JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL



OLA HIGH SCHOOL

357 North Ola Rd.

McDonough, GA 30252

Phone: 770-288-3222 Fax: 770-288-3230

henry.k12.ga.us/oh

“Empowering Students for a Lifetime of Success”

MASCOT: COLORS:

Mustangs Green & Gold

Daily Bell Schedule

8:00 Teachers Report

8:15 Students released from Commons

8:25 Warning Bell

8:30-9:24 First Period

9:30-10:24 Second Period

10:30-11:24 Third Period

11:30-1:30 Fourth Period

11:30-11:35 Homeroom

11:35-12:00 A Lunch

12:05-12:30 B Lunch

12:35-1:00 C Lunch

1:05-1:30 D Lunch

1:36-2:30 Fifth Period

2:36-3:30 Sixth Period

AM Activity Bell Schedule

8:00 Teachers Report

8:15 Students Dismissed from Commons

8:25 Warning Bell

8:30-9:09 First Period

9:15-10:14 Assembly/Activity

10:20-10:59 Second Period

11:05-11:44 Third Period

11:50-1:50 Fourth Period

11:50-11:55 Homeroom

11:55-12:20 A Lunch

12:25-12:50 B Lunch

12:55-1:20 C Lunch

1:25-1:50 D Lunch

1:56-2:40 Fifth Period

2:46-3:30 Sixth Period

PM Activity Bell Schedule

8:00 Teachers Report

8:15 Students Dismissed from Commons

8:25 Warning Bell

8:30-9:09 First Period

9:20-10:04 Second Period

10:10-10:49 Third Period

10:55-12:54 Fourth Period

10:55-11:00 Homeroom

11:00-11:25 A Lunch

11:30-11:55 B Lunch

12:00-12:25 C Lunch

12:30-12:54 D Lunch

1:00-1:39 Fifth Period

1:45-2:24 Sixth Period

2:30-3:30 Assembly/Activity

Should you need assistance with any of the following areas, you may contact the person/office listed below:

Accident Forms Bookkeeper’s Office

Academic Advisement Counselors' Office

ADAP Cards Ms. Wrye/Front Office

Announcements Administrators

Approval for School Activities Mr. Iddings

Athletic Information Coach Knox

Audio-Visual Information Media Center

Bus Route Information Mr. Pittman or Mr. Thompson

Check In/Check Out Attendance Office

College Application Information Counselors’ Office

College Testing – ACT/SAT Counselors’ Office

Discipline Information Administrative Office

Driver’s Law Certificates of Attendance Ms. Wrye/Front Office

Extracurricular Eligibility Coach Knox

Graduation Requirements Counselors’ Office

Instruction/Curriculum Ms. O’Quinn

Job Placement Information Counselors’ Office

Lockers-Information and Repair Mr. Thompson

Lost and Found Main Office

Pre-Arranged Absence Attendance Office

Parking Information Mr. Pittman

Personal Guidance Counselors’ Office

Reduced/Free Lunch Information Cafeteria Manager

Schedule Change Forms Counselors’ Office

Student Government Ms. Kaminski

Transcript Information Counselors’ Office

Withdrawal Information Counselors' Office

Work Permits Ms. Wrye/Front Office

Yearbook Ms. Turner

This section of the handbook includes several topics of general information that you will need to know.

The Information Guide for Students will help when a student needs assistance or is unable to find answers to questions in the handbook. In addition to selected general information in this section, other sections of the handbook provide specific information on topics such as academics and instruction, attendance, etc.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements will be made daily during each lunch as well as broadcast over the closed circuit television system.

AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT

Uses of radios, tape/CD players, recorders, mp3 players, iPods, cell phones, etc. are not permitted during the school day. The school day is defined for this purpose as 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM. Items used during school hours will be confiscated and parents may pick up at their convenience. Items will not be returned directly to the student. In addition, a discipline consequence may be assigned.

BULLETIN BOARDS

No bulletins, posters, advertisements, etc., shall be posted anywhere in the building except on the bulletin boards after it has been approved by an administrator.

CAFETERIA

Students may purchase a well-prepared meal or bring lunch from home. Snack and coke machines in the building are off limits from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Soft drinks brought from home, as part of a sack lunch, must be placed in a container. If a family cannot afford lunch, application for assistance may be obtained from the cafeteria office. Free and reduced lunch numbers cannot be used by anyone other than the individual to whom the card was issued. Improper use of free and/or reduced lunch numbers will be considered theft. Students should go to the cafeteria in an orderly manner. All paper and trash should be removed from tables and areas around tables before leaving the cafeteria. Good manners and cleanliness are expected in the cafeteria at all times. During lunch students are only allowed in the commons, designated study/tutoring areas, or the media center. Students going to the media center during their lunch period should have a media center pass or a pass signed by their 4th period teacher.

CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

Cooperation is needed to maintain and continue to improve the appearance of the school. School pride should be reflected in the care and use of school property and facilities. Any student responsible for damaging school property will be asked to pay for damages. Damage includes, but is not limited to loss, breakage, theft, and defacement of books, furniture, walls, lockers, or school structures. Vandalism of school property may result in expulsion from school and arrest.

CELLPHONES

Students are not permitted to use cell phones during the school day or during an extended instructional time (after school SIEP). Students that carry cell phones are to have them put away and not out in view. Unfortunately, with the ability phones now have to take photographs and text message it is no longer as simple as “do not talk on your cell phone”.

DETENTION

Administrative Detention is assigned for minor disciplinary problems. Students/parents will be notified in writing at least one day in advance of detention assignment.

DRIVER'S LAW

Students ages 15 through 17 are required to bring a notarized Certificate of Attendance when applying for a driver’s license or permit. Ola High School students must have this certificate completed by an administrator of Ola High School. The document certifies that the student has not had more than ten unexcused absences during the current or previous academic year and that the student is not on suspension or expulsion when the certificate is issued. Certificates of Attendance are available in the main office. The student must complete the form in ink, have it signed by an administrator and notarized by a Notary Public at the school. The bookkeeper and the Assistant Principals’ secretary in the main office are Notary Publics. Students should be aware of Joshua’s Law regarding the requirement for formal Driver’s Education prior to receiving a license. Information is available in the front office and in the guidance office.

EARLY ARRIVALS

Students are to remain in the commons area until 8:15 AM each morning unless involved in a teacher supervised activity.

EMERGENCY HEALTH CARDS

It is necessary for each student enrolled to have a completed Emergency Medical Treatment Form on file in the office. If an emergency arises requiring treatment for a student, every effort will be made to contact a parent or guardian immediately. In the event of a perceived life-threatening situation, 911 will be called. The Henry County School System assumes no financial responsibility for actions taken to preserve/protect the health and well being of students, which means that if the parent cannot be reached and the school administration calls 911 and requests that a given student be transported to a medical facility, the parent will be responsible for the transportation charge. Parents should contact the school if the medical card information changes anytime during the school year.

FIRE DRILLS-WEATHER WARNINGS

All rooms will be evacuated when there is a fire alarm. A route is posted in each classroom, and students should move directly, orderly, and quickly to designated areas. Each group shall be assembled so the teacher may check the roll and must then stay with that teacher during the duration of the drill. Students in restrooms or any place other than his or her assigned room should report immediately to his or her group for accountability. A tone will sound for students to return to classrooms.

FIRST AID OR MEDICAL ATTENTION

Students requiring first aid or medical attention should report to the attendance office.

FOOD AND DRINKS

Bottled water may be permitted inside the classrooms at the teachers’ discretion. Consumption of food and soft drinks are not allowed in hallways. All morning sales of food will cease at 8:20 a.m. Snack and drink machines in the building are off limits from 8:20 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. with the exception of lunch.

GAMES AND TOYS

Students are not allowed to use hand-held computerized toys, playing cards, dice, or any other objects, which are reasonably construed to be toys during instructional time. These items being used on campus before and after school will be viewed on a case by case basis.

GYM FLOOR

Black-soled shoes are not to be worn on the gym floor. No gum chewing is allowed in the gym at any time.

HALL PASSES

Students in the halls need to have a pass during regular class time. All passes should be signed by the issuing teacher to include the departure time from class and other relevant information.

LEAVING SCHOOL CAMPUS

Once a student arrives at school, he or she is not to leave the school campus unless officially dismissed, checked out, or special permission has been received from an administrator. Students are not allowed in parking lots during the school day unless they have written permission from an administrator and/or arrangements have been made with the parking lot attendant.

LOCKERS

Locker rental is $3.00 per year. Those students who return all the beginning-of-the-year forms will have first pick of locker location. After the forms are returned to the homeroom teacher, he or she will issue a locker pass, which allows students to select a locker location anywhere in the main building. All lockers are the property of Ola High School, and the administration reserves the right to search the lockers for any reasonable suspicion. Lock combinations are changed each year, and the combinations are issued only to the student who rents the locker. Do not leave your locker ready-to-open, give the combination to other students, or share. The administration is not responsible for any missing items from a given locker, since this would indicate a failure on the student’s part to abide by the locker rules. Failure to abide by the locker rules may result in suspension.

LOST AND FOUND

If something is found that belongs to someone else or if something cannot be found that has a place at school, a report should be filed in the main office. Lost and Found is located in the main office.

MEDIA CENTER

The media center staff is a vital part of the school program and is ready and willing to assist students in finding and utilizing library materials. The media center will be open daily for student use between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Students are encouraged to utilize the media center and are reminded to follow the rules and procedures established for the media center.

