to the fact that the tape can damage these surfaces. Signage not placed in
appropriate places will be taken down. It is the responsibility of the students and sponsors to properly
dispose of signage when the event/election is over.
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7.
CODE OF CONDUCT
7.1 FHSD CODE OF CONDUCT
The Code of Student Conduct outlines the consequences for behaviors that are disruptive to the school
environment – including those school-sponsored events that take place off campus. The code of
conduct applies to students at school, on the bus, outside of school with your class or teachers, and at
any school activity on or off school property.
It is the responsibility of both student and parents to familiarize themselves with the Student
Handbook, Attendance and Earned Credit Policy, FHSD Code of Conduct, and elements of the
Safe Schools Act. The Attendance and Earned Credit Policy and FHSD Code of Conduct are
available on-line on the district and school websites. Paper copies are available in the main office
for those who do not have internet access. Parent/Student handbook is provided to all students the first
day of school, or upon their enrollment at FHN. Parents and students should utilize these documents
whenever they have questions about our policies and procedures.
The Board of Education of the Francis Howell School District takes great pride in the
accomplishments, diversity, positive behaviors and aspirations of the district's many students. The
Board of Education recognizes the growth challenges experienced by young people of all ages and their
need for an educational setting which respects their individuality while directing their efforts in a safe,
harmonious and effective manner. The purpose of the Code of Conduct is not to punish students but to
provide an avenue for positive change of behavior. Policies of the Francis Howell School District and
its member schools are designed to contribute to a positive environment focused on safety,
achievement and personal success.
7.2 CONDUCT AT ACTIVITIES
Students are encouraged to attend the various public and school events held at Howell North during the
year. Public events such as sporting contests, band performances or choir performances are open to
students, members of the community and all interested parties. Some school events, however, such as
dances and other specified activities are intended for Howell North students only, although guests may
attend with principal's approval.
Students attending either public or school activities will be held accountable for their actions. Any
inappropriate behavior as defined in the "Student Code of Conduct" will not be tolerated. Furthermore,
any student attending an activity and leaving the event before its conclusion will not be readmitted.
Students are expected to carry their school ID at all school activities.
Students are responsible for their conduct at extracurricular and school related activities and events. In
this regard, the Board approved Code of Conduct applies to any and all curricular, extracurricular and
school sponsored activities, on or off campus, day or night. Students choosing to violate any portion of
the Code of Conduct will be held accountable in the same manner as they would during the regular
school day.
Students are not allowed to leave a school event and re-enter at a later time for any reason.
Students must be present during the school day if attending an after school activity or event. If
an event takes place on Saturday, he/she must attend school on Friday. Any exception to this
rule must have the prior approval of an Administrator.
Students serving a suspension (ISAP and/or OSS) are not permitted to participate in or attend
any school event, on campus or off campus. Violations of this rule will result in additional
discipline.
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7.2 CONDUCT AT ACTIVITIES
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DANCES - RULES AND CONDUCT
Several all-school dances are held during the year. The following guidelines have been established
for school dances on or off campus:
1. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are not sold at the door. No one will be
admitted without a ticket.
2. Must be a student in good standing with no outstanding fines.
3. If a student leaves, he/she may not return.
4. No chemical substances, tobacco, or alcoholic beverages of any kind are allowed. Students
who have been drinking or using drugs will be subject to arrest and disciplinary action based
upon district Code of Conduct. The Francis Howell School District Code of Conduct
applies to all extracurricular activities.
5. Students will be expected to adhere to the Francis Howell North dress code. Failure to comply
with the school dress code may result in non-admission to a school sponsored dance (including
Prom.)
6. Proper respect should be paid to all sponsors and you should do everything possible to help
sponsors make all school activities a success.
7. Students may bring a guest after preregistering with the school, however, a student attending a
middle school may NOT attend a school dance. In addition, no one 21 or older will be
permitted to attend school dances.
8. Students and guests will be required to show a school ID or driver’s license upon arrival.
9. Students must arrive within the first 45 minutes from the start time.
10. Students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol will be subject to a breathalyzer test.
11. Dances held at school will start at 7:00 p.m. and end at 10:00 p.m.
12. Prom held off school grounds will begin with a dinner and end at 11:00 p.m.
13. Students placed on in school or out of school suspension during the time of the dance
will not be allowed to attend.
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FUNDAMENTALS OF HOWELL NORTH SPORTSMANSHIP
High school athletes who perform here as members of opposing teams are friendly rivals. This is
the theme of interscholastic athletics....the idea of friendly competition. The visiting team in every
interscholastic game is a guest of the home team. They are expected to be so regarded and so
treated. The officials are individuals who, by agreement between the competing teams, are
assigned to administer the rules of the game. Their experience and integrity qualify them for their
part in this friendly interscholastic contest. This attitude of sportsmanship should be reflected by
all spectators, too, no matter what their personal feelings of loyalty may be to one or the other of
the teams in the contest. Parents and/or fans are not allowed on the playing field, sidelines or court
at anytime during the contest.
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SPORTING EVENT/ACTIVITIES RULES AND CONDUCT
Students are responsible for their conduct at extracurricular and school related activities and events.
In this regard, the Board approved Student Code of Conduct applies to any and all curricular,
extracurricular and school sponsored activities, on or off the campus, day or night. Students
choosing to violate any portion of the Code of Conduct will be held accountable in the same
manner as they would during the regular school day.
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7.2 CONDUCT AT ACTIVITIES
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SPORTING EVENT/ACTIVITIES RULES AND CONDUCT (continued)
Students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol will be subject to a breathalyzer test.
In addition to the Code of Conduct, students are asked to observe the following rules at home
sporting events:
1. No stomping on bleachers.
2. No amplified noisemakers (this includes airhorns) are permitted at any time. Bells, clickers,
horns, or similar noisemakers will not be permitted at inside events.
3. No taunting of individual players or officials will be tolerated.
4. No derogatory, distracting, or demeaning chants or cheers should be directed at the opposing team.
5. No throwing of any object on to the floor or field from the bleachers is acceptable.
6. Only cheerleaders are permitted to use megaphones.
7. At no time is profane or obscene language acceptable.
8. Do not stand or sit in the aisles. Do not block the movement of fellow spectators to and from
the stands.
9. Do not bring food and drink into the gymnasiums.
10. Those students who leave an event will not be readmitted.
Students are encouraged to: cheer opposing teams and officials when introduced; cheer all good
plays; be a positive influence on everyone around them; treat all opposing players and fans
courteously, be humble in victory and gracious in accepting defeat; and are expected to respect the
playing of the National Anthem.
All children enrolled in 8th grade or younger must be accompanied by and directly supervised by an
adult to be admitted to or remain at Varsity Football games.
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TRANSPORTATION TO AWAY EVENTS
The school district’s optimum goal is the requirement that all students arrive and return from
regular daily classroom instruction as well as school-sponsored events, on school student buses and
under the supervision of school personnel.
Regarding the transportation of students by private vehicle, the owner of the vehicle agrees:
1. The owner of the vehicle will transport no more passengers (including students and the driver)
than which the vehicle is designed to carry. The number of seat belts in the vehicle indicates
the number of passengers.
2. All passengers will be secured in seat belts.
3. The vehicle is licensed according to state laws.
4. The driver of the vehicle has a valid Missouri operator’s license.
5. The vehicle has liability limits of $100,000 for injury per person and $300,000 per accident.
6. When transportation services are provided in a private vehicle, i.e., “any motor vehicle not
regularly used by the general public in the transportation of person or property for hire”, there
shall be a written contract between the school district and the owner of the vehicle.
7. In the event of an accident, claims are made against the vehicle owner’s insurance company.
8. These rules apply to students/teachers, volunteers, parents, booster club members, etc, who
transport students to events, practices, field trips or any school-sponsored activity.
9. The administration reserves the right to deny any request for transportation in a private
automobile without cause.
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7.3 CODE OF DRESS
Board Policy 2651
The Board of Education expects student dress and grooming to be neat, clean and in keeping with
community standards so that each student may share in promoting a positive, healthy and safe
atmosphere within the District. This expectation includes the school day and school sponsored
extracurricular activities. The Board may require students to wear a school uniform.
Students shall observe modes of dress and standards of personal grooming that are in
conformity with the educational environment and necessary to maintain an orderly and safe
atmosphere for all students. Apparel is expected to conform to reasonable student standards of
modesty, and as such, no excessive or inappropriate areas of skin or undergarments may be
exposed. No apparel or grooming which presents a safety concern is permitted. No apparel
displaying messages that are gang-related, sexually explicit, vulgar, violent, or advocating
illegal activities is permitted. Further, no clothing or personal grooming that disrupts, or can
be forecasted to disrupt, the educational environment is permitted.
At Francis Howell North, students are asked to dress in a reasonable manner that is in good taste. The
final decision regarding the appropriateness of a student’s dress will be determined by the school. For
safety reasons, shoes must be worn at all times.
