PHS Student Agenda/Handbook
2010 - 2011
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PRATT HIGH SCHOOL
400 S. HAMILTON
PRATT, KS 67124-2534
Telephone: (620)-672-4540
Fax Line: (620)-672-4549
PHS OFFICE HOURS
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Glen Davis - Superintendent
Suzan Patton - Assist Sup Curriculum/Personnel
Steve Blankenship - Assist.Sup Sec Inst/Principal
Curtis Nightingale - AD/Asst Principal
Annette Lee - Counselor
Dean Rausch - Student Services
Denise Loganbill - Bookkeeper
Kaye Beam - Attendance Secretary
Janet Tillman - Secretary
The building administration has the option to use discretion in responding to a situation that may not be specifically mentioned in this handbook.
DAILY SCHEDULE
1st 8:10 to 9:35 85min
2nd 9:40 to 11:05 85min
Sem. 11:10 to 12:30 80min w/ Lunch
3rd 12:35 to 2:00 85 min
4th 2:05 to 3:30 85min
LATE START DAY
1st 9:10 to 10:20 70min
2nd 10:25 to 11:35 70min
Sem. 11:40 to 1:00 80min w/ Lunch
3rd 1:05 to 2:15 70min
4th 2:20 to 3:30 70min
EARLY RELEASE DAY
1st 8:10 to 9:10 60 min
2nd 9:15 to 10:15 60 min
3rd 10:20 to 11:20 60 min
Sem. 11:25 to 12:25 60min w/ Lunch (Lunch from 11:25 to 11:55)
4th 12:30 to 1:30 60 min
PRATT USD 382 MISSION STATEMENT
Pratt USD 382 will provide quality educational opportunities for each student to achieve maximum personal and academic success.
PRATT HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Pratt High School is committed to providing educational opportunities in a safe environment empowering all students to become productive, responsible citizens and life-long learners.
NONDISCRIMINATION
Discrimination against any student on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or religion in the admission or access to, or treatment in the district’s programs and activities is prohibited. The Director of Personnel for Pratt USD #382, 401 S. Hamilton, Pratt, KS 67124, 316-672-4500, has been designated to coordinate compliance with nondiscrimination requirements contained in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
KANSAS SCHOOL SAFETY HOTLINE
A statewide hotline has been established to give students an opportunity to anonymously report, “impending school violence”. Calls will be received by a single highway patrol dispatch center. They then transfer to a local law enforcement officer who will then relay information to the local school administrator. The hotline number is 1-877-626-8203.
STUDENT GRADE CLASSIFICATIONS (BP IHFD)
A student with fewer than 6 credits is classified: Freshman
A student with 6 - 13 credits is classified: Sophomore
A student with 13 - 20 credits is classified: Junior
A student with 20+ credits is classified: Senior
GRADING SCALES
The department grading scales are following:
BUSINESS FOREIGN LANGUAGE LANGUAGE ARTS
92-100 A 93-100 A 93-100 A
82-91 B 85-92 B 86-92 B
72-81 C 75-84 C 76-85 C
62-71 D 66-74 D 66-75 D
0-61 F 0-65 F 0-65 F
MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL SCIENCE
90-100 A 90-100 A 90-100 A
80-89 B 80-89 B 80-89 B
70-79 C 70-79 C 70-79 C
60-69 D 60-69 D 60-69 D
0-59 F 0-59 F 0-59 F
PHYSICAL EDUCATION VOCATIONAL TECH
90-100 A 92-100 A
80-89 B 82-91 B
70-79 C 72-81 C
60-69 D 62-71 D
0-59 F 0-61 F
PHS DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENTS
Band:
Enrolled 8 semesters in band.
GPA of 4.0 in band.
Business/Computer:
(Accounting)
3.7 GPA in 6 semesters of the following:
2 semesters in Accounting plus 1 semester of Computerized
Accounting. 3 total semesters in Computer Applications,
Computer Technology. (Computers)
3.7 GPA in 6 semesters of any of the following:
Computer Applications, Computer Technology, Computer Technology II/In-house Training. (Networking)
3.5 in 6 semesters of the following:
4 semesters of Computer Networking.
2 semesters of Computer Technology.
Choir:
Enrolled 8 semesters in Choir, including at least 4 semesters in
Robed Choir.
Solo or Small Ensemble at regional music festival 3 years.
Audition for KMEA Southwest District Choir 3 years.
4.0 GPA in vocal music classes.
Contest Public Speaking and Acting:
Complete 2 full credits of forensics and/or debate with a cumulative 3.75 GPA in those courses.
