STUDENT HANDBOOK

2016 - 2017

Principal: Johnny Vitrano

Assistant Principal:

Michael Astugue

Kathi Gottschalk

Mary Priebe

Assistant Principal:

Christopher Nelson

Leonard Tridico

Registrar: Donna Gilbert

Student Services: Camille Ducote

Guidance

Receptionist: Mary Fox

Counselors:

Libby Schayot – 9th grade

Lori Englande – 10th grade

Che’ Ashby-Jackson – 11th grade

Susan Samson – 12th grade

Toni Matherne- 12th grade

Office Phone: 985-892-7112

Fax Number: 985-892-9894

Guidance Fax: 985-893-4799

website http://fontainebleauhigh.stpsb.org

MOTTO

Optimus Optimorum

COLORS

BLACK AND RED

MASCOT

BULLDOG

ALMA MATER

O'Fontainebleau, O’Fontainebleau

Your constant beacon guides us.

You gave us love

We learned respect, honor and integrity.

As the years go by

We lean on thee to guide our steadfast course.

All hail to thee my Fontainebleau,

Forever in our hearts we will love thee.

School Calendar

2016 - 2017

August 3-5, 2016 Teachers' Day (Wednesday-Friday)

August 8 School Opens (Monday)

September 5 Labor Day Holiday (Monday)

September 30 Parish Fair Holiday (Friday)

October 13 End of First Nine Weeks (47 days)

(Thursday)

October 14 Teacher’s Prof Day (No Students)

(Friday)

November 8 Election Day (Tuesday)

November 21-25 (Thanksgiving Holiday) (Mon-Friday)

December 20 End of Second Nine Weeks (41 days)

(Tuesday) (1/2 day for students)

December 21 – January 3, 2017 Winter Break (Wednesday-Tuesday)

January 4 School Reopens (Wednesday)

January 16 Martin Luther King Holiday (Monday)

February 27-March 3 Mardi Gras Holidays (Monday-Friday)

March 16 End of Third Nine Weeks (46 days)

(Thursday)

March 17 Teacher’s Day (No Students) (Friday)

April 14 – 21 Spring/Easter Break (Friday - Friday)

May 23 End of Fourth Nine Weeks (41 days)

(Tuesday) (1/2 day for students)

End of Second Semester (87 days)

May 24 Teachers' Day (Wednesday -No students)

2016-17 BELL SCHEDULE

Regular Schedule

30 Min. HR Schedule

7:25 -- 8:19

1st hour

7:25 -- 8:15

1st hour

8:24 -- 9:18

2nd hour

8:20 -- 9:08

2nd hour

9:23 -- 10:17

3rd hour

9:13 -- 10:01

3rd hour

10:22 -- 11:16

4th hour

10:06 -- 10:36

Homeroom

10:41 -- 11:29

4th hour

11:16 -- 11:42

1st Lunch

11:46 -- 12:40

5th hour

11:29 -- 11:58

1st Lunch

12:02 -- 12:50

5th hour

11:20 -- 12:14

5th hour

12:14 -- 12:40

2nd Lunch

11:33 -- 12:21

5th hour

12:21 -- 12:50

2nd Lunch

12:44 -- 1:38

6th hour

1:42 -- 2:36

7th hour

12:55 -- 1:43

6th hour

1:48 -- 2:36

7th hour

A.M. Activity Schedule

P.M. Activity Schedule

7:25 -- 8:11

1st hour

7:25 -- 8:11

1st hour

8:16 -- 9:00

2nd hour

8:16 -- 9:00

2nd hour

9:05 -- 9:49

3rd hour

9:05 -- 9:49

3rd hour

9:54 -- 10:52

Activity

9:54 -- 10:38

4th hour

10:57 -- 11:41

4th hour

10:38 -- 11:07

1st Lunch

11:41 -- 12:10

1st Lunch

11:11 -- 11:55

5th hour

12:14 -- 12:58

5th hour

10:42 -- 11:26

5th hour

11:45 -- 12:29

5th hour

11:26 -- 11:55

2nd Lunch

12:29 -- 12:58

2nd Lunch

12:00 -- 12:44

6th hour

1:03 -- 1:47

6th hour

12:49 -- 1:33

7th hour

1:52 -- 2:36

7th hour

1:33 -- 2:36

Activity

First Lunch – PE, Fine Arts, Vocational, Business, Foreign Language, Sp Ed,

Science

Second Lunch - ELA, SS, Math

SYSTEMWIDE POSITIVE

BEHAVIOR SUPPORT

The School System has a District Discipline Plan that was

adopted using a model master plan from the State Board of

Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and was

designed to promote an effective learning environment in our

schools. As part of this parish plan, each school has a

discipline plan that includes the expectations of a program

known as Positive Behavior Support (PBS). A PBS Team at

each school analyzes relevant data to develop effective

interventions to help ensure good conduct at school. The

overall, systemic goal of PBS is to provide a positive climate

within each school and ultimately lower the number of behavior

concerns. Improving student conduct means higher student

achievement, high school performance scores, and greater

overall success of the students in St. Tammany Parish. PBS

includes, but is not limited to:

a school disciplinary leadership team

identification of behavior issues in each school

improvement plan

BESE approved behavior forms

a school discipline flow chart

use of monitoring data to evaluate and modify the

school master plan

behavioral expectations at the school

a reward/incentive program for positive behavior

defined, consistent consequences for rule violations

district established discipline policies

appropriate Safe and Drug-Free School activities

a crisis management plan.

