NOBLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 2012-2013 STUDENT HANDBOOK

Main Campus 18111 Cumberland Road

Noblesville, IN 46060 Phone: 773-4680 Fax: 776-6289

Attendance: 776-6256 Athletics: 776-6266 Guidance: 776-6257

Student Services: 776-6277

Freshman Campus 1625 Field Drive

Noblesville, IN 46060 Phone: 776-5913 Fax: 776-6950

Attendance: 776-6947

www.noblesvilleschools.org

Noblesville Schools Vision Students are

• Engaged in intellectual pursuits • Inspired to challenge the present • Empowered to adapt, innovate, and succeed today and tomorrow

Noblesville Schools Mission Inspired by out students’ infinite potential, Noblesville Schools ensures student-centered learning that seamlessly integrates inquiry learning, 21st Century Skills, and technology in an interdisciplinary, authentic approach to learning. Noblesville High School Core Values We believe that:

• All individuals have equal value. • People should treat others with dignity. • People are responsible for the choices they make. • Learning is important and all people can learn.

The use of the word “PARENT” throughout this handbook means PARENT and/or GUARDIAN. School Rules and Guidelines may be changed at any time by the administration.

Table of Contents

Rule and Guidelines …………………………………….8 Code of Conduct Law Enforcement Search and Seizure Reasonable Suspicion Sniffs Consequences for Violation of Code Loss of Driver’s License Bullying/Cyberbullying Other Rules Book Bags Bus Conduct Computer Labs Dress Code Electronic Devices Attendance………………………………………………...20 State Guidelines/Laws NHS Attendance Guidelines NHS Attendance Program-Project ACES Tardy to School Tardy to Class Excessive Absences Failing Status NHS Attendance Reporting Procedures Request for Excused Absence Student Services…………………………………………27 Accident Insurance Dances Driving Rules and Privileges Voluntary Drug Testing Program Closing of School Fundraising Health Services and Procedures Honor Code ID Cards Lockers Lunch Procedures Lunch Charges Parking Posters Release of Information

Student Conflicts with Scheduled Events Visitors Work Permits

Academics……………………………………………… 37 Cheating/Plagiarism College Application process College/Military/Career Visitation

Course Descriptions Financial Assistance Foreign Exchange Students Grades Grade Point Average Incomplete Grades Graduation/Commencement Explanation of Credits Graduation Exam Library/Media/Technology Center Makeup Work Online School Newspaper Schedule Changes Textbook Rental Transcripts Valedictorian/Salutatorian General Information……………………………………...44 Civil Right Statement Asbestos Management Plan/Statement FERPA Statement

Special Education Services Student Government

Daily Block Schedule

Each school day is designated either a black or gold day. If a black day is cancelled, a black day schedule will be followed when school resumes. If a gold day is cancelled, a gold day will be followed when school resumes.

TIMES BLACK GOLD

7:35-9:05 Block 1 Block 2 9:12-10:42 Block 3 Block 4

10:49-12:58 Block 5 Block 6 1:05-2:35 Block 7 Academic Lab

Daily Lunch Schedule

Lunch occurs Monday through Friday during Block 5/6. Students will be assigned to one of four lunch periods (A, B, or C, or D lunch).

LUNCH A 10:42-11:14 CLASS A 11:19-12:58

CLASS B 10:49-11:19 LUNCH B 11:19-11:49 CLASS B 11:54-12:58

CLASS C 10:49-11:54 LUNCH C 11:54-12:24 CLASS C 12:29-12:58

CLASS D 10:49-12:29 LUNCH D 12:29-1:05

TWO-HOUR DELAY – Black Day Warning Bell 9:28 Block 1 9:35 – 10:30 (55) Block 3 10:37 – 11:32 (55) Block 5 11:39 – 1:33 A Lunch 11:32 – 12:03 A Class 12:08 – 1:33 (85) B Class 11:39 – 12:03 (24) B Lunch 12:03 – 12:33 B Class 12:38 – 1:33 (55) C Class 11:39 – 12:33 (54) C Lunch 12:33 – 1:03 C Class 1:08 – 1:33 (25) D Class 11:39 – 1:03 (84) D Lunch 1:03 – 1:33 Block 7 1:40 – 2:35 (55)

TWO-HOUR DELAY – Gold Day Warning Bell 9:28 Block 2 9:35 – 11:01 (86) Block 4 11:08 – 1:02 A Lunch 11:01 – 11:32 A Class 11:37 – 1:02 (85) B Class 11:08 – 11:32 (24) B Lunch 11:32 – 12:02 B Class 12:07 – 1:02 (55) C Class 11:08 – 12:02 (54) C Lunch 12:02 – 12:32 C Class 12:37 – 1:02 (25) D Class 11:08 – 12:32 (84) D Lunch 12:32 – 1:02 Block 6 1:09 – 2:35 (86)

HOMECOMING SCHEDULE

Gold Day Warning Bell 7:28 Block 2 7:35 – 8:46 (71) Block 4 8:53 – 10:04 (71) Block 6 10:11 – 12:05 A Lunch 10:04 – 10:35 A Class 10:40 – 12:05 (85) B Class 10:11 – 10:35 (24) B Lunch 10:35 – 11:05 B Class 11:10 – 12:05 (55) C Class 10:11 – 11:05 (54) C Lunch 11:05 – 11:35 C Class 11:40 – 12:05 (25) D Class 10:11 – 11:35 (84) D Lunch 11:35 –12:05

HOMECOMING SCHEDULE Black Day

Warning Bell 7:28 Block 1 7:35 – 8:20 (45) Block 3 8:27 – 9:12 (45) Block 5 9:19 – 10:04 (45) Block 7 A Lunch 10:04 – 10:35 A Class 10:40 – 12:05 (86) B Class 10:11 – 10:35 (24) B Lunch 10:35 – 11:05 B Class 11:10 – 12:05 (55) C Class 10:11 – 11:05 (54) C Lunch 11:05 – 11:35 C Class 11:40 – 12:05 (25) D Class 10:11 – 11:35 (84) D Lunch 11:35 –12:05

Black Day

Early Release Warning Bell 7:28 Block 1 7:35 – 9:00 (85) Block 3 9:07 – 10:32 (85) Block 5 10:39 - 12:32 A Lunch 10:32 – 11:02 A Class 11:07 – 12:32 (85) B Class 10:39 – 11:02 (23) B Lunch 11:02 – 11:32 B Class 11:37 – 12:32 (55) C Class 10:39 – 11:32 (53) C Lunch 11:32 – 12:02 C Class 12:07 – 12:32 (25) D Class 10:39 – 12:02 (84) D Lunch 12:02 – 12:32 Block 7 12:39-2:05 (86)

Rules and Guidelines

A Code of Student Conduct, as required by Indiana Law and the Board of School Trustees of Noblesville Schools, is presented in this handbook. This information is provided to students, parents, teachers, and administrators so they may fully understand their responsibilities. Students are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that will contribute to the best interest of the school and not infringe upon the rights of others. Education cannot take place unless there is an atmosphere of order and discipline. Administrators have a right to provide consequences for a student’s choices, to deny school privileges by removing or suspending a student from class, to enlist parental support, and to recommend expulsion. Administrators are responsible for maintaining discipline and for notifying parents of student behavior and the resulting consequences. Student Code of Conduct The student conduct rules listed below apply to student conduct:

• during school activities on or off school property; • on school property at any time; • while traveling to or from school or a school activity; • while exercising Honor Code privileges.

In addition, a student committing an act that violates Indiana or federal law at any time or place may be suspended or expelled if the unlawful act is directed toward a school employee, student, or Board member; arises out of a school relationship; or has caused or can be predicted to cause in-school consequences. I.C.20-33-8-12 Principals of each school in a school corporation may adopt regulations establishing lines of responsibility and related guidelines in compliance with the discipline policies of the governing body. Grounds for suspension or expulsion are student misconduct or substantial disobedience, as defined by Indiana Law IC 20-33-8. The following include examples of student misconduct or substantial disobedience, but are not limited to: 1. Using violence, force, noise, coercion, threat, intimidation, fear, passive resistance, or

other conduct constituting an interference with school purposes, or urging other students to engage in such conduct. The following enumeration is only illustration and not limited to the type of conduct prohibited by this rule: a. Occupying any school building, school grounds, or part thereof with intent to

deprive others of its use.

b. Blocking the entrance or exits of any school building or corridor or room therein with intent to deprive others of lawful access to or from, or use of the building, corridor, or room.

c. Setting fire to or damaging any school building or property. d. Prevention of or attempting to prevent by physical act the convening or continued

functioning of any school or education function, or of any meeting or assembly on school property.

e. Intentionally making noise or acting in any manner so as to interfere with the ability of any teacher or any other person to conduct or participate in an education function.

2. Engaging in any kind of aggressive behavior that does physical or psychological harm

to another person or urging of other students to engage in such conduct. Prohibited conduct includes coercion, harassment, bullying, cyberbullying, hazing, or other comparable conduct. (Find a detailed description of bullying and hazing after the student code of conduct.)

3. Engaging in violence and/or threat of violence against any student, staff member, and/or other persons. Prohibited violence or threatening conduct includes threatening, planning, or conspiring with others to engage in a violent activity.

4. Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property, stealing or attempting to

steal school property.

