Letter Grade	Numeric Value	Regular	Honors	AP
A	97-100 94-96 91-93	4.0 3.7 3.5	4.5 4.2 4.0	5.0 4.7 4.5
B	87-90 84-86 81-83	3.3 3.0 2.7	3.8 3.5 3.2	4.3 4.0 3.7
C	77-80 72-76	2.3 2.0	2.8 2.5	3.3 3.0
D	70-71	1.0	1.5	1.9
F	0-69	0	0	0

 

DIPLOMAS

 

Regular Diploma:  Students who have fulfilled the requirements for graduation set by the State of Tennessee and the Williamson County Board of Education as outlined above receive a regular diploma.

 

Diploma with Honors:  According to State guidelines, students may graduate with honors if they complete the core curriculum, plus the University Preparatory Curriculum or the Technical Preparatory Curriculum or the Dual Preparatory Curriculum and maintain at least a 3.0 Cumulative GPA. 

 

Williamson County Honors Diploma:  Students may graduate with a Williamson County honors diploma. Students must complete the requirements for the regular diploma, four years of math and four years of science, and a minimum of fourteen (14) credits at Honors or AP level with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.

International Baccalaureate Diploma:  Students who have fulfilled the requirements for graduation set by the International Baccalaureate Organization will receive an International Baccalaureate Diploma from the Organization itself during the summer after graduation in addition to the normal diploma given by Franklin High School.

 

Special Education Diploma:   Students who have followed and fulfilled the requirements of an IEP (Individual Education Plan) for graduation will receive a Special Education Diploma.

 

SCHEDULING POLICIES

 

Students take six courses for credit and one study period.  Students wishing to take a seventh course and no study period must submit a request form signed by a parent.  After the Master Schedule is finished, seven course requests will be scheduled only if scheduling permits.  A request form can be obtained from the Guidance Office.  If a parent wishes to override a recommendation made by the school pertaining to the student’s schedule, the student must remain in the class the parent selected until its completion. An override form can be obtained from the Guidance Office.

 

Registration for next year’s courses is February through May of 2007.  Franklin High School sets the number of sections and builds its Master Schedule based entirely on student requests for courses.  The spring registration determines the courses the school will offer the following fall.  Once the Master Schedule has been created, students are obligated to take the courses they requested.  In other words, students will not be allowed to change their minds in August or September or January.  Students and parents, therefore, should plan their schedules in a thoughtful, careful manner to match their abilities and their educational needs. 

 

1.     The Only Changes Allowed in August:  Valid schedule corrections only to update course selections based on summer school credits or to correct a scheduling error made by the school take place the first 10 school days of each semester.  The beginnings of the semesters cannot be times to revise schedules as a result of changing intentions or changing minds.  The Master Schedule has already been created.                                                         

2.     No Dropping in Level:  Students who requested and who were recommended for Honors and Advanced Placement courses in the spring will be obligated to take these courses in the fall.  Students may not drop a level because they changed their minds over the summer or because they did not do the summer reading or because they desire a different teacher.

3.     Course may not be dropped during the semester:  Students may not change or drop a course during the semester (after the first 10 days) to avoid failing or to get out of work different from their expectations, even if the course is an elective the student had to take to complete 6 credits or to substitute for a full class.  Students with low grades should seek help from various resources available to improve and be successful (see below).

4.     Full-Year Courses Last One Year:  Full-year courses may not be dropped at the end of the first semester, even if only an elective or only to drop a level.  Exceptions to this policy can be made only by appealing to the Principal.  The usual consideration is whether the student has been academically misplaced.  If the exception is granted, the student will be required to take an equally challenging semester course.

5. Courses must be taken in Sequence:  Students must pass one level of a course before they take the next level of the same course.  Therefore, students must pass both semesters of Spanish I before they can take Spanish II.  Especially, students must pass English I before they can take English II, English II before they can take English III, and so on.  Sequence courses in the same subject may not be taken concurrently or in reverse order. Students must plan to attend summer school to complete sequence courses they have failed, especially for English, which is required every year, so they will be able to graduate within the normal time-span of four years.  Students who do not attend summer school to make up sequence course they have failed risk becoming a 5^th-year senior in order to graduate.

 

Problems With A Class

A student who is experiencing problems in a call will not be removed from the class outside the policies stated above.  When problems develop, the following procedures should be followed:

1. The student should consult the teacher for ways to improve.

2. The student should seek help from various resources available: teacher tutoring, discipline are tutoring sessions before and after school, outside agency tutoring, the Learning lab, peer tutoring, the web-based skills tutoring program.

3. If the problem continues to exist, the parent should talk to the teacher.  Conversation can occur over the phone or through email, but the best communication is still person to person.

4. If the problem continues to exist, the parent can request a school meeting that includes the teacher, the student, the parent(s), the appropriate school counselor, and the grade-level assistant principal.  This team will form a plan of action.

 

ATTENDANCE

 

It is our expectation that all Franklin High School students will attend school every day school is in session.  We expect parents to support us in reaching that goal.  Regular, uninterrupted attendance is an essential ingredient in the learning process. The state of Tennessee requires each school to maintain an average daily attendance (AYP) rate of 93%.

 

The purpose of the following policies is to establish guidelines for attendance, to clarify terms used in the process, to identify who is to assume the necessary responsibilities for attendance, and primarily to foster regular attendance for all students.

