Student Handbook - Hillcrest High School
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i TABLE OF CONTENTS THE KNIGHT’S CREED ............................................................................. 1 SCHOOL SONG ........................................................................................ 1 ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................. 2 OFFICE STAFF ......................................................................................... 2 COUNSELING DEPARTMENT .................................................................. 2 Faculty .................................................................................................... 2 HILLCREST VISION STATEMENT .............................................................. 5 Innovating – learning – collaborating – excelling .............................. 5 HILLCREST MISSION STATEMENT ........................................................... 5 HILLCREST values ................................................................................... 5 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT ................................................................ 6 Jurisdiction of the School Board ........................................................ 6 Introduction ....................................................................................... 6 Section 1: Role of Students, Parents, School Personnel And School Policies ............................................................................................... 7 Section 2: Student Rights and Responsibilities .................................. 8 Section 3: Formal Disciplinary Actions ............................................... 8 Procedures For Formal Disciplinary Action ........................................ 9 LEVELS OF DISCIPLINE .......................................................................... 10 saturday school .................................................................................... 16 PROHIBITION OF WEAPONS ................................................................. 17 DRESS CODE ......................................................................................... 17 GANGS AND GANG ACTIVITY ............................................................... 18 TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, AND DRUG USE ................................................. 19 Detection Dog Use ............................................................................... 19 REASONABLE SUSPICION TESTING ....................................................... 19 PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING ............................................................... 20 Plagiarism Definition ........................................................................ 20 Plagiarism Disciplinary Actions ........................................................ 21 TARDIES ................................................................................................ 21 Tardy Disciplinary Actions ................................................................ 21 TRUANCY .............................................................................................. 22 Truancy Disciplinary Actions ............................................................ 22 ATTENDANCE POLICY ........................................................................... 23 School Attendance Philosophy ........................................................ 23 Guidelines ........................................................................................ 24 Attendance Requirements ............................................................... 24 ii Attendance Make-up ....................................................................... 24 Notification to Parents .................................................................... 24 Consequences and Appeal .............................................................. 24 Make-up Work ................................................................................. 25 Absence Procedure.......................................................................... 25 Excused Absences ............................................................................ 26 School-Sponsored Absences ............................................................ 26 Single Period Absences .................................................................... 27 Sick Room ........................................................................................ 28 Equal Education, Nondiscrimination & Sex Equity .......................... 28 EXTRACURRICULAR AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES ................................... 29 Activity Cards ................................................................................... 29 Activity Program Eligibility ............................................................... 29 Transportation ................................................................................. 30 LETTER-AWARD QUALIFICATIONS ....................................................... 30 Academic Letter ............................................................................... 30 Athletic Letter .................................................................................. 30 Club Letter ....................................................................................... 30 Activity Letter .................................................................................. 31 ATHLETICS ............................................................................................ 32 athletic schedules ............................................................................ 32 CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS .......................................................... 33 ACADEMIC POLICIES ............................................................................ 36 Graduation....................................................................................... 36 Graduation Requirements ............................................................... 36 Exchange Students .......................................................................... 37 Early Check out ................................................................................ 37 Schedule Changes ............................................................................ 37 Teacher Change Policy ..................................................................... 38 Eight-Period Block Schedule ............................................................ 38 Release Time and Home Release Privileges .................................... 39 Classroom Climate ........................................................................... 39 Grading Scale ................................................................................... 40 Citizenship Grades ........................................................................... 40 OTHER SCHOOL POLICIES ..................................................................... 40 Cashing Checks ................................................................................ 40 Student Visitors ............................................................................... 41 Cell Phones, iPods, and Other Electronic Devices ........................... 41 iii School Telephones ........................................................................... 41 School Bulletin ................................................................................. 42 School Safety ................................................................................... 42 Fire Drill Instructions........................................................................ 43 Lock Down Instructions.................................................................... 43 School Driving and Parking Regulations........................................... 44 STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSES ............................................. 45 Rules And Regulations ..................................................................... 45 Bus Disciplinary Procedures ............................................................. 47 Bus Conduct Zero-Tolerance............................................................ 47 STUDENT INJURIES & PERSONAL PROPERTY LOSSES ........................... 47 COMPUTER/NETWORK ACCEPTABLE USE ............................................ 49 Student Body Officers ...................................................................... 50 Student Officer Candidate Requirements ........................................ 51 DANCES 2015 – 2016 ........................................................................... 52 Dance Rules ..................................................................................... 52 RENAISSANCE ....................................................................................... 53 REMINDERS TO STUDENTS ................................................................... 54 A/B Calendar…………………………………………………………………………………… 55 iv THE KNIGHT’S CREED As a student at Hillcrest High School, I believe that the reputation of my school and my success as a student depends upon my attitude and conduct. I pledge at all times: to exhibit good citizenship, good sportsmanship, and concern for my fellow students; to strive for excellence in all my school endeavors and to do my best to support school activities; to be courteous, respectful, and cooperative with school officials, teachers, fellow students, and my community; and to be a positive example so that my years as a Knight of Hillcrest High School will be an inspiration for continued achievement and happiness. SCHOOL SONG Go Hillcrest Knights! Onward go to fame. Boldly fight for glory And our Alma Mater’s name. Go Hillcrest Knights! Ever brave and true. Red, Black, and White With courage fight. Forever we will honor you! Hillcrest Knights! Show your might! 