5. Causing or attempting to cause damage to private property, stealing or attempting to steal private property.

6. Causing or attempting to cause physical injury or behaving in such a way as could

reasonably cause physical injury to any person.

7. Threatening or intimidating any person for any purpose, including obtaining money or anything of value.

8. Threatening (whether specific or general in nature) injury to persons or damage to property, regardless of whether there is a present ability to commit this act.

9. Failing to report the actions or plans of another person to a teacher or administrator

where those actions or plans, if carried out, could result in harm to another person or persons or damage property, when the student has information about such actions or plans.

10. Possessing, handling, or transmitting a knife, firearm or any object that can

reasonably be considered a weapon, is represented to be a weapon or looks like a weapon. A dangerous device includes but is not limited to fireworks, ammunition, handgun, rifle, shotgun, stun gun, paintball gun, taser, knife, mace, pepper spray, BB or pellet gun, explosive, and all other weapons and personal protection devices capable of causing injury or discomfort to a person.

11. Possessing , using, transmitting, or being affected by any controlled substance,

prescription drug, narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, alcoholic beverage, intoxicant or depressant of any kind, or any paraphernalia used in connection with the listed substances. Also prohibited is the consumption of any of the stated substances immediately before attending school or a school function or event.

12. Possessing, using, or transmitting any substance which is represented to be or look

like a narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, alcoholic beverage, stimulant, depressant, or intoxicant of any kind.

13. Possessing, using, transmitting, or being affected by caffeine-based substances other than beverages, substances containing phenylpropanolamine (PPA), stimulants of any kind, or any other similar over-the-counter products.

14. Offering to sell or agreeing to purchase a controlled substance or alcoholic beverages. 15. Possessing, using, distributing, purchasing, or selling tobacco products of any kind or

in any form. 16. Failing to comply with directions of teachers or other school personnel during any

period of time when the student is properly under their supervision, where the failure constitutes an interference with school purposes or an educational function.

17. Directing toward any student or staff member language that is disrespectful, derogatory, or obscene.

18. Failing to completely and truthfully respond to questions from a staff member

regarding school-related matters including potential violations of the student conduct rules or state or federal law.

19. Falsely accusing any person of sexual harassment, or violating a school rule, and/or a state or federal law.

20. Engaging in any activity forbidden by the laws of Indiana that constitutes an

interference with school purposes or educational functions.

21. Aiding, assisting, or conspiring with another person to violate these student conduct rules or state or federal law.

22. Engaging in academic dishonesty, including cheating, intentionally plagiarizing,

wrongfully giving or receiving help during an academic examination, and wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores.

23. Taking or displaying pictures, audio, or video (digital or otherwise) without the

consent of the student or staff member in a situation not related to a school purpose or educational function.

24. Engaging in pranks, horseplay, or actions that could result in harm to another person. 25. Possessing or using on school grounds during school hours an electronic device, a

cellular telephone, or any other telecommunication device in a situation not related to a school purpose or educational function, or not allowed by the electric device rules stated later in this handbook.

26. Sending, sharing, viewing, or possessing pictures, text messages, e-mails, or other

material of a sexual nature in electronic or any other form, including the contents of a cell phone or another electronic device.

27. Violating any rules that are reasonably necessary in carrying out school purposes or

an educational function, including, but not limited to: • engaging in sexual behavior on school property; • engaging in sexual harassment of a student or staff member; • disobedience of administrative authority; • engaging in immoderate or repeated public displays of affection • willful absence or tardiness of students; • possessing or using a laser pointer or similar device.

28. Habitually violating school rules or policy.

Law Enforcement The Noblesville High School Police Resource Officers are located in Student Services. The resource officers may confer with a student on school premises in the presence of the student's parent, the building Principal, or his/her designated representative. A law enforcement officer may arrest a student and remove him/her from school if necessary. An attempt will be made to contact parents if questioning occurs. If the parent cannot be reached, an administrator will be present at the questioning. Noblesville High School employs officers who are in charge of security, traffic, and parking regulations and violations. Search and Seizure According to Board Policy and Indiana law, a student shall have no expectation of privacy in a vehicle or in the contents of a vehicle operated or parked on school property, a school-provided locker, or a book/gym bag that has been brought onto school property. An administrator, in accordance with Board Policy and Guidelines, may conduct a search of the above locations as well as minimally search a student if there is suspicion that such a search could produce evidence of a violation of law, a school rule, or a condition that endangers the safety or health of the student. Definition of “in possession” for purposes of the Student Code of Conduct Students are required before coming on school property to inspect their possessions and vehicle for the presence of items that may not be possessed on school property. Students are “in possession” of an item for the purposes of these rules when the item is on their person; in their immediate possession such as in their hand, pocket, purse, or backpack; is in a place under their exclusive control; or the student is aware the item is in a place to which the student has access such as a shared locker or vehicle. More than one student may have “constructive possession” of a single item and be responsible for possession of the item. Reasonable Suspicion If reasonable suspicion exists that a student is under the influence of a substance as listed in the Student Code of Conduct, the parent will be directed to take the student for a drug screen within a specified period of time. An administrator may conduct a search of the student’s locker, book bag, purse, or other containers that are on school property. An administrator may search the student if there is suspicion a search will produce evidence of a violation of law, a violation of a school rule, or a condition that endangers the safety or health of the student. Failure to obtain a drug screen as directed or to cooperate with a search will lead to a request for expulsion. Sniffs – Police dogs will occasionally do sniffs of the school building and parking lot.

Consequences for Violating the Student Code of Conduct Recognizing that the behavior of some students may be so disruptive that it interferes with school purposes or educational functions of the school corporation, school officials may find it necessary to provide consequences or to remove a student from school. In this event and in accordance with Indiana Law, the Board of School Trustees authorizes the following actions and policies. Removal from class – A teacher may remove a student from class for a period of up to one class meeting. The administration may permanently withdraw a student from a class as a disciplinary action if circumstances indicate such an action. Detention – Students may be detained before and/or after school for up to one hour under the supervision of the teacher assigning the detention. The administration may also assign detentions to be served in the designated detention room. The student will report for detention promptly at the designated time and place. Failure to serve a detention may result in a suspension. Friday Detention – Friday detentions are assigned to students who have violated school rules. The following rules and procedures apply:

• Friday detentions occur on most Fridays during the school year from 2:45pm to 5:45pm.

• The student may be required to show a school ID to the detention supervisor. • Students are notified in person and in writing of their assignment to Friday

detention, and they have the responsibility to inform their parents of this assignment.

• Unavoidable conflicts with the Friday detention assignment must be communicated to an assistant principal PRIOR to the Friday the detention is to be served. Failure to do so may result in the student being suspended to the out-of-school suspension center.

• Students are expected to provide enough homework and/or appropriate reading material to work on for the entire length of the detention.

• Sleeping, laying one’s head on the desk, visiting, eating and drinking, and other unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated. This type of behavior may lead to a suspension.

Suspension – A school principal or designee may deny a student the right to attend school or take part in any school function for a period of up to 10 consecutive school days. Students may be suspended to home, to in-school suspension (ISS), or to an out-of-school suspension center (OSS). Work completed by students during suspension, whether at home, in school, or at the OSS center will receive full credit based upon the teacher’s evaluation criteria. When a principal or designee determines that a student should be suspended to OSS, the following procedures will be followed:

1. An administrator will explain the reason for the suspension. The student will be given an opportunity to explain his/her conduct.

2. The parent will be called, and the suspension may begin the morning of the next school day. Unless directed otherwise, the parent will take the student to Hamilton County Circuit Court at 8am on the first day of the suspension.

3. On each day of the suspension, the parent or guardian will deliver the student to a designated, off-campus location where suspension time will be spent. The parent will also be expected to pick-up the student at a predetermined time in the afternoon. Exceptions to these procedures are made for students over 18 years of age.

4. Failure to comply with the suspension policy will be referred to the court and/or the Prosecutor’s Office.

5. Students are to serve all suspension days before returning to school. If a student is absent for a portion of the suspension time, the student must return to OSS following the absence and complete suspension time before returning to regular school.

6. Continued violation of school rules could result in expulsion of the student. Expulsion – Expulsion is disciplinary action whereby a student is separated from school attendance for a period in excess of 10 school days. In accordance with the due process procedures defined in this policy, a student may be expelled from school for a period no longer than the remainder of the current semester plus the following semester, with the exception of a violation of the rule on firearms listed under the Student Code of Conduct. When a principal or designee recommends to the superintendent that a student be expelled from school, the following procedures will be followed:

1. When a request for expulsion is made, the student will be suspended from school for a period of ten school days pending a request for an expulsion meeting.

2. The superintendent or designee will conduct an expulsion meeting as requested by the parent.

3. An expulsion will not take place until the student and the student’s parents are asked to appear at an expulsion meeting conducted by the superintendent or designee. Failure by a student or a student’s parent to appear at this meeting constitutes a waiver of rights to contest the expulsion or to appeal it to the School Board.

4. The request to appear at the expulsion meeting will be in writing, delivered by certified mail or by personal delivery, and contain the reasons for the expulsion and the date, time, place, and purpose of the meeting.

5. At the expulsion meeting, the principal or designee will present evidence to support the charges against the student. The student or parent will have the opportunity to answer the charges against the student and to present evidence to support the student’s position.

