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Haines Borough School Faculty & Staff

As a student I will:
o Attend school regularly.
o Come to school with a desire to learn and be prepared for class with necessary materials, assignments and homework.
o Be a good school citizen who respects self, teachers and fellow students.
o Follow the school rules.
o Spend time at home daily, studying or reading.


As a parent I will:
o See that my child attends regularly and on time.
o Support my child at home by overseeing homework, discussing school experiences, providing study support and a stable learning environment.
o Promote education by setting examples of school involvement, communicating with school personnel and developing a working trust with my child's teacher.
o Support my child at school. Show the value of education by attending school activities and working with the teacher for my child's achievement.
o Volunteer time at my child's school (time permitting).
o Encourage reading in the home and limit television viewing.

Goals for Students
Our staff will work with students to help them:
… become increasingly responsible for their own learning;
… develop skills for careers and employment;
… develop skills for further education and learning throughout their lives;
… become involved and responsible citizens who can function in and contribute to a diverse national and global society;
… use decision-making processes in a changing society;
… accept and value others, recognizing individual and cultural similarities, differences, and contributions;
… retrieve, evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources;
… identify personal, professional, leisure, and recreational needs and determine positive alternatives to fulfill them;
… acquire strategies for developing interpersonal and family relationships;
… develop and use problem-solving, creative thinking, and critical thinking and reasoning skills;
… develop and use the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of good health and physical fitness.


We, The Haines School Staff, believe:
A student's goals should be to enjoy a rich, full life, to achieve his/her potential, and to contribute to the community. This includes participating in the democratic process by being a good citizen and becoming part of an informed and responsible electorate. We recognize that our educational system, quality of life and economic futures are interconnected.
Our education needs to be measured by what a student knows and can demonstrate, not by the number of years he/she spends in school or by “seat time.”
Successful education is part of a process of lifelong, self-directed learning of a wide range of knowledge and skills relevant to a fast-changing technological society. The skills of communicating effectively and cooperating with others are particularly important.


Academic Progress
At no time should parents be in doubt concerning their child's progress in school. A report of student progress is sent home at midterm for grades 4-12, and report cards are mailed to parents/guardians at the end of each quarter. Students are also encouraged to chart their own grades as each quarter progresses. Parents who have questions about grades or assignments, or wish to discuss a student's academic progress, should call the office for an appointment with the teacher, counselor or principal.


Accidents and Insurance
Every accident in the school building, on the school grounds, or at any school-sponsored activity, must be reported immediately to the person in charge and to the school office. The school will make every effort to inform the parent/guardian of any accident or illness occurring at school which may need care or observation at home. However, no student will be sent home or to the clinic unless the parent/guardian has been notified or has given written permission for emergency medical treatment.
The school does not provide school accident insurance to its students. Insurance is available at parent' expense.

Activities and Sports--High School
Haines High School sponsors the following activities and sports:

*does not include state travel
**Note: A student's absences for activities travel will be limited to 35 days
barring unforeseen circumstances.
Haines High students also participate in the following activities: Student Council and AASG conferences, VICA, National Honor Society, Chilkat Blizzard, and Pep Band.

Activity Fee--High School
Each student who participates in one or more school-sponsored activities at Haines High School is required to pay an activity fee. The fee for each extracurricular activity will be determined by the School Board.


Alcohol and Other Controlled Substances
Possession, use or being under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances by students on school grounds or as part of any school activity is prohibited. Students violating this policy will be suspended and referred for prosecution, and their parents/guardians will be notified.
If a student is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances and refuses to cooperate or submit to a certified alcohol or drug test, that individual will be subject to the same penalties as if proven to be under the influence of those substances. The procedures for this policy are available upon request from the principal. For more specific information, refer to the Discipline Guide.


Attendance, Absences and Tardies
The laws of the State of Alaska specify that parents have the primary responsibility for ensuring the attendance of their children at school, and that students shall be regular and punctual in their attendance. The law also states that all children between the ages of 7 and 16 must attend school unless they have already completed the 12th grade. High school and middle school students who miss more than eight (8) days in a semester in any given class or elementary students who miss more than sixteen (16) days per year are required to petition the Attendance Review Board to receive credit for that class or school year. Illnesses, prearranged absences and emergencies may be included in the eight days, but will be considered on a case by case basis by the principal.
Absence is defined as missing more than five (5) minutes of class time. A tardy is defined as missing the first five (5) minutes or less of a class period.
For the purpose of making up missed work, a student who misses school due to illness, family emergency or a family trip will be required to present a note at the office upon his/her return, stating the reason for the absence.
A student who misses school due to truancy, skipping, “sneaks', leaving school grounds without permission, oversleeping, or missing the bus will not be allowed to make up missed work and may be subject to disciplinary action.
The principal will attempt to notify the parent/guardian whenever a student's absences become excessive. Parents will be notified when their child has accumulated three or more absences in a semester.
Report card mailings will include attendance summaries.


Bicycles
Bicycle racks are provided for students. Bicycles should be parked and locked in the racks upon arrival at school. Bicycle riding on the school grounds is not allowed during the school day.


Bus Transportation & Conduct
The Haines Borough School District provides school bus transportation as specified by state law. Riding the school bus is a privilege requiring responsible behavior. During the first week of school, bus drivers distribute copies of the rules and review them with students. Bus drivers have the responsibility to maintain orderly behavior of students on school buses and will report misconduct to the principal. The principal has the authority to suspend the riding privilege of students who are disciplinary problems on the bus. Parents of students whose behavior on the bus endangers the health, safety and/or welfare of other riders will be notified that their children face the loss of bus riding privileges.


