PHS Student Handbook

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All incoming freshmen will have the opportunity to choose the Alabama High School Diploma with or without one of the following endorsements: Advanced Academic Endorsement, Advanced Academic Endorsement with Honors, Credit-Based Endorsement, Career Technical Endorsement, Advanced Career Technical Endorsement, or Advanced Career Technical Endorsement with Honors. All beginning freshmen students will pursue the Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement and can not "Opt Out" of First Choice until the end of their freshmen year and are required to complete one distance-learning course. Students who pass all required and elective courses taken will exceed the required number of credits for graduation. In addition to completing the specified number of credits, each student must pass the required sections of the Alabama High School Graduation Exam in order to receive a diploma. Students may not take courses out of sequence or at grade levels other than those specified.  Students should consult the appropriate counselor about the four-year plan of study and the correct sequencing of courses.  *Students who successfully complete Algebra I in the eighth (8^th) grade will receive credit for one completed math course toward high school graduation.

  Graduation requirements will change effective with the students entering ninth grade in the 2011-2012 school year.  Due to the transition from block schedule to a seven period schedule, changes in credits for graduation will take effect as follows: 

School Year	Credits Required for Graduation
2011-2012	27
2012-2013	26
2013-2014	25
2014-2015	24

 The reduction in required credits affects elective courses; no change has been made in the number of credits required for English, math, science, or social studies.

 FIRST CHOICE: ALABAMA HIGH

SCHOOL Diploma with                                           STANDARD ALABAMA

ADVANCED ACADEMIC ENDORSEMENT   HIGH SCHOOL Diploma

English                                                4 units             English                                              4 units

Social Studies                                     4 units             Social Studies                                               4 units

Science                                                4 units             Science                                              4 units  

Mathematics                                        4 units             Mathematics                                      4 units  

(including Algebra II w/ Trig.)                                   (including Algebra and Geometry)

Health Education                                ½ unit              Health Education                              ½ unit

Fine Arts                                             ½ unit              Fine Arts                                           ½ unit

(Art, Music, Drama, Speech)                                      (Art, Music, Drama, Speech)

Computer Applications                       ½ unit              Computer Applications                     ½ unit

Physical Education (LIFE)                 1 unit               Physical Education (LIFE)               1 unit

Foreign Language (same language)    2 units             Foreign Language                   (not required)       

Electives                                              3½ units          Electives                                            5½ units

*Pass all portions of AHSGE                                     *Pass all portions of AHSGE

TOTAL                                               24 units           TOTAL                                             24 units

  GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (cont.)

ALABAMA HIGH

SCHOOL Diploma with

ADVANCED ACADEMIC ENDORSEMENT with Honors    

English (advanced levels)                   4 units            

Social Studies (advanced levels)        4 units            

Science (advanced levels)                   4 units                        

Mathematics (advanced levels)           4 units                        

(including Algebra II w/ Trig.)                                  

Health Education                                ½ unit             

Fine Arts                                             ½ unit             

(Art, Music, Drama, Speech)                                     

Computer Applications                       ½ unit             

Physical Education (LIFE)                 1 unit              

Foreign Language (same language)    2 units                   

Electives                                              3½ units         

*Pass all portions of AHSGE                                    

TOTAL                                               24 units         

ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL Diploma with         ALABAMA  HIGH SCHOOL Diploma with

CREDIT BASED ENDORSEMENT                    CAREER TECHNICAL ENDORSEMENT

English                                                4 units             English                                              4 units

Social Studies                                     4 units             Social Studies                                               4 units

Science                                                4 units             Science                                              4 units  

Mathematics                                        4 units             Mathematics                                      4 units  

 (including Algebra and Geometry)                            (including Algebra and Geometry)

Health Education                                ½ unit              Health Education                              ½ unit

Fine Arts                                             ½ unit              Fine Arts                                           ½ unit

(Art, Music, Drama, Speech)                                      (Art, Music, Drama, Speech)

Computer Applications                       ½ unit              Computer Applications                     ½ unit

Physical Education (LIFE)                 1 unit               Physical Education (LIFE)               1 unit

Career Tech Course                             1 unit               Career Tech Courses                         3 units

Electives                                              4½ units          Electives                                            2½ units

*Pass 3 portions of AHSGE                                       *Pass all portions of AHSGE

(Reading, Math, & 1 Other)                                      

TOTAL                                               24 units           TOTAL                                             24 units

   

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (cont.)

 

ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL Diploma with        

ADVANCED CAREER TECHNICAL ENDORSEMENT

English                                                4 units            

Social Studies                                      4 units            

Science                                               4 units                        

Mathematics                                        4 units                        

 (including Algebra II w/ Trig)

Health Education                                 ½ unit             

Fine Arts                                            ½ unit             

(Art, Music, Drama, Speech)                                     

Computer Applications                       ½ unit             

Physical Education (LIFE)                    1 unit

Foreign Language                              2 units            

Career Tech Courses                          3 units                                           

Electives                                            ½ units           

*Pass all portions of AHSGE                                                

TOTAL                                               24 units          

 

 

 

ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL Diploma with        

ADVANCED CAREER TECHNICAL ENDORSEMENT with Honors

English (advanced levels)                   4 units            

Social Studies (advanced levels)          4 units            

Science (advanced levels)                   4 units                        

Mathematics (advanced levels)           4 units                        

 (including Algebra II w/ Trig)

Health Education                                ½ unit             

Fine Arts                                             ½ unit             

(Art, Music, Drama, Speech)                                     

Computer Applications                       ½ unit             

Physical Education (LIFE)                    1 unit              

Foreign Language                               2 units

Career Tech Courses                           3 units                                           

Electives                                            ½ units           

*Pass all portions of AHSGE                                                

TOTAL                                               24 units

  GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (cont.)

 

OCCUPATIONAL DIPLOMA

(Work Training & Occupational Portfolio                 

also required)                                                             

Employment English               4 units                        

Life Skills Science                  4 units                        

Job Skills Math                       4 units                        

Life Skills Social Studies        4 units                        

Health Education                    ½ unit                         

Fine Arts                                 ½ unit                         

 (Art, Music, Drama, Speech)                                    

Physical Education (LIFE)     1 unit                          

Career/Technical Education    2 units                        

Cooperative Education           1 unit                          

Electives                                  3 units

 

TOTAL                                   24 units

 

 

Students with Disabilities

 

Students with a disability as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Act and/ or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 shall take the AHSGE with or without accommodations according to the IEP or 504 Committee.

 

If a student with a disability passes all graduation requirements for the Alabama High School Diploma, obtains all required course credits, participates in remediation, meets attendance requirements, holds a cumulative C average in grades 9-12 and fails one subject area test of the AHSGE but has a documented disability which substantially limits his/her ability to demonstrate achievement in the areas where a subject-area test of the AHSGE was not passed, the student shall be awarded the Alabama High School Diploma.

 

 

Early Completion of Graduation Credits Guidelines

 

Requirements

A student will be eligible for early completion of graduation credits if he/she meets the following requirements:

 

1. Attend at least seven semesters (three and one-half school years) of secondary school

 in grades 9-12,

1. Pass all five (5) parts of the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) by the beginning of their senior year,
2. Complete all graduation requirements as outlined by the policy of the Autauga County Board of Education, and
3. Declare a specific objective for early completion, such as early college or vocational school admission or a specific job placement.

 

Early Completion means that a student is no longer a student in Autauga County; however, he/she may attend the graduation ceremony for that school year.  If a student is a candidate for early graduation, he/she will not be able to participate in any other activities (e.g. baseball, softball, wrestling, prom, etc).

 

Students may submit an application for Early Completion upon the completion of their sophomore year, but no later than the beginning of their senior year.  All course requirements must be met by December 31^st of the student's senior year, and 27 credits must have been earned.

 

A student that fails any academic course will not be eligible for early graduation.  Once a student is enrolled in classes the second semester of the student's senior year, no classes will be dropped.  The student must complete the second semester in order to receive credit and participate in commencement exercises for that school year. 

 

 If a student chooses early completion, they will not be considered for valedictorian or salutatorian based on the Autauga County Board policy which states that a student considered for valedictorian/salutatorian must remain in school for one full senior year. 

 

Process for Applying

Any interested student in grades 10-12 must complete an application for early completion.  Applications will be available in the counselors' offices.  The application must be completed and signed by the following: student, parent/legal guardian of the student, counselor, and administrator.  Applicants will be evaluated in a prompt manner. 

 

Students applying for early high school completion shall be evaluated on their past academic performance, measures of academic achievement based on state academic content standards, and successful completion of state mandated graduation requirements.  If approved for early completion, students will receive written notification from the principal.  A student granted early completion status will meet with his/her counselor to design a plan that would allow the student to complete high school graduation requirements on an accelerated basis and shall communicate with his/her counselor at regular intervals until his/her class graduates. 

                                               

AUTAUGA COUNTY CREDIT RECOVERY PROGRAM

            The Credit Recovery Program is a course-specific, skill-based extended learning opportunity for students who have been unsuccessful in mastering content or skills required to receive course credit or earn promotion.  Credit Recovery study is based on deficiencies rather than a repeat of the entire course.  This program is only offered to students who have not successfully passed a course as a result of earning a baseline score of a 49/F or higher in a course who do not want to repeat the entire course either in summer school or the following school year.  The following guidelines apply for admission and completion of credit recovery:

• 1. Applications will be reviewed by an Administrator and the Credit Recovery Committee to determine admittance into the program.
• 2. The student must have earned a baseline score of a 49/F for admission to the program, as well as have not more than 10 absences (includes both excused and unexcused absences) in the course requested for recovery.
• 3. May not recover credits lost due to absences.
• 4. May not have any major discipline infractions.
• 5. Credit recovery will not be available for 9^th grade students unless that student has attained the age of 17 by September 2 of the year he/she enters 9^th grade.
• 6. Applications for Credit Recovery must be submitted within 1 week of receiving the failing grade.
• 7. Course(s) must have been failed within an Autauga County High School. (Out of School System Transfers will not be accepted.)
• 8. A NONREFUNDABLE fee of $125 must be paid in full.
• 9. Availability of Courses and Space: If space is currently unavailable, students will be placed on a waiting list and will be admitted into the course once a seat is vacant. Not all courses will be offered through Credit Recovery.

 

TRANSFER CREDIT

            Prattville High School accepts credits from schools which are accredited by SACS or a State Department of Education.  The courses must meet the minimum required class hours of 70 hours for ½ credit or 140 hours for 1 credit. 

 

GUIDELINES FOR HIGH SCHOOLTRANSFERS

TRANSFERS FROM NON-ACCREDITED SCHOOL/SCHOOL SETTINGS

            Any school/school setting not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the State Board of Education shall be considered a non-accredited school for the purpose of transfer of class/grade credit.  Core courses shall be defined as English, mathematics, science and social studies.

A.  The transfer of credits and/or appropriate placement shall be as follows:

            1.  Credit for elective courses shall be transferred without validation.

            2.  Non-contested credit for core courses shall be transferred as follows:

                        a.         Using all official records and nationally standardized tests, the principal

                                    or his designee shall determine placement and notify the student and the

                                    parent/guardian.

                        b.         If the parent/guardian agrees with the placement decision, the student

                                    shall be placed.

                        c.         Following placement, for any initial core course successfully completed,

                                    transfer of previous credit earned at a non-accredited school(s) in that

                                    subject area shall be accepted without further validation.

            3.   Contested credit for core curses shall be transferred as follows.

                        a.         If the parent/guardians disagree with the placement decision, the principal

                                    or his designee shall supervise the administration of the school's most

                                    recent semester test for each prerequisite core course in which the parent/

                                    guardian is requesting enrollment.  For each test the student passes as

                                    determined by the school's grading scale, the student shall be placed in

                                    the next level core course and credit shall be transferred for the prerequisite

                                    courses. 

                        b.         For any test failed, placement shall be made as originally recommended by

                                    school officials and no credit shall be transferred for the prerequisite course(s)

                                    in that subject.

                        c.         In the event of controversial records/transcripts or the absence of records, the                                 student shall take placement tests consisting of the school's previous semester                                tests for core courses.

 

ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER CREDITS

TRANSFERS FROM ACCREDITED SCHOOLS

            A student transferring to a District school from a public or non-public school accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the State Board of Education will have all credits and current class/grade placement accepted without validation upon the receipt of an official transcript(s).

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAM/LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

            All transfer students must pass the Alabama Basic Skills Exit Exam/Alabama High School Graduation Examination and meet local Board graduation requirements.

 

RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION

            Personally identifiable information shall not be released from a student's record without the written consent of a parent/guardian or the student when over eighteen (18) years of age.  Directory service can be released to other education and/or civil agencies which have need of the information.

 

TRANSCRIPTS

            The school will furnish transcripts to any college or other educational institution upon request.  All transcript requests must be in writing.  Students still in school or under the age of eighteen (18) must have a parent/guardian signature to process a record request.  Students transferring from Prattville High School to another high school will not pay a fee for processing the record.  Please allow three (3) to five (5) working days for processing transcript requests.  Students in the last and present graduating classes will not be charged for the first two (2) copies of their transcripts.  All other transcript requests will require a fee of $5.00 each. 

 

WITHDRAWALS AND TRANSFERS

            The parent/guardian of a student who is withdrawing from Prattville High School should notify the students' counselor of the withdrawal.  The parent/guardian must give the school officials written permission to withdraw from school for the release of student records.  This procedure will expedite the transfer of records.  All textbooks and other school related materials must be returned to the school before the withdrawal is complete. 

 

COUNSELING SERVICES

            Counseling office personnel are available for service to students and faculty at Prattville High School.  Students are encouraged to take advantage of services in the areas of curriculum selection, vocational development and personal counseling.  A comprehensive testing program, which includes ability, achievement, aptitude, and interest inventories is incorporated into each student's academic program. 

 

SCHEDULE CHANGES

            No schedule changes will be made except in the case of school error or emergency situation as determined by the Principal and based on documented, extenuating circumstances.  A $5 fee is charged for any schedule changes.

 

HALLPASSES

            Obtaining a hall pass during class is a privilege.  It is expected that high school students are mature enough to remain in class for the entire period unless there is a qualified reason.  Students should get water and go to the bathroom on the way to and from classes so as to minimize disturbance of academic time. 

            Students are required to have a pass when in the halls during class time.  ONLY ONE STUDENT AT A TIME is allowed to leave a classroom.  Students must sign the in/out sheet before leaving class and upon returning.  Passes given by teachers should pertain to building locations only.  All vehicle passes and etc. must have administrator approval.

 

DELIVERY OF FLOWERS, GIFTS, ETC.