Clothing that violates the "Seven B's" may cause distraction and will not be tolerated for either males
or females.
The Seven B's
● Bra (or bra straps)
● Breasts
● Belly (or midriff)
● Bottoms (or buttocks)
● Backs
● Boxers
● Bedroom Wear
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Hats, Bandanas, hood or other head apparel.
Clothing/jewelry that displays obscene or inappropriate printing (alcohol, drugs, tobacco, profanity,
prejudice, weapons, or conveys an immoral message) either explicit or implied.
Colors, clothing, or jewelry depicting gang identification.
Clothing which shows underwear or undergarments.
Clothing that sags.
Decorative jewelry that is inappropriate or dangerous (sunglasses, spiked or studded collars or
bracelets, chains - including those used with men’s wallets).
Masks or face paint.
Any clothing that that is distracting or disruptive to the learning environment.
The following items are not to be worn alone:
o Spaghetti straps, halters, midriff shirts/blouses, off the shoulder tops, and muscle shirts.
Students who violate the dress code will be sent to the nurse’s office to change into more appropriate
clothing or a parent will be contacted to provide a change of clothing. In addition, students will be
subject to disciplinary action based upon the school code of conduct. (Refer to Board of Education
Code of Conduct).
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7.4 (PDA) PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION
In the interest of a student’s/teacher’s right to a safe, unobtrusive educational environment, the
administration discourages public displays of affection between students. Public displays of affection
may include, but are not limited to, kissing, hugging and inappropriate touching. Students may be
subject to disciplinary action for public display of affection on school grounds or at school functions.
7.5 INAPPROPRIATE PHYSICAL CONTACT/FIGHTING
Profanity, threatening language, horseplay, slapping, or fighting is not tolerated and will result
in discipline according to the code of conduct.
In addition, students who gather to support a fight, video tape a fight, or do not disperse when
instructed to by a staff member will be disciplined according to the code of conduct.
7.6 HARASSMENT
It is the policy of the District to maintain a learning environment that is free from harassment because
of an individual's race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation,
or perceived sexual orientation. The District prohibits any and all forms of harassment and
discrimination because of race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual
orientation, or perceived sexual orientation.
Harassment of fellow students or staff will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, words
(written or spoken), tone of voice, facial expression, written expressions or gestures, language that is
disparaging or demeaning, name calling, racial or sexual slurs, physical or cyber bullying.
Those found to be in violation of District policies will be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in
the Code of Conduct. Offenders may also be subject to formal investigation/complaint procedures, and
law enforcement may be involved in this process.
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Anyone of any age, male or female, can sexually harass others or be the target of harassment.
Sexual harassment means unwanted sexually oriented words, illustrations, or actions that hurt or
humiliate people. It doesn’t matter how these words or actions are intended. They have no place
in school or anywhere people believe in fairness and respect for one another.
Any student who feels he/she has been sexually harassed should report it to his/her principal or
counselor. A designated school Counselor and Title IX Officer are responsible for investigating
and recording incidents of sexual harassment.
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7.6 HARASSMENT (continued)
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BULLYING
Bullying is the intentional action by an individual or group of individuals to inflict
physical, emotional or mental suffering on another individual or group of individuals.
The District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free of any
form of bullying or intimidation by students toward District personnel or students on
school grounds, or school time, at a school sponsored activity or in a school related
context.
Bullying occurs when a student:
Communicates with another by any means including telephone, writing, cyberbullying or
via electronic communications, with the intent to intimidate, or inflict physical, emotional,
or mental harm without legitimate purpose, or physically contacts another person with the
intent to intimidate or to inflict physical, emotional, or mental harm without legitimate
purpose. Physical contact does not require physical touching, although touching may be
included.
Students who are found to have violated this policy will be subject to the following
consequences depending on factors such as: age of student(s), degree of harm, severity of
behavior, number of incidences, etc. Consequences might include: loss of privileges,
classroom detention, conference with teacher, parent contacted, conference with
principal/designee, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, expulsion and law
enforcement contacted.
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HAZING
Student hazing is expressly prohibited by Board policy 2920. Hazing is defined as willful conduct
directed at another student, whether occurring on or off school property, for purposes of initiation
or admission to any school-related activity or athletic team. Conduct prohibited by this policy
includes, but is not limited to, exposure or contact of genitals, buttocks, or breasts (female
students), directly or indirectly through contact with undergarments; threats of physical harm; and
infliction of physical or mental harm or humiliation.
Students found to have violated this policy will be subject to suspension/expulsion from school and
suspension and exclusion from activities/athletic participation depending on the severity of the
misconduct.
7.7 PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING
If it has been determined that a student has cheated on academic work, such as on a test, exam, major
paper, etc., the student is liable to be given no credit for the work. Such an incident could also result in
disciplinary action.
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7.7 PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING (continued)
Plagiarism occurs when one steals and uses (the work of another person) as one’s own. It is
permissible to use ideas taken from others provided that they are given credit for that work. Examples
of plagiarism include such things as not placing quotation marks around a quote, copying sections from
a reference source, failing to properly attribute an idea to a source, or taking and using another person’s
work off of the Internet. Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and students who plagiarize
material risk receiving no credit for an assignment.
7.8 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Substitute teachers are to be accorded the same respect as regular classroom teachers. Any student
failing to maintain a proper relationship with a substitute teacher will be dealt with accordingly. The
responsibility is on the student to treat a substitute with respect and courtesy that is due to all persons at
Francis Howell North High School.
7.9 ALTERING/FORGING A DOCUMENT OR SIGNATURE
Altering a school document, forging a staff member or parent signature on any document will result in
suspension.
7.10 BUS RULES AND REGULATIONS
The First Student bus company does not allow students to ride any bus either to school or home from
school, other than his/her regular bus. The state requires the District to provide bus transportation to
and from school. Requests for students to ride a different bus to school or home from school will be
denied both at the school level and the administration level.
Students are under the supervision of and accountable to the bus driver on the way to and from school.
Unacceptable behavior may result in disciplinary action which could include suspension from the bus
and/or school. (See Student Code of Conduct for Inappropriate Behaviors)
7.11 AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Students on campus after 2:30 p.m. must be involved in a school sponsored and supervised activity.
Students are not allowed to loiter or “hang out” in the building after school. If serving an after school
detention, students must make arrangements to leave campus promptly at its conclusion. Students
waiting for a ride must do so in the main lobby. Exceptions for staying past 2:30 may be made on an
emergency basis through the student’s principal.
7.12 CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
Students are held responsible for proper care of school property. The defacing or destruction of school
property is a violation of Missouri State Law. Any person who willfully defaces or destroys any school
property can be expected to pay the actual amount of repair/replacement according to Missouri Law
and face appropriate disciplinary action.
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7.13 LASER POINTERS
Laser pointers are prohibited at school because of their potential harm to vision. They are disruptive to
the educational process. Students who bring laser pointers to school will be suspended. This is
considered a Level 3 offense. Negligent use of laser pointers is also a violation of local law.
7.14 CELL PHONES & ELECTRONIC DEVICES
If a student chooses to bring cell phones or other electronic devices to school, they are not to be seen,
heard, or used during class time unless authorized by the teacher. Cell phones and electronic devices
will be bagged and tagged if they are seen or heard without teacher permission. Parents must pick up
items confiscated during the school day, they will not be returned to students. Disobeying this rule
will result in disciplinary action, with repeated offenses resulting in additional discipline.
Students may only use cell phones and electronic devices before/after school, between classes and at
lunch.
Students who bring these items to school do so at their own risk. The school is not responsible for lost,
broken, or stolen phones, headphones, or other electronic devices.
Electronic device misuse - inappropriate, unauthorized use that captures, transmits or duplicates
an unauthorized picture of school staff, students or school documents, including electronic
cheating, will result in discipline according to the FHSD Code of Conduct.
7.15 PRIVATE PROPERTY
Please be respectful of your neighbor’s property. Students walking to or from campus must not
trespass by cutting through or loitering on neighborhood yards. Homeowners are encouraged to notify
the police when students infringe on their property rights.
7.16 TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Possession or use of tobacco, tobacco products, and/or smoking materials (lighters, matches, electronic
cigarettes, etc.) are forbidden on school property and at school sponsored activities on or off school property.
Possession/use of these products will result in discipline as determined by the Code of Conduct.
7.17 THREATS AND PRANKS
Threats and pranks of any sort will not be tolerated. Threats and pranks are negative in nature and can
lead to disruption of the learning environment, property damage, and physical harm to others.
Discipline for threats and pranks will be determined using the FHSD Code of Conduct and appropriate
legal action may be taken. Furthermore, seniors who are involved in such activity will not be allowed
to participate in the graduation ceremony.
7.18 DISCIPLINE NOTICES
Students must sign discipline notices when requested by a staff member. The signature only means
the student has read the notice and is aware of the information. Refusal to sign may result in
further disciplinary action.