MEDICATION

If it is necessary for a student to take medicine during the school day, including all non-prescription medicines such as aspirin, the medicine should be left in the attendance office. Students with prescriptions or permission notes on file in the attendance office may carry an inhaler with them. A student may obtain a pass to come and take the medicine in the attendance office. The student must have written parental permission on file in the attendance office to take prescription or non-prescription medication.

OBLIGATIONS

All student obligations shall be cleared before the end of the semester they are incurred. Obligations could include, but are not limited to, a textbook not returned, library materials not returned, fees not paid, uniforms not returned, etc. Seniors will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies until all financial and material obligations have been settled. Students will not be issued a replacement textbook for a lost book until the obligations has been cleared.

PARKING REGULATIONS

The operation and parking of a vehicle on the Ola High School campus is a privilege granted by the school. All students are expected to observe traffic and parking regulations. The school reserves the right to suspend and/or revoke the campus parking privileges of any student who violates parking rules and regulations or is not in good standing at the school. Details of parking regulations are provided on the parking agreement which is signed by each student prior to him/her receiving a parking permit.

PARTIES DURING SCHOOL

There will be no class, club, or other group parties or picnics during school hours without prior administrative approval.

PEP RALLIES AND ASSEMBLIES

Pep Rallies may be scheduled at the discretion of the coaching staff and administration. Our school’s reputation can be seriously damaged because of improper or disruptive behavior during assemblies and pep rallies. Disrespect for those on the program will not be tolerated.

PRIVATE PROPERTY

Students are warned and advised not to bring valuables and expensive personal belongings to school. Large amounts of money, jewelry, etc are at risk for being lost or stolen. Dressing rooms, lockers, parking lots and classrooms are not safe places to leave valuables. During Physical Education classes, valuables may be given to the teacher for safekeeping. It is better to take extra precautions than to be the victim of a theft or loss. Locks are available for rent in the Physical Education Department to place on dressing room lockers.

RECEIPTS

Every student should obtain a receipt for any money collected by the school. The student should keep the receipt in case a question arises.

RESTROOMS

Students will be allowed use of the restroom facilities during instructional times for emergencies only. Students should not request to use the restroom during the first and last fifteen minutes of each class. All restrooms are available between each class. Students are required to have a pass to use the commons area restrooms during instructional time. During the lunch period, only the commons area restrooms will be open.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

The Henry County Sheriff’s Department has provided Ola High School with a School Resource Officer (SRO). Deputy Cindy Hogeland is housed at Ola High School. To reach Deputy Hogeland, please call 770-288-3222.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS

In the event of inclement weather, students should listen to AM750 WSB radio and the local TV stations for announcements concerning school closings.

SCHOOL DELIVIERIES

Parents are discouraged from bringing items such as lunches, gym bags, and books to school to be delivered to students. Interruption of classes to deliver these items interferes with classroom instruction.

The school office will not accept delivery of fast food lunches to students.

SCHOOL INSURANCE

Student insurance is available through the school. Information is given to students at the beginning of the school year. Throughout the year, questions regarding school insurance may be directed to the bookkeeper.

SCHOOL STORE

School supplies may be purchased in the media center.

STUDENT SELLING

All fund-raising projects require prior administrative approval. Students selling items that have not received prior approval will be subject to disciplinary action.

STUDENT SUPERVISION

All teachers at Ola High School, while at school and at extracurricular activities, shall supervise students. The administrators have the right to search any student, at any time while at school or a school function, if reasonable suspicion is present.

STUDENT SUPPORT TEAMS

The Henry County Board of Education provides a variety of resources, which are available at every school within the district, to help address student behavioral and extraordinary academic problems. The school discipline process will include appropriate consideration of support processes to help students resolve such problems. These resources include, but are not limited to, Student Support Teams, school counselors, and chronic disciplinary plans.

The Student Support Team (SST) is a building-level committee consisting of two or more persons whose responsibility is to identify and plan alternative instructional strategies for students experiencing academic, social and/or behavioral difficulties prior to or in lieu of referral to special education programs. Parents will be notified of any school requests for an initial SST meeting.

SUSPENDED STUDENTS (ISS and OSS)

Students who are assigned in-school or out of school suspension are not permitted to attend school functions, practices, or activities while serving their suspension.

TECHNOLOGY USE

All students and staff will be responsible for following the guidelines outlined in the Henry County Technology use agreement form. Consent forms are to be signed by all students and staff each year. Failure to abide by the Technology Agreement will result in loss of technology privileges and may result in further disciplinary action.

TELEPHONE USAGE

Students are not to use the office telephones without administrative approval. In case of an emergency, office personnel will contact parents. Prior planning will eliminate the need for telephone calls during the school day. No social calls can be made or received on any school phone. Cell phone use is addressed previously in this handbook.

