George Washington High School Student/Parent Handbook

2019-2020 School Year

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mission Statement ………………………... 2

Phone Contacts ………………………….... 2 Policies & Procedures.…………...……….. 3-4

Dress Code ………………………………... 5-9

Attendance ………………………………... 10-12 Corridor Passes/Textbooks …….................. 13

Email Accounts/Student Lockers …….…... 13-14

Student Academic Performance & Grading Scales ……………………….……

14-17 17

Core 40 Requirements …………………….. 18

Graduation Pathways (English) ………….... 19 Graduation Pathways (Spanish)..………….. 20

After School Activities……………………. 21

Alcohol/Drugs/Medication………………… 22 Security Drills/Bus Procedures………….… 23-24

Athletic Eligibility ………………………… 24-25

Supply List…………………………………. 26 Bell Schedule…………………………….…

Two Hour Delay Schedule…………………

School Year Calendar………………………

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29 Report Card Timeline……………………… 30

*The IPS Student Code of Conduct is available it its entirety at: https://www.myips.org/students-families/student-code-of-conduct/

IPS Non-Discrimination Statement

The Indianapolis Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex or disability.

Política de No-Discriminación de IPS

Las Escuelas Públicas de Indianápolis no discriminan por motivos de raza, religión, color, credo, origen

nacional, sexo o discapacidad.

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PURPOSE

RESPONSIBILITY

INTEGRITY

DETERMINATION

EXCELLENCE

Vision Statement

Develop future leaders through college and career based experiences that equip them to excel in the global economy.

Mission Statement

Provide a rigorous and innovative curriculum in a safe and supportive environment that leads to enrollment, enlistment, and employment.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS MAIN OFFICE 317-693-5555

Main Office: Ms. Jeanette Britten

Principal: Mr. Stanley Law

Vice Principal: Ms. Iesha Billups

Vice Principal: Ms. Kelli Lovingfoss

Dean: Mr. Lukas Muller

Athletic Director: Mr. Scott Hicks

Special Education Specialist: Ms. Deb Moon

Parent Involvement Educator: Sylvia Phillips

IPS Police: Officer Dawn Austin

IPS Police: Officer Eli Johnson

Counselor: Ms. Cara Hachmeister (11/12)

Counselor: Brandon Jackson (9/10)

Social Worker: Candace Curry

Social Worker: Carla Perkins

Principal’s Secretary: Mrs. Susan Allen

Finance/Bkstr: Mrs. Carolyn Means-Harris

Registrar/Bkstr: Deborah Patton

Nurse: Pauline Hibbert/ Lisa Hilliard

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Policies & Procedures

Code of Conduct The George Washington Way: “Where Diversity and Opportunity Inspire Achievement”

Core Values:

Purpose

Responsibility

Integrity

Determination

Excellence

1. Courtesy and good manners are expected in all contacts with teachers, fellow

students, and the general public. Respectfully comply with teachers. Observance

of this rule will make a long list of minor rules unnecessary. The administration,

counselors, social worker and other school staff are available to help you with

your problems. In serious matters we recommend that you seek their advice.

2. Smoking is prohibited on school property. Keep smoking material (matches,

lighters, rolling papers, etc.) out of hands and out of sight while on campus.

3. Disruptive conduct in the building, including running, loud talking, etc.; is

unacceptable.

4. Good grooming, cleanliness, neatness and appropriate dress are expected of all

George Washington High School pupils.

5. Electronic devices are to be out of hand, out of site, and powered off during

school hours.

6. Advertising or selling for any non-school activity is prohibited on school

property unless written permission by the principal is given in advance.

7. Groups not sponsored by the school shall not bring their activities into the school

or into any school function.

8. Protect school property, building, furniture, and equipment. Keep George

Washington High School a pleasant place by not writing on walls, posters,

bulletin board notices, desk arms, tables and textbooks. Take care of your

locker. You benefit when all is in good working order. Use trash cans for litter.

Help to keep George Washington High School clean.