English:
Earn the four required credits in Language Arts.
Earn an additional 1.5 credits from the following classes: Communications, Shakespeare, Mythology, Ind. Reading, Creative Writing, College Bound Comp I or II, English Literature, American Literature, Modern Literature, Short Stories, Media Writing.
Achieve a cumulative 3.75 GPA in all English courses taken.
Foreign Language:
Complete 3 years of Foreign Language (levels I and II; level I of a second language)
Maintain a 3.5 grade average in foreign language courses.
Mathematics:
Complete four (4) credits in the PHS or PCC math curriculum
Maintain a 3.5 GPA in PHS math courses.
Must complete at least the Pre-Calculus or College Algebra class.
Publications:
Serve two (2) years on the newspaper or yearbook staff and have a 3.75 GPA (in Publications) for the four (4) semesters.
Participate in both regional KSPA contest during the two years.
Science:
Complete 5 credits in the PHS Science curriculum (4 years of
competition may be substituted for one credit).
Maintain a 3.5 GPA in PHS Science Courses.
Compete in 2 separate years in any 1 or more of the following: Science Olympiad, Kansas Junior Academy of Science (if you qualify for state competition, you must participate), Eco-Meet,
- ther science competitions PRE-APPROVED by the Science Dept.
Social Science:
Maintain a 3.5 GPA in 4 credits of Social Science.
Visual Arts:
Present (4) one person shows in an approved public forum during junior/senior year; or (3) one person
shows during senior year for transfer students. This will consist of at least 5 works of their personal art.
As documentation of fulfillment, posters developed by the student announcing the show must be included along with other promotional information, i.e. radio or newspaper.
Tutor one art student in a media technique 2 times during their senior year. Time documentation must accompany application.
Promote & assist in the annual FHS Art Show or do a (1) person demonstration in a media of their choice as a class presentation.
Vocational Endorsements:
A student will be given endorsement in the following Vocational program areas when:
- They graduate on time.
- Successfully complete at least three courses in a program area, two of which have to be funded.
- Meet 80% of the program competencies.
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology
Cabinet/Furniture Design
Computer Networking
Family and Consumer Sciences
Journalism Technology
Welding Technology
Vocational Endorsements in the Business and Computer Technology-Clerical Program will have the following requirements:
Accounting - 3.7 GPA in 6 semesters of the following:
2 semesters in Accounting
1 semester of Computerized Accounting
3 semesters of Computer classes
Computers - 3.7 GPA in 6 semesters of the following:
Computer Applications, Desktop Publishing, Multimedia, Web Page Design, In-House Training.
Service Learning:
Students will provide written verification of completing 40
hours of community service/volunteer work from a pre
approved agency or organization. Examples include PRMC, Red
Cross, Pratt Recreation Department.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES - Each year the staff of PHS will hold conferences with the parents and students. This activity is very important to increasing and facilitating communication between home and the school. Encourage your parents to attend the conference; let them share PHS with you.
HONOR ROLL - There are three established honor rolls at Pratt High School to recognize academic achievement through grade point averages (GPA).
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE - students who compile a 4.0 GPA.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT -students who compile a 3.50-3.99 GPA.
ACADEMIC MERIT - students who compile a 3.0-3.49 GPA.
GREENBACK BEST - Greenback Best is an incentive program for all PHS students designed to challenge each student to improve academic achievement, school attendance, behavior, and pride in contributions to the Pratt community. Pratt High students who meet the specified standards for each semester receive a variety of benefits and privileges. There are three levels of standards:
LEVEL ONE
White Card: 3.0-3.49 GPA, no AHD or OSS and only one unexcused tardy permitted.
LEVEL TWO
Green Card: 3.5-3.69 GPA, no AHD or OSS and no unexcused absences and only one tardy permitted.
LEVEL THREE
Gold Card: 3.70-4.00 GPA, no AHD or OSS and no unexcused absences or tardies.
CLASS RANKS - Class rank is determined by comparing the grade point average of all students in a particular grade level at Pratt High School. Grade point average is the average of all semester grades (points earned divided by credits attempted). Students are then ranked from highest to lowest grade point average. Colleges and universities, as well as various scholarship committees, are often interested in an individual student’s class rank.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students will be certified for graduation from Pratt High School upon completion of the following requirements:
I In the block schedule a student can earn as many as thirty-four credits over the course of four years (8.5 per year). All students need to earn 28 credits, including the required credit components in order to graduate from Pratt High School.
