River View High School
512 Mountaineer Hwy.
P.O. Box 800
Bradshaw, WV 24817
Ph. 304-967-7480 Fax 304-967-7502
Motto: Raider Nation
Mission Statement: Educating Tomorrow’s Problem Solvers…Today
Welcome to the 2015 -2016 school year at River View High School. We expect this year to be filled with opportunities for students to achieve in the classroom, in sports, in the arts, and every other aspect of school. Our hope is that every student will accept the responsibility for his or her own behavior and learning. We pledge to support all students in the pursuit of excellence. Make this the very best year you have ever had in school!
River View High School Staff
Table of Contents
Calendar/Explanation of Important Dates3
Bell Schedule5
ACT Explore, SAT & Test Dates6
Student Expectations7
Student Rights7
Student Code of Conduct7
Course Requirements15
Qualifications/Requirements for Graduating Honors 21
Grading Scale22
CTC Programs25
Scholarship information26
2014-2015 Core Course Requirements for PROMISE28
Attendance30
Tardy31
Driving Regulations32
Fire Alarm Evacuation33
Guidance & Counseling34
Medications34
Bus Transportation35 Bullying/Harassment 36
Prom/Homecoming38
Clubs 39
Explanation of Important Days
Explanation of Important Days
August 20,2015 First Day of School for Students
September 7, 2015 No School Holiday –Labor Day
September 22, 2015 Mid-term – 1st Nine Weeks
September 28, 2015 Early Release at 12 noon
October 22, 2015 End of 1st Nine Week Grading Period/Early Release
October 29, 2015 Report Cards
November 11, 2015 No School Holiday – Veterans Day
November 26, 2015 No School Holiday - Thanksgiving
November25,26,27 No School Fall Break – Days may be taken for make up
December 1, 2015 Mid-term 2nd Nine Weeks
Dec. 22, 15 Early Release
December 25, 2015 No School Holiday – Christmas
January 1, 2015 No School Holiday – New Year’s Day
Dec. 23 – Jan 1, 16 No School Christmas Break – Days may be taken for make up’
January 8, 2016 Early Release
January 12, 2016 End of 2nd Nine Week Grading Period and 1st Semester
January 19, 2016 Report Cards sent home/Early release
February 11, 2016 Mid term3rd nine weeks
March 8, 2016 CE day/Faculty Senate (no students)
March 13, 2016 Outside School Environment – can be taken for make up
March 16, 2016 End of 3rd Nine Week Grading Period
March 23, 2016 Report Cards sent home
March 25-29, 2016 Outside School Environment – can be taken for make up
March 30 – April 1 OSE
April 26, 2016 Mid Term 4th Nine weeks
May 9, 2016 OSE/Faculty Senate (no students)
May 26, 2016 End of 4th Nine Week Grading Period and 2nd Semester
May 27, 2016 Graduation For RVHS
May 30, 2016 Holiday – Memorial Day
May 31, 2016 Report Cards sent home
June 1-3, 2016 OSE
June 5, 2016 Report Cards
June 6 – 30, 2016 Can be added on as make up days
RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
2015-2016
7:35-8:20 1stPeriod
8:25–9:102ndPeriod
9:15–10:003rd Period
10:05 - 10:504thPeriod
10:55 – 11:15AA/SSR
11:15 – 11:45 Lunch A
11:20 - 12:05 5th (1) Period Class
12:05 – 12:35Lunch B
11:50 – 12:35 5th (2) Period Class
12:40 – 1:256th Period
1:30–2:107th Period
2:15 – 3:00 8th Period
2-HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE 2015-2016
9:35-10:051st Period
10:10-10:402nd Period
10:45-11:153rd Period
11:20-11:50Lunch A
11:20-12:005th Period B
11:55-12:355th Period A
12:05-12:35Lunch B
12:40-1:104th Period
1:15-1:45 6th Period
1:50 -2:207th Period
2:25 – 3:00 8th Period
ACT Explorer and ACT Plan Dates – (tentative dates only)
ACT Explore – October, 2015ACT Plan – November, 2015
ACT Exam Schedule
Test Date / Registration Deadline / (Late Fee Required)September12,2015 / August 7, 2015 / August 8–21, 2015
October24,2015 / September 18, 2015 / September 19–October2, 2015
December12,2015 / November 6, 2015 / November 7–20, 2015
February6,2016* / January 8, 2016 / January 9–15, 2016
April9,2016 / March 4, 2016 / March 5–18, 2016
June11,2016** / May 6, 2016 / May 7–20, 2016
2015-2016 SAT Exam Schedule
SAT Test Dates: (these are anticipated dates only )
SAT Test Date / Regular Registration Deadline / SAT Tests GivenOctober 3, 2015 / September 4, 2015 / SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
November 7, 2015 / October 8, 2015 / SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
December 5, 2015 / November 6, 2015 / SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
January 23, 2016 / December 28, 2015 / SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
March 5, 2016 / February 4, 2016 / SAT Test Only
May 7, 2016 / April 8, 2016 / SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
June 4, 2016 / May 6, 2016 / SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
ACUITY BENCHMARKS – (after the nine weeks grading period)
Tentative dates;
Benchmark 1:October 21, 2015 – October 31, 2015
Benchmark 2:January 15, 2016
Benchmark 3…. March 26, 2016– April 3, 2016
*Finals are comprehensive and are 14% of your semester grade
ASVAB (Tentative Dates: November 4th, 5th, 6th, 2015)
Smarter Balanced Assessment….….May 4 – 22, 2016
APTA..April 20, 2016 – May 1, 2016
AP Tests…..May 4 – 15, 2016
Student Expectations
- Comply fully with all county, school, and classroom policies and procedures.