The ultimate responsibility for a student’s dress, grooming, and appearance, rests with the

student and his/her parents and/or guardian. However, because dress influences how

students conduct themselves and directly impact student learning; the Indianapolis Public

Schools authorizes the Superintendent to set specific standards for uniform student attire.

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These standards shall be designed to promote values consistent with the achievement of

educational goals. Through its dress and grooming standards, the school district intends

to promote community standards of decency, cleanliness, etiquette, decorum and good

citizenship as part of its educational mission.

District Dress Code IPS Uniform Dress Code standards are outlined below as part of

this policy.

Guidelines for the implementation of these standards of dress, grooming, and

appearance follow.

A waiver process designed to respond to requests for exceptions to any of the standards

contained in the Dress Policy follows the guidelines.

It will be the parents’ responsibility to ensure compliance with the uniform policy. It

also will be the responsibility of certified and classified staff to ensure that students wear

the proper uniform daily.

All students will wear designated school system attire. The clothing may not be altered

by slits, cuts, holes, shredded hems, slashes, etc. At the middle and high school levels,

student identification (ID) cards issued by the school are part of the required uniform

and must be worn in a visible location above the waist at all times during the school day

and while attending all school-sponsored field trips and athletic events.

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District Standard Mode of Dress (SMOD)

The Indianapolis Public Schools’ dress code is not just about how students look; it’s about

how students behave and achieve. Proper attire is the first step in creating a classroom

environment that provides a laser focus on instruction, not fashion. Students, parents and

staff continue to share stories of the benefits of the dress code – from spending less money

on clothing to enjoying stress-free mornings when preparing for school. Students are to be

dressed in appropriate attire beginning the first day of the school year.

A. Shirts

● Any color or pattern ● Must have a collar, turtleneck, or mock turtle neck ● Long or short

sleeves ● Official school-spirit T-shirts ● Shirt length – must be waist length ● Only the top

two buttons on any shirt may be unbuttoned

B. Undershirts

▲ No visible camisoles, strappy or lacy tops or other items deemed by the principal to be

underwear

C. Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Capri Pants/Walking-Length Shorts

● Any color khaki-style pants, shorts, skirts or dress slacks ● Must set above the hip ●

Hemlines of skirts, jumpers, shorts, skorts, etc. must come to the fingertips when arms are

down by the side ● Denim or jeans – to be worn on designated days ● No leggings or

jeggings

D. Sweaters/Sweater Vests/ Fleece Jackets

● Any color or pattern ● Must be worn over an approved shirt

E. Sweatshirts

● Must be worn over an approved shirt ● Hooded items must bear the official school logo

and are subject to district guidelines regarding headwear being worn inside the building

F. Shoes / G. Boots

● Any color acceptable ● Closed toes ● Closed heel or strap heel ● No bedroom slippers or

house shoes

H. Socks / I. Tights/Pantyhose

(no restrictions)

J. Belts

● Must be worn if pants, shorts, skirts are not fit to size

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K. Accessories

▲ No clothing (such as shawls) can be worn over pants, skirts or shorts ▲ Note: Handbags,

purses, totes, fanny packs and similar items must not exceed 8.5” x 11” (size of a regular

sheet of notebook paper) and 3” to 4” in thickness, and cannot be large enough to carry a

regular size textbook ● Blankets cannot be worn as wraps or coats ● No items can be worn

on the head (e.g., shower caps, sleep bonnets, scarves, doo rags, etc.) without permission

from the principal

Athletic Attire (Game Day and Practice)

• Team sweatshirts and polo shirts are permissible • Hooded items must bear the official

school logo and are subject to district guidelines regarding headwear being worn inside the

building • Must meet minimum standards of appropriateness and modesty for Physical

Education classes (including wearing a shirt at all times) • Appropriate sweats or uniform

apparel must be worn immediately before and after sports practice • • Coaches will

determine dress code attire for home and away events

K-12 Acceptable Dress-Up Attire Students will be allowed to dress up for special, limited days of the year (such as Honors

Day and Picture Day) at the discretion of the principal. The following guidelines apply to

dress-up days.

