hchs handbook

Harris CountyHigh School

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This is to certify that I have received and read a copy of the Harris County High School Student and Parent Handbook, and the Harris County School District’s Discipline Code and Attendance Protocol. I am Aware that a copy of the handbook, the Discipline Code and the Attendance Protocol is available in the Principal’s office and in the Media Center.

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Spelling Rules

SENIORITISTaking it easy senior year may seem like a nice break, but is likely to do more harm than good. According to recent reports, incomplete high school preparation can contribute to academic problems in college. It can also affect your grades -- and college admission officers pay close attention to your performance senior year.

END OF SCHOOL DAY

Students are asked to leave the school campus immediately after the close of the school day. If a student is participating in an extra-curricular activity, the sponsor of the activity is responsible for the supervision of the students until all students are gone. The sponsor of the activity should have a designated area for students to wait. Under no circumstances are students allowed to roam through the building or on campus after the activity has concluded. Students who are waiting for rides should wait in the Media Center after 3:30.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Fire drills and tornado drills are mandated by law. Fire drills are signified by a special alarm horn that continues to sound for a long period of time.1) Students are to go directly to the exit which is designated for the class to which they are assigned.2) Students are to move quickly in single line and silently to avoid confusion.3) When you hear the alarm sound, remember that it is a drill and should be treated as such.4) Follow the directions given by your teacher and stay with your class at all times. Tornado drills are signaled by three long tones over the P.A. system. Students are to remain quiet and follow the directions posted in the classroom and given verbally by the faculty.

Dates of Attendance (“from and to” dates of enrollment) Height and Weight for Sports Degrees and Honors Received Most Recent Previous Education Institution PhotographParents can however, retain the right to refuse consent to the disclosure of directory information. Parents who wish to retain this right must so advise the school. Student Directory Information is released to the military unless notified not to do so in writing by parents on an annual basis (see s99.3 and 99.37 of the FERPA regulations). with the passage of the juvenile justice system exception, discussed on p.8, education records, including directory information, may be shared with juvenile justice system agencies, prior to adjudication of the student, to the extent that State law allows

Properly planned field trips are an integral part of the in-structional program and are a valuable part of the learn-ing experience. Students will be marked as excused for planned field trips. Students returning from a field trip prior to 2:00 are to report promptly to their assigned class. Students returning after 2:00 are to report to the sponsor-ing teacher’s classroom.

FIELD TRIPS

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2007-2008 HARRIS COUNTY HIGH Internet Usage 4School Map 5Bell Schedules 6Harris County Contact Info 8Harris County Schools Mission Statement 10Harris County High School Mission Statement 10Beliefs of HCHS 10Alma Mater 11Attendance/Tardies 12 Checking out of School Early 12 School Attendance/Driver’s License 12Cameras 13Discipline 13 Cheating 13 Dress Code 13 Fighting 14 In-School Suspension 14 Rules for In-School Suspension 15 Out of School Suspension 15 Student Behavior Code 15 Teacher Detention 17Eating at School 17 Lunchroom Prices 17 Lunchroom Behavior 18Educational Programs 19 Advanced Placement Program 19 Education for Gifted Students 19 Georgia Virtual High School 20 Junior ROTC 20 Performance Learning Center 20 Special Education 21 Virtual High School 21Equity Statement 21General Information 22 Education Records 22 Emergency Procedures 23 End of School Day 23 Field Trips 23 Financial Responsibilities 24 Fund Raising 24 Hall Passes 24 Insurance 24 Lockers 24 Lost and Found 25

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Helping Others Can Help You

Volunteering has a meaningful, positive impact on your community. But did you know that it can have many benefits for you, too? You may have heard that volunteering helps you get into college, but keep in mind they’re not just looking for a list of organizations and dates. Colleges want to see a complete picture of you, and real examples of your

commitment, dedication, and interests.

No student is allowed to pass through the halls during classes without a student agenda, which shall serve as a hall pass issued by the teacher. The teacher or staff will list destinations in the agenda. All faculty members have the right to check school agendas when students are out of class during instructional time.

HALL PASSES

INSURANCE

School Insurance is available. Students will receive information during the first week of school. All students involved in extra-curricular activities are required to have some type of insurance coverage.

Lockers are provided for student use for a rental fee. When lockers are left open or combinations shared, two undesirable consequences occur:(1) Items are stolen and (2) Locker doors are bent or otherwise vandalized. School administrators have the legal right and obligation to ensure enforcement of school policies and have the

LOCKERS

FUND RAISING

All fund raising activities by student must be approved by the building principal and Superintendent and must conform to the policies of the Harris County Board of Education and the State Board of Education. Games of chance, raffles, lotteries, and popularity contests based upon raising of money are prohibited. The selling of articles or subscription in or through any school in the system must be approved by Harris County Board of Education. It is also the policy of this Board that the principal has the supervision of all fund raising activities in the school.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Students will be required to pay for:1) Damaged or lost textbooks or library books or other media2) Damaged school or personal property3) Replacement ID Cards4) Replacement agenda books5) Additional Transcripts6) Graduation and prom fees7) Club/organization dues/fees8) Debts incurred in the cafeteria9) Media Center fines Students must clear all financial obligations before a report card will be released or before a student will be allowed to participate in prom or graduation activities.

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SCHOOL TABLE OF CONTENTS Media Display of Students 25 Media Policies 25 Out of County Tuition 25 Phones 26 Rest Rooms 26 Senior Superlative Rules 26 Student Complaints Policy 27 Telephone Messages 29 Visitors 29 Yearbooks 29Grading and Schedules 30 Class Ranking 30 Grade Distribution 30 Grading 30 Graduation Track 30 Honor Roll/Principal’s List 31 Hope Scholarship 31 Make-Up Work 31 Test Exemptions 31 Weighted Grade Policy 32Graduation Requirements 32 Promotion Requirements 32 Waivers and Variances 32Guidance 33 Career Center 33 College Visitation 33 Conferences 34 Guidance Counseling 34 Transcripts 34 Withdrawing 34Medicine At School 34 Oral Medication in Schools 34 Students with Asthma 35Parent Connect 36Student Handbook 36Transportation 37 Bus Transportation 37 Automobiles 37Football Schedule 39Basketball Schedule 40System Calendar 41Periodic Chart 42Hall Passes 43

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Writing Strategies

1. What are you going to write about? TOPIC: Narrow your Topic to a manageable size.

2. How will you write? STRATEGY: What is the purpose of your writing?Who is your intended audi-ence? What point of view will you use?

3. What information do you need? CONTENT: Research your topic thoroughly. Take notes as you go. Make an outline. Always jot down the title of the work, the author, the publisher and date published. This saves time later!

4. Finally, it’s time for the real work! WRITING: Write your first draft. Revise. Write your final Draft.

Don’t plagiarize. Note all sources of information and ideas.

Two Heads are Better Than OneBy supplementing your individual study with a study group, you can reinforce what you’ve learned, deepen your un-derstanding of complex concepts, and maybe even make a few new friends. Whoever said learning can’t be fun?

MEDIA DISPLAY OF STUDENTS

All articles that are found should be returned to the main office. Students are encouraged not to bring large sums of money or valuables to school. The school is not responsible for such items of personal property.

Currently, Harris County High School offers numerous media facets to showcase features on our campus including a broadcast news show that airs on campus, as well as on Charter Communications, an internet web site and a school newspaper. Pictures and quotes are randomly selected to appear in these publications. The student’s first name and grade may be listed along with his/her work. Last names and addresses will never be posted on the web sites. Parents reserve the right to deny permission to post student work and/or pictures. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO GIVE PERMISSION FOR YOU CHILD/CHILDREN TO BE FEATURED BY HCHS MEDIA, YOU MAY COMPLETE AN OPT-OUT FORM.

LOST AND FOUND

MEDIA POLICIES

1) The Media Center will open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday. The Media Center will close at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.2) A student must possess a pass, with teacher signature, and purpose of visit in order to utilize the media center during class time.3) Books may be checked out for a period of two weeks, and renewed thereafter, if desired.4) Reference materials are checked out for overnight only.5) Fines for overdue books are .25 per day for reference books and .10 per day for all other books.6) Students are notified of their delinquencies, verbally and in writing.7) Lost books are paid for at the current replacement price.8) Printing costs are .10 per page for black and white copies, and .25 per page for color copies.9) Students are required to stay on task or they will be asked to leave the Media Center. If a student is asked to leave, the media specialist will notify the student’s teacher.10) Students should have the Internet page in their agenda signed by a parent/guardian in order to access the Internet.

OUT OF COUNTY TUITION

Out of County Students are only permitted to enroll if

right to search a student, his locker, and other personal effects.

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HARRIS COUNTY SCHOOLSINTERNET/COMPUTER USE AGREEMENTGRADES 6-12

STUDENT SECTIONI understand and will abide by the Acceptable Computer and Internet Use Policy for Harris County Schools. I further understand that any violation of these regulations is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access or use privileges may be revoked and school disciplinary action and/or legal action may be taken. The use of the internet is a privilege, not a right and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. Each student who receives an account shall participate in an orientation with a system faculty member pertaining to the proper use of the network. Building principals shall determine inappropriate use and their decision is final. The system Network Manager may close an account at any time required. The administration, faculty and staff of the Harris County School System may request the Network Manager to deny, revoke or suspend specific user accounts.

Student NameLast__________________________ First________________________Middle______________

First Block Teacher_____________________________________________________________

Student Signature________________________________________Date__________________

If you are under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must also read and sign this agreement. This agreement must be renewed each academic year and kept on file in the school office.