A. Credits earned during summer school may not be used to satisfy the graduation credit requirements, except to make up credits lost due to failure, sickness, or new students moving into the district with less than posted PHS requirements.
II. Satisfactory completion in the following areas:
A. Four (4) units of Language Art which shall include:
*One (1) English I credit or Advanced English
*One (1) English II credit (Adv. English students must substitute 1 credit of English Electives)
*One (1) English III credit
*One-half (1/2) Composition credit
*One-half (1/2) Literature credit
- Mathematics requirements: Three (3) Mathematics credits.
- One (1) unit of Physical Education.
D. Science Requirements: Three (3) credits of Science.
E. Three (3) units of Social Science in the following areas:
l. One (1) unit of American History
- One-half (1/2) unit of American Government
- One (1.5) unit of Social Science Elective
- One (1) unit of World History
- One-half (1/2) of Civics
- One (1) unit of Computer Studies (Keyboarding cannot be used toward this credit).
- One (1) Fine Arts credit from the following list:
- Any Art Course
- Any Music or Band Course
- Forensics
- Multimedia
- Architectural Drawing
- Textile and Apparel
- Housing – Interior Design
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- Twelve (12) elective credits.
III. In order to participate in graduation exercises a student must have completed all graduation requirements by 4pm on the last day for seniors to attend. Additionally, the student must have paid all fines, fees and any other financial obligations to the district or school also, by 4pm on the last day for seniors to attend in order to participate in commencement. The student must not be under suspension or expulsion at the time of graduation.
IV Students transferring to Pratt High from a school not accredited by the state of Kansas, or the student’s respective home state (e.g. Home-School, On-Line School, etc), must complete 15 credits through Pratt High (Including two credits of math and two credits of English/Language Arts) AND provide appropriate transcript documentation of said unaccredited work (samples or test outs may be required for proof of coverage) covering the other credit requirements to graduate with a Pratt High Diploma. Additionally, fulltime enrollment at Pratt High is required to be eligible to participate in any high school function e.g. Prom, Scholarship Banquet, Athletics, Activities, etc.
V. Kansas Board of Regents Qualified Admissions
Requirements:
Students planning on entering a Kansas Regents college must have completed in high school:
1. Achieve an ACT composite score of 21 or above.
2. Rank in the top one-third of your high school’s graduating class.
- Complete the Qualified Admissions curriculum below with at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) on 4.0 scale.
A. English - four (4) units (Journalism, Yearbook, Speech, Debate, Forensics, Drama do not qualify)
B. Natural Science - three (3) units (including Biology, Chemistry)
C. Math - three (3) units; students must take one unit each of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
D. Social Science - three (3) units (1/2 unit World History or Geography)
E. Computer Technology - one (1) unit
To be a Kansas Board of Regents Curriculum Completer and to be eligible to be named a Regents State Scholar the following classes must be taken in addition to the above curriculum: two (2) years of the same foreign language, physics, and one unit of math above Algebra II. Kansas Board of Regents colleges are Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas University, Kansas State University, Pittsburgh State University and Wichita State University.
EARLY GRADUATION
USD 382 Board of Education Policy (IHFA) states that requests for early graduation will be handled on an individual basis through written application to the high school principal. The deadline for application will be by the end of the Junior year. Parental consent is required. If approved by the high school principal, a formal request will be made to the superintendent and the Board of Education. Students will be eligible after the seventh semester at Pratt High School. If granted, students will not be eligible to participate in any school activities, except graduation ceremonies. The students and parents will be required to meet with the high school counselor to discuss course credits/requirements. If the counselor agrees that the requirements for early graduation are in good order, the counselor will forward the recommendation to the high school principal, by May 1st of the junior year. The principal will compile a list of approved students requesting early graduation and submit it to the superintendent. Please note that if the requirements for graduation are not achieved at the end of the 7th semester, the student will remain a student at PHS for the 8th semester. Completion of application procedures indicates that the student and parents understand the following statement. Graduation requirements, attendance requirements and all other student behavior expectations will be adhered to in order to be eligible for early graduation. The diploma will be presented to the student at regular commencement in May or be mailed if the student chooses not to attend commencement.
TEST-OUT
Students interested in testing out of a particular class should visit with the principal as soon as possible after they decide they would like to attempt a test out. The principal will review the USD 382 BOE procedure for testing out, including deadlines for applying and completing requirements. Testing out can affect a students grade point average, so be sure to visit with your parents before applying for a test out. Testing out of a course does require advanced planning.
