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Faculty/Staff Handbook

MISSION STATEMENT:

Big Spring High School will design meaningful learning opportunities to engage students in gaining knowledge and developing critical skills for successful life-long learning.

“All Means All”

The vision of Big Spring ISD is to instill respect and pride in all by empowering our community of staff and students to unite and commit to educational excellence.

All courses and activities in BSHS are offered for the benefit of the individual student. The school should

epitomize the attitude of excellence in teaching and the opportunity for personalized instruction.

This handbook has been prepared for the betterment of Big Spring High School. Your ideas and suggestions are welcomed at any time during the year.

Bold - Spirited - Honorable - Successful

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Table of Contents

Assemblies 4 Hall Passes 18Attendance Accounting 4 Homework (Makeup Work) 19Bell Schedules 5 In-School Suspension 19Calendar 6 Lesson Plans 20CAP 7 Library/Media Center 20Care of the Building 7 Lunch Assignments 21Class Sponsors 7 Map of BSHS 22-23Conference Period 8 Office Personnel 24Copy Room 8 Outside Use of School Equipment 25Counseling Center 8 Pep Rally Assignments 25Credit Recovery 8 Protective Regulatory Services 26Custodial Maintenance 9 Report Card Distribution 26Dance Sponsors 10 School Business Absences 26Departmental Organizations 10-11 School Calendar Events 27Discipline Procedures 11 Sexual Harassment 27Dress Code 12 Smart Start Breakfast 27Duty 12 Special Education Meetings 28Duty Roster Calendar 13 Staff Members - Items of Interest 28-29Faculty Bulletins 13 Staff Responsibilities 30-31Faculty Lounges 13 Student Organization w/ Sponsors 32Faculty Meetings 14 Tardies 32Final Exams 14 Testing 33Fire Drills 14 Textbook Procedures 34Fire & Disaster Drill Exits 15-16 Title IX 35

Tornado Procedures 35

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Absence From Classroom No group of students should be assigned to a class without a supervising teacher. Teachers are cautioned NOT to leave a class UNATTENDED. If it becomes necessary for a teacher to leave the classroom, a principal should be contacted so a replacement can be sent to cover in your absence. Absence From Duty

To provide the best learning situation for our students, it is absolutely imperative teachers have good attendance. When you are absent a substitute cannot take your place. Please enter your absence on AESOP as soon as you know you will be absent. If you do not enter it before 6:30 A.M. on the day of the absence you MUST call in to report your absence (264-3641 [ext. 1402 or ext. 1409]). It helps insure your class is covered. Any changes to any of your absences need to be reported to Mr. Tannehill, Assistant Principal, or Stacey

Averette, who are both in the Attendance office. Please plan ahead. If it should become necessary for you to leave the campus during the day, a sign out/in sheet is maintained for this purpose. The check-out sheet is located in the front office. When you sign out, be sure to sign back in upon your return. This sheet is used many times when we cannot find you. It helps us to be informed when we need to locate you. Accidents Teachers should submit a written report of all accidents to the principal's office. The state requires that we submit an accident report at the end of each school year. Activity Funds DEPOSITS: Each sponsor shall be responsible for the purchase of the receipt books for his/her group's activity account. . All monies collected MUST be accompanied by a receipt. If the item purchased is more than $l.00, an individual receipt must be given. For purchases under $l.00, the teacher/sponsor may give one receipt for the multiple sales turned in by one individual. Please fill out a blue deposit slip when making a deposit to your activity fund. Those forms may be obtained from the registrar. Do not keep money in your room. Turn in your money and deposit slip as soon as possible to Rhonda LeFever in the Business Office in the Administration Building. CHECK REQUESTS: All invoice, receipts, or statements must be obtained at time of your purchase. Upon receiving an invoice or statement, the sponsor must fill out a check request in the registrar's office for payment authorization. No check will be written without a receipt or invoice. Your check request must be accompanied by an addressed envelope, either to the vendor or to yourself (if you are delivering the check personally). Checks are written by the Business Office and will be written weekly every Thursday. Please make your requests accordingly.

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Admitting Students after Absences The communication system to teachers will be sent electronically through what we will call the “Steer Clipboard”. You will receive daily attendance information from the Attendance Office about approved absences. We will no longer use the admit slips. This process will be discussed in a faculty meeting before school starts. Please be conscientious in checking your e-mail daily.

Announcements Announcements for the intercom must be submitted on the appropriate form to the office for approval

before 8:30 A.M. each morning. All announcements (limited as much as possible) will be made at 9:45 A.M. only.)

Assemblies There will be no assigned seating during assemblies. Each teacher will escort his/her class to the auditorium as instructed over the P.A. system. Teachers will stand along the sides of the auditorium monitoring student behavior. Behavior problems should be reported to the principal/assistant principal immediately. Attendance Accounting Attendance accounting is a very important and necessary function of this school. The Attendance Office will contact all absentee students daily through phone and/or certified mail. Those not contacted the day they are absent will be contacted as soon as possible the next school day. Absences are checked each period of the day. It is essential that teachers follow daily protocol of submitting absences to the attendance. All teachers will submit absences to the attendance office after the first 15 minutes of each period.

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Bell Schedule

Regular Schedule CAP/AM Pep Rally Schedule

Period 1 8:00 8:50 Period 1 8:00 8:45

Period 2 8:55 9:45 Period 2 8:50 9:35

Announce/Brkfst 9:45 9:55 Announce/Brkfst 9:35 9:45

Period 3 10:00 10:50 CAP/Pep Rally 9:45 10:10

Period 4 10:55 11:45 Period 3 10:15 11:00

Period 5 11:50 12:40 Period 4 11:05 11:50

A Lunch 12:40 1:10 Period 5 11:55 12:40

Early Period 6 12:45 1:35 A Lunch 12:40 1:10

B Lunch 1:35 2:05 Early Period 6 12:45 1:35

Late Period 6 1:15 2:05 B Lunch 1:35 2:05

Period 7 2:10 2:55 Late Period 6 1:15 2:05

Period 8 3:00 3:45 Period 7 2:10 2:55

Period 8 3:00 3:45  

 

Smack Down Bell Schedule

Period 1 8:00 8:50

Period 2 8:55 9:45

Announce/Brkfst 9:45 9:55

Period 3 10:00 10:55

Period 4 10:55 11:40

Period 5 11:45 12:30

A Lunch 12:35 1:20

Early Period 6 12:35 1:20

B Lunch 1:15 2:00

Late Period 6 1:20 2:05

Period 7 2:10 2:55

Period 8 3:00 3:45

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Calendar

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Early ReleaseTesting

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15 16 17 18 19 20)] 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 2529 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21) 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 (24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 1013 14 15 16 17) 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 2427 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30)] 31

? Bad Weather Days (holiday if not used)

February 2014

May 20134April 2014

April 18 & May 26

October 2013 November 2013

January 2014

Early Dismissal Days

March 2014

December 20, March 7 and May 30

August 16 & 23, January 6

Bad Weather Day

December 2013

Holiday

Staff Development/Exchange DaysOctober 14, January 20February 17, May 31

Teacher Prep Day/Student Holiday

Inservice/Workday/No Students

Graduation………May 30

BSHS School Calender 2013-2014

August 2013 September 2013

(Six Weeks)/[Semester]

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CAP (Career Advisory Program) CAP is a Career Advisory Program that creates an alternative resource and mentor for students in grades 9-12. Students will be assigned an advisory teacher and will meet in that advisor’s room on designated school days. In addition to covering grades and student progress, CAP meetings will be used to counsel and mentor students. The class group and advisor will remain an entity throughout the student’s four years in high school. An additional benefit of this initiative is a personalization of the student’s involvement at Big Spring High School.