PARENT SECTIONAs the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Acceptable Computer and Internet Use Policy for Harris County Schools included in my child’s student handbook. I understand that Internet access and computer use is designed for educational purposes and that Harris County Schools have taken precautions to restrict access to all controversial materials and I will not hold them responsible for materials acquired on the Internet. Further, I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child’s use is not in a school setting. I hereby give information contained on this form is correct.

PARENT OR GUARDIANLast__________________________ First________________________ Middle_____________

Address______________________________________________________________________

Telephone____________________________________________________________________

Signature_______________________________________________Date__________________

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DRUGS DO DAMAGE

“SMOKING MARIJUANA IS THE BEST WAY TO UNWIND!”

Drugs are a second-rate, dan-gerous way to unwind. There are lots of natural ways to relax. Take a walk, spend some time with a friend, or go to a movie

“PEOPLE ARE FRIENDLIER WHEN THEY ARE DRUNK”

Not always. Sometimes they’re more violent, more dangerous, more forgetful, more likely tohurt themselves. Half of all murders and a third of all suicides are alcohol-related.

“PEOPLE HAVE MORE FUN WHEN THEY’RE HIGH!”

Nice try. Most people who get high become more violent, sleepy, and forgetful. They are more likely to take risks that hurt themselves and others. Does it really sound like fun?

“TOBACCO ISN’T A DRUG”

Tobacco contains nicotine. Within two weeks of a person starting to smoke, nicotine changes the brains chemistry and addiction can begin.

Study at the Same Time Every DayEven if you don’t have homework, use the time to review notes. If homework is something you accept as part of your day, you’ll approach it with less dread. Plus, you’ll become a pro at using time productively.

Do not use the phones during class time without prior ap-proval. Please limit the length of your calls. Teachers are not allowed to give you permission to use the phone. If you need to call home because you are ill, you must go to the nurse for assistance. During the academic day, students shall not use person-al electronic communication devices, except for health or other unusual reasons which have been approved by the Harris County Board of Education. The definition for electronic devices includes cell phones and pagers. Loss or theft of personal electronic devices that are brought to school is the sole responsibility of the student. Electronic devices should not be turned on or visible.

PHONES

REST ROOMS

Rest rooms are for the convenience of the students. Please do not loiter or socialize in the rest rooms. Any student who is found deliberately littering or abusing the rest rooms in any way will be referred for disciplinary action.

SENIOR SUPERLATIVE RULES

TO BE ELIGIBLE:1) Must have an accumulative GPA of 3.0 after your first 3 years of high school2) Must meet state and local standards of eligibility which includes having 21 credits beginning your Senior year3) Discipline record should not include more than 6 days

space is available.Any parents of any student residing out-of-county enrolled in the Harris County School System who are eligible to pay tuition shall be responsible to see that tuition is paid. If an out-of-county student is discovered by school officials to be attending Harris County Schools without paying tuition, the student will be immediately withdrawn from school. The student shall be eligible for re-enrollment as an out-of-county student only upon payment of all unpaid tuition plus a premium of fifty percent (50%) of the unpaid tuition. If the unpaid tuition and premium thereon is not paid within five (5) school days after the withdrawal, the student shall not be eligible to attend Harris County schools in the future as a non-resident student.

Out-of-county tuition for the school year is $2,600.00 This may be paid in semesters. The first payment of $1,300.00 is due by the first day of the second semester. Payments will not be deferred. If a student withdraws or becomes a resident during the first six weeks, a refund of 50% of the tuition amount will be issued. After six weeks no refund will be given. If a child becomes a resident during the first semester, the family will not pay the tuition during the second semester.

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I. PurposeThe Harris County Board of Education realizes that there may be conditions in the school system that need improvement and that students should have some means to express effectively their concerns which will be considered and handled with fairness. Students’ complaints shall be resolved through orderly processes and at the lowest possible level. However, the Board shall provide channels for eventual hearing should circumstances dictate.II. Methods of ComplaintsComplaints shall be approached in the following manner:A) The opportunity shall be provided any student or his/her parents/guardians to discuss with his/her teacher a decision or situation which he/she considers unjust or unfair.B) If the matter remains unresolved, the student or his/her parents, or the teacher, may bring the matter to the principal’s attention for his/her consideration.C) If the matter remains unresolved, it may be brought to the Superintendent or a designee for his/her consideration.D) Complaints that remain unresolved following any actions of the Superintendent may be referred in writing to the Board. The Board’s decision, if it chooses to make one, shall be final.III. Complaint ProceduresA) General This procedure is established in order to provide a formal method for the resolution of any complaint concerning the treatment of students by system personnel, which is alleged to violate either system policy or student legal rights. These formal procedures should not be used unless informal conferences with the appropriate teacher(s) and principal do not resolve the matter to the satisfaction of the complainant. A complaint may be brought by any students or the parents of such students whose rights under the system policy or applicable law have allegedly been violated. However, when a complaint is brought by a minor student, the parent(s) or guardian(s) must be a party to the proceedings.

There is no one kind of student that uses drugs. The old stereotypes just don’t apply anymore. Drugs can affect anyone, including you.

The list is endless. Tobacco, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, crack, PCP, paint thinner, cleaning fluids . . . All of these are dangerous chemicals. They mess with what ultimately is all you’ve got . . . you!!!

Why should you use drugs? They don’t solve problems; they create problems. Drugs don’t feel good - after the first few times, they start to feel like chains and iron bars. They use up all your money. They eat up all your time. They’re a waste of time.

Drugs steal from you.. They steal intelligence - over the long term (but not only in the long term) they fry your brain. They steal your meaning and purpose. Ultimately, drugs steal happiness.

Drugs and school don’t mix. Think about it. Where is your future? In school and education - not in getting low and lower on drugs! Can you be in school, learn, and do well while on drugs? You don’t need any help answering that! Drugs strangle your academic life - and without school, about 90% of people are on a fast track to nowhere. Don’t let it happen to you - or your friends.

STUDENT COMPLAINTS POLICY (JCE)

STAY ORGANIZEDIt may seem obvious, but your class notes can only help you if you can find them. When you’re tak-ing notes be sure to:

1.Keep all your notes for one class in one place. 2.Date and number pages to keep them in order and make it easier to refer back to them.

of ISS and NO Out of School Suspension days during your entire high school career.4) Be active in school events, clubs, athletics, and organizations. Must have 100 hours of Volunteer Community Service. These hours begin the summer after your 8th grade year of school.5) Community Service Documentation Sheets must be signed by your supervisor and turned into Mrs. Taft on the designated day. NO documentation sheets will be accepted after the designated day. (We have included what we feel is acceptable as community service.)6) We would like to see you have volunteer hours from other sources other than High School activities. These hours should reflect after school activities.7) the selection process will include a vote by the Senior Class Members.

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Public Participation for Items on the Board of

Education Agenda

Citizens, employees and students are encouraged to address the Harris County Board of Education on matters of general public con-cern that are part of the Board Agenda. A Copy of the tentative board agenda shall be available for public review at the Central Office in Hamilton and ad at each school by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the monthly Board of Education work session and each day thereafter until the regular meeting. Listed below are guidelines for individu-als to follow in accessing the Board of Education:Persons wishing to speak must sign the roster that is available at the door of the meeting room. The chairperson will recognize the indi-vidual who will be asked to stand, state his/her name and the item number to which the comments will pertain.Remarks should be specific to the agenda and limited to approxi-mately five (5) minutes. The chair-person may expand this time. On most occasions, individuals will be asked to address the Board at the beginning of the meeting agenda in order for the board to have the benefit of the opinion of the speaker before they must address the items on the agenda.Groups who are concerned about the same agenda item must elect a spokesperson and the spokesper-son must sign the roster and make remarks on behalf of the group.

Work ExperienceWork experience -- paid or volunteer, year-round or summer -- can help you identify career interests and goals, gain work expe-rience, and apply classroom learning to the real world. It’s also a great way to earn money for college or tech school, of course. Consider arranging for an internship

or to shad-ow some-one at his or her job.

Complaints should be settled as close as possible to their point of origin. It is important that complaints be settled quickly. The number of days specified on each level should be considered a maximum, but may be extended by mutual agreement. Student suspension and expulsion shall be addressed under policy JC as outlined and not as a part of this process. All hearings should be as informal as possible but must be conducted in accordance with due process. A complainant may be represented by counsel and shall be allowed to introduce all relevant evidence and to cross examine adverse witnesses. A complainant who chooses to be represented by counsel must give sufficient advance notice to enable the school system to be likewise represented. All decisions shall be in writing, shall be confined to matters brought forth in the hearing, and shall state the facts and reasoning upon which they are based. If mutual agreement cannot be reached, the complainant shall be given reasonable notice of the time and place for the hearing. All such hearings shall be private unless the complainant declares the subject matter to be public and the Board chooses not to go into executive session. The system Title IX Coordinator shall be consulted whenever sex discrimination is alleged in a formal complaint.B) Level One - Principal Complainants who cannot resolve a matter informally may submit a complaint in writing the principal of the school in which the complaint arose. All complaints must be submitted within ten school days after the date on which the action complained of has occurred. It must clearly state the system policies or student’s legal rights which are alleged to have been violated. A hearing may not be necessary at this level because the principal may have become aware of all pertinent information through previous informal conferences. However, a hearing will be held at the request of either the principal or the complainant. Such a hearing shall be held within five school days after the complaint is submitted unless a later date is mutually agreeable. The principal shall render a decision within three school days after submission of the complaint or holding of a hearing as appropriate. If he complainant is not satisfied with the decision or if no decision is given within the allotted time, the complaint may be taken to level two provided that notice of appeals is made within five school days.C) Level Two - Superintendent Complaints may be initiated at this level by the filing of timely notice of appeal with the Superintendent within five school days. Such notice must be in writing and accompanied by copies of the original complaint and the decision, if any made at level one. If the notice of appeal contains a request for a hearing or the Superintendent believes one to be necessary, a hearing shall be held within ten school days of such notice unless a later date is agreeable to both parties. The Superintendent shall render a decision within five school days of the notice of appeal or hearing as appropriate.