1 ADMINISTRATION Doug McLaren Principal Josh Haggerty Assistant Principal (Last names A – K) Corey Telford Assistant Principal (Last names L – Z) Barney Gardner Athletic Director OFFICE STAFF Deputy Kevin Martin Resource Officer Jen Mackintosh Office Secretary Debbie Kelley Records Secretary Toby Durkula Attendance Jennifer McKay Attendance Laurie May Bookkeeper COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Kathleen Parsons Counselor (Last Names A – G) Shauna Polson Counselor (Last Names H – O) Jennifer Pickett Counselor (Last Names P– Z) Jo Eckersell Counselor Secretary FACULTY David Anderson Language 102 Patrick Ashley Math 223 David Austin Social Stu 320 Joseph Bainbridge Social Stu 205 Donnie Baldwin Math 211 Mathew Barber Science 117 2 Scott Barr PE/Health Weight Room LeAnn Bean Math 213 Larry Belnap Science 116 Amber Bigler Science 118 Brian Bingham Language 405 Camille Blackburn Fine Arts 319 Emalee Cannon Language 104 Drew Chapple Math 219 Dave Coffman Fine Arts 321 Shauna Crabtree English 108 Helene de Montaudouin Language 406 Clifton Davis Debate 301 Rebecca Denning Math 218 Ryan Dunnells English 100 Matthew Dyorich Language 404 Jeff Facer Math 212 Heath Ferguson Social Stu 207 Evelyn Freeman Science 113 Richard Gardner PE/Health 315.N Randy Gleave PE/Health 315.W Katie Gore Julie Griggs English Prof/Tech 112 304 Robert Hagert Social Studies 204 Andrew Hansen English 107 Erica Harris English 150 Josh Hobbs Art 323 Linda Hostert PE/Health 315.D Brandon Jackson PE/Health 315.S Cody Jackson Social Stu 200 Kyle Johnson Special Ed 226 Bryan Johnston Social Stu 221 Emily Juckett Social Stu 403 3 Kari Karlson English 224 Thomas Kohler Math 222 Richard Landauer Band 317 Hope Larios English 105 Kimberly Larson Art 318 Scott Lords Social Stu 202 Zac Lords Special Ed 303 Nancy Love Prof/Tech 310 Jeff Marshall PE/Health 354 Cindy Monson Prof/Tech 300 Robert Neal PE/Health 308 CB Nelson Science 114 Bill Neuenschwander Math 225 Blaine Nite Special Ed 407 Amber Ovard English 106 Brett Patterson Science 216 Shawna Payne Social Stu 206 Scott Peterson Social Stu 305 Larry Prophet Language 103 Annie Reichelt Science 350 Debbie Schaefer Library LIB Jamie Schlechten Math 217 KaReena Smith English 401 Kelly Sparks Prof/Tech 312 Michelle Suarez English 402 Tracy Trenkle English 110 Julie Tullis Science 115 Ben Walker Prof/Tech 203 Lynn Watson Social Stu 201 Bret Weber English 220 Natalie Woods Math 215 Syd Zohner Prof/Tech 307 4 HILLCREST VISION STATEMENT INNOVATING – LEARNING – COLLABORATING – EXCELLING HILLCREST MISSION STATEMENT Laying the foundation on which futures are built. HILLCREST VALUES Students are the center of the learning process. All students can learn and meet high expectations. Quality educators, administrators, and supportive parents make the difference. Everyone in the school community is valued and treated with dignity and respect. The entire community is a valued contributor to our success as a high-performing school. 5 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT Last Revised May 2015 School rules published in this handbook are subject to such changes as may be needed to insure continued compliance with federal, state or local regulations and are subject to such review and alteration as becomes necessary for the routine operation of the school. Not all rules of behavior can be written and inserted in a guide book; however, we expect students to follow reasonable rules and not violate the rights of others. *Complete Student Code of Conduct is available online: www.D93Schools.org JURISDICTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 students are subject to the rules and regulations of the District School Board while attending school during scheduled hours, during school-sponsored events and while being transported on school buses or other conveyances at public expense to and from school or school-sponsored events. In addition, School Board control may be extended to the immediate vicinity of the school whenever such conduct of students is deemed to be detrimental to the health, safety and/or welfare of the school community. School Board jurisdiction also includes visitors to District schools when school is in session to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. All visitors shall report to the individual school principal’s office prior to entering hallways or classrooms. Failure to do so may be cause for removal and/or prosecution for loitering. INTRODUCTION Effective learning in school requires discipline, which is defined as the absence of disturbances which interfere with the effective functioning of the school community, and the presence of a friendly and business-like atmosphere in which students and school personnel work cooperatively toward mutual goals. Every student has the right to learn and every teacher has the right to teach. 6 Anything or anyone interfering with these rights should be corrected, or removed from class and/or the school. Although increasing age and maturity should lead to students assuming greater responsibility for their actions and may require different types of disciplinary action, the procedures identified in this “Code of Student Conduct” shall apply to all Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 students. To assist parents, teachers and administrators in maintaining an environment conducive to learning, the “Code of Student Conduct” will: 1. Describe the roles of the parents, students, school personnel and school policies. 2. Describe student rights and responsibilities. 3. Identify classifications of violations and describe disciplinary procedures. 4. Identify and standardize procedures for administering formal disciplinary actions. SECTION 1: ROLE OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND SCHOOL POLICIES Effective learning requires cooperation among parents, students and educators. 7 SECTION 2: STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Students should understand that individual rights involve associated responsibilities, and that such rights are related to the health, safety, and welfare of the school community as a whole. Each school administrator is responsible for managing the school to which he/she is assigned, under the supervision of the Superintendent and direction of the School Board. The faculty and staff shall assist in the orderly operation of the school and shall help to assure the rights of students. SECTION 3: FORMAL DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Work Assignments – Supervised activities for upkeep and maintenance of school facilities. Assignments will not disrupt student’s class schedule. School Bus Suspension – Denial of the privilege of riding a school bus, based on misconduct occurring while the student is being transported at public expense. Saturday School – Students who are truant or who are excessively tardy will be assigned to attend time on Saturdays as a consequence. See page 15 for more information. In School Suspension – Provision of supervision at the school in a restricted environment. Suspension – Temporary removal of a student from his/her regular school program for a period not to exceed five (5) school days. Expulsion – Removal of the right and obligation of a student to attend public school under conditions set by the School Board, for a period not to exceed the remainder of the school year and one (1) additional year. Administrative Hearing – A hearing conducted by an administrator appointed by the Superintendent and/or School Board. School Board Hearing – A hearing by the School Board with the parent or guardian and school personnel both given an opportunity to speak before the Board. 8 PROCEDURES FOR FORMAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION When formal disciplinary action occurs, a student will be notified of the charges, allowed to respond to the charges, and when possible be informed in writing of the disciplinary action that will be taken. Any time a referral is submitted that warrants formal disciplinary action, school officials will make a reasonable effort to contact the parent or guardian, either by written notice delivered by the student, by a telephone call, by the U.S. mail, or by other means. The student is responsible for informing parent or guardian of all written communications from the school. Failure to so inform may result in further disciplinary action. When disciplinary action reaches the level of denial of educational participation, the following procedures shall be followed for the protection of the student’s rights. 9 LEVELS OF DISCIPLINE Level 1 – Minor Violations 1. These occurrences are considered minor in nature and should be dealt with by school building teachers and staff in consultation with the student’s parents/guardians. 2. Normally, disciplinary actions for Level 1 occurrences will become progressively more severe if minor rule infractions persist. However, the teacher may choose a more severe consequence at any time based on the student’s past disciplinary record and may reduce disciplinary sanctions when warranted. 3. If a parent/guardian or the student refuses to cooperate, then a detention may be invoked. 4. When a before school or after school detention or Saturday School is imposed on a student, the parent/guardian will be notified. Rule Designation Suggested Interventions/Disciplinary Actions Description S1:2 Tardiness S1:5 Cheating/Plagiarism S1:7 Disrespect S1:11 Endangerment S1:29 Inappropriate Dress S1:45 Inappropriate Personal Property S1:49 Public Display of Affection 10 Possible disciplinary actions include but are not limited to: 1. Warning 2. Student, teacher, and/or parent/guardian conference 3. Parent shadow student 4. Behavior management plan 5. Conflict mediation 6. Detention Level 2 – Intermediate Violations 1. These occurrences are more disruptive than Level 1 violations, are disruptive to the educational environment, and require removal of the student from the classroom or activity. 2. These violations are managed by the principal or his/her designee in consultation with the student’s parents or guardians when necessary and generally result in the student serving in-school detention, after-school detention, before-school detention, or Saturday School. 3. When a before school detention, after school detention, or Saturday School is imposed on a student, the parent/guardian will be notified. 