Petal School District Secondary School Student/Parent

Handbook 2019-2020

Petal Middle School Grades 7-8

Petal High School

Grades 9-12

Table of Contents FOREWORD MISSION STATEMENT CORE VALUES STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES PHONE NUMBERS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL CALENDAR NINE WEEKS EXAM AND PROGRESS REPORT SCHEDULE BELL SCHEDULES

HIGH SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL

SECTION 1 - Academic Services 1.1 - GUIDANCE COUNSELORS 1.2 - PHS GUIDANCE SERVICES 1.3 - PMS GUIDANCE SERVICES 1.4 - PHS CAREER AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES 1.5 - CAREER AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES PERSONNEL 1.6 - PARENT/GUARDIAN – TEACHER CONFERENCES 1.7 - ENTRANCE/CLASSIFICATION 1.8 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRANCE AND CLASSIFICATION - PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 1.9 - TRANSFERS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS 1.10 - RESIDENCY, CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 1.11 - STUDENT RECORDS 1.12 - GRADUATION PATHWAYS 1.13 - CREDIT RECOVERY 1.14 - SENIOR COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 1.15 - COLLEGE PREP CURRICULUM 1.16 - COURSES OFFERED (** PMS Course w/PHS Credit) 1.17 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOLARS 1.18 - MISSISSIPPI TECH MASTER

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1.19 - VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN 1.20 - THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 1.21 - DUAL ENROLLMENT 1.22 - DUAL CREDIT 1.23 - ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL 1.24 - STUDENT FEES

Petal High School Petal Middle School

1.25 - GRADING SYSTEM AND REPORT TO STUDENTS AND PARENT 1.26 - PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 1.27 - HOW TO CALCULATE THE GRADE POINT AVERAGE 1.28 - STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS 1.29 - EXEMPTION POLICY (PHS) 1.30 - ONLINE COURSES 1.31 - SEAL OF BILITERACY

SECTION 2 -Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department I. CTE Programs and classes

Agriculture and Natural Resources I & II Business Fundamentals / Marketing I & II Construction I & II Culinary Arts I & II Digital Media I, II & III Health Science I & II Information Technology I & II Law and Public Safety I & II Polymer Science I & II Teacher Academy I & II Family and Consumer Science Classes (½ credit ea.) STEM (1 credit)

II. Scholarships III. National Certifications

CERT (Law & Public Safety) NIMS (Law & Public Safety) CompTIA IT Fundamentals (Information Technology) Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Networking Fundamentals (Information Technology) NCCER (Construction Technology I & II)

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ProStart National Certificate of Achievement (COA) (Culinary Arts) IV. CTE Student Organizations

SECTION 3 - Student Attendance 3.1 - STATE LAW 3.2 - EXCUSED ABSENCES 3.3 - UNEXCUSED ABSENCES 3.4 - MAKE-UP WORK FOR EXCUSED/SCHOOL SPONSORED ABSENCES 3.5 - HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS 3.6 - PERFECT ATTENDANCE (PMS) 3.7 - TARDY POLICY(PHS) 3.8 - TARDY TO SCHOOL (PMS) 3.9 - TARDY TO CLASS (PMS) 3.10 - CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE 3.11 - EARLY DISMISSAL (PMS) 3.12 - EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ABSENCES 3.13 - TRUANCY (SKIPPING)

SECTION 4 - Student Behavior/Discipline 4.1 - DISCIPLINE 4.2 - DISCIPLINE LADDER STEPS/CONSEQUENCES 4.3 - BEHAVIORS THAT WILL BE REFERRED TO THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE 4.4 - IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS) 4.5 - USE/POSSESSION OF DRUGS 4.6 - DETENTION PROGRAM 4.7 - ELECTRONIC DEVICES/CELL PHONES 4.8 - DISPLAY OF AFFECTION 4.9 - TOBACCO 4.10 - CHEATING 4.11 - HABITUALLY DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS 4.12 - DISCIPLINARY CONFERENCES 4.13 - ALTERNATIVE FOR SUSPENSION 4.14 - STUDENT MAY BE DISCIPLINED FOR ACTS OR CRIMES OFF CAMPUS 4.15 - SUSPEND/EXPEL/RE-ASSIGN 4.16 - APPEALS 4.17 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARDS 4.18 - THREATS OF VIOLENCE/SERIOUS CRIMES ON OR OFF CAMPUS 4.19 - HARASSMENT/BULLYING

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4.20 - HAZING 4.21 - BIAS BEHAVIOR 4.22 - USE/POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR WEAPONS 4.23 - INTERVIEWS AND SEARCHES BY SCHOOL OFFICIAL 4.24 - PEER MEDIATION/CONFLICT MANAGEMENT 4.25 - COURTESIES IN THE AUDITORIUM/GYM (PMS) 4.26 - SCHOOL BUS VIOLATION/DISCIPLINE 4.27 - SCHOOL BUS DISCIPLINE LADDER 4.28 - AUTO/PARKING VIOLATIONS (PHS) 4.29 - RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION

SECTION 5 - Student Dress Code 5.1 Student Dress Code

SECTION 6 - Off-Campus Travel By Students 6.1 - FIELD TRIPS 6.2 - COLLEGE/CAREER DAY PROCEDURES 6.3 - SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES

SECTION 7 - Student Activities 7.1 - EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 7.2 - EXTRACURRICULAR DRUG SCREENING PROGRAM 7.3 - PMS ATHLETIC POLICY 7.4 - STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 7.5 - REQUIREMENTS FOR HOLDING NON-ACADEMIC CLUB/CLASS OFFICE 7.6 - PICTURES 7.7 - PHS/PMS STUDENT COUNCIL 7.8 - STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS 7.9 - BETA CLUB 7.10 - JR. BETA CLUB (PMS) 7.11 - NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 7.12 - MU ALPHA THETA 7.13- SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM 7.14 - HISTORY CLUB (PMS) 7.15 - HOMECOMING 7.16 - WHO’S WHO ELECTIONS 7.17 - MOST ATHLETIC/MOST TALENTED 7.18 - BEAUTY/BEAU PAGEANT 7.19 - FUNDRAISING

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SECTION 8 - Petal School District Police 8.1 - TRESPASS WARNING POLICY 8.2 - DAMAGES TO SCHOOL PROPERTY 8.3 - SEXUAL HARASSMENT

SECTION 9 - Emergency Situations 9.1 - CRISIS MANAGEMENT 9.2 - EMERGENCY FIRE INSTRUCTIONS 9.3 - SEVERE WEATHER PROCEDURES 9.4 - TORNADO OR SEVERE WEATHER ASSIGNMENT 9.5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 9.6 - DELAYED START PROCEDURES

SECTION 10 - School Nutrition Services 10.1 - CAFETERIA 10.2 - CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM MEAL RATES 10.3 - REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO LUNCH PERIOD

SECTION 11 - General Information 11.1 - CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE 11.2 - USE OF THE TELEPHONE 11.3 - SHARED DECISION MAKING COUNCIL 11.4 - VISITOR INFORMATION 11.5 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES 11.6 - MEDICATION OR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS(PHS) 11.7 - STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE-MEDICATION-JGCD (PMS) 11.8 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 11.9 - BEDBUGS POLICY 11.10 - PREGNANCY 11.11 - FLAGS ON CAMPUS 11.12 - TOYS AND GAMES 11.13 - DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 11.14 - STUDENT INTERVIEWS 11.15 - ADVISOR/ADVISEE 11.16 - NETWORK USAGE 11.17 - TEXTBOOKS 11.18 - BUSES-SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION 11.19 - CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

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11.20 - PETAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WELLNESS POLICY 11.21 - COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES 11.22 - PARENTAL PERMISSION FOR MEDIA RELEASE 11.23 - SEMRHI 11.24 - ASBESTOS SURVEILLANCE OF ALL SCHOOL BUILDINGS 11.25 - THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT 11.26 - PARENT INVOLVEMENT 11.27 - PMS Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures

A.M. DROP-OFF P.M. PICK-UP

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FOREWORD The purpose of this handbook is to familiarize students, teachers, and parents with

the regulations of both Petal Middle School and Petal High School. We hope that this handbook will contribute to a better understanding and appreciation of our educational program. Information found in this handbook has been approved by the Board of Trustees of the Petal School District and constitutes board policy. MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Petal School District is to empower all students with the attitudes, knowledge, and lifelong learning skills essential to thrive as responsible citizens in an ever-changing global society. CORE VALUES We believe that:

● A person’s potential to learn is limitless. ● All people have intrinsic worth. ● Strength comes from engaging the full diversity of the community. ● Teamwork is essential to the continuous success of an organization. ● Family is the most important influence in the development of the individual. ● People can direct their own future. ● People are influenced more by what others do than by what they say.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES All students will:

● Meet the academic standards established by the Petal School District School Board ● Continually contribute as responsible citizens ● Continually demonstrate progress in setting and achieving goals driven by their

personal ambition

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Petal School District offers academic and extracurricular opportunities to all

persons without discrimination and without regard to sex, race, religion, physical

handicapping/disability conditions, color, or national origin.

