Shaker HeightsHigh SchoolHandbook

Effective August 2012

Shaker Heights City School DistrictShaker Heights, Ohio

Hope. Optimism. Excitement. Opportunity.

All of the above are feelings we share for the 2012-2013 school year. The high school staff is ready for school to begin. Students are preparing for the first day back—anxious over first impressions, eager to start the learning process, and looking forward to the challenge of excelling in school.

We want to offer some advice about how to be successful at Shaker Heights High School. To excel in class, you need to give maximum effort. There simply is no substitute for hard work. You must set high expectations for yourself. Teachers and parents must encourage students to reach and accept the many challenges offered in our curriculum. Tough, exciting, and stimulating courses are offered. You should strive to fully master the challenges of each course to move toward excellence. Use Shaker’s resources. The existing academic support is intended to encourage you to do the best you can. Take time to speak with your teachers. Ask for more explanations or ask for help. Schedule a meeting with your teacher during the conference period after school. Make regular visits to: (1) the High School library, (2) study circles, (3) after-school tutoring, and (4) the community library. Remember, homework remains an important part of all classes. Homework should not be allowed to go undone. You must work diligently to complete all homework assignments.

Take time to evaluate your progress. Make it a habit to review your growth in Progress Book on a regular basis. Ask yourself how you are doing. No report card grade should be a surprise to you. You owe it to yourself to know how you are doing and how you will be rewarded. You earn your grades by the work you have done and only you know how hard you have worked to excel. Paying attention to all the academic issues above will start to move you toward achieving the best for yourself. In addition to academics, you should budget time for co-curricular activities. This will help you experience learning in different ways, enjoy student life at Shaker, and have some fun. We have a tremendous co-curricular program, full of academic, athletic, and social opportunities. Explore and experiment based on your interests. These opportunities will help you grow in many ways.

Lastly, working on academic excellence, learning about our world, and having fun at school create for you an obligation to serve. Participate in volunteer work to see first hand the connection between theory taught at school and the real world. Volunteer to help and to cultivate your people skills. You are a valuable resource for some agency, and you should feel good about the difference your presence and work can bring to the lives of others.

We have offered you many thoughts for the new school year. Please know, we look forward to meeting or seeing you again, and hope the best for you.

Sincerely,

Michael Griffith

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION……………………………………….. 1

Daily Schedules..…………………………………………... 1 Administration……………………………………………… 2 Guidance Department………………………………………. 2 Pupil Support Services……………………………………... 3 Support Staff……………………………………………...... 3 Faculty 2012-2013…………………………………………. 4

SCHOOL ORGANIZATION……………………………………….. 6

Assistant Principal & Counselor Teams………………….... 6 Progress Reports………………………………………....... 6 Report Cards……………………………………………….. 6

ATTENDANCE GUIDE……………………………………………. 7

Unexcused Absences……………………………………..... 8 Attendance/Tardy Procedures……………………………... 9

CAMPUS RULES & ROUTINES…………………………………. 9

Open Campus……………………………………………… 9 Hall Passes…………………………………………………. 10 Loitering in the Building/Off Campus…………………….. 10 Parking…………………………………………………….. 10 Locker Assignments………………………………………. 10 Tobacco…………………………………………………… 10 Senior Lounge……………………………………………... 11 Reporting Safety Concerns………………………………… 11 Emergency Preparedness………………………………….. 11 Fire & Emergency Drills…………………………………... 12 Lockdown………………………………………………….. 12 Photo Identification Cards……………………………….... 13 Sale of Food/Personal Items………………………………. 13 Lunch……………………………………………………… 13 Fees & Supplies…………………………………………… 13 Online Payment of Student Fees & Meal Accounts………. 13 Lost & Found………………………………………………. 14 Student Health……………………………………………... 14 Electronic Equipment…………………………………….... 15 Appearance & Dress……………………………………….. 15

ACADEMIC SUPPORT……………………………………………. 16

Online Grade Book & Information………………………... 16 Textbook Procedures……………………………………… 17 Testing Program………………………………………….... 17 OGT Prep Program……………………………………….. 18 Shaker Gear & RTA Passes…………………………......... 18 Library Media Center……………………………………… 18 Study Center/Academic Lab Assignments………………... 19

STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS…………………………... 19

Policy on 18-Year-Olds…………………………………… 19 Notice of Non-Discrimination…………………………...... 19 Highly Qualified Teachers/Instructional Paraprofessionals. 19 Student Records………………………………………........ 20

STUDENT PRIVACY……………………………………………… 21

Release of Student Information/Photos/Videos…………… 21 Directories………………………………………………… 21 Release of Information to Military Recruiters……………. 21 Photography/Videography………………………………… 22

ATHLETICS/CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES………………….. 23

Men’s Athletics……………………………………………. 23 Women’s Athletics………………………………………… 23 Co-Curricular Activities………..…………………………. 23 Student Council……………………………………………. 24 Shaker Heights High School Athletic Code……………….. 25

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS………………………………… 33

Disciplinary Action………………………………………... 33 Disciplinary Measures…………………………………….. 34 Search of a Person or Property……….……………………. 35 Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Hazing………….. 35

COMMUNITY RESOURCES………………………………….….. 36

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE LEARNER PROFILE

The Shaker Heights schools are adopting the International Baccalaureate program at all grade levels. Emphasizing hands-on learning with a global focus, International Baccalaureate also stresses personal attributes that foster a positive learning environment and academic success.

International Baccalaureate learners strive to be:

• Inquirers • Knowledgeable • Thinkers • Communicators • Principled • Open-minded • Caring • Risk-takers • Balanced • Reflective

DAILY SCHEDULES

REGULAR SCHEDULE

Period Begins Ends 1 8:05 a.m. 8:55 a.m. 2 8:59 9:54 3 9:58 10:48

Lunch 4 10:52 11:22 5 11:26 11:42

Lunch 6 11:46 12:16 p.m. 7 12:20 p.m. 12:36

Lunch 8 12:40 1:10 9 1:14 2:04 10 2:08 2:58

Regular Schedule occurs on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE

Period Begins Ends 1 8:05 a.m. 8:55 a.m.

2A 8:59 9:39 2B 9:44 10:24 3 10:28 11:08

Lunch 4 11:12 11:42 5 11:46 12:02 p.m.

Lunch 6 12:06 p.m. 12:36 7 12:40 12:56

Lunch 8 1:00 1:30 9 1:34 2:14 10 2:18 2:58

TUESDAY SCHEDULE Period Begins Ends

1 8:45 a.m. 9:35 a.m. 2 9:39 10:27 3 10:31 11:19

Lunch 4 11:23 11:53 5 11:57 12:11

Lunch 6 12:15 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 7 12:49 1:03

Lunch 8 1:07 1:37 9 1:41 2:29 10 2:33 3:21

8:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. is Faculty Collaborative Planning Time

In order to address the District’s instructional and professional development goals, the High School schedule has been revised to include consistent time on Tuesday mornings for teachers to plan collaboratively. Beginning this fall, the High School will have a delayed start to classes every Tuesday. The first bell will ring at 8:40 a.m., with first period beginning at 8:47 a.m. School will conclude at 3:21 p.m. and classes will be 48 minutes long.

