BULLDOGS
2010 - 2011
Mike
Noel., Principal
(864) 355-1600
FAX (864) 355-1625
Name: __________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
City: ______________________ ZIP code: _____________
Phone: ____________________________ Grade: ________
My Assistant Principal is ___________________________
“Hard Work
Pays Off!”
ADMINISTRATION
Principal.................................................................. Mike Noel
Assistant Principal.......................................... Danny Bayne
Assistant Principal.......................................... Lloyd Walker
Assistant Principal............................................ Lee Murphy
Curriculum Resource Teacher..................... Brenda Benton
Resource
Officer...................................... Deputy
Buchanan
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
9th
grade.............................................................. Kim
Lindsey
9th
grade.......................................................... Loralea
Wright
10-12th
grade K-Z............................................... Crystal
Hunt
10-12th
grade A-J........................................ Adrienne
Young
10-12th
grade A-J............................................ .Meghan
Guth
Curriculum
Development Facilitator...........Meghan Guth
Graduate
Greenville Coach............................Beth Daniel
DEPARTMENT LEADERS
English.......................................................... Cynthia Tisdale
Foreign Language........................................... Krista McRee
Mathematics........................................................ Katie Smith
PE/ROTC/Fine Arts.................................. Charlie Crenshaw
Science................................................................ Willie Miller
Social Studies........................................................ Lynn Reid
Special Education..................................... Tiffany Chrusciel
CATE................................................................... John Herron
Cafeteria Manager........................................... Jami Coggins
Plant Engineer.................................................... Danny Evatt
Nurses............................................................... Beverly Keith
Instructional Facilitator................................ Megan Bishop
SECRETARIAL STAFF
Attendance Clerk......................................... Nancy Bowling
Bookkeeper/Secretary................................... Kathy Durham
Receptionist/Secretary................................... Shannon Farr
Guidance Clerk.............................................. Elizabeth Keith
The School District of
Greenville County does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color,
handicap, religion, or national origin in its dealings with employees,
students, the general public, application for employment, educational programs,
activities, or access to its facilities.
Telephone: (864) 355-1600
FAX: (864) 355-1625
Superintendent
for Greenville County Schools
TELEPHONE
NUMBERS
Athletic Director................................................................................ 355-1617
Assistant Principal (Murphy).......................................................... 355-1628
Assistant Principal (Bayne)............................................................. 355-1612
Assistant Principal (Walker)............................................................ 355-1613
AFJROTC..................................................................................... .355-1620/27
Attendance......................................................................................... 355-1601
Band.........................................................................................355-1684
Bus office (Enoree)............................................................................ 355-7291
Cafeteria.............................................................................................. 355-1608
Fax........................................................................................................ 355-1625
Guidance............................................................................................. 355-1604
Healthroom......................................................................................... 355-1607
Main Office......................................................................................... 355-1600
Media Center...................................................................................... 355-1606
School Resource Officer................................................................... 355-1626
E-Mail Address.............................................. bereah@greenville.k12.sc.us
Web Sites................................................. www.greenville.k12.sc.us/bereah
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8:35 Warning
8:45 First
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10:20 End First
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Second Block
10:25 Second
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11:53 Senior
11:55 End
Second Block
Third Block with Lunch Schedules
First Lunch
Schedule
12:00 First
Lunch
12:30 End First
Lunch
12:33 Senior
12:35 Third
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2:05 End Third
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Second Lunch
Schedule
12:00 Third
Block
12:33 Senior
12:35 Third
Block Second Lunch
1:05 End Second
Lunch
1:10 Tardy
2:05 End Third
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Third Lunch
Schedule
12:00 Third
Block
1:28 Senior
1:30 End Third
Block
2:05 End Third
Lunch
Fourth Block
2:10 Fourth
Block
3:45 End Fourth
Block
* Hallways are open to students at 8:15 in the morning. Students are to remain in the cafeteria until that time unless they have a pass to go to a teacher’s classroom. Students coming back from Career Centers in the morning and afternoon are to remain in the cafeteria and not be in the building for any reason without permission.
Dear
Members of the
I am extremely excited about being a part of the
The mission of
I know that Berea High is a unique school that offers a
variety of opportunities to our students.
I would like to take this opportunity to challenge
parents, guardians, and members of our community at-large to be active members
of the Berea Family. Without your
support and encouragement we will have a more difficult time in helping our
students achieve their full potential. There are several ways for you to become
involved at
This is a special time in the history of
In closing, I would like to again take this opportunity to
let you know how excited I am to be a part of the Berea Family. I am looking
forward to working with our students, faculty, and community, so that we can
make a positive difference in the lives of our students and community.