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FISH PHILOSOPHY

Expectations

The Fish Philosophy is the expectations of our school.

Teachers, support staff, and students should know and use these

expectations daily at Fontainebleau High School.

Fish Philosophy:

Be There

Be on time for school and class. Be totally focused on

the person or task with which you are engaged.

Choose your attitude

Accept full responsibility for your attitude at school. A

positive attitude is a decision you make, moment to

moment.

Make their day

Do something special for your teachers and fellow

students. Make positive choices.

Play

Have fun, enjoy yourself, and be spontaneous and

creative.

Rules (The rules of the school are designed with the Fish

Philosophy in mind)

Cafeteria Follow the cafeteria entry and exit plan

Trays stay in the cafeteria

Pick up after yourself

Visit with friends

Halls

Stay to the right when walking

Talk while you walk

Be there on time!

Restrooms

Respect others

Report to administration if restroom needs attention

Report graffiti or unsafe conditions

Maintain cleanliness

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Classrooms Teacher will develop and post rules with the Fish

Philosophy in mind

All students need to know the rules of the school……..

The student is responsible for and will be held accountable for

all policies in the St. Tammany Parish Handbook on

Attendance, Discipline, & Student Records. This handbook

becomes a part of the Fontainebleau High School Student

Handbook.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Fontainebleau encourages regular, two-way, and meaningful

communication between parents and staff involving student

academic learning and extracurricular activities. This

communication involves and ensures

a) that parents play an integral role in assisting in their

child’s learning;

b) that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in

their child’s education at school;

c) that parents are full partners in their child’s education

and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making

and on advisory committees to assist in the education of

their child.

I. ATTENDANCE

REQUIRED ATTENDANCE DAYS

Louisiana attendance policy requires students to attend class a

minimum number of days in order to receive credit. At the high

school level a student can miss no more than 5 days per

semester. If a student is absent for 3 or more consecutive days a

note from a physician, nurse practitioner, or dentist must be

presented upon return to school.

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If a student misses 5 or more days (excused and/or unexcused)

in a semester, credit will be denied due to excessive absences.

Attendance letters are mailed from the school system on the

second day of nonattendance and on the fifth day.

Excused absences:

Students are allowed to make-up work if there is an

acceptable excuse presented for the absence.

Students have the same numbers of days as they were

absent; and/or to make arrangements with each teacher,

to make up assignments following an excused absence.

Students who check out and have an unacceptable

excuse will receive a zero (0) for each period on all

graded work given during the time of his/her absence.

Graded work includes a daily participation grade.

If a student checks out for a doctor's appointment,

he/she must, upon return, present a doctor's slip to the

Admissions Secretary, who then issues an admission

slip.

Admission slips are issued for portions of the school

day in the same manner that they are issued for full day

absences.

A checkout card is maintained in Student Services.

The parent/authorized person on the check out card must

give a reason each time it is used. If no reason is given,

this information is recorded and the student is

unexcused.

If a student returns to school on the same day after

checking out, he/she must report to the Student Services

Desk and sign in.

All absences, both excused and unexcused, count

toward a student’s total absent days. Students are

allowed to make-up work only for excused absences.

TRUANCY

Truancy is defined as absence from class or school for any

portion of a period or day without permission from home and

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school. Students are not to leave the campus before school, any

time during the school day, or after school while waiting for the

bus. They must remain on the campus at all times or be subject

to disciplinary action.

LA. R.S. 17:221

SUBPART C. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

§221. School attendance; compulsory ages; duty of parents;

excessive absences; consent to withdraw

A.(1) Every parent, tutor, or other person residing

within the state of Louisiana, having control or charge of any

child from that child's seventh birthday until his eighteenth

birthday, shall send such child to a public or private day school,

unless the child graduates from high school prior to his

eighteenth birthday. Any child below the age of seven who

legally enrolls in school shall also be subject to the provisions

of this Subpart. Every parent, tutor, or other person responsible

for sending a child to a public or private day school under

provisions of this Subpart shall also assure the attendance of

such child in regularly assigned classes during regular school

hours established by the school board.

(2) Whoever violates the provisions of this Subsection

or R.S. 17:234 shall be fined not more than two hundred and

fifty dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both.

(3) Whoever violates any other provision of this

Subpart or any other provision of law which provides for the

penalty provided for in R.S. 17:221 shall be fined not more than

fifteen dollars, and, for such violations, each day the violation

continues shall constitute a separate offense.

(4) Visiting teachers or supervisors of child welfare and

attendance, with the approval of the parish or city

superintendents of schools, shall file proceedings in court to

enforce the provisions of this Subpart. Students guilty of

truancy are disciplined.

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LA Rev Stat § 17:233

§233. Cases of habitual absence or tardiness referred to

juvenile or family court; denial or suspension of driving

privileges

A. Any student who is a juvenile and who is

habitually absent from school or is habitually tardy shall be

reported by visiting teachers and supervisors of child welfare

and attendance to the family or juvenile court of the parish or

city as a truant child, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2

of Title VII of the Louisiana Children's Code relative to

families in need of services, there to be dealt with in such

manner as the court may determine, either by placing the

truant in a home or in a public or private institution where

school may be provided for the child, or otherwise.