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The Petal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national

origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in the admission to and provision of educational

programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits.

The policy of the board of trustees forbids discrimination against any employee or

applicant for employment on the basis of sex. The board of trustees will not tolerate sexual harassment activity by any of its employees. This policy similarly applies to non-employee volunteers who work subject to the control of school authorities, and to students enrolled in Petal School District. The Petal School District is a tobacco free environment. The use of tobacco on campus is not allowed.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, organizations holding professional agreements with the Petal School District are hereby notified that this District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment of, or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District’s compliance with the regulations implementing The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or § 504 is directed to contact Name and Title: Katie Charleville Director of Special Services Location: Petal School District Office of Special Services Address: 617 South Main Street Petal, MS 39465 Phone Number: 601-582-4247

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PETAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

P.O. Drawer 523 Petal, MS 39465 (601) 545-3002

Fax: (601) 584-4700 Transportation Department: (601) 583-4320

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Matthew Dillon, Ph.D., Superintendent Andy Schoggin, Assistant Superintendent/Chief Operations Officer

Margaret Tynes, Director of Human Resources & Federal Programs Katie Charleville, Director of Special Services

William Wheat, Chief Financial Officer Danny Dillistone, Director of Child Nutrition Kelli Brown, Director of Student Assessment

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Bruce Magee, Chairman Jerry DeFatta, Vice Chairman

Troy Wicktom, Secretary Dr. Greg Bullock, Member

Dr. Chuck Harrell, Member

PHONE NUMBERS

PHS PMS Principal’s Office 583-3538 Principal’s Office 584-6301

545-1229 fax 584-4716 fax Guidance Office 583-4688 Guidance Office 582-0955

554-7247 fax 584-4716 fax Career Technical 584-4065 Petal Education Center 584-4717

584-4719 fax JROTC Building 554-7277 Cafeteria 584-6568 Cafeteria 583-8556

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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Petal High School Petal Middle School

Principal Rob Knight

Principal Michael Hogan

Assistant Principal/CTE Supervisor Ben Wade

Assistant Principal Sandy Hampton

Assistant Principal Amanda Garcia

Assistant Principal Joel Bowman

School Colors Red and White

School Mascot Panthers

Alma Mater

Our strong band can ne’er be broken Form’d at Petal High

Far surpassing wealth unspoken Seal’d by friendship’s tie.

When we from life shall part. High school life at best is passing

Gliding swiftly by; Then let us pledge in word and deed,

Our love for Petal High.

Alma Mater, Alma Mater Deep graven on each heart,

Shall be found unwav’ring true,

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SCHOOL CALENDAR 2019-20 Petal School District

First Semester Second Semester

First Day for Teachers August 1 Teachers Return January 6 First Day for Students/PHS 9th

August 7-8 Students Return January 8

Staggered Start K-8 Labor Day Holiday First Nine Weeks Ends

August 7-8 September 2 October 11

Martin Luther King Holiday Presidents Day Third Nine Weeds Ends

January 20 February 17 March 13

Fall Break October 14-15 Spring Break March 16-20 Teachers Return Students Return Thanksgiving Break Second Nine Weeks Ends -60%

October 15 October 16 November 25-29 December 20

Easter/Good Friday Break Teachers & Students Return Graduation Last Day for Students

April 10 April 13 May 14 May 22

Christmas Holidays

December 23,2019 - January 7, 2020

& Teachers - 60% Day

Potential Make Up Days

October 14, 2019 October15, 2019 January 7, 2020

February 17, 2020

NINE WEEKS EXAM AND PROGRESS REPORT SCHEDULE Nine

Weeks Progress Reports Exams

PHS Only Report Cards

1st September 5, 2019 October 10-11, 2019 October 17, 2019 2nd November14,2019 December 19-20, 2019 January 16, 2020 3rd February 13, 2019 March 12-13, 2020 March 26, 2020 4th April 23, 2019 May 19-22, 2020 May 21, 2020

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HIGH SCHOOL

*No students on campus prior to 8:00 a.m. (0 period students excluded)

BELL SCHEDULE

TIME PERIOD NUMBER OF MINUTES 7:20 – 8:10 “0” Period (50) 8:00-8:25 Breakfast (25) 8:25-8:30 Students pass to 1st (5) 8:30-9:18 1st period (48) 9:18-9:23 Pass (5) 9:23-10:11 2nd period (48) 10:11-10:16 Pass (5) 10:16-11:52 3rd period (96) 11:52-11:57 Pass (5) 11:57-2:04 4th period (127- includes lunch) 2:04-2:09 Pass (5) 2:09-2:57 5th period (48) 2:57-3:02 Pass (5) 3:02-3:55 6th period (53)

LUNCH SCHEDULE

GROUP I: Lunch: 11:57-12:27 30 Pass: 12:27-12:30 3

GROUP II: 12:30-1:00 30 Pass: 1:03-1:06 3 GROUP III: 1:03-1:33 30 Pass: 1:33-1:36 3

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PMS BELL SCHEDULE *No Students on campus prior to 8:00 a.m.

TIME PERIOD MINUTES 8:00 –8:25 Breakfast (25) 8:30 –9 :18 1st period (48) 9:18 –9:22 Pass (4)

9:22 – 10:10 2nd period (48) 10:10 – 10:14 Pass (4) 10:14 – 11:02 3rd period (48) 11:02 – 11:06 Pass (4) 11:06 –12:22 4th period & Blk. 2 ( Lunch) (76) 12:22 –12:26 Pass (4) 12:26 –1:14 5th period (48) 1:14 – 1:18 Pass (4) 1:18 – 2:06 6th period (48) 2:06 - 2:10 Pass (4) 2:10 - 2:58 7th period (48) 2:58 - 3:02 Pass (4) 3:02 - 3:50 8th period (48) 3:50 - 3:55 1st period ChromeBook Return (5)

SECTION 1 - Academic Services

1.1 - GUIDANCE COUNSELORS PHS PMS Last name A - G: Emily Calcote School Counselor, Courtney McArthur Last name H - O: Dawn Tisdale Behavior Counselor, Kaylee Wade Last name P - Z: Melissa Morgan Intervention Specialist – Katie Mercer Records Clerk – Brenda Caldwell Intervention Specialist – Rhonda Peek Behavior Counselor-John Lawless

1.2 - PHS GUIDANCE SERVICES Petal High School has three full-time counselors. Students desiring a conference need to check with

the appropriate counselor who will in turn review the conference request and set up a time for the conference. Students may also be referred to the counselor when the need arises.

Students planning to transfer to another school should report with their parents to the guidance counselor to fill out the proper withdrawal forms.

School guidance counselors shall provide the following comprehensive counseling services: 1. Academic and personal/social counseling; 2. Student assessment and assessment counseling; 3. Career and education counseling; 4. Individual and group counseling;

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5. Crisis Intervention and preventive counseling; 6. Referrals to community agencies; 7. Educational consultations and collaboration with teachers, administrators, parents and

community leaders; 8. Educational and career placement services; 9. Follow-up counseling services;

10. Conflict resolution. 1.3 - PMS GUIDANCE SERVICES

It is the aim of the Petal Middle School Guidance Department to help each pupil profit as much as possible from his/her school program experiences. The guidance and counseling process is based on an understanding of each student gained from his/her school history (record), from the study of his/her individual background, and from the analysis of available test results. Students are encouraged to plan for the future through surveying vocational and educational opportunities which are in line with their own abilities and interests. Emphasis is placed upon the ability of the student to make wise decisions and solve his/her problems independently in order that he/she may grow and mature, making his/her own unique contributions to society in a positive manner.

The counselor may be able to help students to:

1. Select and outline a program of study. 2. Participate fully in the school programs. 3. Identify abilities, interests and special aptitudes by use of standardized tests and other

sources of information. 4. Provide information on career opportunities. 5. Make social and academic adjustments. 6. Maintain good attendance in school.

Appointments for parent-teacher conferences may be made by calling the principal’s office at (601-584-6301).

1.4 - PHS CAREER AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES Students taking Career and Technical skills programs may receive support services from the Student

Services Coordinators. The services provided may include the following: ● Identification of disadvantaged/disabled students ● Assessing the interests, aptitudes, and abilities of special populations students enrolled in Career

and Technical programs; ● Ensuring the special populations students are provided with supplementary services required by

law to be successful in Career and Technical programs; ● Providing guidance, counseling, and career development services or referral to assist special

populations students to achieve realistic educational and career goals; ● Planning of programs counseling, and support of pregnant teens and single parents in the Petal

School District. 1.5 - CAREER AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

PERSONNEL Student Services Coordinators - Myra Boyles, Rebeccah Lambert CTE Counselor-Brooke Walter

1.6 - PARENT/GUARDIAN – TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent/guardian- teacher conferences are encouraged. The purpose of parent- teacher conferences is to foster communication between the school and parents/guardians relative to the student’s development. In

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the event a parent/guardian desires to meet with his/her child’s teacher(s), the following procedure should be followed:

1. Parents/guardians should contact the Guidance Office at the school for an appointment that is convenient to the parent and teacher and does not disrupt the instructional day.