4. The principal or his/her designee may choose a more severe consequence at any time based on the student’s past disciplinary record and may reduce disciplinary sanctions when warranted. Rule Suggested Interventions/Disciplinary Actions Description S2:3 Absence S2:4 Leaving Campus or Class without Permission Insubordination –Failure or S2:6 Refusal to follow School Rules and Regulations and/or Reasonable Directives of School Staff S2:9 Gambling S2:14 Assault S2:15 Battery S2:19 Provoking/Instigating Behavior S2:21 Harassment S2:22 Bullying, Intimidation, Cyber Bullying, or Menacing S2:28 Distribution of Nonschoolsponsored Materials S2:30 Knowingly Present S2:35 Possession and/or Use of Other Dangerous Substances or Materials S2:36 Display of Unsportsmanlike Conduct at an Extracurricular or Co-curricular Event 11 Possible disciplinary actions include but are not limited to: 1. Removal from class 2. Student and/or parent/guardian conference 3. In-school detention 4. Before-school or after-school detention 5. Saturday School 6. Supervised school suspension 7. Student work assignments (must have parental consent) 8. Out-of-school suspension Level 2 – Intermediate Violations (Continued) Rule Description S2:37 Disruption or Hazard on the Bus S2:38 Forgery or Falsification of Information S2:40 Reporting False Information S2:41 Participation in Prohibited Clubs, Street Gangs, Fraternities and Sororities, or Similar Organizations S2:42 Use of Profane Language or Sexual Connotations S2:43 Use of Abusive or Sexually Explicit Language, Racial Slurs, or Obscene Gestures S2:52 Possession of Stolen Property S2:54 Petty Larceny S2:56 Inappropriate Use of Technology or Computers S2:57 Possession or Use of Paging Devices, Cellular Phones, and/or Other Electronic Communication Devices S2:61 Vandalism under $100 S2:63 Impermissible Driving to School S2:64 Reckless Vehicle Use S2:65 Violation of Parking Rules S2:68 Possession of a Facsimile Weapon 12 Suggested Interventions/Disciplinary Actions Possible disciplinary actions include but are not limited to: 1. Removal from class 2. Student and/or parent/guardian conference 3. In-school detention 4. Before-school or afterschool detention 5. Saturday School 6. Supervised school suspension 7. Student work assignments (must have parental consent) 8. Temporary suspension Level 3 – Major Violations 1. Level 3 violations are major infractions managed by the principal or his/her designee and generally lead to in-school suspension, out-of school suspension, or disciplinary reassignment of the student. 2. If a student is suspended, he/she will not be permitted on school premises or to attend any school activities regardless of location. 3. The principal or his/her designee may choose a more severe consequence at any time based on the student’s past disciplinary record and may reduce disciplinary sanctions when warranted. 4. Violations that are felony occurrences will be reported to law enforcement agencies. Rule Description S3: 8 Hindering or Interfering with a School Function S3:10 Conspiracy S3:12 Assault toward School Personnel S3:17 Disorderly Conduct S3:18 Fighting S3:23 Hazing or Initiation S3:25 Extortion S3:27 Distribution of Inappropriate Materials S3:31 Possession or Use of Tobacco Products or Paraphernalia S3:32 Use, Concealment, Possession, or Under the Influence of Alcohol S3:33 Use, Concealment, or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and/or Under the Influence of Drugs, Controlled Substances, or Unauthorized Drugs or Substances Suggested Interventions/Disciplinary Actions Possible disciplinary actions include but are not limited to: 13 1. Removal from class 2. Student and/or parent/guardian conference 3. Temporary suspension 4. Extended temporary suspension 5. Prolonged temporary suspension 6. Referral to law enforcement agencies 7. Supervised school suspension 8. Recommendation for expulsion or denial of attendance Level 3 – Major Violations (Continued) Rule Suggested Interventions/Disciplinary Actions Description S3:39 False Alarm S3:44 Stalking S3:46 Failure to Provide Legal Proof of Identity and Age S3:47 Failure to Provide Immunization Records S3:48 Failure to Permit a Lawful Search or Inspection by a School Official 1. 2. S3:50 Sexual Misconduct, Inappropriate Touching, Indecent Exposure, or Sexual Harassment 3. 4. S3:51 Sexual Acts S3:53 Robbery S3:55 Grand Theft S3:60 Trespassing S3:62 Vandalism in Excess of $100 S3:68 Possession of a Weapon S3:70 Use of Mace or Chemical Agents Possible disciplinary actions include but are not limited to: 5. 6. 7. 8. 14 Removal from class Student and/or parent/guardian conference Temporary suspension Extended temporary suspension Prolonged temporary suspension Referral to law enforcement agencies Supervised school suspension Recommendation for expulsion or denial of attendance Level 4 – Severe Violations 1. Level 4 violations are severe infractions managed by the principal or his/her designee and law enforcement agencies. 2. Students will be suspended and recommended to the Board of Trustees for expulsion. 3. If a student commits an offense that causes critical human injury, extensive property damage, or excessive school disruption, the Board may decide not to allow her/him to attend any school in the District, including Lincoln Alternative High School or Telford Academy. Rule Description S4:1 Arson S4:13 Battery of School Personnel S4:16 Aggravated Battery S4:20 Inciting to Riot S4:24 Kidnapping S4:26 Off-campus Commission of a Crime S4:34 Drugs and /or Alcohol Sale or Distribution S4:58 Bomb, Chemical, or Biological Threats S4:59 Threat with Intent to Kill S4:66 Purchase or Sale of a Weapon S4:67 Threat with a Dangerous Object or Weapon S4:69 Possession or Use of Firearms S4:71 Possession or Use of Explosives or Fireworks S4:72 Making or Planning a Bomb or Fake Bomb S4:73 Chemical and Biological Attacks Suggested Disciplinary Actions Possible disciplinary actions include but are not limited to: 1. Out of school suspension 2. Recommendation to the Board for expulsion 3. A minimum of a calendar year expulsion is required by law for firearm violations 4. Supervised school suspension 5. Any contraband will be confiscated 6. Law enforcement agencies will be immediately notified 7. Violators may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law 15 SATURDAY SCHOOL Students must attend class regularly and on time in order to receive the maximum benefit of the class. Those who skip class or come tardy to class present an unnecessary problem for themselves and the teacher. Students who are truant or excessively tardy will be assigned Saturday School by school administrators. Saturday School may also be assigned as a consequence for other discipline issues. The following guidelines apply for Saturday School. Be on time. Saturday School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Enter the school through the 350 hallway door and meet the supervising teacher by room 312. Bring schoolwork to do. No headphones, iPods, TV, cell phones, food, drink, talking, or sleeping. School service projects may be assigned during Saturday School. Students will not be released for Saturday athletic events during Saturday School hours. Work schedules will have to be adjusted with your employer. Additional consequences will be assigned if a student fails to cooperate with these guidelines or the Saturday School teachers. If a student does not attend Saturday School, other consequences will be assigned, including a second Saturday School, in-school suspension, and out-of-school suspension. 16 PROHIBITION OF WEAPONS The Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 has “ZERO TOLERANCE” for students who bring to school weapons, look-alike weapons or other objects/substances which are a threat to the health and safety of the other students, staff members or visitors or is a disruption to the educational process. Possession and/or use of these objects/substances on school premises or at any school sponsored activity without prior permission of school officials will result in formal suspension procedures and possible expulsion. For the purpose of this policy the term “weapon” is defined in Section 921 of Title 18, United States Code and Section 18-3302D, Idaho Code. Weapons as defined include metal knuckles, knives of any description, firearms and other deadly or dangerous weapons or destructive devices. Students shall be expelled for a minimum of twelve (12) calendar months if found to have carried a weapon on or about his person while on the property of the Bonneville Joint School District public schools or in those portions of any building, stadium or other structure on school grounds which were, at the time of the violation, being used for an activity sponsored by or through Bonneville Joint School District schools or while riding school-provided transportation. DRESS CODE As a matter of safety and security in the school, hats, hoods, bandanas, sunglasses, and other clothing that may obscure one's identity or be considered gang-affiliated are not to be worn inside the building. Shorts or skirts must reach within five inches of the top of the student’s knee and halters or tank tops that are less than three inches wide are not allowed. Jeans, shorts or skirts with rips or tears above five inches from the top of the knee are not allowed. Bare midriffs or shoulders, underwear showing, or clothing with obscene writing or pictures or sexual references, or that promotes illicit/illegal activities or substances are not appropriate. Students whose appearance detracts from the learning atmosphere of the school will be asked to leave school until the problem is resolved. 17 GANGS AND GANG ACTIVITY Gang activities create an atmosphere of intimidation in the entire school community. Both the immediate consequences of gang activity and the secondary effects are disruptive and obstructive to the process of education and school activities. Group of individuals which meet the definition of gangs shall be prohibited on any school premises or at any school sponsored activity, regardless of location. Students on school property or at any school-sponsored activity shall not: a. Wear, possess, use, distribute, or sell any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign, or other items which are evidence of membership in, affiliation with, and/or representative of any gang; b. Engage in any act, whether verbal or nonverbal, including gestures or handshakes, showing membership in, affiliation with, and/or that is representative of any gang; or c. Engage in any act furthering the interest of any gang or gang activity, including, but not limited to: 1. Soliciting any person to pay for protection; 2. Threatening another person, explicitly or implicitly, with violence or with any other illegal or prohibited act; 3. Painting, writing, or otherwise inscribing gang-related graffiti, messages, symbols, or signs on school property; 4. Engaging in violence, extortion, or any other illegal act or other violation of school property. d. Violations of this policy shall result in disciplinary action, up to and including suspension, expulsion, and/or notification of police (Policy #3310). 