Sincerely,
Mike
Noel, Principal
The mission of
productive citizens in a changing world by providing diverse
learning experiences in a nurturing environment
DESIRED RESULTS IN STUDENT LEARNING
1. Students will demonstrate thinking and reasoning skills.
2. Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.
3. Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential for
productive citizenship.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to expand and integrate
knowledge.
5. Students will demonstrate personal and social responsibility.
CHARACTER COUNTS
The Character Counts Program is an award winning character
education initiative at
CODE OF RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY
As a student at
Signature:
________________________________________________
Preamble
As members of the
Forms of Academic Dishonesty
A.
Cheating on
Exams and Tests
1. Copying from others homework, class work or any other assignment for which a grade is given.
2. Having or using notes, formulas, or other information in a programmable calculator or any other electronic device without clear permission from a teacher.
3. Having or using a cell phone, pager, laptop, or any other communication device to send or receive information without permission from the teacher.
4. Taking an exam for another student or allowing this to be done.
5. Giving or receiving information about all or part of an exam, including answers.
6. Having or using a “cheat sheet” without specific permission from the teacher.
7. Changing a graded assignment and resubmitting for a better grade unless given permission by the teacher.
8. Completing a test in class while answers are being discussed and submitting test as one’s own work.
9. Working together on a take-home test unless specifically given permission to do so.
10. Sharing test materials with other students without permission from the teacher.
B. Plagiarism in Papers and Assignments. Using the
ideas, data, or language of
another without specific or
proper acknowledgement,
including but not limited to:
1. Copying any assignment meant to be individual work or allowing one’s paper to be copied. Giving or getting improper assistance on an assignment meant to be individual work.
2. Including in any assignment turned in for credit any materials not based on one’s own research and writing. This includes: using the services of a commercial term paper company or the Internet, and using the services of another student.
3. Failing to cite quoted or paraphrased material.
4. Making up data or citing nonexistent sources
C. Other forms of Academic Dishonesty
1. Changing one’s grade, such as by tampering with computer records including report cards and progress reports
2. Deceiving a teacher or making up a false reason or excuse to get special consideration on an exam or an extension for an exam, assignment, or paper.
3. Forging a signature.
4. Facilitating academic dishonesty by knowingly helping another violate any part of this code.
II.
Consequences
of violations of the Honor Code
Each offense will be written as a referral.
A. First offense
1. Score of zero on test, paper, or assignment; parental contact
2. One day of in-school suspension
3. Suspension from next scheduled game, performance, or participation in school-sponsored event
B. Second offense
1. Score of zero on test, paper, or assignment; conference with student, parent, teacher, and administrator
2. Loss of Renaissance privileges
3. Removal from National Honor Society if a member
4. Two days of in-school suspension
5. Suspension from next scheduled game, performance, or participation in school-sponsored event
C. Third Offense
1. Removal from any position of leadership or elected office
2. Denial of honor graduate distinction
3. Three days of in-school suspension
4.
Removal from any team or group representing
Note: At the discretion of the administration, an obvious, premeditated act of academic dishonesty may result in a first offense being treated as a second offense.
Statement of Understanding
As a student at
Signature: ________________________________________________
CITIZENSHIP
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS
1. To cooperate with all faculty and staff members
2. To conduct themselves as good citizens
3. To work hard and study in all classes
DISCIPLINE
An atmosphere of mutual respect between students and teachers
is most conducive to good discipline. The general responsibility of discipline rests with the faculty. All faculty members have the authority and are expected to correct misconduct during any part of the school day or at any school function.
STUDENTS’ RIGHTS
When accused of an offense a student will be given;
1. oral or written notice of the charges; and if disputed,
2. will be given an explanation of the evidence
3. will be given an opportunity to present his version.
Neither this handbook nor
any part of it should be construed as a contract itself. This handbook is not intended to be
comprehensive and none of its provisions should be interpreted as superceding
the code of conduct set forth by the School District of Greenville County. It is to serve as a guide for the students,
parents, and faculty of
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
Video Surveillance in use and subject to monitoring at all times.
TOBACCO PRODUCTS: The possession and/or use of tobacco products (smoking, chewing, dipping) on school grounds is prohibited by school board policy.