Receiving flowers, gifts, and other mementos at school is a privilege.  These materials must be delivered to the office and the student will be notified.  The material MUST stay in the office until the end of the day at which time the student can pick up the materials and take them home.  NO deliveries will be accepted the week before, during the week of, and the week after VALENTINE'S DAY (February 1-17, 2012).

 

BREAK

            Break is a PRIVILEGE and should be treated as such.  If it is abused, it may be suspended or eliminated.  Food and drink may be consumed ONLY in the designated break areas.  Food and/or drink are NOT allowed in any department or classroom at any time.  Those students may purchase snacks from the school store.  Each break will have a designated break area.

            The Junior and Senior Buildings will break at 8:49 A.M.  These students are restricted to the Main Building.  Students are not allowed in the Freshmen and Sophomore Buildings during break.  A warning bell will ring at 8:59 A.M. to indicate that students should report to class. 

            The Sophomore Building will break at 9:10 A.M.  These students are restricted to the break area between the Junior Building and the Freshmen and Sophomore buildings and the Mane.  Students are not allowed in the Freshmen, Junior, or Senior Buildings with the exception of the Mane.  A warning bell will ring at 9:20 at which time students will return to class. 

            The Freshmen building will break at 9:36 A.M. These students will be restricted to their designated break area which is between the Junior Building and the Freshmen and Sophomore buildings and the Mane.  A bell will ring at 9:46 A.M. for all students to proceed to their 3^rd period class.  All students should be in class by 9:51 A.M

           

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

            Students are encouraged to attend and participate in school activities.  The school exercises the same right of authority at all school functions as during the school day.

 

TEXTBOOKS

1. All textbooks issued are the property of the public school system.
2. Students are responsible for the proper care of textbooks and will be charged for lost or damaged books.
3. Personal copies of textbooks may be purchased by contacting: 

 

Ms. Angel Garrett - Autauga County Board of Education - 153 W. Fourth St., Prattville, AL 36067    (334)365-5706

 

 

 

 

AP TEXTBOOKS

            AP Textbooks may be purchased from state funds.  Teachers should not collect fees for the textbooks.

 

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

            Teachers are expected to give homework assignments on a regular and on-going basis.  In many cases these assignments are given a week or more in advance.  It is the responsibility of each student to complete and submit homework assignments as scheduled, the homework will be graded by the teacher and returned, and homework assignments will count toward daily grade of each student.  When a student is absent or does not get a homework assignment directly from the teacher, the student should contact another student in the class.  Because of limited personnel, it is not feasible for the office to provide this service.

            The following guidelines will be used when requesting homework assignments through the office:

1. The student has been or will be absent for a minimum of (5) days,
2. If office personnel are required to help, the student/parent must specify the classes and teachers from which assignments are needed,
3. Assignments cannot be picked up-sooner then 24 hours after the request.

 

 

 

 

FEES

            Students shall not be charged a fee for any course or subject required of that student for graduation.  Students unable to pay a fee or are facing a financial hardship are required to provide written substantiation. ***All returned checks have a $30.00 NSF fee.

 

SUBJECT	FEE	SUBJECT	FEE
Computer Literacy	$25 per semester	Art I	$10 per semester
Chorus	$10 per semester	Art II and Advanced Art	$15 per semester
Theatre Arts	$15 per semester	3 Dimensional Design	$20 per semester
Adv Theatre Art	$20 per semester	Driver Education	$35 per semester
Band Uniforms	$75 fall semester	AFROTC	$25 per semester
Parking Permits	$30 per year	Transcripts	$5

 

GRIEVANCE PROGRAM

            When a student has a grievance, he/she and parent/guardian shall, within five days of when the grievance is first known, request a conference with his/her teacher.  This conference shall be scheduled by the teacher within five days of receipt of the request.  If the grievance is resolved at this conference by mutual agreement, there shall be no further action.  Both parties shall state in writing that they are in agreement with the proposed resolution.

            If the grievance is not resolved at the first level conference, the student and parent/guardian shall file, within five days, a written description of the grievance with the next level of administration, the assistant principal (if applicable).  Upon receipt of the grievance, the assistant principal and the teacher shall schedule a conference with the student and parent/guardian to be held within five days of the receipt of the grievance.  This conference shall be for the purpose of resolving the grievance.  Following the conference, the assistant principal shall respond in writing within five days to the student and parent/guardian as to his/her decision regarding the disposition of the grievance. 

            Should the grievance not be resolved satisfactorily, he/she and parent/guardian may continue through each level of administration in the same manner as prescribed heretofore.  Upon completion of the final administrative level (the superintendent of education), the student and parent/guardian may request to be heard by the board of education by submitting the request in writing to the superintendent of education.  The superintendent shall insert in the appropriate place on the agenda of the next board meeting [provided that the time constraints (as per board policy) are met for inclusion on the most immediate agenda] an item which states that the student desires to address the board concerning a grievance.

            The board shall review the grievance.  In addition, the board may, but is not required to, hear directly from any individual with knowledge of any relevant facts relating to the grievance. 

            The board of education will either uphold the recommendation of the superintendent or require the system to take some other action in response to the grievance.  A copy of the action of the board will be furnished to the student and parent/guardian as a part of the minutes of the board of education or as a separate written statement.  The board shall be the final reviewing authority within the system. 

            This policy is not intended to deprive any student and parent/guardian of any right they may have to file a grievance pursuant to any other policy of the local board of education.  The student and parent/guardian retain at all times the right to full due process in all grievance matters. 

           

 

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONFERENCES

            Parents/guardians are encouraged to request a conference with their child's teacher or an administrator.  Parent/guardian conferences are generally held during the teacher's planning period.  Conferences should be made by appointment only and should be arranged by calling one of the administrative aides at 365-8804 during normal school hours.

 

CHECK-OUT POLICY

            The State Department of Education's "Plan of Excellence" designates that each student receive 360 minutes of instruction per day.  For this reason, check-outs must be for extreme illness, doctor's appointments or other verifiable family emergency ONLY and will be kept to a minimum.  Doctor/Dentist appointments should be scheduled outside of regular school hours if at all possible.  A parent/guardian or a designated adult may come to the school in person to sign the student out.  The permission slip must be signed and returned to obtain excused status.  In addition, if the student checks out for an appointment (e.g. medical, legal), verification that the appointment was met must be presented upon return to school. 

 

            Written checkout notes will be verified before the student is released from school.  Also, students who bring checkout notes from home should give them to the first block teacher to be verified and submitted to the Student Center.  *Check-outs by phone are not allowed.

 

ADMITTANCE AFTER ABSENCES

In order to be readmitted with an excused absence, students MUST go to the Student Center.

1. EXCUSED ADMITS WILL BE ISSUED IN THE STUDENT CENTER BETWEEN 7:00 and 7:45 a.m. ONLY. A student must bring a dated note from his/her parent/guardian, doctor, or the court within three (3) school days of returning to school stating the reason for the absence(s).  (The note is kept by one of the personnel on duty and the student is issued an "excused" admit.)
2. If a student does not have a note, he/she will be marked as unexcused is the STI Attendance Database. 
3. If a student is absent because of a school related function, the teacher/coach must provide a list of students attending the school related function to Mrs. Mulligan; she will correctly mark the excused absence.  These lists must be given even for activities that take only one block. 

Students will be allowed to make up work only when absences are excused.

 

1. EXCUSED:  An absence may be excused by the principal or an assistant principal for the following reasons:
   1. pupil is too ill to attend school
   2. inclement weather which would cause the superintendent to close schools
   3. legal quarantine/court
   4. death in the immediate (parents, siblings, grandparents) family
   5. emergency condition as determined by the superintendent or principal
   6. Students excused by the principal or the appropriate assistant principal for attendance at special events and/or religious reasons, based on parental requests, shall be considered absent, excused, but shall not be considered to be in perfect attendance.  Such approval must be based on written request submitted and approved in advance.

 

Students MAY make up any work if the absence is excused.  Arrangements for making up work must be made within three (3) school days, unless extenuating circumstances are given consideration by the teacher and/or the principal. 

            If a student should need to be excused from class for pre-planned activities (i.e. church trips, etc.), a pre-approval should be obtained from Mrs. Armstrong prior to the activity date.  Please leave information with Mrs. Mulligan in the front office for Mrs. Armstrong's approval. 

 

1. UNEXCUSED:  Any absence not approved by the provision of Item 1 is unexcused, i.e. work, truancy, suspension, forged excuses, or parental neglect.  Students MAY NOT make up work if the absence is unexcused.  All documents for absences must be received within three (3) school days or the absence will be unexcused.  Students who have more than ten (10) unexcused absences in a class session during a school year will not receive course credits.

 

EXCESSIVE ABSENCES

               Students who have more than ten (10) unexcused absences in a class session during a school year will not receive course credits.  Parents/guardians of these students will be notified by the school administration following a student's seventh (7^th) and tenth (10^th) unexcused absence.

 

            The Review Committee will hear the student's parents/guardians and/or the student's appeal regarding excessive unexcused absences.  Days when students are absent from school due to official suspension shall not be counted as part of the number of excessive absences.

 

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND BEHAVIOR

            Parents/guardians or persons in charge of children are required to ensure that their children enroll and attend school and conduct themselves properly in accordance with written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education.

            The failure of a parent/guardian and persons in charge of children to exercise this responsibility is a crime.  If convicted said persons shall be fined not more than $100 and may also be sentenced to hard labor for the county for not more than 90 days.

           

 

STUDENTSCHOOLATTENDANCE STANDARDS AND OPERATION OF A MOTOR

 VEHICLE (PERTAINING TO A DRIVER'S LICENSE)

 

            It is the policy of the Prattville High School to comply with Act 93-368 as adopted by the Alabama Legislature which provides for school attendance standards and the operation of motor vehicles.  Any person under the age of 19 at the time of application for, or renewal or reinstatement of a driver's license or a learner's license must present documentation of graduation or school attendance or quality for one or more of the following expectations:

            1.  Is enrolled and making satisfactory progress in a course leading to a general education development test (GED) from a state approved institution or organization or has obtained the certificate.

            2.  Is enrolled in a secondary school of this state or any other state.

            3.  Is participating in a job-training program approved by the State Superintendent of Education.

            4.  Is gainfully and substantially employed.

            5.  Is a parent with the care and custody of a minor or unborn child.

            6.  Has a physician certify that the parents of the person depend on him/her as their sole source of transportation.

            7.  Is exempted from this requirement due to circumstances beyond his/her control as provided commencing with Section 16-28-1 Title 16 Code of Alabama 1975 as amended.

 

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

            Students who are transported by school buses will arrive at and depart from school at the scheduled times.  Students who are not transported by school buses should not arrive prior to 7:00 A.M. not remain later than 3:45 P.M. unless they are involved in a school approved activity, since supervision is not available before and after those times.  A student is not permitted to leave school campus during regular school hours except in accordance with the following provisions: 

1. A student who brings a note from home with a parent's/guardian's signature will be allowed to check out under his/her own signature.  The note to check out must be presented to the first block teacher, who will issue a check out card to the student and send the note to the office for verification.
2. When the check out times arrives, the student will present the card in the office and SIGN OUT.
3. A student's parent/guardian may come to the school in person to check the student out of school.  A student may not be checked out of school by persons other than his/her parent/guardian or someone specifically designated by the student's parent/guardian.  The designated person MUST should a photo I.D. before the student can be released.
4. In emergency situations, the school principal or designee may permit a student to leave the school campus based on a telephone request from the student's parent/guardian.  In such instances, the principal or his designee shall attempt to contact the student's parent/guardian by telephone to confirm the request. 
5. Students who abuse emergency checkouts will not be allowed further checkout without being signed out by a parent/guardian.  Any student violating this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action deemed appropriated for an intermediate offense. 
6. Students MAY NOT go into the parking lot during break or any other time during the school day without approval of a principal or school resource officer. 

 

TARDIES - LATE ARRIVALS

The following definitions will help identify infractions:

1.  
   1. TARDY to class - if a student is not in the classroom when the tardy bell rings, the student will be considered tardy.
   2. TARDY to school - any arrival to school after the call-in bell rings.

1. Students will have five (5) minutes between classes.  Each teacher will demand that students be on time.  Tardiness is excused for the same reasons that are acceptable for absences.  Excessive tardiness will result in disciplinary action.  Only an excused tardy permits classwork to be made up.
2. Late arrivals:
   1. Students reporting to school after 7:55 A.M. should report to the Student Center for appropriate admittance.  Students should give teachers tardy admit slips which have the time of arrival stamped on them. 
   2. All arrivals after 7:55 A.M. will report to the Student Center and will be admitted according to check-in policy. 
3.  Students who come to class without signing in will be marked tardy in that class. 

 

FIELD TRIPS

            Students shall be subject to the same Code of Conduct applicable to regular classroom activities.  Students must have written permission signed by the parent/guardian on file with school officials.

 

ACCIDENTS

            Every accident in the school building, on the school grounds, at practice sessions, or at any event sponsored by the school must be reported immediately to the person in charge and to the school office, and an accident report will be completed. 

 

 

 

LOST AND FOUND

            Articles found in and around the school should be turned in to the Office where the owners may claim their property by identifying it.

 

MEDICATION

            Members of the school staff will not administer medicine or drugs, including non-prescription medications, to students except in the cases when it has been prescribed and requested in writing by the parent/guardian.  Each student is required to bring a signed note from the physician.  All medication brought to the school by students must be stored with the school nurse during the school day.  NO STUDENT, AT ANY TIME, MAY HAVE ON HIS OR HER PERSON ANY FORM OF MEDICATION WHETHER LIQUID, PILL, OR CAPSULE FORM OR ANY OTHER FORM.  

 

STUDENT DRESS AND APPEARANCE

            Students are expected to be clean and appropriately dressed for school.  Dress and appearance must not cause disruption or present health or safety problems.  Shoes must be worn by all students. 

The following articles of clothing and other items are not allowed:

                *  Strapless dresses

            *  "Spaghetti straps", "tee tops", and "muscle shirts"

            *  Mini skirts and short shorts

                Shorts should not be overly tight and should be properly fitted at waist height.

                Additionally, shorts should be walking-type shorts, not athletic shorts with wide

                 legs and/or slits.  Shorts should not be shorter than mid-thigh.  Skirts should be no more than

                three (3) inches above the knee when standing, or at the discretion of the principal or designee for               tall students.