ADVISORY SCHEDULEPeriod Begins Ends

1 8:05 a.m. 8:49 a.m. 2 8:53 9:37

Advisory 9:41 10:16 3 10:20 11:04

Lunch 4 11:08 11:38 5 11:42 11:56

Lunch 6 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 7 12:34 12:48

Lunch 8 12:52 1:22 9 1:26 2:10 10 2:14 2:58

To provide time for students to create and reflect on academic and personal goals, the High School is instituting a small group advisory period 6 times during the year. Teachers and students will use this time to develop short and long term goals, reflect on them, and revise them as the year progresses. The Advisory Period schedule will be accommodated within the regular school day.

Any changes to the Regular or Tuesday Schedules will be posted on the calendar and weekly bulletins.

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SHAKER HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL 15911 Aldersyde Drive

Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120 216-295-4200

Fax: 216-295-4277 Attendance: 216-295-4203

ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Michael D. Griffith Principal

Mr. Eric D. Hutchinson

Assistant Principal

Ms. Sara Joyce Assistant Principal

Dr. Ann Spurrier

Assistant Principal for Curriculum

Mr. Frank Wessinger Assistant Principal

GUIDANCE

Mrs. Eileen Blattner Chair

Ms. Shaunna Bonner

Counselor

Mrs. Mary Bourisseau Counselor

Ms. Susan Isler

Counselor

Ms. Renée Manuel Counselor

Mr. David Peterjohn

Counselor

Ms. Cathy Szendrey Counselor

Mrs. Elizabeth Vokes

Counselor

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PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICES

SUPPORT STAFF

Ms. Halle Bauer

Coordinator, Student Group on Race Relations (SGORR)

Mr. Victor Ferrell Safety & Security

Ms. Nicole Gardner Attendance Officer

Mrs. Mary Lynne

McGovern Academic Advisor

Mr. Sagar Patel

School Psychologist

Mr. Don Readance Athletic Director

Ms. Julia Rossi-Johnson

Senior Class Advisor

Mrs. Chris Ruma-Cullen Social Worker

Mrs. Karen Slovikovski

OGT/AP Test Coordinator

Ms. Tamika Taylor Social Worker

Dr. Karen Tuschman

School Psychologist

Mrs. Laurie Brem

Senior Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Gloria Cottingham Main Office

Mrs. Kim Davis

Attendance

Mrs. Carolyn Garvin Scholarships

Mrs. Melda Graves

Guidance

Ms. Alice J. Kutil Records and Transcripts

Ms. Vikki Long

Athletics

Ms. Martina

Middlebrooks Safety & Security

Mrs. Mae Morrical

Reception

Mrs. Betsy Murray Attendance

Mrs. Myriam Neil

Main Office

Mrs. Hylah Schwartz Textbook Office

Mrs. Sharon Spinks

Attendance

Mrs. Marian Steenbergh

Accounting Specialist

Ms. Julie Vargo Library

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FACULTY 2012-2013

Amanda Ahrens, Social Studies Melissa Albrecht, Spanish Jill L. Allen-Woodard, Physical Education Megan Alexander, Science Barbara R. Arsham, Mathematics Michael Babinec, English Ginni Baris, Special Education Aide Brian Berger, Social Studies John Blair, Special Education Aide Shaunna Bonner, Science Carol Boyd, English/Literacy *Katherine Brown, Science Susan Brown, Physical Education Keesha Bryant, Intervention Specialist Bryan Child, Science Adam Cohen, Spanish Kady Cole, Literacy Elizabeth Colquitt, English Christopher Cotton, English Travis Cox, Science Valerie Crowley, Intervention Specialist Anthony Cuda, Social Studies Kenneth Culek, Science Laura Daberko, Librarian Sarah Davis, Social Studies Thomas Deep, Music Karen DeMauro, Art/ Sr. Project Coordinator Valerie Doersen, English Christine Dorenkott, Health Education David Dugovics, Mathematics Raymond Durban, Mathematics Johanna Dus-Bacic, German Marc Enie, Physical Education Kathleen Fleming, Art Kyle Fleming, Social Studies *Leslie Foote, Spanish Geoffrey Gainford, Science Patrick Germovsek, Intervention Specialist

Christina Giannetti, Special Education Aide *Stuart Gilbert, Physical Education Andrew Glasier, Social Studies Andrea Glickman, Social Studies Andrea Green, Special Education Aide Aimee Grey, English Suzanne Gyurgyik, French Angela W. Harrell, Mathematics Nancy Hayward, SIP Specialist/Tutor Keaf Holliday, Art Yvonne Horstman, Social Studies Mark H. Hoskins, Science Joann Hottois, Special Education Aide Joseph Houser, Social Studies Shaun Hoverston, Mathematics Nathanael Hsu, Science William Hughes, Music Susanna Jackson, Social Studies Donna Jelen, Music Bruce Jennings, Special Education Aide Erik Johnson, Theatre Arts Tara Johnson, Special Education Aide Michael Kabay, Mathematics Lauren Keener, Intervention Specialist Paul Kelly, Social Studies Charles E. Kelly, English/ELL David Z. Klapholz, Science Carole L. Kovach, English Cathy Lawlor, English *Patricia Lawrence, Educational Media Raina Li, Mandarin Chinese *Charles W. Longo, Social Studies Eleni Manous-Nolan, Literacy Joseph J. Marencik, Science *Elaine Mason, English Sarah Manary, English Caroline Markel, Math *Christine McBurney, Theatre

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FACULTY 2012-2013 (cont.)