MISCONDUCT THAT WILL
LEAD TO DISCIPLINE
1. Use of profanity (oral, written, or nonverbal)
2. Failing to give name to a faculty or staff member
3. Cutting classes and tardy to class or school
4. Forgery of any kind
5. Disturbing class, school (SC 16-17-420), or library
6. In off limits area without permission (see page 16)
7. Unauthorized campus or class exit
8. Abuse or destruction of property, failure to pay school fines
9. “Ganging”, threatening, hazing, intimidation or blackmail of others
10. Theft and lying
11. Academic dishonesty
12. Possession of playing cards and/or gambling
13. Disrespect and/or insubordination to a faculty or staff member
14. Uncooperative conduct in the cafeteria (leaving trays, cutting line)
15. ID badge violations
16. Possession and/or use of tobacco products, matches or lighters
17. Possession and/or use of alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia,
controlled substances, and/or medications
18. Unauthorized distribution of any material on campus
19. Eating or drinking inside any classroom or the media center
20. Possession and/or use of WEAPONS or objects that might be
interpreted as weapons are illegal on campus. (SC 16-23-430)
21. Possession and/or use of firearms on school grounds.
22. Radios, CD players, MP3, IPODS, or cameras visible upon entering the building will be confiscated.
23. Beepers, pagers, and cell phones visible upon entering the building will be confiscated. (SC 59-63-280) * see page 13.
24. Possession and/or use of laser pointers, fireworks, smoke bombs,
pepper-style sprays, and/or similar devices.
25. Inappropriate and/or unauthorized use of school technology
resources and/or equipment
26. Harassment, threats, or intimidation of any kind.
IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION
(ISS)
ISS can be assigned by administrators as punishment for
disciplinary infractions. Students who
are removed from ISS by administration for misbehavior will be suspended but
will still be expected to serve the ISS assignment upon returning to school. Students who exhaust their ISS days will be
given
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
The school administration has the right to search a student’s person and property (including the use of metal detectors, recorded video/audio, and drug dogs if deemed necessary) if there is a reasonable suspicion that drugs, weapons, dangerous or illegal or prohibited items, or stolen goods are likely to be found. (SC 59-63-1120) Lockers, which are school property, may be searched at any time by the administration and/or by a designee. Under SC law anyone who comes onto school grounds has been deemed to have consented to a search of their person and property.
SECRET SOCIETIES
Secret societies, fraternities, and sororities are
prohibited at
DISCIPLINE CODE
(Expellable Offenses)
The
1. Bomb threat
2. Possession, use or transfer of weapons.
3. Sexual offenses
4. Arson.
5. Distribution, sale, purchase, manufacture, use, being under the influence of, or unlawful possession of alcohol or a controlled substance.
6. Threatening to take the life of or inflict bodily harm upon a school employee or member of their immediate family.
7. Ganging.
8. Unauthorized access, use, or attempted access or use of District computer systems.
PRINCIPALS MAY RECOMMEND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR EXPULSION FOR:
Any student committing a breach of the disciplinary code
that may also constitute a crime will, in addition to school district disciplinary
action, be referred to appropriate law enforcement officials for possible
criminal prosecution. See a copy of the
Parent Express for complete definitions of expellable offenses listed above.
TARDY POLICY – Subject to change
1st tardy – Warning by teacher
2nd tardy – Warning by teacher
3rd tardy – Referral – Administrative detention
4th tardy – Referral – One day of ISS and parent contact
5th tardy – Referral – Two days of ISS
6th tardy – Referral – Out of school suspension
**After first referral, all tardies are cumulative for the semester. Tardies are defined as not being inside your assigned classroom when the tardy bell begins to ring.
TARDINESS TO SCHOOL
Students arriving to school after 8:30 are to report directly to their class. Students arriving to school after 9:00 are required to report directly to the attendance office and receive an admit slip to enter school.
CELL PHONE POLICY
Cell phones must be turned off at all times during the school day. Cell phones that are visible upon entering the building will be confiscated and the student will be disciplined according to the following guidelines. (This policy is for the user as well as the owner of the phone)
First offense –
confiscation of the paging device or mobile telephone and after a conference
held the next school day with the parent/legal guardian, the paging device or
mobile telephone will be returned to the parent/legal guardian. The
parent/legal guardian must sign an agreement acknowledging their understanding
of Board Policy JDCA and the penalties for subsequent violations.
Second offense - confiscation of the paging device or mobile telephone and
after a conference with the parent/legal guardian, the paging device or mobile
telephone will be returned to the parent/legal guardian 30 calendar days after
the confiscation.
Third and subsequent offenses - confiscation of the paging device or mobile
telephone and after a conference with the parent/legal guardian, the paging
device or mobile telephone will be returned to the parent/legal guardian 60
calendar days after the confiscation.
Refusal to turn a
phone over to a teacher and/or administrator will result in administration
skipping to next offense. Continued
refusal will result in 5 days
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Students are advised to exercise discretion relative to personal appearance, grooming, and dress. Students are expected to avoid dress and/or personal appearance that is unsafe, unhealthy, a distraction to others, and/or disruptive to the educational process. These rules apply to all students before, during and after school.
1. Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times.
2. Skirts and shorts should be properly fitted and in good taste and may not be shorter than the top of the knee. Biker shorts or Spandex athletic shorts are not permitted.
3. Shirts tails cannot come below fingertips. At no time should the student’s midriff be visible while standing, sitting, or participating in normal school activities. Cleavage cannot be visible at anytime.
4. Pants, jeans, and shorts must be worn at the waist. Clothing may not
drag the floor. No under garments may be visible in any way. No
excessively torn or holey pants.
5. No appearance of a hole or actual hole above the knee. Also no cuts, frays, or worn places that cause threads to be torn. If patched, must be covered from the outside. No patches from behind and any covering on the front must be secured.
6. The shoulder piece of all shirts, dresses, and tops must be no less than 3 inches in width. Sleeveless shirts and tops must be hemmed. No under garments may be visible in any way; no exposed arm pits are allowed; no transparent clothing is permitted.
7. Clothing or jewelry which depicts alcohol, drugs, profanity, weapons or obscene pictures and/or writing, messages that are socially disparaging and/or degrading to a group or an individual, crime related, sexually explicit, excretory in nature, and groups that advocate violence in either word or deed are strictly prohibited on campus and at school functions.
8. Head coverings, hats, sunglasses, hair curlers, skullies or do-rags are not permitted and will be confiscated upon entering the building.
9. Trench coats are prohibited at school.
Dress code violators will be required to adjust/change clothing immediately. In addition, the student will serve on day of ISS. Students who are unable to comply will be sent home and can return only when they meet dress code. The administration reserves the right to make final judgment on the appropriateness of individual student dress.
All students, teachers, and support staff will be issued (1)
one free identification badge. Students
are encouraged to wear their ID badge and must produce the ID when requested by
any teacher, staff member or administrator.
There is a $5 replacement cost for lost, damaged, mutilated, or defaced
ID badges (administratively determined).
ID badges are required to check out items from the library, purchase
lunch, and participate in extracurricular activities during the school day.
DISPLAY OF AFFECTION
School is not a place for students to show affection. Other than holding hands, public displays of affection are in poor taste. Faculty members are required to refer students. Parental conferences will be held and/or discipline administered for students who violate the policy.
FUND RAISING by any school organization must have the written approval of the principal and the club sponsor. Students may not engage in fund raising during the school day. Private fund raising on campus and door-to-door fund raising is prohibited.
STUDENT PARKING
is located in the front of the school.
All student vehicles must be registered and must display a parking
permit at all times. Parking permits may
be purchased for $10 until 9/13/10.
After this date permits will be $20.
Temporary parking permits are available to cover emergencies ($1 per
day). Unregistered vehicles are subject
to being towed and impounded.
Students are responsible for all items in automobiles that they drive
onto school property. Confiscation of
illegal drugs, unauthorized medications, alcohol, and weapons (including but
not limited to knives and guns), whether in plain sight or discovered as a
result of a search by school or law enforcement officials, will result in a
recommendation for expulsion for the student.
Students are not to park in any reserved spaces, visitor’s spaces or
in the fire lane. Students must exit
vehicles immediately after arriving on campus. (Students are reminded to roll
up windows and lock their doors.) The
school makes every effort to protect vehicles and property of students;
however, the school is NOT responsible
for thefts and/or vandalism to vehicles.
No vehicle should be driven in a reckless manner or in excess of 5 MPH
on campus. All radio/tape player/CD
volume must adhere to the guidelines of
VISITOR PARKING is located in the front of the school and is marked “visitors”. Under no circumstance should visitors park in the fire lane directly in front of the school. This area must remain clear for buses and emergency vehicles.
STUDENT PICK UP AND
DROP OFF
For safety and supervision purposes students are to be picked up/dropped off in the front of the school only. Students may not be dropped off/picked up in the back of the school, the bus parking lot or in the student parking lot.
LOST AND FOUND Students who find articles are to turn them in to the main office. Items lost may be reclaimed upon proper identification.
OFF-LIMITS AREAS FOR
STUDENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. All parking lots during the school day. Permission must be obtained
from the administration to enter parking lots during the school day.
2. Faculty lounges, workrooms, and offices
3. All remote areas of the campus, including athletic fields, are off limits
to students.
4. At lunch students are restricted to the cafeteria. Students are not allowed in the hallways. All front and rear campus areas are off limits.
5. Students are not allowed to enter hallways prior to 8:15, with the
exception of students coming from the bus area to the cafeteria. The cafeteria is open from 7:30-8:20 for students.
