Loreauville High School Student and Parent Information Guide 2014-2015 2015-2016 410 North Main Street P.O. Box 446 Loreauville LA 70552 Phone: 337-229-4701 Fax: 337-229-4275 TELEPHONE NUMBERS PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Principal’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . 229-4701 Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229-6510 Fax Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229-4275 Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229-6024 Cafeteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229-6345 Welcome to Loreauville High School. As we begin this school year, let us look forward to new educational experiences and commit to make this a productive year. The purpose of this handbook is to inform you of the policies and procedures at Loreauville High School. Please review this document carefully and familiarize yourself with our procedures. This Student Guide belongs to: Name Remember the key to your success is a positive attitude and the ability to make the right choices. The choice is yours! Homeroom Have a great year! ______________ ____________ Phone Number Karen J. Bashay, Principal Bus Number * Note: Any inadvertent error in the publication of the student handbook will be superseded by the Loreauville High School faculty handbook and administrative approval. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 School Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Student Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Faculty and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Related Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Lockers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Parishwide Open House Dates . . . . . . . . . . Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 5 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Senior Release Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 5 P. E. Uniforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Graduation Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Grading Periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Progress Report Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Medication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 6 Physical Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Report Card Handout Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Emergency Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Testing Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Search Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ACT Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Regular Bell Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Activity Bell Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Excused Absences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Make-Up Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Late Arrival/Check-In . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Check-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Tardies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 PLC Dates & Bell Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 16 Grade Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Attainment of Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . Car Riders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 16 Class Ranking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cumulative Point Average (CGPA). . . 16 Student Dress Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Identification Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Identification Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2 Page Page School Counselor Department . . . . . . . . . . 17 Student Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Consequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Family Educational Rights Privacy Act. . 17 Felony or Serious Misdemeanor . . . . 20 Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Iberia Parish School Board Policies . . . . . . 20 Homework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Bullying, Threatening, or Violent Behavior 20 Envelope System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Threatening/Violent Statements . . . . . 20 Bullying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Student Disorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Student Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Personal Electronic Devices. . . . . . . . . . .21 Clubs/Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Dress Code Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Beta and Junior Beta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Probation Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Chapel Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Detention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4-H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Adjustment Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 National Honor Society. … . . . . . . . . . 19 Drug Testing Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Student Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sexual Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Dances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Dangerous Weapons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Extra-Curricular Activities . . . . . . . . . 19 Substance Abuse Policies . . . . . . . . . . . 24 PBIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 28 The LOREAUVILLE Faculty And Staff Welcomes You To Our School. We are glad you are here. Have a safe and successful school year. 3 MISSION STATEMENT Let’s be prepared Have self-control And Show respect in order to achieve academic excellence LHS Faculty & Staff Faculty Roster – High School Administrators Callie Borne Joan M. Arceneaux Danny Blakely Peggy Borres A. Maria Brodie Sarah Broussard Brittany Broussard Sheila Cestia Trent Delahoussaye Carlene Domingue Carla Frederick Crystal Freyou Kimberly Hebert Monica Hymel Kim Judice Kim Landry Carey Lavergne R. Jamar Lewis Paul Reed Robert Segura Sherika Simon Trace Sutton Veronica Williams Keith Wyatt Karen J. Bashay, Principal David Broussard, Assistant Principal Athletic Director Trent Delahoussaye School Counselors Andrea LeBlanc Kendra Boutte Librarian Charlene Picheloup Speech Therapist Angel Reaux Adjustment Center Coordinator Vanessa Zepherin Secretaries Brooksie Hebert Lyndal Boyer Custodial Staff Albert Pierre, Head Custodian Joseph Anthony Mary Dawn Ford Mary Veronica Joseph Lisa Richard Itinerant/GT Art English Industrial Arts Paraprofessional Social Studies Science Math GT, AP English P.E. English/Speech Business Math English Science Math French FACS Social Studies Art/Career Ed P.E./Career Ed Resource-H.S. Social Studies SPED Band Faculty Roster – Middle School Jana Angelle Racquell Archangel Janet Broussard Jude Dugas Laine Judice Fran Lanclos Virginia Landry Rhett Peltier Dequindra Redding Valentina Rideaux Danielle Tabb Tranessa Zepherin Cafeteria Staff Kathy Antoine, Manager Cheryl Doucet Lydia Olivier Patsy Primeaux Stephanie Tripeaux 4 Social Studies Paraprofessional English/Lang. Arts Science Math English/Lang. Arts English/Lang. Arts P.E. Comp. Tech. Resource Science/Math Resource-Read 180 SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF IBERIA PARISH FOR THE SCHOOL SESSION 2015-2016 The 1st full day of classes for students at LOREAUVILLE H.S. will be Friday, August 7, 2015. Monday, September 7, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor Day Friday, September 25, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sugarcane Festival/ (Students Only) Staff Development Monday, November 23, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teachers’ Convention Through and Friday, November 27, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanksgiving Holidays Monday, December 21, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christmas Holidays Through and Friday, January 1, 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Years’ Holidays Monday, January 18, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Luther King Day Monday, February 8, 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mardi Gras Holidays Through and Wednesday, February 10, 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ash Wednesday Friday, March 25, 2016……. …. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Break Through and Friday, April 1, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . . . . . . . . Easter Holidays The school will close on Thursday, May 19, 2016 for the 2015-2016 school year. PARISHWIDE OPEN HOUSE DATES SENIOR RELEASE DATE FALL Wednesday, October 14, 2015 3:00-5:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2016 SPRING Monday, March 14, 2016 3:00-5:30 p.m. LOREAUVILLE GRADUATION Tuesday, May 10, 2016 5 HIGH SCHOOL – GRADING PERIODS Fall Semester Spring Semester 1st August 7 – September 8 1st January 4 – February 3 2nd September 9 – October 9 2nd February 4 – March 9 3rd October 12 – November 10 3rd March 10 – April 18 4th November 11 – December 18 4th April 19 – May 19 MIDDLE SCHOOL – GRADING PERIODS 1st August 7 – October 9 2nd October 12 -- December 18 3rd January 4 – March 9 4th March 10 – May 19 PROGRESS REPORT DATES Progress reports will be sent home each grading period for students in grades 7th-12th. Dates listed below are tentative dates. MIDDLE SCHOOL Progress reports will be sent home on the following dates: 7th & 8th Grade September 8, 2015 November 10, 2015 February 3, 2016 April 18, 2016 HIGH SCHOOL 9th – 12th Grade Fall Semester Receive By August 28, 2015 September 29, 2015 October 27, 2015 December 8, 2015 Spring Semester Receive By January 20, 2016 February 26, 2016 April 5, 2016 May 3, 2016 6 REPORT CARD HANDOUT DATES HIGH SCHOOL 1st Term 2nd Term 3rd Term 4th Term REPORT CARD HANDOUT DATES HIGH SCHOOL Fall Semester September 11, 2015 October 14, 2015 November 13, 2015 January 7, 2016 1st Term 2nd Term 3rd Term 4th Term Spring Semester February 11, 2016 March 14, 2016 April 21, 2016 May 19, 2016 REPORT CARD HANDOUT DATES MIDDLE SCHOOL 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Fall Semester 9 Weeks October 14, 2015 9 Weeks January 7, 2016 9 Weeks March 14, 2016 9 Weeks May 19, 2016 2015-2016 STATE TESTING SCHEDULE Nov. 30–Dec. 16. . . . . . . . . . . . EOC testing Alg. I, Eng. II, Geometry, Biology, Eng. III, & American History April 4–15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAN & Explore (8th, 9th, & 10th) ACT TEST DATES 2015-2016 September 12, 2015 October 24, 2015 December 12, 2015 February 6, 2016 April 9, 2016 June 11, 2016 March 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACT Testing at LHS (11th Grade only) March 14–18 . . . . . . PARCC (Phase I) (ELA & Math) (Grades 7th & 8th) April 5–6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEAP (Grade 8) iLEAP (Grade 7) (Science & Soc. Studies) Registration Deadline August 7, 2015 September 18, 2015 November 6, 2015 January 8, 2016 March 4, 2016 May 6, 2016 April 25–April 29…. . . . PARCC (Phase II) Eng./Math (Grades 7 & 8) April 25–May 20 . . . . . . . . . . EOC testing Alg. I, Eng. II, Geometry, Biology, Eng. III, & American History May 2–13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AP Testing By May 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEP 7 BELL SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL REGULAR SCHEDULE 7:25 7:27 7:27- 8:57 AM 8:59 8:59- 9:12 AM 9:12-10:42 AM 10:42-10:46 AM 10:46 10:46-12:16 PM 12:18 12:16-12:42 PM 12:44 12:44- 1:04 PM 1:06 1:06- 2:36 PM 7:25 7:27 7:27- 8:53 AM 8:55 8:55- 9:10 AM 9:10-10:36 AM 10:36-10:40 AM 10:42 10:42-12:08 PM 12:10 12:10-12:36 PM 12:38 12:38- 2:05 PM 2:05- 