18 TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, AND DRUG USE TOBACCO It is illegal for any person under 18 years of age to have in his possession any cigarette, or tobacco in any form. ALCOHOL Every person who possesses or consumes any alcoholic beverage while present at any public school function on the property of a school district is guilty of a misdemeanor. DRUGS It is unlawful for any person to be present at any place where he knows controlled substances are being manufactured, cultivated, or held for distribution, transportation, delivery, administration, use or to be given away. It should be noted that school rules also pertain to the possession and use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs by all students regardless of age. This also means that any of these substances cannot be in vehicles on school property. DETECTION DOG USE In order to maximum learning opportunities and provide a safe and secure environment for all students, staff, and visitors, detection dogs affiliated with local law enforcement will be used when warranted within the limits of this policy: Sweep: a planned deterrent and detection program Search: which is based on reasonable suspicion or probable cause Demonstration or an educational program (board policy 3372) REASONABLE SUSPICION TESTING Students who are suspected of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will be required to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test. Any student under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol on any school premises or at any school sponsored activity, regardless of location can severely disrupt the educational environment as well as pose a threat to student health and safety. 19 Therefore, student intoxication or possession, use, distribution, or aiding in the procurement of drugs, alcohol, or drug paraphernalia will not be tolerated. Legitimate use of prescription drugs, prescribed by an authorized health care professional will be permitted. The District administrative staff is authorized to require any student, on grounds of reasonable suspicion, to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test. If there is reasonable suspicion that a student is in possession of, is using, is aiding in procurement of, or is distributing prohibited drugs, alcohol, or drug paraphernalia, the District may recommend counseling and drug or alcohol education at the student’s parent/guardian’s expense. (Policy 3401, Jan 9, 2008) PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING PLAGIARISM DEFINITION Plagiarism is submitting or presenting someone else’s work as if it is your own work. Most commonly plagiarism exists when: 1. the work submitted or presented was done, in whole or in part, by an individual other than one submitting or presenting the work, 2. parts of the work are taken from another source without reference to the original author (includes ideas, words, data and images), 3. and/or the whole work (e.g. essay) is copied from another source. 4. While it is recognized that academic work often involves reference to ideas, data and conclusions of others, intellectual honesty requires that such references be explicitly and clearly noted. Adopted from: http://www.keyano.ca/college_resources/library/htdocs/handouts/do wnloads/plagiarism.pdf 20 PLAGIARISM DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Depending on the extent of the plagiarism, a student may receive a reduced grade on an assignment, fail the assignment, be assigned to Saturday school, or be suspended. When an instance of plagiarism is suspected it will be the teacher’s responsibility to use reasonable discretion in assessing the extent and severity of the situation and in designating an appropriate consequence. In cases of repeated plagiarism or complete plagiarism (where the whole or most of an assignment is not the original work of the student), the teacher may inform the administration in order to initiate disciplinary action for academic misconduct. TARDIES A student is tardy if he/she is not in the assigned classroom when the bell rings. Teachers may require students to be seated when the bell rings. Students who are more than 5 minutes tardy to class must check in at the attendance office. They will be marked as “TOL” (Tardy Over Limit), assigned lunch detention, and will be given a note to return to class. TARDY DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Tardies will be marked in PowerSchool and the record will be kept for an entire semester. Individual teachers should assign various consequences ranging from: a conference with the student, a morning, lunch, or after school detention, or a parent conference. For a student’s first 5 tardies in a semester, teachers should use the following protocol Mark all tardies in PowerSchool Conference with student Discuss the students' behavior with their parents Assign students to detention time before or after school Take any other appropriate interventions 21 Students who continue to be tardy should be referred to the office as follows: 6th & 7th Students will be assigned to 2-hour Saturday school and parents will be notified. 8th & 9th Students will be assigned to 4-hour Saturday school and parents will be invited to a conference 10th Students will be assigned to Supervised Suspension TRUANCY TRUANCY DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 1st & 2nd Offense Parents or guardians will be notified of truancy and the student will be assigned to Saturday School (4 Hours). 3rd Offense: Student will be assigned to In-SchoolSuspension (ISS). Parents or guardians will be informed of attendance policies and of the consequences of future truancies. Subsequent Offenses: The school administrator will notify parents or guardian, and initiate full suspension proceedings. At the suspension hearing, the student is required to appear with parents or guardians and the school administrator to consider action to be taken. If the student is under age sixteen (16) he/she will be referred to the courts. . 22 ATTENDANCE POLICY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE PHILOSOPHY Students, parents, and educators in Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 recognize the importance of attendance and punctuality at school. Key reasons for regular and punctual attendance are educational benefits, safety of students, success that builds self-esteem, and employability. Educational Benefits Regular attendance helps students stay current in academic skills, personal management skills, and teamwork skills. Safety of Students Parents and educators are concerned about the safety of their students. The intent of this policy is to have both parents and District officials aware of where students are during school hours. Success that Builds Self-Esteem Students must be in attendance at school to experience success and to build self-esteem. Further, each student’s presence enhances the success of the entire class. Employability Punctuality and attendance are listed among the five most important skills for employment by employers. Developing these skills is critical whether students plan to work during the school year, immediately after graduation, or after college. Education is much more than written assignments or homework. Education encompasses the instruction, discussion, interaction, and project work which occurs in the classroom. Most of the learning that takes place in a classroom cannot be replicated or sent home as homework. When a child is not in school, learning opportunities are lost. Therefore, all students are required to be in attendance at school at least ninety (90) percent of the time school is in session during each school semester. 23 GUIDELINES 1. Students shall be accountable for all absences. 2. Every effort will be made to assure that students are treated fairly and equitably. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Except in extraordinary cases, students are expected to be present at school and in their assigned grade or subject. High school students on the A/B schedule should have no more than five (5) total absences from school/class in a semester. ATTENDANCE MAKE-UP Students who have more than five (5) total absences in any class will be required to make up time outside of the school day. Only excused absences are able to be made up. Make-up sessions are scheduled in the weeks leading up to the end of a semester. Students must schedule make-up time through the attendance office and sign-in and out of attendance make-up sessions. Missing 10 or more class periods will result in a loss of credit for the class. NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS As set forth in Attendance Procedures #3050P1, the administrator/designee will document each incidence of notification to parents/legal guardians regarding their student’s attendance status. CONSEQUENCES AND APPEAL 1. The Board or its designee may deny a promotion to the next grade level, deny credit and/or grade for a class, and/or refer to Court and Clinical Services any student who is not in school at least ninety percent (90%) of the days that school is in session. 