2010 - 2011 Student Handbook ~ Grades 9-12 - McDonald County ...

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Welcome to McDonald County High School The McDonald County High School has maintained a tradition of academic excellence and outstanding co-curricular activities programs. Our job is to insure that these traditions continue and improve. Your responsibility is to fully take advantage of these opportunities without infringing on the rights of others. McDonald County High School provides you with a comprehensive academic program accompanied by a competent and concerned professional staff. Whenever people work together, it becomes essential that some operating rules be maintained. Please study this handbook carefully in order for you to become well acquainted with the procedures and expectations for which you will be held accountable. It is our hope that you have set high goals for yourself while attending school at McDonald County and truly take pride in yourself and your school. Have a great year! From: Administrator and staff at MCHS Mission Statement McDonald County R-1 Schools The McDonald County R-1 School District is committed to providing a challenging, comprehensive educational program responsive to the needs of all students, enabling them to become responsible, contributing individuals in a democratic society. To this end, the school exists: • to offer an inclusive background of learning experiences • to promote academic excellence • to promote an understanding and appreciation of the American culture and • to develop and practice positive social, physical and mental health skills • to provide the skills and requirements necessary for a productive future in an ever changing global society. 6
ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR MCDONALD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ENROLLMENT A student must attend 10 days of school, from the date of enrollment, to become a certified student of McDonald County High School. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE The McDonald County High School is open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Students should arrive at school by 8:15 and be in class by 8:20 a.m. Students are not allowed to sit in their cars upon arrival at school. Students are not allowed in the gymnasium after school, unless appropriate supervision is provided by a member of the faculty. All students are expected to attend school regularly and be on time for classes in order to benefit from the instructional programs and to develop habits of punctuality, self-discipline and responsibility. CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE Punctuality and consistency are a part of each student’s training in school. When sickness or obligation to the student’s family necessitates his/her absence, this should be explained to the office with a phone call from the parents. If the absence is not reported by phone, a note from the parents explaining the absence must accompany the student upon his/her return to school. All students should report to the attendance office to leave his/her note to enable the student to be placed on the excused absence list. NOTES RECEIVED AFTER 48 HOURS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. I. Absenteeism A. When a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to have his/her parent or guardian notify the attendance office as early as possible each day of the absence. The phone number of the attendance office is 845-3324. If there is not a telephone in the home, a note from the parent or guardian will be accepted upon returning to school. A note or call from a parent or guardian must come within 48 hours following the absence. Attendance will have a definite effect on scholastic achievement and recorded grades. Homework assignments may be requested through the counselor’s office. B. Students are not to leave the campus for any reason without checking out through the asst.-principal’s office. Students who do leave class or the campus without first checking out will be counted as truant and the appropriate punishments will follow. Parents/guardians may check their student(s) out during the school day when they personally come into the attendance office to check out the student. Phone calls will be accepted only if an emergency exists. This must be followed by a parent/guardian clarification with the assistant.-principal. A parent/guardian may designate a responsible person to pick up their student when prior arrangements are made with the attendance office. C. When parents come to pick up a student, they should report directly to the attendance office and a “Permit to Leave Building” will be sent to the student. Parents/Guardians should 7
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