Cell Phones and Pagers
High school students who have cell phones and pagers in school must turn them off during regular school hours. Elementary & middle school students may not have cell phones or pagers at school.


Cheating/Dishonesty
Cheating is not permitted in the school and is considered a serious offense. Student cheating will be dealt with in the following manner: The teacher will assign a zero for the test, quiz or assignment involved, and will average the zero into the quarter grade.
Inappropriate use of passes, forged signatures, cheating on assignments and tests, or untruthfulness are considered dishonest and indicate an unwillingness to be accountable for one's actions. Dishonesty will result in disciplinary action.

Class Advisers--High School
Class of 2008 - Teri Podsiki, Naomi Buck
Class of 2009 - Carol Flegel, Mark Fontenot
Class of 2010 - Rene Martin, Danielle Cousino
Class of 2011 - David Knight, Lilly Boron

Class Changes--High School
Classes may be changed only during the first three days of each semester under the following conditions:
1. The change is possible in terms of the student's existing schedule, and the
change will not overload a particular class.
2. The change results in a reasonable program of studies in terms of established
curriculum and requirements.
3. The change is approved by teachers and counselor.

After the first three days of the semester and until midterm of that quarter, the grade given for a class that is dropped will be recorded as W (Withdraw), and credit will not be given. After the midterm, the grade given for a class that is dropped will be recorded as WF (Withdraw/Fail). Class changes will not be permitted during the course of a semester except under exceptional circumstances and with the recommendation of the teacher and counselor and with approval of the parent/guardian and the principal.

Community Service--High School
Each student who participates in one or more school-sponsored activities is required to complete 15 hours of documented community service per activity prior to the beginning of practice. The total hours of community service will be capped at 45 per year.

Complaint Procedure
School Board Policy No. 8060 advises the public that the proper channeling of complaints involving instruction, discipline, or learning materials is as follows:
1) Teacher
2) Principal
3) Superintendent
4) School Board
Any complaint about school personnel will be investigated by the administration before consideration and/or action by the Board. Complaints to be considered officially by the Board or superintendent shall be in writing, and no anonymous correspondence shall be considered. Complaint forms are available in each of the school offices.
The Board as a whole and individual board members shall encourage those with complaints to bring problems to the Board only after the complaints have been first considered by the administrative staff. On matters clearly within the jurisdiction of the administration relative to decision making, the Board will advise and counsel with the administration. The Board, however, will not usurp the administrative authority by overruling decisions in such cases.


Computers, Internet and Email
Computers are available in individual classrooms and in the library. Student computer use, including email, may be monitored by teachers for safety and appropriateness. For a student to be eligible to use internet and email, the student and parent/guardian must read and sign the Internet and Electronic Mail Agreement and Permission Form. When the form is returned to the school, the student's name will be added to the user list. Failure to follow the rules agreed to in this form may result in the loss of internet and email privileges
Computer room use while a computer class is in session is a privilege. Students are expected to bring a permission slip from their teacher and abide by the posted computer room rules. Any behavior which disregards the posted rules or disrupts the computer class may result in the student's removal from the computer room and loss of computer room privileges at the teacher's discretion. While a computer class is in session, the computer room may be closed to additional students at the computer teacher's discretion. During school hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) the computer room is available only for academic use, including classes and individual student projects such as correspondence work or DDF research. The computers are not to be used for games, to converse in chat rooms, or for personal email. Consequence for the first offense is loss of computer room privileges for one week
Laptop computers are available for high school students to check out for use during the school year. The yearly fee, which includes a carrying case, is $75. Students and parents must sign a use agreement and are responsible for any damages or replacement charges.


Contacting Students
Parents who need to contact their child or take the student out of class are asked to check in with the office before going to their child's classroom. Messages and deliveries from home should be left at the office. Telephone messages for students will be delivered between classes. Students will be called out of class only in an emergency. Students may use the office phone only for school business. Students may use classroom phones with teacher permission.

Correspondence Guidelines--High School
1. Students may use correspondence courses to meet graduation requirements.
The student must have the course selection approved in advance by the principal and counselor.
2. Students who enroll in correspondence courses are responsible for paying the correspondence costs and fees.
3. For the purposes of eligibility, each correspondence course may be counted as one of the required cre
dit-carrying courses for one semester only. A student who is using a correspondence course for
eligibility will need to have his/her eligibility sheet signed by the correspondence coordinator.


Credits/ Loss of Credit--High School
Credit will be awarded on a semester basis only. Quarter grades indicate student progress, but no quarter credits will be awarded.
Any course may be taken only once for credit. Work Experience may be taken for a maximum of 3 credits, Student Tutor for a maximum of 1 credit, and Teacher Aide for a maximum of 1 credit.
Students may receive high school credit for community education classes that meet the minimum in-class hours required for a Carnegie unit (63 hours). Credit must be arranged and approved in advance by the principal and the counselor.
Credit may be denied a student if more than eight (8) days absence is accumulated in any class in a semester. For the purpose of this policy, absence includes illness, prearranged trips and emergencies, each of which will be considered on a case by case basis. Travel for school activities is not considered absence. A student who misses more than eight days in any class must petition the Attendance Review Board in order to receive credit for that class.
A complete description of courses and credits is provided in the booklet, Registration Guide & Course Descriptions.


Dances
High school dances are open to Haines High School students and visiting teams only, with the exception of Homecoming and Prom. Juniors and seniors may bring guests to Prom, provided they sign them in prior to the dance and they are approved by the principal. Copies of the complete dance regulations are available in the office.
Middle school dances will be held throughout the school year. The middle school Student Council may charge for students to attend each dance. Students who attend a dance may not leave and then return. If a student decides to leave the dance early, he/she will call the parent to get permission to leave.
All dances must be approved by the principal.