Christine McCandless, Mathematics Hubert B. McIntyre, Health Education Timothy Mitchell, Social Studies/*IB Coordinator John Moore, Science Pat Moore, Physical Education John Morris, English Nora Murphy, Latin Tasha Nance, Special Education Aide Jessica O’Brien, Social Studies John O’Verko, Science Kimberly Owens, Social Studies David Perchinske, Social Studies Elizabeth Plautz, Social Studies Terrence Pollack, Social Studies Kimberly Ponce De Leon, Spanish Amanda Rabatin, Science Joel J. Rathbone, Mathematics Don Readance, Physical Education/ Athletic Director Jewel Reid, English Jonathan Rice, Science Kim Roberts, Intervention Specialist Tana Roberts, Intervention Specialist Piyali Roy, Intervention Specialist Sharron Sankovich, Science William J. Scanlon, Science Jonathan Schilens, Mathematics Anne Schmidt, Intervention Specialist James Schmidt, Science/ Senior Project Coordinator *Robert Schneider, Music John W. Schwartz, Physical Education Natalie Sekicky, English/Journalism

Silvia Sheppard, Social Studies Windy Shiner, Intervention Specialist Emily K. Shrestha, English Raymond Skitzki, Mathematics Walter Slovikovski, Mathematics Robin Snyder, Mathematics Paul Springstubb, English *Stacey Steggert, Special Education Christina Stouffer, Art Maureen Sylak, English Keith M. Szalay, German/ELL Robin Taylor, English Bernadette Thoennes, Spanish Tod Torrence, Social Studies *Gene Tournoux, Mathematics Holly Ushiroda, Spanish Enid Vazquez, Intervention Specialist Tito Vazquez, CD Teacher Jason Walker, Science Kristina Walter, Art Dan Watkins, Science Susan H. Weiner, Art Robert White, Latin Lori S. White, Mathematics *Daniel Whitely, Art Jeanne Wiemer, Science *Jessica Wilkes, Special Education Eileen Willis, French Gene S. Zajac, Science, Planetarium Director As of 7/25/12 * Department Chair

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SCHOOL ORGANIZATION

The instructional program is divided into departments and led by department chairs. Students who have questions or concerns regarding the instructional program can speak at any time with a department head. The principal has responsibility for the total operation of the school, including the instructional and activity programs. Assistant principals and counselors are teamed to work with groups of students as detailed below. They are assisted by a school psychologist, an attendance officer, and other members of the student support staff.

Assistant Principal & Counselor Teams Ms. Joyce (295-4330) Ms. Bonner (295-4214) Mrs. Blattner (295-4213) Mrs. Manuel (295-4218)

Mr. Hutchinson (295-4210) Mrs. Bourisseau (295-4215) Mr. Peterjohn (295-4216)

Dr. Spurrier (295-4212) Mrs. Vokes (295-4219) TEAM

Mr. Wessinger (295-4211) Ms. Isler (295-4198) Ms. Szendrey (295-4217)

PROGRESS REPORTS MAILED

September 21 February 22 November 30 May 10

REPORT CARDS MAILED

October 26 April 12 February 1 June 17

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ATTENDANCE GUIDE

There is a high correlation between achievement and attendance. Our goal in Shaker Heights is to work with students and families to ensure regular attendance and prevent students from becoming habitual or chronic truants. The State of Ohio defines truancy in two categories: A habitual truant is a child of compulsory school age who is absent without appropriate excuse for 5 or more consecutive days, or 7 or more days in a month, or 12 or more days in a school year. This is considered an “unruly” offense in juvenile court. A chronic truant is a child of compulsory school age who is absent without appropriate excuse for 7 or more consecutive days, or 10 or more days in a month, or 15 or more days in a school year. This is considered a “delinquent” offense in juvenile court. A school district must file formal charges in juvenile court if a child is a chronic truant. It is the student’s responsibility to attend classes. It is the parent’s responsibility to call the school whenever the student will miss classes. The Ohio Revised Code approves absences as excused for the following reasons: personal illness, medical appointments, death of a relative, illness in the family, religious holidays, or unusual circumstances. Requests for a special absence for personal or family reasons must be presented in writing to the appropriate assistant principal at least five days prior to the anticipated absence. Students may obtain an ANTICIPATED ABSENCE REQUEST form from their assistant principal’s office. Each of the student’s teachers is asked to sign the form and indicate what effect the anticipated absence may have upon the student’s progress.

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ATTENDANCE TELEPHONE NUMBER

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

295-4203

(voicemail available evenings, weekends,

& holidays)

It is imperative that parent(s)/legal guardian(s) inform the Registration Office (216-295-4321) of changes in telephone numbers, addresses, and name(s) of legal guardian(s). It is the school’s responsibility to excuse students who miss classes because of field trips and other special school-related activities. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Each unexcused absence, up to and including three, may impact the students’ grades. When students are marked unexcused they may forfeit the right to make up missed work. In addition, teachers will assign detentions, contact parents by telephone or mail, and/or increase students’ course requirements for the class (i.e., assign extra work, per the teacher’s Statement of Grading Policy). A fourth unexcused absence in any one class will result in the teacher collaborating with the assistant principal, counselor, attendance officer, student, and parent to address the issue. There may be loss of credit, a failing grade, ineligibility for extra- and co-curricular activities, and/or suspension from school, imposed as deemed appropriate. A fifth or more unexcused absence in any one class will result in disciplinary action. For every UNEXCUSED ABSENCE, an automated call will be made to the home. It is the responsibility of the parents to ensure that telephone calls and written communication received in the home be acted upon promptly. The parent will have the opportunity to call the following morning to excuse the absence. Likewise,

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when a student receives an automated call, he/she has the responsibility of notifying his/her parents. ATTENDANCE/TARDY PROCEDURES Teachers will intervene with students regarding tardiness to class. The teacher will collaborate with the assistant principal, counselor, student, and parent to address excessive tardiness. Tardiness will impact the student’s grade. Tardy students miss critical assignments. Work missed may not be allowed to be made up. In addition, teachers will assign detention, contact parents by telephone or mail, and/or increase students’ course requirements for the class (i.e., assign extra work, per the teacher’s statement of grading policy).

Absences must be cleared by a parent or guardian in a timely fashion. Unless special circumstances are provided, excuses will be accepted ONLY during the three school days following the period of absence. After three school days, the absence will be permanently unexcused. Disciplinary action will be taken for unexcused absences to include extended study detentions and/or In-School Suspension.

CAMPUS RULES & ROUTINES

OPEN CAMPUS Open Campus is designed to allow appropriate freedom for students to use their time and the school’s facilities in a responsible and productive way; for example, arriving to school after the first period because the student does not have an assigned class, eating lunch on the front lawn or patio, or working in the library to complete a research project.

• 9th & 10th grade students are not permitted to leave the campus without prior approval from their parent or guardian.

• 11th and 12th grade students may leave campus during lunch or at times when they have an unassigned class period. Students are expected to be on time for class when returning to campus. Juniors and seniors who choose to stay on

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campus should be involved in meaningful activity that does not disrupt learning for other students.

HALL PASSES Students must have a hall pass when leaving a regularly scheduled class, mandatory activity, or office. LOITERING IN THE BUILDING/OFF CAMPUS • Students should not loiter in the halls, entrances to the building, or other

teaching areas during any period in the day nor after school. This includes the campus areas adjacent to the school.

• During periods 1 through 10, students must report to the student gathering areas as designated by the administration. Closed corridors are to be observed by all students during all periods. Students using the campus are not to disrupt class activities. Juniors and seniors going off-campus for lunch must return to school according to their class schedule.

