2007-2008

 Student Handbook

 

 

           

August 10,  2007

 

 

 

 

To Students and Parents,

 

 

The Clyde C. Miller Career Academy 2007-2008 Student Handbook provides students and parents with important information about the school and explains in detail the rules and regulations students are expected to follow.

 

 It is each student’s responsibility to learn about and comply with the policies detailed in this manual. These policies will be enforced in accordance with the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities (Policy Summary) that will be issued to students at the beginning of the school year.

I want to take this opportunity to welcome all new and returning students. The educational experiences and opportunities offered at the Clyde C. Miller Career Academy are truly unique. Though the emphasis and force of all that we do is directed toward student achievement, there is an unparalleled focus on the “Pathways” which provides opportunities for students that truly distinguishes the Career Academy as an academic and career high school. In addition, a new program will be included in academic program.  AVID (meaning Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college-preparatory program designed to aid economically disadvantaged and underachieving first-generation students of both elementary and high schools into college.  I encourage all students to take advantage of these opportunities and to strive toward ever higher standards of academic excellence.

 

The faculty and staff wish each student a rewarding and productive school year.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Stephen D. Warmack

Principal

 

 

 

Administration

 

Stephen D. Warmack, Principal

 

Loran Koprowski, Assistant Principal

 

Michael Brown, Assistant Principal

 

Rita Logan, Data Processing Administrator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PATHWAYS

 

(Each pathway will have dual high school and college credit courses)

 

Bio-Technology

Bio-Technical Medical

Business, Management & Administration

Child Care

Construction Management

Computer Networking

Culinary Arts

Database Management

Electronics/Electricity

Health Services

Hospitality Studies

Manufacturing

Medical Assistant

Medical Billing Records and Insurance

Multi-Media

 

 

PATHWAY OPPORTUNITES FOR STUDENTS

 

Bio-Technology: Potential careers are phlebotomist, research technician, biomedical technician, geneticist and plant pathologist.

 

Business, Management & Administration: Potential careers are document editor, accountant, office manager, human resources administrator, entrepreneur, business analyst, billing supervisor and executive assistant.

 

Construction Management: Potential careers are carpenter, construction manager, cement mason, painter, sheet metal worker, operating engineer and floor layer.

 

Computer Networking: Potential careers are Internet work designer, systems operator, computer troubleshooter, certified network associate, network engineer, data communications analyst and transport administrator.

 

Culinary Arts: Potential careers are executive chef, food, and beverage manager, restaurant owner, catering manager, food preparation assistant and pastry chef.

 

Database Management: Potential careers are database administrator, help desk specialist, enterprise systems engineer, technical writer, application integrator, security analyst and PC systems coordinator.

 

Electronics/Electricity: Potential careers electrical contractor, electronics technician, electrical engineer and quality technician.

 

Health Services: Potential careers are certified nurse assistant, sports medicine technician and physical therapist.  

 

Hospitality Studies: Potential careers are meeting planner, hotel front office manager, ticket agent, cruise director, sports marketer, room division manager, reservations manager and tour/ticket reservationists.

 

Manufacturing: Potential careers are manufacturing lab assistant, quality control technician, computer technician, laser systems technician and quality engineer.

 

Multimedia: Potential careers are graphic artist, web designer, 3D animator, game designer, videographer, virtual reality specialist and video engineer. 

 

 

 

 

 

 CLASS SCHEDULING AND BELL TIMES

 

              A Days                                            B Days                                            A/B Days

      Monday/Wednesday                      Tuesday/Thursday                                        Friday                                         

        Periods                                                    Periods                                             Periods

            1                                                             5                                                 Alternate

            2                                                             6                                                      

            3                                                             7                                                      

            4                                                             8                                                      

 

 

Monday and Wednesday are “A” days. Tuesday and Thursday are “B” days. “A” and “B” days will alternate on Friday. Refer to calendar for Friday’s schedule.

 

 

LUNCH PERIOD

 

There are two designated lunch periods.

