Student Handbook 2019-2020 - Osceola High School

Student Handbook

2019-2020

OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL

"HOME OF THE CHIEFTAINS" Superintendent of Schools: Mark Luebker

Principal: Adam Spiegel Assistant Principal: Scott Newton Counselors: Sara Henke and Nathan Gehring Community Education: Dani Pratt Athletic Director: Scott Newton

1111 Oak Ridge Drive Osceola, WI 54020 Telephone: 715-294-2127 Fax: 715-755-2068 Website: osceola.k12.wi.us

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I: Academics Grading Scale....................................... 4 Class Rank....................................... 5 Skyward Gradebook & Family Access..... 5 Graduation Requirements..................... 6 Course Offering Guide......................... 6 AP Courses....................................... 7 Peer Tutoring.................................... 7 Textbooks......................................... 7 Youth Apprenticeship ......................... 7 Non-Attending and Work for Credit......... 8 Schedule Changes............................. 8 Transfer of Credit to the OHS................ 8 Academic Support.............................. 8 Guidance.......................................... 8 Checklist for Applicants Planning to

Attend College or Universities............ 8 Work Permits......................................9 Transcripts ? Career Cruising.................9 Dual Enrollment..................................10 Academic Awards...............................12 Honor Roll.........................................12 Academic Letters................................12 Academic Excellence Scholarship..........13 Technical Excellence Scholarship.......... 13 Graduation Speakers...........................14 Senior Awards Night........................... 14 Scholarships...................................... 14 Foreign Exchange Students.................. 14 OHS Students Studying Abroad............ 15

Section II: Athletics/Activities/Clubs Athletic Fee Schedule..........................15 Athletic Code.....................................15 Activities Code................................... 15 Co-Curricular Activities........................ 15 Fund Raising..................................... 16 Lettering........................................... 16 Dance Policy..................................... 16 Assemblies....................................... 17 Sports/Activity Schedules..................... 17

Section III: Building/Campus Info. Care of School Property.......................17 Closed Campus................................. 17 Lockers............................................ 17 Instructional Media Center....................18 Student Hall Pass...............................18 Student's Pass to Leave Building........... 18 Privilege System................................ 19 Building Security.................................19 Student Valuables...............................19 Before and After School....................... 19 Unwelcome Visitors............................ 19 Safe Learning Environment?Behaviors... 19 Cheating Policy..................................19 Dress Code.......................................20 Insubordination/Disrespect................... 21 Profanity........................................... 21 Attendance and Truancy Policy............. 22 Physical Display of Affection................. 24 Phy Ed. Dress Code........................... 24 Detention.......................................... 24 Out of School Suspension.................... 25 Expulsion.......................................... 25 Unsafe Behaviors Involving Police/

Severe Disciplinary Action..................25 Physical Threat/Attack.........................25 Discipline.......................................... 25 Illegal Substances/Controlled................25 Tobacco/Electronic Cigarettes............... 26 Parking (Student Cars)........................ 26

Section IV: Technology Computer Usage................................ 27 Family Access/Student Access..............27 Electronic Devices.............................. 27 Electronic Recording Devices............... 28

Section V: Safety Fire Drill........................................... 28 Tornado Drill......................................28 Outside Advertising.............................28 Announcements................................. 28 Other Policies.................................... 28

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Section VI: District Policies Accidents.......................................... 29 Activity Fee....................................... 29 Annual Notice of Record Review........... 29 Anti-Bullying/Harassment/Sexual Harassment Policy............................ 29 Armed Forces Recruitment

(Policy 8330.02)............................. 31 Behavior at School Events....................31 Bicycles............................................ 31 Bus Discipline Policy...........................31 Communicable Diseases..................... 32 Defamation Policy.............................. 32 Discrimination Complaint Procedure.......33 Drug Free Environment....................... 34 Food Service Management...................35 Illness at School.................................35 Immunizations.................................... 35 Lost and Found..................................35 Medication........................................ 35 Nursing Services................................ 36 Open enrollment................................ 36 Osceola Parent/Teacher Asso. (PTA)..... 36 Other Policies....................................36 Parent-Teacher Conferences................ 36 Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Policy............................................. 36 Pupil Harassment Policy...................... 37 Records Retention Policy.....................39 School Admissions..............................40 School Closing Announcements............ 40 Search and Seizure............................ 40 Skateboards/Rollerblades/Wheelies....... 40 Special Services.................................41 Surveillance Policy..............................41 Testing............................................. 41 Tobacco Free School ......................... 42 Videotaping and Photos....................... 42 Visitors............................................. 42 Weapons.......................................... 42 OHS Map......................................... 43 Academic Goal Setting........................ 44

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WELCOME!

Welcome to Osceola High School ? A community of excellence! It is my pleasure to welcome you to one of the best high schools in the area. The 2019-2020 school year is one of opportunity. OHS carries many strong traditions. Our staff has taken on the responsibility of ensuring that we continue our strong academic traditions while meeting the needs of all students. This handbook serves as a guide for you to help navigate through your school year. You will find policies and procedures to help make the 2019-2020 school year a positive one. Please read it carefully and share it with your parent/guardians.

I welcome your involvement as we work to provide the best possible education to the students of the Osceola School District. I encourage you to contact me with your ideas, suggestions and concerns. Working together only enhances your child's educational experience.

Sincerely,

Mr. Spiegel ? Principal

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Aug. 27......................................................................................School Begins Aug. 30...........................................................................................No School Sept. 2 ..................................................................... ...............Labor Day ? No School Sept. 27................................................................Staff In-Service ? No Students Oct. 9 ................................................... Parent Teacher Conferences ?3:45 ? 7:45 p.m. Oct. 25 ............................................................................. Staff In-Service ? No Students Oct. 28 .........................................................................................Fall Break ? No School Nov. 25 ................................................................................End of Trimester 1 Nov. 26 ................................................................Staff In-Service ? No Students Nov. 27-29 .................................................................... Thanksgiving Break - No School Dec. 23 ? Jan. 1 .................................................................... Holiday Break - No School Jan. 2 .................................................................................................... School Resumes Jan. 16 ........................................... Parent Teacher Conferences ? 3:45-7:45 p.m. Jan. 17 ............................................................................. Staff In-Service ? No Students Feb. 14............................................................................. Staff In-Service ? No Students Feb. 17.................................................................................... Winter Break ? No School Mar. 5...................................................................................End of Trimester 2 Mar. 6....................................................................Staff In-Service ? No Students Apr. 9 ............................................................................... Staff In-Service ? No Students Apr. 10-13 ............................................................................... Spring Break ? No School Apr. 15 ............................................Parent Teacher Conferences ? 3:45-7:45 p.m May 15 ........................................................................................Graduation ? 8:00 p.m. May 25 .................................................................................. .Memorial Day - No School May 29 ................................................................................................ Last day of School

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THIS HANDBOOK IS PROVIDED TO EVERY OHS STUDENT AS NOTICE OF THE OPPORTUNITIES,

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT WILL BE FOLLOWED AT THE OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL.

NAME______________________________________________ 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR GRADE________________________ LOCKER NO.____________

OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

SECTION I: ACADEMICS

GRADING SCALE

Grading is reported on a 4.0 Scale A = 4.00 C = 2.00 A- = 3.67 C- = 1.67 B+ = 3.33 D+ = 1.33 B = 3.00 D = 1.00 B- = 2.67 D- = 0.67 C+ = 2.33 F = 0.00

Pass/Fail grades are not computed in GPA.

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