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2016-2017

TAPPANZEEHIGHSCHOOLSTUDENTHANDBOOK

TAPPANZEEHIGHSCHOOL

15DutchHillRoadOrangeburg,NewYork10962

(845)680-1600

Principal ............................................................................ Jennifer L. Amos Assistant Principal…………………………………………..Juliet L. Gevargis Assistant Principal..…………………………………………Richard Neidhart Director of Athletics and Physical Education………………….Liam Frawley Guidance Counselors ............................................................ Randy Altman ............................................................................................. Laura Ferrante ................................................................................................ Jaime Holzer .................................................................................................. Kelly Keane ....................................................................................... Richard Weissberg Psychologist .......................................................................... Dr. Beth Jaret Psychologist ..................................................................... Dr. Katelin Burns Nurse ......................................................................... Judy Flagg, RN, BSN PTSA Co-Presidents......................... Jeannie Dennehy and Eileen Malora

ThisSchoolAgendabelongstoName:Address:Telephone:Homeroom#:Locker#:

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SouthOrangetownCentralSchoolDistrict

160VanWyckRoadBlauvelt,NewYork10913

(845)680-1000

BoardofEducationBoardMembers

GuyDeVincenzoLeonJacobsDanielLamadrid KennethMalpeliRosemaryPitruzzella

SuperintendentofSchools....Dr.RobertPritchard

DeputySuperintendent....TBD

AssistantSuperintendentforCurriculum....Dr.BrianCulot

DirectorofSpecialEducation....MicheleFenster

DirectorofTechnology....GeorgeBrady

BoardofEducationmeetingsnormallybeginat7:30pmtwiceamonthonThursdaysintheLibraryatSouthOrangetownMiddleSchool,160VanWyckRoad,Blauvelt.Thereistimeoneveryagendaforcommentsandquestionsfromthoseattendingthemeeting.(Please check the district website to confirm the dates of Board meetings since thisschedulemayvaryfrommonthtomonth.)

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TableofContents

Letter from the Principal ............................................................................. 5School Calendar .......................................................................................... 6Your Role and Our Expectations ................................................................ 7Student Organization .................................................................................. 8Bell Schedules ............................................................................................. 9The School Day ......................................................................................... 10

Buses & Parking ................................................................................... 10Handicap Access, Lockers, Inclement Weather ................................... 11Lost and Found, Working Papers ......................................................... 11Residency, Lateness, Leaving Early, Injury, Illness, & Field Trips ..... 12Absence, School Psychologists ............................................................. 13

Minimum Attendance Procedure .............................................................. 13Graduation, Academic Requirements ....................................................... 15

Participation in Graduation Ceremony ................................................. 17Planning for Life after High School .......................................................... 17

PSAT, SAT, ACT ................................................................................. 18Grades ....................................................................................................... 19

Semester Courses, Full Year Courses ................................................... 19High Academic Achievement ............................................................... 19

Report Cards & Progress Reports .............. Error! Bookmark not defined.TZHS Writing Across the Curriculum Rubric .......................................... 20 TZHS Writing Process…………………………………………………...21

Extra Help ............................................................................................. 22College Credits ...................................................................................... 22Summer School ..................................................................................... 22Schedule Changes ................................................................................. 22Your Records ........................................................................................ 23

Academic Integrity .................................................................................... 23Learning Center ........................................................................................ 25 Library-Media Center ............................................................................... 25Computer Use Policy ................................................................................ 26Open Campus Privileges ........................................................................... 29

Senior Privileges ................................................................................... 29Junior Privileges .................................................................................... 29

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Physical Education .................................................................................... 30Extracurricular Code of Conduct .............................................................. 31Honor Society Expectations 31 After School .............................................................................................. 33

Co-Curricular Activites ......................................................................... 33Athletics ................................................................................................ 34

Student Rights & Responsiblities ............................................................. 36Code of Conduct ....................................................................................... 37Rules You Should Know .......................................................................... 37Board of Education Regulations ............................................................... 39Board of Education Policy ........................................................................ 40

Policy on Tobacco Use ......................................................................... 40Policy on Sexual Harassment ................................................................ 40Bullying ................................................................................................ 42Hazing ................................................................................................... 42Policy on Weapons in School ............................................................... 43Threats of Violence in School ............................................................... 43

Disciplinary Procedures ............................................................................ 44Detention/In-School Suspension ........................................................... 45Out of School Suspension .................................................................... 45

Code of Conduct Matrix…………………………………………………44 Enforcement of Rules and Regulations ................................................. 49

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DearStudents, Welcomebacktoschool! Aswestarttheyear,bringaspiritofadventureandfresh ideastohelpmakethis yearof schoolyourbest so far.Challengeyourselfwith strongacademicpursuits,andfindwaystobeinvolvedbeyondyourcoursework.Besuretobuildstrongnetworksofsupportbutalsotoreachbeyondthecomfortable,topushyourselfandachievegreatthings.TZHSisrichwithopportunitiesforyou.

We are committed to providing diverse learning experiences for you and toinfuse intoyourhighschoolexperienceways inwhichtodeveloptheskills forsuccessbeyondyourhighschoolyears. Take fulladvantageof theseopportunities,andsharesuggestionsforcontinued improvement. Westrivetoconnectyouracademicpursuitsto real-world applications and to use technology as a tool to extend further youropportunitiestolearn.

Throughout your years at Tappan Zee, we desire for you to gain a broaderperspective,tocelebratediversity,andtointeractrespectfullywithothers.Westrivetoprovide opportunities for you to listen carefully to one another, analyze problemscritically,andcollaboratewithothers.Theseareallrequisiteskillsforsuccessinyourlifebeyondhighschool,andweareheretohelpyouachieve.

Don’tbegood,begreat!Let’smake2016-2017anexcellentyear!

Dr. Jennifer L. Amos,

The Parent Teacher Student Association is an organization dedicated to

assisting in maintaining the high standards of Tappan Zee High School. With administrators, teachers, parents, and students working together, the PTSA strives to enhance the education of all students! Membership is open to all parents, students, teachers, and staff members. Join in, and support us! We welcome you to our monthly meetings, which are listed on the District calendar. Even if you can’t always be there, we appreciate your suggestions and opinions, and we value your contribution and volunteer efforts. Feel free to contact Jeannie Dennehy at jmd5@aol.com or Eileen Malora at g2malora@aol.com. With your help, the PTSA looks forward to an excellent school year.

Jeannie Dennehy Eileen Malora

Co-Vice Presidents, PTSA

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SchoolCalendar 2016-2017

September6...........................................................................................FirstDayofSchoolOctober3&4…….………………………………….SchoolClosed:RoshHashanahOctober10............................................................................SchoolClosed:ColumbusDayOctober12….………………………………………..……SchoolClosed:YomKippurNovember10………….….…………………..1/2Day:Parent/TeacherConferencesNovember11.........................................................................SchoolClosed:Veteran’sDayNovember23………………………………………….1/2Day:Supt.ConferenceDayNovember24&25…………………………….SchoolClosed:ThanksgivingRecessDecember9,,………………………………………….1/2Day:Supt.ConferenceDayDecember26–30.................................................................SchoolClosed:WinterRecessJanuary2…..…………………………………………..SchoolClosed:WinterRecessJanuary3…………………………………………….……………….…SchoolReopensJanuary16.........................................................SchoolClosed:MartinLutherKing,Jr.DayJanuary24–January27.............................................................Regents/Mid-TermExamsFebruary20-24..................................SchoolClosed:President’sDay/Mid-WinterRecessMarch10………………………………………SchoolClosed:Supt.ConferenceDayApril10-14………………………………..…………SchoolClosed:SpringRecessIMay29...................................................................................SchoolClosed:MemorialDayJune14–June23................................................................................Regents/FinalExamsJune22.............................................................................Graduation/ProjectGraduationThiscalendarallotsfor3daysofemergencyclosureduetoinclementweatherorotherunforeseeablecircumstances.Thecalendarissubjecttochange,asoutlinedbelow:IfnodaysareusedApril17,18&May26willbevacationdaysIf1dayisusedApril17&May26willbevacationdays(April18schoolwillbeinsession)If2daysareusedMay26willbeavacationday(April17&18schoolwillbeinsession)If3daysareusedcalendarisasitstands

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YourRoleandOurExpectationsTheTZHSteamworks tocreateasafeandorderlyenvironment thatsupportsstudentsuccess, both in and out of the classroom. In this environmentwe strive to developresponsible,respectful,andcaringcitizens.You play a very important role in maintaining this environment, through yourresponsibleandrespectfulbehavioratalltimes,inschool,atschoolrelatedevents,andinthecommunity.Weknowthatyouwill:

v Work to the best of your ability by being on time to all classes, paying

attention,andcompletingallworkbyclearlyestablisheddeadlines.v Treatothersrespectfullyatalltimes,throughbothyouractionsandthewayin

whichyouspeaktoandaboutothers.Useofprofanity,languagethatisvulgaroroffensivetoothers,orwordsthatarederogatoryormakefunofothersareunacceptableatTZHS.

v Betruthfulatalltimes,andencourageyourfriendstobetruthfulaswell.

v Acceptresponsibilityforyouractionsatalltimes.v Respectschoolproperty,i.e.lockers,textbooks,uniforms,etc.v Ensure that fellow students feel safe and comfortable at TZHS, and actively

work to help those who feel uncomfortable or threatened in any way(physically, emotionally, etc.) by confiding in an adult who can interveneappropriately.

v Informanadultinschoolifanincidentbeginsoutsideofschoolandyoubelieve

itmaycontinueinschool.v Use technology responsibly and for academic pursuits; you may record,

videotape,ortakepicturesonlywhengivenspecificpermissiontodoso.v Understandandfollowalltherulessetforthinthishandbook,aswellasthose

establishedbyyourteachersintheirclassrooms.

