handbook - Nampa School District #131

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3. Directory InformationDirectory Information means personally identifiable information contained in a studenteducation record which is not generally considered harmful or an invasion of privacy ifreleased (such as: student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth,classroom teacher, officially recognized activities and sports participated in, weight andheight [if on athletic team], dates of attendance, awards received and the previous schoolor program attended, photos, school newspaper, including yearbook and such categories ofinformation as the superintendent shall designateDirectory Information shall be released only with administrative direction. Information willnot be given over the telephone except in health and safety emergencies.Parents will be notified annually (through the distribution of this handbook) and theirstudent’s registration or verification form. The parent/student will be given theopportunity to limit the release of directory information by completing the newstudent registration form or updating the yearly verification form and returning it tothe school.4. Release of Information to Institutions of Higher Education and the MilitaryThe No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires districts to release a secondary (high schoolage) student’s name, address and telephone number, upon request, to institutionsof higher education and military recruiters. The District will treat a request for thisinformation as “directory information” and will follow the above procedures. This informationmay result in a military recruiter contacting your home with information about opportunitiesin the military service and/or institutions of higher education contacting your student withinformation about their college/university. Parents have the opportunity to limit the releaseof “directory information” by completing the new student registration form or updating theyearly verification form and returning it to the school.TextbooksTextbooks and library books are distributed to each student through the library/mediacenter and/or at the discretion of the teacher. Each student is responsible for the bookschecked out to him/her. In the case of books checked out as classroom sets, the teachermay hold students accountable for lost or damaged books. There is a 10 cent per daycharge for over-due library books. There is no fee for books returned with normal wear.(Lost or damaged books must be replaced or reimbursed by the student).VisitorsIn order to ensure student and staff safety, all visitors must check in at the front office andwear a visitor’s pass. Unauthorized visitors are considered to be loitering and may becharged with trespassing. Visitors are asked to make an appointment with the staffmember they wish to see prior to their visit. Visitors to see students or accompanystudents to school are NOT allowed since this disrupts the educational process.- 10-
Section IIAcademic GuidelinesAdvanced Placement ExamsStudents taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses may take an Advanced Placement (AP)examination in May for a fee. Based on a student's score, college credit may be awarded forthe course by the college. Exams are offered in a variety of subjects. Students interested intaking an AP exam should see their guidance counselor/teacher in February. Our current APofferings are published in the registration guide and subject to change based on enrollment.At the time of printing, AP classes and weighted grading were being re-evaluated. Call theschool and speak with an administrator for clarification.Class RankClass rank will be determined at the end of the 7 th semester, using a cumulative GPA from9 th grade through first semester of 12 th grade. Seniors having a cumulative GPA of 3.5 orabove will be recognized as Honor Students at commencement.College Testing InformationPlease note that registration for these tests is approximately one month before the testingdates. See the counselor for deadlines.Our School Code for SHS is 130-443.College Entrance Exams are scheduled for the following dates:ACT SAT PSATSept. 12, 2009Oct. 24, 2009Dec. 12, 2009Feb. 6 2010April 10, 2010June 12, 2010Oct. 10,2009Nov. 7, 2009Dec. 5, 2009Jan. 23, 2010March 13, 2010May 1, 2010June 5, 2010October 17, 2009Commencement ExercisesSeniors participate on a voluntary basis in commencement and other senior activities. To beeligible to participate in commencement exercises, students must meet all graduationrequirements and meet standards of acceptable behavior throughout the school year. Inaddition, students must complete a senior checkout process with the office and clear anyoutstanding fines.Counseling ServicesCounselors are provided to help students with a variety of needs including vocations,scholarships, and social development. Each student is assigned a counselor that is availablefor students to consult when he or she experiences difficulties or problems in any area of life.Requests to see a counselor are available from the counseling secretary in the counselingoffice. Our counseling team also offers several groups on different topics of interest to highschool students.The testing program used by the counselors includes tests that will help you identify yourinterests and skills. If you plan to apply for financial aid or a scholarship, you should contactyour counselor early in the school year.- 11-
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