 

            1st Lunch: 10:34 – 11:00          

            2nd Lunch: 12:11 – 12:41

 

*No Food or Drink may be taken out of the cafeteria at any time for

  any reason.

 

*All Students Must Stay in the “Commons” during their lunch period.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISMISSAL BELL:     2:18 P.M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Affidavit Forms

The Board of Education of the City of St. Louis has implemented a uniform code governing student conduct throughout the district. The document, entitled “Student Rights and Responsibilities Related to Conduct” (Policy Summary), supports the right of each student to an education in a calm, safe and secure environment. Students and parents are expected to read this document.  An Affidavit Form will then be signed by the parent and by the student and will be kept in the students’ file.

 

Consequences for students who do not follow these rules will be consistent with Board policy and with each individual school’s discipline plan.

 

Students are expected to follow the rules and respect those persons responsible for their implementation. School personnel need the support of parents in promoting acceptable student behavior. Each student must learn to be responsible for his/her own actions.  

 

After School Activities

All students remaining after school must be actively involved in an approved after school activity and under the direct supervision of a teacher, coach or sponsor at all times.  After school activities begin promptly at 2:30 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. 

 

Sponsors must have students sign in for the designated activity and all sign-in sheets must be turned in at the office by the end of  each week.

 

Students in the building after the regular school day who are not under the supervision of an approved sponsor will be escorted from the building.  Continued violation of this policy will result in formal disciplinary action including, but not limited to, removal from the after school activity or suspension from school.

 

All paid tutors, coaches and sponsors must remain with their students until they board the activity bus.

 

Students wishing to purchase tickets for home basketball games must leave the building until tickets are sold at the front entrance.  Students are not allowed to remain in the school building waiting for the sale of tickets to begin.   

 

Attendance/Absences

The responsibility of each student is to attend school regularly and on time.  If for any reason a student is unable to attend school, a phone call from a parent or guardian must be made to the attendance clerk (at 371-0394) on the day of the absence.  A verified absence (V) is one that has been cleared by a parent or has been substantiated by a court notice or medical excuse from a doctor.  Poor attendance and poor grades may result in a suspension or withdrawal from school.

 

*When students return from an absence, they must bring a note, for final verification, from a parent explaining the reason for the absence.  This note is to be taken to the data processing office (room 233) to be filed.

*Teachers will record attendance daily and notify parents of potential problems.  Teachers will also keep a log of dates of home contacts and notify the social worker and appropriate counselor.

 

During each semester, for absences other than those documented (1) medical reasons, and (2) funerals, the following procedure will be followed:

*Three or more absences will result in a disciplinary form being sent to the counselor and a conference with that student.  Parents will be notified, and the referral will be placed in the student file.

*Five or more absences will result in a notification letter from the counselor to the parent/guardian warning of excessive absences.

*Ten or more absences will result in:

                  1. a notification letter from an administrator to the parent reporting that the

                      student has been absent.

                  2. a mandatory parental conference.

                  3. notification to DFS documenting excessive absences (for students under 16

                      years of age).

                  4. being placed on probation.

NOTE:  Students on probation cannot be involved in any extra-curricular activities.

 

*Fifteen or more absences will result in a loss of credit for the course or the student being withdrawn from school and/or referred to court.  Absences verified by a doctor’s statement will not count  toward a student’s total absences for disciplinary purposes.

 

 

Balloons

Helium Balloons are Prohibited.  Balloons of this type will cause the motion detectors inside the school to be set off and disrupt the automated security system. 

 

Career and Technical Education

Outlined below are the requirements regarding student completion of (CTE) Career Field programs and activities at Clyde C. Miller Career Academy.

 

JUNIORS:     Must pass their 1st and 2nd semester pathway/career field class.

 

·        Failure to pass the pathway/career field class will prevent the student from completing the CTE program and remaining at Clyde C. Miller Career Academy for the next semester.

·        Students will be transferred to their neighborhood school.

 

SENIORS:     Must pass the 1st semester pathway/career field class.

 

·        Failure to pass the pathway/career field class will prevent the student from completing the CTE program and remaining at Clyde C. Miller Career Academy for the next semester.

