Main Office: 571.434.4400

24 Hour Attendance Line: 571.434.4404

Fax: 571.434.4401

Guidance Office: 571.434.4412

Athletics Office: 571.434.4410

Athletic Hotline: 571.434.4411

STUDENT HANDBOOK

2012-2013

Mission Statement

Each and every Dominion High School student will…

…accept the challenge of leadership for today and tomorrow.

…display courtesy, character, and integrity in all situations.

…respect the rights of every member of our diverse community.

…serve the community as a responsible citizen and positive role model.

…work hard to achieve academic excellence.

DOMINION HIGH SCHOOL “Home of the Titans”

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Table of Contents

Principal’s Message 3

The Titan Ten 3

Academics 3

A Focus on Your Future 3

Course Selections 4

Assessment & Grading 4

Grading Scale 4

Goal-Setting, Interim Reports, Report Cards 4

Promotion 4

Extra-Curricular Activities 4

A Focus on Our Future 4

Performing Arts 4

Governance 4

Activities 5

Athletics 5

Sportsmanship 5

Athletic Eligibility 5

Athletic Opportunities 6

Additional Requirements 6

Training Rules & Regulations 6

Conflicts in Extra-Curricular Activities 7

Student Rights & Responsibilities 7

A Focus on Responsible Citizenship 7

Attendance 8

Excused Absences 8

Procedure for an Excused Absence 8

Procedure for an Early Dismissal 8

Procedure for an Excused Tardy 8

Making Up School Work 8

Achievement 9

Clubhouse 9

Titan Time 9

Electronic Devices 9

Conferences 9

Academic Integrity 9

Honor Code 10

Acceptable Use of Technology 10

Attitude 11

Courtesy 11

Respect 11

Responsibility 11

Dress Code 11

Actions 12

Senior Opt-Out 12

Detention 12

Loss of Privileges 13

Suspension of Bus Privileges 13

Work Assignment 13

Saturday School 13

In-School Restriction 13

Suspension from School 13

Major Violations 13

Alcohol 13

Drugs 14

Fighting 14

Tobacco Use 14

Weapons 14

Student Services 15

Buses 15

Cafeteria 15

School Counseling 15

Library/Media Center 15

Lockers 15

Nurse’s Office 15

Parking 16

School Store 16

Telephones 16

Schedule 17

Bell Schedules 17

My Schedule 18

Building Maps 18

Hall Passes 19

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Principal’s Message

Welcome to Titan Territory! I look forward to working together with you again this year as we build upon the extraordinary

legacy of previous generations of Titans! The first priority at Dominion High School has always been the continuation of

our caring community, a place where human kindness, common courtesy, mutual trust, and appreciation for our diversity

reign supreme. Within such a culture, we can focus our attention on the pursuit of excellence for each and every member of

our community.

In order for our community of learners to reach its full potential, members of the staff, student body, and community share

significant responsibilities. Included in this handbook is a clear statement of the high expectations to which all of our

students will be held. Remember that these expectations are in place for the mutual benefit of each and every Titan. Please

study this handbook carefully and commit yourself to faithful fulfillment of its provisions. In doing so, I am confident that

you will find individual success while supporting the achievement of your peers.

On the front page of this agenda, you will see our dreams for your future spelled out in our Mission Statement. While you

will be held accountable to the highest possible standard of excellence, you will quickly discover that these expectations can

easily be met within our supportive learning environment. Our staff is dedicated to your individual and collective

achievement. This dedication is embodied in our statement of core commitments, which we call The Titan Ten. Every day

we will take time to celebrate and encourage attitudes and behaviors that define what it means to be Truly Titan.

I look forward to working with you as we continue to foster school spirit, build upon existing traditions, and extend the

foundation of excellence at Dominion High School.

Truly yours,

John Brewer

John Brewer

Principal

“The Titan Ten”

Dominion High School’s Core Commitments

In order to fulfill the mission of Dominion High School, each and every member of the community will…

…accept responsibility for his/her actions.

…act as a role model in all endeavors, demonstrating courtesy, trustworthiness, school pride, and positive sportsmanship.

…commit to life-long learning.

…develop caring relationships among students, staff, family, and community members.

…encourage each and every student to work to his/her fullest potential.

…promote student growth through active involvement in academics, activities, arts, athletics, and community service.

…recognize achievement wherever and whenever we find it.

…respect the dignity, individuality, and rights of self and others.

…strive for excellence while maintaining our sense of fun.

…work together to establish a positive learning environment in the school, the home, and the community.

Academics

A Focus on Your Future: A primary component of our mission is to create an environment that provides you with the

opportunities, challenges, and reasonable supports necessary to achieve academic success and meet the demands of life after

high school. There are two essential requirements for you to graduate. First, you must successfully complete course work in

required and elective classes. Second, you must pass a specific number of Standards of Learning (SOL) tests. We believe

that you are capable of learning and that by working together we can help you reach your potential and obtain your diploma.

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Course Selections: Each spring, you will meet with your clubhouse manager and school counselor to review your long-term

goals and the progress that you are making toward their fulfillment. During this time, you and your parents will work with

your counselor and teachers to update your comprehensive academic plan as you select those courses that most directly

support your long-term educational goals. You will be guided in your efforts by the Loudoun County Public Schools’

Program of Studies, which outlines diploma requirements and course descriptions.

Assessment and Grading: Teachers will use a variety of assessments to monitor your academic progress and derive your

grade each nine weeks. Assessments include, but are not limited to, tests and quizzes, projects, presentations, displays,

reports, class participation, preparedness, and homework. The school year is divided into two semesters and each semester

is divided into two quarters that are nine weeks in length. You will receive a cumulative grade at the end of each quarter. At

the end of each semester, you will take a two-hour exam in each course. The exam counts 20% of the semester grade with

each of the two quarter grades counting 40%. Final grades are an average of the first semester and second semester grades.

