PARMA HIGH SCHOOL
137 PANTHER WAY
PARMA, ID 83660
208-722-5115, OPTION #3 / EXT. 7302
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Administration.. 3
Expectations . 5
Mission Statement PHS .. 5
Principals Message.. 2
School Song .. 4
Student Body Officers . 3
Class Officers 3
Cheerleaders 4
Athletics
Due Process Procedures... 19
Eligibility/Participation 17
Responsibility of Players.. 17
Attendance
Attendance Policy. 10
Attendance Requirements 11
Definitions.. 11
Extracurricular Activities 12
Tardy.. 11
Truant... 11
Discipline
Code of Conduct Goals.. 22
Level I 22
Level II... 23
Level III. 23
Level IV. 24
Harassment Reporting Procedures... 21
Investigation of 16
Prohibition of Weapons.. 15
Sexual Harassment. 21
Student Harassment... 20
Student Suspensions 16
Weapons... 15
General Information
Activity Money 14
Automobile Policy 14
Bell Schedule 27
Book, Fee, Equipment, Fines.. 7
Club/Organizations. 5
Dress Code 26
Extra Curricular Activities. 6
Field Trips. 16
Fire Drills.. 12
Guidance Program.... 9
Library.... 14
Lockers 12
Lost and Found.. 13
Meetings. 7
Parent Responsibilities..25
School Affairs and Dances. 7
School Lunch Program.. 13
Staff Responsibilities.25
Student Fees 6
Student Responsibilities. 25
Telephone13
Bus Transportation 7
Visitors 12
Graduation/Grades
Additional requirements 8
District Requirements 8
Grading Scale.. 9 Graduation Requirements 8
Incomplete Work 10
Progress Reports 10
Schedule Changes..10
Principals Message
Dear Parents and Students:
Welcome to the 2006/2007 school year. I am proud to be the
Principal at ParmaHigh School. The entire staff at PHS is committed to provide an outstanding education for each and every student. It is our responsibility to help all students engage in an educational program that provides the skills and confidence as students move along their educational continuum.
Our staff of classified employees, certified employees, counselor, and administration is dedicated to making this year a great year for all students both academically and socially. We want all students at ParmaHigh School to have an outstanding year.
Parent, students and staff working cooperatively together we can make the 2006/2007 school year a great year. Lets do it!
Thank you.
Michael L. Moore, Principal
PHS ADMINISTRATION
Principal Michael L. Moore
Counselor Cheryl Morris
Athletic Director Greg Asbury
Office Manager Darla Hensley
PHS Staff
Greg Asbury Darlene Hotchkiss Jacqueline Romero
Susan Beck Patty Hutton Linda Schlaich
Anthony Collis Jeremiah Jones Gary Schleicher
Carole Cox Jeanne Kusterer Mick Sharkey
Bill Critchfield Pam Larsen Dennis Silvey
Stella Elizondo Toby Leonard Becky Stephens
James Finkbeiner Steve Looney Tracy Williams
Matt Gresham Amy Nichols Georgia Wirth
Larry Haddock Nick Parker
Sarah Hitch Bruce Reuck
Student Body Officers
President Logan Smyser
Vice President Derrick Race
Secretary McKenzie Timmons
Treasurer Kimbra Roche
Sgt-at-Arms Juan Corona
School Board Representative Hanne Sharkey
Senior Class Officers
President Megan Jemmett
Vice President Greer Kofoed
Secretary Derrick Bradshaw
Erica Cox
Treasurer McKenzie Timmons
Historians Erin Nielsen
Hanne Sharkey
Logan Smyser
Representative Christina Almeida
Derrick Race
Junior Class Officers
President Juan Corona
Vice President Kimbra Roche
Secretary Kyra Maples
Treasurer Krista Hafez
Historians Kimmalee Frank
Kirsten Preheim
Representatives Kaitlin Nielsen
Coleman Hansen
Sophomore Class Officers
President Ben Juarez
Vice President Travis Kiser
Secretary Katy Eguia
Treasurer Sierra Race
Historians Breanna Warner
Kiersten Kramer
Coleman Hansen
Representatives
Freshman Class Officers
President Israel Urrabazo
Vice President Julia Sharkey
Secretary Efany Arteaga
Treasurer Kali Roche
Representative Becca Cox
Cheerleaders
Michaela Biggin McKenzie Jemmett Kali Roche
Mariah Blaylock Megan Jemmett Kimbra Roche
Alissa Bowman Kiersten Kramer Alysha Rohrbacher
Becca Cox Kyra Maples Logan Smyser
Caitlyn Cullen Allison Nielsen Kyli Stark
Destra Gentry Kaitlin Nielsen McKenzie Timmons
Alex Hilliard Kirsten Preheim
This agenda book is your hall pass. If you are outside of your assigned classroom at any time, your own agenda, along with appropriate written permission, must accompany you.