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StudentOrganizationThe Student Organization (S.O.) is run by Students for Students. Its purposes are topromoteself-development,toimprovehumanrelations,toaddresssocialconcerns,andtomakeTZHSthebestthatitcanbe.

2016-2017Officers President

VicePresidentSecretaryTreasurer

DaeseobLimBrielleEmhsenOliviaSullivanMaxFernandez

Classof2017SeniorClassOfficers

S.O.Delegates

PresidentVice-PresidentSecretaryTreasurer

KristinGjelajSamuelGouldDaniellaFairDaeseobLim

AndrewAhnMeghanCastellanoSherinEapen

KatyLeeJenniferLynchEanWaetjen

Classof2018JuniorClassOfficers

S.O.Delegates

PresidentVice-PresidentSecretaryTreasurer

KaylaMcKiernanT.J.McKiernanFrancescaBattelliAmandaBermel

NicAlvaradoJosephBlanchetDavidFowlerLeahGuttman

NicoleMalpeliKaylaMcKiernanT.J.McKiernanRubenSriskanda

Classof2019SophomoreClassOfficers

S.O.Delegates

PresidentVice-PresidentSecretaryTreasurer

ChristineLynchMadisonStolarskiKieltyFowlerJennyDomenick

FionaCarrollAlexisKrause

LaurenRyanCaraWozniak

Classof2020FreshmenClassOfficers

S.O.Delegates

PresidentVice-PresidentSecretaryTreasurer

JulietHayesHannahAhnNicoleChiapperinoBenjaminLaddis

HannahAhnLucyBarsantiSaraDavginCaitlinDonohue

JulianaGuarracinoJulietHayesBenjaminLaddis

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BellSchedulesRegularSchedule

DAILY BEGINS ENDSPeriod1 8:15 8:56Period2 9:00 9:41Period3 9:45 10:26

Homeroom 10:26 10:30Period4 10:34 11:15Period5 11:19 12:00Period6 12:04 12:45Period7 12:49 1:30Period8 1:34 2:15Period9 2:19 3:00

There are four-minutes of passing time between periods. Lunch periods arescheduledduringperiods5,6and7.Buildinghours for studentsare from8:00 to4:10. Students shouldnotbe in thebuildingoron thegroundsexclusiveof thesehoursunlesstheyareparticipatinginasupervisedactivity.

TwoHourDelaySchedule

DELAYED 2-HOURDELAYPeriod1 10:15–10:43Period2 10:47–11:15Period3 11:19–11:47

Homeroom 11:47–11:51Period4 11:55–12:23Period5 12:27–12:55Period6 12:59–1:27Period7 1:31–1:58Period8 2:02–2:29Period9 2:33–3:00

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TheSchoolDayBeginningattheBusStopTheschooldaybeginsatthebusstop.Studentswholive1½milesorfurtherfromthehighschoolareeligibleforschoolbustransportation.Studentsarerequiredtopresenttheir bus card (or postcard indicating bus eligibility) to the driver upon boarding theschoolbuseachday.WhenStudentIDcardsareissuedinthefall,studentswillusethisastheirbuscardandshowthistothedrivereachday.Becausesafetyisthefirstpriorityonthebus,studentscanenterorexitthebusonlywhenithascometoacompletestop.Allpassengersmustbeintheirseatswhenthebus ismoving.Thedriverhasauthorityonthebusandreportsanyunacceptablebehavior,whichcanresultinasuspensionofbusprivileges.StudentParkingThere is limitedon campusparking available for seniorsonly.On campusparking is aprivilegewith theunderstanding that any formof transportationbroughtonto schoolproperty is subject to a search when the district has reasonable suspicion. Parkingprivilegemayberevokedatanytime.Tobeeligibleforparkingprivileges,studentsmustattend a driver safety workshop provided by Tappan Zee High School, complete aParking Permit Request form, and obtain a parking permit. This permit must bedisplayedandstudentsmayonlypark inareasdesignatedforstudentuse. Withinthefirst few weeks of school and upon review of all senior parking applications, we willdetermineifadditionalparkingspacesareavailable.ParkingHardshipApplicationFormsareavailableforstudentstocompleteandsubmitforcommitteereview.

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AccessforStudentswithHandicapsTappanZeeHighSchoolisaccessibletopeoplewithhandicaps.

Lockers(Hallway)Weencouragestudentstousealockertostoretheirpersonalitems.Inordertodoso,onthefirstdayofschooltheyshouldbringintheirschoolissuedlocks,placeitonthelockerofhisorherchoiceandcompletetheLockerRegistrationonline.Thelinktoregisterlockerswillbepostedonthehighschoolhomepageatthestartoftheschoolyear.Paymentmustbemadebycheckormoneyorderintheamountof$7.50,payabletoSOCSD.

Lockers(Gym) GymlockerswillbeassignedatthebeginningoftheschoolyearbythePhysicalEducationDepartment.Studentsmayuseanytypeoflock,purchasedinschoolorfromastore.ItisveryimportantforstudentstostoretheirbelongingsinalockersecuredwithalockduringPEclassesandforafterschoolsportspracticesandgames.

InclementWeatherWe encourage you to register for automated email or phone messages regardingchangestotheschooldayschedule.Intheeventofschoolcancellationordelayduetosnoworforanotheremergency,anannouncementwillbepostedonourwebpageandonWCBS(880AMor101.1FM),WFAS(1230AMand103.9FM),orHUD(100.7FM).

LostandFoundIfyou’velostsomething,checkintheMainOffice.Ifyoufindanythingonschoolpropertythatsomeonemighthavelost,pleasedeliverittotheMainOffice.

WorkingPapersStudentsbetweentheagesof14and18needworkingpapers toholdanafter-schooljob.ApplicationsareavailableintheMainOffice;theyneedtobesignedbyaparentorguardian. A necessary part of the application is a physical examination,which can bedonebyadesignatedschoolphysicianwithoutanycharge.Youalsohavetheoptionofusingyourowndoctor.

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ResidencyandAttendanceOur students are residents of Blauvelt, Grandview, Piermont, Orangeburg, Palisades,Sparkill,andTappan—theSouthOrangetownSchoolDistrict.

Ourmostbasic school requirement isalso the simplest. Studentsmustattendclass inordertoachieveapassinggradeandearncredit.Becauseinteractionbetweenstudentandteacherisanintegralpartofeducation,activeparticipationin class counts as part of your grade. In order to participate in athletic events or co-curricular activities on any school day, nine-period attendance is expected. Studentswhoarriveatschoolafterfourthperiodmaynotparticipateinafter-schoolactivitiesorathleticactivitiesthatday(Seeminimumattendanceprocedureforfurtherinformationregardingattendancerequirements).Ifyouarelate:Attendance is taken each class period. Studentswho are late to schoolmust bring anote signed by your parent or guardian to the attendance office upon their arrival.Studentswhoarelatetoclassmustbringapassfromtheteacherofthepreviousclass.Eachlatenessinexcessof20minutes,foranyreason,countsasanabsenceagainsttheminimumattendanceprocedure.Ifyouneedtoleaveschoolearly:Ifyouneedtomisspartoftheschoolday,youmustsubmitawrittenrequestfromyourparentorguardian,withthereasonandthedate, to theattendanceofficebeforethefirstscheduledclassofthedayonwhichyouwanttoleaveearly.Youwillbegivenanearly dismissal pass to show your teacherwhen you are ready to leave. Again, earlydismissalscountagainsttheminimumattendanceprocedure.Ifyouareinjured:Ifyouarehurtinanyway,evenifitseemslikeaminorinjury,pleasebesuretoreporttothenursetofileanaccidentreport.Ifyouareill:Ifyouarenotfeelingwellandneedhelp,askyourclassroomteacherforapasstothenurse’soffice.Ifyouneedtogohome,thenursewillcontactyourparentorguardian.Ifyouhaveafieldtrip:Signed parental permission slips are required for field trips. There are no refunds formissed trips. Students are responsible to communicate with all of their teachers inadvanceofthetripandmustmakeupallmissedwork.

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Ifyouareabsent:Ifyouaresick,uponyourreturntoschool,bringanotetotheAttendanceOfficefromyourdoctor,parentorguardiansayingthatyouhavebeenill.Alsoseeyourteacherandfindoutwhatworkyouhavemissed.Absencesformattersofconscienceorforfamilyreasons are excused if notification is received prior to the day of absence. However,these absences count towards minimum attendance requirements. TZHS does notpermita “senior cutday.”Students involved in suchanactwillbe regardedas truantandsubjecttodisciplinaryprocedures.Ifyouwouldliketotalk:Ifyouwanttoshareyourconcernsaboutyourself,yourfamilyoryourlifeinschoolwithanotherpersonwhoistrainedtolistenandhelp,pleasestopinandseeoneofourtwoschoolpsychologistsatTZHS.SchoolPsychologistshaveofficeswithin theguidanceofficeandcanhelpyouthroughissues including depression, anxiety issues, school attendance, drug and alcohol use,eating disorders, and behavioral or interpersonal related concerns. All work withstudents and families is confidential. You can make an appointment through yourcounselor,oryoucanjuststopinandvisit.

MinimumAttendanceProcedureInordertoreceivecreditforacourseatTZHS,studentsmustearnanaverageof65%orhigher(includingafinalexamorassessment). Inaddition,studentsmaynotmissmorethanthenumberofclassperiodsforanyclassasoutlinedbelow.

COURSE ABSENCES1CreditCourse 20½CreditCourse 10PhysicalEducation 06

Absences such as illness, lateness in excess of 20 minutes, class cuts, early dismissal,truancy, etc. all count towards themaximum absence allowed. Consequenceswill beassigned as outlined in the Student Handbook for class cuts, truancy, and lateness.Absences such as music lessons, office visit, field trips, AP exams, and other school-related absences will not be counted against minimum attendance requirements.Studentsareresponsibleformakingupallmissedworkregardlessofthereasonfortheabsence.