            * Overalls unfastened or with bibs down

            *  Belts unfastened

            *  Picks or combs in hair

            *  Clothing with decals or slogans containing profanity, inferring obscene/indecent commentary or

                 referring to immoral/illegal behavior

            *   Over-sized clothes large enough to conceal objects or weapons

            *   Bagging/sagging pants worn below the waistline

                  Pants should be worn at waist height with proper fit.  Pants legs should reflect regular straight-          legged jeans.  No big bell-bottom type pants or large over-sized pants are allowed.  Pant legs                              should not drag the floor.

            *   Exposed midriffs - short tops, low-waist pants

            *   Facial jewelry or large dangling earrings

            *   Only small earrings or stud-type earrings appropriate for school are allowed

            *   Hats, caps, and sunglasses inside the school facility

            *   Gloves, except when outside the building during cold weather.

            *   Bandannas or scarves

            *   Flip-flops or sneakers which are unlaced or untied

            *   Clothing made of sheer fabric or spandex

                *   Clothes which is too short, too tight, or too revealing causing distraction of others

 

**Shirts, shorts, pants, dresses, and similar items of clothing must be in good taste as       deemed by the administration and teachers at Prattville High School. 

**Students are subject to search when school officials have reasonable grounds to do so.

**Students who are inappropriately dressed will be sent home to change clothes.  Students who continuously inappropriately dress will be subject to disciplinary action.

**There will be absolutely no playing cards, die/dice, or any assemblance of gambling materials allowed on school grounds at any time.  Absolutely no gambling is permitted.

 

TELEPHONES

            In case of an emergency, students may be allowed to use the Student Center or Office phone with a pass from the teacher.  Under Alabama law, it is illegal for a student to have a cell phone or electronic pager inside a school building. 

 

SCHOOL VISITORS

            ANY student or any other person, not attending Prattville High School WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to visit with friends or relatives during the school day.  Upon entering the building, all visitors to the school, including parents/guardians and faculty family members, must report to the administrative suite/principal's office to obtain permission to visit.  Persons who have not been authorized to visit in the school will be considered trespassers.

 

BUILDING HOURS

            The building is open in the morning at 7:00 a.m. and closed by 4:00 p.m.  Any student or group of students remaining in the building or on campus after 4:00 p.m. must be supervised by an adult, preferably a member of the faculty. 

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BOARD POLICIES REGARDING STUDENT USE OF AUTOMOBILES AND CAMPUS PARKING AT HIGH SCHOOL

 

            Driving a vehicle to school and parking a vehicle on a school campus is a privilege granted by the Board of Education and school officials.  This privilege is subject to suspension or revocation when any student is in violation of driving and parking regulations.  Unauthorized, unregistered, and/or illegally parked automobiles, trucks, or motorcycles are subject to be towed at the owner's expense.    

 

USE AND PARKING OF VEHICLES

            Students driving automobiles, trucks, or motorcycles to school must register them.  The following procedure will be followed:

1. Request registration application from the appropriate school official.
2. Student and parent/guardian must complete the application.
3. License, tag number and $30.00 are required to the appropriate school official before parking will be allowed.
4. A window decal will be issued and must be displayed if the vehicle is parked on campus. 
5. Automobiles and motorcycles must be parked in appropriately designated and marked spaces. 
6. If a vehicle is barred from campus, the vehicle cannot be driven and parked in surrounding vicinity (neighborhood, Kingston Park, Autauga County Technology Center, etc.)
7. Any student using a personal vehicle for yearbook work, school newspaper work, early release, or a community service related course must sign out in the Student Center.
8. Student's returning to their automobiles during the school day will result in disciplinary action.
9. The uses of ones vehicle to skip school will result in the following disciplinary actions:
   1. 1^st offense - two (2) weeks loss of driving and parking privileges plus normal penalty for skipping.
   2. 2^nd offense - one (1) month loss of driving and parking privileges plus normal penalty for skipping.
   3. 3^rd offense - loss of driving and parking privileges for the reminder of the school term plus normal penalty for skipping. 
10.  The use of ones vehicle to transport another student or other students to skip school will result in the loss of driving and parking privileges for the remainder of the school term plus the normal penalty for skipping school for all students involved.

 

VEHICLE PARKING VIOLATIONS

            The Parking Lot will be monitored each block of the day.  The following parking violations will result if:

1. Vehicle is parked in an unauthorized parking place (e.g. handicapped space, cars not designated for student parking, Honor Roll reserved spaces, parking in the grass, and parking in the fire lane).  Excessive violations will result in the car being barred from campus.  A car may be towed at the owner's expense.
2. Vehicle is not properly registered or illegally parked.
   1. 1^st offense - warning ticket and $10.00 fine
   2. 2^nd offense - may result in wheel lock put on tire or vehicle being towed from campus at owner's expense and driving privileges revoked for two (2) weeks.
   3. 3^rd offense - vehicle towed at owner's expense and driving privileges revoked for one (1) month.
   4. 4^th offense - vehicle towed at owner's expense and loss of driving privileges for the remainder of the term. 
3. NO student may park in the faculty parking lot or other reserved areas.

 

AUTOMOBILES ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH WHEN SCHOOL OFFICIALS

HAVE REASONABLE GROUNDS TO DO SO.

 

 SELLING OF GOODS AND POSTING OF SIGNS

            All items sold at Prattville High School must be approved by Mr. Dennis.  Signs and sales which affect the school or a school organization must be scheduled and given a calendar date.  All sales or signs from profit-making organizations not connected in any manner with Prattville High School are prohibited.

 

FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS

            Drills will be conducted on a monthly basis and are required by City, State, and Civil Defense laws.  These drills are necessary and proper to ensure each student's safety in the event of a real emergency.  Students must exit in a single file line to designated area and remain quiet during all drills.  Directions as to where to go are posted in each classroom.  SIGNALS ARE:

1. Fire alarm system will be activated
2. Series of short rings of bell - evacuate building
3. Continuous ring - return to the building
4. Signals for tornado drill will be given over the PA system.

 

FOOD DELIVERED ON CAMPUS

            No food from restaurants or fast-food establishments will be delivered to the campus without the approval of Mr. Dennis, and only for special events.  The deliverer must contact Mr. Dennis for approval.  OUTSIDE FOOD CANNOT BE SOLD OR TAKEN INTO THE MANE OR SERVING AREA!

 

SCHOOL RETAIL STORE (LOCATED IN THE COPY CENTER)

            The school store is open at break and offers pens, pencils, paper, and other school related items.

 

 

TEACHER AIDES

            Teacher aides should be chosen from the Junior and Senior classes.  Responsibilities will be assigned by the teacher.  A teacher may have only one (1) teacher aide. 

 

MEDIACENTER

            The Media Center opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 3:30 p.m.  The Media Center is for every student's use; however, a pass from a teacher is required during class time.  Books may be checked out for a two (2) week period and renewed on request.  A fine of $.05 per school day is charged for overdue books.  Any person who has lost a library book must pay for it immediately.

 

LOCKERS

            Lockers will be available to students on a lease basis.  The cost of the locker lease is $10.00 per year to cover the cost of maintenance and replacement of parts.  Lockers are provided as a convenience for all students and should be treated with care.  For further information, see Mr. Tracy. 

LOCKERS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH WHEN SCHOOL OFFICIALS HAVE REASONBLE GROUNDS TO DO SO. 

 

BUS TRANSPORTATION

            Prattville High School students are provided transportation to and from school if they live two (2) or more miles from the school.  Students riding school buses are subject to the rules and regulations contained in the Student Code of Conduct.  Repeated misbehavior may result in temporary or permanent suspension from the buses. 

 

CAFETERIA

Breakfast and lunch will be served.

BREAKFAST - Student $1.00; Faculty $1.25; Visitor Breakfast $1.50; Reduced $.30

LUNCH - Students $2.00; Faculty $2.50; Visitors $3.00; Reduced $.40

(These prices are subject to change as federal and state regulations and laws change and as policies are established by the Child Nutrition Program.)

            Lunch will be served in four lunch waves.  Student behavior in the dining room should be based on courtesy and cleanliness; this means leaving the area in the condition in which you would like to live.  Everyone, whether he/she eats the school prepared meal or not, will be escorted by their teacher to and from the lunchroom.  Students will have assigned seats with their fifth (5th) period teacher.  Students may choose to buy lunch, bring their lunch, or not to eat lunch; but ALL students will remain for the entire lunch period in their designated areas.  At no time are the students allowed to take food outside of the cafeteria and no one may go into areas where classes are being held during lunch period.  Students not in designated areas during their lunch period will be subject to disciplinary action.

 

GRADING PROCEDURES/ FINAL EXAMS AND FINAL GRADES

 

            In addition to the above criteria, students shall have good conduct with conduct grades of either an "A," "B," or "C" or the equivalent of an "A," "B," or "C" in each class and shall not have been suspended from school or assigned to the Interim/Alternative Program at any time during the academic year.

Final Exams and Final Grades

            1.         Final exams are required in all subjects.  The only exemption is described in

                        the Exam Exemption Policy.  There will be no open book exams and no take

                        home exams for the mid-term and final exams.

            2.         Mid-term exams will serve as final exams for 18-week courses.

                        a.  1^st 9-weeks = 40%  2^nd 9-weeks = 40%      Final Exam = 20%

                        b.  The final grade for 36 weeks courses will be:

                                    1^st Semester = 40%    2^nd Semester = 40 %     Final Exam = 20%

                        c.  The grading scale to be used is as follows:

                                    A = 100-90

                                    B = 89-90

                                    C = 79-70

                                    D = 69-60

                                    F = 59-0

                                    (Grades of 0.5 or higher will round up)

Teachers will need to give an exam mid-year.  This exam should be counted as a grade in the 2^nd 9 weeks and not considered a stand alone exam and will not weigh more than 20%.

 

EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY

            Exams are required in all subjects.  The exam exemption policy approved by the Autauga County Board of Education will be as follows:

            Students will take all semester exams unless they are exempt utilizing one or more of the criteria listed below:

• 1. An "A" average in each class and not more than three (3) absences in a given class, subject and/or block.
• 2. A "B" average in each class and not more than two (2) absences in a given class, subject and/or block.
• 3. A "C" average in each class and not more than one (1) absence in a given class, subject, and/or block.

In addition to the above criteria, students shall have good conduct with conduct grades of either an "A", "B", or "C" or the equivalent of an "A", "B", or "C" in each class and shall not have been suspended from school or assigned to the Alternative School at any time during the academic year.

 

RE-EXAMINATION POLICY

            During either of the two terms or in a case where the exam is a final exam for an eighteen (18) week course, a teacher will grant a re-examination for SENIORS ONLY if the student failed the course after the final exam is graded and averaged with all other grades, and had a final grade of 50-59.  The final examination must be the deciding factor which results in the failing average for the term.  All re-examinations will be administered within two (2) days of the completion of the failed exam.  Under the Re-examination Policy a student who takes a re-examination and raises his/her grade to a passing level, may receive a grade no higher than sixty (60) for the final term average. 

 

GIFTED EDUCATION

            Gifted students are those who perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment.  These students require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program.  Students possessing these abilities can be found in all populations, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor.

            A student may be referred by teachers, counselors, administrators, parents or guardians, peers, self, or any other individuals with knowledge of the student's abilities.  Additionally, all second grade students will be observed as potential gifted referrals using a gifted behavior checklist.

            For each student referred, information is gathered in the areas of Aptitude, Characteristics, and Performance.  The information is entered on a matrix where points are assigned according to established criteria.  The total number of points earned determines if the student qualifies for gifted services.

            For more information contact the Autauga County Special Education Department, Mrs. Lillie Bowling, at 361-3843.

 

            The Autauga County School System is committed to providing educational opportunities to all exceptional children.  Special programs for Autism, Deaf-Blindness, Developmental Delay, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Impairment, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, Visual Impairment are provided.  However, before exceptional children can be helped, they must be found and plans for educating them must be made.

            If you live in Autauga County and have a child or know of a child who is exceptional and not in school call 361-3843 or write............CHILD FIND, AUTAUGA COUNTY SCHOOLS, SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, 127 WEST FOURTH STREET, PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067.

 

REPORT CARDS

            Written reports of the student's progress will be distributed to the parent/guardian on a nine-week basis.

 

HONOR ROLL

            Data for the Honor Roll will be provided through guidance office computer.  Each nine-weeks grading period students who achieve the "A" or "A-B" Honor Roll will be recognized.  Honor Roll students will be recognized by some or all of the following means:

• 1. Special breakfast or lunch during school hours.
• 2. Various award items - pens, keyrings, pencils, etc.

* "A" Honor Roll Requirements: Grade of "A" in all courses attempted

* "A-B" Honor Roll Requirements: Grade of "A" or "B" in all courses attempted and a GPA of 3.00 to 3.999.

 

HONORS DIPLOMA

Criteria for determining Honor Students will be according to the guidelines below:

• 1. Students must have a top grade point average (3.5 and above). Academic grade averages will be computed at the end of the first semester to determine rank in class. Grade point averages for Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be determined at the end of the second semester.
• 2. Honor graduates must participate in graduation exercises.
• 3. Honor graduates must qualify for the Advanced Academic Diploma.
• 4. In order to be classified as an honor graduate, a student may not have more that two (2) school service grades throughout his/her high school career.
• 5. In order to be classified as an honor graduate, a student must earn all required units of credit each school term throughout his/her high school career. A student who is granted special early release by the Principal is no longer eligible to be an honor graduate. Special early release as granted by the Principal is not for credits; therefore, the requirement to earn all credits for each school term will not be met.
• 6. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be chosen from the Honor Graduates based on the highest GPA to be determined at the end of the second semester of the senior year.

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

            To be eligible for graduation from high school, a student must: (a) pass the required sections of the Alabama High School Graduation Examination as designated by the chosen diploma option and (b) successfully pass a program of studies or course work leading to the student's earning a specified number of Carnegie units of credit in required or specified subjects. (See pages 3-6)

 

 

CRITERIA FOR VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN

            Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be selected according to the policy set forth by the Autauga County Board of Education.  Only the Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be recognized at graduation.  The following are the criteria for determining who may be eligible for Valedictorian and Salutatorian in the schools of the Autauga County School System.

• 1. The candidate must qualify for the Advanced Academic Diploma and as an honor graduate. (In order to be classified as an honor graduate, a student must earn all required units of credit each school term throughout his/her high school career.) ( See "Honors Diploma" page 3)
• 2. All Carnegie Unit and half unit designated courses offered by a local high school shall be eligible for and figure into the calculations for determining the overall class standing or average, except that, any course designate with an "aide" descriptor (library aide, office aide, etc.) shall not be used in calculating the overall average of the candidates.
• 3. The candidates must have been enrolled at the local high school for one (1) full school year prior to the date of their graduation.
• 4. Grades in all classes shall be computed at face value.
• 5. The standing of the candidates shall be computed on the number of quality points earned at the second semester of the senior year.
• 6. The school principal will resolve any extraordinarily situations or circumstances that may arise.

