CHAIN OF COMMUNICATION
One of the goals set for the King Philip Regional School District is to increase the amount of communications among students, parents, teachers, and administrators. It is important that all community members know that the school district is committed to listening. Therefore, any concerned individual should feel comfortable in calling or writing a note to any member of the King Philip administration, faculty, or staff.
The following are some suggested guidelines and contact people. If you have a concern with a teacher, staff member, or coach, call or write a note to request a conference or a return phone call. If you have any further concerns, please be aware of the following chain of communications:
Mr. Gary Brown, Athletic Director (athletic concerns)
Mr. Spencer Christie, Assistant Principal
Mr. Kip Lewis, Assistant Principal
Dr. Lisa C. Mobley, Principal
If you still have concerns, please call the Superintendent of Schools.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Patrick Francomano, Chairperson
Michael Gee, Vice-Chairperson
Jeff Chalmers / Samad KhanErin DeStefano / Jim Killion
James Dow / Trevor Knott
Charlene McEntee
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Elizabeth Zielinski, Superintendent
Dr.Lisa C. Mobley, Principal
Mr. Spencer Christie, Assistant Principal
Mr. Kip Lewis, Assistant Principal
Mr. Gary Brown, Athletic Director
King Philip Regional High School201 Franklin Street
Wrentham, MA 02093
Telephone: 5083841000 / School Hours
7:35 A.M. – 2:15 P.M.
Main Office Hours
7:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M.
FAX number: 5083841006
Website:
Athletic Department 508-384-1000, Extension 407
Guidance Office 508-384-1000, Extension 160
Principal’s Office 508-384-1000, Extension 435
Special Education Office 508-384-1000, Extension 145
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Principal’s Message………………………………………………………………………………………...1
Notice of Non-Discrimination Section 504………………………………………………………………...2
Non Discrimination & Anti-Harassment Procedures...... 2
Publications...... 3
Accreditation...... 4
Mission Statement & 21st Century Learning Expectations...... 4
World of Difference Pledge...... 8
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Course Levels...... 9
Advanced Placement...... 9
Course Programming...... 10
Level Changes...... 11
Adding/Dropping Policy...... 11
Class Override...... 12
On Line Learning...... 12
Internships...... 13
Dual Enrollment...... 13
Promotion Requirements...... 13
Graduation Requirements...... 14
Marking System...... 15
- Letter Grades...... 15
- Grade Equivalents...... 15
- Pass/Fail Courses...... 15
- Weighted Grades...... 15
- Grade Quality Point Scale...... 17
- Grade Point Average (GPA)/Class Rank...... 17
Homework Request...... 19
Make-up Work...... 19
Mid-Year and Final Examinations...... 19
Progress Reports...... 20
Sex Education - Parental Notification...... 21
Special Needs...... 22
Summer Reading Program...... 22
Summer School Policy...... 23
ATHLETICS/STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Fees, Fines, and Charges...... 23
Athletics
Guidelines...... 24
Fees...... 25
Registration for Athletics...... 25
Captains’ Code of Conduct...... 26
Fan Code of Conduct (Hockomock League)...... 27
MIAA Mission Statement...... 27
MIAA Taunting Rule...... 27
Student Activities...... 28
Student Activities & Athletic Code of Behavior...... 29
ATTENDANCE
General Information...... 30
Dismissals...... 32
Tardiness to Class...... 32
Tardiness to School...... 32
Issues Regarding Ongoing/Chronic Medical Conditions...... 32
Class Skip Day...... 33
Truancy...... 33
TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)
BEHAVIORAL GUIDELINES
Code of Conduct...... 33
Progressive Discipline...... 34
Restorative Justice...... 34
Alcohol/Drug Policy...... 34
Assault...... 36
Bullying and Cyber Bullying...... 36
Detention...... 38
Disciplinary Infraction Guidelines...... 39
Weapons...... 43
Discipline for Students with Disabilities...... 43
Suspensions...... 45
Expulsion...... 47
Physical Restraint...... 48
Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Harassment...... 50
Hazing...... 50
Memorandum of Understanding...... 54
Search and Seizures...... 56
Student Pranks...... 56
Student Strikes/Demonstrations……………………………………………………………………….56
SCHOOL REGULATIONS
Corridor Guidelines...... 57
Dance Regulations...... 57
Dress Code...... 58
Eighteen Year Olds...... 59
Fire Alarm Boxes and Fire Extinguishers...... 59
Fire Drills...... 59
Locks and Lockers...... 59
Parking Policy...... 60
Pledge of Allegiance...... 62
Senior Privileges...... 62
BUS TRANSPORTATION
General Rules for Students Riding School Buses...... 63
GENERAL INFORMATION
College Visits...... 65