Detention
Students may be assigned to serve detention during lunchtime or after school as a result of unacceptable behavior. Detention may be assigned by the office or may be given by a teacher at his/her discretion. Failure to serve any assigned detention may result in suspension from school.

1. Detention will be served with the teacher who assigns it, unless other
arrangements are made with the principal.
2. The student may discuss the detention with the teacher at a time
arranged by the teacher.
3. The student may discuss the detention with the principal after
talking with the teacher.
4. Parents are welcome to talk with the teacher to clarify the issuing
of the detention.
5. Detention and other disciplinary actions will be logical, reasonable
and progressive in nature.


Directory Information/Family Education Rights & Privacy Act
The district may release student directory information, including the student's name, address, telephone, date and place of birth, parent/guardian's name(s), participation in officially recognized activities and athletics, weight and height of athletic team members, dates of attendance, awards received, grade point average, rank in class and most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. Parents/guardians and/or students have the right to refuse permission for release of information in any or all of these categories by providing written notification to the principal prior to September 15 or within two weeks of enrollment if after that date.


Disciplinary Action
Disciplinary action may take the form of any or all of the following, depending upon the circumstances and the seriousness of the situation: 1) verbal reprimand, 2) detention, 3) suspension, 4) referral for prosecution, 5) expulsion. For more specific information, see the Discipline Guide.


Discipline Guide
Haines Borough School believes that a safe, well disciplined school environment is necessary in order to optimize learning and to help students develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens. Haines Borough School and each staff member within the school will maintain high expectations for student behavior.
The school staff will work with students to encourage them to gain control over their behavior and to discourage repeated or serious infractions. We believe that discipline should be progressive, and that the consequences should be logical and reasonable as they relate to the offense. We also believe that the school staff and parents must work together as a team to address discipline issues.
Most students are self-disciplined and will never need to be disciplined as outlined below. The following discipline plan allows latitude for mitigating or aggravating circumstances as well as for students exhibiting a pattern of misbehavior. Most classroom discipline will be the teacher's responsibility unless a pattern of misbehavior occurs. The behaviors listed below are not always explicit, and a variety of behaviors may fall under one category. The behaviors are not exclusive, and additional behaviors and consequences may be added as circumstances require.

	Tardiness
		1st offense	Warning from teacher.
		2nd offense	Ten minutes detention given by teacher.
		Repeat offense	Sent to the principal's office, parent call, twenty minutes 
				detention (additional offenses will result in a parent/principal
				discipline plan).
	Skipping (Missing class without a valid excuse)
		1st offense	Principal will assign detention (one hour), parent 
				notification.
		Further offenses will result in a parent/principal discipline 
				plan, possibly including in-house suspension.
	Profanity, vulgarity, offensive actions
		1st offense	Warning, parent notification, possible detention or 
				suspension.
		2nd offense	Parent notification, parent/principal discipline plan, possible
				one day out-of-school suspension.
		Additional offenses	Parent conference, progressive suspensions, possible recom-
				mendation for expulsion.
	Motor vehicle offenses
		Any offense	Warnings, parent notification, possible police notification, 
				possible loss of school property driving/parking privileges.
				Progressive sanctions for repeat offenders.
	Insubordination (Refusal to comply, disrespectful behavior)
		1st offense	Parent/student/principal conference, possible out-of-school
				suspension, student apology.
		2nd offense	Parent/student/principal discipline plan, possible one day
				out-of-school suspension.
		3rd offense	Parent/student/principal conference, possible three day out-
				of-school suspension. Further incidents may result in 
				recommendation for expulsion.
	Harassment, bullying
		1st offense	Parent conference, recommendation for counseling services,
				possible out-of-school suspension.
		2nd offense	Parent/principal discipline plan, possible one day out-of-
				school suspension.
		3rd offense	Possible three day out-of-school suspension, possible
				recommendation for expulsion.
	Tobacco use or possession
		1st offense	Confiscation, parent notification, police notification, 
				minimum one day out-of-school suspension.
		Repeat offenses	Confiscation, parent notification, police notification, 
				progressive out-of-school suspensions, minimum three days.
	Alcohol, drugs, controlled substances
		1st offense	Parent conference, possible police notification, minimum 
				three day out-of-school suspension. Additional sanctions 
				related to activities eligibility as outlined in student 
				handbook.
		Repeat offenses	Parent conference, police notification, minimum five day
				out-of-school suspension, possible recommendation for
				expulsion. Activities eligibility sanctions as outlined in 
				student handbook.
	Destruction of property, vandalism and theft
		1st offense	Parent and police notification (discretionary), restitution, 
				minimum one day out-of-school suspension.
		2nd offense	Parent and police notification, restitution, minimum three 
				day out-of-school suspension, possible recommendation for 
				expulsion.
		3rd offense	Parent and police notification, recommendation for 
				expulsion.
	
	Dangerous, disruptive and illegal articles (Federal Gun Free Schools Act)
		1st offense	Confiscation, parent notification, possible police notification, 
				possible recommendation for expulsion
	

Fighting (Both participants)1st offense - Parent conference, possible three day out-of-school
suspension.
2nd offense - Parent conference, possible five day out-of-school
suspension, recommendation for counseling services, anger
management.
3rd offense - Parent conference, possible five day out-of-school
suspension, possible recommendation for expulsion.
4th offense - Parent conference, possible recommendation for expulsion.

Assault
1st offense - Parent conference, police notification, minimum three day
out-of-school suspension, possible recommendation for
expulsion.
2nd offense - Parent notification, police notification, minimum five day
out-of-school suspension, possible recommendation for
expulsion.