6. The person conducting the expulsion meeting will make a written summary of the evidence heard at the meeting, take any action found to be appropriate, and give written notice of the decision to the parents within ten days.

Note: No Child Left Behind legislation requires expulsion and suspensions be noted on student’s permanent record. Loss of Driver’s License – Indiana Law allows the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to refuse to issue a driver’s license or learning permit to a student less than 18 years old and to invalidate a driver’s license or learning permit of a student less than 18 years old who

1. has received a second suspension during the school year. 2. is under expulsion. 3. has withdrawn from school in order to avoid expulsion. 4. is a habitual truant as defined by Noblesville Schools.

The license may be revalidated 120 days after revocation, at the end of a semester during which the person returns to school, whichever is longer, or when the student becomes 18 years old. Other Disciplinary Rules and Guidelines Bullying – Bullying is defined as overt, repeated acts or gestures, including verbal or written communications transmitted; physical act committed; or any other behavior committed by a student or group of students against another student with the intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, intimidate, or harm the other student. Comments made or items created at home and/or off school grounds that adversely affect the educational environment will be handled according to these guidelines and the NHS Code of Conduct. Cyberbullying – Cyberbullying is defined as overt, repeated acts or gestures, including use of Internet, cell phones, and other forms of digital technology; committed by a student or group of students against another person with the intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, intimidate, or harm the other person. Examples of digital technology that may be used for cyberbullying include, but are not limited to, text and voicemail messages; and MySpace, YouTube, and Facebook. Comments made or items created at home and/or off school grounds that adversely affect the educational environment will be handled according to these guidelines and the NHS Code of Conduct. Reporting of Bullying Incidents Students reporting alleged incidents of bullying may do so to a teacher, administrator or counselor, or the at-risk coordinator. The confidentiality of reports will be maintained as much as possible. Reports can also be made via email at dotherightthing@mail.nobl.k12.in.us. Threat means an expression by words or actions of an intent to

1. unlawfully injure another person or damage property belonging to another 2. unlawfully confine or restrain another person 3. commit a crime 4. unlawfully withhold official action or cause such withholding 5. unlawfully withhold information or testimony

6. expose the person threatened to hatred, contempt, disgrace, or ridicule 7. falsely harm the credit or business reputation of the person threatened 8. cause the evacuation of a dwelling, a building, another structure, or vehicle

The following threats/intimidation are classified as Class A misdemeanors and will immediately be reported to local law enforcement. Intimidation occurs when a person communicates a threat to another person with the intent

1. that the other person engage in conduct against his will 2. that the other person be placed in fear of retaliation 3. of causing a dwelling, a building, another structure, or a vehicle to be evacuated

Class D felony threats include the following and will immediately be reported to law enforcement.

1. threats to commit a forcible felony 2. threats communicated to a law enforcement officer, court judge or bailiff, a

witness (or the spouse or child of a witness) in any pending criminal proceeding against the person making the threat, or an employee of a school corporation

3. threats made by a person with a prior conviction concerning the victim 4. threats communicated by using property, including electronic equipment or

systems, of a school corporation or other governmental entity Threats made while drawing or using a deadly weapon are class C felonies, and law enforcement will immediately be called. Book/Gym Bags – To promote a safe, unobstructed environment, to encourage self-discipline and organization, and to control food and drinks in the classrooms, bags that contain books may be brought to school but must remain in lockers during the school day. Any bag containing a book will be considered a book bag, and school personnel have the responsibility to take the bag and send it to Student Services. Gym bags must also remain in lockers during the school day unless students are moving to and from physical education class. Bus Conduct and Safety – These rules are designed to promote safety on the buses at all times because the safety of all students is the school's top priority. School bus transportation is a privilege, and if this privilege is denied, parents/guardians are responsible for transporting the child to and from school. Students will ride the bus to which they have been assigned unless other arrangements have been made by the parent and an administrator. At the bus stop, students are to

• be on time and board the bus only at the regularly assigned stop. • stay out of the street and away from the road. • help protect surrounding property while waiting for the bus. • enter the bus when the bus comes to a full stop and the door has been opened

by the driver. • wait their turn and not push when entering the bus.

On the bus students are to • always obey the driver promptly and respectfully. • be seated promptly and stay in their assigned seat. • keep all books on their lap or contained in a pack or bag. • be courteous and not use inappropriate language. • speak in low tones. • never push, shove, scuffle, or engage in horseplay. • keep all belongings including head, hair, hands and feet inside the bus. • never smoke or fight. • never throw objects inside or outside the bus. • have skateboards off the bus. • treat bus seats and equipment with care and respect. • keep the bus clean and orderly.

Inappropriate and/or unsafe conduct on the bus will result in temporary removal from the bus and may result in indefinite removal. Violations of the NHS Code of Conduct while on the bus may also result in additional discipline that follows the NHS handbook. An administrator may at any time permanently remove a student's privilege to ride the bus if student behavior warrants such action.

Technology Use – Technology, software, and Internet access are provided to students for educational activities that benefit student education. Consequences for inappropriate use of hardware, software, or the Internet include but are not limited to suspension of Internet and/or computer privileges; other disciplinary action deemed necessary may be applied. The Acceptable Use Agreement for use of the Internet, computer equipment, and other technology at Noblesville Schools remains in effect while enrolled in Noblesville Schools. For more information concerning the allowable use of electronic devices at school, refer to the Noblesville Schools policy for the use of personal devices at school and the guidelines listed under the Electronic Devices section.

Dress Code – The expectation at Noblesville High School is that students will dress in an appropriate style and manner that reflects a positive and wholesome student image conducive to the school environment. Clothing or other articles that are distracting to the educational environment or are deemed offensive because of the message stated or implied, or the image presented, are not allowed. Clothing that is viewed as too physically revealing or allows undergarments to be visible is also unacceptable. Tops are to cover all undergarments and expose no bare midriffs. Pants are to cover all undergarments, and the tops of pants and skirts should be at or near the waistline.

Students dressed inappropriately will be asked to change their clothing at school, if possible, or they will be sent home for appropriate apparel. Continued violations of the school dress code will result in suspension and/or possible expulsion from school based on the student's refusal to comply with acceptable school rules and norms. Students, therefore, are expected to wear their clothing and to manage their appearance in such a manner that they do not disrupt the educational setting, interfere with health or safety, or promote vulgarity or discriminatory messages. Examples of inappropriate attire include but are not limited to:

• skirts and dresses that are shorter than the tips of the fingers when the student is standing with arms hanging down the sides

• shorts that are shorter than the tips of the thumbs when the student is standing with arms hanging down the sides

• undergarments that are visible because pants are hanging too low • tops, blouses, or shirts that expose bare midriff (tops should be long enough and

pants high enough so that the midriff is not showing) • halter tops, strapless tops, tube tops, backless tops, see-through tops, tops with

spaghetti straps, and other revealing clothing as well as tops with plunging or revealing necklines

• clothing or cosmetics displaying or promoting violence, gang affiliation, racially or sexually offensive messages or references to other inappropriate topics

• clothing that advertises and/or promotes the use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or other illegal substances

• hats, caps, bandannas, or other head coverings • sunglasses • bare or stocking feet • jackets and coats in classrooms (these items must be placed and kept in lockers.) • attire or accessories such as chains that can cause injury or that may damage

school property • body-piercing accessories that are unsafe for certain activities or that are

disruptive to the educational environment • cross dressing of either gender as defined by the administration • tights and leggings that are not worn along with a skirt, dress, or shorts of the

required length. Electronic Devices - NHS seeks to provide a productive learning environment. Electronic devices such as electronic listening devices and cell phones may disrupt this environment. Therefore, the use of these devices is restricted. Listening devices with headphones may, with teacher permission be used in that teacher's class. Cell phones may not be used to communicate in any manner during class without the teacher's permission. Use of these devices outside of class is permitted provided that such use does not interfere with school operations or disrupt the learning environment.

For more information concerning the allowable use of electronic devices at school, refer to the Noblesville Schools policy for the use of personal devices at school. The following guidelines must be adhered to by students using a personally-owned electronic device at school:

• Internet access is filtered by the District on personal devices in the same manner as District owned equipment. If Internet access is needed, connection must be made to the filtered, wireless network provided by the District is required.

• Students are expected to follow the Responsible Use Guidelines available on the web at NoblesvilleSchools.org

• Personal devices are the sole responsibility of the student owner. The school or District assumes no responsibility for personal devices if they are lost, loaned, damaged or stolen and only limited time or resources will be spent trying to locate stolen or lost items.

• These devices have educational and monetary value. Students are prohibited from trading or selling these items to other students on District property, including school buses.

• Each student is responsible for his/her own device: set-up, maintenance, and charging. Teachers will not store student devices at any time, nor will any District employee diagnose, repair, or work on a student’s personal device.

• Students who do not have access to personal devices will be provided with an alternative way of completing the assignment or a district owned device may be provided based on availability.

• Electronic devices are to be used for educational purposes at the discretion of a teacher.

• Campus administrators and teachers have the right to prohibit use of devices at certain times or during designated activities (i.e. campus presentation, theatrical performance, or guest speaker) that occur during the school day.

