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Rising Sun High School

Student Handbook

100 Tiger Drive North East, MD 21901

(410) 378-2273 or (410) 658-9115 Main Office (410) 378-2274 or (410) 658-9117 Guidance Office

Administration: Principal: …………………………...Dr. Charles Helm Assistant Principals and LST: Mrs. Erin Lewan (Grade 9)

Mr. Jeremy Nagle (LST) (Grades 10 -12, L-Z) Mr. Sterling Seemans (Grades 10-12, A-K)

Lead Secretary: Mrs. Melissa Davisson School Nurse: Mrs. Janine Carter Bookkeeper: Mrs. Miquette Orr Attendance Secretary Mrs. Jaime Butler School Counselors: Mrs. Wendi Evans (Grades 9-12 A-D)

Mr. Stephen Gray (Grades 9-12 E-K) Mrs. Angela Pruss (Grade 9-12 L-Rh ) Mr. William D. Wiegand (Grades 9-12 Ri-Z)

Guidance Secretaries: Mrs. Stefanie Morris Mrs. Heather Long

Athletic Director: Mr. Ryan Crouse

Resource List Attendance Concerns…………………Main Office (Jaime Butler) Locker Problems………………………Guidance Department (Heather Long) Work Permit Application.………..……http://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/wages/empm.shtml Emergency Information: Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-422-0009 Cecil County Sheriff’s Office 410-996-5500 Cecil County Health Department 410-996-5550

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Essential Information at a Glance

To stay up to date on the latest information such as snow days, early dismissals and upcoming events, please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter (RSHS, Guidance Department and

Athletics), and visit our school webpage.

www.ccps.org/rshs or www.facebook.com/TigersRSHS @RSHS_CCPS or @RSHSguidance or @RSTigerSports

Picking Up Students: Please remember that whenever a student is picked up, CCPS requires photo identification be presented. The person picking up the student must be approved by his/her parents or guardians via the emergency card. Students who are being dismissed before the end of their day for reasons such as appointments or illness are not permitted to leave with other students. Athletics: Sports schedules and announcements are available at @RSTigerSports and www.countysportszone.com. School Cash Online: CCPS offers an online payment service, which allows parents to pay for class trips, class fees, or exam fees. Parents can sign up for this service by going to our home page and clicking on “School Cash Online.” PowerSchool: One of the best ways to monitor students’ success is to review their grades regularly. Parents may obtain a password to view their child’s grades via our online grade system, PowerSchool. Please call the guidance office at 410-658-9117 to gain access to PowerSchool.

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Mission Statement

The RSHS learning community builds on a tradition of excellence by maintaining high expectations for all students through academic and extracurricular experiences.

Statement of Beliefs

● Every individual has inherent worth and unique talents and deserves to be treated

with respect and fairness.

● All members of the RSHS community are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment.

● Family values that span generations provide a solid foundation for embracing

change and appreciating diversity.

● In order to be successful in a rapidly changing world, students must be flexible, life-long learners.

● Providing students with a variety of extracurricular and service

learning activities gives them an opportunity for personal growth and excellence.

● Students need to be challenged and inspired to achieve full potential and individual success regardless of ability.

● All educators have a responsibility to provide meaningful and engaging

instruction.

● Educators will empower students to achieve success by teaching responsibility and holding them accountable for their learning and behavior.

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Student Attendance Philosophy The Cecil County Board of Education acknowledges the definitive relationship between regular attendance of all classes and student achievement therefore; every student must make every effort to attend all classes on a daily basis. The State of Maryland defines chronic absenteeism as missing 10% or more of school days regardless of reason. This is the equivalent of missing more than 17 school days. Studies show that students who are not chronically absent perform better in all subjects (especially in mathematics) and are more likely to graduate than their peers who are chronically absent. Absences and Tardies to School Doctor’s notes or other documentation is required. These notes will not guarantee an excused absence, but are required for proper coding of absences and will be taken into consideration should a student exceed 17 days absent on the year. Please provide the notes on the day following an absence.

A. Students are not permitted to miss more than 17 days of school for the year, regardless of the reason, or they will be in danger of failing for the year.

