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Student Handbook2019-2020Table of Contents Bell SchedulePage 4Walton County School District CalendarPage 5 SWHS Mission and Belief StatementsPage 6 School Services – Emergency cards, Lockers, College WeekPage 7 Guidance ServicesPage 8 Food ServicesPage 9Health Services – Clinic, Student InsurancePage 10 School Policies – Safety, Late arrivals, Check-in/Check-out,Pages 11-14 Dress code, FLIGHT advisory, Teacher office hours, TransportationField trips, Lost and found, Pledge of Allegiance School Resource Deputy – Student parking, SRD Intervention,Page 15 Controlled Open Enrollment Academic Policies – Grading scale, Interim reports,Pages 16-18 Report cards, Attendance, Make-up Work, Agenda books, Plagiarism, Textbooks, Cell phones, Cheating, Student technologyStudent/Extracurricular Activities – Club/Class Activity Week,Pages 19-20 Athletics, Pep Rallies, Dances, Awards ceremonyDiscipline – Step policy, Suspension and Expulsion, Pages 21-22 Zero tolerance, Bullying, CheatingMTSS – Multi-Tiered System of Support, Page 23 Use of Wireless Communication DeviceslefttopSWHSRegular Bell Schedule1st Period7:45 – 8:352nd Period8:40 – 9:303rd Period9:36 – 10:254th Period (TV)10:30 – 11:25First Lunch11:30 – 11:555th Period12:00 – 12:555th Period11:30 – 12:25Second Lunch12:30 – 12:556th Period1:00 – 1:507th Period1:55 – 2:4500SWHSRegular Bell Schedule1st Period7:45 – 8:352nd Period8:40 – 9:303rd Period9:36 – 10:254th Period (TV)10:30 – 11:25First Lunch11:30 – 11:555th Period12:00 – 12:555th Period11:30 – 12:25Second Lunch12:30 – 12:556th Period1:00 – 1:507th Period1:55 – 2:45676275-295275School Calendar00School CalendarAugust 5-9, 2019Pre-Planning Days August 12, 2019Classes Begin for StudentsAugust 30, 2019Early Release for Students/Professional Development for StaffSeptember 2, 2019Labor Day (all personnel out)October 11, 2019End of 1st Nine Weeks (44 days)October 14, 2019Teacher Work Day (students out)November 11, 2019Veterans’ Day (all personnel out)November 25-29, 2019Thanksgiving Holidays (all personnel out)December 19, 2019End of 2nd Nine Weeks (42 days)End of 1st Semester (86 days)December 20, 2019-January 2, 2020Christmas & New Year’s Holidays (all personnel out)January 3, 2020Teacher Work Day (students out)January 6, 2020Professional Development Day for Teachers (students out)January 7, 2020Students ReturnJanuary 20, 2020Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (all personnel out)February 14, 2020Early Release Day for Students/Professional Development for StaffFebruary 17, 2020Presidents’ Day (all personnel out)March 12, 2020End of 3rd Nine Weeks (46 days)March 13, 2020Teacher Work Day (students out)March 16-20, 2020Spring Break (all personnel out)April 10, 2020Early Release Day for StudentsMay 15, 2020Graduation (7:00 PM)May 25, 2020Memorial Day (all personnel out)May 28, 2020Last Day for StudentsEnd of 4th Nine Weeks (48 days)End of 2nd Semester (94 days)May 29, 2020Teacher Work DaySouth Walton High SchoolMission StatementChallenge, Achieve, ExcelPurpose StatementsStudent learning is the school’s chief priority.Challenging expectations increase individual student performance.A safe and disciplined environment enhances learning and is the responsibility of the entire staff.Students need to not only demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills but also need to be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.Teachers, administrators, family and the community share the responsibility for advancing individual student performance and promoting the school’s mission.Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.Assessments of student learning should provide students with a variety of opportunities to demonstrate munity service brings relevance to learning and develops students as good citizens.centertopSchool Services00School ServicesStudents may not arrive on campus prior to 7:25 AM. School staff is responsible for supervision of students from 7:25 AM until 3:00 PM. The school office opens at 7:30 AM to accept excused absence documentation from the prior day. Any student arriving after 7:45 AM must enter school at the main secure lobby. Students must have an excuse note from a parent when signing in late, or he/she will be sent to Tardy Detention. All students being checked out must signed out through the office. EMERGENCY CARDSEmergency cards are sent home with each student at the beginning of the school year. The completed card must be by the end of the second week of school. The emergency card will be filed in the office and used as a reference. Please notify the school in writing if there is a change in address or phone number during the school year. The name of any adults designated to check students out of school MUST be indicated on the emergency card. Adults cannot check students out of school unless his/her name is listed on the emergency card. Students will not be permitted to check-out of school without an emergency card on file. The person checking out a student listed on the emergency card may not be a sibling in the household. The Attendance Office MUST be notified when there is a change of address, change in phone number, or change in persons allowed to pick up a student. Parents are responsible for adding and/or deleting names from student emergency cards. Per Florida Statutes, a current emergency card with working contact numbers must be on file at all times.LOCKERSAll students indicating a desire for a locker will be assigned one. Students are assigned lockers to store textbooks and other school supplies. Students should not share their lockers or their locker combinations with others. Lockers should be kept locked at all times. Valuables are stored at the student’s risk. Students may pay $10 to get the locker of their choice or $5 to get a top locker. There is no charge for a locker assigned by administration. Only freshmen will have a locker in the 200 hallway.SWHS administrators, faculty and staff are NOT responsible for the loss or damage of any items. Lockers are the property of the school and are subject to inspection. Student lockers may