 

The local school may establish appropriate criteria for determining eligibility standards for various honor classifications to be awarded at respective schools.

 

            Students shall receive a quality point for successfully completing Advanced Placement classes and Dual Enrollment classes taken at Prattville High School during the regular academic year.

 

PARTICIPATION IN GRADUATION EXERCISES;

            The right to participate in graduation exercises is restricted to those students who have met all the requirements for graduation and who will receive an unconditional exit document at the conclusion of the exercises.  All students must follow all dress code regulations and Autauga County school behavior policies.  THEY MUST ALSO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION PRACTICE TO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION EXERCISES.

            Only National Honor Society students may wear honor cords.  NO other clubs or organizations are permitted to wear honor cords at graduation.  Any student who violates this regulation by either borrowing or lending cords or improperly wearing cords will be removed from the graduation line and will not be allowed to march. 

            Students who are seniors who do not pass the required sections of the Alabama High School Graduation exam will not participate in graduation ceremonies.  This policy does not apply to students with disabilities as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101- 476).  Students with disabilities will receive a graduation certificate. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INOWPARENT PORTAL

            INOW Parent Portal is for parent and student use.  Parents can access important directly from any computer.  Parents and students can view grades, class schedules, attendance records, discipline reports, activity announcements, homework assignments, and notes from teachers. 

            The INOW Parent Portal is a secure method of providing information to you.  The cost of the program is $5.00 per household/ per school.  In order to access INOW Parent Portal, parents must have a computer-generated student number and Personal Identification Number (PIN).

            This is a great tool for parents and students.  If you would like to take advantage of this program, please complete the bottom of this page and return it to the front office or send it with a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment.  A copy of the student number, pin number, and instructions for accessing the internet site will be sent to you immediately.  Checks should be made payable to Prattville High School.

            I hope you enroll in this program.

 

 

 

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PRATTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - INOW PARENT PORTAL PIN NUMBER REQUEST

 

 

Student's Legal Name_________________________________                  Grade________________

                                    (PLEASE PRINT)                                                                                         

 

Address_______________________________________

 

Parent Name ___________________________________                Phone #_______________

                                    (PLEASE PRINT)

 

_______ $5.00 Cash or Check Enclosed                                            Date__________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IT'S THE LAW

 

PARENT NOTIFICATION

CIVIL LIABILITIES AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES

 

The following laws relate to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence and other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees:

 

On May 18, 2009, Governor Bob Riley signed into law that all Alabama students must be seventeen (17) years old before they are allowed to drop out of school.  The new law takes effect beginning the 2009-2010 school year.   This law stipulates that any student that wishes to drop out of school must attend an exit interview with a school administrator and a parent or guardian before dropping out of school.  The student must also sign a document which reflects that they understand the consequences of leaving school early.

 

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND BEHAVIOR (ACT 94-782 which was amended Legislature ACT 93-672; Code of Alabama 16-12-12)

Each parent/guardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll, to regularly attend school, or to compel the child to properly conduct himself/herself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days).

 

DRUG DEALING (Revised January 28, 1999; Alabama Administrative Code, 290-030-010-.062)

A person who unlawfully sells, furnishes, or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor, if the sale, furnishing, or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage. 

 

DRUGS, ALCOHOL, WEAPONS, PHYSICAL HARM, OR THREATENED PHYSICAL HARD (Gun-Free Schools ACT 94-784; Section 921 of Title 18, United States Code, and in Chapter 39 of the Code of Alabama)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs, alcohol, weapons, physical harm to a person, or threatened physical harm to a person.  If any criminal charge is warranted, the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant.  If that person is a student, the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five (5) days.  If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs, alcohol, weapons, physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person, the person may not be readmitted to the public schools until criminal charges, if any, have been disposed of by appropriate authorities and the person has satisfied all other requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition of readmission.

 

TEACHER ASSAULT (School Discipline, Code of Alabama 16-28A-1; ACT 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his/her duty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEAPONS IN SCHOOLS (Gun-Free Schools ACT 94; Section 921 of Title 18, United States Code, and in Chapter 39 of the Code of Alabama)(ACT 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school.  Possession of a deadly weapon with intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus is a Class C felony.  (Note: Deadly weapons include, but are not limited to, hand grenades, explosives, or incendiary devices, a pistol, rifle, or shotgun; or a switch-blade knife, gravity knife, stiletto sword, or dagger; or any club baton, billy, black jack, bludgeon, or metal knuckles).

 

VANDALISM (ACT 94-819)

The parents/guardians or other persons having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property, plus the court costs, caused by intentional, willful or malicious act of the minor.

 

PISTOL POSSESSION/DRIVER'S LICENSE (ACT 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school, or a public school bus, shall be denied issuance of a driver's permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license.  If a person over the age of 14 possesses a driver's license on the date of conviction, the driver's license will be suspended for 180 days.

 

DROP-OUT/DRIVER'S LICENSE (ACT 94-820- which was amended ACT 93-368 as codified in 16-28-40, Code of Alabama 1975)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driver's license or learner's permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation.  Exceptions are students who: are enrolled in a GED program, are enrolled in a secondary school, are participating in an approved job training program, are gainfully employed, are a parent of a minor or unborn child, or are the sole source of transportation for the parent.

 

ELECTRONIC DEVICES (ACT 16-1-27)

(A) No board of education shall permit any pupil to carry a pocket pager or electronic communication device in school except for health or other extraordinary needs upon approval of the board of education.  (B) Any pupil found in violation of the provisions of this section shall be subject to suspension or expulsion by the board of education. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

(FERPA)

 

The 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 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 [or appropriate school official] 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. 

 

1. 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 in inaccurate or misleading.  They should write the School principal [or appropriate school official], 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 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.

 

1. 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 interest.  A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, counselor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with who the School 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 discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

 

1. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA.  The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:

Family Policy Compliance Office

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-4605

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE FOR DIRECTORY INFORMATION/SURVEY PARTICIPATION

 

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Autauga County School District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child's education records.  However, Autauga County School District may disclose appropriately designated "directory information" with written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures.  The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Autauga County School District to include this type of information from your child's education records in certain school publications.  Examples include:

A playbill, showing your student's role in a drama production, the annual yearbook; honor roll or other recognition lists; graduation programs; and sports activity sheets, such as wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.

 

            Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent's prior written consent.  Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks.  In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories - names, addresses and telephone listings - unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student's information disclosed with their prior written consent. 

            If you do not want Autauga County School District to disclose directory information from your child's education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing or on the form provided. Autauga County School District has designated the following information as directory information:

 

Student's name           Photograph                             Degrees, honors, and awards received

Address                       Date of Birth/Grade Level      Participation in activities and sports

Telephone listing        Dates of Attendance

 

            Several times during the school year, students are asked to participate in surveys, such as Drug Awareness, Career Awareness, and Needs Assessments.  Generally, surveys are conducted on an anonymous basis and no names or identifiable information is provided.  Prior to the administration of survey, parents have the right to request, in writing in a timely manner, to inspect surveys.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School Year 2011-2012

 

I, ________________________________, parent/guardian of ____________________________

            Parent/Guardian Name (print)                                                            Student Name (print)

 

Attending Prattville High School in _______________ grade, do not consent to:

 

 

__________ Disclosure of directory information for my child for military recruiters

 

 

 

__________________________            ____________________________            ___________

 Parent/Guardian's Name (Print)                        Parent Signature                                  Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

******************************************************************************

 

 

School Year 2011-2012

 

 

I, ________________________________, parent/guardian of ____________________________

            Parent/Guardian Name (print)                                                            Student Name (print)

 

Attending Prattville High School in _______________ grade, do not consent to:

 

 

__________ Participation in surveys

 

 

 

__________________________            ____________________________            ___________

 Parent/Guardian's Name (Print)                          Parent Signature                                 Date

 

 

 

Please detach and return above section(s) only if you do not want your child to participate and have the student return it to their homeroom teacher immediately.  The acknowledgement of receipt will become a part of each student's permanent record.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE AND VACCINE

 

            The State Department of Education along with the Alabama Department of Public Health has made it mandatory to disseminate information about meningococcal disease in student handbooks in the state of Alabama.  Meningococcal disease is a serious illness, caused by bacteria.  It is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children 2-18 years old in the United States.

 

            The bacteria that cause meningococcal disease is very common.  The disease is most common in children and people with certain medical conditions that affect their immune system.

College freshmen living in dormitories also have increased risk of getting the disease.  The disease is spread through exchange of respiratory droplets or saliva with and infected person including kissing, coughing, sneezing, and sharing drinking glasses and eating utensils.  In a few people, the bacteria overcome the body's immune system and pass through the lining of the nose and throat into the blood stream where this cause meningitis.  Meningitis is a term that describes inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

 

            The symptoms of this disease include: fever, headache, stiff neck, red rash, drowsiness, and nausea and vomiting.

 

            MCV4, or the meningococcal vaccine, is recommended for all children 11-12 years of age and for unvaccinated adolescents at high school entry (15 years of age).  High school seniors should also consider obtaining the vaccine prior to entering college, especially if they are planning on living in dormitory.  Please consult your physician or local health department for more information.

 

For more information on this and other vaccine recommendations go to:

www.adph.org/immunization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTAUGA COUNTY SCHOOLS

2011-2012

 

 

SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

August 8, 2011	Monday	Teacher Institute
August 9-12, 2011	Tuesday- Friday	Teacher Inservice
August 15, 2011	Monday	School Opens
September 5, 2011	Monday	Labor Day
November 11, 2011	Friday	Veteran's Day
November 21-25, 2011	Monday- Friday	Thanksgiving Holidays
December 13-16, 2011	Tuesday-Friday	Semester Exams
December 16, 2011	Friday	Last Day before Christmas Holidays
December 19- 30, 2011		Christmas Holidays
January 2, 2012	Monday	Teacher Inservice
January 3, 2012	Tuesday	School Resumes
January 16, 2012	Monday	Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
March 26, 2012	Monday	Weather Day
March 26-30, 2012	Monday - Friday	Spring Break
May 21-23, 2012	Monday - Wednesday	Final Exams
May 24, 2012	Thursday	Teacher Inservice
May 25, 2012	Friday	Last Day of School / Graduation Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REPORT CARD SCHEDULE      

REPORT PERIOD	PERIOD BEGINS	PERIOD ENDS	REPORT CARDS HOME
1st Nine Weeks	8/15/2011	10/11/2011	10/19/2011
2nd Nine Weeks	10/12/2011	12/16/2011	1/7/2012
3rd Nine Weeks	1/03/2012	03/09/2012	3/24/2012
4th Nine Weeks	03/10/2012	05/25/2012	5/25/2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEX

 

Accidents......................................................................................................14

Acknowledgement of Receipt / Parent/Student Handbook..............................................32

Admittance After Absences.............................................................................12-13

Arrival and Departures ...................................................................................13-14

Attendance......................................................................................................13

Autauga County Credit Recovery Program...............................................................7-8

Autauga County Schools Calendar ......................................................................... 29

Bell Schedules....................................................................................................2

Break.............................................................................................................10

Building Hours..................................................................................................16

Bus Transportation.............................................................................................18

Cafeteria.........................................................................................................18

Check-Out Policy..............................................................................................12

Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties................................................................23-24

Counseling Services.............................................................................................9

Delivery of Flowers, Gifts, Etc................................................................................9

Early Completion of Graduation............................................................................6-7

Exam Exemption Policy.......................................................................................19

Fees...............................................................................................................11

FERPA Information and Forms..........................................................................25-27

Field Trips.......................................................................................................14

Fire and Tornado Drills.......................................................................................17

Food Delivered on Campus...................................................................................17

Football Schedule ...............................................................................................2

Gambling and Gambling Materials Not Allowed.........................................................15

Gifted Education and Child Find Information..........................................................19-20

Grading Procedures/ Final Exams and Final Grades......................................................18

Graduation Requirements and Participation in Graduation Exercises...................................21

Graduation Requirements.....................................................................................3-6

Grievance Program.............................................................................................11

Guidelines for High School Transfers..........................................................................8

Hall Passes........................................................................................................9

Homework Assignments.......................................................................................10

Honor Roll and Honors Diploma............................................................................20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEX (cont.)

 

I-NOW Parent Portal.........................................................................................22

Lockers.........................................................................................................18

Lost and Found .............................................................................................. 15

Media Center..................................................................................................18

Medication....................................................................................................15

Meningococcal Disease.....................................................................................28

Parent/Guardian Conferences...........................................................................11-12

Parking of Vehicles and Violations.....................................................................16-17

Superintendent, Board Members, Principals...............................................................1

Re-Examination Policy......................................................................................19

Release of Student Information............................................................................   9

Report Cards...................................................................................................20

Schedule Changes............................................................................................. 9

School Visitors................................................................................................16

School Activities..............................................................................................10

School Retail Store..........................................................................................17

Selling of Goods and Posting of Signs.................................................................... 17

Student Dress and Appearance.............................................................................15

Tardies - Late Arrivals......................................................................................14

Teacher Aides................................................................................................18

Telephones....................................................................................................16

Textbooks and AP Textbooks...............................................................................10

Transcripts...................................................................................................... 9

Transfer Credit.................................................................................................8

Valedictorian/Salutatorian Criteria.....................................................................20-21

Withdrawals and Transfers...................................................................................9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT'S HOMEROOM GRADE (2011-2012):___________________________

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT

 

I, __________________________________________, and my parents/guardians hereby

                       (PRINT STUDENT'S NAME)

 

acknowledge by our signatures that we have received, read (or had read to us), and understand

 

the Prattville High School Parent/Student Handbook.

 

           

            (Signed)___________________________________________________

                                                     (Student)

           

            (Signed)___________________________________________________

                                                (Parent/Guardian)

 

            (Signed)___________________________________________________

                                                (Parent/Guardian)

 

            Date: _____________________________________________________

 

Note: The student is to sign the above statement.  If the student lives with both parents/guardians, both are to sign the statement with the student.  If the student lives with only one parent/guardian, only the custodial parent is to sign the statement with the student.

 

 

PLEASE DETACH THIS PAGE AFTER SIGNING

AND HAVE THE STUDENT RETURN IT

IMMEDIATELY TO HIS/HER 1^ST BLOCK TEACHER.

THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT WILL BECOME

A PART OF EACH STUDENT'S PERMANENT RECORD.