VISITORS

Parents are encouraged to visit the school to discuss student progress with the administration, counselors, and teachers. Conferences with classroom teachers will not be scheduled during hours when the teacher has a teaching assignment. Parents should call the Counseling Office to set up conferences with the classroom teachers. All visitors are required to go directly to the main office upon arrival where a visitor’s badge is to be obtained. All visitors must wear badges at all times when on campus. Upon departure, badges should be returned to the main office. Only parent/guardians and their guests will be allowed to visit a student for lunch. Students are not permitted to invite visitors during the school year.

WORK PERMITS

A work permit may be obtained in the main office. The student and the employer must complete it. When all paperwork has been completed, the work permit and a registered birth certificate must be taken to the front office and signed by an administrator. Please allow 24 hours for the certificate to be completed.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Students at Ola High School are expected to submit work for evaluation that has been completed solely by that student, unless group assignments have been so designated. Students are expected to maintain academic integrity at all times. If a student is found cheating on a graded assignment, the student will not receive credit for that assignment. The following actions are considered to be violations of academic integrity:

-Using unauthorized materials in a test situation

-Receiving unauthorized information on a test

-Knowingly giving information in a test situation to another student

-Passing on definite answers to questions or questions to someone who has

not taken the test

-Turning in for credit work that is not the student’s own

- Plagiarism, defined as using another person’s words without documentation.

HOMEWORK POLICY

Homework is defined as any required study assigned for completion after regular class time. It is the practice of Ola High School to assign homework as a valuable tool that:

1. Reinforces classroom instruction.

2. Prepares students for upcoming topics.

3. Helps students develop self-discipline, responsibility, organizational

and time-management skills.

4. Aids in evaluating student progress.

PROGRESS REPORTS/REPORT CARDS

Progress reports are sent home with students on the dates indicated on the Henry County School System calendar.

SEMESTER FINAL EXAMS

Final exams are required at the conclusion of each semester. Students and parents are asked not to schedule vacations and out-of-town trips on exam days. The principal must approve any exception to the final exam schedule.

Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT)

Students will be required to post passing scores on each of the five areas covered by the graduation assessment: language, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. The test is first administered in the spring of the eleventh grade year. If a passing score is not made in every section, the student may retest during the summer, fall, winter, and spring of the twelfth grade year. Once a student posts a passing score on any area, the student will not have to retake the test for that particular area. Students may continue to take the tests as many times as necessary after leaving school.

Proposed Statewide Testing Dates 2006-2007

GHSWT September 26, 2007 1st time & retest

September 27, 2007 Make up

GHSGT September 10, 2007 Science retest (Sept 10-14)

September 11, 2007 Social Studies retest

September 12, 2007 Mathematics retest

September 13, 2007 Language Arts retest

October 29, 2007 Science retests (Oct 29-Nov. 2)

October 30, 2007 Social Studies retest

October 31, 2007 Language Arts retest

November 1, 2007 Mathematics retest

March 24, 2008 English Language Main Administration (Mar 24-28)

March 25, 2008 Mathematics Main Administration

March 26, 2008 Science Main Administration

March 27, 2008 Social Studies Main Administration

March 28, 2008 Make Up

March 29, 2008 Make Up

EOCT Dec.10-21, 2007 Fall Administration

May 12-May 23, 2008 Spring Administration

MAP Benchmark Sept. 24 – Oct. 19, 2007 First Administration

(9th Grade) Dec. 10, 2007-Jan. 18, 2008 Second Administration

Mar. 3-Mar. 30, 2008 Third Administration

PSAT October 17, 2007

PLAN November, 2007

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

Test Date Registration Deadline

Oct. 6, 2007 Sept. 10, 2007

Nov. 3, 2007 Oct. 2, 2007

Dec. 1, 2007 Oct. 30, 2007

Jan. 26, 2008 Dec. 26, 2007

March 1, 2008 Jan. 29, 2008

May 3, 2008 April 1, 2008

June 7, 2008 May 6, 2008

American College Testing (ACT)

Test Dates Registration Deadlines

Sept. 15, 2007 Aug. 10, 2007

Oct. 27, 2007 Sept. 21, 2007

Dec. 8, 2007 Nov. 2, 2007

Feb. 9, 2008 Jan. 4, 2008

Apr. 12, 2008 Mar. 7, 2008

June 14, 2008 May 9, 2008

Registration materials and practice tests are available in the counselor’s office for both of these tests that are used for college entrance examinations. It is the student’s responsibility to mail in registration information and fees by the deadlines indicated above.

Advanced Placement Exams

These exams are scheduled in the month of May. Tentative testing dates for each area are as follows:

Monday, May 5 US Government, French, Government-Comparative

Tuesday, May 6 Spanish Language, Statistics

Wednesday, May 7 Calculus

Thursday, May 8 English Literature, French Literature

Friday, May 9 US History, Studio Art, European History

Monday, May 12 Biology, Physics, Music Theory

Tuesday, May 13 Environmental Science, Chemistry, Psychology

Wednesday, May 14 English Language, Art History

Thursday, May 15 World History

Friday, May 16 Human Geography, Spanish Literature

The Georgia Compulsory Attendance Law: It is the duty of every parent, guardian, or other person having control of any child between the child's 7th and 16th birthdays to assure that the child attends a public school, private school or home study program. Failure to comply constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by up to $100 fine, 30 days imprisonment, or both. Each day's absence constitutes a separate offense. Ga. Code § 20 - 2 - 690.1.