6. All students must exit the building each day by 4:00pm unless being directly supervised by a staff member.
VISITORS
We welcome any and all parents who wish to visit. Please check in at the main office so we may better serve you. All visitors must have permission from an administrator, sign in at the main office, and be issued a visitor’s tag. Students are asked not to invite friends or relatives to school. Small children and infants should not be brought to school. Unauthorized visitors are subject to trespassing charges.
CAFETERIA PROCEDURES
The cafeteria opens at 7:30 each morning and serves breakfast from 8:00-8:20. Student ID badges are required in the cafeteria. Students are reminded that BHS is a closed campus and students may not leave for lunch.
Breakfast 1.00(student) 2.00(adult) .30(reduced)
Lunch 2.00(student) 3.25(adult) .40(reduced)
These prices are subject to change.
The following procedures and rules apply to all students while in the cafeteria:
Violators will be assigned detention for 1st violation. ISS can be assigned for the 2nd violation and beyond.
ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
To be counted present
in a class a student must be present for 50 minutes of that class period.
Early Dismissals
In order for a student
to be dismissed from school early, parent/guardian and student must follow the
following process:
1.
Parents must
send in a written request (NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES) stating the time of
dismissal, the reason for the dismissal, whether or not the student will return
to school that day and a phone number where they can be reached to verify
the request.
2.
Students should
drop off the written request in the Main Office before 8:30 AM and in enough
time to get to class on time. The
student must pick up the dismissal slip from the front office during class
change. If a parent/guardian cannot
be reached the early dismissal request will not be honored.
3.
There will be no
early dismissals after 3:00 PM unless a note has been received and school
personnel have confirmed it earlier in the day.
Attendance
Regulations
The
Credit may be denied to students who miss more than three days of a 45 day half unit course, five days of a 90 day one unit course or 10 days of a year long course, regardless of the grade earned.
Procedures For
Makeup Work
It is the student’s responsibility to get makeup work from his/her
teacher(s). Assignments made during the
absence must be made up within a time set by the teacher and not to exceed five
days unless compelling evidence warrants an extension. Assignments made prior to the absence are due
upon student’s return to school.
GUIDANCE SERVICES
Students in 10-12th grades are assigned counselors by the first letter of their last name and 9th graders are assigned to the 9th grade counselors (see page 2). This does not preclude a student from seeing any counselor for personal conferring, but the assigned counselors will be responsible for records, transfers, and scheduling. School counselors’ work with students to help meet the academic, personal/social, and career needs of students according to the professional standards set by ASCA.
If a student and his parent find it necessary to withdraw or transfer, they must notify the guidance clerk and secure a withdrawal form. This form must be completed in its entirety, all debts cleared, and lock and all books must be returned prior to any permanent records being sent to any school or agency. Parents who wish to confer with a counselor or teacher should contact the guidance department to arrange an appointment.
TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher may call the main
office and leave a message with the receptionist for the teacher to contact
you. It is helpful if you give the time
of day that it is best to reach you at that number. Parents who wish conferences with all
of a student’s teachers may go through the guidance clerk to schedule an after
school date and time for the conference.
SCHEDULE CHANGES – During the first week of school, every effort
will be made to make changes that fall in the following categories:
·
A
teacher or counselor initiated change
·
A
computer or school originated mistake or error
·
Classes
scheduled for which credit had previously been granted
·
Classes
scheduled for which required pre-requisites have not been met (i.e. French II when
the student failed French I).
All above changes
must be initiated by a student, parent, or a teacher. A “Schedule Change Request” form MUST be completed and turned into the guidance office. Students are not to enter or start in a
changed or new class until he/she has been issued a new schedule from the
guidance office.
GRADE CLASSIFICATION
Students are classified according to the number of credits earned. Sophomores: Five (5) units - must include English I and one (1) unit of math.
Juniors: Eleven (11) units - must include English I and II, two (2) units of math, and one (1) unit of science.
Seniors: Seventeen (17) units - must include English I, II, and III, three (3) units of math, and two (2) science units.
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
ENGLISH 4 units
MATH 4 units
SCIENCE 3 units
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 unit
SOCIAL STUDIES
US History 1 unit
Government 1/2 unit
Economics 1/2 unit
Other social studies 1 unit
COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 unit
FOREIGN LANGUAGE or
CATE 1 unit
ELECTIVES 7 units
TOTAL 24 units
Standards must also be met on both sections of the HSAP Exit Exam (English/Language Arts & Math), and students must also be keyboarding proficient.
CLASS RANK
Computation of senior students’ grade point average for class rank will be determined at the end of the seventh (7th) semester. Class rank is determined by adding the quality points and then dividing the total by the number of courses attempted. For information concerning quality point per numerical grade (100 – 63) contact the guidance office.