B. Students are expected to be present and on time on a daily basis. C. First period teachers will shut their doors when the late bell rings at 7:45 a.m. and send tardy

students to the main office. D. Students will be dismissed to first period at 7:39 a.m., consequently, students will have

approximately six minutes to secure and retrieve items from lockers and report to first period prior to 7:45 a.m.

Refer to CCPS policies and regulations JED and JED-RA for specific information regarding attendance. Family Trips Family trips will no longer be excused and do count towards the 17 day attendance absentee threshold. Students who are required to take the PARCC Assessment or the High School Assessment (HSA) should not be absent from school a week prior to or during the testing window. 2019-2020 testing windows will be on the school’s website when they become available at the state level. Excessive Absences Students who are excessively absent will be referred to the Pupil Personnel Office. The Pupil Personnel Worker/Student Services Resource Teacher may confer with the student and/or parent, place the student on probation, require a doctor’s note, or refer the matter to District Court. Also, the Principal or Assistant Principal may impose disciplinary action such as detention, modified instruction program, Twilight school, loss of senior option, or loss of driving/parking privileges as a result of excessive absenteeism.

Punctuality

To School Students are expected to plan their morning schedule so they are sure to be in their first period class by the ringing of the 7:45 a.m. bell.

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Tardy students must report to the main lobby to obtain a note to class between 7:45 and 8:05 a.m. After 8:05 a.m. tardy students must report to the main office. Repeated unexcused lateness will result in progressive disciplinary consequences. While parental notes are expected and may explain the reason for lateness, notes do not automatically excuse lateness. Repeated or chronic lateness to school/Period 1 class will result in detention, modified instruction program assignment, Twilight School, loss of driving/parking privilege, and/or parent conferences. Student Athletes who arrive after 9:30 a.m. will be ineligible to practice/play that day. Exceptions for doctor’s appointments and other essential arrangements may be pre-approved by administration. Please contact Dr. Charles Helm (chelm@ccps.org) for pre-approval. Missing the bus, car problems, oversleeping, hall locker problems, socializing, personal errands, etc. are typical UNEXCUSED reasons for lateness to school and class. To Class Students are expected to be in their scheduled classes in accordance with the established bell schedule. A student's first obligation is to report to his or her scheduled classroom teacher; permission to leave the classroom must be granted by that teacher. Students must plan for locker use, gathering of class materials, and restroom use in order to minimize requests to leave the room. Leaving the room would mean missing important instructional time. Unexcused lateness of five minutes or more and hallway loitering will be treated as class cutting and will result in disciplinary action. Repeated class tardiness (less than 5 minutes) will result in teacher detentions, loss of class privileges, parental contact and eventually referral to the office. Request for Early Dismissal Once on school property, no student is to leave unless granted permission by the main office. No student may leave school with another student. For planned early dismissals such as doctor/dental appointments, the student must present a parent note including the parent's day/work phone number for request verification to the main office at the beginning of the school day. Emergency requests will be considered by the Principal provided parent contact can be made. **Photo ID is required when picking up a student.**

Driving and Parking Regulations

Parking a registered motor vehicle at Rising Sun High School is a privilege and may be revoked due to any type of unsafe driving (speeding, squealing tires, etc.), loud music, any inappropriate use of a motor vehicle, and/or violation of any school policies such as class cutting, tobacco use, tardiness and/or absenteeism. Any motor vehicle deemed to be parked illegally or without authorization (2019-2020 RSHS permit) is subject to being towed at the owner's/operator's expense. Registration Procedures

1. All vehicles driven to school must be registered in the main office.

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2. Parking permits are issued on a first come-first served basis initially to seniors only. If parking space is still available, juniors may apply for a parking permit for half of the school year if they participate in school related activities or have an after school job. The process to reapply for a parking permit as a junior will be repeated at the conclusion of the second marking period.

3. Sophomores and Freshmen are NOT permitted to drive on school property during school hours. Exceptions are at the Principal’s discretion and will only be made due to extreme hardships.

4. Each qualified student who wishes to be granted the driving and parking privilege must fill out the proper registration card and present a valid driver’s license. Registration cards are available in the main office.

5. Parking tags have the following cost: $10 for a full year permit and $5 for a half school year permit. The parking tag must be hanging from the rearview mirror and visible at all times when parked.