Grading Scale:

A+ 98-100 B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69 F 59-below

A 93-97 B 83-86 C 73-76 D 63-66

A- 90-92 B- 80-82 C- 70-72 D- 60-62

Goal-Setting, Interim Reports, and Report Cards: Every nine weeks, you will establish specific personal goals for each

course that you are taking. At the midpoint of each quarter, your teachers in all of your courses will write your interim

grades on your goal-setting sheet. Each quarter you will also receive a report card. The report card will be given to you

approximately seven working days after the end of the quarter. You are responsible to take the report card immediately to

your parent/guardian(s). At the end of the school year, final report cards are mailed home. The dates for goal-setting, interim

grade reporting, and report card distribution are all noted on the calendar of your student agenda.

Promotion: You must earn five (5) credits in ninth grade to be promoted to tenth grade. In order to be promoted to eleventh

grade, you must have earned a total of eleven (11) credits. In order to be a considered a senior, you must be scheduled to

meet all graduation requirements by June.

Extra-Curricular Activities A Focus on Our Future: In addition to our pursuit of academic excellence, our mission statement also focuses on

preparing you for responsible citizenship. We will provide you with many opportunities to serve your community as a

positive role model, while respecting the dignity of every member of our diverse community. We believe that you will be

called upon to exhibit leadership in your future. We strive to help you exercise this leadership with courtesy, character, and

integrity in all situations. In order to fulfill this commitment to you, we will insist that you become involved in the extra-

curricular program in a meaningful way.

Students will be encouraged to participate regularly in at least one extra-curricular activity. If you need any assistance

identifying an activity of interest to you, please stop by the Athletic Office or Room L613. The activities’ staff will be

delighted to help you. Furthermore, your clubhouse manager, school counselor, and teachers will work with you to identify

an extra-curricular program that will complement your academic program of studies. Generally speaking, there are four

ways that you can become involved in the extra-curricular program.

Performing Arts: There are numerous opportunities for you to express yourself artistically through participation in

performing groups. From the marching band to select vocal ensembles, multiple dance teams, and a full-scale theatre arts

program, you will be able to participate in a performing group of your choice whether or not you are able to include a band,

choral, or drama class in your schedule.

Governance: As a member of the Student Council Association (SCA) or class council, you develop leadership skills while

serving your school community as a responsible citizen and positive role model. While class council meetings are held

before and after school, as an SCA officer you will take a leadership class that meets every other day.

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Activities: We will help you create a wide range of student-led clubs and activities to provide you with an opportunity to

serve your community, learn to respect self and others, and more fully enjoy your high school experience. Generally

speaking, club meetings are held once per week before or after school, with occasional special events on weekends.

You should follow these steps if you wish to create a new club at Dominion High School. The organization will not be

considered an official Dominion High School club or activity until these items have been completed.

1. Meet with the activities coordinator to discuss your proposal.

2. Find a staff member to serve as the sponsor for the club.

3. Pick up an application for a new organization from the Athletic Office or Room L613.

4. Complete the form and return it to Room L613.

5. The request will then be reviewed by the activities coordinator and the athletic director and forwarded to the principal

for approval.

6. Once a decision has been reached regarding your proposal, the activities coordinator will notify you and your sponsor.

Athletics: Dominion High School offers a full range of athletic opportunities. Dominion High School is a member of the

Dulles District in Region II of the Virginia High School League (VHSL). Consequently, you must meet specific eligibility

guidelines in order to participate. Involvement as a member of an athletic team is a significant leadership responsibility that

requires you to serve your community as a positive role model of courtesy, character, and sportsmanship.

Athletic contests can either positively or negatively affect an individual's self-respect and respect for others, as well as their

courage, responsibility, integrity, teamwork, loyalty, compassion, tolerance, courtesy, fairness, and humility. The Titan

community is united in making every athletic contest fun and rewarding for all participants, players, fans, coaches, and

officials. As a participant or spectator at an athletic event, you will be expected to demonstrate positive sportsmanship.

The Titan “High Fives" to Sportsmanship:

1. Maintain self-control at all times. A prerequisite of sportsmanship requires you to understand your own biases. Your

desire to win must not overcome rational behavior. A proper perspective must be maintained if the potential educational

value of athletic competition is to be realized.

2. Recognize and appreciate skill in performance regardless of affiliation. Applause for a good performance of an

opponent is a demonstration of generosity and good will. The ability to recognize quality in performance and the

willingness to acknowledge it without regard to team affiliation is one of the most highly commendable gestures of

sportsmanship.

3. Show respect for the opponent at all times. The opponent should be treated as a guest, greeted cordially, and afforded

the respect and dignity that everyone in our community deserves.

4. Show respect for the officials. The officials should be recognized as impartial arbitrators who are trained to do their

job and who can be expected to do it to the best of their ability. Sportsmanship implies the willingness to accept and

abide by the decisions of the officials.

5. Know, understand, and appreciate the rules of the contest. A familiarity with the current rules of the game and the

recognition of their necessity for a fair contest is essential. Good sportsmanship suggests the importance of conforming

to the spirit, as well as the letter, of the rules.

Athletic Eligibility:

To be eligible to represent Dominion High School in any VHSL interscholastic contest, you must meet the following

requirements:

You must be a regular bona fide student in good standing at Dominion High School.

You must be enrolled in the last four years of high school. (Eighth grade students may be eligible for participation on

freshmen and junior varsity teams.)

You must have enrolled not later than the fifteenth day of the current semester.

For the first semester, you must be currently enrolled in not fewer than five subjects, or their equivalent, offered for

credit and which may be used for graduation and have passed five subjects, or their equivalent, offered for credit and

which may be used for graduation the immediately preceding year or the immediately preceding semester for schools

that certify credits on a semester basis. You may not repeat courses for eligibility purposes for which credit has been

previously awarded.

