STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016 - 2017
Transcript of STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016 - 2017
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2016 - 2017
Principal: Johnny Vitrano
Assistant Principal:
Michael Astugue
Kathi Gottschalk
Mary Priebe
Assistant Principal:
Christopher Nelson
Leonard Tridico
Registrar: Donna Gilbert
Student Services: Camille Ducote
Guidance
Receptionist: Mary Fox
Counselors:
Libby Schayot – 9th grade
Lori Englande – 10th grade
Che’ Ashby-Jackson – 11th grade
Susan Samson – 12th grade
Toni Matherne- 12th grade
Office Phone: 985-892-7112
Fax Number: 985-892-9894
Guidance Fax: 985-893-4799
website http://fontainebleauhigh.stpsb.org
MOTTO
Optimus Optimorum
COLORS
BLACK AND RED
MASCOT
BULLDOG
ALMA MATER
O'Fontainebleau, O’Fontainebleau
Your constant beacon guides us.
You gave us love
We learned respect, honor and integrity.
As the years go by
We lean on thee to guide our steadfast course.
All hail to thee my Fontainebleau,
Forever in our hearts we will love thee.
School Calendar
2016 - 2017
August 3-5, 2016 Teachers' Day (Wednesday-Friday)
August 8 School Opens (Monday)
September 5 Labor Day Holiday (Monday)
September 30 Parish Fair Holiday (Friday)
October 13 End of First Nine Weeks (47 days)
(Thursday)
October 14 Teacher’s Prof Day (No Students)
(Friday)
November 8 Election Day (Tuesday)
November 21-25 (Thanksgiving Holiday) (Mon-Friday)
December 20 End of Second Nine Weeks (41 days)
(Tuesday) (1/2 day for students)
December 21 – January 3, 2017 Winter Break (Wednesday-Tuesday)
January 4 School Reopens (Wednesday)
January 16 Martin Luther King Holiday (Monday)
February 27-March 3 Mardi Gras Holidays (Monday-Friday)
March 16 End of Third Nine Weeks (46 days)
(Thursday)
March 17 Teacher’s Day (No Students) (Friday)
April 14 – 21 Spring/Easter Break (Friday - Friday)
May 23 End of Fourth Nine Weeks (41 days)
(Tuesday) (1/2 day for students)
End of Second Semester (87 days)
May 24 Teachers' Day (Wednesday -No students)
2016-17 BELL SCHEDULE
Regular Schedule
30 Min. HR Schedule
7:25 -- 8:19
1st hour
7:25 -- 8:15
1st hour
8:24 -- 9:18
2nd hour
8:20 -- 9:08
2nd hour
9:23 -- 10:17
3rd hour
9:13 -- 10:01
3rd hour
10:22 -- 11:16
4th hour
10:06 -- 10:36
Homeroom
10:41 -- 11:29
4th hour
11:16 -- 11:42
1st Lunch
11:46 -- 12:40
5th hour
11:29 -- 11:58
1st Lunch
12:02 -- 12:50
5th hour
11:20 -- 12:14
5th hour
12:14 -- 12:40
2nd Lunch
11:33 -- 12:21
5th hour
12:21 -- 12:50
2nd Lunch
12:44 -- 1:38
6th hour
1:42 -- 2:36
7th hour
12:55 -- 1:43
6th hour
1:48 -- 2:36
7th hour
A.M. Activity Schedule
P.M. Activity Schedule
7:25 -- 8:11
1st hour
7:25 -- 8:11
1st hour
8:16 -- 9:00
2nd hour
8:16 -- 9:00
2nd hour
9:05 -- 9:49
3rd hour
9:05 -- 9:49
3rd hour
9:54 -- 10:52
Activity
9:54 -- 10:38
4th hour
10:57 -- 11:41
4th hour
10:38 -- 11:07
1st Lunch
11:41 -- 12:10
1st Lunch
11:11 -- 11:55
5th hour
12:14 -- 12:58
5th hour
10:42 -- 11:26
5th hour
11:45 -- 12:29
5th hour
11:26 -- 11:55
2nd Lunch
12:29 -- 12:58
2nd Lunch
12:00 -- 12:44
6th hour
1:03 -- 1:47
6th hour
12:49 -- 1:33
7th hour
1:52 -- 2:36
7th hour
1:33 -- 2:36
Activity
First Lunch – PE, Fine Arts, Vocational, Business, Foreign Language, Sp Ed,
Science
Second Lunch - ELA, SS, Math
SYSTEMWIDE POSITIVE
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT
The School System has a District Discipline Plan that was
adopted using a model master plan from the State Board of
Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and was
designed to promote an effective learning environment in our
schools. As part of this parish plan, each school has a
discipline plan that includes the expectations of a program
known as Positive Behavior Support (PBS). A PBS Team at
each school analyzes relevant data to develop effective
interventions to help ensure good conduct at school. The
overall, systemic goal of PBS is to provide a positive climate
within each school and ultimately lower the number of behavior
concerns. Improving student conduct means higher student
achievement, high school performance scores, and greater
overall success of the students in St. Tammany Parish. PBS
includes, but is not limited to:
a school disciplinary leadership team
identification of behavior issues in each school
improvement plan
BESE approved behavior forms
a school discipline flow chart
use of monitoring data to evaluate and modify the
school master plan
behavioral expectations at the school
a reward/incentive program for positive behavior
defined, consistent consequences for rule violations
district established discipline policies
appropriate Safe and Drug-Free School activities
a crisis management plan.