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

 

                                                           

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All incoming freshmen will have the opportunity to choose the Alabama High School Diploma with or without one of the following endorsements: Advanced Academic Endorsement, Advanced Academic Endorsement with Honors, Credit-Based Endorsement, Career Technical Endorsement, Advanced Career Technical Endorsement, or Advanced Career Technical Endorsement with Honors. All beginning freshmen students will pursue the Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement and can not "Opt Out" of First Choice until the end of their freshmen year and are required to complete one distance-learning course. Students who pass all required and elective courses taken will exceed the required number of credits for graduation. In addition to completing the specified number of credits, each student must pass the required sections of the Alabama High School Graduation Exam in order to receive a diploma. Students may not take courses out of sequence or at grade levels other than those specified.  Students should consult the appropriate counselor about the four-year plan of study and the correct sequencing of courses.  *Students who successfully complete Algebra I in the eighth (8^th) grade will receive credit for one completed math course toward high school graduation.

 

Graduation requirements will change effective with the students entering ninth grade in the 2011-2012 school year.  Due to the transition from block schedule to a seven period schedule, changes in credits for graduation will take effect as follows:

 

School Year	Credits Required for Graduation
2011-2012	27
2012-2013	26
2013-2014	25
2014-2015	24

 

The reduction in required credits affects elective courses; no change has been made in the number of credits required for English, math, science, or social studies.

 

 

FIRST CHOICE: ALABAMA HIGH

SCHOOL Diploma with                                           STANDARD ALABAMA

ADVANCED ACADEMIC ENDORSEMENT   HIGH SCHOOL Diploma

English                                                4 units             English                                              4 units

Social Studies                                     4 units             Social Studies                                               4 units

Science                                                4 units             Science                                              4 units  

Mathematics                                        4 units             Mathematics                                      4 units  

(including Algebra II w/ Trig.)                                   (including Algebra and Geometry)

Health Education                                ½ unit              Health Education                              ½ unit

Fine Arts                                             ½ unit              Fine Arts                                           ½ unit

(Art, Music, Drama, Speech)                                      (Art, Music, Drama, Speech)

Computer Applications                       ½ unit              Computer Applications                     ½ unit

Physical Education (LIFE)                 1 unit               Physical Education (LIFE)               1 unit

Foreign Language (same language)    2 units             Foreign Language                   (not required)       

Electives                                              3½ units          Electives                                            5½ units

*Pass all portions of AHSGE                                     *Pass all portions of AHSGE

TOTAL                                               24 units           TOTAL                                             24 units

 

 

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (cont.)

ALABAMA HIGH

SCHOOL Diploma with

ADVANCED ACADEMIC ENDORSEMENT with Honors    

English (advanced levels)                   4 units            

Social Studies (advanced levels)        4 units            

Science (advanced levels)                   4 units                        

Mathematics (advanced levels)           4 units                        

(including Algebra II w/ Trig.)                                  

Health Education                                ½ unit             

Fine Arts                                             ½ unit             

(Art, Music, Drama, Speech)                                     

Computer Applications                       ½ unit             

Physical Education (LIFE)                 1 unit              

Foreign Language (same language)    2 units                   

Electives                                              3½ units         

*Pass all portions of AHSGE                                    

TOTAL                                               24 units          

 

 

 

ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL Diploma with         ALABAMA  HIGH SCHOOL Diploma with

CREDIT BASED ENDORSEMENT                    CAREER TECHNICAL ENDORSEMENT

English                                                4 units             English                                              4 units

Social Studies                                     4 units             Social Studies                                               4 units

Science                                                4 units             Science                                              4 units  

Mathematics                                        4 units             Mathematics                                      4 units  

 (including Algebra and Geometry)                            (including Algebra and Geometry)

Health Education                                ½ unit              Health Education                              ½ unit

Fine Arts                                             ½ unit              Fine Arts                                           ½ unit

(Art, Music, Drama, Speech)                                      (Art, Music, Drama, Speech)

Computer Applications                       ½ unit              Computer Applications                     ½ unit

Physical Education (LIFE)                 1 unit               Physical Education (LIFE)               1 unit

Career Tech Course                             1 unit               Career Tech Courses                         3 units

Electives                                              4½ units          Electives                                            2½ units

*Pass 3 portions of AHSGE                                       *Pass all portions of AHSGE

(Reading, Math, & 1 Other)                                      

TOTAL                                               24 units           TOTAL                                             24 units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (cont.)

 

ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL Diploma with        

ADVANCED CAREER TECHNICAL ENDORSEMENT

English                                                4 units            

Social Studies                                     4 units            

Science                                                4 units                        

Mathematics                                        4 units                        

 (including Algebra II w/ Trig)

Health Education                                ½ unit             

Fine Arts                                             ½ unit             

(Art, Music, Drama, Speech)                                     

Computer Applications                       ½ unit             

Physical Education (LIFE)                 1 unit

Foreign Language                               2 units            

Career Tech Courses                           3 units                                           

Electives                                              ½ units           

*Pass all portions of AHSGE                                                

TOTAL                                               24 units          

 

 

 

ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL Diploma with        

ADVANCED CAREER TECHNICAL ENDORSEMENT with Honors

English (advanced levels)                   4 units            

Social Studies (advanced levels)        4 units            

Science (advanced levels)                   4 units                        

Mathematics (advanced levels)           4 units                        

 (including Algebra II w/ Trig)

Health Education                                ½ unit             

Fine Arts                                             ½ unit             

(Art, Music, Drama, Speech)                                     

Computer Applications                       ½ unit             

Physical Education (LIFE)                 1 unit              

Foreign Language                               2 units

Career Tech Courses                           3 units                                           

Electives                                              ½ units           

*Pass all portions of AHSGE                                                

TOTAL                                               24 units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (cont.)

 

OCCUPATIONAL DIPLOMA

(Work Training & Occupational Portfolio                 

also required)                                                             

Employment English               4 units                        

Life Skills Science                  4 units                        

Job Skills Math                       4 units                        

Life Skills Social Studies        4 units                        

Health Education                    ½ unit                         

Fine Arts                                 ½ unit                         

 (Art, Music, Drama, Speech)                                    

Physical Education (LIFE)     1 unit                          

Career/Technical Education    2 units                        

Cooperative Education           1 unit                          

Electives                                  3 units

 

TOTAL                                   24 units

 

 

Students with Disabilities

 

Students with a disability as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Act and/ or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 shall take the AHSGE with or without accommodations according to the IEP or 504 Committee.

 

If a student with a disability passes all graduation requirements for the Alabama High School Diploma, obtains all required course credits, participates in remediation, meets attendance requirements, holds a cumulative C average in grades 9-12 and fails one subject area test of the AHSGE but has a documented disability which substantially limits his/her ability to demonstrate achievement in the areas where a subject-area test of the AHSGE was not passed, the student shall be awarded the Alabama High School Diploma.

 

 

Early Completion of Graduation Credits Guidelines

 

Requirements

A student will be eligible for early completion of graduation credits if he/she meets the following requirements:

 

1. Attend at least seven semesters (three and one-half school years) of secondary school

 in grades 9-12,

1. Pass all five (5) parts of the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) by the beginning of their senior year,
2. Complete all graduation requirements as outlined by the policy of the Autauga County Board of Education, and
3. Declare a specific objective for early completion, such as early college or vocational school admission or a specific job placement.

 

Early Completion means that a student is no longer a student in Autauga County; however, he/she may attend the graduation ceremony for that school year.  If a student is a candidate for early graduation, he/she will not be able to participate in any other activities (e.g. baseball, softball, wrestling, prom, etc).

 

Students may submit an application for Early Completion upon the completion of their sophomore year, but no later than the beginning of their senior year.  All course requirements must be met by December 31^st of the student's senior year, and 27 credits must have been earned.

 

A student that fails any academic course will not be eligible for early graduation.  Once a student is enrolled in classes the second semester of the student's senior year, no classes will be dropped.  The student must complete the second semester in order to receive credit and participate in commencement exercises for that school year. 

 

 If a student chooses early completion, they will not be considered for valedictorian or salutatorian based on the Autauga County Board policy which states that a student considered for valedictorian/salutatorian must remain in school for one full senior year. 

 

Process for Applying

Any interested student in grades 10-12 must complete an application for early completion.  Applications will be available in the counselors' offices.  The application must be completed and signed by the following: student, parent/legal guardian of the student, counselor, and administrator.  Applicants will be evaluated in a prompt manner. 

 

Students applying for early high school completion shall be evaluated on their past academic performance, measures of academic achievement based on state academic content standards, and successful completion of state mandated graduation requirements.  If approved for early completion, students will receive written notification from the principal.  A student granted early completion status will meet with his/her counselor to design a plan that would allow the student to complete high school graduation requirements on an accelerated basis and shall communicate with his/her counselor at regular intervals until his/her class graduates. 

                                               

AUTAUGA COUNTY CREDIT RECOVERY PROGRAM

            The Credit Recovery Program is a course-specific, skill-based extended learning opportunity for students who have been unsuccessful in mastering content or skills required to receive course credit or earn promotion.  Credit Recovery study is based on deficiencies rather than a repeat of the entire course.  This program is only offered to students who have not successfully passed a course as a result of earning a baseline score of a 49/F or higher in a course who do not want to repeat the entire course either in summer school or the following school year.  The following guidelines apply for admission and completion of credit recovery:

• 1. Applications will be reviewed by an Administrator and the Credit Recovery Committee to determine admittance into the program.
• 2. The student must have earned a baseline score of a 49/F for admission to the program, as well as have not more than 10 absences (includes both excused and unexcused absences) in the course requested for recovery.
• 3. May not recover credits lost due to absences.
• 4. May not have any major discipline infractions.
• 5. Credit recovery will not be available for 9^th grade students unless that student has attained the age of 17 by September 2 of the year he/she enters 9^th grade.
• 6. Applications for Credit Recovery must be submitted within 1 week of receiving the failing grade.
• 7. Course(s) must have been failed within an Autauga County High School. (Out of School System Transfers will not be accepted.)
• 8. A NONREFUNDABLE fee of $125 must be paid in full.
• 9. Availability of Courses and Space: If space is currently unavailable, students will be placed on a waiting list and will be admitted into the course once a seat is vacant. Not all courses will be offered through Credit Recovery.

 

TRANSFER CREDIT

            Prattville High School accepts credits from schools which are accredited by SACS or a State Department of Education.  The courses must meet the minimum required class hours of 70 hours for ½ credit or 140 hours for 1 credit. 

 

GUIDELINES FOR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSFERS

TRANSFERS FROM NON-ACCREDITED SCHOOL/SCHOOL SETTINGS

            Any school/school setting not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the State Board of Education shall be considered a non-accredited school for the purpose of transfer of class/grade credit.  Core courses shall be defined as English, mathematics, science and social studies.

A.  The transfer of credits and/or appropriate placement shall be as follows:

            1.  Credit for elective courses shall be transferred without validation.

            2.  Non-contested credit for core courses shall be transferred as follows:

                        a.         Using all official records and nationally standardized tests, the principal

                                    or his designee shall determine placement and notify the student and the

                                    parent/guardian.

                        b.         If the parent/guardian agrees with the placement decision, the student

                                    shall be placed.

                        c.         Following placement, for any initial core course successfully completed,

                                    transfer of previous credit earned at a non-accredited school(s) in that

                                    subject area shall be accepted without further validation.

            3.   Contested credit for core curses shall be transferred as follows.

                        a.         If the parent/guardians disagree with the placement decision, the principal

                                    or his designee shall supervise the administration of the school's most

                                    recent semester test for each prerequisite core course in which the parent/

                                    guardian is requesting enrollment.  For each test the student passes as

                                    determined by the school's grading scale, the student shall be placed in

                                    the next level core course and credit shall be transferred for the prerequisite

                                    courses. 

                        b.         For any test failed, placement shall be made as originally recommended by

                                    school officials and no credit shall be transferred for the prerequisite course(s)

                                    in that subject.

                        c.         In the event of controversial records/transcripts or the absence of records, the                                 student shall take placement tests consisting of the school's previous semester                                tests for core courses.

 

ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER CREDITS

TRANSFERS FROM ACCREDITED SCHOOLS

            A student transferring to a District school from a public or non-public school accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the State Board of Education will have all credits and current class/grade placement accepted without validation upon the receipt of an official transcript(s).

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAM/LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

            All transfer students must pass the Alabama Basic Skills Exit Exam/Alabama High School Graduation Examination and meet local Board graduation requirements.

 

RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION

            Personally identifiable information shall not be released from a student's record without the written consent of a parent/guardian or the student when over eighteen (18) years of age.  Directory service can be released to other education and/or civil agencies which have need of the information.

 

TRANSCRIPTS

            The school will furnish transcripts to any college or other educational institution upon request.  All transcript requests must be in writing.  Students still in school or under the age of eighteen (18) must have a parent/guardian signature to process a record request.  Students transferring from Prattville High School to another high school will not pay a fee for processing the record.  Please allow three (3) to five (5) working days for processing transcript requests.  Students in the last and present graduating classes will not be charged for the first two (2) copies of their transcripts.  All other transcript requests will require a fee of $5.00 each. 

 

WITHDRAWALS AND TRANSFERS

            The parent/guardian of a student who is withdrawing from Prattville High School should notify the students' counselor of the withdrawal.  The parent/guardian must give the school officials written permission to withdraw from school for the release of student records.  This procedure will expedite the transfer of records.  All textbooks and other school related materials must be returned to the school before the withdrawal is complete. 

 

COUNSELING SERVICES

            Counseling office personnel are available for service to students and faculty at Prattville High School.  Students are encouraged to take advantage of services in the areas of curriculum selection, vocational development and personal counseling.  A comprehensive testing program, which includes ability, achievement, aptitude, and interest inventories is incorporated into each student's academic program. 

 

SCHEDULE CHANGES

            No schedule changes will be made except in the case of school error or emergency situation as determined by the Principal and based on documented, extenuating circumstances.  A $5 fee is charged for any schedule changes.

 

HALL PASSES

            Obtaining a hall pass during class is a privilege.  It is expected that high school students are mature enough to remain in class for the entire period unless there is a qualified reason.  Students should get water and go to the bathroom on the way to and from classes so as to minimize disturbance of academic time. 

            Students are required to have a pass when in the halls during class time.  ONLY ONE STUDENT AT A TIME is allowed to leave a classroom.  Students must sign the in/out sheet before leaving class and upon returning.  Passes given by teachers should pertain to building locations only.  All vehicle passes and etc. must have administrator approval.

