RHS_Student Handbook.SY17-18.FINAL

“Today the School, Tomorrow the World. Global Education for a Global Society”
DC – CAP
The DC College Access Program (DC-CAP) is an important and valuable resource
made available to the students of DCPS and Roosevelt SHS. The program allows for
students to gain further access to college scholarship and financial aid opportunities,
along with assisting in test prep courses and sign-up. The DC-CAP office is only available
to students before school, during their lunch, or after school. At no time should a
student be in the DC-CAP office during class time unless they have signed up for a
previously scheduled college presentation. Teachers should never send a student to the
DC-CAP office for any reason during instructional time.
Students who wish to access the DC-CAP office are required to follow these specific
guidelines:
• Sign up for an appointment during their lunch period. There will be a weekly
appointment sign-in sheet in the front of the DC-CAP office. ONLY students with
an appointment are permitted to be in the DC-CAP office at any point
throughout the school day.
• College presentations also require students to sign up prior to attending the
session. Students who have not signed up will not be permitted to attend.
• Once students have signed up to attend a college presentation or to visit the
DC-CAP office, they will receive a pass. Students must have this pass on their
person during their visit.
Athletics
The principal is ultimately responsible for the operation of the school, including all
matters pertaining to the athletic program. The Director, Strategy & Logistics will work
with the athletic director and coaches to develop and support a high- functioning
program for student athletes that reflect the school’s mission, philosophy and DCPS
policy.
Student Eligibility
Student athletes must maintain eligibility to participate in sports through academic
performance and positive behavioral conduct. The athletic director will work with the
counseling department to ensure all athletes meet eligibility requirement to participate
in sports, and will provide updated lists to coaches after each grading period.
If a teacher feels that a student athlete should be deemed academically ineligible
he/she should present that concern in writing to the athletic director as immediate as
possible.
The following behavior guidelines will apply to student athletes:
• First Behavioral Offense – students will be suspended from one game
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