be searched at any time deemed necessary by administration. All items in a student’s locker are the responsibility of the student.COLLEGE WEEKSWHS will hold College Week September 9 – September 13. During this time, Juniors and Seniors will have an opportunity to gain knowledge on campus life, requirements and admissions information from numerous colleges, universities and technical schools throughout the southeast.center8255Guidance Services00Guidance ServicesAREAS OF FOCUS FOR THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT:Guidance Counselor –850-622-5020 Ext. 4341Laura TalbotTeacher/student/parent conferences: schedules and attendsStudents must attend all conferencesBright Futures504 PlansTranscript evaluationMTSSMental health/counseling servicesStudent scheduling: new students & changes for current studentsDual Enrollment CoordinatorSAT/ACT accommodations & waiversGED exit interviewsPsychological servicesFood for Thought CoordinatorStudent testing: Pert, FSA, etc.Coordinator for Guidance Services – Shelly HinojosaEdgenuity: Credit RecoveryFLIGHT AdvisoryVirtual School CoordinatorVolunteersStudent LockersStudent SchedulingGraduation RequirementsStudent TestingStudent Homework Requests Guidance Aide/Receptionist – Linda SasserAppointments with guidance counselor; Controlled Open EnrollmentNew student registration, including records requestsStudent withdrawals Transcripts: outgoing requestsParent Portal Registration (student grade and attendance access)ClinicPoint of contact for:College visit formsCommunity services hours formDual enrollment formSchedule change formSports physical formStudent plannerCollege and Career Advisor –Deanna Forester College and Career AdvisorCollege ApplicationsCollege WeekScholarship informationCollege Board AccountsFinancial AidThe following steps must be followed for all transcript requests: 1. Pick up transcript request form in front office2. Legibly complete the entire form – including the full address of where transcript is to be mailed3. Return form to Mrs. Sasser in front office4. Students may pick up transcript in 72 hours 5. Please allow up to 2 weeks for transcripts to reach final destination if being mailedcenter-276225Food Services00Food ServicesLUNCH & BREAKFAST PROGRAMLunch and breakfast are served each day. The costs of meals are as follows: STUDENT BREAKFAST$1.85STUDENT LUNCH$2.85ADULT MEALBreakfast $2.00Lunch $4.00ONLINE FOOD SERVICESFood Service accounts can be handled online.Apply for Free & Reduced mealsLogon to walton.k12.fl.us and click Food & Nutrition Services, then click Free and Reduced MealsPay for meals onlineLogon to walton.k12.fl.us and click Food & Nutrition Services, then click EZ Meal PaymentYou will need your student’s 10-digit Student ID NumberStudents who were on free/reduced breakfast/lunch the preceding year will be considered at the same status for the first 30 school days. By the 31st school day a new completed breakfast/lunch form must be returned to SWHS for the free or reduced status to continue. If not, the student will have to pay full price for breakfast and lunch until the form is completed and returned. We do not have the funds to allow students to charge lunches, but we are aware that unforeseen events may occur. If a student does not have lunch money, arrangements such as an alternative lunch (sandwich) will be made on an individual basis. Every effort will be made to contact parents. Parents should take responsibility for monitoring their student’s lunch account. Questions regarding student lunch/ breakfast accounts should be directed to the school lunchroom manager, who can be reached at 622-5020, Ext. 4315.Students may not be in classrooms, the gymnasium, auditorium, parking lot or any other unauthorized areas during lunch. Students may not leave campus for lunch.Any student not following these expectations will receive a discipline referral and possible in school suspension.Students may only leave the cafeteria to go to the restroom. Students needing to go to a classroom during lunch much have a pass from the teacher.LUNCH ROOM EXPECTATIONSStudents are expected to clean their eating area and behave during lunch. Students eating outside must stay in the patio area.Students cannot order food to be delivered to them during the school day from outside vendors and/or restaurants.Students must have their PIN # to charge meals to their lunch account.Students may not leave campus for lunch.Students may have one ear bud during lunch.Students should remain at their tables until the bell rings.center-333375Health Services00Health ServicesCLINIC / MEDICATION ADMINISTRATIONSWHS does not have a nurse on staff. If a student is feeling ill, they must let their teacher know. Students must have a pass from a teacher or staff member to visit the clinic. Students must sign-in with office staff before entering clinic. Administering medication during school hours should occur only when medication cannot be administered at home.Parent MUST sign a “Request to Administer Medication” form (available in the clinic).Medication MUST be brought to the school by the parent in the original container with the student’s name, name of medication, directions for dosage, time to be administered, physician’s name and date. The medication will be received, counted and verified by a school nurse/aide or principal’s designee. Any changes in the dosage or time must be accompanied by another form. The medication will be stored in a locked area.Students should never come into the clinic without permission from staff.Staff cannot administer over-the-counter medications such as aspirin or Tylenol. Please do not come to the clinic and make this request.Students with special medical needs are required to have written physician approval and a Care Plan completed by the school nurse BEFORE they may self-administer medication at any time while on campus. This includes students with inhalers and/or EpiPens.Students are only allowed in the clinic to convalesce if awaiting parent pick-up. All students who come to the clinic due to illness or injury must be checked out by a parent within an hour. Students are