2011-2012 CR North Student Handbook PDF
2011-2012 CR North Student Handbook PDF
2011-2012 CR North Student Handbook PDF
HIGH SCHOOL
NORTH
Student
Handbook
2011-2012
SECTION 1
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Alma Mater.
Principals Message.
Mission Statement
CR North Administration
CRSD Administration.
CR North Dept. Numbers
Home Access Center
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4
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4
Bell Schedules
SECTION 2
SCHOOL CALENDAR
School Calendar.
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SECTION 3
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Attendance Information.
Early Dismissal..
Inclement Weather
Lateness Procedures
Absence Requests..
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10
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SECTION 4
CO-CURRICULAR AND
ACTIVITIES
Athletics
Class Dues
Clubs and Activities
LINCS.
Scholastic Eligibility..
National Honor Society.
Student Activity Trips
Student Executive Board
I.U. Student Forum
Student Advisory Board
Class Officers
Student Expectations @ Activities.
SECTION 5
COUNSELING
Counselors Assignments
Notice of Parents Rights
Schedule Change Guidelines
CARES
Student Records
SECTION 6
CURRICULAR
Alternate Program for HS Credit...
Assessment
Career Education
Final Exams / Graduation...
12-15
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15-17
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16-17
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Graduation Requirements...
Homework .
Weighted GPA...
Report Cards...
Grade Conversion Charts...
Honor Roll..
Interim Reports...
SECTION 7
SCHOOL POLICIES AND
INFORMATION
School Policies Overview and Information
Computers (Acceptable Use)
Gift Deliveries
Cafeteria and Lunchtime
Cell Phones.
Cheating / Code of Conduct
Cutting Class
Detention..
Dismissal..
Dress Code
Expulsion.
Fighting
Fire Alarm
Gambling
Harassment
Health Services
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PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
Dear Students and Parents,
On behalf of the entire school staff, I would like to welcome you to Council Rock
High School North.
At first glance, this student/parent handbook may appear to be only a packet of
rules and regulations. Please do not be misled. This valuable resource will
guide you through the year, as it is intended to highlight those guidelines and
standards that have produced Council Rocks well-established reputation for
excellence. It is also a valuable tool for organizing your time and assignments.
I feel strongly that outstanding schools are the product of well-ordered
environments; therefore, I urge you to familiarize yourself with this handbook so
that you may take full advantage of the opportunities available. Never hesitate to
ask any staff member for information or help. We are here to assist you and to
provide the best high school experience possible.
Council Rock North is an outstanding high school. Challenge us to offer you as
full and as fine an education as we can. Get involved, and both you and Council
Rock North will benefit.
My sincere best wishes to each of you for a year of academic achievement,
success in co-curricular activities, and fulfilling relationships.
Susan C. McCarthy
Principal
BELIEFS
achievement.
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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
Mark J. Klein Superintendent
Barry J. Desko Director of Secondary Education and Student Accounting
Joy McClendon Director of Elementary Education and Curriculum/Instruction
David M. Bollinger Director of Human Resources
Robert W. Reinhart Business Administrator
Every parent / guardian may register for their own unique log-in account by going
to https://hac.crsd.org/homeaccess
BELL SCHEDULE
PERIOD
TIME
Warning Bell
7:25
01
7:33 8:29
Homeroom
8:29 8:42
02
8:47 9:43
03
9:48 10:44
04
10:49 11:18
05
11:18 11:44
06
11:49 12:15
07
12:20 12:46
08
12:51 1:14
09
1:19 2:15
B Session Tech
7:20 a.m.
Leave CRHS-N
February
1
Talent Show
2
Talent Show Snow Date
3
Report Cards distributed
11-21
Choir Trip to Italy
17
Inservice Day; No school for students
20
Presidents Holiday All schools/MBIT closed
23
3rd Marking Period Interim Reports
25
Ski Trip (Grades 9, 10, 11)
March
1-3
Sock N Buskin Spring Show
8
College Fair at CRHS South 7:00 p.m. (Parent Info. Session-6:30)
10
SAT Exam
13-17
Senior Class Trip
13-15
PSSA 11th Grade Math/Reading Assessment
16-22
PSSA Make-Ups
30
End of 3rd Marking Period
April
2-6
Spring Break; All Schools Closed
11
NHS Junior Induction Auditorium
12
College Night for Students with Disabilities Auditorium 7:00 pm
13
Junior Prom Princeton Hyatt
14
ACT Testing
16-19
PSSA 11th Grade Writing Assessment
19
World Language Honor Society Induction Aud. & Cafeteria (4:309:00 PM)
20
Report Cards Distributed
20
Rock-a-thon Charity Dance
24
Primary Election Day All Schools Closed; Teacher In-Service
24
Symphonic Band Concert Auditorium 7:30 pm
24-26
PSSA 11th Grade Science Assessment
28
Senior Prom - Sheraton Center City Hotel
May
1-4
PSSA Writing and Science Make-ups
3-5
SocknBuskin Spring Musical
5
SAT Exam
7-18
Advanced Placement Exams
10
4th Marking Period Interim Reports
10
Spring Concert Choir and Orchestra Auditorium 7:30 PM
16
Small Ensembles Concert Auditorium 7:30 PM
17
Film Festival Auditorium 5:00 10:00 PM
28
Memorial Day Holiday All CRSD schools/MBIT closed
June
1
Freshman/Sophomore Project
2
SAT Exam
4
Last Day of school - MBIT
7
Musical Show 7:30 pm - Auditorium
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Last Day of school for CRSD students (6/9 if no snow days) End of
4th Marking Period
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Regular school attendance is necessary for a successful school experience. The
continuity of instruction is interrupted and the valuable interaction between
teacher and students is obviously lost when a student experiences frequent
absence, tardiness or early dismissal. Realizing that regular attendance in
school is necessary for students to gain maximum benefits from public education,
the Board urges all parents/guardians to stress punctuality and regular
attendance habits with their children. Policy No. 204 of the Council Rock School
District regulates attendance in the schools of Council Rock. In addition, the
school laws of Pennsylvania require every parent, guardian, or other person
having control or charge of a child or children between the ages of eight and
seventeen to send them to school. The laws further require that, Once a parent
elects to send his child to school, the child must attend continuously until
seventeen years of age, has graduated from a senior high school, or has secured
legal employment at age sixteen. You will receive a letter from school outlining
the specific guidelines for attendance and you can access the Attendance Policy
(Policy No. 204) at www.crsd.org
Students will be required to provide absentee notes for each day of absence
during the school year. A parent or legal guardian must sign notes.