District Approach to Health/Wellness…………………………………………………………………66
Faculty Office Hours...... 66
Field Trip Information...... 66
Library/Student Support Center...... 67
Lost and Found...... 67
Lunch Program(Free and Reduced)...... 67
No School/Delayed Opening Procedures...... 68
Recreational Equipment/Electronic Devices...... 68
Release of Student Information...... 69
Visitors/Guests...... 72
Work Permits...... 72
TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)
GUIDANCE INFORMATION AND SERVICES
Mission Statement...... 73
School Support Services...... 73
Registration/Transfer/Withdrawal Information...... 74
Student Records...... 74
Non-Custodial Parents’ Rights...... 75
Testing Information
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations...... 76
College Board...... 77
HEALTH INFORMATION
Growth & Development Screening...... 78
Illness during School Hours...... 79
Medications...... 79
Notification-AHERA...... 79
Physical Examinations...... 79
Postural Screening Program...... 80
Religious Exclusion...... 80
Return to School after Illness and/or Accidents...... 80
Special Transportation...... 80
Tutoring during Extended Absences for Medical Reasons...... 81
Vision and Hearing Screening...... 81
PARENTS’ GROUPS
Booster Sports Club...... 82
King Philip Music Association...... 82
King Philip Parents’ Network...... 83
STUDENT RECOGNITION
Academic Awards...... 84
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award (DAR)...... 84
Honor Roll Criteria...... 84
Honor Societies...... 84
King Philip Cup...... 85
Sports Awards Programs...... 85
TECHNOLOGY/INTERNET
Internet and Electronic Mail Use Policy...... 85
Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Agreement for Students...... 85
SCHEDULES
Regular Bell Schedule...... 92
Alternate Bell Schedule (Delayed Opening – One Hour)...... 93
Alternate Bell Schedule (Delayed Opening – Two Hours)...... 94
Alternate Bell Schedule (Student Dismissal at 11:15 A.M)...... 95
Alternate Bell Schedule (7 Block/Period Day)...... 96
Dear King Philip High School Students, Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the 2017-2018school year!
We have decided to focus on increasing community engagement for this school year! Our clubs and sports along with various academic programs will be increasing their efforts to outreach to the community to provide unique opportunities for growth.
This handbook, developed by administrators, teachers, parents, and students serves as your celestial map in order to represent the King Philip Regional High School community to the best of your ability.
WE ARE KP!
Best wishes for a rewarding school year!
Sincerely,
Lisa C. Mobley, Ed.D
Principal
Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the King Philip Regional School District are hereby notified that this district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, homeless status, religion, sexual orientation,gender identity, or ancestry in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the King Philip Regional School District’s compliance with the regulation implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 is directed to contact the Superintendent of Schools who has been designated by the King Philip Regional School District to coordinate the district’s efforts to comply with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the ADA, and Section 504.
- The King Philip Regional School District Committee
Title I Coordinator / Dr. Susan Gilson (Asst. Superintendent/Principal-KPMS)Title II, ADA Coordinator / Dr.Lisa C. Mobley (Principal-KPRHS)
Title VI, Civil Rights Coordinator / Dr. Elizabeth Zielinski(Superintendent of Schools)
Title IX Coordinator (for employees) / Dr. Elizabeth Zielinski(Superintendent of Schools)
Title IX Coordinator (for students) / Dr.Lisa C. Mobley (Principal-KPRHS)
ELLCoordinator / Ms. Shelby Anderson (KPMS)
Homeless Education Coordinator / Mr. Larry Azer(Director of Finance & Operations)
504Virtual High School Coordinator / Mr. Spencer Christie (Student Success Leader)
Virtual High School Coordinator / Mrs. Cheryl Rowe (Media Specialist/Instructional Technologist)
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT PROCEDURES
This is an abbreviated description of King Philip Regional School District’s Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Procedures. The full procedures can be found here:[URL]. The full procedure describes that interim measures may be available to protect the alleged victim and others during the investigation; the circumstances when referral to law enforcement may be appropriate; an assurance of how the District avoids conflicts of interest; the prohibition against retaliation; and the availability of other ways to file a formal complaint with state or federal agencies.