24 2. Parents/guardians, who believe that their student’s excessive absences are the result of extraordinary circumstances, may request a review of the case as set forth in Attendance Appeal Process #3050P2. MAKE-UP WORK In accordance with the guidelines set forth in District Policy No. 2635, Make-up Work, students are expected to make up any assignments missed (for credit) due to an excused absence. Students will be allowed the number of days missed plus one additional day to complete any new work from the absent days. Any work assigned prior to the student’s absence will be due upon the student’s return unless the teacher decides otherwise. Additional time may be granted at the teacher’s discretion for extenuating circumstances. CREDIT WILL NOT BE GRANTED FOR MAKE-UP WORK FOR DAYS THAT WERE MISSED DUE TO TRUANCY. ABSENCE PROCEDURE Whenever a student is absent from school the parent is expected to call the Attendance Office (525-4429) within 48 hours to excuse the absence. OR Students must bring written notes from their parents on the day they return to school after their absences. The note will be kept in the student’s attendance file. School Board policy requires that parent’s notes for excused absences be received no later than 48 hours after the student returns to school. If it becomes necessary for a student to leave school before the school day is over he/she must check out at the Attendance Office. Parents and students should check their absences by logging on to Power School to ensure accurate accounting. Power School may be accessed from www.hillcrestknights.com 25 EXCUSED ABSENCES Absences from school with the knowledge and approval of a student’s parent/guardian are excused absences, but such absences are counted toward the maximum number of absences allowed per semester. In order for an absence to be excused, oral or written communication from the student’s parent/guardian should be received within 48 hours of the last day of the absence, except for school approved activity absences. Absences may be excused for illness, medical appointments, death in the family, court appearances, and religious holidays. An excused absence carries with it a privilege of making up class work under teacher direction and assistance. Unexcused Absences on PowerSchool are coded as: CUT, UNV, and P48. Absences that are not verified by parents within 48 hours of the student returning to school will be designated as “P48” and will not be excused. Students will not be allowed to make up class work or time for these absences. Students have the responsibility to make up work missed for all absences. Students will receive no credit if the absence is unexcused. Teachers have the option of waiving make up work that requires special facilities or supplies. The approval of an administrator is required in cases of extenuating circumstances. SCHOOL-SPONSORED ABSENCES Absences for school sponsored programs in which classes will be missed is considered to be an excused absence. School sponsored activity absences are not counted toward the maximum number of absences (Policy #3050). 26 School sponsored absences are excluded from the 5-day attendance requirement. Students who request to be excused from school to participate in school sponsored activities are expected to maintain good grades, citizenship, and attendance. Permission to participate in an activity may be denied if the student’s classroom performance in academics or citizenship is not satisfactory. The advisor/coach of the activity shall submit a group/team roster excuse list to all teachers and the Attendance Office two days prior to the scheduled activity. Provision will be made on the roster excuse list for a teacher to recommend that a student not miss school for the activity if the student’s classroom performance in academics or citizenship is not satisfactory. In the event that a teacher recommends that a student not be excused for an activity the teacher, advisor/coach, and administrator will review the situation to determine if the student should be allowed to miss school to participate in the activity. The advisor/coach may not take any student from school for an activity without administrative approval if a teacher recommends that the student not participate. A student who is failing one or more classes may not participate in the activity for which the request is being made. SINGLE PERIOD ABSENCES All single-period absences must be pre-excused by the parent or guardian calling the attendance office in advance. Single-period absences will be excused for medical or health-related reasons only. Any exception to this due to an extenuating circumstance must be made by an administrator and must be done in advance of the absence. A note from the medical office must be given to the Attendance Office when the student returns to school. The student must sign out at the Attendance Office before leaving school and must sign in again upon returning. Failure to do this will result in the student being truant from classes missed. 27 SICK ROOM In the event students become ill while at school they should report to the Attendance Office. A sick room with a bathroom is available for the sick student to use while the attendance secretaries contact parents. The attendance secretaries and parent will determine if the student is too ill to remain in school. When students are permitted to leave school, they must sign out at the Attendance Office before leaving campus. An excused absence for illness at school will only be granted if the student follows this procedure. Students will be marked truant if they leave school without signing out at the Attendance Office. EQUAL EDUCATION, NONDISCRIMINATION & SEX EQUITY Equal educational opportunities shall be available for all students without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, ethnicity, language barrier, religious beliefs, physical and mental handicap or disability, economic or social conditions, or actual or potential marital or parental status or status as a homeless child. 28 EXTRACURRICULAR AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES Any student representing Hillcrest High School must meet the minimum requirements of the IHSAA and pass six of the possible eight classes (any off-campus release time such as seminary are not included) the semester prior to the activity. ACTIVITY CARDS Students may purchase activity cards for $31. Activity cards entitle students to free admission to all home athletic events and discounts on numerous other activities. Students who do not purchase an activity card must pay full price for admission to athletic events and other school activities. Students who attend school activities are expected to demonstrate and promote citizenship through their conduct and sportsmanship. Students who have been removed from games or activities for inappropriate behavior will be suspended from the next game or activity. If students are removed from a second game or activity, they will forfeit their activity card and be suspended from all games and extracurricular activities for the remainder of the season. If a student’s behavior is egregious, a more severe penalty may be imposed by a school administrator, including suspension from school. An independent auditor audits all student activity funds. Requisition forms and purchase orders must be used for all expenditures of student activity funds. ACTIVITY PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY Students who represent the school as a member of any team, organization, or as a student officer must meet the guidelines established by the Idaho High School Activities Association. These guidelines may be found at www.idhsaa.org. Advisors/Coaches may have additional rules and guidelines for participating in and maintaining membership in their activity. See individual advisors/coaches for these rules. 29 TRANSPORTATION Any student expecting to represent Hillcrest High School at another location must ride the group bus to the event. At the conclusion of the event, students may ride home with their parents and only their parents. Students cannot be released to anyone except their own parents/guardians. LETTER-AWARD QUALIFICATIONS ACADEMIC LETTER The block “H” Letter will be awarded to students who meet the requirements and apply for the letter. Letters will be awarded in the fall for students who met the GPA requirement at the conclusion of the preceding school year as verified by the June report card. All letters will be awarded in the spring to seniors who achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at the conclusion of first semester of the senior year as verified by the January report card. JUNIORS - Cumulative GPA of 3.75 at conclusion of Junior year as verified by June report card. SENIORS - Cumulative GPA of 3.50 at conclusion of first semester of Senior year as verified by January report card. ATHLETIC LETTER The block “H” letter will be awarded to students who have participated on a school team and meet the requirements as outlined by the coaches of that sport. CLUB LETTER Hockey, Lacrosse and swimming clubs competing under the Hillcrest High School name will award club letters according to the standards set by the advisor. Students are required to purchase these letters at $8 each. 30 ACTIVITY LETTER The block “H” letter will be awarded to students who meet the requirements and complete the application for the letter. Letters will be awarded in the spring for students who have 1) completed two years of participation in high school activities, and 2) earned 100 points. PTS ACTIVITY AUTHORIZATION 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 Miss Hillcrest Pageant stage crew Candidate for class office Candidate for student body office Homecoming royalty and candidates Member of HHS club Miss Hillcrest Pageant contestant Talent Assembly participant Officer of HHS club Choir member Band member Speech Team member Debate Team member Musical participant School play participant Code Team member Class officer Pep Band member Knightly News Staff Scholastic Bowl team member Yearbook Staff Student body officer Knightline member Ballroom Cheerleader 100% attendance for the year Administrator Mrs. Crabtree Mrs. Crabtree Mrs. Crabtree Club Advisor Administrator Mrs. Crabtree Club Advisor Mrs. Blackburn Mr. Landauer Mr. Davis Mr. Davis Mrs. Blackburn Mr. Coffman Mrs. Zohner Mrs. Crabtree Mr. Landauer Ms. Harris Mrs. Denning Mrs. Love Mrs. Crabtree Mrs. Sondrup Mrs. Hamlin Mrs. Johnston Mrs. McKay SCHOOL WINNERS 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Voice of Democracy Hugh O’Brian Century III Principal’s Leadership Award Local News 8 Student of the Week KPVI Leadership Award Others Counselor Counselor Counselor Counselor Administrator Counselor Counselor PARTICIPATION IN DISTRICT, STATE, and NATIONAL COMPETITIONS 10 15 20 District competition State competition National competition Club Advisor Club Advisor Club Advisor 31 ATHLETICS Hillcrest High School is a member of the Idaho High School Activities Association, and