·        Students will be transferred to their neighborhood school.

 

SENIORS:     Must pass the 2nd semester pathway/career field class.

 

·        Failure to pass the pathway/career field class will prevent the student from:

1.      Receiving the Career & Technical Certificate

2.      Participating in the graduation ceremony

 

Cheating

As a matter of pride and honesty, students do not cheat. Students who do cheat risk receiving a failing grade. Cheating includes copying another student’s work and any form of plagiarism.

 

Classroom Behavior

It is expected that students show the proper respect to all teachers and fellow students. Students demonstrate respect by listening attentively and speaking politely. Students are expected to bring the necessary learning materials to class, including textbooks, paper, notebooks, pencils/pens and other materials as determined by the teacher. While in the classroom, students are expected to refrain from unnecessary talking, passing notes, and behavior that could be distracting to the teacher or other students. Students have an obligation to be active participants in the learning process. Participation is demonstrated by arriving to class on time, responding to teacher’s directives in a pleasant manner, completing the work as assigned, asking questions about the material presented, and requesting assistance from the teacher when needed.

 

Conflict Resolution

Conflicts among students or between students and staff members must be resolved with civility. Verbal abuse and fighting are unacceptable, and their use will lead to suspension.

 

Controlled Substance/ Smoking

The possession of any controlled substance and/or paraphernalia is prohibited. This includes: drugs, any tobacco product, matches, lighters, or any material related to smoking. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on school property. Any such items will be confiscated. Possession of any drugs or paraphernalia is a Type 1 offense that will lead to expulsion from the St. Louis Public Schools. (As stated in Student Right and Responsibilities Related to Conduct)

 

Counselors

Counselors are assigned alphabetically as follows:

                 

                  A-K…..Mrs. Lisa Brougham

                  L -Z…..Mr. William Sevier

                  Mrs. Jacqueline Farwell – Transition/Work Experience

 

Counselors are in the Career Center (room 141) and are here to assist you with your concerns. Any concerns or problems can and should be discussed with your school counselors.  Students should inform the teacher of a scheduled visit and obtain a hall pass to the counselor’s office.

 

 Discipline Philosophy 

Cooperation among parents, teachers, and administrators is both necessary and desirable. Thoughtful discipline can be a means of fostering growth toward maturity and responsibility. In order for students to benefit from disciplinary procedures, it is important that they understand the rules and regulations as well as the reasons the rules and regulations were established.

 

All standards and procedures for individual conduct and class control are developed and implemented in order to maintain an environment conducive to learning. It is imperative that the learning environment is such that students are not afraid, intimidated or otherwise anxious about school. Hostile or violent behavior can create tension and seriously inhibit the learning process by creating an unhealthy school environment. Student achievement is the mission of the Career Academy and to that end, the following positions have been taken and form the basis for all rules and regulations governing student conduct:

     

Safety: Fundamental to the security of the school and safety of all students and staff are two premises: First, when adults ask for the name of a student, students are expected to respond immediately with the right name. Second, when a teacher or staff member instructs a student to do something, the student is to obey. These two premises are the foundation for our disciplinary policies.

Authority: Students are required to accept the supervision of teacher and recognize the authority of the school in governing student conduct.

Violence: A zero-tolerance policy is in effect at the Career Academy for violence (including fighting and gang activity). Therefore, students engaging in behavior that interferes with or impacts in a negative manner the safety of students and staff or that incites other students to levels of disruptive conduct can expect strict adherence to district policies and the maximum allowable penalty for offenses of a violent nature. 

The School’s Obligation: School personnel have an obligation to protect students from injury; at the same time, students have an obligation to cooperate with teachers and supervisors. Assertiveness training, conflict resolution, and counseling are opportunities the school offers students.

 

DRESS CODE

 

The Clyde C. Miller family is extremely excited about the start of the 2007-2008 school year. The administration would like to ask parents to help ensure that we continue to provide a safe, orderly, and professional environment for our students.

 

Every family enrolled in Clyde C. Miller understands that there is a dress code policy. We would like to start the 2007-2008 school year with every student wearing his/her school uniform with pride.