 

ATTENDANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Students

·         Be present and on time for all classes.

·         Secure assignments whenever absent.

·         Make sure your parents call Student Services by 10:00 AM on the day of the absence. 472-4463

·         Bring your parent note or medical excuse to Student Services the day following your absence.

Parents/Guardians

·         Make sure your child is in school every day unless there is a valid reason.

·         Call Student Services by 10:00 AM on the day your child is absent OR by prearranged note prior to absence.

·         Send a note to school following the absence detailing the reason for the absence. 

·         For extended illness, email teachers for assignments.

Teachers

·         Keep accurate attendance records and report accurate information to Student Services every period.

·         Notify assistant principals of suspected skipping or other attendance irregularities.

·         Give assignments to students in a timely manner whenever informed of a prearranged absence or after an excused absence or when requested by the Student Services staff.

Student Services/Attendance Secretary

·         An electronic phone system will notify parents of daily absence by 9:30.

·         Monitor students with attendance problems.

·         Send letters to parents after 5 unexcused absences and/or 10 excused absences.

 

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

 

EXCUSED ABSENCES

Parents should phone the Office of Student Services (472-4463) between 8:00 - 10:00 A.M. the day the student is absent.  The fax number for the school is 472-4478. Parents are to send a note or a medical excuse to school the day following the absence.  If parents do not send in a note AND only make contact by phone the absences will be considered unexcused.  Excused absences may be granted for the following:

·         Illness of the student.  The principal may require a doctor’s statement. Although a doctor’s statement may be required at any time for an absence to be excused, it will be required of any student that accumulates 10 or more absences of any kind.

·         Illness in the immediate family, which requires absence of the student from school.  A doctor’s statement may be required.

·         Death in the immediate family.  Absence should not exceed 5 days.

·         Religious holidays regularly observed by persons of the student’s faith.  A statement from the minister or other person recognized by

·         the given religious group may be required.

·         Absences for other reasons as approved by administration.

·         Attendance and grades will be taken into consideration when approving absences.

PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES

Students must present a note from their parents detailing the date and reason for the requested absence (i.e. family trip, extracurricular competition).  The note must be taken to Student Services ONE WEEK PRIOR to the requested absence.  The one week period allows grades and attendance to be verified and arrangements to be made with the teachers.  Failure to do so could result in the request being denied.  The administration will look at the student’s attendance, as well as current academic performance to decide whether or not to grant the request.  Two days after turning in the request, the student returns to Student Services to see if the request was granted or denied.  If approved, the student will be given a form by Student Services, which must be signed by all of his/her teachers, indicating whether the work will be due the day prior to the absence or the day of return to the school.

 

EARLY DISMISSAL

Any student requesting an early dismissal must present a note signed by his parent/guardian in Student Services by 7:25.  All notes should contain the date, specific reason for leaving, the parent/guardian’s signature, and the parent/guardian’s daytime phone number.  The parent/guardian will be contacted to verify the note prior to student release. The student will receive an orange dismissal form he/she is to present to the teacher at the designated time. The student is then to report to Student Services with the orange slip. Students must sign out in Student Services.

 

Students leaving without following the procedures of an early dismissal or check out with the school nurse will be considered skipping and will face disciplinary action.

 

EARLY DISMISSAL AND RETURN ON THE SAME DAY

Students must follow the same procedures listed above and in addition sign back in at Student Services upon returning to the building and receive a pass to return to class.

 

CLINIC

A student should report to class before requesting a pass to the clinic, guidance, or Student Services.  The absence will be considered unexcused for that class period or all that are missed if this procedure is not followed.   An assessment will be made by the nurse.  Students who drive will be allowed to drive home if their condition and the parent/guardian allow.  Students are not allowed to call parents and leave school without following the listed procedures.  Failure to follow the rules will result in disciplinary action.

 

ATHLETIC OR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students who are ill and unable to attend school on the day of an athletic or extracurricular activity will not be permitted to participate on that date.  Students involved in extracurricular and athletic activities are expected to arrive at school on time and remain in school for the entire day.  Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by an administrator.

 

FIELD TRIPS

A filed trip will not count as an absence, but students will be responsible for making up all work. The field trip sponsor will send a list of all students attending the field trip to the attendance secretary prior to departure.  Only required field trips will be allowed after April 15.

 

EXAMS, HOLIDAYS, UNUSUAL EVENTS

Please note that special circumstances apply around holidays/special events.  Students are expected to attend school the day before and after breaks.

 

CHECKING IN AFTER AN ABSENCE

Upon Returning to school after an absence, a note from a parent/guardian must be presented to the Student Services Office before school.  The note should include: student name, date of absence, reason for absence, and a phone number where a parent/guardian can be reached during the day.  The attendance secretary will distribute a list once a day that list all the confirmed absences.

 

LATE ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL

·         If student arrives less then 10 minutes late he/she reports directly to 1^st period and teacher assigns detention.

·         All doors other than the door to the main office will be locked at the beginning of the school day.  Any student who arrives late to school will enter through the front office.

·         If a student arrives more than 10 minutes late he/she must have a note from a parent/guardian and report directly to Student Services. The student will be issued a pass indicating whether the tardy is excused/unexcused upon time of arrival.  If the student’s tardy is unexcused, the teacher is to issue a referral for skipping.  Teachers are to collect the pass from Student Services.