Student attendance is critical to the attainment of high academic expectations and efficient use of instructional time. School attendance is the responsibility of both parents and students.

ELIGIBILITY

Students must attend school at least three full class periods to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities.

AWOLS (TRUANCY)

Students who leave campus without checking out or who are absent from school without their parent’s permission will be considered truant (AWOL). Students who skip a portion of a class, a full class, or several classes are considered truant.

Once a student arrives on campus, the student is considered to be at school and must obtain permission in order to leave campus by checking out in the attendance office, even if classes have not yet begun.

Students are not allowed to check themselves out of school when they turn 18. A parent/guardian must be contacted.

TARDINESS TO SCHOOL

Students are considered tardy if they are not in first period when the 8:30 bell sounds. Tardies to school will only be excused with a note from a doctor or dentist, a court order, or for other reasons stated in the attendance section of the Henry County Secondary School Handbook. No parent notes will be accepted for tardies.

TARDINESS TO CLASS

Students are expected to be in class on time as listed on the bell schedule. Students who are late to class will be subject to detention. Those students who are more than ten minutes late for class should be admitted by the teacher but will be reported with a discipline referral to the office for disciplinary action.

CHECK OUTS

Any student needing to leave campus during the day for any reason must check out through the attendance office. Contact with parent or guardian will be required before a student is released from school. Students are not allowed to check out during a final exam period. We cannot stress enough the importance of keeping the attendance office informed of any changes in phone numbers, address or contact persons. This information is what is used when a student’s parent/guardian needs to be contacted for illness, emergencies, check out verification and other contact needing to be made by school personnel.

Policy:

1. The attendance office cannot take phone calls for student check outs. We must either have a note from the parent, which will be verified, or the parent must come to the attendance office with their I.D. to check the student out. Identification is required by Ola High School before a student will be called out of class.

2. ONLY persons listed on the emergency card will be able to check out students. Please make sure that all contact names are included on this card.

3. Students will not be allowed to call for check out during 1st or 2nd periods unless they are visibly ill.

4. We cannot allow student check-outs after 3:00 PM.

5. Students are required to come to the attendance office for any calls regarding checkouts (cell phone use during school hours is prohibited). Students that choose to use cell phones to call parents will be subject to disciplinary action.

Procedures for Students Who Drive to School:

1. The student should take his/her check out note to the attendance office before 8:30 a.m. The note must have a date, time of check out, reason, parent signature, and parent’s phone number.

2. The attendance office staff will call to verify the note and once verified, prepare a pass for the student to come to the attendance office at check out time if check out is during class time. The student will need to pick up this pass between classes prior to check out time.

3. The student will then come to the attendance office at check out time to receive their check out slip in order to leave the premises.

EXCESSIVE ABSENCES

Policy: Chronic absenteeism affects a student’s ability to learn in school and succeed in school. School approved field trips/activities; medically documented absences and suspensions will not count toward excessive absences. If a student has a serious medical or legal problem, the student’s parent/guardian should notify the attendance office and the student’s counselor. Parents will be called daily via the automated telephone system when a student is absent from homeroom.

Excessive absences will be addressed according to the Henry County Absentee policy.

Student Behavior

Students learn best and teachers provide the best instruction in an orderly environment. School is, above all else, a place where learning occurs. Students are expected to contribute positively to the learning atmosphere of their classes. When any extremes of either dress or behavior occur, which are disruptive to the learning process, the administration will take any action deemed necessary and appropriate to correct the situation. Violence will not be tolerated at school or at any school-sponsored event. Extracurricular activities on or away from the campus are considered an important part of the educational endeavors of the school. Conduct during these events will be consistent with school policies.

The Henry County School’s Secondary School Handbook provides an outline of unacceptable behaviors and potential consequences regarding those behaviors. The publication provides detailed information about these policies and the current procedures for implementation, including consequences for student misconduct. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with these policies and exhibit acceptable behavior. Local school administrators have broad discretion to determine the consequences for most student misconduct at the local school level. The range of consequences for misconduct that can be assigned by a local school administrator may include but is not limited to a student conference, parent conference, before or after school detention, lunch detention, in-school suspension , out-of-school suspension (up to ten days per occurrence), or referral to a Student Disciplinary Hearing which may result in long-term suspension or expulsion. In cases involving violations of State or Federal Law, the School Resource Officer or other law enforcement officials shall be notified.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

Leading to disciplinary action and/or suspension:

1. Disturbing the class or school by: being disrespectful or rude, refusing to obey any staff member, failing to follow classroom rules, running in the halls, throwing objects, possessing or igniting fireworks or smoke/stink bombs, fighting, gambling, or bringing distracting items to school including but not limited to toys, playing cards, toy weapons, games, cigarette lighters, radios, paging devices, audio recorders, headphones, laser pointers/pens, other laser devices, and telephones except those telephones which are secured within a private vehicle.