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FISH PHILOSOPHY
Expectations
The Fish Philosophy is the expectations of our school.
Teachers, support staff, and students should know and use these
expectations daily at Fontainebleau High School.
Fish Philosophy:
Be There
Be on time for school and class. Be totally focused on
the person or task with which you are engaged.
Choose your attitude
Accept full responsibility for your attitude at school. A
positive attitude is a decision you make, moment to
moment.
Make their day
Do something special for your teachers and fellow
students. Make positive choices.
Play
Have fun, enjoy yourself, and be spontaneous and
creative.
Rules (The rules of the school are designed with the Fish
Philosophy in mind)
Cafeteria Follow the cafeteria entry and exit plan
Trays stay in the cafeteria
Pick up after yourself
Visit with friends
Halls
Stay to the right when walking
Talk while you walk
Be there on time!
Restrooms
Respect others
Report to administration if restroom needs attention
Report graffiti or unsafe conditions
Maintain cleanliness
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Classrooms Teacher will develop and post rules with the Fish
Philosophy in mind
All students need to know the rules of the school……..
The student is responsible for and will be held accountable for
all policies in the St. Tammany Parish Handbook on
Attendance, Discipline, & Student Records. This handbook
becomes a part of the Fontainebleau High School Student
Handbook.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Fontainebleau encourages regular, two-way, and meaningful
communication between parents and staff involving student
academic learning and extracurricular activities. This
communication involves and ensures
a) that parents play an integral role in assisting in their
child’s learning;
b) that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in
their child’s education at school;
c) that parents are full partners in their child’s education
and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making
and on advisory committees to assist in the education of
their child.
I. ATTENDANCE
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE DAYS
Louisiana attendance policy requires students to attend class a
minimum number of days in order to receive credit. At the high
school level a student can miss no more than 5 days per
semester. If a student is absent for 3 or more consecutive days a
note from a physician, nurse practitioner, or dentist must be
presented upon return to school.
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If a student misses 5 or more days (excused and/or unexcused)
in a semester, credit will be denied due to excessive absences.
Attendance letters are mailed from the school system on the
second day of nonattendance and on the fifth day.
Excused absences:
Students are allowed to make-up work if there is an
acceptable excuse presented for the absence.
Students have the same numbers of days as they were
absent; and/or to make arrangements with each teacher,
to make up assignments following an excused absence.
Students who check out and have an unacceptable
excuse will receive a zero (0) for each period on all
graded work given during the time of his/her absence.
Graded work includes a daily participation grade.
If a student checks out for a doctor's appointment,
he/she must, upon return, present a doctor's slip to the
Admissions Secretary, who then issues an admission
slip.
Admission slips are issued for portions of the school
day in the same manner that they are issued for full day
absences.
A checkout card is maintained in Student Services.
The parent/authorized person on the check out card must
give a reason each time it is used. If no reason is given,
this information is recorded and the student is
unexcused.
If a student returns to school on the same day after
checking out, he/she must report to the Student Services
Desk and sign in.
All absences, both excused and unexcused, count
toward a student’s total absent days. Students are
allowed to make-up work only for excused absences.
TRUANCY
Truancy is defined as absence from class or school for any
portion of a period or day without permission from home and
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school. Students are not to leave the campus before school, any
time during the school day, or after school while waiting for the
bus. They must remain on the campus at all times or be subject
to disciplinary action.
LA. R.S. 17:221
SUBPART C. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
§221. School attendance; compulsory ages; duty of parents;
excessive absences; consent to withdraw
A.(1) Every parent, tutor, or other person residing
within the state of Louisiana, having control or charge of any
child from that child's seventh birthday until his eighteenth
birthday, shall send such child to a public or private day school,
unless the child graduates from high school prior to his
eighteenth birthday. Any child below the age of seven who
legally enrolls in school shall also be subject to the provisions
of this Subpart. Every parent, tutor, or other person responsible
for sending a child to a public or private day school under
provisions of this Subpart shall also assure the attendance of
such child in regularly assigned classes during regular school
hours established by the school board.
(2) Whoever violates the provisions of this Subsection
or R.S. 17:234 shall be fined not more than two hundred and
fifty dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both.
(3) Whoever violates any other provision of this
Subpart or any other provision of law which provides for the
penalty provided for in R.S. 17:221 shall be fined not more than
fifteen dollars, and, for such violations, each day the violation
continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(4) Visiting teachers or supervisors of child welfare and
attendance, with the approval of the parish or city
superintendents of schools, shall file proceedings in court to
enforce the provisions of this Subpart. Students guilty of
truancy are disciplined.
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LA Rev Stat § 17:233
§233. Cases of habitual absence or tardiness referred to
juvenile or family court; denial or suspension of driving
privileges
A. Any student who is a juvenile and who is
habitually absent from school or is habitually tardy shall be
reported by visiting teachers and supervisors of child welfare
and attendance to the family or juvenile court of the parish or
city as a truant child, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2
of Title VII of the Louisiana Children's Code relative to
families in need of services, there to be dealt with in such
manner as the court may determine, either by placing the
truant in a home or in a public or private institution where
school may be provided for the child, or otherwise.
B.(1)(a) A student shall be considered habitually
absent or habitually tardy when either condition continues to
exist after all reasonable efforts by any school personnel,
truancy officer, or other law enforcement personnel have
failed to correct the condition after the fifth unexcused
absence or fifth unexcused occurrence of being tardy within
any school semester.