• An appropriately-trained administrator may examine a student’s personal device and search its contents, in accordance with the law, if the administrator has reasonable suspicion to believe that the device contains evidence of unlawful conduct or conduct that is in violation of school rules. The search, however, will be limited in scope based upon the limitations of the Fourth Amendment and any other applicable legal restriction.

Using electronic devices, such as cell phones or cameras, to take pictures and record audio or video without permission will result in additional disciplinary action. The guidelines for cheating and plagiarism may be applied when a cell phone or other electronic device is used during class. School personnel may take electronic devices from students who violate these guidelines and deliver them to Student Services.

• 1st violation – Device shall be picked up at the end of the day by the student, and the student will be assigned a 1-hour after school detention.

• 2nd violation – Device shall be picked up by the parent, and the student will be assigned a 3-hour Friday detention.

• 3rd violation – Device shall be picked up by the parent, and the student will serve a 1-day in-school suspension.

• 4th violation – Device shall be picked up by the parent, and the student will serve a 1-day at our out of school suspension facility.

Hazing - Hazing means committing an act against a student, or coercing a student into committing an act, that creates a substantial risk of harm to a person, in order for the student to be initiated into or affiliated with a student organization, or for any other purpose. The term hazing includes, but is not limited to any action, activity, or attitude directed toward a student because of his/her relationship with a student organization with or without the student's consent which ridicules, humiliates, embarrasses, confuses, frustrates or causes undue stress as well as any action that may cause physical or mental discomfort and has the potential to cause bodily or psychological damage.

ATTENDANCE

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Indiana Public Law 221 measures each high school’s attendance average against all other schools and places schools in performance categories using attendance as one of the criteria for placement. Accordingly, NHS can perform well in academic terms but be placed in a lower achievement category due to insufficient attendance and graduation rates. Indiana also created an attendance standard with the requirement that students who do not pass the ISTEP+ end of course assessments establish a 95% attendance rate and meet certain academic standards in order to receive a diploma.

Schools are vested by the State of Indiana with broad authority to prescribe and enforce standards relating to student attendance. Indiana attendance law mandates every student enrolled must be in attendance unless s/he is ill or there is a death in the immediate family. Excessive absence, as determined by the school administration, is to be acted upon, utilizing due process and procedures which could result in consequences as described below.

Indiana Standards and Requirements Provided by Statute I.C. 20-33-2-28 Compulsory Attendance/Duty of Parents: It is unlawful for a parent to fail, neglect, or refuse to send his child to a public school for the full term as required under this chapter unless the child is being provided with instruction equivalent to that given in public schools.

I.C. 20-33-2-25 Habitual Truants: The superintendent or attendance officer may report a student who habitually is absent from school in violation of this chapter to an intake officer of the juvenile court. Noblesville Schools considers a habitual truant to be someone who has accumulated four incidents of truancy per year.

I.C. 20-33-2-44 Penalties: Anyone knowingly violating this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor which is punishable by imprisonment and/or a fine. According to Noblesville School Board policy, certain absences are considered as excused. These absences include:

*illness *recovery from accident *required court appearance *professional appointments *death in the immediate family *observation or celebration of a bona fide religious holiday *extraordinary circumstances as documented to and approved by the principal or permitted by law (See procedures below.) Other absences from school for all or part of the school day are unexcused, and

disciplinary consequences may be assigned

"BE PRESENT"

ACES Secondary (7-12) ATTENDANCE PROGRAM Attending Class Equals Success

Classroom attendance, even when grades are not assigned for the day’s activities, provides valuable learning through direct instruction, discussion, group activities, and student interaction. When students are absent, they deprive their classmates of their contributions to the learning process, and they do not derive any benefits themselves from the classroom discussions and interactions among teachers and fellow students. The primary goal of the Noblesville Schools' attendance policy is to encourage maximum student attendance so that students have every available opportunity to succeed.

Two Target Groups:

1. Students with excessive excused absences: 2. Students with unexcused absences

Absences that are exempt in the ACES Program are: Absence with medical documentation Religious holiday Death in the family Court appearance, incarceration, jury duty, service on election day Service as a page for the state legislature College/school visitation School-sanctioned field trips Driver license examination Military Service-National Guard/Civil Air Patrol (subject to limits) Mandated absences (suspension, expulsion, exclusions) *According to School Board policy regarding extraordinary circumstances parents

may, in rare instances, receive approval of the principal for students to be absent and excused from school for reasons other than those specified by law and policy. Please refer to Requests for Excused Absences at the end of the Attendance section.

Students with Excessive Excused Absences: “Excused Absence” means an absence from school that is authorized by the local school administrator or local school corporation rule.

1. When a student misses 6 excused days of school, an administrator will review the student's attendance. The parent, student, administrator, counselor/social worker and/or nurse (if requested) may be included in the review process. In some cases the School Resource Officer will be involved. The review team will determine the causes of the student absences, and the student will be encouraged to improve his/her attendance.

Documentation of the communication and plan will be kept on file.

2. When a student misses 8 excused days of school, the parent will receive by mail or email a request for a physician's certification of a child's incapacity to attend school, or a letter requiring a doctor's note to document the causes of further absences.

3. When a student misses 12 excused days of school, the student and parent will be referred to the Community Prosecutor and the Noblesville Schools Director of Student Services. The Student Services department will send an attendance letter to the parents. The Community Prosecutor will also contact the parents to inform the parent and child of a required meeting.

At the meeting the community prosecutor will present information to the parents and students on the following:

• Indiana school law on attendance and educational neglect • The definition of excused and unexcused absences • Truancy, delinquency and increasing the chances for becoming a dropout • The consequences of further absences from school

4. Any further absences will result in a meeting between the Community Prosecutor, school administration, probation officer, parent and child. A warning of further actions will be communicated if attendance does not improve

5. If the student continues to miss school, a truancy report will be filed and the Community Prosecutor may issue a pickup order

Students with Unexcused Absences: “Unexcused Absence” means an absence from school that is not authorized by the local school administrator or local school corporation rule.

1. When a student misses 1 unexcused day of school, the parent and student will be contacted and warned that the next unexcused absence will result in a referral to the Community Prosecutor. The student may be assigned to a Friday Detention.

2. When a student misses 2 unexcused days of school, the student and parent will be referred to the Community Prosecutor. The school will inform the parent of the referral and provide documentation to the Director of Student Services. A Friday Detention will be assigned to the student.

At this point the Community Prosecutor will contact the parents to schedule a required meeting.

At the meeting the Community Prosecutor will present information to the parents and students on the following: • Indiana school law on attendance and educational neglect • The definition of excused and unexcused absences • Truancy, delinquency and increasing the chances for becoming a dropout • The consequences of further absences from school 3. When a student misses a third unexcused day, s/he will be assigned to Out-of-School Suspension on a Saturday.

4. When a student misses 4 unexcused days, a truancy report will be filed. In addition, a pickup order may be issued by the Community Prosecutor. The student will be suspended to OSS for a minimum of 2 days.

5. Further unexcused absences will result in suspension and a possible recommendation for expulsion. Expulsion will be implemented in collaboration with the Noblesville Schools Superintendent. _______________________________________________________________________ Tardy to School (Unexcused) When students arrive in class between 7:35 and 7:45, teachers will record these tardies and apply consequences as listed in the section below entitled “Tardy to Class.” Students arriving after 9:05 may be considered truant. When students arrive after 7:45, they must sign in at the office and obtain a late pass to class. The attendance clerk will write a discipline slip for these late arrivals, and an administrator will assign the following consequences: First: One hour-long detention Second: Two hour-long detentions Third: Three hour-long detentions Fourth: Friday detention Fifth: One-day suspension Sixth: Two-day suspension Tardy to Class Students are expected to be in their assigned classrooms with necessary materials when the bell rings to begin class. Tardiness to class will incur the following consequences: First: Warning Second: Warning Third: The teacher will assign a 30-minute detention after school and contact the

parent. Fourth: The teacher will submit a discipline report, and an administrator will

assign one hour-long detention. Fifth: The teacher will submit a discipline report, and an administrator will

assign three hour-long detentions. Sixth: The teacher will submit a discipline report, and an administrator will

assign a Friday detention. Seventh: The teacher will file a discipline report, and an administrator will suspend

the student for one day. Any further tardies will result in a two-day suspension. The tardy count starts over at the beginning of each semester.