B.(1)(a) A student shall be considered habitually

absent or habitually tardy when either condition continues to

exist after all reasonable efforts by any school personnel,

truancy officer, or other law enforcement personnel have

failed to correct the condition after the fifth unexcused

absence or fifth unexcused occurrence of being tardy within

any school semester.

(b) The parent or legal guardian of a student shall

enforce the attendance of the student at the school to which

the student is assigned.

(c) The principal of the school, or his designee, shall

notify the parent or legal guardian in writing on or before a

student's third unexcused absence or unexcused occurrence

of being tardy, and shall hold a conference with such

student's parent or legal guardian. This notification shall

include information relative to the parent or legal guardian's

legal responsibility to enforce the student's attendance at

school and the civil penalties that may be incurred if the

student is determined to be habitually absent or habitually

tardy. The student's parent or legal guardian shall sign a

receipt for such notification.

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(2) In a nonpublic school, a student shall be

considered habitually absent or tardy only when the student

has been absent or tardy for more than five days within any

month without approval of the parent or other person

responsible for the student's school attendance and when the

student's principal has filed a written report showing dates of

absence or tardiness and dates and results of school contacts

with the home.

C. If a student is less than eighteen years of age and

is habitually absent or tardy as determined pursuant to this

Section, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections

may, upon notification from the school board, deny or

suspend the driver's permit or license of the student in

accordance with the provisions of R.S. 32:431.1.

D. For purposes of this Section, the term "tardy" shall

include but not be limited to leaving or checking out of

school unexcused prior to the regularly scheduled dismissal

time at the end of the school day but shall not include

reporting late to class when transferring from one class to

another during the school day.

LA. R.S. 17:233

FHS recognizes NO "skip" days.

TARDY POLICY

Tardy Definition

A student is considered tardy if he/she is less than 20

minutes late for a class. Tardies are excused only for the

same reasons as absences.

If a student is 20 minutes (or more late) for a class, the

student will be considered absent for that class. This

absence will count toward the total number of absences for

that class in determining failure for excessive absences.

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If the tardy, or resulting absence, is unexcused, the student

will NOT be allowed to make up any work missed

Students are responsible for being in their classrooms and

seated in their desks when the tardy bell rings for each period.

Students arriving to school after the tardy bell rings must check

in before reporting to class.

Tardy to school is defined as any late arrival from the start of

school until the beginning of second hour.

1-3 tardy - warning

4th tardy or more – disciplinary action.

Subsequent tardies add additional consequences.

Upon referral to the office, an administrator will review the

student's tardy/discipline record and handle discipline

accordingly.

CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS

Students will not call home for permission nor be allowed to

check out by telephone conversation with parents. The

Admissions Secretary will call the home.

If the parent, or authorized person cannot be reached, the

student will remain in school. An authorized person is one who

has been designated, in writing, by the parent to check the

student out of school. The permission authorization is attached

to the student's checkout card. In order to release a student, the

school must have a written permission signed by the parent,

guardian, or authorized person.

Students will not be allowed to go to Student Services to

check out between class periods. A student who is to

checkout must report to class. Teachers will call Student

Services to let the secretary know when a student wants to

check out. The teacher will supply the secretary with the

following:

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a) name of the student

b) nature of the illness

c) name of parent or authorized person

d) phone number to call

When the parent or authorized person arrives, the

Admissions Secretary will call the student out of class.

Students who leave school without properly checking out

are considered as "skipping" and will be referred to the

principal or assistant principal. This could lead to

suspension.

Students checked out by a phone call must bring in a note

when returning to school.

Absences for three or more consecutive days will require a

medical excuse from a physician.

Acceptable excuses for checking out are:

a. personal illness.

b. doctor’s appointments. Parents are encouraged to

make both doctor and dental appointments after

school.

c. court appearances.

d. special reasons authorized by the principal or

the assistant principal.

Unacceptable excuses for checking out are:

a. Obtaining driver's license. This can be done after

school or during school holidays.

b. Errands for parents.

c. Vacations.

d. Activities that are not school sponsored.

e. Going home for forgotten items.

Students are not allowed to check out with another

student unless they are siblings.

Students will not be allowed to check out by phone on

pep rally days and the day before a holiday break. A

parent or guardian must come to the school to check

the student out on these days.

Students will not be allowed to check out of school

during exams.

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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Any student participating in a sport/activity that takes place

during the week on a school night is expected to be in class the

next morning on time. Tardies will not be accepted. No

exceptions unless prior approval is issued in writing by the

principal.

PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES

It is our hope that all of Fontainebleau's students will become

involved in extracurricular activities this year. We have

numerous ones from which to select, and we encourage you to

take part in at least one of the extracurricular activities.

Be cautious that your participation in the extracurricular

activities does not interfere with your studies so that your

grades suffer. In that event, you would be unable to participate.

Students who are suspended or who exhibit unacceptable

behavior may be dismissed from extracurricular activities at

any time.

If a student is involved in one sport/activity and quits that

sport/activity, the student will not be allowed to join another

sport/activity until the first sport/activity season is over.

Any student participating in extra-curricular activities, i.e.

games, practices, contests, competitions, etc., is encouraged to

be in attendance for the full day, but must be in class a

minimum of four hours.

DANCES

Students will be required to present student ID before being admitted

into school dances.

Students will be required to obtain guest passes for guests that do not attend FHS.