PARKING Students may not park in any High School parking lot or in the parking lots of Onaway Elementary School, Woodbury Elementary School, or the Administration Building during the regular school day. These lots are reserved for faculty and staff parking and for adult visitors. Students who are caught parking in the faculty/staff lots will be referred to their Assistant Principal.

LOCKER ASSIGNMENTS All students have a lock and locker assigned to them. If you are a new student, or a current upperclassman who never purchased a lock, you will receive a locker assignment in August. Locks and lockers are assigned in Room 113. Locker sharing is prohibited. If a student places a lock on a locker other than his or her own, the lock will be removed and the contents will be given to the Assistant Principal. TOBACCO Tobacco and tobacco products (including smokeless tobacco) are not permitted in the school building, on school grounds, school tree lawns, traffic triangles, streets adjacent to the school, sidewalks, private property across from the school, or in cars

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parked on the streets adjacent to the school. This includes all school-related activities conducted after school hours. Violation of this rule will result in disciplinary action.

SENIOR LOUNGE The Senior Lounge is restricted to seniors only. Use of the Senior Lounge is a privilege, not a right. Although a supervisor will be present, seniors are expected to comply with the rules and to see that their peers do likewise. Failure to comply may result in loss of the privilege or other disciplinary action.

REPORTING SAFETY CONCERNS A student observing an act that jeopardizes the safety or dignity of others should report the facts to a staff member.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS The Shaker Heights City School District has a Critical Events Plan, developed with the assistance of the Shaker Heights Fire and Police Departments. Procedures are in place for evacuation, lockdown, shelter-in-place (with food and water supplies) and early dismissal. The exact protocol used would depend on the nature of the threat or event, and would be determined in consultation with safety officials.

In the unlikely event of an emergency, the District will need help to keep phone lines open for communication with emergency personnel. Therefore, we recommend that parents/guardians log onto www.shaker.org, if possible, or tune in to local radio or television news for information and updates.

All families should have a plan so that children know what to do if they should arrive home and parents/guardians are not there. Arrangements should be made with a trusted friend, neighbor or relative to look after any child who should not be at home alone. Children should know in advance what to do. It is imperative that the school office have current information on how to reach parents/guardians during the day, including cell and pager numbers if applicable.

If the federal government declares a red alert, the state and federal governments reserve the right to close all public and government facilities, including schools, if they believe that is the most prudent course of action. The Shaker Heights City Schools would remain open during a red alert unless directed to do otherwise by state or federal emergency management officials.

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If schools are required to close during the school day, Shaker Heights Middle School and High School students will be dismissed with the usual end of the day procedures. District buses will transport the students using the regular bus routes. Students may choose to remain at the building for parental pickup. Students in grades K-6 will remain in the school building until picked up by an authorized adult. FIRE AND EMERGENCY DRILLS • Instructions for procedures in fire or emergency drills are posted in every room

of the building and must be followed without exception. • Students must evacuate the building for drills in an orderly and quiet manner,

and must follow all directions given by teachers or other school personnel. Students who are not in their classrooms during an alarm are to leave the building by the nearest exit and rejoin their class outdoors.

• Ordinance Number 70-41 of the City of Shaker Heights makes it a misdemeanor for anyone convicted of failure to evacuate a public building during a fire or emergency drill.

• Anyone activating a false alarm will be subject to expulsion proceedings. LOCKDOWN In rare instances, a credible threat to safety (e.g., an intruder) may result in a lockdown of the building. In a lockdown, hallways and other open areas are cleared, and students and staff are secured in classrooms. Under state law, lockdown drills are conducted annually. Silence is required during lockdowns and lockdown drills. Students and staff members MUST silence cell phones and refrain from talking. Text messaging is permitted, but should never be used to spread rumors or speculation. In the event of a real lockdown, parents will be notified via automated calling, e-mail, news media, and the Shaker website (www.shaker.org) if circumstances permit. So that the work of safety forces is not compromised, parents are asked not to come to the school and surrounding area until the police have given the all-clear signal.

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PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CARDS Photo identification cards are required for every student in the High School. All entering freshmen and newly registered upperclassmen are provided with an ID card at no cost. Students will be required to pay a replacement charge for lost IDs. Photography and distribution sessions for IDs are held at the beginning of each semester. Because ID cards are required to check out library materials, to purchase lunch, and to gain admission to many school events, students must carry their ID cards at all times and may not use another student’s card for any purpose.

SALES OF FOOD/PERSONAL ITEMS Sales of food, personal items or other goods for non-school related programs are not permitted on campus. LUNCH Lunch and snacks may be eaten in the cafeteria, patio, and main lawn areas. This applies to food purchased at school or brought from home. Because of sanitary considerations and custodial priorities, students are not permitted to eat in other areas of the building or on the school campus. Juniors and seniors may eat lunch at off-campus locations and return to school according to their schedule of classes. Students are expected to clean up after themselves. The food service program uses a computerized point-of-sale register system. Prepaid funds may be placed on the student’s account by check, cash, money order, or online. FEES & SUPPLIES Shaker Heights High School students pay an activity fee of $25 at the start of the year to help cover the cost of co-curricular activities. For convenience, families can pay the activity fee online at PayForIt.net. Students at the High School are responsible for providing their own school supplies. Teachers will provide supply lists at the start of the year.

ONLINE PAYMENT OF STUDENT FEES AND MEAL ACCOUNTS The Shaker Heights City School District uses a secure, web-based payment processing system, PayForIt.net, which allows online payment of student activity

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fees and meal accounts. The PayForIt.net online payment processing system provides the following conveniences:

Ability to make payments by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover) Easy online access to pay fees 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Ability to view account history of purchases Assurance of private and secure transactions

For more information, visit www.shaker.org/payforit. Free and reduced lunch applications are available on the website www.shaker.org and in the school’s main office.

LOST AND FOUND The Lost and Found is located in Room 113. Students who have lost or misplaced items should inquire about them during regular school hours. Students who have lost or misplaced textbooks should inquire at the Textbook Office in Room 117.

STUDENT HEALTH • Students must meet the proper immunization requirements in order to attend

school. • Students who become ill in school must report to the Clinic in Room 122.

The nurse will determine the extent of the illness and will contact the home if the student should not remain in school. If the nurse is absent, students must report to their counselor or assistant principal’s office. Do not leave the building unless this process is followed.

• Should the student become ill while away from school during lunch or a free period, the Attendance Office must be notified by the parent. All afternoon absences are unexcused if not pre-arranged through the respective assistant principal’s office or excused by the nurse.

• The Attendance Office is notified by the nurse if students are sent home ill. • No medication may be given at school without a completed “Permission for

Medication” form. Copies are available from the school nurse and online at www.shaker.org. All medication must be delivered to the nurse in the container in which it was dispensed by the prescribing physician or licensed pharmacist.