- Be present and on time for school and classes each and every day. Treat all school personnel and fellow students with dignity and respect. Demonstrate respect for school facilities, property and equipment, and the property of others.
- Be prepared to participate fully in all aspects of the school program.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
- All students, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, language, sex, or disability have the right to an equal educational opportunity.
- Administrators, faculty members, staff members, and students have a shared responsibility for contributing to a positive learning environment.
- Every student has the right to academic success without intrusions and interruptions that would impede his or her educational growth.
- Every student has the right to attend school daily without the fear of personal harm.
Student Behavior
Students are expected to practice good citizenship. Certain behaviors that disrupt the learning environment and/or jeopardize the health, safety, and well-being of others are deemed disciplinary infractions and are subject to state, county, and school policies. Physical contact between students is limited to holding hands only.
Raider Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy
The safety and wellbeing of every student and staff member at River View High is a top priority. It is imperative that students comply fully with all county, school, and classroom procedures. Students DO NOT have the right or authority to refuse or negotiate an assigned response to a disciplinary infraction. For example, if you are assigned lunch detention, you cannot refuse the lunch detention in exchange for another disciplinary response. If a student refuses or fails to serve the established duration of time to be served, then he/she will be issued the next tier of disciplinary response in addition to serving the previously assigned response. (The administration reserves the right to alter the discipline consequences depending on the individual differences and severity of the offense.)
NOTE: Infraction examples listed below are not limited to these specific examples.
All violations and consequences are covered by the West Virginia State Policy Code of Student Conduct - Policy 4373. Anything not specifically referred to in this book can still be covered by the aforementioned state policy.
Additionally, any 5 detention referrals during a semester will result in 1 day of ISS. 5 days of ISS will result in OSS, and any 3 OSS incidents will result in loss of event privileges such as prom, graduation, field trips, games, etc.
An extra-curricular activity is subject to the same RVHS rules and regulations enforced at school. Any violation of these rules during the extra-curricular activity will result in the exclusion of the student from extra-curricular activities for a semester.
Level One Violations and School Responses
Minimally Disruptive Behaviors – disrupt the educational process and the orderly operations of the school but do not pose direct dangerto self or others.