PHS SCHOOL SONG
Parma Panthers brave and strong and true
We will fight our best for you
We will back you in your mighty stand
As the bravest in the land
For we know that you are loyal sons
Of our dear old Parma High
And well fight, fight, with you all the
Way on your march to victory
PARMAHIGH SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
Graduate all students from ParmaHigh School with the skills, attitude, and confidence to be successful at whatever they choose to do.
STUDENT/STAFF EXPECTATIONS
Our high school has an excellent reputation. Lets keep it that way.
We expect students/staff at ParmaHigh School to:
-come to school every day alcohol free
-show up on time with appropriate materials
-keep the campus litter free
-abide by the guidelines as outlined in the handbook
-get involved in school activities and create a warm,
friendly, exciting atmosphere around our school.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Activities are an important part of your high school career. Good records in extracurricular activities along with a good GPA are two very excellent recommendations for college entrance and scholarship applications.
1. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS: Anyone in grades 9-12 may belong upon payment of the dues (ASB card). In order to participate in any sport, cheerleading, drama, band or choir, or to vote, you must belong.
2. STUDENT COUNCIL: The Student Council is the policy making body for the students. Membership is limited to the elected officers of the ASB and representatives from each recognized group in the high school.
3. BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA: Students enrolled in any office occupations course are eligible to belong to this co-curricular organization.
4. FFA: A club designed for those students taking Vo-Ag. It allows students to utilize information gained in the classroom for project experience. FFA also gives the student an opportunity to participate in several judging contests, state conventions, and outdoor activities.
5. FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB: Open to students currently enrolled in a foreign language class or have passed a foreign language class in previous high school years.
6. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY:
The object of the National Honor Society is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in all students of ParmaHigh School. Membership is open to juniors, seniors, and 2nd semester sophomores and is based upon scholarship, service, leadership, and character as defined by the National Honor Society.
7. DRAMA CLUB: Drama club is open to all students who have been enrolled in one semester of drama. Drama club members are involved with providing entertainment for school and community activities.
8. PUBLICATIONS: Publications class is involved in developing of the school yearbook.
9. LEO CLUB: Service organization open to all students.
10. FHLA: Service organization
STUDENT FEES
Textbooks No charge unless damaged or lost.
Lab classes Students must purchase materials used in various projects.
Insurance THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT BUY INSURANCE TO COVER YOUR STUDENT.
Physical Ed $3.00 towel/locker fee
ASB Card $29.00. Required for students in any sport, cheerleading, drama, band or choir. Allows students to enter all regular season home sports contests for free, $l.00 off adult prices at away sports, games/matches, voting privileges in student body elections, attendance at National Assemblies.
Annual $50.00 Class Dues
Keyboarding $5.00
Drama $15.00 Freshman: $10
VoAg $5.00 Soph: $15
Welding $10.00 Juniors: $25
Art $7.50 (per semester) Seniors: $20
Locker $3.00
P.E. uniforms $14.00 (shirt/shorts)
Driver Educ. $105.00
Scholarship List $4.00 Seniors $3.00 Juniors
$3.00 Sophomores $3.00 Freshman
SCHOOL AFFAIRS AND DANCES
The principal or activities coordinator, and only they, can grant permission to schedule an activity or place an event on the school calendar. Students/advisors are advised to ask permission for an activity as far in advance as possible. The regulations confine attendance to the members of the student body with this exception: a member of the student body may bring a guest, if the guest is approved prior to the event by the principal or his or her designee.