 

DELIVERY OF FLOWERS, GIFTS, ETC.

Receiving flowers, gifts, and other mementos at school is a privilege.  These materials must be delivered to the office and the student will be notified.  The material MUST stay in the office until the end of the day at which time the student can pick up the materials and take them home.  NO deliveries will be accepted the week before, during the week of, and the week after VALENTINE'S DAY (February 1-17, 2012).

 

BREAK

            Break is a PRIVILEGE and should be treated as such.  If it is abused, it may be suspended or eliminated.  Food and drink may be consumed ONLY in the designated break areas.  Food and/or drink are NOT allowed in any department or classroom at any time.  Those students may purchase snacks from the school store.  Each break will have a designated break area.

            The Junior and Senior Buildings will break at 8:49 A.M.  These students are restricted to the Main Building.  Students are not allowed in the Freshmen and Sophomore Buildings during break.  A warning bell will ring at 8:59 A.M. to indicate that students should report to class. 

            The Sophomore Building will break at 9:10 A.M.  These students are restricted to the break area between the Junior Building and the Freshmen and Sophomore buildings and the Mane.  Students are not allowed in the Freshmen, Junior, or Senior Buildings with the exception of the Mane.  A warning bell will ring at 9:20 at which time students will return to class. 

            The Freshmen building will break at 9:36 A.M. These students will be restricted to their designated break area which is between the Junior Building and the Freshmen and Sophomore buildings and the Mane.  A bell will ring at 9:46 A.M. for all students to proceed to their 3^rd period class.  All students should be in class by 9:51 A.M

           

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

            Students are encouraged to attend and participate in school activities.  The school exercises the same right of authority at all school functions as during the school day.

 

TEXTBOOKS

1. All textbooks issued are the property of the public school system.
2. Students are responsible for the proper care of textbooks and will be charged for lost or damaged books.
3. Personal copies of textbooks may be purchased by contacting: 

 

Ms. Angel Garrett - Autauga County Board of Education - 153 W. Fourth St., Prattville, AL 36067    (334)365-5706

 

 

 

AP TEXTBOOKS

            AP Textbooks may be purchased from state funds.  Teachers should not collect fees for the textbooks.

 

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

            Teachers are expected to give homework assignments on a regular and on-going basis.  In many cases these assignments are given a week or more in advance.  It is the responsibility of each student to complete and submit homework assignments as scheduled, the homework will be graded by the teacher and returned, and homework assignments will count toward daily grade of each student.  When a student is absent or does not get a homework assignment directly from the teacher, the student should contact another student in the class.  Because of limited personnel, it is not feasible for the office to provide this service.

            The following guidelines will be used when requesting homework assignments through the office:

1. The student has been or will be absent for a minimum of (5) days,
2. If office personnel are required to help, the student/parent must specify the classes and teachers from which assignments are needed,
3. Assignments cannot be picked up-sooner then 24 hours after the request.

 

 

 

 

FEES

            Students shall not be charged a fee for any course or subject required of that student for graduation.  Students unable to pay a fee or are facing a financial hardship are required to provide written substantiation. ***All returned checks have a $30.00 NSF fee.

 

SUBJECT	FEE	SUBJECT	FEE
Computer Literacy	$25 per semester	Art I	$10 per semester
Chorus	$10 per semester	Art II and Advanced Art	$15 per semester
Theatre Arts	$15 per semester	3 Dimensional Design	$20 per semester
Adv Theatre Art	$20 per semester	Driver Education	$35 per semester
Band Uniforms	$75 fall semester	AFROTC	$25 per semester
Parking Permits	$30 per year	Transcripts	$5

 

GRIEVANCE PROGRAM

            When a student has a grievance, he/she and parent/guardian shall, within five days of when the grievance is first known, request a conference with his/her teacher.  This conference shall be scheduled by the teacher within five days of receipt of the request.  If the grievance is resolved at this conference by mutual agreement, there shall be no further action.  Both parties shall state in writing that they are in agreement with the proposed resolution.

            If the grievance is not resolved at the first level conference, the student and parent/guardian shall file, within five days, a written description of the grievance with the next level of administration, the assistant principal (if applicable).  Upon receipt of the grievance, the assistant principal and the teacher shall schedule a conference with the student and parent/guardian to be held within five days of the receipt of the grievance.  This conference shall be for the purpose of resolving the grievance.  Following the conference, the assistant principal shall respond in writing within five days to the student and parent/guardian as to his/her decision regarding the disposition of the grievance. 

            Should the grievance not be resolved satisfactorily, he/she and parent/guardian may continue through each level of administration in the same manner as prescribed heretofore.  Upon completion of the final administrative level (the superintendent of education), the student and parent/guardian may request to be heard by the board of education by submitting the request in writing to the superintendent of education.  The superintendent shall insert in the appropriate place on the agenda of the next board meeting [provided that the time constraints (as per board policy) are met for inclusion on the most immediate agenda] an item which states that the student desires to address the board concerning a grievance.

            The board shall review the grievance.  In addition, the board may, but is not required to, hear directly from any individual with knowledge of any relevant facts relating to the grievance. 

            The board of education will either uphold the recommendation of the superintendent or require the system to take some other action in response to the grievance.  A copy of the action of the board will be furnished to the student and parent/guardian as a part of the minutes of the board of education or as a separate written statement.  The board shall be the final reviewing authority within the system. 

            This policy is not intended to deprive any student and parent/guardian of any right they may have to file a grievance pursuant to any other policy of the local board of education.  The student and parent/guardian retain at all times the right to full due process in all grievance matters. 

           

 

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONFERENCES

            Parents/guardians are encouraged to request a conference with their child's teacher or an administrator.  Parent/guardian conferences are generally held during the teacher's planning period.  Conferences should be made by appointment only and should be arranged by calling one of the administrative aides at 365-8804 during normal school hours.

 

CHECK-OUT POLICY

            The State Department of Education's "Plan of Excellence" designates that each student receive 360 minutes of instruction per day.  For this reason, check-outs must be for extreme illness, doctor's appointments or other verifiable family emergency ONLY and will be kept to a minimum.  Doctor/Dentist appointments should be scheduled outside of regular school hours if at all possible.  A parent/guardian or a designated adult may come to the school in person to sign the student out.  The permission slip must be signed and returned to obtain excused status.  In addition, if the student checks out for an appointment (e.g. medical, legal), verification that the appointment was met must be presented upon return to school. 

 

            Written checkout notes will be verified before the student is released from school.  Also, students who bring checkout notes from home should give them to the first block teacher to be verified and submitted to the Student Center.  *Check-outs by phone are not allowed.

 

ADMITTANCE AFTER ABSENCES

In order to be readmitted with an excused absence, students MUST go to the Student Center.

1. EXCUSED ADMITS WILL BE ISSUED IN THE STUDENT CENTER BETWEEN 7:00 and 7:45 a.m. ONLY. A student must bring a dated note from his/her parent/guardian, doctor, or the court within three (3) school days of returning to school stating the reason for the absence(s).  (The note is kept by one of the personnel on duty and the student is issued an "excused" admit.)
2. If a student does not have a note, he/she will be marked as unexcused is the STI Attendance Database. 
3. If a student is absent because of a school related function, the teacher/coach must provide a list of students attending the school related function to Mrs. Mulligan; she will correctly mark the excused absence.  These lists must be given even for activities that take only one block. 

Students will be allowed to make up work only when absences are excused.

 

1. EXCUSED:  An absence may be excused by the principal or an assistant principal for the following reasons:
   1. pupil is too ill to attend school
   2. inclement weather which would cause the superintendent to close schools
   3. legal quarantine/court
   4. death in the immediate (parents, siblings, grandparents) family
   5. emergency condition as determined by the superintendent or principal
   6. Students excused by the principal or the appropriate assistant principal for attendance at special events and/or religious reasons, based on parental requests, shall be considered absent, excused, but shall not be considered to be in perfect attendance.  Such approval must be based on written request submitted and approved in advance.

 

Students MAY make up any work if the absence is excused.  Arrangements for making up work must be made within three (3) school days, unless extenuating circumstances are given consideration by the teacher and/or the principal. 

            If a student should need to be excused from class for pre-planned activities (i.e. church trips, etc.), a pre-approval should be obtained from Mrs. Armstrong prior to the activity date.  Please leave information with Mrs. Mulligan in the front office for Mrs. Armstrong's approval. 

 

1. UNEXCUSED:  Any absence not approved by the provision of Item 1 is unexcused, i.e. work, truancy, suspension, forged excuses, or parental neglect.  Students MAY NOT make up work if the absence is unexcused.  All documents for absences must be received within three (3) school days or the absence will be unexcused.  Students who have more than ten (10) unexcused absences in a class session during a school year will not receive course credits.

 

EXCESSIVE ABSENCES

               Students who have more than ten (10) unexcused absences in a class session during a school year will not receive course credits.  Parents/guardians of these students will be notified by the school administration following a student's seventh (7^th) and tenth (10^th) unexcused absence.

 

            The Review Committee will hear the student's parents/guardians and/or the student's appeal regarding excessive unexcused absences.  Days when students are absent from school due to official suspension shall not be counted as part of the number of excessive absences.

 

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND BEHAVIOR

            Parents/guardians or persons in charge of children are required to ensure that their children enroll and attend school and conduct themselves properly in accordance with written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education.

            The failure of a parent/guardian and persons in charge of children to exercise this responsibility is a crime.  If convicted said persons shall be fined not more than $100 and may also be sentenced to hard labor for the county for not more than 90 days.

           

 

STUDENT SCHOOL ATTENDANCE STANDARDS AND OPERATION OF A MOTOR

 VEHICLE (PERTAINING TO A DRIVER'S LICENSE)

 

            It is the policy of the Prattville High School to comply with Act 93-368 as adopted by the Alabama Legislature which provides for school attendance standards and the operation of motor vehicles.  Any person under the age of 19 at the time of application for, or renewal or reinstatement of a driver's license or a learner's license must present documentation of graduation or school attendance or quality for one or more of the following expectations:

            1.  Is enrolled and making satisfactory progress in a course leading to a general education development test (GED) from a state approved institution or organization or has obtained the certificate.

            2.  Is enrolled in a secondary school of this state or any other state.

            3.  Is participating in a job-training program approved by the State Superintendent of Education.

            4.  Is gainfully and substantially employed.

            5.  Is a parent with the care and custody of a minor or unborn child.

            6.  Has a physician certify that the parents of the person depend on him/her as their sole source of transportation.

            7.  Is exempted from this requirement due to circumstances beyond his/her control as provided commencing with Section 16-28-1 Title 16 Code of Alabama 1975 as amended.

 

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

            Students who are transported by school buses will arrive at and depart from school at the scheduled times.  Students who are not transported by school buses should not arrive prior to 7:00 A.M. not remain later than 3:45 P.M. unless they are involved in a school approved activity, since supervision is not available before and after those times.  A student is not permitted to leave school campus during regular school hours except in accordance with the following provisions: 

1. A student who brings a note from home with a parent's/guardian's signature will be allowed to check out under his/her own signature.  The note to check out must be presented to the first block teacher, who will issue a check out card to the student and send the note to the office for verification.
2. When the check out times arrives, the student will present the card in the office and SIGN OUT.
3. A student's parent/guardian may come to the school in person to check the student out of school.  A student may not be checked out of school by persons other than his/her parent/guardian or someone specifically designated by the student's parent/guardian.  The designated person MUST should a photo I.D. before the student can be released.
4. In emergency situations, the school principal or designee may permit a student to leave the school campus based on a telephone request from the student's parent/guardian.  In such instances, the principal or his designee shall attempt to contact the student's parent/guardian by telephone to confirm the request. 
5. Students who abuse emergency checkouts will not be allowed further checkout without being signed out by a parent/guardian.  Any student violating this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action deemed appropriated for an intermediate offense. 
6. Students MAY NOT go into the parking lot during break or any other time during the school day without approval of a principal or school resource officer. 

 

TARDIES - LATE ARRIVALS

The following definitions will help identify infractions:

1.  
   1. TARDY to class - if a student is not in the classroom when the tardy bell rings, the student will be considered tardy.
   2. TARDY to school - any arrival to school after the call-in bell rings.

1. Students will have five (5) minutes between classes.  Each teacher will demand that students be on time.  Tardiness is excused for the same reasons that are acceptable for absences.  Excessive tardiness will result in disciplinary action.  Only an excused tardy permits classwork to be made up.
2. Late arrivals:
   1. Students reporting to school after 7:55 A.M. should report to the Student Center for appropriate admittance.  Students should give teachers tardy admit slips which have the time of arrival stamped on them. 
   2. All arrivals after 7:55 A.M. will report to the Student Center and will be admitted according to check-in policy. 
3.  Students who come to class without signing in will be marked tardy in that class. 

 

FIELD TRIPS

            Students shall be subject to the same Code of Conduct applicable to regular classroom activities.  Students must have written permission signed by the parent/guardian on file with school officials.

 

ACCIDENTS

            Every accident in the school building, on the school grounds, at practice sessions, or at any event sponsored by the school must be reported immediately to the person in charge and to the school office, and an accident report will be completed. 

 

 

 

LOST AND FOUND

            Articles found in and around the school should be turned in to the Office where the owners may claim their property by identifying it.

 

MEDICATION

            Members of the school staff will not administer medicine or drugs, including non-prescription medications, to students except in the cases when it has been prescribed and requested in writing by the parent/guardian.  Each student is required to bring a signed note from the physician.  All medication brought to the school by students must be stored with the school nurse during the school day.  NO STUDENT, AT ANY TIME, MAY HAVE ON HIS OR HER PERSON ANY FORM OF MEDICATION WHETHER LIQUID, PILL, OR CAPSULE FORM OR ANY OTHER FORM.  

 

STUDENT DRESS AND APPEARANCE

            Students are expected to be clean and appropriately dressed for school.  Dress and appearance must not cause disruption or present health or safety problems.  Shoes must be worn by all students. 

The following articles of clothing and other items are not allowed:

                *  Strapless dresses

            *  "Spaghetti straps", "tee tops", and "muscle shirts"

            *  Mini skirts and short shorts

                Shorts should not be overly tight and should be properly fitted at waist height.

                Additionally, shorts should be walking-type shorts, not athletic shorts with wide

                 legs and/or slits.  Shorts should not be shorter than mid-thigh.  Skirts should be no more than

                three (3) inches above the knee when standing, or at the discretion of the principal or designee for               tall students.