Females Dress-Up Attire

Skirts: Must be no more than 2” (inches) above the knee and worn at the hip

• No spandex, see-through or denim materials

• Must not be skintight Blouses/Tops: Must have sleeves, must not show cleavage and must

not be skintight

• No spandex, see-through or denim materials

• Must be long enough to tuck

• May not extend below the jacket (if worn)

Shoes: No athletic shoes

Males Dress-Up Attire

Pants: No athletic pants or denim

• Must be worn above the hip Shirts: Button-up shirt with sleeves

• Must not extend below the jacket (if worn)

Shoes: No athletic shoes Ties are optional

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No student shall be considered non-compliant with the uniform dress policy in the following instances: • Wearing the uniform of the JROTC or other school military programs on required uniform

days

• Wearing uniform modifications specified in a waiver obtained from the district by a parent

or guardian

• Wearing non-uniform apparel on campus outside of the normal school hours Skirts: Must

be no more than 2” (inches) above the knee and worn at the hip

• No spandex, see-through or denim materials

• Must not be skintight Blouses/Tops: Must have sleeves, must not show cleavage and must

not be skintight • No spandex, see-through or denim materials

• Must be long enough to tuck

• May not extend below the jacket (if worn)

Shoes: No athletic shoes

• Wearing a button, armband or other accessory to exercise the right to freedom of

expression as provided by law, unless the button, armband or other accessory signifies or is

related to gangs, gang membership or gang activity; hate groups; lewd or profane

expressions; etc.

(The principal or his/her designee will make the official determination of the

appropriateness of the button or other expression of speech)

• Wearing the uniform of a nationally recognized youth organization, such as the Boy

Scouts or the Girl Scouts, on regular meeting days

Restricted Attire The following articles of clothing or styles of dress are strictly forbidden while in IPS

schools, or while attending athletic events or other school-sponsored activities during school

hours:

✖ No hats or hoods worn in building during the school day ✖ No denim pants, shirts, shorts, skirts, skorts, capris,

jumpers or jackets

✖ No oversized pants or shirts ✖ No pants worn below the waist or “sagging” ✖ No overalls or coveralls ✖ No

sweatpants/sweat suits, jogging pants/suits, warmup pants/suits, athletic pants/shorts ✖ No knit, nylon, spandex, biking

or gym shorts or pants ✖ No spandex, nylon or knit tightly fitted clothes ✖ No skintight dresses or tops

✖ No tank tops, tube tops, halter tops, mesh tops, midriff tops, spaghetti strap tops ✖ No sleeveless tops ✖ No shirts

with ruffes ✖ No shirts made of shiny materials ✖ No T-shirts or tall tees ✖ No sunglasses

✖ No pajama tops or bottoms ✖ No flip-fops/slippers/sandals/bare feet/exposed toes ✖ No “heelies” or “wheelies”

(i.e., athletic shoes with skates) ✖ No clothing or other item with offensive, lewd, vulgar, obscene or hate language,

slogans or pictures

✖ No buttons, jewelry or other accessories containing lewd, vulgar, obscene, hate, or offensive messages or pictures or

which advocate or advertise the use of drugs or alcohol ✖ No secret society, fraternity or sorority symbols or lettering

✖ No hair rollers, combs, picks or cosmetology clamps

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✖ No scarves, head rags, doo rags, bandanas, sweatbands, hats, caps or other head coverings (Note: Certain religious

customs are permitted by approval of the school administration, e.g., Muslim female head coverings, Jewish male head

covering) ✖ No visible underpants, thongs, bras, camisoles or other clothing items considered by the principal to be

undergarments

✖ No clothing altered by cuts, slits or holes or that in any way exposes the skin ✖ No detachable gold teeth (unless

required by a dentist with written documentation on file)

✖ No grills or fangs Anything else the principal or designee deems inappropriate or disruptive to the educational

environment will be prohibited.

Any necessary modifications for individual students (e.g., health concerns, religious, etc.) to the IPS Uniform Dress Code must be formally addressed and approved through the Board Waiver process. To obtain a waiver form please visit our website at www.myips.org (under Students & Families and then Uniforms) or call the IPS Public Relations Division at 317.226.4000.