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ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT The school does not assume responsibility for personal items brought into the building, including cellular phones, laptop and tablet computers, pagers, MP3 players, audio/video equipment or other electronic devices. During the school day, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., all electronic equipment must be turned off and put away unless otherwise directed by a teacher. For all non-emergency contact with home, such as missing assignments, lunch money or other similar concerns, students may use available phones in Room 110. If electronic devices disrupt academics, building personnel may confiscate any device(s) and/or take appropriate disciplinary action for improper use. APPEARANCE AND DRESS The purpose of the dress standards is to enhance school safety, improve the academic environment, promote good behavior, and eliminate unnecessary distractions from learning. The objective of the guidelines is to provide an appropriate educational environment while allowing students to dress with a reasonable degree of comfort. With this in mind, the following criteria for standards of dress and grooming are expected of all Shaker Heights High School students while on school grounds: General Guidelines:

• Clothing must be appropriate to the activities for which it is to be worn. • Clothing and accessories may not create unusual safety or health hazards to

the wearer or others. • Clothing and accessories may not distract from the educational process. • Clothing may not cause damage to school property or cause damage to

personal property. Expectations:

• No “sagging” pants will be permitted. • No clothing that exposes undergarments and/or private body parts is

permitted. • Hats, scarves, bandanas, sweatbands, or other headwear may not be worn in

the building, except for approved religious reasons. • Students may not wear clothing and/or accessories that promote drugs,

alcohol, tobacco, sex, violence, or that violate the school harassment policy.

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• Footwear must be worn on school grounds. For physical education and for athletics activities, appropriate footwear, as defined by physical education teachers and coaches, must be worn.

• Students may not wear hoods, sunglasses or other accessories that limit identification.

The school administration reserves the right to determine what is appropriate appearance and dress. It is the intention of the administration to limit interruption to a student’s academic program while addressing issues about appearance and dress. Therefore, students whose dress or grooming demonstrates disregard for the above standards will be asked to make the necessary adjustments to their dress and return immediately to class. However, if a student refuses to cooperate, a parent contact will be made and disciplinary action may be taken.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT ONLINE GRADE BOOK AND INFORMATION Shaker teachers in grades 5-12 use Progress Book, a web-based program that gives parents and students online access to academic information. Teachers may post homework assignments, messages, grades on assignments and tests, and cumulative student progress.

To obtain your Progress Book username and password, please call 216-295-4200.

Login Directions:

1. Go to the Shaker Heights Schools website: www.shaker.org. 2. On the left side of the screen, under FIND IT FAST, select PROGRESS BOOK. 3. Enter your username and password and click LOGIN. For Current Grade Information: 1. Under STUDENT, click the Average link. 2. Click on the desired class. 3. (If you want to print a progress report) 4. Click on the PRINT REPORT link at the bottom middle in blue to print a copy. 5. Press the print button on the screen (typically at the top on the left).

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For Other Information: 1. Click on the HOME tab at the top of the page. 2. Under CLASSROOM, click on any of the choices for further class information. 3. Under HOMEWORK, click on any of the choices for homework information. TEXTBOOK PROCEDURES We have a computerized textbook sign-out system. All textbooks have been barcoded and will be checked out to students at the beginning of the school year and, where needed, the beginning of the second semester. Be sure you do not exchange books with another student. You must return the same textbook that was issued to you. If you have lost or damaged a book, or failed to turn it in for any reason, you will be required to pay a fine. Periodic mailings to parents will include invoices for lost or damaged books. Unpaid fines will mean that transcripts of your academic work will not be sent to colleges or employers.

TESTING PROGRAM The Shaker Heights City School District's district-wide testing program consists of two types of testing:

• a nationally normed test that permits comparison of students to other students in the United States.

• state-mandated assessments designed to assess student progress with respect to Ohio's Academic Content Standards.

Examples of assessments in specific academic areas or specific needs include: • Readiness for reading at the beginning of kindergarten • English Proficiency for students whose first language is not English • Computer-based programs administered at time of entry to assess a student’s

skill level • Practice tests for college admissions tests such as the SAT and ACT

The District calendar lists all scheduled assessments for the district and school calendars list those scheduled for each school.

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OGT PREP PROGRAM Ohio Graduation Test Intervention Program students are required to pass all sections of the Ohio Graduation Test in order to graduate in accordance with Ohio law. There are several programs designed to foster student success on the tests in Reading, Mathematics, Writing, Science, and Social Studies. Some of these opportunities are offered during the school day, while others are after school. Look for information regarding these initiatives in the mail, in the weekly PTO e-newsletter, The Oval, or contact Karen Slovikovski at 295-4068 or slovikovski_k@shaker.org.

SHAKER GEAR & RTA PASSES Spirit wear and RTA tickets are available in the main office. Please contact Marian Steenbergh at 295-4224 or steenbergh_m@shaker.org with questions.

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER The Shaker Heights High School Library welcomes students to use its facilities from 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Students may use the Library before, during and after school, and during lunch or free periods. The Library staff is eager to assist you with assignments and suggestions for good reading. The Library is a quiet place for individual recreational and academic reading, studying, computer use, and research. Food, beverages, hats, computer games, and personal stereos are not permitted. Please come to the Library with all materials needed for the period such as assignments, notebooks, and textbooks. Students arriving after the tardy bell has rung or who are coming from study centers or classes must have a pass to use the Library. To assist you with class studies, we have a large reference collection that includes books, newspapers, magazines, computerized indexes, Internet access, and a photocopier. Reference materials and items held in reserve may be photocopied at no cost. All other items are 10 cents per page. The Library has a collection of college catalogs, college handbooks, and career information books and pamphlets. All Library materials must be signed out at the circulation desk before leaving the Library. The fine for overdue materials is five cents per item per day.

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STUDY CENTER/ACADEMIC LAB ASSIGNMENTS All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are assigned to study centers or academic labs during unscheduled periods. As with class attendance, students are expected to be present and on time to their assigned study centers. Students wishing to use the library facilities must first report to the study center, then sign the library roster, which the library will return to the study center teacher for attendance credit. Students are expected to remain in the library for the entire period. Study center attendance will be monitored closely by the study center teacher and assistant principals.

STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS

POLICY ON 18-YEAR-OLDS A student who reaches his/her 18th birthday becomes an adult under the law and may be recognized as an emancipated minor. As an emancipated minor, a student must live apart from his/her parent(s) and must support himself/herself by the minor’s own labor in order to attend school in the state of Ohio. The student must also be able to document that he/she is a resident of the Shaker Heights City School District and the student’s parents must confirm the student’s status. Students who need to change their enrollment status to “emancipated minor” must see the Registrar in the Administration Building. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The Shaker Heights City School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Ouimet Smith, Title IX Coordinator, 15600 Parkland Drive, Shaker Heights, OH 44120, (216) 295-1400.

HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONALS All of Shaker’s core subject teachers and instructional paraprofessionals in Title I buildings have earned the designation of Highly Qualified and hold certification in

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their assigned areas of instruction. Any questions concerning their qualifications may be addressed to Lisa Scott, the District Personnel Administrator, at scott_l@shaker.org or 216-295-4334, or to the Ohio Department of Education website, www.ode.state.oh.us.

STUDENT RECORDS The Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the school to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information

contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or

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support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the Board of Education; a person or company with whom the School District has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the School District discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School District to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

STUDENT PRIVACY

RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION/PHOTOS/VIDEOS Federal law (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, also known as FERPA) specifically permits the School District to release “directory information,” which is defined as the student’s name, address, telephone number, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. DIRECTORIES Directory information is provided to the PTO for the publication of its annual school directories. In accordance with FERPA, a parent may decline to have his or her student’s information published in the directory. RELEASE OF INFORMATION TO MILITARY RECRUITERS Under federal law, the District is required to provide military recruiters with contact information for secondary school students, unless the parent or student (if 18 or older) denies permission.

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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY Photography/Videography: Reporters, photographers, and videographers occasionally visit the schools to report on news and events, either for the District’s own publications and website, or for newspapers, magazines, or television. The District may also provide these images to the International Baccalaureate Organization, City of Shaker Heights, and other partner organizations for their use. All media visits to classrooms must be approved by the teacher and principal, and a School District staff member is always present. Children with special needs are never identified without express permission from the parent or guardian. If for any reason you do NOT want your child’s directory information published in the PTO directory or released to military recruiters, or you do not want your child photographed or videotaped, please so indicate on the yellow enrollment form sent home at the beginning of the school year. To ensure that we have current, accurate data, this form must be returned to the school by September 15.

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ATHLETICS/CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The High School offers a wide range of interscholastic sports and co-curricular clubs. Every student is encouraged to participate. For Shaker Heights High School athletic schedules, visit www.shaker.org/athletics.

Men’s Athletics Baseball

Basketball Cross Country

Football Golf

Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rugby Soccer

Swimming Tennis Track

Wrestling

Women’s Athletics Basketball

Crew Cross Country Field Hockey

Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball

Swimming Tennis Track

Volleyball

Co-Curricular Activities African American Culture Club

The Alliance (GSA) American Field Service (AFS)/

The Global Friendship Club Book Talk Book Club

Breakfast Club Cheerleaders Chess Club Chanticleers Chinese Club

Environmental Club Fencing Club French Club

Future Teachers of America

German Book Club German Club

Gospel Choir Club Green Club

Gristmill Yearbook Improv Club

Interact International Culture Club

Israeli Culture Club Japanese Culture Club

Latin Club Magic Card Club Mano en Mano

Multimedia Review Club Math League

MAC Scholars MAC Sisters

Modern Dance Club Model U.N./JCWA

New Student Ambassadors Ohio Youth Voices

PA Announcers Paintball Club

Project Support Quidditch

Raiderettes Sankofa

SAY Prevention Group Science Olympiad

SGORR Semanteme Literary Magazine

Shakerite Ski Club

Sociedad Honoraria Speech and Debate Club

Stage Crew Student Council

Students for Choice Students for Civil Rights

Take Action, Tutoring Club Thespian Society

Ultimate Frisbee Club Worthing Exchange

Youth Ending Hunger/(YEH)

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STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council is composed of elected Class Officers and Representatives from each class with individual weekly class meetings on Wednesday or Thursday at 7:30 a.m. in their respective Advisor’s room. The advisors are: Class of 2013 - Mrs. Rossi-Johnson; Class of 2014 – Mr. Slovikovski; Class of 2015 – Mr. Rathbone; Class of 2016 – Ms. Alexander. Full council meets every other Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. in the Small Auditorium, and the Executive Board meets in the Senior Lounge on alternating Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. Class Officers and Class Representatives are elected by each class to serve one-year terms. Class activities are scheduled throughout the year and will be announced and promoted as needed.

Student Body President

Juliet Bellin-Warren

Class of 2013 President: Parker Smith Vice President: Ale Bliss

Secretary: Ana Sinicariello Treasurer: Stormy Salett

Class of 2014

President: Evan Seballos Vice President: Simone Malone

Secretary: Rebecca Chaney Treasurer: Zaylon Green

Class of 2015

President: Cherie Lo Vice President: Walker Edwards

Secretary: Arpit Agrawal Treasurer: Kieran Aulak

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SHAKER HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC CODE

PHILOSOPHY The Shaker Heights City Schools believe that interscholastic athletics are a significant part of the educational process. The combination of academics and athletics enhances the quality of students’ lives and expands their options for learning and personal growth. Athletics provide an educational opportunity in which students can learn essential life lessons beyond those that can be learned in an academic classroom. Participation in interscholastic athletics reflects our beliefs that the essential requirement for teamwork, the mental and physical challenges of training and competition, and the experience of winning and losing graciously and respectfully are important life lessons in every student’s developmental experience. These lessons will serve students well in their future endeavors. EXPECTATIONS Following are the positive expectations we hold for coaches, parents and athletes. Coach’s Code We understand that the athletic director and coaches are leaders and are dedicated to more than the X’s and O’s of competition. As professionals, leaders and role models for students, the athletic director and each coach will:

• Exemplify the highest moral character as a role model for young people. • Recognize the individual worth and reinforce the self-image of each team

member. • Establish a realistic team goal or vision for each season and communicate

that to athletes and parents. • Create training rules for athletes that reflect the positive values of abstaining

from the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. • Strive to develop the qualities of competence, character, civility and

citizenship in each team member. • Provide a safe, challenging and encouraging environment for practice and

competition. • Gain an awareness of the prevention, care and treatment of athletic injuries. • Respect the integrity and judgment of the game official.

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• Teach and abide by the rules of the game in letter and in spirit. • Strive for excellence in coaching skills and techniques through professional

improvement. • Build and maintain ethical and professional relationships with students,

parents, coaches, teachers and administrators. • Promote personal fitness and nutrition. • Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.

Parent’s Code We understand that parents play a vital role in the development of student athletes and the success of our athletic program. Therefore we encourage parents to:

• Be a positive role model through your actions to make sure your child has the best athletic experience.

• Be a “team” fan, not a “my kid” fan. • Show respect for opposing players, coaches, spectators and support groups. • Be respectful of all officials’ decisions. • Refrain from instructing your children before, during or after the game as it

may conflict with the coach’s plans and strategies. • Support and praise student-athletes’ efforts to improve themselves as

students, as athletes and as people. • Gain an understanding of and appreciation for the rules of the contest. • Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team. • Help your child learn that success is experienced in the development of their

skills and they can feel good about themselves win or lose. • Take time to talk to coaches in an appropriate manner, in the proper time and

place, if you have a concern. Be sure to follow the designated chain of command.

