fitzgerald high school calendar 2017–2018€¦ · fitzgerald high school calendar 2017–2018...

FITZGERALD HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR

2017–2018July 27 ..........................................................................First Day of SchoolAugust 18 ...................................................................... Teacher PLC DayAugust 29 ...........................................................Term 1 Progress ReportsSeptember 4 ................................................................ Labor Day HolidaySeptember 26 ...................................... 1st Quarter Tests 1st and 3rd BlocksSeptember 28 ......................................1st Quarter Tests 2nd and 4th BlocksSeptember 28 .........................................................End of 1st Quarter TestSeptember 29 ................................................................ Teacher PLC Day October 3 .................................................................. Term 1 Report Cards October 9-13 ..............................................................................Fall BreakNovember 8 ........................................................Term 2 Progress ReportsNovember 20–24 .................................................... Thanksgiving HolidaysDecember 14 .......................................2nd Quarter Tests 1st and 3rd BlocksDecember 15 ...................................... 2nd Quarter Tests 2nd and 4th BlocksDecember 15 ...............................................................End of 1st SemesterDecember 18-January 2 .............................................. Christmas HolidaysJanuary 2 ....................................................................... Teacher PLC DayJanuary 3 .......................................................... Students Return to SchoolJanuary 3 .................................................................. Term 2 Report CardsJanuary 15 ..................................................Martin Luther King, Jr. HolidayFebruary 3 ..................................................................... Teacher PLC DayFebruary 6 ..........................................................Term 3 Progress ReportsFebruary 19-23 ...................................................................... Winter BreakMarch 14 .............................................. 3rd Quarter Tests 1st and 3rd BlocksMarch 15 ..............................................3rd Quarter Tests 2nd and 4th BlocksMarch 15 ............................................................................ End of 3rd TermMarch 16 ............................................................................ End of 3rd TermMarch 20 ........................................................................ Teacher PLC Day April 2-6 .............................................................................Spring HolidaysApril 25 ...............................................................Term 4 Progress ReportsMay 10-12 .............................................Senior Fourth End of Quarter TestMay 17-19 ........................................................ Fourth End of Quarter TestMay 24 ................................................. 4th Quarter Tests 1st and 3rd BlocksMay 25 .................................................4th Quarter Tests 2nd and 4th BlocksMay 25 ....................................................... Last Day of School/GraduationMay 29-31 ........................................................Post-Planning for TeachersJune 1 ..........................................................................Report Card PickupJune 4-June 28 ................................................................. Summer School

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Daily Schedule .......................................................................................... 1

School Website ......................................................................................... 2

Grade Placement ...................................................................................... 2

Graduation Requirements ........................................................................ 2

End of Quarter Tests ................................................................................ 3

Student Attendance/Tardy Policy ............................................................. 3

Attendance Policy ..................................................................................... 4

Graduation ................................................................................................ 6

Honor Graduates ...................................................................................... 7

Top Ten .................................................................................................... 7

Report Cards ............................................................................................ 7

Honor Roll ................................................................................................. 7

Guidance .................................................................................................. 8

Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) ............................ 9

Work Based Learning ............................................................................... 9

Youth Apprenticeship ............................................................................... 9

Army JROTC ............................................................................................ 9

Hurricane Time ....................................................................................... 10

Driver’s License & Instructional Permits ................................................. 10

Signing Out/Leaving School ................................................................... 11

School Insurance .................................................................................... 12

Bookbags/Handbags .............................................................................. 12

Charges/Fees ......................................................................................... 12

Visitors .................................................................................................... 13

Parking Regulations ............................................................................... 13

Extracurricular/Athletic Policies and Guidelines ..................................... 15

Athletic Philosophy ................................................................................. 17

Athletic Code of Conduct ........................................................................ 18

Letter Jacket Contract ............................................................................ 19

Map ......................................................................................................... 20

Please refer to the 2017-18 Ben Hill County SchoolsStudent Handbook for all other board policies

1

DAILY SCHEDULEFirst Bell ............................................................................................... 7:55Block I ..........................................................................................8:00-9:30Block II .......................................................................................9:35-11:05Block III ......................................................................................11:10-1:10

1st Lunch ................................................................... 11:10-11:352nd Lunch .................................................................. 11:40-12:053rd Lunch ................................................................... 12:10-12:354th Lunch....................................................................... 12:40-1:10

Block IV .......................................................................................1:15-2:45Hurricane Time ........................................................................... 2:45-3:15

ADVISEMENT SCHEDULEFirst Bell ............................................................................................... 7:55Block I ..........................................................................................8:00-9:20Advisement ..................................................................................9:25-9:50Block II .......................................................................................9:55-11:15Block III ......................................................................................11:20-1:15


Block IV .......................................................................................1:20-2:40Hurricane Time ........................................................................... 2:45-3:15

PM ACTIVITY SCHEDULEFirst Bell ............................................................................................... 7:55Block I ..........................................................................................8:00-9:25Block II .......................................................................................9:30-10:55Block III ....................................................................................11:00-12:55

1st Lunch ................................................................... 11:00-11:252nd Lunch .................................................................. 11:30-11:553rd Lunch ................................................................... 12:00-12:254th Lunch..................................................................... 12:30-12:55

Block IV .......................................................................................1:00-2:25PM Activity/Pep Rally ................................................................. 2:45-3:15

TESTING SCHEDULEFirst Bell ............................................................................................... 7:55Test Period I ................................................................................8:00-9:30Test Period II .............................................................................9:35-11:05Block I or II .................................................................................11:10-1:10


Block III or IV ...............................................................................1:15-2:45

2

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONFHS is a standards-based school, focused on student mastery of the

Georgia Standards of Excellence. The FHS instructional program operates on two semesters with two 9-week terms. The grades for each semester are on a continuous rolling average for the semester. Students will be awarded credit at the end of 1st semester and 2nd semester. Students can earn up to 4 credits each semester.