(b) The parent or legal guardian of a student shall
enforce the attendance of the student at the school to which
the student is assigned.
(c) The principal of the school, or his designee, shall
notify the parent or legal guardian in writing on or before a
student's third unexcused absence or unexcused occurrence
of being tardy, and shall hold a conference with such
student's parent or legal guardian. This notification shall
include information relative to the parent or legal guardian's
legal responsibility to enforce the student's attendance at
school and the civil penalties that may be incurred if the
student is determined to be habitually absent or habitually
tardy. The student's parent or legal guardian shall sign a
receipt for such notification.
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(2) In a nonpublic school, a student shall be
considered habitually absent or tardy only when the student
has been absent or tardy for more than five days within any
month without approval of the parent or other person
responsible for the student's school attendance and when the
student's principal has filed a written report showing dates of
absence or tardiness and dates and results of school contacts
with the home.
C. If a student is less than eighteen years of age and
is habitually absent or tardy as determined pursuant to this
Section, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections
may, upon notification from the school board, deny or
suspend the driver's permit or license of the student in
accordance with the provisions of R.S. 32:431.1.
D. For purposes of this Section, the term "tardy" shall
include but not be limited to leaving or checking out of
school unexcused prior to the regularly scheduled dismissal
time at the end of the school day but shall not include
reporting late to class when transferring from one class to
another during the school day.
LA. R.S. 17:233
FHS recognizes NO "skip" days.
TARDY POLICY
Tardy Definition
A student is considered tardy if he/she is less than 20
minutes late for a class. Tardies are excused only for the
same reasons as absences.
If a student is 20 minutes (or more late) for a class, the
student will be considered absent for that class. This
absence will count toward the total number of absences for
that class in determining failure for excessive absences.
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If the tardy, or resulting absence, is unexcused, the student
will NOT be allowed to make up any work missed
Students are responsible for being in their classrooms and
seated in their desks when the tardy bell rings for each period.
Students arriving to school after the tardy bell rings must check
in before reporting to class.
Tardy to school is defined as any late arrival from the start of
school until the beginning of second hour.
1-3 tardy - warning
4th tardy or more – disciplinary action.
Subsequent tardies add additional consequences.
Upon referral to the office, an administrator will review the
student's tardy/discipline record and handle discipline
accordingly.
CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS
Students will not call home for permission nor be allowed to
check out by telephone conversation with parents. The
Admissions Secretary will call the home.
If the parent, or authorized person cannot be reached, the
student will remain in school. An authorized person is one who
has been designated, in writing, by the parent to check the
student out of school. The permission authorization is attached
to the student's checkout card. In order to release a student, the
school must have a written permission signed by the parent,
guardian, or authorized person.
Students will not be allowed to go to Student Services to
check out between class periods. A student who is to
checkout must report to class. Teachers will call Student
Services to let the secretary know when a student wants to
check out. The teacher will supply the secretary with the
following:
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a) name of the student
b) nature of the illness
c) name of parent or authorized person
d) phone number to call
When the parent or authorized person arrives, the
Admissions Secretary will call the student out of class.
Students who leave school without properly checking out
are considered as "skipping" and will be referred to the
principal or assistant principal. This could lead to
suspension.
Students checked out by a phone call must bring in a note
when returning to school.
Absences for three or more consecutive days will require a
medical excuse from a physician.
Acceptable excuses for checking out are:
a. personal illness.
b. doctor’s appointments. Parents are encouraged to
make both doctor and dental appointments after
school.
c. court appearances.
d. special reasons authorized by the principal or
the assistant principal.
Unacceptable excuses for checking out are:
a. Obtaining driver's license. This can be done after
school or during school holidays.
b. Errands for parents.
c. Vacations.
d. Activities that are not school sponsored.
e. Going home for forgotten items.
Students are not allowed to check out with another
student unless they are siblings.
Students will not be allowed to check out by phone on
pep rally days and the day before a holiday break. A
parent or guardian must come to the school to check
the student out on these days.
Students will not be allowed to check out of school
during exams.
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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Any student participating in a sport/activity that takes place
during the week on a school night is expected to be in class the
next morning on time. Tardies will not be accepted. No
exceptions unless prior approval is issued in writing by the
principal.
PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES
It is our hope that all of Fontainebleau's students will become
involved in extracurricular activities this year. We have
numerous ones from which to select, and we encourage you to
take part in at least one of the extracurricular activities.
Be cautious that your participation in the extracurricular
activities does not interfere with your studies so that your
grades suffer. In that event, you would be unable to participate.
Students who are suspended or who exhibit unacceptable
behavior may be dismissed from extracurricular activities at
any time.
If a student is involved in one sport/activity and quits that
sport/activity, the student will not be allowed to join another
sport/activity until the first sport/activity season is over.
Any student participating in extra-curricular activities, i.e.
games, practices, contests, competitions, etc., is encouraged to
be in attendance for the full day, but must be in class a
minimum of four hours.
DANCES
Students will be required to present student ID before being admitted
into school dances.
Students will be required to obtain guest passes for guests that do not attend FHS.
Guests are only allowed between the ages of 14 and 21 and are
required to follow all dance and school rules.
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The FHS student is responsible for the behavior of his or her
guest.
Once a student has left a dance, he/she will not be allowed to
return to the dance.
