CITRONELLE HIGH SCHOOL

Student/Parent Handbook

2016-2017

8200 Lebaron St. Citronelle, Al

251-221-3444 (Phone) 251-221-3448 (Fax)

http://citronelle.mcs.schoolinsites.com/

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Table of Contents

Letter from School Administrator ............................................................ pg. 3 School Leadership Team and Staff ......................................................... pg. 4 & 5 Statement of Purpose ............................................................................. pg. 7 Philosophy……………………………………………………………………..pg. 6 Motto and Slogan……………………………………………………………..pg.6 Mission…………………………………………………………………………pg. 6 MCPSS School Calendar ....................................................................... pg. 7-9

Bell Schedule .......................................................................................... pg. 10 Dress Policy ………………………………………………………........…….pg. 11-13

BYOD Policy ........................................................................................... pg. 14-16 Tardy Policy ....................................................................................................... pg. 17-18 Non-Privilege List and Procedures…………………………………………..pg. 18 Grading Elements ................................................................................... pg. 19 Student Conduct ..................................................................................... pg. 18-19 Attendance ............................................................................................. pg. 20 Change of Address ................................................................................. pg. 20 Early Dismissals…………………………………………………………... .... pg. 20 Field Trips ............................................................................................... pg. 20 Early Dismissal ....................................................................................... pg. 20 Field Trips ............................................................................................... pg. 20 Lost and found ........................................................................................ pg. 20 Wildcat Way……………………………………………………………………pg. 21

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From the Administration

August 10, 2017 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students, This year we will embark upon meeting the challenges of all our students, we expect outstanding academic achievement for all. The mission of Citronelle High School is that all graduates will be adaptable lifetime-learners who are individual thinkers, self-motivated workers, and productive citizens, possessing a healthy self-concept. This will be accomplished by providing a knowledgeable staff working interactively with the community to provide a non-threatening, nurturing environment. We are excited about the new opportunities that await us this year with the construction of our state of the art building and our continued construction of our second campus which will house all career technical education classes and athletic facilities. We continue our goal to improve our ability to meet the needs of all students by effectively communicating with parents and community stakeholders. Although we have made gains in our students’ academic performance this year, we are not satisfied if any of our students do not meet high standards. We are therefore meeting with and providing surveys for parents, students, and staff to determine specific goals in the areas of student achievement, school climate, and parent communication. Over the course of the year, you will be invited to work with us as we monitor our progress in these areas. *Parent Conferences – It is imperative that parents keep in close contact with their child’s teachers concerning his/her progress. Please schedule conferences in advance through the counselor or directly with the teacher for a time that is convenient for all, i.e., before or after school, during teacher planning periods, etc. Our phone number is: 251-221-3444. *Assistant Principals & School Counselors – As we build relationships and partnerships, please review the listing of grade level administrators and professional school counselors. We will show our students how much we care for them by expecting all of them to succeed and excel. Bell to bell instruction will begin on the first day of school. School begins at 7:20 a.m., and ends at 2:50 p.m. From the first day of school through the last day of school, you and your children will know, “It is a Great Time to be a Wildcat” Educationally yours, Randy Campbell, Principal

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2016-2017 School Administrative and Support Team

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

PRINCIPAL Mr. Randy Campbell

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

Mrs. Cassandra Daffin

Mr. Joseph Roberson

TITLE ONE FACILITATOR Coordinator Mrs. Peggy Bates

GUIDANCE Coordinator Mrs. Jaclyn Stringer & Mrs. Krisit Matthews

SIGNATURE ACADEMY

Specialist

Mrs. Amy Mills

OFFICE STAFF

Receptionist Mrs. Joyce Nichols

Bookkeeper Mrs. Candy Lomax

Attendance Officer Mrs. Tina Alexander

Registrar Mrs. Carol Henderson

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2016-2017 Citronelle High School Instructional Staff