·         Students should not be admitted without a pass from Student Services.

 

TARDY TO CLASS OTHER THAN LATE ARRIVAL

Each time a student is late to class he/she will receive a detention form filled out by the classroom teacher.  The form will assign the student to one of the available detention periods before school, during lunch, or after school.  The student will receive the bottom copy of the tardy form.  The teacher will turn over the top two copies to grade level administrator at the end of the school day.  If the student fails to attend the detention assigned, he/she will be assigned to Friday School, Saturday School, or ISS.

 

DETENTION POLICY

·         Detention is served before school, during lunch, or after school on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. 

·         Students serving detentions must report on time.  Students who are tardy will not be admitted. Students must bring textbooks and/or schoolwork or assignments will be given.

·         If students refuse to study or follow the detention supervisor’s instruction, they will be sent home without credit for detention and referred for administrative action.

·         No sleeping, talking, or food is allowed in the detention sessions or Saturday School.

·         Only medical emergencies will be considered as excused reasons for missing detention.  Students will need to bring a note from their physician by 7:25 a.m. on the first scheduled day of school after the missed detention.  Students cannot use work as an excuse to miss detention.

·         If a student misses detention he/she is subject to Friday/Saturday School or ISS.

·         If a student is absent from school on their assigned detention date, then the detention must be served the next scheduled detention day. 

 

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

·         Any student whose absence is unexcused will be expected to make up the work missed or due on dates of absence (County Policy 6.200).  All missed work or tests from absences may be made up provided the student makes the request immediately upon returning to school, and provided class time is not taken from other students.

·         Students who have had 5 unexcused absences within a school year become subject to the truancy laws of this state.  The name of any student who has accumulated 5 unexcused absences shall be submitted to the Attendance Department for proper disposition.  The Director of Schools shall report any child who habitually and unlawfully absents himself from school to the juvenile judge.  (County Policy 6.200)

 

COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE LAWS

·         If a student has a total of 5 unexcused absences, a “compulsory attendance law letter” must be sent to the parent. State Law 49-3-3007 (e) 1,2,3

·         If a student continues to be absent 3 days from the date of the compulsory attendance laws letter, then a petition for truancy must be filed. State law 49-6-3007 (e) 1,2,3

·         If a student missed 10 or 15 total unexcused absences during any semester  then the school must send a letter to the State Department of Transportation (driver’s license revoked)  Board Policy JB, lines 9 & 10 and State Law 49-6-3017 (f)

 

DENIAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE (TCA49-6-3017)

This recent state law applies to all persons 15-17 years of age and requires suspension action be taken in regards to persons that do not have a drivers license as well as those that are licensed. The law requires that students be enrolled and making “satisfactory academic progress” in a secondary school.  As used in this law, “satisfactory academic progress” means making a passing grade in at least three full unit subjects or their equivalency at the conclusion of any regular school semester.  A student who fails to maintain “satisfactory academic progress,” based on end of semester grading, may not be considered to be in compliance until the student makes a passing grade in at least three full unit subjects or their equivalency at the conclusion of any subsequent grading period.  Summer school credits do not satisfy criteria for renewal of licenses revoked due to Second Semester failures, because it is not possible to earn 3 credits in summer school.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

 

The primary purpose of Franklin High School is teaching and learning.  For this purpose to be accomplished, every person—student and staff—must accept the responsibility for contributing to an appropriate teaching and learning climate:

·         Students are reminded that these rules are applicable at any time the student is on any school grounds, en route to and from school, during all school activities on or off campus, and at all times the student is under the supervision of the school officials.

·         It is considered a fundamental understanding by each student and his/her parents that any teacher or school official has not only the right, but also the duty to insist on good behavior.  The right of discipline extends to all areas of the school program.

·         Respect the worth and dignity of each individual and respect the rights of fellow students.

·         Exhibit good behavior and manners, dress appropriately, and use appropriate language.

·         Come to school with the attitude that the purpose for being in school is to learn.

·         Come to all classes with proper tools (books, pencils, etc.) and with all assignments completed.

·         Be familiar with and adhere to all school policies and rules, and be willing to accept the responsibilities that accompany rights and privileges.

·         Attend school regularly and be on time to all classes.

·         Turn in all assignments by their due date.

·         Treat others in a manner that builds them up rather than puts them down.

·         Seek to make the school better for everyone by positive contributions.

·         Represent the school with pride and quality behavior, both on and off campus.

·         Exhibit a sense of pride toward the school and exercise proper use and care of equipment and facilities.

 

ATHLETICS

The Athletic Department of Franklin High School strives for a drug free environment.  We expect a healthy lifestyle for all of our athletes.  Drugs, alcohol,

tobacco, or any other negative life choice that hinders the full development of the

individual is discouraged.  Individuals who choose to partake in these prohibited substances will be disciplined by an administrator and the incident reported to the coach(es) of the individual sport(s) in which the student participates.  In addition to the normal school consequences for the infraction, each coach has, at his/her option a range of penalties, which include extra drills, probation, suspension, and/or termination from participation in a particular sport.  It is the responsibility of each coach to help our youth who participate in athletics to reach their maximum potential and, in doing so; coaches reserve the right to insure that our programs have the highest possible standards for participants, both physically and academically.