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SCHEDULE 1: REGULAR DAY

BELL

SCHEDULE 3: EARLY RELEASE

7:45 Teacher Workday Begins

7:50 Students Report to Class

8:00 - 9:30 First Block

9:36 - 11.06 Second Block

11.06 - 1:24 Third Block

11:15 - 11:45 First Lunch 11:48 - 12:18 Second Lunch 12:21 - 12:51 Third Lunch 12:54 - 1:24 Fourth Lunch

1:30 - 3:00 Fourth Block

3:45 Teacher Workday Ends




9:16 - 10:27 Second Block

10:33 - 12:45 Third Block


12:45 Students Released


Problem solving goes far beyond your algebra textbook. Every school assignment is an opportu-nity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and select the one you think best. As a working profes-sional, you’ll keep solv-ing problems, whether

computer p r o g r a m -ming bugs or budget shortfalls.

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TEACHERS ROOM #S

A-1 GSAMSB-1 Brooks, E.B-2 Carlsen,BB-3 Dupont, S.B-4 Walsworth, S.B-5 Bailey, T.B-6 Bowen, P.B Stor Journ/BroadB-7 WorkroomB-8 Parks, T.B-9 BurdetteB-10 Hughes, D.B-11 Franks, J.B-12 Tyus, L.B-13 Alamo, M.B-14 Emerson, B.B-15 Odell, C.B-16 Pesante, M.B-17 Walton, A.

C-1 Glisson, K.C-2 Cody, M.C-3 Batts, C.C-4 Elder, P.C-5 Patterson, A.

Public Participation For Items of Interest that DO

NOT Appear On the Agenda

Citizens, employees and students are encouraged to address the Harris County Board of Education on matters of general public concern that are not a part of the Board Agenda. Listed below are guidelines for individuals to follow in accessing the Board of Education when items are not on the agenda:A written request to address the Board of Education should be provided to the Superintendent or the Chairperson of the board thirty-six (36) hours, (three days) before the monthly work session. This session is held on the first Thursday of each month. The subject of the remarks must be defined in the request.In almost every instance, the employee, citizen, or student must have discussed the issue with the Superintendent before addressing the Board of Education. The purpose of this discussion is to provide the Superintendent an opportunity to hear the matter, investigate if necessary, and to work toward a possible resolution of the issue.The Board of Education welcomes statements at any time on issues, policies, guidelines, budgets, or other school-related decisions.

Find the Right Time

You’ll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don’t wait to do it until late at night.

If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision or if no decision is given within the allotted time, the complaint may be taken to level three provided that notice of appeal is made within ten school days.D) Level Three - Board of Education The complainant may request a hearing before the Board by submitting timely notice of appeal with the Superintendent within ten school days. Such notice shall be accompanied by a copy of the original grievance and the decisions, if any, made at Levels one and two. If the Board chooses not to hear the appeal, the complainant will be so notified. If the Board chooses to hear the appeal, the complainant will be given reasonable notice of the time and the place of the hearing. The Board will render a written decision within a reasonable time after such hearing.E) Miscellaneous This complaint procedure may be used for students under the gender discrimination provision of Title IX, 20 USCA 1682 et seq., in accordance with the regulations, 34 CFR 106.8 (b). This complaint procedure may be used for students and parents in compliance with the Board of Education of Harris County with the Steward B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Ace 1987 (P.O. 100-77), and Harris County Board Policy JBCD.2. Any complaints regarding grades and changes thereof shall be handled and processed under policy IHAAA, Grade Changing.

YEARBOOKS

Student yearbooks must be purchased directly from Jostens. Contact Jostens online at www.jostens.com or by calling 1-866-282-1516 for ordering information and deadlines.

TELEPHONE MESSAGES

Telephone messages will only be accepted for students from a parent or guardian. Classes will not be interrupted for messages. Students will be notified, to the best of the school’s ability to pick up their messages in the office dur-ing the last five minutes of each class. The school accepts no responsibility if a student does not check with the office for his/her messages.

Residents of the Harris County area will not be allowed to visit students on campus without administrative approval. All visitors to campus should check in at the front office. This includes parents, former students, salesman, etc. Stu-dents are not allowed to invite visitors to school.

VISITORS

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Every time you raise your hand in class, every time you choose your own re-search topic, every time you interpret a piece of literature, you take ini-tiative. And employers value can-do profession-als who come up with new ideas and chart their own course through projects.

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1: REGULAR DAY

SCHEDULE 2: CLUB DAY





11.06 - 1:24 Third Block



2:30 - 3:00 Pep Rally: Students will be called to the Pep Rally




8:00 First Block

8:05 - 8:35 Club Meetings



11:06 - 1:24 Third Block




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TEACHERS ROOM #S

C-6 Webb, N.C-7 Cockrell, TC-8 Johnson, P.C-10 Owens, S.C-11 Shepherd, A.E-1 Gym Johnson, M.(G)

E-2 Gym Weight Room(B)

GYM Howard, Z.GYM Drew, T.

F-1 Groover, B.F-1 Bledsoe, J.F-2 Pope, P.

K-1 Kersey, C.K-2 Smith, J.K-3 Sills, J.K-4 Martin, S.

G-1 Harbin, S.G-2 Longshore, V.G-3 Braddy, E.G-4 Gonye, R.

Use Spare Minutes Wisely

Get some reading done on the bus ride home from school, for exam-ple, and you’ll kill two birds with one stone.

Students and parents may choose one of three types:1) College Preparatory Program2) Technology/Career Program3) Dual SealEach type has very specific requirements that your counselor and teachers can discuss with you. Once you are placed in classes according to your desires, teachers’ comments and test scores, you will be expected and encouraged to follow through with your chosen program of study.

GRADUATION TRACK

GRADING

Report cards will be sent home at the end of each nine weeks. Mid-quarter reports will be sent home halfway between each nine weeks grading period. Teachers and counselors will notify seniors who are in danger of not graduating because of failing grades as soon as the problem is evident. Parents of these students will be notified by mail or phone. Nine weeks exams will be given at the end of each grading period. All grades will be recorded as actual numerical averages on report cards and on permanent records, according to law. Any grade 70 or above is considered passing.

GRADE DISTRIBUTION

90 - 100 A 80 - 89 B 70 - 79 C BELOW 70 F

GRADING AND SCHEDULES

CLASS RANKING

Class ranking shall be determined by the GPA of graduating seniors at the completion of the first semester of the senior year. Grades from post-secondary institutions must be received in the counselor’s office of Harris County High School by the first day of the last semester in order for those grades to be included in the class ranking. For the purposes of GPA, the following system will be used. 70-79 = 2 pts 80-89 = 3 pts 90-100 = 4 pts 100+ = 5 ptsOnly students enrolled in AP/IB classes or honors/gifted classes may received a grade over 100 and only those classes designated as AP/IB or honors/gifted.

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Exclusions To PublicParticipation

Due to Georgia Law that Prohibits public discussion concerning individual students or individual personnel matters, the following items may not be discussed in an open meeting:

All matters associated with the suspension, termination, non-renewal, discipline, or reprimand of an employee or substitute. Any matter related to the formal evaluation of an employee’s job performance. Any matter related to an individual student’s discipline. Any matter dealing with special education in which students may be identified.

Employees of the Harris County Board of Education shall access Policy, GAE, Complaints and Grievances for matters affecting their individual employment relationship.

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HARRIS COUNTY

8281 Highway 116Hamilton, Georgia 31811

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Superintendent Dr. Susan AndrewsDistrict #2 / Chair Diane SandiferDistrict #1 Charles RagsdaleDistrict #3 Dr. Jack StewartDistrict #4 La Trenda TylerDistrict #5 Will CliattDistrict #6 Steve GoodnoeDistrict #7 Karen Hopkins

The school board meets the first and second Thursday of each month in the boardroom at the Central Office.

DISTRICT CONTACT

Central Office 706-628-4206Special Education Office 706-628-4206Food Services 706-628-4172Transportation 706-628-4220Maintenance 706-628-4220

HARRIS COUNTY HIGH DIRECTORY

Principal Roger CouchAssistant Principal/Curriculum Laura M. JacksonAssistant Principal/Athletic Director Alton WhiteAssistant Principal/Vocational Director Mark GilreathCounselor P-Z Sydney L. CaldwellCounselor A-G Mary Ellen TaylorCounselor H-O Lisa EastGraduation Specialist Rafael SimmonsMedia Center Shirley AaronMedia Center Susie Taft

When you double-check your calculations for a math prob-lem, make sure you’re using the correct homonym in an essay, or cite sources care-fully in a research paper, you’re paying close atten-tion to detail. That habit will come in handy in any work-place, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients,

or sim-ply write emails.

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TEACHERS ROOM #S

G-5 Bentley, J.G-6 Dean, G.G-7 Edenfield, T. DempseyG-8 Rogers, J.G-10 Beck, J.G-11 Hayes, B.G-12 Lumsden, J.G-13 Jones, K.G-14 Rath, L.G-15 Smith, L.G-16 Carter, B.G-17 Brand, E.G-Stor 1 Dennie, DG-Stor 2 Heard, J.

