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Welcome to Valley High Charter School! Please allow us to inform you of a few procedures pertaining to the High School Program. Discipline, homework and grading policies may vary somewhat from teacher to teacher. The home room teachers (3rd period) will be sending home basic High School classroom rules for students and parents to sign and return.
Discipline - - Generally, an orderly, calm, positive atmosphere in a classroom is most productive for success in the students. If necessary, teachers will not hesitate to discipline a student if he/she is disrupting the class in a negative manner. Negative behavior is not ignored nor forgotten. Each individual teacher has a tolerance level and there are class room rules, consequences, and rewards posted in every classroom It is the students responsibility to make themselves aware of that information.
Homework/Self Pace Courses - - Some teachers will assign homework for the entire week on Monday, while others will assign homework on a daily basis. Students are responsible for outside assignments other than the homework assigned. There are several self pace courses. Students will be required to report to the teacher for exams to test out of those subjects. The instructor will not ask for the assignments of those self pace courses. The student will be responsible for handing assignments to the teacher. The teacher will not keep track of when you need a test. The student is responsible for reporting to the teacher that he/she is ready for a chapter test. The front office will not at any time take any assignments from the students. Only the teacher assigned that subject will be accepting any and all assignments.
Failure to complete assignments or turn in self pace materials will result in non completion of the course.
Grading - - Individual teachers may vary somewhat in their grading procedures. All teachers, however, will be require to fill out a progress report on all students who are below a 70 average.
Conferences - - Parents are invited to request for a conference with any teacher that directly instructs their child. Parent/teacher conferences will be made by appointment at least 5 working days in advance. Teachers may also request a conference with a student, parent or both if necessary. On occasion, an administrator may be present.
GENERAL INFORMATION
School Accreditation
Valley High Charter School is an open enrollment high school that was licensed by the Texas Education Agency, (TEA) in 1998. Accreditation through TEA allow undergraduates to transfer without loss of credit, all credits earned in the school to any other high school, in or out of Texas.
Leaving Classes or the School Grounds
Permission to leave a class may be granted by the teacher in charge, who fills out an Official Hall Pass. Such a pass should be carried by the student, along with the student I.D., and should be shown to adults, if requested.
If parents wish a student to leave school for an appointment or other preplanned commitment, the attendance office needs to be notified in writing before the time the student leaves. When the parent arrives to pick up the student, the parent should report to the front office. The student is called from class to meet the parent. Upon return to school, the student should report the front office and then go on to class.
In case of illness, a student should report to the front desk, at which time the school will contact a parent or legal guardian to pick up the student.
After disembarking from a bus or car, students are to enter the building immediately. They are not to leave the school grounds.
Student Identification Cards
1. All students must have an Identification Card, and must present it to any staff member who asks to see it. This is done to afford protection to V.H.C. S. students and to identify those who are not enrolled.
2. Students will need an ID card in order to obtain a pass from a staff member
3. Students will show the pass and the ID card to any staff member in the corridor.
4. Students must present the ID card when checking out library material.
5. The ID card must be shown when students are voting in elections.
6. The ID card will be required for admission to certain extracurricular activities such as evening dances.
7. The ID card must be shown for entry into the Cafeteria.
8. The first ID card is provided free of charge and cards will be replaced when lost for $1.00.
Cafeteria
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided free of charge to all students. No food or drink is to be carried out of the cafeteria. No food or drink is to be carried, eaten in the hallway or in classrooms. No food or drink can be brought on to campus.
Closed Campus
Valley High Charter School is a CLOSED CAMPUS. Students are not allowed to leave campus during school hours.
Consultation Period
All teachers are available from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for consultation with students. Many of the teachers have extended time after school when they can meet with students, special arrangements can be made. Students are encouraged to meet with their teachers during this time if they are failing or in need of extra help. Parents are also encouraged to use this time to meet with teachers. Appointments can be made through the main office.
In School Suspension (ISS)
ISS is assigned by the Superintendent & the Student Services Director as an alternate to suspension and expulsion. ISS is served at the external campus as scheduled. Students must arrive promptly, bring materials for study and maintain high standards of conduct. Students & parents are responsible for ensuring attendance.
Change of address or Phone Number
Students are responsible for keeping the school informed of changes in address or phone numbers or other information that is pertinent to parent or home contact. Such information can be vital in an emergency. The information should be submitted to the main office.
Lost and Found Department
All lost and found items should be turned into the Front Desk and students who have lost or mislaid books, coats, sweaters, etc should check at the front desk several times after their loss. Unclaimed items may be disposed of at the schools discretion.
Activities Coordinator
The Activities Coordinator is located at the main office and is available upon request.
Card Playing and Other Games
No cards or other games are to be brought to or played at school.
Telephone
Students will not be called to answer the telephone except in emergencies. Students may make calls on the school phone only in emergencies and only with a pass from their teacher. Attempts should be made to inform parents of after school plans the day before. Students will not be allowed to use phones during regular class hours or during lunch breaks. Students are not allowed to use or posses cellular phones or pagers during school hours as they can be a distraction.
No Smoking Rule
V.H.C.S. is a smoke free environment. Smoking is not allowed in any area of the building or on the grounds. If a student violates the no smoking rule, that student will be suspended.
Contraband (Items not allowed on Campus)
V.H.C.S. is dedicated to the safety and education of all students, for this reason the following items are considered contraband.
Contraband includes weapons such as:
1.Guns
2.Knives
3.Brass knuckles
4.Clubs
5.Chains, and any items that school officials deem as a weapon.
Contraband also includes:
1. Marijuana
2. Cocaine
3. Crack pipes
4. Heroine
5.Crack
6. Lighters
7. Backpacks
8. Pagers
9. Cellular phones
10. Tobacco
11. Needles or any drugs of any kind that school officials deem as contraband
Medication
Any medication used by a student must be checked into the office. Dosage and administration of medication will be determined by instruction on the prescription bottle.