SCHOOL WEBSITEEach school within the School District has an individual school

website. Valuable information about academic progress, school news, contact information, upcoming school events, and a variety of timely, useful information can be accessed at each of these sites. These websites can be accessed through the School District’s website at http://benhillcounty.schoolinsites.com/

GRADE PLACEMENT WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:5 units for 9th to 10th grade

11 units for 10th to 11th grade17 units for 11th to 12th grade

Note: Student grade placement will only be updated at the beginning of each school year and at the end of the 1st semester. Exceptions will be made for students who may graduate at the end of the year and for special circumstances as deemed by the administration.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Area of Study 2016-17 & afterEnglish/Language Arts* 4 Mathematics* 4 Science* 4 Social Studies* 3 Health/Physical Ed 1 CTAE and/or Modern Lang/Latin/Fine Arts 3 World Language/Fine Arts 7Total Units (Minimum) 26

Area of Study 2010-11 to 2015-16English/Language Arts * 4 Mathematics * 4 Science * 4 Social Studies * 3 Health/Physical Ed 1 CTAE and/or Modern Lang/Latin/Fine Arts 3 World Language/ Fine Arts 4Total Units (Minimum) 23*Required Core Courses

3

Two years foreign language is required for admission to a four year college or university. Three years successful completion of JROTC will meet the requirements of Health/PE.

Students must complete requirements as prescribed by the State Department of Education and Ben Hill County Board of Education. All students must meet attendance requirements, perform satisfactory on state assessments, and attain the specified number of Carnegie units of credit as required for graduation to receive a diploma.

GRADING PROCEDUREAll classes will weight grades as follows: 50% Major Grades, 30%

Minor Grades and 20% End of Quarter Tests

A (90-100) B (80-89) C (70-79) F (0-69)

A grade of 100 is the highest possible grade that will be recorded.

END OF QUARTER TESTSEnd of quarter tests will be given each quarter in all classes at

Fitzgerald High School. Students will only be allowed to make up these exams with a note from the principal’s office. Appropriate documentation must be brought in at that time. End of quarter tests will count as 20% of the student’s final grade. If a student has an 85 or above average in the class and has 3 tardies or less and 2 or less absences for the semester, then he/she may exempt the end of quarter test at the end of each semester.

RETEST POLICYAny student who makes below a 70 on test will be required to

retake the test during Hurricane Time or during class. However, any student wishing to retake a test will be given one retest opportunity which will occur during Hurricane Time. Students who wish to retest but are not required to retest will attend a study session with the teacher. If a student does not attend the study session, he/she will not be allowed to retake an assessment. Only one retake will be allowed per assessment.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE/TARDY POLICYTardy School/Class

Being on time to school and to class is very important. Students tardy to school, regardless of time of day, must report to the main office for an admittance slip to school. Students tardy to class will be marked tardy in Infinite Campus. On the third tardy to class, students will receive a referral from the classroom teacher for Failure to Comply with School Policy.

FHS Tardy-To-School Policy1st-3rd Tardy to School: Free

4

4th Tardy to School: Conference with Mr. Harmon, Assistant Principal for attendance and a letter will be mailed to the parent regarding consequences after 4th Tardy to School

5 or More Unexcused Tardies to School: Students will be required to attend Tardy Recovery Time in the Media Center from 2:45-3:15 on the day the student comes in late to school. A list will be generated daily of students required to attend Tardy Recovery Time. A student’s failure to attend Tardy Recovery Time will result in a referral for insubordination and will result in he/she NOT participating in ALL extracurricular activities until the time is served. Tardy counts will restart at the end of each semester.

Compulsory Attendance LawGeorgia Law Code: 322104:32-2106 states that all pupils from the

ages 6-16 years are required to attend school in accordance to local/state attendance guidelines. Parents, guardians, etc. who fail to abide by the law are subject to penalty. The law code states that the penalty will be “a fine of $100 per day or 30 days in jail for each day absent, or both $100 and 30 days can be imposed upon the parent(s) or guardian for each absence from school”. Students will be subject to loss of driving privileges and may fail necessary courses and state tests required to graduate from high school.

