science - Harlan County Schools

WELCOME
The administration and staff of Harlan County High School would like to welcome each student
and their parents to a historical 2008-2009 school year. This is an exciting time for our Harlan
County High School students as we come together as one high school to offer many new courses
and facets to learning in a ‘state of the art’ educational setting.
Our students’ educational experiences have been the primary focus during these past years as the
Board of Education, Superintendent, Central Office Staff, Administrators, School Staff,
Community Partners, Parents and Students have met in different committees to establish the
criteria that have been combined to establish our Harlan County High School as we know it
today. These committees worked diligently throughout the previous years to plan and implement
a learning environment in which our students can maximize their fullest potential.
The curriculum has been established to ensure ALL students an Individual Learning Plan that
will prepare them for a smooth transition into the workforce, armed forces, technical or college
education. We encourage parents and students to become informed of the many career majors
that can be attained at our new Harlan County High School. Our school offers the students of
Harlan County a chance to prepare and compete with ANY student academically.
It is our desire that all students become an active school member; this will make for a memorable
high school term. Our high school offers many sports and extracurricular activities to meet the
needs of ALL our students. Pride and unity will become strong in our students as they bond with
one another during their involvement in the total school program.
As the doors open for the first time during the 2008-2009 schools, our students begin
establishing the traditions which will last for an eternity. Our county has the opportunity to
become strong and unified through our youth!
This handbook is designed to acquaint you with the guidelines that govern Harlan County High
School.
OUR MISSION
We take seriously our obligation to educate every student to a high level, accept no
excuses for failure, and understand the value of hard work by students and staff. Our culture of
success will support systems in the school that encourage and even reward hard work.
Statement of Nondiscrimination
No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, residence, religion, sex, disabling
condition, age, or marital status, be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or
be subject to discrimination in any educational program, activity of, or employment practice by
the Harlan County School System in compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504.
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