CORRESPONDENCE CREDIT
Students may earn credit toward graduation by correspondence from schools and institutions approved by the State Board of Education. Students earning correspondence credit shall have prior approval from the high school principal and be responsible to see that proper notification of completion is filed with the Counselor’s office.
HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT AT THE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
All Pratt High School students must have the high school principal’s approval before enrolling at the Community College. During their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year, high school students may enroll in college classes based on a matrix of eligibility determined by the PHS counseling office.
Students must maintain continuous enrollment throughout the school day at either PHS or the community college. Students wanting to enroll at the community college should obtain a request from the community college.
SCHOOL POLICIES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
The building administrator has the option to use discretion in responding to a situation that may not be specifically mentioned in this handbook.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: A student’s attendance record is a very important part of his/her permanent record.Students with regular attendance will be more successful in their classes. The responsibility of school attendance is with the student and the parent. When a student is absent it is the responsibility of the parent to call the attendance office at 672-4540 on the day of the absence. The call should be made before 9:30 AM. The attendance office is open at 7:30 AM for calls. Any student who checks into school after 8:25 AM must first report to the office to be admitted to class. Whether the absence is excused or unexcused, daily work must be made up. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate the make-up work immediately upon return to each class. The classroom teacher will determine the make-up work. The Principal has been designated to determine whether the absence is excused or unexcused. The Principal may exempt the following types of absences:
1. Illness (illness verified by notification from physician).
2. Appointment for medical treatment (The student may be asked to present an appointment card for verification.)
3. A family emergency. (e.g. Illness or death in the family)
4. School approved activities.
5. When weather conditions are so severe that it is impossible for the student to attend.
The principal shall report students who have excessive absences to the appropriate authorities. Excessive absences may result in failing classes. When a student has excessive absences, parents will be notified by the school (See Truancy).
TARDIES - A student is tardy if he/she is not in the assigned room when the bell rings for the start of each class. Most tardiness is unexcused. The third unexcused tardy in each 9 weeks will result in a Discipline Referral. Additional tardies will result in further disciplinary actions.
TRUANCY - Consistent attendance is essential for success in school. The No Child Left Behind legislation requires that all schools have at least a 90 percent student attendance rate. Kansas law KSA 72-1113 requires schools to report truancy when a student misses a significant part of three consecutive school days, or five days in a semester, or seven days in a year. Students who arrive late to class are counted as tardy for a designated amount of minutes (20) and are then unexcused absent following that time limit. The building principal shall report students who are inexcusably absent from school to the appropriate authority. The State Compulsory Attendance Law mandates that any child who has reached the age of seven years and is under the age of eighteen years be enrolled in school. Students who are absent because of long-term suspension or expulsion from school are exempted from these compulsory attendance provisions. Along with reporting to either S.R.S. (if the student is under 13) or the county or district attorney (if the student is over 13), a letter shall be sent to the student’s parent or guardian notifying them that the student’s failure to attend school without a valid excuse shall result in the student being reported truant. Students 16 or 17 years of age may be exempted from compulsory attendance regulations if the parent attends the counseling session required by law and signs the appropriate consent and waiver form; if the student earns a GED; or if the student is exempted from compulsory attendance requirements pursuant to a court order.
SIGN IN/SIGN OUT - Students must sign out in the office before leaving school premises during the school day. They must sign in upon their return to school. By not signing in or out, a student will be considered unexcused from school.
RELEASE OF STUDENT DURING SCHOOL DAY - Building principal shall not release a student during the school day except upon a written or verbal request from the student’s lawful parent or guardian. Before releasing a student during the school day, the building principal shall be responsible for verifying the identity of the person seeking release of the student. If the principal is not satisfied with the identification provided by the person seeking release of a student, the student’s release may be refused.
Student Standing - Students receiving disciplinary actions may be denied opportunity to hold office in a school organization or receive honors given by the school for the remainder of the school year. These honors include, but are not limited to, homecoming attendant, escort, or queen, senior athlete of the year or any other special awards given by school organizations. The building administrator has the option to use discretion in responding to a situation that may not be specifically mentioned in this handbook.
HARASSMENT - The Board of Education is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment, free from discrimination of the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, race, color, religion or national origin. Harassment of employees or students is strictly prohibited. Harassment should be reported to your building principal or any staff member. Complete copies of Board policy regarding harassment may be obtained at your school office or the Board of Education Office and have been posted below.
USD 382 Bullying Policy
Bullying on USD 382 property, in a USD 382 vehicle or at any district bus stop or at any USD 382-sponsored activity or event is prohibited.