Absence Codes A Absent T Tardy E Excused M Medical/hospitalization/doctor ordered home stay U Unexcused/truant F Field trip S Suspended to out of school suspension program J Juvenile Services Center C Court appearance or legal obligation S Suspended to home O Suspended to out-of-school suspension program I In-school suspension Noblesville High School Attendance Procedures Reporting Student Absence *Parents call 776-6256 to report a student absence at the Main Campus or 776-6947 at the Freshman Campus. Whenever possible, the call should be made between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; if that is impossible, a voice mail message may be left at any time. *Only married students and those who have been legally emancipated may call in for themselves. *Calls should provide the parent’s name and relationship to the student, the student’s name and grade in school, and the reason for the absence. *According to state law, parents may be required by the school to provide documentation from a medical provider for any student absence. *Absences which are not verified by parents within two days shall be classified as unexcused/truant. Leaving School Because of Illness *The student must report to the Health Services Office. *The nurse will contact a parent or other authorized person. *The student must sign out through the attendance office. *Students who leave school without following these procedures are truant. Leaving School for Medical/Dental Appointments *Parents are encouraged to schedule appointments outside of school hours, and they should inform or remind students of their appointments beforehand. *The student should attend school before and after appointments. *A parent should call the school and give the student’s name and grade level, the doctor’s name, date and time of the appointment. Honor Code students may complete this process

themselves, but they must provide the attendance office with the doctor's verification of the appointment. *The attendance office will prepare a pass for the student to pick up and use to leave class for the appointment. *The student must sign out of school in the attendance office. *The doctor’s verification of the appointment should be submitted to the attendance office when the student returns to school after the appointment, whether that occurs on the same day or on the following day. This verification includes leaving school for an appointment during AL. *Students who miss scheduled detentions due to appointments must provide doctor’s verification. Requests for Excused Absence The parent should review the NHS attendance guidelines outlined at the beginning of the attendance section. If a parent believes that a student should be excused from school because of extraordinary circumstances, s/he should submit an Absence Request Form to the Assistant Principal in charge of attendance. The request should be made at least five days prior to the date of absence(s). The form is available at www.noblesvilleschools.org, under Forms for Students and Parents. The Assistant Principal may submit the request to the Attendance Review Committee to determine whether the requested absence will be excused or unexcused. If the requested absences are unexcused, the student may be assigned a Friday Detention for each unexcused absence. The Assistant Principal in charge of attendance will schedule these detentions on the next Friday(s) after the unexcused absence. Such detentions must be served as scheduled. Vacations Occasionally students miss school for a reason that is not listed as excused. Absences for vacations, including absences to extend vacations and including partial days, are not excused. Perfect Attendance To qualify for a perfect attendance award, a student must attend every class every day of the year. Awards are given for single year and consecutive years of perfect attendance. After School and Evening Activities To attend any after-school event, students must be present in school for at least half of the day of the event.

STUDENT SERVICES Accident Insurance The school does not carry insurance for the loss of student property or for all student injuries. Therefore, Noblesville Schools makes available a student accident insurance policy at the time of enrollment. The school will not act as an agent between the insured and the insurance company. However, we will be cooperative in helping students and parents obtain information when filing claims. Dances Students must be enrolled in the Voluntary Drug/Substance Abuse Testing Program to attend any NHS dance. They may be required to show an NHS ID card when entering the dance. An NHS student who wants to bring a guest who is not an NHS student must register that guest in Student Services prior to the dance. Any student must pick up a request form in Student Services. No guest will be admitted unless the guest form has been completed. Approved guests must be at least 9th grade, but no older than 20 years of age. Guests and students are expected to follow all NHS rules, and the guest’s behavior is the responsibility of the NHS student. In order to be eligible to included in homecoming, prom or other dance court students must: -Be enrolled in the drug testing pool. -Have no suspensions (in or out of school) for the current or previous school year. -Be a good representative of NHS in and out of school. Driving Safety Rules and Privileges Driving to school is a privilege, not a right, and is subject to the safety laws of Indiana and Noblesville High School. Upon arriving at school, students are to lock their vehicles and enter the building. For safety reasons, students are not permitted to congregate in the parking lot. Students need administrative permission to be in the parking lot during the school day. Drivers should not enter or exit the school grounds by way of the Bus Garage roadway. Students driving to school are required to park in the parking lots on school grounds. Students located at the freshman campus are not allowed to drive. Because reliable bus service is provided for students, students who assume the responsibility of driving to school or riding with someone else also assume the responsibility of getting themselves to school on time. Tardies to school because of driving or parking problems are excused only in extreme circumstances. Drug/Substance Abuse Testing Program (voluntary) The purpose of this program is to promote heath and safety in our student body. It is not

intended to be academically punitive, but to serve as a diagnostic tool in identifying drug/substance abuse among NHS students. Parent’s of students with a positive test will be notified in order to guide students toward healthy, safe, and drug-free participation in school activities. The program is an extension of the school's educational substance abuse programs and is not intended to deprive students of school attendance or to impose academic penalties. This program is a part of the Noblesville High School's physical and mental education efforts. Students involved in extracurricular and co-curricular activities or who drive to school must be exemplary in the eyes of their peers and the community. As positive role models, they must be free of alcohol, drugs, and other dangerous substances to participate safely in these activities. The need to insure student safety is the primary reason for restricting students from participating in school activities and driving if they test positive for drug/substance abuse. Testing Procedure Any Noblesville High School student and his/her parent/guardian must submit by September 1 a Voluntary Drug/Substance Abuse Testing Consent form in order for the student to be eligible to participate in any of the following school activities: • senior Honor Code privileges • prom, Homecoming, and other dances • extracurricular and co-curricular activities • driving a vehicle to school Once a student enrolls in the program, s/he remains in the program for the duration of enrollment at NHS unless a Withdrawal of Consent form is submitted to Student Services. If a student does not enroll in the Drug/Substance Abuse Testing Program by September 1st and later wishes to participate in any of these school activities, the student and parent/guardian must submit the Voluntary Drug/Substance Abuse Testing Consent form and at their expense provide evidence of a recent, negative drug screen before the student will be permitted to participate in the activity. All of these activities require students to be at their best and chemical free. This provides a safe environment for all who could potentially be affected by their behavior. Students who do not participate in any of the above activities may be included in the drug/substance abuse testing program by submitting a completed consent form. By submitting a consent form, parents/guardians may include their student in the drug/substance abuse testing program eventhough he/she does not participate in any of the above activities. This drug/substance abuse testing program does not affect the current policies, practices, or rights of Noblesville High School in regard to possession or use of alcohol, drugs, and other dangerous substances when reasonable suspicion is established by means other than drug/substance abuse testing through this program.

Complete copies of the Voluntary Drug/Substance Abuse Testing Program and all related forms are available in Student Services or online at www.noblesvilleschools.org. Emergency Closing and Delay of School The decision to close or delay school will be made by 6:30 a.m. and notification will be made via School Messenger. Fundraising There will be no direct sale of items at NHS except by permission of the principal. Health Services and Procedures Students who need medical attention should report to Health Services to be assisted by the nurse. Except in emergencies, students are to report to class first and obtain a pass from the teacher before reporting to the nurse. Students do not need a pass from a teacher before school, during lunch periods, or after school. Students who become ill at school must report to Health Services, have the nurse contact a parent, and sign out through the attendance office to go home. A student who becomes ill and leaves the campus without the nurse's permission will be considered truant. A student who notifies his parent via cell phone will be given a cell phone violation. Parent contact will be done only by the nurse. Senior Honor Code does not give students permission to leave school without the permission of the nurse. Students will not be released from school for health reasons until a parent has been contacted and permission has been obtained for the students to leave or arrangements made to pick them up. Students who have continuing health problems will be required to have a physician's statement on file. Communicable Diseases-If a student is ill, has a communicable disease that is transmissible through normal school contacts, poses a substantial threat to the health and safety of the school community, or is infested with parasites, the school nurse may send the student home. The nurse will communicate with the student's parent, describe the nature of the illness or infestation and, if appropriate, recommend that the family physician be consulted. The student may return to school when a doctor states, by letter, documenting that it is safe for the student and the school community for the student to be readmitted. Immunizations-Whenever a student enrolls in Noblesville High School, the parents shall furnish a written statement of the student's immunization, accompanied by physician's certificates or other documentation, and testing history, unless such a written statement and accompanying documents are currently on file with the school corporation. This requirement can be enforced by a request for expulsion.

Meningococcal Disease IC 21-40-5-5 requires that parents/guardians be informed about meningococcal disease and its vaccine. Meningococcal disease is a dangerous disease that can strike children and youth. The disease can progress rapidly and, within hours of the first symptoms, may result in death or permanent disability including loss of hearing, brain damage, and limb amputations. Symptoms of meningococcal disease often resemble the flu and can include fever, headache, nausea, and stiff neck, making the disease difficult to diagnose. The bacteria that cause meningococcal diseases are transmitted through air droplets and by direct contact with an infected person. Fortunately an immunization is available, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends routine meningococcal immunizations at 11 to 12 years of age. For teenagers, immunization is recommended at the time of entry into high school and again at the time of entry into college. Parents should discuss meningococcal disease and vaccination with their children’s health care provider. Medications at school For the safety of all students, ALL MEDICATION (both prescription and over-the-counter), must be delivered to the School Nurse by a Parent/Guardian in the original container along with a signed Medication Permission Form. Students are not permitted to carry any medication without a physician’s written statement. Prescription medications must include a valid prescription label or written doctor’s order. The School Nurse cannot supply medications for students. Any unused medication unclaimed by the last student day of school will be destroyed. Medication Permission Forms are available on the school website at www.noblesvilleschools.org or in the School Nurse's office.

Medication for Chronic Disease or Medical Condition A student with a chronic disease or medical condition may possess and self-administer medication for the disease or medical condition if the following conditions are met: 1) The student’s parent has filed an authorization with the student’s principal for the student to possess and self-administer the medication. The authorization must include the following doctor’s statement: 2) A physician states in writing that: A) the student has an acute or chronic disease or medical condition for which the physician has prescribed medication. B) the student has been instructed in how to self-administer the medication.