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For the second semester, you must be currently enrolled in not fewer than five subjects, or their equivalent, offered for

credit and which may be used for graduation and have passed five subjects, or their equivalent, offered for credit and

which may be used for graduation the immediately preceding semester.

You must sit out of all VHSL activities for 365 consecutive calendar days following a transfer to Dominion High

School unless the transfer corresponded with a family move. (Check with the athletic director for exceptions)

You must not have reached your 19th

birthday on or before the first day of August of the current school year.

You must not, after entering the ninth grade for the first time, have been enrolled in or been eligible for enrollment in

high school more than eight consecutive semesters.

You must have submitted to your principal before any kind of participation, including tryouts or practice as a member

of any school athletic or cheerleading team, an Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form,

completely filled in and properly signed attesting that you have been examined during this school year and found to be

physically fit for athletic competition and that your parents consent to your participation.

You must not be in violation of VHSL, Amateur, Awards, All Star or College Team Rules.

For additional rules and clarification, check with the Athletic Director.

Athletic Opportunities:

The following athletic opportunities are available for you as long as you meet the eligibility requirements shown previously:

Fall Winter Spring

Cheerleading Boys Basketball Baseball

Cross Country Girls Basketball Boys’ Soccer

Football Cheerleading Girls’ Soccer

Golf Gymnastics Boys’ Lacrosse

Volleyball Swimming Girls’ Lacrosse

Wrestling Softball

Boys’ Tennis

Girls’ Tennis

Track & Field

Paperwork Due: n/a October 19, 2012 February 1, 2013

Tryouts Begin: were held in July November 5, 2012 February 19, 2013

Additional Requirements:

Each student will pay a non-refundable athletic fee of $100 for each sport in which he or she is a confirmed member.

Athletes that tryout and become an official team member will be required to pay the athletic fee prior to the first official

contest in order to be eligible to compete. Fees collected will contribute to the Loudoun County Public Schools budget to

assist with coaching salaries, security, field maintenance, transportation costs, and VHSL membership fees. The fee will be

waived for students that qualify for the free or reduced lunch program.

Along with the physical, athletes and parents must read and sign the Loudoun County Training Rules and Regulations form,

the Warning and Assumption of Risk for Participation form, school insurance form, concussion form and an emergency

card. If you choose to participate as a member of any athletic team at Dominion High School, you must agree to abide by the

Loudoun County Public Schools Training Rules.

TRAINING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS

PARTICIPATING IN HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

All rules become effective for each sport season the first day of tryouts through the last official contest date.

1. Decisions concerning an athlete’s or manager’s eligibility to participate in the athletic program will be made by the

local school administration subject to VHSL Rules and Regulations.

2. All participants are to abide by all school rules for student conduct; they are to conduct themselves at all times in a

manner that brings credit to themselves and as representatives of Loudoun County Schools.

3. The athlete must report athletic injuries to the coach or athletic trainer immediately upon occurrence. Failure to report

injuries will result in the athlete’s parents assuming responsibility.

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4. Participants must travel to and from events with their team, unless prior approval is given by the coach, monitor or local

school administration.

5. All students are expected to abide by the rules established by Loudoun County Public Schools regarding practice

schedules and excused and unexcused absences from practice.

6. Any student who is participating in the activities program and who becomes involved in a situation which is detrimental

to the program and/or school can expect disciplinary action, in accordance with school rules for behavior of students,

deemed appropriate by the coach, director, or monitor and local school administration.

7. In order to participate in an activity or practice on any given day, a student must report to school by 9:15 a.m. and must

remain in school and in class that entire day. Exceptions may be made for doctor or dental appointments or reasons

excused by the principal. A doctor/dental note is required for this exception.

8. Any student serving suspension or in-school restriction for violation of school rules will be ineligible to practice or play

in a scheduled event on the day or days he/she is serving the punishment, including Saturdays.

9. Any athlete or manager who uses or possesses tobacco, drugs, or alcohol during a sports season will be dismissed from

the team.

10. Any athlete or manager may resign from a team anytime before the final squad is selected without sacrificing his or her

availability to participate for any other sport during the sports season if the other sport has not secured its roster.

11. When an athlete or manager resigns or is dismissed from a team after the first game, match or meet, he or she will be

ineligible to participate in sport specific out-of-season instructional activities until the team from which he or she

resigned or was dismissed has concluded all regular season activities. Students may attend weight-lifting sessions and

conditioning open to the general school population.

12. Any athlete who is ejected from a game by an official during the regular season will automatically be suspended for at

least one subsequent game. The coach and administration may take additional disciplinary measures in accordance with

school rules. If the disqualification occurs in the final contest of the season (including playoffs and tournaments), the

penalty shall carry over to the next sports season for students who are seniors in eligibility or to the next school year for

underclassmen. A second violation in the same sport shall carry a minimum two-contest suspension.

13. An athlete may not participate in more than one sport per season.

Conflicts in Extra-Curricular Activities: The activities and athletic department recognizes that each student should have

the opportunity for a broad range of experiences in the area of extracurricular activities, and to this end, will attempt to

schedule events in a manner to minimize conflicts. An individual student who attempts to participate in several

extracurricular activities will, undoubtedly, be in a position of conflicting obligations. Students have the responsibility to

reduce the likelihood of frequent conflicts by being cautious about joining too many organizations. Students are also

responsible to notify directors, sponsors, and coaches of potential scheduling conflicts.

Student Rights & Responsibilities A Focus on Responsible Citizenship: As we pursue our mission to prepare you for responsible citizenship, you will be held

accountable for the highest possible behavioral expectations within an environment that is overwhelmingly supportive of

your success. The hallmark of Dominion High School is an absolute dedication to The Titan Ten, our community’s core

commitments. These commitments represent primary expectations upon which your behavior will be judged at all times.