Guests are only allowed between the ages of 14 and 21 and are

required to follow all dance and school rules.

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The FHS student is responsible for the behavior of his or her

guest.

Once a student has left a dance, he/she will not be allowed to

return to the dance.

Students are not allowed to go to their cars during a dance

regardless of the reason.

Students will be required to sign in when arriving at a dance

and sign out before leaving the dance.

Students are not allowed to attend a dance if on the owe list.

Students shall clear their debts from the owe list before

purchasing a ticket to a dance.

Students receiving instruction through alternative school

settings and do not attend class on Fontainebleau’s campus

are not allowed to attend school dances.

Students will be "locked-in" for a specified time. Students will not

be allowed to enter after a pre-announced time nor leave before the

pre-announced departure time.

II. CONDUCT

Setting high expectations for student behavior helps foster good

decision making skills and good choices. The following

guidelines are provided as common examples of misconduct

and minimum consequences.

Refer to the Handbook on Attendance, Discipline and Student

Records for a more complete list.

BULLYING

Examples of types of bullying may include, but are not limited

to the following examples:

Cyberbullying includes posting remarks and/or pictures

on social networking sites, text messages, and email.

Physical bullying includes, but is not limited to,

punching, shoving, poking, strangling, hair pulling,

beating, teasing, kicking, punching, or excessive

tickling.

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Verbal bullying includes, but is not limited to, such acts

as malicious name calling, teasing, or gossip.

Emotional (psychological) bullying includes, but is not

limited to rejecting, wronging, extorting, defaming,

humiliating, black-mailing, diminishing personal

characteristics (such as race, disability, ethnicity or

perceived sexual orientation), manipulating friendships,

isolating, or ostracizing.

Sexual bullying includes, but is not limited to, many of

the preceding actions as well as exhibitionism,

voyeurism, sexual propositioning, abuse involving

actual physical contact, or sexual assault.

An individual has the right to report an incident(s) of bullying

without fear of reprisal or retaliation at any time. To report

bullying, tell a teacher, guidance counselor, or an administrator.

Forms are available in the library, room 402, and guidance

department. Forms may be deposited in room 402 or the library

book drop.

Proven allegations of bullying can have serious consequences

for the person deemed guilty, including verbal or written

reprimand, in-school or out-of-school suspension, disciplinary

reassignment and or expulsion.

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD

The St. Tammany Parish School system requires students to

wear ID badges at all times. Picture ID will be visible-- worn

on a lanyard. Temporary IDs are to worn only on the upper

chest.

Picture ID badges will be required at FHS for the following:

to get into FHS dances

to get an admit slip

to check out a library book

to vote in specified school elections

other activities

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HALL PASS

Any student in the hall during class periods must have a pass

from a teacher or office to justify being out of class.

CLOTHING

Sweat pants, leggings, yoga pants, joggers and tights are

NOT allowed.

“Walking” shorts may be worn as long as they meet the

length requirements. Examples of “walking” shorts would

include pocketed shorts secured at the waist. Examples of

shorts NOT considered “walking” shorts would include PE

uniform shorts, other shorts that are considered athletic

wear and “Soffee” type cotton shorts and are NOT to be

worn as regular school attire.

No breaks in materials are allowed including holes fringes,

fraying, and/or patches. If the bottom is hemmed and looks

neat and is not excessively frayed it is ok.

No over-sized garments; such as t-shirts past fingertip

length.

The display of signs or symbols on the person of a student,

which could create a disturbance at school, is prohibited.

All shirts must be long enough to cover midriff area, but

not fall below the fingertips.

Hair arranged in a manner detrimental to the performance

of normal educational activities will be prohibited.

Undergarments must be covered at all times.

Pants must be secured at the waist with no undergarments

revealed.

No ornamentation, i.e. chains, spikes, metal studs, etc., may

be worn on clothing or body.

Solid white undershirts, tank tops, spaghetti strap shirts

may not be worn as outerwear, or covered by an outer

garment such as a sweater or jacket.

Shirts must have sleeves that cover the shoulders.

No scrubs may be worn, except for interns.

A neatly trimmed mustache is the only facial hair permitted.

Hair must clear the line of sight.

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Unacceptable items: traditional flip-flop shoes, soccer

sandals, house slippers, backless between the toe shoes,

pajamas, flannel bottoms, sheer clothing, PE uniform

(except during PE)

Any student who violates the Dress Code Policy will be

referred to the assistant principal for discipline. Refer to

STPSB Discipline Policy Handbook.

HAT POLICY

Hats and/or headscarves are not permitted on campus during

regular school hours. These items will be confiscated.

BODY PIERCING

Pierced ears are the only form of body piercing allowed at FHS;

extremes are not allowed. Students will be referred to the

assistant principal for discipline.

ELECTRONICS

Digital cameras, radios/CD and/or cassette players/iPods or

other electronic devices are NOT to be brought to school.

These devices will be confiscated.

WIRELESS DEVICES

NO WIRELESS DEVICES ARE ALLOWED BY THE ST.

TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AS PER THE

DISTRICT HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS.

Any student in possession of a “wireless device” while on

school property on a normal school day and on the school bus

will have that device confiscated and have disciplinary

consequences. Wireless devices will only be returned to the

parent/guardian. The Board reserves the right to examine the

contents of any wireless device found.

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“Normal school day” is from the time the student enters campus

until the 2:56 bell.