No students will be allowed to enter the dance after l0:00 p.m. No dance will extend beyond l2:00 midnight. Students leaving the building during the dance will not be permitted to re-enter.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
All participants in extra curricular activities must purchase an activity card. Athletes must have proof of insurance, current physical exams prior to the 9th and llth grade year and be eligible under IHSAA standards. This includes having passed at least five (5) classes the previous semester and an age limit.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
When bus transportation is provided students must ride over and back on the bus. The only exception is when other arrangements are made (in writing) between the parent, principal, coach/advisor, or activities director.
MEETINGS
All meetings of any class or club must be approved by an advisor(s). Meeting times and date should be placed in the daily bulletin.
SCHEDULING
All social functions must have the approval of the class or club advisor and the principal one week in advance.
Before final approval of a function will be given, the class or club must be able to verify that they have made adequate plans for the event and submit plans to the principal.
BOOK, FEE, EQUIPMENT, FINE RESPONSIBILITIES
Meeting personal financial obligations is regarded as an important attribute of a responsible adult and citizen. The personal responsibilities of students at ParmaHigh School include the prompt return of books and supplies in good condition, and prompt payment of all participation fees and fines. Students are responsible for their obligations and will be held accountable for meeting them.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
All students graduating from this school district will meet this states and this districts graduation requirements.
DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
ParmaHigh School operates on the semester credit system. 52 credits are required to graduate.
SUBJECT REQUIRED
English (Writing skills emphasis) 8
Employability Skills 1
Speech or Debate 1
Mathematics (2 credits of Algebra I or a 6
class for which Algebra I is a required pre-
requisite)
Science 6
General Science (9th grade) 2 credits required
Biology (l0th grade) 2 credits required
2 credits of science for which Biology is a
pre-requisite
Social Studies 8
U.S. History I (10th grade) 2 credits required
U.S. History II (11th grade) 2 credits required
American Government (12th) 2 credits required
Economics (l2th grade) l credit required
Sociology (l2th grade) l credit required
Health and Physical Education 3
Health l credit required
Physical Education 2 credits required
Academic Humanities: 2
Drama, Foreign Language, World Literature
Or any course that compares/contrast cultures
Fine Arts (Vocal or Instrumental Music or 2
Applied Art)
Computer Class (Business Occupations, CISCO, 2
Publications, Information Tech.)
Required credits for core classes 39
Area of Concentration 8
Electives 5
ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Have a C average in their best 8 credits in their language arts or score proficient on the Idaho Standard Achievement Test.
2. Must be enrolled for 8 classes per semester for freshman, sophomores, and juniors. Seven classes for seniors. Valedictorian and salutatorian will be determined at the end of the 7th semester. GPA determines these honors. GPA will be carried to the third decimal place without rounding.
3. May earn credits toward a ParmaHigh School diploma through correspondence or alternative programs. Correspondence and alternative credits must be approved in advance by the principal and counselor. Correspondence credits will be limited to three (3). Alternative credits will be limited to six (6).
4. May earn credits toward a ParmaHigh School diploma by passing (85%) a school formulated competency examination to test out of a course. Credits earned in this matter will be limited to 4. Pass/fail of the exam will be determined by the department head and building administrator.
5. Summer school credit from an approved accredited high school program may be used for graduation. Six (6) semester credits may be accumulated and accepted as the equivalent of an academic semester meeting the eight (8) semester attendance recommendation.
6. Early graduation may occur when a high school student completes the number of credits required by the school district prior to completing eight (8) semesters of high school work. The students must petition the superintendent and local school board to get approval.
7. Students who complete graduation requirements early will be allowed to participate in the regular scheduled graduation and receive a diploma at that time.