C) the nature of the disease or medical condition requires emergency administration of the medication. The parent’s authorization and doctor’s order MUST be filed with the student’s principal’s designee annually. The school nurse at Noblesville High School Main Campus/Freshman Campus is the appropriate designee. Medication that is possessed by a school for administration during school hours or at school functions may be released to: 1) The student’s parent; OR 2) An individual who is A) at least eighteen years of age, AND B) designated in writing by the student’s parent to receive the medication Water/Drinks at School Students are NOT to have water bottles or other drinks with them or in their lockers during the school day. Students are allowed to carry water bottles only with a physician’s prescription or note from the school nurse. Honor Code (seniors) Honor Code privileges are for those seniors who have consistently followed school policies, maintained excellent attendance, and demonstrated perseverance in achieving academic success. Self-discipline and responsible, appropriate behavior are also characteristics that these seniors must exhibit during their last year at NHS. Senior Honor Code allows qualifying students and their parents to decide if students are ready to assume responsibility for school and their education. The following are guidelines and rules of Senior Honor Code.

Honor Code Eligibility 1) Seniors must be in good financial standing with the school, having no unpaid

book fees or media center fines. 2) Seniors must have earned a minimum of 32 credits by the beginning of their

senior year. 3) Seniors must have signed approval by the student’s parent or guardian on file in

Student Services. A parent, may, however, revoke a student’s privileges at any time by calling an administrator with this request.

4) Seniors must have no discipline referrals which result in Friday detention, in-school suspensions or out-of-school suspension. Truancy will result in loss of Honor Code.

5) Seniors must have a GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for Honor Code at the beginning of

their senior year. 6) Academic eligibility for the second, third, and fourth grading period is based upon

passing grades in all classes during the first grading period, first semester, and third grading periods respectively, plus maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.5.

8) Attendance eligibility requires that the student may miss no more than the equivalent of (4) four days (16 blocks) in a nine-week grading period.

9) Seniors must be enrolled in the Voluntary Drug/Substance Abuse Testing Program.

10) Seniors must complete required assignments online and by the stated deadlines to keep Independent Academic Lab privileges. Guidelines for completion of the online component will be provided at the beginning of the school year. Not completing assigments or missing deadlines will result in the loss of Honor Code.

Independent Academic Lab (IAL) Students that meet the eligibility requirements will be assigned to an IAL for scheduling purposes. If they lose their Honor Code, they will be assigned to an Academic Lab in the building and not be permitted to leave.

Honor Code Procedures 1) Students must show their ID each time they take advantage of Honor Code privileges. Staff members including door monitors and police liaison officers will check to see that the students have their IDs. Failure to have the ID may result in a Friday Detention and/or loss of Honor Code privileges for the remainder of the grading period. 2) All applications for the Honor Code program need to be submitted to Student Services by the last day of the school year prior to the student’s senior year. Exceptions are new students and re-enrollees. 3) Eligibility for Honor Code starts over each semester.

Honor Code Privileges 1) Leaving School for Appointments Senior Honor Code students may sign themselves out of school through the Attendance Office for dental, medical, and academic appointments. Students must show their IDs at the time they sign out, or they will not receive permission to leave the building. Students must also SIGN IN in the Attendance Office upon returning to the building. If the student fails to sign out, the absence from school will be recorded as a truancy. The student is required to provide the Attendance Office with the appropriate documentation from the appointment. Lack of documentation will result in the absence being recorded as truancy. 2) Semester Final Exams With teacher permission, Senior Honor Code students may be exempted from final exams each semester if academic performance and classroom citizenship have been excellent in the judgment of the teacher. This provision does not apply to final projects that take the place of a final exam. Teachers and/or departments will establish the criteria that must be met for this exemption.

3) Open Campus Senior Honor Code students may leave the building during their lunch. For safety reasons, students are not allowed to walk to and from lunch. Students who leave the building for lunch must leave and return through the designated door and show the appropriate ID when leaving and returning to the building. A)The school reserves the right to revoke Honor Code privileges when students are repeatedly tardy as the result of returning late from lunch, use an unauthorized entrance or exit when leaving or returning to the building, use another student’s ID, fail to show an appropriate ID upon returning from lunch, or are disrespectful to the door monitors.

B) Students who are ill must report to Health Services, have the nurse contact a parent, and sign out through the attendance office. It is a violation of Honor Code procedures for students to leave for lunch and not return because of illness. Students who go home ill from lunch without having the nurse’s permission will be considered truant, and their Honor Code privilege will be revoked. C) Consequences for violating Open Campus procedures may include loss of Honor Code privileges and being considered truant from school. Student will be considered truant if they are out of the building during lunch without Honor Code privileges.

Special Note: Student Illness - Senior Honor Code students do not have the privilege of calling themselves in for illness. A parent phone call is required to excuse any absence. Identification Cards In the event of an emergency at school, student ID cards assist school and other safety personnel to manage the situation as quickly and effectively as possible. Students are required to carry their ID cards at all times in school or at school events, and they must produce their ID cards when asked to do so. Not carrying or producing the proper NHS ID card as requested may result in consequences such as detention or Friday detention. ID cards may not be altered. Critical information such as the photo, bar code, and Senior Honor Code information must be clearly visible. A new ID card must be purchased if the original ID card is altered or lost. Students may be asked to produce their ID cards as they

• walk through the hallways while classes are in session, or before or after school hours

• enter or leave the classroom, Academic Lab, and/or Media Center • sign in or out at the Attendance Office • attend NHS dances • exit the building with Senior Honor Code

Students without ID cards must report to Student Services to obtain a temporary ID. Senior Honor Code privileges are not available to students without their regular ID cards.

Lockers All lockers and storage areas on school premises remain the property of the school and are provided for student use; they are subject to inspection, access for maintenance, and search. For security reasons, lockers should not be shared. Students are subject to disciplinary action for violating this rule. Throughout the school year lockers must be kept in the same condition as when they were assigned to the student. Students may use magnets to customize their lockers; however, no one shall apply stickers, poster tack, tape, or write on the lockers at any time. Periodic locker inspections will be held, and students will be charged for damages attributed to the student during inspections. Lunch Only seniors who have Honor Code privileges are eligible for open campus privileges. For all other students, the campus is closed. A student must have permission of an administrator in order to leave with a parent or guardian during lunch. Visitors are not permitted during lunch. Charging lunch is not permitted, but in accordance with Indiana law, NHS will provide an alternative meal up to three times per year for students who do not have lunch money or a lunch ticket. The alternative meal will consist of a peanut butter sandwich and a carton of milk. After the student uses this privilege three times, the student's parents will be notified in writing that no further accommodations will be made. Applications for free or reduced-price lunch are available in the office. Students may not use another students lunch code. Those doing so, could be subject to disciplinary measures. Parking (NHS Main Campus only) There is no reserved student parking. Students are to park in the southeast parking lots or directly south of the pool. Disabled, visitor, and staff parking on the north and west sides of the building are not for student parking. Students who park in those areas may be ticketed, their vehicles towed at their expense, and their driving privileges revoked. A parking tag is to be displayed, and all vehicles must be properly parked in spaces. Students are to obey all traffic signs and posted speed limits on school grounds. Failure to do so may result in fines or disciplinary action that may include suspension of driving privileges.

Parking Tags In order to drive to school, students in grades 10-12 must submit a completed parking application and $5.00 to Student Services. Applications and parking tags are available in Student Services. Parking tags are issued once and are reused each school year. The cost of a replacement parking tag is $5.00. Parking Violations and Consequences Students parking in the visitors circle, teacher lot and/or disabled parking will incur penalties. 1st violation - $15.00 fine, payable by 2:30 pm the first Monday following the date of the citation. 2nd violation - $25.00 fine, payable by 2:30 pm the first Monday the following date of the citation. 3rd violation - The car will be towed at the owner’s expense. Students not displaying a parking tag, parking inappropriately (e.g. taking up two spaces), or not abiding by other procedures/policies can expect the following penalties. 1st violation - $10.00 fine, payable in Student Services by 2:30 pm on the Monday following the date of the citation. 2nd violation - $10.00 fine, payable in Student Services 2:30 pm on the Monday following the date of the citation. Parents will be notified of the fine and consequences of further violations. 3rd violation - $10.00 fine, payable in Student Services by 2:30 pm on the Monday following the date of the citation. Driving privileges and Senior Honor code privileges will be revoked for no less than four weeks. 4th violation - $10.00 fine, payable in Student Services 2:30 pm on the Monday following the date of the citation. Driving privileges and Senior Honor Code privileges will be revoked for no less than nine weeks. Further violations may result in loss of driving privileges as well as disciplinary action. Failure to pay a fine will result in loss of driving privileges until the fine has been paid, Friday Detention and/or suspension. Driving a vehicle to school after privileges have been revoked will result in the vehicle being towed at the owner’s expense. Also, failure to park properly may result in the car being towed. It is a criminal violation not to report accidents. Failure to report could result in disciplinary action. Please report all incidents to a school resource officer or “Do the Right Thing” at dotherightthing@mail.nobl.k12.in.us. Posters Any materials posted at NHS must be posted only in the cafeteria and/or commons areas, and they should be removed after the date of the event. Posters must promote a school-sponsored event or have administrative approval to be posted.