2:36 PM Beginning of School Tardy Bell Announcements/1st Block Tardy Bell STOP and READ 2nd Block Locker Break Tardy Bell 3rd Block Tardy for Lunch Detention Lunch Tardy Bell for INT/ENR Intervention/Enrichment Tardy Bell 4th Block Tardy for Lunch Detention Lunch Tardy Bell for INT/ENR 4th Block Activity MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITY SCHEDULE MIDDLE SCHOOL REGULAR SCHEDULE 7:25 7:27 7:27- 7:32 AM 7:32- 8:22 AM 8:24 8:24- 8:39 AM 8:39- 9:29 AM 9:31 9:31-10:21 AM 10:23 10:23-11:13 AM 11:15 11:13-11:38 AM 11:40 11:40-12:00 PM 12:02 12:02-12:52 PM 12:54 12:54- 1:44 PM 1:46 1:46- 2:36 PM Beginning of School Tardy Bell Announcements/1st Block Tardy Bell STOP and READ 2nd Block Locker Break Tardy Bell 3rd Block 7:25 7:27 7:27- 7:32 AM 7:32- 8:21 AM 8:23 8:23- 8:38 AM 8:38- 9:27 AM 9:29 9:29-10:18 AM 10:20 10:20-11:09 AM 11:11 11:09-11:34 AM 11:36 11:36-12:25 PM 12:27 12:27- 1:14 PM 1:16 1:18- 2:05 PM 2:05- 2:36 PM Beginning of School Tardy Bell Homeroom 1st Period Tardy Bell STOP and READ 2nd Period Tardy Bell 3rd Period Tardy Bell 4th Period Tardy for Lunch Detention Lunch Tardy Bell for INT/ENR Intervention/Enrichment Tardy Bell 5th Period Tardy Bell 6th Period Tardy Bell 7th Period Beginning of School Tardy Bell Homeroom 1st Period Tardy Bell STOP and READ 2nd Period Tardy Bell 3rd Period Tardy Bell 4th Period Tardy for Lunch Detention Lunch Tardy Bell for 5th 5th Period Tardy Bell 6th Period Tardy Bell 7th Period Activity Period Locker breaks before school, during lunch, after dismissal, and designated breaks. No other locker breaks. School Hours: 7:25 AM - Dismissal 2:36 PM PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES’ SESSIONS SCHEDULED Teachers will stand at doors for uniform check, ID check and roll call.DATES All homeroom/1st Block classes will listen to daily announcements and take care of class business. Students who do NOT ride a bus are not allowed on campus until 7:00 a.m. 8 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES’ SESSIONS SCHEDULED DATES FOR THE SCHOOL SESSION 2015-2016 Thursday, September 3, 2015 Thursday, January 14, 2016 Thursday, October 8, 2015 Thursday, January 28, 2016 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Thursday, February 18, 2016 Thursday, November 5, 2015 Thursday, March 3, 2016 LOREAUVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PLC BELL SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL 7:25 7:27 7:27- 8:34 AM 8:36 8:36- 8:51 AM 8:51- 9:57 AM 9:57-10:01 AM 10:03 10:03-11:07 AM 11:09 11:09-11:29 AM 11:31 11:29 11:57 AM 11:59 11:59- 1:05 PM 1:05 1:05- 2:36 PM MIDDLE SCHOOL Beginning of School Tardy Bell Announcements/1st Block Tardy Bell STOP and READ 2nd Block Locker Break Tardy Bell 3rd Block Tardy for INT/ENR Intervention/Enrichment 7:25 7:27 7:27- 8:05 AM 8:07 8:07- 8:22 AM 8:22- 9:00 AM 9:02 9:02- 9:40 AM 9:42 9:42 10:20 AM 10:22 10:22 10:42 AM 10:44 10:42 11:07 AM 11:09 11:09 11:47 AM 11:49 11:49-12:27 PM 12:29 12:29- 1:05 PM 1:05 1:05- 2:36 PM Tardy for Lunch Detention Lunch Tardy Bell 4th Block Student Dismissal PLC CAREER CAMPUS SCHEDULE 7:20 7:45-10:25 AM 10:45 11:13 11:35- 2:15 PM 2:30 Bus Departs from LHS Morning Classes Students arrive for lunch Bus departs from LHS Afternoon classes Bus returns to LHS 9 Beginning of School Tardy Bell Homeroom/1st Period Tardy Bell STOP and READ 2nd Period Tardy Bell 3rd Period Tardy Bell 4th Period Tardy for INT/ENR Intervention/Enrichment Tardy for Lunch Detention Lunch Tardy Bell 5th Period Tardy Bell 6th Period Tardy Bell 7th Period Student Dismissal PLC OFFICE PROCEDURES 1. Unauthorized visitors must report to the main office upon entering the building. 2. Personal identification is required to obtain a visitor’s pass. 3. Persons entering Loreauville High School campus are subject to Iberia Parish School Board rules and regulations. 4. Any change of address or telephone number must be reported to the main office. 5. The office will not deliver messages to students unless it is an emergency. 6. The office will make no delivery of flowers, balloons, food, et cetera to students. The Board desires to teach each student to use good judgment in his/her total appearance so that the attention of others is not distracted from the purpose of the school. Cleanliness and the values of the community shall be a basic consideration. DRESS AND PERSONAL GROOMING Student dress and grooming are not to adversely affect the students' participation in classes, school programs, and other school-related activities or detract from the learning environment of the school. Extremes in style and fit in student dress and extremes in style of grooming will not be permitted. Administrators are authorized to use their discretion in determining extremes in styles of dress and grooming and what is appropriate and suitable for school wear. No student shall wear, possess, use, distribute, display or sell any clothing, jewelry, emblem, blade, symbols, sign or other things which are evidence of affiliation with drugs, alcohol, violence or gang related activities or exhibits profane or obscene language/gestures. Beards shall be prohibited. Policies regarding dress and grooming stress the importance of reducing distractions that inhibit learning and are addressed as an attempt to enhance the learning environment. CAR RIDERS These are the procedures for dropping off and/or picking up students at Loreauville High School. The designated area is on the side of the school near the entrance to the faculty parking lot on Ed Broussard Road. Please proceed down the road to the student parking lot and use the turn-around spot outside the gate, then enter Ed Broussard Road again and stop near the sidewalk at the entrance to the faculty parking area and allow your child to enter/exit the car on the school side of the vehicle without crossing the street. For the safety of your child, this is the only drop-off and pick-up designated area. Students are not to be dropped off or picked up on Main Street as this is a violation of safety policies and school rules. We appreciate your patience for waiting in the line that quickly forms during arrival and dismissal. BODY ARMOR It shall be unlawful and against School Board policy for any student or non-student to wear or possess on his/her person, at any time, body armor on any School Board property, school campus, at a school-sponsored function, on a school bus or other school transportation, or in a firearm-free zone, with limited exception as enumerated in La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §14:95.9. Schoolsponsored functions shall include, but not be limited to, athletic competitions, dances, parties, or any extracurricular activities. A firearm-free zone means any area within one thousand feet of any school campus and within a school bus. Body armor shall mean bullet-resistant metal or other material intended to provide protection from weapons or bodily injury. STUDENT DRESS CODE The policy of the Iberia Parish School Board shall be that no mode of attire will be considered proper for school wear that disrupts the classroom and/or the school's positive learning environment. In all questions regarding dress and grooming, the school administration has the prerogative of deciding whether a student’s appearance is disruptive to the learning process, or so offensive or suggestive as to distract other students. Such appearances shall not be allowed. The School Board shall notify all students of the provisions of this policy. 10 PLEASE REVIEW THE UNIFORM POLICY WHICH WAS REVISED FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. Sweatshirts/Jackets: Solid navy blue, black, or grey sweatshirts or sweater pullovers (elementary only) may be worn. They must be free of brand names and logos. Denim (blue jean) jackets are not allowed. School issued items (jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts) may be worn. Sweatshirts and jackets must be approved by school administration. Non-uniform outerwear garments, if worn to school, shall not be worn inside the building. Hoods on outer garments and sweatshirts are allowed only for outdoors. UNIFORMS and OTHER DRESS CODE GUIDELINES Parents should not rely on stores for information regarding Iberia Parish uniforms. Parents should call their school or the Iberia Parish School System Central Office for information before buying questionable uniforms. Shirts: White, navy blue, or hunter green shortsleeved or long-sleeved polo “golf” style shirts. The shirt must have only 2 or 3 buttons and a collar. School issued polo shirts or t-shirts may be worn on spirit days. Shirts must be tucked in at all times, unless otherwise determined by the school administration. There can be no brand name emblems on the shirts. Undershirts, including turtlenecks, may be worn under all uniform shirts. They must be free of all emblems and writings and be a uniform shirt color, black, or grey. Shoes-Socks: Shoes must have a complete front and back. Athletic/tennis shoes are highly recommended. Other examples of acceptable shoes are loafers, Top-Siders, and Mary Janes with a strap. The following shoes are not allowed – flipflops, thongs, sandals, crocs, boots, ballet shoes, and slippers. Shoes with laces or Velcro must be kept tied or fastened. Shoes with roller blades, lights, or extraordinary features are not allowed. Socks shall be solid in color (white, navy, khaki, brown, or black.) Pom-poms or emblems on socks are not allowed. Tights that match the uniform may be worn without socks. Pants, Skirts, Walking Shorts, Skorts, Capris: Students will wear khaki or navy blue pants, capris pants, shorts, skirts or skorts. Pants may have pleats or straight fronts. Skinny or tight-fitting pants are not allowed. Blue or khaki (denim material) jeans are not allowed. Pants with rivets, pockets sewn on the outside or on the lower legs, holes, fraying, or exaggerated size (not to exceed twenty-two inches (22”) circumference at the bottom with no slits) are not allowed. Waistbands on the pants must cover the top of the hipbone. “Sagging” is not allowed. Brand name emblems on pants shall not exceed 1” x 2” in size. Skirts, walking shorts, shorts, skorts, and capris shall have hemlines that do not exceed five inches (5”) from the floor while kneeling. Belts: Hair: Hair should be clean and groomed so that vision is not obstructed. Hair rollers, feathers, *unnatural hair colors, letters/designs shaved or woven into the head/eyebrows, or other extremes in hair styles are not allowed. (*Unnatural is defined as not naturally occurring on people.) Facial Hair: High school students are permitted to have neat, clean, and trimmed mustaches. Beards are not allowed. Side burns cannot extend below the earlobe. Goatees are not allowed. Belts must be one solid color (black, brown, navy, khaki, or white) and worn with pants that have belt loops. Decorative metal studs on belts are not allowed. Large oversized belt buckles are not allowed. Dimensions of belt buckle must not exceed one and one-half inches (1½”) in length and width. 