GRADING AND GPR CALCULATION
Under the South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale high school students receive a numerical grade for each subject based on the scale. The numeric grade and category of the course will determine the quality points earned for each subject. College Prep and Tech Prep courses earn the base weight. Honors, dual credit, pre-IB, advanced placement, and IB course have higher values. A grade of 62 or below will result in zero quality points.
Students and parents need to choose courses carefully. Students who withdraw from a course after 5 days in a 90-day course or 10 days in a 180-day course will receive a grade of 62 with zero quality pints. The F with its accompanying zero quality points will be included into the student’s GPR.
A 93 – 100
B 85 – 92
C 77 – 84
D 70 –76
F 63 – 69 (partial credit)
F 62 or below (no credit)
HONOR GRADUATES
Students who have a cumulative Grade Point of 4.5 or higher
on the 4.0 scale will be recognized at graduation with “High Honors”. Students
with a 3.9 to 4.49 will be recognized with “Honors”.
GRADING, PROGRESS REPORTS AND REPORT CARDS
Students receive report cards at the end of the 4 nine weeks grading periods. Students will receive progress reports at the mid-nine weeks point of each grading period. Final grades for courses are determined by averaging both grading periods with the final exam. Numerical grades will be entered on the report cards for the nine weeks’ grades and final grades.
EXAM POLICY
Exams are administered at the end of each course and are 1/5th of the final grade. Students must return all books and clear all fines and debts prior to exams. No “make-up” exams will be given unless the student’s absence has been cleared with their grade level administrator. All students will take all exams at the end of each course. There are NO exam exemptions.
Some courses require students to take a state mandated End-of-Course Exam. EOC exams count as final exams in those courses.
LOCKERS AND LOST LOCKS
Students are responsible for the books and lock issued to
them and it is their responsibility to keep up with, protect, and maintain all
items issued. If items are lost or
damaged students are responsible for paying for their replacement or the
damages. The cost of a lock is five ($5)
dollars.
Lockers will be assigned to students based on the location of their homeroom. Students may not trade lockers. Your locker is only as safe as you keep it; keep your combination to yourself.
STUDENT TEXTBOOK PROCEDURES
Students are financially responsible for textbooks if the book is lost, stolen or damaged. Students should write their name in their textbooks using ink. Students will not leave textbooks in teacher’s classrooms. Students must use lockers or book bags for textbook storage as teachers will not be responsible for textbooks left in rooms. Students returning textbooks with the bar code missing or damaged will be charged a $5 fine once the textbook can be verified it was assigned to the student. If the book cannot be verified to belong to the student the student may be required to pay for the book. Failure to return a textbook will result in a student’s report card being held. Over due books must be returned or paid for before attending senior activities or receiving a diploma. Students will return textbooks only to the textbook manager.
The
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for athletic participation, a student must have passed three (3) courses the previous semester and/or no less than five courses counting toward graduation in the last two (2) semesters. However, once an athlete becomes eligible, that athlete remains eligible during that sport season. If a student is participating in a sport and quits, that student can not start another sport until the other sport season is over.
Requirements: (1) State-certified Birth Certificate, (2) Physical Examination, (3) Parent Permission Form,
(4) $36 Insurance Fee
ATHLETIC CODE OF
CONDUCT (District Wide)
(The Code in its
entirety can be found on the Berea & GCSD website)
II. The Privilege of Participation
Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege, not a right. School officials may deprive a student of the privilege of participation when they determine that the student’s continued participation is not consistent with the high standards of conduct expected of all participants. In particular, whenever a student violates this code of conduct for extracurricular activities, the student is subject to losing the privilege of participating in extracurricular activities
PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR EVENTS
In order to participate in extra-curricular events such as
athletics, band, pageants, chorus, or club activities, a student must attend a
minimum of half of the school day on the day of participation.
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Athletics Clubs Programs
Basketball FFA Renaissance
Football FCA Academy (9th)
Softball Future Teachers
Cheerleading Step Team Music Related
Wrestling ROTC Drill Team Chorus
Volleyball Barrio Hispano Band
Cross Country Central Spirit
Baseball Key Club Governance
Golf Anime Student Council
Tennis Bad Boy/Glam Girl Book
Track and Field Academic Honor Scholastic
Soccer Beta Club Academic Team
National
Honor Society Math Team
SPECTATOR CODE OF
CONDUCT
All teams shall be supported with enthusiasm and dedication, for strong spectator support is a vital part of interscholastic competition. Berea High expects good sportsmanship from players and coaches, and they have the right to expect the same from spectators. We urge students, alumni, and
friends to cheer their teams to victory while upholding the
ideals that
TELEPHONES in the main office and teacher classrooms are not for student use and are to be used only in a case of emergency.