Students are not allowed to go to their cars during a dance
regardless of the reason.
Students will be required to sign in when arriving at a dance
and sign out before leaving the dance.
Students are not allowed to attend a dance if on the owe list.
Students shall clear their debts from the owe list before
purchasing a ticket to a dance.
Students receiving instruction through alternative school
settings and do not attend class on Fontainebleau’s campus
are not allowed to attend school dances.
Students will be "locked-in" for a specified time. Students will not
be allowed to enter after a pre-announced time nor leave before the
pre-announced departure time.
II. CONDUCT
Setting high expectations for student behavior helps foster good
decision making skills and good choices. The following
guidelines are provided as common examples of misconduct
and minimum consequences.
Refer to the Handbook on Attendance, Discipline and Student
Records for a more complete list.
BULLYING
Examples of types of bullying may include, but are not limited
to the following examples:
Cyberbullying includes posting remarks and/or pictures
on social networking sites, text messages, and email.
Physical bullying includes, but is not limited to,
punching, shoving, poking, strangling, hair pulling,
beating, teasing, kicking, punching, or excessive
tickling.
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Verbal bullying includes, but is not limited to, such acts
as malicious name calling, teasing, or gossip.
Emotional (psychological) bullying includes, but is not
limited to rejecting, wronging, extorting, defaming,
humiliating, black-mailing, diminishing personal
characteristics (such as race, disability, ethnicity or
perceived sexual orientation), manipulating friendships,
isolating, or ostracizing.
Sexual bullying includes, but is not limited to, many of
the preceding actions as well as exhibitionism,
voyeurism, sexual propositioning, abuse involving
actual physical contact, or sexual assault.
An individual has the right to report an incident(s) of bullying
without fear of reprisal or retaliation at any time. To report
bullying, tell a teacher, guidance counselor, or an administrator.
Forms are available in the library, room 402, and guidance
department. Forms may be deposited in room 402 or the library
book drop.
Proven allegations of bullying can have serious consequences
for the person deemed guilty, including verbal or written
reprimand, in-school or out-of-school suspension, disciplinary
reassignment and or expulsion.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD
The St. Tammany Parish School system requires students to
wear ID badges at all times. Picture ID will be visible-- worn
on a lanyard. Temporary IDs are to worn only on the upper
chest.
Picture ID badges will be required at FHS for the following:
to get into FHS dances
to get an admit slip
to check out a library book
to vote in specified school elections
other activities
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HALL PASS
Any student in the hall during class periods must have a pass
from a teacher or office to justify being out of class.
CLOTHING
Sweat pants, leggings, yoga pants, joggers and tights are
NOT allowed.
“Walking” shorts may be worn as long as they meet the
length requirements. Examples of “walking” shorts would
include pocketed shorts secured at the waist. Examples of
shorts NOT considered “walking” shorts would include PE
uniform shorts, other shorts that are considered athletic
wear and “Soffee” type cotton shorts and are NOT to be
worn as regular school attire.
No breaks in materials are allowed including holes fringes,
fraying, and/or patches. If the bottom is hemmed and looks
neat and is not excessively frayed it is ok.
No over-sized garments; such as t-shirts past fingertip
length.
The display of signs or symbols on the person of a student,
which could create a disturbance at school, is prohibited.
All shirts must be long enough to cover midriff area, but
not fall below the fingertips.
Hair arranged in a manner detrimental to the performance
of normal educational activities will be prohibited.
Undergarments must be covered at all times.
Pants must be secured at the waist with no undergarments
revealed.
No ornamentation, i.e. chains, spikes, metal studs, etc., may
be worn on clothing or body.
Solid white undershirts, tank tops, spaghetti strap shirts
may not be worn as outerwear, or covered by an outer
garment such as a sweater or jacket.
Shirts must have sleeves that cover the shoulders.
No scrubs may be worn, except for interns.
A neatly trimmed mustache is the only facial hair permitted.
Hair must clear the line of sight.
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Unacceptable items: traditional flip-flop shoes, soccer
sandals, house slippers, backless between the toe shoes,
pajamas, flannel bottoms, sheer clothing, PE uniform
(except during PE)
Any student who violates the Dress Code Policy will be
referred to the assistant principal for discipline. Refer to
STPSB Discipline Policy Handbook.
HAT POLICY
Hats and/or headscarves are not permitted on campus during
regular school hours. These items will be confiscated.
BODY PIERCING
Pierced ears are the only form of body piercing allowed at FHS;
extremes are not allowed. Students will be referred to the
assistant principal for discipline.
ELECTRONICS
Digital cameras, radios/CD and/or cassette players/iPods or
other electronic devices are NOT to be brought to school.
These devices will be confiscated.
WIRELESS DEVICES
NO WIRELESS DEVICES ARE ALLOWED BY THE ST.
TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AS PER THE
DISTRICT HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS.
Any student in possession of a “wireless device” while on
school property on a normal school day and on the school bus
will have that device confiscated and have disciplinary
consequences. Wireless devices will only be returned to the
parent/guardian. The Board reserves the right to examine the
contents of any wireless device found.
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“Normal school day” is from the time the student enters campus
until the 2:56 bell.
EATING/DRINKING
Students are not to eat in the classrooms. Drinks in glass
containers are prohibited. Bottled water from the vending
machine will be allowed in the classroom but not in the
computer labs.
CHEATING
Cheating occurs any time a student does not do his/her own
work. Copying another student's homework, submitting
another student's paper as his/her own, sharing answers on a
test/quiz/assignment are all forms of cheating.