Attendance PolicyStudents who miss more than 7 days per semester and those who

do not successfully appeal their absences will not be given credit for that course. Students must be in each class for half or more of the period in order to be counted present for the class. Fitzgerald High School will use a computerized attendance procedure. If student is absent, they must bring a note for each absence from school. All excuses must be turned in to the main office within 3 school days. An attendance receipt will be given to the student/parent at the time excuses are turned in to the main office. This will provide you with documentation of the excuse. All notes must be signed by the parent/guardian and must have a valid phone number. Parents are allowed 3 hand written notes per year; all other additional absences will require a note from a physician or a court official, or will be considered an unexcused absence. Failure to bring such note will be considered an unexcused absence. If a student has a medical condition that creates school attendance problems, the parent should contact the school and arrange for a conference with the Attendance Review Board at the beginning of the school year. This board may ask the school counselor to set up a meeting with the SST and student/parent to develop an action plan for the student. Such a plan would require the signature of the student’s doctor. After each unexcused absence the following will occur:

5

a. 3rd unexcused absence – a letter will be sent to the parent b. 4th unexcused absence – parent contacted by letter and request

for parent conference c. 5th unexcused absence – parent contacted by school social worker

and parent conference required 18 d. 6th unexcused absence – student and parent will be referred to the

Attendance Review Board. with a referral made to the Department of Juvenile Services for students who fail to follow through with the requirements of the Attendance Review Board.

The Department of Family and Children Services will be notified when parents fail to attend the parent conference at the level of the 6th unexcused absence and/or whereby the parent attempts to withdraw a student for excessive absences resulting in the student becoming a high school drop-out. An attendance contract may be issued and signed as an Intervention strategy. The attendance contract would be a binding agreement between the student, parent, and the school with all parties agreeing to and accepting the responsibility.

Attendance RecoveryStudents with excessive absences will be required to make-up seat

time during Hurricane Time. The other opportunity to make-up seat time will be given during the Fall and Winter Break! There will be no Attendance Recovery during summer school or on Saturdays. Students may be placed in Hurricane Time at the discretion of the administration if they have excessive absences. For every day students are absent, they must serve 12 periods in Hurricane Time to recover one day’s absence. One 90-minute period of absence can be recovered by serving 3 periods of Hurricane Time.

EANC (Excessive Absences No Credit)This policy will be enforced at the end of each semester. Carnegie

Unit credits will be denied for all students with more than 7 unexcused absences. Credits will be rewarded to students that have the following documentation: medical, excused, school related, and other excused codes. Students missing only 7 days may be awarded credits without penalty

An administrator will oversee the attendance appeal process. He/she will be assisted by an attendance committee composed of teachers, counselors and/or administrators. If a student has more than 7 absences in a class and is passing the class, he or she must follow the attendance appeal process as follows: 1. Two weeks before the end of the semester, students with 7 or more

excused or unexcused absences in any class must pick up an appeal form from the assistant principal’s office; have it signed by a parent or guardian, and return the form to the office.

2. Students and their parents will be notified of the date and time that the Attendance Committee will meet.

6

3. The student and a parent or guardian must meet on the designated day with the committee.

4. The Attendance Committee will have all documented excuses on file at the attendance appeal.

5. Students and parents will be informed at the end of the semester if credit will be given in classes with excessive absences.

ABSENCE MAKE-UP WORK POLICYStudents must make up all work missed within 5 school days after

returning to school, regardless of reason for absence. Copies of the make-up procedure will be included in each course syllabus. It is the responsibility of the student to make up all missed work.

HOSPITAL HOMEBOUNDHospital Homebound is a service provided by Fitzgerald High School

and the state of Georgia for those students who have long-term illness and are unable to attend school. A medical referral form must be submitted to the school completed and signed by a licensed physician. Please note that return of the completed form does not automatically entitle the student to hospital homebound services.

The student must be confined to a hospital or their home. This means that they are unable to perform routine tasks such as driving, etc. The only activity allowed outside the home will be a doctor’s visit. Failure to observe this requirement will result in termination of services.

GRADUATIONGraduation is planned by the administration at Fitzgerald High School.

ALL requirements for graduation MUST be completed for any senior to participate in graduation, which is to walk across the stage and be recognized at the graduation ceremony.

The following requirements must be completed: 1. Seniors must meet the specific credit requirements (see page 2). 2. Meet all attendance requirements (refer to Attendance Policy,

page 8)The principal must be notified by May 1st of intent to participate in

graduation exercises for students not physically on campus. Senior invitations, caps, and gowns will be arranged through a school

approved company representative. Graduates are only allowed to wear stoles or cords awarded by the school and presented at Honors Night.

The junior class marshals will be selected based on academic high school academic GPA through the third term of the junior year. The junior class marshals will be selected as the top two juniors, who have been enrolled at FHS since the beginning of the current academic year, with the highest academic GPA's in the junior class. The ushers for graduation will be those juniors with the next highest GPA's in the junior class.

7

VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIANCalculations for determining valedictorian and salutatorian will be

done at the conclusion of 3rd term. The valedictorian will be the Honor Graduate with the highest academic GPA and meets the requirement to be excepted to a 4-year institution of the University System of Georgia, and the salutatorian will be the Honor Graduate with the second highest academic GPA and meets the requirement to be excepted to a 4-year institution of the University System of Georgia. They will lead the senior class in the commencement processional. The valedictorian and salutatorian must be enrolled at FHS on or before the first FTE count in October of their sophomore year and remain enrolled through their senior year. The valedictorian/salutatorian will be announced at FHS Honors Night.

HONOR GRADUATESHonor graduate status is awarded to students who have a cumulative

average of 90 or above and an academic grade point average of 3.5 or higher through the third term of the senior year. Honor graduates are expected to maintain high academic standards for the remainder of the year and conduct themselves in a manner becoming an honor student. Honor Graduates will be announced at FHS Honors Night.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF TOP TENThe Top Ten is a Fitzgerald High School recognition program sponsored

and funded by the Fitzgerald Rotary Club. The intent of the program is to recognize students who excel in the most academically challenging courses. All grades considered for that academic year must be earned at FHS. To be considered for Top Ten, a student must be enrolled at FHS on or before the first FTE count in October of the current school year.