Special Education LEA- Carol Turner Armstrong, Viola Dunavant, Jared

Heinl, John Johns, Tiffany

Career Technical Education Department Head- Rankin, Ronnie

Clark, Jenny Craig, Lakenda

Crews, Ryan Finklea, Herman

Locke, Keith Middleton, Steven

Patton, Janet Perkins, Britney

Robinson, Suzanne Williams, Amy

Mathematics Department Head- Byrd, Lisa

Burton, Ben Jones, Lane

Powell, Charley Quattrone, Jeremiah

Thomas, Nicole Williams, Amy

History Department Head- Reed, Randall

Botkin, Allie Byrd, Rosanne

Funk, Rusty Herring, C.J. Mason, Scott

Pippin, Deborah

Science Department Head- Kimple, Ashlee

Bates, Peggy Doty, Emily Jajeh, Daniel Holton, Kellie

Lamar, Kayland Redding, Scott

Physical Education/ Health Department Head/AD- Funk, Rusty

Barnett, Jason Bennett, Hunter Burch, Robert

Cooper, Kelsey Pippin, Jeffrey- Drivers Education

Language Arts Department Head- Pippin, Deborah

Burroughs, Lawana Holderfield, Sherry

Orso, Whitney Railey, Ashley

Spanish I & II- Lee, Leslie Band- Henderson, Susan

Media Specialist- Lynch, Robin

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Citronelle High School

At Citronelle High School, we are committed to maintain a culture wherein words are silenced by actions. We deliberately practice excellence, empowering students to obtain goals, utilizing resources that will enable them to become lifelong learners. The collaboration of parents, faculty, staff and community provides a caring, academically challenging, and technologically-advanced environment, balanced by discipline and fairness for the cultivation of diverse talents, skills, and interests for life. It is our vision to achieve excellence through the provision of a rigorous and challenging academic program that nurtures and expands the skills, talents, and interests of our students.

PHILOSOPHY We believe that to achieve excellence, the Citronelle High School community must prepare our students to become responsible and contributing members of a changing, challenging, and global society by deliberately practicing excellence.

CITRONELLE HIGH SCHOOL MOTTO

Confident, knowledgeable, motivated, we will make a difference.

SLOGAN “Wildcat Nation”

MISSION STATEMENT

Citronelle High School graduates will be adaptable lifetime-learners who are individual thinkers, self-motivated workers, and productive citizens, possessing a healthy self-concept. This will be accomplished by providing a knowledgeable staff working interactively with the community to provide a non-threatening, nurturing environment.

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2016-2017 MCPSS Academic School Year Calendar

4 Independence Day (Systemwide Holiday)

JULY 2016 S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

JANUARY 2017 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

2 Professional Development Day 3 Teachers’ Work Day 4 Begin 3rd Qtr. 16 MLK Jr. Day (Systemwide Holiday) 26 Twentieth Day

Board Approved 3/21/2016

AUGUST 2016 S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31 8 Professional Development/ Administrative Organ. 9 Institute &Teachers’ Work Day 10 First Day of School

FEBRUARY 2017 S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

2 Twenty Day Report Due 23 Twentieth Day 27-28 Mardi Gras (Systemwide Holiday)

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5 Labor Day (Systemwide Holiday) 7 Twentieth Day 14 Twenty Day Report Due

SEPTEMBER 2016 S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

MARCH 2017 S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

1 Presidents’ Day (Systemwide Holiday) 2-3 Student/Teacher Holiday 9 Twenty Day Report Due 16 End 3rd Qtr. (46 days) 17 Teachers’ Work Day 20 Begin 4th Qtr. 31 Twentieth Day

5 Twentieth Day 7 End 1st Qtr. (42 days) 10 Teachers’ Work Day (Student Holiday) 11 Begin 2nd Qtr. & Possible: Statewide Parenting Day 12 Twenty Day Report Due

OCTOBER 2016 S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

APRIL 2017 S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

7 Twenty Day Report Due 10-14 Spring Break (School Holidays) May 5 Twentieth Day May 12 Twenty Day Report Due

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3 Twentieth Day 10 Twenty Day Report Due 11 Holiday, Veterans’ Day 21-25 Thanksgiving Break (School Holidays)

NOVEMBER 2016 S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

MAY 2017

S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

29 Memorial Day (Systemwide Holiday) June 2 End 4th Qtr/Stds. Last Day

(49 Days) 5 Teachers’ Work Day/Last

Day for Teachers

9 Twentieth Day 15 Twenty Day Report Due 16 End 2nd Qtr. (43 days) School Exams 19-30 Christmas Holidays (School Holidays) 30 Observance of New Years’