First offense - zero on assignment/test, parent contacted,
written reprimand
Second offense-zero on assignment, parent contacted, and
a Saturday detention
Third offense-zero on assignment, parent contacted, and 2
day suspension.
DETENTION
Students serving detention are expected to arrange for
transportation to leave campus at the end of the detention. The
detention monitor cannot leave until all students are picked up.
Students remaining 15 minutes past the published end of the
detention will be disciplined.
MISCONDUCT
Suspendable Offenses:
leaving the classroom or campus w/o permission
habitual offender
nonattendance of detention
profanity on campus
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possession or use of cigarettes and/or lighter or
dipping(smokeless tobacco)
cutting class
dress code violation
disrespect toward teacher/staff(1-2days)
fighting (5 days)
under the influence, possession or consumption of alcohol
on campus (5 day suspension)
fireworks on campus (5 days)
violation of rules on field trips or school sponsored
activities
Recommendation for Expulsion:
fighting-2nd offense
possession of weapon
(police notification required)
fourth suspension for any reason
possession, distribution, or under the influence of drugs
(police notification required)
TRANSPORTATION
The school bus is an extension of the school campus and as
such appropriate behavior is expected at all times. The
following consequences are used as a guideline for misconduct
on the bus:
first referral warning reprimand
second referral 3 day bus suspension
third referral 5 day bus suspension
fourth referral 10 day bus suspension
fifth referral bus suspension for remainder
of school year
serious offenses could also result in suspension from school
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PARKING ZONES AND PERMITS
ALL CARS ON CAMPUS MUST HAVE A VALID FHS
PARKING STICKER.
There is to be no loitering in the parking lot. Students
may not stay in their car before school once they arrive.
Students may not return to their car until the end of
school.
Student vehicles may be subject to search if there are
reasonable grounds to believe that drugs, alcohol,
firearms, stolen property or other contraband might be
present in those vehicles.
Reckless driving (donuts, kicking gravel), speeding,
driving through the Jr. High campus and any other
violation of these regulations will result in suspension of
driving privileges, towing of vehicles, and/or suspension
from school.
Refer to FHS Parking & Traffic Regulation form, which
is issued at the time of registration.
Leaving campus without checking out; or transporting
students who have not checked out; or excessive tardies
will result in suspension or loss of driving privileges.
FHS reserves the right to restrict parking. Parking spaces
are at a premium due to the growth of the school. 9th
graders will not be issued parking permits for any reason.
Seasonal permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis
for those students involved in certain extracurricular
activities for the duration of that activity.
All appeals are to be made in writing and will be decided
by the Permit Committee.
WEAPONS ON CAMPUS
See STPSB Handbook on Discipline and Attendance
No weapons, or object that could be considered a weapon, shall
be brought to school for any reason.
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III. GENERAL PROCEDURES & POLICIES
DEBTS
St. Tammany Parish School Board authorizes schools to collect
all debts owed the school by students and parents. Debts would
include, but not be limited to, such things as lost/damaged
textbooks, library books/fines, unpaid lunch fees, uniforms, etc.
The St. Tammany Parish School Board authorizes schools to
withhold participation in extracurricular activities, clubs, sports,
dances of students in debt. In the case of a student transferring
to another school, all financial obligations shall be met before
the withdrawal is completed. A student may not participate in
the graduation ceremony until all obligations have been met.
DRILLS
Emergency drills at regular intervals are required by law and
are an important precaution. It is essential that when the first
signal is given, everyone obeys orders promptly and clears the
building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible. The
teacher in each classroom will give the students instructions.
Exit maps are posted in each classroom.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are a privilege. Students with a failing grade in a
course or disciplinary performance or a suspension may be
denied permission. Students MUST receive permission from
each teacher before missing a class for a field trip. Students
shall adhere to all school and parish policies while on the field
trip.
HEALTH RECORDS
Students, who have not reached the age of 18 by October 1, are
required by law to present records of their immunizations. If
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the student fails to provide this information, he/she may not
attend school until these records are made available.
STUDENT MEDICATION POLICY
Any student who is required to take medication during the
school day must comply with parish regulations, these include:
Medical release form (school form) filled out by physician
and on file at school.
Medication in container appropriately labeled by pharmacy
or physician (including over-the-counter).
All medication is to be brought to the school by the
parent/guardian for safekeeping.
No medication is to be in student's possession at any time
while on campus.
LIBRARY The library will open each school day thirty minutes
before school and close thirty minutes after school.
The library is a place for studying in a quiet atmosphere.
Students gathering for socializing will be asked to leave.
Books on the open shelves not designated for other uses
may be checked out for two weeks.
Reference books are to be used only in the library and are
not checked out at any time. Selected reference books
may be checked out overnight with the permission of the
librarian.
Overdue books result in a fine of ten cents per day for
every school day overdue. Overdue reserve books result
in a fine of five cents per period of each school day.
Periodicals do not circulate; they are to be used only in
the library.
Parent & student must sign a Technology Usage Agreement
Form before the student can utilize the computer lab.
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LOCKERS AND LOCKS
Students will be issued lockers at the beginning of the
school year.
Students are required to keep their lockers locked at all
times.
Students will supply their own gym locks.
A locker that is left unlocked is considered out of use. Its
contents may be removed and the locker assigned to
another student.
