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Student Handbook PHILO HIGH SCHOOL
2018-2019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
District Information ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Mission and Vision ............................................................................................................................... 6
Administrator Directory ........................................................................................................................ 6 Board of Education Members .......................................................................................................... 6 Administrative Staff ......................................................................................................................... 6
Board of Education Policies ................................................................................................................. 6
Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................................. 6
Philo High School Information........................................................................................................................ 7
Welcome ............................................................................................................................................. 8 PHS Mission and Vision .................................................................................................................. 8 PHS Office Information .................................................................................................................... 8 Chain of Command ......................................................................................................................... 8 Philo High School Staff Directory ..................................................................................................... 8
Calendar ........................................................................................................................................... 10 College Readiness Assessment Calendar ..................................................................................... 10 Bell Schedule ................................................................................................................................ 10 Activity Period ............................................................................................................................... 10 Early Release Schedule ................................................................................................................ 10
Class Officers .................................................................................................................................... 11
Kings, Queens, and Attendants ......................................................................................................... 11
Open Enrollment ............................................................................................................................... 11
School Visitor Information .................................................................................................................. 12 District Policy: 8.05 - School Visitors .............................................................................................. 12 Philo High School Visitor Information ............................................................................................. 12
Academics ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Grading Information ........................................................................................................................... 13 District Policy: 6.18 - Grading and Reporting Student Progress ...................................................... 13 Philo High School Grading Scale ................................................................................................... 13 Grading (4 grading periods) ........................................................................................................... 13 Pass / Fail Option .......................................................................................................................... 13 Withdrawal From Class ................................................................................................................. 13
Philo High School Honors .................................................................................................................. 14 Honor Roll ..................................................................................................................................... 14 National Honor Society .................................................................................................................. 14
Promotion, Placement, and Retention ................................................................................................ 14 District Policy: 6.17 - Promotion, Placement, And Retention ........................................................... 14
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Graduation Requirements .................................................................................................................. 15
Physical Education Waivers ............................................................................................................... 15
Graduation Student Speakers ............................................................................................................ 16
Homework ......................................................................................................................................... 16 District Policy: 7.34 – Homework ................................................................................................... 16 Philo High School Homework Information ...................................................................................... 16
College Credit Plus ............................................................................................................................ 16
Administration of Student Records ..................................................................................................... 17 District Policy: 6.20 – Administration of Student Records ............................................................... 17
Attendance ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
Attendance Information ...................................................................................................................... 18 District Policy: 6.12 - Student Absences And Excuses ................................................................... 18 Absence Reporting ........................................................................................................................ 18 Class Attendance .......................................................................................................................... 19 Educationally Excused Trips .......................................................................................................... 19 Hunting (Deer/Turkey/Waterfowl Only)........................................................................................... 19
Habitual Truancy Intervention Strategies ............................................................................................ 20 District Policy: 6.13 - Habitual Truancy Intervention Strategies ....................................................... 20
Child Custody .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Child Custody Information .................................................................................................................. 21
Code of Student Conduct .............................................................................................................................. 22
Conduct Information .......................................................................................................................... 22 District Policy: 6.23 - Code Of Student Conduct ............................................................................. 22
Discipline Information ........................................................................................................................ 22 District Policy: 6.22 – Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures .............................................. 22 PHS Discipline Information ............................................................................................................ 22 Consequences for Academic Dishonesty ....................................................................................... 23 Consequences for Fighting or Striking a Student ........................................................................... 24 Consequences for Tardiness to School.......................................................................................... 24 Consequences for Tobacco ........................................................................................................... 24 Dance Rules ................................................................................................................................. 24 Hall Passes ................................................................................................................................... 25 Lunch Room .................................................................................................................................. 25
Student Relations .............................................................................................................................. 25
PBIS .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Dress Code ....................................................................................................................................... 27 District Policy: 6.31 – Dress and Appearance ................................................................................ 27 PHS Dress Code Information ......................................................................................................... 27
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Alcohol and Drug Use by Students.............................................................................................................. 28
District Policy: 6.26 Alcohol and Drug Use by Students .................................................................. 28
Controlled and Counterfeit or Look-Alike Substances ......................................................................... 28 District Policy: 6.27 Controlled and Counterfeit or Look-Alike Substances ...................................... 28
Use of Tobacco by Students .............................................................................................................. 28 District Policy: 6.28 Use of Tobacco by Students ........................................................................... 28
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying .............................................................................................. 28 District Policy: 10.07 – Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying ....................................................... 28
Interrogations and Searches .............................................................................................................. 28 District Policy: 6.35 - Interrogations And Searches ......................................................................... 28
Sexual Harassment and Discrimination .............................................................................................. 29 District Policy: 10.06 - Sexual Harassment And Discrimination ....................................................... 29
Student Automobile Use .................................................................................................................... 29