 

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible to participate in athletics, a student must have passed five subjects the previous semester.  Students failing to pass five subjects during any semester will be ineligible the following semester.  Student academic progress is monitored during the semester also, and athletes failing to make satisfactory progress may be temporarily suspended from athletic competition at the discretion of the coach.  Each student must pass a physical examination before being allowed to participate or practice with any athletic team.  Each student must adhere to all rules and regulations of the team.  An athlete assigned to In-School Alternative Classroom Placement is still required to practice but will not be eligible to participate in one game that week.

 

ASSEMBLIES

At all assemblies, all Franklin High School students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the nature of the program.  Full attention is to be given to any speaker or program participant.  Unacceptable behavior will result in removal from the assembly and other disciplinary procedures.

 

BUS CONDUCT

Bus riding is a privilege, which may be revoked due to misconduct or misbehavior enroute to and from school. 

 

Consequences:  First violation: written warning to student/parent(s) by driver; Second violation: conference with Principal, parent(s), student, and Transportation Official; Third violation: suspension from school bus. Multiple offenses will be treated as second and/or third offenses.  These consequences are the MINIMUM.  The principal has full authority to discipline students as he/she determines to be appropriate.

 

CARD PLAYING

Card playing is not allowed at any time during the school day.

 

CAFETERIA

Lunch is a normal period and is subject to the same attendance rules as a classroom.  Students are to remain in the building or outside in the appropriately designated areas.  Leaving campus for lunch is not allowed.  It is considered skipping and will result in ISS. 

 

No outside food (fast food, take-out etc.) can be brought in to a student during lunch time.

 

 

 

CHEATING

Cheating is considered a serious violation of the process of education.  It includes, but is not limited to, the willful giving or receiving of an unauthorized, unfair, dishonest, or unscrupulous advantage over other students in schoolwork or activities.  Some examples are unauthorized copying of assignments  (including computer documents and files); stealing another student’s homework and turning it in as one’s own; plagiarism; submitting pre-written work for set classroom exercises or tests; using unauthorized study aids, notes, books, data, or other information; selling or buying or sharing papers without authorization; altering an assignment or test after it has been graded; stealing tests or other unauthorized material, or passing such material stolen by others; talking or signaling to another student during a test or quiz; looking at another student’s answers during a test or quiz, or permitting another student to look at one’s own test or quiz; possessing or using “crib” or cheat sheets; leaving books open on the floor to view during a test or quiz; using unauthorized calculators, palm computers, or other electronic devices to obtain answers during tests or quizzes; passing test information on to students in other classes; computer fraud; sabotaging the projects or experiments of other students.  Intending to cheat is considered the same as cheating.

 

Consequences:  For the first cheating offense, at the minimum the student will receive a zero for the activity, the teacher will contact the parent and the teacher will refer the incident to the appropriate administrator.  For a second offense, at the minimum the student will be placed in ISS for no less than three days.  If a third offense occurs, at the minimum the student will receive five days ISS or

perhaps be placed in the ALC for unruly behavior.  Flagrant acts of cheating, such as falsifying or changing a teacher’s records, will result in greater consequences than the minimum.   

 

COMPUTER USE

A written parental request shall be required prior to the student being granted independent access to electronic telecommunications including the Internet involving district technological resources.   The required permission/agreement form, which shall specify acceptable uses, rules of on-line behavior, access privileges and penalties for policy/procedural violations, must be signed by the parent/legal guardian on minor students (those under 18 years of age) and also by the student.  This document shall be kept on file as a legal, binding document. In order to modify or rescind the agreement, the student's parent/legal guardian (or the student who is at least 18 years old) must provide the Director of Schools with a written request.

 

Terms and Conditions for the Internet:

1. Acceptable Use:  The use of electronic media must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of the school district.  Use of other organization's network or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for that network.  Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or state regulation is prohibited.  This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by a trade secret.  Use for commercial activities is not acceptable.  Use for product advertising or political lobbying is also prohibited.

2. Privileges:  The use of Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of these privileges.  The system administrators will deem what is inappropriate use, and their decision is final.

 

3. Net Etiquette:  You are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette.  These include (but are not limited to) the following.

 

a. Avoid offensive or inflammatory speech.  Be courteous and polite.

b. Use appropriate language.  Profanity or obscenity is not permitted at

    anytime.

c. Do not reveal your personal address or phone numbers of students or

    colleagues.

d. Note that the electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private.    

   People who operate the system do have access to mail.  Messages relating  

   to or in support of illegal activities maybe reported to the authorities.

e. Do not use the network in such a way that you disrupt the work of others.

f. All communications and information accessible via the network should be    assumed to be private property.  Do not quote personal communications    

   without the author's prior consent.

 

4. Vandalism:  Vandalism will result in a cancellation of privileges.  Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, the Internet, or other networks that are connected to the Internet backbone.  This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.

 

5. Security:  Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users.  Never share your password or account number with anyone. You will have full responsibility for the use your account, and held responsible for any policy violations that are traced to your account.

 

6. For the protection and security of Williamson County Schools data, all computers attached to the Williamson County Schools physical network (a computer located at a Williamson County Schools facility either wired or wireless), must be the property of Williamson County Schools.  It is prohibited to attach a computer that is not property of Williamson County Schools to the network without first receiving approval from the IT Department management.