11 Jewelry: Must not be excessive. Nose rings/studs, body piercing with jewelry, tongue studs, eyebrow rings, gauges, etc. are not allowed. Stud earrings worn by students are limited to the earlobe. Only school IDs shall be worn on the outside of the school shirts. has the discretionary power to prohibit certain dress or appearance, even though not specifically enumerated herein, to maintain the school learning environment. Students who violate the student dress code policy shall be disciplined according to the school’s PBIS Plan. Ref: Body Decorations: Tattoos must not be visible with the school uniform. Additional Information: Students who transfer into Iberia Parish will be allowed two (2) weeks to purchase uniforms and comply with the policy. Sunglasses, hats, caps, scarves, or any other type of head-gear cannot be worn in any of the buildings or buses at any time. Spirit Day shirts may be worn with approved pants, skirts, shorts, or skorts on designated days as determined by the principal. Scott v. Board of Education, 304 N.Y.S.S. 2d 601 (1969); Karr v. Schmidt; 460 F. 2d 609 (5th Cir. 1972); La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§14:95.9, 17:81, 17:416.7; Board minutes, 2-16-76, 1-6-99, 2-00, 418-12. IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES IDENTIFICATION CARDS All students are required to wear their personalized LOREAUVILLE identification card, which is initially purchased during orientation and included in the registration fee. When a student does not have his/her ID, he/she must obtain a temporary ID upon arriving at school. The cost is $1 before school. Temporary IDs purchased after the school day begins are $2.00. Students are not allowed to charge temporary IDs. DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY ENFORCEMENT Students who violate the student dress code policy shall be subject to the following consequences: A student may purchase a new ID whenever needed at a cost of $6. LOREAUVILLE lanyards are available for $3. First Violation: Warning to the student and the parent shall be contacted by the school administrators to pick up their child and provide uniform clothing. SCHOOL PLANNER All students are required to own a school planner. These planners will be checked periodically. Second Violation: Student shall be referred to the Adjustment Center for no more than two (2) days. The work completed in the Adjustment Center will be graded. STUDENT TRAFFIC Students are not allowed in the halls unless approved by the teacher, counselor, or office staff. Students will carry an individual school planner that includes a hall pass section, which should be signed. If the student does not have his/her signed planner, he/she will not be allowed in the halls. If a student is found in the halls without his/her signed planner, he/she will be referred to the administration. Third Violation: The student shall be referred to the Adjustment Center for three (3) days and the work completed will not be graded. Continuous Violation: Continuous violation shall result in the student being referred to the Alternative Program. Any student determined to be in an unauthorized area will be subject to disciplinary action. Authorization must be obtained from a teacher, counselor, or office staff only. The restrictiveness of these guidelines is intended to establish minimum standards required to comply with the dress code established herein. The principal/administrator 12 RELATED COSTS P.E. UNIFORMS A regulation uniform is required of all high school students. Information regarding purchasing P.E. uniforms will be provided by the P.E. Department. INSURANCE Insurance is available to all students involved in extracurricular activities such as sports, band, dance team, or cheerleading. BOOKS 1. Each student is issued a set of books for which he/she is responsible. 2. Should a student deface, damage, or lose a book, he/she will be charged the replacement value. 3. Replacement charges do not constitute purchases. 4. If a student loses a book, he/she will have three school days to find it. If the book is not found, the teacher will refer the student to the administration. At that time parents will be contacted to set up a payment schedule. LOCKERS A book locker is included in the registration fees. All students will be assigned to a locker that he/she will be responsible for. Sharing of lockers is not permitted. Anything of value should not be put in the lockers and lockers must be locked at all times. P.E. lockers will be issued in P.E. classes. COMBINATIONS Locker combinations and locker numbers are issued with the lockers. Students are expected to keep these combinations for future reference. Should the student forget or lose the combination, a copy can be obtained in the office before school, lunch or after school only. DO NOT GIVE YOUR COMBINATION TO ANOTHER STUDENT. MEALS Children need healthy meals to learn. Iberia Parish School Board offers healthy meals every school day. Menus are developed according to provisions of the National School Lunch Act. School lunch is planned to provide approximately one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowances for students of each age group or grade level; school breakfast provides about one-fourth of the RDA. PARKING Parking on campus is a privilege, which may be revoked. According to the Iberia Parish School Board Policy E-1.2E, students who drive motor vehicles to school must obtain the proper operator license, liability insurance and register such vehicle with designated faculty member. Cost for student parking is $10. Unregistered vehicles parked on campus are subject to being towed away at the owner’s expense. Permits are valid for the school year issued only. The Child Nutrition Program (CNP) will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) which allows districtwide free student meals. No meal application will be required to receive free meals. Student Meals – Breakfast and lunch are available to all students free of charge. Vehicles are subject to being searched according to the Iberia Parish School Board Policy H-3.4. Adult Meals – IPSB staff may purchase meals at $2.30 for lunch and $1.25 for breakfast. Payment may be made to accounts by check, cash or online at myschoolbucks.com. It is prohibited for adults to “charge” meals. OTHER FEES Students are responsible for paying fees in courses that require fees. If students do not meet this obligation, they will be referred to the administration and parent will be contacted. Visitor Meals – Visitors (upon advanced notice) may purchase meals at $3.50 at the time of meal service. Payment may be cash or money order. High school students are assessed a $30 class fee each year in grades 9, 10, and 11. These fees are to be paid to class sponsors to cover the cost of class-sponsored activities. These fees accumulate each year that they are not paid. Meals from Home – All students and adults are encouraged to participate in the Child Nutrition Program. Meals may be brought from home with the following stipulations: 1) Bags and containers may not reveal advertisement of any kind (i.e. McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Capri Sun). 2) A designated area for students with meals from home may be required by the School Students are held accountable for unpaid monies for items such as fund raisers, lost textbooks, library books, unpaid lunch money, school pictures, P.E. uniforms, lab fees, etc. Participation in student events with admission fees will be restricted until outstanding debts are paid. 13 Principal. Milk, juice, and water may be available for purchase, with or without purchase of a school meal. must contact the office to schedule a meeting with the school nurse. Additional information regarding procedures will be provided to those students requesting the form. Diet Modifications – The Diet Prescription form must be completed by the student’s physician and signed. Incomplete forms will not be accepted. Physician must indicate all substitutions or none will be provided. Forms should be returned to the Cafeteria Manager who will make the necessary changes in the meal plan for the student. Diet Prescriptions will not be carried over from one school year to the next; an updated form must be completed annually and submitted before modifications can be provided. All student medical information is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of providing the student with appropriate nutritional care. (Diet Prescription forms will be available on the IPSB home page under the Quick Links.) For additional information, contact the Iberia Parish School Board Office at 365-2341. 3) PHYSICAL EXAMS Physical exams are required for those students participating in sports, dance team, and cheerleading. Students are not allowed to participate in extracurricular events without a current physical. Documented results of the physical exams will be kept on file with the Athletic Director. If a student cannot take P. E. due to a physical disability, the student must provide documentation from a doctor stating the reason. Students may bring brown bag lunches to school for consumption at lunch. These lunches must be kept in lockers until lunch. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES If an emergency situation should occur, parents will receive notification as quickly as possible. Students may not have meals delivered on campus by anyone during the day. Students will not be permitted to go home for lunch unless they are on a special diet and present a certificate from a doctor testifying the same Policy H-2.7. Emergency drills and simulations will be practiced throughout the year as part of the standard operating procedures of the school. Students are expected to cooperate and follow the procedures outlined in class. MEDICAL SEARCH POLICY MEDICATION Medications are not to be given at school. Students are not allowed to have any kind of medication in their possession on the school grounds or buses. According to the Iberia Parish Policy H-3.4 any teacher, principal, or administrator employed by the Iberia Parish School Board shall have the right, with probable cause, to search any building, desk, locker, area of grounds or other area in order to retrieve any weapon or illegal drug, contraband, etc. Searches may be conducted with the use of a drug dog and a metal detector, in accordance with LRS 416.3. It is further declared to be policy of the Iberia Parish School Board that any teacher, principal, or administrator employed by the Iberia Parish School Board, with reasonable belief The school administers medications to students with special health care needs that can be expected to be of long duration. This policy limits the medication to be given to only those students that have chronic health problems such as asthma, behavior/attention problems and emergency situations. Antibiotics, aspirin, Tylenol and cough syrups cannot be administered by school personnel. Parents may come to school and administer medication to their child at any time during the school day after first checking with the office. have the right to search the person of said student, provided, that any such action of the teacher, principal, or administrator shall not be malicious or done willfully or deliberately with the intent to harass or intimidate the student. Any student who is required to take medication during the regular school day must comply with school regulations. A form must be completed and signed by the parent or guardian and by a licensed physician/dentist prior to the administration of any medication. The necessary forms may be obtained in the office. Once the forms are completed, parents A teacher, principal or administrator may search the person of a student when there is probable cause to believe that the student has in his/her possession material that is prohibited by federal, state or local law. 14 these students will not receive those grades if they are unable to complete make-up work or pass the course. ATTENDANCE The days absent for secondary students shall include excused absences, unexcused absences, and out of school suspensions. Students who participate in school approved activities which necessitate their being away from school shall be considered to be present and shall be given the opportunity to make up work. Attendance at LOREAUVILLE High School is a privilege. Although the State of Louisiana