Skyline high school Skyline high school 151 skyline vista drive Front royal, Virginia 22630 (540) 631-0366
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Blueprint For Success 2016—2017 A resource for students, parents And teachers
July 2016 Dear Students, Parents and Staff: Thank you for the opportunity to work with you as we pursue the collective goal of student achievement. I hope that your experience with Skyline High School is positive, whether you are teaching, learning, or parenting. Our vested interest in student achievement provides the common thread that is woven through our relationships and interactions. It is important to the process of student learning that these relationships are both positive and fulfilling. I believe that significant learning does not occur without a significant relationship. Caring about student performance and achievement is as critical to teaching as providing the appropriate curriculum. Without caring, learning can become a labor void of direction and purpose; and it is the direction and purpose that all students value in their own education. It is the responsibility of the teacher and school to provide this caring environment to all students. Know that throughout the school year and anytime you need the support or assistance of our administrative staff, please ask. We are committed to reaching high levels of student achievement. This document lays out the ground work for student achievement. Its development included input from staff, students, and parents. I hope that the Blueprint For Success is a helpful resource for all stakeholders, and the information contained within provides a working knowledge for the operation of our school. Sincerely, Michael E. Smith Principal, Skyline High School
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THE HAWK FOUR Value learning Respect yourself & others Be here Think positively The Hawk Four has been our student operational focus since opening Skyline High School in the fall of 2007. Each year, students are encouraged to follow the Hawk Four and model appropriate behaviors for the Skyline community. We have been fortunate to have outstanding students and their legacies have forged our school’s character.
The Blueprint for Success is divided into the Hawk Four headings that have served our students and staff. Past Hawk Four Honorees 2007-08 Timothy Senter 2008-09 Susan Maddox 2009-10 Levi Huston 2010-11 Zachary Henry 2011-12 Ryan Dyke 2012-13 Delante Jackson 2013-14 Shayne Clifton 2014-15—Samantha Santmyers 2015-16 Joey Hugo
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Principal
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The Hawk Four
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Part 1 VALUE LEARNING
7-19
Bell Schedules
7
Flex Time
8
Grading Policy
9-11
Grading Scale
12
Grade Classifications
12
Report Cards and Interim Reports
13
Student Scheduling
13
Technology and Media
14
Technology Resources
14
Computer Lab/Library/Media Center
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Standards of Learning Tests
15
Student Honor
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Honor Roll
15
National Honor Society
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A Note to Students about Learning
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A Note to Parents about Student Learning
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Parent/Teacher Communication Calendar
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Teaching to Value Learning
18
Teaching Consistencies
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Lesson Plans
18
Substitute Lesson Plans
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Emergency Lesson Plans
19
Faculty Meeting Schedule
19
Warren County Professional Development
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Measurable Student Learning Goals
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Part 2 RESPECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
20-31
SHS All School Rules
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Explanation of General Rules
21-22
Student Dress Code
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Cell Phone Policy
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Hat Policy
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Note to Parents about Cell Phone and Hat Policy
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Procedures to Follow
25
Bullying Behavior
26
Reporting Bullying Behavior
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Student Discipline and Interventions/Consequences
27
Student Driving Agreement 2014-15 School Year
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A Note to Parents about Student Respect and Responsibility 29 Teaching Respect and Responsibility
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Dress Code for Staff
30
Teacher Responsibilities for Issuing Hall Passes
30
Other Responsibilities of Teachers
31
Measurable Student Respect and Responsibility Goals
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Part 3 BE HERE
32-35
Attendance Policy
32-34
Early Dismissal
34
Pre-Arranged Absences
34
Skipping
34
Tardy Policy
34
A Note to Parents about Student Attendance
34
Teaching to Support Being Here
35
Measurable Student Attendance Goals
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Part 4 THINK POSITIVELY
36-41
Student/Teacher Relationships
36
Counseling Services
36
Child Study Process
37
Athletic Participation-VHSL
38-39
Student Eligibility Requirements for NVJL Activities
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Student Discipline and Athletic Participation
40
VHSL and NVJL Activities
40
Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities
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APPENDIX
42-49
Staff Directory and email listing
42-48
Vision and Mission Statements
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Value Learning “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” Abigail Adams, 1780
At Skyline High School we value learning on all levels. Our academic focus strikes a balance between the desire for electives and the need for core curriculum. Students at all grade levels participate in Virginia Standards of Learning tests and may take classes for verified credits toward high school graduation. This section of our Blueprint for Success explains the aspects of learning in our community.
Bell Schedule Class
Start Time
End Time
1st Block
8:20
9:48
2nd Block
9:53
11:18
3rd Block
11:23
1:17
Lunch A
11:18
11:47
Lunch B
11:52
12:17
Lunch C
12:22
12:47
Lunch D
12:52
1:17
4th Block
1:22
2:50
FLEX
2:50
3:30
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Early Release Class
Start Time
End Time
1st Block
8:20
9:25
2nd Block
9:30
10:35
3rd Block
10:40
12:20
Lunch A
10:40
11:05
Lunch B
11:10
11:35
Lunch C
11:40
12:05
Lunch D
12:10
12:35
4th Block
12:40
1:30
2 Hour Delay Class
Start Time
End Time
1st Block
10:20
11:20
2nd Block
11:25
12:25
3rd Block
12:30
2:25
4th Block
2:30
3:30
Lunch A
12:25
12:55
Lunch B
1:00
1:25
Lunch C
1:30
1:55
Lunch D
2:00
2:25
4th Block
2:30
3:30
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FLEX TIME Flex Time is part of the regular school day. Among other things, it is a program that offers additional instructional time for students. This instruction is designed to meet the needs of individual students and is appropriate for both remedial and enriched learning. Flex Time is held each day from 2:50 -3:30 PM.
Extended 4th Block/Advisory:
During Flex Time, ALL 8-10th grade students will participate in Extended 4th Block/ Advisory. Each student will be assigned to an Teacher/Advisor. These classes can be an opportunity for students to develop character skills and participate in organized and purposeful Study Halls.
Tutorial:
The tutorial is an extended academic opportunity for all students, regardless of ability. Students can be assigned to Tutorials by their teachers. Participation in Tutorials is mandatory! Students in grades 8-10 must have a written pass from the tutorial teacher to leave their Extended 4th Block/Advisory.
Clubs & Activities: Clubs provide a society of like-minded students with an opportunity to serve their school and community. A club schedule will be developed for all students.
Accountability:
When students are assigned to an advisory class, tutorial, study hall, or other academic class, they are expected to attend. Students who choose not to report will be processed through the Attendance & Discipline Referral System. 8-10th Grade students are not dismissed from school until 3:30PM. Juniors and seniors may be dismissed at 2:45 if they do not have an assigned tutorial assignment.
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SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL GRADING POLICY Belief Statements: We believe that the purpose of grading is to provide clear information regarding student achievement on defined skill sets in each curricular content area. This information should be an authentic representation of what a student knows or is able to do on a variety of summative assessments. We believe that Mastery Learning is the framework for all instruction and students should have multiple opportunities to show success. We believe that the figuring of a final grade includes both mathematical computation and professional judgment. The essential question is, does the grade reflect student achievement? Grade Descriptors: The following grade descriptors are general characteristics of each letter grade. Teachers should develop their own specific academic indicators to help students understand their grading criterion. “A”
Indicates that a student excels in performance with respect to the subject. The student demonstrates complete mastery of the skills and concepts taught during the course or grading period.