participates in all sports sanctioned by the IHSAA. Conference Affiliation: 4A: High Country Conference Athletic Director: Barney Gardner Head Coaches Football Jeff Marshall Cross Country Bob Hagert Volleyball Matt Look Boys Soccer Bryan Johnston Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Baseball Dave Austin Girls Soccer Dave Coffman Cody Jackson Wrestling TBA Scott Barr Softball Mark Hillyard Track Bob Hagert Tennis Heath Hartman Golf Don Baldwin ATHLETIC SCHEDULES Current athletic schedules are posted on the web at http://schedules.schedulestar.com/Hillcrest-High-School-Idaho-FallsID Schedules may be viewed, printed, and synchronized with a home computer from High School Sports.net. 32 CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Many different kinds of clubs and activities have been organized to meet the interests of the student body. Clubs meet in designated classrooms with a faculty advisor present. Club members plan activities and functions with the help of an advisor. The success of each activity depends upon the loyalty and work of the members and capabilities of the officers. A club is only as good as its members make it, so help make your club successful by participating actively. Students who are interested in starting a new club may pick up an application from Mrs. Saffle or the Student Body Vice President, or they may download it from www.hillcrestknights.com. All clubs must receive approval from the Board of Trustees to be officially organized. Art Club – For all students interested in art related activities. Advisor: Josh Hobbs Ballroom Dance Team – The ballroom performance team that represents HHS in competitions. Tryouts are held in the spring. Advisor: Terri Hamelin Bible Club – For students interested in a non-denominational group. Advisor: Bob Neal Business Professionals of America (BPA) – This club is for students taking business classes. Advisors: Nancy Love & Ben Walker Cancer Awareness Club – The club organizes fundraisers for Relay for Life, Locks of Love assembly, and works to educate people on cancer prevention. Advisor: Linda Hostert Debate – The Debate Team represents HHS in competitions with other schools. Advisor: Clifton Davis DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) – Marketing students may join DECA. Advisor: Kelly Sparks 33 FCCLA – Students in Home Economics classes may join FCCLA. Advisors: Cindy Monson & Julie Griggs French Club – Students learning French may join this club for additional cultural experiences. Advisor: Helen de Montaudouin Gay & Straight Alliance – Creating a sanctuary for those who are of the LGBT community and those who support them. Advisor: Julie Tullis German Club – Students studying the German language may join German Club for additional cultural experiences. Advisor: Emalee Cannon Hillcrest Hockey Team – Open to students wishing to participate in extramural hockey competitions. Advisor: Larry Belnap HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) – Open to all students in the high school who are interested in health or a health occupation. Advisor: Syd Zohner Inklings Club – A creative writing club. Advisor: Ryan Dunnells Interact – A service-oriented club affiliated with the Kiwanis Club. Advisor: TBA Italian Club – Students studying the Italian language may join the club for additional cultural experiences. Advisor: Helene de Montaudouin Knightline – The HHS dance team performs at games and competitions. Try-outs are in the spring. Advisor: Kami Sondrup 34 The Knightly News – The newspaper staff that produces the school newspaper. Advisor: Erica Harris National Honor Society – Members are selected by application based on citizenship, character, academics, and service. Advisor: Katie Gore Pep Band –The Pep Band provides music for home sporting events. Advisor: Richard Landauer PROK – Proclamation broadcasts the school announcements each morning. Advisor: Cliff Davis Scholastic Team – Members learn then test their knowledge about a variety of academic topics in a competitive setting. Advisors: Rebecca Denning Ski and Snowboard Club –The Ski Club plans a variety of ski trips during the season. Advisor: Larry Prophet Spanish Club – Students who study the Spanish language may join Spanish Club for additional cultural experiences. Advisor: Dave Anderson Spirit Squad – Members are selected by try-outs in the spring and support Hillcrest High School athletic events. Advisor: Terri Johnston Student Council – Members are elected student officers and meet during a class period to coordinate activities. Advisor: Shauna Crabtree Swim Team – The extramural Swim Team competes against area high school swim teams. Advisor: LeAnn Bean Yearbook – Responsible for producing the yearbook. Advisor: Nancy Love 35 ACADEMIC POLICIES GRADUATION Students must complete all of the academic and attendance requirements in order to graduate from Hillcrest High School. It is recommended that all seniors have the counselors give them a credit check prior to registering their senior year and plan their course of study so they will qualify for graduation. If online, correspondence, night school courses, etc., are needed for graduation, it is the student’s responsibility to make necessary arrangements to take the course, pass all requirements of the course, and have all credits earned sent to and recorded in the records of Hillcrest High School. All online, correspondence, night school courses, etc., must be finalized and on file in the high school ten school days before graduation ceremonies if the students wish to participate in commencement exercises. No students will be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies unless they have met all graduation requirements. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Meet District 93 attendance requirements 2. Earn a minimum of 54 credits 3. Complete the following requirements: 8 credits of English 6 credits of Science (2 lab credits) 2 credits of Humanities 6 credits of Mathematics (2 Alg, 2 Geometry, 2 senior year) 3 credits of Physical Education 4 credits of U. S. History 2 credits of American Government 2 credits of World History 1 credit of Computer 1 credit of Health 1 credit of Communications 1 credit of Economics 36 Senior project College entrance exam Pass the Language Usage, Math, and Reading ISAT EXCHANGE STUDENTS At the time of enrollment an evaluation will be made by the counselor of any exchange student to determine a placement at Hillcrest High School. Hillcrest High School does not offer a diploma to exchange students. EARLY CHECK OUT Students will not be permitted to check out of school early. Any student who will not be in attendance during the last days of school will need to make prior arrangements with the teacher to return during the summer to take final exams and complete the check out process with a building administrator. (Board Policy 2635) SCHEDULE CHANGES Counselors and administrators make every effort to keep class sizes balanced. Hillcrest’s policy is such that students who received the classes they requested at spring registration will be expected to remain in those classes unless they meet one of the following criteria. (These criteria do not guarantee a schedule change, but allow a student to be eligible for consideration for a change. All class changes are subject to final approval by the appropriate administrator and will not overfill a class.) A student fails the first semester of a year-long class Dropping an elective course for a course required for graduation. A student is currently registered for or has completed the course through independent study, night school, or summer school. A student has been accepted into a co-curricular class but did not pre-register for the class. 37 If the criteria above are not met and a student drops a subject after having been enrolled in a class for five days or more, he/she will have the subject recorded on his/her permanent transcript with the grade of F. In rare situations, there may be an administrator or teacher initiated change in which careful consideration is used. TEACHER CHANGE POLICY Student schedules and teacher assignments are computer generated to balance student/teacher ratios in a fair and equitable manner. Therefore, it is the policy of Hillcrest to address requests for teacher changes according to the following protocol. Students and parents requesting a change of teacher must do the following. 1. The student must remain in the course for a minimum of one quarter 2. A conference with the student, parent, counselor, teacher and administrator will be held to discuss the request for change. 3. The student will explain why they are requesting the teacher change, what they have done to attempt to be successful in the course, and why they feel the change will be beneficial to them. 4. The administrator will make the final decision regarding the teacher change. EIGHT-PERIOD BLOCK SCHEDULE Hillcrest High School operates on an eight-period A-B block schedule. Four classes are held on “A” Day, and the other four classes are held on “B” Day. “A” days and “B” days alternate on an every-other-day basis. Students must register for classes all eight periods. Students may register for only one release period per day. Release time classes count as one of the eight classes. 38 RELEASE TIME AND HOME RELEASE PRIVILEGES Students are under the jurisdiction of the school for the entire school day. The only exception to this is for students who participate in a “release time” program including work release, home release, or release time for religious instruction. Students may register for only one release period per day and must not remain on Hillcrest High School grounds during the period they are assigned to release time. If students remain on school grounds, they will be subject to school rules and discipline. CLASSROOM CLIMATE Teachers are responsible for creating a climate in their classrooms that is conducive to learning. Teachers will post lists of classroom rules and consequences and discuss them with each class. Students are expected to adhere to all school and classroom rules and to cooperate fully with all school officials. Teachers, students and parents are expected to work together to resolve problems when proper classroom behavior is not followed. Extreme and/or chronic discipline cases will be referred to the administration for assistance. 