Anything else the principal or designee deems inappropriate or disruptive to the education environment

will be prohibited.

A current student identification card is issued to each student. The card must be on the student around

the neck at all times and must be shown to any teacher or staff member upon request.

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Request for Waiver of IPS Student Uniform Dress Policy

A parent or guardian may request in writing an exemption from the mandatory student

uniform policy based on religious grounds or strongly held philosophical beliefs or a

substantial physical or psychological rationale. The parent or guardian can obtain a School

Uniform Waiver Request Form by mail from the IPS Office of School and Community

Relations Room 114, 120 E. Walnut St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 or from the school the

student attends.

Curriculum-Related Exceptions:

Deviations or exceptions to the student uniform dress policy must relate to curriculum

activities or special class dress requirements, i.e. physical education.

Grooming

All students, including any students exempted from wearing a uniform, are expected to

exemplify proper grooming standards in a manner that projects an appropriate image for the

student, school, and district.

District students shall keep their hair, beard, eyebrows and mustaches neatly groomed.

Students shall wear clean attire that is not torn and/or damaged. All students shall wear

belts with shirts tucked inside slacks at all times, unless the pants are designed to be worn

without a belt. No slacks or pants may be sagging. Students shall not wear on the outside

of their clothing any jewelry or similar artifacts that are either obscene, distraction, or may

cause disruption to the educational environment.

NOTE: If the principal or his/her designee determines that a student’s grooming violates the

dress code, the student shall be given an opportunity to correct the problem at school. If the

problem is not corrected, the student may be assigned to in-school suspension or out of

school suspension for the remainder of the day or until the problem is corrected.

Administrators have five progressive steps of recommended actions to take.

When a student wears a button, armband or other accessory to exercise the right to freedom

of expression as provided by law, unless the button, armband or other accessory signifies or

is related to: gangs, gang membership or gang activity; hate groups; lewd or profane

expressions, symbols or signs; drugs and/or drug use; drinking or alcohol; derogatory

statements or expressions; etc. The principal or his/her designee will make the official

determination of the appropriateness of the button or other expression of speech.

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When a student wears the uniform of a nationally recognized youth organization,

such as the Boy Scouts or the Girl Scouts, on regular meeting days.

When a student wears the uniform of JROTC or other school military programs on

the required uniform days.

When a student’s parent or guardian has secured a waiver from the uniform policy

by following the procedures for obtaining a waiver.

When a student is on campus outside of the normal school hours.

Attendance

Regular school attendance is important to academic development and successful completion

of required standards of learning and regular course assessments; therefore, excessive or

unexcused absences from school and specific classes can be detrimental. Indiana law

requires that all persons who have not reached their 18th birthday must attend school in the

city or county in which they reside. Failure to attend school regularly may result in a referral

to the courts where the penalty could include denial of driving privileges. Indiana law also

notes that a parent/guardian is responsible for regular and punctual attendance of children in

their charge who are within the compulsory attendance age.

The school board has established reasons for which an excused absence can be granted.

These reasons follow: personal illness, severe illness or death in the family, exposure to

contagious disease, religious holidays, extremely inclement weather, or school-related

activities for which participation has been granted by the school. Absences for other reasons

are considered unexcused absences.

Absence for any reason other than those stated above must receive prior permission from

the school administration. Request for this approval should be written and submitted as soon

as possible, but no later than twenty-four hours prior to the date requested. The reason for

the request and length of the absence must be provided. In all cases of absence or tardiness,

students must present a written excuse from a parent/guardian to the school stating the

reason.

When extenuating circumstances exist, a parent/guardian should discuss extensive absences

with the principal or his/her designee. Students who miss fifteen (15) consecutive days

during the school year are withdrawn from the school.

Tardy Procedures

When students arrive late to school (after 7:20 am) they must present their Student

ID Card and sign in at the main office.

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A student is tardy if not in the classroom when the bell rings unless entering with a

valid pass.

Excused tardy to school is:

a. Doctor’s or Dentist appointment with verification from the Doctor’s Office.

b. Court appointment with verification from the Judicial System.

A note from the parent will not excuse a tardy.