 

7. Violations:  Any violation of the regulations above is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense.  Should a person commit any violation, his/her access privileges may be revoked; school disciplinary action may be taken and/or appropriate legal action.

 

8. Items kept on the P drive or on the U drive that is not pertinent to academic achievement will be deleted and the student will face disciplinary action.

 

 

DELIVERIES

While we realize that students forget items at home, we encourage parents to allow their students to take responsibility for their own things.  Items that are dropped off in Student Services will only be delivered during a student’s study hall or lunch.  Items such as balloons and flowers will not be released to students until the end of the day.  Lunches will not be accepted at all. Classes will not be disrupted unless it is in regards to an early dismissal or is authorized by administration.

 

DRESS CODE

During the first minutes of class, teachers will check their students for appropriate dress.  Those students not in compliance with the rules will be sent to Student Services.   

 

1.  Hats, stocking caps, hoods, bandannas, or headwear of any kind may not be brought into the building during the school day, including before and after school.  Sunglasses may not be worn during the school day.  Confiscated items should be given to appropriate assistant principal and items will be returned after a detention is served.

2.  No clothing that interferes with the school’s work or disrupts school may be worn.  T-shirts may not have any message dealing with profanity, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs or advertise a business that sells these.  There may also not be any shirts with sexually suggestive messages, nor may they contain racially or culturally inflammatory messages and symbols.

3. No bandannas or gang-related clothing or clothing with insignia representative of gangs may be worn at any time on school premises or at school activities.

4.  Clothing for sororities or any type of group initiation is not allowed.

5. Uniforms worn for extracurricular activities must follow dress code or additional clothing must be added.

6.  Individual teachers will determine clothing regulations for particular activities in a classroom (such as, closed-toe shoes for labs, weights, performance attire, physical education dress, etc.).

7.  No athletic shorts may be worn during the school day.

8.  No visible body piercing jewelry other than through the ears may be worn, such as, eyebrow studs, nose rings; tongue studs (County Board Policy 6.310). 

No piercing jewelry of any kind that is a safety hazard may be worn.  During school hours students will be asked to remove jewelry not in compliance with this rule.  Band-aid cover-ups and clear space savers will not be allowed.

9.  For the safety of all, no chains or spikes may be worn on clothing or as accessories.

10. Holes in jeans are not allowed above the knee. 

11. Students are to wear clothing in the manner it was designed to be worn - i.e. clothing worn backward or inside-out, - are not allowed.

12.  All pants or trousers are to be held at the waist (County Board Policy 6.310). This must be accomplished with an appropriately fitted belt.

13.  Underwear must not be visible (County Board Policy 6.310). 

14.  The length of dresses, skirts, or shorts must be no shorter than six inches above the knee (County Policy 6.310).

15. If leggings are worn underneath a skirt the skirt must still not be shorter than six inches above the knee.

16.  Bare midriffs, “crop” tops, or tank tops are not allowed.  Mesh tops or see-through material must have a shirt made of non-see-through material underneath.  No spaghetti straps or off-the-shoulder shirts or dresses may be worn during the school day.  The method to measure this will be a width of a dollar bill.  Young ladies are to make sure that their chests and bellies are appropriately covered at all times.  No cleavage or bare midriffs. 

17.  Students are not allowed to wear shirts with cut off sleeves or wear cut off pants.

18.  Trench coats of any color are not allowed.

19.  Students are required to wear shoes to school at all times. (house slippers are not permitted.)

20. Clothes designed as sleepwear and/or house shoes/slippers are not allowed to be worn to school (this includes pajama tops and bottoms).

21. Any other clothing that administration considers as inappropriate or offensive will not be permitted.

 

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

 

Cell Phones, i-Pods, MP3 Players, CD Players

These devices may be used in non-instructional locations.  If used in inappropriate places, the device will be collected by the teacher, stored in a Ziploc bag and given to the grade level administrator.  Devices will be returned to the student after the detention has been served.  If parents must contact their children during the school day they are welcome to leave a message at Student Services at 472-4463 or call them at break or at lunch NOT during instructional time. Devices should be turned off during class time.  This means no vibration.

 

ELEVATOR

The elevators are off limits to all students unless given specific permission by Student Services and are issued and elevator pass.  Students who are given permission for legitimate reasons must abide by all rules given to him or her at the time.  At times, student with elevator permission will be allowed to have a classmate assist them with books.  In these cases, only one other person may ride the elevator with the student having permission to ride.  Failure to abide by this policy will result in disciplinary action.

 

FIGHTING

Students involved in a fight will be suspended and referred to the ALC, and are subject to a petition being filed in Juvenile Court.  Students are encouraged to seek conflict resolution from school principals, school counselors, the STARS counselor, or teachers in an effort to resolve the problem prior to an outbreak of fighting.  In most instances situations leading to fights can be resolved if pre-fight intervention occurs.  Students found to be inciting, setting up, or causing a fight may also be suspended.

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Snacks and drinks in the classroom are at the discretion of the teacher.  Students must follow the particular class rules set by the teacher in the classroom.  Violation of these rules will result in disciplinary action.  For safety reasons, glass bottles or glass containers are not allowed at any time.  Vending machines are only to be used during class breaks.  Students will not be allowed to exit to purchase items from the vending machines during class time. 