39 GRADING SCALE Letter A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF U Range 93 -100 90 – 92 87 – 89 83 – 86 80 – 82 77 – 79 73 – 76 70 – 72 67 – 69 63 – 66 60 – 62 59 and Below Points 4.0 3.67 3.33 3.0 2.67 2.33 2.0 1.67 1.33 1.0 .67 0.00 Meaning Superior Superior Above Average, Good Above Average, Good Above Average, Good Average Average Average Below Average, Poor Below Average, Poor Below Average, Poor Failure Unsatisfactory CITIZENSHIP GRADES O - Outstanding S - Satisfactory N - Needs Improvement U – Unsatisfactory OTHER SCHOOL POLICIES CASHING CHECKS The Hillcrest High School Bookkeeper does not cash checks for students. The bookkeeper will accept checks for the amount of the fee only, and cannot give cash back for checks written over the amount of the fee. 40 STUDENT VISITORS Students from other schools are not permitted to visit Hillcrest students during school hours. Visitors are a distraction to our classrooms, as well as to the student they are visiting. This is particularly a problem during holiday and spring break times. If a student is thinking about attending Hillcrest and would like to visit the campus, they are welcome to visit if accompanied by a parent. CELL PHONES, IPODS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES Students may be in possession of cell phones, iPods, or other related electronic devices on school property. These devices shall not be used in a manner that disrupts the educational process, including, but not limited to, posing a threat to academic integrity or violating confidentiality or privacy rights of another individual. Wireless devices are not allowed to be used to take pictures or video. The District shall not be responsible for loss, theft, or destruction of any device brought onto school property. Students may only use cell phones, iPods and other electronic devices before school, during lunch, and after school unless otherwise authorized by a teacher. If electronic devices are visible, except during these times, they may be confiscated by school personnel. Students are responsible for the devices they bring to school and must make sure they are turned off during the school day. Electronic devices will only be returned after a parent conference with an administrator (Board Policy 3265). SCHOOL TELEPHONES The office telephone is available for students to use before school after school and during lunch. Students may also use the office phone with teacher permission during class time when necessary. Parents please call the school at 525-4429 to leave messages for your students rather than calling or sending text messages to them during the school day. 41 SCHOOL BULLETIN The school bulletin will be broadcast each morning by PROK. The bulletin is also posted on the PowerSchool site. Students who wish to have an announcement in the school bulletin must have them approved by their teacher or advisor and by an administrator. Announcements must be written on forms obtained in the front office and must be handed in by 12:00 noon the day before the announcement is to be made. SCHOOL SAFETY For students’ safety, Hillcrest High School has implemented the following strategies: A full-time Resource Officer handles traffic citations, criminal conduct, and other safety issues. Students are not to ride skateboards, long boards, etc. on school property. Do not bring these to school. Surveillance cameras are strategically located throughout the building. All doors except the front ones are locked once school is in session to discourage unwelcome visitors. A variety of drills will be practiced throughout the year for teacher and student benefit. Lockers will be searched randomly and without notice Hot-lines/Tip-lines are available. Non-Hillcrest students are not allowed to visit our campus without parent/guardian accompaniment. Students are discouraged from bringing cash or any items of high value to school. 42 FIRE DRILL INSTRUCTIONS 1. The signal for a fire drill is a loud, continuous horn. 2. Leave all backpacks and personal belongings in the classroom. Leave the building in a calm and orderly manner through the nearest exit. Walk quickly and do not loiter. 3. Students who are not in a classroom should move immediately with other students to the nearest evacuation area. 4. Move away from the building. Students stay with your class. 5. Stay at least 100 feet away from the buildings. 6. When the teacher gives the all-clear signal return to class immediately. LOCK DOWN INSTRUCTIONS 1. PA announcement: Attention staff and students: Lockdown the building. 2. Students in hallways go to the nearest classroom. 3. Teachers will close and lock doors, turn off lights immediately. 4. Students move away from windows and doors and keep quiet. DO NOT USE CELL PHONES. 5. Wait until your room is unlocked and cleared by administration or police. 6. If necessary, students will evacuate to Sandcreek Middle School. 7. Stay with your class. 8. You are responsible to remain with your teacher until released to your parents. 43 SCHOOL DRIVING AND PARKING REGULATIONS All automobiles and motorcycles parked on the school grounds must be registered with the school and must display the current parking permit in the front window. Freshmen are not permitted to purchase a parking permit until a parent has talked to an administrator. Parking is strictly limited to the student parking area. No student vehicles are permitted in the faculty parking area. No student vehicles are permitted at Sandcreek Middle School. All signs and curb markings are to be obeyed. To facilitate identification, automobiles are to be parked front end in first. All students must be licensed and covered by insurance. The school is not responsible for the automobile or its contents. There is to be no loitering in the parking lot or visitors who do not have permission. The maximum posted speed limit is 15 mph. Any speed exceeding 15 mph will be cited as careless or reckless driving. Student vehicles may be subject to search if there are reasonable grounds to believe that drugs, alcohol, stolen property, or other contraband might be present in that vehicle. Parking regulations are strictly enforced. It is considered a privilege to park on school grounds. Parking fines, suspension of driving privileges, towing of vehicles and/or suspension from school may occur when violations of these regulations occur. Students applying for and receiving parking permits fully understand their responsibility in following these rules. Traffic and parking fines must be paid within 10 school days of date of issue. Failure to do so can result in the loss of driving privileges on school grounds. Fines are paid in the Bookkeeper’s Office in the Administration Office. 44 Students have the right to contest any citation. It must be done within 20 days of date of issue. The principal will handle all contested citations. STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSES A school bus is an extension of the classroom, both within jurisdiction of the School Board, and student conduct on the bus will be within standards acceptable for the classroom. The bus driver’s directions will be followed and he/she will be treated with respect at all times. While Idaho State Law requires the School District to furnish transportation, it does not relieve parents or guardians from responsibility to supervise the student until he/she boards the bus in the morning and after he/she leaves the bus at the end of the school day. Once a student boards the bus—and only at that time—School District employees become responsible for supervision. Such responsibility ends when the student is delivered to the regular bus stop at the close of the school day. The following rules and regulations established by the School District No. 93 Board of Trustees are designed to promote the safety and comfort of students on school buses: RULES AND REGULATIONS Students riding buses shall: 1. Be courteous to fellow students, the bus driver and passers-by. 2. Keep the bus clean and refrain from damaging it. Students shall not bring food on the bus. 3. Keep all articles out of the bus aisles. 4. Not bring animals, matches, firearms, weapons, or other potentially hazardous materials onto the bus. 5. Refrain from profanity, vulgar language, scuffling, or wrestling at any time. Students may converse in normal tones. 6. Refrain from indecent exposure. 7. Not touch safety equipment or use emergency door, except in an emergency. 45 8. Be careful in approaching bus stops. Always walk on the left side of the road facing oncoming traffic. 9. Remain well back from the roadway while waiting for the bus and refrain from throwing things or playing at the bus stop. 10. Be on time for the bus. Drivers are instructed not to wait for students who are chronically late. 11. Cross the street at a bus stop only after receiving a signal from the driver. When crossing a street is necessary, students shall always cross in front of the bus far enough ahead that the driver may adequately observe them; students should be able to see the bus driver’s face. The driver shall hold his/her bus with warning lights flashing until the crossing has been completed. 12. Permit younger students to enter the bus first. 13. Enter the bus in an orderly fashion, go directly to a seat, and remain seated until reaching the destination. Bus drivers may assign seats. 14. Share seats; three students per seat if necessary. No student is to stand. 