H-1 Gilreath, C.H-2 Zuerner, B.H-3 Gates, R.H-4 Hubbard, C.H-5 Hickman, J.H-6 WorkroomH-7 Doyle (1) Simmons(3)

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Disclosure Under the Health or Safety

Emergency Exception

The health or safety emergency provision is a common sense acknowledgement that there may be situations when the immediate need for information to avert or diffuse certain unusual conditions or disruptions requires the release of information. Educators determine what constitutes an “emergency”, but FERPA requires that they construe the term strictly. For example, on-campus disruptions that constitute criminal acts, particularly those involving weapons and drugs, fall within the scope of the term, as do crisis situations off campus that affect school campuses or the public health or safety. When a health or safety emergency exists, schools may share relevant information about students involved in the emergency with appropriate parties that is, those whose knowledge of the information if necessary to protect the health and safety of the student or other individuals.

Don’t Waste Time Agonizing

Have you ever wasted an entire evening by wor-rying about something that you’re supposed to be doing? Was it worth it? Instead of agonizing and procrastinating, just do it.

MAKE-UP WORK: STUDENT/PARENT RESPONSIBILITY

Make-up work is required for excused absences and must be requested by the student within three days. Make up work is the responsibility of the student. If a student leaves school the day of a test and misses the test, the student must take the test the day he returns to school If a student knows about a test in advance, is absent the day before or the day of the test, the student must take the test the day he returns. If extended absences are necessary, parents should contact the counselor for additional information or make-up work or possible homebound teacher assignments.

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

Starting with 2006-2007 graduates, the Georgia Finance Commission will only accept GPA and not numerical averages. Weighted grades for Honors courses will not be used by the GSFC. However, the GSFC will assign a weighted grade for all AP courses.

If they qualify, ONLY SENIORS not enrolled in End Of Course classes may exempt their nine weeks exams. Teachers will be responsible for identifying students who may exempt.

Students who have been assigned ISS or OSS during a nine week period may not exempt any exam. Exemption Criteria: Perfect Attendance: Student must have an average of eighty-eight (88) with NO absences in the class to be exempted and no more than four tardies to class as of the first day of testing. Academic: Must have an average of ninety-three (93) or above in the class to be exempted as of the first day of testing. 2. May have absences in the class to be exempted, but not have four (4) or more tardies.

TEST EXEMPTIONS

Process for changing diploma typeFor a student to change diploma types from college prep to technology/career prep or vice versa, the student and parent must meet with his/her counselor. A phone con-tact by the parent to the counselor may be substituted if appropriate.

HONOR ROLL/PRINCIPAL’S LIST

Students who make all A’s in a nine weeks will be placed on the Principal’s List.

Students with an 80 or above average in all classes will be on the honor roll. Students should do their best every day!

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HIGH SCHOOL

PHONE: (706) 628-4278FAX: (706) 628-4335

DEPARTMENT CHAIRS

Language Arts Penny BowenForeign Language Melba PesanteSocial Studies Carla HubbardMath Susan DupontScience Kathrine JonesFine Arts Amy PattersonPhysical Education Mindy JohnsonSpecial Education Katherine GibbesVocational Education Mark Gilreath

OFFICE STAFF

Principal’s Secretary Lilla DanielBookkeeper Deborah BrowningAttendance Secretary Laura JohnsonReceptionist Jeannie HughesAttendance Clerk Debbie SlaytonLunchroom Director Joyce RobinsonCustodian Supervisor Jackie GrimesRecords Clerk/Guidance Myra BledsoeMedia Clerk Sue SealySchool Nurse Teresa EdwardsData Clerk Amber Schofield

Employers need to know that they can trust you with everything from credit cards to trade se-crets. But how can you work at honesty? Every day that you do your own homework and resist the temptation to cheat on exams, you exercise your integrity muscle.

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TEACHERS ROOM #S

H-7 Clement (4)

H-8/Gym Wadley, D. Johnson, J.H-9 Boyd, R.H-10 Sheppard, G.H-11 Glenn, Q.H-12 Melvin, A.H-13 Allen, B.H-14 Arsenault, M.H-15 Sellers (3)

Gibbes (2 ,4)

J-1 Jackson, V.J-2 Kendall, A.J-3 Patterson, D.J-4 Eichelberger, AJ-5 JROTC ClassJ-6 Lucas, BJ-7 JROTC ClassJ-8 Maj. BrockJ-10 1st Sgt. SuttonJ-10 1st Sgt. Mitchell

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TRIGONOMETRY

Equation of a straight line

Law of . . .

Keep Things in Perspective

Setting goals that are un-realistic sets you up for failure. While it’s good to set high goals for your-self, be sure not to over-do it. Set goals that are

d i f f i cu l t yet reach-able.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

For College Prep & Tech Career Prep4 Language Arts4 Social Studies4 Math3 Science1 Health/Personal Fitness2 Academic/Core ElectivesFor College Prep2 of the same foreign languageFor Tech Career Prep3 Tech/Career Classes 3 in the same area

For both College Prep and Tech/Career Prep - Enough additional credits (electives) to earn at least 28 credits.

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

To be promoted to the:10th Grade student must have 7 credits11th Grade student must have 14 credits12th Grade student must have 20 creditsTo Graduate student must have 28 credits(Must pass all 5 sections of GHSGT)Students are not promoted at the end of the first se-mester.

WAIVERS AND VARIANCES OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION ASSESSMENTS

This rule sets forth the eligibility criteria and procedures for requesting and granting either a waiver or variance to the requirement of students to pass all sections of the GHSGT and the GHSWT.WAIVERS; Students can request a waiver if they meet the following criteria:1) The student’s DISABILITY makes it impossible to pass the test even with accommodations and the disability is documented in the student’s IEP.ORThe student has not had a reasonable opportunity to

WEIGHTED GRADE POLICY

AP/IB and Honors/Gifted Weighted Numeric AveragesIn order to encourage and reward students for taking more challenging courses, the AP/IB and Honors numeric averages will be weighted. The following system will be used to weight these classes:

AP/IB: numeric averages will be multiplied by 1.1

Honors/Gifted: numeric averages will be multiplied by 1.05

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HARRIS COUNTY SCHOOLS

Through vision and commitment Harris Coun-ty Schools will provide an excellent education to all students.

HARRIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLMISSION STATEMENT

Preparing Resourceful Individuals through Dedication to Excellence“PRIDE”

BELIEFS OF HCHS

To maintain a safe and healthy environment conducive to learning

To promote high academic standards and achievement

To equip individuals with an awareness of life choices enhancing personal growth

To inspire confident, independent life-long learners

To provide a variety of extra-curricular activi-ties and leadership opportunities

To foster parental involvement through effec-tive communication

To collaborate with the community to de-velop self-sufficient citizens that contribute to society

To promote understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity through civic and curri-cula activities

BELIEFS OF HCHS

HARRIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLMISSION STATEMENT

HARRIS COUNTY SCHOOLSMISSIONS STATEMENT

Discuss Your Career Goals With Coun-selors, Teachers, & Family Ask their advice, and encourage their input so you can evaluate their sug-gestions and ideas along with your

own.

NO FEESa sponsor and community representative

largest christian sports organizationcookouts, sponsored rallies

Teacher Sponsor:Clay O’Dell

Passionate Writers

-Poetry - Prose - Short Fiction-

The cost to join the club is $2. This helps pay for the creation of our Literary

Magazine.

Creative Writing Club

Have your work published in the school’s literary magazine.

-Essays - Short Stories - Poems - Drawings-

ALMA MATER

Proudly stands our Alma Mater‘Neath the sun kissed sky

We will honor, love and cherishHarris County High.

Daily working, daily striving,We will search for truth,

Alma Mater keep us nearerMemories of our youth.

Hail to thee our Alma Mater,Thy ideals uphold;

We will ever sing the praisesOf the Black and Gold.

Tackle the hardest as-signments first. You’ll have the most energy and focus when you begin your home-work.

SponsorMr.. Paul Elder

Number 1 Club in Georgia!

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Trade, Industrial, Technical andHealth Occupations

State and National winning ClubOne of the top in the NATION!

Dues$15.00

Meetings are on

Club Days

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International Thespian Society

Awards excellence in educational theatre.

The cost is $10 to become an Apprentice.

After you gain enough points to become a full member, you must pay your one-time fee of $25.

SponsorValery Longshore

Meets Monthly

Review Your Notes Every Day

You’ll reinforce what you’ve learned, so you need less time to study. You’ll also be ready if your teacher calls on you or gives a pop quiz.

pass the GHSGT due to a substantial hardship (economic, technological, legal, or other types of deprivation).VARIANCE: Students can request a variance if they meet the following criteria:1) Student has passed 3 out of the 5 areas on the GHSGT/GHSWT2) Student as a 90% or better attendance rate in grades 9-12, (excludes excused absences).3) The student’s score falls within one SEM (standard error of measurement) for the section the variance is being sought: *ELA = 7 (493-507) *Math = 6 (494-506) *Soc Stu = 4 (496-504) *Science = 6 (494-506) *Writing = 4 (496-504)4) The student passed the related EOCT for the section the variance is being sought (Example: If a student is requesting a variance in science, they must have passed the EOCT in physical science and biology.)5) The student has attempted the graduation test four or more times without passing it.6) Proof that the student has successfully completed a structured remedial class after EACH attempt to pass the GHSGT. (This is why it is critical that we keep sign-in sheets for all remediation offered to students.) A copy of the sign-in sheet is proof of their attendance.7) Student has met the course requirements for graduation.