not allowed to be in possession of prescription or non-prescription medication on school campus at any time.HEALTH INFORMATIONAll students entering Florida for the first time are required to present a Florida Certificate of Immunizations within 30 days of enrollment and a current physical examination completed within one year of enrollment. If no immunization and/or physical on file within the proper timeline, student will be sent home until proper records are sent to the school.STUDENT INSURANCE: The Walton County School Board continues to be vitally concerned about the health, safety and welfare of all students. We encourage safety, but we realize that sometimes student accidents do happen. As a member of the Panhandle Area Educational Consortium-Risk Management program, the Walton County School Board has purchased a student accident policy which covers all of our students who are injured while in school or participating in school sponsored activities. This insurance is accident coverage only and will not replace your current health insurance. You need to continue such coverage for your protection. This information will serve as notice to you of the payment of expenses. Due to experiencing a significant increase of claims which has resulted in climbing costs, a deductible of $100 shall be paid by the parent or guardian before any reimbursements are made from the insurance plan. In case of an accident, you must file a claim with our own health insurance carrier first. The School Board policy is designed to pay for reasonable expenses which are not reimbursed by your health insurance and after your payment of the $100 deductible is paid to the medical provider.centertopSchool PoliciesSchool PoliciesSTUDENT SAFETY:Student safety is of primary importance at SWHS. Always report threats against our school, a student or employee, even if it is on social media. Remember: if you see something, say something. With this in mind, students are required to follow these policies.Making our school safer is the responsibility of every student. Here are some things you can do to help:● always report suspicious behavior to our School Resource Deputy● take any threat seriously and let someone know● let us know if another student needs emotional support● let the Guidance Counselor know if you are depressed● report any aggressive behaviors to our discipline administratorsSAFE AND SECURE LOBBY:Your child’s safety is the number one concern of the Walton County School District. All Walton County schools are equipped with a double-locked entry through which school visitors must be buzzed in by school personnel to gain entry. Late-arriving students will be checked in through this lobby. All other entries are locked. In order to check a student out, visitors will be buzzed in and present appropriate identification, then wait for school personnel to call the student to the office. Any items being dropped off for a student will be left in the lobby until delivered or picked up. Please be sure to have a student’s name on packages/items. Office personnel will not call students to pick-up items.ALL VISITORS MUST CHECK-IN AT THE FRONT OFFICE. (A valid photo ID is required.) For the safety and security of South Walton High School, a Visitor’s Pass generated by SWHS must be worn at ALL times while visiting our campus.LATE ARRIVALS:Students arriving after 7:45 AM must report to the front office for check-in. Students must have a note from a medical practitioner, judicial official, or a note signed by a parent or guardian containing a phone number for verification and a viable reason for their tardiness. In the absence of a note, or notes that do not include a viable reason, the student will be sent to tardy detention. Excessive late arrivals, with or without a note, will be referred to the discipline office. FIRST PERIOD TARDIESStudents arriving less than 10 minutes late with an unexcused absence report to the Guidance/Attendance office and receive documentation of tardy and go to first period.1st offense – verbal warning2nd offense – parent notification3rd offense – tardy detention4th offense – lunch detention5th offense – after school detention6th offense – In-School Suspension7th offense – student drivers surrender parking pass and lose driving privileges for the remainder of the nine weeks. Car riders are assigned to ISS with each incident.Students arriving more than 10 minutes late for first period with an unexcused absence will report to tardy detention.All students who have a “no class” period at the beginning of the school day must enter through the 300 hallway prior to their first class. Students found propping open school doors for other students arriving late will be suspended. STUDENTS CHECKING OUT AND LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS:If a student needs to leave school after arrival, an adult whose name appears on the emergency card filed in the office must check them out through the front office. If the student drives to and from school, a note signed by an adult who appears on the emergency card along with a valid phone number for verification by office staff, the time the student is to leave and the reason. If the student needs to be checked out unexpectedly during the day, an email may be sent to sieversm@walton.k12.fl.us with a copy of the person’s driver’s license who is checking them out and includes the same information as required on a written note. All students, including those with notes or emails must sign out through the front office before leaving campus. If the student is to return to school the same day, they need to check back in through the front office and provide a note verifying their appointment or reason for returning. Students leaving campus without proper checkout procedures will be suspended.Students will not be allowed to check-out via a text message from a parent/guardian. Emails to Misty Sievers at the address above is the only way a student may check-out.The front office can get very busy at the end of the school day, so no student checkouts or change in transportation after 2:30 PM. STUDENT PASSES:Only agenda book