If materials promote a non-school event, they must list the sponsoring group. The sponsoring group must be local, must be clearly named on the posters, and must be a not-for-profit organization. The event itself must be educational in nature. Release of Information Federal law requires local educational agencies to provide student’s names, addresses, and telephone listings to military recruiters. Noblesville High School will comply with this requirement by releasing the above information for juniors and seniors when requested. Parents may opt out of this public, nonconsensual disclosure of directory information by hand-delivering or mailing the request in writing to the school within 14 days of the start of school. See Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) in the general information section and the end of the handbook. Student Conflicts with Scheduled Events If a conflict arises between a school-sponsored event and an event related to a school course, all parties involved will discuss whether accommodations can be made to allow the student to participate in both events. If an agreement is not reached in this manner, the student and parents will decide how to proceed. Teachers, sponsors, and coaches will assign alternative work or activities in place of the missed event. No grade penalty will be assigned to the alternative work, and no punitive physical workouts will be required. If a conflict involves an event related to a school course and non-school activities such as jobs or club sports, the course-related event must be given priority over the non-school activity. If a student misses an event related to a school course because of a conflict with a non-school activity, course consequences may apply. Travel between Freshman and Main Campuses Various NHS classes, clubs, and other groups travel between the NHS Freshman Campus and Main Campus. Travel may occur during Blocks 1 – 7 but is most likely to occur during Academic Lab from 1:05 – 2:35 on Gold Days. A shuttle bus operates during AL between the two campuses for the use of students who must travel for AL activities. Except as arranged by the teacher/sponsor/coach, the only available transportation other than the AL shuttle bus is to walk. Visitors Bringing visitors to school is not permitted.

Work Permits Forms for work permits are available in the main office. To obtain and retain work permits, students must pass at least five courses and miss no more than the equivalent of four days of school (16 blocks) in a nine-week grading period. Permits will be revoked for the nine-week grading period following the grading period when students fail to meet NHS standards. Similarly, students will not be issued a work permit for the first time unless their grades and attendance met NHS standards during the previous grading period. Before being issued a work permit, each student must have a completed "Intent to Employ" form and a birth certificate. Questions about this work permit policy can be answered in the main office.

ACADEMICS

Cheating/Plagiarism Cheating is the deceitful or fraudulent storage, retrieval, or use of information in preparation of or during any assignment or assessment. Plagiarism is the presentation as one's own the ideas, wording, image, or information created by another person. A first instance of cheating or plagiarism will result in a failing grade for the assignment, and the parent will be notified. Further offenses in the same class will result in a failing grade for the grading period and may result in additional disciplinary action. Departments and individual teachers may create more extensive policies and consequences. College Application Process Noblesville High School CEEB Code 152615 1. Complete your college application: - Apply online (recommended method) at the college website or - Apply with a paper application – found at the college or in the Guidance Office 2. Submit the following to the Guidance Office: - “Print Page” of the online application or completed paper application. - Completed Release of Records/Transcript Release Form found in the Guidance

Office. - Counselor recommendation form.

- 9x12 envelope addressed to the college with two first class stamps attached to the envelope.

3. Your counselor will complete the “Counselor Section” of the application and include your official transcript, a copy of your senior schedule, NHS profile and a list of NHS courses along with any additional information you request. You must bring ALL materials to the Guidance Office at one time, or your application will be returned to you. 4. Allow at least three weeks prior to your personal due date for letters of recommendation from your teacher, counselor, coach, etc.

College/Military/Career Visitation Juniors and seniors are allowed three visitation days per semester. Forms are available in the guidance and attendance offices. In order for visitation days to be excused, these steps must be completed. 1. The form, with a parent's signature, is submitted to the guidance counselor. 2. The counselor's signature verifies that the visit is a legitimate reason for the student to miss school. 3. A parent calls the attendance office (776-6256) to notify the school of the planned visit. 4. The form is signed by a representative of the college, military, or business to verify that the visit occurred. 5. The form is submitted to the attendance office within 2 weeks. Course Descriptions Course descriptions and expectations can be found online at www.noblesvilleschools.org Financial Assistance Financial assistance forms for lunch, book rental and fees are available to all students during registration but may be requested in the the main office at any time during the school year. Parents must complete the forms and return them to the main office. Families that do not qualify will be notified. Students who are unable to pay book rental and fees will not be penalized if the appropriate form is completed and the family qualifies. Students who receive free/reduced lunh are also eligible for fee waivers for some college courses, ACT and SAT fees, AP course test fees, and credit recovery. Foreign Exchange Student Program The adminstration will determine the number of exchange students that will be enrolled yearly. Students must have completed a minimum of two years of secondary education or be in grade 11 or higher to be accepted as a foreign exchange student. These students will not receive a diploma, but are encouraged to take courses with heavy emphasis on academics and exploration. Exchange students are also encouraged to participate in student activities and may participate in commencement exercises if they fulfill all requirements for a NHS diploma. Grades Grade Reports-Each semester is divided into two nine-week grading periods. Parents may view their students’ grades and attendance online at any time. Letters will be mailed to parents of students who have any grade lower than a C- at the midpoint of the grading period.

Grading Standards-Grades are reported at the end of each quarter based upon the following standards: 100 - 93 A 76 - 73 C 92 - 90 A- 72 - 70 C- 89 - 87 B+ 69 - 67 D 86 - 83 B 66 - 63 D 82 - 80 B- 62 - 60 D- 79 - 77 C+ 59 - 0 F WM=Withdraw Medical, I=Incomplete Grade Point Average/Class Rank Class rank is calculated by determining Grade Point Average (GPA). The GPA is calculated by adding the quality points of all grades received and dividing by the total credit points attempted. Algebra, Geometry, and World Language transferred from grade 8 will appear on the official high school transcript, but will not count as high school credit or be included in GPA calculations. Grade Point Average Quality Points: LETTER GRADE HONORS/AP/ACP COURSE UNDIFFERENTIATED

A 5.000 4.000 A- 4.667 3.667 B+ 4.333 3.333 B 4.000 3.000 B- 3.667 2.667 C+ 3.333 2.333 C 3.000 2.000 C- 2.667 1.667 D+ 1.333 1.333 D 1.000 1.000 D- 0.667 0.667 F 0.000 0.000

Incomplete Grades A student will be given an "I" for Incomplete if extended illness or some other reason beyond the student's control prevents him/her from completing coursework on time. An "I" counts as a failure in computing academic athletic eligibility. A student will be given one class for each class absent to make up the work. This guideline may be altered at the discretion of the principal and teacher if the absenteeism is excessive or if it appears unreasonable for the student to complete all missing work within the allotted time. The maximum limit for completing work will be two weeks, after which the "I" will become an "F". The student has the responsibility to communicate with the teacher

to determine what work is expected and the date it is due. In order for teachers to provide information via email or fax about students' grades, parents must file a permission form to allow this information to be transmitted through these insecure electronic methods. Graduation/Commencement Members of the graduating class are expected to participate in Commencement exercises. Any waiver of this obligation requires the consent of the Principal. Commencement practice is mandatory for participation in the Commencement progam. Students must complete all graduation requirements to participate in the Commencement program. Students who require extra time to complete their requirements may participate in the first Commencement following completion of the requirements. All school fees must also be paid at the time of Commencement in order to participate in the Commencement program. Students who end the school year while under suspension shall be denied the opportunity to participate in school-related activities, including Commencement, during the suspension period. Graduation Requirements-Minimum graduation requirements are: English, 8 credits Eight (8) credits must be earned in English 9, 10, 11, and 12. Mathematics, 6 credits Six (6) credits must be earned in three subject areas. Science, 4 credits Two (2) credits must be earned in a Biological Science. Two (2) credits must be earned in a Physical Science. Social Studies, 6 credits Two (2) credits must be earned in U.S. History. One (1) credit must be earned in Government. One (1) credit must be earned in Economics. Two (2) credits must be earned in World History or

One (1) in World History and one (1) in World Geography *Beginning with the class of 2010 and beyond: Two (2) credits in World History or World History Honors, or (2) credits in Geography & History of the World Health and Safety, 1 credit Physical Education, 2 credits Total Credits Required = 46 Graduation Qualifying Exam: Students must pass the ISTEP+/End of Course Assessment (ECA) in Algebra I and English 10. Explanation of Credits A student shall not be permitted to earn more than eight (8) credits towards graduation in any one semester unless approved by the principal or designee. Requirements to earn the Indiana Academic Honors Diploma, Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma, and Core 40 Diploma may be found at www.noblesvilleschools.org. Semester Attendance Requirement-State law says that to be graduated from a high school, a pupil shall attend at least seven (6) semesters in grades 9 – 12. Students who plan to graduate after seven (6) semesters of study must petition the high school administration. Students must complete a graduation plan with their counselor. Transfer Credit - A student wishing to complete courses by correspondence or through attendance at evening or summer school at a secondary school other than NHS shall first obtain the approval of the principal or designee. NHS will allow credit only for courses from accredited institutions. No more than seven credits shall count toward an NHS diploma. Courses must be completed and grades received at NHS at least two weeks prior to the NHS commencement ceremony. The principal shall make the final determination regarding the acceptance of transfer credits if questions arise. Graduation Exam (ISTEP+/End of Course Assessment) Students must pass the ISTEP+/End of Course Assessments Students or pass the End of Course Assessment (ECA) in Algebra I and English 10 and must take the ECA in biology or meet the state requirements to qualify for a diploma. Waiver requirements are:

• C- average in 34 requirements • 95% 4-year average attendance rate, excluding excused absences • retake the English 10 and Algebra I ECA • master standards in English 10 and Algebra I

Library/ Media/Technology Center Passes from teachers are required during class periods. The library is open during lunch for students who have obtained passes.