If a student meets all of the criteria listed above for either the waiver or variance, the next step for the student to take is:Write a letter to the superintendent requesting a waiver or variance and list facts that would justify the request. The counselor will provide documentation (attendance, test scores, remediation attempts, transcript, etc.) to the superintendent. If the student meets the criteria then Dr. Andrews sends the request to the State DOE.

GUIDANCE

CAREER CENTER

A career center is available to students in order to assist them in setting post-secondary goals. The coordinator will make available to students information regarding post-secondary opportunities, vocational training, or military service.

Seniors are allowed two college visitation days. At leas 3 days before the visitation day, the student’s counselor must receive a letter of intent written by the parent and signed by all of the student’s teachers. Some evidence of

COLLEGE VISITATION

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GEOMETRY

Area and Volume Formulas

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CHECKING OUT OF SCHOOL EARLY

No student may leave campus after his/her arrival without the knowledge of both the parents/guardians and administration.A parent/guardian or a parent/guardian designee must sign out any student leaving campus during the school day. Students who drive to school may come to the attendance office to be dismissed on the authority of a phone call to the parents/guardian or parent/guardian designee. Failure to obtain authorization means the student will not be given permission to leave.

Students who become ill during the school day should go to the nurse assistance. DO NOT go to and remain in a rest room.

ALL STUDENTS MUST BE SIGNED OUT AT THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE BEFORE LEAVING

CAMPUS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN

DISCIPLINARY ACTION. Parent notes to check-out early must be left in the front

office at the beginning of 1st Block.

ATTENDANCE/TARDIES

PLEASE SEE THE DISCIPLINE HANDBOOK AND ATTENDANCE PROTOCOL

Saturday School is no longer available to students who have excessive absencesNational HonorSociety

Scholarship

Service

Leadership

Character

Must have a 93 or higher GPA, and must complete a community service and leadership evaluation. These must be maintained.

SponsorsMrs. Jessica Beck and Mrs. Elizabeth Brand

Meetings: After school 1st and 3rd

Wednesdays each month.

Dues $10

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Field Trips!

Social Gatherings!

Community Projects!

Annually, members attend the Foreign Language Fair at CSU, International Night at HCHS, and a field trip to an International Dance Company presentation in Atlanta.

Meetings are on Club Days!

Dues are $10

Sponsored by Mrs.. Melba Pesante

Leadership Skills

Establish Tentative Personal/Career Goals

Write them in terms of short range and long range objectives, with an empha-sis on what you plan to do after high school. Remem-ber, you must continue your education and training beyond high school in order to support the life style you

want.

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND BEHAVIOR WILL AFFECT YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE

No individual under the age of 18 can obtain a driver’s license or instructional permit unless he or she is attending a public school, a private school or is enrolled in home schooling authorized by law, or has graduated from high school, received a GED, or received a certificate of high school completion; or has completed his or her secondary education and is enrolled in post-secondary school.

If a student under 16 drops out of school without graduating and has remained out of school for 10 consecutive school days, or has more than 10 consecutive school days of unexcused absences in any semester or combination of two consecutive quarters, notice will be given by the school to the department of Public Safety. The student’s driver’s license will then be suspended until he or she returns to school. The license will not be suspended if the student has obtained and delivered to the school written permission from the students’ parent or guardian authorizing the student to drop out of school.

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Schedule to Others

If phone calls are prov-ing to be a distraction, tell your friends that you take social calls from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. It may sound silly, but it helps.

Top Ten Hints for High School Success:

1) Go to Class. With your ears and eyes you can learn a lot!

2) Find a quiet place for at least one hour for your homework - home, library, school, church. Ask for your parents’ help in this.

3) Turn off the TV, radio and CD for at least one hour and concen-trate on homework.

4) Find one teacher you like and makes friends with him or her. They will welcome you!

5) Take the hard subjects. Wheth-er you earn an A or a C, you will be glad you tried to prepare for col-lege and the work-world.

6) If you are interested in prepar-ing for college, take the following classes :4 years of English, 4 years of math, 4 years of social studies, 3 science classes, and 2 years of a foreign language. This will still allow you to take fun classes like computers, journalism, drafting, etc.

7) Get involved in sports, or the newspaper, or drama club, or any-thing that interests you.

8) Hang out with other students who go to class. Do not hang out with kids who do not go to class.

9) Talk to your counselor about things. Sure, they don’t have a lot of time, but please ask for their time.

10) Read this list every week and smile. A good attitude make a huge difference!

GUIDANCE COUNSELING

Students may see their counselor for the purpose of discussing concerns, academic records, planning course selection, or addressing career vocational goals. If you have an emergency, contact your counselor for a conference.

WITHDRAWING

When a student withdraws from school, a parent is required to come to the school to initiate the withdrawal procedure by signing a withdrawal form in the guidance office. It is important that parents come to the guidance office well in advance to sign the necessary papers.

Written parental permission and a conference with the principal or designee must be held before students can drop out of school. The conference must take place within 2 days of the notice of intent to withdraw.

TRANSCRIPTS

Students may have two (2) transcripts mailed free to the school of their choice. Additional transcripts are $2.00 each. Transcripts for scholarships are free.

Parents and teachers are encouraged to keep in touch. Please leave a message and the teacher will return the call as soon as possible. To schedule a conference with a specific teacher or teachers, please call the receptionist for assistance.

CONFERENCES

actually having visited the college must be presented to the counselor after the visitation. Students are counted present if teachers approve the request in advance from the guidance office.

ORAL MEDICATION IN SCHOOLS

All medication, prescription and non-prescription, which is brought to school by students must be registered with the school nurse or approved clinic attendant by 8:05 a.m. Students shall not be in possession of any type of medication during the school day. Medications transported on the bus by students must be inside purses or book bags and must not be shown to other students or shared with other students. Possession and/or distribution of medicines (prescription or non-prescription) by students at school may be considered a “drug” violation unless the above stated procedures are followed.

MEDICINE AT SCHOOL

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Every Day

Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. If it’s easier, use a planner to track all of your tasks. And don’t forget to re-ward yourself for your accomplishments.

Evaluating Algebraic ExpressionsOrder of Operations

Evaluating algebraic expressions can be a simple process,but needs to follow an order of operations to get the right answer. The sequence details the order you follow to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. The order is:

P.E.M.D.A.S. Parenthesis | Exponents | Multi-plication | Division | Addition | Subtraction

Perform the operations inside a parenthesis first Then exponents Then multiplication and division, from left to right Then addition and subtraction, from left to right

EXAMPLE:3 * ( 5 + 8 ) - 22 / 4 + 3Parenthesis first: 5 + 8 = 133 * 13 - 22 / 4 + 3

Exponent next: square the 2 or 22 = 43 * 13 - 4 / 4 + 3

Multiplication and Division next (3 * 13) (4 / 4)left to right:39 - 1 + 3

Addition and Subtraction nextleft to right:39 - 1 + 3 = 41

Note that we first subtracted 1 from 39 (left to right!), then added the 3 for the correct answer, 41.

If exceptional circumstances exist wherein a child is required to take prescription medication during school hours and the parent cannot be at school to administer the medication, only the principal or designee may administer the medication in compliance with the following regulation:1) Written instructions signed by the parent shall always be required and shall include: a. student’s name b. name of medication c. time medication is to be administered d. required dosage e. list of possible side effects f. termination date for administering the medication, and g. other information which may be requested of the parent by the principal or the principal’s designee2) The principal or his/her designee shall: a. inform appropriate school personnel of the use of medication. b. keep a written record of the administering of medication c. keep the medication in a locked cabinet or drawer at all times when not being administered, and d. return any unused medication directly to parentMedication that must be returned to students may be picked up from the nurse’s office at 2:55 p.m.3) The parent(s) of the student must assume responsibility for informing the principal’s designee of any change in the child’s health or change in medication.4) The school district retains the right and discretion to reject requests for the administering of medication for any good and sufficient cause. 5) No medication shall be administered at school unless a current Medical Authorization and Release form has been completed and signed by the student’s parent or guardian.6) The principal or his/her designee shall follow the instructions provided on the Medical Authorization and release form, a copy of which is (JGCD-E) incorporated by reference to this policy.7) A copy of this policy will be provided to parent(s) upon their request

STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA

If a student has been diagnosed with asthma and has been prescribed asthma medication, the student may self-administer the prescription asthma medication if all of the provisions listed below are met:1) Completion of the Medical Authorization and release Form2) Completion of the Physician’s Student Statement Form which includes: a. name and purpose of medication

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CAMERAS

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT HARRIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL USES CAMERAS, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE SCHOOL BUILDING TO MONITOR THE PREMISES.

CHEATING

Students who cheat, plagiarize or forge in connection with academic endeavor and/or school procedures are subject to disciplinary action.

DRESS CODE

DISCIPLINE

We are proud of our school effort to become a school of excellence by promoting improvement in all areas. In order to work towards this goal, a more professional style of dress will be required for the school day. The policy of Harris County High School is that good grooming and personal appearance are essential elements in the teaching and learning process and must be appropriate for school. In lieu of uniforms, the following guidelines are to be followed during the school day:

1) Hats, hoods, athletic headbands, bandanas, stocking caps, wave caps and sunglasses are not to be worn in the building during the school day.2) Appropriate shoes are to be worn at all times.3) Heavy chains, dog collars, or metal studded jewelry may not be worn at school. Heavy chains attached to wallets may not be worn. Safety pins as decorative items on clothing may not be worn.4) The back, shoulders, and mid-section of the body are to be covered at all times. No mesh, see through, low cut tops, spaghetti straps, or halter tops. Sleeveless clothing allowed for girls only, if at least 2 inches in width, completely covers the back, and is tight enough that

if the student is suspended from school for any of the following offenses:Threatening, striking or causing bodily harm to a teacher or other school personnel, possession or sale of drugs or alcohol on school grounds, possession or use of a weapon on school grounds (the term weapon does not include any part of an archaeological or cultural exhibit brought to school in connection with a school project.