passes will be issued. Students must report directly where the pass states and return to the classroom from which it was assigned in a timely manner. Hall passes in the agenda books will be used by all teachers and staff with the exception of students called to the office.DRESS CODE AND APPEARANCE:Refer to the Walton County School District Code of Conduct for dress code and appearance rules, see pages 10-11. Students must abstain from wearing hoods. No blankets should be brought to school. All students should maintain an extra change of clothes in his/her locker or car in the event attire is deemed inappropriate by school personnel.The inappropriately-dressed student will be given the following options:Change into appropriate clothing that is maintained in car or locker.Parent/Guardian contacted to bring an appropriate change of clothing. Class time missed for inappropriate attire will be unexcused.GRADUATION ATTIRE:Senior Males – White button-up, collared dress shirt; tie; khaki, black or navy slacks; black, navy or dark brown shoes. Flip flops, shorts, sneakers, and jeans are not allowed.Senior Girls – Dress, blouse or skirt or dress pants; black, navy or dark brown shoes. No flip flops, sneakers, or boots will be allowed. All shoes must have a back strap. This prevents students from tripping while walking. Dresses and skirts should not extend below the gown. Please see someone in the front office if you have any questions about the dress code.INTERNET ACCESS:All students and parents are required to complete and sign the Walton County Internet Acceptable Use Policy, which provides students the opportunity to have access to the Internet at SWHS. Inappropriate use of the internet will not be tolerated. For any violations of the WCSD Internet Policies, SWHS will follow the WCSD Code of Conduct regarding potential consequences. FLIGHT Advisory (Homeroom):FLIGHT will meet weekly on Thursdays. FLIGHT is utilized to communicate information critical to each grade level and ensure your success in high school.FLIGHT activities are necessary to prepare students for testing and activities such as homecoming, pep rallies, College Week, Character Education, and registration. Students who are absent from FLIGHT are responsible for any information missed and this is counted as an absence FLIGHT meets from 10:20 – 10:45 AM. If you are a dual enrollment student and not on campus during FLIGHT, be sure to check with the Guidance Counselor.It is totally the responsibility of dual enrollment students to check in with the Guidance Counselor and the SWHS website about school events, deadlines, etc.TEACHER OFFICE HOURS:All teachers have office hours before or after school weekly for assisting students academically. These office hours are published in teacher classrooms, the school’s website and the school’s app. Students are encouraged to visit teachers during these office hours for tutoring and academic assistance.TRANSPORTATION:Bus service is provided for all students living in SWHS’s attendance zone. Bus riders are assigned to a bus and any request for a change must be in the form of a written request from a parent. A parent/guardian note that includes parent name, bus number, date, and the name of the person their child is riding with or the change in bus stop must be submitted prior to the end of 4th period. All notes must be approved prior by office staff prior to riding another bus, getting off at a different stop, or going home on a bus with another student. Buses will not be held to approve notes at the end of the school day.STUDENT CAR RIDERS:Students arriving/departing by car should be dropped off/picked up in the loop on the west side of the school near the baseball field. Students are not permitted to loiter in the parking lots before, during or after school hours (SWHS and Walton County School District rule).FIELD TRIPS:Students attending any field trip must return a signed permission form. Students will not be allowed to attend any field trip if he/she has:Not returned a signed permission formExcessive absences in any class Below an overall 2.0 GPAFailing grades in any classTeachers may add additional stipulations.7376160220980School Resource DeputySchool Resource DeputyLOST AND FOUND:Any lost items that are found at school will be kept in the school’s lost and found area located in the front office or cafeteria.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Florida Statutes require public schools to encourage greater respect for the government of the United States and its national anthem and flag. Students will recite the Pledge of Allegiance during the school day. However, a student has the right not to participate in reciting the pledge. A student will be excused from reciting the pledge upon receipt of a written request by his or her parent or guardian turned in to the principal.VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURSStudents must complete volunteer service hours during high school and before high school graduation in order to receive their Bright Futures Scholarship. Service hours may include, but are not limited to, a business or governmental internship, service for a nonprofit community service organization, or activities on behalf of a candidate for public office. Students may not receive remuneration or academic credit for their volunteer work. The hours cannot be completed during school time. The volunteer hours must be documented on the Volunteer Hours Form (located in the office), signed by the student, the student’s parent or guardian, and a representative of the organization served. If you are not sure a volunteer service project/activity meets these criteria, please check with the Guidance Counselor or an administrator before beginning a project.3616036-3711STAY CONNECTED TO SWHSRemind 101Freshmen – SWHSCO2023Sophomores –SWHSCO2022Juniors – SWHSCO2021Seniors – SWHSCO2020Websites SWHS - swh.walton.k12.fl.usSWHS Athletics - Seahawk News NetworkWeekly newsletter emailed to parents/guardians via email in FOCUS.00STAY CONNECTED TO SWHSRemind 101Freshmen – SWHSCO2023Sophomores –SWHSCO2022Juniors – SWHSCO2021Seniors – SWHSCO2020Websites SWHS - swh.walton.k12.fl.usSWHS Athletics - Seahawk News NetworkWeekly newsletter emailed to parents/guardians via email in FOCUS.