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ExtendedIllnessDuring the first week of an extended illness, a parent or guardian must contact theschool.Parentsmustprovideadoctor’snote,detailingthenatureoftheillnessaswellasthepotential lengthofabsence.Studentsofcompulsoryagewhoanticipateanabsenceoftwoormoreconsecutiveweekswillbeprovidedahometutor.NotificationofClassAbsencesStudentsandtheirparentsorguardianswillbeinformedofclassabsencesatvariousintervalsasnotedbelow:

FullyearCourse

1/2CreditCourse

PhysicalEducationCoursecredit

1stWarning

8

4

3

2ndWarning

14

7

5

Lossofcreditletter

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AppealsIfastudentisabsentformorethantheallowablenumberofclassmeetingsduetoanextenuating circumstance or if there is a disagreement in the number of absences,he/shecanmakeanapplicationtotheAppealsCommittee.Appealsmustberequestedwithin10schooldaysfromthedateoftheFinalletter.The Appeals Committee is comprised of teachers and administrators, and thiscommittee will make a recommendation to the Principal for a final decision. If thedecision of the Appeals Committee is not to reinstate the student’s eligibility to earncredit,thisinformationwillbereflectedonthestudent’stranscript.Ifastudentexceedsthenumberofallowableabsencesandchoosesnot toappeal, thestudent’s transcriptwillreflectthatthewithdrawal/dropwasduetoexcessiveabsences.

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AcademicRequirementsforGraduationStudentsmayearnaLocalDiploma(SpecialEducationstudentsonly),aRegentsDiploma,oranAdvancedRegentsDiploma.

WhileanAdvancedRegentsDiplomaisnotarequirementforcollegeentrance,itisadesirablegoalbecauseitmeansastudenthassuccessfullycompletedmorechallengingcoursesinallacademicareas.PleaseconsultwithourCounselingteamformoreinformation.Thefollowingchartoutlinestheseoptions:

COURSE&EXAMINATIONREQUIREMENTS

DIPLOMA

REQUIREDCOURSESLOCAL

(SESTUDENTSONLY)

REGENTS

ADVANCEDREGENTS

English 4 4 4SocialStudies 4 4 4Mathematics 3 3 3

Science 3 3 3Health 0.5 0.5 0.5

TheArts 1 1 1CORECREDITS 15.5 15.5 15.5

LanguageOtherThanEnglish 1 1 3PhysicalEducation 2 2 2

SequenceCourses/Electives 5 5 3TOTALREQUIRED 23.5 23.5 23.5

DIPLOMA

REQUIREDREGENTSEXAMINATIONS

LOCAL(SESTUDENTS

ONLY)

*REGENTS

ADVANCEDREGENTS

English Yes Yes YesMathematics Yes Yes Yes

3REMathematics No No YesWorldHistory Yes Yes Yes

USHistory&Government Yes Yes YesScience Yes Yes Yes

2ndScience No No YesLanguageotherthanEnglish No No Yes

PASSINGGRADE 55% 65% 65%

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SpecialEducationstudentsmayhaveotheroptionsavailabletothem.Pleaseseeyourcounselorfordetails.*Traditionalroute–Alternatepathwaysareavailablewhenappropriate.

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Inaddition, toearnanAdvancedRegentsdiploma,a studentmust takeandpass twoadditional math and one science Regents exam with a grade of at least 65% andcompleteeither:

• AlanguageotherthanEnglish(total3credits)• CareerandTechnicaleducation(5credits),plusonecreditinalanguageother

thanEnglish• Thearts(5credits),plusonecreditinalanguageotherthanEnglish.• A commencement level course in technology educationmay be used as the

thirdunitofcreditinscienceormathematicsSeeyourCounselorwithanyquestions.

DiplomaandGraduationUponcompletionofallgraduationrequirements,youearnahighschooldiploma,whichis customarily conferred at the graduation ceremony. While earning a high schooldiploma isa right,participation in thegraduationceremony isaprivilegegivenby theschooltostudentsingoodstanding,andstudentsmaybeexcludedfromthegraduationceremonyfordisciplinaryreasons.Additionally,participationinthegraduationceremonyisrestrictedtostudentswhohavesatisfiedallgraduationrequirements.

TappanZeeHighSchoolstudentsandtheirfamilieslookforwardtoparticipationinthecommencement ceremony, the culmination of the high school years. Studentsparticipatinginthegraduationceremonymust,inadditiontootherdressrequirementsdelineated ina lettersenthometoSeniorsandtheirparents,wearthetraditionalcapandgown.Youarealsorequiredtoparticipateinthegraduationpractice,whichtakesplaceon thedayof graduationandmust remainat school from thebeginningof thispracticetotheendoftheactualCommencementCeremony.

PlanningforLifeafterHighSchoolNinety-six percent of the class of 2016went on to further education after graduatingfrom Tappan Zee High School. Your counselor and the Guidance website(www.socsd.org/tzh/guidance/guidancedepartment.htm) has a wealth of informationavailabletoyouregardingschools,thecollegeapplicationprocess,financialaid,careers,testing,andhighschool course selection.Communicatewithyourcounselor; read the

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materialyoureceiveandtalkwithyourfamily;askyourparentorguardiantomakeanappointmentwithyourguidancecounselortoenhanceyourplanningprocess.CollegeEntranceTestingCollege Admissions Departments examine students’ high school coursework, extra-curricularinvolvement,andnationalstandardizedtests.PSAT/NMSQTThis test, the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, is administered inOctober and is both a preview of the SAT and themeans bywhich juniors enter theNationalMeritScholarshipcompetition.Thistestdoesnotaffectcollegeentrance.SATI:ReasoningTheSATReasoningTestisusuallytakeninMarchorMayofjunioryear,andthenagaininOctoberorNovemberoftheirsenioryear.Resultsgivecollegesanoutsidemeasureof student abilities in Evidenced Based Reading, Writing, and Mathematics incomparisonwithothercollege-boundstudentsacrossthecountry.SATSubjectTestsThese subject specific tests are required by some selective colleges in the collegeapplication process. For descriptive materials, sample SAT II tests and otherinformation,pleaseseeyourcounselor.ACTTheACT is a college entrance examand an alternative to the SATReasoning Test. Itassesses high school students’ general educational development and their ability tocompletecollegelevelwork.ItisusuallytakeninAprilorJuneofjunioryearandagaininOctoberofsenioryear.Itincludesanoptionalwritingtest.

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GradesCourse grades reflect a student’s class participation, completionof daily assignments, unittests,quizmarks,classwork,projects,andfinalorRegentsexamgrades.Courseoutlinesaredistributedtostudentsatthestartoftheircourse.GradesareupdatedregularlythroughthePowerSchoolportal.Allcoursesconcludewithafinalassessment.Studentswhomissaclassquizorprojectbecauseofalegalabsenceshouldarrangetomakeup themissedworkwithin twodaysof their return to school. Missedworkasa resultofillegalabsenceswillresultinagradeofzero.SemesterCoursesFinalexamscountfor16%ofthefinalcoursegrade,withtheremainderofthegradebeingdividedequallybetweenbothquarters.Full-YearCoursesFinalexamsorRegentsexamscountas16%of the finalgrade,withtheremainderdividedequallybetweenallfourquarters.HighAcademicAchievementTZHS is proudof the academic achievementof its students.Outstanding accomplishmentsarecelebratedwithadisplayinthemainhallwayshowcase.WecelebratestudentswhoearnExceptionalHonors,HighHonors,HonorRoll,andthe90’sClub.

ReportCardsandProgressReportsAcademic reports are available online and can be viewed by accessing the PowerSchoolPortallinkedtoourhomepagewww.socsd.org,usingyouruniquelogininformation.IfyoudonothaveInternetaccessathome,amailingofthesereportswillbeprovideduponyourrequest.Therearefourmarkingperiods,asoutlinedonthefollowingschedule: Marking Period

Starts 5 Week Mark 5 Week Progress Report Online

Ends Report Card Available Online

1 9/06/2016 10/07/2016 10/14/2016 11/04/2016 11/09/2016 3pm

2 11/07/2016 12/09/2016 12/16/2016 1/23/2017 TZHS

2/03/2017

3 1/30/2017 3/03/2017 3/10/2017 3/31/2017 4/07/2017 4 4/17/2017 5/12/2017 5/19/2017 6/13/2017 Mailed

7/03/2017 Semester 2 Begins on Monday, 1/30/2017

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TZHS Writing Across the Curriculum Rubric

In our effort to improvewriting across the curriculum school-wide,wefirst implemented the TZHS Writing Rubric below in the Spring 2010Semester. The criteria identified in the Writing Rubric have beenincorporated within existing rubrics and grading tools in classroomsschool-wide. CATEGORY 4 3 2 1LanguageUse/Conventions(spelling,punctuation,paragraphing,capitalization)

Useslanguagethatisfluentandcontent-specificwithawarenessofpurposeandsentencestructure;exhibitsoccasionalerrorsonlywhenusingsophisticatedlanguage

Usescontent-specificlanguagewithsomeawarenessofpurposeandsentencestructure;exhibitsoccasionalerrorsthatdonothindercompre-hension

Reliesonbasicvocabularywithlittleawarenessofpurposeorsentencestructure;exhibitsoccasionalerrorsthathindercompre-hension

Usesimpreciseorunsuitablelanguage;exhibitsfrequenterrorsthatmakecompre-hensiondifficult

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TZHSWritingProcess

1. BrainstormThismayinclude:

• Thinkingaboutthetopic• RecallInformation• Discussingthetask(wholeclass,smallgroup,pairs)• Jot-downnotes

2. Prewrite

Thismayinclude:• Creatingaweb,list,flowchart,conceptmap,orothergraphic

organizer• Annotatingatext• Makinganoutlineandorganizeideas(synthesize)• Constructingacohesiveargument• Understandingthedefinitionofplagiarism

3. Draft

Writefirstdraft• Addressallpartsofthetask• Supportwithexamplesand/orevidence• Evaluateevidence

4. Edit

Thismayinclude:• Self-editing(Re-readeverysinglething)• Peerediting• Teacherconference• Runspell-check

5. Revise

Thismayinclude:• Checkingforspelling,grammar,andmechanicalerrors• Reviewingforaccuracyandcontent• Refiningorganizationand/ortransitions• Improvinglanguageuse• Self-assessingusingassignmentcriteria/rubric• Confirmthatallpartsofthetaskareaddressed

6.FinalCopy

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• FinalcopyshouldnotbethesameasthefirstdraftExtraHelpIfyouneedextrahelpinreading,writing,math,scienceorsocialstudies,seeyourcounselor.Supportisavailableinallsubjects.