A student can obtain a temporary driving permit from the Department of Public Safety to drive to and from work with a suspended license, if he or she has demonstrated the need for the permit. The permit would only be granted if the driver’s license has been suspended for a school related infraction or for dropping out of school. No temporary permit would be granted for a DUI offense.

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How many times a week does your class count off and break into small groups to tackle a challenge? You practice voicing your opinions, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave high school, you can be an expert in teamwork, an increasingly important skill in today’s workplace.

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Clubs and Activities at HCHS

National Honor SocietyBETA

Key ClubNational Art Honor Society

SkillsUSAStudent Government

Fellowship of Christian AthletesSigma Lambda Chi/4-H Club

Art ClubInternationall Thespian Society

National Technical Honor SocietyCreative Writing Club

Future EducatorsScience Club

Vocational Opportunities Clubs of AmericaRodeo Club/Team

Future Business Leaders of AmericaFuture Farmers of America

Foreign Language ClubMuAlpha Theta/Math Team

First PriorityBand

Color GuardFootball

BasketballCheerleading

BaseballSoftballSoccer

WrestlingGolf

TennisVolleyballSwimming

Literary Teams

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“Let us lead by serving others”

fellowshipcooperation

rewarding effortachievement

honestytolerance

Beta

Requirementsminimum GPA of 90

1st year fee $28annual fee $15

fellowship

Tuesday MorningsAuditorium @ 7:30

Ms. Sarah Walsworth

cooperationrewarding effort

achievementhonesty

tolerance

Are You Ready For The Real World?

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders, Today.

Future Business Leaders of America

Advisors: Mrs. Kathy Glisson, Mrs. Maxine Cody, Mr. Jerry Smith, Mr. Jim Sills

Meets on Black and Gold Club Days.

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION

An administrator may assign students In-School Suspension for disciplinary measures. The In-School Suspension pro-gram is designed to discipline students for noncompliance with school rules and regulations while allowing them the opportunity to continue their class work and remain in the educational setting.

FIGHTING

Students involved in violence of an kind - either, before, during, or after school on the campus of Harris County High School will be arrested and charged with affray.

underwear does not show. Sleeveless clothing may not be worn by boys.5) Boys must tuck all shirts. Belt lines must be visible at all times. Girls must tuck all long shirts. Exceptions: sweaters, tunics and pant suits with tops designed to be worn on the outside.6) Pajamas/lounge pants may not be worn as outer garments. See through wind pants may not be worn.7) Appropriate undergarments must be worn and covered by outer clothing. Belts will be required for pants that sag or droop.8) Clothing with suggestive lettering, pictures or symbols, vulgarity, tobacco, alcohol, or drug depictions will not be allowed. Any written lettering, clothing, etc. related to gangs is not allowed.9) Clothing depicting extreme political and social viewpoints is not allowed.10) Shorts, skorts, skirts, and the slits of skirts/dresses must be longer than the length of the extended arm and middle finger. Skirts and dresses with slits may be worn, but the slits must be longer than the length of the extended arm and middle finger. All hemlines of scalloped skirts must conform to the dress code. Pants with uncovered holes (holes may not be covered with tape), athletic/gym type shorts, cut off shorts, or bicycle exercise shorts will not be allowed.11) Heavy overcoats are not to be worn during class time.The administration reserves the right to deem items of dress inappropriate which are disruptive to the learning process or does not meet the spirit of the dress standards. The administration also reserves the right to alter the dress code for special occasions. It is the duty of each teacher to ensure that the dress code is enforced. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that the dress code is observed. It is the final decision of the administration to ensure that the dress code is strictly adhered to.

Consequences for dress code violations:1st offense - warning and student will be asked to correct violation or change clothes if necessary.2nd offense - student may be assigned teacher detention.3rd offense - student will be assigned ISS4th offense - student will be assigned 2 days of ISS5th offense - student will receive OSS

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In classes, your teach-ers will talk about top-ics that you are study-ing. The information they provide will be important for you to know when you take tests. So, take good

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Summer break is a great time for you to pursue interests and gain expe-rience through paid or volunteer jobs, intern-ships, and other activi-ties. And don’t forget, college admission offi-cers see meaningful sum-mer activities as a dem-

onstration of commit-ment and respons i -bility.

b. the prescribed dosage c. the time(s) or special circumstances for adminsitration of the medication d. written authorization from the parent(s) or guardians for the school to seek emergency medical treatment for the student when necessary and appropriate.Legal Ref: O.C.G.A.& 16-13-73; 16-14-75

Permission for medication administration form can be obtained from the school nurse. Students must bring all medications to the school nurse. This includes both prescription and non-prescription medications. According to state law, all medication must be in the original container. Possession and/or distribution of medicines (prescription or non-prescription) by students at school may be considered a “drug” violation unless the above stated procedures are followed.

PARENT CONNECT

Parent Connect is a convenient on-line way for parents/guardians to get more involved with, and to keep track of their children’s academic progress. Parents may visit the password-protected site to view information to include their student’s schedules, grades, discipline issues, assignments, daily and period attendance, skill mastery, course history, and demographic and health/immunization data.

Parents may also use the site to communicate with teachers via e-mail regarding absences, missing assignments, or failing grades.

Student information may be viewed through the Harris County ParentCONNECTxp Web site after parents/guardians have registered their child on-line at http://PCXP.harris.k12.ga.us and then Physically go to the school or schools to present a form of picture identification to complete the registration process. To maintain the integrity of student data, the ParentCONNECTxp site is a “read only” system, which means that you will only be able to view the information and not change it. You will however, be able to change your password.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

All students will receive a Harris County High School Agenda. This book contains school rules, a calender, and hall passes. Students are encouraged to write assignments and important dates in this book. When a student wants to leave class, the teacher or administrator writes a page on

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What is Opt Out?

While activities are a vital part of the high school experience, according to new legislation, parents can now be involved in their children’s choices regarding activities at school. Parents may now decline (“Opt Out”) permission for his or her student to participate in a club or organization.

Participation in school-spon-sored clubs is not the only area in which parents may “Opt Out” their child’s participa-tion.

Areas Parents may Opt Out:

1. Clubs2. Student’s Internet Usage3. Display of student on web page, on newscasts, in school newspaper, etc.4. Release of military directory information

Opt Out forms can be obtained in the front office.

If you already have an idea about a career you’d like to pursue, summer break is your chance to test the real thing against your expectations. Start by calling up businesses and organizations that are related to your in-terests, and find out if they need any help.

the correct page of the handbook. Lost student agendas can be replaced for $5.00 in the main office.

TRANSPORTATION

Every county student is provided free and reliable bus transportation as long as student’s behavior is safe and acceptable.

Students can and will be disciplined by the administration when behavior is not safe or acceptable. Disciplinary measures begin with a warning and can eventually proceed to a suspension from the bus service for the school term. Parents will be notified through written notice given to the student.

Students must have written permission, to include bus number and reason from a parent/guardian and approval of the administration, in order to ride a bus not assigned to the student.

See the DISCIPLINE HANDBOOK AND ATTENDANCE PROTOCOL for details on the policies and procedures for riding the bus.

AUTOMOBILES

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BUS TRANSPORTATION

Student Parking:Students must park only in designated areas. Students who drive to school, must park their car upon arrival and leave the parking lot immediately. Students are not permitted to blare their radios while on the school campus.

Students are not permitted to cruise around or through the campus the campus in mornings or afternoons.

Students who drive to school are required to register their vehicles. A set of driving rules will be issued. Students who violate the driving rules will be subject to disciplinary action and the possible loss of driving privileges. There will be a charge for this parking privilege.

The Harris County High School Parking Committee has developed the following procedures and fees:1) The parking fee will be $20.00 per year. All students must provide a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance before a parking permit will be issued.2) Each student will be given a parking permit to hang on their rear view mirror. Students/Staff will be required to display the permit each day.3) Parking permits can be purchased during all lunch periods.4) Applications will be processed starting on the eleventh (11th) day of school by the HCHS Parking Committee. Assignments for parking will be made according to

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Suicide Intervention Training

The teen years are marked by a roller-coaster ride of emotions-dif-ficult for teens, their parents, and educators. It is easy to misread depression as normal adoles-cent turmoil; however, depression (among the most common of men-tal illnesses) appears to be occur-ring at a much earlier age, and the past decade has seen teen suicide rates double.

To proactively address this issue, Harris County High School is of-fering depression screening and suicide prevention training as part of the SOS Suicide Prevention Program. This program has been used by thousands of schools over the past six years. It has proven successful at increasing help seek-ing by students concerned about themselves or a friend and is the only school-based suicide preven-tion program to show a reduction in suicide attempts in a randomized, controlled study (American Journal of Public Health, March , 2004).