"District" includes district facilities, district premises, on district-provided transportation or at any district bus stop, if the student or employee is at any district sponsored, district approved or district sponsored activity or function, such as field trips or athletic events where students are under the control of the district or where the employee is engaged in district business.
Reporting of Prohibited Conduct
- All students who believe they have been victims of bullying shall report it to an administrator or teacher
- All administrators and teachers who have any incident of bullying reported to them shall forward the report(s) to the principal
- All administrators, teachers, and classified staff who witness student bullying in any such circumstance shall immediately take appropriate action to stop the bullying, as prescribed by the district and building principal, and shall report the bullying to the principal
- Each building principal shall ensure that reports involving student bullying in any such circumstance are investigated.
- In determining the appropriate action to be taken in response to incidents of student bullying, the building principal or principal's designee shall consider existing policies and regulations that address the type of conduct that may be involved in bullying, including reports to law enforcement if the bullying incident is criminal.
Discipline for Prohibited Conduct: See JDD-Suspension and Expulsion
To the extent possible, confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint. The desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the district's obligation to conduct a thorough investigation, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due process to the accused.
The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting prohibited conduct shall not reflect upon the individual's status or grades. Any act of retaliation against any person who has filed a formal or informal complaint, or testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation of a prohibited conduct complaint is prohibited. Any person who retaliates will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for a student, exclusion from all district property or programs.
False or malicious complaints of prohibited conduct, or a series of totally unfounded complaints, may result in corrective or disciplinary action against the complainant.
Staff Training
The faculty and staff of USD 382, including teachers, paraprofessionals, office staff, cafeteria personnel, bus drivers and custodial staff will receive training on bullying, prevention of bullying, and means of intervention with the student who is bullying, the student being bullied, and bystanders/witnesses.
Staff training will include information on the district policy, how to intervene in an instance of bullying, and how it relates to the district’s discipline policies and how to make appropriate referrals.
Training needs will be assessed and staff development will be provided.
Student Training
The student body of USD 382 will receive age-appropriate training on bullying.
Policy Dissemination
A summary of this policy and related materials shall be available in each district facility and on the district’s website.
The policy shall also be published in student and employee handbooks.
Parents shall also be provided with copies of this policy and procedure.
STUDENT DRESS GUIDELINES
Each student shall make it a habit to look neat and well groomed at all times. Each student shall strive to look their best by the practices of cleanliness, neatness and attractive grooming. Extremes in dress shall be avoided, as they are a distraction to the educational process. Many of the extremes in dress can cause embarrassment to other students and staff. In the matters of dress cleanliness and grooming, the building administration will have the final authority in determining if the student is dressed appropriately. The items contained within this dress code are not intended to be all inclusive, but examples. As the styles of dress and grooming change, so will the items that are and are not appropriate for school. When a student fails to comply with the dress code, they will be asked to change clothing to an appropriate level. If necessary, parents will be asked to bring a change of clothes to school on request. If the student continues to be in violation of the dress code, they will enter the discipline policy.
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE DRESS (K-12):
Pants that don’t sag and are worn on the waist or hips, not below
Skirts and shorts that are not shorter than mid-thigh
Jeans, slacks and shorts (mid-thigh or lower)
POSSIBLE EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE DRESS (K-12): Not allowed
Pajamas
Cut-off jeans
Short shorts
Tube tops
Halter tops
Short crop tops
See-through shirts
Tank tops
Spaghetti strap tops
Open back shirts
Bare shoulder shirts
T-shirts that advertise, show sponsorship or promote in any way: drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violence, gangs, inappropriate sayings – graphic phrases, derogatory comments, suggestive material, etc.
Bedroom slippers
Jewelry and/or accessories that can be removed and used as a weapon, such as dog collars; studded or spiked collars, bracelets, belts, necklaces and rings; billfold with chains, etc.
Hats, caps, bandanas, sunglasses, headbands or head wear, book bags, clothing bags, gloves and coats are to be placed in the student’s locker upon arrival at school and stay in the locker until school is dismissed.
Stage makeup and coloring of skin or hair may not be performed at school. Extremes in makeup should be avoided, as they are a distraction to the educational process.
SUGGESTIONS FOR STUDENTS/PARENTS/TEACHERS TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE DRESS:
Sagging – It will be considered sagging any time a student’s pants are down lower than their hips. If a student has to keep pulling up their pants, wear a shirt or coat to hide the top of the pants, or wear shorts under their pants to hide the appropriate anatomy, it will be considered sagging. This is with or without a belt!
Can the student raise their arms above their head without showing any part of their stomach or midsection?