You will quickly notice that our staff will regard you as a young adult within our community. At the core of The Titan Ten is

the belief that all members of our community should be trusted with adult responsibility. Thus, you will be given privileges

within our school community that must be exercised with courtesy, character, integrity, and respect for self and others.

In order to promote trusting interactions between staff, students, and members of our community, expectations for your

conduct will be directly taught and modeled by your teachers. If concerns arise regarding your behavior, efforts to re-teach

expectations will be offered quickly, clearly, and patiently. If you consistently fail to exhibit responsible behavior, you

should expect that your personal privileges will be temporarily impacted. Our goal is to work with you until we have helped

you become successful.

There are several specific areas of responsible conduct that merit special attention and will be the focus of staff efforts to

ensure your success.

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Attendance The first and most important step that you must take to ensure your success is to attend school each and every day that it is

in session. Your teachers, school counselor, assistant principal, and principal will be looking for you in each class every

single day. You will be missed when you are not in school, and we will be certain to communicate this to you and your

parent/guardian(s). If you develop regular attendance habits, we are confident that you will find success at Dominion High

School. If, however, you find yourself absent more than 10% of the days that school, or any specific class, is in

session, you will risk loss of credit for the course, regardless of the grade earned.

Excused Absences: School board policy recognizes that there are circumstances under which you may be legitimately

absent:

Personal illness

Death in the family

Medical or dental appointments

Court appearances

Religious holidays

Illness in the immediate family

Emergencies that are approved by the principal

Trips or activities that enhance or extend the student’s education, when approved by the principal in advance.

Procedure for an Excused Absence: If you must be absent from school for one of the reasons shown above, please have

your parent/guardian call the attendance office at 571.434.4404 by 10:00 AM to verify the absence. If your parent/guardian

has not called by 10:00 AM on the day you are absent, your parent/guardian will be called to verify the absence. Any

absence not confirmed by your parent/guardian will be considered unexcused.

Procedures for an Early Dismissal: You may only be released early from school for one of the reasons listed on the

previous page. In most cases these dismissals will be anticipated in advance. Under such circumstances, you should follow

these procedures:

You should submit a written request from your parent/guardian to the attendance office by 8:55 AM. The request must

include the telephone number where your parent/ guardian may be reached for confirmation of the dismissal.

Before leaving school, you must confirm that the request has been approved and then must sign out in the attendance office.

Occasionally, you may become suddenly ill during the school day. In this situation, you should obtain permission from your

teacher to visit the nurse’s office. The nurse will try to help you remain in school. However, if the nurse determines that you

are too ill to remain in class for the day, your parent/guardian will be contacted to obtain permission for you to leave school

early. Once again, you must sign out of the attendance office before leaving school property.

Procedure for an Excused Tardy: Occasionally, you may arrive at school later than 9:00 AM for one of the reasons listed

under “Excused Absences.” Under such circumstances, you should bring a note from a parent, guardian, clerk of the court,

or physician that states the reason for the late arrival. If you arrive late to school for any reason, you should report directly to

the attendance office upon your arrival to school.

Making Up School Work After An Absence: Whenever a student is absent, whether an excused or unexcused absence or a

suspension absence, a reasonable amount of time, consistent with the length of the absence, will be given to the student to

make up the work missed. Upon return from absence, the student is responsible to initiate immediate action to make up the

work. Upon such request of the student, the teacher is responsible for providing assignments, tests, and other work that must

be made up and informing the student clearly when makeup work for which grades will be given is due. Failure to complete

such make-up work within the time allowed will result in a failing grade for those assignments, tests, or other work. Make-

up work turned in within the time allowed will be graded on the same basis as other work.

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Achievement

Fundamental to our mission is the notion that we will all “work hard to achieve academic excellence.” Your teachers, school

counselor, clubhouse manager, assistant principal, and principal are committed to your academic success. You can expect

them to work as a team in a partnership with you and your parent or guardian to promote your success. As the most

important partner on this team, you should be prepared to “strive for excellence.”

Clubhouse: As we strive to promote your fulfillment of the Dominion High School Mission Statement, you will be assigned

to a clubhouse. Your clubhouse will serve as your homeroom, but will also allow us to accomplish a wide range of

important purposes in your overall school experience. As a member of a clubhouse, you will be surrounded by a deliberately

selected group of fellow students and a clubhouse manager who will ideally work with you for four consecutive years.

During clubhouse period, we will focus on your future by helping you establish and monitor your progress toward personal

goals. We will also take time each Wednesday for Silent Sustained Reading and, occasionally, we will engage in activities

designed to enhance your leadership, service, character, and respect as a citizen in our school community. Since clubhouse

engages nearly every member of our school staff, it is important that you arrive to your clubhouse in a timely manner and

remain there for the entire period. The library and nurse’s office are closed during clubhouse as we work individually with

you.

Titan Time: In order to help you achieve, your team will hold you responsible to be prepared for class on a daily basis and

to actively participate in class at all times. You will have approximately 90 minutes every other day during a period that we

call Titan Time to obtain any extra assistance that you may need. During Titan Time, your teachers in the core academic

areas will share a common mission of supporting your pursuit of excellence.

We believe that Titan Time is one of the most important class period of the school day, since it is a time when we can work

flexibly to meet your individual needs. You should anticipate that your teachers will frequently make plans to work directly

with you during this time to help you find academic success. At times you may be summoned to a teacher’s room for

additional instruction or assistance or to complete an unfinished assignment. At other times, your teachers may plan lessons

on study skills or celebrations of your success during Titan Time. You will find a schedule of planned Titan Time activities

on the pages of your student agenda. When your teachers have not planned other activities, you should use Titan Time to

study or work on assignments. You should always be prepared to use your time wisely during Titan Time by arriving on

time, bringing plenty of work to do, and remaining in your assigned seat throughout the period.