6. Junior tags will be sold twice a year and will be good for one semester. Juniors who have employment, athletics, or other circumstances will get preference and must complete and turn in proper documentation to administration.

7. Students regularly driving multiple vehicles are encouraged to document these vehicles on their registration paperwork.

Driving and Parking Rules

1. Safe driving by all students is expected at all times. 2. Students who drive are expected to arrive on time for the beginning of the school

day. 3. Student drivers who do not adhere to the County Attendance Policy may have their

driving privileges revoked or suspended. 4. A 15 MPH speed limit on school property is to be observed at all times. Students

who drive on school property or the immediate adjacent area in a manner considered to be reckless by school staff will have their driving/parking privileges revoked or suspended.

5. Excessive noise generated by racing engines, stereos, exhaust or squealing tires, etc., will result in loss of driving/parking privileges.

6. Parking a) Students are to park in their assigned spot only by permit number. b) In the parking lot located directly in front of the school, parking spots

without numbers are reserved for faculty/staff and visitor parking. Students ARE NOT TO PARK in these areas.

c) In the south parking lot there are reserved parking spaces for staff only. Students ARE NOT TO PARK in these spaces.

d) Handicapped parking is restricted to those vehicles having an official handicapped registration.

7. Students are not to sit in or on automobiles parked on school property during the school day. Students are expected to get out of their vehicles as soon as they arrive at school. Loitering in automobiles and/or the parking lot is prohibited.

8. All parking lots are "off limits" to ALL students during the school day. Specific permission to visit vehicles MUST be obtained from the office. Students involved in early dismissal programs (WBL, Senior Waiver, Senior Option, etc.) may report to their vehicles at their dismissal time.

9. No student vehicles may leave the parking lot during the school day without prior permission from the office and the necessary "signing out" procedures being

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completed. During the school day, no student driver is authorized to take passengers in their vehicle without prior office approval.

Penalties:

1. Once granted, a student’s driving and parking privilege will be valid for the year if a senior and half year if a junior. However, this privilege will be suspended or permanently revoked for violation of any of the above rules.

2. Drivers of vehicles parked improperly or in an unauthorized area and vehicles without a valid registration sticker may lose their driving/parking privileges for a period of time to be determined by the school administration. A second offense may result in the loss of driving/parking privileges for the remainder of the school year.

3. Any student who uses the parking lot without a parking permit will be subject to the following progressive consequences. Administrators have the discretion to select interventions and consequences from the recommended range based on the circumstances resulting in the violation.

a. 1st offense - warning and parent contact b. 2nd offense - assignment to Modified Instructional Program c. 3rd offense - assignment to Modified Instructional Program and Twilight

School d. 4th offense - suspension e. 5th offense - loss of future driving privileges

4. All federal and state laws are enforced on CCPS properties; including the issuance of tickets by law enforcement.

Discipline

Learning requires a positive school and classroom environment. In order to maintain a school climate supportive of all students' and teachers' educational efforts, consistent discipline by all teaching and administrative staff is necessary. Listed are some general guidelines teachers and administrators may follow when taking disciplinary action. Further information is available in the Cecil County Public Schools “Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook” distributed to students on the first day of school. Above all, parent and guardian support of school disciplinary action and cooperation with staff efforts are essential. Both phone and in-school conferences are encouraged to resolve questions or concerns. Teacher Discipline The goal of discipline is to enable the student to grow toward self-direction and self-control. Parents and teachers are encouraged to make timely contacts in order to resolve behavior concerns. Teachers may utilize reprimands, seat change, detentions, and other appropriate disciplinary actions for minor offenses (MIR). Major offenses and/or chronic minor infractions will result in an office referral to the school administration. Administrative Discipline In addition to the above-mentioned disciplinary actions used by teachers, the administrative staff may assign MIP (Modified Instructional Program), Twilight School, suspension, or referral to

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the Superintendent for extended suspension or expulsion based on the CCPS Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

Guidelines for Student Behavior

A goal of Rising Sun High School's educational program is to encourage respect and responsibility. Since an orderly atmosphere is essential if learning is to take place, these guidelines are for the personal welfare of the student, as well as for the common good of the entire school. It is expected that students at Rising Sun High School will: 1. Be respectful, and courteous to all staff members--both teaching and non-teaching personnel. 2. Know and adhere to the bus rules posted by the bus driver in each bus. The bus driver may

request to suspend bus riding privileges for violations of the bus rules at the discretion of the administration. Repeated violations of the bus rules may result in bus riding privilege being revoked for extended periods of time.