Does the student’s shorts or skirt fall below their fingertips when their arms are straight at their side?
Can the student bend or squat without exposing himself/herself?
BACKPACKS – Backpacks are not allowed in classrooms, lunchrooms or any other PHS rooms after the start of the school day. Backpacks must be placed in the student’s locker upon arrival to school and left there until the end of the school day.
DRUG FREE SCHOOLS - Maintaining drug free schools is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the district’s students. The unlawful possession, use, sale or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students on school premises or as a part of any school activity is prohibited. This policy is required by the 1989 amendments to the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, P.L. 102-226, 103 St. 1928.
GANGS - Activities which threaten the safety or wellbeing of persons or property on school grounds or at school activities, or which disrupt the school environment, are prohibited. Gang activity, dress, recruitment or graffiti will not be tolerated.
HAZING/INITIATIONS - Incidents involving initiations, hazing, intimidation, and/or related activities which are likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm, or which affect the attendance of another student, are prohibited. (Refer to USD382 Bullying Policy)
SEARCHES - Administrators are authorized to search students’ clothing, belongings, and locker if there is reasonable suspicion that district policies, rules or directives are being violated.
CELLULAR PHONES - Cell phones can be valuable sources of communications when used appropriately. They can also be a distraction and determent to the learning process. Cell phones are not to be used during school hours under any circumstances. Emergency contact with students must take place through the office by phone or walk-in. Student cell phones are to be off at all times during school hours. There will be no exceptions made. First offense results in cell phone being confiscated until end of day. Second offense results in one hour detention and parent parent must come retrieve cell phone. Third offense results in one AHD and parent must come retrieve cell phone. Fourth offense and beyond results in OSS and parent must come retrieve cell phone.
HOMEWORK/MAKE-UP WORK - Students are expected to complete homework assignments on time. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain make-up assignments from teachers following an excused absence or an out of school suspension. The classroom teacher will allow two days for each day missed for all make-up assignments after the student returns to school. Beyond that, work will not be accepted for credit unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher.
DETENTION -Detention is held after school from 3:25 - 4:35 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Failure to serve an assigned detention will result in additional consequences.
A STUDENT “NOT IN GOOD STANDING” WITH USD 382 - “Not in good standing” means that a student is assigned out of school suspension, or expulsion. A student “not in good standing” is ineligible for participation in any USD 382 activity and is not to be at or about any USD 382 activity or facility. A student who accumulates 13 points or more during a semester may be recommended for a long-term suspension/expulsion from school.
AFTER HOURS DETENTION (AHD) The AHD program runs from 3:30pm to 6:30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays as needed. AHD accommodates not only those students who formerly were placed in ISS but also encompasses the current short-term detention (both one hour and half hour) students. Students must bring homework, but may be required to complete a building issued assignment if directed (Character Education). Students and parents are responsible for transportation to and from AHD.
SATURDAY SCHOOL – Saturday School runs from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Students and parents are responsible for transportation to and from Saturday School.
SHORT TERM SUSPENSION (OSS) - Out of school suspension is assigned for behavior and attendance infractions and will be from one (1) to ten (10) days. While on suspension, the student is not to be at or around any USD 382 activity or facility. Absences during OSS are to be considered unexcused and those students are not to be in or at any USD 382 property for any reason. This includes a ban from all extracurricular activities and practices. School-work may be made up for credit, while a student is serving out of school suspension. See HOMEWORK/MAKE-UP WORK section for details.
SUSPENSION/EXPULSION - A student may be suspended or expelled for reasons set forth in Kansas law or BOE policy by the following certified personnel: superintendent, principal, assistant principal. A short-term suspension may not exceed ten school days; a long-term suspension may not exceed 90 school days. An expulsion may be for a term not exceeding 186 school days. A student who is suspended or expelled shall receive a copy of the current suspension and expulsion law and this policy. Expulsion hearings shall be conducted by the superintendent &/or other certificated employee or committee of certificated employees of the school in which the pupil is enrolled or a hearing officer appointed by the board, or another person appointed by the board. Expulsion hearings for weapons possession shall be conducted by the superintendent/designee.
ASSEMBLIES - All assemblies must be approved by the administration. Any acts or program content which deviate from the approved presentation, will result in disciplinary action.
EXTRACURRICULAR GUIDELINES - An Extracurricular Guideline handbook was developed in 1996 by committees of various representatives and was approved as policy by the Pratt USD 382 Board of Education on July 2000 and has been updated each year. The purpose of this handbook is to provide a set of extracurricular guidelines.