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7.19 DETENTION STUDY HALL
A detention study hall is forty-five minutes long. Detention is held in Room 218. Detention is held
every morning from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. and on Monday and Tuesday afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to
3:15 p.m. There is no detention on Wednesday or Friday afternoon. One or two detentions may be
served on Thursday afternoon with one detention being from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. and two detentions
being from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Detention is also held on Saturday morning beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Up to 4 detentions may be served on Saturday. Parents are responsible for transportation regarding
detentions. Parking permits are not necessary to park on campus for Saturday detention.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
6:30 to 7:15
6:30 to 7:15
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2:30 to 3:15
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Saturday
1 = 9-9:45
2 = 9 to 10:30
3 = 9 to 11:15
4 = 9 to Noon
It is the student’s responsibility to serve the detention(s) before the due date specified on their discipline notice. Stu
Saturday detention is required for any student who failed to serve detention(s) on time (for the first and
second incidents). Failure to serve a Saturday detention under this circumstance will result in
suspension and loss of parking privileges for students with parking permits.
If a student is absent from school on the date a detention deadline was assigned, it will be the student’s
responsibility to fulfill this obligation the first day back in school. If, for example, a student’s deadline
was on Monday, but the student was absent, the detention must be served on the first day back to
school. In this case, if the student returns on Tuesday, the student would report to detention study hall
Tuesday morning or afternoon. Failure of the student to assume this responsibility will result in the
student being considered truant from detention (disobedience) and referred to their principal for
discipline which will include the detention being doubled and needing to be served on Saturday.
A student who is unable to serve an assigned detention and has a legitimate excuse, must contact
his/her principal, prior to the deadline, to arrange for an extension. Students contacting their principal
after they have missed the detention will be considered truant from detention. There are no excused
absences from detention unless it has been approved in advance by the assistant principal/dean.
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR DETENTION STUDY HALL
Violation of these rules will result in the student being removed from detention study hall and
the detention being considered unserved.
1. Students will NOT be allowed to enter detention study hall after 6:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. on
weekdays and after 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays.
2. Students may not leave campus between the end of school and the beginning of weekday detention
study hall.
3. Students are expected to bring study materials and do school work during detention study hall.
4. No electronic devices, talking, sleeping, or eating is permitted. Students asked to leave detention,
or violating building rules will be referred to their principal for disciplinary action.
5. Students must leave the building immediately after dismissal from detentions. Anything the student is
to take home should be brought with them to detention study hall.
6. Students who are absent must immediately serve their detention(s) upon returning to school.
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7.20 SUSPENSIONS
Students will be dropped from the A+ Program if they receive three or more suspensions (in or out
of school) in a year, five or more suspensions (in or out of school) throughout all four years, or any
suspension which results in a COC (Committee on Conduct).
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IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (ISAP)
The In-School Suspension Alternative Program (ISAP) is designed to be an alternative to out-ofschool suspension. ISAP is an optional disciplinary alternative that may be assigned by a student's
principal. The program is a closed-room environment, monitored by a staff member trained to
provide assistance to students.
Curricular assignments are scheduled by the classroom teacher and sent to the ISAP room. This
program allows students the opportunity to receive credit for course work, while isolating them
from the school’s daily activities.
Students suspended in-school may not participate in or attend extracurricular activities
(home or away) during their suspension.
Specific ISAP rules are listed below. Failure to comply with ISAP rules will result in external
suspension. Students may be visited by their teachers, counselor and principal while in ISAP.
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Students must report to the ISAP room (room 161) by 7:20 am each day.
Sleeping, talking and tardiness are not tolerated in ISAP.
There are two restroom breaks daily.
A student must eat lunch in the room with the ISAP students and teacher.
A student will receive credit and a grade for work completed in ISAP.
A student will remain in the ISAP room to complete work during Homerooms.
All work not completed in ISAP will result in zero. There is NO ISAP make-up work.
The number of days assigned to ISAP must be served in total. Any days missed due to illness
or other excused reasons will be made up. (This includes snow days).
Unexcused absences result in the remainder of the ISAP time being served as an out of school
suspension and/or one additional day of out of school suspension if the absence is on the last
day of ISAP. No credit will be given for work missed as a result of the out of school
suspension.
An unexcused tardy to ISAP may result in additional discipline which will be determined by
the student’s Principal.
A student must follow all ISAP teacher directives or be referred to the office.
A student referred to his/her principal may be dismissed from ISAP. Students who refuse to
do work in ISAP will be referred to the office. Should this occur, the remaining days of
ISAP will become out of school suspension, plus additional out of school days may be
added. No credit will be given for work missed as a result of the out of school suspension.
Teachers will be allowed to request a student to be released from ISAP by making
arrangements via phone with the ISAP supervisor. This option is available when the day’s
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7.20 SUSPENSIONS (continued)
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IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (ISAP)
14. Students who are placed in ISAP lose their parking privilege for a period no less than 20
calendar days (administration may add additional days based on severity of offense) from
the first day of ISAP. Principal will hold hang tag. If a student is caught driving during
this suspended period, that student will lose their parking privileges for the remainder of
the school year.
15. A student is not allowed to attend or participate in extracurricular school events (home or
away) during their period of suspension (beginning at 7:20am the first day of suspension
and ending at the beginning of their first full day back in regular classes).
16. NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE ALLOWED IN ISAP AT ANY TIME. Failure to
follow this policy (i.e., in possession of or display of), will result in a parent having to pick it
up from school and additional discipline.
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SUSPENSION (OUT-OF-SCHOOL)
Students who receive OSS will have the opportunity to make up their missed work for 100%
credit.If the suspension is for 3 days or less, the student must request work when they return from
suspension. If the suspension is for 4 days or more, parent must request work at the beginning of
the suspension. Work must be picked up by the end of the fifth day of suspension and returned
completed within the first three (3) days after their return to school. Students may also check
teacher websites at http://fhsdfhn.sharpschool.net. Work not returned by the due date is not eligible
for credit.
Students who are suspended out of school lose their parking privilege for a period no less than 30
calendar days (administration may add additional days based on severity of offense) from the first
day of suspension. Principal will hold hang tag. If a student is caught driving during this
suspended period, that student will lose their parking privileges for the remainder of the school
year.
Students who attend Tech School and are suspended out of school are not allowed to attend Tech
School on the suspension dates.
No suspended student is allowed to attend or participate in extracurricular school events
(home or away) during their period of suspension.
Students are not allowed on school district property during an out of school suspension. A student
who comes onto school property while serving an out of school suspension will receive additional
discipline.
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SCHOOL PROCEDURES
8.1 DELIVERIES TO STUDENTS
Deliveries of items such as balloons, food, and flowers for special occasions (birthdays, valentines,
etc.) will NOT be accepted at the main office.
Students will NOT be called from class to accept deliveries such as books, homework, lunch, money, to
speak with a parent, etc. Class time is important and we cannot disrupt classes for these reasons.
Students must pick these items up during passing period. We will call student names over the intercom
during passing period notifying them that they have a delivery in the main office.
Students are not allowed to call in orders to be delivered such as pizza, chinese food, etc.
Furthermore, due to health guidelines and Hepatitis Prevention guidelines, parents/guardians are not
allowed to bring food or fast food orders etc. to students other than their own son/daughter. Students
are not permitted to share or sell food and drink to other students.
8.2 DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE
Anyone wishing to distribute unofficial written material must submit a copy of the material to the principal
1 week in advance of desired distribution time for approval. Literature from outside organizations must be
approved by the Superintendent. The following information will also be necessary:
1. Name and phone number of the person submitting request.
2. Date(s) and time(s) of day of intended display or distribution.
3. Location where material will be displayed or distributed.
4. The grade(s) of students to whom the display or distribution is intended.
The principal or designee will render a decision whether the material can be distributed.
8.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
For the safety of students and staff, fire, earthquake and tornado drills will be conducted at designated
intervals throughout the school year.
Crisis - Lockdown procedures will be followed.
Fire - Every room has a chart posted that indicates what route to take in case of fire. The sound of the
fire alarm is unmistakable and only means one thing: VACATE THE BUILDING. It is essential that
everyone evacuates the building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible. Students are required to
stay with their teacher and class and are to remain outside the building until a signal is given to return
inside. Students who do not stay with their classroom teacher during a drill will be subject to
disciplinary action. If a student is not with his/her class when the alarm sounds, that person should
leave through the nearest exit and report to the administrator in that area.
Tornado - When the announcement is made concerning a tornado, the student is to listen carefully to
directions given over the PA and/or by the classroom teacher. The usual procedure is to go to an
assigned corridor, crouch down on the floor facing the wall or lockers, and cover your head. If there is
not enough time to get to that location, then you are to get as far away from the windows in the room as
you can. Turn a desk or chair on its side to serve as some protection and crouch down and cover your
head.
Earthquake - If inside, move away from windows, shelves, heavy objects and furniture that might fall.
Take cover under a desk, table or counter. Follow directives given by your teacher. If outside, move to
an open space away from buildings, power lines, etc. Lie down or crouch close to the ground.