Eve

DECEMBER 2016 S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

JUNE 2017 S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

12-Month Employee Holidays 2016-17 July 4 Independence Day Sept. 5 Labor Day Nov. 11 Veterans’ Day Nov. 24-25 Thanksgiving Dec. 26-27 Christmas Holidays Dec. 28 Non Work Day Dec. 29-30 New Year’s Eve/ Day Jan. 16 MLK Jr. Day Feb. 27-28/Mar 1 Mardi Gras/Pres May 29 Memorial Day

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Time Period 7:20 – 7:25 Take-In 7:25 – 8:10 (45 min.)

First Block - Skinny Block – Grouped into Homeroom Groupings.

8:10 – 8:17 (7 min.)

Transition

8:17 – 9:44 (87 min.)

Second Block

9:44 – 9:51 (7 min.)

Transition

9:51 – 11:18 (87 min.)

Third Block

11:18 – 11:25 (7 min.)

Transition

11:25 – 1:16 (111 min.)

Fourth Block and Lunch

1st Lunch Wave: 11:25 – 11:49am (24 min.): LUNCH 11:49am – 1:16pm (87min.)CLASS

2nd Lunch Wave: 11:25am – 12:11pm CLASS 46 min. 12:11 – 12:35pm – LUNCH (24 min) 12:35 – 1:16pm – CLASS 41 min.

3rd Lunch Wave 11:25am – 12:52pm (87 min.) CLASS 12:52 – 1:16pm (24 min.) Lunch

1:16 – 1:23 (7 min.) Transition 1:23 – 2:50 (87 min.) 5th Block 87 min.

School Hours: Students can enter the building at 7:00 am. For Breakfast. Classes begin at 7:25 a.m. and students are dismissed at 2:50 p.m. each day.

2016-2017 BELL SCHEDULE

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Citronelle High School

Mandatory Dress Policy 2016-2017

Pants

*Solid, khaki-colored, traditional or sand trousers

*No grey or dark brown

*All pants must have belt loops

*All pants must be worn at the waist: NO SAGGING!!!

*All pockets must be in-seam, must be attached to side seam

*No jean style or hip-huggers

*Pant bottoms must be hemmed; no slits or frayed bottoms

* Khaki Jogger Pants with Drawstrings are not acceptable and is not a part of the CHS Uniform Policy.

Shorts/Capris

*Students may wear knee-length shorts-no shorts length can be below the knee

*Females may wear Bermuda style shorts or Capri-style pants

*No skirts or skorts may be worn

~With administrative approval, skirts may be worn for religious reasons~

Shirts

*Either solid white oxford-style collared shirt (short or long sleeve) OR solid white collared three buttons or less polo shirt (short sleeve).

All shirts must be tucked in at all times.

Shirts should be sufficiently long enough to be tucked-in and to remain tucked-in.

Undershirts and camisoles must be solid white only.

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Outerwear

*Solid crimson, black, white and grey jackets, sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn anywhere on campus.

All other outerwear must be removed before entering any building.

CHS lettermen jackets or team-sponsored jackets are permitted.

No trench coats or overcoats

*No caps, hats, skull caps, tams, or other external head-coverings are allowed on campus. Items will be immediately confiscated and returned at the end of each quarter or returned to a parent if they see an administrator.

Solid Crimson, White, Black, or Gray Outerwear with hoods “hoodies” Can be worn

The “Hood” of a “Hoodie” cannot be worn in the building.

In addition to Citronelle High School Outerwear, College Sweat Shirts/Hoodies can be worn. The Sweatshirt and or Hoodie must be Black, White, Grey, or Crimson. No other high school clothing items can be worn on campus.

The administration has the right/privilege to adjust the uniform policy at any time when deemed necessary.

Shoes/Socks

*Any color tennis shoe is appropriate

*No mules, sandals, slides, crocs, flip-flops, house shoes/slippers or skele-toes

*Socks must be worn and can be any color

Belts

*Black or brown only

Belts must be worn; belts must be in pant loops, cinched to keep pants from sagging, and the end of the belt must not hang down.