FORGERY

Falsifying records including, but not limited to a parent signature, staff signature, misrepresentation on the phone, etc., will be treated as forgery. 

Any student presenting a forged document or note, or participating in forgery will be subject to disciplinary action.   

 

HALL PASSES

All students outside of classrooms must have in his/her possession his/her personal agenda signed by a teacher. All students are provided an agenda at the beginning of the year. A replacement agenda can be purchased for $7.50 from the bookkeeper.

 

HARRASSMENT

Sexual harassment toward any student, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel will not be tolerated (see County Policy 6.304).  Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical contact, or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature when:

1.  That conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive education (or employment) environment;   or

2.  That conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual’s education (or employment); or

3.  Submission to that conduct or communication is made a term or condition, either explicitly or implicitly, of obtaining an education (or of retaining or obtaining employment); or

4.  Submission to or rejection of that conduct or communication by an individual is used as a factor in decisions affecting that individual’s education (or employment).

Sexual harassment may include but is not limited to:  sexual advances; verbal harassment or abuse; subtle pressure for sexual activity; touching of a sexual nature, including inappropriate patting or pinching; intentional brushing against a student or employee’s body; demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning an individual’s educational (or employment) status; demanding sexual favors, especially when accompanied by implied or overt promises of preferential treatment with regard to an individual’s educational (or employment) status; graffiti of a sexual nature; displaying or distributing sexually explicit drawings, pictures, or other written materials, including making and playing sexually explicit audio/videotapes; sexual gestures, including touching oneself sexually or talking about one’s sexual activities in front of others; sexual or “dirty” jokes; spreading rumors about or rating other students as to sexual activity or performance.

 

Victims of sexual harassment shall report these conditions to the immediate supervisor of the offending person.  Confidentiality will be maintained, and no reprisals or retaliation will occur as a result of good faith reporting.

 

Any person who knowingly and intentionally makes false accusations for any reason which would be contrary to the spirit and intent of this policy shall be subject to immediate and appropriate disciplinary action.

 

In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes sexual harassment, all of the circumstances, including the nature of the conduct and the context in which the alleged conduct occurred, will be investigated.  If satisfactory resolution of the complaint is not reached, the student may appeal the matter to the Head Principal, and then to the Director of Schools, and ultimately to the Board.

 

HONESTY

The community of Franklin High School recognizes that no true learning or growth in academics, sports, or character can occur without the condition of honesty.  Therefore, we expect all members of the community to practice honesty

within the activities of the school, both in relationships and in work.  Lying, stealing, and cheating will not be tolerated.

 

INSUBORDINATION

Insubordination is a refusal by the student to follow a directive from an authority figure.  Failing to identify oneself when requested by any staff member; failing to follow directions or instructions is insubordination.

 

LIBRARY

School sponsored agendas, signed by the releasing teacher, are required for using the library during a class period for those students wanting independent study or research time.  Students are asked to sign in at the front desk as they enter and will not be permitted to leave until the bell rings to end the class.  Students may use the library before school, after school and during breaks without having to sign in.  Students will also use the library with the entire class and their teacher.  School sponsored ID’s are required to check out a book.

 

Food and beverages, including bottled water, are not permitted in the library.  They may be left at the front desk or stored out-of-sight in a book bag.  Any actual eating or drinking in the library will result in having the student throw the item away.

 

LOCKERS

Each student will be issued a locker.  Do not distribute your locker combination. The following rules apply to lockers:

·         Do not deface or damage any part of your locker.

·         Do not switch lockers without administration approval.

·         Do not leave food, soda cans, etc., in lockers for extended periods of time.

·         The student assigned that locker will be held responsible for all the contents of that locker.

·         Students are reminded that lockers are property of the school.  Student lockers may be searched if there exists a “reasonable suspicion” that the locker contains any item is either illegal or inappropriate.

 

MEDICATION POLICY

Medication procedures are consistent with the State of Tennessee Law TCA 49-5-415 and are implemented in our schools countrywide.

•   Authorization forms:  Authorization to Assist Competent Students with Self-Administration of Medication must be completed for each school year.   A separate form must be completed for each medication.  There are separate forms for Epi-pens and Non-Competent Students.

•   Parents or legal guardians must bring their child’s medication to school.  Students are not allowed to bring their own medication.  This includes prescription as well as non-prescription medication.

•   The first dose of medication must always be given at home in case of an adverse reaction.

 

EMERGENCY PLANS

Any student with a serious medical condition requiring and Epi-pen

Or other emergency medication must have an emergency care plan.

These are updated/revised each school year.

 

PARKING PRIVILEGES

Students are reminded that driving to school is a privilege, not a right. Parking may be revoked at any time for failure to comply with school rules or parking guidelines set forth by the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department. Franklin High School and/or Williamson County are not responsible for any damage or loss of contents incurred to a vehicle on school grounds.  Vehicles are parked and left at the owner’s and driver’s discretion.

The following rules apply to the parking lots and student driving:

·         Only students who have been assigned a parking tag may park on campus.  Students must park in their numbered spot with the FHS parking tag hanging from the rearview mirror of the car.  Cars parked illegally, parked without the tags hanging from the rearview mirrors or not park in the numbered spot assigned will be towed from campus at the driver’s expense.