Weapons ........................................................................................................................................... 29
Electronic Devices (Cellular Phone, Device, etc.) ............................................................................... 30 Philo High School Procedures ....................................................................................................... 30 Recording Inappropriate/Violent Events ......................................................................................... 30
Emergency Information.................................................................................................................................. 31
Emergency Closings Information ....................................................................................................... 31 District Policy: 8.12 – Emergency Closings .................................................................................... 31 Philo High School Notification Process .......................................................................................... 31
Emergency Drills ............................................................................................................................... 31 District Policy: 10.18 - Safety Program and Emergency Management Plan .................................... 31
Fire, Tornado Warning, and School Safety Drills ................................................................................ 31 District Policy: 6.44 - Fire, Tornado Warning and School Safety Drills ............................................ 31
Food Services .................................................................................................................................................. 32
Food Service Program ....................................................................................................................... 32 District Policy: 10.13 - Food Services Program .............................................................................. 32
Free and Reduced-Price Food Services............................................................................................. 32 District Policy: 10.14 - Free and Reduced Price Food Services ...................................................... 32
Food Allergies ................................................................................................................................... 32 District Policy: 6.51 – Food Allergies .............................................................................................. 32
Meal Charge Policy ........................................................................................................................... 32
Lunch Prices ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Health Services ................................................................................................................................................ 33
Immunization ..................................................................................................................................... 33
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District Policy: 6.37 – Immunization ............................................................................................... 33
Control of Head Lice .......................................................................................................................... 33 District Policy: 6.39 - Control Of Head Lice .................................................................................... 33
Administering Medication to Students ................................................................................................ 33 District Policy: 6.40 - Administering Medication To Students .......................................................... 33
Asthma Medication ............................................................................................................................ 33 District Policy: 6.41 - Asthma Medication ....................................................................................... 33
Emergency Medical Authorization ...................................................................................................... 33 District Policy: 6.42 - Emergency Medical Authorization ................................................................. 33
Technology....................................................................................................................................................... 34
Acceptable Use Policy ....................................................................................................................... 34 District Policy: 6.54 - Technology Acceptable Use Policy For Students .......................................... 34
Internet Safety Policy ......................................................................................................................... 34 District Policy: 10.25 - Internet Safety Policy .................................................................................. 34
Ipad and Email Agreement ................................................................................................................ 34 iPad and Email Agreement ............................................................................................................ 34
Surveillance Notification .................................................................................................................... 34
Transportation ................................................................................................................................................. 35
Student Code of Conduct Information ................................................................................................ 35 Student Conduct Code for Transportation ...................................................................................... 35
Bus Route Information ....................................................................................................................... 35 Bus Routes ................................................................................................................................... 35
District Boundary Information ............................................................................................................. 35 District Boundary Map ................................................................................................................... 35
Field Trips ......................................................................................................................................... 35
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District Information
MISSION AND VISION Mission: To build an academic foundation for future success. Vision: An academic community preparing all graduates to be career or college ready.
ADMINISTRATOR DIRECTORY
Board of Education Members Marc Carpenter John Coler Susan Lent Larry McCutcheon Jim Swingle
Administrative Staff Sharon McDermott, Superintendent Rob Preston, Assistant Superintendent Scott Paul, Treasurer Dustan Henderson, Director of Instruction Steve Rice, Director of Special Services Nick Hansel, Technology Director Don Beardsley, Transportation Supervisor Philip Moore, Food Service Director
BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES All students are to comply with Board Policies. All policies are subject to change, please check the website for current policies. Board of Education Policies can be found on our district website at https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/about-us/school-board/board-policies.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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Philo High School Information
FRANKLIN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2018-2019 Calendar August 7-8......................... New Teacher Professional Days
August 20 .......................... Professional Day (all staff report)
August 21 .......................... First Day of School for Students
September 3 ...................... Labor Day (school not in session)
September 21 …………….. Professional Development Day (school not in session)
October 26………………… Professional Development Day (school not in session)
November 6 ....................... Parent-Teacher Conferences 11:45 am – 7:00 pm, (school not in session)
November 12 …………….. Observance of Veterans’ Day (school not in session)
November 21-26 ................ Thanksgiving Break (school not in session)
November 27 .................... Classes Resume
December 21……………… Last Day of School for Students
December 22-January 1 .... Winter Break (including weekends, school not in session)
January 2 ........................... Teacher Work Day (school not in session)
January 3 .......................... Classes Resume
January 21 ........................ Martin Luther King Day (school not in session)
February 15 ………………. Professional Day (school not in session)
February 18 ....................... Presidents' Day (school not in session)
February 19 ………………. Parent-Teacher Conferences 11:45 am – 7:00 pm, (school not in session)
April 19-22 ....................... Spring Break (school not in session)
April 23……………………. Classes Resume
May 23 .............................. Last Day of School for Students
May 24 .............................. Professional Day
May 26 .............................. High School Commencement – 2 p.m. at the Power Plant
May 27 .............................. Memorial Day Holiday
Grading Period Begins Ends # Days Interim Report Report Card Total Days in Session 175 1 August 21 October 12 37 September 14 October 19 Professional Days 3 2 October 15 December 21 43 November 16 January 4 Professional Development Days 2 3 January 3 March 15 48 February 8 March 22 Parent-Teacher Conference Days 2 4 March 18 May 23 47 April 18 May 23 Teacher Work Day 1 Total Days in School Term 183
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To maintain a strong educational program, make-up days will be scheduled as needed. If six or more days are missed prior to the following dates, the order of make-up will be: February 15, February 19, April 22, and at the end of the 2018-19 school year, starting on May 24 continuing on successive school days. The last Professional Day for staff will be the first weekday following the last day for students.
This calendar is subject to change with any Board of Education, State Department of Education, gubernatorial action, or legislative direction of the Ohio General Assembly.
Board Approved 2/15/18
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WELCOME The Faculty and Staff wish to make this a successful year for every student here at Philo High School. We are committed to providing opportunities to maximize student potentials, and ensuring a safe place to learn. This handbook is intended to provide information to parents, students, and staff on expectations of the school. It is merely a guide, but nothing can replace good judgment. Set your priorities high and use your education as a means to that end. Good luck. Troy Dawson, Principal
PHS Mission and Vision Mission: To build an academic foundation for future success. Vision: An academic community preparing all graduates to be career or college ready.
PHS Office Information Office Hours: 7:00 – 3:30 (Monday – Friday) Phone: (740) 674-4355 Fax: (740) 674-5202 Troy Dawson, Principal Bruce King, Assistant Principal Kara Harris, Athletic Director Laura Gensor, Grade 9/10 Guidance Leslie Smith, Grade 11/12 Guidance Cindy Brownrigg, Secretary Patty Rodgers, Secretary
Chain of Command For any problems or questions, please follow this chain of command: Teacher, Principal, Superintendent, Board of Education.