EATING/DRINKING

Students are not to eat in the classrooms. Drinks in glass

containers are prohibited. Bottled water from the vending

machine will be allowed in the classroom but not in the

computer labs.

CHEATING

Cheating occurs any time a student does not do his/her own

work. Copying another student's homework, submitting

another student's paper as his/her own, sharing answers on a

test/quiz/assignment are all forms of cheating.

First offense - zero on assignment/test, parent contacted,

written reprimand

Second offense-zero on assignment, parent contacted, and

a Saturday detention

Third offense-zero on assignment, parent contacted, and 2

day suspension.

DETENTION

Students serving detention are expected to arrange for

transportation to leave campus at the end of the detention. The

detention monitor cannot leave until all students are picked up.

Students remaining 15 minutes past the published end of the

detention will be disciplined.

MISCONDUCT

Suspendable Offenses:

leaving the classroom or campus w/o permission

habitual offender

nonattendance of detention

profanity on campus

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possession or use of cigarettes and/or lighter or

dipping(smokeless tobacco)

cutting class

dress code violation

disrespect toward teacher/staff(1-2days)

fighting (5 days)

under the influence, possession or consumption of alcohol

on campus (5 day suspension)

fireworks on campus (5 days)

violation of rules on field trips or school sponsored

activities

Recommendation for Expulsion:

fighting-2nd offense

possession of weapon

(police notification required)

fourth suspension for any reason

possession, distribution, or under the influence of drugs

(police notification required)

TRANSPORTATION

The school bus is an extension of the school campus and as

such appropriate behavior is expected at all times. The

following consequences are used as a guideline for misconduct

on the bus:

first referral warning reprimand

second referral 3 day bus suspension

third referral 5 day bus suspension

fourth referral 10 day bus suspension

fifth referral bus suspension for remainder

of school year

serious offenses could also result in suspension from school

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PARKING ZONES AND PERMITS

ALL CARS ON CAMPUS MUST HAVE A VALID FHS

PARKING STICKER.

There is to be no loitering in the parking lot. Students

may not stay in their car before school once they arrive.

Students may not return to their car until the end of

school.

Student vehicles may be subject to search if there are

reasonable grounds to believe that drugs, alcohol,

firearms, stolen property or other contraband might be

present in those vehicles.

Reckless driving (donuts, kicking gravel), speeding,

driving through the Jr. High campus and any other

violation of these regulations will result in suspension of

driving privileges, towing of vehicles, and/or suspension

from school.

Refer to FHS Parking & Traffic Regulation form, which

is issued at the time of registration.

Leaving campus without checking out; or transporting

students who have not checked out; or excessive tardies

will result in suspension or loss of driving privileges.

FHS reserves the right to restrict parking. Parking spaces

are at a premium due to the growth of the school. 9th

graders will not be issued parking permits for any reason.

Seasonal permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis

for those students involved in certain extracurricular

activities for the duration of that activity.

All appeals are to be made in writing and will be decided

by the Permit Committee.

WEAPONS ON CAMPUS

See STPSB Handbook on Discipline and Attendance

No weapons, or object that could be considered a weapon, shall

be brought to school for any reason.

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III. GENERAL PROCEDURES & POLICIES

DEBTS

St. Tammany Parish School Board authorizes schools to collect

all debts owed the school by students and parents. Debts would

include, but not be limited to, such things as lost/damaged

textbooks, library books/fines, unpaid lunch fees, uniforms, etc.

The St. Tammany Parish School Board authorizes schools to

withhold participation in extracurricular activities, clubs, sports,

dances of students in debt. In the case of a student transferring

to another school, all financial obligations shall be met before

the withdrawal is completed. A student may not participate in

the graduation ceremony until all obligations have been met.

DRILLS

Emergency drills at regular intervals are required by law and

are an important precaution. It is essential that when the first

signal is given, everyone obeys orders promptly and clears the

building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible. The

teacher in each classroom will give the students instructions.

Exit maps are posted in each classroom.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are a privilege. Students with a failing grade in a

course or disciplinary performance or a suspension may be

denied permission. Students MUST receive permission from

each teacher before missing a class for a field trip. Students

shall adhere to all school and parish policies while on the field

trip.

HEALTH RECORDS

Students, who have not reached the age of 18 by October 1, are

required by law to present records of their immunizations. If

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the student fails to provide this information, he/she may not

attend school until these records are made available.

STUDENT MEDICATION POLICY

Any student who is required to take medication during the

school day must comply with parish regulations, these include:

Medical release form (school form) filled out by physician

and on file at school.

Medication in container appropriately labeled by pharmacy

or physician (including over-the-counter).

All medication is to be brought to the school by the

parent/guardian for safekeeping.

No medication is to be in student's possession at any time

while on campus.

LIBRARY The library will open each school day thirty minutes

before school and close thirty minutes after school.

The library is a place for studying in a quiet atmosphere.

Students gathering for socializing will be asked to leave.

Books on the open shelves not designated for other uses

may be checked out for two weeks.

Reference books are to be used only in the library and are

not checked out at any time. Selected reference books

may be checked out overnight with the permission of the

librarian.

Overdue books result in a fine of ten cents per day for

every school day overdue. Overdue reserve books result

in a fine of five cents per period of each school day.

Periodicals do not circulate; they are to be used only in

the library.