Our goals in participating in this program are straightforward:1. To help our students understand

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OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION

A student who is suspended from school will be given the opportunity to make up work if at all possible. If a stu-dent is suspended for two days or less, the student will be responsible for getting his/her own assignments upon re-turning to school. Arrangements must be made with the teacher as to when the assignments are due. If a student is suspended from school for a period greater than two days, upon student/parental request, assignments will be sent to the receptionist for the parent to pick up.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR CODE

In addition to the rules in this Agenda, all students are subject to the policy on discipline of the Harris County Board of Education. Violation of this policy shall result in disciplinary actions and may include appropriate hearings and review, and the suspension, short or long term or the expulsion of a student from the school along with other progressive discipline unless otherwise stated. (Policy JCDA-1)OFFENSES INVOLVING THE PERSON1.0 Verbal/Visual Assault1.01 Simple Assault1.02 Aggravated Assault1.03 Simple Battery1.04 Battery1.05 Aggravated Battery1.06 a. Sexual Harassment; b. Sexual Battery1.07 Hazing 1.08 Affray

1) Students should report directly to the ISS room upon arrival to school and must leave campus immediately at the end of the school day.2) Students assigned to ISS will be required to serve the full amount of days assigned.3) Students are required to follow the rules set forth by the ISS Director. Failure to comply with the rules may result in additional days being assigned by the ISS Director or referral to the discipline office.4) Students are required to complete all assignments sent by teachers in order to be released from ISS. Failure to complete all assignments will result in additional days being assigned in order to complete assignments.5) If a student is referred to the discipline office for noncompliance with the rules of ISS, out of school suspension may be required to fulfill the ISS assignment upon return to school.6) Students who are assigned to ISS, are not allowed to participate in any extra curricular activities as a participant or spectator.7) Students will copy from the student handbook until assignments are received from their classroom teachers.

RULES FOR IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION

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If you feel that stress is affecting your studies, a first option is to seek help through your educational counseling center.

FRESHMEN TAKE ACTIONMeet with your coun-selor to discuss your col-lege plans. Review your schedule with him or her to make sure you’re enrolled in challenging classes that will help you prepare for college. Col-leges prefer four years of English, history, math, science, and a foreign language.

1.09 BullyingOFFENSES INVOLVING THEFT2.01 Theft by Taking2.02 Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property1.03 Theft by Receiving Stolen Property

OFFENSES INVOLVING ROBBERY3.01 Robbery3.02 Armed Robbery

OFFENSES INVOLVING WEAPONS4.01 Weapons, Dangerous Instruments or Explosive Compounds4.02 Replica of Dangerous Instruments or Explosive Compounds

OFFENSES INVOLVING DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR TOBACCO5.01 Possession of drugs or Alcohol5.02 Sale of Drugs or Alcohol5.03 Use of Drugs or Alcohol5.04 Possession or Use of Tobacco Products5.05 Drug Related Objects

OFFENSES INVOLVING FALSE INFORMATION6.01 False Statement6.02 Perjury6.03 Forgery

OFFENSES INVOLVING SCHOOL ORDER7.01 Terroristic Threat7.02 Riot7.03 Inciting to Riot7.04 Preventing or Disrupting Gatherings7.05 False Report of a Crime7.06 False Report of a Fire7.07 False Public Alarm7.08 Refusal to Obey a School Official7.09 Influencing Witnesses7.10 Participation in Gang Activity

OFFENSES INVOLVING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY8.01 Damage to School Property8.02 Damage to Private Property8.03 Unauthorized Entry

OFFENSES INVOLVING ATTEMPT, SOLICITATION AND CONSPIRACY9.01 Party to an Offense9.02 Attempt9.03 Solicitation9.04 Conspiracy

OFFENSES INVOLVING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT10.01 Academic Achievement10.02 Completion of Assignments10.03 Disruptive Conduct10.04 Cheating10.05 Unexcused Absences and Tardiness

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Rodeo ClubSportsmanship

HorsemanshipCharacter

SponsorMr.. Jim Hickman

Anyone can join the Rodeo Club, but only members of the Rodeo Team

compete in rodeos.

The cost to join the Rodeo Team is $110.00 for membership in the Georgia High School Rodeo Association

Family BondingWestern Heritage

Livestock

Future Farmersof America

Agriculture

HorticultureForestryMechanicsMachines

SponsorMrs. Nicki Scott-Webb

Dues$8

Anyone can join!

Field Trips

Six FlagsSunbelt Ag Expo

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signed a class presenta-tion, think twice before dismissing it as an un-important part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job hopefuls and it’s never too soon to prac-tice good eye contact and other public speak-

ing tech-niques.

prioritized list as follows:

A. Faculty and StaffB. Extracurricular Activity ParticipantsC. Work Students (DCT), (CBE)D. SeniorsE. JuniorsF. SophomoresG. Freshmen

5) Driving privileges may be revoked if student has excessive disciplinary referrals.6) A student’s car may be searched if there is reason to believe that a weapon, drugs, or other illegal item may be in the car.

Car Rider PickupStudents who are car riders must be picked up in the front of the building by 3:30. Students not picked up by 3:30 are required to report to the Media Center for after school pick-up.

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that depression is a treatable ill-ness, and help them assess wheth-er or not they may have symptoms consistent with depression2. To explain that suicide is a pre-ventable tragedy that often occurs as a result of untreated depression3. To provide students training in how to identify serious depression and potential suicidality in them-selves or a friend4. To impress upon teens that they can help themselves or a friend by taking the simple step of talking to a responsible adult about their concerns.

The depression screening tool that we are using concerns thoughts and feelings which parents may be unaware their child is having. This tool cannot provide a diagnosis of depression, but does give an indi-cation of whether a young person should be referred for evaluation by a mental health professional.

A permission slip will be sent to all parents for consent before allowing your child to take a written screen-ing test for depression and partici-pate in SOS (Signs of Suicide inter-vention training in school).

Harris County Board of Education shall ensure that no student, on the basis of gender, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, be treated differently from another student, or otherwise be dis-criminiated against in any interscholastic or intramural athletics offered in the school district.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Mr. Alton White, Title IX Coordinator at 706-4278.

EQUITY STATEMENT

Harris County High SchoolFootball Schedule

“Home of the Tigers”

2007 Varsity Football Schedule

Day Date Opponent Location Time

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Sophomores

Use College Search, at www.collegeboard.com, to find out the required courses and tests of col-leges that you might be interested in attending.

TEACHER DETENTION

Teachers will assign detention for minor classroom prob-lems, dress code violations, and class rule violations. Fail-ure to remain for detention will result in ISS placement. If a student misses a detention due to being absent or check-ing out early, the detention will be rescheduled.

Eating at school is permissible only in the cafeteria during lunch hour. No items will be eaten during class time without administrative approval. Teachers will be expected to monitor this during every class period. Coffee cups, water bottles, or other beverage containers are not allowed in classes or hallways. If lunch is brought, drinks must remain in lunch container or book bag until lunch. If caught, drink’s/water will be disposed of promptly.FOOD IS NOT TO BE DELIVERED TO STUDENTS BY PRIVATE EATERIES DURING SCHOOL HOURS.

EATING AT SCHOOL

OFFENSES INVOLVING COMMUNICATION WITH OTHERS11.01 Rude or Disrespectful Behavior11.02 Use of Profane or Obscene Language11.03 Sexual Propositions

OFFENSES INVOLVING MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS12.01 Inappropriate Display of Affection12.02 Criminal Conduct12.03 Electronic Devices12.04 Gambling12.05a/b Other Conduct12.06 Other Policies12.07 Disruption of Educational Climate12.08 Outside Conduct12.09 Chronic Misbehavior12.10 Public Indecency12.11 Sexually Explicit Material

OFFENSES INVOLVING SCHOOL TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND BUS DRIVERS13.01 Physical Violence to School Personnel

Major offenses, including but not limited to, drug and weapon offenses can lead to a school being named as an Unsafe School according to the provisions of the State Board of Education Rule 160-4080.16 Unsafe School Choice Option.

LUNCHROOM PRICES

BREAKFAST/LUNCH

Full Price Breakfast 1.00 Full Price Lunch 1.75Reduced Breakfast .30 Reduced Lunch .40

Dues$10

A Community ServiceClub

Kiwanis Club Affiliate

Mrs. Lora TaftSponsor

Meetings on Club Days and After School as needed

food drives

Heritage Hills Alzheimer’s Home

elementary after-schoolprograms

Carpenter’s Way Boys’ Ranch

holiday bags

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Leadership Social skillsAchievements

SponsorMr. Justin Rogers

Community Service

Regional Competitions

Meetings are onClub Days

Dues $5

Harris County High School Basketball 2007-2008

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JuniorsStart your college searchMake lists of your abili-ties, preferences, and personal qualities. List things you may want to study and do in college.

The Advanced Placement Program is an academic program of college level courses and examinations for secondary school students. The College Board sponsors the Advanced Placement Program. During the registration, AP applications will be available to any student. A GPA of 90 or above OR a teacher recommendation is required to register for an AP class.

The AP Program gives students the opportunity to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. Most of the nation’s colleges and universities offer Advanced Placement and/or specific college credits to AP students who score at a certain level on the AP examinations. AP examinations are given in May. The Ap examinations are designed to give all examinees the same opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned of the college-level work offered in a secondary setting.

A typical AP course is a special learning experience that may take a full academic year. The curriculum of an AP course is challenging and requires more effort and homework on the part of the student than a regular and honors high school

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM

LUNCHROOM BEHAVIOR

Students must follow these guidelines:1) Report directly to the cafeteria when your teacher escorts you to lunch by walking, not running.2) remain orderly while in line waiting to be served.3) If you bring your lunch, eat only in the cafeteria.4) Chairs are not to be taken from table to table. Sit only one person to a chair and only four to a table. Do not go from one table to another to visit with your friends.5) Clean off the table before you leave and properly dispose of waste, tray, and silverware.6) DO NOT leave the cafeteria during your assigned lunch period. After you have eaten, remain in the cafeteria until the bell rings for dismissal. A student must have a pass to be in other portions of the building during lunch hours.