Philo High School Staff Directory Name Position Berger, Tim Athletic Training Beros, Janine Social Studies Beveridge, Terrianne Aide/Study Hall Monitor Boysel, Mike Industrial Technology Brenning, Erin Instrumental Music Brownrigg, Cindy Cale, Judy
Secretary Aide/On-line Learning
Carnes, Crissy Intervention Specialist
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Carter, Angels English Carter, Virginia Math Clayton, Lance Physical Educ. / Health Cox, Amanda Vocal Music Dawson, Troy Principal Dickson, Diana Science Gensor, Laura Guidance Counselor Green, Renee In-School Detention Green, Richard Science Hilty, Dan Intervention Specialist Hilty, Starrzanne Intervention Specialist King, Bruce Assistant Principal Kiser, Chase Fitness Lincicome, Dirk Fitness Lucas, Beverly Spanish Mathes, Danielle English Miller, Casey Social Studies Moore-Smith, Michelle Science Mull, Jeremy Science Neal, Kevin Industrial Technology Novaria, Karon Math Pollock, Martha Visual Art Raugh, Jordan Social Studies Rayner, Justin Science Reed, Matt Business Riley, Josh Business, Social Studies Rodgers, Patty Rodgers, Sondra
Secretary Intervention Specialist
Salsbury, Nancy English Shook, Adam Fitness Smith, Angela Math Smith, Leslie Guidance Counselor Spangenberg, Elaine French Stemm, Joe Social Studies Swingle, Jennifer Math Sycks, Sarah English Vaughn, Stacy Intervention Specialist Walker, Bryan Math Winland, Clay Vo-Ag Wise, Sheryl Theater Wright, Josh English Harris, Kara Athletic Director
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CALENDAR Check the District Events calendar under News & Events on the Franklin Local School District website (https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/) for upcoming activities.
College Readiness Assessment Calendar ACT SAT PSAT Sept. 8, 2018 Oct.6, 2018 Oct. 10, 2018 Oct. 27, 2018 Nov. 3, 2018 Dec. 8, 2018 Dec. 1, 2018 Feb. 9, 2019 Mar. 9, 2019 Apr. 13, 2019 May 4, 2019 June 8, 2019 June 1, 2019 July 13, 2019
Bell Schedule Dismissal to classrooms - 7:30 bell College Blocks 1 7:40* – 8:28 2A 8:32 – 9:52 2 8:32 – 9:20 4A 10:16 – 11:36 3 9:24 –10:12 6A 12:50 – 2:10 4 10:16 – 11:04 5A – L 11:04 – 11:34 5B – C 11:38 – 12:26 5A – C 11:08 – 11:56 5B – L 11:56 – 12:26 6 12:30 – 1:18 7 1:22 – 2:10 *Students need to be in 1st period or homeroom by 7:40
Activity Period On designated days there will be activity periods. All club meetings, class meetings and various school activities should be held during this time. Any meeting during these activity periods must be scheduled by the Activity Advisor on the Activity Calendar.
Early Release Schedule Early dismissal could result because of bad weather that is expected to occur or is occurring at the time. Students will usually be released earlier in the same order that normal dismissal would occur. Special circumstances may change the order, but students will be directed to the proper dismissal protocol.
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CLASS OFFICERS Elections for class officers will take place each spring for Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores. Student Council will supervise all of these elections. Candidates must carry a 2.5 grade point average.
KINGS, QUEENS, AND ATTENDANTS You can only be an attendant for one dance during your freshman, sophomore, and junior year. Example: If you are elected as a Homecoming attendant during your freshman year, you cannot be an attendant for the Sweetheart Dance during your freshman year, nor can you be an attendant for the Homecoming or Sweetheart Dance during your sophomore and junior year. During the senior year, regardless of whether you have been an attendant in the past or not, you can be elected as a senior attendant or queen for any of the three dances: Homecoming, Sweetheart, and Prom. Example: You were a sophomore attendant for the Sweetheart Dance. As a senior, you can be elected to be the attendant or queen for Homecoming, Sweetheart, and/or Prom. If you are elected as queen or king for one of the three dances during your senior year, you will no longer be eligible to be an attendant or queen/king for the remainder of the dances. Example: You are elected as Homecoming queen or king; you cannot be queen or king for the Sweetheart or Prom. If, during your senior year, you are an attendant for the Homecoming Dance but not queen or king, you are still eligible to become queen or king for the Sweetheart Dance or Prom. The freshman, sophomore, and junior classes will each elect one female attendant for Homecoming and two female attendants for Sweetheart. The senior class will elect three female students and three male students for the homecoming court. The full student body will elect the queen and king from the senior representatives. The senior class will elect one male student and three female students for the sweetheart court. The top female vote getter will be the sweetheart queen and the male representative will be the sweetheart king. The junior and senior classes will elect five senior female students and five senior male students to the prom court. The senior class will elect a queen and a king from the prom court.
OPEN ENROLLMENT Franklin Local has an Open Enrollment policy to allow a limited number of students from adjoining school districts to attend school here based upon a first-come, first-served basis. These students must maintain at least an acceptable level academic performance, attendance, and behavior in order to remain here. Applications must be submitted each year through the Board of Education Office.
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SCHOOL VISITOR INFORMATION
District Policy: 8.05 - School Visitors https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/8.05.pdf
Philo High School Visitor Information All visitors are required to report to the office upon entering the building. Students absent from their own school are welcome ONLY if they are here as official representatives of their school with prior approval of their principal. No student visitors will be allowed during regular school sessions. Boyfriends or girlfriends from outside our student body are not welcome during the school day. All visitors must register in the office and receive and display a Visitor’s Badge.