EarningCollegeCreditNowTherearetwowaystoearncollegecreditasaTZHSstudent.1. WeofferAdvancedPlacement(AP)coursesaspartofanationalprogramsponsored

bytheCollegeBoard.DependingonyourscoreontheAPexamandthecollegestowhichyouareapplying,youmayearnvaryingamountsofcollegecredit. Specificinformationisavailableviawww.collegeboard.com.Seeyourcounselorfordetails.

2. Someofthecoursesweofferhavebeencertifiedthroughvariouscollegesandfora

tuition fee may earn college credit. Please see the curriculum guide and yourguidancecounselorforinformation.

SummerSchoolSummer school is a six-week session to help students earn course credit where theywerepreviouslyunsuccessful.Tobeeligible,astudentmusthaveaccruednomorethan18absencesforasemestercourseorhalf-creditcourseornomorethan36absencesforafullyearorafull-creditcourse.

ScheduleChangesWhile it is difficult to change your schedule, sometimes it can be done. Discuss anychangesyouareconsideringwithyourparents,teachersandcounselor.Untilyouhavemetwithyourcounselorandbeentoldotherwisefollowyourscheduleasitis.StudentsmaynotdropfirstsemestercoursesafterOctober16,2016orsecondsemestercoursesafterMarch18,2017,withoutcompleting theScheduleChange form.Allpartiesmustagreetothechange,withfinalapprovalgrantedbytheprincipal.Useoftheformpriortothesedatesisatthediscretionoftheguidancecounselor.Ifacourseisdroppedpriortothesedates,norecordofitwillappearonthestudent’stranscript.Afterthesedates,agradeofDrop-PassorDrop-Failwillbereflectedonthestudent’stranscript

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SchoolRecordsEvery student has a permanent transcript and a permanent file. This file includes theresults of any testing in the SouthOrangetown Schools, aswell as fromany previousschool systemattended. Thenursealsomaintains ahealth record. Studentsunder18years of age need parent permission to review their academic records. Parents orguardians are also permitted to view these records. For more information, see yourguidancecounselor.

Nopartofastudent’srecordmaybedivulgedtoanyperson,organization,oragencyinanymannernotcoveredbytheseorsubsequentregulationsunless:1) There is a written consent by the parent, legal guardian, or a legally authorized

surrogateparentactingasaparentofastudentintheabsenceofaparentorguardian.Unlessthereisastatelaworcourtordergoverningsuchmattersadivorce,separationor custody, or a legally binding instrument which provides to the contrary, thesupervisormaypresumeaparenthastheauthoritytoexercisetherightsinherentintheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA).

2) Thereisavalidcourtorderorlawfullyissuedsubpoenarequestingsuchinformation.In

suchcases,thedirectorshallnotifytheparentimmediatelyinwritingoftheinformationwhichhasbeensubpoenaedorwhichisthesubjectofthecourtorder.

AcademicIntegrityIt isexpectedthatallmembersoftheTappanZeeHighSchoolcommunitywillact inanhonest andethicalmanner, displaying academic integrity at all times.Honesty istheabilitytotellthetruth,evenunderpressure,andintegrityisthededicationtodowhatisright. PlagiarismPlagiarismisusingsomeoneelse’swordsorideasandpresentingthemasyourown.Thisisaformofacademicfraud.Failingtogivecredittoothersbyindicatingthesourceoftheideasorwork inapropercitation isanexampleofbeingdishonestandcheating. Thisalsomayviolate the legal rights of others. Plagiarism ismore than simply copying compositions orpapers, italso includesusing, referringto,orcopyingpartsorallofanotherperson’sworkintoyourownassignmentwithout crediting the source.Remember that ifwordsor ideasarenotyourownandareborrowedfromanothersource,thengivecredittothatsourcebycitingit.

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Plagiarismincludes:• copyingandpastingfromtheInternetoranyothersourcewithoutcitingthesource

and including quotation marks around these borrowed words. This can include,among other things, the following: text, music, drawings/pictures, video clips,maps, ideas,PowerPoints,tables/charts/figures,andinterviews. Possiblesourcesincludebooks,magazines,newspapers,movies,webpages,letters,advertisements,TVprograms,blogs,otherpeople,oranyothermediumorsource.

• copyingandeditingsomeoneelse’swordsbyreorderingthewordsinthesentenceorbyusingsynonymstoexpresstheotherperson’s ideas/words.Toparaphraseasource,wemustpresenttheideasentirelyinourownwords,notsimplychangeafewwords.

• copyingortakingfromanotherperson’shomeworkorassignment,eitherinpartorinitsentirety.

• copying someone else’s ideaswithout crediting the source (this includes copyingfromSparkNotes,CliffsNotes,orotherstudyguides)

• submitting papers written by others (this includes siblings, friends, etc., with orwithouttheirknowledge)

• submittingthesamepaperformorethanoneclass• downloadingentireorpartsofresearchortermpapersfromtheInternet

All work or ideas taken from other sources, even if you paraphrase the words, must beproperlycitedinaccordancewithyourteacher’srequirements.Ifyouarenotsurehowtodothis, it isyourresponsibilitytoaskyourteachertoexplainhowhe/shewantsworkcited.Theschoollibrariancanalsoassistyouwiththis. OtherExamplesofAcademicFraudinclude:

• copyingfromotherpeopleduringexams;• obtainingexaminationmaterialspriortotestdistribution;• usingorpossessingcheatsheetsorotherwrittenresources;• usingelectronicequipment,includinggraphingcalculators,cellphones,iPods,MP3

players,recorders,devices,copyofunauthorizedinformation,etc.,toobtain,store,transmitorcopy informationormaterial toassistyouoranotherpersonduringaquiz,test,exam,oranyotherassessment;or

• allowing others to copy your work, give others answers to use as their own, orobtain answers from a tutor, sibling, family member, etc. on a graded essay orassignment.

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All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to school administration.Consequencesforacademicfraudmayinclude:

- Agradeof“0”ontheassignmentorexam- Completingthe“HowNOTtoPlagiarizeWorkshop”withthelibrarian- Saturdaydetentionorin-schoolsuspension- Communityservice- Restriction from participation in extra-curricular activities and

organizations- DismissalfromanHonorSociety

Repeatoffendersofacademicfraudwillfacemoreseriousconsequences.

LearningCenterThe Learning Center provides students a unique opportunity. Students receive theencouragement and assistance of a teacher in a small group setting to help themmaximize their ability, to complete assignments on a timely basis, and to prepare forsuccessfulresultsintestingsituations.Studentsareeitherenrolledintheprogramforaspecificperiodonacycledayschedule(exampleperiod5,1-3-5),orstudentsmayusetheLearningCenterasasupportsystemwhenneeded.Students have the option of asking for specific assistance on a given assignment, orassistance in preparing for upcoming tests, or planning a strategy for approaching aproject. The program is designed to assist students with courses they are currentlytakingandtohelpthemachievesuccessfulresults.

LibraryMediaCenterandVirtualLibrary The Library Media Center is open most days from 7:45 AM until 3:30 PM MondaythroughFriday.During the schooldayall studentsentering the librarymust sign inatthefrontdeskunlesstheyarecominginwithaclassaccompaniedbyateacher. OurVirtualLibrarycanbeaccessed24/7viathehighschoolwebpage.Fromthelibrarywebpage students can access numerous databases and other resources that will behelpfulforresearchandprojects.StudentsmayalsoutilizetheAsktheLibrarianlinkforquestions or help with projects. Students can check out books from our e-bookcollectionusingtheirdistrictlogincredentials.

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Forremoteaccesstoourdatabases,seeMs.Parker-Hennionorclickon http://tzhslibrarycommons.weebly.com/tappan-zee-high-school-students-only.html forusernamesandpasswords. Thelibraryisstaffedbyafulltimelibrarymediaspecialistandateachingaidewhomaybe reached at 845-680-1670. Students must respect the library environment and beconsiderateofallotherlibraryusers.

MakerSpacerTappanZeeHighSchool’snewMakerSpaceisabrandnewdynamicspacelocatedinthelibraryandit isopentostudentsthroughouttheschoolday. Thespaceisdesignedsothat students can gather to create, invent and learn. We have two 3D printers,electronicsand circuitry kids, tools, crafts andhardware supplies. Students can comewiththeirclassorduringafreeperiod,studyhallorlunch.

ComputersandOtherTechnologyThe district offers vast and unique technology resources. In addition to the library,computers are available for student use in our computer labs. TheDistrict’s goal inproviding this service is to support teaching and learning and topromoteeducationalexcellencebyfacilitatingresponsibleresourcesharing,innovation,communication,andInternetaccesstothousandsofdatabases,librariesandservices.

Access to the Internet and the school computer network is a privilege, not a right.PleasereviewthefollowingAcceptableUsePolicy.

ComputerAcceptableUsePolicyBESAFE—Passwordsareconfidential informationandmustnotbesharedwithanyone.Never revealpersonal information, includingyourpersonal address, telephonenumberoranyoneelse’s.Nevertransmitcreditcardinformation.BE YOURSELF—Use only your own user name, password, or account. Do not postanonymousmessages.