If students are absent without consent of their parents, or if the reason for
absence does not fall within the state guidelines as legal, such absence may be
declared illegal/unlawful. Students are required to bring in a written note for
excusal for any day of absence. This note must be turned in to the
homeroom/1st period teacher, and is due no later than three (3) school days from
the date of the absence. Students failing to meet this deadline will be referred for
disciplinary action. Continued failure to produce a note of excusal will result in
the absence being declared illegal. After three unlawful absences, a first
notification will be sent to parents and further legal steps will occur if unlawful
absences are repeated.
If a student is illegally or unlawfully absent from school, he/she will receive a cut
for each class missed. Three cuts in any class (or two cuts in a semester
course) will result in a failure for the marking period in which the cut occurs.
Illegal absences will lead to the student being cited by the court system.
Most students and parents would agree that frequent absence from regular
classroom learning experiences disrupts the continuity of the instructional
process. The benefit of regular classroom instruction is lost and cannot be
entirely regained. Therefore, students who are absent in excess of twenty days
from any yearlong course may be denied academic credit for that course. Credit
for semester courses and alternate day courses may be denied if ten days of
absence are exceeded. Naturally, special consideration will be given to those
students who are seriously ill. The classroom teacher will notify parents when
the sixth and sixteenth absences have occurred.
When a teacher sees a pattern of excess absence, he/she should report this
information to the home/school visitor/social worker. The home/school
visitor/social worker then checks with the students counselor, school nurse,
attendance office, and the student to determine the reason for missing school. If
there is not sufficient information to excuse the absence, the parent is notified
and, if necessary, a meeting with parent, truancy officer and student is
scheduled. Should the student continue to miss school for little or no apparent
reason, the student may be referred to District Court, the Child Study Team,
CARES (student assistance program) or an outside agency.
In the event of extenuating circumstances that result in absences exceeding
twenty days, the assistant principal will meet with parents and students in an
effort to find an equitable solution to the attendance problem.
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EARLY DISMISSAL
In order for a student to be dismissed early, a signed parent/guardian request
should be submitted to the attendance office by 7:45 a.m. on the day of the early
dismissal. The parent/guardian request must include
1. A legitimate reason for the request.
2. A phone number where the parent / guardian can be reached to verify
the request.
Have your parent/guardian note signed at the Attendance Office. Use your
approved note as a pass from the class that you will be leaving. Report to the
Attendance Office and sign out.
LATENESS PROCEDURE
Before 8:00 AM Sign In:
Lateness 1 & 2 Pass
Teacher will administer
disciplinary action.
Lateness 3 Pass
Warning and Parent Contact
Lateness 4,5 and 6 Pass &
Administrative Detention
Administrative Detention
Lateness 7, 8, 9 and 10 Pass & Grade level principal involvement,
Satruday Detention
Saturday detentions & referral to
school social worker.
Lateness 11 14 Pass &
Grade level principal referral and
Suspension
1-day suspension.
Lateness 15 Pass &
Parent conference & referral to
Suspension
Child Study Team
Lateness 16 Pass &
3-day suspension & possible
Suspension
alternative school placement.
After 8:00 AM sign-in is considered a CUT!
CUT POLICY WILL BE UTILIZED. SEE PAGE 43.
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If a student is late to school during the first ten (5) minutes of the
school day (7:33-7:38 a.m.), he or she is to report directly to his or her
first period class. The first period teacher will take disciplinary action
for this lateness.
If a student comes to school any time after 7:38 a.m., he or she must
report immediately to the Attendance Office to sign in. Disciplinary
action will be assigned.
Chronic lateness may result in the student being required to have a
note from a doctor or dentist.
Parent/guardian notes are due upon signing in.
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ATHLETIC TEAMS
The following interscholastic athletic teams represent Council Rock High School
North:
Baseball
Womens Lacrosse
Mens Basketball
Softball
Womens Basketball
Mens/Womens Bowling
Cheerleading
Mens Swimming
Womens Swimming
Mens Tennis
Football
Womens Tennis
Field Hockey
Womens Volleyball
Golf
Mens Volleyball
Mens Soccer
Wrestling
Womens Soccer
Winter Track
Mens Lacrosse
Fall - Starting date August 15, 2011
Winter November 18, 2011
Spring- March 5, 2012
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ATHLETIC INJURIES
You may be injured while participating in interscholastic athletics. If you are
injured, notify your coach, athletic trainer, and parents. You should consult a
physician if necessary. All injuries incurred must be reported to the athletic
trainer and proper procedures followed before returning to practice and games.
ATHLETIC INSURANCE
The Council Rock School District does not provide a student/athletic accident
policy; further, the Council Rock School District assumes no liability in case of an
accident. Legal responsibility is limited to cases of proven negligence against the
School District. However, we do urge that some form of insurance be used to
provide coverage for all student athletes. Student accident insurance protection
is available for purchase by students for co-curricular and athletic activities. This
is a supplemental insurance program that covers all school-sponsored activities
with the exception of senior high football. Homeroom/1st period teachers will
distribute insurance application pamphlets during the first week of school.
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ATHLETIC PHYSICALS
PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association), the organization that
governs athletics for Pennsylvania schools, of which Council Rock is a member,
requires that each student have a Pre-participation Evaluation (PPE) before
participating in sports. The PPE is completed by the student-athletes primary
care provider, and is valid for one school calendar year. The PPE may not be
completed before June 1st for any given school year. Forms that need to be
completed by the primary care provider are available in the Athletic Office and
can be downloaded at the Sports Medicine section of the Athletics website. For
subsequent sports seasons during the same school year, parents must fill out a
Parental Recertification form (this form is to verify that the student-athlete has not
had any major illnesses or injuries since the initial PPE). Again, this form can be
downloaded at the Sports Medicine section of the Athletics website. Any
questions pertaining to the PPE requirements may be directed to Mike Horan,
ATC, Athletic Trainer at (215) 944-1368.