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Academics
GRADING INFORMATION
District Policy: 6.18 - Grading and Reporting Student Progress https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.18.pdf
Philo High School Grading Scale Letter Percentage Point Value Numeric Range A 93 - 100 4.00 3.83 – 4.00 A- 90 – 92.99 3.67 3.49 – 3.829 B+ 87 – 89.99 3.33 3.16 – 3.489 B 83 – 86.99 3.00 2.82 – 3.159 B- 80 – 82.99 2.67 2.49 – 2.819 C+ 77 – 79.99 2.33 2.16 – 2.489 C 73 – 76.99 2.00 1.82 – 2.159 C- 70 – 72.99 1.67 1.49 – 1.819 D+ 67 – 69.99 1.33 1.16 – 1.489 D 63 – 66.99 1.00 0.82 – 1.159 D- 60 – 62.99 0.67 0.48 – 0.819 F 0 – 59.99 0.00 0.00 – 0.479
Grading (4 grading periods) Semester classes: Each grading period counts as 3/7 of final grade. Final exams count 1/7. Year long classes: Each grading period counts as 3/14 of final grade. Semester and final exams count 1/14 each.
Pass / Fail Option Students may take only one elective course during high school on a pass-fail option. It cannot be used if a grade of B- or higher was earned in a prerequisite course. Students must declare the pass-fail option during the last two weeks of the 1st grading period of the course. In some instances, final approval may rest with the principal. Independent study courses will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Withdrawal From Class Only teachers may request that a student be withdrawn from a class. A student may be withdrawn from a class within the first 5 school days of the semester only with signatures of: Student, Parent, Teacher, Guidance Counselor, and Principal. Withdrawal after this time will result in a grade of "WF" (Withdraw Failing) that will remain on the
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student’s transcripts. The student will be placed in Study Hall and be denied special privileges for that period. (i.e. Library, Restroom, Computer Lab).
PHILO HIGH SCHOOL HONORS Criteria to obtain a Diploma with Honors may be found in the Philo High School Course Description Booklet.
Honor Roll At the end of each nine weeks grading period an honor roll will be compiled and published. Those students earning a 4.0 will be so acknowledged. Students receiving all A's will be placed on the ALL "A's" List; those having a 3.5 average or better will be placed on the “PRINCIPAL'S List” and those with a 3.0 average or better will be placed on the regular “HONOR ROLL”. Students having a "D" on their report card for an academic subject will not be eligible for the honor roll. Students must have earned at least (2) two credits. To figure Honor Roll: (1/2 credit courses equal half the points) A = 4.0, A- = 3.67, B+ = 3.33, B = 3.0, B- = 2.67, C+ = 2.33, C = 2.0, C- = 1.67, D+ = 1.33, D = 1.0, D- = .67 F = .0
National Honor Society Membership to this chapter is based upon Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character and limited to the Juniors and Seniors who have a scholarship average of 3.3 or better and meet the core curriculum. Students must have taken or be currently enrolled in:
1. Three years of academic English (College Prep, Advanced Placement, Honors) 2. Two years of a foreign language (same subject) 3. Two years of academic science, (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) 4. Two years of upper level math classes (Algebra I, Algebra II, Transitions, Plane Geometry, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus)
Members are subject to the constitution of the C. Dennis Betz Chapter of the National Honor Society and membership will be reviewed if a student fails to maintain the specified standards for scholarship or behavior.
PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND RETENTION
District Policy: 6.17 - Promotion, Placement, And Retention https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.17.pdf
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Assignment to 10th grade – 5 academic credits Assignment to 11th grade – 10 academic credits Assignment to 12th grade – 15 academic credits Students will be re-enrolled in required classes that they have failed if there is room available. They will sign a contract of expected performance. Students will not be permitted to enroll in upper level classes in that subject area until they have completed the required credit. The minimum number of credits required for graduation from Philo High School is 21. Of that total, each student must have 4 credits of English, 3 credits of Social Studies, 4 credits of Mathematics, 3 credits of Science, ½ credit of Health, ½ credit of Physical Education, two ½ credits of Fine Arts, ½ credit of Personal Finance, and ½ credit of College and Career Readiness to qualify for graduation. The remaining credits are to be taken from elective courses chosen by the student.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAIVERS In accordance with Section 3313.603 of the Ohio Revised Code, Franklin Local Schools will not require a student to complete any physical education course as a condition to graduate high school if they have participated in high school interscholastic athletics, marching band, or cheerleading for at least two full seasons. In order to be eligible for a Physical Education Waiver at Philo High School, students must complete two full seasons of marching band, cheerleading, or high school interscholastic athletics during their 9th, 10th or 11th grade year. The two full season requirement can be met within a single school year or over multiple years. The two full season requirement may be fulfilled by participating in the same activity multiple years or by “mixing and matching” marching band, cheerleading or high school interscholastic athletics. If a student is injured during the course of the season he or she is still expected to attend practices, meetings, and games that are not limited by the medical illness or injury throughout the remainder of the season to qualify for the waiver. Failure to meet this requirement would nullify the potential for a physical education waiver. A student who quits or is dismissed from the team is ineligible to earn the physical education waiver for the season in question. This includes dismissal for academic ineligibility as well as violating team, athletic department, or school rules. If the waiver requirements are not met prior to the student’s 12th grade year, the student will be enrolled in physical education courses to meet graduation requirements. Ohio Revised Code provides no provision to permit any type of partial waiver. A student may not meet physical education requirements by mixing physical education credits with the Physical Education Waiver. No retroactive waiver will be given. A “Physical Education Waiver Form” must be completed for each activity being considered to meet the requirement. Students must complete the top portion of the "Physical Education Waiver Form" prior
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to the start of the activity and submit the form to the guidance department office. Students will not be awarded credit for the physical education classes that are waived. Instead, he or she will have met the requirements dictated by the State of Ohio for physical education waivers and will be noted on the student’s transcripts. Students are required to take one-half credit of an elective to replace the one-half credit previously earned by physical education to ensure that the student earns the 21 credits needed to graduate.