Electronic Devices: Since electronic devices, such as radios, electronic games, cell phones, and IPODs do not contribute

directly to our mission, they should be locked securely in your locker from 9 AM to 3:48 PM. Dominion High School

cannot assume responsibility for such devices that are lost or stolen.

Conferences: There may be times when all of the members of your instructional team should meet together. You, your

parent or guardian, or any of your teachers may call such a meeting. These meetings may be held during Titan Time in order

to facilitate participation by all members of the team.

Academic Integrity: You will be trusted to do your own work on all assignments. The Honor Code should guide your

efforts as you make every attempt to maintain your integrity as a scholar. By school board policy, students found

misrepresenting the truth in this regard will receive a zero on the applicable assignment, quiz, test, or project.

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Dominion High School Honor Code It is the right, privilege, and responsibility of each and every Titan to contribute to and maintain an environment of trust and

academic integrity. All Titan community members are expected not to cheat, plagiarize, lie, commit forgery, or steal.

Cheating includes, but is not limited to:

Requesting or providing unauthorized assistance on an assignment.

Using unauthorized study aids during a test.

Copying another student’s work, including homework assignments.

Deliberately allowing another student to copy your work.

Passing test or quiz information regarding an assessment on to students who will be taking the assessment at

another time.

Using a translator (electronic or other) on any world language assignment.

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

Presenting the ideas, opinions, or work of someone else without giving proper credit.

Insufficient acknowledgement of all sources of information including, but not limited to: print materials, visual

materials, oral presentations, and electronic media.

Lying and Forgery include, but are not limited to:

Deliberately telling an untruth or falsehood to administrators, faculty members, or other staff members.

Any form of deceit, attempted deception, or fraud.

Altering or falsifying any school document, notes, or passes.

Signing any signature that is not one’s own.

Stealing includes, but is not limited to:

Taking without the right or permission to do so, the schoolwork or materials of another student or the materials of a

teacher.

To avoid compromising your integrity, when in doubt, ASK a teacher or administrator for clarification.

Acceptable Use of Technology: At Dominion High School, you have access to telecommunications services and, through

them, an avenue to the Internet. You will use telecommunications and the Internet to participate in learning projects outside

your community, to ask questions of and consult with experts, to communicate with other students, and to locate information

to meet your educational needs.

However, with access to computers and people all over the world, there is an availability of material that may not be of

educational value in the context of the school setting. Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) does not condone the use of

such materials and does not permit the usage of inappropriate materials in the school environment. Also, LCPS is not

responsible for the accuracy or the quality of information obtained through the Internet.

You need to act responsibly when using computer equipment and networks at Dominion High School for any purpose. You

must use appropriate language and exhibit mature behavior on computers and networks. Malicious behavior on equipment

or systems could be in violation of School Board Policy §8-27 and subject to disciplinary action.

LCPS staff will monitor your usage of Internet access. As a student, you will be observed closely by school personnel as you

use telecommunications in the school building. You will acknowledge these Acceptable Use Practices before using

telecommunications services at Dominion High School by returning an agreement form to the school.

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Attitude At Dominion High School, you will be surrounded by courteous adults that “respect the dignity, individuality, and rights of

self and others.” You will be expected to demonstrate this same adult maturity in your attitude. Scholars contend that

attitude is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to what happens. We will help you accept responsibility for

your attitude and choose it deliberately and wisely. Four aspects of your attitude will be emphasized as a Titan.

Courtesy: A hallmark of Dominion High School is the common courtesy that is displayed among all members of our

community. You should consistently greet fellow Titans with a kind word, hold the door for someone else, allow others to

pass in the hallway before you, and offer to assist others who may be in need.

Respect: Each and every member of our school community should enjoy mutual respect with you. Although we may have

different opinions, speak a different language, or celebrate different holidays, we are all Titans. As a Dominion High School

student, you represent yourself, your family, your school, and your community. We want to be proud of one another at all

times. Our mutual respect will be strongly evidenced during the school day, when we attend school events, when we visit

other schools, and when we meet in the community.

Responsibility: Perhaps the most important attitude that you can display is one of responsibility. While there will be times

when we may fail in our quest to be courteous and respectful, it is imperative that we accept responsibility for our actions at

all times. The demonstration of a responsible attitude is a choice, a choice to admit when we are wrong, apologize when we

have hurt others, and pledge to display courtesy and respect for self and others in the future.

Dress Code: The way you choose to dress and groom yourself strongly communicates your attitude. In order to promote the

display of a courteous, respectful, and responsible attitude, our community has agreed to the following expectations

regarding student dress. Appropriate exceptions to the dress code may be made on the basis of medical or religious reasons.

Please see the principal directly if you wish to request a special exception.

Hats, scarves, bandanas, athletic headbands, or other headgear are prohibited from 9 AM to 3:48 PM. These items must

be stored in a locker or backpack and are not to be visible during the school day. Headbands specifically designed

to hold long hair in place are acceptable. Bandanas may not be worn as an accessory at any time of day.

No bare midriff.

No chains or spiked jewelry.

No gang logos or symbols.

No low-cut or halter-tops.

No obscene or offensive language, graphics, slogans, or logos.

No references to weapons, alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances.

No see-through clothing.

No sunglasses may be worn in the building.

Shirts must have 1” shoulder straps on both shoulders.

Shoes must be worn at all times.

Shorts and skirts must be at least mid-thigh length.

Undergarments must be worn and concealed.

Students who fail to meet these expectations will work directly with administrators and parents until compliance is obtained.

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Actions When you enter Dominion High School, our staff will assume that you are capable and willing to act as a responsible young

adult. Consequently, you will not find an extensive list of rules at Dominion High. The Titan Ten will represent the core set

of expectations for you, your teachers, your family, and your community. During the opening days of school, your teachers

will help explain the specific implications of The Titan Ten to you and your classmates.