The top ten students in each grade level will be calculated by using students’ academic GPA for that school year only. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of at least 3 “higher level” courses including Honors, AP, and/or Move on When Ready Classes. No bonus points will be figured into the criteria including grades calculated above 100 percent. Calculations for Top Ten will be made at the end of third term.

REPORT CARDS/PROGRESS REPORTSReport cards are given to students at the end of each 9 weeks. Progress

reports will be issued to students at the mid-point of each grading period. For additional information about the student's progress, parents should contact the appropriate classroom teachers.

HONOR ROLLThere will be four grading periods per year for which students will be

recognized for honor roll. Fitzgerald High School will recognize students for academic achievement.

Bronze Honor Roll – all grades of 90 or above Silver Honor Roll – all grades of 93 or aboveGold Honor Roll – all grades of 95 or above

8

PARENT PORTALParents and students can access student grades and attendance

through our parent /student portal. For more information on how you can keep daily progress of your grades, contact the guidance office at 409-5540.

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENTThe guidance and counseling office at Fitzgerald High School is

designed to be the primary source of student services. Students and their parents are encouraged to contact the guidance counselor for academic advisement as well as assistance in making career and/or college choices. Students who are interested in post-secondary education are given an opportunity to participate in a Financial Aid Workshop, which is coordinated by the guidance department. Contacts with armed services recruiters may also be made through the guidance office. The Guidance Department is a resource for students to obtain information on grants and loans.

In addition to academic and career planning, the guidance office serves as a referral system to agencies within the community that address health, psychological, and social needs of Ben Hill County residents. Information concerning standardized testing is available through the guidance office. The PSAT/NMSQT, the SAT, as well as the ASVAB, are given at Fitzgerald High School each year. The ACT is offered, upon request, at an alternate location. Applications are available online.

ADVISEMENT, REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULINGAn important responsibility of the guidance staff at Fitzgerald High

School is to ensure that students are properly advised in their programs of study. The purpose of advisement is to assist the student in setting long-range goals, to select and complete programs of study, and to understand school policies and procedures. Advisement is an ongoing process with students meeting with their teacher advisors and counselors during the school year. Parent signatures are encouraged on registration forms.

FHS reserves the right to place student in classes that best meet their needs. Throughout the year, teacher advisors and counselors will meet with students to assess their progress toward meeting graduation requirements. Students will receive a copy of their Graduation Checklist and other pertinent information to assist them in selecting their classes for the next year as well as setting postsecondary goals.

Student schedules will be handled through teacher advisors and the Guidance Office. All students are required to have a full schedule with 7 periods for the year. Schedule changes will be made for the following reasons: • The class has been taken before and failed under same teacher. • There is a conflict with graduation requirements. • A conflict between student and teacher may be considered in a

conference involving parent, student, teacher, and administrator. This conference does not ensure that the schedule will be changed.

9

• Any schedule changes after the drop–add period will require administrative approval. Parents are encouraged to contact the Guidance Department for an individual conference concerning the student's program of study.

CAREER, TECHNICAL AND AGRICULTURE EDUCATION (CTAE) WORK-BASED LEARNING & YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

Any student desiring to participate in the Work-Based Learning (WBL) and the Youth Apprenticeship Program must have successfully completed the tenth grade and be 16 years of age. (Juniors-11 units; Seniors-17 units). Only juniors and seniors are eligible for the work program. Other requirements are as follows: 1. Students absent from school are not permitted to go to work

without prior approval from the WBL coordinator or CTAE supervisor.

2. Work students should leave for work and must leave campus at designated time

3. Students on the WBL program cannot quit their jobs or give a notice of quitting without approval of the coordinator or the CTAE supervisor.

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (YAP)Youth Apprenticeship is an opportunity for students to work in their

chosen career area. It provides school–based learning with work-based learning. Students apply for work experiences that are acquired by the YAP coordinator. Students divide the school day between classes and the work site. Only juniors and seniors are eligible for youth apprenticeship.

ARMY JROTCThe Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp is conducted in accordance

with Army Regulations and in agreement with the Ben Hill County Board of Education. Participation is open to all students in grades 9-12. Participation imposes no military obligation upon a cadet outside or beyond the school environment. The major objective is to lay the foundation for patriotism, intelligent citizenship, leadership training and development, respect for constituted authority, and self-discipline. Cadets will normally receive at least five hours of military instruction each week between classroom and drill field activity. The Department of the Army provides clothing and equipment, textbooks and other reference material free of charge to the cadets.

EDUCATION AND CAREER PARTNERSHIP (ECP)ECP is an agreement between Fitzgerald High School and Technical

Colleges of Georgia for the transfer of credit. Many courses at the high school level have been identified to align with postsecondary programs. Programs of study include business office technology, medical

10

assisting, megatronics, criminal justice, early childhood education, welding, agricultural diesel mechanics, automotive technology and telecommunications. For more information, see your ECP manager or high school counselor.

HALL PASSNo students are allowed out of class without teacher permission and a

signed hall pass. The replacement cost for lost handbooks is $3.00.

CHEATING/PLAGIARISMCheating/plagiarism will not be tolerated at Fitzgerald High School.