The uniform is khaki pants, shorts or skirts. A solid navy or white collar shirt with no emblem maybe worn with a navy or white undershirt. Parents will have to attend a conference with any student not complying with the school uniform policy to discuss the future enrollment of their student. Career Academy is pleading for your support and assistance as you prepare to shop for your student’s school clothes for the 2007-2008 school year.

 

This dress code is an important component of the school’s philosophy.  As such, the code will not be taken lightly, no deviations from the code will be tolerated and consequences for non-compliance will be enforced.

 

 

WEAR YOUR SCHOOL UNIFORM CORRECTLY AND WITH PRIDE

 

Shirts Must Be Tucked In At All Times

 

 

Tops

·        White or navy blue collared shirts with the school’s logo

·        Plain white or navy polo shirts. NO EMBLEMS/LOGOS

·        Plain white or navy sweaters or sweatshirts. NO EMBLEMS/LOGOS

·        Shirts visible under school uniforms must be solid navy or white.

Bottoms

·        Tan or Khaki pants, shorts, or skirts

Shoes

·        Tennis shoes or dress shoes only.

Items That Are Not Permitted

·        Sagging pants

·        Jeans or denims

·        Sweat pants

·        Cut-offs or cut up clothing

·        Micro or mini skirts or pants (shorts and shirts must fall below fingertips in length)

·        Flip-flops or sandals

Violations

Students Must Enter The Building In Their School Uniform

 

*First offense:               Notify parent and refer to social worker

*Second offense:          5 days in In-School-Suspension and parent conference

*Third offense:  5 days Out-of School Suspension and parent conference

*Fourth offense:            Recommendation for adjustment transfer

 

No Hoodies are to worn in the building at anytime

 

Drills: Fire-Tornado/Building Evacuation/Security/Earth-Quake

 

Fire Drills are recognized when the continuous sounding of a buzzer is heard. These drills must be taken seriously. Fire drills will be held ten times each school year. Each drill must be treated like an actual emergency. During these drills the main office will serve as the command center. Leave all books and equipment. Exit the classroom and the building in a quiet and orderly fashion. Students on crutches should not use the stairs or the elevator. They should report to the room out side the elevator (there is one on each floor). School personnel will assist you from these rooms.  Fire evacuation instructions are posted in each classroom.

 

Tornado Drills are recognized by three short rings of the bells. There is an emergency instruction poster located in every room. In a tornado, students should position themselves sitting down facing the wall, bending over and placing their hands on their heads with their elbows on their knees for best protection from flying objects. Students should remain quiet and calm at all times and become familiar with the emergency instructions in each classroom they are in. Students should listen closely and follow teacher instructions. The signal to return to class after fire and tornado drills is one long ring of the school bell. It is important to pass quietly though the hall during both fire and tornado drills.

 

Building Evacuation is recognized by the sounding of a continuous tone. During evacuations, exit the building following the same procedure as fire drills.

 

Security Drills (Code 3 and Lockdown) are conducted periodically as a way of responding to unusual situations such as the unauthorized entry of an individual or a report of contraband of some sort. When these drills are conducted, teachers lock and secure the classrooms. Depending on the circumstances, teachers may be instructed to move students away from doors and windows. It is extremely important that students remain quiet and follow teacher directions.

 

Earthquake Drills are not held as regularly as fire drills. As a general rule, students are to position themselves under tables and desks to prevent injury from falling objects. 

 

Early Dismissal Policy:  Students should have all scheduled appointments after the normal school day.  Students are prohibited from leaving the building during the school day without written authorization.  Early dismissals are granted for emergencies.  In case of a student’s illness or accident, the school nurse will contact a parent/guardian for permission for the student to leave school or for someone to pick up the student.  Students are never to leave school without first receiving permission from school authorities.  Parents should make every attempt to schedule all appointments after the normal school day.