Parent & student must sign a Technology Usage Agreement

Form before the student can utilize the computer lab.

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LOCKERS AND LOCKS

Students will be issued lockers at the beginning of the

school year.

Students are required to keep their lockers locked at all

times.

Students will supply their own gym locks.

A locker that is left unlocked is considered out of use. Its

contents may be removed and the locker assigned to

another student.

Lockers will be inspected on a regular basis and should be

kept clean and presentable.

Students will be subject to fines for any damage to lockers.

If a locker is damaged and/or will not lock, this must be

reported to the front office immediately.

LUNCH

Lunch tickets are sold on a daily basis at school or

through https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/default.aspx

link. Tickets may be purchased for a single day or

multiple days.

All students are required to put their trash in the trashcan.

Those leaving trash on the tables or floor will be

disciplined.

POSTERS

Any notices, posters or stickers that you wish to display on the

bulletin boards or about the buildings must have the approval of

the administration. Failure to obtain approval will result in the

removal of the displayed article. Students or organizations

displaying posters are responsible for removing them

immediately following events or activities publicized.

SCHOOL FEES

School fees may be paid on-line through the

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https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/default.aspx link located on

the school and/or district web sites; or directly paid to the

teacher.

The school currently collects the following fees:

Agriscience:

Ag I -- $10/year

Ag II -- $10/year Welding I -- $10/semester

Ag III -- $10/year Welding II -- $10/semester

Horticulture -- $10/year

Art:

Art I/II/III/IV -- $10.00/sem Fine Arts Survey -- $8.00/sem

Band:

$150 (may be collected through fundraisers)

$50/semester or $80/year – instrument rental fee

Business Courses:

IBCA -- $6/year BCA -- $6/year

Internship – uniform fee ($16/shirt; $29/scrub set)

Networking -- $6/year

Chorus: $10

CNA/EKG Phlebotomy Certificate Fee:

$20.00 per semester

College Dual Enrollment:

Fee established by Secondary Institution Program. Range from

$0.00 - $600.00 based on courses taken.

Distance Learning Courses

A3 Virtual School $75.00 - $200.00 per course

Family & Consumer Science:

Adult Responsibility: $3

Family & Consumer Science I: $10/semester

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Nutrition & Foods: $20/semester

Advanced Nutrition & Foods: $20/semester

ProStart I: $20/semester

ProStart II: $20/semester

ServSafe Testing fee (optional for students): $36

General Activity Fee: $10

Industrial Technology: Advanced Drafting: $10/semester

Basic Drafting: $10/semester

General Technology Ed: $10/semester

Math:

For students using Math XL $20/year

For students in Dual enrollment $25/year

(includes Math XL and cost of example problems)

Parking:

Permit: $20 Fine: $5/ticket

Piano: $10/year

Science Lab Fees $7 for the following: Health Occupations

Physical Science (R, H) Medical Terminology

Chemistry (R, H) Environmental Science

Physics (R, H and AP) Forensic Science

$10 for the following: $20 for the following:

Biology (R, H) First Responder

Biology II

Anatomy and Physiology

STAR $15.00/ year

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TECHNOLOGY POLICY

Refer to St. Tammany Parish Technology Policy handbook.

Violations of technology policy result in ISS for 1st offense and

2nd offense is suspension.

TEXTBOOKS

All textbooks are the property of the State of Louisiana. If a

book is damaged beyond use, or is not returned at the end of the

session, or the student drops or transfers out of the class without

returning the textbook in good condition, the student must make

payment at the original cost of the book.

STUDENT INSURANCE

Student insurance is available at a nominal cost and is optional.

The school merely acts as a medium in supplying the insurance

and assumes no liability, either for the injury or the subsequent

negotiations with the company.

VISITORS

The school policy is to accept only those visitors who have

legitimate business at the school. Guests and visitors must

register in the office and wear a visitor's pass.

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I. ACADEMICS

GRADING AND AVERAGING

ST. TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

HIGH SCHOOL GRADING POLICY

Numerical grades shall be used on the report cards for

students in grades 9-12.

The following grading scale in grades 9-12 shall be used to

determine each nine week grade:

A = 93-100 B = 85-92 C = 75-84

D = 67-74 F = 0-66

All numerical grades of .5 - .9 shall be rounded to the next

highest grade including the grade of 64.5.

Grades for transfer students shall be equated to the St. Tammany

Parish grading scale in such a manner that will not penalize the

student. If only letter grades are provided by the transfer student's

previous school, the following scale shall be used in assigning a

percent:

A=96 B=87 C=78 D=69 F=60

Parents can monitor their student’s progress through the home

program using the ID number and password received in the mail.

The web site for the program will be announced at the start of the

school year.

CHEATING

Cheating occurs any time a student does not do his/her own work.

Copying another student’s homework, submitting another

student’s paper as his/her own, sharing answers on a

test/quiz/assignment are all forms of cheating.

GPA

A student's overall GPA is based on semester grades. All courses

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attempted shall be used to make this determination. If a student

repeats a course both grades will be computed in the GPA.

A grade point average cannot be rounded off. A grade point

average is defined as the average of all grades attempted, divided

by total quality points earned.