“B”
Indicates that a student has displayed above average performance with respect to the subject. The student demonstrates high level mastery, but falls short of complete mastery of the skills and concepts taught during the course or grading period.
“C”
Indicates that a student has displayed an average performance with respect to the subject. The student demonstrates enough mastery of the skills and concepts taught during the course or grading period to indicate reasonable success at the next level requirements of this content area.
“D”
Indicates that a student has a need to improve performance with respect to the subject. The student has not demonstrated enough mastery of the skills and concepts taught during the course or grading period to indicate they will be successful at the next level requirements of this content area, however with remediation they should be able to learn skills and content without repeating the course or grading period.
“F”
Indicates that a student has a need to repeat the objectives to improve performance. The student has not demonstrated enough mastery of the skills and concepts taught during the course or grading period and will need to repeat the content in order to be successful at the next level.
“I”
Indicates that a student has incomplete work and a grade cannot be awarded until the work is complete. Incomplete grades that are not completed will become an “F”. 10
SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY AND PROCEDURE Each school year, a great deal of time is invested in both the registration and the scheduling process. The student request data is the basis of the master schedule, as staffing, room assignments and the number of course selections are all determined by these choices. Each individual course request made in the spring affects the final schedule for the next school year; therefore, when students make their course selections, it is understood that their schedule will reflect these choices as much as possible. If a certain request cannot be scheduled, an alternate or comparable course may be used in its place. For the above reasons a schedule will not be changed unless the request meets one of the following criteria. The student… Did not pass a class that is a pre-requisite for another class Passed summer school coursework that necessitates a change Needs a specific course that is a graduation requirement Has been placed in a wrong level class Has been placed in a class that he/she has already taken and passed Has a medical reason (written documentation must be provided) Elective or CTE credential is needed for graduation
The following are reasons NOT considered acceptable for schedule changes: GPA is being affected Class is not a specific graduation requirement Student wants to join friends in a particular class A specific teacher is preferred Non-completion of summer assignments (for Honors/AP classes) Student prefers another elective Student wants to keep the class but change the block that it is taken
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The following provisions, guidelines, and expectations are to be followed by all Skyline High School teachers: 1. A student’s grade should reflect student achievement. Attendance, effort, behavior, and other non-achievement factors may impact learning, but should not be recorded in the student’s achievement grade. 2. Teachers should include student input in the grading process. Students should be able to monitor their own progress and understand how their grades have been determined. 3. Grades should be weighted to avoid a straight average. All formative student work will constitute no more than 10% of the overall student grade. Formative work serves as student practice and a way to monitor daily student progress. Formative work includes homework, class work, labs, group work, bell work, some quizzes. 4. Grades should be weighted to avoid a straight average. All summative student work will comprise 90% of the overall student grade. Summative work is generally in the form of an assessment and is given periodically to determine what students know and do not know at a particular point in time. Examples of summative work include unit or chapter tests, unit or chapter quizzes, lab tests or quizzes, projects, papers, SOL Tests and benchmark assessments. Students should have a minimum of 9 summative grades for each Advisory. 5. All summative work should be scored on a 50-100 point scale. 6. Students should be afforded multiple opportunities to demonstrate mastery of summative assessments. 7. Unfinished or undone summative work will be recorded as Incomplete (I) and will have the numerical value of zero until the assignment is completed. Summative work is required in determining the authentic grade and therefore a student cannot pass the class until all summative work is completed. 8. Students should complete all summative work before the end of the grading period. Teachers should make every effort to get students to complete this work before or after school or during Flex time. Completing incomplete summative work after the class is no longer in session must be approved by the administration.
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9. Unfinished or undone formative work will be recorded as Incomplete (I) and will have the numerical value of zero until the assignment is completed. In order to complete missing formative work*, the student has as many days that were missed through an absence or until a teacher established date for all grades to be turned in prior to the end of a grading period. * Ideally, formative work is done prior to the summative assessment. 10. A final exam must be given in each of the classes listed below. This exam should be a culminating assessment and represent the most recent piece of student achievement. A final exam may be a benchmark test that has been adapted to include material from throughout the class. The final exam will constitute 10% of the final advisory overall grade. Students may be exempt from the final exam if they have met the following criteria: A or B for the 1st Advisory A for the 2nd Advisory Two (2) or less absences from the class for the semester OR Four (4) or less absences from the class for the year. 11. Final exams should be scored on a 50-100 point scale. 12. Students shall not receive a grade below 50% as a final grade for any grading period.
13. A ten point grading scale will be used for grade reporting. These grades will be converted into points after the grade is reported: A 90-100
4 points
B 80-89
3 points
C 70-79
2 points
D 60-69
1 point
F
0 point
50-59
14.The total number of points that are earned over the two nine (9) week grading periods will determine the grade for the course. A minimum of 2 points must be earned in order for the student to receive credit for the course. Students must earn a D (1 point) during the 2nd Advisory of a Semester course.
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GRADING SCALE Letter Grade
Range
Grade Points
A
90-100
4
B
80-89
3
C
70-79
2
D
60-69
1
F
50-59
0
GRADE CLASSIFICATIONS Grade 8: A student must have passed English and Math and any other two subjects.
Freshman: A student must have passed English, Math and any other three credits.
Sophomore: A student must have completed 4 academic credits including English 9.
Junior: A student must have completed 10 academic credits, including English 10.
Senior: A student must have completed 15 academic credits, including English 11.
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REPORT CARDS and INTERIM REPORTS Report cards reflect a student's mastery of a subject area. They are intended to provide students and parents with an assessment of academic progress, teacher suggestions, and attendance information. Report cards are issued following each nine-week quarter. Interim Reports are issued mid way through each academic quarter. They are designed to inform parents and students of student progress before the advisory is complete. Quarter and Interim dates for the 2015-2016 school year are as follows:
Quarter
Interim Progress Date
Quarter Grade Date
1st Quarter
September 14, 2016
October 17, 2016
2nd Quarter/1st Semester
November 17, 2016
December 22, 2016
February 9, 2017
March 16, 2017
April 28, 2017
June 8, 2017
3rd Quarter 4th Quarter/2nd Semester
SCHEDULING Students select their classes based on their type of diploma and individual preferences. All students receive a Program of Studies booklet which describes each course offering, as well as explains the various graduation requirements. This is the basis for each student’s schedule. In the spring, counselors will meet with students to schedule their classes for the upcoming school year. While every attempt is made to accommodate a student’s first choice, as classes fill up, a student’s 2nd or 3rd choice of class may be used to complete his schedule. After students have selected their schedules, a copy will be sent home to parents. Students will be able to pick up their schedule before school begins in August, and fees will be collected at that time.
Special Education students will be scheduled after IEP meetings are held with parents in the spring. Schedule pick up and payment of fees are the same as listed above.
