Student Handbook 2018-2019

m. Reflections (open to students based on scholarship, dependability, initiative, and creativity) - Publishes a photographic yearbook that highlights the present year. n. FCA (open to all students) – Fellowship of Christian Athletes. o. Ecology (open to all students) – Increases student awareness of factors affecting the environment through means of recycling, education, and eco-friendly sustainable projects within the school community. p. Art (open to students in art classes) – Promotes the knowledge of art and participation in related activities with an emphasis on volunteering in the community. q. RAK (Random Acts of Kindness) (open to all students) – focuses on anti-bullying. r. AASIS (Appalachian Arts and Studies in the Schools) (open to students in grades 9 – 12; limited to 20 students) – encourages students to continue their education beyond high school and promotes pride in Appalachian culture and community. s. Mu Alpha Theta (mathematics national honor society) – Inspires interest in mathematics, develops strong scholarship in the subject and promotes the enjoyment of mathematics.

FINE ARTS COMPETITION Art Band Chorus FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are intended to serve a worthwhile purpose related to classroom instruction. Trips of significant educational value shall be permitted with the approval of the principal and the division superintendent. Proper planning of the educational value of the trip and the safety of the students shall be the primary considerations. The sponsor must make a special written request to the principal who will forward his or her recommendations to the division superintendent two weeks in advance of all scheduled trips. This includes ANY trip off campus. Students may not be allowed to participate in a field trip if it is two (2) weeks or less before an SOL Test. Any student who is failing a class and/or has poor attendance may be denied permission to take any field trips by the sponsor or administration. The highest standard of conduct is expected of students while on a field trip. Use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco is prohibited; any student so involved will be removed from the field trip at that time at the student’s expense. Students who violate rules while on field trips may be denied permission to attend all other field trips for the remainder of the school year. School-Sponsored Trips 1. The Code of Conduct rules apply to all school-sponsored trips. 2. For any trip, additional specific agreements and rules may be required by the administration and chaperones, with written copies to be read and signed by each student and his/her parent or legal guardian prior to the beginning of the trip. 3. Written permission must be secured from the parents/guardians of all pupils who

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