Weighted Non-weighted

A = 5 A = 4

B = 4 B = 3 B = 3

C = 3 C = 2

D = 1 D = 1

F = 0 F = 0

REPORT CARDS AND PROGRESS REPORTS

In the middle of each nine-week period, progress reports are given

to all students in each class. It is the responsibility of the student

to see that his/her parent gets these reports. Report cards are

issued to all students on the Thursday following the end of each

nine-week period. Report cards are mailed only at the end of the

second semester.

PROMOTION

9th Grade 0-4.5 credits

10th Grade 5-10.5 credits

11th Grade 11-16.5 credits

12th Grade 17-28 credits

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Information on Graduation requirements, TOPS, career pathways,

dual enrollment opportunities and course descriptions is located in

the 2016-2017 Program of Study. These guides are updated

annually and disseminated to the students during Spring

scheduling. Additional copies are located in the counseling office.

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CLASS OFFERINGS AND SCHEDULES

For class offerings and procedures, refer to the Fontainebleau High

Programs of Study. This guide becomes part of the Fontainebleau

High School Student Handbook.

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Class of 2017

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT

COURSES

Advanced-placement courses are college-level courses offered in

the high school for qualified students who are interested in

pursuing a thorough, comprehensive program of study and

research. Applicants who are accepted for these courses are

encouraged to take the advanced-placement examination at the end

of the course.

AP exams are usually scheduled during the first three weeks in

May. The teacher will notify students once dates are received.

The score reported on the examination and each college's policy

regarding advanced-placement will determine whether college

credit will be granted for the work. The advanced-placement

examination score is not part of the admissions process.

COLLEGE ENTRANCE TEST

FONTAINEBLEAU HIGH SCHOOL

******CODE NUMBER 191- 659******

ACT TEST DATE - FHS SITE

September 10, 2016 October 22, 2016 February 11, 2017

ACT TEST DATE – NON FHS SITE

December 10, 2016 April 8, 2017 June 10, 2017

ACT registration can be completed on line at www.actstudent.org

and requires a current photograph of the student.

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PSAT TEST DATE

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at FHS

Registration in Guidance Department

The fee for the 2016 PSAT/NMSQT is $15.

SAT TEST DATES

(FHS is not a test site for SAT)

October 1, 2016 November 5, 2016

December 3, 2016 January 21, 2017

May 6, 2017 June 3, 2017

ASVAB TEST DATE

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

EXPLORE/PLAN/ACT STATE TEST DATE

11th Grade - ACT - March 21, 2017

END-OF - COURSE (EOC) TEST DATES

April 24 – May29, 2017

EXAMS

A modified class schedule will be followed on exam days and

communicated to the student at least one (1) week prior to exams.

STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CHECK OUT

OF SCHOOL DURING EXAMS.

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PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Fontainebleau encourages regular, two-way, and meaningful

communication between parents and staff involving student

academic learning and extracurricular activities.

This communication ensures

a) that parents play an integral role in assisting in their

child’s learning;

b) that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their

child’s education at school;

c) that parents are full partners in their child’s education and

are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on

advisory committees to assist in the education of their

child.

Parents are encouraged to monitor their student(s) progress

through the on-line Student Progress Center:

https://jpams.stpsb.org/jpweb/. Assistance with accessing the site

may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Peters in the front office.

Parent meetings, Paw Prints, (our monthly electronic

newsletter), email, Teacher Web (school counseling

website), and our call home service are just some of the ways

we communicate important information to our school

community.

Your student receives current information through

announcements, fliers, and quarterly class and small group

meetings, to name a few.

COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE SERVICES

The student should seek the aid of the counselor with personal,

social and scholastic problems; with planning of his high school

program in light of his abilities, interests, and needs; checking

college-entrance requirements and scholarship information; and

with making decisions concerning vocations and selecting

colleges.

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All five of the counselors provide individual, small, and

large group counseling in the areas of academic, career, and

personal/social development of your student.

CLASS MEETINGS

During the school year, guidance counselors conduct meetings to

disseminate information to specific grade levels.

TRANSCRIPTS

Transcript request forms are available in the guidance office.

Complete the form and return to the office. The fee is $1.00 for the

first; $.25 per extra; $.50 if to be mailed.

A final transcript request form will be available from the senior

counselor in May. State of Louisiana college/university will access

the transcript electronically. The final transcript will be sent to an

out of state college/university after guidance receives the

completed form and fee: the first one is free.

TOPS

Students that take certain courses may be eligible for a TOPS

scholarship. The courses and requirements are listed in the TOPS

Program rules, which can be viewed at www.osfa.state.la.us or by

contacting the TOPS Program at 1-800-259-5626, ext. 1012.

Information may also be obtained at the St. Tammany Parish

Public School System’s College Counseling Center;

www.stpsb.org/college or by calling 985-898-6458.

EARLY RELEASE POLICY

Early release students may not provide transportation for any

student who is not an early release student without permission

form.

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SHORT DAY

Only seniors qualify for early release.

Early release will be granted on an individual basis.

Early release students must schedule five courses.

Athletes may be short day 1 & 2 hour only, not 6 & 7

Early release students must have transportation to leave

campus and must leave within five (5) minutes of the end

of

his/her last class of the day. Students may not remain on

campus or return to campus.

Early release students must make arrangements to stay in

school when the daily schedule is adjusted for special

programs or exams.