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BE HONEST—Observe copyright laws. Cite sources properly. Do not transfer anycommercialsoftwareontoschoolcomputers.BE POLITE—Do not insult or lie about anyone or use offensive language, not even inprivatemessagestofriends.Thisincludesmaterialscreatedoutofschoolandaccessedatschool.Donotsendoraccesspornographicmaterialsorfilescontainingracial,ethnicorminority slurs. Hatemail, harassment, discriminatory remarks andother antisocialbehaviorsarealsoprohibited.BE FAIR—Use the Internet,which includesemail and IM for schoolworkonly. Donotuseforcommercialpurposesorpoliticallobbying(excludingstudentgovernment).BECONSIDERATE—Useyourcomputertimediligentlyandforacademicpurposes.BECAREFUL—Donotdownloadortransmitanyfilewithacomputervirus.Abidebyallfederal,state,orlocallaws.BE ALERT—Report any security problems, violations, or abuses to your teacherimmediately.BERESPONSIBLE—Usersshallnotintentionallyseekinformationabout,obtaincopiesof,or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users. Hardware orsoftwareshallnotbedestroyed,damaged,modifiedorabused inanyway. Usersarenot allowed to install software from any source without specific permission from asystem administrator. Misuse or perceived misuse of school issued and/or personalelectronicdevicesaresubjecttosearch.

Conditions of Usage - Your Pledge •ElectronicmaterialthatItransmitorstoreisnotprivate.TheDistrictreservestherighttomonitor,editorremoveanymaterialIstoreonthesystem.•TheSOCSDdoesnotguaranteetheNetworkwillprovidealltheinformationImayneedorthattheNetworkwillbeerrorfreeoruninterrupted.CertainwebsitesmaybeblockedbytheDistrict’sInternetfilter.Anyviolationoftheregulationsmayconstituteacriminaloffense.•ShouldIcommitanyviolation,myaccessprivilegesmaybesuspendedorrevokedanddisciplinaryactionwillbetaken.*ATechnicalNoteThe software used at TZHS is protected by copyright and may not be copied orreproducedinanymannerunlesslegalpermissionisobtained.

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PRIVILEGESFORUPPERCLASSMENSouthOrangetownisresponsibleforprovidingaschoolenvironmentinwhichstudentscanbecome successful andproductivemembers of their communities. Students canmake themostoftheirhighschoolyearsbytakingadvantageofalltheeducationalandsocialactivitiesofferedbyTZHS.Thishappensbestwhenstudentsare“full-time”students,takingadvantageofallopportunitiestoenhancetheireducationbygettingadvicefromguidancecounselors,gettinghelpfillingoutcollegeapplications,doingin-depthlearningandinquiry,andgettingextrahelpfromteacherswhenthat isneeded.Ourcommitmenttohigherexpectationsforeveryoneofourstudentsisreflectedinouropencampuspolicy.

SeniorPrivilegesSeniorsarenotassignedtostudyhallsandarepermittedtogotothecafeteriaduringopenperiods.Ifstudentshaveworktodoorwishtostudyorread,theycanalsogotothelibraryorcomputer lab if space isavailable. Within the first fewminutesof theclassperiod,ALLstudentsshouldbeatthelocationwheretheywouldliketospendtheopenperiod.Duringperiods5,6,or7seniorsarepermittedtoleaveschoolgroundifthey:

• Obtainparentalconsentviaasignedpermissionslip• Carryaminimumofsixperiodsofclasseachday• Meetacademicrequirementsofatleastan80%average• Meetattendanceeligibilityrequirements• Meetappropriatebehaviorstandardsinandoutoftheclassroom

*Policybeginsafterthefirsttwoweeksofschool.*If at any time during the school year any of the aforementioned criteria arenotmet,theopencampusprivilegemayberevoked.*To appeal a decision regarding Senior Privileges, please contact yourAssistantPrincipal.

JuniorPrivilegesJuniors areassigned studyhall semesterone. Juniorswith second semesterprivileges arenotassignedtostudyhallsandarepermittedtogotothecafeteriaduringopenperiods.Ifstudentshaveworktodoorwould liketoreadorstudy, theycanalsogotothe libraryorcomputer lab if space is available. Juniors may not leave campus during open or lunchperiods.Tobeeligibleforprivileges,juniorsmust:

• Carryaminimumofsixcoursesplusgym• Meetacademicrequirementsofatleastan85%averageforthefirstsemester• Carryzerocutsforthefirstsemester• Meetappropriatebehaviorstandardsinandoutoftheclassroom.

*Policybeginssecondsemester.

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*Ifatanytimeduringthesecondsemesteranyoftheaforementionedcriteriaarenotmet,theprivilegemayberevokedandstudentswillbeassignedtoastudyhall.*ToappealadecisionregardingJuniorPrivileges,pleasecontactyourAssistantPrincipal.

PenaltiesforCuttingClasses• Students more than 5 minutes late to class without a pass are considered cutting.

Studentsmayreceiveafailinggradeforthatday'swork.• Cutting class can result in a student losing privileges and may be assigned

consequencesbyateacherand/oranadministrator.LatenessPolicy• Awarningbellofthreebrokentoneswillsoundoneminutebeforeeachclass.• Studentswhoarrivetoclasslateandunexcusedlessthan5minutesafterthestart

ofclasswillbemarkedtardy.• Students late in excess of 20minutes for any reasonwill bemarked absent andwill

counttowardtheminimumattendancerequirements.• Repeatedlatenesstoaparticularclasswillresultinateacherassigneddetention.

PhysicalEducationUnlessmedicallyexcused,allstudentsmusttakephysicaleducationeverysemestertomeetNewYorkStaterequirementsforgraduation.Failedcoursesmustbemadeup.AllstudentsarerequiredtoattendandparticipateintheirassignedPEclasses.Astudent’sPE grade is comprised of effort, participation, sportsmanship, and in someunits awrittenassignment.Studentswhoattendclassbutdonothaveclothesthataresafeandappropriateforphysicalactivity will be marked as unprepared. Students need to wear sneakers, athletic shorts,sweats,andt-shirtorsweatshirt. Noboots, jeans,denimshorts,belts, jewelry,etc.willbepermitted.Students who aremedically excused (with a doctor’s note) will receive individual writtenassignments to substitute physical participation. When possible, students will receivealternativephysicalactivitiesdesignedfortheirabilities.Missing class or being unprepared will result in a deduction of grade points unless theclassworkismadeup.

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ExtracurricularCodeofConductParticipation in extracurricular activities is a privilege and carries with it certainresponsibilities. Participants represent Tappan Zee High School, and they shoulddemonstrate pride and respect for our school. Participants shouldmodel citizenshipandfollowthedistrict’sCodeofConductbothinschool-relatedactivitiesandoutsideofschool throughout the school year. Each extracurricular activity and club may havemore specific guidelines to supplement thedistrict’sCode. Student violationsof thiscodewillbesubjecttoreview.Participation in anyextracurricularprogram requiresa time commitment. If a studentcannotmakethefullcommitmentordecidestowithdrawfromtheprogram,heorsheshoulddiscussthesituationwiththefacultyadvisor(s).Attendance:Students are expected to have strong school and class attendance. In order toparticipate inafterschoolactivities,nine-periodattendanceisexpected.Studentswhoarriveatschoolafterfourthperiodmaynotparticipateinanextracurricularactivitythatday,unlesspriorconsentisgrantedfromthePrincipalortheAssistantPrincipal,duetoextenuatingcircumstances.Studentswithtwoormoreillegalclassabsenceswithinanyonequarterwillbeplacedonprobation.Fiveormoreclasscutsduringthequarterwill result in ineligibility fromparticipationinextracurricularactivitiesfortwoweeks.Continuedillegalabsencesmayresultinremovalfromtheclub.AcademicEligibility:Participants in extracurricular programsmust remember that academic studies comefirst. Studentswhoarefailingtwoormoreclasseswillenteraprobationaryperiodoffive weeks, in which theymust demonstrate improved effort and/or achievement orlosetheprivilegeofparticipation.

CitizenshipParticipantsareexpectedtofollowallschoolrulesandmodelgoodcitizenship.

Studentsinvolvedinextracurricularprogramsshouldnot:● Possessand/oruseofdrugsoralcohol● Possessand/oruseoftobaccoproducts● Steal● Vandalizeordestructproperty● Engageinacademicdishonesty

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Any studentwho is suspended fromschoolwill alsobe ineligible toparticipate inanyafter-schoolactivityonthatday. Anystudentwhoreceivesadisciplinaryreferralmaybe removed from any official office or leadership position within a club. Furtherdisciplinaryactionmayresult inremovalfromtheextracurricularprogram,assignmentofcommunityservice,orlossofotherclubprivileges.

AppealsProceduresStudents may appeal an eligibility decision by submitting a written request to theclub/activity advisor. The Eligibility Committee, comprisedof an administrator, twoormoreteachers,andastudent,willconvenetoreviewthestudent’sappeal.

Allmembers in extracurricular programs are responsible for abiding by the guidelinesset forth; it is expected that participants and their parents or guardiansdiscuss theseexpectationsandsignthenoticeofacknowledgement.

Clubsandactivitieswithnationalgoverningorganizationswillcommunicateandfollowthoseguidelines,inadditiontothosesetforthinthisdocument.

HonorSocietyExpectationsMembershipinanhonorsocietyisaprivilegebasedoncriteriadevelopedbyeachindividualsociety,HonorSocietymembersmustrepresentTappanZeeHighSchoolwiththehighestlevelsofhonorandintegrity.ThefollowingHonorSocietiesarepartoftheTZHScommunity.PleaseseetheHonorSocietybuttonsontheschoolwebsiteforfurtherdetails:

HistoryHonorSocietyMuAlphaThetaEnglishHonorSociety ItalianHonorSocietyScienceHonorSociety SpanishHonorSocietyNationalHonorSociety FrenchHonorSocietyAppealsProceduresStudentsmayappealaneligibilitydecisionandappealswillbehandledaccordingtothesocietyguidelinesand/orcharter.