When a student is caught cheating, the student will receive a grade of zero for that assignment.

HURRICANE TIMEStudents who have shown skill deficits in reading and math after taking

the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment will be assigned to Hurricane Time. Hurricane Time will last from 2:45 to 3:15 every Monday through Friday. Students will use Odysseyware to recover the skills necessary to be successful in their high school course work. Students will be assigned to Hurricane Time until these deficits are recovered. They will be progress monitored every six weeks. Upon making adequate progress, students will be removed from the program. A letter will be sent home to all parents whose child is assigned to Hurricane Time. Students will be expected to attend all sessions of recovery until they exit out. Failure to attend will result in students being referred for insubordination.

HURRICANE EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESExtended learning is for students who would like extra help with their

academic coursework, for students who need to make-up credits, or for students needing to recover time for excessive absences. (A specified amount of time at school and in class is a legal requirement for earning course credits). All FHS school rules will be in effect in addition to HELO rules. All students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner.

Session 1: October 9-13, 2017 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Session 2: February 19-23, 2018 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Lunch: Students will need to bring their own lunch and eat breakfast

before they arrive. Students may bring a snack/drink. No lunches are to be ordered from restaurants or delivered to students.

Any student engaging in misconduct or any violation of HELO rules will be sent home. Failure to satisfactorily complete your HELO school assignment may result in the further disciplinary consequences. In addition, the student’s HELO obligation will not be considered fulfilled.

DRIVER’S LICENSE & INSTRUCTION PERMITSGovernor Nathan Deal signed SB 100 (http://www.legis.ga.gov/

Legislation/20152016/154057.pdf) into law on April 16, 2015. SB 100

11

makes significant changes to the Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TAADRA) by eliminating the requirement for schools to submit noncompliance data for students with excessive unexcused absences and certain discipline infractions.

Effective July 1, 2015, schools will simply have to certify that a student is enrolled in, and not under expulsion from, public or private school to be eligible for a driver’s license or learner’s permit. The new “Certificate of Enrollment” form will replace the Certificate of Attendance and the Certificate of Eligibility for Restoration of Driving Privileges form that schools are currently using.

SIGNING OUT/LEAVING SCHOOLStudents are not permitted, at any time, to leave school once arriving

on campus without following proper procedures for sign out. The “sign out” book is kept in the main office and all students should proceed through the main office when signing out or leaving school early. Students will not be permitted to be signed out or leave school after 2:30 p.m. Parents and/or guardians may sign out students at the main office. Parents and/or guardians may send a note by student. It is the student’s responsibility to turn in check out note prior to 8:00 a.m. to the main office. The note must contain the student’s name, time for dismissal, and also a parent/guardian signature and a telephone number that matches a number in our student records (Infinite Campus). Staff from the main office will be required to call and verify note prior to student being granted permission to leave campus. For student safety, a student may not be dismissed by phone. Students may only be dismissed to the person(s) listed on the student information sheet and recorded in our student records. Students may not be checked out after 2:30 p.m. If students miss more than 30 minutes of a class period, they are considered absent for the class period. Emergency situations must be approved by administration and will be considered on a case by case basis. No student is allowed to leave school during the day without following the procedures in the main office.

LUNCH PROCEDUREStudents may bring their own lunches and eat in the cafeteria.

Visitors are not allowed to bring any outside food to students in the cafeteria during lunch hours. Commercial lunches (i.e. Burger King, McDonald's etc.) will not be delivered to students at FHS. Any item brought on campus for students must be delivered through the main office. No food items, other than sack lunch, will be delivered to students during school hours. All deliveries are subject to search.

DISMISSAL PROCEDUREStudents are to follow all verbal instructions given over the intercom.

No student should leave class before being dismissed. Upon dismissal, students should promptly leave the campus if they have no further

12

legitimate business at FHS. No loitering will be allowed. Some students will be assigned Hurricane Time and will remain in class from 2:45-3:15.

FUND RAISINGFund raising activities by organizations or groups, that are not part of

the school program or school system, shall not be permitted in the schools or on the school grounds during school hours. This includes any non-school activity in which contributions are solicited from students.

SCHOOL INSURANCESCHOOL INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS AND IS

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO OBTAIN AND ENSURE ENROLLMENT. There are two plans (1) accident insurance-while at school or (2) 24-hour coverage insurance. Students must purchase insurance directly from the insurance company. Insurance can be purchased by using website for Markel Insurance Company-http://markel.sevencorners.com or call toll free 877-444-5014.

BOOKBAGS/HANDBAGSBookbags, handbags, and purses are subject to search at any

time.

VALUABLESStudents should not bring valuables or large sums of cash to school.

The school will not be responsible for such items lost or taken while on school grounds.

LOST AND FOUNDAll items of value found should be turned in to the discipline director's

office. These items will be kept for 20 school days. Textbooks will be sent to the department chairpersons.

CHARGES/FEESAll debts incurred by the student during the year must be paid by the

end of the year. Any student participating in extracurricular activities of any kind must have any debts paid prior to participation. Any student who pays a fee and who has a check returned for insufficient funds will be charged a fee of $20.00. The front office will not cash personal checks and cannot make change for students. All funds received over $10.00 will be receipted. If you are not given a receipt for money given to the school please contact Thomas Rachels, Budget/Finance Director 229-409-5500 ext 5522.