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BOOSTER CLUBS
Many of our co-curricular programs are supported by parent/booster
organizations. Membership and/or participation in these organizations is strictly
voluntary.
CLASS DUES
Each underclassman is asked to pay $10.00 (not including senior year) for class
dues to help support class sponsored activities. This enables each class to
support dances, activities, etc. without fundraising. It is hoped this fee will not
provide a hardship for anyone; however, any student who does have a financial
concern should speak with the class advisor or administrator and every
consideration will be given to him or her.
A student who has an obligation for non-payment of class dues may not
participate in any class-sponsored activity at Council Rock High School North.
Senior class dues will be assessed prior to graduation when costs for the
yearbook, cap and gown, and the class day luncheon are known.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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All students in the co-curricular program must attend school for a halfday in order to participate or play in a contest, practice or rehearsal,
unless they have administrative approval. The mid-point of our school
day is 10:45 a.m.
All athletes must have a physical, emergency card and drug/alcohol
form on file with the coach before they begin practice.
All students must take school district transportation to and from cocurricular activities held off school property. Parents may take only
their son/daughter home with advisor/coach approval.
100% Practice and Participation Expectation All athletes will
participate in the Council Rock Athletic program with a 100%
commitment during the appropriate season. All athletes are expected
to attend every scheduled practice and/or event
Scholastic eligibility for participation in student activities. Practice
schedule 100% rule.
Any athlete suspected of drug or alcohol use may be suspended from
the program until a conference is held. Drug testing may be necessary
in order for the athlete to continue on the program. Please refer to the
school drug and alcohol policy.
Hazing of any sort will not be tolerated. This shall include any activity
that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health, physical
health, or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or
membership in or affiliation with any organization. Any hazing activity,
whether by an individual or a group, shall be presumed to be a forced
activity, even if a student willingly participates. Any student who is
found, after an appropriate investigation, to have engaged in hazing of
any student shall be subject to disciplinary action and/or removal from
the organization.
Inter-scholastic Sports:
Eligibility
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Procedure Weekly:
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The Athletic Office will distribute to the staff a list of all students
involved in inter-scholastic sports.
Teachers will submit names of students doing failing work to the
Athletic Office each Friday. The grades should be cumulative from the
beginning of the marking period and conclude at the end of each
marking period.
The Athletic Office will compile co-curricular eligibility reports.
In the event a student has failed two or more subjects, he/she is
ineligible to participate in contests for a period of one week. This
ineligibility begins the first Monday, and ends on Sunday, following the
issuance of weekly reports to the Athletic Office.
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Failure of two courses will result in ineligibility for participation in cocurricular activities.
Procedure:
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Advisor will check D and F list at the end of the marking period.
Advisor will check Interim Reports
In the event a student has failed two or more subjects, he/she is
ineligible to participate for a period of one week. This ineligibility
begins the first Monday following the issuance of reports to the Student
Activities Office.
Ineligible students must report each Friday morning to the Student
Activities Office to procure a form that they must take to all of their
teachers for their grades that week.
If a student received two or more Fs at the conclusion of the school year, the
scholastic ineligibility carries over the summer and the student must follow the
procedure outlined. However, if the student attends summer school for which the
principal grants credit, he/she becomes eligible immediately, if not more than one
failure remains.
If a student is ineligible as of August, he/she may participate in summer
practices, rehearsals, or activities. However, he/she will not be eligible for
participation until the completion of the first full week of school.
L.I.N.C.S. PROGRAM
Council Rocks Service Learning Program (Learning in Neighborhood Community
Service) encourages students to volunteer their time after school, weekends, and
summers to local community non-profit organizations. A directory of preapproved organizations is listed on our website, as well as short-term volunteer
opportunities. If an activity or organization is on our website or LINCS bulletin
board, it does not need pre-approval. All other volunteer activities must be preapproved in order to earn LINCS credit. L.I.N.C.S. forms are available at the
front reception desk, in the Career Center, in the Counseling Office, and can be
downloaded from our web site. Once completed, they should be returned to the
LINCS office in the College and Career Center.
When sixty hours or more are accumulated, the student receives recognition and
documentation on his/her transcript; and upon graduation, acknowledgement on
the diploma. L.I.N.C.S. graduates become eligible for scholarships sponsored by
the community.
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Class of:
Induction Year
*GPA Course Work
**Service
Hours
Registered
with
LINCS
and
deadline
2012
Spring 11
Fall 11
3.65
3.65
35
40
2013
Spring 12
Fall 12
3.65
3.65
35
40
*By the end of the sophomore year, the student must obtain a weighted GPA of
3.65 or greater and must continue to maintain this GPA through his or her
remaining high school career. During 9th, 10th, or 11h grade, the student must
have enrolled in at least one honors or AP level course.
**In order to qualify for the Fall Induction, a student must have completed a
minimum of 40 LINCS hours by September 1 of the senior year and must register
those hours with the LINCS office by September 15 of that year. In order to
qualify for Spring Induction, a student must have completed a minimum of 35
LINCS hours by February 1 of the junior year and must register those hours with
the LINCS office by February 15 of that year
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Faculty review of petitioning students integrity and character is part of
the application process
Please see the NHS website, under clubs category, on the CR North website, for
additional information.
Advisors Ms. Pagano (944-1361 / LMC) & Ms. VanderVliet (944-1339 /
English IPC)
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Leah Sodowick
Dylan McKessy
Danielle DiGuglielmo
Stefani Ruzic
Alisha Zafar
Benjamin Battiste and Michael Fink
Mr. Gamble
SEB COMMITTEE
10th Grade:
11th Grade:
12th Grade:
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TBA
12th Grade:
Emily Grundman
Class of 2013
TBA
Class of 2014
Madison Schenker
Class of 2015
TBA
MBIT Representative
TBA
Al Venus
Vice President
Austin Hartley
Secretary
Jackie Blake
Treasurer
Owen Rice
Public Relations
Andrea Mateer
Advisor
Mr. J. Traczykiewicz
Administrator
Mr. N. Scott
Natalie Maher
Vice President
Ribhu Singh
Secretary
Lexi Pannepacker
Treasurer
Benjamin Kim
Public Relations
Theodore Caputi
Advisor
Administrator
Ms. E. Short
Mia Serafine
Vice-President
Mike Loftus
Secretary
Jessica Nager
Treasurer
Rohon Patel
Public Relations
Sumita Tellakat
Advisor
Mr. D. Boyle
Administrator
Mr. D. Griesbaum
TBA
Administrator
Mr. A. Gamble
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COUNSELING INFORMATION
COUNSELING SERVICES
Upon entering 9th grade, students are assigned a counselor who will work with
them through 12th grade. The counselor will guide and assist students with their
social, emotional and educational development. They will provide the needed
support to develop positive self-concepts and the motivation necessary for
learning. Counselors provide individual counseling and crisis intervention in a
confidential setting. Some reasons to contact the counselor include: academic
concerns, family changes, grief and loss issues, peer relationship concerns,
problem-solving skills, school adjustment issues, stress reduction and coping
skills, study skills, drug and alcohol concerns and education and career planning.