2. Abuse by any student of another student including, but not limited to verbal abuse, actual or threatened physical harm, extortion, or destruction of personal property or intentionally making a false accusation.

3. Committing a criminal act.

4. Misbehaving on the bus by: Distracting or disobeying the bus driver, eating or drinking, disobeying safety rules or being disruptive, getting out of seat when bus is in motion, throwing objects.

5. Damaging, destroying, or vandalizing school property.

6. Possession or use of drug, alcohol and tobacco products.

7. Possession of drug paraphernalia.

8. Committing petty theft.

9. Using insulting, profane, racially or sexually offensive written or oral language, or making obscene remarks or gestures.

10. Using gang or cult related gestures and/or signs.

11. Taking part in physical acts of a sexual nature, engaging in sexual harassment or indecent exposure.

12. Endangering the lives of students and staff by setting off unfounded fire alarms.

13. Leaving class or school without permission.

14. Misrepresenting oneself by cheating, copying, plagiarizing, counterfeiting, using false identification or failing to identify oneself.

15. Parking a motorized vehicle on school grounds without an official permit or in unauthorized areas.

16. Unauthorized presence on school property (including on campus while suspended)

17. Unauthorized possession or use of school/county documents or forms.

18. Intentionally making a false accusation that jeopardizes the professional reputation, employment, or certification of a teacher or other member of a school staff.

19. Unauthorized use of a school computer.

This list is intended to represent the most common unacceptable behaviors and is not intended to include every unacceptable action.

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

When it is necessary to impose discipline, school administrators and teachers will follow a progressive and age appropriate discipline process. The degree of discipline imposed by each school official will be in proportion to the severity of the behavior regarding a given student and will take into account the student’s discipline history, age, and other relevant factors.

The Code of Conduct provides a systematic process of behavioral correction in which inappropriate behaviors are followed by consequences. Disciplinary actions are designed to teach students self-discipline and to help them demonstrate appropriate behaviors consistent with the character traits from Georgia’s Character Education Program.

Except as may otherwise be provided in state or federal law, the range of disciplinary actions which may be imposed for violations of the Code of Conduct includes detention, In-School Suspension, Out-of-School Suspension, and disciplinary hearings for the purposes of long-term suspensions or a change in school placement. School administrators may assign Out-of-School Suspension for up to ten school days without a disciplinary hearing.

**THE PRINCIPAL IS THE DESIGNATED LEADER OF THE SCHOOL AND, WITH THE STAFF, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS ORDERLY OPERATION. IN CASE OF DISCIPLINE VIOLATIONS, OR ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES NOT COVERED BY PRESCRIBED DISPOSITIONS IN THIS GUIDELINE, THE PRINCIPAL MAY ENACT CORRECTIVE MEASURES, WHICH HE OR SHE FEELS ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE SCHOOL AND STUDENT INVOLVED.

**A PARENT OR GUARDIAN SHALL BE NOTIFIED BY AN ADMINISTRATOR ANYTIME A STUDENT IS ASSIGNED ISS OR OSS. IT MUST ALSO BE NOTED THAT THE ABOVE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE SCHOOL INFRACTIONS WHICH MAY BE COMMITTED BY STUDENTS. IT MERELY SERVES AS A GUIDELINE TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE THAT ARE MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR.

STUDENT DRESS AND GROOMING

The Student Dress Code is outlined in the Henry County School’s Secondary Student handbook.

In addition to the guidelines established in the county handbook, please note the following stipulations:

• Skirts and shorts must go to the finger-tips of the student while the student is standing in a natural posture with relaxed shoulders. If a student chooses to wear “leggings’ or some other material under the skirt or shorts they will no impact as to whether or not the skirt or shorts are of an appropriate length.

• Holes, tears, or rips in jeans or other pants will not be permitted above the finger-tip of the student wearing the clothing. There is no regard given as to whether or not the hole, rip, or tear is patched or has other clothing beneath it.

• Pants are to be worn at the hips and must be able to stay up without being held up by the student wearing them.

• Pierced jewelry worn in locations other than the ears will be confiscated and held in the office of parental pick-up.

• Students who violate the dress code will receive one warning and be allowed to change if they have other clothing available. Following the initial warning, all other occurrences will be addressed as section I violations.

DISCIPLINARY DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS

BULLYING

Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so; or any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm. The third offense in a school year shall lead to a disciplinary hearing which could possibly result in assignment to the alternative school.