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AfterSchool

Co-CurricularActivitiesTZHSoffersawiderangeofafter-schoolactivitiesforstudents.Considerbecomingpartofsomeofthem:

v Accafellasv AcademicLeaguev ArtServiceClubv ArtsandCraftsClubv ChamberOrchestrav ChessClubv DECAv DebateTeamv DiscussionClubv DramaClubv EnglishHonorSocietyv FallPlayv Film&ScreenStudiesClubv FrenchClubv Gay-StraightAlliancev HandbellChoirv HealthServicesClubv HistoryHonorSocietyv InteractClubv ItalianClubv ItalianHonorSocietyv JapaneseClubv JazzEnsemblev LeoClubv LightingServiceClub

v MathTeamv ModelU.N.v MuAlphaThetav Multi-CulturalClubv NationalHonorSocietyv PeerLeadershipv PepBandv PingPongClubv SADDv ScienceHonorSocietyv ScienceOlympiadv SocialJusticeClubv SpanishClubv SpanishHonorSocietyv SpringMusicalv StudentOrganizationv Tapressv Tonesv VAASAv WorldLanguageJournalv Yearbookv YogaClubv YouthUnitedWayv Andallafter-schoolsports!

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AthleticsTappanZeeHighSchooloffersanextensiveathleticprogram,whichmeetstheneedsofallstudents.PleaseseetheAthleticDepartmentwebsitefordetails.Theschoolyearisdividedintothreeseparatesportseasonsandincludesthefollowingteams:FALLTEAMS WINTERTEAMS JV&VarsityFootball JV&VarsityBoys’BasketballJV&VarsityBoys’Soccer JV&VarsityGirls’BasketballVarsityCheerleading JV&VarsityBoys’SwimmingJV&VarsityGirls’Soccer JV&VarsityIceHockeyJV&VarsityGirls’Tennis JV&VarsityWrestlingJV&VarsityGirls’Swimming VarsityIndoorTrackJV&VarsityVolleyball VarsityBoys’/Girls’BowlingVarsityBoys’/Girls’CrossCountry VarsityCheerleading VarsityBoys’/Girls’Fencing IntramuralBoys’/Girls’SkiingSPRINGTEAMSJV&VarsityBaseballJV&VarsitySoftballVarsityGolfJV&VarsityBoys’TennisVarsityOutdoorTrack/FieldJV&VarsityBoys’LacrosseJV&VarsityGirls’LacrosseIntramuralGirls’GolfTheSouthOrangetownCentralSchoolDistrictAthleticProgramispartoftheNewYorkStatePublicSchoolAthleticAssociationandmustabidebyallstaterulesandregulationsgoverningathleticcompetitions.

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NOTE: Inordertoparticipateinathleticeventsorco-curricularactivitiesonanyschoolday, nine-period attendance is expected. Students who arrive at school after fourthperiodmaynotparticipateinathleticsthatday.

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ThissectionseekstoprovideaclearunderstandingamongtheTZcommunityofitsmutual rights and responsibilities. Concurrentwith those rights, there existresponsibilities thatmustbe respected toprevent infringementof the rightsofothers. This handbook is meant to describe the kind of behavior expected ofstudents at Tappan Zee High School, rather than to list every offense andconsequencetoeveryactioncommittedbyastudent.

StudentRights&Responsibilities

YouHavetheRightto:• Address the Board of Education on the same terms as any other resident of the

district;• Takepartinalldistrictactivitiesonanequalbasisregardlessofrace,gender,sexual

orientation,ornationalorigin;and• Presentyourversionofthefactsandthecircumstancesinalldisciplinaryconcerns

andtobesuspendedfrominstructiononlyafteryourrights,pursuanttoEducationLaw,havebeenobserved.

YouAreResponsibleto:• Acceptresponsibilityforyouractions;• Worktothebestofyourabilityandattendclassregularlyandontime;• Conduct yourself in an appropriate manner at school and at all school-

sponsoredevents;FireDrills/EmergencyDrills:Classroom teachers provide supervision and take attendance duringfire drills. Stay with your class and follow your teachers’ directions.Theuseofcellphonesduringfiredrillsisprohibited.

• Contributetoanenvironmentconducivetolearning;• Showrespecttootherpeopleandtoproperty;• Reportfairlyandtruthfully,thecircumstancesofschool-relatedissues;• Befamiliarwithandabidebyallrulesofconduct;• Encourageotherstodotherightthing;and• Takecareofschoolpropertyandequipment.

School-IssuedResources:Ourresidents/taxpayerspayforschoolproperty.Pleasetakecareofit.Students will have the opportunity to hand in school-issued books,technology and other resources at the end of the school year.Students must keep their receipt as a confirmation that they havereturned a book. We will not issue additional school resources,transcripts,and/ordiplomasuntilallpreviouslyissuedresourceshavebeenreturnedandallfinesorobligationshavebeensatisfied.

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CodeofConductThe disciplinary code outlines the expectations for student behavior at all school andcommunity events. Students should refer to the complete District Code of Conductwhichincludesprovisionsdefiningstudentdress,languageandbehavior,alistingoftheessential partners, student rights and responsibilities, specifics on prohibited studentconduct,definitions,andinformationregardingpenaltiesandprocedures.AcopyofthecompleteDistrictCodeofConductisavailabletoallstudentsandparentsontheDistrictWebsiteatwww.socsd.org/district_code.pdf oruponrequest.TheNewYorkState(NYS)DignityforAllStudents(DignityAct),Chapter482oftheLawsof2010prohibitsharassmentanddiscriminationofindividualsonschoolproperty,ataschoolfunction,orviaelectronicmeansthathas,orreasonablybelieveitcouldhaveanimpactinschoolbaseduponaperson’sactualorperceivedrace,color,weight,nationalorigin,ethnicgroup,religion,religiouspractice,disability,sexualorientation,genderorsex.

RulesYouShouldKnow• Clothing—What toWear: TheNewYorkStateDepartmentofEducation’s rulingon

dress codes is that you may wear whatever clothing you choose, except when itdistractsothersfromlearningorthreatensthehealthorsafetyofothers.Astudent'sdress, grooming and appearance, including hair style/color, jewelry, make-up, andnails,shall:

o bemodestando not include items thatarevulgar,obscene,and libelousordenigrate

others.o not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal

drugsand/orencourageotherillegalorviolentactivities.

Alsorememberthat:o Shirts and tops should fully cover the student’s body to the belt

levelandnotrevealthemidriff.o Shorts and pants should not hang down. Underwear should be

completely covered with outer clothing. Shorts should be at anappropriateandmodestlength.

o Skirtsshouldbewornatanappropriateandmodestlength.Seethroughclothingandplungingnecklinesthatrevealcleavage,strapless,backless,andspaghettistraptops,alongwithsleevelesst-shirts,baredwaistlines,orclothingwhich exposes to sight the belly, buttocks, private parts of the body orundergarments,arenotappropriateforschool.

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Theadministration is authorized to takeaction in instanceswhere individualdressdoes not meet the stated requirements. Students may be asked to modify theirappearance,andparentsmaybeaskedtobringanappropriatechangeofclothingtoschool.

• ElectronicDevices:Duringtheschoolday,cellphonesmustbesetonsilentmodeor

turnedoffentirelyandmaynotcauseinterferencetothelearningprocess.Studentsmayalsobringtheirpersonaldevicesforuseinclasses,withteacherpermission,andmayaccesstheDistrict’swi-fi.Nolaserpointersorothersimilaritemsarepermittedatschool. Electronicdevicesmaybeused inthecafeteria,duringopenperiods,orwithspecificteacherpermission. Pleaseunderstandstudentsaresolelyresponsibleforthesafe-keepingofthesedevices.

• Personalpossessions: It is strongly recommended thatall itemsofvaluebe leftat

home.Ifanitemofvaluemustbebroughttoschool,itisstronglyrecommendedthatitremainlockedinthestudent’slockerthroughouttheschoolday.Theschoolisnotresponsibleforlostorstolenitems.

• Food:Studentsmayeatinthecafeteriaorthecourtyardandfoodmaybeconsumed

elsewhereonlywithspecificpermission. Studentsareresponsibletocleanupafterthemselves. Students are not permitted to order food and have it delivered fromoutsidethebuilding.

• Courtyard: The courtyard is a “common area,” and students must respect other

people’srightswhilethere.Activitiesthatdamagepropertyorthatinconvenienceorendangerothersarenotpermitted.

• Hallways: When moving through the halls, students must not distract teachers,

classesor other students.At the latebell, anyonewho is not scheduled for a classmust be in any of the following areas: classroom, cafeteria, library, career center,computerlab,guidanceofficeorcourtyard.Anystudentinthehallafterthesecondbell must have permission from his/her teacher. Passes must be obtained forstudents going to the library, computer lab, cafeteria, Learning Center or nurse.Studentsmustnotrun,play,loiter,litter,useprofanity,eat,ordrinkinthehallways.

• Restrooms:Pleasehelpkeeptherestroomsclean,andreportproblemsorconcerns.• No Smoking: TZ is a smoke-free school. Studentsmay not possess or use tobacco

productsorsmoking-relatedaccessoriesanywhereoncampus,insideorout.