GRADUATION STUDENT SPEAKERS There will be two Philo High School student speakers at the commencement exercises. The speakers are the senior class president and the senior student with the highest cumulative grade point average. To determine the senior with the highest grade point average for speaking purposes, senior grades will be calculated at the end of the 3rd 9 weeks. All grades will be averaged. If there is a tie for the senior with the highest grade point average, the tied students can choose to “try out” for the speaking honor by performing his/her speech to members of the Building Leadership Team. The BLT will select the student speaker. A student must have attended Philo High School at least three semesters to be eligible to speak at commencement as the student with the highest grade point average.
HOMEWORK
District Policy: 7.34 – Homework https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/7.34.pdf
Philo High School Homework Information Homework is to be relevant to instruction and contribute to academic success. Doing relevant homework helps prepare students to achieve a better understanding of the learning target and to obtain higher scores on assessments. Homework may be graded, but not count for more than 10% of a student’s grade for the 9-weeks period.
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS College Credit Plus replaces Ohio’s post-secondary enrollment options (PSEOP) and all alternative dual enrollment programs. Students may earn transcript college and high school credit upon successful completion of the course. Several CCP classes are offered at Philo High School.
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ADMINISTRATION OF STUDENT RECORDS
District Policy: 6.20 – Administration of Student Records https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.20.pdf
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Attendance
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
District Policy: 6.12 - Student Absences And Excuses https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.12.pdf
Absence Reporting If your child is absent:
a. Please call the school between 7:00 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. to report your child absent for the day. The phone number is (740) 674-4355.
b. If a call is not received, we will call you at home or work following the start of school.
c. Please send a note with your child the day he/she returns to school if either a or b have not been accomplished.
This procedure is in conjunction with Franklin Local Missing Child Responsibility. The attendance of all children of compulsory school age, which is 6 to 18 years of age, is expected every day the school is in session. The laws of the State of Ohio place the responsibility for school attendance squarely on the parents. Failure to contact the school either by phone or sending a note upon their return will be counted as an unauthorized absence. The student will be considered truant for the day or days in question and a Friday School will be assigned. Students taking vacations during the regular school year must obtain all assignments before leaving and hand in those assignments on the first day they return to school. Parents must notify the principal in writing one week prior to the vacation. While a student will not be considered truant if on vacation, the days missed will count as part of the student’s unexcused days for class attendance. The Franklin Local Schools place great value upon the educational opportunities afforded its students. It is the responsibility of the school to provide the background and the discipline to enable students to grow into productive adult citizens. Regular school attendance is an important step in the development of punctuality and regularity which contribute to helping students accept their responsibilities in everyday life. The cooperative efforts of both the parent and the school to encourage each student to attend school on a regular basis shall provide the best quality educational opportunities available.
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Class Attendance No student, after being tardy to school, may enter class without reporting to the office to pick up a tardy slip. A student must be in attendance, in each class, 90% of their scheduled periods in order to receive credit for the class, with the exception of excused absences. Legitimate excused absences (proper documentation required) are medical, legal, death of a relative, or an authorized field trip (ex. - college visitation). Credit eligibility will be issued for unexcused absences up to 9 days for a semester class or 18 days for a yearlong class. Make-up attendance through Friday Schools, Diversion, or other approved options will be permitted for three extra days of unexcused absence in both semester (10-12 misses) and yearlong classes (19-21 misses). If a student misses 13 or more days for a semester class or 22 or more days for a yearlong class, credit eligibility will be denied. Four tardies to a class equals one day missed for the class. Missing ½ or more of a class period will count as a day missed for that class (unless an excused absence). A half-day absence will be recorded when a student signs in after second period or signs out before sixth period.
Educationally Excused Trips Some trips planned by parents during the school day are educationally sound. We want students to experience opportunities that might not be provided by the school, but may have impacts on students’ futures. We will allow 3 days per year to be counted as Field Trips and not as absences when a parent meets the following guidelines:
1. A special form must be completed by the parent and pre-approved by the Principal or Assistant Principal before the trip. 2. The trip must be educational in nature and not leisure or relaxation. 3. These trips could include but are not be limited to:
a. College Visitations b. 4H Projects c. Award’s Ceremony/Recognition
4. Proof of attendance must be submitted upon return to school.
Hunting (Deer/Turkey/Waterfowl Only) These limited hunting days may be used as family vacation days. They are subject to the following guidelines;
1. Parent must submit a written statement to the office the week before the season begins. 2. Parent must be treating these days like vacation days. 3. Student must be hunting with parents or relatives. 4. Students must show hunting license to Principal/Asst. Principal before hunting. 5. Student must make up class work in a timely manner upon return to school. 6. Hunting days will count in the 9-day (18-day) rule of attendance. 7. Hunting days that are not judged to be parent vacation days will result in a Friday School being assigned. 8. All other game hunting days will be counted as truancy.
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HABITUAL TRUANCY INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
District Policy: 6.13 - Habitual Truancy Intervention Strategies https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.13.pdf
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Child Custody
CHILD CUSTODY INFORMATION Parents/Guardians have an obligation to inform the school any time the custody of a child changes. We will need to copy and place in a student’s permanent file any court orders pertaining to a child’s custody.
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Code of Student Conduct
CONDUCT INFORMATION
District Policy: 6.23 - Code Of Student Conduct https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.23.pdf
DISCIPLINE INFORMATION
District Policy: 6.22 – Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.22.pdf
PHS Discipline Information Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) has been implemented at Philo High School. For each 9-week period, students, who do not receive a detention, will be eligible for a reward at the end of the grading period For those students who do receive and accumulate detentions during a 9-week grading period, the following consequences will be used:
a. 5 detentions = Friday School (Students who fail to attend the Friday School successfully will be assigned 5 additional lunch detentions). In-School Detention will no longer be used as an option for missing Friday School.
b. 7 detentions = 2 Days of In-School Detention c. 9 detentions = 3 Days of In-School Detention or Diversion d. 11 detentions = 3 Days of Out-of-School Suspension or Diversion
*** At the beginning of each grading period, students will start with zero detentions, but will still need to serve any consequences received during the preceding grading period. ***
Detentions will be assigned for disciplinary reasons. Lunchtime detentions will be served during students’ lunch periods. Students assigned detentions must be there on time and have material to read or work on in order to get credit for detention. Failure to serve detentions may result in more severe punishments. More than 4 detentions in a grading period will result in Friday School, In-School Detention, or Out of School Suspension.