General School Rules and Behavioral Expectations:
Students will be expected to behave in a manner that does not interfere with the health, safety, and learning of someone else.
1. Treat others with fairness, courtesy and respect.
2. Treat all property and equipment (yours and others') with care and respect.
3. Use appropriate language.
4. Elementary and middle school students are not to bring electronic devices or
cell phones to school. High school students who have cell phones or other
electronic devices at school should have them turned off during regular school
hours.
5. No fighting, rock throwing, snowball throwing or other potentially dangerous
activities.
6. Elementary students play in designated or assigned areas only.


Disruptive, Dangerous or Illegal Articles
The possession of any articles which disrupt the teaching/learning climate is strictly prohibited. These include, but are not limited to, firearms, knives, explosives or highly flammable materials. These items are prohibited at all times on school grounds in accordance with the Federal Gun Free Schools Policy. Such articles will be confiscated, and the matter may be reported to law enforcement authorities. See Discipline Guide.


Dress
Dress is a matter of taste and is a responsibility of the student and his/her parent(s). Students are expected to dress tastefully and appropriately. Clothes and grooming should be neat, clean, safe, and should not disturb school activities or create a hazard to others. Offensive or suggestive logos or clothing that promote drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violence or gang behavior are not allowed. Strapless tops, spaghetti straps and bare midriffs are not allowed. Students may be sent home or asked to chage the offensive article of clothing. Piercings may not interfere with the student's education process. Hats and hoods are not allowed in school during regular school hours. The above applies to all school activities.


Due Process
For suspensions of ten (10) days or less, the student has the right to be informed of the charges against him/her, the evidence which the school authorities have in support of the charges and an opportunity to explain his/her version of the facts. In addition, the student has a right to appeal the principal's decision to the superintendent. Finally, the student has the right to appeal the decision to the School Board.
In suspensions of longer than ten (10) days, the student shall have the right to a hearing before the Board. The procedures for a hearing in suspensions of more than ten days are specified in Policy 7180, “Procedures for Hearings on Expulsions.”


Electronic Devices and Headsets
Student use of electronic devices and headsets will be prohibited in school during the school day, except during lunchtime. These items will be confiscated if they are being used in school during regular school hours.

Eligibility for Students Who Possess or Use Tobacco, Alcohol or Controlled Substances
A student who uses, possesses, or is under the influence of tobacco, alcohol or other drugs during
an activity season shall be suspended from the activity as outlined below:
1. The student will be removed from all extracurricular activities for a period of nine
weeks from the date of the occurrence. In addition, he/she shall, at his/her own
expense, complete a drug/alcohol/tobacco or other awareness program recognized and approved by the school.
2. Any additional violation involving tobacco, alcohol or drugs shall result in the school's reassessment of
the student. This would likely result in denial of the student's right to participate in any extr
acurricular activities for a period of time to be determined by the principal.
Failure to comply with the above may result in suspension from all extracurricular acti
vities for the remainder of the student's high school career.

Eligibility for Travel/Participation in School Activities--High School
As a member of the Alaska School Activities Association, Haines High School upholds its bylaws. In order for a student to be eligible to travel and/or participate in extracurricular activities, he/she must meet the following conditions:
1. Have a current ASAA physical examination card, student consent form and current signed High School Activities Agreement on file in the office prior to beginning practices.
2. Pay or arrange to pay the student activity fee.
3. Complete 15 hours of approved community service prior to beginning an activity.
4. Students in grades 9-11 must be enrolled in seven credit-carrying classes. Seniors who have earned at least 20 credits by the beginning of the 1st semester or 22 credits by the beginning of the 2nd semester and who have passed all parts of the HSGQE are required to be enrolled in a minimum of five credit-carrying classes
5. After completion of the first semester of 9th grade, have passed for the immediately preceding semester, at least five semester units of credit toward graduation and have maintained an overall 2.0 GPA during the previous semester.
6. After the first midterm of the 9th grade, have passed all subjects enrolled in and have earned at least a C (2.0) average on the most recent midterm or quarter grade report, receiving no F's. Students who have below a C average and have not received any F's may still continue to practice with a team.
7. Prior to travel and before 4:00 on the day specified, submit an eligibility sheet showing that he/she is passing all classes and has a current GPA of 2.0 or higher for the quarter in progress.
8. During the particular season, not be proven guilty of violating any federal, state or local laws other than minor traffic violations. Students formally charged with breaking such laws may be suspended from participation pending the results of court action.
9. During the particular season, not use, possess, or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances or tobacco.
10. Be present in class for the entire school day on the day of an activity or school-sponsored trip. Any exceptions to this, such as a doctor's appointment that cannot be scheduled at another time, must have prior approval of the principal. A student violating this rule will be ineligible to practice, participate or travel on the day of the violation.
11. Before leaving school, obtain assignments from teachers and complete assigned work prior to returning to school.
12. Be in school the entire day upon returning from a school-sponsored trip. Failure to be in school will cause the student to be ineligible to participate in the next event scheduled for that activity.
13. A student who has been expelled from another school will not be eligible for Haines High School activities for the duration of that expulsion.
14. Upon entering the 9th grade, students will be eligible for participation in school activities for no more than eight consecutive semesters.


Eligibility for Travel/Participation in School Activities--Middle School
1. Prior to travel and before 4:00 on the day specified, submit an eligibility sheet showing that he/she has at least a C average in every class.
2. Be present in class for the entire school day on the day of an activity or school-sponsored trip. Any exceptions to this, such as a doctor's appointment that cannot be scheduled at another time, must have prior approval of the principal. A student violating this rule will be ineligible to practice, participate or travel on the day of the violation.
3. Before leaving school, obtain assignments from teachers and complete assigned work prior to returning to school.
4. Be in school the entire day upon returning from a school-sponsored trip. Failure to be in school will cause the student to be ineligible to participate in the next event scheduled for that activity.
Emergency Closings and Early Dismissals
School may be closed as a result of emergencies, hazardous conditions, or weather conditions. Every attempt will be made to announce such closures on the radio and/or by telephone.