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TECHNOLOGY & MEDIA Skyline High School provides a technology rich environment and it is important that all members of our community value and respect these policies for technology use: All use of the SHS computer system must be (1) in support of education and/or research, or (2) for legitimate school business. Use of the computer system is a privilege, not a right. Any communication or material used on the computer system, including electronic mail or other files deleted from a user’s account may be monitored or read by school officials. The Division’s computer system in not a public forum to support or oppose any political or social position. Technology Resources include: Computer Labs Mobile Laptop Lab Study Island: School/Home website that supports Grade 8 English and Math. Teacher webpages School Webpage with links to educational resources Home directory for storage Visual Communicator Smart Boards Digital Still and Video Cameras Web Cam Weather Center Rosetta Stone Software for all Foreign Languages Textbook correlated software (Math and Sciences) Key Champ Typing Software Distance Learning Lab Online learning through Novell Computer Lab/Library/Media Center Policy Every student that uses Skyline High School Computer Lab or Library/Media Center must follow these guidelines and any others listed by the teacher: Absolutely no food, drink, candy, or gum. Do not tamper with computer equipment Do not store information without teacher consent. Games and other activities must be approved by the teacher. Do not change settings on computers. Library/Media Center The library/media center serves as a resource for students and staff. Rules have been established to meet the needs of both students and staff. Books are checked out for a two-week period. Books may be renewed for an additional two-week period. Fines of five cents per school day are charged for overdue books. Students must exhibit appropriate behavior that does not interfere with the activities 16 of other patrons.
SOL TESTING Virginia Standards of Learning tests are given at the end of each semester. S.O.L. tests at the end of certain courses determine whether the student receives a “verified credit”, a certain number of which are required for graduation. The following courses require End of Year SOL tests for verified credits: Reading, Literature and Research ( English 8 and English 11) Writing (English 8 and English 11) Math 8 Algebra I (at end of Algebra I or Algebra Restart) Geometry (at end of Geometry, Geometry Part B, or Geometry Restart) Algebra II Physical Science Earth Science Biology Chemistry Civics and Economics World History and Geography (to 1500 A.D.) World History and Geography (From 1500 A.D. to present) Virginia and United States History
STUDENT HONOR Honor Roll Criteria In order to be recognized on the Honor Roll a student must have a 3.5 Grade Point Average or higher. Honor Roll students are recognized in both the Warren Sentinel and the Northern Virginia Daily. National Honor Society The National Honor Society recognizes students who exemplify excellence in Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Students with a GPA of 3.9 or higher are eligible for membership. These students are selected by the NHS Faculty Council. National Latin Exam The National Latin Exam is offered under the joint sponsorship of the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League. Latin Students who choose to prepare for this exam must complete numerous enrichment assignments. Participants compete by demonstrating their knowledge and skill in Lain translation, grammar, culture, and modern day usage of the language. 17
A Note to Students about Learning All students should respect their own right to learn, as well as the right to learn of others. Our community is based on learning. The importance of learning cannot be compromised. It is essential to our personal growth and achievement and our collective purpose. Simply put: No student should prohibit another student’s opportunity to learn; and a teacher’s mission to teach. To Value Learning, students should: Give your best effort each and everyday by being prepared for class with appropriate materials and a good attitude. Accept responsibility for your learning by developing adequate study habits and completing class work and homework. Actively participate in class and commit yourself to life-long learning. A Note to Parents about Student Learning Parental involvement is an important key in helping students to reach their full potential. Setting goals and reaching them, will play an important role in measuring a student’s success. It is no coincidence that students who have parents that are interested and engaged in their child’s learning are most successful. Students at this age continue to need guidance, support, and supervision. We learn from each encounter we have in life. For your child’s sake, it is important to model a personal desire for learning and a commitment to continued growth. When children and parents are involved in life-long learning, they are likely to be more motivated to learn in school. Please help to make learning a priority. Listed below are some ideas to support your child’s academic progress:
Talk to your children about their school day and their education. Encourage your child to do their best in school. Encourage your child to set short term and long term goals. Take a genuine interest in the courses that your child is enrolled in. Attend Parent/Teacher conferences. Stay in contact with your child’s teachers. Monitor the time your child spends watching TV, playing computer games, or chatting on the computer or phone. Provide the time and space necessary for studying at home. Celebrate your child’s successes in school.
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Parent/Teacher Communication Calendar: Please refer to this calendar for important dates during the school year. Parents should receive updated grade reports after each 4 1/2 week intervals. Parents and teachers are encouraged to communicate frequently throughout the Quarter, Semester, and Year. Parents should feel free to email or call teachers on a regular basis. All emails to staff are First Name initial / Last Name / @wcps.k12.va.us EX:
[email protected] (see Staff Directory on pgs. 35-39)
YEAR
4.5 Weeks
Final Grade
4.5 Weeks
—–April 28——
March 16
4.5 Weeks
Progress Report
4.5 Weeks
—February 9—
4.5 Weeks
4th Quarter
Report Card
December 22
3rd Quarter
Final Grade
—November 17—
Progress Report
October 17
2nd Quarter
4.5 4.5 Weeks Weeks
Report Card
Progress Report
4.5 Weeks
— September 14
1st Quarter
2nd Semester
January 5
1st Semester
June 8, 2017
Progress Report
August 15, 2016
*ALL SCHEDULED DATES MAY CHANGE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. CALENDAR ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED. 19
TEACHING TO VALUE LEARNING The Skyline High School staff is proud of its commitment to student learning and achievement. All staff regularly participate in professional development activities to improve daily instruction. SHS staff use data to continue to improve teaching by creating and implementing activities and strategies that improve authentic learning opportunities for all students. SHS has curriculum maps and pacing guides for all core content subjects. Our staff has focused on analyzing data and creating lesson plans to address areas of weakness so that all students can achieve success on SOL testing. Providing consistencies help our students by promoting students’ organization, study skills, supporting academic achievement, and creating strong student/teacher relationships. Skyline High School Teaching Consistencies In our learning community it is important to provide students with consistent teaching practices. The following is a list of practices all teachers should use: Greet students as they enter the classroom. Provide an instructionally related warm-up and closure activity. Plan for 85 minutes of instruction. Provide timely feedback. Provide weekly updates to yourhomework.com or school webpage. Be active in the classroom. Praise students for good work or good behavior. Use a hierarchy of classroom management strategies. Make parent contacts. Foster a productive and professional relationship with all students. Manage the classroom. Lesson Plans Good planning is critical for student learning and successful classroom management. Lesson plans should include Objectives, Materials, Procedures, Assignments, and Evaluations. All teachers should submit lesson plans to Department Chairs by Monday afternoon. Substitute Lesson Plans Lesson Plans for substitute teachers must be written very clearly and be very detailed. Substitute lesson plans should reflect a continuation of your classroom teaching. Substitute lesson plans should also state any other responsibilities, procedures, or duties.
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Emergency Lesson Plans Emergency lesson plans must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Cline by September 6th. Plans must include: Room location Emergency procedures Seating chart Class rules Duty assignments Detailed lessons for a minimum of three days of instruction A copy of the Blueprint for Success
Faculty Meeting Schedule August 8, 2016 October 20, 2016 December 15, 2016 February 16, 2017 April 20, 2017 May 18, 2017 *Much information is shared via e-mail. Please check your messages regularly. Warren County Professional Development
The goal of the Warren County Professional Development Program is to provide ongoing professional development opportunities to all licensed staff that promotes a successful professional learning community. Included within this goal is the desire to improve the knowledge of teachers and principals resulting in quality instruction and quality instructional leadership. All professional staff are required to earn 30 Warren County Professional Development credits during each school year. These credits can be attained through participation in a variety of activities. Please view these activities at mylearningplan.com. Measurable Goals (Student Learning) Skyline High School Curriculum Council will establish each school year general academic goals which will include full accreditation and Average Yearly Progress.