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8.4 HALL PASSES
It is the student’s responsibility to obtain a hall pass when leaving the classroom during
instructional time. If it is necessary for a student to be in the hall during class time, the student's
supervising teacher must issue a hall pass and have the student sign out on the appropriate form. Any
student in the hall during class without a hall pass will be referred to the assistant principal/dean for
disciplinary action.
8.5 IDENTIFICATION BADGES
Students are required to have their picture taken by the school photographer during schedule pick-up or
one of the two make-up dates after the school year starts. Students who have their picture taken at one
of these three events are not charged a fee. These pictures serve as the student’s yearbook picture and
ID picture. IDs contain general student information along with information such as if the student has a
Sports Pass, or if the student is off campus during any part of the school day. ID’s must be carried by
the student at all times during school or at school-related activities on or off campus, day or
evening.
Students are required to show and/or surrendered their ID upon the request of district
personnel. Failure to present an ID will result in disciplinary action.
The prompt replacement of a lost ID card is the responsibility of the student. The replacement cost is
$5.00 and can be obtained in the Main Office. There is a 24 hour turnaround time once payment is
made. Students who do not have their picture taken during one of the three free picture dates must pay
a $5.00 fee to have their picture taken/ID made. Students should sign up in the Main Office. Newly
enrolled students after the make-up day will not have to pay for an ID.
8.6 INCLEMENT WEATHER
There are days when bad weather affects the roads of the school district to the point that it would be
hazardous to attempt to transport students to school. On these days, designated school officials go out
and test the roads at approximately 4:00 a.m. These officials then make a decision about 5:30 a.m. to
either have school or to call school off for that day. This information is available on the district website
http://fhsd.sharpschool.net. Parents who sign up to receive district E-News will be notified through this
system also.
If school is called off, the Superintendent will call radio stations: KMOX, KWRE, and KTRS, and
television channels 2, 4, 5. These stations will then announce that school is canceled. In addition, the
school community will be contacted by phone/e-mail through the FHSD rapid notification system. If
school is canceled, all scheduled home activities are automatically canceled or postponed. Please do
not call the school to see if school is in session.
Under some circumstances, it may be necessary to dismiss school early to assure safe arrival home. An
early dismissal will be announced on the above-mentioned television and radio stations.
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8.7 LOCKER ASSIGNMENT & USE
Each student will be assigned to a locker and keep that locker all four years. Lockers will not be
reassigned each year because of proximity to classes. Students enrolled in physical education classes
and those who participate in extracurricular sports activities will also be assigned to a gym locker. It is
the responsibility of each student to keep the locker locked at all times. If you have a problem with
your locker not opening or closing properly, please report it to the main office.
Lockers are the property of the school and are provided to students only as a convenience. Lockers are
not the personal property of the student. Lockers are subject to search at any time deemed necessary by
administrators.
Lockers are to be used only for items that are required for a student’s daily curriculum or sports/club
involvement such as books, school supplies, lunch, etc. It should not be used to store personal items
(i.e., small appliances) that are not necessary for a student’s academic or extra-curricular activities.
Students are not allowed to share a locker or its combination with other students. In the event of your
absence or a locker jam, we will not let another student into your locker.
All students are required to clean out their assigned locker at the end of the year and will be given a
designated time during the school day to do this. Students will be assigned a $10.00 locker cleaning
fee if they do not clean their locker on locker clean-out day or before the last day of school. All items
left in lockers will be thrown out or donated to charity.
Students are not allowed to write or draw on the inside or outside of lockers, allow other students to
write or draw on the inside or outside of your locker, or put stickers on the locker. Doing so will result
in a $10.00 locker cleaning fee.
REMEMBER - Your locker is only as safe as you make it. Do not share your locker or combination
with others! Lockers should be kept locked at all times. The school does not assume liability for any
damage to or loss of belongings stored in lockers. Do not leave valuables of any kind in your locker.
Check your locker every time you close it to make sure it is locked.
8.8 VALUABLES AT SCHOOL

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Please do not bring large amounts of money to school. All valuable articles should be in the
possession of the owner at all times. The school does not accept responsibility for stolen money or
other valuables. Students who bring these items to school do so at their own risk.

LOST AND FOUND
Lost items not claimed by the end of each quarter will be donated to charity.
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8.9 NETWORK AND INTERNET USE POLICY
Use Regulations/Networked Information Resources for the Francis Howell School District.
Network and Internet Acceptable Use Policy (Policy 6320) can be found on the FHSD web site under
District/Board of Education/Board Policy and Regulations. These guidelines are provided to make you
aware of your responsibilities. The network administrator or the designated FHSD representative may
revoke network privileges if the guidelines are not observed.
The Board of Education recognizes that it is important for students and staff members to have access to
electronic-based research tools and master skills for their application to learning, problem solving,
production of work, and presentation of information. The Board also recognizes that while these
resources represent extraordinary learning opportunities and enriching educational materials, they also
offer persons with illegal or unethical motives avenues for reaching students, teachers,
parent(s)/guardian(s) and members of the community. Additionally, these resources present tempting
opportunities for users to explore areas that are either confidential, have restricted access or are
inappropriate to the classroom or workplace. It is the purpose of District policy and regulations to
outline acceptable student and staff member behavior with respect to use of District technology and
electronic resources.
A parent or guardian denying internet usage to their child is required to fill out a Student Internet Usage
Denial Form which may be obtained from the FHSD web site or by calling the Network department at
FHSD (636) 851-4000 . Forms must be returned to the principal of the school which the student attends.
District networks are to be used for school purposes only. General school rules apply for behavior on
the Internet. The use of District technology and electronic resources is a privilege, not a right, and
inappropriate use will result in the cancellation of those privileges.
Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to alter, harm, or destroy equipment or data of another
user, the District information service, or the networks that are connected to the Internet. This includes,
but is not limited to the uploading or the creation of computer viruses, the alteration of data, or the theft
of restricted information.
Below are some of the actions are NOT allowable on the district networks. For complete information
on the district’s Network and Internet Use Policy, see Board Policy 6320.
* Harassing, insulting or harming others in any way
* Sharing confidential information
* Giving out personal information on the Internet
* Accessing pornographic/illegal material
* Trying to bypass or break the security system
* Illegally copying software
* Trespassing in others folders, files or documents
* Use of noncurricular Internet games
* Utilizing the network for commercial purposes
* Using obscene language
* Attempting to destroy or harm data/files of others
* Violating Copyright laws or plagiarism
* Attempting to destroy or harm equipment
* Giving your password to others
* Use of unauthorized websites (i.e. My Space, Face Book, etc )
* Downloading music/video files such as Win Mx
The consequences for violating the District’s Acceptable Use Guidelines include, but are not limited to,
one or more of the following: suspension or revocation of District network privileges; suspension or
revocation of Internet access; suspension or revocation of computer access; school suspension;
expulsion; or disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
Students banned from tech access will receive an F in that tech related class and will be placed in a
study hall.
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8.10 OFFICE WORKERS AND STUDENT AIDES
Being a student aide is a privilege reserved for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. To be eligible to
become a student aide or office worker, an individual must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA, no outstanding
fines, good discipline record (no suspensions previous semester) and good attendance. Requests for
student aides must be made by a staff member within the first two weeks of each semester. A student
may be a student aide only one class hour per semester. A student may not drop a class with an F and
become a TA for a teacher. The following guidelines must be followed for students who serve as
office workers or teacher aides:
1. Always carry your ID and display your student aide pass when running errands for your teacher.
2. Be as quiet and unobtrusive as possible when entering a classroom to hand a pass, note or package
to the instructor.
3. NEVER greet, chat or socialize with students who are in the classrooms.
4. Travel the halls quietly and refrain from peering into classrooms or waving at your friends.
Student aides are not permitted to go thru the cafeteria during hours 4 & 5.
5. If a classroom has a door hanger or a note posted on the outside which has special instructions,
follow them. Take the message back and indicate that the class could not be interrupted that
period.
6. Always carry a pen or pencil with you so that you can note (on the back of the pass or message)
any communication from the teachers.
Any student aide that receives either in-school or out-of-school suspension or who violates the
guidelines above will lose student aide privileges and be returned to a study hall class.
8.11 PARKING PRIVILEGE
The district provides bus transportation to and from school daily. Students must meet the following
criteria in order to get a parking permit and park on campus.
ALL JUNIORS/SENIORS will have the privilege to drive if they meet the following criteria:
Unrestricted Parking Privilege – Must has a Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
Probationary Parking Privilege - Must have a Cumulative GPA of 1.5 – 2.0
Students granted probationary parking permits must complete first semester with a 2.0 GPA to
continue with their driving privilege. Students who do not achieve a 2.0 will have their permit
revoked.
Juniors and seniors without a parking permit that may need to drive on occasion must obtain a daily
parking pass in room 23 for $3.00 per day. Daily passes purchased at least 24 in advance are $2.
