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2018-2019 Eastwood Academy High School Student Handbook Houston Independent School District, Rev. 09/12/2018

Eastwood Academy High School Houston Independent School District

1315 Dumble Street Houston, Texas 77023

713-924-1697

2018-2019

Student Handbook

Principal Brandi M. Lira

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2018-2019 Eastwood Academy High School Student Handbook Houston Independent School District, Rev. 09/12/2018

Houston Independent School District Board of Education 2017

Rhonda Skillern-Jones, President

Jolanda Jones, 1st Vice President

Anne Sung, 2nd Vice President

Sergio Lira, Secretary

Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca, Assistant Secretary

Elizabeth Santos, District I

Diana Davila, District VIII

Wanda Adams, District IX

Sue Deigaard, District V

Grenita Lathan, Interim Superintendent of Schools

It is the policy of the Houston Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, handicap or disability, marital status, religion, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by law in its educational or employment programs and activities.

The HISD Five Core Initiatives ? Effective Teacher In Every Classroom ? Effective Principal In Every School ? Rigorous Instructional Standards and Supports ? Data Driven Accountability ? Culture of Trust Through Action

HISD PURPOSE The Houston Independent School District (HISD) exists to strengthen the social and economic foundation of Houston by assuring its youth the highest quality elementary and secondary education available anywhere.

HISD GOALS Primary Goal 1: Increase Student Achievement Goal 2: Improve Human Capital Goal 3: Provide a Safe Environment Goal 4: Increase Management Effectiveness and Efficiency Goal 5: Improve Public Support and Confidence in Schools Goal 6: Create a Positive District Culture

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2018-2019 Eastwood Academy High School Student Handbook Houston Independent School District, Rev. 09/12/2018

Table of Contents

MISSION ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Vision ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

ADMINISTRATION & STAFF ............................................................................................................................ 6

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................................... 8

STUDENT CONDUCT .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Honor Code ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Expectations ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Academic and Behavioral Notices ? Growth Plan ................................................................................................ 9 Public Display of Affection .........................................................................................................................................10 Detention ..........................................................................................................................................................................10 Rescheduling/Making up Detention.......................................................................................................................11 Bullying .............................................................................................................................................................................11 Plagiarism/Cheating Policy .......................................................................................................................................11 Tardy Policy.....................................................................................................................................................................11

CAMPUS LIFE......................................................................................................................................................12 Class Activities ................................................................................................................................................................12 Event/fundraising .........................................................................................................................................................12 Class Sponsors................................................................................................................................................................................12 Selling Items at School .................................................................................................................................................12 Media Release .................................................................................................................................................................13 Field Trips ........................................................................................................................................................................13 Expectations....................................................................................................................................................................................13 Building Maintenance and Care ...............................................................................................................................13 Medications...................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Emergency Care & Illness ...........................................................................................................................................13 Medical Condition..........................................................................................................................................................13 Announcements .............................................................................................................................................................14 Power Up Laptops .........................................................................................................................................................14 Textbooks ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14 School Property..............................................................................................................................................................14 Identification Badges ...................................................................................................................................................14 Hall Passes........................................................................................................................................................................15 Internet Use .....................................................................................................................................................................15 Learning Commons .......................................................................................................................................................15 Off-campus Lunch..........................................................................................................................................................16 Student Parking..............................................................................................................................................................16 Student Property/Cell Phones ..................................................................................................................................16 Dress Code........................................................................................................................................................................16

COMMUNICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Living Tree .......................................................................................................................................................................17 Social Media.....................................................................................................................................................................18 Community Service .......................................................................................................................................................18 Students ............................................................................................................................................................................................18 Parents ..............................................................................................................................................................................................18 Volunteers ........................................................................................................................................................................18

STUDENT ACADEMICS.....................................................................................................................................18 STAAR Exams ..................................................................................................................................................................18

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Summer School ................................................................................................................................................. 19 Testing Dates...................................................................................................................................................................19 SAT/ACT ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19 ACT Test Dates...............................................................................................................................................................................19 SAT Test Dates ...............................................................................................................................................................................20 PSAT ...................................................................................................................................................................................20 AP Testing.........................................................................................................................................................................20 Pre-AP and AP.................................................................................................................................................................21 Grad Lab............................................................................................................................................................................22 Course Load Limitations .............................................................................................................................................22 Pathway Choice ..............................................................................................................................................................22 Final Exam Exemptions ...............................................................................................................................................22 Tutorial Schedule ..........................................................................................................................................................22 Homework ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22

GRADES ................................................................................................................................................................ 23 Progress Reports and Report Cards........................................................................................................................23 UIL Eligibility...................................................................................................................................................................23 Incomplete Grades ........................................................................................................................................................23

ATTENDANCE POLICY ..................................................................................................................................... 23 Excessive Student Absences.......................................................................................................................................24 Impact of Absences on Grades ..................................................................................................................................24 Appealing NGs.................................................................................................................................................................24 Excuse Process................................................................................................................................................................24 Early Check-out Procedures ......................................................................................................................................24 Withdrawal ......................................................................................................................................................................25

COUNSELING....................................................................................................................................................... 25 Appointment Requests ................................................................................................................................................25 Transcript Requests .....................................................................................................................................................25

BELL SCHEDULES .............................................................................................................................................. 26 Monday Bell Schedule ..................................................................................................................................................26 Regular Bell Schedule ..................................................................................................................................................26 Early Release Bell Schedule .......................................................................................................................................27

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2018-2019 Eastwood Academy High School Student Handbook Houston Independent School District, Rev. 09/12/2018

This handbook, designed with input from the faculty, staff, student leadership and administration, is a guide for students and parents to provide important information related to Eastwood Academy. Additional information can be found on the school website throughout the year or by contacting the school office.