Appointments can be made in the Counseling Office as needed. **All Guidance
counselors contact information may be found on the CR North website under the
Guidance tab. **
COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS
Grade 9 (Class of 2015)
AB
J. DeMaio
C-E
T. Rothrock
F-G
A. Rogers
H - Lee M. Smith
Lef - Mi D. Maccarella
Mo - Ph J. DeFrancesco
Pi - Sm T. Callanan
Sn - Z
C. Rabayda
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student (i.e. transfer changes, changes in intended college majors, changes for
misplaced students, etc.). No parent/guardian override to a teachers scheduling
recommendation may be reversed in the first two weeks of school.
3rd Full Week W, WD, and WF designations are required on any change that
has teacher/counselor approval. Moves within the same discipline will generally
involve dialogue from sending to receiving teacher.
4th Full Week WD, WF designations are required on all changes. Requests to
leave a course with a C or better grade will be denied unless extenuating
circumstances exist. Administrative approval will be required.
Schedule changes to courses that are entirely new to the student will not occur
after the third full week of school.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Information on local or national scholarships can be secured in the College &
Career Center. A complete list of local opportunities for scholarships will be
available in February 2012 from Mr. DeMaio. Seniors should be sure to inquire
about the various organizations that make grants available to Council Rock North
students.
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STUDENT RECORDS
The school has the need to collect and maintain certain information relating to
the health, education, and welfare of each student. This information is vital to the
continuity of the schools educational program. Federal and state laws guarantee
students and parents access to their educational records and provide safeguards
to the privacy of such records. Students under eighteen years of age must have
written permission from their parents prior to viewing their educational records.
It is important that any changes in home phone numbers, home address, or
family information is reported in writing to the Counseling Office. A change in
address requires four (4) proofs of residency. We will try to keep all information
accurate regarding grades, activities, and attendance, but students should report
any changes in family information to the Counseling Office.
Students or parents wishing to review the high school transcript should contact
the proper counselor at the high school. The high school transcript consists of
final grades of every course taken in grades 9-12. Further explanation of course
titles will be given upon authorized request.
CURRICULAR INFORMATION
ALTERNATIVE LITERARY / VIDEO ASSIGNMENTS
As an academic high school community, we recognize that it is impossible to
offer literature assignments and readings that meet the needs or reflect the
values of every segment of our community. All materials that are part of the high
school program are offered for their literary and educational value. It is the high
school staffs position that we are always willing to work with parents and
students. In those rare cases where individuals find an assignment/reading
objectionable, optional readings/assignments will be offered. Certainly, these
optional readings/assignments will be of equal status and offered without penalty.
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ASSESSMENT
Council Rock School District recognizes the need for regular student
assessment. Assessment can take many forms: class work, homework, reports,
projects, student writing, student performance, quizzes, teacher-developed tests,
department/district tests, mid-term and final exams, and standardized tests.
Teachers will provide the opportunity to review assessments in a classroom
setting. After this review, students are encouraged to share the responsibility for
their own learning by taking advantage of the following methods of preparing for
future assessments: clinic, resources posted on the teachers web site and
distributed in class, self -monitoring through academic notebooks, logs, or
charting that records areas mastered and those in need of review.
When appropriate, teachers will return assessments to students; however, for
reasons of test integrity, not all assessments will be sent home. Parents may
always schedule an appointment with the teacher to review assessments.
Teachers will address their return of assessment practices through a course
syllabus and/or during Back to School Night presentations.
CAREER EDUCATION
The Career Education Office has programs available that may be of interest to
many students including the Co-op Work Experience and Job Shadowing
programs. The Career Education Office is located in the College & Career
Center.
FINAL EXAMS
Final exams have been developed for all subjects. Exams take place at the end
of the second marking period, for semester courses, and during the last three
(half) days of school in June. Finals count as 25% of the last marking period
grade and not only afford good experience for those going on to college, but also
serve as a culminating learning/assessment experience in each class. Seniors
receiving an A in a course are exempt from taking the final exam.
GRADUATION PROJECT
In accordance with Pennsylvania Curriculum Regulations, in order to graduate
from high school, a student shall complete a culminating project. The Graduation
Project is intended to assure that students are able to apply, analyze, synthesize,
and evaluate information and communicate significant knowledge and
understanding.
Students will explore topics, which reflect their personal
interests, future goals and/or levels of ability.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 23 credits must be satisfactorily completed in grades 9, 10, 11 and
12 to qualify for a Council Rock High School North diploma. The credits must
include:
English 4 credits
This requirement includes 1 credit of English 9, 1 credit of English 10,
1 credit of English 11, and 1 credit of electives.
Social Studies 3 credits
This requirement includes 2 credits of American Civilization or AP U.S.
History and 1 credit of World History.
*Arts and Humanities 2 credits
**Mathematics 3 credits
**Science 3 credits
Health .5 credit
Physical Education 1.5 credits (grades 9, 11, and 12)
Required Electives 6 credits
Graduation Project (may be completed in grades 10 12)
Exceptions to these requirements may be granted by the principal in accordance
with the provisions of the Curriculum Regulations of the Pennsylvania State
Board of Education.
A minimum of five (5) credits will be required to enter grade 10, eleven (11)
credits to enter grade 11, and seventeen (17) credits to enter grade 12.