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Respect Yourself and Others “For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson Mandela
Skyline High School All-School Rules GENERAL RULES Follow staff directions immediately. Respect the right of others to learn. Respect other people, property, and ideas. Be on-time to all classes. Do not use vulgar or obscene language. Do not use or possess illegal substances. HALLWAYS Use a hall pass during class time. Do not deface lockers, walls, or bathrooms. Walk quietly in the halls. CAFETERIA Do not cut in line. Pay for all food items. Sit at designated tables. Dispose of all trash and keep your area clean. ASSEMBLIES & SPECIAL EVENTS Sit in assigned seats. Avoid disruptive talking or noises. Respect the speaker.
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EXPLANATION OF GENERAL RULES Follow staff directions immediately. Anyone who is a building employee is to be obeyed immediately and at all times. This includes administrators, teachers, instructional assistants, secretaries, custodial and food-service staff. This group creates the circle of adults who are responsible for student growth and achievement. Respect the right of others to learn. Our community is based on learning. The importance of learning cannot be compromised. It is essential to our personal growth and achievement and our collective purpose. Simple put: No student should prohibit another student’s opportunity to learn; and a teacher’s mission to teach. Respect other people, property, and ideas. Our learning community consists of three valuable commodities; People, Things, and Ideas. People: Our learning community is relatively small, yet full of diversity. This variety includes among other things, nationality, religion, race, gender, and ability. Variety in people fosters a better understanding of us and our world. Everyone should be valued for their individual worth and their significance to our learning community. Things: Skyline High School was built at a cost to the citizens of Warren County. The property of our learning community should always be treated with respect. The property of all students should also be treated with respect. In our community, just as in the community at-large, violations upon personal and community property are processed and litigated through a variety of resources, including the Warren County Sheriff’s Department and the Warren County Juvenile and Domestic Courts. Ideas: Ideas are the foundation of intellectual growth. In our learning community, the respect and cultivation of ideas, both personal and collective, are extremely important. Ideas can be as simple as a belief or theory in a class discussion. It is important that all students value the presence of other’s ideas. It is not necessary that you subscribe to or support another’s ideas, but it is important to realize that variety in thinking and ideas are crucial to the development of a well-rounded person. Ideas and values expressed by all members of our learning community should be based on respect for People, Things, and Ideas.
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EXPLANATION OF GENERAL RULES (continued) Be on-time to all classes. It is very important that all students are in school and in class on time. Tardiness is viewed as a disruption of instruction and an impediment to student learning. Classes begin each day at 8:20 A.M. If you arrive after that time, please present your note to the Attendance Office. Each class has a specific start time, and all students are expected to be in that classroom prior to the designated time. After the 3rd tardy, students may be assigned to Lunch Detention or After-School Detention. Students with chronic tardy problems may be subject to further consequences. Do not use vulgar or obscene language. Vulgar or obscene language or gestures are unacceptable in a professional workplace. Since we are preparing all students to be future community stakeholders, vulgar or obscene language or gestures are unacceptable at Skyline High School. Do not use or possess illegal substances. Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are strictly banned from Skyline High School and all functions sponsored by Skyline High School. Any student found in possession of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco will be suspended from school and the infraction will be reported to the Warren County Sheriff’s Department.
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STUDENT DRESS CODE Students are expected to use good judgment on their selection of school attire and are to refrain from dressing in a manner that distracts other students from the educational process, interferes with order in the school, shows disrespect toward the institution of education or prejudice toward other individuals. The following guidelines shall apply concerning student attire.
Clothing shall not be skin tight.
All students are to wear shirts or blouses that are buttoned so as to conceal the chest and midriff.
Skirts and shorts must be of such length that they are mid-thigh or longer.
Shirts and blouses should be long enough to tuck in waist bands of pants or a skirt.
All students shall avoid wearing tank-tops, dresses resembling tanktops, sleeves, shirts or blouses with excessive arm openings, bare midriff outfits, cut-off T-shirts, tube tops and halter tops. See-through clothing is not permitted.
All students shall avoid wearing pajamas, slippers, or other night ware.
Students shall avoid wearing any clothing which has rips, tears, or holes above the knee.
Shoes are to be worn at all times for safety reasons.
Head coverings, including hats, caps, headbands, bandannas, etc. are to be removed from the head when a student, male or female, is inside the school building.
Students shall avoid wearing clothing which advertises in words, pic-
tures or drawings any alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, illegal substances or expresses any vulgar, obscene, violent or sexually suggestive language, or is prejudicial toward any individual or group on the basis of age, race, sex, national origin, religion or disability. Hair cuts, tattoos, etc. shall come under these same requirements.
Upon entering any school building or classroom, sunglasses are to be removed.
Headphones shall not be worn in the school building.
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CELL PHONE OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY: Inappropriate use of a cell phone or other electronic devices is classified as a Group I Offense. Repeated inappropriate use of cell phones can be referred to the Group II/III Offenses categories. “Inappropriate use” would include the use or display of cell phones or other electronic device in any classroom or in the hallways. Students may have cell phones or other electronic device in classrooms with teacher discretion. The following actions will result from inappropriate use of cell phones or other electronic devices: 1st Offense
Warning
2nd Offense
Confiscation of cell phone or other electronic device. Device is given to office for parent pick up.
3rd Offense
Confiscation of cell phone or other electronic device. Device is given to office for parent pick up and student loses privilege for determined amount of time.
HAT POLICY: The Warren County Public School Student Discipline Policy clearly states that “Head coverings, including hats, caps, headbands, bandannas, etc. are to be removed from the head when a student, male or female, is inside the school building.” SHS will enforce this policy with the following consequences: 1st Offense Staff warning and request for the student to remove the head covering. 2nd Offense Staff confiscation of head covering. Head covering is given back to the student at the end of the day. 3rd Offense Confiscation of head covering. Head covering is given to the office for parent pick up. 4th Offense See 3rd Offense. Referral to office for repeated failure to follow simple instructions.
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Note to parents about Cell Phone or other electronic device and Hat Policy: Skyline High School teachers or administrators do not want to confiscate these items. That often leads to larger more disruptive problems. However, in our efforts to support a positive learning environment it is important to uphold these policies. Please support your school and encourage your student(s) to not use Cell Phones or other electronic devices in our classrooms and hallways and refrain from wearing a hat or other head covering in the school building.
PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW Morning All students must arrive before 8:20. Students that arrive before 8:15 must wait in the cafeteria. Students are dismissed from the cafeteria at 8:15 and must be in their first block class before the 8:20 tardy tone. Students may eat breakfast in the cafeteria, but they must go directly to the cafeteria upon arriving at school, and they must be in their class by 8:20. Hallway Students may not run in the halls. Students may not engage in horseplay in the halls. Students should not congregate in the center of the hallways. Students must be in class before the tardy tone. Classroom Students must be in class on time. Students must follow all class rules. Students must wait to be dismissed by teacher. Lunchroom Students must report to their assigned lunch shift immediately. All other students must report to 3rd Block. Students may not congregate in halls before, during, or after lunch. Students may not cut in line. Students must throw away their own trash. Students must wait until they are dismissed before leaving the Lunchroom. Flex See Flex time on page 8 After School All students will be dismissed from their 4th Block class at 3:30. Students who ride a first load bus must board their bus at 3:30. Students that walk/ride must leave the building at 3:30. Students that wait for a second load bus must report directly to the bus lane. 27
BULLYING BEHAVIOR Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among students that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying is unacceptable at Skyline High School and will be treated as a serious violation of our Code of Conduct. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles.