Emergency Drills
Special drills related to fire safety and other emergencies will be conducted throughout the year. Fire drills will be conducted monthly. One earthquake drill and one lockdown drill will be conducted each semester.


Expulsion
A student who is expelled from Haines Borough School will no longer have access to the rights and privileges of those who are enrolled. Once expelled, he/she may not participate in any school function or event. This action must be taken by the Haines Borough School Board upon recommendation of the superintendent.


Fees
Fees will be charged for lost or damaged text books, library books, or other school equipment, materials or property. No additional items will be issued until fees are paid. Grade K-3 students may be assessed a fee to cover the cost of supplies.


Field Trips
Field trips within the immediate area and to nearby points of interest are scheduled by various classroom teachers throughout the year. These trips are designed to supplement different aspects of the classroom curriculum and to introduce students to resources within the community. Parents are asked to sign a field trip permission form at the beginning of the school year for local field trips. Field trips taken outside of Haines will require special permission, and parents will be notified before any such trips by classroom teachers.


Final Exams--High School
Final exams will be conducted at the end of each semester. In those classes where final exams are given, they will count for up to, but no more than, 20 percent of the semester grade.


Food In School
During the regular school day, students may eat and/or drink at lunchtime or at nutrition break and before and after regularly scheduled classes. Eating and/or drinking will not be permitted in classrooms during normal school hours or in the gym, weight room, computer room or library at any time. Closed water bottles are permitted in the classroom with teacher permission.


Free Periods
With the approval of a parent, counselor and principal, high school seniors only may enroll in limited schedules. Any senior who schedules a free period must leave the school grounds during that period each day. Students who choose to schedule free periods are strongly encouraged to enroll in classes that meet consecutively and to schedule free periods at the beginning or end of the day or immediately before or after lunch. Students are reminded that, in order to participate in extracurricular activities, they must be enrolled in the required number of credit-carrying classes.

Grading--High School
The high school grading system is weighted with a 4.0 point designation for most standard high school classes, and a 5.0 point designation for classes such as college prep, honors, AP or dual credit. Specific grades are weighted as follows:

P=Pass---credit given but no letter grade assigned

Grading--K-8
In grades K-3, special symbols and terms appropriate to the non graded programs
are used to indicate student progress. In grades 4-8, the following grading criteria applies:

				4.0	A---Superior Performance	94-100%
				3.7	A-				90-93%
				3.3	B+				87-89%
				3.0	B ---High Performance		84-86%
				2.7	B-				80-83%
				2.3	C+				77-79%
				2.0	C---Acceptable Performance	74-76%
				1.7	C-				70-73%
				1.3	D+				67-69%
				1.0	D---Low Performance		64-66%
				0.667	D-				60-63%
				   0	F---Failure			below 60%
					I---Incomplete (Work must be made up within two
					          weeks of the end of the quarter.)

Graduation
A student who completes graduation requirements at mid-year is encouraged to participate in the formal commencement ceremony in May. Graduates will be responsible for the cost of caps and gowns that are rented for commencement.


Graduation Requirements
The following credits are required for high school graduation:

		English	         4.0	Physical Ed.		1.5
		Social Studies	 3.5	Fine Arts		1.0
		Science	         3.0	Health			 .5
		Math	         3.0	Electives		7.0
		Computer          .5	
                                       TOTAL	24.0

Requirements for graduation are established by the Haines Borough School Board. All requirements must be met before a student may participate in commencement. A student must also pass all three sections of the Alaska High School Graduate Qualifying Exam in order to receive his/her diploma. A student who meets all locally established graduation requirements but does not pass all sections of the HSGQE will receive a Certificate of Achievement and may participate in commencement.

Graduation With Honors
A student who graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or higher will graduate with honors and receive the honors designation on his/her diploma.


Guidance and Counseling
Our school guidance and counseling program is developmental by design and includes sequential activities organized and implemented by a certificated school counselor with the support of teachers, administrators and other school staff. The program includes: 1) Counseling curriculum--structured groups, classroom presentations. 2) Individual student planning--advisement, assessment, placement, vocational & career exploration. 3) Responsive services--personal counseling, crisis counseling, consultation, referral. 4) System support--program management, consultation with teachers and parents, community outreach, parent outreach, public relations.
Guidance services are provided for all students. The counselor will work with students to set goals, develop a four-year high school course plan, explore career and educational options, maintain a Student Portfolio and plan for post-secondary education or training.
Counseling services are available to all students. The counselor is available to assist students who are experiencing school or personal problems of any kind.


Gun Free Schools
Federal Law states that any student who is in possession of, or determined to have brought a firearm or other destructive device on school property without the prior written permission of the building principal or his/her designee shall be expelled from the District for a period of not less than one year.


Harassment, Abuse and Assault
The Haines Borough School District does not tolerate harassment or abuse of students. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, slurs, epithets, threats, derogatory comments, unwelcome jokes, teasing, unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct, including hazing, which adversely affects a person's educational opportunities. Harassment unreasonably interferes with an individual's education and has the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment. Students who engage in such harassment, assault or abuse will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include expulsion. Students who have been subjected to harassment, assault or abuse should contact the principal.


Hats
Hats or hoods may not be worn in the school during regular school hours.


Health & Immunizations
Parents/guardians can assure their child's effectiveness in school by providing good nutrition, adequate rest, cleanliness and medical and dental care. Although a physical examination is not required before entering school each year, it is desirable.
Students who have a communicable, contagious and/or infectious disease, or who are liable to transmit such a disease, will be excluded from school. This includes, but is not limited to, scabies, impetigo, ringworm of the scalp, pink eye and head lice. Students will be readmitted upon written notification of a health professional attesting to their recovery and/or after the infectious period has passed.
The State of Alaska requires that each student's immunizations be kept up to date for school attendance.


Honor Awards--High School
Honor Awards are given to students who maintain a 3.4 GPA for each quarter. First year awards are given to students who maintain this grade standard for the first three quarters of the current year. Second, third and fourth year awards are given to students who consistently maintain this grade standard each quarter for successive years. Honor Awards are given to freshmen, sophomores and juniors at the last awards assembly of the school year and to seniors at graduation. To be eligible for Honor Awards, students must be enrolled in at least four regularly scheduled, letter graded classes.


Honor Roll--High School
To be included on Honor Roll, a student must be enrolled in at least four regularly scheduled letter graded classes at Haines High School. Quarterly honor rolls will be announced for students earning the following grade point average (GPA):
Honor Roll -- 3.40-3.69 High Honor Roll -- 3.70 +


Honor Roll--Middle School
Students in grades 6-8 will receive special recognition for academic achievement. Each quarter, students who earn a GPA of 3.0 are recognized on the Honor Roll.


Inservice
Seven inservice days are scheduled for this school year to allow teachers to work together on school improvement issues. Dates are listed on the calendar at the back of this handbook. Students do not attend school on inservice days.

Intramurals--3-8
Intramural activities are provided after school in grades 3-8 on a voluntary basis for approximately 120 days during the school year. A student may participate in any or all of the activities unless he/she is on academic probation (assignments not complete).
Intramural Rules for Students:
1. Hallways need to be clear by 3:45 p.m. Students should be in the gym or going
home, unless they have made arrangements with a teacher to stay longer.
2. Once in the gym, students should not leave the gym unless it is at the break between games.
3. A student may go home after school and return for a later game.


Leaving School Grounds
Haines Elementary and Middle School will be considered a closed campus. Students may only leave the campus with a parent or guardian.
High school students are not permitted to leave the school grounds at any time during the school day except during lunchtime. If a student must leave, written permission from their teacher or their parent/guardian must be presented to the office in advance. The office will attempt to notify parents/guardians of students who leave the school grounds without permission.


Library Use
Our school library is available for use by students, staff and parents.The automated card catalog system indexes library materials at the school, the public library and the Sheldon Museum. The librarian has established library use rules, including the checking out of materials. Students taking library materials without following proper check-out procedures may lose library privileges.


Lockers
Each student is assigned a locker for the storage of books, school items and personal effects. In addition, middle school and high school students in physical education classes will be assigned a P.E. locker. Since lockers are a permanent part of the building and remain school property even when assigned to students, students are expected to keep them in good condition. It is the student's responsibility to see that his/her locker is kept locked at all times. Only school combination locks are to be used.
From time to time, blanket locker searches for overdue library books and other school equipment may be conducted. Students and parents/guardians should understand that student lockers are subject to search by school officials and law enforcement officials at any time if there is any indication that illegal, disruptive or objectionable items may be present. Objectionable items are defined as, but not limited to, those which glorify and/or advertise sex, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Official school action may be taken against students who have illegal, disruptive or objectionable items in their lockers.


Make-Up Work
Students who are absent from school for any reason will be expected to make up work missed in each class. For each day of excused absence (illness, family emergency), the student will have that amount of time to make up work.
Students who expect to be absent from school for school activities, family trips, or other reasons should make arrangements with each teacher prior to leaving school for the planned absence, regarding work to be done and when it will be due. Failure to have the work completed as arranged will adversely affect the student's grade, and therefore may affect eligibility to participate in school-sponsored activities.
A student who is suspended from school will be expected to make up work and turn it in upon his/her return.


Meals
Haines Borough School provides a breakfast and lunch program. Students may purchase meals, and parents may also apply for free or reduced price meals. Applications are available at the school office.


Motor Vehicles
Any student who drives a motor vehicle, including a motorcycle, snow machine or off-road vehicle, must observe all safe driving regulations. A strict 10 m.p.h. speed limit will be enforced on the school grounds. Student vehicles should be parked only in designated areas on the school grounds. Racing or reckless driving may result in forfeiture of permission to drive a motor vehicle to school, notification of parents/guardians, suspension from school, and in extreme cases could cause involvement by the police department.


National Honor Society
To be eligible for membership in the Torch Chapter of the National Honor Society, a student must be a member of the sophomore, junior or senior class and have been in attendance at this school the equivalent of one semester. Freshmen are not eligible. Students will be considered for membership based upon the criteria of leadership, scholarship (the attainment of at least a 3.4 GPA), character and service . A Faculty Council, composed of five members and the National Honor Society adviser, is responsible for selecting students who are eligible for membership.
In order to remain in good standing, National Honor Society members must maintain high standards of leadership, scholarship, character and service. Good character is one of the tenets upon which National Honor Society membership is based. Cheating and other flagrant character violations by members cannot be condoned or tolerated. Students involved in such activities will be required to appear before the Faculty Council. Permanent dismissal from membership may be recommended by the Council as a result of the meeting.


Non-Discrimination
All students, regardless of race, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy, education or disability, have a right to an equal educational opportunity. If a student believes that right is being denied, he/she is encouraged to bring this concern to the counselor or principal. If a grievance is to be filed, forms may be obtained from the principal or superintendent.


Open Grading--High School
Open grading may offer a student the opportunity to improve a grade. Open grading
is not automatically an option in every situation, but if a teacher determines
that it is desirable and feasible for a student to improve a grade, the teacher
and student may enter into an open grading contract. The contract must also
be approved by the principal, counselor and parent. Open grading will follow
these guidelines:

1. The student has one semester from the time a grade is issued to enter into and complete an open grading contract.
2. Work completed under open grading must raise the grade to at least a satisfactory (C) level.
3. A grade change that results from open grading will be entered into the school record when the next regular quarter grades are posted. Student eligibility based on most recent quarter or midterm grades will not change as a result of open grading.
4. Any work completed under open grading after the end of the third quarter of senior year will not affect class rank or GPA prior to graduation.
A student may also improve a grade by retaking a class in the regular curriculum or through correspondence. Both grades will be included on the transcript, but the student will not receive additional or duplicate credit. The higher grade will be used in calculating the student's GPA.

Parent Information Nights
The school will host an open house in the fall. Each teacher may also host a parent night to explain classroom subjects, rules, grades, etc. Teachers will send notices home with information about specific dates and times.


Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences will be held at the end of the first quarter and at the midterm of the third quarter. Additional conferences may be requested at any time.
Students who wish to talk with a teacher, principal or counselor about any problem should request a conference before or after school, or at any time convenient to both during the school day. Teachers, the principal or counselor may also request conferences with students in order to give or arrange individual help or to clear up misunderstandings.


Pep Band
Pep Band at Haines High School is a volunteer activity for both junior high and senior high school students. The goal of Pep Band is to help support school spirit and to afford students an opportunity to perform a different style of music. High school students may earn a letter for Pep Band by participating in at least 75 percent of the home basketball games. Those students who have lettered will have the opportunity to attend the Region V basketball tournament as band members.
Eligibility is not required for home games; however, only those high school students who have lettered and who have met eligibility requirements will be allowed to travel. Students who enter a home game as Pep Band members but do not play will be asked to pay regular admission.


Playground Supervision--Elementary
The playgrounds are supervised by school staff during school activities. They are not supervised after school, on weekends, on holidays, or during vacations. Students are supervised between 8:10 and 8:30 a.m. on regular school days.


Profanity and/or Vulgarity
Profanity and vulgarity, in speech or action, are not permitted in school at any time.


Public Display of Affection
The open display of affection between students in school will be strictly limited to holding hands. This standard will be in effect at all times on the school grounds and at school-sponsored activities, including travel.


Public Forum
Haines High School is not a public forum. The public does not have automatic freedom to speak, issue leaflets, advertise, etc., without permission of the school administration.


Recess--Elementary/Middle School
All students go outside for recess daily except in severe weather conditions. Parents are requested to send their child(ren) prepared for the weather conditions, with appropriate coats, hats, mittens and boots.


Report Cards
Reports of student progress are provided for grades 4-12 at the midterm of each quarter, and report cards are issued at the end of each quarter of the school year. Midterm and quarter reports will be sent home to parents/guardians of students in grades 4-12. Report cards and transcripts will be withheld for students who owe money.


Retention/Promotion
Students will normally progress annually from grade to grade. Exceptions may be made when, in the judgment of certificated staff, such exceptions are in the best educational interest of the student involved. The final decision will rest with the administration. Specific procedures are outlined in administrative regulations. Parents may appeal a decision to retain to the Board only if the outlined procedure has not been followed.
Students in grades six, seven and eight are required to pass four disciplines each semester--math, science, language arts and social studies--receiving a 60% average or better in each. First and second quarter grades are averaged together to make first semester, and third and fourth quarter grades are averaged together to make second semester. If this requirement is not met, parents and school staff will meet to develop a plan for remedial work.
Eighth grade students not passing one of the four disciplines either first or second semester will not participate in the promotion exercises at the end of the school year unless a correspondence course is completed before the promotion date.
High school students will progress from grade to grade each year, but will not be considered seniors unless they will have enough credits to graduate at the end of the current school year.


School Day
Haines Borough School K-12
Classes begin at 8:30 a.m.
Kindergarten is dismissed at 1:30 p.m.
Grades 1-12 are dismissed at 3:10 p.m.

Mosquito Lake School
Classes begin at 8:30 a.m.
Lunch/Recess is 12:00 noon - 12:30 p.m.
Mosquito Lake School is dismissed at 3:00 p.m.


School Song
School of the Green and White--Strive with determination
Let Haines fame be your highest aim
Support her down the line RAH RAH RAH
Stick to the brave and true
In all that we say and do
Honor your colors brave and bright--School of the Green and White


School Spirit
School spirit includes being courteous and respectful to teachers, school staff, fellow students and the officials of school athletic events. It means showing pride in our school's accomplishments and having the ability to win and lose gracefully. A student with school spirit supports the school and strives to maintain scholastic and activity standards at the highest possible level.


School Store
The school store will sell refreshments during home athletic events. It may also be used to sell food items during lunch, nutrition break, at other times and at other events. Operation of the school store is traditionally a fund-raising activity of the Junior Class.


Skateboards/Rollerblades
For safety reasons, skateboards and rollerblades may not be used on school property between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.


Student Council
The Haines High School Student Council is a member council of the Alaska Association of Student Governments. The Council consists of elected student body officers and representatives from each class. The student body officers are elected in the spring of each school year, and class officers are elected in the fall. Specific procedures are outlined in the constitution.The student body president serves as an advisory member of the Haines Borough School Board.
Haines Middle School also elects a Student Council.

Student Rights and Responsibilities
The Haines Borough School Board recognizes that access to a public education is a right not to be withheld or taken away without cause. The enjoyment of this right, however, is conditional upon each individual's willingness to obey reasonable rules and regulations.
It is recognized that any well-organized community or school requires that some persons be given authority to care for the good of all. The Board delegates to the administration its authority to create rules for student behavior. Students must conduct themselves in a manner as to maintain a climate in which learning can take place, and where mature behavior, self-discipline and personal responsibility are supported.
Since it is necessary for rules and regulations to be established, students are to be informed of the rules and reasons for them. Adult authority will be used to enforce these rules when it becomes necessary. The importance of individual rights and responsibilities in the school should be related to the importance of the broader rights and responsibilities included in our nation's laws. The rights and privileges that come from a democratic society can be maintained only if each individual assumes personal responsibility for his/her own behavior and develops a real sense of social awareness. Therefore, the following administrative rules and regulations are established:

Suspension
A student who is suspended is not permitted to be in school or on school grounds at any time during the day(s) of suspension; this includes evening activities. School work missed during this time should be made up and turned in upon return to school. Assignments can be picked up at the school office by a parent or family member.
If a suspension is assigned immediately prior to a weekend, the student will not be permitted to attend or participate in school activities scheduled for that weekend.


Teacher Evaluations
Teachers are informally and formally evaluated by the principal. A student or parent may also choose to evaluate a teacher. Evaluation forms may be obtained from the office.


Testing Program
Testing of student progress is important in our overall education planning. Test results are reviewed with students and mailed to their parents/guardians. The Alaska Performance Standards are measurable expectation of what students should know and be able to do in reading, writing, math and science at each grade level. Students in grades 3-10 take the Alaska Standards Based Assessment in April.
The State of Alaska also requires the norm-referenced TerraNova test for students in grades 5 and 7. The TerraNova is given in February.
High school students will have the following testing schedule:

9th Grade
AK SBA (Alaska Standards Based Assessment)

10th Grade
PLAN Test
AK SBA & HSGQE (AK High School Graduate Qualifying Exam)

11th Grade
PSAT
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
HSGQE
SAT/ACT *

12th Grade
HSGQE
SAT/ACT*

*It is recommended that all students take either SAT or ACT prior
to graduation.


Tobacco Use
In accordance with state law, it is a violation for a person under the age of 19 to possess a cigarette, cigar, tobacco, or any product containing tobacco. Students who violate this state law will be subject to school suspension and may be referred for prosecution, punishable by a fine not to exceed $300. In addition, students 19 years or age or older are not permitted to use tobacco in the school buildings, on the campus, on the school buses, or while attending any school activity. Violation of this policy will result in school suspension.


Travel Rules
Travel for activities will be considered an extension of the classroom, and all school rules will apply. Students who travel or are engaged in any out-of-district, school-sponsored activity are expect to abide by the following rules, as well as those that are included in the Activities Agreement and any that are established by the adviser, coach or chaperone.

While traveling by ferry, students are expected to abide by the following school-adopted and Region V Activities Association travel guidelines:
1. All persons on the ferry must abide by any and all rules set forth by ferry personnel. Students are to stay out of unauthorized areas on the ferry.
2. All students must abide by curfews assigned by their coaches/advisers and remain in the sleeping area during assigned sleep times.
3. Coaches/advisers/chaperones will advise ferry personnel as to where they can be located and who is to be contacted in the event of a problem. They will also advise ferry personnel of any special rules they wish to have the students follow.
4. Students may not transport private vehicles on a ferry for use at the site of a scheduled school-sponsored activity unless they have prior authorization by the superintendent.
5. If problems arise, ferry personnel will contact the coach/adviser or the principal of the host high school.
6. Students are not allowed to partake of alcoholic beverages, drugs or tobacco. If a student violates this rule, the school, coach or adviser will be notified immediately. Students are expected to remove themselves from any situation where alcoholic beverages or drugs are being used and to contact their coach/adviser.
7. Students are responsible for cleaning up after themselves when they leave an area of the ferry.
8. Students are to be sensitive to the rights and comfort of other ferry passengers.
9. Students may not be in a stateroom unless accompanied by their parent(s).

Students are also expected to abide by the following Region V Housing Rules:
1. Host family rules must be followed.
2. Curfew is 10:00 on week nights and 12:00 on weekends, or one hour after the end of an activity.
3. There shall be no changes in housing assignments, except in the case of an emergency, and then only with the coach's or adviser's expressed permission.
4. Students must inform their hosts of their intended whereabouts.
5. Students are expected to thank their hosts for providing them with room and board.
6. Students are to call their coach or adviser immediately if any problems arise.
7. No student who is traveling for a school sponsored activity may drive any vehicle.
Any violation of the above rules may result in the student being sent home at the parent's expense, being dropped from the activity altogether, and/or being denied an award for his/her participation in the activity. The student may also be denied travel privileges for other school-sponsored activities during the school year or for the remainder of his/her high school career.


Valedictorian/ Salutatorian
In any given year, the graduating student with the highest cumulative GPA shall be designated Valedictorian, and the graduating student with the second highest GPA shall be designated Salutatorian. This designation will be made without regard to the number of years that the student has been in high school or the number of years that the student has attended Haines High School.


Vandalism,Theft, Malicious Mischief
School and personal property must be respected at all times. Students involved in vandalism, theft or other offenses of this nature may expect full legal prosecution for such acts. Full financial restitution will also be expected.


Visitors
Visitors are welcome in our school. Stop by the office and let us know that you are here. Student guests must receive approval from both the principal and classroom teacher at least one day before the visit is to take place.


Volunteers
Volunteers are a mainstay of our school program. Please contact your child's teacher or the office if you have time and desire to contribute.


Work Experience/OJT Program
Haines High School sponsors a Work Experience / On The Job Training program for students. This program provides an opportunity for students to receive job experience and training for high school credit in a variety of work stations during the regular school day. Complete information is available from the counselor or Work Experience/OJT coordinator.