Passes from Academic Lab to the LMC are available at the circulation desk or teachers. School ID is required. The circulation period for most items is two (2) weeks; many reference sources are available for overnight circulation. If library materials are not returned promptly by the student, that student will be restricted from circulation of additional materials until overdue items and fines have been submitted and all obligations have been met. Damaged materials will be replaced at the student's cost. Students must present a school ID before checking out materials and entering labs. Students who go to the LMC or computer lab individually and are not part of a class must sign in at the LMC and/or with the supervisor. Makeup Work The responsibility for making up work rests with the student after communication with the teacher. When a student is absent for one or two days, it is recommended that assignments and homework be obtained from a classmate or by contacting the teacher. If the absence is for a period of three days or more, parents should check assignments online or contact teachers by phone or email. This makeup work may be picked up in the Guidance Office at the main campus and in the Main Office at the freshman campus. The general rule is that a student has one class meeting for each missed class meeting to complete makeup work. Students are not expected to locate teachers to obtain makeup work on days when their classes with those teachers do not meet. When students do obtain makeup work, teachers should communicate due dates for that work. To insure fairness to all students, however, teachers may require the submission of major assignments on the published due date. Students absent on the due date may be instructed to make arrangements to have the assigned work delivered to the teacher. Students who are not in attendance the day before a scheduled test/quiz shall take the test/quiz the first day they return to class unless otherwise arranged with the teacher. If absences are due to extraordinary circumstances, students shall discuss the absences with their teachers and complete makeup work as directed by the teacher. Teachers shall not be required to provide makeup work prior to a scheduled student absence. Tests, quizzes, and other comparable assignments should be made up before school, after school or during Academic Lab. All work missed because of absence is expected to be completed. Assignments missed because of unexcused absences or truancies are to be completed. Online School Newspaper NHS journalism students produce an online newspaper, Streamline, which may be

viewed at www.mill-stream.org. Schedule Changes Requests for schedule changes may not be honored unless those requests are the result of changes in college/career plans, academic misplacement, or past failure of the course. Schedule changes end June 15. Any changes made after this date must be approved by the Guidance Director or administration. Textbook Rental Students are charged rental fees for textbooks and consumable materials that will be used in classes for which they have enrolled. The fees are based on individual courses chosen by the student. Fines and fees may be assessed if books are determined to be damaged beyond normal usage. Approximately three weeks after the beginning of the school year, statements will be mailed listing the amount owed for textbook rental and consumable materials. Payment contracts are available to parents who wish to make partial payments. VISA and Mastercard will be accepted for the total amount of book rental. Students who withdraw from school will receive a prorated refund of their book rental fees. However, many consumable materials used in classes lose all of their value once they have been used for any part of a class. Transcripts Transcripts are available on www.parchment.com. All requests must be made online for college admissions and for the NCAA Clearinghouse. Students requesting transcripts for scholarships and other reasons should see the Gudance Office. Valedictorian-Salutatorian Students of Noblesville High School will be considered for positions of Valedictorian and Salutatorian on the basis of their GPA after eight semesters of study, provided they have been enrolled in six full-credit courses during their eighth semester and have accumulated 52 credits. In addition, students must have been enrolled in Noblesville High School for at least three full semesters. All students tied for first in the class will be named Valedictorians. All students tied for the next class ranking behind the Valedictorian(s) will be named Salutatorian(s). Valedictorian(s) and Salutatorian(s) will be named at Commencement.

GENERAL INFORMATION Civil Rights Compliance Statement Noblesville Schools has a policy of providing equal opportunity. All courses are open to all students regardless of age, race, color, sex, handicapping condition, national origin, or limited English proficiency. Educational services, program, instruction, and facilities will not be denied to anyone in Noblesville Schools as a result of his or her age, race, color, sex, handicapping condition, national origin, or limited English proficiency. For further information, clarification, or complaint please contact: Mark Booth, Director of Student Services 1775 Field Drive Noblesville, IN 46060 (317) 773-3171 Notice: Asbestos Management Plan This information is being published to comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 763 subpart E- asbestos containing materials in schools. This regulation, commonly known as “AHERA” rule, requires local education agencies, such as this one, to perform certain tasks in regard to the presence and control of asbestos-containing materials in the buildings under the jurisdiction of the local education agency. These include but are not limited to:

• Developing an asbestos management plan which is designed to outline procedures and guidelines for the inspection, re-inspection, and periodic surveillance of asbestos-containing materials that are present in the buildings.

• Providing awareness training and additional training to selected employees. • Periodically notifying all workers and occupants of their local guardians, parent-

teacher organizations, and collective bargaining organizations of the availability of asbestos management plans, the location of the same, and the times that plans may be reviewed.

This notification is to advise all patrons, occupants or their legal guardians, collective bargaining organizations, and parent-teacher organizations, hat the asbestos management plans required under this act are available for review upon request. A copy of the plans for all buildings under the jurisdiction of this local education agency are located in the administration building which is located at 1775 Field Drive, Noblesville, Indiana 46060; telephone number 773-3171. Plans for individual schools and other buildings are located in the administration office of each building. The plans can be viewed by any person during normal business hours of the particular school. Interested parties wishing to inquire about the hours and times that the plans are available should call the above number.

At this time the management plans can provide information regarding inspections, response actions, and post-response action activities, including periodic reinspection and surveillance activities that are planned or in progress. Any inquires regarding any facet of the regulation or the management plans should be directed to Mr. Jeff Bragg, Director of Operations, during regular business hours. Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires us to inform families each year of the types of information we consider to be “directory information” and give parents/guardians the opportunity to restrict the release of such information. Despite its name, directory information is not information that will be used in a directory. It is information that we are allowed to release without specific parental permission to reliable third parties, such as military recruiters (high school students only) and the news media that cover our schools. You have the right to request the withholding of any or all of this “directory information.” Please review the list of items listed below. Please consider very carefully your decision to withhold any of the information listed. This information is typically used by military recruiters and in news stories about student achievements, classroom activities, and honor roll lists. Should you deny permission for the release of any of the items, any future requests for that information will be refused. Noblesville schools consider the following to be Directory Information:

1. Student’s name 2. Student’s age 3. Student’s address and phone number (high school students only) 4. Grade level and school 5. Earned awards (including Honor Roll) 6. Participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and weight and

height of members of athletic teams 7. A school photograph 8. Student work for display at school at discretion of the teacher 9. Videotape of children participating in school activities 10. Photograph of student taken during school activities to be used on the

school’s district website www.noblesvilleschools.org (Student photos on the website include no names unless special parental permission has been received.)

11. Photograph of student taken during school activities to be used in school corporation publications (newsletters/brochures)

12. Photograph of student taken during school activities to be used in media (newspapers, television) coverage of school day activities.

A form to withhold any of this information is available on the school corporation website.

This form must be received by your child’s school within 14 days of the start of school or within 14 days of enrolling your student in order to withhold information. Special Education Services Response to Intervention (Article 7, IDEA) is a multistep approach to providing special services and interventions to students who struggle with learning and behavior. At each step, students are closely monitored to make certain that progress is being made. As interventions become more intense, results are used to make decisions about the need for further research-based instruction and possible evaluation for special education services. In the past, students were identified as having a learning disability if there was a discrepancy between their academic scores and their IQ. Noblesville Schools emphasizes early identification through universal screenings, interventions, and self-advocacy to support student learning. For more information on RTI please visit our district website at: www.noblesvilleschools.org The information on RTI can be found by choosing Student Services and then clicking on the Special Education icon. Noblesville Schools is also a member of the Hamilton-Boone-Madison Special Services Cooperative. Services for children with special education needs are included in the cooperative programs. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports-PBIS Noblesville High School uses several checks, interventions, and supports to identify, assist, and recognize students. These actions include, but are not limited to, Academic Watch, scans of grades, attendance, and discipline reports; course offerings to address specific student needs; Merit Awards and Miller Honors programs to reward positive behaviors. NHS collects and analyzes data to monitor the progress of individual students and the climate of the school overall.

Student Government 2012-2013 Student Body Officers President: Kelsey Sigman Vice President: Sydney Toschlog Secretary: Mariah Smith Treasurer: Molly Horsfield Principal's Advisor/Freshman Campus Ambassador: Allie Mercer Senior Class President: Tyler Brake Vice President: Katie Dircksen Secretary: Josie Werner Treasurer: Gunnar Bowles Senators: Alexa Aton Trent Elmer

Shelby Lackney Trent Punt Stephen Storey Jordan Thurman

Junior Class: President: Luis Sorto Vice President: Jessica Giannuzzi Secretary: Ashley Owens Treasurer: Victoria Houghtalen Senators: Savannah Butler Kennethia Chapple

Chase Elliot Seth Grossman Chase Kluth Sophia Moore

Sophomore Class President: Sara Sigman Vice President: Lorrie Summers Secretary: Abby Crouch Alyssa Garton Senators: Peyton Ali Christian Maffett

Cassandra Neal Kai Strubel Arie Werner Jon Yaney

Freshman Class