It is the policy of King Philip Regional School District to maintain a learning environment that is free from harassment or discrimination of any kind, including sex-based harassment. It is a violation of this policy for any member of the school community to harass or discriminate against another individual as outlined in this policy. Any allegation of harassment or discrimination will be investigated, and, if a violation of this policy is substantiated, disciplinary action will be taken. All reports of harassment or discrimination shall be investigated promptly, impartially and in a manner which will preserve the confidentiality of all concerned to the extent practicable under the circumstances.
Any employee, student or third party who believes that he or she has experienced harassment or discrimination on the basis of his or her actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex/gender, homelessness, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or age or who has witnessed or learns about the harassment of or discrimination against, another person in the school environment, should inform the principal of the relevant school site or appropriate discrimination/harassment complaint official immediately or as soon as possible. The King
Philip Regional School District further does not deny equal access to or a fair opportunity to meet, or discriminate against, any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, or any other youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society
I. Reporting Responsibilities
Everyone in the school community is responsible for immediately reporting incidents of harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation, by anyone, in any form, that are directed at or witnessed by them at school or at a school sponsored event or of which they otherwise learn. Failure to cooperate with an investigation of such an incident will result in disciplinary action. Deceptive reporting may also be subject to a disciplinary response.
An individual may report to either the principal of the relevant school site or appropriate discrimination/harassment complaint official at his or her discretion. Students may additionally report incidents that they believe involve harassment or discrimination to their guidance
counselor, any teacher, administrator or any member of the support staff, and the staff member will refer the complaint to the principal or the discrimination/harassment complaint official. If a School Guidance or Adjustment Counselor, School Nurse, or any member of the teaching staff is contacted concerning a complaint or possible complaint, he/she should refer the matter to the principal immediately. Staff who observe conduct which violates this policy are to report the conduct to the principal immediately.
If one of the discrimination/harassment complaint officials is the person alleged to be engaged in discrimination/harassment, the complaint may be filed with one of alternate officials or any other school employee the student or employee chooses.
The discrimination/harassment complaint officials for the King Philip Regional School District are the following individuals on a district wide level:
Title II/ Section 504 (disability), Title IX (sex), Age Act, Boy Scouts Act
Title VI (race, color, national origin) and Title VII (employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin)
King Philip Regional High School maintains a website for our school. This along with opportunities to showcase student performances in the media serves as a means to provide information to the community and increase public relations. From time-to-time King Philip Regional may wish to publish examples of student projects, photographs of students, and other work on its website through other forms of media for these reasons. Should you wish to opt your student out of these opportunities, please provide the principal’s office with your written request that includes your signature, your child’s name, and the date on which you are making this request.
NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
King Philip Regional High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction.
Accreditation of an institution by the New England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer group review process. An accredited school or college is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the New England Association is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of the quality of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
Inquiries regarding the status of an institution’s accreditation by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the school or college.
King Philip Mission Statement
Our mission is to foster an educational community where students come first and every child has the opportunity to achieve to his or her fullest potential. This will be accomplished by embracing our core values of Respect, Accountability, Responsibility and Excellence. We will ensure a caring and supportive environment that balances academic rigor with the development of character and a strong sense of self.
21st Century Learning Expectations
Lifelong Learning:
1.The King Philip student will be an effective listener.
Advanced / Listener fully comprehends and processes main idea and supporting details in a given presentation; effectively draws conclusions and makes connections to prior knowledge; is consistently respectful and attentive to the speaker.Proficient / Listener identifies main idea and some of the supporting details in a given presentation; sufficiently draws conclusions and makes connections to prior knowledge; is generally respectful and attentive to the speaker.
NeedsImprovement / Listener does not recognize main ideas and, therefore, fails to draw conclusions and make connections to prior knowledge; is neither respectful nor attentive to the speaker.
2.The King Philip student will be an effective speaker.
Advanced / Speaker effectively engages listeners by communicating oral messages appropriate to situations; establishes a clear focus; connects ideas; leaves a strong impression on the listener; understands and respectfully responds to listener feedback.Proficient / Speaker engages listeners by communicating oral messages appropriate to situations; conveys ideas with sufficient detail; usually understands and responds to listener feedback.
