STUDENT
HANDBOOK
For
MAUD
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
2008-2009
M
phone: (903) 585-2219
fax: (903) 585-5451
www.maud.esc8.net
TABLE of CONTENTS
Maud ISD Non-Discrimination Policy........................................................................................ Page 1
Foreword.......................................................................................................................................... 2
School Loyalty.................................................................................................................................. 2
Philosophy......................................................................................................................................... 2
Objectives......................................................................................................................................... 3
Alma Mater....................................................................................................................................... 4
School Colors and Emblems.............................................................................................................. 4
Advanced Placement Examination...................................................................................................... 4
Asbestos........................................................................................................................................... 4
Assemblies........................................................................................................................................ 4
Athletics.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Drug testing information............................................................................................ See Appendix - B
Attendance.................................................................................................................................. 5-10
Attendance Policy for credit......................................................................................................... 8-10
General Information about Attendance
Examination Exemptions (Semester)................................................................................................. 11
Awards and Honors.......................................................................................................... Page 11-12
Class Rankings................................................................................................................................ 12
Reteach Procedures......................................................................................................................... 12
Closed Campus......................................................................................................................... 12-14
Clubs and Organizations............................................................................................................. 14-21
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
Cheerleader requirements and rules
Communicable Diseases............................................................................................................. 22-24
Conduct..................................................................................................................................... 25-27
Corporal Punishment....................................................................................................................... 27
Correspondence Courses................................................................................................................ 27
Dual Credit Courses................................................................................................................... 27-28
Counseling....................................................................................................................................... 29
Detention......................................................................................................................................... 29
Detention for Late Assignments
Discipline......................................................................................................................................... 30
Disruptions...................................................................................................................................... 30
Dress Code....................................................................................................................... Page 30-31
Drills - Fire, Tornado....................................................................................................................... 31
Drug and Alcohol Use..................................................................................................................... 32
Drug Testing of Athletes............................................................................................ See Appendix -B
Emergency Closing Information........................................................................................................ 32
Letter to Parents ...................................................................................................... See Appendix -D
Emergency Medical Treatment......................................................................................................... 32
Extracurricular Activities............................................................................................................. 32-33
Fees.......................................................................................................................................... 33-34
Fund Raising/Activities..................................................................................................................... 34
Gifted and Talented Program........................................................................................................... 34
Grade Classification......................................................................................................................... 35
Grading and Testing................................................................................................................... 35-36
Weighted Courses........................................................................................................................... 36
Graduation Activities........................................................................................................................ 36
Requirements to Participate in Graduation Ceremonies..................................................................... 37
Graduation Requirements for Grades 11, 12.............................................................................. 37-39
Minimum Graduation Plan (23 Credits)
Recommended High School Program (24 Credits)
Distinguished Achievement Program (24 Credits)
Graduation Requirements for Grade 9, 10................................................................................... 40-41
Minimum Graduation Plan (23 Credits)
Recommended High School Program (26 Credits)
Distinguished Achievement Program (24 Credits)
Texas Scholars Program.......................................................................................................... Page 42
Honor Graduates............................................................................................................................. 43
Homeless Students–Services for Homeless and Title I Participants.................................................... 43
Immunization................................................................................................................................... 43
Insurance......................................................................................................................................... 44
Internet, Acceptable Use Policy........................................................................................ Appendix-C
Lockers........................................................................................................................................... 44
Lunch.............................................................................................................................................. 44
Medicine at School.......................................................................................................................... 45
Parents: Important Information.................................................................................................... 45-48
Parties and Socials........................................................................................................................... 49
Pesticide Applications...................................................................................................................... 49
Phones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Physical Fitness Assessment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Plagiarism........................................................................................................................................ 49
Posters............................................................................................................................................ 49
Promotion, Retention, and Placement in Grades 6-8......................................................................... 50
Publications..................................................................................................................................... 50
Report Cards.................................................................................................................................. 51
Schedule Changes........................................................................................................................... 51
Scholarship Incentive Program.................................................................................................... 51-52
School Buses............................................................................................................................. 52-53
School Records......................................................................................................................... 53-55
Searches by Trained Dogs............................................................................................................... 55
Security System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Students with Learning Difficulties . ........................................................................................... 55-56
Student/Parent Complaints............................................................................................................... 56
Student Health Services.............................................................................................................. 56-57
Student Offices and Elections................................................................. (See Clubs and Organizations)
SAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Summer School............................................................................................................................... 57
Teacher/Parent Conferences............................................................................................................ 57
Textbooks................................................................................................................................. 57-58
Textbooks/Library Book Use and Fines
Tobacco Use................................................................................................................................... 58
Vehicles on Campus........................................................................................................................ 58
Visitors............................................................................................................................................ 59
Objectives for TAKS Exit.......................................................................................................... 59-61
Student Code of Conduct................................................................................................. Appendix-A
Drug Testing Policy for Athletes........................................................................................ Appendix-B
Internet, Acceptable Use Policy........................................................................................ Appendix-C
Letter to Parents, Emergency Information.......................................................................... Appendix-D
High School/Middle School Discipline Matrix.................................................................... Appendix-E
A sincere welcome is
extended to all students attending Maud Middle/High School. The future reputation of our school is your
responsibility. A key to your success
is your desire to work and your willingness to place others before
yourself. Here you will receive the
necessary training that will enable you to take your place in today’s
society. This is your school; this is
your opportunity for worthwhile training.