Excessive tardiness or a failure to follow this procedure is subject to the appropriate

disciplinary action as decided by the dean of students.

Leaving Campus

George Washington High School is a closed campus. Once students have entered the building,

they are not permitted to leave for any reason unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or

other adult deemed acceptable by the student’s guardian. Students will only be permitted to

leave the campus with adults listed in PowerSchool. These adults must present a photo ID to

office staff. In rare cases, students may be permitted to leave the campus with parent

permission if it has been approved by an administrator and documented in the main office.

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Corridor Passes (Hall passes)

Students are responsible for possessing a hall pass anytime they are in the hallway during

class periods. Parents are issued passes by the main office. Passes are issued by teachers to

students who have reason to be in the halls during class time. Students must identify

themselves by an ID when asked to do so. Failure to do so will lead to disciplinary action.

Care of Books and School Property

It is the student’s responsibility at all times and in all situations to protect his/her property

and school property placed in his/her charge. Generally, students should not bring extra

money or other valuables to school. Students should keep their lockers locked at all times.

Carelessness, including that of friends who know the combination, is the most frequent

cause of a loss of property. All equipment, books, etc., should be marked with the student’s

name. Report all losses to the office immediately. Students are expected to treat school

property with care and respect. Students will be held financially responsible for any loss,

damage or vandalism of books, desks, calculators, computers or other school property in

their care. These fees will be added to the student’s account. All student accounts are

required to be paid in full in order to withdraw from school and/ or graduate.

All textbooks are identified by a bar code on the inside of the cover. When a book is issued

to a student, the condition of the book is recorded by the bookstore and should be returned

in the same condition. If a book is not returned, the student will be charged for the

replacement cost.

Student Email Accounts

All student electronic mail (email) accounts are property of the Board of School

Commissioners. All activities must comply with IPS Board of School Commissioners

Policy and the IPS Communication policy. The user accepts all responsibility to understand

the policy.

Use of the district’s email system is a privilege. Improper use of the system will result in

the discipline and possible revocation of the student’s email account. Illegal activities on

the system will be referred to law enforcement authorities for appropriate legal action.

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Student Lockers

Lockers should be used to temporarily store coats, books and other school supplies, and

provide a good alternative to carrying everything around in a book bag. Book bags are not

to be carried by students during class hours. All lockers have combination locks and

students should keep their lockers locked at all times. Valuables should not be stored in

lockers. Lockers are considered public property loaned to students for private school use.

No student should bring a lock from outside of the school. Students are not to share lockers

or give locker combinations to other students. Lockers are subject to being searched when

the administration has probable suspicion. Student lockers are the property of George

Washington High School. Any damage to the locker will result in the student being fined

for the cost of the repairs. These fees will be added to the student’s account. All student

accounts are required to be paid in full in order to withdraw from school and/ or graduate.

High School Courses and Credits

Each high school is responsible for providing a comprehensive program for every student.

Within that comprehensive program is an offering of all courses required for graduation

plus a number of elective and honors courses. All Grades 9–12 courses are one semester in

length. All courses satisfying graduation requirements must be taken for a letter grade. The

student receives a final grade and earns credit in each subject course taken, upon completion

of each semester's work. Many programs continue for longer than a semester. Yearlong

courses usually have the same name for the two semesters.

Honors Courses

Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), Dual-Credit (DC), Early College (EC), International

Baccalaureate (IB), and advanced-level courses provide rigorous and challenging studies for

highly able and potentially high-achieving students who are capable of pursuing rigorous

and challenging instruction. These courses provide content and instruction that match

students' abilities, achievement levels, and interests. Students enroll in individual Honors,

AP, DC, and advanced-level courses and not in an Honors program as a whole.

IPS Honors courses will require students to complete a more demanding, more rigorous, and

advanced curriculum, which goes beyond the Indiana Core 40 standards. IPS Honors

courses will ensure students are well prepared for college level work and will include

activities such as:

Independent reading, additional writing tasks, collaboration on class projects/presentations/

research, accelerated, in depth curriculum, frequently reflect on and revise personal work,

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completion of a portfolio that demonstrates knowledge/understanding, along with higher

level thinking skills.