• Remember that a ticket to a school athletic event is a privilege. Athlete’s Code High school athletics provide a unique opportunity for the development of not only physical conditioning and skill but also character traits essential for success in life. We challenge every athlete to strive for the following:

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Competence – the necessary level of knowledge and skill to sufficiently train and compete

• Develop the skills necessary to participate competently in the game. • Demonstrate knowledge of the rules and conventions of the game. • Demonstrate knowledge of the strategies of the game. • Demonstrate a level of physical conditioning and fitness sufficient to

participate competently in the game. • Demonstrate knowledge of healthy behaviors, including nutrition. • Understand the necessity of abstaining from the use of alcohol, tobacco and

other drugs in order to benefit from participation in interscholastic athletics. Character – the pattern of beliefs, attitudes and therefore behavior that relates to moral strength, constitution and essential qualities that characterize the Shaker Heights City Schools community

• Be dependable in fulfilling obligations and commitments. • Accept responsibility for consequences of actions; don’t make excuses or

blame others. • Strive to excel. • Be committed. • Persevere (give 100% effort; don’t give up when faced with setbacks). • Demonstrate truthfulness. • Play by the rules of the game. • Control anger and frustration; refrain from displays of temper and bad

language. • Accept winning/losing gracefully, congratulate opponents, don’t sulk or

display other negative behaviors. Civility – to demonstrate behavior that exemplifies appropriate respect and concern for others

• Practice good manners on and off the field • Refrain from trash talk and other put-downs of opponents or teammates. • Treat all persons respectfully, regardless of individual differences. • Show respect for legitimate authority (e.g., officials, coaches, captains).

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• Be fair and treat others as you wish to be treated. • Listen to and try to understand others. • Be sensitive and compassionate to others. • Actively support teammates and others.

Citizenship – social responsibility as part of a “community”

• Be faithful to the ideals of the game, including sportsmanship. • Keep your commitments to team (e.g., be diligent about practice and

following training rules). • Show team spirit, encourages others and contributes to good morale. • Accept responsibility to set a good example for teammates, younger players,

fans and school community. PERSONAL CONDUCT Participation on an athletic team in the Shaker Heights City Schools is a privilege. Athletes are expected to represent Shaker Heights City Schools by conducting themselves with dignity, respect and sportsmanship. AN ATHLETE:

• Must be scholastically eligible. A student must pass at least 2.5 credits of academic classes each quarter to be considered for eligibility. Beyond this minimum, a student may obtain or maintain eligibility by:

o Earning a 2.0 grade point average or higher each quarter.

OR o Receiving approval from the principal or his/her designee.

Students seeking such permission must develop a personal academic improvement plan that may include, but is not limited to, tutoring, teacher conferences, study groups, counseling sessions, and any other available resources within the school.

***Credits cannot be made up in summer school to overcome deficiencies at the end of the last nine-week grading period.

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• Must not accumulate excessive unexcused absences in a subject. To do so may result in the athlete being declared ineligible to participate in athletics for a portion of or the entire remainder of the season.

• Must, at all times, exhibit the highest standards of personal behavior while in or outside of school.

• Must not possess or use alcoholic beverages, smoking materials or illegal drugs.

• Must not be found guilty of violating city, state and federal codes/laws. • Must be in attendance and on time for all practices and contests unless

there is a valid reason and excuse. • Is responsible for all equipment/uniforms issued to him/her. Equipment

or uniforms are not to be worn at any social event, for general school use or throughout the community other than athletic events. Any equipment not returned must be paid for by the athlete.

• Must travel to and from all contests by means of designated school transportation, unless otherwise authorized by the coach and/or athletic director.

• May not drop a sport of a particular season and try out for an overlapping sport of the next season without the mutual consent of the coaches involved.

• Must dress and participate in their regularly scheduled physical education classes. Failure to dress and/or participate will result in the athlete being denied participation in practice on that day. Repeated failure to dress or participate in P.E. may result in game suspensions.

VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES A violation of any part of the Athletic Code may result in denying a student the right to participate for part or all of the sport season. Each coach is responsible for administration of this code for his/her sport. Additional rules may be established for each sport. Any participant whose conduct is judged to discredit himself/herself, the team, or the Shaker Heights City Schools, whether or not such activity takes place during or outside school hours and sessions of the sport season, will be subject to disciplinary action as determined by the coach, athletic director, and/or principal.

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Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse Penalties • First Offense: The athlete cannot participate (in a practice or a contest) for

the duration of a two-week period, as designated by the principal. The athlete shall be ineligible for a minimum of one interscholastic contest.

The parent/guardian must confer with the principal and certify that his or her son/daughter is receiving professional counseling before an athlete may be reinstated.

• Second Offense: The athlete will be denied the right to participate in all

sports for the remainder of the school year. Hazing Policy No member of the school community may participate or be involved in hazing activities. Violation of the hazing policy is a serious offense. Any student who participates in hazing (whether voluntarily or involuntarily) will be subject to disciplinary action including any of the following consequences:

• Suspension or removal from athletic participation • Suspension and/or expulsion from school • Contact with the Shaker Heights Police Department

Detention/Extended Study Detention Any athlete who receives a teacher detention or extended study detention (ESD) may be subject to an athletic consequence as determined by the coach, athletic director and principal. Possible consequences may include but are not limited to:

• Warning/parent notification • Denial of participation in practice • Game suspension

In-School Suspension Any athlete who is issued an In-School Suspension (ISS) by the school administration may be subject to the following range of athletic-related penalties:

• Warning/parent notification

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• Denial of participation in practice • Single game suspension • Multiple game suspension

Suspension/Emergency Removal Any athlete who is issued a suspension or an emergency removal by the school administration may be subject to the following range of athletic-related penalties:

• Denial of participation in practice • Single game suspension • Multiple game suspension • Removal from team

RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Constitution and Rules: An athlete must abide by all of the rules and regulations of the OHSAA. Copies of the OHSAA brochure are available in the athletic office. Each athlete and parent is advised to familiarize myself/herself with these rules and regulations. Semesters of Eligibility: When a student first enrolls in the ninth grade, the student will have eight (8) semesters of athletic eligibility taken in order of attendance whether the student participates or not. Non-Interscholastic Competition: A student’s interscholastic athletic eligibility may be affected by his/her participation in AAU, Sunday school, church, intramurals, YMCA, YWCA, recreation teams, all-star games, etc. A student is advised to consult with the athletic director. Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation: Before a student may participate in any interscholastic practice or contest, the following documents MUST be on file in the athletic office:

• OHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form • OHSAA Parent Authorization Form

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• Shaker Heights High School Insurance Waiver/Emergency Contact Form

Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) - Athletic Eligibility: The OHSAA guidelines for determining athletic eligibility require the school to calculate a separate grade for each quarter marking period. This is a departure from past practice at Shaker. An athlete must now earn passing marks in each separate quarter to remain eligible. In past years, the second and fourth quarter grade was the end-of-semester grade, combining all work for the entire semester and the final examination. This is no longer compliant. Moving forward, the grade used to determine eligibility in quarters 2 and 4 will only reflect progress in that specific quarter. Therefore, the final semester grade may no longer be used to determine eligibility. More information about eligibility requirements is available in the Athletics section of www.shaker.org and will be shared with student athletes.