NeedsImprovement / Speaker does not engage listeners by communicating oral messages appropriate to situations; is unable to convey ideas with sufficient detail; has difficulty understanding and responding to listener feedback.
- The King Philip student will be an effective reader.
Advanced / Reader fully comprehends and processes main and subordinate ideas in a variety of written works; engages in thoughtful reflection and draws logical conclusions from written material; consistently makes clear associations between literature and life.
Proficient / Reader comprehends and processes main and subordinate ideas in written works; engages in reflection and draws logical conclusions from written material; makes associations between literature and life.
NeedsImprovement / Reader neither comprehends nor processes main or subordinate ideas in written works; does not engage in reflection or draw logical conclusions from written material; does not make connections between literature and life.
- The King Philip student will be an effective writer.
Advanced / Writer skillfully communicates thoughts and/or information in a manner appropriate to the situation; demonstrates strengths in organization, content development, and mechanics.
Proficient / Writer generally communicates thoughts and/or information in a manner appropriate to situations; produces works that are mostly free of errors in mechanics; organizes ideas and develops content sufficiently.
NeedsImprovement / Writer fails to communicate thoughts and/or information in a manner appropriate to situations; demonstrates weaknesses in one or more of the following areas: content development, organization, and mechanics.
- The King Philip student will demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills.
Advanced / Student consistently employs appropriate problem-solving strategies, conceptualizes and analyzes information in new ways, and makes connections to prior knowledge.
Proficient / Student usually employs appropriate problem-solving strategies, conceptualizes and analyzes information in new ways, and makes connections to prior knowledge.
NeedsImprovement / Student does not employ appropriate problem-solving strategies; student neither conceptualizes nor analyzes information in new ways and does not make connections to prior knowledge.
6.The King Philip student will demonstrate technological skills.
Advanced / Student excels at using appropriate technologies, both in conjunction with and beyond the curriculum; successfully locates, retrieves, organizes, and stores information to solve problems and enhance learning.Proficient / Student generally does well using appropriate technologies in conjunction with the curriculum. Student is generally able to locate, organize, and process information to solve problems and enhance learning.
NeedsImprovement / Student has difficulty using appropriate technologies in conjunction with the curriculum. Student is unable to locate, organize, and process information to solve problems and to enhance learning.
Attributes and Attitudes:
- The King Philip student will understand and demonstrate a sense of community.
Advanced / Student actively demonstrates good citizenship and contributes to group efforts; shows commitment to service, self, family, school and community.
Proficient / Student demonstrates good citizenship and usually contributes to group efforts; shows commitment to service, self, family, school and community.
NeedsImprovement / Student neither demonstrates nor appears to understand good citizenship; generally does not contribute positively to group efforts; shows little commitment to service, self, family, school and community.
- The King Philip student will understand and demonstrate a sense of responsibility.
Advanced / Student consistently exhibits high standards of attendance, sociability, punctuality, self-management, integrity, honesty, perseverance towards goal attainment, and ethical courses of action.
Proficient / Student generally exhibits high standards of attendance, sociability, punctuality, self-management, integrity, honesty, perseverance towards goal attainment, and ethical courses of action.
NeedsImprovement / Student does not exhibit acceptable standards of attendance, sociability, punctuality, self-management, integrity, honesty, perseverance towards goal attainment, and ethical courses of action.
- The King Philip student will understand and appreciate diversity.
Advanced / Student demonstrates respect for himself/herself and others as worthy, capable and ethical individuals; shows tolerance for others, understanding, friendliness, and adaptability.
Proficient / Student shows respect towards himself/herself and others and adapts to most situations with tolerance and understanding.
NeedsImprovement / Student continually shows little regard for the respect of others, cannot adapt to situations which require tolerance and understanding.
- The King Philip student will understand and demonstrate behaviors that enhance and maintain wellness.
Advanced / Student actively demonstrates a physically active lifestyle, understands movement concepts, strategies and skills, and interprets health information and practices.
Proficient / Student usually demonstrates a physically active lifestyle, understands movement concepts, strategies and skills, and interprets health information and practices.
NeedsImprovement / Student neither demonstrates nor appears to understand a physically active lifestyle, movement concepts, strategies and skills, and is unable to interpret health information and practices.
WORLD OF DIFFERENCE PLEDGE