3. Remain on school property during the school day. Permission to be excused early may be granted only through the main office by the written or direct oral request of a parent or guardian. A parent note, including a day/work parent phone number, requesting early dismissal must be presented prior to first period.

4. Attend all assigned classes each day. In the event that the student becomes ill, he/she is to report this condition to the teacher in charge, the receiving teacher, or the office. Subsequently, the staff member will take immediate steps to assist the student and refer him/her to the school nurse. The school nurse is available for unexpected and emergency situations.

5. Attend school on a regular basis and document through a parent or doctor note the cause of all absences from school. Any illegal absenteeism (truancy) may result in disciplinary action.

6. Remain in the lobby area or report directly to and be seated in the cafeteria if arriving to school before 7:39 a.m. Students must be seated in first period class when the 7:45 a.m. bell rings. Students arriving to school after 7:45 a.m. must sign in and obtain an admit slip.

7. Refrain from gambling on school property. 8. Refrain from aggressive physical behavior. Fighting on school property is prohibited and

will result in suspension from school for those students involved. Fighting may also result in a referral to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

9. Leave non-educational personal property at home unless authorized by a teacher or administrator (examples: games, novelty/noise devices, cameras, laser pens, etc.). The school accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage of personal items and students may face disciplinary action for repeat offenses. A student who chronically violates the Personal Electronic Device policy may be forbidden to carry any electronic device on their person during the school day.

10. Report to class with materials designated by the teacher. 11. Refrain from horse-playing or loitering, especially in the halls and restrooms. 12. Refrain from overt Public Displays of Affection. 13. Keep to the extreme right when using stairways and hallways. 14. Report to the cafeteria during their assigned lunch within four minutes of the bell and remain

there during the entire lunch unless excused by staff members on duty. Students are not to go to lockers during lunch. Lunch may be eaten in the cafeteria area only. Lunch trays and

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trash must be placed in their proper places prior to the lunch dismissal bell. Students who misbehave during lunch may be assigned to a restricted lunch area, assigned pick-up duty, or other progressive discipline.

15. Refrain from eating in classrooms and instructional areas. 16. Adhere to the Cecil County Board of Education policy prohibiting the possession of weapons

(knives, guns, chains, clubs, etc.) or any item assumed to be a weapon (air-soft guns, paintball guns, toy weapons, etc.) on school property. In addition, Rising Sun High School prohibits the possession of ammunition (shotgun shells, bullets, etc.) and pepper spray or mace on school property.

17. Adhere to the Cecil County Board of Education policy prohibiting students from possessing and/or being under the influence of drugs, alcohol, tobacco products and paraphernalia (including vape pens, vape juice, electronic cigarettes, chewing tobacco spit bottles, lighters, etc.) on school property at all times.

18. Adhere to the Personal Electronic Devices policy as a guideline for the appropriate use of technology. Students are not to call or receive phone calls or send text messages during instructional periods throughout the day. During this time, no cameras (pictures or video) are to be used without teacher permission for a school project. There will be NO PHONE USE in locker rooms, restrooms, or any other changing areas in accordance with federal law. Students are only to use their devices in the halls during scheduled class changes and in the cafeteria at lunch, and only at the permission of the teacher in the classroom for instructional purposes. No external sound should come from devices. Students may use earbuds or headphones during lunch, with one ear free at all times. Failure to follow this policy will result in the students being asked to turn over their phone to be secured by an office staff member.

19. Limit locker use to before/after school or before/after lunch. Use of locker is not an acceptable excuse for class tardiness. Students will only have 4 minutes between classes. Unauthorized use or abuse of lockers is prohibited.

20. Avoid the service area in the back of the building. This area is off limits to students. Students are not to change classes via the rear door and back parking lot.

21. Be courteous during assemblies. Students should conduct themselves in a manner that conveys respect for the individuals presenting the program, as well as those viewing the program. Students will sit with their class during assemblies.

22. Leave the building and grounds immediately after school is dismissed. No student is to be in the school building after dismissal unless he or she is under the direct supervision of a teacher or other staff member.