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BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS DISCIPLINARY ACTION Disciplinary action may become necessary as a result of student misconduct, misbehavior, or truancy. Students must understand that they may be subjected to disciplinary action for their activities in the total context of the school, including all school-sponsored events, either at home or away. Guidelines for suspensions and expulsions have been established by legislative and judicial branches, or various levels of government. Each student is provided with a copy of the Policies and Procedures of Behavior and Discipline Governing Students’ Rights and Responsibilities. Students and parents should take the time to become familiar with these policies and procedures. Procedures specific to the High School are summarized in this Handbook. Students will be subject to exclusion proceedings for any good and sufficient reason, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Smoking • Appearance and dress • Truancy, tardiness, or class-cutting • Profane, vulgar, improper language, improper gestures or sexual misconduct • Failure to comply with directives; repeated acts of misconduct • Failure to accept discipline or punishment • Harassment/intimidation/bullying/hazing • Physical assault/fighting • Violation of bus conduct requirements • Misconduct during co-curricular and extracurricular activities • Disruption of school • Damage, destruction, theft, or unauthorized removal of school property • Damage, destruction, theft, or unauthorized removal of private property • Physical misconduct or abusive language toward a school employee,

authorized school visitor or another student • Weapons, dangerous instruments, chemical sprays, fireworks, and explosives • Firearms and knives in the school (including look-alikes) • Narcotics, alcoholic beverages, and stimulant drugs • Forgery

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• Gambling • Extortion • Trespass • Misuse of electronic devices • Inappropriate use of school technology • Misconduct away from school • Inappropriate or unwelcome sexual conduct • Harassment, intimidation, bullying, or hazing • Any other misconduct that disrupts or interferes with the educational process

The type of exclusion will be determined by the nature of the offense. Exclusion procedures may include: temporary exclusion pending investigation, emergency removal, extended study detention, suspension from school for up to 10 days, or recommended expulsion from school. Students may be removed from classes, assemblies, and other school functions by administrators and faculty members for disruptive behavior. Disciplinary action will follow the student’s removal. The complete District policy is available in the administrative offices and in the Policies and Procedures of Behavior and Discipline Governing Students’ Rights and Responsibilities handbook, which is available on the District website and in the school offices. DISCIPLINARY MEASURES Detention: An extended study detention may be imposed on those students who have violated rules. A student who fails to serve an extended study detention may be suspended. Suspension: The Ohio Revised Code supports the concept of removing from class and/or the building those students whose behavior is disruptive to the learning environment, or a threat to themselves or other members of the school community. Shaker Heights High School imposes suspension on students when the offense is particularly serious and warrants the student’s removal from all contact with the school community. It may also be imposed for repeated violations of less serious infractions. Students are responsible for work covered by the teachers during the suspension dates. Students who are suspended out-of-school may be required to

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make up missed exams at the teacher’s discretion. Each suspension may be up to 10 days in length. Expulsion: An expulsion is imposed in the most serious cases. This removes the student for a period longer than 10 days. Students will not receive academic credit during the time an expulsion is in place.

SEARCH OF A PERSON OR PROPERTY Students have the right to freedom from unlawful personal search and seizure. A student and his/her locker and belongings may be searched, in compliance with district policy, if there is reasonable cause to believe that the student possesses items that constitute a crime or violation of a school rule. HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, BULLYING AND HAZING Students shall not stalk or harass any members of the school staff or student body on the basis of sex, color, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran or for any other reason. For the purpose of this student code of conduct, “harass” includes, but is not limited to, intimidate, insult, annoy persistently or otherwise abuse, physically, orally, in writing, or through an electronic device including but not limited to a computer or cellular telephone. Harassment, intimidation, and bullying are prohibited in school, on school property, on the way to and from school, on a school bus, and at school-sponsored events. As defined by state law, harassment, intimidation or bullying means any intentional, written, verbal or physical act that a student has exhibited toward another particular student more than once and the behavior causes mental or physical harm and is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational or work environment. These intentional acts include cyberbullying (bullying using any electronic means such as cell phones, computers, personal communications devices, etc.) and violence within a dating relationship. Anyone who is a victim of bullying or becomes aware of bullying should notify the school office to make a report. The person making the report may request anonymity. All reported incidents will be documented and investigated, and the parents/guardians of all students involved will be notified.

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No student shall persecute, threaten or participate in any act or acts that injure, degrade or disgrace any student. Hazing is banned in any form. Disciplinary action will be taken against any student who deliberately makes a false report of harassment, intimidation, bullying, or hazing.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES The Schools work closely with several other organizations that provide services to children and families. Some of these are listed below for your information. Shaker Heights Community Life Department Thornton Park 3301 Warrensville Center Road 44122 491-1295 www.shakeronline.com The Community Life Department, a unit of City government, provides classes in a wide range of areas, from cooking to self-improvement; organized sports and lessons; and a variety of other programs for both children and adults. The Department also offers before- and after-school child care in each of our elementary schools for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. The child care program is fee-based. For more information, please call the Community Life Department at 491-1295. Family Connections at Shaker Family Center 19824 Sussex Road 44122 921-2023 www.familyconnections1.org Family Connections is dedicated to parents with children birth through six years of age who want to build strong relationships with their children and other families. Programs and services provide a valuable resource for parents and caregivers to get to know one another and share experiences to become better equipped to raise their children. Located within the Shaker Family Center building, the organization has

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supported families for over three decades with early childhood education, kindergarten readiness, parenting programs, and pre-school educational activities. Visit www.FamilyConnections1.org for a description of program offerings, hours, and special family events or call 216-921-2023 for information. Shaker Heights Youth Center 17300 Van Aken Boulevard 44120 752-9292 www.shakerheightsyouthcenter.org The Shaker Heights Youth Center is an independent resource center for school-age youth and their families. The services include leadership development, mentoring, student assistance, and other prevention services. Bellefaire JCB School-Based Counselor Several of the Shaker Heights schools have the services of a school-based counselor from Bellefaire JCB. Through the use of a structured prevention curriculum, Bellefaire JCB staff members help students strengthen their capacity to function in the larger social environment. The program focuses on providing support to students identified as “at-risk” in the schools. Bellefaire JCB staff works in conjunction with school staff to implement social skills and prevention education programs. In addition, Bellefaire JCB provides consultation, support, and training to school staff.

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Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120-2599(216) 295-1400

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