REPORTING BULLYING Bully activities should be reported to Skyline High School staff immediately. If students wish to remain anonymous, they may call the HawkLine at 631-0366, ext. 31300 OR email
[email protected].
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STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND INTERVENTIONS/ CONSEQUENCES Students that do not observe All-School Rules or specific class/bus rules may be subject to the following interventions or consequences: Conference (Teacher, Parent, Counselor, or Administrator) Conferences may be held to discuss and remedy inappropriate student behavior. These conferences will include the student and teacher, and may include the parent(s), counselor, or administrator. Lunch Detention Lunch detention is provided as a consequence for general disruptions and excessive tardiness. Students assigned to Lunch Detention must promptly get lunch and report to the designated detention room. After a student accrues 6 lunch detentions, ASD will then be assigned. Classroom Detention Classroom Detention is provided as a consequence for general class/school disruptions. Teachers must fill out the appropriate detention form and specify the amount of time a student is to stay in detention. After-School Detention After-School Detention (ASD) is provided as a consequence for violations of any All School Rules or specific class rules. Parents of students assigned to ASD must be informed, and it is their responsibility to provide transportation. ASD is held after school from 3:30-4:30. In-School Suspension In-School Suspension (ISS) is provided as a consequence for inappropriate behavior and is located in room 403. ISS can be for a specific period of time or for multiple days. As student assigned ISS for a full day or longer will have school work brought to them. ISS is a quiet academic environment. Students that misbehave in ISS may be subject to Out of School Suspension. Friday School FNS is held from 3:30—6:30 on selected Fridays. Students who are assigned FNS for disciplinary reasons are expected to abide by the established rules and must attend the full 3 hours. Out of School Suspension Out of School Suspension (OSS) is provided as a consequence for inappropriate behavior. These behaviors can include but are not limited to fighting, threatening/bullying, disrespect to staff, possession/use of an illegal substance, repeated classroom disruptions, failure to follow All School Rules, and
failure to serve previous consequences. Bus Behavior It is important that student behavior on busses is always appropriate. A complete listing of the School Bus Code of Conduct is provided in the Student Code of Conduct. Please read and understand those expectations. A more general code to follow and remember includes: All students must comply with all instructions from school bus drivers or aides. All students must respect the property (person, things, ideas) of others. Bus transportation is a PRIVILEGE, not a RIGHT.
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Student Driving Agreement 2015-2016 School Year Driving to school in a personal vehicle is a privilege afforded students at Skyline High School who demonstrate responsibility and proper safety. Parking permits are issued on a first come first served basis. Tenth grade students are eligible for a parking permit after the 1 st semester with approval from their principal based on passing grades in all classes & not having excessive tardies to school. Ninth gr ade students will not be issued parking permits. All students receiving a parking permit must observe the following regulations: 1.
Students must leave the vehicle immediately upon arrival to school and not re-enter the vehicle until dismissed from school. 2. Vehicles should be locked. The high school is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items. 3. All vehicles must be properly registered and students must comply with all laws of the Commonwealth and Town and County codes. 4. A ticket may be issued to an illegally parked vehicle. 5. Students may register all family owned vehicles on one parking permit. Permits may not be transferred to vehicles owned by other students. 6. The parking permit must be affixed to the driver’s side rear window. 7. All student vehicles must be parked in the student parking lot that is adjacent to the football stadium. 8. Students must obey all driving regulations while operating a vehicle on school property. Pedestrians and school buses always have the right of way on school grounds. 9. Students are not to return to their vehicles for any reason once they enter the building. In an emergency situation a school administrator may give a student permission to return to the parking lot. 10. The following information must be presented to the proper school authority along with the appropriate parking fee ($30 for underclassmen, $15 for seniors): Valid Drivers license & registration card Completed application with parent signature Sophomores must receive principal signature (only eligible 2 nd semester) Students will lose their right to park at Skyline for violations of the standards for student conduct listed below: Leaving school without permission Transporting students off campus who do not have authorization to leave Excessive tardies to school Excessive absences to school Improper driving Improper parking Illegally transporting students not in accordance with state codes. Repeat offenders may have their right to park revoked for the remainder of the year. Parking fees will not be refunded to students who have their right to park revoked. As stated in the Warren County Public Schools Student Code of Conduct: “Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right. The school retains authority to conduct routine patrols of student parking lots and inspections of the exteriors of student automobiles on school property. The interiors of student vehicles may be inspected or searched whenever a school official has reasonable suspicion to believe that the student has violated or is about to violate the law or a school rule and that the search will yield evidence of the violation, or that illegal or unauthorized materials or other evidence of illegal or otherwise prohibited activities are contained inside the automobile. Such patrols and inspections may be conducted without notice, without student consent, without a search warrant, and with the use of canine surveillance.”
I have read the above regulations and understand that I will lose my driving privilege if I violate these regulations. I further understand that driving to school is a privilege that may be revoked by the school administration for due cause.
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A Note to Parents About Student Respect and Responsibility Appropriate student discipline is a critical part of a successful school. This is an area that requires cooperation between the school and the parents. Please help in establishing a safe and orderly learning environment by following the listed suggestions for parent support:
Maintain contact with your child’s teacher. Some bullying takes place via phone calls, text messaging, and instant messaging. Help us curb bullying by monitoring these activities. Be sure your student is dressed appropriately for school. Maintain accurate and up-to-date emergency information. Know, understand, and support the rules your child is expected to follow at school. Discuss report cards and progress reports with your student. Don’t criticize a teacher in front of your child. Your child will only lose respect for that teacher. Know that teachers, counselors, and principals are here to help your child get the best education possible.
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TEACHING RESPECT & RESPONSIBILITY All teachers and staff at Skyline High School are charged with the responsibility to communicate and teach the building rules, guidelines, policies, and procedures to all students. Staff members should have the philosophy that “every student is my student.” Teachers and staff should also encourage student citizenship and pride. Opportunities to discuss and develop these skills will be provided through the Flex Time program. It is also important that all staff serve as an appropriate model for character and professionalism, and observes the personal responsibilities inherent to the position. Dress Code for Staff Professional dress is always expected. Beyond the standard expectations of the Student Dress Code, please observe the following guidelines. Guidelines: Dress slacks or khakis Skirts (appropriate length) Collared shirts, turtlenecks, No T-Shirts Shoes are encouraged over tennis shoes or sneakers but not required Shorts should not be worn during regular school days unless permitted by an administrator. SHS ID Badge Buck-a-Jeans Teachers are encouraged to wear blue jeans on Fridays; however, professional shirts/ shoes are encouraged. Teachers are asked to donate one dollar to the “Buck-a-Jeans” fund. This money is used to support teacher related activities. Teacher Responsibilities for Issuing Hall Passes .