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II. CAMPUS LIFE

EXTRACURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY

For a student to be eligible scholastically for extracurricular

activities, he/she must have an overall 1.5 G.P.A., unless

otherwise stipulated, receive instruction on the school campus and

have a good disciplinary record. The officers of all clubs and

organizations must maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. Students must schedule

7 classes. All other eligibility requirements for other activities are

at the discretion of the school. The school shall disseminate these

requirements to students and parents.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

There are many clubs and organizations at FHS. Any student

interested in a specific club or organization should contact the

sponsor. Guidelines for new clubs must be in compliance with

STPSB policy.

REQUIREMENTS FOR HOLDING OFFICE

A student is permitted to hold no more than one major office.

Any student who has a record of disciplinary offenses will

not be permitted to hold an office.

Officers of all student organizations should be examples of

good behavior.

MAJOR OFFICES ARE:

Class Officers:

Secretary, Treasurer, President, Vice-President

Student Council Officers:

Secretary, Treasurer, President, Vice-President

Yearbook Staff: Editor and Business

Manager

Newspaper Staff:

Editor

President or Captain of Any School Club

All Officers must Maintain a 2.0 GPA

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Class Of 2019 (Presented to the class of 2019 in the Fall of 2016)

Class Of 2020

(Developed by the class of 2020 in the spring of 2017)

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ELASTIC CLAUSE

THE ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO

TAKE ANY STEPS, AT ANY TIME, WHICH IN THEIR

JUDGMENT, ARE NECESSARY FOR THE WELL-

BEING OF THE STUDENTS AND FOR MAINTAINING

THE STANDARDS OF THE SCHOOL.

ANY PROCEDURE, RULE, OR REGULATION

PRECEDING THIS CLAUSE IS ALSO SUBJECT TO

THIS CLAUSE.

In order to e mail a faculty member/administration—or for

school information you may visit our website:

http://fontainebleauhigh.stpsb.org

Annual Public Notification

2016-17

St. Tammany Parish Public High Schools have begun

scheduling courses for the 2016-17 school year. Career and

Technical Education courses are available at all STPPS

secondary sites and are open to all students. STPPS adheres

to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights

laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital

status, or disability. The Title IX and Title II Coordinator is

Terry Meyer, 321 N Theard Street Covington, La. 70433;

phone (985) 898-3236; email Terry.Meyer@stpsb.org.

The 504 Coordinator is Cara Barry, 706 W 28th Avenue

Covington, La. 70433; phone (985) 898-3309; email

Cara.Barry@stpsb.org.

All students have the opportunity to participate in Career &

Technical Programs of Study including, but not limited to,

areas of Health Care, Construction Crafts & Trades, IT

Computer Technology, Culinary Programs, and Agriculture.

Admission requirements for each course can be found in the

student course guide/schedule packet of the individual

campus where the course is being offered. Please contact the

guidance counselor at the specific school site for additional

information, program requirements and/or any questions you

may have.

Educación de carrera y tecnología

Notificación Pública Anual

2016-17

Las escuelas secundarias públicas de la parroquia de St.

Tammany han comenzado a organizar cursos para el año

escolar de 2016-2017. Cursos de carrera y educación técnica

están disponibles en todos los sitios secundarios de STPPS y

están abiertos a todos los estudiantes. STPPS se adhiere a las

disposiciones de igualdad de oportunidades de las leyes

federales y los derechos civiles y no discrimina por raza,

color, origen nacional, religión, edad, sexo, orientación

sexual, estado civil o discapacidad. La coordinadora del

programa de Title IX and Title II es Terry Meyer 321 N

Theard Street Covington, La. 70433; teléfono (985) 898-

3236; correo electrónico Terry.Meyer@stpsb.org.

La coordinadora de las services de 504 es Cara Barry, 706 W

28th Avenue Covington, La. 70433; teléfono (985) 898-

3309; correo electronico Cara.Barry@stpsb.org.

Todos los estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de participar en

los programas de carrera y de estudio técnico, incluyendo

pero no limitado a, las áreas de salud, artes y oficios de

construcción, IT Tecnología de computadoras, programas

culinarios y la agricultura.

Requisitos de admisión para cada curso pueden encontrarse

en el paquete de guía/calendario del curso de la escuela

donde se ofrece el curso. Póngase en contacto con el

consejero de la escuela para obtener información adicional,

los requisitos del programa o cualquier duda que tenga.

Giáo Dục Nghề Nghiệp và Kĩ Thuật

Thông Báo Hàng Năm

2016-17

Trường Trung Học Công Lập St. Tammany Parish bắt đầu

sắp xếp thời khoá biểu lớp học cho năm học 2016-17. Các

khoá học Giáo Dục Nghề Nghiệp và Kĩ Thuật diễn ra ở các

địa điểm hai của STPPS và dành cho tất cả học sinh. STPPS

tuân thủ theo các quy định về cơ hội bình đẳng của luật liên

bang và quyền dân sự và không phân biệt đối xử trên cơ sở

chủng tộc, màu da, nguồn gốc quốc gia, tôn giáo, tuổi tác,

giới tính, khuynh hướng giới tính, tình trạng hôn nhân, hoặc

khuyết tật. Điều phối viên Điều IX và Điều II là Terry

Meyer, 321 N Theard Street Covington, La. 70433; điện

thoại (985) 898-3236; email Terry.Meyer@stpsb.org.

Điều phối viên 504 là Cara Barry, 706 W 28th Avenue

Covington, La. 70433; điện thoại (985) 898-3309; email

Cara.Barry@stpsb.org.

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