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BoardofEducationRegulationsOur goal as a school system is to provide a supportive and safe environment for all whostudy, work, or visit in our schools. Through respect and responsibility for ourselves andothers, we expect that South Orangetown will continue to be recognized for exemplaryprogramsandforcaringabouteachindividual.ItiswiththesegoalsinmindthattheBoardof Education has adopted the rules and regulations listed below. The following areprohibitedonschoolproperty,schoolbuses,orinconnectionwithschoolactivities:

• Gamblingand/orgamblingparaphernalia(e.g.dice,cards,etc.)• Theftorextortion• Assault,fighting,instigating,encouragingorsupportinganassaultorfight• Damagingschoolorpersonalproperty• Bullying, repeatedly insulting, intimidatingor harassingothers (BoardPolicy #7551&

7552).• Usingthreats,curses,orinsultstoallprotectedclasses.• Possessinganydangerousweapon,suchasknives,guns,fireworks,clubs,chains,oranyotherarticlelikelytobeusedtohurtothers• Disruptinganyclassorschoolactivity• Falsealarmsorbombthreats• Interferingwiththelawfulactivitiesofothers• Possessing,selling,orusingalcoholoranyillegaldrug• Violatingtherulesofthedistrictortheschooldealingwithsmoking,classattendance,

publicdisplaysofaffection,appropriatedress,andtheuseofmotorvehiclesonschoolproperty

• Defyingappropriateschoolauthority,insubordination• Smokingorpossessionoftobaccoproducts,lighters,matchesorsmokingparaphernalia,e-cigarettes,

hookahpensandanyotherelectronicparaphernalia.• Encouragingotherstodoanyoftheabove

Inaddition,astudentmaybesubjecttodisciplineforconductconstitutingacrimeorotherconductcommittedonoroffschoolgrounds.

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BoardofEducationPolicyTobaccoUseTheSouthOrangetownCentralSchoolDistrictisasmoke-freedistrict.Studentsfoundtobeusingorinpossessionoftobaccoorsmokingparaphernaliaonschoolgroundsoratschool-sponsoredeventswillbesubjecttothefollowingdisciplinarymeasures:• First Offense: Saturday morning detention, one counseling meeting, and parent

notification.• Second Offense: Two Saturday morning detentions, one counseling meeting, parent

notificationand/ormeetingwiththeadministration.Ifthisbehaviorcontinues,furtherdisciplinaryactionswillbetaken.

PolicyonSexualHarassment• It is thepolicyof theSouthOrangetownCentral SchoolDistrict toprovidea learning

andworkingatmospherefreefromsexualharassmentforallstudents,employees,andvisitors.

• Further,thedistrictshallprovideallemployeesandstudentswithappropriatetrainingconcerning the policy and procedures addressing matters relating to sexualharassment.

• Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Federal Education Actprohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age or national origin. Sexualharassmentisaformofdiscrimination.Sexualharassmentcanbeblatantorsubtle. Itcancomeaboutduetoconsciousintentorasaresultofingrained,improperpatternsofbehavior.Sexualharassmentofanyonebyanypersonwhileondistrictproperty isabsolutely prohibited andwill not be tolerated. “Any person” shall include, but shallnotbelimitedto,students,employees,andvisitors.

DefinitionofSexualHarassmentSexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favorsand other inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual naturewhenmade by anymemberoftheschoolstafftoanotherstaffmember,whenmadebyanystudenttoanotherstudent,whenmadebyastudenttoastaffmember,orwhenmadebyastaffmembertoastudent.• Submissiontosuchconductismadeeitherexplicitlyorimplicitly,atermofconditionof

anindividual’semployment• Submission to, or rejectionof, such conduct by an individual is used as thebasis for

academicoremploymentdecisionsaffectingsuchindividual.• Suchconducthasthepurposeoreffectofsubstantiallyinterferingwithanindividual’s

academic or professional performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, oroffensiveemploymentoreducationalenvironment.

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AllParties:Sexualharassmentassetforthanddefinedabove,mayincludebutisnotlimitedtothefollowing:• Verbalharassmentorabuse.• Pressureforsexualactivity.• Unwelcometouching.• Suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompaniedby implied or explicit

threatsconcerningone’sgrades,job,etc.

Students: Unlike the case of harassment of one employee by another, where thepossibilityofaconsensualrelationshipbetweenadultsnecessitatestheuseoftheword“unwelcome”as in theEEOCdefinition,nosuchwordcanexistwithrespect tosexualharassmentofastudentbyanemployee.Notonlyaremoststudentsbelowtheageofconsent, but even in the case of an older student, use of the school setting for suchpurposesisentirelynotpermissible.Neitherwouldbeanemployeetakingadvantageofhis/her superiorpsychologicalposition,and/orpositionofapparent control, to coerceor intimidate students for suchwrongful purposes. Therefore, sexual harassmentof astudentbyanemployeeshallbedefinedasfollows:“Any sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and any other verbal written or

physicalconductofadirectorindirectsexualnature.”

Procedures• Anyemployeebelievinghim/herselftobeavictimofsuchharassment,orbelievingtohave

witnessed same, should immediately notify either his/her supervisor, supervisor’ssupervisor, the personnel department or anyone in administration with whom saidemployeefeelscomfortablespeaking.

• Anystudentbelievinghimself/herselftobeavictimofsuchharassment,orbelievingtohavewitnessedsameshould immediately reportall complaints to thebuildingprincipal,oranystaffmemberwithwhomsaidstudentfeelscomfortablespeaking.

• Therighttoconfidentiality,bothofthecomplainantandoftheaccused,willberespectedconsistentwith the schooldistrict’s legalobligationsandwith thenecessity to investigateallegationsofmisconductandtotakecorrectiveactionswhenmisconducthasoccurred.

Sanctions• A charge against an employee, if substantiated, will provide grounds for disciplinary

action including the possibility of dismissal from employment. A charge against astudent, if substantiated, will provide grounds for disciplinary action including thepossibilityofsuspensionorpermanentremovalfromschool.

• Thispolicyand itsaccompanyingregulationsshallserveaspartofthedistrict’spolicymanual.

TitleIXEvery student has equal educational opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, sex,nationalorigin,religion,age,physicaldisability,maritalstatus,orstatuswithregardtopublicassistance.Nostudentwillbeexcludedonsuchbasisfromparticipatinginorhavingaccess

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to any course offerings, athletics, counseling, employment assistance or co-curricularactivities.

WhatisBullying?Bullying isdefinedasanegativeact,orseriesofnegativeacts,whetherphysical,verbalorpsychological, by one student or a group of students, directed at one or more students,where there is a real or perceived imbalance of power that cause the latter to feeluncomfortableorthreatened.Thedistrictseekstomaintainasafeandsupportivelearning,social, and educational environment that is free from harassment, intimidation, and/orbullying committed by students against other students on account of race, color, creed,ethnicity, natural origin, citizenship/immigration status, religion, gender, gender identity,gender expression, sexual orientation or disability. Such bias-based harassment,intimidation,and/orbullyinginallitsformsisprohibited.Districtpolicyalsorecognizesandprohibitsthefollowing:

“internetbullying,”alsoreferredtoas“cyber-bullying,”includingtheuseofinstantmessaging, e-mail, web sites, chat rooms, and text messaging, when such useinterfereswith the operation of the school or infringes upon the general health,safety,andwelfareofDistrictstudentsoremployees.

Any student who believes that he/she is being bullied, or any student or otherindividual who has knowledge or witnesses bullying of a student,must inform astaffmemberoradministrator.(BoardPolicy7551)

WhatisHazing?Hazing isdefinedasanybehaviorexhibitedbystudentsorotherpersonstowardsstudentsarisinginthecontextofso-calledinitiationritesfornewcluborteammembers,orstudentsnewtoaschoolorthedistrict,oractivitiesofasimilarnature,whose intentoraffect istodegrade,demean,humiliate,placeat riskofphysicaloremotionalharm,causephysicaloremotionalharm,orplaceatriskofpunishmentbyschoolorcivilauthorities.

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WeaponsinSchoolThefollowingisfromtheBoardofEducationPolicyonDangerousWeaponsintheSchools,as approved in January of 2003, in accordance with the Gun-Free Schools Act Section3214(3)(d)oftheEducationLaw.

“No student shall bring or possess any “firearm,” as defined in federal law, onschool premises (including school buildings and grounds, District vehicles, schoolsettingsand/orschoolsponsoredactivitiesunderthecontrolandsupervisionoftheDistrict, regardless of location). A “firearm” includes any weapon (including a“starter gun”whichwill or is designed to ormay readily be converted to expel aprojectilebytheactionofanexplosive,theframeorreceiverofsuchweapon;anyfirearmmufflerorsilencer;oranydestructivedevice.(seeBoardPolicy7361)

Any student who is determined to have brought a weapon to school will be subject toautomaticsuspension,afterahearingpursuanttoEducationLaw3214,foraperiodnotlessthanayear.ThissuspensionmaybemodifiedbytheSuperintendent,withBoardReview.

ThreatsofViolenceInSchoolThe School District is committed to the prevention of violence against any individual orpropertyintheschools,onschoolgrounds,oratschoolactivities,whethersuchactsand/orthreats of violence are by students, staff or others. Accordingly, while acknowledging anindividual'sconstitutionalright,theDistrictwillnottolerateactsand/orthreatsofviolencewhichaffectthesafetyandwell-beingofstaff,studentsandtheschoolenvironment.Anyactsand/orthreatsofviolence,whethersuchthreatsaremadeorally,inwriting,orbye-mail, shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action in accordancewith applicable law,Districtpoliciesandregulations,andtheStudentCodeofConduct.Allstaffwhoaremadeawareofactsand/orthreatsofviolencedirectedtostudents,stafforthe school building are to report such incidents to thebuildingprincipal,who shall reportthese occurrences to the superintendent. In cases that involve students, the buildingprincipalwillalsoreportoccurrencesofviolence,whetherinvolvinganactualconfrontationor a serious threat of potential violence, to the student’s parents/guardians, the schoolpsychologistand/orcounselor,andtheDirectorofSpecialEducation,ifapplicable.Locallawenforcement agencies may also be called as necessary, upon the determination of theSuperintendent/designee.

Anyindividualwhoisknowledgeableofanactorthreatofviolenceshouldalerttheschoolbycallingthebuildingprincipalorschooloffice.Studentsaretoreportallactsand/orthreatsof violence, including threats of suicide, by notifying a faculty member or the buildingprincipalorbycallingtheschool.