*Arts and Humanities include all electives in Art, English, World Language,
Family & Consumer Science, Industrial Arts, Technology, Music, and Social
Studies.
**Only one of three units may be satisfied outside of this department.
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AP Courses
4.8
4.3
3.3
1.8
Honors Courses
4.5
4.0
3.0
1.5
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
AP
HONORS
ACCELERATED
ALL OTHER
COURSES
1.
2.
3.
4.
A
4.8
4.5
4.2
4.0
B
4.3
4.0
3.4
3.0
C
3.3
3.0
2.4
2.0
D
1.8
1.5
1.2
1.0
F
0
0
0
0
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5.
6.
Letter Grade
A
A
A or B
B
B
B
B or C
C
C
C
C or D
D
D
D
D or F
F
F
Semester Course
Point Value Total
8
7
6
5
Letter Grade
A
A or B
B
B or C
30
4
C
3
C or D
2
D
1
D or F
0
F
Three Mark Grade course
Point Value Total Letter Grade
12
A
11
A
10
B
9
B
8
B
7
C
6
C
5
C
4
D
3
D
2
D
1
F
0
F
Occasionally, a numerical average is not the best indication of a students
progress. The teachers subjective judgment is considered a valid element in
student evaluation. To more accurately represent the students achievement, the
teacher may adjust the final grade. The adjustment can be made in either of the
following ways:
A higher final grade is given which more accurately represents a students
achievement than the average marking period grade.
A lower final grade is given which more accurately represents a students
achievement than the average marking period grade. A written explanation will
be provided.
PLUS (+) & MINUS (-) may be used to indicate the strength of a grade
And will NOT carry any point value, nor be used in calculating GPA or
class rank.
HONOR ROLL
The criteria for being named to the honor roll are:
Regular Honor Roll: A student must obtain a grade point average of at least 3.0
and have not received any grade below C during that marking period. Any
incomplete grade will disqualify a student from the honor roll.
Distinguished Honor Roll: The student must obtain a grade point average of at
least 3.75 and have not received any grade below C during that marking period.
Any incomplete grade will disqualify a student from the honor roll.
For further information on the calculation of grade point average for honor roll,
please see a counselor.
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INTERIM REPORTS
In an effort to keep both students and parents appraised of academic status in
each subject area, interim reports will be issued at mid-marking period intervals.
These reports will indicate where improvement is needed while there is still an
opportunity to improve the grade for the marking period.
Interim reports will be issued on the following dates:
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
There will be four marking periods for a year course with a fifth grade as the final
grade. Semester courses will have two marking periods with a third grade as the
final grade. Each marking period will be distinct from each other marking period
with an assigned grade reflecting only that periods scholastic achievement.
All high school courses will use the letter grade system, A, B, C, D, F, IN, NG,
unless the principal approves an alternate grading system.
USE OF IN AND NG ON PROGRESS REPORT
The letters IN represent an incomplete in a course. This is used in a situation
where a student has not turned in all the work expected. Students have ten
school days to make up the work so the IN can be converted to a letter grade.
The letters NG represent no grade. NG is used when a teacher establishes
that a student, because of circumstances, cannot be expected to do or make up
work.
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The District reserves the right to monitor the use of the computer,
computer networks, computer resources and computer facilities for
purposes of ascertaining compliance of rules, policies, and guidelines.
The Council Rock School Board establishes that the use of computers,
computer facilities, computer networks and computer resources is a
privilege, not a right. Inappropriate, unauthorized, and illegal use will
result in the cancellation of the privilege and appropriate disciplinary
action may be taken in accordance with the established discipline
policies and procedures.
Guidelines:
Prohibitions:
All network and resource users must act in a responsible, ethical, and
legal manner in accordance with district policy, rules, guidelines,
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In addition to the guidelines above, the following policies are in effect at Council
Rock High School North:
ASSEMBLIES
Because of the size of our school, seating is critical at most assembly programs.
When reporting to the auditorium, students are to move as far to the front as
possible, filling in every seat.
2.
Remove all debris, trays, paper, containers, etc. from tables and place
them in receptacles provided. On occasion, an administrator may ask
students to remove trash that is not theirs. Please be responsible and
mature enough to comply with those requests.
3.
Students must stay on the first floor of the building during lunch.
Please do not go upstairs until the lunch period is over. A schedule of
lunches will be placed in each stairwell. Follow all directions given by
the stairway monitors.
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4.
Students are permitted to relax in the cafeteria, the annex, and grass
areas adjacent to the lounges during pleasant weather with
administrative approval.
5.
Do not loiter in the Industrial Arts, World Language, or 1st floor east
areas during lunch periods.
6.
CD PLAYERS/IPODS/RADIOS/WALKMAN RADIOS/TAPEDECKS
There shall be no in-building use or visibility of CD players, Ipods, or Walkman
radios during the instructional school day. We have found them to be a
disruption to the academic environment. Therefore, at no time are radios, tape
players, Walkman radios, Ipods, or CD players allowed to be used in school.
Use in school bathrooms is also prohibited.
CHEATING
Cheating is defined to be the copying of someones work and representing it as
your own, allowing someone to copy work, or taking a test, quiz or exam in a
dishonest way.
Students caught cheating on a test, quiz, midyear or final exam, term paper,
book report, etc. will receive a zero for their part in that activity.
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION
In order to avoid disruption to the teaching/learning environment, we require that
arrangements for classroom observations be made in advance. In this way, we
can ensure minimal professional disruption to our program and provide certain
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CUTTING CLASS
Cutting class is a serious infraction. There is no allowable cutting. Students will
receive a 0 for any work missed during a cut class. Teachers must account for
students assigned during any class period. The following are disciplinary
measures used to deter cutting class:
Cut Policy Semester Course
1st Cut: The assistant principal will notify parents by phone or mail. The student
will be referred to the discipline office for detention. A conference will be held
warning the student of an impending failure should a cut in the same class occur
for the second time.
2nd Cut In the same subject: A failure will result for the marking period in which
the second cut occurs and 2 administrative detentions will be assigned.
3rd Cut - In the same subject: The student may be suspended for a minimum of
three days or serve three Saturday suspension alternative detentions.
Continued cutting may result in more lengthy suspensions, failure for the course,
privileges being rescinded, and/or exclusion from extra-curricular activities.