*Plain belt buckles only

Piercings

*No facial or tongue piercings

*Earrings: studs or hoops only; none larger than a quarter

*No earlobe spacers

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Dress Policy Violation Consequences 1st Referral

Notify parent to bring corrective measures to student. Dress policy and consequences may be explained to parent. Student will remain in Retract until correction.

2nd Referral

One day Retract.

3rd Referral

Three days Retract

4th and Subsequent Referrals

Suspension (Length at administrative discretion)

Make-up work Make-up work must be provided to every student who has been absent due to excused absences. Make-up work may be provided at the teacher’s discretion to a student who has been suspended. It is the responsibility of the student to request make-up work within 2 days of returning to school. The student has five days to complete and submit makeup work. Students failing to complete and submit assignments within the five days should be issued zeros for the missed work. This policy must be posted in each classroom.

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2016-2017 CHS BYOD Policy

Why BYOD? Classroom Uses • Moodle • Research • E-mail • Ebooks • WebQuests • Educational Videos • SMART VE • Accelerated Reader • Big Universe • Online Textbooks • Google Docs Approved Devices • Apple iPod Touch • Apple iPhone 3 and up • iPads • Android Smart Phones • Android Tables 2.3 or higher • Kindle Fire • Laptop (Mac or PC) or Netbook • NO gaming systems! (PSP, Nintendo,

etc.)

Can a student use their own device in any class?

Students may use personal devices in any class to meet educational goals as long as they have permission from the teacher.

What are some examples of

Inappropriate use?

The student records a video without permission of the teacher and posts it on YouTube. The student takes pictures during class of other students and sends them electronically to friends without teacher approval. The teacher gives permission to use the device for a project, but the student chooses to check his/her account on social media instead.

What happens if a student uses the device inappropriately?

Violations of any Board policies or school rules involving personally owned devices may result in the loss of use of the device in school and/or disciplinary action. The school reserves the right to inspect a student’s personal device if there is suspicion of student misconduct.

What happens if another student is bullying me using a personal device?

All bullying incidents should be reported to a school administrator. Bullying would be a Student Code of Conduct issue.

Find more FAQ’s on our school website!

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BYOD Overview Citronelle High School embraces and encourages the idea that technology is an integral part of daily life. Therefore, we will be participating in the MCPSS miDevice program. Students will be allowed to bring approved, personal mobile devices to school. These devices will be used for educational purposes, at appropriate times, as instructed by their teacher. Each student choosing to participate will be responsible for his/her own device and must follow the established procedures for using the device at school.

Consequences 1st Offense– 1 Day in Retract (phone returned to student at end of the day) 2nd Offense– 3 Days in Retract (phone returned to parent) 3rd Offense– Phone Taken Parent-Student-Administrative Conference Possible Suspension from School BOD Privileges Revoked

BYOD Guidelines

• Students will only use appropriate technology at administrators’ and/or teachers’ discretions.

• Students will use their device for educational purposes only.

• Students will only access appropriate educational applications, files and/or programs on their device.

• Students are permitted to access only the school’s network through their personal devices, not private networks. Students are not allowed to use their own 3G, 4G, or similar service while at school.

• Similar to other personally owned items, the district is not liable for loss, damage, misuse, or theft of personally owned devices brought to school.

• Students are prohibited from taking pictures or digital recordings of staff or students without their prior written permission. The distribution of such media may result in suspension, criminal charges, and expulsion.

• If reasonable belief exists that the student has

violated the terms of the AUP, BYOD guidelines, or other school rules, the student's device may be inspected and/or confiscated. Subsequent or additional disciplinary action involving misuse of technology may extend to loss of technology privileges or further action as determined by the administration.

Green Zone Open use of devices for instructional

use, in class, under teacher’s supervision. Students can listen to music and text during lunch in the

courtyard . Yellow Zone

Students can have possession of their devices, but they must be silent and out of sight. Yellow Zone may include the gymnasium and other public areas of

the school

Red Zone All electronic devices are prohibited.