has a compulsory school attendance law which guarantees an educational opportunity for its youth, admittance to and continued attendance in a public school are privileges dependent upon the student’s compliance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, the policies of the Iberia Parish School Board, and the rules and regulations of LOREAUVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. It follows that when a student does not comply with the law, policies, or rules, the privileges of attending classes at LOREAUVILLE High School may be suspended or revoked. Absences received when a student checks out will count toward the permitted days allowed per semester. Loreauville High School does not recognize nor excuse “skip days” taken by groups of students. EXCUSED ABSENCES Students shall be considered excused from school for the reasons previously listed. They shall be given the opportunity to make up the work missed upon their return. This is the student’s responsibility. The State of Louisiana requires all students between the ages of 6 and 18 to attend school. The law places the responsibility for school attendance upon the parents, guardians, or other authorized persons. All other absences are considered unexcused. Act 59 allows 18 year old students who meet certain criteria to exit school in order to enroll in a boardapproved adult education program or vocationaltechnical program. Students that are allowed to enroll in an adult education or vocational-technical program will be considered in compliance with the compulsory school attendance law. Parents will be notified by the school when their student misses 3 days. After 3 days of unexcused absences, the parent will be required to meet with the principal to discuss the absences. Further absences will result in the student and parent being referred to the school board’s Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance, then possibly the District Attorney’s Office. On the day a student returns to school from an excused absence, the student should present a written valid excuse to the office before the first bell in the morning. Valid excuses must be submitted within 10 school days of the absence/absences. In order to be eligible to receive grades, high school students must attend a minimum of 85 days per semester or 167 days per school year. In other words, if a high school student misses more than 5.5 days per semester or a junior high student misses more than eleven (11) days, (excused or unexcused), the student will not receive grades for the courses enrolled. In accordance with state law, only the following reasons shall be considered valid absences: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. MAKE-UP WORK Missed work may be made up in the afternoons at Fifth Block which is held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45 until 4:00 PM. On early dismissal Thursdays, 5th Block is held on Wednesday. Parents are to provide transportation from Loreauville High School. Personal illness as verified by a physician. Serious illness or death in the immediate family. Emergency medical or dental attention. Observance of religious holidays. Other special reasons authorized by the Principal. Any work not made up within the allowable period following the return to school will be recorded as a “0". LATE ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN Students who come to school at any time after the first tardy bell in the morning must check in at the office before reporting to any classes. Students arriving late, who do not have a doctor’s excuse, must be checked in by a parent, guardian, or designee. Late students who do not have a parent, guardian, or designee to sign them in will be assigned to the adjustment center until a parent can be reached. The only exception to the attendance regulation shall be extenuating circumstances verified by the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance located at the School Board Office on Jane Street - 365-2341. Students who are verified as having met such circumstances are eligible to receive grades. However, 15 CHECK-OUT A student will not be allowed to leave school unless his/her parent, guardian, or designee has been contacted and has given permission. Students are to fill out a check-out slip and give it to their teacher. The teacher will send the form to the office. The office will contact the parent, guardian, or designee regarding the check-out and the student is to remain in class until contacted by the office. Students are not authorized to phone their own check out. Parents must grant written permission for students to check-out. Students are not permitted to leave school without signing out in the office. 1. 2. 3. 4. State mandated curriculum evaluation; Tests which are based on course objectives; Student performance on course related special assignments, such as homework and projects; Teacher evaluation of the student’s progress. Identified special education students who are assigned to regular education instructional programs must meet the parish and state minimum standards. To pass a subject, a student must achieve an average of at least 1 quality point for the course. Credits for courses are determined as follows: Who Can Check Out A Student: The parent/guardian may provide names and contact numbers of those individuals authorized to check in/out their student. The form is kept on file in the office. Blank forms may be picked up in the school office. All persons checking students in or out must present picture identification to the secretary. TARDIES Students are expected to be in the classroom seated when the tardy bell rings. Students will be given tardies if they arrive in class after the bell rings to begin class. The teacher will record the tardy and the student will be assigned to lunch detention which is the first 15 minutes of lunch. During lunch detention, students are to read. If a student fails to attend lunch detention, the student is assigned 2 lunch detentions. Failure to attend then results in referral to administration. 1. ½ credit course - students must acquire 2 quality points to earn credit. 2. 1 credit course - students must acquire 4 quality points to earn credit. Additionally, students must acquire a minimum of 2 quality points during the last 2 grading periods of a course. In courses that require End-of Course (EOC) tests, the EOC will count as 20% of the student’s final average for the course. CLASS RANKING Graduating seniors will be ranked according to an unweighted cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for transcript purposes. CUMULATIVE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA) Cumulative grade point average is calculated on a four point scale. Final averages are used with quality points assigned as follows: If a student arrives in class or in the office between 7:33 a.m. and 7:45 a.m., the student will be given a tardy but allowed to attend class. After 7:50 a.m. the student will be required to follow the check-in policy with a parent signature. A tardy and/or absence will be assessed depending upon check-in time. A = 4 quality points B = 3 quality points C = 2 quality points D = 1 quality point ACADEMICS The number of quality points awarded for a course will be adjusted to reflect the number of credits involved such as 1 credit, ½ credit or 2 credit courses. All courses attempted will be included for the CGPA GRADE CLASSIFICATION To be classified as a sophomore, a student must have a minimum of 6 credits. To be classified as a junior, a student must have at least 12 credits. To be classified as a senior, a student must have 18 credits. To be eligible for graduation, a student must complete 24 credits for Core 4 and Basic Core Diplomas. purposes. GRADUATION Full participation in the graduation ceremony at LOREAUVILLE High School is a privilege and not a right for the individual student and his/her parents. Therefore, the privilege of graduating with one’s class on graduation night is governed by the following principles: ATTAINMENT OF CREDITS Attainment of credits will be determined by the following criteria: 16 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS PRIVACY ACT In accordance with the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA), Iberia Parish School Board and any of its schools will not disclose personally identifiable information within education records to third parties, without prior written consent of the parent or eligible student. The parent and/or eligible student may request the corrections of education records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. Successful completion of the course of studies and EOC (End of Course) testing required by the State. Certification by LOREAUVILLE High School administrators as having followed the rules and regulations of the school to such a degree that the student has earned the privilege of being able to participate in the graduation ceremony. These rules and regulations specifically include the section on suspension and expulsion. However, other breaches of rules and regulations may be considered by the administration before bestowing on the student the privilege of being able to participate in the graduation ceremony. Education records include, but are not limited to the following: Final course grades. Student grade point average/ transcripts. Standardized test scores. Attendance records. Academic counseling records. Assessments required by No Child Left Behind Act. It shall be the policy of Iberia Parish School Board and any of its schools that directory information may be disclosed without consent of parent or eligible student. Directory information is information contained in a student’s education records that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. SCHOOL COUNSELOR DEPARTMENT The school counselor strives to aid all students in realizing their abilities to the fullest, in making sound choices, and in developing self-understanding. The counselor can aid in solving personal problems in a confidential atmosphere. SERVICES Individual and group counseling is available. Recommendations, evaluations, and referrals initiated by the classroom teacher are coordinated through this department. The counselor administers and interprets tests, plans and conducts orientation programs, and counsels students in selecting courses. The counselor provides career and educational information and arranges for home instruction and tutoring. Such information may include: Name/mailing address. Telephone/E-mail. Photograph. Dates of Attendance. Participation in officially recognizing student’s activities or sports team. Grade level/enrollment status. Student athlete’s weight and height. Diploma, honors, and awards received. Most recent prior school attendance. If the parent or student does not want this information disclosed, then they shall notify the school and/or school board in writing. The guidance office also provides information for colleges, technical schools, the military and vocational training programs. The counselor also coordinates referral services to various community agencies. SCHEDULES Schedules are set up by the counselor using the student requests. Changes to schedules will not be made unless there is an error. Requests for changes must be made through the counselor and approved by a school administrator. CONFERENCES Students are encouraged to meet with the counselor before school, during lunch, or after school. Appointments to see counselor should be scheduled. HOMEWORK In the event a student is absent from school for three or more consecutive school days, the office will secure the student’s homework assignments. Parents are to call the office before 9:00 a.m. to request the homework. It may be picked up in the office after 2:00 p.m. STUDENT RECORDS Parents are entitled to inspect their student’s records. A pictured ID will be required when the records are requested. 