This comprehensive handbook, in addition to the guidelines for specific activities also contains the necessary physical form, a parent health authorization form, transportation form and a parent-student agreement form. A handbook is available upon request.
Meetings will be held during the school year prior to the beginning of fall sports, winter sports and spring sports, debate, forensics, band, and choir. Prior to being eligible for practice, students wishing to participate in a school sponsored interscholastic activity must attend, with a parent, one general meeting. After attending a meeting the parent and student must submit a physical form and sign a USD 382 Pupil Emergency and consent Form.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GOALS - The goal for the overall extracurricular activities program at Pratt High School is to provide enjoyment activities for students while also providing additional learning opportunities through teamwork, problem solving, collaboration and self-reliance—instilling character and determination in those who participate.
SPORTSMANSHIP - Good sportsmanship is contagious and should be among the top priorities of every school. The best way to support a team is to do just that - CHEER FOR THE TEAM, not against the opponent. Good sportsmanship is resisting any negative behavior that tends to put down or detract from an opponent’s performance no matter how the opponents or their fans behave. Please treat the officials, the other team and their fans with courtesy and respect. One way to think of this is the Be A Fan Model:
BE A FAN
The Four Roles In Sport
- Athlete
- Coach
- Official
- Fan
There are only four roles…pick ONE
Unsportsmanlike behavior will be dealt with as any other classroom behavior problem.
ELIGIBILITY - Pratt High School is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association, and must abide by the KSHSAA’s rules and regulations. For a student to remain scholastically eligible to participate in interschool activities, he/she must pass at least five graded classes the previous semester and/or meet other requirements specified by the extra-curricular guidelines or Pratt USD 382 BOE policy. (Refer to the no F policy in the Extra-Curricular Guidelines)
TEAM TRAVELING - Unless the coach and an administrator approves, students are expected to travel with the team or group to and from school sponsored events. If a situation arises in which a student needs to travel home or to an additional destination following the event, a written request form is to be signed and on file with the Activity Director prior to departure for the activity.
SCHOOL INSURANCE - Pratt High School students are insured while participating in or traveling to or from school activities as per the schedule established by the insurance company. This schedule is available in the office. If you wish to purchase additional insurance, information is available in the office.
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS - School sponsored clubs shall be under the direct control of school personnel. Every school-sponsored club shall have a constitution which has been approved by the building principal and filed in the school office. To the extent non-curriculum related school sponsored clubs are allowed to meet in school facilities during non-instructional time, non-school sponsored student clubs may also meet in school facilities.
OFFICES - Student Council, class and organization elections are held in the spring. Any student holding any office in Student Council may NOT hold office in another club—thus allowing for more leadership opportunities.
FUND-RAISING/SOLICITATIONS - Only when related to school sponsored activities may solicitation of students or school personnel during school hours and on school property shall be done by students. All student sales projects shall require prior approval by the administration.
DANCES - Unless specified otherwise, Pratt High School dances are open only to Pratt High School students. All out-of-school dates must be registered in the office by the end of school the day before the dance and are subject to administrator approval. Doors will be locked 45 minutes after the start of the dance. Students and their dates may not leave the dance and return. All students will be tested with a breathalyzer before entering the dance.
FIELD TRIPS - Students may participate in a field trip if the parental consent form for the trip is on file in the Main office.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS - School-sponsored student publications shall be under the supervision of the building principal and designated faculty representative. Non-school sponsored publications may not be distributed without prior permission by administration.
SAFETY DRILLS - Your safety is important! PHS strictly follows state guidelines in safety drills.
Fire Drills: At various times during the school year, fire drills will be conducted. Your teachers will offer complete instructions in each of your classes.
Tornado Drills: Like fire drills, tornado drills will also be held throughout the year. Again, your teachers will instruct you as to proper procedure.
Lockdown Drills: Occasional lockdown drills will be conducted to ensure compliance with school safety protocols.
HEALTH AND SAFETY - Students should report any injury incurred at school or a school-sponsored activity to the principal or appropriate sponsor.
MEDICATIONS - The supervision of oral and injectable medications shall be in strict compliance with the rules and regulations of the BOE policy. School employees may not dispense or administer any medications, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, to students except as outlined in BOE policy. State law allows students with asthma or anaphylactic reactions, requiring frequent medication, to carry needed medication on their bodies and self-administer if the proper forms are completed and signed. If your child is in need of this medication at school, please contact the school to obtain these separate forms. Otherwise, students are never to carry any type of medication with them at school at anytime.