Cut Policy Full Year Course
1st Cut: Subject area teacher will notify parents by phone or letter. The teacher
will assign a detention and notify the office via a student referral.
2nd Cut In the same subject: The assistant principal will notify parents by
phone or mail. The student will be referred to the discipline office for detention.
A conference will be held warning the student of an impending failure should a
cut in the same class occur for the third time.
3rd Cut In the same subject: A failure will result for the marking period in which
the third cut occurs and an administrative detention will be assigned.
4th Cut In the same subject: The student may be suspended for a minimum of
three days or serve three Saturday suspension alternative detentions.
Continued cutting may result in more lengthy suspensions, failure for the course,
privileges being rescinded, and/or exclusion from extra-curricular activities.
In addition to the above, a grade of zero will be given for all class work, tests,
quizzes, labs, or presentations missed due to cutting.
DETENTION
There are two types of detention: Teacher assigned and administrative detention.
Administrative detentions will be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Commons. Students are to report
no later than 2:30 p.m. and follow directions given by the detention proctor.
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6.
Clothing should not include items that display profanity, vulgarity, gang
references, the ridiculing of any person/group, references to alcohol,
tobacco, or other illegal activity.
7.
Pajama tops and/or bottoms are not permitted.
8.
Footwear must be worn at all times. Footwear that is a safety hazard is
not allowed, such as slippers.
9.
For the health, safety, and welfare of everyone, students are not
permitted to wear unusually long chains (typically/traditionally used to
secure wallet to belt loop) around waist, between pockets, or around
the neck. Jewelry with sharp, protruding studs is unacceptable.
Students are also not permitted to wear animal choker collars.0
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Students are not allowed to wear hoods, hats, or sunglasses, and may
be asked to remove hats and/or sunglasses at teachers discretion.
The high school administration reserves the right to determine the
appropriateness of student attire. Students who violate the student dress code
shall be required to modify their appearance by covering or removing the
offending item, and if necessary, replacing it with an acceptable item. Parents
may be requested to bring suitable clothing to school before the student may
return to class. Any student who refuses to dress appropriately shall be subject
to disciplinary action.
EMANCIPATION
Regardless of age, all students at Council Rock High School North are treated
equally under school policy. While students who are 18 years or older are adults
in society, they are still subject to all school policies and guidelines as students in
the Council Rock School District.
EXPULSION
Expulsion procedures will be implemented with students whose behavior
constitutes a serious and/or chronic disruption to the maintenance of a school
climate that encourages learning.
FIGHTING
Fighting on the periphery of the school property is considered disruptive to the
schools operation. Therefore, fighting in the vicinity of school property or at bus
stops falls under the same restriction and guidelines as fighting at school.
Fighting at school related activities, home or away, will result in suspension.
A desirable means of settling student differences is the use of Peer Mediation.
Students are encouraged to seek out this alternative to fighting. School
personnel are always available to help students resolve problems in a peaceful,
non-threatening manner. Fighting places the participants and bystanders in
danger of injury and disability. Fighting will not be tolerated at school, at school
activities, or while students are on their way to or from school. A students
decision to participate in a fight is also his/her decision to accept the
consequences of fighting regardless of the cause of the dispute or the extent of
the students involvement.
The administration is not tolerant of these actions and will take stern disciplinary
measures should they occur. Every administrator is committed to resolving
student conflict and will do whatever is necessary to help students resolve
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6.
FOOD/DRINK IN BATHROOMS
In an effort to keep the bathrooms at Council Rock High School North as clean
as possible, students are to be aware that food and drink are not permitted in the
bathrooms. This policy is in effect at all times not only during the school day.
FUNDRAISING
The School Board prohibits the collection of money in school or on school
property or at any school-sponsored event by a student or district employee for
personal profit.
Any student(s), student group, class or organization whose intent is to foster the
activities of district students shall receive prior approval from the student
activities principal in order to engage in any fund-raising activities. Direct doorto-door solicitation by all school students is prohibited.
Methods of Fund Raising
Revenues obtained pursuant to student fund raising may be secured in the
following manner:
1.
Through student club sponsored activities and commissions received
through vending machines and other services.
2.
Service projects outside the school building, such as bake sales,
magazine subscription drives, candy sales, car washes, etc., where the
general public is indirectly encouraged to participate, must be
approved by the building principal. Appropriate forms shall be
provided for the approval of such activities.
3.
Direct solicitation of funds is not permitted unless approved by the
assistant superintendent.
4.
No promotional incentives for different levels of sales by students are
permitted.
GAMBLING
Most forms of gambling/gaming are illegal; specifically, any type of card playing,
dice, or games of chance that involve betting with money. Sports pools for
money are also illegal and not permitted in school. Any infractions may result in
detentions or possible suspension from school.
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GUARDIANSHIP AUTHORIZATION
It is extremely helpful, especially when a medical emergency arises, for the
schools administration to have the name of a person who will assume
responsibility for a student when his or her parents are not in the area due to a
vacation, business trip, etc. If parents are going to be away, please see that they
designate someone as your guardian in their absence.
HARRASSMENT / DISCRIMINATION
The School Board recognizes that discrimination and/or harassment may take
many forms including
1. Verbal conduct such as epithets, derogatory or degrading comments, slurs, or
unwelcome telephone calls, invitations or comments
2. Visual conduct such as derogatory posters, cartoons, drawings, letters, notes
or gestures
3. Physical conduct such as assault, offensive or unwelcome touching, blocking
normal movement, unwanted sexual advances, or interference with school
studies, courses, programs or activities
4. Threats and demands to submit to sexual requests or activity as a condition or
term of the students status in a course, program or school related activity or as
the basis for academic or other decisions which may affect a student or which
has the purpose or effect of interfering with a students educational experience or
creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive learning environment
5. Retaliation for having reported the harassment or discrimination
6. Denial for any of the benefits of a complete educational program for an
impermissible reason such as race, religion, sex, age, marital status, familial
status, national origin, color, disability or sexual orientation.
Any student who is found to have engaged in such conduct will be subject to
immediate and severe disciplinary action including but not limited to detention,
suspension, and/or expulsion from school.
