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Inside this issue:

Principal

Andrew Downs

Associate Principal

Dr. Kathryn Greer

Asst. Principals

Dr. Chris Birch

Jeff Blankenship

Erin Steep

Activities Director

Mike Janes

Dean of Students

Steve Moorman

Counselors

Rachel Faulkner

Ann Herman

Stephanie Johnson

Mary Kerr-Grant

Amy Moore

Jennifer Schwarz

Lisa Woodrum

Specialized

Counseling

Lisa Woodrum

Department Chair

Ann Herman

A+ Coordinator

Barry Morrison

ESC

Table of Contents Letter From The Principal Pages 2-4

FHN Mission Vision Statement Page 5

Schedule Pick Up Information Page 6

Health Form Page 7

FHN Parking Info/Application Pages 8-9

Drug Testing Policy & Consent Form Pages 10-12

District Asbestos Letter Page 13

FHN Today Information Pages 14-15

Earn a Free Yearbook/FHN Northstar Home Mailing Page 16

Senior Recognition Info/Order Form Pages 17-18

Student Newspaper Subscription Page 19

School Announcements Sent To Phone Page 20

2015-16 Student Academic Calendar Page 21

FHN Calendar of Events Page 22

Sports Information Pages 23-24

Public Notice Special Education Page 25

All Knighter Senior Registration Form Page 26

All Knighter Other Grade Level Registration Form Page 27

2015-16 Lunch Price List Page 28

PTO Membership Form Page 29

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FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Principal’s Memo

July 1, 2015 Dear Knight Parents and Students: As we start the month of July, I am reminded that summer is in full swing and that the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year is just around the corner. I hope this letter finds you enjoying time off with your family and friends and eagerly antici-pating the start of a new school year. I cannot fully articulate to you how proud I am of our school community. We had an awesome 2014-2015 school year, and it ended with FHN being named by US News and World Reports as one of the top 25 high schools in the state of Missouri. I am also very excited about the opportunities for continued growth in the 2015-2016 school year. As principal, I want to stress the importance of continuing academic growth and on participating in extracurricular activities. Colleges and employers want well-rounded students who are collaborative, creative, communicative and analytical. North is an excellent school with caring and professional teachers. On a daily basis, we focus on fostering student learning within a safe environment that ensures academic achievement. The following information is included to help you prepare for the upcoming school year: Schedule Pickup for Seniors: Thursday, July 30- 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the gyms Schedule Pickup for Juniors: Friday, July 31- 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the gyms Schedule Pickup for Sophomores: Friday, July 31- 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the gyms Schedule Pickup for Freshman: Thursday, July 30- 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the gyms Freshmen Parent Meeting: Thursday, July 30, 6:15 p.m. in the auditorium. You will want to attend this meeting, as we will provide an overview of school procedures and activities and discuss the A+ program for students. Students will obtain their schedules, have their ID /yearbook pictures taken, turn in health forms, obtain parking permits, order a yearbook, etc. The building will be open for students to locate lockers and classrooms. The forms for schedule pick up are available on our FHN website http://fhn.fhsdschools.org These forms are also included in this newsletter District Handbooks The Francis Howell School District Code of Conduct and the Attendance and Earned Credit Policy handbooks are available on-line. These handbooks can be found at http://fhn.fhsdschools.org under the heading, Quick Links. Paper copies are available in the main office for those who do not have internet access. Freshmen Transition Day, August 6 from 7:20 a.m.-1:10 p.m. This is the first day of school for freshmen. Freshmen will attend an abbreviated school day without having to worry about finding classes for the first time surrounded by 1,200 other students. Bus service will be provided to and from school and lunch can be purchased in the cafeteria. Bus schedules will be listed on the district website and in the newspaper. During the day, students will meet their classroom teachers, homeroom teacher, their student mentors, and attend an activity fair where they will want to sign up for an activity.