Lockers will be inspected on a regular basis and should be
kept clean and presentable.
Students will be subject to fines for any damage to lockers.
If a locker is damaged and/or will not lock, this must be
reported to the front office immediately.
LUNCH
Lunch tickets are sold on a daily basis at school or
through https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/default.aspx
link. Tickets may be purchased for a single day or
multiple days.
All students are required to put their trash in the trashcan.
Those leaving trash on the tables or floor will be
disciplined.
POSTERS
Any notices, posters or stickers that you wish to display on the
bulletin boards or about the buildings must have the approval of
the administration. Failure to obtain approval will result in the
removal of the displayed article. Students or organizations
displaying posters are responsible for removing them
immediately following events or activities publicized.
SCHOOL FEES
School fees may be paid on-line through the
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https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/default.aspx link located on
the school and/or district web sites; or directly paid to the
teacher.
The school currently collects the following fees:
Agriscience:
Ag I -- $10/year
Ag II -- $10/year Welding I -- $10/semester
Ag III -- $10/year Welding II -- $10/semester
Horticulture -- $10/year
Art:
Art I/II/III/IV -- $10.00/sem Fine Arts Survey -- $8.00/sem
Band:
$150 (may be collected through fundraisers)
$50/semester or $80/year – instrument rental fee
Business Courses:
IBCA -- $6/year BCA -- $6/year
Internship – uniform fee ($16/shirt; $29/scrub set)
Networking -- $6/year
Chorus: $10
CNA/EKG Phlebotomy Certificate Fee:
$20.00 per semester
College Dual Enrollment:
Fee established by Secondary Institution Program. Range from
$0.00 - $600.00 based on courses taken.
Distance Learning Courses
A3 Virtual School $75.00 - $200.00 per course
Family & Consumer Science:
Adult Responsibility: $3
Family & Consumer Science I: $10/semester
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Nutrition & Foods: $20/semester
Advanced Nutrition & Foods: $20/semester
ProStart I: $20/semester
ProStart II: $20/semester
ServSafe Testing fee (optional for students): $36
General Activity Fee: $10
Industrial Technology: Advanced Drafting: $10/semester
Basic Drafting: $10/semester
General Technology Ed: $10/semester
Math:
For students using Math XL $20/year
For students in Dual enrollment $25/year
(includes Math XL and cost of example problems)
Parking:
Permit: $20 Fine: $5/ticket
Piano: $10/year
Science Lab Fees $7 for the following: Health Occupations
Physical Science (R, H) Medical Terminology
Chemistry (R, H) Environmental Science
Physics (R, H and AP) Forensic Science
$10 for the following: $20 for the following:
Biology (R, H) First Responder
Biology II
Anatomy and Physiology
STAR $15.00/ year
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TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Refer to St. Tammany Parish Technology Policy handbook.
Violations of technology policy result in ISS for 1st offense and
2nd offense is suspension.
TEXTBOOKS
All textbooks are the property of the State of Louisiana. If a
book is damaged beyond use, or is not returned at the end of the
session, or the student drops or transfers out of the class without
returning the textbook in good condition, the student must make
payment at the original cost of the book.
STUDENT INSURANCE
Student insurance is available at a nominal cost and is optional.
The school merely acts as a medium in supplying the insurance
and assumes no liability, either for the injury or the subsequent
negotiations with the company.
VISITORS
The school policy is to accept only those visitors who have
legitimate business at the school. Guests and visitors must
register in the office and wear a visitor's pass.
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I. ACADEMICS
GRADING AND AVERAGING
ST. TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
HIGH SCHOOL GRADING POLICY
Numerical grades shall be used on the report cards for
students in grades 9-12.
The following grading scale in grades 9-12 shall be used to
determine each nine week grade:
A = 93-100 B = 85-92 C = 75-84
D = 67-74 F = 0-66
All numerical grades of .5 - .9 shall be rounded to the next
highest grade including the grade of 64.5.
Grades for transfer students shall be equated to the St. Tammany
Parish grading scale in such a manner that will not penalize the
student. If only letter grades are provided by the transfer student's
previous school, the following scale shall be used in assigning a
percent:
A=96 B=87 C=78 D=69 F=60
Parents can monitor their student’s progress through the home
program using the ID number and password received in the mail.
The web site for the program will be announced at the start of the
school year.
CHEATING
Cheating occurs any time a student does not do his/her own work.
Copying another student’s homework, submitting another
student’s paper as his/her own, sharing answers on a
test/quiz/assignment are all forms of cheating.
GPA
A student's overall GPA is based on semester grades. All courses
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attempted shall be used to make this determination. If a student
repeats a course both grades will be computed in the GPA.
A grade point average cannot be rounded off. A grade point
average is defined as the average of all grades attempted, divided
by total quality points earned.
Weighted Non-weighted
A = 5 A = 4
B = 4 B = 3 B = 3
C = 3 C = 2
D = 1 D = 1
F = 0 F = 0
REPORT CARDS AND PROGRESS REPORTS
In the middle of each nine-week period, progress reports are given
to all students in each class. It is the responsibility of the student
to see that his/her parent gets these reports. Report cards are
issued to all students on the Thursday following the end of each
nine-week period. Report cards are mailed only at the end of the
second semester.
PROMOTION
9th Grade 0-4.5 credits
10th Grade 5-10.5 credits
11th Grade 11-16.5 credits
12th Grade 17-28 credits
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Information on Graduation requirements, TOPS, career pathways,
dual enrollment opportunities and course descriptions is located in
the 2016-2017 Program of Study. These guides are updated
annually and disseminated to the students during Spring
scheduling. Additional copies are located in the counseling office.