Honors courses include course work in fine arts, English, humanities, mathematics, science,

social studies, and world languages. The curriculum in each honors course includes

activities for accelerated and enriched learning that require abstract and higher-order

thinking skills. Honors courses provide opportunities for students to work independently at

a more accelerated pace, to engage in more rigorous and complex content and processes,

and to develop authentic products that reflect students' understanding of key concepts.

Students in Honors, AP, DC, IB, EC, and advanced-level courses are expected to maintain

at least a C+ average. Students who receive a grade of C at the end of the first marking

period of the semester will be counseled about ways to improve their performance,

participate in school intervention programs, and be supported by school staff and parents.

Students who receive a grade of D or F over two consecutive marking periods should be

considered for removal from Honors or advanced-level work in the designated course.

Advanced Placement Courses

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are those for which a College Board Advanced

Placement examination exists. A qualifying score (3, 4 or 5) on an AP exam may give the

student college credit or advanced standing in the subject in many colleges. These courses

include concepts and skills that help prepare students for the AP exams. The following are

the AP courses available in IPS:

Honors/AP Courses

Honors English 9, 10

Honors Geometry

Honors Algebra I & II

Honors Biology

Honors Chemistry

AP Literature

AP Language

AP World History

AP US History

AP Psychology

Maintaining Honors Placement Status

It is expected that a student will maintain a grade of B or higher every 9 weeks in order to

maintain honors placement status.

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A student who does not maintain a B average in an honors course will be placed on

academic probation for the next 9 weeks grading period and will be expected to participate

in a designated support program.

At the end of the probationary period (9 weeks or semester), if the grade is still below B the

student will be placed in a regular class.

Prerequisites

Many courses require that one or more specific courses be completed successfully already.

The first year of a cumulative subject, for example, is a prerequisite to the second year of the

subject; e.g., Spanish I is the prerequisite to Spanish II. Prerequisites are indicated in the

course listings. For some courses, students entering Grade 9 need to have attained a specific

grade or higher to enroll in those courses.

GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT

The Board recognizes its responsibility for providing a system of grading student

achievement that can help the student, teachers, and parents determine properly how well

the student is achieving the goals of the Corporation's program.

The IPS grading system is designed to recognize and reward academic work in selected

courses where student work is judged, by Indiana Department of Education curricular

standards, to be more rigorous than standard courses. The grading system assigns weights to

more rigorous courses to determine students’ grade point average (GPA) and class ranks.

The GPA is established by totaling all earned points and dividing by the total number of

credits attempted.

GRADING SCALE

Letter Grade Percent Range

A 93-100%

A- 90-92%

B+ 87-89%

B 83-86%

B- 80-82%

C+ 77-79%

C 73-76%

C- 70-72%

D+ 67-69%

D 63-66%

D- 60-62%

F 0-59%

*Schools with prior approval may utilize an alternative grading system.

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WEIGHTED GRADE POINTS

IPS uses a three-level scale for assigning grade points earned in various courses.

Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), and IPS

preapproved dual credit (DC) classes will receive one (1) additional grade point.

IPS pre-approved honors level classes will receive an additional one-half (1/2) grade point.

All other courses are assigned grade points using a standard scale.

Grade points for grades 9-12 will be assigned according to the chart below.

Grade AP/IB/DC Courses Honors Courses Standard Courses

A 5.0 4.5 4.0

A- 4.67 4.17 3.67

B+ 4.33 3.83 3.33

B 4.0 3.5 3.0

B- 3.67 3.17 2.67

C+ 3.33 2.83 2.33

C 3.0 2.5 2.0

C- 2.67 2.17 1.67

D+ 2.33 1.83 1.33

D 2.0 1.5 1.0

D- 1.67 1.17 0.67

F 0 0 0

Graduation Requirements

It is the responsibility of students and their parents to be aware of the IPS graduation

requirements. To receive a diploma in IPS, students earn at least 42 credits in the

following subject areas: English, 8 credits; Math, 6 credits; Science, 6 credits; Social

Studies, 6 credits; Physical Education/Health, 3 credits; Fine Arts, 2 credits; World

Language, 2 credits; Electives, 8 credits.