Students who fail to comply with any of the preceding rules are subject to appropriate disciplinary action which may include a reprimand, detention, parent conference, Modified Instruction Program (MIP), Twilight School, suspension from school, and/or a recommendation by the Principal to the Superintendent of Schools for extended suspension or expulsion from school per the CCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook.

Administrative Search of Lockers or Personal Property Every Principal and/or Assistant Principal may conduct a search of a student or locker at school if there is reasonable suspicion that a student possesses an item, which constitutes a criminal offense or violates CCPS policy. Also, trained DRUG-DETECTION DOGS MAY BE USED by the appropriate law enforcement agencies to search the school building for controlled dangerous substances.

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Student Lockers Hall Locker Each student can sign up for a specific locker for his/her personal use. Students can obtain a locker at lunch in the cafeteria during the first week of school or in the Guidance Office any day later in the school year.. Gym Locker Each student taking physical education has the options to sign up for a locker in the gym locker room. Locks are provided. Students are strongly urged to secure personal and school property during Physical Education classes. Special Note 1. School officials may search any student locker. 2. Students are personally responsible for all school-issued property. Students are not

authorized or encouraged to share their locker combinations or circumvent the locking devices.

3. Students should not place expensive personal items such as calculators, cash, gift cards, etc. in their lockers or left unsecured in the locker room. These items should not be brought to school.

4. Writing on or in any other way defacing lockers is prohibited and students will be responsible for damage/vandalism to lockers.

Alphabetical Homeroom Assignments

Students are assigned alphabetically and by grade to an alpha homeroom for special school needs. Alpha homeroom assignments (teacher and room) are posted in the lobby, cafeteria as well as in hallways throughout the building.

School Insurance

An insurance policy is available to students. This policy includes medical and hospital expenses for accidental injuries. A pamphlet concerning the insurance policy is given to each student the first week of school. All accident claims are processed by the bookkeeper.

Free and Reduced Meal Program

Applications for the free/reduced meal program are available to qualified students for breakfast and lunch. CCPS is now accepting meal benefit applications online for the upcoming school year. Even if you think you are not eligible, please take a few minutes to fill out an online application.This link will take you to the Cecil CountyPublic Schools MySchoolApps webpage. Once there, you can begin the online application process for meal benefits. The cafeteria will honor qualified students on last year's list until the last school day in September. After that date, only approved applicants will receive authorization for this program. Students who received a pre-certification letter from the Food Services Office during the summer do not need to complete an application.

Cell Phones/Electronic Devices

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The limited use of cell phones/electronic devices during the school day is permitted during your lunch period and in hallways during class changes, and is subject to the CCPS/RSHS Responsible Use Policy.

Dresscode Students are expected to dress in accordance with the Cecil County Public School’s dress code. Clothing is expected to have an appropriate neckline (no cleavage, undergarments, tube tops, or undergarments visible), appropriate waistline (no midriff), skirts and shorts must be an appropriate length (length to fingertips when hands are at sides), appropriate shoes for school (no slippers), no hats inside of the building, no inappropriate messages or logos (Confederate Flag, alcohol or drug references), and Pants worn at the waistline with no undergarments showing. Students found in violation of the dress code will be asked to change their clothing in order to comply with the dress code.

Fire, Civil Defense, and Bus Evacuation Drills

Fire, civil defense, secure status, and bus evacuation drills are required by law as well as Board of Education policy and are important safety precautions, which ensure correct reactions in a real emergency. Students are, therefore, expected to cooperate fully with the person in charge and follow prescribed drill procedures.

Health Room Students who are ill must report to the health room for evaluation. Should the nurse determine that a student needs to be sent home, she will contact parents or guardians. Students should obtain a note from their teacher before reporting to the nurse in the Health Room. Students are encouraged to report directly to the nurse’s office and avoid contacting parents or going to other parts of the building when they are ill until they are seen by the nurse to ensure their safety and well-being.