2. Parents/guardians should state the nature and purpose of the conference at the time the appointment is made. This will ensure that the teacher has appropriate information needed to answer parent/guardian concerns.

3. Parent/guardian- teacher conferences are confidential and should address the individual needs of the student. Conferences with groups of parents/guardians with individual teachers do not provide the proper forum for addressing individual needs of students.

1.7 - ENTRANCE/CLASSIFICATION

To advance to the 9th grade, a student must complete sixteen (16) courses during the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. The student must achieve at least a 65 average or above in all except one (1) of the required courses. The required courses are Math, English, Social Studies, Science.

Grade Credits Needed 10th 6

11th 13 12th 20

Needed to Graduate: 28**

**of which 20 Carnegie units must be approved by the Mississippi State Commission of Accreditation.

Students must make-up courses failed as soon as possible by attending credit recovery. Students will not be able to take Algebra I, Biology, English II, or U.S. History in summer school without special permission from the principal.

1.8 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRANCE AND CLASSIFICATION - PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

1. Students who enroll in the 7th grade must have completed the requirements for the 6th grade. 2. Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, students entering the 7th grade must have received the

Tdap vaccination as required by the Mississippi Department of Health. 3. Students must pass Math and Language Arts for the school year in order to be promoted to the next

grade. 4. Students failing to pass both History and Science for the school year will be retained.

1.9 - TRANSFERS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS Principals shall be governed by the regulations of the Mississippi Commission for School

Accreditation in grade classification of pupils from accredited and non accredited schools. The school will not accept students from schools or programs (including correspondence, tutorial, or home study) that are not accredited by a state or regional agency without administering standardized achievement tests and/or teacher-made special subject tests to determine: (1) the grade level to which the transfer student should be assigned; or (2) the number and validity of the Carnegie units the secondary transfer student has earned.

As required through the Family Rights and Privacy Act, Federal regulation 99.34 and formulated through regulation 99.5 the Petal School District will forward educational records on request to a school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

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1.10 - RESIDENCY, CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

New students entering the Petal School District must present the following before a student is allowed to attend class:

1. VERIFICATION OF STUDENT RESIDENCY- A student must live with a parent or legal guardian in the Petal School District in order to be enrolled in a Petal School. All students are required to verify his or her residence address as part of the registration process. The parent or legal guardian of a student seeking to enroll must provide the school with at least one of the following items from each group as verification of their address, except that any document with a post office box as an address shall not be accepted: GROUP 1: GROUP 2: ·Mortgage Document-current receipt ·Electric bill w/name & address (within 30

showing physical address days) ·Lease-with effective dates or current receipt ·Gas bill w/name & address (within 30 ·Deed days)

·Water bill w/name & address (within 30 days)

2. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE- All students will present verification of up-to-date

immunization compliance forms issued through the Mississippi Health Department or any local physician. (MS Codes 37-7 301, 41-43-37):

Beginning with the 1993-94 school year, the Mississippi State Department of Health requires that all children entering an elementary or secondary school for the first time must have proof of two doses of MMR vaccine. The first dose must be on or after the first birthday and the second dose must be at least 30 days later than the first. The only exceptions are (1) children with a documented history of physician-diagnosed measles or serologic evidence of immunity to measles, or (2) children with a valid Certificate of Medical Exception (Form No. 122). A medical exemption may be recommended by the child’s physician and must be approved by the local health officer. Valid contraindications to MMR vaccine are rare. Two doses of MMR vaccine are recommended for all other school children. The certificate of Immunization Compliance, (Form No. 122) and the Temporary Compliance form (Form No. 123) are being revised to include the two-dose MMR requirement.

Before entering 7th grade, students are required to have the Tdap vaccination. To enroll and

receive a schedule at Petal Middle School, the Certificate of Immunization Compliance (Form No. 121) must be presented.

3. PROOF OF GUARDIANSHIP-Legal guardianship shall be verified by a court decree declaring the district resident to be the legal guardian of the student. Any student living with someone other than his/her natural parents must present guardianship papers or proof from an attorney that guardianship papers have been requested. Students of divorced parents must be residing with the parent that has legal custody. Any legal guardianship formed for the purpose of establishing residency for school district attendance purposes shall not be recognized by the Petal School Board.

4. WITHDRAWAL RECORDS FROM FORMER SCHOOL –All students should officially withdraw from their previous school before attempting to enter Petal School District. Copies of withdrawal papers are to be submitted prior to enrollment. Any student wishing to enroll who has been expelled or suspended from his/her former school must have approval from the administration before admittance.

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5. BIRTH CERTIFICATE- The student’s birth certificate number must be recorded on his/her cumulative folder. Students not in compliance have sixty (60) days to comply with this requirement or be suspended from school until compliance.

Enrollment in PETAL SCHOOL DISTRICT becomes official after students have completed the

above and with release of school records from former school. It shall be the policy of the Petal School District that no minor child may enroll in or attend any school except the school district of his/her residence, unless such child be lawfully transferred from the school district of his/her residence to a school in another school district in accord with the statutes of this state (MS Code 37-7-301, 41-23-37). Transfers will be accepted on an individual, temporary, space available basis.

The superintendent, in his/her discretion, may deny student transfers when said transfers would result in negative financial, legal and/or program consequences of the Petal School District. Further, the superintendent may deny student transfers when in his/her opinion; the transfers will have a negative financial, legal, and/or program effect on the transferring school district. Only students who are in good standing with the transferring school district will be accepted. Students who have experienced disciplinary or academic problems will not be accepted by this district. A student must have an acceptable academic achievement record in the transferring school in order to be eligible for enrollment in a Petal School. Absences accumulated from the former school will be counted in total absences for transfer students to Petal High School.

A transfer student’s privilege to continue attendance at a Petal School is contingent upon his/her conduct. Any transfer student who does not conduct himself/herself in an acceptable manner will lose his/her privilege to attend school in the Petal School District.

However, those children whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are instructional personnel or certified employees of the Petal School District may at such employee’s discretion enroll and attend the school or schools of their parent’s or legal guardian’s choice regardless of the residence of the child.

Consideration will be given to those special education students with special programming needs who reside in another school district where appropriate programming for those special education students is not available.

In order for a student to be legally transferred from his/her residence to another school district in situations other than the ones described above, the parent or legal guardian must file with the president or secretary of the school board of the school district in which the pupil has been enrolled or is qualified to be enrolled as a student, a petition stating this desire. Both school boards must mutually consent to the transfer and the conditions and provisions of the transfer. 1.11 - STUDENT RECORDS

Permanent school records are kept on all students in their respective schools. These records enable maximum information to be gathered as the school endeavors to provide for each student’s needs. Upon parental or legal guardian’s written request, the permanent record of that parent or guardian’s child shall be made available. Students 18 years of age or older shall be granted like opportunities upon written request. No records or record information shall be released to third parties, unless written approval has been given the school by the student’s parents/legal guardians of the student who is 18 years of age or older.

When a student transfers from this school system to another, the student’s records will be forwarded upon request to the receiving school. If the student has outstanding fees or textbooks, transfer records will be delayed until all accounts have been cleared. The Petal School District is required to verify the actual residence of any student requesting transfer of records. The district will use objective and reliable methods to verify student’s addresses for all transfers during the registration and at random throughout the year.

The following information is considered directory information and can be released to the public: honors information, scholarship information, photos/videos, and grade classification. Any student’s parents/guardians who do not want this information released must contact the school in writing within the first ten school days after receiving the student/parent handbook. All transcripts cost $5.00 (cash) and may be obtained in the Guidance Office.