 

Students should:

 

1.                  Bring a note from your parent stating the reason for the early dismissal.

2.                  This note must have a telephone number where the parent can be contacted.

3.                  Bring the note into the main office by 7:45 a.m. so office personnel can verify the early dismissal.

4.                  Pick up the early dismissal form from the main office.

5.                  Show a copy of the early dismissal to security prior to leaving. The original note will is kept on file.

 

Electronic Devices

Headsets plugged into radios, cassette or CD players, iPODs, MP3 players, walkie-talkie, beepers, and cell phones are a nuisance to the educational process and are not allowed in school. ALL SUCH ITEMS WILL BE CONFISCATED. Students in possession of any of these items will be subject to disciplinary action. The school is not responsible for confiscated items.

 

Elevator Use by Students

Students are permitted to use the elevator only if they have a medical statement signed by a physician. This statement must be given to the school nurse who will keep it on file and assist the student in obtaining an elevator key. Those students who have a key may not allow other students to ride the elevator.

 

Entering and Exiting the Building

Students may enter and exit the building only through the front door during the school day. (The exception to this rule would be during an emergency drill.) In addition, all students are required to pass through a security checkpoint. No one may open any exterior door to admit a person into the building. Violators of this policy are subject to suspension as outlined in the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Related to Conduct.

 

Extra Curricular Activities

Students are encouraged to participate in extra curricular activities. Students may be removed from activity eligibility for cause. The most frequent causes are related to problems with behavior while involved in the activity (before, after, or during). The grade requirements for participation in competitive activities sanctioned by the Missouri State High School Activity Association will be used for all extracurricular activities. Activity coaches and sponsors will advise students of these requirements. Students failing to comply with school rules will be escorted from the building and will lose the privilege of participating in after school activities. Regardless of the location (on campus, another school campus, or a non-school location), behavior is still subject to the rules and regulations outlined in the school handbook and the District’s SRRRCS book.

 

Fighting

Fighting will not be tolerated.  Students in violation of this policy will be expelled from Clyde C. Miller Career academy and sent back to their home schools.

 

Food and Soda in the Classrooms

Food (including candy and gum) and soda are not allowed in the classrooms or gym at any time.  These items are only to be consumed in the commons.

 

Pizza: Pizza parties will be kept to a minimum.  Students are not to order pizzas delivered to school at any time.  Teachers and sponsors must receive prior approval from an administrator before ordering pizzas.  Pizza parties must be held in the “Commons” only.  Pizza boxes must be placed in trash bags and discarded in the school dumpsters outside.

 

Fund Raising

Only those fund-raising activities that have been approved by the principal are permitted on school grounds. Selling unauthorized items at school is a violation of school rules only teachers or activity sponsors may seek approval from the principal for fund-raising activities. Questions regarding this matter should be addressed to the principal.

 

GRADING

Grade reports are issued every ten weeks during the school year. The first and third report cards are mailed to parents. Progress reports are issued to students every five weeks and are to be signed by the parent and returned to the counselor. Grades indicate the following levels of achievement:

 

  A - (100-90%)        Superior achievement and performance tasks completed at the exemplary level

  B - (89-80%)          Good achievement and performance tasks completed at the proficient level

  C - (79-70%)          Average achievement and performance tasks completed at the progressing level

  D - (69-60%)          Poor achievement and most performance task not meeting the standards.

  F  - (Below 60%)   Failure in achievement and most performance tasks not meeting standards.

 

 

GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS

The Board of Education requires that every student earn a minimum of 22 units of high school credit in the approved areas to graduate:

 

      Four units of English                                          One unit of Physical Education

      Four units of Mathematics                                 One unit of Practical Arts

      One unit of Fine Arts                                        Four units of Electives

      Three units of Social Studies                             Missouri and US Constitution

      Four units of Science

 

      In addition, the Clyde Miller Career Academy also requires that each student earn:

      One unit in career development

      One unit in career exploration

      Five units in their pathway

                              2 in Jr. Year

                              3 in Sr. year

 

      The new requirements for the Class of 2010 include:

      24 units

     .500 Health

     .500 Personal Finance

     

Students should meet with their counselors for a complete explanation of the graduation requirements that apply to them. Graduation requirements will include the completion of specific courses as well as passing certain tests, such as those covering the Missouri and U.S. Constitutions. In addition, students must score a 2 or above on all grade level MAP test.