In order to support a safe and orderly environment, all teachers should follow these guidelines for issuing hall passes: All students must sign-out/in before leaving the classroom with an approved pass. Students must have an approved pass to leave the classroom for any reason. This pass can be the student’s agenda. Students that are excused to the rest room MUST use the rest room closest to their classroom. Teachers should designate the appropriate rest room and communicate that to all students. No more than one student should be excused from class at a time. No passes should be issued to any student during a time when other students are traveling to and from lunch. Teachers should review their expectations for student behavior in the rest rooms with all students. These expectations should include; return in a timely manner, go to the designated rest room, flush and put trash in the trash can. Unless there is an emergency, do not dismiss students from your classroom during direct instruction. Students should be reminded that they are not to use cell phones in the halls or rest rooms, as well as the classrooms. 32
Other Responsibilities of Teachers
Serve as appropriate role models for students in appearance, action, and behavior. Enforce all school policies. Be fair, firm, and consistent in enforcing school and class rules. Post and teach the rules of the class and school. Maintain a professional and strong student/teacher relationship Reflect an enthusiasm for teaching and genuine concern for the individual student. Promote a safe learning environment. Give attention to praising and rewarding appropriate behavior. Record daily attendance and tardies to school and class. Teach rules and expectations to students and require students to follow rules. Communicate with parents. Provide supervision in all aspects of the school day. Prepare lessons and activities that teach students to think and reason. Supervise the hallways to help maintain a clean and secure school. The format that follows outlines each teacher’s supervisory area:
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Teachers are responsible for monitoring their assigned hallways before their planning period. As the warning bell rings, each teacher walks one lap around his assigned floor , beginning and ending at his assigned placement (1-8). Teachers’ primary duties are to ensure students travel to class in a safe and timely manner. All teachers are expected to maintain a clean and orderly learning environment.
Measurable Goals (Student Respect and Responsibility) By creating a proactive approach to student discipline, it is our hope to limit inappropriate behaviors in our school and within our classrooms. To support this effort, we will collect data on all school discipline each month. Our collective goal will be to show decreases of inappropriate student behaviors.
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Be Here “The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence.” Thich Nhat Hanh Our learning community relies on student presence. Without you here, our mission to teach and learn is not fulfilled. Student attendance is an important ingredient in overall student achievement. If you miss school, we will miss you. In order to monitor and support our need for your presence, please observe the following Attendance and Tardy Policy:
ATTENDANCE POLICY Skyline High School operates under a 4x4 Semester Block schedule. Each Semester, every student takes four (4) classes. These classes are held for 85 minutes per day. Consequently, missing a day of instruction means missing a significant block of academic time. All students and parents should be familiar with these attendance guidelines: Warren County Attendance Policy We believe that student achievement and school attendance work together. It is the school’s responsibility to uphold the Virginia Law, Code 22.1-254 and 22.1 258. It is with a team approach that we look at students’ attendance: students, parents, school and community are all responsible. It is the expectation that every parent and student is responsible for all 180 complete days of instruction per year. Late Arrivals and Early Departures interfere with student learning and are documented. It is expected that each school will maintain a student attendance average of at least 95% or higher. Defined Terms: Verified Absence—Absences that have been explained by a parent/guardian by phone call, email, or letter to the school. A physician’s excuse must be in writing. Unverified Absence—Absences without explanation or parental permission Early Dismissal—A student leaving school prior to the end of the school day. Late Arrival/Tardy—A student is not in the school prior to the start of the school day. Historical Data—A school record of the student’s entire attendance history.
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Student Responsibilities: Students are responsible for attending the full school day of all 180 days of the school year. When a student is absent they are responsible for obtaining and completing all missed work wherever and whenever possible. Parent Responsibilities: Parents are responsible for ensuring student attendance for all 180 days of the school year. Parents are responsible for communicating with the school regarding all student absences (in advance if possible). This includes when a student refuses to go to school.
School Responsibilities: Schools will document all Verified and Unverified Absences, Early Dismissals and Late Arrivals. A school staff member will contact the student’s home each day of an unverified absence and document all contacts to the home. School administration will follow up with consequences for continual absences, tardiness and early dismissals. Community Responsibilities: The community is encouraged to support the expectation that Warren County students attend all 180 school days. The community is encouraged to report absentee students to Warren County Public Schools. When a student is absent: Valuable instructional time is missed, and as such the student is responsible for obtaining and completing all missed work wherever and whenever possible. Parents are expect to notify the school of all Absences via phone call, email or written documentation. A school staff member will contact the student’s home each day of an Unverified Absence and document all contacts to the home. The school will monitor all Absences for the purposes of Student Historical Data. Consequences for Continued Absences: *Doctor’s notes are taken into consideration when administering the following consequences. At 5 Absences (of any type), School Personnel will notify the Parent/Guardian in writing of the student’s current Absence total. At 10 Absences (of any type), Parents will be required to meet with the School Principal or designee at the School’s next scheduled Attendance Conference for the purpose of formulating an attendance plan for the student. School Personnel will consider the Student Historic Data in scheduling this mandatory meeting. The Attendance Plan for the student can include the following: Losing privileges in school or at school events Saturday School After School Detention 35
A parent who fails to attend mandatory meetings with the school principal is subject to prosecution under Virginia Law, Code 22.1-254/22.1-262. At 15 Absences (of any type except excused by a doctor’s note), school personnel will consider charges for “Failure to Send Your Child to School” against the Parent/ Guardian and Truancy charges against the student.
Early Dismissal You may only be released from school for a legitimate excuse. If you are aware of a need for early dismissal, please follow these procedures: submit a written request from your parent to the attendance office. This request must include the telephone number where your parent can be reached for confirmation. Remain in class or in your appropriate area until you are notified that your parent is ready to pick you up. Pre-Arranged Absences Pre-arranged absences are often used when students know they will miss school due to medical procedures of family trips. Students need to complete the Pre-arranged Absence form located in the attendance office. This form needs to be signed by all teachers and the school principal. This should be done one week prior the leave date. Students should request any work that they may miss during the absence; however, students and parents should realize that this work cannot replace the actual classroom experience and may not include some classroom activities. Skipping Skipping is defined as missing all or part of a school day without a verified and approved excuse. Students that skip school will be subject to school consequences including: —Student/Parent/School Conference —Lunch Detention —After-School Detention —In-School Suspension —Friday School —Truancy Conference Tardy Policy It is very important that all students are in school and in class on time. Tardiness is viewed as a disruption of instruction and an impediment to student learning. Classes begin each day at 8:20 A.M. If you arrive after that time, please present your note to the Attendance Office. Each class has a specific start time, and all students are expected to be in that classroom prior to that designated time. After the 3rd tardy, students may be assigned to Lunch Detention or After-School Detention. Students with chronic tardy problems may be subject to further consequences. A Note to Parents about Student Attendance It is extremely importance for students to be in school, on time, every day. Please encourage students’ daily attendance to school and promptly report absences and tardies to school. Just as adults are expected to be at work in time, we expect the same from 36
TEACHING TO SUPPORT BEING HERE Being here means much more than your physical presence. Being here is also about giving your conscience attention to each class and every teacher. Students are encouraged to take an active part in their own learning and teachers are expected to provide the engaging lessons and activities that support student presence. All teachers should communicate and support the Attendance and Tardy Policies addressed in this document. Teachers should further support student attendance by setting an appropriate example. Classrooms and instruction are not the same without the regular teacher. Measurable Goals (Student Attendance) Skyline High School’s overall goal for student attendance is 94% or above for every month and for the total year. Each month we will collect data on student attendance.
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Think Positively “The man who thinks he can, and the man who thinks he can’t are both right”. Henry Ford In our learning community the power of positive thinking is the strongest personal and collective attribute. Thinking positively allows students to achieve the possible. Positive thinking is a practice that all students and staff should subscribe to. At Skyline High School, positive thinking and positive participation in curricular and extracurricular activities serve to promote the growth and achievement of students.