17 ENVELOPE SYSTEM To keep parents better informed of grades and pertinent information, the envelope system will be used. The administration will provide the envelopes to the homeroom teachers. The homeroom teachers will fill envelopes and give to their students. The students must bring the envelope home for their parent’s signature and return it to school the following day. If a student has lost the envelope, he/she will have to pay for a replacement envelope. If the student forges the parental signature, he/she will be subject to disciplinary action. INTERNET Iberia Parish Acceptable Use Policy The Internet is a global collection of thousands of interconnected computer networks ranging from PC’s to sophisticated mainframes. The Internet includes computer systems owned by the governments throughout the world, university computer systems, computer systems owned by corporations which include news organizations and many systems run by non-profit organizations. The Internet can provide a wealth of information, acting almost as an on-line, up to the minute, perpetual library. sexual in nature and will report the area to the teacher or librarian for documentation. Students will tell the teacher, librarian, principal, and/or parent if they come across any information which makes them feel uncomfortable, so that it can immediately be reported to the appropriate authorities. Students will never access the Internet or other online services or Bulletin Board Systems, without first being given permission by the teacher or librarian. Students will not access, upload or download information which might be considered potentially hazardous to any person or property. Students will not use e-mail to send material that might offend or be objectionable to anyone. Students will not subscribe to Listserves, Bulletin Boards, and any online service without approval of the teacher and the district technology coordinator. Students will not copy software from home onto any district computer nor copy any district software. When using the Internet, the student understands that the Iberia Parish School System cannot control what is available over the Internet and agrees to follow the rules of ethical behavior for computer use and further agrees to make no deliberate effort to access material that may be objectionable or inappropriate for school use. Any student not following the acceptable use of the Internet and the rules for student safety will be subject to the disciplinary consequences of the teacher, school and/or school board in exactly the same manner as he or she would be disciplined for any other violation of a school rule. Additionally, this could include loss if Internet privileges. The information on the Internet can be a valuable tool in the education of the students of Iberia Parish. The use of the school computers and the Internet access will be for appropriate education uses, including research and the exchange of information consistent with the goals of the Iberia Parish School System. A copy of these rules is included in the information packet sent home the first week of school. Parents and students are to read the rules and sign the form which states “I have read and agree to the guidelines and disciplinary consequences associated with the Internet use in any class or school in the parish”. If the form is not returned, the student will not be allowed to use the Internet on the LOREAUVILLE campus. The objectives in providing access to the Internet are the following: To educate the learner on how to access and use the vast amount of information available on the Internet. To educate the learner on the safety issues involved in the use of the Internet. Rules for student use of the Internet in Iberia Parish Schools include the following: Students will not give out personal information such as home address, telephone number, parent’s name, or parent’s work phone, personal financial information, the name or location of the school, or the school’s phone number without permission of the principal. Students will never agree to, or arrange a “face to face” meeting with anyone they have met online. Students will immediately exit any area accidentally accessed which can be considered obscene or STUDENT ACTIVITIES CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS LOREAUVILLE offers a wide variety of clubs designed to fit student interests. Students are encouraged to become members of the different clubs and take part in the special activities they provide. 18 DANCES BETA AND JUNIOR BETA This is an honors organization on campus. Any student with an overall average of “B” or better is invited to join. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students will have the opportunity to attend several dances and extra-curricular activities while attending Loreauville. Students are expected to have their school ID at all school functions. At all dances, at least one member of a “couple” must be a student at Loreauville and present their ID to enter the dance. CHAPEL CLUB Students may join a group of students who lead others in voluntary prayer. The club participates in community service projects and other worthwhile activities. At all functions, students are expected to dress in an appropriate manner. Students will be asked to leave the function by the administration if their attire or behavior is not acceptable. These are schoolsponsored events and school rules apply. Dates/times of dances will be provided. 4-H 4-H stands for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. The club’s motto is “To make the best better”. The club colors are green and white. To be a member a student must have a 4-H member’s record book from a past year or the approval of the faculty advisor. Members must pay their dues and attend all meetings unless absent from school. STUDENT CONDUCT BEHAVIOR The behavior and conduct of students attending LOREAUVILLE High School shall reflect the following six pillars of character: NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Students with a 3.5 or higher GPA are invited to apply for membership at the end of their sophomore year and/or junior year when qualified. Members must be entering their junior or senior year, maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA and demonstrate qualities of leadership, service to community, and outstanding moral character. Members must regularly attend chapter meetings, participate in required service projects, follow school rules, maintain good character, participate in leadership roles, and complete required service hours. Trustworthiness Responsibility Caring Respect Fairness Citizenship Students are responsible for following the general rules and procedures of the school and the specific classroom rules established by the teachers. Each student is accountable for his/her own behavior. Regulations are not intended to restrict the student, but rather to encourage proper and safe behavior. Students at school and at all school-sponsored activities both on and off campus are to refrain from the following: Participating in a fight or encouraging disruptive behavior Disrespecting teachers or members of the school staff Dressing improperly Defacing or vandalizing school property Loitering in restrooms Running in buildings and behaving disorderly Sitting in parked cars Wearing hat and sunglasses in the buildings Leaving campus without checking out\ Cutting class and/or playing hooky STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is open to all students. Any student may run for election if he/she meets the requirements. The elections take place during the last grading period. Students run for election and vote in a general election after presenting a speech before the student body. Student Council members represent the school at any official school function. In addition, the Student Council is a service organization and the members help in the efficient organization of student activities. 19 Stealing Displaying affection inappropriately Using unacceptable language Being in an unauthorized area Annoying other students Being tardy Possessing or using alcoholic beverages, tobacco, drugs, lighters, matches, and related paraphernalia Possessing electronic devices while at school Disobeying directives given by persons in authority Making false charges against anyone Throwing objects Violating vehicular traffic regulations Whether written or verbal, such threats will be dealt with severely. School authorities will conduct an investigation to determine the severity of the incident. Students who have made a verbal threat overheard by a staff member or reliable student witnesses will be disciplined which could warrant suspension and possibly a recommendation for expulsion from school. Students who write a hit list or death threat shall be recommended for expulsion. BULLYING The terms harassment, intimidation, and bullying shall mean any intentional gesture, written or verbal, or physical act that: (A) will have the effect of harming a student or damaging his/her property or placing a student in fear of harm to his/her life or person or damage to his/her property; and (B) is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student. CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE Each teacher will have classroom rules posted. Students violating classroom rules will receive the following consequences. CONSEQUENCES Reprimand Probation Card Adjustment Center In-School Suspension Center Parent/Counselor Conference Suspension Expulsion Any student, school employee, or parent volunteer who, in good faith, reports an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying to an appropriate school official, in accordance with the procedures established by local board policy, shall be immune from a right of action for damages arising from any failure to remedy the reported incident. FELONY OR SERIOUS MISDEMEANOR Any student who is arrested and charged with a felony or serious misdemeanor involving an illegal substance or weapon which would be prohibited in a drug-free and/or weapon-free zone in an on or off campus incident will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities unless and until they are completely cleared of charges. A mandatory meeting with the administration is required. Recommended disciplinary actions are as follows: First Offense: Three day suspension and contract signed by student, parent or guardian, and administrator Second Offense: Five day out-of-school suspension with recommendation for expulsion IBERIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES Third Offense: Expulsion Depending upon the severity of the incident, the principal may suspend and/or recommend expulsion on the first offense. Other actions that may be taken for any of the above offense of threatening or bullying include, but are not limited to, referral to law enforcement officials, and/or referral to Families in Need of Services (FINS). It is strongly recommended that parent/guardian seek additional counseling for these students. BULLYING, THREATENING, OR VIOLENT BEHAVIOR Students and their parents/guardians are reminded that the school and school bus environments are to be safe and secure for all. Therefore, all statements of a bullying, threatening, or violent nature made on campus, at school-sponsored activities or school buses, will not be tolerated. Even if made in a joking manner, these statements threatening other students, school personnel, or school property are unacceptable. STUDENT DISORDERS The Iberia Parish School Board recognizes the necessity of good communication between the school principal and his faculty and students. THREATENING/VIOLENT STATEMENTS 20 STUDENT USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES The Board also recognizes the responsibility of the principal to maintain order and discipline and does hereby adopt the following policies and procedures to aid and support him in carrying out these responsibilities. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. LRS 17:239, 17:416, 17:416.1 – No student shall have in his/her possession any personal electronic device, including any mobile telephone service device (cell phones, Blackberries, camera phones), any other electronic telecommunication device, or other electronic devices, including but not limited to cameras, video tape recorder, audio recorder, digital recorder of any kind, iPods, tape players, CD players, video games, MP3 players, Palm Pilots, and their contents, while in any elementary or secondary school building, or on the grounds thereof, or in any school bus used to transport public school students to and from school. The principal will notify the superintendent of any incipient unrest in the student body. No disorderly demonstrations, sit-ins, lock-ins, lock-outs, damage to school grounds, school plants, school property or records will be tolerated. Any type of demonstration that prevents the orderly progress of a school day, or that prevents normal class functions, or that prevents nonparticipating students from their usual class activity will not be tolerated. Students participating in such demonstrations will be removed from the school grounds, by force if necessary. Students suspended will not be allowed to return to the school until the suspension is lifted. No outside agitators will be allowed on the school grounds. Devices discovered in the possession of students shall be confiscated. Refusal to relinquish a device constitutes willful disobedience and shall be handled accordingly. The school shall not be responsible for confiscated items if not picked up by parent within ten (10) days of the last day of school. The School Board shall not be responsible for any electronic devices, including cell phones, lost or damaged while on School Board property. A properly authorized medical device worn by a student shall not be considered to be in violation of this policy. DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS In all questions regarding dress and grooming, the administration has the prerogative of deciding whether a student’s appearance is disruptive to the learning process or is so offensive or suggestive as to distract other students. Such appearance will not be allowed. Any student who repeatedly has to be warned of violating the dress code will be subject to disciplinary action. CODE OF CONDUCT 1. No smoking on campus. Tobacco in any form is not to be exposed in pockets or other places. Students with cigarettes exposed will be considered smoking. Students caught in a small group where one or more are caught smoking will be considered taking part in the smoking. 2. Absolutely no fighting will be tolerated on the school grounds, bus or bus stops. Fighters will be suspended immediately. Second offense fighters may be expelled. 3. Knives, rakes, or sharp objects such as pointed combs and brushes or anything considered to be a weapon by the administrators will not be permitted on the school grounds. If seen, these objects will be confiscated. 4. No foul or vulgar language will be permitted on the school grounds. This includes notes and printed literature. 5. Students who have in their possession any drugs or alcohol, will be immediately suspended from school, will have a hearing at the school board office and face expulsion. The information will be turned over to the local law enforcement agency if necessary. PROBATION CARD When a student is placed on probation for 10 days, he/she must do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Have a parent/guardian sign the card the day the card is issued. Student will return probation card to the office after leaving 4th Block class. Give his/her probation card to every teacher at the beginning of each period. Failure to do so will result in a “U” for the specific period involved. Exhibit appropriate behavior in all classes and complete all class assignments. Appropriate behavior must be exhibited at all times during the school day including locker breaks, lunch, and all school activities. Failure to do so will result in a “U” during the classes or activities involved. If a student earns 3 U’s (U –unsatisfactory behavior) on his/her probation card during the 10 day period, he/she 21 will be placed in the Adjustment Center or suspended. This penalty is determined by the seriousness of the offense. Adjustment Center teacher supervises the students in their performance of their work and checks for its completeness. Should a student be suspended off campus from the Adjustment Center, when he/she returns to school the remaining days in the Adjustment Center prior to the off-campus suspension must be fulfilled before the student is allowed to return to regular classes. She/he may be required to complete the probation card upon release from the Adjustment Center or on the return from suspension. An additional “U” after return from AC will result in student’s return to AC. In case a probation card is lost, that student will be given a new card for ten days plus one (1) “U” on that card. A probation card is equivalent to 20 demerits or at least a “C” in conduct. There will be a required parent conference during the time that a student is in the AC. Time and date will be arranged by the AC Coordinator. BEFORE SCHOOL DETENTION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS Days: Tuesday & Thursday mornings Time: 7:00 AM to 7:20 AM DRUG TESTING POLICY The Iberia Parish School Board does not condone the use of drugs for any purpose other than for medical reasons. The Iberia Parish School Board has a comprehensive drug testing program. The purpose of this program is to evaluate, and rehabilitate our students involved in extra-curricular activities. Drugs are a serious problem because the use of drugs is: A violation of the law Harmful to your health CONSEQUENCES FOR NOT ATTENDING DETENTION 1. 1 day AC 2. Parent contacted and 2 days AC 3. Parent contacted and 3 days AC 4. Final offense—parent contacted and 2 day suspension Administration may impose other consequences for not serving detentions. The purpose of this program is to discourage the use of drugs. The policy concerning drug-testing will be as follows: CONSEQUENCES FOR REPORTING LATE TO DETENTION 1. Reassigned on the following detention day 2. 1 day AC 1. Students involved in extra-curricular activities will be selected at random to be tested during the academic year. All students involved in extra-curricular activities are subject to testing, will be placed in a common selection pool, and selection will be made by a statistically valid method. 2. Students involved in extra-curricular activities are also subject to reasonable suspicion testing when an employee in conjunction with another school board employee believes based upon objective and articulable facts, due to specific, contemporaneous physical, behavioral, or performance indicators, that any student involved in extra-curricular activities is using drugs or is otherwise in violation of this policy. In all instances the principal will be notified. 3. The drug testing will be done by an outside firm contracted by the Iberia Parish School Board. The specimens collected will only be tested for the prohibited drugs listed below. The testing firm will collect the specimen and will handle the chain of custody and reporting Repeated violations of school uniform dress code rules and other infractions will result in more severe consequences. Students will not be allowed to bring drinks, snacks, gum, or other foods while serving detention. NOTE: Parents will be required to provide transportation for students that are assigned to before school detention -- bus transportation is not available. ADJUSTMENT CENTER A student who has committed an offense that is punishable by suspension from school may be assigned to the Adjustment Center for in-school suspension or to the Alternative Center (ACE) depending on the severity of the disciplinary referral. While in the Adjustment Center, students are not allowed to attend regular classes, but they are assigned work by their classroom teachers that relates as closely as possible to what is being done in the classroom, and in many cases, it is the same work being done by students in the regular classroom setting. The 22 of the results. Testing may be done by urine or hair sampling. The specimens will not be tested for any disease or conditions other than drug use. 4. 5. 6. C. Confidentiality - Information regarding a student’s test will be released only under the following conditions: a) Information that a student involved in extra-curricular activities tested positive on a drug test will immediately be communicated by the MRO (Medical Review Officer) to the Iberia Parish School Board administrator. The only people who will be informed by the Iberia Parish School Board administrator of a positive screen is the school principal, the sponsor of the extra-curricular program, and the students’ parents and/or guardian b) Information that must be released due to judicial order. NOTES: 1. If a student involved in extra-curricular activities is suspended, the student will not be allowed to participate in practice, competition, or any organized activity with his or her respective team. The Iberia Parish School Board reserves the right to test students involved in extracurricular activities for the following ten classes of drugs: Amphetamines, Opiates, Cocaine, Cannabinoids (50 nanograms), Phencyclidine, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene, and Methadone. If a student involved in extra-curricular activities tests positive for any drug, he/she must adhere to the following: A. B. Second Time Offender – If a student involved in extra-curricular activities tests positive a second time for any drug he/she will be suspended from competition for the remainder of his/her high school years. First Time Offender - if a student involved in extra-curricular activities tests positive for any illegal drug, he/she will be suspended from participating in all extra-curricular activities for (1) calendar year and will not be allowed to try out or participate in any extra-curricular activities until a negative test has been obtained within five (5) days before the one (1) calendar year suspension expires. The cost of the retest is at the parent or student’s expense. The student involved in extracurricular activities will also be referred to Substance Abuse Family Education (SAFE) Program and Family In Need of Services (FINS) Program and provided with a list of available services for substance abuse in the community. The responsibility to utilize these services rest with the student and his/her parents. 2. Any student involved in extra-curricular activities who tests positive can be retested at anytime during his/her high school career. 3. The Iberia Parish School Board policy concerning drugs will be enforced if any student is found in possession or under the influence of drugs on any Iberia Parish School Board campus or at any Iberia Parish school function 4. A student who refuses to be tested/re-tested will be dismissed from all athletic programs. 