SOPHOMORES AND FRESHMEN do not have parking privileges and are not allowed to drive
under any circumstances. Sophomores and Freshmen who choose to drive will be fined as well as
forfeit future (Junior year) driving privileges.
All applications for parking permits are issued through the principal’s office in room 23. Students are
required to sign a Drug Testing Consent Form to be eligible to park on campus.
Parking permits are non-transferable and non-refundable. Students who allow another student
to drive under their permit are subject to forfeiture of their parking privileges.
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8.11 PARKING PRIVILEGE (continued)
NOTE: Students using illegal permits, permits not assigned to them, counterfeit permits or permits
that have been reported lost will be subject to immediate suspension. The student who loans his/her
permit or whose “lost” permit shows up on another vehicle will also be subject to immediate
suspension plus loss of parking privilege.
COST OF PARKING PERMITS
$25.00 - SEMESTER
$50.00 - FULL YEAR
$3.00 – DAILY ($2 if purchased at least 24 hours in advance)
Students cannot drive to school without a permit. Students with permits must park in designated areas
on campus. The lower lot is reserved for student parking from the greenhouse entrance up to the entry
road. Preferred Senior Parking (PSP) accounts for the first 120 spaces and are marked as “PSP”.
Preferred senior parking is an added privilege for seniors with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Only
students with PSP hang tags are allowed in this area. A designated area of the upper bus lot is available
for students who leave campus before 6th hour. These spots are marked AM and only students with
AM hang tags are allowed in this area. The rest of the student parking lot has no markings and is
considered general student parking. Students with any color hang tag are allowed to park in these
spots. Spaces are available on a first come basis. Students do not pay a premium for PSP or AM
spaces. If the area (PSP or AM) is full upon arrival to school, students must park in general student
parking.
Students are required to carry liability insurance. Students may only drive vehicles owned/insured by
their family. All pertinent information regarding insurance, licenses, etc., must be on file with the
Main Office prior to the issuing of a parking permit.
Parking spots marked “S” are for staff members only and spots marked “V” are for visitors only.
Students are issued a permit sticker and a hang tag. Hang tags indicate which area of the parking lot
student is eligible to park in (PSP, AM, or general). The sticker is placed in the car the student drives
most often. The hang tag must be displayed in whichever car the student drives to school each
day. Failure to display the hang tag will result in a ticket and a $10.00 fine.
Students parked illegally (i.e., without a permit; on grass areas; in reserved areas, no parking or visitor
areas; double parking, etc.) will be subject to the following action:
1st, 2nd, & 3rd offense - $10.00 fine
4th offense - $20.00 fine and a loss of permit/tow warning letter.
5th offense – Permit will be revoked and car will be towed at owner’s expense.
6th or more offenses – Suspension and car will be towed at owner’s expense.
* Staff/Visitor/Henderson parking - $30.00
Students who have a semester or full year parking permit who park illegally (i.e. hang tag not displayed
on mirror, parked on grass or reserved/no parking areas, double parking, etc) are subject to the
following disciplinary action:
1st, 2nd, & 3rd offense - $10.00 fine
4th offense - $20.00 fine and a loss of permit/tow warning letter.
5th offense – Permit will be revoked and car will be towed at owner’s expense.
6th or more offenses - Suspension and car will be towed at owner’s expense.
* Staff/Visitor/Henderson parking - $30.00
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8.11 PARKING PRIVILEGE (continued)
*Any student parking in staff (including Henderson) or visitor parking will immediately be issued a $30.00
fine and a tow warning letter. Students who are towed will be responsible for all resulting expenses.
Replacement stickers or hang tags (lost or car sold) are available for $5.00. Lost hang tags should be
reported to the main office immediately. Students who receive tickets must pay the ticket fee in a
timely manner. Students who wish to dispute a ticket must do so within 24 hours.
Students who drive must arrive on campus by 7:15 a.m. and go directly into the building. Parking
privileges may be lost and/or suspended due to excessive late arrivals to school or unexcused absences.
Students are not permitted to loiter on the parking lot. In addition, students who are issued a parking
permit must obey Missouri driving laws and the campus speed limit of 10 M.P.H. Students observed
driving in a careless and wreckless manner, not stopping at stop signs, have passengers hanging out of
car windows, riding on the hood or roof, or driving in the oncoming traffic lane, will lose their driving
privileges without refund, along with being reported to St. Peters Police Department for possible police
issued consequences. Students must stop at the stop sign by the guard shack at all times. Students are
not allowed to go around stopped traffic and drive in the oncoming traffic lane when exiting cars get
backed up at the end of the day.
Students who leave campus without permission (DRIVER OR PASSENGER) will forfeit parking
privilege. No refunds will be given to students who have their parking permit pulled for any
disciplinary reason. Students who are assigned to Saturday detention (for failure to serve
detentions on time) will forfeit their parking passes for 10 days. Students assigned to ISAP will
forfeit their parking pass for 20 days. Students assigned to OSS will forfeit their parking pass for
30 days.
8.12 STUDY HALLS
This class is designed to be used by students who need or desire extra time to study assignments or read.
Students will be expected to bring their own materials to class and to work throughout the hour. No
academic grade will be given. Leaving study hall to go to the Learning Commons, writing lab, etc. is a
privilege and can be revoked due to problematic behavior. Students may elect to have study hall only one
time per semester.
Study Hall Rules and Consequences - Study halls are maintained for the purpose of study and
preparation of homework or other assignments for academic classes. In order to insure a climate that
supports this purpose, the following rules are in effect during the school year:
1. No food or beverages allowed in study hall.
2. Students may not sell merchandise of any kind in study hall.
3. Students may not talk or leave their seats without permission.
4. Students must bring materials (i.e., books, pencil, paper, etc.) to study hall and are encouraged to
use study halls productively.
5. Sleeping is not permitted.
6. The rules for phones and electronic devices are to be followed as for any other classroom.
Passes requesting a student be excused from study hall to meet with a teacher must come from a
teacher and be signed. Students must bring a pass from a teacher to be excused. Passes will not be
issued based on a verbal request. Students must sign out on the Hall Pass Log Sheet before leaving the
room. Students who do not go to the room designated on their pass or who are found wandering the
halls will be considered truant and hall pass privileges will be revoked
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8.13 TELEPHONES & MESSAGES TO STUDENTS
Messages are a disruption of class time and we cannot call students out of class to receive messages or
have them come to the office to speak with a parent except in the case of a genuine family emergency.
We will only call student’s names over the intercom during passing period to notify them they have a
delivery/message in the main office. Please make appointments, bus plans, alternate car rides,
babysitting arrangements and so forth before school. Students are permitted to carry cell phones and
use them between classes and during lunch and also can communicate on their district e-mail accounts.
8.14 TEXTBOOKS
Students are responsible for textbooks assigned to them by specific identification numbers. Students
fill out a book inventory sheet when they receive a book from their teacher. Fines will be assessed
against students for any book that is not returned to the teacher who assigned the book. Students must
return the specific text originally assigned to them (identification number must match). The teacher
will return the student copy of the book inventory form to the student when they turn in the book at the
end of the semester/year. Students should hang on to these as they are their receipts that the book was
turned in.
Students should never just leave a book on a teacher’s desk, leave it in their locker (or another student’s
locker), give it to a teacher other than the teacher that assigned them the book, or give it to a teacher
walking down the hallway. Students who do not turn in their book in the proper way usually end up
with a book fine because they do not receive their book inventory sheet back from their teacher as
proof the book was turned in.
Books must be returned to teachers before student will be allowed to take final exams. Each
book not returned to your teacher by the last day of school will be assessed a $10.00 late fee.
Lost books = replacement cost
Damaged books = $3.00 to replacement cost depending on extent of damage
Books not turned into teacher during regular collection time = $10.00 late fee
8.15 TRAFFIC IN HALLWAY
To help reduce congestion in the hallway, follow some simple rules: Walk on the right side of the hall,
and do not stop and talk in the middle of the hallway or at intersections. Do not stand in front of/or
block lockers. There will be some areas that standing will not be allowed as not to block flow of
students. Students should use the commons to congregate and socialize before school and between
classes. Students should not verbally harass other students, run, push, shove, or engage in horseplay
when in the school building or on the school grounds. Please use good judgment so disciplinary action
need not be taken.
DO NOT STOP AND TALK AT INTERSECTIONS
8.16 VIDEOS
The viewing of film or video materials for classroom use is governed by the Board of Education.
General criteria to be applied can be found in board Policy 6330. All copyright requirements will be
complied with in the selection and use of films/videos.
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8.17 VISITORS TO CAMPUS AND STUDENTS' GUESTS
Any parent or volunteer visiting campus will need to check in at the Main Office and obtain a visitor’s
badge. Parents who would like to observe their child in the classroom setting should call to make an
appointment with the teacher in advance. This appointment should be scheduled at a time when it
doesn’t conflict with a teacher’s classroom responsibilities involving other students. Upon arrival to
school for a scheduled appointment, parents are required to immediately sign in at the main office and
get a visitor’s pass. Any unauthorized visitors will be escorted from the building by an administrator or
the school resource officer.