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The First Day of School School begins on August 11 at 7:20 a.m. This is a full day. Students will report to their homerooms at 7:20 a.m. Students will view the Francis Howell School District Student Handbook on-line and homeroom teachers will review them with their students. All students are held accountable for these policies. All handbooks will be posted on our school website. The Francis Howell North Physical Education Department requires students taking a Physical Education class to wear FHN PE uniforms. The uniforms have an area for personalization (student’s name). This can be done with a permanent marker. Uniforms help in the identification of students in class and reduce theft in the locker room as the clothing is personalized. Having proper attire reduces injuries from clothing that may get caught on equipment due to zippers, strings etc and also allows student to perform the activities without restriction of movement. Physical Education Uniform The uniform cost is $20.00 per set for S,M.L,XL and $24.00 per set for XXL or XXXL, The uniforms should be purchased during freshmen, sophomore, and junior schedule pick up.. Checks should be made payable to FHN; memo notes should indicate PE Uniforms. Exact change should be present if paying in cash. Lockers Students will keep the same locker all four years. Freshmen will receive their locker information at schedule pickup as the locker number will be printed on the student’s class schedule. To ensure safety of your belongings, please do not share locker combination. Student Planners Freshmen students only will be provided with a planner. These planners will keep your student organized. Students have found that they miss fewer assignments and improve grades when they use a planner. Teachers and parents can use them as a tool for communication. Planners are free to freshmen, but upper classmen may purchase them when classes resume. Homework! Homework! and Tests! Tests! At North, we believe that homework is important and extends the learning beyond the school day to home. You will find a difference between middle school and high school in this regard. Students should expect to have daily homework in all core classes and could have a test in several classes on the same day. 2015-2016 Schedule 1st Quarter: August 11-October 9 2nd Quarter: October 20-December 22 3rd Quarter: January 6-March 8 4th Quarter: March 9-May 17 Course Syllabus Each teacher will provide students with a course syllabus during the first few days of school. This syllabus describes the course, outlines work expected and explains grading. Ask your student for their course syllabus! Keep it! Teacher Websites All North teachers have a website that is accessed from our school website. Teachers post course syllabi, calendars with as-signments, notes, etc. Parents have found this to be an invaluable tool for staying involved and monitoring their student’s aca-demic work.

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FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Building Revision 8/12

Mission Graduates of Francis Howell North High School will contribute as productive citizens to our ever-changing global society. Therefore, it is our mission to provide an environment which will inspire students to be lifelong learners and to develop their individual academic, social, aesthetic, and physical potentials.

Vision

High levels of learning are expected and ensured; daily attendance is a prerequisite for academic success. The members of the school community have focused resources including time, skill, and effort, to create the optimal learning environment in which students readily strive for and meet the highest levels of academic success.

School-wide support ensures each student is involved and accepted. The school community is focused on each student setting goals, achieving success and personal growth in a well balanced school experience. All students will participate in at least one extra-curricular activity, and their behaviors will reflect the PRIDE shield (character, commitment, effort, and respect)

Collaboration dominates school culture and improvement. All members of the school community are involved in a collabora-tive environment embedded into the school day. All opinions are valued, and all voices can be heard as the community moves forward proactively to ensure high levels of student learning and achievement.

Values

We provide a safe and caring learning environment where all students are valued and respected. We are committed to using best teaching practices daily. We monitor and measure student goals and growth using assessments for learning. We are committed to the PLC process. We respect other’s property, both personal and community. We will prepare students for successful transition to the post-secondary world.

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SCHEDULE PICK UP INFORMATION

2015-16 School Year

THURSDAY JULY 30 SENIORS 11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.

FRESHMEN 3:00-6:00 P.M.

PARENT MEETING 6:15 P.M.

FRIDAY JULY 31 JUNIORS 8:00-11:00 A.M.

SOPHOMORES 12:00-3:00 P.M.

Schedule pick up will be in the lower level of the school. Please enter through the gym lobby next to the

track.

Students must have yearbook/I.D. pictures taken, turn in health form information (signed by a

parent/guardian), verify student verification information and pay any outstanding fines from the previ-

ous year before a student may pick up their schedule.

Yearbook orders/pick ups and parking permit applications may also be taken care of at this time. Stu-

dents wishing to purchase a parking permit must have fines from the previous year paid, not have any

parking violations from the year before and have the necessary paperwork submitted for the district’s

drug testing program.

Students will also be able to purchase a Sports Pass which allows students to attend all district sporting

events, except for MSHSAA sanctioned events and tournaments throughout the school year. The cost

of the sports pass is $25.00.