CONTRABAND

Drugs and alcoholic beverages are not permitted in school or at school sponsored activities. Violators are subject to severe disciplinary action, including expulsion from school. Contraband includes, but is not limited to any item that can reasonably be considered a disruption to the instructional environment or a detriment to school safety. Inappropriate items will be confiscated and returned at the end of the semester to the student or to a parent at anytime.

DUE PROCESS

Due process will include appropriate hearings and reviews, and in all cases the rights of individuals will be ensured and protected.

IN-SCHOOL-SUSPENSION

The In-School Suspension Program isolates disruptive students from their regularly assigned classrooms and other school activities, continues their progress with classroom assignments, and provides individual instruction in essential skills and knowledge areas when needed. Students are isolated in their regularly assigned schools in a classroom designed for the suspension programs. ISS may not be assigned more than four times in a semester. Misbehavior in ISS will result in the assignment of OSS. The ISS days that were not completed will be completed upon the student’s return from OSS.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Sexual Harassment at school is defined as repeated, unwanted and unwelcome behaviors which interfere with a student’s right to get an education or to participate in school activities. Sexual harassment may result from words or conduct of a sexual nature that offend, stigmatize, demean, frighten, or threaten a student. Some examples of conduct which, if repeated, could rise to the level of sexual harassment at school are :

-physically contacting or blocking someone’s way

-writing sexual graffiti

-making suggestive or sexual gestures, jokes or verbal comments

-spreading sexual rumors, gossip, or making sexual propositions.

Incidents of sexual harassment should be reported to a school administrator as soon as possible.

USE OF TOBACCO

In accordance with the Henry County Board of Education Policy, the possession of tobacco in any form is prohibited anywhere on school property. Students in violation of this policy are subject to disciplinary action.

VERBAL ASSUALT

An unprovoked outburst of abusive words directed toward a person in a violent or tumultuous manner so as to place such person in a reasonable fear for his/her personal safety. Students in violation of this offense are subject to disciplinary action.

WEAPONS

Effective July 1, 1999, state law makes it a felony for any person to carry, possess, or have under such person’s control while at a school building, school function, or school property, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the school, any weapon or explosive compound. Any person who violates this law, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, by imprisonment for not less than one year or more than five years, or by both. A weapon is defined as a pistol, revolver, or any weapon designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind, or any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, any other knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick, metal knuckles, blackjack, any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type weapon, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nun chahka, nun chuck, nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting chain, or any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, or any weapon of like kind, and any stun gun or taser as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-106.

Mace and pepper sprays are considered to be inappropriate items for school. If used, it will be considered a weapon and result in a ten-day out-of-school suspension and referral to a disciplinary hearing.

The counseling department provides many services and programs for students, parents, and faculty to assist in achieving academic success and in exploring options for the future. Counselors work with students individually, in small groups and in classroom guidance. Parent conferences are available by appointment.

Students are assigned to counselors based on their last names. The table below provides counselor assignments.

Student Last Name Counselor

9th Grade Coreda Shaw and Gloria Blake

Grades 10-12 Students last names A-Gi Rick Marinaccio

Grades 10-12 Students last names Gl-N Nicole Holcomb

Grades 10-12 Students last names O-Z Amy Simpkins

Counseling Secretary: Stephanie Lewis

APPOINTMENTS

Students may schedule individual counseling appointments through the counseling office. The counseling office is open 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

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HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

For qualified students the HOPE scholarship provides tuition in Georgia public colleges and technical schools. An Application for Federal Student Aid form, available in the Counseling office, must be completed after January 1st of the student’s senior year. Requirements for the HOPE Scholarship are available in the counseling office.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

A transcript consists of a copy of the student’s cumulative grades and the scores on the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and Graduation Tests. To send a transcript to another institution a student must complete a transcript request form and turn it in to the counseling office. It is recommended that the request be submitted at least two weeks before any deadline.

WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES

If for any reason, a student must withdraw from school, it is their responsibility to come in to the counseling office to receive their withdrawal form. The student will need to take their form to each class to turn their books in and have their teachers give them a grade, absences, and sign that the student is clear with them. Withdrawals completed in this manner may be accomplished in one day. If this procedure is not followed it may take longer to complete the process. Records cannot be forwarded to the new school until the student has returned all books, paid fees (if applicable), turned in uniforms, etc. and the withdrawal process is completed.

OLA High School Athletic Director……………………………………….Rodney Knox

Ola High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities in which a student can participate. A student must follow GHSA, Henry County and Ola High School guidelines to participate in a sport. In order to compete, a student must have passed at least five subjects the proceeding semester and be on track for graduation. Incoming ninth graders are eligible immediately, but must meet GHSA requirements be eligible to compete second semester. Students who lose eligibility for not meeting the on track requirements at the beginning of the year may regain eligibility during the school year by accumulation of the units required at the end of a semester and passing the required subjects the previous semester. To be eligible, students must be on track as follows:

10th Graders - 4 units

11th Graders - 10 units

12th Graders - 16 units

Fall Sports

Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Football, Softball and Volleyball

Practices begin in late July.