Assuming that you will consistently live up to these expectations, you will enjoy certain privileges as a Titan. As you are

officially promoted to the next grade level, these privileges and responsibilities will gradually increase.

Freshmen: Juniors: Seniors:

* Sit anywhere in the cafeteria during lunch * Passes not required to leave class * Courtyard for lunch

* May drive to school * Passes not required to

Sophomores: * Sit anywhere in the cafeteria during lunch leave class

* Passes not required to leave class * May drive to school

* Sit anywhere in the cafeteria during lunch * Premium parking

* Senior trip in June

Should you have any difficulty meeting the expectations that are expressed in The Titan Ten, adults within the building will

help you to understand these commitments and modify your behavior as necessary. These strategies will be implemented as

frequently as necessary to help you find behavioral success at Dominion High School.

Senior Opt-Out of Titan Time: At the end of the first quarter of the senior year, students may opt out of Titan Time if they

have met specific criteria. Some of these criteria must be met at the conclusion of the junior year:

Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

All SOL tests required for graduation have been passed

No more than eight absences during the junior year

No violations of the Honor Code during the junior year

No assignments to Saturday School, In-School Restriction, or Out of School Suspensions during the junior year

Additional criteria must be met during the first quarter of the senior year to be eligible for early release in lieu of Titan Time

at the conclusion of the first quarter:

All first quarter grades are at least a B-

No more than two absences from school during the first quarter

No violations of the Honor Code during the first quarter

No assignments to Saturday School, In-School Restriction, or Out of School Suspension during the first quarter

Pay senior dues

During the second semester of senior year, students may also opt-out of Titan Time. In order to earn this exemption, a

senior must exhibit excellent achievement, attendance, citizenship, must have paid their senior dues, and must have

developed a post-secondary plan. Excellence in achievement is defined as having earned C’s or better in all classes during

the first semester and having earned all verified credits necessary for graduation. For purposes of this exemption, excellence

in attendance is defined as four or fewer absences during a semester. Good citizenship implies that a student must not

violate the Honor Code or any school policy which results in assignments to Saturday School, In-School Restriction, or

suspension from school. This privilege is subject to revocation if grades drop below C level, the student is absent from

school in excess of four days during the second semester, or for any violation of the citizenship expectations.

Detention: At Dominion High School detention will commonly be referred to as a “clinic” in order to emphasize the

instructional nature of this strategy. If your behavior indicates that we have been unsuccessful in communicating our

expectations to you, we will schedule a “clinic” with you for the purpose of re-teaching them so that you can be successful

in the future. Clinics will be held at the discretion of school staff, most typically before or after school or during lunch.

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Unlike traditional detention, clinics involve re-teaching of expectations, lasting only as long as necessary for you to

demonstrate understanding.

Loss of Privileges: If you exhibit consistent difficulty demonstrating responsible behavior, the privileges listed above may

be removed until you demonstrate mastery of these expectations.

Suspension of Bus Privileges: If you do not meet expectations on a school bus, you may be denied the privilege of riding

the bus.

Work Assignment: At times you may be offered the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of your teacher’s

expectations by participating in a non-hazardous work assignment.

Saturday School: You will likely be assigned to attend one or more sessions of Saturday School if you have an unexcused

absence from class or school. Saturday School is held approximately twice a month. You must arrive promptly by 9:00 AM

and must remain until 12:00 noon. In addition to completing work for your classes, you will participate in a community

service project during each session.

In-School Restriction: You may be assigned to In-School Restriction (ISR) for significant or repeated violations of the

expectations expressed in The Titan Ten. In order to successfully complete the In-School Restriction experience, you must

be able to articulate a plan of action for correcting the behavior that led you to ISR. If you are assigned to ISR, you must

arrive in the ISR room by 9:00 AM with all of your textbooks and work materials and must remain in class until 3:48 PM,

even if you have early release. You may not participate in any extra-curricular activity on a day that you have attended ISR.

Suspension from School: If you commit an act that interferes with the education of others, prevents the orderly operation of

the school, or threatens any individual’s well-being, you may be suspended from school by the principal or assistant

principal. Such suspension shall not exceed ten days, unless the principal has made a recommendation to the Division

Superintendent for further action.

During a suspension from school, you will not be permitted on the premises of any Loudoun County public school. Before

you return to school, you may be expected to attend a successful reinstatement conference with your parent or guardian and

an administrator.

If you are suspended from school, you will be provided with an opportunity to make up any and all work that is missed

during the suspension days. You must take initiative to obtain these assignments and complete them in a timely manner.

Major Violations: As a member of our community of learners, there are a few school board policies that you must

understand and avoid violating at all costs. Violations of these policies will result in serious disciplinary consequences.

Alcohol: You shall not possess, distribute, use, or be under the influence of alcohol on any school property, at any school-

sponsored activity, or at any time while going to or returning from school. The term alcohol shall mean any intoxicating

beverage within the common understanding of that term which shall include any liquid containing any alcohol regardless of

the volume and is not limited to the definitions set forth in the Code of Virginia. A breath analysis test is authorized to

determine whether or not a student is under the influence of alcohol.

If you violate this policy, you will be suspended from school for ten days and must participate in the Substance Abuse

Education Program as required by School Board Regulation §8-35. Additionally, if you violate this policy, you will be

required to undergo evaluation for drug and alcohol use, or both, by an appropriately licensed professional with expertise in

substance abuse treatment. If recommended by the evaluator, and with the consent of your parent or guardian, you may be

required to participate in a treatment program.

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Drugs and Other Chemical Substances: You are strictly prohibited from possessing, distributing, using, or being under the

influence of any drug, any chemical substance that affects the brain or nervous system, or any substance represented to be or

believed to be a drug or chemical substance that affects the brain or nervous system or from possession of any drug-related

paraphernalia while under school authority or on school property. Possession or distribution of counterfeit or “look-alike”

drugs is also strictly prohibited and will be dealt with in the same way as possession or distribution of any other drug.