            * Overalls unfastened or with bibs down

            *  Belts unfastened

            *  Picks or combs in hair

            *  Clothing with decals or slogans containing profanity, inferring obscene/indecent commentary or

                 referring to immoral/illegal behavior

            *   Over-sized clothes large enough to conceal objects or weapons

            *   Bagging/sagging pants worn below the waistline

                  Pants should be worn at waist height with proper fit.  Pants legs should reflect regular straight-          legged jeans.  No big bell-bottom type pants or large over-sized pants are allowed.  Pant legs                              should not drag the floor.

            *   Exposed midriffs - short tops, low-waist pants

            *   Facial jewelry or large dangling earrings

            *   Only small earrings or stud-type earrings appropriate for school are allowed

            *   Hats, caps, and sunglasses inside the school facility

            *   Gloves, except when outside the building during cold weather.

            *   Bandannas or scarves

            *   Flip-flops or sneakers which are unlaced or untied

            *   Clothing made of sheer fabric or spandex

                *   Clothes which is too short, too tight, or too revealing causing distraction of others

 

**Shirts, shorts, pants, dresses, and similar items of clothing must be in good taste as       deemed by the administration and teachers at Prattville High School. 

**Students are subject to search when school officials have reasonable grounds to do so.

**Students who are inappropriately dressed will be sent home to change clothes.  Students who continuously inappropriately dress will be subject to disciplinary action.

**There will be absolutely no playing cards, die/dice, or any assemblance of gambling materials allowed on school grounds at any time.  Absolutely no gambling is permitted.

 

TELEPHONES

            In case of an emergency, students may be allowed to use the Student Center or Office phone with a pass from the teacher.  Under Alabama law, it is illegal for a student to have a cell phone or electronic pager inside a school building. 

 

SCHOOL VISITORS

            ANY student or any other person, not attending Prattville High School WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to visit with friends or relatives during the school day.  Upon entering the building, all visitors to the school, including parents/guardians and faculty family members, must report to the administrative suite/principal's office to obtain permission to visit.  Persons who have not been authorized to visit in the school will be considered trespassers.

 

BUILDING HOURS

            The building is open in the morning at 7:00 a.m. and closed by 4:00 p.m.  Any student or group of students remaining in the building or on campus after 4:00 p.m. must be supervised by an adult, preferably a member of the faculty. 

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BOARD POLICIES REGARDING STUDENT USE OF AUTOMOBILES AND CAMPUS PARKING AT HIGH SCHOOL

 

            Driving a vehicle to school and parking a vehicle on a school campus is a privilege granted by the Board of Education and school officials.  This privilege is subject to suspension or revocation when any student is in violation of driving and parking regulations.  Unauthorized, unregistered, and/or illegally parked automobiles, trucks, or motorcycles are subject to be towed at the owner's expense.    

 

USE AND PARKING OF VEHICLES

            Students driving automobiles, trucks, or motorcycles to school must register them.  The following procedure will be followed:

1. Request registration application from the appropriate school official.
2. Student and parent/guardian must complete the application.
3. License, tag number and $30.00 are required to the appropriate school official before parking will be allowed.
4. A window decal will be issued and must be displayed if the vehicle is parked on campus. 
5. Automobiles and motorcycles must be parked in appropriately designated and marked spaces. 
6. If a vehicle is barred from campus, the vehicle cannot be driven and parked in surrounding vicinity (neighborhood, Kingston Park, Autauga County Technology Center, etc.)
7. Any student using a personal vehicle for yearbook work, school newspaper work, early release, or a community service related course must sign out in the Student Center.
8. Student's returning to their automobiles during the school day will result in disciplinary action.
9. The uses of ones vehicle to skip school will result in the following disciplinary actions:
   1. 1^st offense - two (2) weeks loss of driving and parking privileges plus normal penalty for skipping.
   2. 2^nd offense - one (1) month loss of driving and parking privileges plus normal penalty for skipping.
   3. 3^rd offense - loss of driving and parking privileges for the reminder of the school term plus normal penalty for skipping. 
10.  The use of ones vehicle to transport another student or other students to skip school will result in the loss of driving and parking privileges for the remainder of the school term plus the normal penalty for skipping school for all students involved.

 

VEHICLE PARKING VIOLATIONS

            The Parking Lot will be monitored each block of the day.  The following parking violations will result if:

1. Vehicle is parked in an unauthorized parking place (e.g. handicapped space, cars not designated for student parking, Honor Roll reserved spaces, parking in the grass, and parking in the fire lane).  Excessive violations will result in the car being barred from campus.  A car may be towed at the owner's expense.
2. Vehicle is not properly registered or illegally parked.
   1. 1^st offense - warning ticket and $10.00 fine
   2. 2^nd offense - may result in wheel lock put on tire or vehicle being towed from campus at owner's expense and driving privileges revoked for two (2) weeks.
   3. 3^rd offense - vehicle towed at owner's expense and driving privileges revoked for one (1) month.
   4. 4^th offense - vehicle towed at owner's expense and loss of driving privileges for the remainder of the term. 
3. NO student may park in the faculty parking lot or other reserved areas.

 

AUTOMOBILES ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH WHEN SCHOOL OFFICIALS

HAVE REASONABLE GROUNDS TO DO SO.

 

 SELLING OF GOODS AND POSTING OF SIGNS

            All items sold at Prattville High School must be approved by Mr. Dennis.  Signs and sales which affect the school or a school organization must be scheduled and given a calendar date.  All sales or signs from profit-making organizations not connected in any manner with Prattville High School are prohibited.

 

FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS

            Drills will be conducted on a monthly basis and are required by City, State, and Civil Defense laws.  These drills are necessary and proper to ensure each student's safety in the event of a real emergency.  Students must exit in a single file line to designated area and remain quiet during all drills.  Directions as to where to go are posted in each classroom.  SIGNALS ARE:

1. Fire alarm system will be activated
2. Series of short rings of bell - evacuate building
3. Continuous ring - return to the building
4. Signals for tornado drill will be given over the PA system.

 

FOOD DELIVERED ON CAMPUS

            No food from restaurants or fast-food establishments will be delivered to the campus without the approval of Mr. Dennis, and only for special events.  The deliverer must contact Mr. Dennis for approval.  OUTSIDE FOOD CANNOT BE SOLD OR TAKEN INTO THE MANE OR SERVING AREA!

 

SCHOOL RETAIL STORE (LOCATED IN THE COPY CENTER)

            The school store is open at break and offers pens, pencils, paper, and other school related items.

 

 

TEACHER AIDES

            Teacher aides should be chosen from the Junior and Senior classes.  Responsibilities will be assigned by the teacher.  A teacher may have only one (1) teacher aide. 

 

MEDIA CENTER

            The Media Center opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 3:30 p.m.  The Media Center is for every student's use; however, a pass from a teacher is required during class time.  Books may be checked out for a two (2) week period and renewed on request.  A fine of $.05 per school day is charged for overdue books.  Any person who has lost a library book must pay for it immediately.

 

LOCKERS

            Lockers will be available to students on a lease basis.  The cost of the locker lease is $10.00 per year to cover the cost of maintenance and replacement of parts.  Lockers are provided as a convenience for all students and should be treated with care.  For further information, see Mr. Tracy. 

LOCKERS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH WHEN SCHOOL OFFICIALS HAVE REASONBLE GROUNDS TO DO SO. 

 

BUS TRANSPORTATION

            Prattville High School students are provided transportation to and from school if they live two (2) or more miles from the school.  Students riding school buses are subject to the rules and regulations contained in the Student Code of Conduct.  Repeated misbehavior may result in temporary or permanent suspension from the buses. 

 

CAFETERIA

Breakfast and lunch will be served.

BREAKFAST - Student $1.00; Faculty $1.25; Visitor Breakfast $1.50; Reduced $.30

LUNCH - Students $2.00; Faculty $2.50; Visitors $3.00; Reduced $.40

(These prices are subject to change as federal and state regulations and laws change and as policies are established by the Child Nutrition Program.)

            Lunch will be served in four lunch waves.  Student behavior in the dining room should be based on courtesy and cleanliness; this means leaving the area in the condition in which you would like to live.  Everyone, whether he/she eats the school prepared meal or not, will be escorted by their teacher to and from the lunchroom.  Students will have assigned seats with their fifth (5th) period teacher.  Students may choose to buy lunch, bring their lunch, or not to eat lunch; but ALL students will remain for the entire lunch period in their designated areas.  At no time are the students allowed to take food outside of the cafeteria and no one may go into areas where classes are being held during lunch period.  Students not in designated areas during their lunch period will be subject to disciplinary action.

 

GRADING PROCEDURES/ FINAL EXAMS AND FINAL GRADES

 

            In addition to the above criteria, students shall have good conduct with conduct grades of either an "A," "B," or "C" or the equivalent of an "A," "B," or "C" in each class and shall not have been suspended from school or assigned to the Interim/Alternative Program at any time during the academic year.

Final Exams and Final Grades

            1.         Final exams are required in all subjects.  The only exemption is described in

                        the Exam Exemption Policy.  There will be no open book exams and no take

                        home exams for the mid-term and final exams.

            2.         Mid-term exams will serve as final exams for 18-week courses.

                        a.  1^st 9-weeks = 40%  2^nd 9-weeks = 40%      Final Exam = 20%

                        b.  The final grade for 36 weeks courses will be:

                                    1^st Semester = 40%    2^nd Semester = 40 %     Final Exam = 20%

                        c.  The grading scale to be used is as follows:

                                    A = 100-90

                                    B = 89-90

                                    C = 79-70

                                    D = 69-60

                                    F = 59-0

                                    (Grades of 0.5 or higher will round up)

Teachers will need to give an exam mid-year.  This exam should be counted as a grade in the 2^nd 9 weeks and not considered a stand alone exam and will not weigh more than 20%.

 

EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY

            Exams are required in all subjects.  The exam exemption policy approved by the Autauga County Board of Education will be as follows:

            Students will take all semester exams unless they are exempt utilizing one or more of the criteria listed below:

• 1. An "A" average in each class and not more than three (3) absences in a given class, subject and/or block.
• 2. A "B" average in each class and not more than two (2) absences in a given class, subject and/or block.
• 3. A "C" average in each class and not more than one (1) absence in a given class, subject, and/or block.

In addition to the above criteria, students shall have good conduct with conduct grades of either an "A", "B", or "C" or the equivalent of an "A", "B", or "C" in each class and shall not have been suspended from school or assigned to the Alternative School at any time during the academic year.

 

RE-EXAMINATION POLICY

            During either of the two terms or in a case where the exam is a final exam for an eighteen (18) week course, a teacher will grant a re-examination for SENIORS ONLY if the student failed the course after the final exam is graded and averaged with all other grades, and had a final grade of 50-59.  The final examination must be the deciding factor which results in the failing average for the term.  All re-examinations will be administered within two (2) days of the completion of the failed exam.  Under the Re-examination Policy a student who takes a re-examination and raises his/her grade to a passing level, may receive a grade no higher than sixty (60) for the final term average. 

 

GIFTED EDUCATION

            Gifted students are those who perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment.  These students require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program.  Students possessing these abilities can be found in all populations, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor.

            A student may be referred by teachers, counselors, administrators, parents or guardians, peers, self, or any other individuals with knowledge of the student's abilities.  Additionally, all second grade students will be observed as potential gifted referrals using a gifted behavior checklist.

            For each student referred, information is gathered in the areas of Aptitude, Characteristics, and Performance.  The information is entered on a matrix where points are assigned according to established criteria.  The total number of points earned determines if the student qualifies for gifted services.

            For more information contact the Autauga County Special Education Department, Mrs. Lillie Bowling, at 361-3843.

 

            The Autauga County School System is committed to providing educational opportunities to all exceptional children.  Special programs for Autism, Deaf-Blindness, Developmental Delay, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Impairment, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, Visual Impairment are provided.  However, before exceptional children can be helped, they must be found and plans for educating them must be made.

            If you live in Autauga County and have a child or know of a child who is exceptional and not in school call 361-3843 or write............CHILD FIND, AUTAUGA COUNTY SCHOOLS, SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, 127 WEST FOURTH STREET, PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067.

 

REPORT CARDS

            Written reports of the student's progress will be distributed to the parent/guardian on a nine-week basis.

 

HONOR ROLL

            Data for the Honor Roll will be provided through guidance office computer.  Each nine-weeks grading period students who achieve the "A" or "A-B" Honor Roll will be recognized.  Honor Roll students will be recognized by some or all of the following means:

• 1. Special breakfast or lunch during school hours.
• 2. Various award items - pens, keyrings, pencils, etc.

* "A" Honor Roll Requirements: Grade of "A" in all courses attempted

* "A-B" Honor Roll Requirements: Grade of "A" or "B" in all courses attempted and a GPA of 3.00 to 3.999.

 

HONORS DIPLOMA

Criteria for determining Honor Students will be according to the guidelines below:

• 1. Students must have a top grade point average (3.5 and above). Academic grade averages will be computed at the end of the first semester to determine rank in class. Grade point averages for Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be determined at the end of the second semester.
• 2. Honor graduates must participate in graduation exercises.
• 3. Honor graduates must qualify for the Advanced Academic Diploma.
• 4. In order to be classified as an honor graduate, a student may not have more that two (2) school service grades throughout his/her high school career.
• 5. In order to be classified as an honor graduate, a student must earn all required units of credit each school term throughout his/her high school career. A student who is granted special early release by the Principal is no longer eligible to be an honor graduate. Special early release as granted by the Principal is not for credits; therefore, the requirement to earn all credits for each school term will not be met.
• 6. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be chosen from the Honor Graduates based on the highest GPA to be determined at the end of the second semester of the senior year.

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

            To be eligible for graduation from high school, a student must: (a) pass the required sections of the Alabama High School Graduation Examination as designated by the chosen diploma option and (b) successfully pass a program of studies or course work leading to the student's earning a specified number of Carnegie units of credit in required or specified subjects. (See pages 3-6)

 

 

CRITERIA FOR VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN

            Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be selected according to the policy set forth by the Autauga County Board of Education.  Only the Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be recognized at graduation.  The following are the criteria for determining who may be eligible for Valedictorian and Salutatorian in the schools of the Autauga County School System.

• 1. The candidate must qualify for the Advanced Academic Diploma and as an honor graduate. (In order to be classified as an honor graduate, a student must earn all required units of credit each school term throughout his/her high school career.) ( See "Honors Diploma" page 3)
• 2. All Carnegie Unit and half unit designated courses offered by a local high school shall be eligible for and figure into the calculations for determining the overall class standing or average, except that, any course designate with an "aide" descriptor (library aide, office aide, etc.) shall not be used in calculating the overall average of the candidates.
• 3. The candidates must have been enrolled at the local high school for one (1) full school year prior to the date of their graduation.
• 4. Grades in all classes shall be computed at face value.
• 5. The standing of the candidates shall be computed on the number of quality points earned at the second semester of the senior year.
• 6. The school principal will resolve any extraordinarily situations or circumstances that may arise.