STUDENT MESSAGES
of only an emergency nature will be given to students, and only those from a
parent. Students should not use
ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER CHANGES need to be reported to the guidance office so that changes may be made in the computer.
HEALTH ROOM
School Board Policy dictates the following guidelines for the administration of medication at school:
1. Parents must provide all medication, including Tylenol.
2. Parents must provide written permission with dispensing directions.
3. Medications must be brought in the original container.
4. Any medication brought to school by a student will not be returned
to the student, but will be held at school until a parent picks it up.
*Parents are requested to notify the school of any serious physical handicap that their student may have.
* There will be no early dismissals from health room after 3:00 PM.
* Sick students should remain in the health room until picked up.
DISTRIBUTION OF
LITERATURE
No pamphlets, posters, advertisements, or literature of any type may be distributed or posted on campus without the approval of the principal. School personnel and students may not participate in political campaigns activities on campus at any time. No school employee or student may distribute campaign materials at school. This does not apply to student government campaigns and election activities.
INSURANCE
School accident insurance is offered to all students at the beginning of the school year. Any student who suffers any accident or injury at school or during any school related event should report the incident to the school nurse as soon as possible so that medical attention can be given and an accident report completed.
OUT OF CLASS PASSES
The “Hallway Passport” section of the student handbook is for teachers to grant a student permission to leave a class. It must be signed by the sending teacher and the receiving teacher and must indicate date, time, and destination. Students are not to make detours. Student will receive two passes per class per semester.
SCHOOL BUS REGULATIONS
According to SC Department of Education guidelines, riding a school bus to and from school is a privilege, not a right. The safety and welfare of student riders depends on proper behavior and observance of District rules and regulations. Students riding buses are held to the same standards of conduct that apply to the school. Safety concerns dictate that passengers on school buses display their best behavior at all times. Students are required to obey school bus rules and to respect the authority of drivers and other school personnel. Failure to do so constitutes a disciplinary offense. Students will be provided a copy of GCSD school bus conduct and safety instructions.
The administration will notify parents in writing, on the school bus discipline notice, of all complaints received and actions taken. The administration will continue this effort and join both parent and passengers to do their part in this very important responsibility of transporting students to and from school safely.
SENIOR INFORMATION
Students meeting all school district and state diploma/certificate requirements are invited to participate in graduation ceremonies. For participation students must adhere to the guidelines for participation as adopted by the School District of Greenville County. These guidelines will be provided to and discussed with seniors during the school year.
Seniors are responsible for clearing all accumulated financial obligations and school debts prior to graduation practices. Failure to do so will result in the student not being allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies. All seniors may order caps and gowns, but purchase does not guarantee that a student will graduate or be allowed to participate in graduation. Senior dues are $30.
College visitations that require the senior to miss a school day should be prearranged through the senior grade level administrator. Class work for prearranged visit may be made up. Seniors are allowed 2 college visit days, without consequence, per year.
Transcripts are generated through the guidance department. Seniors are entitled to three (3) final transcript sent to institutions of higher learning at no charge. Each additional transcript will cost $3 each.
STUDENT RECORDS
A student and his parent have a federal statutory right to review all official school related records, files, and data directly related to the student. Records will be made available to parents and students within a reasonable amount of time from the time of the request. Should the parent or the student dispute the accuracy or believe that the student’s rights have been violated; the parent is to be provided a hearing to challenge the disputed information. Students eighteen (18) or older may have access to their records without parental permission.
COLLEGE BOARD
EXAMINATIONS
College Board Exams scores are required by most colleges as
well as transcripts. The Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT I) measures the basic verbal and mathematics abilities a
student has acquired. The Preliminary
Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is open to all students who would like to take
a nation-wide test similar to the College Board. The PSAT is the instrument which is
responsible for the National Merit Scholarships which result from a junior’s
test scores. Information, application,
and booklets are available in the guidance office. In completing applications, use
ADVANCE PLACEMENT (AP) examinations are given in May. AP students are required to take the AP exams, no exceptions. If a student chooses not to take an AP examination, the following will occur:
1) the student must pay for the exam, 2) the student will lose AP credit, and 3) the student must take a final exam in the class.
TESTING PROGRAM
The High School Assessment Program (HSAP) will be administered in April to students in their second year of high school. Juniors and Seniors not meeting any standard on the HSAP will be able to take the exam in October.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT ADMISSION TO
AREA UNITS
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ENGLISH 4 - At least two having strong grammar and composition, at least one in English literature, and at least one in American Literature (College preparatory English
I, II, III, and IV)
MATHEMATICS 4 - Including Algebra I and II, geometry, and Pre-calculus are strongly recommended as the 4th unit.