Care of the Building and Equipment We must keep our building and equipment in good condition. Please instill in our students a sense of pride at every opportunity, such that they will respond with a desire to keep our buildings and campus in good order. Please be observant. Notify a principal about students who deface equipment or any other school property. Urge students to keep trash off both school grounds and classroom floors. Seating arrangements for all classes are highly recommended. Please identify students who are responsible for destruction to school property and in your classroom. Do not let students sit on tables or desktops. Class Sponsors

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Bryant, P. Aguilar, M. Hale, S.* Adams, C.*Dingus, M. Brown, G.* Harris, R.* Adams, J.*

Doty, J. Campbell, J.* Ibarra, A. Bancroft, G.Fergueson, C. Campbell, S. Lefever, H. Battle, L.

Gann, A.* Cornett, S. McBee, K. Boyd, C.Granado, A. Edmondson, J> Miller, V. Newton, G.Ingram, J. Gonzales, M. Mullins, D. Osborn, C.*

Skaggs, M. Horton, J. Mullins, R. Osborn, T.Osborne, L.* huitt, L. Priebe, B. Phinney, A.

Otto, B. Jones, D.* Ralston, K. Piercefield, L.*Ritchey, I.* Joslin, C.* Reese, K. Roberson, N.*

Scarbrough, M.* Leggett, J.* Shaw, R. Roberson, A.*Seghier, M. Liles, R. Smith, Bo.* Strickland, S.*Tonn, J.* Ritchey, C. Smith, Br. Warrenm, M.*

Watts, D.* Schmidt, J. Tannehill, C. Whitford, M.Whites, C.* Sparks, J. * Willbanks, J. Woodard, M.*Whites, J. Tereletsky, J. Yaguchi, K. Wright, J.*Wilson, D. Wright, T.* Yarbar, K.*

Signifies teachers who are sponsors in the class, but they are not to be considered for head sponsor.

This does not negate their responsibility to help their class in any of their endeavors. Each group of class sponsors will meet at the beginning of school to elect a head/s sponsor. Please report your head/s sponsors to Mrs. Stuteville in the Principal's office the first week of school.

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Conference Period

The conference period is provided for the teacher to do the necessary paper work that accompanies the instructional program. A conference period offers a time during the

school day for teachers, to confer with students, parents, and other staff members without interrupting instructional time.

Copy Room The copy room (print shop) is located in room l43, across the hall from audio-visual. A clerk is on duty from 7:45 A.M. to 3:45 P.M., with the copy-room being closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00. Our copy-room offers you many services. There is a long-run (many copies) copier in this area as well as a small machine that reduces and enlarges. The only person authorized to operate these machines is the copy-room clerk. To avoid mechanical problems, you are asked NOT to operate the machines except with permission, and only under the direction of the copy room clerk. The Copy Room also offers binding, transparencies, etc. All materials to be copied should have at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch margins on all four sides. Neither machine will make a complete copy if you type or write to the edge of the paper. Please submit copy request 1 to 2 days in advance. The copy room is extremely busy, so PLAN AHEAD. If you have an emergency, please tell the clerk exactly when you need the copies, and she will have them ready for you. You will need to fill out a copy-room request form when you request copies to be made. NO EXCEPTIONS! This form is used to communicate to the copy-room clerk what you need, but it also is used in the monthly principal's report that tells the principal the number of copies made by each teacher. These forms are available in the copy room. If you are new to our campus, please go by and visit with the copy room clerk, and allow one of them to explain any copy room procedures you do not understand. This will take just a few minutes of your time, but will be invaluable to you. Counseling Center

All teachers are expected to aid in guiding and counseling students as opportunities arise. Our counselors are ready and anxious to help you in every way possible to assist students. If you have a student who seems maladjusted or unhappy, please do not hesitate to report this to a counselor. We want to find such

cases before they become acute. Teachers and counselors should work together to promote the best interests of each student. Credit Recovery PAC (Personalized Achievement Center), IPAC, and summer school are programs offered for BSHS students to recover credit. These programs are facilitated by certified faculty members. Odyssey Ware software and other curriculum packets are used for these programs.

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Custodial Maintenance Custodian hours will vary in order to allow them to clean your room without disturbing class. If an emergency requiring immediate custodial service occurs in your classroom, please send notice to the main office so a custodian can be sent to your room. Keeping your room neat and clean will help our custodial staff do their job more effectively. Please do the following in regard to your classroom care:

1. Each period instruct students to pick up trash around his/her desk. 2. Check desk tops each period for any writing or carving and hold the student accountable for

any violation. (seating charts are highly recommended) 3. Stress to students the importance of maintaining a clean classroom.

Custodians are allowed to clean, move file cabinets, and etc. Maintenance such as broken electrical plugs, light bulbs needing replaced, ceiling tiles missing, etc. will be done by the ISD maintenance crew. For this type of maintenance you will need to go to the ISD website, click on Employee Resources, then click on the Maintenance Link. School Dude will come up and you will fill in your information. Your password for School Dude is password. Please be explicit in stating your problem, i.e., north, south, top, bottom, etc. Please be specific in the exact problem, i.e., the prong is broken off the plug, all screws have fallen out, etc.

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Dance Sponsors NOTE: All dance duty (except Prom) will be for the entire 3 hours. Prom will be as listed.

Homecoming Dance Last DanceSeptember 13 TBA10 PM - 1 AM TBA

early/8-10PM late/10PM-12AMS. Hale K. Ralston

R. Harris K. ReeseA. Ybarra R. ShawH. Lefever Bo. SmithK. McBee Br. SmithV. Miller C. Tannehill

D. Mullins J. WillbanksR. Mullins K. YaguchiB. Priebe

PROMAll Junior class sponsors are on duty for the Prom

8PM to MIDNIGHT

TBA

Homecoming Dance LAST DANCE

Departmental Organization There is not a more important relationship than that of the classroom teacher to the individual student. All administrative procedures should be to improve the students' learning environment and the pupil activity program. Campus Curriculum Coordinators will actively participate in the operation of Big Spring High School. These CC Coordinators are:

English................................ Lori Huitt Foreign Language............... Debbie Mullins

Math.................................. Carmen Ritchey Science............................. Linda Battle Social Studies.................... Bert Otto

Qualifications: Valid teacher certificate in assigned curricular area and at least three years teaching experience. Reports to: Principal Supervises: Persons assigned in particular department

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Job Goal: To assist the Principal in fulfilling his/her chief responsibility of promoting the educational well-being of each student in the school; and to provide leadership, coordination, and innovation to the assigned curricular area. In areas of curricular content, the Coordinators will work closely with the District’s Curriculum Coordinator. Performance Responsibilities: 1. Assists in the establishment of curricular objectives for the department. 2. Assists in the development of a program for the implementation and evaluation of these objectives. 3. Assists department teachers in the alignment of instruction. 4. Acts as a resource person for department teachers in regard to curriculum. 5. Manages department supplies, textbooks, equipment, and supplementary materials. 6. Maintains an up-to-date inventory of department materials. 7. Plans, approves, and implements the budget needs for his/her department. 8. Assists the Principal concerning effectiveness of individual teacher instruction. 9. Provides orientation and in-service planning for teachers when time is provided in the general

in-service program. 10. Attends relevant school, district, and professional meetings. 11. Meets with other department heads and the Principal to promote coordination of all school programs. 12. Is informed on educational innovations and trends as they relate to department concerns. 13. Orders materials for the department. 14. Makes recommendations concerning the school's administration, organization, and instruction to the

Principal. 15. Determines that all grade reporting by the teachers in his/her department is done fairly, according to

policy, and on time. Discipline Procedures BE AT YOUR DOOR BETWEEN PERIODS Students are expected to be responsible for their actions at Big Spring High School. If we can reach the goal where students can make positive behavioral decisions, we have succeeded in one of the most vital areas of education. Student behavior in the classroom is the teacher's responsibility. The Big Spring Independent School District will implement a Discipline Management Program. Training will be required for all teachers.