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1.12 - GRADUATION PATHWAYS Classes of 2019 -2021

Career Pathway Option only available for classes of 2019-2020

Traditional Pathway Option 28 Credits

Career Pathway Option 21 Credits

District Pathway Option 21 Credits

Graduation Requirements

Required Subjects

Graduation Requirements

Required Subjects

Graduation Requirements

Required Subjects

4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Math 4 Credits of Science 4 Credits of Social Studies ½ Credit of Health 1 Credit of Physical Education 1 Credit of Business & Technology 1 Credit of Art 8½ Credits of Electives

English I, II, III, & IV Alg I, Geom. & Alg II Biology I, Physical based science 1 World History 1 U. S. History ½ Geography ½ U. S. Gov’t ½ Economics ½ MS Studies ½Comprehensive Health Computer Discovery, ICT II, 9th STEM, or Computer Applications and Keyboarding, Keystone

4 Credits of English 3 Credits of Math 3 Credits of Science 3 Credits of Social Studies ½ Credit of Health/Physical Education 1 Credit Business & Technology 4 Credits of Career & Technical Education Electives 2 ½ Credits of Electives

English I, II, III, & IV Algebra I, Geometry Biology I, 1 above Bio 1 U.S. History 1 World History ½ U.S. Gov’t ½ MS Studies ½Comprehensive Health or ½ Physical Education Computer Discovery, ICT II, 9th STEM, or Computer Applications and Keyboarding, Keystone From student’s program of study

4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Math 3 Credits of Science 3 Credits of Social Studies ½ Credit of Health 1 Credit of Physical Education 1 Credit of Business & Technology 1 Credit of Art 3½ Credits of Electives

English I, II, III, & IV Algebra I, Geometry Biology I, 1 above Bio 1 World History 1 U. S. History ½ U. S. Gov’t ½ MS Studies ½ Comprehensive Health Computer Discovery, ICT II, 9th STEM, or Computer Applications and Keyboarding, Keystone

REQUIRED STATE TESTS.--Algebra I, U.S. History, English II, Biology I

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All Students begin on the Traditional Pathway. A change in graduation pathway will be done on a

case by case basis. Students graduating with a Career or District diploma have to attend a community/junior college or

technical school before they are able to enroll at a University/College.

In order to begin at a 4 year college/university, a student must follow the Traditional pathway and College Prep Curriculum (p. 14).

All students are encouraged to take advantage of a wide variety of courses in order to be prepared for senior college, junior college or the technical world of work. A school district may allow three (3) Carnegie units from band, chorus, and physical education to count as three (3) of the electives required for graduation by the state; except that no single course shall be counted for more than two (2) of the three (3) units.

The Petal School District will limit the scheduling of formal graduation ceremonies to those students who have successfully completed graduation requirements and are in good disciplinary standing.

Class of 2022 and After Petal High School Graduation Pathways - Traditional Diploma Options Traditional Diploma Career and Technical Endorsement Academic Endorsement Distinguished Academic Endorsement

Graduation Requirements Required Subjects

Graduation Requirements

Required Subjects

Graduation Requirements Required Subjects

Graduation Requirement

s Required Subjects

4 Credits English English I, English II 4 Credits English English I, English

II 4 Credits English English I, English II 4 Credits English English I, English II

4 Credits Math Algebra I 4 Credits Math Algebra I 4 Credits Math Algebra I + 2 additional

math courses above Algebra I

4 Credits Math

Algebra I + 2 additional math courses above Algebra I

3 Credits Science Biology I 3 Credits Science Biology I 3 Credits Science Biology I + 2 additional science courses above

Biology I

4 Credits Science

Biology I + 2 additional science courses above Biology I

3.5 Credits Social Studies

MS Studies (1/2), World History (1), US

History (1), Economics (1/2), US Government

(1/2)

3.5 Credits Social Studies

MS Studies (1/2), World History (1),

US History (1), Economics (1/2), US Government

(1/2)

3.5 Credits Social Studies

MS Studies (1/2), World History (1), US History (1), Economics (1/2), US Government

(1/2)

4 Credits Social Studies

MS Studies (1/2), World History (1), US History (1),

Economics (1/2), US Government (1/2)

1/2 Credit PE

1/2 Credit PE 1/2 Credit PE 1/2 Credit PE

1/2 Credit Health

1/2 Credit Health 1/2 Credit Health

1/2 Credit Health

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1 Credit Art

1 Credit Art 1 Credit Art 1 Credit Art

1 Credit CCR

Taught either Junior or Senior year OR taught

in a 4-course sequence beginning in

the 9th grade

1 Credit CCR Taught either

Junior or Senior year

1 Credit CCR Taught either Junior or Senior year 1 Credit CCR Taught either Junior or Senior

year

1 Credit Technology or Computer Science

1 Credit Technology or

Computer Science

1 Credit

Technology or Computer Science

1 Credit Technology or Computer

Science

5.5 Credits Electives

4 Credits CTE Electives

Must complete a 4-course sequential

program of study to be a completer

in CTE 7.5 Electives

Electives must meet the advanced

requirements in the IHL CPC

8 Electives Electives must meet the

advanced elective requirements in the IHL CPC

3.5 Credits Additional Electives

Electives must meet the

advanced elective requirements in

the IHL CPC

Total Credits: 24 Total Credits: 26 Total Credits: 26 Total Credits: 28

Traditional Diploma Option Notes: Additional Requirements: Additional Requirements: Additional Requirements:

Student must choose endorsement before entering 9th grade 2.5 Overall GPA 2.5 Overall GPA 3.0 Overall GPA

For early release, student must have met ACT subscores (17 English; 19 math) or earn a Silver on ACT WorkKeys for the CTE Endorsement

Silver level on ACT WorkKeys Courses must meet MS IHL CPC Requirements Courses must meet MS IHL CPC Requirements

Student who have not met one of the above for early release must meet ALL of the following:

Successfully complete one of the following:

Earn MS IHL & Community College readiness benchmarks (ACT sub scores of 17 English and 19 math or completion of appropriate college-ready courses in senior year

Earn national college-readiness benchmarks on each subtest established by ACT (sub scores of 18 English and 22 math) or SAT

* 2.5 GPA -One CTE DC course or the Community College approved CTE articulated dual credit

Successfully complete one of the following: Successfully complete one of the following or a combination of three advanced courses:

* Passed or met all MAAP assessment requirements for graduation

-Complete an industry-based work experience or the Career Pathway Experience

-Earn a C or higher in any AP course and take the exam

-Three AP course with a B or higher and take the appropriate AP exam

* On track to meet all diploma requirements for graduation

-Earn a State Board of Education approved national credential

-Earn a C or higher in a Diploma Program-IB course and take the exams

-Three IB course with a B or higher and take the appropriate exams

* Concurrently enrolled in Essentials of College Math or Essentials of College Literacy

-Earn a C or higher in an academic dual enrollment course -Three dual credit course earning B or higher

1.13 - CREDIT RECOVERY

A credit recovery program is offered for students to gain credit for courses that they have previously failed. Credit recovery is a part of the district Dropout Prevention Program.

Applicable fees will be required. 8th grade students who failed Math, Mississippi Studies or Introduction to World Geography may

have the opportunity to enter the summer credit recovery program at Petal Middle School with permission by the administration of the middle school principals. A summer school program will be at Petal Middle School for students who failed 7th grade Math or English or 8th grade English

Students in Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and U.S. History will not be allowed to take these courses in summer school outside the Petal School District unless special permission is given by the principal and guidance office.

The following guidelines have been established for credit recovery:

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1. Counselors and administrators will approve students appropriate for participation in a credit recovery program offered at Petal High School.

2. Course content shall be based on the curriculum guidelines approved by the Mississippi Department of Education.

3. The method of instruction will be determined by the principal based on available resources and can include the use of a teacher delivery system or an online computer-based program. All testing will occur in the presence of designated school personnel.

4. Students may enroll in no more than one course at a time. Course work must be completed within one semester.

Seniors must successfully complete spring semester courses and receive a grade by the completion

of senior exams in order to participate in graduation exercises. Once final exams are completed for seniors, that is their final average. Seniors must enroll in summer credit recovery to complete graduation requirements.

1.14 - SENIOR COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS There are four ways to gain admission to a university in Mississippi.

1. Complete the College Prep Curriculum with a minimum of 3.2 GPA and a submitted ACT or SAT score

OR 2. Complete the College Prep Curriculum with a minimum of 2.5 GPA and score at least 16 or higher

on the ACT (at least 770 on the SAT) or rank in the upper 50% of your class. OR

3. Complete the College Prep Curriculum with a minimum 2.0 GPA and score 18 or higher on the ACT (at least 850 on the SAT).

OR 4. Satisfy the NCAA standard for student-athletes who are “full qualifiers under

Division 1 guidelines.”

1.15 - COLLEGE PREP CURRICULUM

RECOMMENDED COLLEGE PREP CURRICULUM The College Prep Curriculum for students graduating from high school and entering a public institution of higher learning is as follows:

● English: 4 Carnegie Units – Compensatory Reading and Compensatory Writing may not be included.

● Mathematics: 4 Carnegie Units – Includes Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, and any one Carnegie Unit of comparable rigor and content. (e.g., Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus, BC, Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, or AP Statistics).

● Science: 4 Carnegie Units – Includes Biology I, Chemistry I, and any two Carnegie Units of comparable rigor and content. (e.g., Physics, Physical Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, AP Chemistry, Physics II, AP Physics B, AP Physics C – Electricity and Magnetism, and AP Physics C – Mechanics, Botany, Microbiology, or Human Anatomy and Physiology.)

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● Social Studies: 4 Carnegie Units – Includes World History, U.S. History, Introduction to World Geography, U.S. Government, Economics, and Mississippi Studies. (Credit earned for a State/Local Government course in any other state may stand in lieu of Mississippi Studies.)