Friday School is a 2-hour study hall, which meets on Fridays from 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm. It is intended to serve as an alternative to In-School Detention and Out-of-School Suspension for disciplinary reasons. It is the hope of the Franklin Local Schools that Friday School will eliminate suspension from the regular school day for most
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students. Failure to serve an assigned Friday School will result in five lunch detentions being issued. Friday School Regulations:
1. Friday School will be held at Philo High School. 2. Each student must bring schoolwork to keep busy for two hours. Appropriate materials for Friday School includes textbooks, library books, suitable paperback books and magazines used in conjunction with homework assignments. Students who fail to bring appropriate or sufficient work will be dismissed and an additional Friday School will be assigned. Inappropriate books or magazines will not be permitted. 3. Students who communicate in any way, pass materials of any kind, do not appear to keep busy, or put their heads down will be warned and detained for 5 extra minutes at the end of the session. A second violation for any offense will result in dismissal with no credit given for the time spent and an additional Friday School will be added. Any severe disruption of Friday School may result in a suspension from school. 4. A student who skips Friday School may be assigned In-School Detention or Out-of-School Suspension. 5. Students will be given the privilege of one visit to the restroom for a maximum of five minutes. Additional trips or staying beyond the five-minute limitation will cause the student to be detained after 4:15. 6. Parents or guardians will receive written notifications of Friday Schools.
*** Philo High School has initiated the Friday School program to help students stay in school and provide an opportunity for supervised study. It is important that parents and school work together to help students learn proper behavior, and that there will be consequences for inappropriate behavior. ***
In-School Detention is a step in the disciplinary process that may be assigned by the principal or the assistant principal. The student will be required to spend the school day(s) in a controlled environment. The student will not be credited with an absence while in In-School Detention. The student’s class work will be provided by that student’s classroom teacher, and the student must work toward the satisfactory completion of all assignments. If the student fails to satisfactorily serve the in-school detention, alternative discipline will be assigned. All work will count toward course grade.
Consequences for Academic Dishonesty a. 1st offense: Parents will be contacted. A Friday School will be assigned. The student will be required to redo the assignment or an alternate assignment. b. 2nd offense: Parents will be contacted. Three (3) days of Out-of-School Suspension will be assigned. The student will be required to redo the assignment or an alternate assignment.
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c. 3rd offense: Parents will be contacted. Five (5) days of Out-of-School Suspension will be assigned. The student will be required to redo the assignment or an alternate assignment
Consequences for Fighting or Striking a Student a. 1st offense – 3 days Out-of-school suspension b. 2nd offense – 5 days Out-of-school suspension c. 3rd offense – 10 days Out-of-school suspension with recommendation for
expulsion
Consequences for Tardiness to School All students are expected to be on time for school, unless illness or a delayed school bus prevents timely attendance at school. Tardies are issued and counted per a 9-weeks grading period.
a. 1st offense - verbal reprimand b. 2nd offense - 1 lunch detention c. 3rd offense - 2 lunch detentions d. 4th offense - Friday School assigned e. 5th offense - 2 days of In-School Detention f. 6th offense - 3 days of Out-of-School Suspension
Consequences for Tobacco *Possession or use of tobacco products at school, on district property (including buses) or at a school sponsored activity:
a. 1st offense – 1 Friday School b. 2nd offense – 3 days In-School Detention c. 3rd offense – 3 days Out-of-school suspension d. 4th offense – 5 days Out-of-school suspension e. 5th offense – 8 days Out-of-school suspension f. 6th offense – 10 days Out-of-school suspension g. 7th offense –10 days Out-of-school suspension with recommendation for expulsion
Dance Rules 1. Dances are open to Philo High School students and their guests (at least in high school) 2. A guest must be registered in the high school office by the afternoon of the dance. The student who invited the guest assumes the responsibility for him or her. 3. School dress code will be loosely applied. Inappropriate clothing must be corrected or the student will be removed from the dance (judgments are made by the chaperones, advisors, or administrators). 4. Once a student has entered the dance he/she will not be permitted to leave and re-enter without special permission.
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5. Appropriate dancing is required (judgments are made by the chaperones, advisors, or administrators).
Hall Passes During class time, which includes any homeroom period, students are not to be in the hallways without a pass. Passes are to be issued only by teachers and the office staff. Students need to obtain passes prior to the actual time needed.
Lunch Room Philo High School observes a closed lunch period. This means that students will remain on the school grounds during their lunch period. Lunches purchased at school or brought from home must be eaten in the auditeria. No food may be taken from the auditeria without written permission from a staff member.
STUDENT RELATIONS The school encourages proper student to student association, but at the proper place and time. Holding hands is permitted, but public display of affection (kissing, embracing, etc.) is not allowed. Walking arm in arm is discouraged due to congestion in the hallways. If public display of affection becomes a problem, parents may be notified and/or disciplinary action will be taken.