Counseling Office School counselors are available to assist students and parents each school day. The Counseling Office staff may assist students and parents in meeting with school counselors. The purpose of school counselors is to assist each student with his/her academic, career and personal/social development. Specifically, the school counselor may assist the student in recommending materials that the student may use to improve his/her study habits, in planning his/her schedule and school program, in making realistic curriculum selections and suitable plans for the future, and in offering aid in problems of adjustment or other matters. Guidance Helps Parents Guidance may use email, phone contacts, conferences, teacher surveys, report cards and interim reports, Twitter, and other tools in order to inform parents. Parents can access the RSHS Counseling Office twitter by following #RSHSguidance or receive text alerts if you do not follow Twitter by texting: “follow rshsguidance” to 40404. PARENTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO MAKE CONTACTS FOLLOWING INTERIM REPORTS AND REPORT CARDS.

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Withdrawals and Transfers If you are going to withdraw or transfer your student from Rising Sun High School, you must first secure a withdrawal form from the guidance office. A parent signature on the withdrawal form and the return of all school property are required to process and transfer/withdrawal.

Debts

Students are held responsible for satisfying all debts and obligations. These obligations may include, but are not necessarily limited to, returning all textbooks, school-issued materials, uniforms and equipment, paying all shop and lab fees, making restitution for damages or replacement to school property, returning all money collected for school organizations, and paying for all ordered items such as rings, pictures, caps/gowns, etc. Please note that loss or theft does NOT release a student from satisfying debts and obligations. Students may satisfy debts by returning the item in question to the appropriate person or when necessary, by making payment in the main office. Please request and retain your receipt! Debts and obligations that are not satisfied when due will result in a debt slip being submitted to the office.

Clubs and Organizations

Clubs will vary from year to year depending on multiple factors such as: the availability of a teacher moderator, student interest, etc. Some clubs may include but are not limited to the following. Chorus Student Council Band Drama ClubThe Ray (Yearbook) Envirothon TNN crew Class OfficersRobotics Gay Straight Alliance Buddy System Library Advis Fellowship of Christian Athletes National Honor Society Tiger Times National Art Honor Society Writer’s Ink Yearbook

Visitors

All visitors to the building are required to report directly to the main office, show photo ID upon arrival and state intended business. Visits during the school day should be limited to those related to school business and will receive priority. Social visits are limited to after dismissal. Students are not permitted to have visitors during the school day. Students are encouraged to report unauthorized strangers or suspicious activity to the main office immediately. Repeated unauthorized presence or violation of school rules while on school property may result in formal court action. Approved guests to attend RSHS dances must present picture ID and must arrive with their guest to enter dances. Middle school students will not be permitted to attend RSHS dances.

Field Trips

Field trips are an extension of classroom activities; therefore, all school policies and behavior guidelines remain the same. Most field trips require a parent to sign a permission form and may

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involve payment of a fee. Timely parental attention to these items will avoid disappointment and administrative problems. Under Maryland law teachers accompanying students on a field trip may search student’s person and/or belongings given reasonable suspicion.

Athletics

The following interscholastic sports are offered for student participation:

Fall Sports (Starts August 14th) Cross Country JV and Varsity Football JV and Varsity Boys’/Girls’ Soccer JV and Varsity Field Hockey JV and Varsity Volleyball JV and Varsity Cheerleading Golf Corollary Tennis

Winter Sports (Starts November 15th) JV and Varsity Basketball-boys JV and Varsity Basketball-girls JV and Varsity Wrestling JV and Varsity Cheerleading Corollary Bowling

Spring Sports (Starts March 1st) JV and Varsity Baseball JV and Varsity Boys’/Girls’ Lacrosse JV and Varsity Softball JV and Varsity Boys’/Girls’ Tennis Boys’/Girls’ Track and Field Corollary Bocce Ball Age/Grade Eligibility In order to participate in interscholastic athletics, a student must be enrolled in grades 9 through 12 and not be 19 years of age or older on August 31 of the year in which the student plans to participate in the program. Additionally, each athlete is required to have a record of a recent (after June 1 of the previous school year) physical examination on file with the Athletic Director. Each athlete must also either purchase school insurance coverage or the parent or guardian must sign an insurance waiver form. A student must be in school a full-day and not miss more than half a full school day in order to participate in practice or a scheduled interscholastic event on that day. With prior approval, the administration may grant an exception to the attendance regulation for good cause for any student. A student-athlete is expected to be a good citizen and maintain a satisfactory behavior record. Student athletes’ behavior should exemplify sportsmanship and integrity at all times. Failure to do so may result in the suspension of the student’s eligibility status. Academic Eligibility See CCPS Academic Eligibility information for Athletics at www.ccps.org

Sportsmanship and Fan Behavior Students who participate or attend athletic events are expected to follow the same behavior guidelines outlined in the student handbook and the Code of Conduct. Students must be present for at least one half of the day in order to attend athletic events.