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Course and Credit Requirements

English/ Language Arts

8 credits

Including a balance of literature, composition and speech.

Mathematics 6 credits (in grades 9-12) 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Geometry

2 credits: Algebra II Or complete Integrated Math I, II, and III for 6 credits. Students must take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school

Science 6 credits 2 credits: Biology I 2 credits: Chemistry I or Physics I or Integrated Chemistry-Physics 2 credits: any Core 40 science course

Social Studies 6 credits 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 2 credits: World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World

Directed Electives 5 credits

World Languages Fine Arts Career and Technical Education

Physical Education

2 credits

Health and Wellness

1 credit

Electives* 6 credits (College and Career Pathway courses recommended)

40 Total State Credits Required

+ 2 additional IPS credits

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After School Activities

Students must depart from campus no later than 2:20 daily unless they are involved in an

organized school activity and working under the direct and continuous supervision of a staff

member. All students staying after for any school activity MUST REPORT TO THE

H.U.B. FIRST in the cafeteria. Students must stay with their sponsor until the activity bus

arrives. The activities activity buses will depart promptly at 6:00 PM. Activity buses are

located outside at East gym. All students must have an ID and a pass to get on the bus.

When staying after school, students are to arrange for pickup at the front entrance only

(Door 1 or Door 2). Students must arrange with the parent for a specific pickup time.

Students staying after school must comply with the directives of the school police officer as

well as any other school official. Student can and will be suspended from after school

activities if he/she cannot comply with the after-school supervision.

Loss of afterschool activity bus privileges

1. Any student who leaves school grounds after 2:20 for a non-school

sponsored/unauthorized event will not be permitted on the bus. Students will be

responsible to find their own ride home.

2. Any student creating a disciplinary/safety issue determined by the bus

driver/administrator will possibly lose the privilege of riding the activity bus.

3. Some bus issues will result in out of school suspension deemed by the administration.

Safe School Act

All students shall comply with all state and federal laws on or off campus. This code

applies to any student who is on school property, who is in attendance at school or at any

school-sponsored activity, or whose conduct at any time or place, on or off campus, has a

direct and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline or protecting the safety and

welfare of students or staff in the school.

The Indiana law permits the principal to discipline a student for an act off campus if that act

affects the order, safety, or welfare on campus.

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Alcohol/Drug Policy

Under Indiana law, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, sell, distribute, possess

with the intent to sell, give, distribute, or bring any controlled substance, imitation

controlled substance, or marijuana on the property, including building and grounds of public

school property, within 1,000 feet of school property, on any school bus, or to any school-

sponsored event. Violators could face possible recommended of expulsion.

Administering Medication

If at any time during the school year it becomes necessary for a student to take medication

(either prescribed or over-the-counter medicine) during the school day, the parent/guardian

request form to administer the medication to the student must be completed and on file in

the principal’s office, declaring that the medication described below be administered to my

child/ward at the times specified during the school day. You will give the principal/nurse

this medication in a container provided by the pharmacist. The pharmacy label can serve as

the written consent of the doctor.

Security / Fire / Tornado Drill

A Security Drill is required when severe weather or other disaster is threatening and there is

enough warning time so that we can take students to get their coats.

The Security Drill is signaled by a series of two short signals on the corridor and outside

bells, which will be repeated at least five times. The first time that we have a drill, the

principal or designee will notify you over the loudspeaker and then give the signal.

When the alarm sounds, all students should report to the nearest classroom. Students should

proceed immediately to their Security Stations. Teachers are to take their grade books with

them to their Security Stations. Order and silence are essential, speed is not! All students

are to remain in the position of being seated on the floor with their backs against the wall

until the ALL CLEAR is sounded. The “ALL CLEAR” signal will be a sustained ringing of

the class bell.

Fire Drills

The sounding of an alarm is the signal to evacuate the building. Turn off all classroom

lights and close all classroom doors and windows. Move rapidly, but do not run. Should

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you find a stairway or exit blocked, pass the word back, and leave in an orderly way by

another exit. All students should proceed to a distance of at least 100 feet from the building

and remain there in order to give the firefighting equipment room to operate safely. All

students are expected to become thoroughly familiar with the fire drill exit route posted in

each room.