 

In order to participate in graduation exercises students must complete their senior projects, senior internships and meet the BOE requirements to march with their graduating class.   

 

Hall Passes

Students are required to request and receive a hall pass before leaving the classroom during instructional time.  Hall passes should be valid for the week and filled out by the instructor.  Hall passes should not be given during the first and last 15 minutes of class and only in cases of emergency for use of the restroom.

 

Harassment

The harassment of other students verbally or in writing will not be tolerated.  The Use of “Fighting Words” refer to those terms widely recognized to be derogatory references to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, and other personal characteristics.  School policy prohibits the use of fighting words to harass any person through the use of inappropriate comment, obscenity, obscene gesture, swearing, cursing (whether verbal, written or pictorial), bullying, innuendo, belittling, internet sources, or rumors directed at another individual.

 

 

 

Homework

Homework helps students’ master skills and extends their abilities. Students can expect to complete up to three hours of homework per week for each class. This means that high school students will spend approximately 3 ½ hours each evening involved with school work.

 

Identification Badges

All Career Academy students, faculty, and staff are required to wear an identification (ID) badge. The first ID badge will be provided free of charge. Replacement charge will be $3.00. Students reporting to school without an ID badge will be placed in ISSP. Repeat offenders will face disciplinary action that could result in a long term suspension or an adjustment transfer.

 

Illness/Injury

When it becomes necessary to see the nurse, the student must first report to class and request a hall pass from the teacher.  If a student is going to be absent for more than 2 days, the parent should notify the counselor so arrangements can be made to get homework assignments.

 

Internet Use

Limited Internet access is available to students. However, students are not permitted to use the Internet without completing the necessary orientation. Students violating this policy may be denied access to Internet use in the future. Penalties for misuse of the Internet or the district’s computer systems are outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Manual.

 

I.S.S.P. (IN- SCHOOL SUSPENSION PROGRAM)

Intervention strategies for those students refusing to comply with reasonable school rules will include, but not be limited to, an assignment to the In-School Suspension Program.  Students assigned to ISSP will remain in a separate classroom under the supervision of a certified adult and will remain in this alternative placement until the conflict has been resolved, all assigned work has been completed, and the student has been released by the ISSP supervisor.

 

Library

The library is located on the second floor and is open for use during the lunch periods. During class time, students must have an authorized pass from a faculty member to use the library. Students are expected to follow the instructions of the Librarian, conduct themselves in an orderly manner, and refrain from talking or socializing.

 

Lockers

Lockers and locks are issued by the Assistant Principal. Students may use school supplied locks only. All personal locks will be cut off. The cost to replace lost locks is $3.00. Each student will receive an individual locker. Students are not allowed to share lockers. The school assumes no responsibility for items missing or stolen from lockers. Money and/or other valuable items should not be left in lockers. Lockers will be opened periodically by school personnel for safety and sanitation checks.

 

Lost and Found

Lost articles should be turned in to the Security Desk.

 

Make-up Tests/Work

Whenever possible, students should get their make-up work prior to an absence. Students should be aware that the make-up work might be different than the work that was completed in class. Students who cut class may not be given make-up work for the class they have cut. It is clearly the student’s responsibility to find out what work was missed and turn the work into the teacher.  Students with absences falling on the day of a test or on the day an assignment is due shall be treated as follows:

 

Advance Assignments are those assigned at least ten days in advance. If a student is absent on the day that the assignment is due, the assignment will be due at the time the student returns to school. 

Regular Assignments are those normally due the next day or within the next few days. Students shall have additional time, equal to the amount time absent, to turn in these assignments. Assignments turned in later than this may have credit reduced or may not be accepted at all by the teacher.

Test:  If a student misses a major test, it may be made up on the day the student returns to school if the student chooses, or the student may have additional time equal to the time absent to make up the test.  However, if a test date was designated by the teacher prior to the absence and no preparatory work, class discussion or lecture material was missed by the student, the test will be made up on the day the student returns to school.  Assignments equal in point value may be substituted for short, unannounced “pop” tests that were missed during an absence.