5. It is hereby recognized that participation in an extra-curricular activity is a privilege. It is not a right. The application of the above procedure shall not guarantee the participation of any student in any extra-curricular activity. Immediate dismissal from any extra-curricular activity for any cause is hereby reserved to the sponsor of said activity. Definition of extracurricular activity - those activities which are not directly related to the program of studies and which are under the supervision and/or coordination of the school instructional staff and which are considered valuable to the overall development of the student. Appeals Process – Any determination of a positive test and resulting penalty can be appealed by the student to an appeals committee consisting of: the school principal, a Student Service Supervisor, and a sponsor other than that of the student involved. The student involved in extra-curricular activities must file the appeal with the Superintendent within 5 days of notification. The appeal hearing will take place within 5 days of the date of appeal. Upon a proper showing, the appeal process must include a retest of the original sample performed by or for the Iberia Parish School Board at the parent’s expense. 23 SEXUAL HARASSMENT It is the policy of the Iberia Parish School Board to provide an environment that is free from unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct or communications deemed to constitute sexual harassment under federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines. The Iberia Parish School Board will not tolerate sexual harassment and such conduct will be grounds for discipline which could include suspension/expulsion. Sexual harassment, as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is any “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Firearm-Free Zones It is unlawful for a student or nonstudent to intentionally possess a firearm or dangerous weapon on school property, at a school sponsored function, or within 1000 feet of school property or while on a school bus at any time. The area surrounding the school campus or within 1000 feet of any such school campus, or within a school bus shall be designated firearm-free zones. The School Board, in cooperation with local governmental agencies, and the Louisiana Department of Education, shall designate and mark firearm-free zones which surround all schools and school property. SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICIES DANGEROUS WEAPONS IPSB Policy JCDAC; Cf: JCAB, JDD, Cf: JDE Message to Parents and Students Superintendent, Dale R. Henderson: The principal of each school shall immediately suspend and recommend expulsion for any student found in possession of a dangerous weapon on the school grounds, on school buses and/or at any schoolsponsored event, at any time, during or after regular school hours, with limited exception as permitted by state law. A dangerous weapon means any gas, liquid, or other substance or instrumentality which in the manner used, is likely to produce death or great bodily harm. When the student is found in possession of a weapon, the Superintendent shall be immediately notified and the principal shall take appropriate disciplinary action. from “The Iberia Parish School Board and its employees are committed to the creation of a drug-free environment for all of the students of our parish. We believe that the only way in which we can provide quality educational programs for our students is to implement appropriate safeguards which will prevent substance abuse. “The need for parental and community involvement in this on-going process of substance abuse prevention education is imperative. Parents and educators must continually reinforce the message of the detrimental effects of illegal drug use. We must also teach our students about drug dealers who entrap our children with free drugs to develop a dependency or to allure them with ‘quick money’. If a student is detained for carrying, or the principal or designee confiscates or seizes a firearm or concealed dangerous weapon from a student while on school property, on a school bus, or at a school function, the principal or school official shall immediately report the detention of the student or seizure of the firearm or weapon to the police department or sheriff’s office where the school is located and shall deliver any firearm or weapon seized to that agency. “It is the intent of the Iberia Parish Safe & Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program to enforce the laws set forth by the State of Louisiana. We provide this publication to each parent, and in turn to their child, so that everyone will understand the necessary disciplinary action which will be taken against violators. If a student is detained for carrying a concealed weapon on campus, the principal shall immediately notify the student’s parents or legal guardian. “A united effort is necessary to keep our schools safe and drug free!” Imitation or Toy Weapons Any object in the form of a weapon, whether it is imitation, facsimile, or a toy, shall be banned from school campuses, buses, and all school activities. The uninvited presence of an imitation, facsimile or toy weapon on school campuses may cause confusion, fear, and disruption to the academic goals and educational process. Any student violating this policy may be suspended for duration as determined by the principal and/or recommended for expulsion. DRUG/ALCOHOL PHILOSOPHY The Iberia Parish School Board is committed to actively confronting the drug/alcohol problem which adversely affects the health, welfare and ultimately, the equability of our students. The Iberia Parish School Board recognizes that the use of alcohol and other drugs and the concomitant problems associated with such use seriously impairs the entire educational environment. The Iberia Parish School Board also believes that it is in 24 the best interests of the community to take steps to promote, enhance, and maintain a drug-free school system. The Board also believes that maintaining drugfree schools is a share partnership among school personnel, students, parents, and other members of the community. possession, use, or being sold by students on or in school property, i.e. grounds, buildings, sporting facilities, et cetera, at school activities away from school property or in school buses when associated with school supported function, including transportation to and from school as well as during field trips. In an attempt to provide a safe, drug-free school environment for the students in Iberia Parish, a clear, zero-tolerance policy has been established for possession, consumption and distribution of illegal/controlled substances. The Iberia Parish School Board neither condones nor accepts the illegal use of alcohol by minors; however, the Board does recognize that students behave in accordance with prevailing societal attitudes. Therefore, stricter consequences and increased substance abuse education is hereby warranted. A. A Drug/Alcohol Administrative Committee will be established within the Iberia Parish School System to address infractions by students. The committee will have the following members: 1. Chairman, Student Services Supervisor. 2. Principal/designee and school support personnel as deemed necessary. 3. Parish Substance Abuse Coordinator. 4. Special Education Complaint / Compliance Officer for Special Education Students. The presence of the student and parent(s) / guardian(s) at the hearing will be mandatory. I. STUDENT SMOKING POLICY JCDAA,EB The Iberia Parish School Board shall prohibit the possession, chewing, smoking and/or any other consumption of any tobacco or tobacco product or carry, use, have, possess, distribute, sell, give or lend any tobacco or tobacco product, cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other device for the use of tobacco in any form, by a student on the grounds of any school, in any school building, any school facility, or on any school bus. Parental permission to possess, smoke, or otherwise consume any tobacco or tobacco product does not exempt a student from this policy. Violations shall subject the student to appropriate disciplinary action. La Rev. State. Ann 17:240, 17:416 B. II. STUDENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY In the Iberia Parish School System, every student shall be involved in an age-appropriate, developmentally based alcohol, drug, substance abuse, and violence prevention education program for a minimum of 16 contact hours for students in kindergarten through the 9th grade and eight contact hours for students in 10th grade through 12th grade every school year. The education program shall emphasize to students that the unlawful possession and/or use of alcohol, prescription or over-the-counter drugs, and illicit drugs is wrong and harmful. III. PROCEDURE FOR DEALING WITH POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR CONTRABAND WITHIN IBERIA PARISH SCHOOLS The following procedures will be followed when drugs or contraband of an illegal nature, i.e. alcohol, crack, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, et cetera, along with any and all equipment or paraphernalia which can be utilized to enhance their effects are believed or determined by principal/designee to be in the 25 Procedures: 1. Upon reasonable cause, the principal will contact the parent(s) / guardian(s), the Supervisor of Child Welfare / Attendance and law enforcement officials as needed, giving each party the details of the infraction. Criminal charges will be filed as deemed necessary by the appropriate law enforcement agency. The student(s) will be suspended until a hearing is held. A receipt process will be utilized whenever a member of the Hearing Committee transfers material confiscated on school property to the Acadiana Crime Lab or law enforcement department for analysis. A copy of the receipt will be retained by the principal of the school and by the office of the chairman of the Drug Hearing Committee for the duration of that school year. 2. The Supervisor of Child Welfare/Attendance, with the assistance of the principal, will set the date on which the hearing will be held. This hearing must be scheduled no later than five (5) school days following the date of the infraction as prescribed in Policy JCAA, JDD, JDE – “Student Due Process”. 3. The supervisor shall formally notify all committee members, the parent(s)/guardian(s) and law enforcement officials, i.e. Juvenile Officer of the District Attorney’s Office, in writing, of the infraction and impending hearing. 