Anyone found in possession of a device in a red zone may face disciplinary action. Red zones include locker

rooms, restrooms, office and classrooms during testing. (Restrooms,

Lockers Rooms, and any other area deemed a Red Zone by

Administration)

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• Students will observe all district internet filters.

• Students will not use any device as a cyber-bullying tool.

• Students should use headphones when listening to audio files. The volume should be kept at a level that does not disturb others. Students may only listen to audio files when given express permission by their teachers.

• Students are not allowed to use gaming consoles or gaming devices to connect to the network.

• Students are prohibited from using their personally owned device in locker rooms, restrooms, and office areas or other “red zones”.

• Students should never share username and passwords with other students or allow other students to use their account information.

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2016-2017 Citronelle High School Tardy Policy (1) When a student is late for school, he/she:

• Sign in with Office Staff • After three tardies, the student will be assigned retract for an entire day. • All work missed will be made up during break time or after school and will be the

responsibility of the student. • Is counted tardy (indicate whether excused (T) or unexcused (Z).

(2) When a student accumulates four (4) unexcused tardies, the teacher should:

• Inform student that his/her tardies have resulted in one (1) unexcused absence; • A letter will be sent home to the parents with notification of the unexcused absence. • Inform student that he/she will be assigned one day of after school detention.

(3) When a student accumulates five (5) unexcused tardies, the teacher should: • Send a discipline report to the office indicating the unexcused tardies; • Contact parent/guardian by phone (administrator)

(4) When a student accumulates six (6) unexcused tardies, the teacher should:

• Inform student that he/she will be placed on the non-privilege for the remainder of the quarter.

• Inform the student that he/she will be two days of after school detention. (5) When a student accumulates seven (7) unexcused tardies, the teacher should:

• Send a discipline report to the office indicating the unexcused tardies; • Parent Conference (Mandatory with Administrator) • Inform the student that he/she will be assigned three days of after school detention.

(6) When a student accumulates eight (8) unexcused tardies, the teacher should:

• Send a discipline report to the office indicating the unexcused tardies; • Inform the student that his/her tardies have resulted in two (2) unexcused absences; • Inform the student that he/she will be assigned four days of after school detention.

(7) When a student accumulates nine (9) unexcused tardies, the teacher should:

• Send a discipline report to the office indicating the unexcused tardies; • Inform the student that he/she will be suspended for one (1) day.

(8) When a student accumulates ten (10) unexcused tardies, the teacher should:

• Send a discipline report to the office indicating the unexcused tardies; • Inform the student that he/she will be suspended for three (3) days.

(9) Any unexcused tardies past this point will be reviewed by an administrator.

Class Tardies

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All students tardy to class-(10 minutes after the bell rings), must be marked tardy in INow and sent to Retract for the remainder of class. All excused tardies must be confirmed by the classroom teacher with a valid pass or excuse. *Students who are consistently tardy arriving to school on a daily basis will face the possibility of losing driving privileges for a period of time or the remainder of the school year.

Non Privilege List and Procedures The non-privilege list prohibits any student from participating in any school sponsored extracurricular activity. This includes athletic sports, assemblies, field trips, clubs or attendance at any school sponsored activities or events.

Behavior Suspension: If a student receives an out-of-school suspension once during a quarter or semester, he/she will be placed on the non-privilege list for the remainder of the quarter or semester or for six consecutive weeks, whichever is longer. If a student is suspended two times at any point during the school year, the student is placed on the non-privilege list for the remainder of the school year. Retract: If a student is assigned retract for two or more consecutive days during the course of a week, he/she will be placed on the non-privilege list for a week. The student will have to complete the list removal process. If a student is assigned Tardy Retract three times during the course of one quarter, he or she will be placed on the non-privilege list for the remainder of the quarter and will have to complete the list removal process. If a student is assigned Tardy Retract four or more times during the course of a semester, he or she will be placed on the non-privilege list for the remainder of the semester or for six consecutive weeks, whichever is longer. A student will be eligible to be removed from the Non-privilege list if they successfully completes six consecutive weeks without getting in trouble, are up-to-date with all of their homework or classroom assignments, and receive written permission from ALL their TEACHERS that they may be taken off the non-privilege list.