STUDENT/TEACHER RELATIONSHIPS Appropriate and positive student/teacher relationships are the heart of a successful classroom and school. This relationship should be based on a mutual respect and a shared goal of student achievement. Teachers and staff are expected to cultivate positive relationships with all students.
COUNSELING SERVICES Skyline High School has four guidance counselors on staff. SHS counselors are Virginia State certified, licensed professionals. They assist teachers, parents and other adults in understanding children, as well as, helping children to understand themselves and others. Counselors provide short term individual counseling to address issues that influence school performance. Students are assigned to a Counselor alphabetically by last name and grade level. Brenda Wells is the Director of Guidance, Teketia Smith is the SOL Testing secretary and Melissa Smith is the guidance secretary. The following services are available at Skyline High School for students in grades 8-12: Academic Guidance Assisting students and their parents to acquire knowledge of the curricula choices available to students, to plan a program of studies and monitor progress, to arrange and interpret academic testing and to seek post-secondary academic opportunities. Career Guidance Helping students to acquire information and a plan of action about work, jobs, apprenticeships and post-secondary educational and career opportunities.
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Personal/Social Counseling Assisting students to develop an understanding of self, the rights and needs of others, how to resolve conflict and to define individual goals reflecting their interests, abilities, and aptitudes. Counseling may be provided either (a) in groups, in which generic issues of social development are addressed, or (b) through structured individual or small group multi-session counseling focusing on the specific concerns of the participant(s) (e.g., divorce, abuse, or aggressive behavior). Anger Management Anger Management groups are formed throughout the school year. These students learn to deal and cope with anger issues. Grief and Loss Counseling As needed, groups are formed to deal with grief or loss issues. These groups help students share personal feelings and provides support for bereavement.
CHILD STUDY The Child Study process is an effort to identify students that potentially need additional academic, emotional, social, and/or behavioral support. The process includes a committee focus on the students’ needs and ability. The Child Study Committee (CSC) consists of school personnel, including an administrative and guidance office representative. Recommending teachers are also included in this committee. The following represent Frequently Answered Questions regarding the Child Study Process: When should teachers make a referral to the Child Study Committee? Complete a referral form when you notice a student is experiencing significant difficulties in school that are effecting his/her educational performance. What background information should a teacher gather first? Talk to the parents of the student. Talk to other teachers that have or had this student. Check for any discrepancies in state test results. Check previous report card grades and teacher comments. Check medical evaluations. Check attendance records. Check schools attended. Check for past retentions. *There is a big difference between a remedial student and a challenged student. A student who is absent often or has attended several different schools may need remedial services because of these circumstances. A challenged student has impairments that negatively impact their learning that are NOT a result of school absences or frequent moves.
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What is the role of the teacher at the CSC meeting?
Present a clear picture of the student’s strengths and weaknesses. Bring a copy of the student’s report card and work samples that illustrate your concern. Bring any notes about observations you have made about the student’s academic performance, social interactions, etc. State the strategies you have tried to help the student to be successful in your classroom.
What are the duties of the CSC?
To serve as a resource to teachers. To generate ideas to help teachers meet the individual needs of their students. To monitor “at risk” students. To refer certain students for a full evaluation to determine if they are handicapped and need special education services.
What is the role of the parent in the CSC process? All parents are invited and encouraged to attend the Child Study meeting. Their role includes; Providing critical information about the students academic and social growth. Suggesting strategies to implement. Help to monitor and support committee recommendations.
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION SHS students are encouraged to participate in the many activities provided by Skyline High School. Students at all grade levels may participate in activities sanctioned by the Virginia High School League. Eighth grade students may participate in activities governed by the Northern Valley Junior League. Please note the activities and requirements for eligibility for both organizations: Student Eligibility Requirements for VHSL Activities 1. Bona Fide Student Rule—You must be enrolled in and in good standing in the school you represent. 2. Grade Rule—You must be enrolled in the last four years of high school. Eighth grade students may participate in high school academic activities and at the subvarsity level in high school athletic activities for one year only while in the eighth grade without affecting high school eligibility. 3. Scholarship Rule—You must have passed at least five credit subjects, or the equivalent, at the end of the previous semester and be enrolled in and remain continuously enrolled in at least five credit subjects, or the equivalent, during the current semester. Under most 4x4 block plans, one block is the equivalent of two traditional credits and a student who takes/passes three is taking/passing the equivalent of six.
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4. Age Rule—You must not have reached your 19th birthday on or before the first day of August of the current school year. 5. Transfer Rule—You must sit out of VHSL activities for 365 calendar days following a transfer to the school unless the transfer corresponded with a family move into the school attendance zone. Eighth and ninth graders are automatically eligible wherever they enroll at the beginning of the year. 6. Semester Rule—You may participate for no more than eight consecutive semesters following your initial enrollment in the ninth grade, whether or not you have remained continuously enrolled. 7. Amateur Rule—You must be an amateur who participates only for the educational, physical, mental and social benefits derived from the activity. 8. Awards Rule—You must not accept in recognition of athletic ability any award not approved by your school or the Virginia High School League. 9. All-Star Rule—Only seniors who have completed their eligibility in a sport may participate in one all-star game in that sports season. 10. Consent Form/Physical—You must have submitted a complete copy of a current Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form, including the required physical by a doctor, prior to practice, tryouts or membership on any school athletic team, including cheer. You must earn the privilege to participate in interscholastic athletics and activities by meeting these standards, plus any other requirements established by either the school or the league. The standards listed here are a summary of the rules, many of which have detailed exceptions or interpretations. If you have any questions about your eligibility or about how specific activities might affect that eligibility, please check with your principal or athletic/activities director. By meeting the intent and spirit of League standards, you will prevent yourself, your team, your school and your League from being penalized. Student Eligibility Requirements for NVJL Activities 1. 2. 3. 4.
Student must not be 15 years old before August 1. Student must have a current physical examination. Student must have insurance or a waiver of insurance. Student must have no more than one failing grade on latest report card.
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Student Discipline & Athletic Participation Student athletes represent their team and school. It is very important that student athletes hold themselves to a high standard of character. To insure this standard, SHS has adopted this policy for student discipline & athletic participation: Student Athletes assigned an In School Suspension (ISS), After School Detention (ASD), or Out of School Suspension (OSS), may not participate in a game, match, or practice until the next school day, after the disciplinary time has been served. Another assignment of an ISS, ASD, or OSS will result in the student athlete being suspended from the team for a minimum of five (5) school days. Student athletes may be dismissed from any athletic competition or team if their actions are detrimental to the team or school.
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CURRICULAR & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Skyline High School offers a variety of activities for students in grades 812. The majority of these clubs and programs meet in the afternoon during Flex Time. Students can contact the individual club sponsors for more information about their programs and meeting times. Some Clubs are listed below: Academic Team: Ms. Trude Art: Mrs. Redmon, Mrs. Purvis Band: Mr. Lombardo Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA): Ms. Baker Drama: Mr. Follett Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA): Mrs. Bradford Future Child Care Leaders of America (FCCLA): Mrs. Frye Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): Mr. Twele Flag Corps: Daniel Kelly Foreign Language: Ms. Dean, Mr. Brown, Ms. Trude, Mr. Lazo Turcios, Mr. Bretsch Forensics: Mr. Follett Green Club: Mr. Kenney Interact: Mr. Follett Junior Class: Ms. Redmon Key: Mrs. VanEtten Latin: Mrs. Dean Literary Magazine: Ms. Tharpe Mentoring: Mr. Smith National Honor Society (NHS): Mrs. Thompson Photography: Mrs. Toler Senior Class: Mrs. Rogers Sophomore Class: Spirit: Ms. Baylis Student Government Association (SGA): Mrs. Thompson Tri-M: Mr. Bowen Yearbook: Mrs. Hopkins Youth in Action: Mrs. Hackney
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appendix Staff Directory Skyline High School Vision Statement
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STAFF DIRECTORY Abel, Mike
BRTC
Albanese, Sharon
office
office
[email protected]
Allison, Dana
Office
Admin
[email protected]
Allison, Stacey
Guid.