● Arts: 1 Carnegie Unit – Includes any one Carnegie Unit of visual and performing arts course(s) meeting the requirements for high school graduation.

● Advanced Electives: 2 Carnegie Units – Includes any two Carnegie Units of Foreign Language (I and II), Advanced World Geography and a Foreign Language (I) or any combination of English, Mathematics, or lab-based science courses of comparable rigor and content to those required above.

● Computer Applications: 1/2 Carnegie Unit – Course should emphasize the computer as a productivity tool. Instruction should include the use of application packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets. The course should also include basic computer terminology and hardware operation.

● Pre-High School Units: Algebra I, first-year Foreign Language, or Mississippi Studies taken prior to high school will be accepted for admission, provided course content is the same as the high school course.

For more information go to www.mississippi.edu/admissions/curriculum.asp 1.16 - COURSES OFFERED (** PMS Course w/PHS Credit)

ENGLISH 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 7th Language Arts X 8th Language Arts X English I X English II X English III X English III AP X English IV X English IV AP X Dual Credit English IV X FINE ARTS 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Art X X X X X X Art II X X X Art III X X Art IV X Band X X X X X X Ceramics X X X X Introduction to Music X X X X Jazz Ensemble X X X X Introduction to Theatre Arts X X X Music Choral (Chanticleer, Chevalier, Corians) X X X X X X Music Choral (Show Choir) X X X X X X Music: General X X X X Theater X X X X FOREIGN LANGUAGE 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th French I X X X X French II X X X French III X X X Dual Credit French X X Spanish I X X X X

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Spanish II X X X Spanish III X X X Dual Credit Spanish X X GENERAL ELECTIVES 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th ACT Prep 10th & 11th X X Accounting I X X Debate X X X Driver Education/Health X X X Oral Communication X X X X Dual Credit Speech (Pending Approval) X X Dual Credit Psychology X X Dual Credit Music Appreciation X X Cyber Foundations I** X

Computer Science & Engineering** X Computer Science, AP X X X X JROTC X X X X Personal Finance X X X X PHYSICAL EDUCATION 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Physical Education** X X X X X X Health** X X X X X X MATH 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 7th Math X 8th Math** X Advanced Math Plus (Dual Credit Trigonometry) X X Foundations of Algebra X Algebra I X X X Algebra II (Dual Credit College Algebra) X X X Algebra III (Dual Credit Trigonometry) X Geometry X X X X Geometry Advanced X X X Calculus, AP X X Calculus X X SCIENCE 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th General Science X X Biology X X Biology, AP X X X Chemistry X X X Chemistry, AP X X Environmental Science/Botany X Environmental Science, AP X X X X Human Anatomy & Physiology X X X Marine & Aquatic Science I, II X X X Physics I X X Physics, AP X X Zoology I, II X X X Physical Science X X X X

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Dual Credit College Biology X X SOCIAL STUDIES 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Mississippi Studies/Geography** X Human Geography, AP X US Government/Economics (9th Grade Course) X US History to 1877 X US History – 1877 to Present X US History, AP X US Government/Economics X X US Government & Politics AP X World History X World History, Accl. X European History, AP X CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Agriculture & Natural Resources I (on hold 2019-20) X X X X Agriculture & Natural Resources II (on hold 2019-20) X X X Business & Marketing I X X X X Business & Marketing II X X X Construction Technology I X X X X Construction Technology II X X X Culinary Arts I X X X Culinary Arts II X X Digital Media Technology I X X X X Digital Media Technology II X X X Digital Media Technology III/IV X X Family Dynamics/Child Development X X X X Health Science I X X X Health Science II X X Information Technology I (IT) X X X X Information Technology II (IT) X X X Law & Public Safety I X X X X Law & Public Safety II X X X Polymer Science I X X X Polymer Science II X X Keystone X Teacher Academy I X X X X Teacher Academy II X X X Sports Medicine I X X X Sports Medicine II X X Utility Lineman Program (Dual Enrollment) X SPECIAL SERVICES 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Leisure Recreational/Social Skills I X Jobs Skills Math I X Employment English I X Independent Living I, II X Life Skills Science X Functional Reading I X

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Interpersonal Skills Work Skills, Job Training Household Management Employment English II X Job Skills Math II X Career Preparation I, II X Government & Community Studies X Social Skills II X Functional Reading II X Social Skills on the Job X Functional Reading III X Employment English III X Leisure Recreation II X Job Skills Math III X Work Experience I X Applied Employment X Healthy Living X Work Experience II X Cooperative Career I X Cooperative Career II X

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1.17 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOLARS

Seniors of School Year 2015 and Later ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 4 credits must consist of:

● English I (1) ● English II (1) ● Two additional English credits above English II and approved for admission to IHL

MATHEMATICS 4 credits must consist of:

● Algebra I (1) ● Algebra II (1) ● Geometry (1) ● And one Carnegie Unit of comparable rigor and content may come from Mathematics

courses approved for Mississippi Scholars Credit (www.mississippischolars.ms) SCIENCE 4 credits must consist of:

● Biology I (1) ● Chemistry (1) ● Any two Carnegie Units of comparable rigor and content above Biology I and Chemistry

(Physics (1) preferred). Additionally, one Carnegie Unit may come from a Career Technical Education course.

SOCIAL STUDIES 4 credits must consist of:

● World Geography (1/2) ● Mississippi Studies (1/2) ● World History Studies (1) ● U.S. History (1) ● U.S. Government (1/2) ● Economics (1/2)

ARTS 1 credit of:

● One Carnegie Unit of visual and performing arts meeting the requirements for high school graduation or

● 2 units for completion of the 2 course sequence Computer Graphics Technology I & II

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http://www.mississippischolars.ms/

ADVANCED ELECTIVES 2 credits must consist of:

● Two Foreign Languages or a 5th Math or 5th Science of higher rigor or ● Any two dual credit courses

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

● 40 hours of community or volunteer service during high school for seniors graduating

2018-2021 (80 hours for seniors graduating 2022 and later) ● Minimum of 18 ACT Composite Score (Overall Score) for senior graduating 2018-2021

(19 for seniors graduating 2022 and later) ) or minimum 36 ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test) or Silver Level WorkKeys

● 2.5 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale ● 3 letters of recommendation (one from each of the following – principal, guidance

counselor, and business/community leader for students with more than 4 in-school suspensions)

● 95% School Attendance during 4 years of high school ● No out-of-school suspension ● Mississippi Scholars must also complete any remaining state-mandated high school

graduation requirements. ● Advanced Placement courses may be substituted in Mississippi Scholars subject areas. ● Dual credit and online courses are acceptable.

Courses Approved For Mississippi Scholars Credit

Vocational Courses approved for academic credit by MDE Board would be accepted in the Mississippi Scholars program.

Science ● Aerospace Studies (1/2) ● Astronomy (1/2) ● Biology I (1) ● Biology II (1) ● Biology, general, Advanced Placement (1) ● Biomedical Research (1) ● Botany (1/2) ● Chemistry I (1) ● Chemistry II (1) ● Chemistry, general, Advanced Placement (1) ● Chemistry, Organic Chemistry (1) ● Genetics (1/2) ● Geology (1/2) ● Human Anatomy & Physiology (1) ● Marine & Aquatic Science (1/2) ● Microbiology (1/2) ● Molecular Biology (1/2) ● Physics I (1) ● Physics II (1) ● Physics B, Advanced Placement (1)

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● Physics C, Electricity & Magnetism, Advanced Placement (1) ● Physics C, Mechanics, Advanced Placement (1) ● Physical Science (1) ● Zoology (1/2) ● *1 unit for Introduction of Agriscience ● *1 unit for Concepts of Agriscience ● *1 unit for Science of Agricultural Animals ● *1 unit for Science of Agricultural Plants ● *1 unit for Science of Agricultural Environment ● *2 units for the completion of the 2 course sequence Agriscience I & II ● *2 units for the completion of the 2 course sequence Aquaculture I & II ● *2 units for the completion of the 2 course sequence Allied Health I & II ● *2 units for the completion of the 2 course sequence Forestry I & II ● *2 units for the completion of the 2 course sequence Horticulture I & II ● *2 units for the completion of the 2 course sequence Plastics and Polymer Science I & II

Mathematics

● Advanced Algebra (1/2) ● Algebra I (1) ● Algebra II (1) ● Calculus (1) ● Calculus AB, Advanced Placement (1) ● Calculus BC, Advanced Placement (1) ● Discrete Mathematics (1/2) ● Geometry (1) ● Pre-Calculus (1/2) ● Probability & Statistics (1/2) ● Statistics, Advanced Placement (1) ● Trigonometry (1/2)

● *1 unit for the completion of the 2 course sequence Drafting I & II

One Credit = (1) One-Half Credit-(1/2) * - Denotes Vocational courses

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1.18 - MISSISSIPPI TECH MASTER

ENGLISH 4 CREDITS MATHEMATICS 3 CREDITS

● Algebra I ● Math above Algebra I (Course has to be related to program of study)

GEOMETRY MANDATORY SCIENCE 3 CREDITS

● Biology I ● Two courses above Biology I

SOCIAL STUDIES 3 CREDITS

● American History ● Government ● Mississippi Studies

COMPUTER 1 CREDIT HEALTH OR P.E. ½ CREDIT ELECTIVES 2 ½ CREDITS

● Must take 4 CTE credits in the same area of your program of study ● Must have 21 minimum credits - students can go the 21 or 24 credit route allowing time

for internship ● Non-negotiable

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

● 40 hours of community or volunteer service during high school for seniors graduating 2018-2021 (80 hours for seniors graduating 2022 and later)

● Minimum of 18 ACT Composite Score (Overall Score) for senior graduating 2018-2021 (19 for seniors graduating 2022 and later) ) or minimum 36 ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test) or Silver Level WorkKeys

● 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale ● 95% school attendance during high school ● No out-of-school suspension ● Must attain a passing score, as established by the Mississippi Department of Education

(MDE), on the CPAS2 or a passing score on an MDE-approved industry certification assessment.