PBIS The following PBIS matrix visualizes the expectations for students at Philo High School:
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AREA SAFE RESPECTFUL RESPONSIBLE
SCHOOL WIDE wFollow adult directions the first time given
Attendance • Students will arrive safely and on time to school and each class
• Students will enter the classroom in a quiet and orderly fashion
• Students will be on time to all classes
• Students will clear all absences Cell Phones • Use before/after school,
breaks, lunch, and in-between periods
• Phones and earbuds are OFF & away during class
• Use only when permitted
Dress & Attire • Appropriate clothing must be worn to school
• Follow the school dress code • Appropriate clothing will be worn at all times during school hours
Trash • Students will deposit all garbage in trash cans
• Students will be responsible for picking up after themselves
• Trash goes in the can and not on the floor or ground
Profanity • Language suitable for school will be used at all times towards others
• Appropriate use and command of language will occur at all times on campus
• Students are responsible for proper use and command of language
Homework • Designated homework time should be planned for each day
• Students will complete their own homework
• Students will be responsible for completing their homework on time
COMMON AREAS wFollow adult directions the first time given
Classrooms • Follow classroom rules • Hands & feet to self
• Treat staff, peers, guests and property respectfully
• Listen, follow directions, and participate
• Use appropriate voice and words
• Be on time and prepared DAILY • Focus and stay on task
Common Walkways • Enter/exit buildings in safe manner
• Hands & feet to self • Walk on the right side down
hallways
• Treat property with respect • Place trash/recyclables in proper bins • No spitting
• Use appropriate language and volume
• Use kind words and appropriate actions
Auditeria/Eating Areas
• Line up in an orderly fashion • Keep walkways/doorways clear
• Place trash/recyclables in proper bins • Use appropriate language and volume
• Clean up after yourself • Wait your turn in line
Locker Room/Gym • Lock all personal items securely • Use all equipment safely
• Show good sportsmanship • Use equipment as directed
• Be a team player – encourage others
• Keep hands/feet/equipment to self
Restrooms • Use restrooms appropriately • Put trash in wastebasket • Do not use electronic devices
• Give others privacy • Respect all property
• Clean up after yourself • Return to class promptly
Office • Use chairs and phone appropriately
• Use appropriate language and volume
• State your purpose politely • Use kind words and actions
• Use appropriate language and volume
Parking Lots & Driving Areas on Campus
• Drive safely: on and off campus • Obey the speed limit •
• Respect all property • Only seniors will park in the spaces
designated with a lightning bolt
• Park only in designated areas and between the lines
• Lock your vehicle/Secure anything of value
Emergency Evacuation Areas
• Follow evacuation directions • Do not use cell phones
• Keep hands/feet/possessions to self
• Listen/follow directions of school staff
• Don’t socialize with other classes COMMUNITY
Philo High School Students will follow and adhere to the “Be Safe,” “Be Respectful,” and “Be Responsible” philosophy while representing our school in the community. Remember that your actions are a reflection of all of us at Philo High School.
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DRESS CODE
District Policy: 6.31 – Dress and Appearance https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.31.pdf
PHS Dress Code Information It is the contention of the Franklin Local Board of Education that the primary responsibility for student dress and appearance rests with the parents. It is also their feeling that students should develop good grooming habits and are encouraged to use moderation and good taste in dress and appearance. The Franklin Local Board of Education has the responsibility of providing an orderly learning environment and student dress and grooming must be of a nature that will not be disruptive to the school program and not create a health or safety problem for the student or others in the school. In order to provide an adequate learning environment and to promote the health and safety of all students, the following dress restrictions are in effect:
1. Immodest, obscene, or suggestive wording or symbols on any clothing, body art, or possessions will not be permitted. Clothing, body art, or possessions that glorify or refer directly or indirectly to beer, wine, alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, discrimination, violence, sex or cults are not permissible.
2. Proper footwear will be required at all times (No slippers) 3. Clothing should not be worn that would expose an open midriff or excessive
amounts of bare skin. Blouses, shirts, and dresses with open backs, low necklines, thin (less than 2”) straps over shoulders, strapless, open down the sides or bare midriff design are not allowed. Halter tops, tube tops, open-sided muscle shirts, net jerseys, or any type of top which exposes an unusual amount of the upper torso will not be permitted.
4. No hats, head coverings, or bandanas shall be worn in the building. (Except for medical or religious reasons approved by the principal). Hats may be worn during fundraisers (prior approval given by the principal).
5. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be at a minimum of knee length. 6. No clothing is to be worn that allows undergarments or skin to show above the knees. 7. See-through materials must not allow other dress code violations to be visible. 8. Nothing can hang from belts or pants that may potentially be used as a weapon, including but not limited to chains, studs, bullets, spikes, heavy rings, etc. 9. Face paint is not permitted unless approved by the Principal for special occasions. 10. Facial piercings are limited to small hoops and studs.
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*** In establishing this dress policy it is impossible to cover every situation that develops and it is the hope of the Board of Education that there will be a spirit of cooperation among those affected by this policy. As a last resort, in questionable situations and after consultation between the school authorities and the parent, the final decision must be with school authorities. ***
ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE BY STUDENTS
District Policy: 6.26 Alcohol and Drug Use by Students https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.26.pdf
CONTROLLED AND COUNTERFEIT OR LOOK-ALIKE SUBSTANCES
District Policy: 6.27 Controlled and Counterfeit or Look-Alike Substances https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.27.pdf
USE OF TOBACCO BY STUDENTS
District Policy: 6.28 Use of Tobacco by Students https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.28.pdf
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND BULLYING
District Policy: 10.07 – Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/10.07.pdf
INTERROGATIONS AND SEARCHES
District Policy: 6.35 - Interrogations And Searches https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.35.pdf
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION
District Policy: 10.06 - Sexual Harassment And Discrimination https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/10.06.pdf
STUDENT AUTOMOBILE USE Driving to school is a privilege. Students are permitted to park only in the student lot. Only seniors may park in spaces designated with gold electric bolts. Students may leave before the buses in the afternoon, but may not cut in between buses. Violations include, but are not limited to: failure to park in designated areas; unsafe operation (spinning tires, doing donuts, hot-rodding, etc.); or going to a vehicle during school hours without permission. Your cooperation in following the rules will be required or you will lose the privilege of parking on school grounds. Improperly parked vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense. Should it be necessary to suspend driving privileges for any reason, students’ parents will be notified.