15. Never stand in the doorway or in front of the handrails in back of the driver’s seat. 16. Not extend hands, arms, or head through bus windows, nor throw items out of the bus. 17. Contact the bus driver if they find or lose anything on the bus. 46 BUS DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES When a student does not conduct himself/herself properly on a bus, the driver shall issue a ticket, contact the parents and bring the matter to the attention of the school administrator or designee. On a first or second ticket, students may have their riding privileges suspended for 1-5 school days and/or other action may be taken. In the event riding privileges are suspended, the parents or guardian then become responsible for the student’s transportation to and from school. If the school administrator or designee deems the offense to warrant more serious action, suspension from riding the bus may be extended beyond the 1-5 day period. Students who receive a third ticket shall have riding privileges suspended until a meeting with the bus supervisor. Such suspension may be continued for a period of 12 months. BUS CONDUCT ZERO-TOLERANCE Students in violation of any zero tolerance rule will be referred to the appropriate school administrator and lose bus riding privileges until they are reinstated into school. WEAPONS Possession, use or attempt to use anything as a weapon. BOMB THREAT Placing or detonating a bomb, calls, or written threat. STUDENT INJURIES & PERSONAL PROPERTY LOSSES Even with the greatest precautions and the closest supervision, accidents can and do happen at school. They are a fact of life and a part of the growing-up process our children go through. Parents need to be aware of this and be prepared for possible medical expenses that may arise should their child be injured at school. The Bonneville School District does not provide medical insurance to automatically pay for medical expenses when students are injured at school. This is the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians. The District carries only legal liability insurance. 47 The District does make student medical insurance available to families for their individual purchase. Brochures outlining the coverage and premiums are handed out at the beginning of the school year, and are available at each school office. In order to participate in extra-curricular athletics a student must be covered by medical insurance. This insurance may be provided through your own carrier or through the student medical insurance option mentioned above. Parents, please be prepared to pay for your child’s possible medical expenses. The District does not have insurance to cover loss or theft of personal property. 48 COMPUTER/NETWORK ACCEPTABLE USE Access to and use of the District 93 network and computers is contingent on the user accepting the following terms and conditions: Computer and Network Use To abide by District’s Computer/Network Acceptable Use Agreement policy #5330; To abide by the Student Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators by not using District networks or devices to participate in inappropriate or unethical behavior such as conducting private business, cyber-bullying, or accessing pornography; To not install unauthorized software (see Software Purchase and Installation policy #2362); To take reasonable measures to protect District devices from misuse, abuse, or theft; To conserve network resources by not streaming or downloading large files unless necessary for specific assignments and lessons; To keep logins and passwords secure and to not access another user’s account; To accept responsibility for the contents of personal and district devices and network folders; To not attempt to disable or bypass network security measures and to notify a teacher or technology personnel of any identified security problems on the network; Wireless Internet Access To abide by the District’s Wireless Internet Access (see policy #5335, also #3275) To set up personal wireless device for access to the District wireless network with the understanding that no technical support will be provided for personal devices; To not run peer-to-peer file sharing, hosting services, or an Internet connection sharing services on wireless devices. 49 STUDENT BODY OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Business Office Manager Historian Publicity Coordinator Male Activity Leader Female Activity Leader Senior At-Large Senior At-Large Senior At-Large Senior At-Large Senior At-Large Senior At-Large Junior At-Large Junior At-Large Sophomore At-Large Freshmen At-Large Nic Southwick Gavin Slater Will Warner Chandler Serr Jake Pickett Quinn Driggs Tanner Reilly Emma Schweinsberg Zach Bryan McKell Calder Jaiden Hiskey Jeremy Schreiner McKenzie Ward Laurana Wheeler Piper Mortimer Anna Punt Taelor Anderson Kaylee Kress Senior Class President Vice-President Secretary/Treasurer Activity Leader Marisa Hoover Blaine Nyberg Hannah Whitworth Erin Astel Junior Class President Vice-President Secretary/Treasurer Activity Leader Tyson Brooks Bowen Oswald Jaylen Weldert Michael Patterson 50 Sophomore Class President Vice-President Secretary/Treasurer Activity Leader Olivia Steadman Olivia Warner Isaac Child Tyler Finch Freshmen Class President Vice-President Secretary/Treasurer Activity Leader Oakley Hussey Andrew Pickett Jenna Astel Hallie Tueller Cheer Knightline Ali VanOrden Shaelyn Lowe Advisor Shauna Crabtree STUDENT OFFICER CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Candidates for student offices must have a 3.0 grade point average for the last full semester prior to the election in order to be eligible to run for office. All candidates may not have more than 1 citizenship grade below “S” on the semester report card. Student Body President, Vice President and Senior Class officer Requirements: Students must be on track to graduate: Minimum of 33 credits earned at the time of election, currently enrolled classes will not count toward the 33 necessary credits 51 DANCES 2015 – 2016 Dance Asks Dress Day Date Time Homecoming Boys Formal Sat Sept 12 8:30 Sadie Hawkins Girls Casual Sat Nov 14 8:30 Sweetheart Girls Semi Sat Feb 13 8:30 Prom Boys Formal Sat April 30 8:30 Dances begin at 8:30 p.m. and end at 11:30 p.m. DANCE RULES Dances are for Hillcrest students. Students must show a current Hillcrest activity card to enter a dance. Non-Hillcrest students may attend dances only as the guest of a Hillcrest student. Non-Hillcrest students must present valid identification or be pre-approved to attend the dance. Students who leave the dance WILL NOT be readmitted to the dance. All school rules, including the dress code, are in effect at school dances regardless of location. Illegal activities will be referred to law enforcement. Students who engage in inappropriate behavior will be immediately removed from the dance. Sexually suggestive or physically aggressive dancing will not be permitted including grinding, freak dancing, slam dancing, pushing. The following dress code will be followed at formal dances: Female Students Wear appropriate formal/semi-formal attire. Dress necklines must reach the armpit. Dress hemlines and/or slits may not be higher than mid-thigh. Backs of dresses must be no lower than the middle of the back. Open lacing below this is not allowed. Male Students Wear appropriate formal/semi-formal attire. No underwear may show. Shirts must be worn and buttoned at all times. Pants must be worn at all times. 52 RENAISSANCE Renaissance is all about Recognition and Reward. The Hillcrest Renaissance Program is designed to empower students and educators to reenergize the educational atmosphere, and to create and seize new opportunities for success. The goal of the Hillcrest Renaissance Program is to promote high academic achievement and positive behavior through positive reinforcement. Every student has the opportunity to receive a Renaissance Card through good grades, attendance, and appropriate behavior. The card gives the holder special privileges and rewards such as assemblies, extended lunches, and Get What You Can cards.. Each Renaissance member receives a Renaissance T-shirt showing that they have reached the goals of the Code of the Renaissance Knight. Hillcrest H.S. Renaissance 2010-2011 Qualifying Parameters The “Knight” Card: 4.000 – 3.900 GPA Black Card: 3.899 – 3.500 GPA Red Card: 3.499 – 3.000 GPA White Card: 0.5 Improvement to GPA from previous grading period For each category, students must also meet the following qualifications. No more than 8 tardies in total (no more than 4 in any class) No Unexcused Absences All citizenship marks are S’s or O’s Acceptance based on GPA for each Renaissance grading term. End of 1st Quarter, End of 1st Semester, End of 3rd Quarter or the increase of the GPA in regard to the White Card. Students must complete an application for each qualifying grading period. 53 REMINDERS TO STUDENTS Freshman and Junior athletes must have a new physical before participating in any try-out or practice. Seniors must have all coursework completed before they can walk in commencement exercises. This includes correspondence courses or other off campus work. Absences must be excused within 48 hours. Leave valuables at home or in a locked locker. Treat each other with respect. Clean-up after yourself in the halls and in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome to participate in clubs and activities. Come out and meet a friend. Students transferring to another school must be completely checked out and cleared from Hillcrest before transcripts will be sent to the new school. Read pages concerning Dress Code standards. You will receive a failing grade if you transfer out of a class after that class has met 5 times. Debts don’t go away. Pay your fees and fines on time. Parking fines must be paid within 20 school days. 54 2015 - 2016 AB Schedule S 2 9 16 23 30 M 3 10 17 24 31 14 August T 4 11 18 25 W 5 12 19 26 T 6 13 20 27 F 7 14 21 28 S 8 15 22 29 T 3 10 17 24 31 F 4 11 18 25 S 5 12 19 26 T F 1 8 15 22 29 S 2 9 16 23 30 December S M 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 T 1 8 15 22 29 W 2 9 16 23 30 S M T 3 10 17 24 4 5 6 7 11 T 13 14 18 19 20 21 25 26 27 28 April W S M September 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 T 1 8 15 22 29 S T M W 2 9 16 23 30 T 3 10 17 24 January W T 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 S 1 8 15 22 29 M 2 9 16 23 30 A-Day Early Release T 3 10 17 24 31 May W 4 11 18 25 T 5 12 19 26 S 5 12 19 26 F 1 8 15 22 29 S 2 9 16 23 30 S 31 7 14 21 28 M T 1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 F 6 13 20 27 S 7 14 21 28 S M Finals Week 31 S M October F 4 11 18 25 T W 4 5 6 11 12 13 18 19 20 25 26 27 T 1 7 8 T 15 21 22 28 29 F 2 9 16 23 30 S 3 10 17 24 31 S 1 8 15 22 29 M 2 9 16 23 30 T 4 11 18 25 F 5 12 19 26 S 6 13 20 27 S M T 2 9 16 23 30 F 3 10 17 24 S 4 11 18 25 February T W 3 10 17 24 June W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 November T 3 10 17 24 W 4 11 18 25 March T 1 8 15 22 29 W 2 9 16 23 30 First Day for Students Freshman Day Last Day for Students 55 T Testing Day T 5 12 19 26 F 6 13 20 27 S 7 14 21 28 T 3 10 17 24 31 F 4 11 18 25 S 5 12 19 26