Due to our size, student guests or other visitors will NOT be permitted during the school
day. Guests brought to school will be asked to leave. Graduated students who wish to visit a
teacher are not allowed to do so during the school day. These students must come after
school hours to visit teachers.
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FRANCIS HOWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION
9.1 BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mr. Eric Seider, President
Mr. Mark Lafata, Vice President
Dr. Cynthia Bice, Treasurer
Ms. Rene Cope, Director
Mr. Marty Hodits, Director
Mrs. Amy McEvoy, Director
Mr. Mike Sommer, Director
9.2 CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS
Dr. Pam Sloan, Superintendent of Schools
Ray Eernisse, Chief Information Officer
Dr. Steve Griggs, Chief Human Resource Officer
Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris, Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Jennifer Patterson, Director Student Services & Operations
Dr. Will Vanderpool, Director of Alternative Learning & EC Sped
Kevin Supple, Chief Financial Officer
Francis Howell School District Administration Office
4545 Central School Road
St. Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4000
http://fhsd.sharpschool.net
9.3 DISTRICT POLICY AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATIONAL AMENDMENTS OF 1972
The statute states “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from
participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity
receiving federal financial assistance.”
It is the policy of the Francis Howell School District to maintain a learning and working environment
that is free from discrimination on the basis of sex in the educational programs, activities, and
vocational opportunities offered by the District. The provisions of Title IX extend not only to students
with regard to educational opportunities and freedom from harassment, but also to employees with
regard to employment opportunities and freedom from harassment, and to individuals with whom the
District does business.
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9.3 DISTRICT POLICY AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATIONAL AMENDMENTS OF 1972 (continued)
It is a violation for any employee of the Francis Howell School District to harass another staff member
or student through conduct or communication of a sexual nature. It is also a violation of this policy for
students to harass other students through conduct or communication of a sexual nature. It is a violation
of this policy for any person who is not an employee or student of the District to harass a staff member
or student of the District through conduct or comments of a sexual nature while such employee is
engaged in the performance of duties for the District or while such student is under District
supervision.
TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or
activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
Actionable behaviors include, but are not limited to, language, jokes, threats, actual physical
aggression, or the failure to effectively address such behaviors on the part of a teacher or administrator.
Educators have an obligation to actively encourage the maintenance of an environment free from racial
and/or national origin discrimination/ harassment and to effectively respond to instances of such
behavior.
FRANCIS HOWELL CODE OF CONDUCT
Any person who alleges discrimination and/or harassment by a district employee, student or volunteer
may complain directly to a building principal or designee or the District Title Coordinator. If an
investigation substantiates the allegation of sexual harassment and/or harassment or discrimination,
disciplinary action commensurate with the severity of the violation will be taken.
District Title IX Coordinator:
Director, Human Resources
Francis Howell School District
4545 Central School Road
St. Charles, MO 63304-7113
636-851-4000 Fax 636-851-4093
District Section 504 Coordinator:
Director, Student Services and Operations
Francis Howell School District
4545 Central School Road
St. Charles, MO 63304-7113
636-851-4000 Fax 636-851
District Title VI Coordinator:
Director, Alternative Learning
Francis Howell School District
4545 Central School Road
St. Charles, MO 63304-7113
636-851-4000 Fax 636-851-4093
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9.4 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
The "Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974" grants the citizens the following rights:
1. To inspect and review official school records and data directly related to your child. Procedures for
inspection will be explained to you at the building principal's office.
2. To a hearing to challenge the content of your child's records for the purpose of correcting or
deleting inaccurate, misleading or otherwise inappropriate data contained there.
3. To give or withhold written consent before personally identifiable records are released to certain
persons or agencies.
4. To be notified when records directly related to your child are subpoenaed by a court or otherwise.
5. To register complaints with the Department of Health Education and Welfare if you believe your
rights, as enumerated above, are being violated.
9.5 SPECIAL EDUCATION IN FRANCIS HOWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT
A free, appropriate public education is available to all handicapped children ages 3-21 years residing in
the Francis Howell School district. A full range of services are available to all handicapped children:
multi-handicapped; mentally handicapped; learning disabled; behaviorally disordered; speech/language
disordered; deaf/blind; autistic; orthopedically handicapped/other health impaired; visually impaired;
and severely handicapped. These same services and related services are also available to handicapped
students residing in the district attending parochial and private schools.
The school district is also responsible to conduct an annual census for the handicapped (birth-21 years)
to be completed each year. Information collected is treated confidentially. Needed for the census on
each child is: name of the child; parent or guardian's name and address; the birth date of the child; the
handicapping condition(s) of the child; and the services provided to the handicapped child.
Information will be collected by the district by May 1. If you know of a child needing services, contact
the Director of Special Education, Francis Howell School District, 4545 Central School Road, St.
Charles, MO 63304 or call (636) 441-4060.
PUBLIC NOTICE
All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities
who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including
children attending private schools, children who live outside the district but are attending a private
school within the district, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, children who
are wards of the state, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special
education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Francis Howell School District
assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with
disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism,
deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, intellectual disability, multiple
disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or
language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a
development delay.
The District assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in
the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First
Steps program.
The Francis Howell School District assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or
maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of
FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians.
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9.5 SPECIAL EDUCATION IN FRANCIS HOWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT (continued)
Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the
record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents/guardians
have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the
requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The Francis Howell School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of
State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s
policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of
personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in
compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed at the
Francis Howell School District Alternative Education Department from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each
school day.
This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.
9.6 COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCEDURE FOR NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
PROGRAMS
This complaint resolution procedure applies to all programs administered by the Missouri Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
A complaint is a formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated,
misapplied, or misinterpreted by school district personnel or by Department of Education personnel.
Any parent(s) or guardian(s), educational surrogate(s), teacher(s), administrator(s), school board
member(s), or other person directly involved with an activity, program, or project operated under the
general supervision of the Department may file a complaint. Such a complaint must be in writing and
signed; it will provide specific details of the situation and indicate the law or regulation that is allegedly
being violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted.
The written, signed complaint must be filed and the resolution pursued in accordance with local district
policy.
Board Policy 1480
The Board of Education recognizes that situations of concern to parents/guardians or the public may
arise in the operation of the District. Such concerns are best resolved through communication with the
appropriate staff members and officers of the District, such as the faculty, the principals, the
superintendent or the Board.
The following procedures are to be followed by persons with questions or complaints regarding the
operation of the Francis Howell School District:
1) Complaints on behalf of individual students should first be addressed to the teacher.
2) Unsettled matters from (1) above, or problems and questions concerning individual schools, should
be directed to the principal of the school.
3) Unsettled matters from (2) above, or problems and questions concerning the Francis Howell School
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9.6 COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCEDURE FOR NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
PROGRAMS (continued)
District, should be directed to the superintendent/designee.
4) If the matter cannot be settled satisfactorily by the superintendent, it should be brought to the Board.
Questions and comments submitted to the secretary of the Board in letter form will be brought to the
attention of the entire Board at a regularly scheduled or called meeting. If necessary, a special Board
meeting will be scheduled to resolve the complaint. The decision of the Board shall be final.
However, the complainant may go to the appropriate section of the Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education and from there on to the United States Secretary of Education.
The Board considers it the obligation of the professional and support staff of the District to field the
questions of parents/guardians or the public in a timely manner.
If the issue cannot be resolved at the local level, the complainant may file a complaint with the
Missouri Department of Education. If there is no evidence that the parties have attempted in good faith
to resolve the complaint at the local level, the Department may require the parties to do so and may
provide technical assistance to facilitate such resolution.
Any persons directly affected by the actions of the Department may file a similarly written complaint if
they believe state or federal laws or regulations have been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by
the Department itself.
Anyone wishing more information about this procedure or how complaints are resolved may contact
local district or Department personnel.
9.7 NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER THE PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS
AMENDMENT (PPRA)
PPRA affords parents/guardians and students who are 18 or emancipated minors (“eligible students”)
certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing
purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to:
• Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following
protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a
program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) –
1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent(s)/guardian(s);
2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;
3. Sex behavior or attitudes;
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors or ministers;
7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parent(s)/guardian(s); or
8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
• Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of –
1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;
2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance,
administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and
safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or
screening permitted or required under State law; and
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9.7 NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER THE PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS
AMENDMENT (PPRA) (continued)
3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students
for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.
• Inspect, upon request and before administration or use –
1. Protected information surveys of students;
2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing,
sales, or other distribution purposes; and
3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.
Francis Howell School District will develop policies, in consultation with parents/guardians, regarding
these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protected
surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other
distribution purposes. Francis Howell School District will directly notify parents/guardians and
eligible students of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any
substantive changes. Francis Howell School District will also directly notify parents/guardians and
eligible students, such as through U. S. mail or email, at least annually at the start of each school year
of the specific or approximate dates of the following activities and provide an opportunity to opt a
student out of participating in:
• Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution.
• Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED.
• Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.
Parents/guardians or eligible students who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint
with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U. S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
9.8 NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA FOR ELEMENTARY AND
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students who are 18
years of age or older (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records.
These rights are:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days after the day the
school receives a request for access.
Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a
written request that identifies the records they wish to inspect. The school official will make
arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the
records may be inspected.
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SECONDARY SCHOOLS (continued)
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible
student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights
under FERPA.
Parents or eligible students who wish to ask the school to amend a record should write the school
principal (or appropriate school official), clearly identify the part of the record they want changed,
and specify why it should be changed. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested
by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision
and of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information
regarding the hearing process will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the
right to a hearing.
3. The right to provide written consent before the school discloses personally identifiable information
(PII) from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure
without consent.
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with
legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an
administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and
law enforcement personnel) or a person serving on the school board. A school official also may
include a volunteer or contractor outside of the school who performs an institutional service or
function for which the school would otherwise use its own employees and who is under the direct
control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of PII from education records, such
as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist; a parent or student volunteering to serve on
an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee; or a parent, student, or other
volunteer assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a
legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill
his or her professional responsibility.
Upon request, the school will disclose education records without consent to officials of another
school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, or is already enrolled if the disclosure
is for purposes of the student’s enrollment or transfer.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by
the school to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that
administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
The Francis Howell School District has designated certain information contained in the educational
records of its students as directory information for the purposes of FERPA. The following information
regarding students is considered directory information: the student’s name, student’s address, student’s
phone number, photograph, grade point average, dates of attendance, grade level, participation in
officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight of members of athletic teams, diplomas
and awards received and the most previous school attended by the student.
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9.8 NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA FOR ELEMENTARY AND
SECONDARY SCHOOLS (continued)
See the list below of the disclosures that elementary and secondary schools may make without consent.
FERPA permits the disclosure of PII from students’ education records without the consent of the parent
or eligible student if the disclosure meets certain conditions found in §99.31 of the FERPA regulations.
Except for disclosures to school officials, disclosures related to some judicial orders or lawfully issued
subpoenas, disclosures of directory information, and disclosures to the parent or eligible student,
§99.32 of the FERPA regulations requires the school to record the disclosure. Parents and eligible
students have a right to inspect and review the record of disclosures. A school may disclose PII from
the education records of a student without obtaining prior written consent of the parents or the eligible
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To other school officials, including teachers, within the educational agency or institution whom the
school has determined to have legitimate educational interests. This includes contractors,
consultants, volunteers, or other parties to whom the school has outsourced institutional services or
functions, provided that conditions listed in §99.31 (a)(1)(i)(B)(1) – (a)(1)(i)(B)(2) are met.
(§99.31(a)(1))

To officials of another school, school system, or institution of postsecondary education where the
student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled if the disclosure is for
purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer, subject to the requirements of §99.34.
(§99.31(a)(2))

To authorized representatives of the U.S. Comptroller General, the U.S. Attorney General, the U.S.
Secretary of Education, or State and local educational authorities, such as the State educational
agency in the parent or eligible student’s State (SEA). Disclosures under this provision may be
made, subject to the requirements of §99.35, in connection with an audit or evaluation of Federalor State-supported education programs, or for the enforcement of or compliance with Federal legal
requirements that relate to those programs. These entities may make further disclosures of PII to
outside entities that are designated by them as their authorized representatives to conduct any audit,
evaluation, or enforcement or compliance activity on their behalf. (§§99.31(a)(3) and 99.35)

In connection with financial aid for which the student has applied or which the student has
received, if the information is necessary to determine eligibility for the aid, determine the amount
of the aid, determine the conditions of the aid, or enforce the terms and conditions of the aid.
(§99.31(a)(4))

To State and local officials or authorities to whom information is specifically allowed to be
reported or disclosed by a State statute that concerns the juvenile justice system and the system’s
ability to effectively serve, prior to adjudication, the student whose records were released, subject
to §99.38. (§99.31(a)(5))

To organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, the school in order to: (a) develop,
validate, or administer predictive tests; (b) administer student aid programs; or (c) improve
instruction. (§99.31(a)(6))

To accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions. (§99.31(a)(7))

To parents of an eligible student if the student is a dependent for IRS tax purposes. (§99.31(a)(8))
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9.8 NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA FOR ELEMENTARY AND
SECONDARY SCHOOLS (continued)

To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena. (§99.31(a)(9))

To appropriate officials in connection with a health or safety emergency, subject to §99.36.
(§99.31(a)(10))

Information the school has designated as “directory information” under §99.37. (§99.31(a)(11))
10. COMMUNICATION WITH SCHOOL
10.1
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
It is extremely important that student demographics (address, home phone number, work phone
numbers, cell phone numbers, parent e-mail, emergency contacts, etc.) are accurate and up to date.
E-mail will be the communication tool to parents from the school regarding student attendance,
building announcements, and emergency notifications. If you have a change to any of this
information during the school year, please contact the guidance office at 636-851-5099.
10.2
WEB PAGE
The FHN school web page is http://fhsdfhn.sharpschool.net
The Francis Howell School District web page is http://fhsd.sharpschool.net
10.3
STAFF E-MAIL AND WEB PAGES
Go to the FHN school web site, click on Staff Directories & Websites (on the right hand side of the
screen). You will see a Staff Directory listing teacher name, extension, e-mail address and website
address. Click on the e-mail address to send the staff member an e-mail (staff e-mails are
firstname.lastname@fhsdschools.org). Click on the website for the teacher whose site you wish to
view. From there you can go to the Class Calendar, select the class hour you need information on.
10.4
PARENT PORTAL
Parent Portal is the district’s tool for parents to access instant, online, timely and secure student
information. Class schedules, assignments, attendance, discipline, course registrations for next year,
report cards and transcripts. Campus Portal is a means to further promote educational excellence by
enhancing our program of communication with parents and students.
Go to the Francis Howell School District web site and click on PARENTS, then click on PARENT
PORTAL. Enter the user name (student ID number), password, and school name.
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10.5
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND E-NEWS
Want to know what's going on at school or in the district? Parents and students can sign up to receive
school announcements or other District related events through e-mail. Go to the Francis Howell
School District web site at http://fhsd.sharpschool.net and click on eNEWS under Quick Links.
Choose the school you wish to receive news from and fill in the requested information. When
finished, press the SUBMIT button.
Your email address will only be used by the Francis Howell School District and will remain
confidential (we will not sell or pass on your details to any third party). If you wish to Unsubscribe,
follow the same steps above, except select UNSUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the screen
Daily announcements will be e-mailed to student’s district e-mail accounts. It is the student’s
responsibility to check their e-mail daily to find important information about activities, events,
changes in schedules, school policies, etc. Four flat screen TVs, two in the commons, one in the gym
lobby and one in the main lobby, showcase a constant loop of the announcements throughout the day.
Announcements are also available online at FHNtoday.com – there will be videos of the
announcements posted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and a text version of the
announcements will also be read. You can also have a text message sent to your phone by texting
Follow FHNTodayNews to 40404
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10.6
TEACHER CONTACT LIST
Staff phone numbers and E-mail addresses will be updated periodically and will be in the FHN
newsletters. This can also be found at http://fhsdfhn.sharpschool.net under Staff Directories.