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Academics

A student who fails to complete assigned work as directed by their teacher(s) may be placed on the non-privilege list for a period of time designated by that student’s teacher(s). Once the student has completed the assigned work to their teacher’s satisfaction, he/she will be removed from this list.

Grading Elements

Each teacher is required to keep a record of student’s performance in his or her classroom. Teachers are required to record a minimum of two assessments per week. Progress reports are to be issued to each student every two weeks. Teachers should provide students with a progress report every other Tuesday. Mid-term progress reports are issued to each student between the fourth and fifth week of the quarter. System wide report cards are issued at the end of a nine-week period. A calendar is issued each quarter with deadlines for grades and procedures. All student grades must be in accordance with guidelines set forth in the curriculum manual. The grade scale adopted by Mobile County Public Schools is as follows: A = 90 – 100% C = 70 – 79% E = 59% and below B = 80 – 89% D = 60 – 69% All students will be graded on this scale in every course. Teachers must record quarterly grades by percent that can be averaged to yield an actual numerical yearly average as a percent. Pass/fail for each course will be determined only by the yearly numerical average. In those instances where a student transfers from another school system in which only letter grades are recorded and no numerical grades can be obtained, the quarter letter grades shall be converted to percentages in order to obtain a yearly numerical average. The following conversion scale should be used only for transfers from outside the Mobile County Public School System: A = 95% B = 85% C = 75% D = 65% E = 59% If you have any questions, the office staff will be glad to help. Unit objectives, materials to be used, activities planned, and evaluation procedures should be included and the appropriate Alabama Course of Study objectives must be present.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

1. The following numerical equivalents will be used in computing the GPA from report card letter grades:

A = 4.00 B = 3.00 C = 2.00 D = 1.00 E = 0.00

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Attendance School achievement begins with regular attendance. Parents/guardians must ensure that all school-age children in their care are in school on time daily. Additionally, school personnel must communicate any attendance problems or concerns to parents/guardians in a timely manner. The most effective strategy to prevent unlawful and excessive absence is proactive, with the school, family, and community working together. To this end, school personnel report to administrators or Student Services Personnel their concerns about student behaviors which may be precursors to attendance problems. Additionally, the Attendance Officer at each school addresses emerging and continuing attendance issues through targeted programs, individual parent and student meetings, and other appropriate interventions and referrals.

Students Reporting Late To School It is imperative for students to be on time at the beginning of the school day. The official school attendance documentation is recorded during this time. Schools are required to admit students to school regardless of the time they arrive. However, students who arrive late to school must report first to the office to obtain a late pass before being admitted to any classroom or other area of the school. This pass must be shown to the period class that the student is scheduled in at that current time. If the student does not obtain and show the pass to all teachers, the tardy will be UNEXCUSED. Additionally, for the tardiness to be excused, students are required to bring a note from the parent/guardian explaining the reason for the tardiness.

All students, including students who have been suspended, are to be offered make-up work for the time during which they were lawfully absent.

Change of Address When families move during the course of a school year, it is critical that they notify the school office of this change so the school can maintain necessary and appropriate contact with the family. If you move during the course of the year, please submit all pertinent information to the school office prior to the move.

Early Dismissal Procedures • Parents/guardians must come to the main office and request that their child be

released early. • If a student has a note, it must be turned in by 7:30 a.m. to the front office to be

verified by the office personnel.

Field Trips During the school year, teachers may schedule educational or service/ministry-based field trips. Trips will be announced in writing in advance by the teacher or school office. A permission slip must be signed and returned to the school in order for the student to attend the field trip. The permission form will provide details of the trip (destination, times, transportation, and cost) and a way for the parent to sign up to chaperone. Parent chaperones on a field trip are not to bring other children on the trip.

Lost and Found Items Items that are lost or found can be turned in or looked for at the office. Students are reminded to check the lost and found for any missing items. Students should report all lost items to the office immediately.

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To Be A Real Wildcat: 1. Always follow instructions given by

an adult WITHOUT ARGUMENT and WITH RESPECT.

2. Take PRIDE in your school by respecting yourself, others, and your school property.

3. Remember that you are a SCHOLAR and are here to become COLLEGE AND CAREER READY.

4. If you are having problems with another student, GET AN ADULT INVOLVED.