Infraction/Definition/Examples / 1st Offense / 2nd Offense / 3rd OffenseCheating/Academic Misconduct – copying another student’s work, cutting/pasting without citing sources, etc. / “0” on assignment & teacher contacts parents / “0” on the assignment
and ISS / “0” on assignment & 3 days OSS – addt’l instances mayresult in recommend to Alt School
Deceit / Falsifying Identify – deliberately concealing or misrepresenting the truth, or giving misleading information / Conference and ISS / 2 days ISS / 3 days OSS
Inappropriate Appearance –dressing or grooming in a manner that disrupts the educational process, or is detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of others, or is indecent to the extent that it interferes with teaching and learning, Ex: dresses, shorts, and holes in jeans must be at or below the middle finger when shoulders are relaxed and arms are straight down by the side, entire top of shoulders must be covered, (no tanks, spaghetti straps, wife beaters, razor backs, or cut out backs of any type), girls’ shirt necklines are not to be lower than the linestraight across from left armpit to right armpit, no midsection showing, no hats/hoodies covering any part of head in the building, no inappropriate wording or images referring to drugs, sex, weapons, alcohol, etc. / Correct the violation,notify parents, / Correct the violation, notify parents,
Lunch Detention, / Correct the violation, and ISS
Display of Affection- (acceptable affection = hand-holding in plain view only) – engaging in displays of intimate affection. Ex: no kissing on lips, jaw, head, etc., no embracing/hugging, no arm around shoulders/waist/hips, and no body contact front/front or back/front / Administrative Conference / Detention & parent contact / ISS
Disruptive/Disrespectful Conduct exhibiting behaviors that violate classroom/school rules, result in distraction and obstruction of the educational process, arediscourteous, impolite, bad mannered, and/or rude. Behavior is considered disruptive and/or disrespectful if a teacher is prevented from starting an activity or lesson, or has to stop instruction to address the disruption – i.e.asleep in class, out of seat at the bell, non-academic game play,disruptive talking, grooming / Teacher contacts parents and gives detention -2 days / Admin conference ISS / Parent/Tea-cher & Admin conference, ISS X 3,
Out of Area – students are not in designated locations at the appropriate times and do not have written permission Ex: not in class with assigned substitute teacher,in parking areas, in hallways during meals or before morning bells / Verbal warning / Detention and contact parents / ISS
Loitering / Blocking Passageways, Doors, Hallways –standing in passageways for extended periods of time that obstruct the flow of traffic for others Ex:standing in groups by lockers, standing in front of bathroom doors, standing in the front of the school entrance / Verbal warning / Admin conference &
detention / ISS
Skipping – failing to report to school’s assigned class or activity without prior permission or excuse by the school / ISS, parental contact / ISS 2 Days –Admin-Parent Conference / ISS-3 Days Revocation of privileges
Tardiness – failing to be in assigned place of instruction at the appropriate time without a valid excuse from school personnel.Ex: not inside the classroom when the last bell rings (this includes the protected time of first and last 10 minutes of class) / Warning / Detention / Detention – 3 days
Vehicle Parking Violation – not obtaining proper parking passes, improper parking of motor vehicle on school property, bringing unauthorized vehicles i.e., four-wheeler / Warning, PRO Notification / Admin/Parental Contact
ISS x 3 / OSS x 3
Level Two Violations and School Responses
Disruptive and Potentially Harmful Behaviors – disrupt the educational processes and/or pose potential harm or danger to self and/or others. The behavior is committed willfully but not in a manner that is intended maliciously to cause harm or danger to self and/or others.
Infraction/Definition/Examples / 1st Offense / 2nd Offense / 3rd OffenseInsubordination – ignoring or refusing to comply with directions or instructions given by school authorities Ex: refusing to open a book, complete an assignment, work with another student or in a group, take a test or do any other class or school related activity, refusing to leave a hallway when requested by a school staff member, running from school staff, etc. / Admin
Conference
and
1 day ISS / Admin/Parent conference
OSS X 1– / ISS and admin/parent conference
OSS X 3– with behavior team meeting
Leaving School Property without Permission / Parent contact and
5 days ISS,
drivers lose driving privileges for 2weeks / Parent contact and 3 days OSS, drivers lose driving privileges for one month and must purchase new parking pass / Parent contact and 10 days OSS, drivers lose driving privileges for remainder of school year
Physical Fight – engaging in a physical altercation in an attempt to harm or overpower another person(s) / 5 days OSS / 10 days OSS
Refer for alternative program
Possession of Knife under 3 ½Inches(longer blade refer to Level 4 Possession of Deadly Weapon) / Knife confiscated
& 5 days OSS / Knife confiscated -& 10 days OSS & recommend for expulsion
Profane Language/Obscene Gesture/Indecent Act toward an Employeeor Student / Administrative conference, 2 days ISS / Parent Conference, 3 days OSS / 10 days OSS plus recommendation for expulsion
Profane Language/Obscene Gesture/Indecent Act in General / Verbal warning / Parental contact plus detention / Admin/parentconference
ISS x 3 plus
Technology Misuse Category 1: Ex:games at inappropriate times, non- academic use of websites / Admin conference / Admin conference, loss of computer privileges for 5 days plus detention x 2 / Admin conference, loss of computer privileges for 10 days plus ISS