SCHOOL PHONES AND MESSAGESSchool telephones are available to be used by students for official

business or emergencies only. Messages will not be delivered to students

13

unless it is an emergency situation. Personal cell phones are not to be used on campus between the times if 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Students using a cell phone during these times will be assigned disciplinary dispositions as outlined in the FHS Student Handbook and the cell phone will be turned over to the administration. Cell phones being visible or heard is considered being used. Cell phone lockers are available for use in the discipline office for $10 a year.

CHANGE OF ADDRESSAny change of address, phone number or contact information should

be done in the Guidance Office. Notes and phone calls cannot be accepted to make these changes for reasons of security and confidentiality.

VISITORSAll visitors to Fitzgerald High School must report to the main

office. They must check in through the main office and receive a Visitors Tag before visiting the school. Visitors are not permitted to talk to students unless it is in the principal's or assistant principal's office and they must first obtain permission from the administrator. No visitors can stay at school with a friend or relative. All persons entering the campus of Fitzgerald High School are subject to be searched.

BRINGING STUDENTS TO SCHOOLStudents may be dropped off and picked up at front entrance of the

building. If arriving prior to 8:00 a.m., students must report to the cafeteria or courtyard area. All student drop offs and pickups must be at the main entrance in front of the main office.

PARKING REGULATIONSParking for students will be in the following approved areas: (a)

gymnasium parking lot, and (b) vocational parking lot. Parking decals will be provided for a cost of $20.00. Students desiring to obtain a parking permit must present a valid driver's license and proof of insurance upon request for the permit. All work based learning students (fall or spring semester) must park in the vocational parking lot. Replacement of parking decal will cost $5.00. 1. Students must park in school approved parking areas only. 2. Permits must be displayed at all times on the inside rear view

mirror facing the front windshield. If a different vehicle is driven, the permit in this vehicle must be in the same place.

3. If a permit is lost or left at home, the discipline director’s office will issue a temporary parking permit. This is only valid for one day.

4. If another vehicle is parked in the student's space, the vacant space in the vocational parking lot may be used. A report must be filed in the discipline director's office. Students MUST NOT park in another's space.

14

5. Students are not allowed to go to automobiles during the school day. If an emergency should occur, the student must bring a note from the teacher to the discipline director's or another administrator's office.

6. Vehicles to be repaired should be approved by the transportation instructor and brought before school to the transportation shop.

7. Students wishing to exchange parking spaces should come to the vocational office with the person with whom they wish to exchange.

8. Failure to comply with the rules will result in administrative discipline.

9. Students may not loiter in the parking lot before or after school. Students must report to their designated area in the mornings and leave the parking lot in the afternoon.

10. Tickets will be written and fines assessed by the school resource officer for parking and moving violations on campus.

11. Parking violations will be issued and a fine of $10, payable to the main office, is due within two weeks or student will lose parking privileges and a hold notice will be put on report card or diploma.

NOTE: The administration of Fitzgerald High School reserves the right to search vehicles at any time. Any items forbidden by Fitzgerald High School rules are not allowed in vehicles.

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGEFitzgerald High School observes a moment of silence as provided by

the State Legislature. This period of time is held immediately after the pledge to the American Flag. Both of these observances deserve respect. The flag will be respected and absolute silence is required during the moment of silence.

BEN HILL COUNTY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The Ben Hill County Board of Education recognizes the importance of offering a comprehensive, balanced school program to all students attending the public schools of Georgia. The public schools support the academic curriculum by making available to students a series of extracurricular activities.

The local board approves the offering of extracurricular activities subject to reasonable rules and regulations concerning eligibility to participate and subject to the provision that participation in such activities not interfere with the academic achievements of participating students.

15

FITZGERALD HIGH SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY 1. Angel Flight 2. Annual Staff 3. Athletics 4. Band 5. Beta Club 6. Chorus 7. FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) 8. FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) 9. FCCLA (Family Career & Community Leaders) 10. HOSA (Health Occupational) 11. JROTC-Drill Team/Color Guard/Rifle Team 12. Literary 13. National FFA Organization 14. One Act Play 15. Rotary Student Organization 16. Skills USA 17. Student Government 18. TSA (Technology Students Association)

FITZGERALD HIGH SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR/ATHLETIC

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES I. DEFINITIONS:

For the purpose of this policy, the terms listed below shall be defined as follows:Extracurricular activities – any school sponsored program for which some or all the activities are outside the regularly scheduled class day. Examples are: all individual and team sports, cheerleading, literary, band, chorus, clubs, academic bowls, JROTC, and student government.Athletics – Any competitive team that falls under the direction and guidelines set forth by the Georgia High School Association.

II. POLICIES:Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities because this involvement enhances the high school experience and fosters school pride and spirit.Students are encouraged to participate in all activities. Participation by students involved in multiple events at one time must have approval from the Athletic Director and involved coaches and/or sponsors. Georgia High School Association events have priority over all other activities and performance activities have priority over practice events.Students must realize that participation in extra-curricular activities is a privilege and not a right. Extracurricular participation is subject to the policies of one or more of the following: (1) Georgia Department

16

of Education (2) Georgia High School Association (3) Local Board of Education (4) Fitzgerald High School (5) Sponsor or coach. Any student participating in extracurricular activities must follow all policies established by the above policy-making organizations. Failure to follow any of these policies can result in disciplinary action by the sponsor/coach, the school; or other agencies.