● Mississippi Scholars Tech Master must complete any remaining state-mandated high school graduation requirements.

● Dual credit courses are acceptable 1.19 - VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN

A valedictorian and salutatorian will be named for each graduating class. Beginning with the graduating class of 2019, numerical average for classes will be used to determine class rank instead of GPA. If there is a tie then the student with highest GPA and the highest achieved ACT score will be selected. The salutatorian will be selected in the same manner. FEBRUARY ACT SCORE OF THE STUDENT’S SENIOR YEAR WILL BE THE LAST SCORE CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION OF VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN. Students in line for valedictorian or salutatorian honors cannot repeat a class to replace a lower grade. Only first time grades will be used to determine valedictorian and salutatorian honors. Students may repeat a subject to strengthen their GPA, both classes are averaged in. 1.20 - THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM

Advanced placement courses offer students the opportunity to participate in college-level work while still in high school. They are available to qualified, academically oriented students in grades ten through twelve. Upon completion of the AP course, students will take the nationally administered examination in May. According to their performance in the examination, they may receive college credit for each examination they take. This makes it possible for a student who is successful in the exam(s) and in the course(s) to enter college with one or more college courses already completed.

Testing for the AP program will be conducted in the spring of each year. Due to the nature of AP classes, no students will be tested for the AP program after this time.

The presence of AP classes and special courses raises the question for weighted grading. Weighted grading is a system of evaluating academic achievement on the basis of the level of difficulty of the courses taken. The weighted grade points are only used to determine the student’s overall grade point average (GPA) while attending Petal Schools. Each grade recorded on a student’s record is the grade he or she earned while enrolled in that class. The presence of AP classes and special courses* in the Petal School System is an advantage to students regardless of the grading system, and are awarded grade points as follows:

AP and Special AP and Special

Letter Courses Courses Grade Numerical Grade Grade Points A 90-100 5 B 80-89 4C 70-79 3 D 65-69 2

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*Special Courses Advanced Math Plus, Geometry (Adv.), Algebra III, Physics I, Human Anatomy & Physiology, World History Acc., English I & II Acc., Dual Enrollment and Dual Credit course.

1.21 - DUAL ENROLLMENT High school juniors or seniors may take one (1) college course per term provided the course does not

interfere with their high school curriculum, and they meet the requirements of the college they are attending. A second course may be taken each term with special permission from the guidance counselor and approval by the principal. To be dually enrolled, a student must secure a letter of recommendation from their high school counselor. 1.22 - DUAL CREDIT

Juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to enroll in several dual credit courses that will be offered. Students can receive a Carnegie Unit and 3 hours college credit by passing these courses. Must have at least 20 on the ACT or administrator approval and 3.0 GPA for students who haven’t taken the ACT. There is a fee to enroll.

1.23 - ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL The Petal Education Center accepts referrals of “at-risk” students from Petal High School, Petal

Middle School, and Petal Upper Elementary. Only students in grades 6 through 12 will be considered for this program. The number of students enrolled in these classes is limited.

1.24 - STUDENT FEES

Operating on the premise that student fees should be charged only if they are absolutely necessary to enhance the educational program, the Petal School Board authorizes each school to charge reasonable fees, but not more than the actual cost. For complete details regarding student fees, refer to the School Board Manual, Section HA (MS Code 37-7-335) The fees for this year are listed below:

Petal High School

General Student Activity Fee $25.00

Ambassadors $40.00

BETA Club Current Members $5.00

BETA Club New Members $20.00

BETA Club Senior Members $25.00

FBLA $20.00

FCCLA $12.00

Graduation Fee (increases after Christmas and again after Spring Break)

$80.00

HOSA $25.00

Interact $5.00

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Junior (ACT Fee) $25.00

JROTC $20.00

Mu Alpha Theta $20.00

National Honor Society $25.00

Robotics $20.00

Spanish Honor Society new members $15.00

Spanish Honor Society current members $5.00

Teacher Academy (Educators Rising) $25.00

Yearbook-Before Christmas $75.00

Yearbook-After Christmas $85.00

Petal Middle School

General Student Activity Fee $25.00 Band $25.00 plus instrument/ polo shirt Choral $25.00 plus outfit 1.25 - GRADING SYSTEM AND REPORT TO STUDENTS AND

PARENT During each nine weeks term, tests and other means are used by teachers to measure the progress

students have made in various subjects. The grade given at the end of each nine weeks indicates the quality of work a student is doing. Grades are available on Active Parent and Active Student.

Explanation of Marks: A 90-100 B 80 to 89 C 70 to 79 D 65-69 F Grade below 65-Failure

● Each student will be given at least one grade per week for each nine week period. ● No passing grade of less than 65 or more than 100 should be recorded on the cumulative folder or

report card. ● The school session is divided into two semesters. Each semester is further divided into two nine

week terms. ● Grades are posted each nine weeks term.

Nine weeks grades are obtained as follows. (a)Daily, weekly, or unit tests and projects combine for 100% of the term grade.

The semester and yearly grades are to be determined as follows:

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(a.) The average of the two nine-week grades will be the semester grade. (b.) The yearly average is determined by averaging the two semester grades.

In the event a student’s numerical grading period averages less than 50, the average will be recorded as a 50 for each grading period only in the first half of the course. The student’s actual average will be recorded each grading period for the second half of the course.

1.27 - HOW TO CALCULATE THE GRADE POINT AVERAGE

The grade point average is calculated on a weighted 4.0 scale. Grades for AP, honors, accelerated and special classes used in the calculation are weighted as follows: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0. All other classes are assigned points as follows: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0.

*In addition to AP, the following courses will be included: Adv. Geom, Physics I, Human Anatomy & Physiology. Advanced Math Plus, Algebra III, Accelerated World History, Accelerated English I & II, Dual Enrollment and Dual Credit courses.

The following courses will be weighted accordingly:

● AP courses – 1.10 ● Special Courses – 1.05

1.28 - STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS During the fifth week of each nine-week term, teachers will give each individual student a progress

report to be taken home and signed by the student’s parents or guardian and returned to the teacher. 1.29 - EXEMPTION POLICY (PHS) Senior Final Exam Exemptions (end-of-course)

Seniors who have no unexcused absences for the school year may choose to be exempt from any/all end-of-course exams in courses for which they have achieved at least a 65 academic average.

1.30 - ONLINE COURSES Students may enroll in an online course with the approval of the counselor and Principal. Students

wishing to take an online course should read this policy carefully and meet with their counselor. Students will only be allowed to enroll in online courses under the following circumstances:

1. The student has failed a required course for graduation and wishes to retake the course online. 2. The student is short elective credits for graduation and needs to take an online elective course to

graduate on time. 3. The student wishes to take a course that is not offered at PHS. 4. The student wishes to take an additional course to become IHL eligible. This would only be allowed

in cases where the student cannot fit this course into his/her schedule during the school day at PHS. 5. Subject area tested courses may not be approved for online. 6. Other unusual circumstances must be presented in writing, and approval is at the discretion of the

Principal. 1.31 - SEAL OF BILITERACY

The Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages as evidenced by state and national assessments. The seal will appear on the transcript of the graduating senior as a statement of accomplishment of proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing in English and one or more languages. Petal High School will follow the criteria for recognition established by the Mississippi Department of Education.

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SECTION 2 -Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department

I. CTE Programs and classes All CTE programs require two (2) years to complete. The student will receive two (2) credits per year.