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Obscene language, jeering, name calling, or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the event (without compensation) and revoking privileges to attend after school events.

Grading and Reporting

Grades will be based on a variety of formative and summative assessments that measure a student’s mastery of course standards. Assignments will be broken down into 2 categories: Formative and Summative

Formative examples: homework, class work, class participation, quizzes, and notebooks Summative examples: tests, quizzes, projects, presentations, portfolios

Refer to policy IKAG in boarddocs at www.ccps.org for revised guidelines on high school grading and reporting. Teachers will send home information for classroom grading policies with specific information on how this relates to their content.

PowerSchool PowerSchool is a mechanism for parents to access their child’s grades online throughout the marking period. Please contact the Counseling Office for assistance on how to register for the PowerSchool system. Students are encouraged to know their PowerSchool password and to accept responsibility to know their grades and their attendance. The PowerSchool Parent Portal can be accessed at www.ccps.org under the parent tab.

Textbooks

Students may be issued required textbooks by their teachers. Teachers will list the numbers of all books issued to students and students will initial this list. Students must return their assigned book or make restitution for lost/damaged books.

Media Center

The Media Center is an integral part of the instructional process at Rising Sun High School. It is designed to enable students to become independent users of both print and a variety of electronic resource materials. The Media Center is open before, during, and after the school day. Loaned materials are to be returned on or before the due date, and fines will be assessed for materials held by students beyond this date. The use of electronic text resources has increased and students may now check out E-readers, as well as increased opportunity to use portable electronic devices, such as Google Chromebooks®. Use of the Internet and both School and Personal devices are subject to County and School policy.

Announcements

Morning announcements are read over the PA system or TV first period each morning (7:45 - 7:50 a.m.). Organizations wishing to have announcements read to the student body must place these on announcement forms, which are available in the main office. Students are encouraged to take note and listen to announcements

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Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

Rising Sun High School is a PBIS school. Students are expected to conduct themselves according to the ROAR principles of Respect, Ownership, Acceptance, and Responsibility when in the classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, gymnasium, and on the athletic fields. Student success is increased when student behavior is aligned to the ROAR principles. PBIS at RSHS is focused on regular, daily, on-time attendance, and respectful, compliant behavior.

Modified Instructional Program The Modified Instruction Program (MIP) is designed to provide an instructionally supportive option for students referred to the office or needing a temporary modification of their instructional program. The program is staffed with an Instructional Assistant who manages program coordination, implementation and evaluation in concert with teachers, school counselors, administration, and support staff. Students assigned to MIP are expected to report to room 113 at the designated time with textbooks and materials. Students are expected to obey all MIP rules and the directives of the MIP paraprofessional. Students who do not follow the rules and procedures will be referred to the office for further discipline.

BELL SCHEDULE - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Bell for students to move to Period 1 class 7:39 PD 1 7:45-9:09 (CCST leaves 9:13 a.m.) (84) PD 2 9:13-10:35 (82) PD 3 10:39-12:35 (90 + 30 lunch)

➢ Lunch A 10:35-11:05 ➢ Lunch B 11:05-11:35 ➢ Lunch C 11:35-12:05 ➢ Lunch D 12:05-12:35

PD 4 12:39-2:01 (82) Revisit 2:05-2:35

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BELL SCHEDULE For REVISIT WEDNESDAY

 

Bell for students to move to Period 1 class 7:39 PD 1 7:45 - 9:09 (CCST leaves 9:13 a.m.) (84) PD 2 9:13-10:35 (82) Revisit 10:39-11:22 (43) PD 3 11:26-1:22 (90 + 30 lunch)

➢ Lunch A 11:22 – 11:52 ➢ Lunch B 11:52 – 12:22 ➢ Lunch C 12:22 – 12:52 ➢ Lunch D 12:52 – 1:22

PD 4 1:26 – 2:50 (84)

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