 

Students involved in an approved school activity must be given the opportunity to make-up tests and homework. Students who miss a class due to a school activity should get their assignments ahead of time. Students will be expected to have the make-up work completed and take tests when they return to class the next time that the class meets. Exceptions to these guidelines must be approved by an administrator.

 

Meals (Free and Reduced Price)

Applications for free and reduced price meals will be distributed to all students during registration. Applications forms are to be returned to the main office. All students are required to complete an application form. It is critical that all students return the form since the information is used for additional funding for the School District.

 

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

The following regulations apply to students who require medication for chronic or short-term illness:

 

Prescribed and Over-the-Counter Medication: A written request that student needs medication during school hours must be delivered to the school nurse. The request, written by the prescriber, must include:

                  name of student

                  dates of administration

                  name of the drug and dosage

                  frequency of administration

                  route of administration and restrictions

                  prescriber’s name                                     

                  diagnosis or indication for use of medication

                                                                                                       

When possible, the prescriber should state the medication’s possible adverse affects and applicable emergency instructions. In addition, a parent/guardian must provide a written request that the school nurse administer the medication and personally bring the medication to school and give it to the nurse.

 

Students may not bring their own medication, nor will such medication be administered to them. Students in possession of either prescribed or over-the-counter medication are in violation of district policy. State law governs administering of medication at school. Additional questions regarding medication, including the need for inhalers or other asthmatic treatment, should be directed to the school nurse.

 

Parents Visiting Classrooms

Parents wishing to observe in a classroom must receive prior approval.  Arrangements may be made with your student’s counselor.

 

Play Fighting

Play fighting inside the school or on the school grounds is strictly prohibited at all times.  Violators will be dealt with in accordance with the district’s code of conduct.

 

Posters

Only posters approved and signed by an administrator may be displayed. Students who put posters up are responsible for taking them down.

 

Program Changes

Changes in programs are not permitted except for valid reasons. Appointments must be made with a student’s counselor to request a program changes. No changes may be made after the first four weeks of each semester without administrative approval.

 

RESPECT

Students are expected to treat all teachers and staff members (including school librarians, secretaries, custodians, teacher assistants, cooks, and security officers) with respect.  Students may not challenge the authority of school employees, nor may they raise their voices or use profanity in addressing school personnel.  To demonstrate proper respect toward adults, students are expected to use a conversational tone at all times. Failure to show proper respect will result in disciplinary action.  Such action may include suspension from school.

Sales

The selling of merchandise-other than authorized for sale by an organization at the Miller Career Academy is prohibited. Items that are sold by any person or organization must have an administrator’s approval.

 

Scholarships

Counselor, academic teachers, department chairpersons, and administrators will assist students in finding scholarships. Students with high grades can find financial assistance for college but must take the initiative to look for the scholarships and other financial aid and complete all forms in a timely manner.  All students should apply for financial aid and complete all general entrance requirements to attend college (application, ACT/SAT test). 

 

School Safety Reminders

Students should become familiar with various drills conducted for emergency situations. In addition, students should:

 

  1. Walk (not run) in the halls or up/down the steps and stay to the right in the halls or on 

      the stairs.

  1. Keep their hands to themselves (not poke, pop, hit, push, or in any other way appear to be

      physically aggressive or physically playful with others).

  1. Not rough-house or play-fight.
  2. Listen carefully for instructions during emergency drills.
  3. Stay out of isolated areas or areas that are off-limits to students such as the custodian work room and the boiler room.

 

Social Worker

The school social worker is available for regular conferences with students and parents in cases of poor school adjustment and/or attendance problems. Such problems may originate from a family crisis, physical or mental difficulties, or learning disabilities. The social worker also coordinates and refers child abuse cases, refers students and parents to appropriate resources in the community for long-term family counseling and makes juvenile court referrals in case of parental neglect and or serious attendance problems

 

Special Services

A variety of special education and related services are provided to qualified students enrolled at Career Academy. Questions regarding these services should be directed to the student’s counselor or the school’s LEA administrator.