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TheDistrictreservestherighttoseekrestitution,inaccordancewithlaw,fromtheparent/guardianand/orstudentforanycostsordamageswhichhadbeenincurredbytheDistrictasaresultofthethreatsoractsofviolenceintheschools.Procedureswillbedevelopedtoaddresssafetyconcernsintheschools.AppropriatesanctionsforviolationsofthispolicybystudentswillbeaddressedintheStudentCodeofConduct.

DisciplinaryProceduresInmostcases,teacherswillberesponsibleforstudentdisciplinethroughtheirowneffectiveclassroommanagement. Theywill refer to the administration any studentwho commits aseriousbreachofschoolregulationsorwhoisacontinualdisruption.Non-certifiedpersonnelwillreferstudentstocertifiedpersonnelfordisciplinaryaction.Parentalinvolvementwillberequested, whenever possible, in the early stages of any problem handled by anadministrator.Theguidancedepartmentandschoolpsychologistswillassistinworkingwithstudentshavingcontrolproblemsonafollow-upbasis.When possible, discipline will be applied in the area where the violation occurred, forexample,violationofbusregulationsmayresult incurtailmentofbusprivileges.Eachcaseof a violation of district or school ruleswill be reviewed individually, and appropriate andreasonablepenaltieswillbedeterminedbytheadministrativestaff.Co-curricular clubsandathletic teams fallunder theauspicesof theCodeofConduct.Anyreportsofschoolmisconductthatresult inschoolconsequencesmayresult inco-curricularand/or athletic consequences as well. Any misconduct that takes place in co-curricularactivities or athletics may result in a school consequence in addition to any co-curricularconsequencethatisassigned.Participation in the prom and graduation ceremony is a privilege and can be jeopardizedbasedonastudent’sdisciplinerecord.

Studentlockers,carsparkedonschoolproperty,andstudents’cellphonesmaybesearchedby school personnel if there is reasonable suspicion of a violation of the District Code ofConduct.

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AfterSchoolDetention/SaturdayDetention/In-SchoolSuspensionAfterschoolandSaturdaymorningdetentionwillnotbescheduledforanystudentbasedonconvenience. The student’s responsibility to serve detention should override otherresponsibilities,includingwork,athleticsandco-curricularactivities.Thefollowingviolationsqualifyfordetentionorin-schoolsuspension:

• Inappropriateuseofelectronicdevices• Inappropriateuseofschoolcomputers,i.e.bypassingschoolinternetfilter• Cheating/Plagiarism/AcademicDishonesty(ontests,homework,research,etc.)• Presence in unauthorized areas (300’s stairway, North Lot, auditorium, locker rooms

withnoteacherpresent,etc.)• Leavingschoolgroundsillegallyduringscheduledclasses• Trespassingonpropertyorsurroundingschoolgrounds• Recklessdrivingonschoolproperty• Drivinganunderclassstudentoffschoolgrounds• Parkinginanunauthorizedarea• Insulting,harassing,intimidating,threateningothers,oranyotherformofbullying• Useorpossessionofalaserpointer• Non-compliancewithdirectinstructions• Falseoralorwrittenstatements• Misuseofpass• Rudeanddisrespectfulbehavior• Endangeringothers• Forgery• Possessingmace,pepperspray,fireworksorincendiarydevices• Usingoffensivelanguage• Stealing• Cutting• Truancy• Failuretoserveafter-schooldetention• Smoking or possession of tobacco products, lighters, matches or smoking

paraphernalia,e-cigarettes,hookahpensandanyotherelectronicparaphernalia.• Gamblingand/orpossessionofgamblingparaphernalia(e.g.dice,cards,etc.)• Orderingandhavingfooddeliveredtoschool• Skateboardingorrollerbladingonschoolpremises• Disruptivebehaviorinaclassorassembly• Photographing, videotaping, filming, or digitally recording another person (faculty member or

student)withoutthatperson’sconsentinanylocationonschoolproperty• Refusaltosurrendercellphone,backpacksorbagstostaff• Otherviolationsofthestudentcodeofconduct

Out-of-SchoolSuspensionStudentsmaybesuspendedas follows forany instancesof insubordinationand foranyoftheviolationslistedbelow.Anyactionnotspecificallymentionedthatmightinterferewithor

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endangerthepersonaloreducationalrightsorwelfareofothers,orofthestudent,willalsobereviewedandappropriatepenaltieswillbedeterminedbytheadministrativestaff.Students assigned toOut-of-School Suspension are not permitted to participate or attendschoolfunctionsortobeonschoolpropertyduringtheperiodofsuspension.Listedbeloware the recommendedpenalties; in addition to these, service to the school or communitymaybeassignedatthediscretionoftheadministration,andstudentsmayalsofacefinancialresponsibilityfortheirchoices.Suspensionforoneyearandreportedtotheappropriateauthoritiesforpossiblefurtheraction:

• Possessionoruseofafirearm.Suspensionfor1-5daysandreportedtotheappropriateauthorities forpossiblefurtheraction:ASuperintendent’shearingmayalsoberequested.

• Initiatingabombthreatorfalsealarm.• Beingundertheinfluenceof,selling,supplying,using,orpossessingalcohol,illegal

drugs,drugparaphernaliaorprescriptiondrugs.• Hazing• Discriminatorybehavior• Illegalpossessionofschoolkeysorproperty• Vandalismorgraffiti• Fighting• Possessionoruseofaknifeorweapon(non-firearm),flammablematerials• Destroyingschoolrecords• Possessionoffireworksorincendiarydevices• Bullying,repeatedlyinsulting,intimidating,harassing,orthreateningothers• Useofanyharmfulsubstancedirectedtowardastaffmemberorstudent• Theftorextortion• Use of offensive or threatening language directed toward a staff member or

student• Computermisuse/tampering• Gamblingand/orgamblingparaphernalia(e.g.dice,cards,etc.)• Threateningothersorinstigating,inciting,encouragingorpromotinganassaultor

fight• Insubordinationordisorderlyconduct[behaviorthatendangersthehealth,safety,

morals,orwelfareofselforothers]• Otherviolationsofthestudentcodeofconduct.

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Code of Conduct Matrix

Level I Examples include but are not limited to: Possible Range of

Consequences • Failing to comply with

directions • Rude/disrespectful behavior • Parking violation • Possession of unauthorized

electronic device

• Being in an unauthorized area

• Cutting class • Inappropriate language • Ordering food delivery • Dress code violation

• Discussion with student • Parent contact by phone

or letter • Referral to

administration • Loss of privileges • After school detention

Level II

Examples include but are not limited to: Possible Range of Consequences

• Unruly or disorderly conduct • Using foul or profane

language or gestures • Reckless driving • Driving an underclassman • Leaving school without

permission • Intimidation/Verbal Abuse • Academic dishonesty/forgery • Failure to serve detention

• Failure to store medication with the school nurse

• Gambling • Possession of lighters or

other harmful devices, e-cigarettes • Using or possessing

tobacco products and paraphernalia

• Accumulation of Level I offenses

• After school detentions • Saturday detention • In-school suspension (p. 24 of handbook specifies that academic fraud may also result in assignment of community service and participation in the “How NOT to Plagiarize” workshop.

Level III

Examples include but are not limited to: Possible Range of Consequences

• Verbal aggression • Physical aggression • Truancy • Insubordination

• Failing to serve Saturday detention

• Accumulation of Level II offenses

• Up to 5 days of in-school suspension

• Out-of-school suspension • Contact Law Enforcement

as necessary

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Level IV

Examples include but are not limited to: Possible Range of Consequences

• Insubordination • Committing, attempting,

inciting, or threatening an act of violence upon another person

• Intentionally damaging or destroying property

• Endangering others • Possession of mace, pepper

spray, fireworks, incendiary device, or other potentially dangerous substance

• Illegal possession of school keys or property

• Theft or extortion • Discriminatory behavior • Destroying school records • Computer misuse or

tampering

• Possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages or illegal substances

• Possession, use, or misuse of illicit medication (prescription or over-the-counter)

• Initiating a report warning of fire or other catastrophe without valid cause, misuse of 911, or discharging a fire extinguisher

• Possession of a weapon • Offensive or threatening

language toward a staff member

• Trespassing • Accumulation of Level III

offenses

• Up to five days of out-of-school suspension

• Parent conference required • Informal Hearing • Superintendent’s Hearing

and possible long-term suspension

• Contact Law Enforcement as necessary

Level V

Examples include but are not limited to: Possible Range of Consequences

• Selling, distributing, or exchanging alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or prescription drugs. • Possessing and/or using a firearm

• Superintendent’s Hearing and up to one-year suspension from school.

• Law enforcement will be contacted.

• Any student serving ISS or OSS is not permitted to participate in or attend any extracurricular or

school-related activities for the day(s) on which he or she serves. .

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EnforcementofRules&RegulationsTheprincipal isresponsiblefordecidingifarulehasbeenbroken.Studentswhobreakrulesmaybe suspended for up to fivedays and/or referred to the SuperintendentofSchools,which can result in a long-term suspension from school.Hearings before theSuperintendent are closed to the general public and all records of them are keptconfidential. At Superintendent’s hearings, persons charged for violating the rulesdescribed on the preceding page may be represented by an attorney, may beaccompaniedbyaparentorothers,andhavetherighttopresentwitnessesandotherevidence and to cross examine witnesses who testify against them. Administrators,faculty,stafforvisitorswhobreakanyoftheaforementionedrulesmaybedisciplinedundertheappropriateEducationLaworCivilServiceLawor inappropriatecriminalorcivilproceedings.

Note:ThisbookletcontainsonlyasummaryanditisnotintendedtoreplacethecompleteCodeofConductfortheSouthOrangetownCentral

SchoolDistrict