Tornado Drills

As required by state law, there will be a tornado drill four times during the school year.

When an alarm sounds every student will go to the designated safe areas in a quiet and

orderly manner. Safe areas are determined by your position in the building at the time of the

warning signal. Teachers will explain directions.

Regulations and Helpful Hints for Bus Riders

The rules and standards for the maintenance of order in the Indianapolis Public Schools are

provided for in the Board of Commissioners’ Resolution No. 7427. These rules also apply

to students who ride school buses. Violation of rules can result in disciplinary action

against a student up to and including expulsion from school. Please follow these guidelines

in order to have a safe bus ride. For further information please refer to the IPS

transportation brochure or call 226-4500.

1. Before the Bus Arrives

Walk facing traffic if there are no sidewalks.

Arrive at the pick-up spot at least five minutes before target pick-up time.

Wait at least 10 minutes after target pick-up time.

You must be at your designated pick-up spot only. You cannot get on the bus at any

other stop unless you have permission from the principal and the transportation

department.

Stay off people’s lawns and other private property.

2. Boarding the Bus

Wait for the bus to come to a full stop.

Be prepared and expect to show your ID card.

3. Conduct on the Bus

Follow the directions of the bus driver or attendant.

Walk to assigned seat and remain there. Do not stand or move around while the bus

is moving.

Do not talk to the driver unless it is an emergency.

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Talk quietly so that the driver can hear traffic sounds.

Do not open or close windows.

Keep hands and head inside the bus. Do not stick anything out of the window.

Loud, profane language or yelling is not permitted.

Do not smoke, eat or drink beverages on the bus.

Do not deface or litter the bus.

Do not tamper with any safety device or any other equipment on the bus.

Do not play radios, CD’s, IPOD’s, or MP3 players on the bus.

Do not use cell phone on the bus.

4. Leaving the Bus

Do not leave your seat until the bus comes to a full stop.

Look both ways and check for turning cars before you cross the street.

Cross the street in front of the bus.

High School Eligibility

In order to be eligible for athletic participation in interscholastic athletics, IPS high school

student-athletes must meet or exceed the following academic eligibility guidelines prior to

the beginning of their athletic season:

GPA must meet or exceed a 2.0 average

Participants can not possess more than 2 grades lower than a C.

90%+ attendance rate must be maintained.

Semester grades are used to determine eligibility after the second & fourth quarters

of the school year.

Eligibility can be lost or earned at the end of each grading period on the certification

date provided by the athletic director to the IHSAA.

The athletic director is responsible for determining the eligibility status of the student-

athletes & providing a final report to the principal and head varsity coach of each sports

program.

The athletic coordinator is responsible for determining the eligibility status of the student-

athletes & providing a final report to the principal.

Credits Earned: A student athlete must earn a minimum of nine (9) credits in the academic

year prior to the year in which they are to compete. Credits earned by attending summer

school may count toward this requirement. This provision applies only to students in their

second or later year of high school.

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School and Coach Standards: The Board recognizes that many coaches and schools have

established academic standards higher than have been required by the Indiana High School

Athletic Association. The Board grants the right to a school and coach to set academic

standards higher than those established under this policy.

Further Rule Making Authority: The Superintendent is authorized and directed to adopt and

develop any appropriate administrative regulations, forms, and other guidelines necessary

for the implementation of this policy.

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2019-2020 Report Card Distribution Timeline

Friday, October 11, 2019 Teachers Finalize Grades in PowerSchool Friday, October 25, 2019 Report cards are distributed to students Friday, December 20, 2019 Teachers Finalize Grades in PowerSchool Friday, January 10, 2020 Report cards are distributed to students Friday, March 20, 2020 Teachers Finalize Grades in PowerSchool Friday, April 10, 2020 Report cards are distributed to students Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Teachers Finalize Grades in PowerSchool Thursday, June 4, 2020 Report cards are distributed to students