If you violate drug policies, you will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include assignment to the Substance

Abuse Education Program as required by School Board Regulation §8-36; long-term suspension from school; referral to the

School Board for expulsion; or such other action as may be deemed appropriate by the superintendent or the school board.

All violations of state law will also be reported to the police. If you are required to attend the Substance Abuse Education

program, you shall be required to undergo evaluation for drug or alcohol use by an appropriately licensed professional with

expertise in substance abuse treatment. If recommended by the evaluator, and with the consent of your parent or guardian,

you may be required to participate in a treatment program.

If you bring a controlled substance, an imitation controlled substance, or marijuana onto school property or to a school-

sponsored activity or possess one or more of these items while under school authority you shall be subject to expulsion from

school in accordance with School Board Policy §8-28.

Publications or other printed matter which advocate the use of illegal drugs, the abuse of legal drugs, or other chemical

substances, which portray such use or abuse as socially acceptable behavior, or which advertise the sale of counterfeit drugs

or drug-related paraphernalia are prohibited from sale or distribution on school property. If you sell or distribute such matter

on school property, you shall be subject to school discipline.

Fighting: Fighting creates a serious danger to the students involved, to other students, and to school personnel. Fighting

while under school authority cannot be tolerated and disciplinary action will be taken against you if you engage in or

instigate fighting.

Tobacco Use: You shall not possess, smoke, or use tobacco products at school, on a school bus, while going to or returning

from school, on school field trips, or at any school related activity. Violations of the tobacco policy will result in assignment

to In-School Restriction or suspension from school.

Weapons: You shall not possess any weapon for any reason while under school control or supervision. The term weapon is

construed broadly to cover and include any instrument that could injure, harm or endanger the physical well being of another

person.

If you are in violation of this policy, you shall have any such weapon confiscated by school officials and/or any police

official. The school official may return the weapon only to your parent or guardian after a conference with such parent or

guardian.

If you violate School Board Policy §8-32, you shall be subject to expulsion, or to such lesser disciplinary action, including

long-term suspension, as may be deemed appropriate. If you use or threaten to use a weapon against another person, or you

display or brandish an artificial or toy weapon in such a fashion so as to threaten or induce fear in another person, you may

be referred to the School Board for expulsion.

The accidental or inadvertent possession of a weapon shall not constitute a violation of this policy if the student accidentally

or inadvertently brought the weapon onto school property or to a school-sponsored activity, provided the student

immediately reports the same to a teacher or administrator upon discovery thereof by such student and before it is

discovered or seen by a teacher, administrator or other school employee or by another student.

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Student Services

Buses: The opportunity to ride a bus to and from school is a privilege that is granted to responsible school citizens who live

beyond a reasonable walking distance from the high school. Your opportunity to ride the bus will be jeopardized if you

exhibit inappropriate or unsafe conduct on the bus, at the bus stop, or while walking to or from the bus stop from your home.

If you ride to school on a bus in the morning, you must return home on the same bus in the afternoon unless you have

secured a bus pass from the main office. A special pass will be granted if you present a written note from your parent or

guardian to a main office secretary before 9:00 AM.

Cafeteria: You will have approximately 30 minutes for lunch each day that school is in session. Unless you are under the

direct supervision of a staff member, you are expected to be in the cafeteria during your lunch shift. Passes are

required to leave café. You may not loiter, wander, or eat in the hallway during your lunch shift. Seniors in good

standing may sit in the senior court during lunch.

You will be expected to demonstrate leadership, courtesy, respect, and service while in the cafeteria. Courtesy should be

shown toward all members of the staff, individuals who may be visiting the cafeteria, and fellow students. Please respect

the cafeteria as if it were the dining area in your home, cleaning up very carefully after yourself. Service and leadership will

be required to identify individuals in the cafeteria who need assistance understanding our collective expectations or

developing a sense of belonging in our Truly Titan community.

School Counseling: “Connect-Inspire-Succeed”

The counseling staff provides services in assisting students in their emotional, intellectual, and social growth. We believe the

entire high school experience is an educational opportunity for students to seek and find growth and maturity. We provide

students with assistance in making life, academic, and college/career decisions. The counselors at Dominion view all types

of advising as a developmental and on-going process rather than a single, disconnected, decision-making event. For our

counseling program to be successful in contributing to our community of learners at Dominion High School, we must work

collaboratively with students and their families. All services are provided in a non-judgmental and confidential environment.

Library/Media Center: The media center is open from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, except on Mondays, when it will close at

4:30 PM and Fridays when it will close at 4:00 PM. You must obtain a pass from the library staff in advance if you wish to

visit the media center during your lunch shift or Titan Time. In addition to current printed resources such as books, reference

materials, periodicals, and newspapers, you will have access to several online resources and other audio-visual materials

including DVDs. Easy access to the Loudoun Public Library online catalog will help you search and retrieve needed

materials if resources are not readily available at the school media center. Computers equipped with high-speed access to the

Internet, a photocopier, microform reader/printers, and other multimedia presentation projectors are also available for your

use. If you need any assistance, please ask the librarian or assistant for help.

Lockers: You will be issued a locker for storing books and belongings. You may also be assigned a locker in the locker

room for use in physical education or as a member of an athletic team. These lockers remain school property and may be

searched by the administration if deemed appropriate. The school cannot be responsible for items lost or stolen from a

locker. You should never give out your combination to other students. You should not share these lockers with any other

student. You are discouraged from bringing valuables from home. Please make sure that your hall locker closes tightly when

you are finished and be sure that your gym or athletic locker is secured before leaving the locker room area. Backpacks may

not be taken to the physical education locker room and must be placed in hallway lockers before reporting to the gymnasium

for physical education.