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HEALTH SERVICES
Health Office
The Health Office is located across the corridor from the cafeteria. If you
become ill, ask your teacher for a pass to the nurse and report directly to the
nurse for attention.
DO NOT
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3.
4.
Medication Policy
Students may not transport any form of prescription or over-the-counter drugs to
or from school. This is a violation of District policy unless:
1.
A Permission to Administer Medication form must be completed,
signed by parent and physician, and returned to the school nurse for all
prescription and non-prescription medications necessary during school
hours.
2.
A parent or adult designee must bring all prescription and nonprescription medications to the Health Office.
All prescription medication must be in a clearly marked pharmacy container with
students name, date, name of drug, prescription number, name of physician and
pharmacy, and directions for administration. All non-prescription medication
must be in original container.
Students may not carry medication with them during the school day.
It is the request of Council Rock School District that you comply with this policy in
order to insure the safety and well being of all students.
The nurse is not permitted to dispense Tylenol or Ibuprofen without parental
permission. Parents must sign the students emergency card for this permission
to be granted.
Student Pregnancies
Students who are pregnant are requested to make their guidance counselor and
the nurse aware of their condition. This request is with the health and physical
well-being of the student in mind.
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Immunization
Pennsylvania legislation requires that all children at any grade, kindergarten
through 12th, including all public, private, parochial, intermediate unit and home
schooled students, show proof of immunization before they can attend school in
the Commonwealth, unless an exemption for medical or religious reasons is
granted: The following minimum immunizations are required at all grade levels:
3 doses of polio
I.D. CARDS
As part of the student picture program, all students will receive a picture I.D.
card.
INTERNET USE
Students may never harass or disparage another student when using the
internet. This form of negative expression may result in serious consequences
such as suspension from school or police charges being brought against the
offending party.
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Fines
Fines are charged for materials returned to the LMC after their due dates. Due
dates are communicated to the student during the sign-out process and indicated
on a slip given to the student at the time of sign-out. Students are responsible for
returning all materials on or before the due date. Fines vary according to the type
of material. In general, the following daily fines apply, but exceptions may occur
for specific items:
50 cents
$5.00
Books-on-tape
10 cents
10 cents
Staff
Ms. Graham
Ms. Pagano
Ms. Little
Library Assistant
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10 cents
50 cents
LOCKERS
Each student will be assigned a locker. Combinations are not to be shared with
another student. Take precautions to ensure others do not observe you opening
your locker, thereby gaining access to your locker combination. If your locker
malfunctions, report to the office of the principal in charge of facilities &
maintenance. They will have your locker repaired. Cellphones, IPOD, MP3
players should be stored in your locker during the school day. Lockers are the
property of the school and are provided for your use. Do not put anything in a
locker you do not want your parents or school officials to see.
If at the end of the year a locker has not been maintained in good condition, a
maintenance fee will be assessed. Lockers should be emptied prior to going
home for summer vacation. Nothing should remain in the locker.
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Only those students who qualify and properly register their vehicles are
permitted to park on school property. Violation of parking/driving rules
will result in a fine and loss of driving privilege. The fine is $10 per
occurrence.
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Each car must be registered and display a proper Council Rock High
School North parking permit.
4.
Students are not permitted to go to the parking lot during school hours
without written administrative approval or security personnel escort.
5.
The students signature on the car registration form is proof that the
student received the STUDENT DRIVING REGULATIONS and that he/she
assumes the responsibility for complying with these regulations.
6.
By registering and/or parking a car on CRHS North property, you are
consenting to a search of the car upon the request of CRHS North Administration
for the purpose of preventing its use for illegal purposes and to protect the
welfare of the student body.
7.
Illegally parked cars will be ticketed and fined. The fine for parking
illegally on school property is $10 per day.
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PEER MEDIATION
Students should be aware that peer mediation is available to all who express a
sincere wish to resolve a dispute with another. Peer mediation involves a pair of
mediators meeting with two or more students who are experiencing a conflict.
The hope is to facilitate an agreement so that a dispute can be effectively
managed. Within certain guidelines, deliberations are held in confidence. You
are urged to contact any administrator, faculty member, or hall monitor. In
addition, students may be assigned to mediation as part of the reinstatement
process following a suspension for fighting.
Avoid fighting and suspension mediate! Mediations are scheduled Monday
through Friday from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Directions from the P.E. Department
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Gym uniforms are not standardized, but sneakers with tightly tied
laces are required. Clogs, mules, hiking boots, etc. are not allowed. A
complete appropriate change of clothes from what was worn to school
is necessary. To help with organization, blue and white combinations
are suggested.
Nonparticipations result when you cannot participate because of the
lack of sneakers or a change of clothing. Of course, this can affect
your P.E. grade.
Unprepared and unexcused non-participants may be made up with a
physical make-up after school with a Physical Education instructor. All
physical make-ups must be completed within 2 weeks of the missed
class. Students may only make up one (1) unprepared or unexcused
non-participation.
All students must return a P.E. Grading Criteria Understanding form
that will be kept on file by the P.E. Department.
Absences, late sign-ins, and early dismissals must be made up with
physical make-up.
Safety in the gym is vital. All injuries or accidents must be reported to
the instructor immediately.
Excusals:
a. Parental excuses are acceptable for one calendar week and
must be renewed after the one-week period.
b. Students who are to be excused from class for more than
one week must provide a note from the doctor. These notes
are to be submitted each marking period.
c. There shall be no retroactive medical excuses. All excuses
should be given to the instructor on the day(s) the student is
to be excused. Long-term medical excuses will be handled
by the assigned teacher.
d. Excused students are required to do a written assignment or
make up the missed class time after school in physical
activity. Failure to complete the assignment in the specified
time will result in the grade being adjusted.
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Locker Rooms
There have been problems with the loss of personal property in the gym locker
rooms because of theft and carelessness. Please secure all personal property.
Some suggestions that will help:
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PROBATION
Students who have accumulated a discipline and/or attendance record of major
offenses such as fighting, drugs or alcohol, weapons, or vandalism will be
recommended for probation. Probation is a serious warning that if any further
infractions occur, a student could be suspended and/or expelled or denied
privileges. A conference with parents, student, and an administrator will be held
to explain the specifics of probation.