NAME
Ahlemeyer, Paul
Appleton, James
Balch, Patti
Barlow, Amy
Bartell, Patricia
Baur, Joan
Beckham, Patrick
Besse, Timothy
Beveridge, Tara
Birch, Chris
Bowers, Cheryl
Brannan, Rita
Breen, Joe
Brocksmith, Joseph
Brown, Bob
Brown, Chris
Brown, Gregory
Brune, John
Chostner, Kathy
Clark, Sue
Cohen, Marissa
Coil, Kim
Crow, Chip
Davis, Angie
DiCarlo, Kristen
Dilber, Danny
Dillon, Shelbi
Downs, Andrew
Downs, Elaine
Eaton, Mim
Eubanks, Eric
Faulkner, Rachel
Fettig, Zachary
Fingers, Diane
Finkes, Debbie
Fowler, Sean
Freedline, Mike
Freeman, Anne
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PHONE
E-MAIL
851-4900 #6181
851-5075
851-5918
851-5050
851-4961
851-4962
851-5070
851-5069
851-5076
851-5020
851-4900 #6743
851-4900 #6362
851-4970
851-6093
851-4900 #6617
851-5108
851-5074
851-5043
851-5047
851-4971
851-4974
851-4977
851-4986
851-5010
851-5021
851-5017
851-4981
851-5023
851-5027
851-4990
851-5016
851-5082
851-5093
851-4993
851-4994
851-5014
851-5106
851-5105
paul.ahlemeyer@fhsdschools.org
james.appleton@fhsdschools.org
patricia.balch@fhsdschools.org
amy.barlow@fhsdschools.org
patricia.bartell@fhsdschools.org
joan.baur@fhsdschools.org
patrick.beckham@fhsdschools.org
timothy.besse@fhsdschools.org
tara.beveridge@fhsdschools.org
christopher.birch@fhsdschools.org
cheryl.bowers@fhsdschools.org
rita.brannan@fhsdschools.org
joseph.breen@fhsdschools.org
joseph.brocksmith@fhsdschools.org
robert.brown@fhsdschools.org
christopher.brown@fhsdschools.org
gregory.brown@fhsdschools.org
john.brune@fhsdschools.org
kathleen.chostn@fhsdschools.org
susan.clark@fhsdschools.org
marissa.cohen@fhsdschools.org
kimberly.coil@fhsdschools.org
william.crowjr@fhsdschools.org
angela.gunnell@fhsdschools.org
kristen.dicarlo@fhsdschools.org
danny.dilber@fhsdschools.org
shelbi.dillon@fhsdschools.org
andrew.downs@fhsdschools.org
elaine.downs@fhsdschools.org
mim.eaton@fhsdschools.org
eric.eubanks@fhsdschools.org
rachel.faulkner@fhsdschools.org
zachary.fettig@fhsdschools.org
diane.fingers@fhsdschools.org
debra.finkes@fhsdschools.org
sean.fowler@fhsdschools.org
michael.freedline@fhsdschools.org
anne.freeman@fhsdschools.org
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Freeman, Courtney
Fritz, David
Gittemeier, Erica
Greer, Katie
Gregory, Brandon
Hahn, Dawn
Heaton, Tracy
Herman, Ann
Herweck, Sue
Holmes, Diane
Hood, Wilma
Janes, Mike
Jarvis, Marilyn
Johnson, Kristen
Johnson, Ryan
Johnson, Stephanie
Jones, Dawn
Just, Becky
Just, Paul
Justis, Kristin
Kearns, Arlene
Kehoe, Yvonne
Kelly, Steve
Kerr-Grant, Mary
Kimball, Lindsay
Klackner, Jordyn
Kling, Zach
Knight, Mandy
Krieger, Kim
Kuhl, Sandy
Lamb, Dan
Landman, Kimberly
Leistner, Mike
Lindmeier, Jan
Lloyd, Zita
Locke, Trevor
Lombardo, Cheryl
Lott, Linda
Louis-Bauer, Jenelle
Malkmus, Donna
Manfull, Aaron
Maples, Denise
Mason, Angela
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851-4985
851-4995
851-5103
851-5031
851-6010
851-5012
851-5087
851-5924
851-5088
851-4999
851-5020
851-5006
851-5023
851-6493
851-5049
851-4978
851-5058
851-5025
851-5026
851-5109
851-5006
851-4960
851-5028
851-5041
851-5068
851-5048
TBA
851-4987
851-5111
851-5071
851-5019
851-4980
851-5033
851-5034
851-4900 #6827
TBA
851-6749
851-5035
851-5085
851-5037
851-5107
851-5038
851-5040
courtney.freeman@fhsdschools.org
david.fritz@fhsdschools.org
erica.gittemeier@fhsdschools.org
kathryn.greer@fhsdschools.org
brandon.gregory@fhsdschools.org
dawn.hahn@fhsdschools.org
tracy.heaton@fhsdschools.org
ann.herman@fhsdschools.org
sue.herweck@fhsdschools.org
diane.holmes@fhsdschools.org
wilma.hood@fhsdschools.org
michael.janes@fhsdschools.org
marilyn.jarvis@fhsdschools.org
kristen.johnson@fhsdschools.org
ryan.johnson@fhsdschools.org
stephanie.johnson@fhsdschools.org
dawn.jones@fhsdschools.org
rebecca.just@fhsdschools.org
paul.just@fhsdschools.org
kristin.justis@fhsdschools.org
arlene.kearns@fhsdschools.org
yvonne.kehoe@fhsdschools.org
stephen.kelly@fhsdschools.org
mary.kerr-grant@fhsdschools.org
lindsay.kimball@fhsdschools.org
jordyn.klackner@fhsdschools.org
zachary.kling@fhsdschools.org
amanda.knight@fhsdschools.org
kim.krieger@fhsdschools.org
sandy.kuhl@fhsdschools.org
daniel.lamb@fhsdschools.org
kimberly.landman@fhsdschools.org
michael.leistne@fhsdschools.org
janice.lindmeier@fhsdschools.org
zita.lloyd@fhsdschools.org
trevor.locke@fhsdschools.org
cheryl.lombardo@fhsdschools.org
linda.lott@fhsdschools.org
jenelle.louis@fhsdschools.org
donna.malkmus@fhsdschools.org
aaron.manfull@fhsdschools.org
denise.maples@fhsdschools.org
angie.mason@fhsdschools.org
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McDaniels, Cindy
McPartland, Anne
Montgomery, Laura
Moore, Amy
Moore, Lori
Moorman, Jeff
Mossinghoff, Anelise
Murray, Amy
Myers, Bridgett
Noah, RaeAnn
Nolte, Karen
Olwig, Mark
Parker, Mike
Paxton, Miriam
Pentecost, Lisa
Ra, Ben
Richardson, Nancy
Riffee, Matthew
Roberts, Elizabeth
Robertson, Connie
Roungon, Tony
Santos, Brian
Scheller, Lawrence
Scheller, Lindsey
Schwarz, Jennifer
Sewing, Ashton
Skinner, Thomas
Smith, Dan B
Smith, Juli
Smith, Lorraine
Steffen, Jordan
Stemmerman, Brian
Stover, Kent
Stratton, Pam
Thro, Jessica
Travis, Ann
Travis, Jon
Trochim, Melissa
VanDerBeck, Valerie
Watson, Matthew
Weber, Fran
West, Emily
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851-5099
851-5046
851-5051
851-4959
851-4967
851-5078
851-5638
851-5036
851-5054
851-5031
851-4956
851-5060
851-5061
851-4900 #6998
851-5073
851-5591
851-6727
851-6056
851-5072
851-5066
851-5042
851-4996
851-4969
851-5634
851-5056
TBA
851-4900 #6726
851-4900 #6445
851-5110
851-5009
851-4963
851-5079
851-5080
851-5081
851-5059
851-6423
851-5086
851-5096
851-4902
851-4984
851-5018
851-5091
cynthia.mcdaniels@fhsdschools.org
anne.mcpartland@fhsdschools.org
laura.montgomery@fhsdschools.org
amy.moore@fhsdschools.org
lori.moore@fhsdschools.org
jeffrey.moorman@fhsdschools.org
anelise.mossinghoff@fhsdschools.org
amy.murray@fhsdschools.org
bridgett.myers@fhsdschools.org
raeann.noah@fhsdschools.org
karen_Nolte@fhsdschools.org
mark.olwig@fhsdschools.org
michael.parker@fhsdschools.org
miriam.paxton@fhsdschools.org
lisa.pentecost@fhsdschools.org
ben.ra@fhsdschools.org
nancy.richardson@fhsdschools.org
matthew.riffee@fhsdschools.org
elizabeth.roberts@fhsdschools.org
connie.robertson@fhsdschools.org
anthony.roungon@fhsdschools.org
brian.santos@fhsdschools.org
lawrence.scheller@fhsdschools.org
lindsey.scheller@fhsdschools.org
jennifer.schwarz@fhsdschools.org
ashton.sewing@fhsdschools.org
thomas.skinner@fhsdschools.org
dan.smith@fhsdschools.org
juli.smith@fhsdschools.org
lorraine.smith@fhsdschools.org
jordan.steffen@fhsdschools.org
brian.stemmerman@fhsdschools.org
kent.stover@fhsdschools.org
pamela.stratton@fhsdschools.org
jessica.thro@fhsdschools.org
ann.travis@fhsdschools.org
jon.travis@fhsdschools.org
melissa.trochim@fhsdschools.org
valerie.vanderbeck@fhsdschools.org
matthew.watson@fhsdschools.org
francine.weber@fhsdschools.org
emily.west@fhsdschools.org
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White, Sara
Wilcoxen, Marlene
Wilkens, Jani
Willen, Tara
Willott, Steve
Winship, Angela
Witthaus, Chris
Woodrum, Lisa
Wright, Mark
Wuertenberg, Tracy
Yuede, Robin
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851-5092
851-5893
851-5094
851-5064
851-5095
851-5624
851-5022
851-4982
851-5052
851-5098
851-5104
sara.white@fhsdschools. org
marlene.wilcoxen@fhsdschools.org
jani.wilkens@fhsdschools.org
tara.willen@fhsdschools.org
steve.willott@fhsdschools.org
angie.winship@fhsdschools.org
chris.witthaus@fhsdschools.org
lisa.woodrum@fhsdschools.org
mark.wright@fhsdschools.org
tracy.wuertenberg@fhsdschools.org
robin.yuede@fhsdschools.org
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