Give it your best!
The purpose of this handbook
is to acquaint pupils and parents** with the organization and
administration of Maud Middle/High School.
We hope this handbook will help you to solve problems that you encounter
during this school year.
The Administration
One of the most noticeable
characteristics of Maud students should be that they are ladies and
gentlemen. They should be proud of
their school, loyal to the faculty, and loyal to every activity sponsored by
the school. The student body should be
determined to work together to make Maud one of the best schools of its size in
the nation.
Democracy has provided
special freedoms that make education essential for living in a democratic
society. The school provides a diversified
program to facilitate the carrying out of activities, which should help the
student to develop moral, ethical, cultural, civic, and social stature.
Since all students are
different, it is the responsibility of the school to provide learning experiences
that enable students to grow in physical, mental, and moral fitness to their
fullest potential.
Philosophies cannot remain
static and must change as times and conditions warrant in order to help the growing generations become thinking, feeling,
creative individuals.
**Throughout this handbook
the term parent also refers to parent or guardian.
The objectives of Maud
Middle/High School are to help each student to develop personal knowledge,
skills, and competence to maximum capacity, and to learn behavioral patterns
that will make each a responsible member of society.
All students should achieve the following:
1.
knowledge of the traditionally accepted fundamentals by studies in
higher mathematics, science, history, English, and other languages as they
progress through school
2.
skill in the logical processes of research, analysis, evaluation, and
problem solving
3.
competence and motivation for continuing self- evaluation,
self-instruction, and adaptation to a changing environment
4.
knowledge of the fundamental economic structure and processes of the
American system
5.
occupational skills to enter and advance in the economic system and/or
academic preparation for acquisition of technical or professional skills
through post-high school training
6.
competence in the application of economic knowledge to practical
economic functions
7.
knowledge about comparative political systems with emphasis on
democratic institutions and responsibilities and privileges of citizenship
8.
competence in judging the merits of competing political ideologies and
candidates for political position
9.
knowledge about the requirements of personal hygiene, nutrition, and
physical exercise
10.
knowledge about the dangers to health from addiction to harmful
practices
11.
skills in sports and other forms of recreation that will permit
life-long enjoyment of physical exercise
12.
knowledge of the art, music, literature, drama, and other culture
groups and their contributions
13.
knowledge of and competence in at least one of the major languages of
the state other than English
14.
skill in inter-personal and group relations and information of ethical
and moral standards of behavior
On our state’s Eastern border, stands the school we
love.
Hearts aglow and voices ringing
send our praise above.
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater,
conquer and prevail.
Long we’ll love
thee, Alma Mater.
The colors of Maud ISD are
maroon and white, and the school mascot is the cardinal. These are used to encourage school spirit in
the band, athletic teams, cheerleaders, etc.
ADVANCED
PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS
A student in grade level six
or above shall be given credit for a subject on the basis of an advanced
placement examination. To qualify for
the examination the student must attain the following:
1.
score in the top 10 percent
on the most recently administered standardized achievement test, aptitude test,
or subject area test
2.
acquire a teacher’s
recommendation and prior
approval by the superintendent by June 30
3.
score at least 70% on the
examination
All the buildings on the
campus have been inspected for both friable and nonfriable
asbestos. The Asbestos Management Plan
has been submitted to the Governor and a copy is available for public
inspection in the superintendent’s office.
In all assemblies students
are required to conduct themselves as they do in class. Students who are tardy or who do not abide
by district rules of conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Children under the age of
eighteen (18) are required to attend school and complete the school year of
their eighteenth birthday. School
employees will investigate and report violations of the state compulsory
attendance law.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ATTENDANCE
Certain absences are
considered excused absences; personal illness or illness or death in the
immediate family, quarantine, weather or road conditions that make travel
dangerous, and any other unusual circumstances acceptable to the principal or
superintendent.