Winter Sports

Basketball, Cheerleading, and Wrestling

Practices begin in October.

Spring Sports

Baseball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Track

Practices begin in February.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The OHS faculty is committed to providing students with opportunities to participate in a diverse array of student activities, which will promote their intellectual and social growth and development. To accomplish this goal, Ola High School provides a number of clubs, activities and student publications:

• ACADEMIC TEAM: The academic team is open to students from any grade level. The academic team competes in buzzer bowl/quiz bowl type competitions against other high schools. Sponsor: Jeff Burns

• ANNUAL STAFF: The Annual Staff at OHS is an elective journalism class which creates, publishes, and distributes the OHS Yearbook. Sponsor: Sherry Turner

• ART CLUB: Open to all students who show interest in art; sponsors art shows and exhibits throughout the year. Sponsor: Dottie Eskew

• BETA CLUB: Nominated students who maintain a 3.6 GPA for 2 consecutive semesters and meet approval by a faculty committee; meetings held once a month; sponsors community service activities and prints Honor Roll. Sponsors: Melodie Thurston, Bev Smith

• COLOR GUARD: Performs with OHS Marching Band. Members are selected by audition in spring.

• DRAMA CLUB: After-school meetings on an announced basis when plays and theater related activities are scheduled and performed. Sponsor: Mollie Cothran

• FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America): Open to all students; competitive events, fundraisers for service organizations; develop business-like leadership skills.

• FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes): Open to all students who are interested in promoting goodwill, trust, hope, respect, striving for good moral character, and developing good positive peer relations and pride. Sponsor: Bob Smith

• FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America): Members must have one year of or be currently enrolled in Family and Consumer Science. Emphasizes being a good student, friend, family member, and community leader Sponsor: Melissa Mrvos

• FFA: Open to members of the Horticulture classes. Activities include community projects, competitive events, and participation in conventions. Sponsor: Christopher Stripling

• FRENCH CLUB: Open to all students interested in French culture.

• INTERACT CLUB: A Rotary-sponsored service club for secondary-school-aged students. All Interact clubs carry out at least two service projects yearly--one that serves the school or community and another that furthers international understanding. Every Interact Club is sponsored by a Rotary Club, which provides guidance on a continuing basis. In addition, club members often form a service partnership with the sponsoring Rotarians, lending their enthusiastic support to a variety of Rotary projects. The Interact Club is an invitation only club. Only presidents of other clubs are eligible. The club meets on the second Monday of each month.

• MATH CLUB: Open to students with an interest in and enjoyment of math; must maintain a ‘B’ average; meetings vary; tournament competition.

• MODEL U.N.: An organization in which students research and prepare to represent a country in a United Nations Simulation at Georgia State University. Participation in weekly meetings through the fall, independent research, and participation in the 2-day simulation in December. Open to all grade levels.

• MOTOCROSS CLUB: Open to students actively involved in the sport of motocross. All activities take place off campus and outside of the regular school day.

• NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Open to nominated students who have minimum cumulative numeric average of 90% out of a 100 weighted average. This average is based on final grades. This scholastic level of achievement shall remain fixed and shall be the required minimum scholastic level of achievement for admission. Meetings will be held once a month and extra-curricular service activities are required. Sponsor: Lesley Carnes, John Matthews

• NATIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY: Open to nominated students who are seeking either a Dual or Tech Prep diploma and maintain at least a “B” average.

• SCIENCE CLUB: Open to all students. The purpose of the club is to advance our own awareness of science, to promote the awareness and appreciation of science at our school and in our community, and to participate in activities that will advance our knowledge of science and impact our abilities to promote science to others. Sponsors guest speakers and participates in various competitions at school and around the state. Meets twice monthly. A member of the Georgia Junior Academy of Science.

• SKATEBOARD CLUB: Open to all students interested in skateboarding. All activities take place outside of the regular school day. Sponsor: Deb Salter

• SKILLS USA: Member of Marketing Education class. Activities include leadership development through community projects, competitive skill events, and conventions.

• SPANISH CLUB: Students must have one year of Spanish or be presently enrolled; attends cultural activities related to Spanish; field trips and activities; meeting times vary.

• STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: Responsible for responding to the needs of the student body. The SGA will serve as leaders for a variety of student activities. Officers are elected by grade level and representatives by homeroom. Sponsor: Trish Kaminski

• TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION: Open to all technology, pre-engineering students interested in technology.

• VICA: Open to all students enrolled in Trade and Industrial courses; activities include monthly meetings, fundraisers, conventions, and competitive events designed to develop leadership and occupational skills suitable for a student’s future career.

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INFORMATION GUIDE FOR STUDENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

ACADEMICS AND INSTRUCTION

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

STUDENT BEHAVIOR

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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