 

The local school may establish appropriate criteria for determining eligibility standards for various honor classifications to be awarded at respective schools.

 

            Students shall receive a quality point for successfully completing Advanced Placement classes and Dual Enrollment classes taken at Prattville High School during the regular academic year.

 

PARTICIPATION IN GRADUATION EXERCISES;

            The right to participate in graduation exercises is restricted to those students who have met all the requirements for graduation and who will receive an unconditional exit document at the conclusion of the exercises.  All students must follow all dress code regulations and Autauga County school behavior policies.  THEY MUST ALSO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION PRACTICE TO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION EXERCISES.

            Only National Honor Society students may wear honor cords.  NO other clubs or organizations are permitted to wear honor cords at graduation.  Any student who violates this regulation by either borrowing or lending cords or improperly wearing cords will be removed from the graduation line and will not be allowed to march. 

            Students who are seniors who do not pass the required sections of the Alabama High School Graduation exam will not participate in graduation ceremonies.  This policy does not apply to students with disabilities as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101- 476).  Students with disabilities will receive a graduation certificate. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INOW PARENT PORTAL

            INOW Parent Portal is for parent and student use.  Parents can access important directly from any computer.  Parents and students can view grades, class schedules, attendance records, discipline reports, activity announcements, homework assignments, and notes from teachers. 

            The INOW Parent Portal is a secure method of providing information to you.  The cost of the program is $5.00 per household/ per school.  In order to access INOW Parent Portal, parents must have a computer-generated student number and Personal Identification Number (PIN).

            This is a great tool for parents and students.  If you would like to take advantage of this program, please complete the bottom of this page and return it to the front office or send it with a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment.  A copy of the student number, pin number, and instructions for accessing the internet site will be sent to you immediately.  Checks should be made payable to Prattville High School.

            I hope you enroll in this program.

 

 

 

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PRATTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - INOW PARENT PORTAL PIN NUMBER REQUEST

 

 

Student's Legal Name_________________________________                  Grade________________

                                    (PLEASE PRINT)                                                                                         

 

Address_______________________________________

 

Parent Name ___________________________________                Phone #_______________

                                    (PLEASE PRINT)

 

_______ $5.00 Cash or Check Enclosed                                            Date__________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IT'S THE LAW

 

PARENT NOTIFICATION

CIVIL LIABILITIES AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES

 

The following laws relate to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence and other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees:

 

On May 18, 2009, Governor Bob Riley signed into law that all Alabama students must be seventeen (17) years old before they are allowed to drop out of school.  The new law takes effect beginning the 2009-2010 school year.   This law stipulates that any student that wishes to drop out of school must attend an exit interview with a school administrator and a parent or guardian before dropping out of school.  The student must also sign a document which reflects that they understand the consequences of leaving school early.

 

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND BEHAVIOR (ACT 94-782 which was amended Legislature ACT 93-672; Code of Alabama 16-12-12)

Each parent/guardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll, to regularly attend school, or to compel the child to properly conduct himself/herself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days).

 

DRUG DEALING (Revised January 28, 1999; Alabama Administrative Code, 290-030-010-.062)

A person who unlawfully sells, furnishes, or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor, if the sale, furnishing, or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage. 

 

DRUGS, ALCOHOL, WEAPONS, PHYSICAL HARM, OR THREATENED PHYSICAL HARD (Gun-Free Schools ACT 94-784; Section 921 of Title 18, United States Code, and in Chapter 39 of the Code of Alabama)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs, alcohol, weapons, physical harm to a person, or threatened physical harm to a person.  If any criminal charge is warranted, the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant.  If that person is a student, the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five (5) days.  If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs, alcohol, weapons, physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person, the person may not be readmitted to the public schools until criminal charges, if any, have been disposed of by appropriate authorities and the person has satisfied all other requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition of readmission.

 

TEACHER ASSAULT (School Discipline, Code of Alabama 16-28A-1; ACT 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his/her duty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEAPONS IN SCHOOLS (Gun-Free Schools ACT 94; Section 921 of Title 18, United States Code, and in Chapter 39 of the Code of Alabama)(ACT 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school.  Possession of a deadly weapon with intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus is a Class C felony.  (Note: Deadly weapons include, but are not limited to, hand grenades, explosives, or incendiary devices, a pistol, rifle, or shotgun; or a switch-blade knife, gravity knife, stiletto sword, or dagger; or any club baton, billy, black jack, bludgeon, or metal knuckles).

 

VANDALISM (ACT 94-819)

The parents/guardians or other persons having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property, plus the court costs, caused by intentional, willful or malicious act of the minor.

 

PISTOL POSSESSION/DRIVER'S LICENSE (ACT 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school, or a public school bus, shall be denied issuance of a driver's permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license.  If a person over the age of 14 possesses a driver's license on the date of conviction, the driver's license will be suspended for 180 days.

 

DROP-OUT/DRIVER'S LICENSE (ACT 94-820- which was amended ACT 93-368 as codified in 16-28-40, Code of Alabama 1975)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driver's license or learner's permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation.  Exceptions are students who: are enrolled in a GED program, are enrolled in a secondary school, are participating in an approved job training program, are gainfully employed, are a parent of a minor or unborn child, or are the sole source of transportation for the parent.

 

ELECTRONIC DEVICES (ACT 16-1-27)

(A) No board of education shall permit any pupil to carry a pocket pager or electronic communication device in school except for health or other extraordinary needs upon approval of the board of education.  (B) Any pupil found in violation of the provisions of this section shall be subject to suspension or expulsion by the board of education. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

(FERPA)

 

The 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 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 [or appropriate school official] 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. 

 

1. 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 in inaccurate or misleading.  They should write the School principal [or appropriate school official], 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 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.

 

1. 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 interest.  A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, counselor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with who the School 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 discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

 

1. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA.  The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:

Family Policy Compliance Office

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-4605

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE FOR DIRECTORY INFORMATION/SURVEY PARTICIPATION

 

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Autauga County School District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child's education records.  However, Autauga County School District may disclose appropriately designated "directory information" with written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures.  The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Autauga County School District to include this type of information from your child's education records in certain school publications.  Examples include:

A playbill, showing your student's role in a drama production, the annual yearbook; honor roll or other recognition lists; graduation programs; and sports activity sheets, such as wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.

 

            Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent's prior written consent.  Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks.  In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories - names, addresses and telephone listings - unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student's information disclosed with their prior written consent. 

            If you do not want Autauga County School District to disclose directory information from your child's education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing or on the form provided. Autauga County School District has designated the following information as directory information:

 

Student's name           Photograph                             Degrees, honors, and awards received

Address                       Date of Birth/Grade Level      Participation in activities and sports

Telephone listing        Dates of Attendance

 

            Several times during the school year, students are asked to participate in surveys, such as Drug Awareness, Career Awareness, and Needs Assessments.  Generally, surveys are conducted on an anonymous basis and no names or identifiable information is provided.  Prior to the administration of survey, parents have the right to request, in writing in a timely manner, to inspect surveys.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School Year 2011-2012

 

I, ________________________________, parent/guardian of ____________________________

            Parent/Guardian Name (print)                                                            Student Name (print)

 

Attending Prattville High School in _______________ grade, do not consent to:

 

 

__________ Disclosure of directory information for my child for military recruiters

 

 

 

__________________________            ____________________________            ___________

 Parent/Guardian's Name (Print)                        Parent Signature                                  Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

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School Year 2011-2012

 

 

I, ________________________________, parent/guardian of ____________________________

            Parent/Guardian Name (print)                                                            Student Name (print)

 

Attending Prattville High School in _______________ grade, do not consent to:

 

 

__________ Participation in surveys

 

 

 

__________________________            ____________________________            ___________

 Parent/Guardian's Name (Print)                          Parent Signature                                 Date

 

 

 

Please detach and return above section(s) only if you do not want your child to participate and have the student return it to their homeroom teacher immediately.  The acknowledgement of receipt will become a part of each student's permanent record.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE AND VACCINE

 

            The State Department of Education along with the Alabama Department of Public Health has made it mandatory to disseminate information about meningococcal disease in student handbooks in the state of Alabama.  Meningococcal disease is a serious illness, caused by bacteria.  It is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children 2-18 years old in the United States.

 

            The bacteria that cause meningococcal disease is very common.  The disease is most common in children and people with certain medical conditions that affect their immune system.

College freshmen living in dormitories also have increased risk of getting the disease.  The disease is spread through exchange of respiratory droplets or saliva with and infected person including kissing, coughing, sneezing, and sharing drinking glasses and eating utensils.  In a few people, the bacteria overcome the body's immune system and pass through the lining of the nose and throat into the blood stream where this cause meningitis.  Meningitis is a term that describes inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

 

            The symptoms of this disease include: fever, headache, stiff neck, red rash, drowsiness, and nausea and vomiting.

 

            MCV4, or the meningococcal vaccine, is recommended for all children 11-12 years of age and for unvaccinated adolescents at high school entry (15 years of age).  High school seniors should also consider obtaining the vaccine prior to entering college, especially if they are planning on living in dormitory.  Please consult your physician or local health department for more information.

 

For more information on this and other vaccine recommendations go to:

www.adph.org/immunization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTAUGA COUNTY SCHOOLS

2011-2012

 

 

SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

August 8, 2011	Monday	Teacher Institute
August 9-12, 2011	Tuesday- Friday	Teacher Inservice
August 15, 2011	Monday	School Opens
September 5, 2011	Monday	Labor Day
November 11, 2011	Friday	Veteran's Day
November 21-25, 2011	Monday- Friday	Thanksgiving Holidays
December 13-16, 2011	Tuesday-Friday	Semester Exams
December 16, 2011	Friday	Last Day before Christmas Holidays
December 19- 30, 2011		Christmas Holidays
January 2, 2012	Monday	Teacher Inservice
January 3, 2012	Tuesday	School Resumes
January 16, 2012	Monday	Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
March 26, 2012	Monday	Weather Day
March 26-30, 2012	Monday - Friday	Spring Break
May 21-23, 2012	Monday - Wednesday	Final Exams
May 24, 2012	Thursday	Teacher Inservice
May 25, 2012	Friday	Last Day of School / Graduation Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REPORT CARD SCHEDULE      

REPORT PERIOD	PERIOD BEGINS	PERIOD ENDS	REPORT CARDS HOME
1st Nine Weeks	8/15/2011	10/11/2011	10/19/2011
2nd Nine Weeks	10/12/2011	12/16/2011	1/7/2012
3rd Nine Weeks	1/03/2012	03/09/2012	3/24/2012
4th Nine Weeks	03/10/2012	05/25/2012	5/25/2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEX

 

Accidents......................................................................................................14

Acknowledgement of Receipt / Parent/Student Handbook..............................................32

Admittance After Absences.............................................................................12-13

Arrival and Departures ...................................................................................13-14

Attendance......................................................................................................13

Autauga County Credit Recovery Program...............................................................7-8

Autauga County Schools Calendar ......................................................................... 29

Bell Schedules....................................................................................................2

Break.............................................................................................................10

Building Hours..................................................................................................16

Bus Transportation.............................................................................................18

Cafeteria.........................................................................................................18

Check-Out Policy..............................................................................................12

Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties................................................................23-24

Counseling Services.............................................................................................9

Delivery of Flowers, Gifts, Etc................................................................................9

Early Completion of Graduation............................................................................6-7

Exam Exemption Policy.......................................................................................19

Fees...............................................................................................................11

FERPA Information and Forms..........................................................................25-27

Field Trips.......................................................................................................14

Fire and Tornado Drills.......................................................................................17

Food Delivered on Campus...................................................................................17

Football Schedule ...............................................................................................2

Gambling and Gambling Materials Not Allowed.........................................................15

Gifted Education and Child Find Information..........................................................19-20

Grading Procedures/ Final Exams and Final Grades......................................................18

Graduation Requirements and Participation in Graduation Exercises...................................21

Graduation Requirements.....................................................................................3-6

Grievance Program.............................................................................................11

Guidelines for High School Transfers..........................................................................8

Hall Passes........................................................................................................9

Homework Assignments.......................................................................................10

Honor Roll and Honors Diploma............................................................................20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEX (cont.)

 

I-NOW Parent Portal.........................................................................................22

Lockers.........................................................................................................18

Lost and Found .............................................................................................. 15

Media Center..................................................................................................18

Medication....................................................................................................15

Meningococcal Disease.....................................................................................28

Parent/Guardian Conferences...........................................................................11-12

Parking of Vehicles and Violations.....................................................................16-17

Superintendent, Board Members, Principals...............................................................1

Re-Examination Policy......................................................................................19

Release of Student Information............................................................................   9

Report Cards...................................................................................................20

Schedule Changes............................................................................................. 9

School Visitors................................................................................................16

School Activities..............................................................................................10

School Retail Store..........................................................................................17

Selling of Goods and Posting of Signs.................................................................... 17

Student Dress and Appearance.............................................................................15

Tardies - Late Arrivals......................................................................................14

Teacher Aides................................................................................................18

Telephones....................................................................................................16

Textbooks and AP Textbooks...............................................................................10

Transcripts...................................................................................................... 9

Transfer Credit.................................................................................................8

Valedictorian/Salutatorian Criteria.....................................................................20-21

Withdrawals and Transfers...................................................................................9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT'S HOMEROOM GRADE (2011-2012):___________________________

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT

 

I, __________________________________________, and my parents/guardians hereby

                       (PRINT STUDENT'S NAME)

 

acknowledge by our signatures that we have received, read (or had read to us), and understand

 

the Prattville High School Parent/Student Handbook.

 

           

            (Signed)___________________________________________________

                                                     (Student)

           

            (Signed)___________________________________________________

                                                (Parent/Guardian)

 

            (Signed)___________________________________________________

                                                (Parent/Guardian)

 

            Date: _____________________________________________________

 

Note: The student is to sign the above statement.  If the student lives with both parents/guardians, both are to sign the statement with the student.  If the student lives with only one parent/guardian, only the custodial parent is to sign the statement with the student.

 

 

PLEASE DETACH THIS PAGE AFTER SIGNING

AND HAVE THE STUDENT RETURN IT

IMMEDIATELY TO HIS/HER 1^ST BLOCK TEACHER.

THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT WILL BECOME

A PART OF EACH STUDENT'S PERMANENT RECORD.