Nurse’s Office: If you experience any medical needs as a Titan, you may visit the nurse’s office, which is adjacent to the

main office. The nurse’s office is routinely open from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Except in the event of an emergency, if you need

to see the nurse, you must have a pass from your teacher, and you will be asked to sign in and out of the nurse’s

office. If you are ill, you must see the nurse first before leaving school. As a matter of routine, the nurse will contact your

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parent or guardian before sending you home even if you are 18 years of age or older. Questions about procedures and

expectations should be directed to the nurse.

All student medications (prescription and over the counter) must be brought to the nurse’s office by a parent or guardian and

will be administered in the office by the nurse or designee. As a student, you may not be in possession of any medication

while in school or on your way to or from school. Consequently, we request that, when possible, you take any necessary

medication at home. When this is not possible, your parent or guardian must bring any medication to the nurse’s office for

you. All medication must be brought to school in the original container with appropriate label intact. A medication

administration form, which can be picked up in the office or downloaded from the school website, must be completed and

signed by a physician and parent/guardian for prescription medications. For over the counter medications to be given at

school, the form must be filled out and signed by the parent/guardian. This form must accompany any medications that are

to be given at school.

Parking: Permission to drive to Dominion High School and park in the school lot is a privilege reserved for juniors and

seniors in good standing. Your attendance, achievement, and personal conduct are the factors to be considered in granting

this privilege to you. If you are given this privilege, you must purchase a parking permit through the safety and security

office for $200. You must properly display the permit when parking in the school lot. Once you have arrived at school, you

may not return to your car until the end of the school day without permission from an administrator and your teacher.

Inappropriate driving practices, parking in an undesignated space or a failure to maintain satisfactory habits of attendance,

achievement, or conduct will result in suspension of your driving and parking privileges.

School Store: Located in room 301, the store is open daily until 8:55 am so that you may purchase school supplies and Titan

spirit items.

Telephones: You are encouraged to take care of personal business outside of school hours. If you need to make an

emergency phone call during the school day, please go to the main office during your lunch shift and obtain permission to

use the telephone from the staff.

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Bell Schedules Regular Bell Schedule Lunches for Regular Bell Schedule

1st/5

th 9:00 - 10:29 Shift Go to Café Leave Café Tardy

Ann 10:29 - 10:36 A 12:10 12:37 12:42

2nd

/6th

10:41 - 12:10 B 12:37 1:05 1:10

3rd

/7th

12:15 - 2:14 C 1:18 1:45 1:50

4th

/8th

2:19 - 3:48 D 1:45 2:14 n/a

Clubhouse Bell Schedule Lunches for Clubhouse Bell Schedule

1st/5

th 9:00 - 10:22 Shift Go to Café Leave Café Tardy

Clubhouse 10:27 - 10:53 A 12:20 12:48 12:53

2nd

/6th

10:58 - 12:20 B 12:48 1:16 1:31

3rd

/7th

12:25 - 2:21 C 1:24 1:51 1:56

4th

/8th

2:26 - 3:48 D 1:56 2:20 n/a

1-Hour Delay Schedule AM Assembly Schedule Lunches for 1-Hour Delay Schedule &AM Assembly Schedule

1st/5

th 10:00 – 11:13 1

st/5

th 9:00 - 11:13 Shift Go to Café Leave Café Tardy

Ann 11:13 – 11:20 Ann 11:13 - 11:20 A 11:20 11:47 11:52

3rd

/7th

11:25 - 1:12 3rd

/7th

11:25 - 1:12 B 11:47 12:15 12:20

2nd

/6th

1:17 - 2:30 2nd

/6th

1:17 - 2:30 C 12:15 12:43 12:48

4th

/8th

2:35 - 3:48 4th

/8th

2:35 - 3:48 D 12:43 1:12 n/a

2-Hour Delay Schedule Lunches for 2-Hour Delay Bell Schedule

1st/5

th 11:00 – 11:53 Shift Go to Café Leave Café Tardy

Ann 11:53 – 12:00 A 12:00 12:27 12:34

3rd

/7th

12:05 – 1:52 B 12:27 12:55 1:00

2nd

/6th

1:57 - 2:50 C 12:55 1:23 1:28

4th

/8th

2:55 - 3:48 D 1:23 1:52 n/a

1-Hour Delay Clubhouse Schedule Lunches for 1-Hour Delay CLUBHOUSE Schedule

1st/5

th 10:00 – 11:06 Shift Go to Café Leave Café Tardy

Clubhouse 11:11 – 11:37 A 11:42 12:10 12:15

3rd

/7th

11:42 – 1:26 B 12:10 12:35 12:40

2nd

/6th

1:31 - 2:37 C 12:35 1:00 1:05

4th

/8th

2:42 - 3:48 D 1:00 1:26 n/a

2-Hour Delay Clubhouse Schedule Lunches for 2-Hour Delay CLUBHOUSE Bell Schedule

1st/5

th 11:00 – 11:50 Shift Go to Café Leave Café Tardy

Clubhouse 11:55 - 12:17 A 12:17 12:46 12:51

3rd

/7th

12:22 – 1:58 B 12:46 1:10 1:15

2nd

/6th

2:03 - 2:53 C 1:10 1:34 1:39

4th

/8th

2:58 - 3:48 D 1:34 1:58 n/a

PM Assembly Bell Schedule Lunches for PM Assembly Bell Schedule

1st/5

th 9:00 – 10:13 Shift Go to Café Leave Café Tardy

Ann 10:13 – 10:20 A 11:38 12:05 12:10

2nd

/6th

10:25 – 11:38 B 12:05 12:33 12:38

3rd

/7th

11:43 - 1:30 C 12:33 1:01 1:06

4th

/8th

1:35 - 3:48 D 1:01 1:30 n/a

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