-70205608771890Academic Policies0Academic Policies5937716625School Resource DeputySchool Resource DeputySTUDENT PARKING:All students driving and parking on campus will be required to have a SWHS parking permit. Parking permits are monitored by Officer McMillan. The cost for the permit is $10.00 and may be obtained from the Guidance Office. Students must present a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and current auto insurance. Parking spaces immediately adjoining the portable classrooms are prohibited for student parking. Students may only park in the back parking lot in their assigned spot. Students will have an assigned parking space on a first come basis. STUDENTS MUST DISPLAY THEIR PARKING PERMIT AT ALL TIMES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. Students may not, for any reason, go to their cars during the school day without the permission of the SRD or a school administrator. There will be no sitting in parked cars before, during, or after the school day. Speeding or reckless driving will result in suspension of driving privileges and possible involvement of law enforcement. Students may not leave the parking lot/campus with anyone not listed on the emergency card. If this occurs, both driver and rider will be suspended for willful disobedience. Students should not park or loiter in surrounding areas that are not school property. Students should not leave campus during the day without following proper checkout procedures. Not following proper checkout procedures will result in suspension from school.CANINE UNITS:Dogs are invited to the SWHS campus periodically. A student will be called out of class if the dog alerts on his/her car, locker, bag/purse or any other items belonging to the student.SRD INTERVENTION:If a student states he/she is experiencing suicidal thoughts or otherwise indicates an intention to harm himself/herself or others, the student will be referred to the School Resource Deputy (SRD). If the SRD determines the student meets requirements for involuntary placement under the Baker Act rules, the SRD will facilitate the transport to an appropriate facility. The SRD will be responsible for determining contact the student’s parents and/or guardian.CONTROLLED OPEN ENROLLMENT:Controlled open enrollment as required by laws allows a parent from any district in Florida to enroll and transport his or her child to any public school that has not reached capacity. Certain students, such as dependents of active duty military whose move resulted from military orders, or students relocated due to foster care placement, receive priority for seat assignment within a school. Parents must submit applications for enrollment for a school outside their student’s transportation zone. (See Controlled Open Enrollment Policy at walton.k12.fl.us) GRADING SCALE:-83449-329169Academic PoliciesAcademic PoliciesOutstanding ProgressA90-100Above Average ProgressB80-89Average ProgressC70-79Lowest AcceptableD60-69FailureF0-59IncompleteI*A student’s average each nine weeks will be based upon a minimum of six standards-based graded assignments. These assignments may include, but are not limited to, a combination of summative end-of-unit tests, homework averages, and interim formative assessments. Formative assessments may be included within a larger project-based individual or group exercise.INCOMPLETES:If a student has make-up work due to excused absences or extenuating circumstance and has not completed all assignments by the end of the grading period, an Incomplete or “I” is assigned for the grade. Unless assignments have been completed or special arrangements made with the Principal, the “I” automatically becomes an “F” ten (10) days after the end of the grading periodINTERIM REPORTS:Interim Reports will be distributed on:September 11, 2019November 14, 2019February 6, 2020April 23, 2020REPORT CARDS:Report cards are sent home with the students every nine weeks for 1st through 3rd Quarters. End-of-year report cards will be available for pickup at SWHS. Expect report cards on:October 17, 2019January 8, 2020March 25, 2020ATTENDANCE:Official documentation or statement from a professional practitioner or judicial official must be brought to school to document any absence due to medical, treatment, therapy or judicial reason. Please bring a note from a professional practitioner each time there is an appointment within 3 school days. College visits up to 3 days requires documentation from the college. A form is available from the front office. Only 10 parent notes to excuse an absence are allowed. This includes travel, illness, etc.Health professional notes (mental/physical) include rehab, counseling, medical, dental, physical therapy, or any health professional excuse. A health professional excuse must be brought after each visit with the health professional logo/prescription pad or official documentation. An administrative conference should be scheduled after 10 health professional notes.Unexcused absences including unexcused tardies will result in disciplinary consequences. Students who are chronically absent (missing more than 2 days of school per month) will be referred to a behavior modification course and MTSS. STATE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDANCEIn order to get credit for a class, students must have 135 hours of attendance. A semester credit requires 67.5 hours of attendance. Any time a student is absent, checked-out for an appointment, going on a family trip, etc. these absences are counted towards the 135 or 67.5 hours. A student not in attendance for the required hours of seat time must pass a mastery test in order to earn credit.MAKE-UP WORK POLICY:Students who are out of school for three or more days with excused absences can request homework through the front office. If a student exceeds the allotted number of excused absences per semester, a note from a professional practitioner MUST BE brought in before homework can be requested. Requests for homework