Pritchard

Junior High

 

 

Student Handbook

 

2008 - 2009

 

 

Mission Statement

 

 

Pritchard Junior High will provide all students with an exemplary education that leads to academic excellence, lifelong learning, and responsible citizenship.

 

Core Beliefs

 

Responsible citizenship is based on respect for one’s self, family, community and country.

 

Successful education is based on working relationships between students, teachers, parents, and community.

               

           

 

 

 

WELCOME TO PJH! 5

SECTION I IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS. 6

QUICK REFERENCE: 6

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. 6

Working Together 6

Obtaining Information and Protecting Student Rights. 6

“Opting Out” of Surveys and Activities. 7

As a parent, you also have a right: 7

GRADING GUIDELINES. 8

REPORT CARDS / PROGRESS REPORTS AND CONFERENCES. 8

STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENT TESTS. 9

MEDICINE AT SCHOOL. 9

PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS. 10

STEROIDS. 10

STUDENT RECORDS. 10

STUDENT OR PARENT COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS. 11

RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL. 11

Withdrawing from School 11

SECTION II CURRICULUM-RELATED INFORMATION. 12

QUICK REFERENCE: 12

AWARDS AND HONORS. 12

CITIZENSHIP GRADE. 12

CLASS SCHEDULE. 13

COMPUTER RESOURCES. 13

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, AND ORGANIZATIONS. 13

FIELD TRIPS. 14

HOMEWORK 14

HONOR ROLL. 14

PROMOTION AND RETENTION. 14

SPECIAL PROGRAMS. 14

Options and Requirements for Providing Assistance to Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need or May Need Special Education. 15

SUMMER SCHOOL. 15

TEXTBOOKS. 15

SECTION III GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS. 15

QUICK REFERENCE: 15

ATTENDANCE. 16

Compulsory Attendance. 16

Tardies. 16

MAKEUP WORK. 16

Routine and In-Depth Makeup Work Assignments. 16

DAEP or In-School Suspension Makeup Work. 17

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES / CONDITIONS. 17

Bacterial Meningitis. 17

HEALTH-RELATED MATTERS. 18

School Health Advisory Council 18

Other Health Related Matters. 18

FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION. 18

Services for the Homeless and for Title I Participants. 20

Services for Students with Disabilities. 20

CONDUCT. 20

Applicability of School Rules. 20

Social Events. 20

Corporal Punishment 20

Detention. 20

Saturday School 20

Disruptions. 21

Radios, CD Players, Cell Phones, and Other Electronic Devices and Games. 21

Bullying or Taunting Behaviors. 21

Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, or Disability. 21

Sexual Harassment / Sexual Abuse. 22