Employee Lunch 2.75Visitor Lunch 3.00

Students who choose not to eat a school lunch may bring a lunch from home; however, carbonated drinks, candy, and glass containers are not allowed.

Students are encouraged to prepay for the week/month.

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National Art Honor Society

Mrs. Amy PattersonSponsor

For Gifted Artists With a GPA of 3.0 or better

RequirementsMust be in grades 10-12Have art class at least 1 semester

a yearRecommendation by art teacher

for creativity and artistic talentMaintain an “A” in art class

Promote Art in Community

Field TripsGeorgia NAHSConference

Dues $10

Science Club

Meetings are on Club Days

Mr. Gary DeanSponsor

Dues $6

More Exposure to Science

Fun Field Trips

Annual T-Shirt Sale

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SeniorsNarrow your list of col-leges to between 5 and 10 and review it with your counselor. Get an application and financial aid info from each. Visit as many as possible.

The Harris County Board of Education recognizes the need to provide gifted education services for the students who have the potential for exceptional academic achievement in grades k-12.A gifted students is on who demonstrates a high degree of intellectual, creative an/or artistic ability(ies), possesses exceptional leadership skills, or excels in specific academic fields and who needs special instruction and/or special ancillary services to achieve at levels commensurate with his or her abilities.The Harris County Board of Education provides for a differentiated curriculum for gifted students which consist of courses of study in which the content, teaching strategies and expectations of student mastery have been adjusted to be appropriate for gifted students.Teachers, counselors, administrators, parents or guardians, peers, self and other individuals with knowledge of the student’s abilities may refer a student for consideration for gifted educational services. Students who score at specified levels established by the Harris County Board of Education on a norm-referenced test shall be automatically referred for determination of eligibility for gifted services (IDDD.1)The Georgia Board of Education as set two (2) standards of eligibility. A student may qualify by meeting mental ability and achievement criteria. A student may also qualify by meeting three (3) of the four (4) criteria; mental ability, achievement, creativity, and motivation.Parents and guardians will be notified and afforded an opportunity for a conference to discuss student eligibility

EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR GIFTED STUDENTS

course. It gives greater opportunity for individual progress and accomplishment and goes into greater depth with the academic material of each individual course.

The educational value of this program is that students develop critical thinking skills, fluid writing abilities, problem-solving skills and expertise in absorbing masses of material. AP students learn to deal with strenuous traditional academic settings and ultimately achieve at levels they never imagined possible. Additionally, AP students not only acquire knowledge in course content, but also develop skills in academic organization, discipline and self-confidence. These skills are transferable to all subject areas.

At Harris County High School the grades received in AP courses are “Weighted” to reflect the quality of work undertaken. Many sources serves as the basis for recruiting students for AP classes. The sources include but are not limited to student motivation and commitment to complete the course, PSAT/NMSQT scores, student overall GPA, performance on the GHSGT, teacher recommendations, completion of prerequisite courses where applicable, and past performances in courses in the same subject area for which student is applying.

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Sigma Lambda Chi

4-H

Mrs. Phyllis Johnson - Sponsor

Dues $5

Compete in areas such as cooking, safety, crafts, writing, computers, performing arts

Meetings once a month after school

Fun activities include Fall Leadership Forum, conferences, sumer camps and

classes, and community service

ASG Student GovernmentAssociation

Purpose: To Act as a Go Between for the Students and the Administration in order to promote school involvement.

Representatives must have a 2.0 GPASecretary and Treasurer must have 3.0 GPA

Vice President and President must have 3.5 GPA

No ISS or OSS for the School Year

SGA sponsors activities such as Homecoming week, the Talent Show, the Reverse Beauty Pageant, and the Angel Tree Christmas Project.

Mrs. Tammy Bailey - Sponsor

Members are elected by student vote

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College Application DetailsMost regular applications are due between January 1 and February 15. Keep copies of everything you send to colleges. Have your high school send your transcript to colleges. Contact colleges to make sure they’ve received all

application materials.

PERFORMANCE LEARNING CENTER

The Performance Learning Center (PLC) is an innovative local school and community partnership program that provides options for student academic success in an environment other than the traditional classroom setting. The PLC creates a business-like learning environment where the students complete coursework using online, computer-based classes. Through the PLC students may recover lost credits

JUNIOR ROTC

Junior ROTC (JROTC) is a high school course that utilized the military structure to develop and improve students’ self-discipline, confidence, and pride. JROTC offers students many opportunities to participate in service learning, build leadership skills, and develop a practical understanding of good citizenship. JROTC is not a recruitment program and students do not have any obligation to enter the military. JROTC fulfills Tech Prep Diploma requirements.

GEORGIA VIRTUAL SCHOOL

Georgia Virtual School provides students with on-line courses as part of their regular scheduled day. Students will be scheduled into GVS through an application process and seats are limited. Students may enroll for one Carn-egie unit per semester. Students who do well in GVS are self-motivated, computer literate, efficient, and commit-ted to completing the coursework as an individual learner. For further information, please see your counselor.

requirements. Any test score approved by Harris County schools used to establish eligibility shall be applicable for two (2) calendar years. Any student who has met the state eligibility criteria for gifted education services in another Georgia public school system shall be considered eligible to receive gifted education services by Harris County Schools. A student transferring from a Georgia public school system to Harris County Schools shall meet the criteria for continuation of gifted services established by the Harris County Board of Education. Gifted eligibility established in another state shall not be recognized by Harris County Schools. Students must meed specific criteria established by the board of education to continue to receive gifted services. By not meeting the continuation criteria, students may be placed on probation and removed from the program.Written consent for testing shall be obtained from parents or guardians of students being considered for gifted services. Parents or guardians also must provide written consent before students determined to be eligible for gifted education services can receive these services.For more information about the Harris County Gifted Program, please contact: Reba Dyer, Gifted Program Coordinator, Harris County Board of Education, 628-4206

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“Success Favors the Prepared Mind”

Excellence in America’s Workforce Begins with Excellence in Workforce Education.”

NTHSNational Technical Honor Society

Membership $30

Encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today’s highly competitive workplace.

Sponsors - Ms. Carole Kersey, Mr. Tim Cockrell, and Mrs. Cheryl Batts

Hallway Pass

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The good news is that colleges pay atten-tion to your life both inside and outside the classroom. Yes, your academics prob-ably come first, but your activities reveal a great deal about you.

VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL

Virtual High School is an on-line class that allows students to interact with a teacher and classmates via the World Wide Web. VHS offer classes, many of which are not offered at HCHS. Selection for the VHS program is based on grade level, GPA and/or teacher recommendation

EQUITY STATEMENT

Harris County Board of Education shall ensure that no student, on the basis of gender, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, be treated differently from another student, or otherwise be discriminated against in any interscholastic or intramural athletics offered in the school district

GENERAL INFORMATION

EDUCATION RECORDS: NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS IN THE

HARRIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Family Educational rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records.They are:1) Inspect and review the educational records of a student who is your child, or in the case of a student who is eighteen years of age (18) or older, your own education records. Educational records maintained for your child are listed below: Special Education (Back-Up File) Located at the Harris County Board Office, contact the Special Education Director Special Education (Official Due Process) Located at the Harris County High School, contact Building Principal

Cumulative File located at Harris County High

Parents of children who have been referred for Special Education Services or who are receiving special education benefits have certain rights which are protected by state or federal law. A copy of these rights is available from the principal’s secretary and/or the guidance office upon request. For additional information about special Education Services, please contact Mrs. Betty Dunlap, Director of Federal Programs. Harris County Board of Education 706-628-4278.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

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Y-Club

Mr. Jeff Heard - Sponsor

Meetings are on Club Days

Dues $12

Promotes good Civic and Christian Values through Community Service Activities

FirstPriorityClub

Meeting Days are after school

Promotes Christian Values

Community Representative - Sponsor

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A Solid Academic Portfolio

Your course schedule may seem like a random se-lection of classes to you, but college admission of-ficers see it as the blue-print of your high school education. They’re look-ing for a solid foundation of learning that you can

build on in college.

School, contact Building Principal

Regular Education located at Harris County High School, contact Building Principal2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights. If records are inaccurate, Parents and eligible students should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.3) Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that the Act authorizes disclosure without consent.

The No Child Left Behind Law directs school systems to provide directory information to military recruits upon request. Parents and students can refuse to allow this information to be handed out. If you wish to avoid distribution of your directory information, your parents should request an “Opt Out” form from the counselors.

Exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the District discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student intends to enroll.4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 600 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202-4605The Harris County Board of Education will disclose “directory information” without parental consent. The following information is considered directory in the Harris County School District: Name Address and Telephone Date and Place of Birth Major Field of Study Official Activities

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Hallway Pass

Sponsor - Ms. Pam Pope

Inspires students to excel at music and leadership

Recognizes students for acacdemic and musical achievements

Rewards students for their accomplish-ments and service activities

No DuesMeetings on Club Days

Members are chosen for their outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and character

Leadership DevelopmentMotivationRecognition

Our purpose is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.

Mrs. BattsSponsor

Meetings on Club Days

Dues$25.00

Healing With Our HandsHelping With Our Hearts

Hallway Pass

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