require a 24-hour advance notice.Students are expected to make up all work missed for an excused absence. One (1) day shall be allowed for each day of missed work. If a student receives an unexcused absence, he/she will be allowed to make up work missed during the unexcused absence, but the maximum credit earned for completed assignments is 70%. Students who attend tardy detention or receive Out-Of-School Suspension will be provided make-up assignments. The maximum score that can be earned on completed assignments is 70%. It is the responsibility of the student/parent to request assignments through the receptionist.PROMOTION AND RETENTION:To become a Sophomore, a student must earn 5 credits.To become a Junior, a student must earn 11 credits.To become a Senior, a student must earn 18 credits.To be Graduation Eligible from high school, a student must earn 24 credits.Please see the guidance counselor for early graduation options (18 credits). Leave?STUDENT AGENDA/PASS BOOKS:Students will be issued an agenda book at the beginning of the school year. If students lose their agenda book, they must pay $10.00 for a replacement. Agenda books are vital to communication between teachers and parents as well as a way for students to stay organized and on top of their assignments. Only students with agenda books can be issued passes.PLAGIARISM:Students must understand ethical use and acknowledgement of the ideas and work of others, as well as the consequences of plagiarism in written and visual work. The student’s individual voice should be clearly evident, and the ideas of others must be acknowledged, attributed, and/or cited.A student who fails to acknowledge the source or author of any and all information or evidence taken from the work of someone else through citation, attribution or reference in the body of the work, or through a bibliographic entry, will receive the following consequences. This includes faulty paraphrasing.First violation:? Conference with teacherTeacher phone call to parentOpportunity to revise work for 70% creditSecond violation:Zero on assignmentTeacher phone call to parentReferralNo opportunity to revisit assignmentCHEATING:Cheating will result in a zero on the assignment/test and notification of parent/guardian by the teacher. A discipline referral will be filed in the administrative office. The honor code for Advanced Placement and Testing will be followed.ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:Students are expected to be individually responsible for their own work and to uphold principles of personal and professional integrity. Academic dishonesty damages the reputation and ethical principles of the student and SWHS. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating, collusion in dishonest behaviors or acts, plagiarism, and forgery weakens the mission, beliefs and values that SWHS is committed to uphold. TEXTBOOKS:Textbooks are issued to all students. They are very expensive and should be kept clean and handled carefully. Students are required to return their assigned textbook at the end of the school or upon withdrawal from a class. Unreasonable damage to textbooks will result in fines. Pursuant to Florida Statute 1006.28(3)(b), the school principal shall collect from each student or the student’s parent the purchase price of any instructional material the student has lost, destroyed or unnecessarily damaged. Failure to collect such sum upon reasonable effort by the school principal may result in the student not receiving their cap and gown as a senior.CLASSROOM TRANSFER PROCESS FOR TEACHER TEACHING OUT-OF-FIELD:In the event a teacher is assigned teaching duties in a class dealing with subject matter that is outside the field in which he/she is certified, parents are notified in writing of such assignment. If your child is assigned an out-of-field teacher, you may request a transfer of your child to an in-field classroom teacher within the school and grade in which the student is enrolled. The request must be submitted within the first ten (10) days of school to be considered. The district will approve or deny the request within one (1) week of receipt after ensuring no violation of maximum class size exists and that an in-field teacher for that subject area or class exists. If the request is denied, the school will notify the parents and specify the reasons for the denial. This transfer process does not provide parents the right to choose a specific teacher.CONFISCATION OF CELL PHONES:Refusal to surrender cell phone when asked will be considered willful disobedience and will result in a suspension offense. The use of cell phones disrupting the school environment will be confiscated until the end of the school day.STUDENT TECHNOLOGY:Student technology that becomes disruptive to the learning environment or that is used inappropriately will be confiscated. Students refusing to surrender personal technology devices will be suspended. No earbuds may be worn in the halls. Earbuds may only be worn in class, with teacher’s permission.53760-206490Student Activities/ExtracurricularStudent Activities/ExtracurricularCLUBS / EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:All extra-curricular activities/clubs require a minimum 2.0 GPA.SWHS provides many opportunities for student activities, including the following: Academic TeamInteract ClubAnchor ClubThespian ClubKey ClubHistory ClubDECASpeech/DebateNational Honor Society RoboticsSpanish Honor Society DanceSpeech and DebateTechnology ClubMusic ClubScrubs ClubArt ClubMu Alpha ThetaSpanish ClubOutdoor ClubColor Guard Seahawk Spirit (Grill Team)Fellowship of Christian AthletesStudent Government AssociationEnvironmental ClubCLUB/CLASS ACTIVITY WEEK:SWHS will hold a Club/Class Activity Week on August 26 – 30, 2019. During this week all clubs will have displays in the cafeteria with information about the criteria for membership, club activities and any expenses related to membership. All students are encouraged to join a club and be an active participant. ATHLETICS:In accordance with FHSAA policies, all student athletes are required to maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. SWHS