1. If a student will not cooperate after the teacher has attempted to correct misbehavior, the principals will give full support in seeing that the student conforms to good behavioral standards or the student will be suspended from school. 2. Principals will set guidelines for the student to follow and will use whatever discipline procedures are necessary to correct the student's behavior. If, after these procedures are tried, improvement is not noted, a recommendation will be made for the student to be assigned to the Alternative Education Program. 3. Breaking of rules and regulations will be handled by assistant principals. Your cooperation in reporting students who break rules is vital to our program. Everyone must be in agreement and consistent in application of rules, regulations, and behavior. 4. Minor problems should be handled by the classroom teacher. However, when a student must be sent from the room, he/she must report to the Assistant Principals’ Office with a discipline referral. Students will be sent back to the teacher with a copy of the referral having been signed after appropriate action was taken. If the copy is not returned, please follow up with an assistant principal. Teachers will keep their copies on file. A separate record will be kept in the assistant principals’ office. 5. Teachers are directly responsible for discipline in the hall around their rooms.

A parent's permission for a student to violate the school's policy or his/her approval of the violation after

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it has occurred does not legalize the student's action. Dress Code

All faculty and staff members should be dressed as professionals at all times during working hours. Setting the standard for students to follow is a requirement. Always meet, and if possible, exceed the student dress code. Ladies must be cognizant of the appropriateness of their apparel, with particular attention being paid to hemlines and necklines. Teachers and staff members are not allowed to wears jeans of any kind or color with the exception of the last day of each school week, which will be deemed "casual spirit day", and jeans will be allowed. Please do not equate "jean day" with

"sloppy day". Employees who supervise outside or gym activities may wear apparel appropriate to their teaching environment. BSHS strives to provide a united, professional appearance.

Duty MORNING DUTY: Hall/Cafeteria monitors will be at their station from 7:30 until 7:55 AM, Monday thru Friday

You need to remain visible at all times. It is very important that everyone is on time. Communicate with your group members to determine which duty station is

your responsibility. Make arrangements with someone in your group to cover for you in your

absence (appointment or tutorials). Above all, be consistent from week-to-week. Students will be allowed to attend zero period (tutorials) up until 7:50. After

7:50 students are expected to be in the common areas until 7:54. 1. Front Entrance - From 7:30-7:55, students will be allowed entrance ONLY into the cafeteria,

patio, attendance office, and library. 2. Junior Hallway - The students will be allowed to enter the east doors from 7:30-7:55 to go to the

cafeteria or the patio. Students will be allowed to use the restrooms in this area. The person at this duty station must also watch the stairwell that goes up to sophomore hall and not allow any traffic in the area after 7:55.

3. Patio Watch - The person at this duty must be positioned to watch both the patio and the stairwell across from the mail room. The best place to be seated is near the trophy case. Do not allow students in this area to go upstairs after 7:55.

4. Cafeteria - There must be a minimum of two teachers at this duty station who will have a radio from the front office. Traffic will be allowed to flow to and from the front of the building until 7:55. AFTERNOON DUTY-Bus Duty: North Entrance/North Parking Area

It is imperative that monitors be present for duty no later than 3:46 P.M. To ensure timeliness, student office assistants will deliver two-way communicators to respective teachers during 8th period. All students are to remain in front of the P.E. building. Do not allow students to stand around the corners of the building. Please return two-way communicators to the main office and place in chargers.

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Duty Roster Calendar

August 26-30 Sept. 3-6 Sept. 9-13 Sept. 16-20 Sept. 23-27 Sept. 30-Oct. 4

Oct. 7-11 Oct. 15-18 Oct. 21-25 Oct. 28-Nov. 1 Nov. 4-8 Nov. 11-15

Nov. 18-22 Dec. 2-6 Dec. 9-13 Dec. 16-20 Jan. 7-10 Jan. 13-17

Jan. 21-24 Jan. 27-31 Feb. 3-7 Feb. 10-14 Feb. 17-21 Feb. 24-28

Mar. 3-7 Mar. 17-21 Mar. 24-28 Mar.31-Apr.4 Apr. 7-11 Apr.14-18

Apr. 21-25 Apr. 28-May 2

May 5-9

May 12-16 May 19-23 May 26-30

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6

Bryant, P. Willbanks, J. Mullins, D. Tereletsky, J. Miller, V. Tannehill, C.

Dingus, M. Aguilar, M. Campbell, S. Cornett, S. Gonzales, M. Boyd, C.

Granado, A. Huitt, L. Ralston, K. Ibarra, A. Lefever, H. McBee, K.

Ingram, J. Whitford, M. Reese, K. Adams, C. Battle, L. Osborn, T.

Priebe, B. Newton, G. Roberson, A. Adams, J. Ritchey, C. Piercefield, L.

Nieto, M. Phinney, A. Whites, C. Wilson, D. Wright, T. Yarber, K.

Tonn, J.* Edmondson, J.* Schmidt, J.* Yaguchi, K.* Kilman, M.* Whites, J.*

Fergueson, C.* Seghier, M.* Liles, R.* Mullins, R.* Horton, J.* Smith, Br.*

* denotes P.M. Bus Duty Each group will meet to decide where each member will be stationed for duty. (Bus Duty is an exception. Bus Duty has been assigned.) The stations to be covered by each group are: Front Entrance, Patio Area, Cafeteria, Junior Hallway, and Bus Duty. Faculty Bulletins The faculty/staff bulletin (“The Bull) will be submitted to you by e-mail each Friday. This information is for faculty use only, and it is not information for students. Please check your mailbox and e-mail each morning when you arrive and again before you leave. Occasionally additional information is e-mailed to you. Please be informed. Faculty Lounges Faculty lounges may be used as work rooms as well as for relaxation. Teachers are responsible for cleaning the area after each use, whether relaxing or working. PLEASE NOTE: BSHS is a "Smoke-free" facility. Smoking or any form of tobacco is not allowed anywhere in the building. Students are not allowed in the faculty lounges.

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Faculty Meetings

Faculty meetings will be held in the library, and will be announced through an e-mail transmission. Those unable to attend must give prior notice to the principal. Make-up faculty meetings will be held the same day at 3:45 in the principal’s office.

