PHS Student Agenda/Handbook
2007 - 2008
August 01, 2007
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PRATT HIGH
SCHOOL
401 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 of Schools |
| Suzan Patton | Curriculum/Personnel |
| Steve Blankenship | Principal |
| Curtis Nightingale | AD/Asst. Principal |
| Mike Gripe | Career & Technical Education Director |
| Becky Carter | Walden Center Director |
| Annette Lee | Counselor |
| Misti Kuhn | Counselor |
| Denise Loganbill | Bookkeeper |
| Kaye Beam | Attendance Secretary |
| Janet Tillman | Counselor Secretary |
| Kelly Bartel | Secretary |
This agenda belongsto: __________________________________
The building administrator
has the option to use discretion in responding to a situation that
may not be specifically mentioned in this handbook.
DAILY SCHEDULE
1ST HOUR 8:25-9:25
2ND HOUR 9:30-10:20
3RD HOUR 10:25-11:15
4TH HOUR 11:20-2:35
1st Lunch 11:15 – 11:45
2nd Lunch 12:10 – 12:40
5TH HOUR 12:40-1:30
6TH HOUR 1:35-2:25
7TH HOUR 2:30-3:20
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (Wednesday)
1ST HOUR 8:25-9:20
2ND HOUR 9:25-10:15
3RD HOUR 10:20-11:05
4TH HOUR 11:10-12:25
1st Lunch 11:05 – 11:35
2nd Lunch 12:00 – 12:30
5TH HOUR. 12:30-1:15
ACTIVITY PERIOD 1:20-1:50
6TH HOUR 1:55-2:35
7TH HOUR 2:40-3:20
LATE START DAY (2nd Tuesday of the month)
1ST HOUR 9:25-10:05
2ND HOUR 10:10-10:50
3RD HOUR 10:55-11:35
4TH HOUR 11:40-12:55
1st Lunch 11:35 – 12:05
2nd Lunch 12:30 – 1:00
5TH HOUR. 1:00-1:40
6TH HOUR 1:45-2:30
7TH HOUR 2:35-3:20
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 N. Ninnescah, 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. Then transfer to local law enforcement who will relay information to the local school administrator. The hotline number is 1-877-626-8203.
STUDENT GRADE CLASSIFICATIONS
A student with fewer than 3 credits is classified: Freshman
A student with 3 - 9.5 credits is classified: Sophomore
A student with 10 - 16.5 credits is classified: Junior
A student with 17+ 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,
other 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
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology
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 ISS or OSS and only one unexcused tardy permitted.
LEVEL TWO
Green Card: 3.5-3.69 GPA, no ISS or OSS and no unexcused absences and only one tardy permitted.
LEVEL THREE
Gold Card: 3.70-4.00 GPA, no ISS 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:
The student must have satisfactorily completed a minimum of twenty-four (24) credits during at least four years of high school.
A.Credits earned during summer school may not be used to satisfy the twenty-four (24) credit requirements, except to make up credits lost due to failure, sickness, or new students moving into the district with less than said 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) Composition credit.
*One-half (1/2) Literature credit.
*One-half (1/2) Speech credit.
Mathematics requirements:
Beginning with the Class of 2007 – Completion of any of the following:
*Two math credits and competency demonstrated by achievement of a “satisfactory” or above rating on the 10th grade Kansas State Math Assessment, OR
*Two math credits with completion of Algebra I (or Algebra IA and Algebra IB with a grade of “C” or better, OR
*Attainment of three math credits.
Beginning with the class of 2009 – Three (3)
Mathematics credits.
One (1) unit of Physical Education.
D.Science Requirements:
Two (2) units of Science in which at least one (1) Laboratory Science.
Beginning with the class of 2009 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 -Class of 2007.
One (1) unit of World History beginning with the Class of 2008.
One-half (1/2) of Civics beginning with the Class of 2008.
One (1) unit of Computer Studies (Keyboarding cannot be used toward this credit).
One (1) Fine Arts credit (beginning with the class of 2009) any one (1) from the following list:
Any Art Course
Any Music or Band Course
Forensics
Multimedia
Architectural Drawing
Textile and Apparel
Housing – Interior Design
H. Eight (8) elective credits beginning with the Class of 2009.
III. In order to participate in graduation exercises a student must have completed all graduation requirements at the time of commencement. Additionally, the student must have paid all fines and fees. The student must not be under suspension or expulsion at the time of graduation.
IV. 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.
Starting with the class of 2006, students must take three (3) units of math in high school at or above the level of Algebra I.
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
Pratt High School students may be eligible for graduation after their seventh semester. USD 382 Board of Education Policy (IHFA) states that requests for early graduation will be handled on an individual basis through written application. If granted, students will no longer have student status, i.e., participation in any school activity is only by permission of the principal. Early graduates will be allowed to participate in 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 Junior or Senior year, high school students may:
1.Enroll in up to three (3) college hours if they are attending PHS six (6) periods per day.
2.Enroll in four to six (4-6) college hours if they are attending PHS five (5) periods per day.
3.Enroll in seven to nine (7-9) college hours if they are attending PHS four (4) periods per day.
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 generally 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 pass. 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.
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.
DRESS CODE -Neatness and decency are emphasized as guidelines for creating a safe learning environment