LABORATORY SCIENCES 2
-
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 - Two units of the same foreign language and a third unit is strongly recommended depending on college major.
OTHER 1 - Computer science or World History, World Geography, or Western Civilization.
ECONOMIC 1/2
GOVERNMENT 1/2
ADDITIONAL SOCIAL
STUDIES 1
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
OR ROTC 1
DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
The School District of Greenville County awards units of credit toward the high school diploma in grades 9 through 12, and students may complete requirements for graduation in fewer than four years. Students may earn credits, with school approval, for graduation in the following ways:
1. regular classes
2. accredited summer school courses
3. approved correspondence courses
4. extension center classes
5. Life Long Learning credits based on a minimum of 120 hours of classroom instruction.
The graduation policy of the district complies with all state diploma standards and with the philosophy that, as many alternative routes of graduation should be provided as practical.
Academic Honors Award
For a student to receive an Academic Achievement Honors Award, the student must (1) complete twenty-four units of credit as prescribed; (2) meet the standard on all subtests of the Exit Examination; (3) receive a minimum grade of “B” for each semester course in grades 9-12 through the seventh semester; and (4) achieve either a score of 710 on the SAT verbal (ACT score of 30) or a score of 690 on the SAT math (ACT score of 33) – OR – (1) Each student shall have completed twenty-four units of high school credit; (2) be eligible for graduation with a state high school diploma; (3) have a combined score of 1400 on the SAT verbal and math sections, or an ACT composite score of 31.
Of the twenty-four units earned, eighteen units must be college preparatory coursework (see guidance for definition of college preparatory), four units of additional electives, and two units in one or more of the following: English, science, social studies or mathematics.
State Diploma
The School District of Greenville County will award a state diploma to all students who complete the 24 prescribed units for graduation.
State Certificates
Students who do not pass any portion of the South Carolina Exit Exam will be awarded a state certificate. The certificate indicates the number of credits earned and the grade completed. Students receiving certificates will not be ranked.
Students identified as handicapped and enrolled in a special education program in accordance with state and federal guidelines are eligible for the special education certificate. The special education certificate is awarded to students who complete the functional curriculum.
Designed for students who, because of their disabilities, are unable to meet all the requirements for the SC High School Diploma. The curriculum focuses on teaching students life skills that prepare students for successful adult roles and responsibilities and is available to students with mild to moderate disabilities, who in the opinion of the Individualized Education Planning (IEP) Team are appropriate candidates.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
A planned program for evacuation of all personnel and
students exists in our Emergency Preparedness Program. A chart showing the excavation plan is posted
in each classroom and teachers are to inform students of routes. Students will practice evacuation and
emergency drills (fire, tornado, earthquake, lock down, shelter-in-place) at
various times during the year.
INTERNET
USE POLICY
(District
Student Acceptable Use Policy Agreement)
The School District of Greenville County has developed a computer
network that connects all schools to each other, the District Office, and the
Internet. “Acceptable use” of this
network is use that is consistent with the instructional goals of the district. The District takes precautions by using
filtering software to keep inappropriate Internet sites out of the
classroom. Electronic teaching and
learning tools and online access are designed to support your education. If you break “acceptable use” rules, you may
lose the privilege to use both classroom computers and/or the Internet. Further disciplinary and/or legal action may
be taken at the discretion of school administration.
Please note that students who do not have access to the internet will
not be able to access web based programs that teachers may be using in
class. Violation of any of the terms or
conditions will result in disciplinary action.
A copy of the District’s “Acceptable Use” agreement
will be sent home upon request. Students
agree to the terms and conditions contained in this policy upon signing for the
school handbook.
Out The Door In 4
Setting
goals is an important step in reaching one’s potential in any area; this is
certainly true in education. An
innovative program at
The
initiative, called “Out The Door In 4”, sets academic and attendance goals for
each of
Each
student’s goals are based on a review of his transcript and courses in which he
is currently enrolled as well as data from previous administrations of HSAP.
Students
may earn rewards for each goal they meet.
The
program is part of
ALMA MATER
To enter thy royal doors,
To drink from thy fountain
of wisdom
To seek our knowledge here.
Majestic, pure and lovely,
All through the ages you’ll
stand
The noblest, the truest, the
best
In the land, Alma Mater.
CHORUS
Berea, Berea praise her
name,
On, on bring her fame.
Bravely do your part.
Boys, girls always fight
Forever strive to do what’s
right
For