RECRUITING INFORMATION
All local educational agencies must provide to military recruiters or institutions of
higher education, upon request, access to secondary school students (i.e. juniors
and seniors) and directory information on those students. The state military
affairs law requires the release of directory information consisting of a list of
secondary male and female students by name, home address and telephone
number. Both the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal 2002 reflect these requirements.
SCHOOL BUSES
Riding a school bus is a privilege. Bus drivers have a very difficult and trying job.
They are responsible for safely transporting hundreds of students. The bus
driver has the authority to correct improper or dangerous behavior that threatens
the safety or well-being of students.
The following are guidelines that must be followed to ensure safety on the school
bus: Failure to do so may result in the loss of bus privileges and/or suspension
from school.
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g.
SCHOOL TELEPHONES
Office phones are not available to students except in cases of extreme
emergency.
Pay telephones are provided for calls other than extreme
emergencies.
Likewise, parent phone calls cannot always be relayed to students since we do
not have adequate school personnel to deliver these requests. Please refrain
from making these requests of secretaries unless, like student calls, it is a case
of extreme emergency.
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SECURITY OF VALUABLES
Students are discouraged from bringing valuable items or large amounts of cash
to school because of the ever-present danger of theft or loss. Students who
bring such items must realize they are responsible for them. If a student wishes
to have a valuable or cash secured for the day, he/she may seek assistance
through the appropriate grade level office. Do not leave items of great value in
school lockers.
SKATEBOARDING
A Newtown Township Ordinance prohibits skateboarding on Council Rock High
School North property. Students who do this may be subject to a fine as well as
disciplinary action by the school. Skateboards are prohibited from Council Rock
School Buses.
STUDENT CONDUCT
The daily interaction of people, especially in a school with a large student
population, necessitates good manners, mature judgment, and the use of
reasonable guidelines. If you see a problem developing between yourself and a
staff member or a fellow student, see an administrator, teacher or guidance
counselor before the situation leads to a problem. Always show respect and
courtesy toward others. We may not always be in agreement with others, but we
must conduct ourselves in a positive and mature manner. Think of the
consequences before you say or do anything.
Please avoid the following infractions of school rules. Violation of these rules may
result in suspension from school and all school related activities. Probation may
also be affected.
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The following infractions will result in suspension for up to ten (10) school days.
They may also result in the involvement of the local police department and
district justice for disposition through the legal system and administrative
recommendation for expulsion from school. This recommendation would be
made to the Council Rock School Board in a formal hearing.
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PENALTIES
FIRST OFFENSE:
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SECOND OFFENSE:
Any person who violates this policy a second time will be recommended for
permanent expulsion with no right of re-admittance to school. All due process
procedures that govern first offenses under this policy will apply. The student will
be suspended pending a board hearing. Expulsion is exclusion from school by
the Board of School Directors for a period exceeding 10 school days. For
additional information, please refer to School Board Policy, #227, adopted July
23, 1998.
Disciplinary sanctions will include referral to the district CARES team, completion
of an assessment, and/or an appropriate rehabilitation program.
Students should be aware that the above policy is in effect during the school day
as well as at all co-curricular events and school functions involving Council Rock
High School North, whether held on campus or at another location.
Use shall mean the ingestion, injection, or inhalation of any drug (as defined) or
alcoholic beverage, and shall also mean a condition or state of being of a student
indicating to school authorities that such student is under the influence of a drug
(as defined) or alcoholic beverage, when either ingestion, injection or inhalation
of condition is performed or observed in any setting in which students are
responsible to school authority and/or supervision.
Possession as defined exclusively from use shall mean the presence of a
drug (as described) or alcoholic beverage on the person of a student, in any
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amount, in or on any item or belonging under the control of the student or owned
by the student, when such presence of the drug or alcoholic beverage is
observed or discovered or has occurred in any setting in which students are
responsible to school authority and/or supervision.
Distribution as defined exclusively from both use or possession shall mean
the sale, transfer, trade, or exchange in any manner of any drug (as defined),
alcohol or non-controlled substance that is represented as a controlled
dangerous substance by a student to any person whether or not a student, when
such distribution takes place in a setting in which students are responsible to
school authority and/or supervision.
STUDENT PRIVILEGES
Students at Council Rock High School North are extended many privileges that
should not be interpreted by students as rights. Examples of these privileges are
student parking, participation in class trips, holding class office, attendance at
dances, proms and other student activities, including participation on athletic
teams.
Students, who fail to exhibit mature behavior, meet their responsibilities or
disregard school rules and regulations may have privileges such as described
above revoked.
STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS
Students are asked to use mature judgment in the showing of affection toward
one another. If behavior along these lines is inappropriate for a school setting, a
staff member may correct the situation. Take the advice and save further
embarrassment or the possibility of disciplinary action.
STUDENT VISITORS
Visitations by other than Council Rock High School North students must be
approved in advance by the appropriate grade level principal.
Due to the high student population and our desire to provide the best possible
atmosphere for learning, student visitations are discouraged. Consideration will
only be given when applied for at least one day in advance, and relevance exists
between the visitation and the planned instructional program. Other than service
animals, animals are prohibited from the school building.
SURVEYS
Any survey conducted with students must be approved by the building principal.
SUSPENSION EXPECTATIONS
Suspension is not a deprivation of the right to learn but the temporary denial of
social interaction through school contacts.
Out-of-School Suspensions
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TAPE RECORDING
All students should be aware that they must have administrative, teacher and
classroom peer approval to tape-record classroom instruction, assemblies, etc.
The law considers unapproved taping a violation punishable as a third degree
felony.
VENDING MACHINES
The sale of food and beverages via vending machines is prohibited from 7:30
a.m. until 2:15 p.m. Vending machines in the cafeteria area are open during
lunches for student use.
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implement capable of inflicting serious bodily injury. Also included are bows and
arrows, B.B. guns, pellet guns, firecrackers and look-alike weapons.
Council Rock School District is now operating under a newly revised weapons
policy. It is important that students, parents, teachers, and administrators are
aware of the important changes represented in this policy. The most salient
points are
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WORKING PAPERS
Working papers are required for every student under 18 years of age who plans
to obtain employment. Working papers may be secured through the receptionist
at the main entrance to the building. Students employed in New Jersey should
locate the public high school nearest to their place of employment and report to
that location for working papers.
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