Forms to be completed and signed by a parent/guardian are:

Student Health/Emergency Information

Parking Permit Application (if applicable)

Random Drug Testing Authorization Form (if applicable)

The forms are located on the FHN website and are also included in this newsletter.

To save time, please have these forms filled out ahead of time!!!!

SCHEDULES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AFTER DATES INDICATED ABOVE. IF YOU WERE

UNABLE TO ATTEND SCHEDULE PICK UP, YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR SCHEDULE THE

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IN YOUR HOMEROOM, OR ON FRESHMEN TRANSITION DAY IF

YOU ARE A FRESHMAN.

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FHSD POLICIES

Section

2000 STUDENTS/ 2600 Discipline

Title

Random Drug Testing

Number

2642

Status

Active

Legal

Adopted

January 1, 2007

Last Revised

April 1, 2013

For the purposes of this policy, student refers to any student in grades 9 - 12 who participates in any extra-

curricular activity including, but not limited to, any athletic program, club, or any other extracurricular activ-

ity in the District that is not offered for credit and/or a grade or is a requirement for graduation, and for those

students who possess an on-campus parking permit. Additionally, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of any student in

grades 9 - 12 may elect to have their student participate in the program on a voluntary basis.

Students and parent(s)/guardian(s) will be made aware of the drug testing process and the steps and conse-

quences if and when a student tests positive. It is important to maintain accuracy and confidentiality of the

test results, including the maintenance of a documented chain of specimen custody to ensure the identity and

integrity of the sample throughout the collection and testing process.

Purpose

The purpose of the Random Drug Screening Program is to aid and assist students. It is not intended to undu-

ly interfere with the student's private life or to bring hardship, but rather to protect the student's well being

and threat of others in the District. Specific goals of the program are as follows:

1. To reassure students, parent(s)/guardian(s) and community that the health and academic progress of each

of its students is the primary goal of the District.

2. To maintain a drug-free extracurricular activities program and produce students who can serve as role

models to influence peers to lead healthy and responsible lives.

3. To prevent drug use and abuse by students of the District.

4. To educate any student who may be using or abusing drugs as to the possible physical and

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mental effects drug use may have, and its possible adverse effects on the team and its members.

5. To provide opportunities for treatment and counseling rehabilitation for any student who is deter-

mined to be using or abusing drugs.

6. To provide reasonable safeguards to help ensure that every student in the District is physically com-

petent to participate in extracurricular activities.

7. To remove the stigma of drug use and abuse from those students who do not use or abuse drugs.

No student testing positive, refusing to test, refusing to cooperate with testing or being in violation of

this policy will be penalized academically. (Refer to Regulation 2642 for Testing and Re-Entry require-

ments.) Information, including results of a positive test, will not be released to criminal or juvenile au-

thorities absent compulsion by valid state or federal laws. The District will work with students and/or

their parent(s)/guardian(s) when there is any violation of this policy or its procedures.

Miscellaneous Provisions If any portion of the policy shall be found to be unconstitutional or illegal, the remainder of the policy

shall not be affected thereby, and shall remain in full force and effect.

January 2007

October 2011

Reviewed April 2013

See Regulation 2642

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FHSD 2642 Rev. 8/10

CONSENT TO TESTING OF URINE SAMPLES AND

AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION To: Francis Howell School District Board of Education, Athletic Director, Sponsors, Coaches, and Administrative Personnel I hereby acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Francis Howell School District Random Drug Screening Policy. I fur-ther acknowledge that I have read said policy, that it has been explained to me, and that I fully understand the provisions of the program and agree to comply with the rules and regulations of the Francis Howell School District in this policy. I understand that this Consent will remain in effect until: (1) graduation; or (2) submission of an Activity Drop Form, effectively withdrawing from the drug testing program and revoking this Consent. I hereby consent to have a sample of my urine collected and tested for the presence of certain drugs and substances in accord-ance with the provisions of the Francis Howell School District Random Drug Screening Policy and at other such times as urinal-ysis is required under the program. I authorize the testing lab to release a positive drug test result to the designated school dis-trict personnel, as per policy. I further authorize you to make confidential release to the school principal, superintendent/designee, activities director, my par-ent(s)/guardian(s), and/or the drug counseling program, all the information and record, including test results, you may have re-lating to the screening or testing of my urine samples in accordance with the provision of the Francis Howell School District Random Drug Screening Policy which is applicable to extracurricular activities and on-campus parking permits of the Francis Howell School District. To the extent set forth in this document, I waive any privilege I have in connection with such infor-mation. I understand that any urine samples will be sent to a laboratory designated by the Francis Howell School District for actual test-ing. The Francis Howell School District Board of Education and its officers, administrators, employees, and agents are hereby re-leased from responsibility for the release of such information and records as authorized by this form. I certify that all information contained on this consent form is true and correct. _____________________________ _____________________________ _________ Print Student Name Student Signature Date We, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the above student, join in the above statement for the minor student. _____________________________ _____________________________ _________ Printed Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature Date STUDENT ID# ________________________ GRADE ________________

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JASON GRIESENAUER

Project/Safety Manager FRANCIS HOWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT

636-851-6300

To: The Parents and Staff of the Francis Howell School District

From: Jason Griesenauer, Project/Safety Manager

Date: June 2015

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA) was enacted by Congress to

determine the extent of and develop solutions for any problems schools may have related to

asbestos. A certified asbestos inspector, as required by AHERA, has inspected facilities of the

Francis Howell School District. The results of the inspection were used to develop a

professionally certified asbestos management plan.

The management plan of the district facilities includes the education and training of employees, a

set of plans and procedures designed to minimize the disturbance of asbestos-containing

materials and plans for regular surveillance of those materials.

A copy of the asbestos management plan is available for your inspection in the district

administrative offices, during regular office hours. Should you wish to inspect the plan or if you

have any questions, please contact Mr. Jason Griesenauer, Project/Safety Manager, at

(636) 851-6300.

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FHN CALENDAR OF EVENTS

July 29-October 31, 2015

DATE FUNCTION PLACE TIME

7/29 Meet the Coaches Auditorium 6:30 p.m.

7/30 Schedule Pick Up Gyms Seniors 11:00 a.m.-2 p.m.

Freshmen 3:00-6:00 p.m.

7/30 Freshmen Parent Meeting Auditorium 6:15 p.m.

7/30 Impact Testing (Sports) Room 49 11:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

7/31 Schedule Pick Up Gyms Juniors 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Soph. 12:00 -3:00 p.m.

7/31 Impact Testing (Sports) Room 49 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

8/3 Fall Sports Tryouts Begin

8/4 Election Day

8/6 Freshmen Transition Day 7:20 a.m.

8/11 First Day of School 7:20 a.m.

8/15 Black and Gold Day Stadium 3:00 p.m.

8/18 Open House FHN 6:30 p.m.

8/19 Early Release Wednesday 1:35 p.m.


8/28 PD Day-No School

9/2 Early Release Wednesday

9/7 Labor Day-No School


9/12 ACT Test FHN 8:00 a.m.

9/16 Powder Puff Game Stadium 5:30 p.m.

9/18 PD Day-No School

9/18 Homecoming Game Stadium 7:00 p.m.

9/19 Homecoming Dance Gyms 7:00 p.m.



10/7 Parent Teacher Conferences FHN 4:00-7:30 p.m.

10/8 Parent Teacher Conferences FHN 4:00-7:30 p.m.

10/12-19 Fall Break

10/20 Classes Resume

10/24 ACT Test FHN 8:00 a.m.


10/29 Trick or Treat Street FHN 5:00 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, children who live outside the district but are attending a private school within the district, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, children who are wards of the state, and children who are suspected of having a disabil-ity and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Francis Howell School District assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental retardation/intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay.

The District assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of

early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.

The Francis Howell School District assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency

for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/

or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/

guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right

to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The Francis Howell School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage,

disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that ser-

vices are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed at the Francis

Howell School District Alternative Education Department from 8:00 – 4:30 p.m. each school day.

This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.

Director of Alternative Learning

Francis Howell School District

4545 Central School Road

Saint Charles, MO 63304

Phone: 636-851-4060 Fax: 636-851-4094

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