 

Student Advisory Board/Student Council

Students may participate in student government through the Student Advisory Board (Student Council). Each grade level elects students to serve on the Student Council. These students also serve as part of the student advisory board.

 

 

 

 

STUDENT ACTIVITIES LIST

 

      Academic Olympics                                                                             

      Baseball –boys                                                            

      Basketball –boys & girls                                                                        

      Cheerleading                                                                                                                College Summit                                                                                                     

      Dance Team                                                                                                                

      FBLA 

      FFA                                                                                        

      Film Appreciation Society                                                        

      Football-boys                                                                                      

      Key Club

      National Honor Society

      Newspaper

      Student Council

      Soccer- girls

      Softball-girls

      Track/Field – boys & girls

      VICA-Skills USA

      Wrestling-boys

      Yearbook

 

 

Student Use of School Telephones

If a student has to make an emergency call outside of school, he/she must go to his/her counselor in the Career Center to do so.

 

Technology and Student Behavior

The Student Acceptable Use Policy and Regulation governs the use of computers in the SLPS.  All students using computers must abide by district/school policy and regulation.  Using school computers for any non-academic purpose, such as playing games of any sort and engaging in recreational activities is prohibited.  Any manipulation, or attempted manipulation, of school computers, printers, network equipment, or school software programs that would alter the normal operation of the equipment or programs in any way is prohibited.  It is the district’s policy to occasionally monitor use of disk space assigned to each student.  Random searches will be made for documents that contain unacceptable language or activities.  Violation of succeeding rules may result in a loss of computer privileges, suspension, expulsion and/or criminal or civil penalties.

 

Textbooks

Students are responsible for any lost or damaged books. If a book is lost, a new one cannot be issued to the student until the lost book is paid for. Students should write their names and dates of issue in ink on the inside front cover of each of their books. Books are issued and collected according to a scanned identification number in each book. The Book Clerk /Treasurer will inform parents in writing of lost textbooks.

 

Please note: All fines and debts must be paid before a student will be permitted to graduate. Students are encouraged to pay all fines due at the end of each year to avoid an accumulation of charges that may be excessively high.

 

Withdrawing From School

If it becomes necessary for a student to be withdrawn from Miller Career Academy, parental approval is required. The parent/guardian and the student must appear in person to apply for withdrawal. The reasons for withdrawal must be approved by the principal or designee. After the withdrawal has been approved, all issued books must be turned in. All accounts must be cleared.

 

Visitors Pass

All visitors entering the school while school is in session must sign in at the security desk and wear a “Visitors Pass.”  The “Visitors Pass” must be obtained at the security desk.  Personnel wearing a SLPS identification badge are not required to wear a visitor’s pass.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MILLER CAREER ACADEMY

SCHOOL CALENDAR

2007-2008

 

AUGUST

  9              Grade 12 Orientation                                     10:00 a.m.

10              Grade 11 Orientation                                     10:00 a.m.

13              Grade 10 Orientation                                     10:00 a.m.

14              Grade   9 Orientation                                     10:00 a.m.

16              Ice Cream Social                                                          6:00 p.m.

20              Classes Begin                                                                          7:15 a.m. (1st Semester)

 

SEPTEMBER

  3              HOLIDAY                                                                  NO CLASSES

 21             Professional Development                                        NO CLASSES

 

OCTOBER

13              HOMECOMING DANCE                                       7:00 p.m.

__              SKILLS USA (DISTRICT)

19              Professional Development                                        NO CLASSES

26              Parent Conference Day                                             7:30 a.m. (NO CLASSES)

__              ACT                                                                            7:30 a.m.

 

NOVEMBER

12              HOLIDAY                                                                  NO CLASSES

21              Professional Development                                        NO CLASSES

22              HOLIDAY                                                                  NO CLASSES

23              School Closed                                                             NO CLASSES

26              Classes Resume                                                        7:15 a.m.

 

DECEMBER