Agriculture and Natural Resources I & II This course is designed to introduce students to fundamental concepts and principles of the modern agricultural and natural resources industry. Emphasis is placed on career and leadership skills; basic principles of plant, animal, and soil science; and basic mechanical technologies in the field. Year two is designed to continue the exploration of fundamental concepts and principles associated with agriculture and natural resources. Emphasis is placed on the conservation and management of natural resources; agricultural business management practices; and the environment as it relates to water quality, forestry, and wildlife. (COURSE IS ON HOLD FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR)

Business & Marketing I & II Business Fundamentals is prerequisite to all pathways in the business management and administration, marketing, and finance clusters. Courses in business fundamentals provide instruction in basic business skills and knowledge related to economic fundamentals, management, communications, finance, human relations, career development, ethics, and business etiquette. The Marketing program provides instruction in basic marketing skills. Courses in the program provide a foundation of skills and knowledge related to basic principles of marketing, related economic fundamentals, marketing planning, and sales and distribution. Instruction is also provided on specialized topics related to fashion marketing, international marketing, and sports, special events, and entertainment marketing.

Construction I & II Construction introduces students to fundamentals of construction safety, tools, math, blueprint-reading and basic carpentry, electrical, masonry, and plumbing skills. Year two will consist of an in-depth study of foundations, wall- and ceiling-framing, room-framing, windows/doors, and stair-layout. Upon the completion of this course, students will have the knowledge to complete the NCCER certification exam.

Culinary Arts I & II The Culinary Arts Pathway includes classroom and hands-on experiences that will prepare students for employment or continuing education in the foodservice industry. This program was written to incorporate the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) ProStart learning objectives. Any student who successfully completes this program and the mentoring

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requirements will be eligible to take the National ProStart Certificate of Achievement exam, which is a certification recognized in the foodservice industry nationwide.

Digital Media I, II, & III This program is designed for students who wish to develop, design, and implement projects in the fast growing field of digital media. The program emphasizes the techniques and tools used in digital media and the creative design or content of such media. Both theoretical learning and activity-based learning are provided for students who wish to develop and enhance their competencies and skills. The course focuses on the basic areas of computer graphics, audio production multimedia, and animation. Exposure to state-of-the-art equipment is given through advice by experts from industry.

Health Science I & II Health Sciences (Core) is a pathway of courses for students in the Health Sciences career cluster. The Health Sciences (Core) pathway includes classroom and hands-on experiences that will provide students with an overview of the health-care field, as outlined according to the Health Science Cluster in the National Career Clusters Framework and the National Consortium on Health Science Education (NCHSE), as well as begin to prepare students for careers in occupations predicted to have a high number of available jobs in the next 10 years, including careers in nursing services (registered nurse, nurse aide, practical nurse, home health aide), therapeutic services (sports medicine, athletic trainer, dietitian, respiratory therapy), diagnostic services (radiologist, phlebotomist, radiologic tech, sonographer, CT technology, medical lab technician), health informatics (health information technician, medical coder), veterinary services, medical services (optometrists, medical assistants), emergency services, rehabilitative services (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy) counselors, pharmacists, mental health services (psychologists).

Information Technology I & II Students will learn basic computer theory, computer systems, hardware, operating systems, basic electronics, wireless, and data communications. Students will learn how to assemble, install, and diagnose software and hardware problems through hands-on applications. Second year students will discover network concepts, web page designs, Local Area Network (LAN) and Network Management, web page development, Visual Basic programming, along with other hands-on computer training through simulation and job shadowing. Program competencies are designed to prepare students for CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification and Microsoft Technology Associate: Networking Fundamentals certification by integrating certification skills throughout the curriculum. Skill Standards for Information Technology is also referenced to assist in student preparation for IT careers.

Law and Public Safety I & II The Law and Public Safety career pathway focuses on the history of law and legal systems in the United States. Students will leave the program with a firm foundation of knowledge in these areas. Additionally, students will learn the importance of personal health and safety

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in the work environments associated with law and public safety. Students will also be introduced to the emergency services found in local communities. Additionally, students will focus on corrections in the state of Mississippi, studying specifically how jails and prisons function. Students will learn the specialized areas and topics within the law and public safety arena. They will examine the daily tasks and responsibilities of the professionals in the field. The program will offer students the opportunity to examine all areas of the military and the professions associated with each branch. Additionally, students will learn about emergency management and workplace skills and will have meaningful, relevant job-shadowing experiences with professionals.

Polymer Science I & II Polymer Science is an instructional pathway that introduces an individual to the field of plastics and polymer materials manufacturing. The pathway allows an individual to prepare for employment or continued education in the occupations of plastics and polymer materials manufacturing. The pathway is designed to provide students with hands-on experiences related to the application of polymer science concepts in the workplace. Students will develop academic and technical skills, 21st century skills, and human relations competencies that accompany technical skills for job success and lifelong learning. Students who complete the pathway will be better prepared to enter and succeed in related programs offered by Mississippi community and junior colleges and institutions of higher education.

Teacher Academy I & II Teacher Academy is a pathway for students in the Education and Training career cluster. The Teacher Academy program is a high school program with courses designed to attract students to the field of education, to provide information and field experiences relevant to pursuing a degree in education, and to prepare students for the rigors of a career in education so they will remain long-term educators. The Teacher Academy pathway includes classroom and hands-on experiences that will prepare students for employment or continuing education in the education field.

Family and Consumer Science Classes (½ credit ea.) Family and Consumer Sciences consist of two ½ credit classes: Family Dynamics and Child Development. Family Dynamics is a course which emphasizes skills in critical thinking, decision making, communication, conflict management, and resource management as they relate to personal development and responsible family and parenting decisions. The focus of the course is to provide knowledge and skills to grow as an individual and assume responsibilities and consider the demands and challenges involved in creating and maintaining a healthy family in today’s society. Child Development is designed to give students skills needed to care for, nurture, and guide children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth.

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II. Scholarships 1. Non-traditional Scholarship (pending grant approval) 2. Mississippi Scholars Tech Masters Scholarship 3. Highest CTE Test Score (per program) III. National Certifications

CERT (Law & Public Safety) FEMA’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) curriculum educates individuals about disaster preparedness so that they may assist professional responders and take an active role in emergency preparedness efforts in their communities.

NIMS (Law & Public Safety) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) developed a national certification based on the National Incident Management System (NIMS). FEMA’s NIMS national certification exam was developed collaboratively with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), the United States Fire Administration, and the United States Department of Agriculture to train individuals in emergency preparedness. FEMA describes NIMS as “a systematic, proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to work together seamlessly and manage incidents involving all threats and hazards—regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity—in order to reduce loss of life, property and harm to the environment.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (Information Technology) The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) IT Fundamentals exam is designed to assess students on introductory IT concepts.

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Networking Fundamentals (Information Technology)

Microsoft Technology Associate exams assess individuals on a variety of introductory IT concepts. The MTA: Networking Fundamentals national certification exam assesses students’ understanding of network infrastructures, network hardware, and protocols and services.

NCCER (Construction Technology I & II) The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) offers standardized curricula and certification exams for construction-related industries. NCCER certification exams include both knowledge-based questions and skills demonstrations based upon the NCCER's curricula.

ProStart National Certificate of Achievement (COA) (Culinary Arts) The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) offers industry-aligned curricula and national certifications for secondary culinary arts students.

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IV. CTE Student Organizations

● Educators Rising ● Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) ● Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) ● Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) ● Polymer Science ● Association ● Radio Club ● Robotics ● Skills USA ● Technical Students Associations (TSA) ● National Technical Honor Society – Members must be enrolled in year 2 of a

CTE program, maintain an average of 90 or higher in the CTE program, maintain an overall 3.0 cumulative grade point average, maintain membership in the student organization affiliated with the program in which enrolled, be nominated by the CTE instructor, and present a letter of recommendation from any PHS teacher.

● Mississippi Scholars Tech Master – (see section 1.18 or page 20 of student handbook)

SECTION 3 - Student Attendance The procedures in this section shall constitute a good-faith effort by the Petal School District to comply with state law, to foster academic growth, and to establish expectations of each student at Petal High School/Petal Middle School to attend classes on a regular basis. 3.1 - STATE LAW

The law requires that the Superintendent, or his/her designee, report immediately to the local school attendance officer any compulsory school-age child who has not enrolled within 15 calendar days after the first day of the school year. In addition, the Superintendent, or his/her designee, will report any child with five unexcused absences to the School Attendance Officer for appropriate consultation between the officer and parents/guardians. When the child has 12 unexcused absences, the law provides that charges of “Education Child Neglect” may be brought against the parent/guardian. Potential punishment for Education Child Neglect is a fine up to $1,000 and/or 1 year in jail. The School Attendance Officer is available to assist parents in having the children understand the importance of getting an education through our public school system. 3.2 - EXCUSED ABSENCES

Under Mississippi law (37-13-91), in order for an absence to be determined as EXCUSED, satisfactory evidence of the excuse must be provided by the student, including a note from the parent or a physician’s excuse. The following eight categories constitute EXCUSED ABSENCES:

1. an absence resulting from illness or injury of the student which prevents the student from being physically able to attend school

2. an absence resulting from the death or serious illness of a member of the immediate family (parents, grandparents, siblings)

3. an absence resulting from medical or dental reasons 4. an absence resulting from a student’s attendance at the proceedings of a court

or administrative tribunal

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5. an absence due to a required religious observance or event 6. an absence resulting from an authorized school activity 7. an absence that requires a student to be isolated for health purposes 8. an absence whereby the principal determines that conditions warrant that the absence be excused, which includes pre-approval of the absence by the principal

For state auditing purposes and to keep proper in-house records, an excused absence must be

submitted by the parent or by the principal or his designee in written form. It is the responsibility of the student to keep up with or to track the excused absences turned in each month. Absences from one month cannot be altered in the automated system during the next month. To obtain an EXCUSED absence for the student, the parent or guardian may do one of the following: 1) Send a written excuse by the student that clearly states the date(s) of the absence(s), student’s first and

last names, a parent’s legible signature and the reason for the absence(s). The excuse must be placed in the EXCUSED ABSENCE BOX, on the wall in front of the school office at PHS and presented to the attendance clerk or appropriate personnel in the office at PMS, no later than the second day that the student returns to school.