Eastwood Academy High School Est. 1999

MISSION

The Eastwood Academy family empowers students to achieve college and career readiness and become globally-minded citizens.

Vision

Our passionate staff provides rigorous academic standards, personalized instruction, a supportive climate, and opportunities for leadership and personal development guiding students to ultimately strive to make themselves more competitive in an ever-shrinking world.

Mascot: Boxer

Colors: Blue and Gray

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2018-2019 Eastwood Academy High School Student Handbook Houston Independent School District, Rev. 09/12/2018

Eastwood Academy 2018-2019 Student Handbook

ADMINISTRATION & STAFF

Eastwood Academy Administration Brandi M. Lira Ricardo Mena Dixie Morales

Principal Assistant Principal (Lor ? Z) Assistant Principal (A ? Lop)

Administrative Staff Yulber Beronque Brenda Chavez Natalie Guajardo Ana Luviano Brenda Morales Martha Velez

School & Student Services

Edward Rendon Elizabeth Stanley Linda Trendell Sarah Yznaga

Registrar Main Office Receptionist Power Up CSR Student Information Representative; Attendance School Secretary College & Career Clerk

HISD Master Police Officer College Career Military Counselor Librarian School Nurse

Department Chairs

Ernani Casio Richard Galian Louanne Harvey

David McMurchy Cecilia Michel

Mathematics Science CTE

Social Studies English Language Arts & Reading

Technology Celeste Conflitti Louanne Harvey Gene Platt

English Language Arts Teachers Rhett Martinez Mark Mendelsohn Cecilia Michel Tess Vestal

Math Department Yulber Beronque Ernani Casio Donald Diehl Marlyn Eloja

Science Department Christine Casio Sara Epp Richard Galian Ida Hood

Social Studies Greg Marcell Dave McMurchy

Engineering Design & Problem Solving, SRD, Architecture Web Tech, Networking, Principles of Cyber Forensics, Computer Maint. Business Information Management, Computer Programming

AP English 11, AP English Lit 12, Speech, Technical Writing English III, English IV, Theatre Arts, Film Studies I & II Pre-AP English 10, English 10, Reading 10 Pre-AP English I, English I, Reading 9

College Algebra Pre-AP Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-AP Algebra II, College Math Prep Algebra I, Pre-AP Algebra I, Geometry, Pre-AP Geometry, One Goal 11 Pre-AP Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, DE Stats, AP Cal AB, AP Cal BC

Dual Enrollment Physics, AP Physics, One Goal 12, SAT Prep Biology, Pre-AP Biology, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science Pre-AP Chem, AP Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, DE Geoscience Anatomy & Physiology, Health, STAAR Review Biology

AP Government and Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Financial Lit. AP Human Geography, Grad Lab

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Houston Independent School District, Rev. 09/12/2018

Tim Warden

World History, AP World History, AP European History

Christopher Williams

U.S. History, AP US History, Philosophy, Reel History

Electives Frank Duron Luis Garcia Thea Golden-Smith Kryshunna Harris LeVar Lewis Luiz Perez

Spanish I, Spanish II, AP Spanish Lit, AP Span Lang, Soccer Teen Leadership Student Leadership Reconnect Youth Physical Education Art 1, Pre-AP Art 2, Art 3, Photography, AP Drawing

Custodial Staff Rogelio Medrano Aida Muniz Rosa Ruiz

Plant Operator Custodian Custodian

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2018-2019 Eastwood Academy High School Student Handbook Houston Independent School District, Rev. 09/12/2018

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Students at Eastwood Academy have the right: ? To feel safe in the school environment ? To take full advantage of the academic opportunities and quality educational program offered ? To enjoy a school environment free of disruptions within the classroom ? To express their opinions ? To appeal program decisions that impact them ? To feel secure in a healthy environment that is smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free ? To access school resources and facilities under appropriate supervision ? To expect courtesy, fairness, and respect from fellow students, staff, and other school personnel ? To be informed of classroom and school expectations ? To participate in extra-curricular activities

Students at Eastwood Academy have the responsibility:

? To be accountable, caring, and honest ? To attend school and do his/her best to learn and master his/her academic program and its objectives ? To follow all school rules, regulations, and policies ? To assure that individual expressions do not interfere with the educational rights of others ? To adhere to recommended problem-solving appeal procedures ? To abide by state law and school board policies concerning substance abuse ? To respect and protect the personal and property rights of others ? To treat others with respect and courtesy ? To abide by classroom and school expectations ? To read and listen to school communications ? To deliver all written school communications to parents/guardians

STUDENT CONDUCT Honor Code

The Eastwood Academy Code of Honor is central to our mission as a college and career readiness high school. Honor is the foundation of teaching, learning, and community spirit at Eastwood Academy and all students share the responsibility for maintaining and strengthening this foundation. The Honor Code fosters a spirit of mutual trust, respect, and honesty at Eastwood Academy among all community members.

Therefore, all students at Eastwood Academy agree to the following Honor Code:

As an Eastwood Academy student, I will act with honesty, integrity, and respect. I make this commitment and understand that I am accountable to the Eastwood Academy community to uphold this code. On my honor, I pledge I have neither given nor received any unauthorized information on this work.

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