GRADING SCALE
90 100 A
80 89 B
70 79 C
60 69 D
Below 60 F
GUIDANCE PROGRAM
The CareerCenter has resources available to all high school students, parents or interested community members to help them with their academic, career and post-secondary decisions.
CIS, a computer program, is available to give students the most up-to-date information on careers, vocational and trade schools, colleges, financial aid, and scholarships.
Up-to-date guides, books, videos, and pamphlets tell about career-skills and training and occupational opportunities. Information concerning college entrance exams, the PSAT, PLAN, ACT, and SAT is available to help prepare for these examinations.
Information and applications are on file for numerous colleges, trade schools and vocational-technical schools
Financial aid and scholarship information and applications are on file in the counselors office.
SCHEDULE CHANGING
Administrative and parental permission must be secured in order for a student to drop a class. Changes must be made within the first two weeks of the semester. After the end of the second week of the semester any student who drops a course will receive an F for the course unless arrangements are made with administrative and parental approval. No fee will be refunded.
INCOMPLETE WORK
Any incomplete must be cleared within two (2) weeks after the end of the semester. Any incomplete not cleared by then will be changed to an F. Students who have an incomplete do to extended illness or injury may arrange to have more time to clear up the incomplete.
PROGRESS REPORTS
During the middle of the nine weeks grading period progress reports will be sent home to parents of all students. Notation will be made concerning poor test grades, missing assignments, absences or other issues. Parents may request bi-weekly grade checks. Report cards are issued at the end of each nine-week grading period.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
This district recognizes that time on task is very important to the education of students. Students are required to be in attendance at school at least ninety percent (90%) of the time that school is in session during each school term. The principal may deny a promotion to the next grade or deny credit to any student who is not in school at least ninety percent (90%) of the days that school is in session. Absence from class for any reason, including family convenience, will be counted when the percentage of attendance and consequent eligibility for promotion or credit is being considered. Absence due to school-approved activities will not be counted. Except in extraordinary cases, students are expected to be present at school and in their assigned grade or subject.
Students not meeting the attendance requirements will not receive credit even though they may have passing grades. Those students who have valid reasons to believe that all or parts of their absences are the result of extraordinary circumstances may request a review of their case by the building attendance committee. The building attendance committee will review the records and the circumstances and determine whether or not the student will receive credit. The attendance committee will consist of the building principal, school counselor, and three (3) staff members designated by the principal.
Extraordinary circumstances may include, but are not limited to, verified illness or medical treatment, death in the family or death of close friends, and medical or dental professional appointments.
The decision of the attendance committee may be appealed to the superintendent. This appeal must be submitted to the superintendent within ten (10) workdays after the attendance committee submits its decision. The superintendent will render a decision on the appeal within ten (10) workdays after receiving the appeal. The decision of the superintendent is final.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Students are not to leave the school without checking out through the office. Any violation of this requirement will be considered truancy. High school students may leave campus for lunch. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify the school of the students absence even if the student is over the age of l8. Notification may be by phone or note when thestudent returns to school. Students in grade 9-12 will be denied course credit for excessive absences -- those beyond the 90% attendance
DEFINITIONS
Ninety percent (90%) is defined as attendance 90% of the time each class meets each semester.
Truancy is defined as a student being absent for all or any part of the school day, without the approval of parent, guardian, or school authority. This includes if you are on campus but not in your assigned classroom. Consequences for each truancy will be determined at the building level. Individual circumstances and previous history will be taken into account and determining consequences.
Tardy is when a student is not in the room when the bell stops ringing. Tardies begin when the bell finishes and continue for the first l0 minutes. From that point on a student is considered absent or truant. Consequences for the first 3 tardies (in a semester) in an individual class will be determined by the instructor. Each additional tardy will be referred to the office for additional consequences.
Absent is when a student is not physically in attendance in class in which they are enrolled. Absences may occur that will not be counted as absences adhering to the 90% attendance policy. Those absences will be limited to the following: Student participation in sponsored activities, medical/dental attendance, major illness as verified by a physician, and bereavement for a member of the immediate household.