4. Any student determined by the Committee to have committed the infraction of which accused shall be disciplined in accordance with State Law LA R.S. 17:416 and Board Policy. a. Any case involving a student in Kindergarten through Grade 5, found guilty of knowledge of and intentional distribution of or possession with intent to distribute any illegal narcotic, drug, or other controlled substance on school property, on a school bus, or at a school sponsored event away from school property, shall be referred to the Iberia Parish School Board through a recommendation for action from the superintendent. b. Any case involving a student having the knowledge of and intentional distribution of or possession with intent to distribute any illegal narcotic, drug, or other controlled substance: (1) If under 16 years of age, and for grades 6 through high school, the student shall be expelled for two (2) complete semesters. (2) If 16 years of age or more, the student shall be expelled from Iberia Parish Schools for four (4) complete semesters. (3) All students who commit these infractions must be assessed by an approved agency and along with at least one parent, become involved in a drug education program approved by the Iberia Parish School Board before the student will be allowed readmittance. IV. POSSESSION / CONSUMPTION ILLEGAL/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES school for a minimum period of two (2) complete semesters. Any students in grades six through twelve who are sixteen years of age or older and who are found to be in possession of any scheduled or controlled narcotic or drug at school or any school sponsored activity shall be expelled from school for a minimum period of four (4) complete semesters. All students who commit these infractions must be assessed by an approved agency and, along with at least one parent, become involved in a drug education program approved by the Iberia Parish School Board before the student will be allowed readmittance. V. POSSESSION / CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL: UNAUTHORIZED PRESCRIPTION OR NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS: BOGUS DRUGS Policy JCDAB, JD, JDD, JDE, JGCD Any student who is found to be in possession of or under the influence of alcohol, unauthorized prescription or non-prescription drugs, or possessing bogus, “look-alike” drugs will be suspended from school for a minimum of five days pending a hearing before the Administrative Drug/Alcohol Committee. The student’s parents and appropriate law enforcement agency will be notified. The student will be required to enroll in a substance abuse education program approved by the Hearing Committee and the student will be expelled from school if he fails to complete the program. The student may be required to report to the Adjustment Center upon his return to school for a period of time which will be determined by the Hearing Committee. OF The student will be ineligible for participation in any extra-curricular activities sponsored by the school for the remainder of the year. Elementary students (Grades K-6) who are found to be in possession of or possession with intent to distribute any scheduled or controlled narcotic or drug at school or any school sponsored activity shall be suspended for a minimum of five school days pending a hearing before the Administrative Drug/Alcohol Committee who will review the case and determine the conditions under which reinstatement will be allowed. The student’s parents and the appropriate law enforcement agency will be notified. The student will be placed on disciplinary probation for the remainder of the school year; therefore, another suspendable infraction could be cause for expulsion from school. However, a second offense involving possession for as long as that student is enrolled in the public schools of Iberia Parish shall result in the student being expelled for the remainder of the school year. NOTE: In accordance with LA R.S. 17:416, students in grades six through twelve who are under sixteen (16) years of age and who are found to be in possession of any scheduled or controlled narcotic or drug at school or any school sponsored activity, shall be expelled from For IBERIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD SAFE & DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES SERVICES RESOURCE LIST This list provides information about alcohol and other 26 232-HELP P. O. Box 52763, Lafayette, Louisiana 70505 Phone: (337) 232-4357 232-HELP is an education, information, and referral center. People, who are not certain where to obtain help, call this agency where the problem is determined and resolved. drug counseling programs that are available. It is not an endorsement of any particular program and should not be considered as such. The list is: Iberia Parish Safe & Drug-Free Schools & Communities Program, Iberia Parish Educational Center, 1204 LeMaire St., New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 Phone: (337) 364-7641 – Contact Person: Darlene French Prevention, intervention, referral program for students and their families with services available to the community at large. This program assists students, families, and the community with problems relative to alcohol/drug use and abuse, mental health problems, child abuse and neglect, teenage pregnancy, drop-out prevention, etc. All contacts are confidential. No fees. The Family Tree: Education, Information, and Counseling Center Anne LeBlanc 605 W. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, Louisiana 70502 Phone: (337) 981-2180 New Iberia Location – Jenny Perro 1003 E. Admiral Doyle Dr., New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 Phone: (337) 739-5772 Medichest 812 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 Phone: (337) 367-8545 Drug Testing Freedom Recovery Center 325 Kaliste Saloom Rd. #100, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508 Phone: (337) 369-9949 Primary outpatient treatment for chemical dependency, co-dependency, anxiety, depression, and dysfunctional families. New Iberia Behavioral Health Clinic 611 W. Admiral Doyle Dr., New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 Phone: (337) 373-2135 A state-supported agency. Outpatient treatment dependency. Sliding fee scale. of Iberia Mental Health Center 611 W. Admiral Doyle Dr., New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 Phone: (337) 373-0002 A state-supported agency. Outpatient mental health services. fee scale. Alcohol Hotline: Cocaine Hotline: Suicide Hotline: chemical Sliding State of LA Office of Community Services for Children, Youth, and Family 706 Bayard St., New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 Phone: (337) 373-0026 (24-Hour Service: (337) 262-5901) Children Protective Services: Complaints of child abuse and/or neglect are investigated. Broussard, Hargrave & Shea LLC 203 West Main St. Suite 101, New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 Phone: (337) 365-7575 Vermilion Hospital for Psychiatric & Addictive Medicine 2520 N. University, Lafayette, Louisiana 70507 Phone: (337) 234-5614 or 1-800-821-2567 Provides a local link to Vermilion Hospital which provides treatment for psychiatric and chemical dependency for adults and adolescents. Private Hospital, Free assessments 24 hours a day. Hayes & Hayes Psychotherapy Association 219 Weeks Street, New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 Phone: (337) 364-3333 Outpatient Counseling: Individual, Family, Child Will Guidry, M.S.W. – Board Certified Social Worker 812 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 Phone (337) 374-1905 Outpatient psychological services to individuals and families. Henry J. LaGarde, PH.D. 217 French St., New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 Phone: (337) 367-6604 Outpatient psychological services to individuals and families. Acadiana Recovery Center 401 W. Vermilion, Lafayette, Louisiana 70506 Phone: (337) 291-5400 27 1-800-252-6465 (24 hours) 1-800-COCAINE 1-800-375-5555 or 1-800-749-2673 PBIS – POSITIVE BEHAVIOR & INTERVENTION SUPPORT Mission Statement L ET’S BE PREPARED H AVE SELF-CONTROL And S HOW RESPECT In Order To Achieve Academic Excellence 28 POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT Loreauville High School’s Student Expectations Classroom L Commons Area L et’s be Prepared H Be on time Have needed materials Complete assignments and homework Follow dress code Follow directions H Listen carefully Think before you speak Use a controlled tone of voice Use appropriate language Keep feet and hands to yourself Sit quietly during announcements how respect how respect Use controlled tone of voice Use appropriate language Keep feet and hands to yourself Refrain from running and horseplay Stay in designated area S S Leave commons area with enough time to get to class Follow dress code ave self control ave self control et’s be prepared Be positive and courteous with each other Utilize non-harassing verbal and non-verbal behavior Sit in assigned seat Keep room clean 29 Be positive and courteous with each other Utilize non-harassing verbal and non-verbal behavior Keep commons area clean Dispose of litter in containers provided Auditorium Hallways L L et’s be prepared H Leave auditorium with enough time to get to class Follow dress code H ave self-control Use controlled tone of voice Use appropriate language Keep feet and hands to yourself Refrain from running and horseplay Stay in designated area Walk on right side of the hall Use controlled tone of voice Use appropriate language Keep feet and hands to yourself S how respect Have planner Go directly to destination Follow dress code ave self-control S et’s be prepared how respect Be positive and courteous with each other Utilize non-harassing verbal and non-verbal behavior Keep auditorium clean Dispose of litter in containers provided 30 Be positive and courteous with each other Utilize non-harassing verbal and non-verbal behavior Keep hallway clean Library Schoolwide Assembly L L et’s be prepared H Have your ID Follow dress code Report at appropriate times H ave self control S Use controlled tone of voice Use appropriate language Keep feet and hands to yourself Stay in designated area Report back to class promptly Use materials for appropriate school related assignments only Return materials to appropriate location in a timely fashion Report directly to designated location Follow dress code Walk in an orderly fashion Sit in designated areas ave self control Use controlled tone of voice when appropriate Keep feet and hands to yourself Stay in designated area Remain until dismissed S how respect et’s be prepared how respect Be positive and courteous with each other Utilize non-harassing verbal and non-verbal behavior Keep library clean Refrain from eating or drinking in library 31 Be positive and courteous with each other Utilize non-harassing verbal and non-verbal behavior Give undivided attention Applaud appropriately Office Cafeteria L L et’s be prepared H Proceed directly to office when called Handle business and exit promptly Return to class immediately Have necessary item required Follow dress code H Use controlled tone of voice State reason for being in office Take care of business at designated times Stay in designated area Stay in line Use controlled tone of voice Use appropriate language Keep feet and hands to yourself Use appropriate table manners Keep food on your plate Dispose of food properly Leave table immediately after eating S Show respect Have lunch money Present I.D. Follow dress code ave self control ave self control et’s be prepared how respect Be positive and courteous with each other Utilize non-harassing verbal and non-verbal behavior Keep office clean 32 Be thankful for the food you have Be positive and courteous with each other Utilize non-harassing verbal and non-verbal behavior Keep cafeteria clean Restrooms Bus Loading Area L L et’s be prepared H Have planner Go directly to destination Follow dress code H ave self control Use controlled tone of voice Use appropriate language Keep feet and hands to yourself Keep walls and stalls free of graffiti Use restroom in a timely manner Use restroom supplies correctly Use controlled tone of voice Use appropriate language Keep feet and hands to yourself Refrain from running and horseplay Stay in designated area Enter bus in an orderly fashion S how respect how respect Report to and from bus loading area promptly Follow dress code ave self control S et’s be prepared Be positive and courteous with each other Give privacy Utilize non-harassing verbal and non-verbal behavior Keep restroom clean Report any problems 33 Be positive and courteous with each other Utilize non-harassing verbal and non-verbal behavior Follow rules of bus driver Dispose of litter in containers provided Loreauville High students are: L OYAL O RGANIZED R ELIABLE E NERGETIC A BLE U NSELFISH V ERSATILE I NTELLIGENT L IKABLE L EADERS E XCELLENCE 34