III. GHSA REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION: a. Students participating in interscholastic competitive

extracurricular activities must pass five (5) subjects in the semester immediately preceding participation. These subjects must carry credit toward graduation. Summer school is an extension of the second semester of the school year. Students not meeting this requirement will be ineligible for one semester, and until they pass five subjects the semester prior to participation

b. Students in grades 10-12 must meet Georgia High School requirements as follows:

1. Second-year students must have earned 5 Carnegie units leading to graduation.

2. Third-year students must have earned 11 Carnegie units leading to graduation.

3. Fourth-year students must have earned 17 Carnegie units leading to graduation.

c. Fifth-year high school students are never eligible to participate. Alternative school students are never eligible to participate.

d. All individual or group practice for athletics must be conducted outside of the regular school day.

e. Coaches, teachers or sponsors of all extracurricular activities shall not require students to participate in any out-of-season program (including summer) as a condition of school year participation.

f. All individuals who participate in interscholastic athletics must have an annual physical examination by a medical doctor before participation in any event, practice or try-out.

g. All individuals who participate in interscholastic athletics must have personal or school insurance. This information must be on file at the school.

h. All individuals who participate in interscholastic athletics must have on file at school a parental permission to participate form. This form describes to the student and his/her parent or guardian the risk of minor or severe injury while participating.

i. Playing time is at the discretion of the head coach of each activity.

IV. SPECIAL PROVISIONS: 1. Special education students must meet the eligibility

requirements of regular students, except the courses passed according to the student’s IEP.

17

2. Fitzgerald High School is authorized to join the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) or other associations for the purpose of formulating and enforcing uniform rules of eligibility and play. State or local tax dollars may not be used for membership in GHSA.

ATHLETIC PHILOSOPHYStatement of Philosophy

The Fitzgerald High School Athletic Program should provide a variety of experiences to aid in the development of favorable habits and attitudes in students that will prepare them for adult life in a democratic society.

The interscholastic athletic program shall be conducted in accordance with existing Board of Education policies, rules and regulations. While the Board of Education takes great pride in winning, it does not condone “winning at any cost.” It discourages any and all pressures that might tend to neglect good sportsmanship and good mental health. At all times the athletic program must be conducted in such a way as to justify it as an educational activity.

Athletic Goal and ObjectivesOUR GOAL – The student athlete shall become a more effective

citizen in a democratic society.

OUR SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES – The student athlete shall learn: 1. To work with others – In a democratic society a person must

develop self-discipline, respect for authority, and the spirit of hard work and sacrifice. The team and its objectives must be placed higher than personal desires.

2. To be successful – Our society is very competitive. We do not always win, but we succeed when we continually strive to do so. You can learn to accept defeat only by striving to win with earnest dedication. Develop a desire to excel.

3. To develop sportsmanship – To accept any defeat like a true sportsman, knowing we have done our best, we must learn to treat others as we would have others treat us. We need to develop desirable social traits, including emotional control, honesty, cooperation and dependability.

4. To improve – Continual improvement is essential to good citizenship. As an athlete, you must establish a goal and you must constantly try to reach that goal. Try to better yourself in the skills involved and those characteristics set forth as being desirable.

5. To enjoy athletics – It is necessary for athletes to enjoy participation, to acknowledge all of the personal rewards to be derived from athletics, and to give sufficiently of themselves in order to preserve and improve the program.

18

6. To develop desirable personal health habits – To be an active, contributing citizen, it is important to obtain a high degree of physical fitness through exercise and good health habits, and to develop the desire to maintain this level of physical fitness after formal competition has been completed.

ATHLETIC CODES OF CONDUCTConduct of Athletes

A firm and fair policy of enforcement is necessary to uphold the regulations and standards of the athletic department. The community, school administrators and the coaching staff feel strongly that high standards of conduct and citizenship are essential in maintaining a sound program of athletics. The welfare of the student is our major consideration and transcends any other consideration.

All athletes shall abide by a code of ethics 365 days/24 hours a day, which will earn them the honor and respect that participation and competition in the interscholastic program affords. Any conduct that results in dishonor to the athlete, the team, or the school will not be tolerated. Acts of unacceptable conduct, such as, but not limited to theft, vandalism, disrespect, immorality or violations of law, tarnish the reputation of everyone associated with the athletic programs and will not be tolerated.

CONDUCT RULESARRESTS: Any student arrested by law enforcement agencies will be suspended indefinitely from extra–curricular activities until a parent/athletic director conference can be held to determine the severity of the offense and determine the severity of the punishment. Felony convictions will result in permanent dismissal from all extracurricular activities.GROOMING AND DRESS POLICY: A member of an athletic team is expected to be well-groomed. “He shows up best who shows off least.” Appearance, expression and actions always influence people’s opinions of athletes, the team and the school. Once you have volunteered to be a member of a squad, you have made a choice to uphold certain standards expected of athletes in this community.CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY BEHAVIOR: All students will abide by all discipline guidelines as stated in the Fitzgerald High School Handbook. Punishments will be according to these guidelines with additional punishment being left to the discretion of the coach or sponsor

HOME SUSPENSION: Students who are home suspended may not participate nor practice during their home suspension days.