provides a competitive and interscholastic sports program in the following areas. Athletic opportunities are available to all students who meet FHSAA requirements:FootballBaseballSoftballBasketballCheerleadingTrack & FieldCross CountryVolleyballGolfTennisWrestlingSoccerGirls WeightliftingLacrosseSwimmingStudents are required to have a physical examination signed by a doctor prior to trying out for any athletic activity. Required paperwork to participate includes:● FHSAA Form EL2 – Physical● FHSAA Form EL3 – Parental consent and release from liability● FHSAA Form GA4 – Students who did not play a sport at SWHS during their freshman yearParticipation in extracurricular programs at SWHS is a privilege and coaches/sponsors will monitor their members’ behavior and absences. Behavior and/or attendance may result in suspension from extracurricular activities.Athletes must be present for at least 50% of the school day in order to participate in athletic activities that day.PEP RALLIES AND SPORTING EVENTS:Remember you are cheering for your classmates and teams. Treat ALL opponents as guests. Events/activities fall under SWHS and Walton County School District Policies Code of Conduct. Accept the decisions of officials without complaint and show compassion for injured opponents. Students attending pep rallies must abide by all pep rally rules and regulations. AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:Only students with scheduled, supervised activities are allowed on school property after dismissal. All other students should leave the campus by 3:00 p.m. Pick-up time and designated pick-up areas will be announced before the activity. Rides and pick-ups should be planned in advance. DANCES:Dances are for SWHS students and their guests only. Guests must be pre-approved by the administration at least one week prior to the event. A non-SWHS student attending dances with a SWHS student will be required to complete and return a behavior contract to a SWHS administrator 3 days prior to the dance. SWHS dances are not open to anyone under grade nine or over age 19. Students must remain inside for the entire event. If a student leaves the activity, he/she MAY NOT return. Students MAY NOT go to their vehicles during the event unless escorted by SWHS staff. Students are expected to adhere to the WCSD Code of Conduct during all school events. AWARDS CEREMONY:Each Spring a Senior Awards Ceremony is held recognizing students’ achievement and future plans. Seniors are encouraged to attendATHLETIC EVENT PICKUP:All students attending volleyball/basketball games must enter through the front door. When the game is over, please be considerate of school staff who must remain until the last student is picked up by arranging punctual pick-ups. All events involving SWHS will adhere to SWHS and Walton County School District policies.ATTENDANCE:To participate in extracurricular activities including sports, clubs, band or drama, students must be in attendance for at least half of the school day. Absence of more than half of the school day requires approval for participation by the principal or the designee.SCHOOL PRIDE:School pride and spirit are expressed by each of us in our actions and attitudes. We show it by keeping our building attractive and by being courteous and polite at all times.We encourage you to be involved in the life of our school. Wear your class shirts proudly on game days, pep rally days, etc. 762006553200Seahawk Fight SongHere’s to the school we love;We are Seahawks one and all!We will always cheer forvictory and never let us fall.GO GO GO!Here’s to the green and white!We are with you all the way!So get out there team andFIGHT LIKE HAWKSand win today!00Seahawk Fight SongHere’s to the school we love;We are Seahawks one and all!We will always cheer forvictory and never let us fall.GO GO GO!Here’s to the green and white!We are with you all the way!So get out there team andFIGHT LIKE HAWKSand win today!14782800Discipline00DisciplineRULES AND PROCEDURES:South Walton High School is dedicated not only to the preparation of college and careers, but also to the development of persons who behave ethically and responsibly. Each student will receive a SWHS Student Handbook and a WCSD Code of Student Conduct. Students and parents will sign a signature sheet verifying that they have read and understand the content of the Student Handbook and WCSD Code of Student Conduct. These forms will be kept on file.Student refusal to follow established rules and regulations creates serious negative effects on SWHS students and staff. A students lack of response or correction by any adult is considered a major infraction and will be disciplined as such. STEP POLICY:3 teacher warnings1 office referral / verbal reprimand2 lunch detentions2 after school detentions2 work details2 In-School SuspensionsOut-of-School Suspensions – (0-10 days)If an infraction is major these steps are not implemented.MINOR INFRACTIONS:Refer to the WCSD Code of Conduct.MAJOR INFRACTIONS:Refer to the WCSD Code of Conduct.SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION:Suspended or expelled students cannot be on school grounds anytime during the school day or when a school activity is being held. This includes riding a school bus, attending and/or participating in any school function whether on or off campus. The student receiving an out-of-school suspension shall be remanded to the custody of the student’s parent or guardian with special homework assignments for the student to complete if requested by the parent/guardian. A student may make up any work missed and can receive a passing grade of no more than 70%.Repeated and/or severe misbehavior may result in a referral to alternate placement. Student will drop an elective and be place in a behavior modification course.Students with excessive referrals (5 or more) in any 9 weeks will be placed in a behavioral modification course.ZERO TOLERANCE INFRACTIONS:SWHS will follow the Walton County School District Code of Conduct and will recommend students for expulsion in accordance to the WCSD Code of Student Conduct on pages 