·         Students can purchase parking passes in the summer and during the school year after school in room 214.  The cost of a parking tag is $15.00 for the school year and must be paid for in cash.  Seniors have first priority for parking spaces, then juniors, and finally sophomores as long as spaces exist.  Those students who park in undesignated spots will be towed at their expense. Each student will receive only one parking tag to hang from the rearview mirror of the car driven to school.  There is a fee of $30 to replace a lost tag.

·         Students are not to sell, give, or lend their tags to another student.  Anyone who violates this policy may immediately lose his/her right to park on campus.

·         Students who withdraw from Franklin High must turn in their parking passes with their textbooks to guidance.

·         Students who fail to obey traffic signs and arrows, who cross over curbs and grass, or who drive in an unsafe or reckless manner on campus may lose his/her right to park on campus. The school's speed limit is 15 m.p.h.

·         Once the student has parked the car upon arriving to school, he/she should promptly enter the school and not return until after school has dismissed.  Students may not visit cars in the parking lots during the school day without direct permission from an administrator.

·         Handicap spots will not be assigned without an official tag from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

·         Upon reasonable suspicion, the principal and/or assistant principals may search cars anywhere on school grounds including Cheek Park, softball lot, and back gravel lot. 

 

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION

Affection, such as kissing and prolonged hugging, is intimate and personal and inappropriate for public display.  Such display of affection will result in a warning, counseling, parental contact or even a referral to an administrator.

 

SEARCHES

Under the School Security Act T.C.A. Sections 49-6-4201 all students and visitors are subject to being searched for drugs, drug paraphernalia, dangerous weapons, and other property not properly in their possession.  Upon reasonable suspicion, the principal and/or assistant principals may search students themselves, belongings and bags, lockers, and cars when anywhere on school grounds or at school events.  School grounds include all designated parking areas.

 

SKIPPING

Skipping is missing part of a class, all of a class, or multiple classes without the prior approval of parents and/or office staff or of the teacher whose class is being missed.  Arriving more than 10 minutes late to a class without an excused note will be considered skipping.

 

Lunch, homeroom, study hall, pep rallies, and assemblies are class periods.  The penalty for skipping will usually result in detention or assignment to in-school suspension and/or loss of parking privileges.  Repeated violators may be referred to Juvenile Court and the ALC.  Seniors are reminded that any form of suspension means a loss of exam exemptions.

 

SNACKS AND BEVERAGES

Snacks and drinks in the classroom are at the discretion of the teacher.  Students must follow the particular class rules set by the teacher in the classroom.  Violation of these rules will result in discipline.   For safety reasons, glass bottles or glass containers are not allowed at any time. 

 

STUDENT ID CARDS

Students will be given an ID card at the beginning of the school year.  A fall make up day will be scheduled for those students who were absent.  An ID is required to check out books from the library and to purchase lunch from the cafeteria.  Replacement ID’s are $5.

 

THEFT

Stealing in no way will be tolerated.  Stealing in any form will result in disciplinary action or even a juvenile court petition.

 

TOBACCO

State law now specifically prohibits students from possessing or using tobacco on school grounds.  Students in violation are to be cited to juvenile court with fines ranging from $10.00 to $100.00 per offense and community service as minimum penalties.  In addition, such students may be subject to some form of suspension.  Repeat offenders will receive extended suspensions and/or referral to the Alternative Learning Center.  Possession of tobacco in student vehicles on campus may cause students to lose parking privileges. 

 

TRESPASSING

Students are not allowed in the school building or on school grounds without staff supervision.  Students found entering the building during off school hours without staff supervision will be charged with trespassing.

 

VANDALSIM

No student will intentionally damage or deface any school building, school owned property, or personal property located at the school.  A police report may be filed plus full restitution will be required.  Students who commit or are involved in vandalism may be placed in In-School Suspension, suspended from school, placed in the ALC, and/or subject to a petition filed in the Williamson County Juvenile Court. 

 

VISITORS

All visitors must check in the main office upon arrival and secure an official visitor’s pass.  Friends of students will not be allowed to visit FHS.  No visitors are allowed in the cafeteria without the approval of an administrator.  Students who wish to visit FHS in order to consider attending must arrange the visit through Helen Gatlin (472-4469).

 

ZERO TOLERANCE

(6.309)

State Law and/or Williamson County Board of Education  has classified certain offenses as requiring mandatory one calendar year suspension upon determination by the principal that a student has committed one of these offenses commonly referred to as zero tolerance offenses. The following are offenses that automatically result in a suspension of one calendar year.  On a case by case basis, the Director of Schools may modify the one year suspension for:

a)  DRUGS. Students shall not unlawfully possess, handle, use, be under the influence of, share, or sell drugs or controlled substances in any way in school buildings, on school grounds, or on other grounds used for school purposes, (including parking lots or athletic facilities), on school buses, or at any school sponsored activity. “Drug” means any controlled substance, marijuana, alcohol, legend drug or any other substance whose possession or use is regulated in any manner by any government authority.  Exception:  Use of tobacco product is not zero tolerance offense

b) ALCOHOL. Students shall not possess, handle, use, be under the influence of, share or sell alcohol in school buildings, on school grounds, or other grounds used for school purposes (including parking lots or athletic fields), school buses or any other sponsored activity.

c)  WEAPONS.  Students shall not possess, handle, transmit, use or attempt to use firearms or any dangerous weapon in school buildings or on school grounds, or any grounds used for school purposes at any time, or in school vehicles and/or buses or off the school grounds at a school-sponsored activity, function or event.

d) ASSAULT. Students shall not physically assault or verbally threaten to assault a teacher or other employee while on a school bus, on school property, or other grounds used for school purposes, or while attending any school activity or event.