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CLASS OFFERINGS AND SCHEDULES
For class offerings and procedures, refer to the Fontainebleau High
Programs of Study. This guide becomes part of the Fontainebleau
High School Student Handbook.
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Class of 2017
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
COURSES
Advanced-placement courses are college-level courses offered in
the high school for qualified students who are interested in
pursuing a thorough, comprehensive program of study and
research. Applicants who are accepted for these courses are
encouraged to take the advanced-placement examination at the end
of the course.
AP exams are usually scheduled during the first three weeks in
May. The teacher will notify students once dates are received.
The score reported on the examination and each college's policy
regarding advanced-placement will determine whether college
credit will be granted for the work. The advanced-placement
examination score is not part of the admissions process.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE TEST
FONTAINEBLEAU HIGH SCHOOL
******CODE NUMBER 191- 659******
ACT TEST DATE - FHS SITE
September 10, 2016 October 22, 2016 February 11, 2017
ACT TEST DATE – NON FHS SITE
December 10, 2016 April 8, 2017 June 10, 2017
ACT registration can be completed on line at www.actstudent.org
and requires a current photograph of the student.
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PSAT TEST DATE
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at FHS
Registration in Guidance Department
The fee for the 2016 PSAT/NMSQT is $15.
SAT TEST DATES
(FHS is not a test site for SAT)
October 1, 2016 November 5, 2016
December 3, 2016 January 21, 2017
May 6, 2017 June 3, 2017
ASVAB TEST DATE
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
EXPLORE/PLAN/ACT STATE TEST DATE
11th Grade - ACT - March 21, 2017
END-OF - COURSE (EOC) TEST DATES
April 24 – May29, 2017
EXAMS
A modified class schedule will be followed on exam days and
communicated to the student at least one (1) week prior to exams.
STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CHECK OUT
OF SCHOOL DURING EXAMS.
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PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Fontainebleau encourages regular, two-way, and meaningful
communication between parents and staff involving student
academic learning and extracurricular activities.
This communication ensures
a) that parents play an integral role in assisting in their
child’s learning;
b) that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their
child’s education at school;
c) that parents are full partners in their child’s education and
are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on
advisory committees to assist in the education of their
child.
Parents are encouraged to monitor their student(s) progress
through the on-line Student Progress Center:
https://jpams.stpsb.org/jpweb/. Assistance with accessing the site
may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Peters in the front office.
Parent meetings, Paw Prints, (our monthly electronic
newsletter), email, Teacher Web (school counseling
website), and our call home service are just some of the ways
we communicate important information to our school
community.
Your student receives current information through
announcements, fliers, and quarterly class and small group
meetings, to name a few.
COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE SERVICES
The student should seek the aid of the counselor with personal,
social and scholastic problems; with planning of his high school
program in light of his abilities, interests, and needs; checking
college-entrance requirements and scholarship information; and
with making decisions concerning vocations and selecting
colleges.
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All five of the counselors provide individual, small, and
large group counseling in the areas of academic, career, and
personal/social development of your student.
CLASS MEETINGS
During the school year, guidance counselors conduct meetings to
disseminate information to specific grade levels.
TRANSCRIPTS
Transcript request forms are available in the guidance office.
Complete the form and return to the office. The fee is $1.00 for the
first; $.25 per extra; $.50 if to be mailed.
A final transcript request form will be available from the senior
counselor in May. State of Louisiana college/university will access
the transcript electronically. The final transcript will be sent to an
out of state college/university after guidance receives the
completed form and fee: the first one is free.
TOPS
Students that take certain courses may be eligible for a TOPS
scholarship. The courses and requirements are listed in the TOPS
Program rules, which can be viewed at www.osfa.state.la.us or by
contacting the TOPS Program at 1-800-259-5626, ext. 1012.
Information may also be obtained at the St. Tammany Parish
Public School System’s College Counseling Center;
www.stpsb.org/college or by calling 985-898-6458.
EARLY RELEASE POLICY
Early release students may not provide transportation for any
student who is not an early release student without permission
form.
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SHORT DAY
Only seniors qualify for early release.
Early release will be granted on an individual basis.
Early release students must schedule five courses.
Athletes may be short day 1 & 2 hour only, not 6 & 7
Early release students must have transportation to leave
campus and must leave within five (5) minutes of the end
of
his/her last class of the day. Students may not remain on
campus or return to campus.
Early release students must make arrangements to stay in
school when the daily schedule is adjusted for special
programs or exams.
Class Of 2018
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II. CAMPUS LIFE
EXTRACURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY
For a student to be eligible scholastically for extracurricular
activities, he/she must have an overall 1.5 G.P.A., unless
otherwise stipulated, receive instruction on the school campus and
have a good disciplinary record. The officers of all clubs and
organizations must maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. Students must schedule
7 classes. All other eligibility requirements for other activities are
at the discretion of the school. The school shall disseminate these
requirements to students and parents.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
There are many clubs and organizations at FHS. Any student
interested in a specific club or organization should contact the
sponsor. Guidelines for new clubs must be in compliance with
STPSB policy.
REQUIREMENTS FOR HOLDING OFFICE
A student is permitted to hold no more than one major office.
Any student who has a record of disciplinary offenses will
not be permitted to hold an office.