Final Exams All students will take semester exams unless they meet grade, discipline, tardy, and attendance requirements. No semester exam should be computed to count more than one fifth (20%) of the total grade average for the semester. If a student does not take a semester final a grade of 0 (zero) will be recorded for the semester grade. To be excused from a final exam and allowed to make it up at a later date, a student must have a Doctor’s note and a parent must contact the school. Exemption requirements for all students: 90 or above with 2 or less absences, no suspensions, no ISS 80 or above with 1 or less absences, no suspensions, no ISS Fire Drills Fire drills are held at intervals during the year. Students are to leave the classroom when the fire bell rings. In leaving the building, students must not talk or laugh. Everyone is expected to walk as fast as possible, without running. Stand outside quietly until the bell is rung to return. Students must not stop to get coats or books, only valuables. Take valuables with you ! Fire drills are conducted for two purposes: to train students to leave the building in an orderly manner in case of fire, and to teach self-control in times of emergencies. These aims can be accomplished only when discipline is required of everyone. Administrators, teachers, staff, custodians, and students are subject to orders and are to take part in all fire drills. Signals: Fire - 3 bells - Walk out of building in orderly manner Halt - l bell - Stop where you are and stand quietly Return - 2 bells -Walk back to your room Fire and Disaster Drill Exits Fire drill signals above. Tornado or Disaster signal: P.A. System - with 3-5 minutes ringing bell

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(See map of BSHS) ROOM FIRE ALTERNATE DISASTER 100 Exit 3 Exit 2 W. Corr1 – 1st 101 Exit 3 Exit 2 W. Corr1 – 1st 102 Exit 3 Exit 2 W. Corr1 – 1st 103 Exit 2 Exit 3 W. Corr1 – 1st 104 Exit 2 Exit 3 W. Corr1 – 1st 105 Exit l Exit 2 W. Corr1 – 1st Lab 1 Exit l Exit 2 W. Corr1 – 1st 107 Exit l Exit 2 W. Corr1 – 1st Lab 2 Exit 3 Exit l W. Corr1 – 1st Lab 3 Exit 3 Exit l Remain in room. 110 Exit 3 Exit l Remain in room 111 Exit 3 Exit l W. Corr 2 - lst. MultiMed Exit l Exit 7 Remain in room 113 Exit l Exit 7 W. Corr 2 - lst. SE Office Exit 7 Exit 1 W. Corr 3 – 1st 114 Exit 7 Exit l W. Corr 3 - lst. 115 Exit 7 Exit l W. Corr 2 - lst. 118 Exit 7 Exit l W. Corr 3 - lst. Choir Room Exit 7 Exit l W. Corr 3 - lst 120 Exit 7 Exit 1 W. Corr 3 - lst. 121 West Door Exit 8 W. Corr. C Band West Door Exit 8 W. Corr. C Band North Door Auditorium W. Corr. C 131 Exit 3 Patio E. Corr. 2 132 Exit 3 Patio E.. Corr. 2 133 Exit 3 Patio E. Corri 2 134 Exit 3 Patio E. Corr. 2 135 Exit 3 Patio E. Corr. 2 136 Exit 3 Patio E. Corr. 2 137 E. Corr. 2 Exit 6 Remain in room 138 E. Corr. 2 Exit 6 Remain in room 139 E. Corr. 2 Exit 6 Remain in room 140 Journ Exit 5 Exit 6 E. Corr. A 143 Exit 5 Exit 6 E. Corr. A 144 Exit 5 Exit 6 E. Corr. A 145 ISS Exit 5 Exit 6 E. Corr. A 201 Strway 3 Ex 3 Stairway 2 W. Corr l - lst. 202 Strway 3 Ex 3 Stairway 2 W. Corr l - lst. 203 Strway 3 Ex 3 Stairway 2 W. Corr l - lst. 204 Strway 3 Ex 3 Stairway 2 W. Corr l - lst. 205 Strway 2 Ex 2 Stairway l W. Corr l - lst. 206 Strway 2 Ex 2 Stairway l W. Corr l - lst. 207 Strway 2 Ex 2 Stairway l W. Corr l - lst. 208 Strway 2 Ex 2 Stairway 2 W. Corr l - lst. 209 Strway 2 Ex 2 Stairway l W. Corr l - lst. 210 Strway l Ex l Stairway 2 W. Corr l - lst. 211 Strway l Ex l Stairway 2 W. Corr l - lst. 213 Strway l Ex l Stairway 2 W. Corr l - lst. 231 Strway 3 Ex 3 Stairway 4 W. Corr l - lst

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232 Strway 3 Ex 3 Stairway 4 W. Corr l - lst. 233 Strway 4 Ex 4 Stairway 5 W. Corr l - lst. 234 Strway 4 Ex 4 Stairway 5 W. Corr l - lst. 235 Strway 4 Ex 4 Stairway 5 W. Corr l - lst. 236 Strway 4 Ex 4 Stairway 5 W. Corr l - lst. 237 Strway 4 Ex 4 Stairway 5 W. Corr l - lst. 238 Strway 4 Ex 4 Stairway 5 W. Corr l - lst. 239 Strway 4 Ex 4 Stairway 5 W. Corr l - lst. 240 Strway 4 Ex 4 Stairway 5 W. Corr l - lst. 241 Strway 4 Ex 4 Stairway 5 E. Corr l - lst. 242 Strway 5 Ex 5 Stairway 4 E. Corr l - lst. 243 Strway 5 Ex 5 Stairway 4 E. Corr l - lst. 244 Strway 5 Ex 5 Stairway 4 E. Corr l - lst. 245 Strway 5 Ex 5 Stairway 4 E. Corr. A 246 Strway 5 Ex 5 Stairway 4 E. Corr. A 247 St. 8 Ctl. Mall Exit 6 E. Corr 2 - lst. 248 St. 8 Ctl. Mall Exit 6 E. Corr 2 - lst. 249 St. 8 Ctl. Mall Exit 6 E. Corr 2 - lst. 250 St. 8 Ctl. Mall Exit 6 E. Corr 2 - lst. 251 St. 8 Ctl. Mall Exit 6 E. Corr 2 - lst. 252 St. 8 Ctl. Mall Exit 6 E. Corr 2 - lst. 253 Strway 6Ex 6 Exit 8 E. Corr 2 - lst. 254 Strway 6 Ex 6 Exit 8 E. Corr 2 - lst. 255 Strway 6 Ex 6 Exit 8 E. Corr 2 - lst. 256 Strway 6 Ex 6 Exit 8 E. Corr 2 - lst. 257 Strway 6 Ex 6 Exit 8 E. Corr 2 - lst. 258 Strway 6 Ex 6 Exit 8 E. Corr 2 - lst. 259 Strway 6 Ex 6 Exit 8 E. Corr 2 - lst. 260 Strway 6 Ex 6 Exit 8 E. Corr. A 261 Strway 6 Ex 6 Exit 8 E. Corr. A 262 Strway 5 Ex 5 Exit 6 E. Corr. A 263 Strway 5 Ex 5 Exit 6 E. Corr. A 264 Strway 5 Ex 5 Exit 6 E. Corr. A IA-1 Walkway B IA-l Exit E. Corr 3 - lst IA-2 East Exit Walkway B E. Corr 3 - lst IA-3 East Exit Walkway B E. Corr 3 - lst V 11 Exit 6 E. Corr. B E. Corr 3 - lst V 12 Exit 6 E. Corr. B E. Corr 3 - lst V 13 North Entrance E. Corr. 3 E. Corr 3 - lst V 15 North Exit E. Corr. 3 E. Corr 3 - lst V 16 North Exit E. Corr. 3 E. Corr 3 - lst V 17 North Exit E. Corr. 3 Remain in room V 18 North Exit E. Corr. 3 E. Corr 3 - lst V 19 North Exit E. Corr. 3 E. Corr 3 - lst V 20 Exit 6 E. Corr. 3 E. Corr 3 - lst V 21 East Exit VOE Exit E. Corr 3 - lst V 22 East Exit VOE Corridor E. Corr 3 - lst PE Gym North Exit South Exit Downstairs Hall Library Exit 4 Exit 5 W. Corr l - lst Vsting Clsrm Exit 4 Exit 5 W. Corr l – lst

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First Day of School August 26, 2013 Teachers will report to school at 7:45 A.M. Students will report to first period at 8:00 A.M. Class Enrollment Procedure for the first day: A student should be admitted to your class only if he/she has an assigned schedule to your class through regular registration or assignment by the counseling center. A student is officially enrolled in your class ONLY when he/she has attended your class at least one time. A student is not absent until he/she has been in your class. Students may be registered for your class, but they are not officially enrolled until they have made a physical appearance.

Fund Raising Projects A project to raise money through any school activity, class, club, or group must first be approved by the principal. A form may be obtained in the principal's office. This form must be filled out and returned for principal's approval. The form goes to the superintendent for approval, and when it is approved and signed, a copy of the approved form will be put in the requester’s mailbox. Collection of delinquent payments is an on-going process. Alert the office throughout the school year when you have students who owe money for fund raisers. Large amounts of money are hard to collect at the end of the semester. The earlier the office is informed, the better the chance of collecting delinquent monies. General Information The school day for teachers will be from 7:45 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. There are often messages and/or important information either in your mailbox or via e-mail each day; therefore, you need to check your mailbox and your e-mail when you arrive and again when you leave. Teachers are to remain in the building until 3:45 P.M. Teachers who have a legitimate reason to leave the campus before 3:45 must check out in the front office on the check-out sheet. Grading Minimum requirements for grade recording in the TxEIS Gradebook will be as follows: 2 grades per week, and at least 2 test grades per each 6 weeks grading cycle. If you have extenuating circumstances that will keep you from fulfilling these requirements, you must have administrative approval. Grades MUST be posted weekly. Please keep all grades current week to week. Parents have access to checking their student’s grades, and we want to stay up to date on recording grades. All grades will be recorded numerically on grade reports and cumulative records (0-l00). For recording purposes, the following break-down will be used. 90 - 100.................A

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80 - 89..................B 70 - 79..................C 0 - 69..................F Grading System Grades may be posted outside class by ID number. All grades will be recorded numerically in your TxEIS Gradebook. Semester Exams: The semester exam schedule will provide 1 ½ hours for each exam. The exam is to cover the entire semester's work and should count for 20% of the semester grade. The fact that students will be required to remain in classroom for the entire examination period should be considered when exams are constructed. All students will take final exams unless they meet all requirements for exemptions. Report Cards: Computer printed report cards will be distributed by the advisory staff member at the end of each reporting period (every 6 weeks). A conference is strongly recommended between the parent and the teacher in whose class the student received a grade below 70. Averaging grades for transfer students: Teachers will receive grades for students transferring from other school districts during the semester. If you fail to receive the necessary grades within a reasonable time after the student enters your class, please contact the registrar concerning the grades. Graduation Graduation should be a very special night for both students and faculty members. Therefore, we as a faculty will be represented at the commencement exercise on the night of graduation. As educators this is an excellent way to show our support in their future endeavors. Commencement exercise will be held at the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum on Friday, May 30, 2014, at 8:00 P.M.

Hall Passes Students are not engaged learners if they are walking the hallways during class time. Students are permitted in the hallways during class time, but must have approval from their teacher. Each teacher is being provided with one Hall Pass. If it is determined a student needs to leave the classroom, the teacher must adhere to the hall pass procedure. Any student found in the halls without a pass will be escorted back to the classroom by the administration. Homework

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The purpose of homework should be clear to students, and the assignments should be meaningful to them. Homework should have a definite positive influence on a student's achievement. It should be supportive of classroom activities in that it:

1. reinforces skills and concepts being taught at school; 2. utilizes reading assignments to prepare for future lessons; 3. develops student responsibility and learning dependence; and/or 4. develops research skills.

Parents are encouraged to become involved in helping their student/s develop these study habits. All homework assignments need to be checked and corrected carefully, and with prompt consistence. All assignments recorded in the grade book should be personally recorded and reviewed by the teacher.

1. Homework will not be assigned as punishment 2. Homework should include distributive practice activities. 3. Once a concept or skill has been taught, and the teacher has checked the student's

understanding, homework assignments which provide additional practice are appropriate. 4. Teachers should consider extra and co-curricular activities such as school night programs,

school testing, and major exams when scheduling tests and homework. A parent/teacher conference is advised when students do not use their study time wisely. Teacher/administration discretion is allowed when student failure is purely contingent on homework grades. This section does not apply to assignments that are late due to absences. Teacher discretion will be allowed for extenuating circumstances. Work accepted late carries a grade penalty. Individual situations should be handled between teacher and student. Make-up work is the complete responsibility of the student. However, teachers need to know our make-up policy. The allotted time for submitting make-up work is one day for each day absent. A “High Schools That Work” concept: STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO RE-WORK HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS UNTIL PASSING SCORES ARE ACHIEVED. IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS) BSHS maintains an Individualized Study Center where students with disciplinary problems may be assigned by the principal or assistant principals. The student may be assigned from the regular classroom schedule for a specific number of days. The center is in a classroom in the high school building and is staffed with a certified teacher. It is the responsibility of the ISS teacher to supervise these students, maintaining strict classroom discipline and enforcing all school district policies and regulations. When a student is assigned to the center, he/she will attend for the full school day (8:00-3:45). Students will work on assignments made by the regular classroom teacher and grades averaged into the student's semester grade will be the same as work done in the regular classroom. A teacher will be notified via e-mail of a student’s placement in ISS. This e-mail will contain the student’s name, number of days placed in ISS, beginning date, and a request to prepare assignments. It is

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the responsibility of the student to ask the teacher for assignments either before or after school. This process should not take away from valuable instructional time. Work and assignments will be returned at the end of each assigned day. If additional work or days are added, the teachers will be notified. LESSON PLANS Each teacher shall provide instruction in the TEKS of each course of study. Teachers and school districts may add elements at its discretion, but shall not delete or omit instruction in the TEKS required by the State Board of Education. Instruction in the TEKS may be modified for students with special needs. Each teacher shall receive a copy of the TEKS of his/her course. Each teacher is responsible for aligning curriculum with other grade level teachers as a lesson plan book. This personal guide will be the guide for a substitute teacher in the event of personal illness or absence from the job. Please plan ahead, making entries in your book and keeping it neat and up to date. When an absence is anticipated in advance, or in the event of illness, etc., please arrange to get your lesson plans to Mr. Tannehill or Mrs. Averette in the Attendance Office. Adapt your lesson plans to utilize the best materials available. In many instances your expectations of what you expect to accomplish must be tempered to suit the learning abilities of your students. Properly prepared lesson plans mean a well-managed classroom, and a well-managed classroom has fewer discipline problems. Your lesson plans need to be thorough enough to be followed by a substitute. The Curriculum Guide lays out the long-range plan, and it is your job to lay out the daily plan. At a minimum, daily lesson plans should reflect the student objectives, instructional activities, resources, and evaluation procedures. It is helpful to include key words and concepts to be learned. Develop generalizations and understanding. LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER

The BSHS Library is open from 7:45 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each school day. Audio-visual equipment and materials may be checked out in the Library/Media Center. The equipment and services will include: TV/DVD units, TV/VCR units, tape recorders, overhead projectors, videos, bulletin board paper, poster/tag board, laminating, duplicating video and audio tapes, and lettering. (Binding and transparencies will be done in the Copy Room)

Requests for materials and services can be made with the AV clerk and/or any adult librarian. Videos may be checked out for as long as they are needed. Equipment must be reserved by date and period on the AV calendar located at the circulation desk in the Library. Requested equipment will be delivered. The library has the following facilities for classroom use: reference room, visiting classroom, main reading room. Teachers must sign up IN ADVANCE to bring a class to use the library facilities. Use of

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the reference room and/or computers will be limited to five consecutive days so that all other teachers can be given the opportunity to use them. Teachers are responsible for staying with and disciplining their students when they are in the library. The library is NOT a baby-sitting service. The campus Distance Learning Lab is located in the library. Teachers who need materials for a particular subject or lecture, or for student use, should give one or two days notice. A teacher may send the librarian the titles or subject of library materials that all students may need, and these materials can be put on reserve and not checked out so all students will have the opportunity to use the materials in the library only. During class time students MUST present a handbook signed and dated by a teacher if they are entering the library without a class or teacher. ***No backpacks, large carry bags, etc, will be allowed in the library. They are to be deposited in the area by the library doors. Students can retrieve personal property as they leave the library after they have used and/or checked out library materials.*** LUNCH ASSIGNMENTS (assigned according to 6th. period class)

A Lunch is 12:40 - 1:10 B Lunch is 1:35 - 2:05

A Bryant, Porsha B Adams, Clint A Doty, Joni B Adams, Jennifer A Edmondson, Jimmy B Aguilar, Melissa A Fergueson, Casey B Cornett, Stacey A Gonzales, Mary B Dingus, Mary A Horton, Jordan B Gann, Anna A Ibarra, Audrey B Granado, Ann A Ingram, Jack B Harris, Rocky A Lefever, Haley B Kemper, Monica A Liles, Ricky B Miller, Virginia A Myers, Wanda   B Mullins, Russ A Newton, Gary B Osborn, Taylor A Nieto, Skaggs Meredith B Phinney, Ashley A Priebe, Bob B Piercefield, Lana A Ralston, Kelly B Sparks, John A Reese, Kari B Tannehill, Cheryl A Scarbrough, Mike B Tereletsky, Judy A Schmidth, Jonathan B Tonn, Jack A Smith, Brad B Willbanks, Jill A Whites Jim B Woodard, Mitch

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MAP OF BSHS

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OFFICE PERSONNEL

Principal   Mike Ritchey Secretary   Shannon Stuteville Associate Principal   Jay Kennedy Assistant Principal   Tim Tannehill DAEP Principal   Charlie Thomas Assistant Principal Secretary   Sandra Lopez Receptionist 1/2 time   Ocoee Moore Receptionist/Attendance Clerk   Anna Sotelo Counselor   Chandra Brooks Counselor   Leasa Lowery Counselor   Pam Walker Counselor   Zealia Jenkins Counselor's Secretary   Amy Norman Athletic Director   Phillip Ritchey Athletic Director Secretary   Kay Cook Librarian   Peggy Skiles Librarian Aide   Laura Averette Copy Room Clerk   Rosie Zamora Career Tech Administrator   Tanya Cartwright Career Tech Secretary   Lynsie Hale Diagnostician   Melissa Miller Diagnostician   Tyler Sheppard ISD Attendance/Security   Kayla Johnson Attendance/Parent Liaison   Sara Crowley Attendance Clerk   Stacey Averette Attendance Clerk   Judy Kinnear Asst. Principal Testing/Sp.Programs   Tanya Cartwright District Testing Clerk   Debbie Moore

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OUTSIDE USE OF SCHOOL EQUIPMENT School board policy prohibits the use of school equipment or buildings by outside organizations without a petition to the Business Office at least one week prior to the date the equipment or buildings are needed. PEP RALLY ASSIGNMENTS - STEER GYM (Students who choose not to attend the pep rally must go to the library. Teachers will be assigned to monitor them)

EAST SIDE WEST SIDE

West Floor - SENIORS Senior class sponsors on duty. See "Class Sponsors" page East Side South - FRESHMEN Freshmen class sponsors on duty. See "Class Sponsors" page West Side North - SOPHOMORES Sophomore class sponsors on duty. See "Class Sponsors" page West Side South - JUNIORS Junior class sponsors on duty. See "Class Sponsors" page All teachers need to be in a position to observe the students' behavior in your assigned area. Outside Duty: Front South –Mo Seghier and Jim Whites Back North –Jack Ingram and Johnathan Schmidt Side East – Bob Priebe and Brad Smith Rules for Pep Rally: l. No student will be allowed to come down to the railing during the pep rally. 2. No student will be allowed to walk around during the pep rally. 3. No student will be allowed to leave his/her area until the fight song is finished.

4. No material of any kind will be thrown before, during, or after the pep rally.

North Center South (UPPER)

_________________________ North Center South

(LOWER)

North Center South (UPPER)

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(LOWER)

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PROTECTIVE REGULATORY SERVICES The Texas Department of Protective Regulatory Services (PRS) is launching a new project that hopes will be of great benefits to school professionals who report the abuse/neglect of children to PRS. PRS has developed a website designed specifically for school professionals to report abuse/neglect via the internet. You are encouraged to use this new process to report non-emergency situations of child abuse/neglect to the statewide hotline (Stateside Intake - SWI). The link to the reporting website is: https://reportabuse.ws/ Users will be then prompted for a login and a password. The login id is "educator", and the password is "report". PRS asks that this login information NOT be shared with the general public in order to maintain the integrity of the school reporting website. Use of this website is not a substitute for reporting life-threatening/emergency situations. If you feel that immediate intervention is needed to protect a child, please call the hotline at 1-800-252-5400. Moving to a 24 hour website may be an option in the future. Once you have filed a report through the school internet reporting system, SWI staff will send you an e-mail response acknowledging receipt of the information and will provide the intake number for your files. During the initial phases of the project SWI will also be attaching a survey link to elicit your opinions about the internet reporting process. Your feedback will be very helpful in analyzing the effectiveness and usability of this website. REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION

First 6 Weeks Week of September 16Second 6 Weeks Week of October 28Third 6 Weeks Week of December 2Fourth 6 Weeks Week of January 27Fifth 6 Weeks Week of March 24Sixth 6 Weeks Week of May 12

First 6 Weeks Wednesday, October 9Second 6 Weeks Tuesday, November 20Third 6 Weeks Wednesday, January 8Fourth 6 Weeks Wednesday, February 26Fifth 6 Weeks Wednesday, April 23Sixth 6 Weeks Mail Outs

Report Card Distribution

SCHOOL BUSINESS ABSENCES (for students) Sponsors/coaches are responsible for preparing your checkout list when your students will be absent for your activity/sport. This list must include the day, date, time (all day, time of day, etc.), and list of students with ID numbers. Information about students being absent for your activity must be e-mailed to the attendance clerk Judy Kinnear (jkinnear@bsisd.esc18.net) 24 hours PRIOR to the date of absence. This is documentation for school-related absences. The attendance clerk will forward your information to all faculty/staff.

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SCHOOL CALENDAR EVENTS All scheduled activities must be reported to the principal's office so they can be placed on the official School Calendar. Please turn in your yearly activity calendar to Mrs. Stuteville (Principal's Office) in a timely manner so that conflicts can be avoided. If any part of the BSHS building is to be used, you will need to fill out a Building Requisition form. These forms are available in Mrs. Stuteville’s office or on-line at the ISD website. All student activities at BSHS are held under the supervision of faculty members. No student programs, parties, activities, club meetings, or other groups are organized without permission from the Principal's Office. Special speakers for any group of students must first be approved by the principal. All sponsors of extra-curricular activities need to refer to the School Calendar when planning activities in order to avoid as many conflicts as possible. SEXUAL HARASSMENT The District believes each employee has the right to be free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment. The District considers sexual harassment to be serious and will consider the full range of disciplinary options according to the nature of the offense. All employees are expected to treat one another courteously, with respect for the other person's feelings and to avoid any behaviors known to be offensive. All employees are prohibited from engaging in offensive verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed toward another employee. This prohibition applies whether the conduct is by word, gesture, or any other intimidating sexual conduct, including requests for sexual favors, that the other employee regards as offensive or provocative. Employees are encouraged to discuss their questions or concerns about the expectations in this area with the principal, or the designated District Title IX coordinator. A complaint alleging sexual harassment by another employee may be presented in a conference with the principal or with the Title IX coordinator. The conference will be scheduled and held as soon as possible, and within five days of the request. The principal or Title IX coordinator will coordinate an appropriate investigation that ordinarily will be completed within l0 days. The employee will be informed if extenuating circumstances delay completion of the investigation. The employee will not be required to present a complaint to a person who is the subject of the complaint. If the resolution of the complaint is not satisfactory to the employee, he/she may (within l0 days) request a conference with the Superintendent or designee by following the procedure set out in board policy FNCJ (Local). If the resolution by the Superintendent or designee is not satisfactory, the employee may present the complaint to the Board of Education as provided by policy. SMART START BREAKFAST The district will be implementing the Smart Start breakfast (complimentary breakfast program) at the high school during the 2012-2013 school year. This is free for all students. We will have pick-up sites located strategically near groupings of classrooms

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for representatives to pick up the breakfast items for the students in that class period. Teachers will indicate on the roster provided by food service which students participated in the breakfast. The rosters will be provided daily in the bins with the breakfast selection. Additional details will be provided in staff development sessions. The Smart Start breakfast time will begin at 9:40 A.M. and end at 9:50. Announcements will begin at 9:40. SPECIAL EDUCATION MEETINGS (ARD Committees) ARD stands for Admission, Review, and/or Dismissal. ARDs are meetings which are conducted at least annually to discuss the appropriateness of each special education student's schedule. Also, an ARD meeting is necessary for all students referred to special education, or being considered for dismissal from the program. Teacher attendance/input is extremely important and a legal requirement. All teachers who have a student in class will be notified of an upcoming ARD meeting. If you have duty at the scheduled time, the ARD meeting takes priority. It is your responsibility to arrange for another teacher to take your duty so you may attend the ARD meeting. If the ARD is scheduled during instruction time, and you want too attend, please ask to have your class covered. STAFF MEMBERS/ITEMS OF INTEREST

1. Read the teacher and student handbook and abide by all of our policies. If you have any questions, please consult a principal.

2. When you address a faculty/staff member in the presence of students, use Mr. Mrs., etc. 3. Students are not to be in the building until 7:30 A.M. Tutorial students must wait in the cafeteria

or patio until 7:55 bell rings. 4. Money MUST NOT be left overnight in the teaching area. Turn in all money daily to the

Registrar's Office so it can be locked up in the vault. Deposit all money in the Administration Building across street with Rhonda LeFever.

5. Have your class pick up trash and straighten up your area as much and often as possible. 6. Teachers are not to be late to class, and they are not to leave a class unattended. If you must leave

your room, ask a colleague to cover for you and notify the office. 7. Students are not to be let out of class unless it is an emergency. All students must have a hall pass

when out of class. 8. Teachers are not to keep students after class and out of another teacher’s class without

administrative approval. 9. When the student body meets as a whole, such as pep rallies, assemblies, etc., you are to be with

the student body as assigned unless you have been given another assignment by the Principal. 10. Students caught vandalizing, defacing, or destroying property are to be brought to the office

immediately. 11. When you are absent from duty, you will have an AESOP form to sign at the end of the payroll

period (end of each month). This form will be in Mrs. Stuteville’s office. You should receive a reminder e-mail when it is time to go sign. Please check your form for correct information.

12. Keep your students engaged in class. Have pride in the job you do. 13. If you cannot be at your duty station it is YOUR responsibility to see that someone is in your place

and to make the office aware of the change. 14. The only time your 5th. Period class is to eat lunch is the time specified on the lunch schedule.

STUDENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISMISSED EARLY TO GO TO LUNCH! 15. Students are not to be dismissed from class until 3:45 daily. 16. Without Administrative approval, there is no time in your class when students are to be playing

games, cards, or any other type of time-wasting activities. This does not apply to math games, learning kits with games, etc.

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17. Students are not to be in the halls or by the door waiting for the bell to ring. They are to remain in their seats until the bell rings.

18. Unless you have prior approval from an administrator, there should be NO food (exception: Smart Start Breakfast) at any time in the classroom. Please lead by example as we follow our district's pest control management policy concerning food and/or drinks in the classroom.

19. Your own children are not to be with you on days you work at school under contract. You cannot perform your duties as a professional person and as a parent at the same time without criticism.

20. Teachers have the authority and are encouraged to correct any student who is misbehaving in or around BSHS. Just because a student is not assigned to you does not free you from your obligation of dispensing discipline.

21. Each teacher will have access to a parking area south of the main building. All vehicles must have a staff parking permit hanging from the rearview mirror. These parking permits can be obtained in the main office. Be advised that the some of the front row is marked "RESERVED", and only those with permission will be parking there.

22. Please remember to check your mailboxes and e-mail each morning when you arrive and again before you leave.

23. IMPORTANT! Please check your e-mail DAILY. Almost all information is sent via e-mail.

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STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal

 

 

Mike Ritchey

Discipline Approval of student activities

Assemblies

Budget and budget requests Assistant Principal Data Processing Tanya Cartwright

Evaluation of Personnel Campus Testing Coordinator Faculty Meetings CATE Administrator Fund Raising Approval NCAA Clearing House Teacher/Student Handbooks PGP Personnel ESL/LEP/GT

Transportation Requests

U.I.L. Kayla Johnson Care of the Building ISD Truancy Officer

Security of Building

Associate Principal Absenteeism

Jay Kennedy Safety Coordinator

Discipline

Duty Roster

Coordinate Custodians

DAEP Facilitator Charlie Thomas

Substitute Teachers

DAEP Administrator

Assistant Principal Assist Assistant Principals

Tim Tannehill

Discipline ARD Administrator Textbooks Keys

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Counselors:

Chandra Brooks Leasa Lowery Pam Walker ZealiaJenkins Counselor 11th. Grade Counselor 12th. Grade Counselor 9th Grade Counselor 10th Grade

Counselor 9th Counselor 9th Grade Howard College Counselor 9th Grade

Individual Counseling Individual CounselingIndividual Counseling Individual Counseling

At-risk At-risk At-risk At-Risk

Scheduling Scheduling Scheduling Scheduling

Test Monitor Test Monitor Test Monitor Test Monitor

TEA

Howard College

Responsibilities: Organize and maintain current information on student cumulative record folders. Coordinate and interpret results of standardized testing of students (TAKS,TAAS, TASP, CAT,

PSAT, ASVAB, ACT, SAT, etc.) Provide information on correspondence, G.E.D., night school, college, university and technical

course offerings. Assist students in planning course selection to insure each is enrolled in an appropriate graduation

program. Assist community and civic groups in planning programs and selecting scholarship recipients. Provide information to students and confer with them on career opportunities, military service, and

financial aid for higher education. Organize and maintain files on students referred by teachers. Refer parents and students to special services offered by the district and by other community or

governmental agencies. Assist in coordinating all graduation activities. Maintain, for the attendance office, a written record of all students seen on any given day. Coordinate necessary procedures for students with incomplete grades (six weeks or semester) Supply a list to the principal of teachers sending progress reports each reporting period. Compile and mail all progress reports each six weeks. Organize and present the freshman orientation program Organize and present the senior awards program. Work and counsel with "at risk" students through BSHS "At Risk" Coordinator and with the

Alternative School Director.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS WITH SPONSORS Crime Stoppers Mike RitcheyEl Rodeo Keisha YarbarElectrical Trades Nick RobersonFrench Club Debbie MullinsFuture Homemakers of America Kelly McBeeHome Economics Related Occupations Jill WillbanksInteractJapanese Club Kazu YaguchiMetal Trades Jack IngramNational Honor Sociey Lana Piercefield-Peggy Skiles-Cheryl TannehillOne Act Play Tabatha WrightPetanque Club Debbie MullinsReady-Writing Kelly RalstonSpanish Club TBASpeech/Debate Clint & Jennifer AdamsSpelling Peggy SkilesStudent Council Porsha Bryant & Haley LefeverTheatre Tabatha Wright

TARDIES Students at Big Spring High School are expected to be in the classroom with all the required materials for each period before the tardy bell rings. Students, who are not in the classroom when the bell rings, are considered tardy for that class. Teachers are to shut their doors at the end of the tardy bell and await students who are tardy to return from the main office. All teachers are to adhere to our tardy policy.

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TESTING The State Board of Education adopted a re-designed student assessment program. TAAS/TEAMS and NAPT test administration dates are designed to avoid conflicts with religious, state, or national holidays, and nationally scheduled college entrance examinations (ACT and SAT). Test dates are as follows:

TAKS STAAR Test Date Grade Test Test Date Grade Test Oct. 21 (Mon) 12th ELA Retest Dec. 2 (Mon) 9 Eng 1 Oct. 22 (Tues) 12th Math Retest Dec. 3 (Tues) 10 Eng II Oct. 23 (Wed)) 12th Science Retest Oct. 24 (Thurs) 12th

Social Studies Retest Dec 2-13 Assessment Window for:

Alg 1, Bio, & US History

Mar. 3 (Mon) 12th ELA Retest Mar. 4 (Tues) 12th Math Retest

Mar. 31 (Mon) 9 English I

Mar. 5 (Wed) 12th Science Retest Apr. 1(Tues) 10 English II

Mar. 6 (Thurs) 12th Social Studies Retest

May 5-9 Assessment Windowfor: Apr. 21 (Mon) 12th ELA Retest Alg 1, Bio, & US History Apr. 22 (Tues) 12th Math Retest July 7 (Mon) 9th English I Apr. 23 (Weds) 12th Science Retest July 8 (Tues) 10th English II Apr. 24 (Thurs) 12th Social Studies Retest

July 7-11 Assessment Window for:

July 8 (Mon) 12th ELA Retest Alg 1, Bio, & US History

July 9 (Tues) 12th Math Exit CREDIT BY EXAM July 10 (Wed) 12th Science Exit (Sign-up in main office, test after school in library) July 11 (Thur) 12th

Social Studies Retest Test Date Registration Deadline

ASVAB Sept. 4-6 Aug. 31

TBA Library Jan 15-17 Jan. 11

TELPAS WINDOW AP Testing Mar. 17-Apr. 11 All ESL Students (Sign up through AP Classes

ACT TEST Exam Date

Test Date Registration Deadline Chemistry May 5 (Mon)

Sept. 21 Aug. 15 Calculus AB & BC May 7 (Wed)

Oct. 26 Sept. 20 US History May 14 (Wed)

Dec. 14 Nov. 1 Biology May 12 (Mon)

Feb. 8 Jan. 7 Physics May 12 (Mon)

Apr. 12 Feb. 28 PSAT

Jun. 14 May 2nd Oct. 16 (Wed) Library

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TEXTBOOK PROCEDURES

Textbooks may be obtained from the textbook rooms (upper and lower). Teachers are

responsible for returning these books to the textbook rooms at the end of the year (unless other arrangements are made with Mr. Tannehill).

At the time of issue, teachers should record the number of the textbook in the teacher grade book. Please note any marks, torn pages, etc. NOTE: Attach the textbook issue form to the inside of your grade book. All books must be covered and the student's name written inside the front cover on the day of issue. Please check this each time you issue a text. Books cannot be returned if they have no name in them. A good practice is also to place the teacher's name to the left of the student's name. In classes where textbooks are used in the room, but not issued to students, teachers are responsible for ensuring that the books do not leave the room. Students who drop a class or withdraw should check in all books to each individual teacher. The teacher should make sure the book number is correct and must check for any damage done to the text before signing the withdrawal sheet for the student. If a student does not turn in the textbook, then the number of the text should be noted on the withdrawal sheet and on the textbook issue form that is attached to your grade book. When a student's schedule is changed, such that he/she is assigned to a different teacher and section for the same course, the withdrawing teacher must collect the textbook from the student. The receiving teacher should issue another textbook to the student. At the end of each six weeks, each teacher should conduct a textbook check for correct text number and damages. The following is a general guide for assessing book fines for damage. It is by no means the final word on book damage. If a student is assessed $3.00 or more, send the student to see Mr. Tannehill for a final decision. Torn pages....$l.00-Have student repair with scotch tape Ink-marked pages....$.50 cents per page. Have student attempt to erase as much as possible. Those

with major ink damaged pages may result in the full cost of the textbook. (Send the student to an Assistant Principal). Pencil-marked pages....$l.00 per page if not erasable. Have student erase and clean up pages....no charge. Loose binding....$5.00 and up depending on the total cost of the book and the amount of damage Book pages missing....This depends on the total cost of the book and its age. The student may have to

pay for the entire book. Cover of book....Partial or full cost of text, depending on extent of damage. For any textbook that is damaged to the extent it cannot be used again, the student will be charged the full price of the textbook. TITLE IX

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Big Spring Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the employment of personnel, nor in the educational programs or activities of the local school system, nor in the admission, treatment, or counseling of students; nor does it knowingly place students in any situation where discrimination exist. TORNADO PROCEDURES

When a tornado has been sighted and is approaching the building, a command will be given over the PA system for all students and teachers to execute the planned tornado drill. If there is no power, a back-up siren will signal this drill. This siren will only be used if there is no power in the building to operate the PA system.

Students will assemble in the interior hallway as specified on the tornado and fire drill map posted in the teachers' rooms. Students will be instructed to respond to specific commands to assume

protective postures, facing interior walls when the danger is imminent. It is essential that this command be instantly understood and obeyed. Students are to lie face down, with knees drawn up under them and they must instantly cover the back of their head with their hands.