 

“REASONED” JUDGEMENT OFFENSES

State law and WCBOE have identified other zero tolerance offenses that, depending on the individual circumstances, may warrant “reasoned” judgment by the principal in assigning punishment.  These offenses may result in suspensions ranging from 20 days to one calendar year based upon circumstances and other factors in each case.

a)  ASSAULT.  Students shall not physically assault or verbally threaten to assault a student while on a school bus, on school property, or other grounds used for school purposes, or while attending any school activity or event.

b) POSSESSION OF WEAPONS OTHER THAN FIREARMS.  State law allows the school administrator to use “reasoned” judgment when determining the punishment for the possession, use, handling and/or transmission of items that may be classified as weapons other than firearms.  The definition of a weapon is a broad one since any object that could be used to inflict harm or injury to another falls into that category.  In determining punishment, the principal will consider the object determined to be the weapon, the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the intent of the student charged with the weapons offense when making his decision.  The principal may assign punishment, including suspension, based on these considerations up to one calendar year.

c)  OTHER INSTRUMENTS AND SUBSTANCES. Students are further forbidden to be in possession of or use any instruments or substances such as non-prescription drugs, chemicals, inhalants, pencils, scissors, razors or compasses with the intent to do harm to self or others or in a manner which renders the item dangerous in school buildings or on school grounds, or on any grounds at a school-sponsored activity, function or event.

 

DRUG FREE YOUTH ACT (JUVENILE OFFENDER ACT)

Denial of driving privileges by court:

1. When a person, younger than 18 years of age, but 13 years of age or older, commits any offense or engages in any prohibited conduct described in this subsection, then at the time the person is convicted of the offense, or adjudicated a delinquent child, unruly child or status offender, the court in which the conviction or adjudication occurs shall prepare and send to the Tennessee Department of Safety, Driver control Division, within 24 hours of the confiscation or adjudication, an order of denial of driving privileges for the offender.  This section applies to any criminal offense, status offense, violation, infraction or other prohibited conduct involving the possession, use, sale, or consumption of any alcoholic beverage, wine or beer or any controlled substance as defined by law, or involving the possession or carrying of a weapon on school property.  The denial of driving privileges authorized by this section applies when the prohibited conduct occurs before the offender attains the age of 18, regardless of when a conviction or determination occurs.  The department of safety shall promulgate an “order of denial” for use by the courts.

2. If a court has issued an order of denial of driving privileges, the court, may review the order and may withdraw the order at any time the court deems appropriate, except as provided in the following:

a.  A court may not withdraw an order for a period of 90 days after the issuance of the order if it is the first such order issued by any court with respect to the petitioning person: and

b. A court may not withdraw an order for a period of 1 year after the issuance of the order if it is the second or subsequent such order issued by the court with respect to the petitioning person.

3. For a motion for withdrawal to be properly before the court for consideration, the local district attorney general must have received at least 10 days’ prior notice of the motion along with the time and place where it will be considered.  The motion must be joined in by the offender’s custodial parent or legal guardian, who must appear in court with the offender, if the offender is an unemancipated juvenile at the time the motion is made.  The motion shall state whether any prior orders of denial have been issued by any court and shall include as exhibits any prior orders of denial so issued.

4. The local district attorney general or assistant district attorney general shall have the right to appear, present evidence and be heard at proceedings under this section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Supplemental supports and services in all academic areas are available to all students, particularly students who are gifted or qualify through an IEP (IDEA) or an Accommodation Plan (Section 504).  In Tennessee Gifted Services fall under the special education umbrella.  Supplemental supports and services may include consultation with content area teachers, and/or direct student support within the classroom, small groups, or on an individual basis.  After age 18, students who will continue their IEP may do so by continuing their education with Williamson County Schools through community-based education.

 

Consulting and/or Direct Student Support Services provide extra supports in a general education classroom.  Special education staff is available to lend support to the teacher and students, particularly students who are gifted, special education and those who have 504 needs.  When not in the general classroom, the special education staff (including Gifted) may assist students in directed study, the learning lab, small groups, consulting with students and on an individual basis.  Specific supports may be given to students who have behavioral issues that impact their academic success.  Additional supports may need to be provided to meet their respective needs.  The goal of Student Support Services is to provide the needed supports to make students successful during their high school years.

 

NEED HELP?

Is it hard for you to:

·         see the blackboard clearly?

·         read papers or books?

·         hear or understand what people say?

·         read?

·         do Math?

·         understand what the teacher tells you to do?

·         keep your grades up

 

YOU CAN GET HELP!

Franklin High School has many ways to help students who find it hard  to see, hear, or learn.  Come by the Counseling Center, talk to one of your Teachers, or visit your Assistant Principal to see whether we can help you.

 

 

Williamson County Schools/Franklin High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability.