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MARINE CREEK COLLEGIATE

HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

2017/2018

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Mission: At Marine Creek Collegiate High School, students will learn to apply critical thinking, collaboration, and strong ethical leadership to solve problems at the personal, local, and global level. Students will learn adversity breeds character and failure may lead to success.

Vision: MCCHS will effectively involve and collaborate with our stakeholders in order to become a higher-achieving Early College High School and support socially responsible students in pursuing their goals, ideals, and dreams! Values:

Service * Honesty * Accountability

Respect * Kindness * Scholarship

The Professional Learning Community of MCCHS envisions a school in which:

· All students produce college quality work · There is a cooperative/collaborative relationship among all stakeholders · Students are self-motivated, independent learners who seek out their own education · Students will transition successfully to an institution of higher learning motivated to complete their

Bachelor’s degree and pursue a post-graduate education

Upon entering Marine Creek Collegiate High School, each student will sign a Memorandum of Understanding. It is the expectation of school administration and staff that each student will commit to the “business of learning.” MCCHS is committed to challenging each student to meet their level of academic and social potential, believing that all students can learn. MCCHS students will be expected to attend all classes, be an active and involved student of learning during class, and strive continuously to reach the ultimate goal – a high school diploma and college degree!

As a student at Marine Creek Collegiate High School, you are expected to follow all school rules and regulations established by the teachers, Marine Creek Collegiate High School, Fort Worth Independent School District (https://www.fwisd.org//cms/lib/TX01918778/Centricity/Domain/736/2016-2017%20SCOC%20English%20Final%20Draft%208-30-2016.docx.pdf) and Tarrant County College District as stated in the TCCD Catalog.

Marine Creek Collegiate High School 2017-2018

Student Code of Conduct

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Student Expectations

Academics Academics are very important to MCCHS. You are expected to turn in all assignments on time, fully completed and at the level of expectations for MCCHS/TCCD students. This applies to all classes taken at both MCCHS and TCCD.

Students will be required to correct their assignment during study hall or after school. The determination of the grade for the corrected assignment will be at teacher discretion and MCCHS grading policies.

Students must maintain passing grades in all coursework at MCCHS. A letter grade of C or higher must be obtained in all courses awarding high school or college credit. Failure to maintain a grade point average of a C or higher, may result in academic probation and may ultimately result in removal from the early college high school program.

Students are expected to maintain a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) for TCCD classes. Failure to maintain a 2.0 or greater GPA for college courses may result in Academic Probation or Academic Suspension and possibly expulsion from the MCCHS academic program.

Students shall call home on Friday’s for grades earned that are below a 70.

TCCD faculty has the right to remove a student from class for cheating. Consequences for cheating at the college level include but are not limited to the student receiving an F for the course and a label of an “Academic Cheater” on their transcript. The student would then be required to retake their college classes. Tarrant County College’s policy for cheating is located online at www.tccd.edu in the current year academic catalog. Cheating in an MCCHS class may result in an F for the assignment or alternative assignment with reduced grade at the teacher’s discretion. Students are expected to:

Be prepared for each class with assigned work and appropriate materials. Homework is a priority.

Be self-disciplined; setting individual goals and utilizing good work habits.

Assume responsibility for making choices and accept the consequences of those behaviors.

Pursue mastery of the essential knowledge and skills of the curriculum as prescribed by the District and the State.

Show respect for others and their property.

Adhere to dress code standards.

Abstain from making profane, insulting, threatening or inflammatory remarks.

Abstain from public displays of affection on campus.

Cooperate with all lawful and reasonable directives issued by school personnel.

Attend school the entire instructional day, except when ill or otherwise lawfully excused.

Be on time to all classes.

Establish an effective working relationship with parents, peers and school personnel.

Leave campus immediately after the dismissal bell unless involved in a school activity.

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Attendance MCCHS Early College High School teaches the skills that are needed to be successful in college. Attendance is very important in any learning environment, but critical in an accelerated learning environment. It is imperative that you are in attendance and on time to class every day. Guidelines for make-up work for the ECHS classes follow:

1) The student (not parent) emails the administrators and applicable high school and college teachers (for those classes in which they will be absent) stating the reason and date of the absence. This needs to be done as soon as the absence is known. This also must occur for a school related absence such as an athletic event, field trip or college visit. If email is unavailable, the student must provide notification in written form the day before the absence or immediately upon the student’s return.

2) The student must bring parent note, proof of doctor’s visit and any other documentation to the MCCHS secretary the day following the absence.

3) TCCD faculty may drop a student from their class for excessive absences. Your work in the college classes is expected to be turned in on time regardless of the absence.

Social Expectations Dress Code: Due to its partnership with TCC, MCCHS has a stricter set of guidelines regarding dress. In addition to FWISD guidelines regarding student dress, Marine Creek students are provided uniform tops that they are expected to wear at all times.

During the school week, Monday through Thursday, students will be required to wear MCCHS logo issued polo style shirts or polo’s or button up front dress style shirts that meet the following criteria: Solid White, Solid Blue, or Solid Black. These shirts are to be worn buttoned/closed in the front. Button front shirts are not to be worn open or unbuttoned.

Remember, you must have your ID on and visible at all times. If you do not, this may result in you losing the right to wear a non-issued MCCHS issued polo. This includes on Fridays and Spirit or Theme Day dress.

Students may wear t-shirts or jerseys representing MCCHS, or the college or university of their choice on Fridays as designated by the Principal. The Principal may also designate Spirit or theme day dress.

Students may also wear MCCHS logo issued sweater, MCCHS logo issued sweater vest, MCCHS logo issued hoodie, MCCHS logo issued fleece wear, or MCCHS logo issued jacket. However, students must still be in dress code (MCCHS issued polo shirt or Solid White, Solid Blue, Solid Black button up front dress style shirt) underneath the MCCHS logo issued sweater, sweater vest, hoodie, fleece wear, or jacket.

Students may wear jeans, slacks, or capris, which meet the following requirements: all must be hemmed or cuffed. Bottoms must be a solid color and free of holes, rips, shredding, tears, and embellishments. Sagging bottoms are not permitted. Pants must be worn at the waistline, and must not be more than 1 size larger than your waist. (i.e., no sagging). Traditional FWISD school dress code policies will still apply restricting any garments that may create a disruption to the learning environment. https://www.fwisd.org/Page/5532

Skirts are prohibited unless for religious requirements and prior approval has been received from administration.

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Capri pants are allowed (must be close-fitting, mid-calf length or longer tapered trousers). Long shorts or shorts that go to the calf are not considered capri pants.

Only MCCHS outerwear is permitted, this includes MCCHS logo hoodies, sweaters, fleece wear and jackets.

Hoods and hats are not permitted to be worn inside buildings or classrooms. No head coverings (i.e., bandanas, sweat bands, etc.) of any kind are to be worn or brought to school unless approved by the school principal for a special occasion.

Form-fitting/skin tight pants (leggings/jeggings, yoga pants, stretch pants, tights, etc.) and pajamas are prohibited.

Shorts, skorts, skirts, sweat pants, pajama bottoms, athletic attire, wind pants, etc. are prohibited.

All students must wear appropriate footwear. House shoes, slides, flip-flops, or any shoe without a back are not permitted. Open toe shoes and sandals are not permitted in the science lab (Reference TCCD science lab manual).

Regulations in reference to grooming and dress for special activities are under the discretion of the principal.

If the principal determines that a student’s grooming or clothing violates the school’s dress code, the student will be given an opportunity to correct the problem at school. If not corrected, the student may be assigned to in-school suspension for the remainder of the day, until the problem is corrected, or until a parent or designee brings an acceptable change of clothing to the school. Repeated offenses may result in more serious disciplinary action.

Identification cards (ID) shall be worn visibly at all times while on campus. A lost ID shall be replaced within 24 hours. Replacements are at the student’s own expense. Replacement IDs may be acquired through Mr. Santiago (during Homeroom) or in the Copy Center.

TEXTBOOKS College textbooks are furnished by FWISD and are issued at the beginning of each semester. Students must

have a copy of their current TCC Web Advisor schedule to check out textbooks. Students who lose or damage

a book while it is checked out to them will be expected to pay for the damaged or lost textbooks. Students

are responsible for textbooks issued to them. College textbooks should not be left in a classroom or turned

into a teacher. College textbooks should be turned in directly to Mr. Vanderhule, the Assistant Principal in

charge of textbooks.

High School textbooks are furnished by the state and can be issued at the beginning of the school year based on teacher preference for students needing textbooks in that class. If a High School book is issued, it will be issued by the teacher of record of the class. Students are responsible for textbooks issued to them. Textbooks should not be left in a classroom. At the end of the year or upon leaving the class (un-enrollment from the class), High School textbooks should be turned in directly to the teacher that issued the book. Students must pay for a lost book before another book may be issued. Character Character is the essence of who we are. Each student will exemplify a commitment to positive personal development by joining and actively participating in at-least one MCCHS student organization.

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MCCHS Values

o Service o Honesty o Accountability o Respect o Kindness o Scholarship

In addition, you represent Marine Creek Collegiate High School, Tarrant County College District, and Fort Worth Independent School District. Therefore, your character is expected to be of the highest caliber, and any violation of the Student Code of Conduct published by Marine Creek Collegiate High School in conjunction with Fort Worth Independent School District and Tarrant County College will not be tolerated and will have consequences that may directly affect the student’s enrollment in Marine Creek Collegiate High School. Extracurricular Activities (clubs, before-after school activities) Sponsors of student clubs and performing groups such as those for in spirit activities may establish standards of behavior—including consequences for misbehavior—that are stricter than those for students in general. If a violation is also a violation of school rules, the consequences specified by the Student Code of Conduct or by board policy will apply in addition to any consequences specified by the organization’s standards of behavior.

Discipline Discipline affects your enrollment and participation in MCCHS. You cannot be in attendance for your MCCHS classes if you are in detention, ISS, suspended, or DAEP. You are expected to be on your best behavior representing MCCHS at all times. TCCD faculty has the right to remove a student from class for disciplinary issues. The student would then be required to retake their college classes.

GENERAL MISCONDUCT VIOLATIONS

Students are prohibited from: • Cheating or copying the work of another. • Failing to comply with directives given by school personnel. • Behaving in any manner disruptive to the school environment or educational process. • Violating the uniform policy/dress code/ID policy. • Leaving school grounds or school-sponsored events without permission. • Disobeying school rules regarding conduct on school buses or at school bus stops. • Being disrespectful to adults and/or other students. • Scuffling or fighting. • Bullying others. • Violating the behavioral standards set by teachers, administrators and/or sponsors. • Engaging in any conduct that constitutes harassment of any type. • Violating the MCCHS, TCC, or FWISD Student Code of Conduct. • Violating the campus student handbook. • Violating safety rules. • Bringing skateboards or other ride on equipment onto TCC/FWISD property. • Possessing matches or a lighter. • Violating extracurricular standards of behavior.

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• Using a telecommunication device in any way that disrupts the educational environment. • Possessing, smoking or using tobacco products including e-cigs and vapors. • Possessing a hazardous item or storing a prohibited item in his/her vehicle if the vehicle is unoccupied. • Being at Marine Creek Lake (on campus lake), unless under the direct supervision of a MCCHS or TCC

faculty member. Consequences General misconduct identified above will result in application of one or more discipline management techniques. Violations will be reported to the principal or other appropriate administrator who will notify the parent or guardian.

Detention

In-School Suspension

Suspension from school

Behavior Contract for MCCHS

Removal from the college class(es)

Community Service assignment

Denial of credit for attendance

Attendance used a percentage of grade for coursework (TCC)

Assigned mandatory academic tutorials until grades, attendance or behavior improves

Not participating in college activities, field trips or visits

Removal from MCCHS

Removal from TCC

Placement/Assignment to DAEP (Metro) General misconduct violations will not necessarily result in the formal removal of the student from class or another placement, but may result in a routine referral to the office where the student may receive other discipline management techniques. The schools may impose campus and classroom rules that will govern a student’s conduct, in addition to those found in the Student Code of Conduct. These local and classroom rules may be listed in the school student handbook or posted in classrooms. Violations may or may not constitute violations of the Student Code of Conduct. In lieu of a referral to a Central Office Conference, the campus administrator has the discretion to impose the following consequences:

• Restitution/Restoration for minor non gang-related discretionary offenses such as graffiti, vandalism or theft.

• Saturday School • Before/During/After School Detention.

Discipline Management Techniques The following discipline management techniques may be used alone or in combination for Student Code of Conduct and non-Student Code of Conduct violations:

• Verbal correction. • Cooling-off time or “time-out”. • Seating changes in the classroom. • Student-parent-teacher conferences. • Confiscation of items that disrupt the educational process. • Grade reductions as permitted by policy.

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• Counseling by teacher, counselor or administrative personnel. • Detention. • Suspension conference held at the Student Discipline and Placement Department. • Diversionary Action Plans. • Restitution. • Lower conduct grade. • Behavioral contracts. • Prohibited attendance at or participation in extracurricular activities. • Withdraw or restriction of bus privileges. • Ticket from school resource officer or TCC Campus Police Officer. • Referral to outside agency and/or legal authority for criminal prosecution in addition to disciplinary

measures imposed by the District. • Other strategies and consequences as specified by the Student Code of Conduct. • Teacher-parent telephone conferences. • Sending the student to the office, other assigned areas or in-school suspension. • School-assessed and school administered counseling and/or group socialization skills training. • Suspension (not to exceed three school days, per incident). • Placement in the On-Campus Intervention Program, as specified in the LEVEL I section of the Student

Code of Conduct. • Placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP), as specified in the DAEP section of

the Student Code of Conduct. • Expulsion, as specified in the expulsion section of the Student Code of Conduct. • Techniques or penalties identified in individual student organizations’ extracurricular standards of

behavior. • Administrator-teacher-parent telephone conference call.

Removal from MCCHS

ISS/Out of School Suspension/DAEP Placement

Students may lose college credit for their enrolled courses if placed in ISS/Out of School Suspension/DAEP. Students must contact their college teachers to inform them of the placement and make arrangements to complete coursework if available. If a student has a loss of college credit due to ISS/Out of School Suspension/DAEP placement, the student will be expected to retake the course.

Multiple placements in ISS or Suspensions will result in removal from MCCHS.

Placements in DAEP (Metro) will result in removal from MCCHS.

Technology Electronic Devices: 1 to 1 devices (Laptops or tablets) are permitted to be used for instructional purposes. Cellular phones and other electronic devices are not to be seen or in use while on campus. These items must always be in the “Off” mode. MCCHS administrators, teachers and staff may confiscate electronic devices, including mobile telephones, used in violation of District rules. Campus instructors and administrators may, in

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the exercise of reasonable discretion, allow students to use devices for instructional purposes during the instructional day, so long as the use does not disrupt classroom instruction. Students are encouraged to refrain from bringing personal items of value (such as telephones, iPods, cameras, electronic games, radios, CD players and computers) to school since loss, theft or damages is possible. Also, if such items are used to distract from the educational process, they will be confiscated by school personnel. The District is not responsible for lost or stolen items (including those in lockers). Guidelines regarding other electronic devices shall be addressed in the student handbook.

The district is not responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen electronic device.

Inappropriate use of Technology Students in MCCHS are encouraged to use technology to facilitate accelerated learning with multiple learning environments. Technology is a necessity for the success of the student in the program. Students are expected to use technology appropriately. Students may not download music with offensive lyrics, pornographic material, inappropriate photos or any material deemed offensive by the ECHS staff.

The use of mobile telephones or any device capable of capturing images is strictly prohibited in locker rooms or restroom areas while at school or at a school-related or school-sponsored event.

If a student uses a telecommunications device without authorization during the school day, the device will be confiscated. The parent may pick up the confiscated telecommunications device from the principal’s office for a fee of $15.

If a student incurs disciplinary actions that require the denial of their access to college technology during the instructional day, the student will be required to complete assignments that require technology during study hall or after school.

The district is not responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen electronic device.

Possession and Use of Other Personal Electronic Devices

Except as described below, students are not permitted to possess or use personal electronic devices such as MP3 players, video or audio recorders, DVD players, cameras, games, e-readers, or other electronic devices at school, unless prior permission has been obtained. Without such permission, teachers will collect the items and turn them in to the principal’s office. The principal will determine whether to return items to students at the end of the day or to contact parents to pick up the items.

The district is not responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen electronic device.

Instructional Use of Personal Telecommunications and Other Electronic Devices

In some cases, students may find it beneficial or might be encouraged to use personal telecommunications or other personal electronic devices for instructional purposes while on campus. Students must obtain prior

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approval before using personal telecommunications or other personal electronic devices for instructional use. Students must also sign a user agreement that contains applicable rules for use (separate from this handbook). When students are not using the devices for approved instructional purposes, all devices must be turned off during the instructional day. Violations of the user agreement may result in withdrawal of privileges and other disciplinary action.

Unacceptable and Inappropriate Use of Technology Resources Students are prohibited from possessing, sending, forwarding, posting, accessing, or displaying electronic messages that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal. This prohibition also applies to conduct off school property, whether the equipment used to send such messages is district-owned or personally owned, if it results in a substantial disruption to the educational environment. In addition, any student who engages in conduct that results in a breach of the district’s computer security will be disciplined in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, and, in some cases, the consequence may rise to the level of expulsion.

Parent/Guardian Expectations • Take an active interest in the overall school program. • Expect and encourage student to complete all homework and turn it in on time. • Expect and encourage student to actively participate in class. • Attend school conferences and meetings; respond to the teacher’s initial contact. • Discuss work assignments and report cards with the student; request a conference with the teacher if

their child receives a failing grade for the reporting period. • Promote their child’s attendance at school tutorials as the need arises. • Require and lead their child to develop proper study habits at home. • Assist their child in being properly attired for school according to the uniform policy. • Encourage their child to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct and school discipline policies. • Cooperate with school personnel when their child is involved in a discipline problem. • Cooperate with school administrators and teachers in their efforts to achieve and maintain a quality

school system. • Ensure student safety by adhering to appropriate drop-off and pick-up times. • Establish and maintain a positive attitude toward education and school personnel. • Strive to prepare their child emotionally and socially to be receptive to learning and discipline. • Send their child daily to school as required by law and promptly notify the school to explain absences

and tardiness. • Maintain current addresses and phone numbers in the school office for home, work and emergencies. • Bring to the attention of school authorities any learning problem or condition that may relate to their

child’s education. • Provide appropriate identification when requested by school personnel. • Cooperate with the school nurse to obtain state-required immunizations, to follow procedures for

administration of medications at school and to take/keep the student home when ill. • Demonstrate a positive attitude toward parents and students. • Parents encouraged to volunteer and support the MCCHS PTA and for any extra-curricular activities.

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School District Authority and Jurisdiction School rules and the authority of the district to administer discipline apply whenever the interest of the district is involved, on or off school grounds, in conjunction with or independent of classes and school-sponsored activities. The district has disciplinary authority over a student:

During the regular school day and while the student is going to and from school on district transportation. While the student is in attendance at any school-related activity, regardless of time or location;

For any school-related misconduct, regardless of time or location;

When retaliation against a school employee or volunteer occurs or is threatened, regardless of time or location;

When criminal mischief is committed on or off school property or at a school-related event;

For certain offenses committed within 300 feet of school property as measured from any point on the school’s real property boundary line;

For certain offenses committed while on school property or while attending a school-sponsored or school-related activity of another district in Texas;

The District has the right to revoke the transfer of a non-resident student for violating Student Code of Conduct.

When the student commits a felony, as provided by Education Code 37.006 or 37.0081; and

When the student is required to register as a sex offender.

**The district has the right to search a vehicle driven to school by a student and parked on school property whenever there is reasonable cause to believe it contains articles or materials prohibited by the district. The district has the right to search a student’s locker, desk, book bag and/or purse when there is reasonable cause to believe it contains articles or materials prohibited by the district.

In-School Suspension A student may, at the discretion of the principal or other appropriate administrator, be placed in an in-school suspension program. If such placement is determined to be appropriate, the parent and/or guardian will be notified by the school administrator before the student placement becomes official.

Informal Teacher Removal A teacher may send a student to the principal’s office to maintain effective discipline in the classroom. Any removal of a student by a teacher for misbehavior requires that the teacher report the offense to the principal or appropriate administrator. The principal shall respond by employing appropriate discipline management techniques consistent with the Student Code of Conduct. No student will be returned to the teacher’s classroom before the misconduct has been addressed and the disciplinary consequences deemed appropriate, if any, have been taken. Under no circumstances will the student be returned to the same class, during the same period, from which he/she was removed for disciplinary reasons. If a student’s actions result in more than one removal to the office during a six-week period by a teacher or combination of teachers for general misconduct violations, the following consequences shall apply:

The second removal to the office shall result in lunch and/or after school detention (and/or a combination of the two) for one or more days.

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The third removal to the office shall result in one or more days of in-school suspension.

The fourth removal to the office shall result in one or more days of suspension. A teacher(s) parent-administrator conference is required at this level.

A student who fails to complete the assigned consequences will receive a suspension for one or more days. The student will still have to complete the original consequence. Disciplinary action may be taken in order to help a student assume responsibility for correcting his/her performance or inappropriate behavior. The consequences are dependent on the severity or recurring nature of the violation and/or the student’s problem behavior. Of course, misconduct deemed sufficiently serious, including criminal misconduct, may result in more serious consequences. It is not required for the administrator to start at the beginning of the process if the behavior warrants more severe consequences. If the aforementioned procedure is not followed, the administrator will provide the teacher(s) a written explanation of the reason why. Formal Removal from the Classroom by the Teacher Formal removal initiated by a teacher or administrator will occur if the student’s behavior has been documented by the teacher as repeatedly interfering with the teacher’s ability to teach his/her class or the behavior is so unruly, disruptive or abusive that the teacher cannot teach and the students in the classroom cannot learn.

Any removal of a student by a teacher for behavior described in this section requires that the teacher report the offense to the principal or appropriate administrator. The principal or appropriate administrator will then send a copy of the report to the student’s parent(s) and/or guardian(s) within 24 hours of receiving the teacher’s report. A teacher or administrator must remove a student from class if the student engages in behavior for which the Texas Education Code requires Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) placement. When a student is formally removed from class by a teacher for conduct containing the elements of assault, aggravated assault, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, murder, capital murder or criminal attempt to commit murder or capital murder, the student may not be returned to the teacher’s class without the teacher’s consent. When a student has been formally removed from class by a teacher for any other conduct, the student may be returned to the teacher’s class without the teacher’s consent, if the placement review committee determines that the teacher’s class is the best or only alternative available. A teacher or administrator may also remove a student from class for a behavior for which the District has determined a student may be suspended and/or placed in a DAEP or On-Campus Intervention Program.

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Grades and Grade Points (College Courses ONLY) The grading system used at Tarrant County College follows: A (excellent), B (good), C (average), D (passing), F (failure), I (incomplete), W (approved withdrawal), NC (noncredit), AU (audit), CR (credit). The GPA (grade point average) is found by dividing the total number of grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. Grades of CR, NC, W, I, AU, or WA or grades earned for work in developmental courses do not affect the grade point average.

A: 4 points per semester hour B: 3 points per semester hour C: 2 points per semester hour D: 1 point per semester hour F: 0 points per semester hour

**Please refer to respective school districts for high school course grading policies. **

Fund Raising

TCCD prohibits fund raising. However, student groups or classes and/or parent groups may be permitted to

conduct fund-raising drives for approved school purposes. An application for permission must be made to the

principal in a timely manner.

Please refer to the TCCD or FWISD student handbook & Code of Conduct for all

matters that may not be clear or covered in this MCCHS handbook.

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Mission: At Marine Creek Collegiate High School, students will learn to apply critical thinking, collaboration, and strong ethical leadership to solve problems at the personal, local, and global level. Students will learn adversity breeds character and failure may lead to success. Vision: MCCHS will effectively involve and collaborate with our stakeholders in order to become a higher-achieving Early College High School and support socially responsible students in pursuing their goals, ideals, and dreams! Values:

Service Honesty Accountability Respect Kindness Scholarship

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Parent/Guardian & Student Signature Page

As a Parent/Guardian I have read the Marine Creek Collegiate High School Code of Conduct Handbook and I understand that I am responsible for being familiar with the contents and assisting my child to follow the policies and procedures explained within. Student’s Name (Print): _____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________

Apt. # __________ Zip Code: __________

Home Phone Number: _____________________________________________ Work Number: ___________________Cell Phone: ________________ Emergency Phone Number: _____________________________________________ Emergency Contact Name: _____________________________________________ Relationship: (i.e. grandparent, uncle, friend, etc.) ____________________________ Parent Email Address: _____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________Date: ________ Student Signature: _________________________________________Date: ________ Homeroom Teacher Signature: ________________________________Date: ________

Please sign and return this form to your child’s Homeroom teacher before the end of the First Week of School.