WEAPONS Students shall not convey, possess, transmit, conceal, handle or sell any kind of firearm, knife, razor, club, chain, pepper spray, mace, or other look-alike (replica) object or any item that could be considered a weapon or used as a weapon. This includes bringing such items into the school for another person, to a school-sponsored activity, having such items at one's desk or placing them in a locker or a hiding place on school property (including buses). It will make no difference whether or not the weapon belongs to someone else, unless the student can provide convincing evidence that the weapon was placed in the student's possession without his/her knowledge. If it can be confirmed that a weapon was brought on District property by a student other than the one who possessed the weapon, that student shall also be subject to the same disciplinary action. A student charged with any of these behaviors shall be subject to removal from school immediately and subject to suspension with recommendation for expulsion from Franklin Local School District. The proper law enforcement agency will be notified and criminal charges may be filed.
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES (CELLULAR PHONE, DEVICE, ETC.)
Philo High School Procedures With the advances of technology, some electronic devices may enhance student learning. Students may possess electronic devices at school, but are prohibited from using them unless they are in designated areas (auditeria during breakfast and lunch, hallway, and for academic purposes in the classroom if given permission by a teacher or staff member). Students using personal electronic devices (this also includes all technology accessories such as earbuds, headphones, speakers, etc.) without permission during class or in the rest room are violating school policy. Consequences are as follows: 1st violation - confiscated and returned at the end of the school day. 2nd violation - confiscated until a parent picks up the device. 3rd violation - confiscated until a parent picks up the device/Friday School assigned. 4th violation - confiscated until a parent picks up the device/2 days I.S.D. assigned. 5th violation - confiscated until a parent picks up the device/3 days O.S.S. assigned
Recording Inappropriate/Violent Events Any inappropriate/violent incident recorded on school property at any time and then distributed shall result in, but not limited to a 3-day suspension.
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Emergency Information
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS INFORMATION
District Policy: 8.12 – Emergency Closings https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/8.12.pdf
Philo High School Notification Process The Philo High School Parent Notification System, PHS newsletters, Twitter, and the FLSD website (https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/) will be used to communicate to students and parents about special events that will be occurring or situations that have occurred and need explained. PHS also utilizes televisions in the auditeria and main hall and video announcements in the classrooms to communicate present and future activities occurring at school.
EMERGENCY DRILLS
District Policy: 10.18 - Safety Program and Emergency Management Plan https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/10.18.pdf
FIRE, TORNADO WARNING, AND SCHOOL SAFETY DRILLS
District Policy: 6.44 - Fire, Tornado Warning and School Safety Drills https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.44.pdf
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Food Services
FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
District Policy: 10.13 - Food Services Program https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/10.13.pdf
FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE FOOD SERVICES
District Policy: 10.14 - Free and Reduced Price Food Services https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/10.14.pdf
FOOD ALLERGIES
District Policy: 6.51 – Food Allergies https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.51.pdf
MEAL CHARGE POLICY Students are expected to pay for items at the time that the student exits the serving line. Extras should not be taken if students do not have the money to pay for them. Charges should be paid promptly.
LUNCH PRICES We are pleased to offer “universal breakfast” for every student, each school day of the year, regardless of income. Giving students breakfast prepares them for each day’s learning opportunities. We understand that high performing schools pay attention to the whole child to improve the quality of life for our students and community members.
• Philo High School – $2.70
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Health Services
IMMUNIZATION
District Policy: 6.37 – Immunization https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.37.pdf
CONTROL OF HEAD LICE
District Policy: 6.39 - Control Of Head Lice https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.39.pdf
ADMINISTERING MEDICATION TO STUDENTS
District Policy: 6.40 - Administering Medication To Students https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.40.pdf
ASTHMA MEDICATION
District Policy: 6.41 - Asthma Medication https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.41.pdf
EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION
District Policy: 6.42 - Emergency Medical Authorization https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.42.pdf
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Technology
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
District Policy: 6.54 - Technology Acceptable Use Policy For Students https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/6.54.pdf
INTERNET SAFETY POLICY
District Policy: 10.25 - Internet Safety Policy https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/school-board/board-policies/10.25.pdf
IPAD AND EMAIL AGREEMENT
iPad and Email Agreement https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/about-us/departments/technology/ipad-agreement.pdf
SURVEILLANCE NOTIFICATION Students, staff, parents and visitors should be aware that Philo High School (as well as the other schools in the FLSD) has video cameras that monitor various areas, including, but not limited to: parking lots, hallways, auditeria, and all entrances/exits to the building. All of the FLSD buses have video and audio capability. Video recordings are used by school officials to promote the order, safety and security of students, staff and property. Recordings may be used for any purpose including use in school disciplinary proceedings. Students, staff, parents and visitors must understand that they should have no expectation of privacy. Maintenance, release and viewing of recorded images will be handled in accordance with board policy.
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Transportation
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT INFORMATION
Student Conduct Code for Transportation https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/transportation/bus-conduct.pdf
BUS ROUTE INFORMATION
Bus Routes https://www.franklinlocalschools.org/wp-content/docs/transportation/bus-routes.pdf
DISTRICT BOUNDARY INFORMATION
District Boundary Map https://goo.gl/MfBqAG
FIELD TRIPS Teachers are encouraged to take field trips to utilize community resources and provide students with experiences that enhance learning. Field trips are often used to motivate students at the beginning of a unit of study, or as a culminating activity once the unit is complete. Supervision is provided by the teacher usually with the assistance of other staff or parent volunteers. Emergency care cards and first aid kits are taken on the trip in case of accidents. No student will be permitted to participate in a field trip without written permission of the parent. Permission slips will be sent home by the classroom teacher prior to the trip. Parents will not be permitted to transport their children to and from the field trip, when a bus is furnished, without prior approval of the principal.