32-33.BULLYING:It is the policy of the Walton County School District that all students and school employees have an educational setting that is safe, secure and free from harassment and bullying. SWHS will not tolerate bullying and harassment of any type. Bullying and harassment are prohibited at any time.Bullying means repeated (systematic and chronic) infliction of physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students or employees which includes, but may not be limited to: teasing; social exclusion; threats; intimidation; stalking; physical violence; theft; sexual, religious or racial harassment; public humiliation or destruction of property. This also includes cyberbullying. Further details regarding this policy may be found in the Walton County Student Code of Conduct.Incidents of bullying and harassment should be reported to the school SRD or administration. A form is provided for that purpose provided in the Walton County Student Code of Conduct and may be used for documentation.If desired, the complainant’s name will be kept confidential. A school employee or SRD will conduct an investigation, interview the parties involved and assist the principal in determining if the incident violates policy. The school administration will determine the severity of the incident, determine the appropriate response and notify the parties involved of actions taken. TARDY DETENTION:If you are late for any class, you must report to tardy detention and remain for the entire period. You will complete ACT/SAT prep work or other work that is assigned and will be responsible for completing all classroom assignments missed. If you are tardy to the same class twice in one week, you will be referred to the discipline office.OFF CAMPUS INCIDENTS:In compliance with State Board Rule 6A-1.0956 when a student is formally charged with a felony for an incident which occurred on property other than public school property, but the incident may have an adverse impact on the educational program, discipline, or welfare in the school in which the student is enrolled, the principal shall, in accordance with Section 1006.09(2), Florida Statutes, conduct an administrative hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the student should be suspended pending disposition of the charge.ATTENDANCE:School attendance is mandated by state law for all students age 6-18.Attendance below 90% (2 days per month) whether excused or unexcused require referral to the MTSS Program.Instructional time is critical to student achievement.Students with attendance issues 19 years of age or older may be placed in an alternative setting. SWHS is required to investigate unexcused absences and parents will be notified in writing at the 5th and 10th unexcused absence.Parents are notified by daily email and text of each class period missed.In order for the absence to be excused, a note must be sent by a parent within 3 days of the absence.Each time a student visits a professional practitioner, a note from that provider should be submitted.Students who develop a pattern of non-attendance will be referred to the MTSS process and a behavior modification course. If interventions are unsuccessful the student may be referred for alternative placement.Parents of students in the MTSS process will be required to attend a conference. Counseling, tutoring, and an attendance contract will be used as interventions for chronic absenteeism.If a parent does not respond to these MTSS team recommendations and the student remains habitually truant, a truancy petition will be filed with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to withhold driving privilege.MTSS – Multi-Tiered System of Support:MTSS is a school-based intervention for students with discipline, attendance, or grade issues.Students are referred to MTSS for the following reasons:Failure of English or MathFailure of 2 or more classesLevel 1 or 2 score on Math or EnglishAttendance below 90% (2 days per month, whether excused or unexcused)Excessive referrals (3 or more in any 9-week period)2nd Semester Juniors and any Seniors not on track for graduationAny student with a GPA of 2.25 or belowMTSS PROCESS:MTSS Team will set up a conference with parent and student to determine appropriate interventions to match the needs of the student. Interventions could include:Doubling up on a classCredit recoveryRemoval from Opt out or study hallRemoval from an elective to a behavioral modification courseReferral to alternative placementAttending additional tutoring services Use of Wireless Communication Devices:Students may use electronic devices for acceptable educational activities.Students may carry an electronic communication device to school and school-sponsored activities. Students may use such devices while being transported on district vehicles.Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of their wireless communication devices.Students may not have cellular telephones or other personal electronic devices in their possession during testing, including state testing.It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their wireless communication devices are turned off and out of sight. Students who violate the district policy shall be deemed to have created a disruption to the instructional environment and are subject to disciplinary action including ISS, suspension, expulsion, as well as confiscation and return of the device to the student’s parents or guardians after the end of the school day.The school administration reserves the right to search seized electronic devices if there is reasonable suspicion that the student was using the device in violation of school policy or law.NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATIONThe Walton County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender orientation, age, disability or marital status in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to:Donna Honish, Equity Officer 145 Park StreetDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435850-892-1100, extension 1513honishd@walton.k12.fl.us ................
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