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First Day of Classes Carthage High School. Things Students Need to Know…. Graduation Requirements. 27 credits are needed to graduate. What leads to losing credits and dropping out? #1 – Poor Attendance #2 – Not turning in assignments #3 – General disrespect towards school. A+ Program.
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First Day of ClassesCarthage High School Things Students Need to Know…
Graduation Requirements • 27 credits are needed to graduate. • What leads to losing credits and dropping out? • #1 – Poor Attendance • #2 – Not turning in assignments • #3 – General disrespect towards school.
A+ Program • In exchange for: • Good attendance • Good grades • Good citizenship • 50 hours of tutoring • Students receive: • 2 paid years at select MO institutions • Point of contact: Coach Maxwell
Partnership with Crowder College • Carthage High School and Crowder college have made it easier for students to “jump start” their college education. • Crowder College will offer a unique opportunity to motivated students to earn credit towards and Associate of Arts in General Studies while completing requirements for Carthage High School diploma. • Interested students should contact their school counselor.
Grade Reports • ONLY SEMESTER GRADES ARE MAILED HOME!!! • All other reports are sent via the student, who receives the grades from their respective seminar teacher. • Reports should be signed and returned.
Student Driving/Parking • Students need to have a parking tag. • Purchasable for $2 in the office. • All students must ride the bus back and forth from the High School to the North Tech Center or Field House. • Rare exceptions can be made through the HS or TC offices.
Students Leaving School • Students must check out of school through the office. Failure to do so may constitute truancy. Exceptions: Students who have classes assigned to other off-campus locations.
Attendance • We believe that attendance is a major factor in determining a student success • School Board Policy: • At 3 absences in a class – letter sent home • At 6 absences – letter sent home • At 7+ absences – Loss of credit • Parents should call the office to alert us of their child’s absence on the day of the absence.
Admit Slips • If absent, student must get admit from attendance window. Present the admit slip to the teachers for each class you missed. • Must have a note from home or parent must have called in. Otherwise, absence is considered unexcused.
Lockers • Lockers are available for all students. • Locks are highly encouraged and are available in the office for a $6 deposit. • Only school locks may be used. • Lockers are the property of Carthage R-9 and can be inspected at any time.
Safe Schools Violations • Safe School Violations and will be dealt with as Federal Law requires: • Examples (not comprehensive): • 1st and 2nd Degree Assault • Distribution of Drugs • Weapons Possession • Real or Fake • Etc.
School Grounds • Students should understand that the following are ALL considered school grounds and that school rules apply in these locations: • Any district buildings or grounds • All adjacent properties • Vehicles on school grounds • Properties where a school function is occurring
Parking Lot • Instances of careless or imprudent driving will be referred to the School Resource Officer.
Bus and / or Bus Stop • The bus is considered an extension of the classroom. • The Student Code of Conduct begins at the bus stop or arrival at school.
Student Medication • All medication must be turned into the nurse and given to the student BY the nurse. • This includes aspirin and other pain relievers. Medication should be presented in its original packaging.
Pre-Paid Lunch • Free and Reduced Lunch forms are available in the office. • Charging is not permitted. • Money needs to be turned in by 9:00 am. • Money is to be turned in to the boxes outside the Media Center or the kitchen.
Computer Network Agreement • All students must sign the agreement to be able to access the network. • Nothing done on the school’s network is private. Nothing. • Depending on the nature of the event, some emails, Facebook comments, etc. can and will be dealt with by the school. • …EVEN IF DONE FROM THE HOME AND OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS!!!
FINAL EXEMPTION • In order to be exempt from finals, a student must have NO ABSENCES* in the class AND have a 90% attendance rate in all classes combined. • Seminar absences will count toward the 90% attendance rate. • * Funerals, Pre-Approved College Visits, and some Court ordered appearances are exceptions.
Harassment • Harassment of any type will not be permitted • Harassment- Words or conduct that intentionally intimidate or defame another student or school personnel. Any student who believes he/she has been the victim of harassment should report to the alleged harassment to the Principal and/or the Assistant Superintendent. (Reference: District Policy 2130) • This includes harassment based on : • Sex (sexual advances, jokes,etc) • Religion • Race or color • Sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation • Disability • Age
Disciplinary CONSEQUENCE CHART • If you plan on being in trouble, please familiarize yourself with this document: • Pages 49-51 in Student Handbook.
Do the Right Thing! • Staying out of trouble is fairly easy: • Do the right thing. • If you don’t know what the right thing to do is…..ask.
AND REMEMBER… • The adults in this building are here to see you and help you through high school. That’s why we work here. • We want you to have a successful academic year. • We want you to enjoy high school. • We want you to look back at these days and feel good about what you accomplished. • HAVE A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!