Technology Misuse Category 2: Possession of electronic device without permission, electronic device without WiFi / Admin conference, Device taken, returned at end of the day / Admin conference, Device confiscated for one week, lunch detention / ISS, Device confiscated for one month
Technology Misuse Category 3: Electronic Devices with WiFi / Confiscate device for 1 week & 1 day ISS / Confiscate device for 1 month and 3 days ISS / Confiscate device till end of year and 3 days OSS
Level Three Violations and School Responses
Infraction/Definition/Examples / 1st Offense / 2nd Offense / 3rdOffense
Battery against a Student: unlawful and intentional injury of another student / 5 days OSS, parent conference / 10 days OSS, Recommendation to Alternative School
Defacing School Property/ Vandalism:Ex: damaging school property or equipment / 5 days OSS, parent conference / 10 days OSS, recommend for expulsion
False Fire Alarm / 10 days OSS, parent confer-ence/PRO notified / 10 days/ PRO Notified& recommend for expulsion
Fraud and Forgery: deception via false or misleading information such as giving a wrong name, forging teacher signature / 5 days OSS, parent confer-ence / 10 days OSS, parent conference / 10 days OSS, recommendation for expulsion
Gambling / 5 days OSS, parent confer-ence / 10 days OSS, parent conference / 10 days OSS, recommendation for expulsion
Hazing: any action which endangers mental/physical health or safety of another / 5 days OSS, parent con-ference / 10 days OSS & recom-mend for expulsion
Improper/Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle: Ex: unsafe operation of vehicle, having unauthorized student in vehicle / 3 days OSS, PRO Notified, & revoke driving permit for one month / 5 days OSS, PRO Notified, Revoke Driving permit for school year / 10 days OSS, recommendation for expulsion
Larceny: taking another person’s property/stealing / 5 days OSS, parent confer-ence / 10 days OSS, parent conference / 10 days OSS, recommendation for expulsion
Sexual Misconduct: public exposure, transmitting drawings/photos of a sexual nature, committing sexual acts on school property/bus or during school event / 5 days OSS, PRO Notified parent confer-ence / 10 days OSS, PRO Notified recommendation for expulsion
Threat of Injury or Assault against Employee or Student / 5 days OSS, parent confer-ence / 10 days OSS, recommendation for expulsion
Trespassing / 3 days OSS, parent confer-ence / 5 days OSS, parent conference / 10 days OSS, recommendation for expulsion
Harassment/Bullying/Intimidation: any habitual intentional electronic/verbal/physical/written act, communication, transmission or threat which creates an intimidating, threatening, or emotionally abusive educational environment or interferes with the orderly operation of the school (refer to pages 23-26 for detailed definition) / 5 days OSS, parent confer-ence / 10 days OSS & referred to Alt. School Program
Possession/Use of Tobacco or Use of Imitation Drugs Ex: improper ingestion of food products / PRO Notified, ISS, 5 days after-school detention, & warning citation / ISSX 3, PRO Notified, Citation / 3 days OSS, PRO Notified, Citation
Level Four Violations and School Responses
Infraction/Definition/Examples / 1st Offense / 2nd Offense / 3rd OffenseBattery against School Employee / 10 days OSS, recommendto BOE for expulsion, notify law enforcement
Felony
Illegal Substance Related Behaviors
Possession and/or Use of a Dangerous Weapon
*Habitual Violation of School Rules and Policies
After the 3rd offense of any infraction, or five total referrals, students will be considered habitual violators. Students identified as habitual violators will be subject to modified disciplinary actions as deemed appropriate by the RVHS Administration.
Five Detentions within one (1) semester will result in 1 Day ISS. After a student has accumulated 3 days of ISS in a Semester, a day of Out of School suspension will be assigned. Once a student accumulates 10 referrals, a recommendation to the After School Program may be made.
*Student who are caught skipping, out of area, or in possession of tobacco products will have their privileges revoked to leave the classroom without an escort.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Chart IV: Foundations for High-Quality Adolescent Education Programming (Grades 9-12)24 credit required: 18 prescribed and 6 personalized
Chart IV Adolescent Education Programming (9-10, 11-12) Graduation Requirements
Graduation requirements are effective for all students enrolled in school year 2015-2016, and thereafter or as otherwise specified. Courses needed for graduation require mastery of approved content standards and objectives. Students should consult with their chosen postsecondary educational program when choosing optional upper-level courses. Students who do not demonstrate mastery of the approved content standards and objectives shall be provided extra assistance and time through personalized learning and support.
Graduation Requirements (18 prescribed)
English Language Arts* / 4 credits
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12 or English 12 CR or Transition English Language Arts for Seniors*
An AP® English course may be substituted for any of the above courses.
Mathematics* / 4 credits1
Math I
Math II
Math III STEM, or Math III LA or Math III TR
Math IV or Math IV TR or Transition Mathematics for Seniors* or any other fourth course option (Chart V)
An AP® Mathematics course may be substituted for an equivalent course or any fourth course option.
Science* / 3 credits
Physical Science (Grade 9)
Biology or Conceptual Biology or AP® Biology (Grade 10)
One additional lab science course or AP® science course (Chart V)
Social Studies* / 4 credits
World Studies (Grade 9) or an AP® Social Studies course
United States Studies (Grade 10) or an AP® Social Studies course