NOTE: After a student has exceeded two (2) parental absences in a nine week grading period, he/she must present a doctor’s excuse or court documentation for each additional day missed, no later than the second day that the student returns to the school.

2) Obtain approval from the principal (or principal’s designee) when there is prior knowledge of an absence. However, no absence of two weeks or longer will be approved unless the reason is covered by state law and confirmed in advance and documented by the principal or assistant principal.

3.3 - UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Also according to state law (37-13-91), an “unlawful” absence is an absence for which the student

does not have a valid excuse, including days missed because of disciplinary suspension. These absences are also called UNEXCUSED absences. If the student does not turn in an excuse on or before the second day of the student’s return to school, then the absence may be considered UNEXCUSED,

THE PRINCIPAL HAS THE AUTHORITY TO OVERRIDE ATTENDANCE POLICY. 3.4 - MAKE-UP WORK FOR ABSENCES

The student will be allowed to make up work missed following an absence by contacting the particular teacher. The make-up work may be done under the following provisions:

1. The students has to see the teacher for make up assignments. 2. Time permitted for tests and work to be made up shall be in direct proportion to the days missed. In

other words, once the teacher gives the make-up work to the student, the student has the same number of days to complete and turn in the work as the number of days he/she missed.

3. Tests and assignments made prior to a student’s absence are due upon the student’s return to school. 4. If a student fails to appear for an appointment for make-up work without being excused by the

teacher, he/she has forfeited his right to make up work. 3.5 - HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

On the second day of absence, any student’s parent or guardian desiring homework assignments for his/her student who is not in school needs to call the PHS Guidance Office (601-583-4688) or the PMS office (601-584-6301) by 9:00 a.m. These homework assignments may be picked up between 3:00 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.

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3.6 - PERFECT ATTENDANCE Perfect Attendance shall be defined and observed as no absences, no tardiness to school and no early

dismissals from school. Exceptions shall be school bus tardiness or school sponsored field trips. 3.7 - TARDY POLICY(PHS)

Petal High School expects students to be on time for each class; therefore, tardies are recorded for students who fail to do so. If a student is tardy the teacher will mark the tardy in the teacher’s roll book. Students will receive one warning per class for a tardy, and then each tardy after that could result in the student being assigned detention or ISS. Tardies will start over each 9 weeks.

3.8 - TARDY TO SCHOOL (PMS)

A student is tardy if arriving at any time after the tardy bell for first period. Any student who is tardy must report to the principal’s office to sign in before going to class. Only three excused tardies to school are allowed per term. A detention will be issued for a fourth (4th) tardy to school and subsequent tardies to school within the same term. 3.9 - TARDY TO CLASS (PMS)

Students are allowed time to pass from one class to the next class and should not be tardy except in cases of emergency. If an emergency should arise, the student should get an admittance slip from the teacher who knows about the emergency. In the event the student needs more than the regular time, he/she should report to class first and obtain permission from the teacher. Every student is expected to be in class on time every day, every period. A detention will be issued for each tardy to class. 3.10 - CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE

Students who check out of school early MUST present a note from their parent/guardian to the principal’s office BEFORE 8:25 a.m. on the day they are requesting early dismissal. Students approved to leave early must sign out in the principal’s office before leaving school. Unauthorized check-outs will be treated as leaving school without permission. If it is necessary for a student to leave school early and a note from the parent/guardian was not presented as mandated, the student’s parent/guardian will be required to come to the school to sign the student out. TELEPHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR EARLY DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS. A parent/guardian can come to the school and complete a Check-out Authorization Form that will authorize someone other than the parent guardian who is 21 years of age or older to check out the student. Excessive check-outs result in loss of instructional time and also disruptions of class. A student that checks in must have a valid excuse or the student will be considered tardy. Two parent notes will be allowed per term and each excuse must be presented at the time of check-in.

3.11 - EARLY DISMISSAL (PMS) All requests for early dismissal should be in the principal’s office by 9:00 a.m. except, of course, for dismissals that are due to unforeseen emergencies. All pupils dismissed from school will have to be picked up by the parent/ guardian or designated representative listed on the student’s check out card. Any written request for dismissal must have the date, reason, and parent's signature on the request. Permission must be secured from the principal, assistant principal or principal’s designee before any student can check out or leave the school grounds. Unauthorized check-outs will be treated as leaving school without permission which constitutes truancy. THERE WILL BE NO EARLY DISMISSAL AFTER 3:30 P.M. WITHOUT THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE PRINCIPAL. CHECK OUT PERSONS MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND PREPARED TO SHOW A VALID I.D.

3.12 - EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ABSENCES

No student missing more than (10) class periods in a course for which grades and/or credit are issued

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during the school year may participate in school-sponsored activities or trips unless approved by the school administration. A student must be in school at least 63% of their class schedule in order to participate in extracurricular activities, unless special permission is granted by the principal.

3.13 - TRUANCY (SKIPPING) A student is considered truant when he or she is absent without knowledge or consent of parents

and/or school officials. A student guilty of truancy will be subject to disciplinary action.

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SECTION 4 - Student Behavior/Discipline 4.1 - DISCIPLINE

We recognize that for learning to take place we must maintain conditions conducive to learning. Respect for authority is a value to be stressed. All students are to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all school-sponsored activities. Failure to do so will result in the student losing his/her privilege to attend such functions.

4.2 - DISCIPLINE LADDER STEPS/CONSEQUENCES When a student is referred to the office, school personnel may contact parent/guardian and

disciplinary action will be taken according to the following prescribed steps/consequences. Based on the severity of the offense the administrator has the authority to place student on a higher step on the ladder. Step 1

1. Up to three days of detention or one day of ISS 2. Removal from ladder if not referred to office for 10 school days

Step 2 1. Five days of detention or two days ISS or one day OSS 2. Removal from ladder if not referred for 15 school days

Step 3 1. Three days of ISS or two days OSS or any combination of ISS and OSS equal to 3 days 2. Removal from ladder if not referred to office for 20 school days

Step 4 1. Any combination of ISS and OSS equal to three to five days 2. Removal from ladder if not referred to office for 30 school days

Step 5 1. Home suspensions five to nine days or combination of ISS and OSS equal to five to nine days 2. Moved from Step 5 to Step 4 if not referred to office for 45 school days 3. No participation in or attendance at any after school activities for 45 school days

Step 6 1. Nine days home suspension 2. May recommend expulsion/re-assignment 3. Placed on probation for 45 school days 4. Moved to Step 5 for 45 school days if not referred for discipline 5. A student placed on Step 6 will have a total of 90 school days probation with no attendance or

participation in any school activities Step 7

1. Nine days suspension 2. Recommend expulsion

Incentive is provided for the student to improve behavior through provisions of a probationary period. This allows a student to be removed from the discipline ladder by good conduct. Administrators reserve the right to assign students to “pride projects” on the school grounds or in any of the buildings. The projects would involve litter control, special cleaning details, or other appropriate consequences for students who abuse the school grounds, buildings or facilities. The “pride projects” may be in addition to or in lieu of the consequences available on the discipline ladder, at the discretion of the administration.

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4.3 - BEHAVIORS THAT WILL BE REFERRED TO THE

PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE

BEHAVIOR STEPS 1. Disrespect (Classroom) 1-6 2. Disrespect (Campus) 1-6 3. Defiance (Classroom) 1-6 4. Defiance (Campus) 1-6 5. Continued Defiance (Classroom) 1-6 6. Continued Defiance (Campus) 1-6 7. Classroom Disruption 1-7 8. Campus Disruption 1-7 9. Dress Code Violation (Classroom) 1-5 10. Dress Code Violation (Campus) 1-5 11. Electronic Device Violation (Classroom) 1-7 12. Electronic Device Violation (Campus) 1-7 13. Profanity or vulgarity, including gestures (Classroom) 1-4 14. Profanity or vulgarity, including gestures (Campus) 1