NURSING SERVICES - A school nurse is available to students on an as needed basis. The nurse should be notified about medications and other special medical conditions. Health records and waiver forms for dispensing medication will be collected and maintained by the nurse. Students will be released to a parent or designated guardian in the case of illness that requires leaving school during the day.
DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS - Materials unrelated to the school’s curriculum may be placed in the public access area with prior consent from the principal.
PERSONAL PROPERTY - The district is not responsible for students’ personal property and does not provide insurance on students’ personal property. If a student’s personal property is broken, damaged or stolen, repair or replacement is the student’s responsibility. Students should not bring large sums of money or valuable items to school. Make sure you lock your locker to help safeguard any valuables that you choose to bring. However, even keeping valuables in a locked locker does not alter the responsibility of the student in bringing valuables that are not necessary in school if they are lost or stolen.
TELEPHONE CALLS - District telephones are for school business. Use of phones for personal business will not be allowed, except in case of an emergency. Use of phones for social calls is not permitted. Students shall not make long distance calls on district telephones without the prior permission of the principal.
USE OF PERSONAL VEHICLE - Students who drive to school shall park in the designated parking area. Students may not go to their vehicles during the school day for any reason without specific permission from PHS administration.
VISITORS - Patrons and parents are encouraged to visit the district facilities. All visits shall be scheduled with the building principal. To ensure safety and security, all visitors must check in at the office before proceeding to contact any other person in the building or on the grounds. Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school without prior permission of PHS Administration.
COMPUTER USE - Students are each issued a laptop computer for their academic use. These computers were purchased by the School District and are to be handled appropriately. Failure to treat this equipment accordingly, and/or repeated failure to comply with directives by faculty on appropriate use will result in the loss of the laptop. Refer to the USD 382 District Policy for further information on computer usage. Copies are available in the school office and in the District Calendar. Be sure you and your parent sign the Internet Access Agreement.
LUNCH RELEASE - Fourth year students, seniors, at PHS may leave the campus during their thirty-minute lunch break if they have a signed parent consent form. If seniors are repeatedly tardy from lunch this privilege will be forfeited.
LOCKERS - Lockers at Pratt High School are provided for students at no cost. They remain the property of Pratt High and are subject to direct supervision by Pratt High officials. All lockers will have school issued locks only. All other locks will be removed from lockers. The principal may search any locker at any time without notice to the student to whom the locker is assigned if there is reason to believe the locker contains matter prohibited by law or school regulations. Students should not keep money or valuables in their lockers, including dressing room lockers. Please check money or valuables in the office, for safekeeping. PHS is not responsible for lost or stolen property. All backpacks must be kept in lockers upon arrival to school. Backpacks are not allowed in the classrooms.
COUNSELING SERVICE - Counseling services are available to all students who wish assistance with vocational, educational, or personal problems. These services normally include testing, individual counseling and information relating to occupational or educational needs. The Counseling Office is located in the main office.
SCHOOL SONG “LOYALTY”
Show your pride in PHS by standing and singing
“Loyalty” whenever it is being played.
We’re loyal to you, old Pratt High;
We’re green and white, old Pratt High.
We’ll back you to stand
‘Gainst the best in the land,
For we know you have sand,
Pratt High Rah! Rah!
So smash that blockade, old Pratt High,
Go crashing ahead, old Pratt High,
Our team is our fame protector;
On, team for we expect a victory
From you, Pratt High.
(YELL) Che Haw, Che Haw Haw
Che Haw, Che Haw Haw
Pratt High - Pratt High - Pratt High
Fling out your dear old flag of green and white.
Lead all your sons and daughters,
Fighting for right
Like those of old or giants,
Placing reliance --
Shouting Defiance
Osk-e-wow-wow
Among the broad green fields that nourish our lands;
For honest labor and for learning, we stand;
and unto thee, we pledge our hearts and hands;
Dear Alma Mater, Pratt High School.
PHS Discipline Matrix
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Conference |
Office Detention |
1 Day AHD |
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Cafeteria Behavior |
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Dress Code Violation |
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Office Detention |
1-3 Days AHD |
3-5 Days OSS |
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3-5 Days AHD |
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Recommendation |
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Assault |
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Fighting |
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Computer Network Violation |
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Alcohol/Controlled Drug Use/Possession |
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Fireworks Possession/Use |
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(13 POINTS PER VIOLATION) PARENT NOTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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POLICE NOTIFICATION REQUIRED - POINTS REMAIN FOR ENTIRE YEAR |
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Drugs/Alcohol/Controlled Substance Sale or Distribution |
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