Guidance
[email protected]
Anderson, Jennifer
BRTC
Baker, Jane
BRTC
Baugher, Sam
BRTC
Barber, Michelle
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Science
[email protected]
Barnes, P. Jay
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Business
[email protected]
Baylis, Christy
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Health & PE
[email protected]
Bentley, Lillian
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Science
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Aide
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Berger, Tracey
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Boehm, Madison
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English
Booth, Serina
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Math
Bowen, Shannon
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Science
Bowen, Tom
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Chorus
[email protected]
Aide
[email protected]
Business
[email protected]
Boyles, Alicia
Bradford, Elissa
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Breed, Tom
BRTC
Brenner, Paul
Office
Bretsch, Steven
224
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] SRO World Lang.
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STAFF DIRECTORY Brooks, Ben
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English
[email protected]
Brown, Joshua
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Foreign Lang.
[email protected]
Burton, Steve
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Math
[email protected]
Cahill-Priest, Jessica
705
Social Studies
[email protected]
Carey, Steve
714
Special Ed.
[email protected]
Cheek, Deborah
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Science
[email protected]
Chunn, Terri
Aide
Science
[email protected]
Cline, Susanne
office
Administrator
[email protected]
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Administrator
[email protected]
Cobb, Ann Cramer, Jane
Math
Cupp, Bill
535
AD
Cutlip, Ashley
530
P.E.
[email protected]
Dean, Kitty
225
Foreign Lang.
[email protected]
Guidance
[email protected]
Health & PE
[email protected]
Detweiler, Lesley Dodge, Charlie
527
Dodson, Anita
office
[email protected]
Head Secretary
[email protected]
Dueweke, Connie
Nurse
[email protected]
Dyke, Ryan
SPED
[email protected]
Finley, Damon
Aide
[email protected]
Finley, Vincent
308
Special Ed.
[email protected]
Follett, Richard
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English
[email protected]
Foster, Elizabeth
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English
[email protected]
Fristoe, Sandy
609
Math
[email protected]
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STAFF DIRECTORY Frye, Debra
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Child Care
[email protected]
Gilbert, Heath
527
Health/P.E.
[email protected]
Gregg, Vincent
625
Administrator
[email protected]
Haines, Chuck
215
Truancy Officer
[email protected]
Haines, Julie
215
Speech
[email protected]
Harding, Sarah
104
Sped
[email protected]
Aide
[email protected]
Hart, Cathryn Haywood, Brian
535
Asst. AD
Heier, Karen
637
Math
[email protected]
Herriott, Margaret
LIB
Librarian
[email protected]
Hodson, Amy
601
Business
[email protected]
Hopkins, Sonya
719
English
[email protected]
Howells, Jennifer
718
English
[email protected]
Aide
[email protected]
English
[email protected]
Kayser, Robin Keel, Ginny
707
Keel, Matthew
BRTC
Keen, Cindy
office
[email protected]
[email protected] Bookkeeper
[email protected]
Kelly, Roy
526
P.E.
[email protected]
Kenney, James
109
Science
[email protected]
Kenney, Mary
611
Math
Kroll, Linda
403
ISS Aide
[email protected]
Administrator
[email protected]
Lee, Jody
office
[email protected]
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STAFF DIRECTORY Lazo Turcios, Manuel
225
Foreign Lang.
[email protected]
Lewis, Nancy
638
Math
[email protected]
Lombardo, Ben
426
Fine Arts
[email protected]
Lyerly, Lynn
633
Math
[email protected]
Maguschak, Dan
BRTC
BRTC
[email protected]
Maguschak, Elaine
Special Ed
[email protected]
McCormick, Debra
616
Social Studies
Meredith, Sally
100
Sped
[email protected]
Minster, Ian
616
Social Studies
[email protected]
Molka, Roxanne
222
Distance Lab
[email protected]
Monroe, Jeffery
526
P.E.
[email protected]
Natalie, Holly
629
Social Studies
[email protected]
Natalie, John
626
Social Studies
[email protected]
Norman, Lindsay
628
Social Studies
[email protected]
Painter, Whitney
714
Special Ed
[email protected]
Pierce, Kim
602
Special Ed.
[email protected]
Purvis, Kelley
203
Fine Arts
Racey, Kelly
BRTC
Redmon, Cindy
200
Fine Arts
Rexroat, Cyndi
212
Special Education
Richards, Aaron
719
English
Rinker, Brad
639
Math
Rinker, Stephen
137
Science
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
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STAFF DIRECTORY Rinker, Sue
718
Robinson, Mark
BRTC
Rogers, Lisa
641
Rosemeck, Erik
BRTC
[email protected]
Saffelle, Kathy
BRTC
[email protected]
Scott, Brian
403
ISS
[email protected]
Scriva, Stephanie
135
Science
[email protected]
Seemiller, Rodger
Gym
Health/PE
[email protected]
Sims, Margie
Gym
Health/PE
[email protected]
Smith, Devin
BRTC
Smith, Laura
713
Smith, Melissa
Guid.
Smith, Michael
Office
Smith, Teketia
Guidance
Stelzl, Sarah Stoots, Charlotte
211 office
English
[email protected] [email protected]
Math
[email protected]
[email protected] English
[email protected]
Guidance Sec.
[email protected] Principal
[email protected]
Testing
[email protected] tary Technology
[email protected]
Attendance Sec.
[email protected]
Strunk, Richard
205
Fine Arts
Tharpe, Stephanie
620
English
Thompson, Kelley
618
Toler, Alanna
239
Fine Artts
[email protected]
Trude, Heidi
223
Foreign Language
[email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
Social Studies
[email protected]
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STAFF DIRECTORY Twele, Brandon VanEtten, Tammy
627 Guid.
Social Studies
[email protected]
Counselor
[email protected]
Wahl, Laura
606
ELL
Walker, Katrinka
100
Aide
[email protected]
Whetzel, Kim
Aide
[email protected]
Whittemore, Teresa
Aide
[email protected]
Science
[email protected]
Aide
[email protected]
Widmer, Amanda Wright, Jamie Lee
131
[email protected]
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Skyline High School Vision Statement Hawks value learning, respect themselves and others, attend and participate, and think positively…BE A HAWK! Mission Statement As a Skyline Community… Value Learning we will model passion for learning. we will create content lessons that are relevant to daily life. we will create well-rounded problem-solvers, our future community stakeholders. Respect Ourselves and Others we will challenge ourselves to find the best in ourselves and others. we will take pride in our school through stewardship of the building and school spirit. we will take ownership of our actions that affect our school environment. Be Here we will make school our priority, mentally and physically. we will be responsive to and prepared for all the needs of our students. Think Positively we will work for a world we would like to see. we will challenge individuals to succeed.
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