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION: Student athletes are expected to exhibit exemplary behavior in the classroom. Assignment to ISS will result in extra physical conditioning and/or suspension from participation, at discretion of individual coach, until problem is corrected.

19

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE: In order for a student to participate or practice, that student must have been present at school for no less than one–half of the day in question. The athletic director or school administrator reserves the right to clear late check-in/check-out or absence from school.

PRACTICE ATTENDANCE: All students are expected and required to attend practices in order to participate.

QUITTING OR DISMISSED: Students forfeit their participation privileges if they quit or if dismissed from a team. Athletes will be placed on athletic suspension until the season ending date of the sport the student quit or was dismissed.

TRAVELING: All team members will travel to and from all events on school transportation. Parental request for emergency situations concerning travel must be approved by sponsor/coach. Wearing of team colors during travel and at events is essential.

EQUIPMENT RETURN: All extracurricular activity members must return all equipment, and pay fees and fines before they can participate in another sport or activity.

FUND RAISERS: All sports/athletes are required to solicit monies to offset their respective sports costs. Failure to participate will require personal fees to be determined by the head coach.DUAL INVOLVEMENT: Athletes wishing to participate in independent activities outside the school sports day/season must be cleared/denied by the in-season coach and not in conflict with GHSA rules.

LETTER JACKET CONTRACTIt is the policy of Fitzgerald High School that students who meet the

requirements for earning a letter jacket, according to the letter jacket policy available through each coach, are entitled to purchase a jacket signifying athletic participation (participation in at least 50% of competitive events at the varsity level; or under special conditions approved by the athletic director).

*All policies contained in this handbook have been approved by the Ben Hill County Board of Education.

207CTAEComp.

Lab

R R

R R

Fitzgerald High School

CTA

E

3rd Hall

2nd Hall2nd Hall

1st Hall 1st Hall

Science Hall

Sci

ence

Hal

l

1 – Principal Clements2 – Counselors3 – AP Harmon4 – AP Tillman

1MainOffice

500 Cook/PL Room

501NicolelliHealth

301C.

Robitzsch

302Yarbrough

306Raybon30

3

304 305

Menon

R R

R R

R RKitchen

Hur

rican

e A

lley

211Arrington

213Hadden

215J.

Robitzsch

217Logan

219Math

Comp.Lab

509Auto

Thompson

510Auto

T. Thompson

511BandKelly

515

Tuck

erAg

514Ag

GreenHouse

AP

508Student

Operations

512Health

Dix503ISS

Dixon

502ChildCareHolt

505History

Lab

506Durden

504Office

507Stuart

206CTAE Lab

Lhotte

203ChorusPaulk

Aldridge201

205Lhotte

AP

202Food Lab

204Wiregrass

106ScienceComp.

Lab

208E. Dale

107Lee

Moore209

108Jenkins

Hend

rix

210

119Rosier

118Whitley

116S.

Thompson

114Benson

112Matthews

110Parker

101CIS

103Oliver

602Shoultz

601Jefferson

102Wiregrass/S. Smith

Media CenterJacobs

606Bridges

604Douglas

RR

King

212Andrews

214Bryan

216Sutton

218Bowen

220Singletary

Stage Lunchroom

109Anderson

111Smith

113Giddens

BowenSingletary115 117

605Goodman

603Woods

Ellis Gym623

MultiPurpose

Room

628Weightroom

4

3

Make PDF and place in pasted up file

104McDonald

2Guidance

Office

Storage

JROTC

105Science Lab

120JROTC

Lab

Jaycee Stadium

CTAE

20

21

1st TermHURRICANE HALL PASS Name _________________________

Grade _________________________

Date Time Description Teacher Signature

22

2nd TermHURRICANE HALL PASS Name _________________________

Grade _________________________


23

3rd TermHURRICANE HALL PASS Name _________________________

Grade _________________________


24

4th TermHURRICANE HALL PASS Name _________________________

Grade _________________________


25

NOTES

26

INDEX

Army JROTC ............................................................................................ 9

Athletic Code of Conduct ........................................................................ 18

Athletic Philosophy ................................................................................. 17

Attendance Policy ..................................................................................... 4

Bookbags/Handbags .............................................................................. 12

Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) ............................ 9

Charges/Fees ......................................................................................... 12

Daily Schedule .......................................................................................... 1

Driver’s License & Instructional Permits ................................................. 10

Extracurricular/Athletic Policies and Guidelines ..................................... 15

End of Quarter Tests ................................................................................ 3

Grade Placement ...................................................................................... 2

Graduation ................................................................................................ 6

Graduation Requirements ........................................................................ 2

Guidance .................................................................................................. 8

Honor Graduates ...................................................................................... 7

Honor Roll ................................................................................................. 7

Hurricane Time ....................................................................................... 10

Letter Jacket Contract ............................................................................ 19

Map ......................................................................................................... 20

Parking Regulations ............................................................................... 13

Report Cards ............................................................................................ 7

School Insurance .................................................................................... 12

School Website ......................................................................................... 2

Signing Out/Leaving School ................................................................... 11

Student Attendance/Tardy Policy ............................................................. 3

Top Ten .................................................................................................... 7

Visitors .................................................................................................... 13

Work Based Learning ............................................................................... 9

Youth Apprenticeship ............................................................................... 9

fitzgerald high school calendar 2017–2018€¦ · fitzgerald high school calendar 2017–2018...

Documents