Officers of all student organizations should be examples of
good behavior.
MAJOR OFFICES ARE:
Class Officers:
Secretary, Treasurer, President, Vice-President
Student Council Officers:
Secretary, Treasurer, President, Vice-President
Yearbook Staff: Editor and Business
Manager
Newspaper Staff:
Editor
President or Captain of Any School Club
All Officers must Maintain a 2.0 GPA
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Class Of 2019 (Presented to the class of 2019 in the Fall of 2016)
Class Of 2020
(Developed by the class of 2020 in the spring of 2017)
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ELASTIC CLAUSE
THE ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
TAKE ANY STEPS, AT ANY TIME, WHICH IN THEIR
JUDGMENT, ARE NECESSARY FOR THE WELL-
BEING OF THE STUDENTS AND FOR MAINTAINING
THE STANDARDS OF THE SCHOOL.
ANY PROCEDURE, RULE, OR REGULATION
PRECEDING THIS CLAUSE IS ALSO SUBJECT TO
THIS CLAUSE.
In order to e mail a faculty member/administration—or for
school information you may visit our website:
http://fontainebleauhigh.stpsb.org
Annual Public Notification
2016-17
St. Tammany Parish Public High Schools have begun
scheduling courses for the 2016-17 school year. Career and
Technical Education courses are available at all STPPS
secondary sites and are open to all students. STPPS adheres
to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights
laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital
status, or disability. The Title IX and Title II Coordinator is
Terry Meyer, 321 N Theard Street Covington, La. 70433;
phone (985) 898-3236; email [email protected].
The 504 Coordinator is Cara Barry, 706 W 28th Avenue
Covington, La. 70433; phone (985) 898-3309; email
All students have the opportunity to participate in Career &
Technical Programs of Study including, but not limited to,
areas of Health Care, Construction Crafts & Trades, IT
Computer Technology, Culinary Programs, and Agriculture.
Admission requirements for each course can be found in the
student course guide/schedule packet of the individual
campus where the course is being offered. Please contact the
guidance counselor at the specific school site for additional
information, program requirements and/or any questions you
may have.
Educación de carrera y tecnología
Notificación Pública Anual
2016-17
Las escuelas secundarias públicas de la parroquia de St.
Tammany han comenzado a organizar cursos para el año
escolar de 2016-2017. Cursos de carrera y educación técnica
están disponibles en todos los sitios secundarios de STPPS y
están abiertos a todos los estudiantes. STPPS se adhiere a las
disposiciones de igualdad de oportunidades de las leyes
federales y los derechos civiles y no discrimina por raza,
color, origen nacional, religión, edad, sexo, orientación
sexual, estado civil o discapacidad. La coordinadora del
programa de Title IX and Title II es Terry Meyer 321 N
Theard Street Covington, La. 70433; teléfono (985) 898-
3236; correo electrónico [email protected].
La coordinadora de las services de 504 es Cara Barry, 706 W
28th Avenue Covington, La. 70433; teléfono (985) 898-
3309; correo electronico [email protected].
Todos los estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de participar en
los programas de carrera y de estudio técnico, incluyendo
pero no limitado a, las áreas de salud, artes y oficios de
construcción, IT Tecnología de computadoras, programas
culinarios y la agricultura.
Requisitos de admisión para cada curso pueden encontrarse
en el paquete de guía/calendario del curso de la escuela
donde se ofrece el curso. Póngase en contacto con el
consejero de la escuela para obtener información adicional,
los requisitos del programa o cualquier duda que tenga.
Giáo Dục Nghề Nghiệp và Kĩ Thuật
Thông Báo Hàng Năm
2016-17
Trường Trung Học Công Lập St. Tammany Parish bắt đầu
sắp xếp thời khoá biểu lớp học cho năm học 2016-17. Các
khoá học Giáo Dục Nghề Nghiệp và Kĩ Thuật diễn ra ở các
địa điểm hai của STPPS và dành cho tất cả học sinh. STPPS
tuân thủ theo các quy định về cơ hội bình đẳng của luật liên
bang và quyền dân sự và không phân biệt đối xử trên cơ sở
chủng tộc, màu da, nguồn gốc quốc gia, tôn giáo, tuổi tác,
giới tính, khuynh hướng giới tính, tình trạng hôn nhân, hoặc
khuyết tật. Điều phối viên Điều IX và Điều II là Terry
Meyer, 321 N Theard Street Covington, La. 70433; điện
thoại (985) 898-3236; email [email protected].
Điều phối viên 504 là Cara Barry, 706 W 28th Avenue
Covington, La. 70433; điện thoại (985) 898-3309; email
Tất cả học sinh có cơ hội tham gia Chương Trình Học Nghề
Nghiệp và Kĩ Thuật bao gồm nhưng không giới hạn các lĩnh
vực như Chăm Sóc Sức Khỏe, Xây Dựng & Ngoại Thương,
IT Công nghệ máy tính, Chương Trình Ẩm Thực, và Nông
nghiệp. Yêu cầu cho mỗi khoá học có thể tìm thấy ở hồ sơ
hướng dẫn khoá học và thời khoá biểu cho học sinh tại các
trường tổ chức lớp học. Vui lòng liên hệ nhân viên tư vấn
hướng dẫn tại các địa điểm trường học cụ thể để biết thêm
chi tiết, yêu cầu chương trình và/hoặc các thắc mắc của bạn.