CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL

401 ARROW DRIVE

CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI 39056

http://www.clintonpublicschools.com

Administrative Office……………………………………………………………………601-924-5656

Athletics……………………………………………………………………………………601-924-0973

Attendance Office……………………………………………………………………….601-924-5332

Band………………………………………………………………………………………...601-924-5519

Career Complex…………………………………………………………………………601-924-0247

Choral Music………………………………………………………………………………601-924-0707

Counselor’s Office………………………………………………………………………...601-924-5443

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Personnel..................................................................................................................................................... 2

School Calendar....................................................................................................................................... 4

ACT Dates/Deadlines.............................................................................................................................. 5

Bell Schedule.............................................................................................................................................. 5

Exam Schedules........................................................................................................................................ 5

General Information................................................................................................................................ 7

Philosophy................................................................................................................................................. 7

Notice of Non-discrimination............................................................................................................... 8

Asbestos Notice...................................................................................................................................... 8

Directory Disclosure................................................................................................................................ 8

Transfer of Records................................................................................................................................. 8

Accreditation............................................................................................................................................ 8

Attendance Policies................................................................................................................................ 9

Senior Visits To College/Universities................................................................................................... 12

Code of Conduct and Dress............................................................................................................... 12

Drug/Alcohol Possession/Consumption......................................................................................... 12

Campus/Classroom Security/Order................................................................................................ 13

Cheating................................................................................................................................................ 13

Conduct and Discipline...................................................................................................................... 13

Restrictions............................................................................................................................................. 15

Fighting................................................................................................................................................... 15

Gang Related Activity....................................................................................................................... 16

Destruction/Defacement.................................................................................................................. 16

Detention............................................................................................................................................... 16

Dress Code............................................................................................................................................. 17

Gum Chewing....................................................................................................................................... 18

In-School Detention............................................................................................................................. 18

Alternative School............................................................................................................................... 18

Possession of a Firearm........................................................................................................................ 19

Suspension.............................................................................................................................................. 19

Tobacco Use/Possession..................................................................................................................... 19

Unauthorized Use of Buildings........................................................................................................... 19

Removal from School Sponsored Events....................................................................................... 20

Use of Alert Dog.................................................................................................................................... 20

Hazing and Harassment..................................................................................................................... 20

Qualifications for Honorary Positions............................................................................................... 20

School Sponsored Dances................................................................................................................. 20

Guidance and Counseling Services................................................................................................. 21

Philosophy............................................................................................................................................... 21

Counselor Assignment........................................................................................................................ 21

Guidance Calendar............................................................................................................................ 21

Grade-Level Classification................................................................................................................. 22

Testing Programs Grades 10-12........................................................................................................ 23

Graduation Requirements................................................................................................................ 23

Subject-Choice Information Forms................................................................................................. 24

Progress Reports.................................................................................................................................... 25

Change of Schedule........................................................................................................................... 25

Dropping a Course............................................................................................................................... 25

Transferring from Honors/AP Courses.............................................................................................. 26

Withdrawal from School..................................................................................................................... 26

Rank In Class.......................................................................................................................................... 26

Senior Exemption Privileges............................................................................................................... 27

Honors and Awards............................................................................................................................. 27

Partners In Education Recognition Programs.............................................................................. 27

College/University Admissions.......................................................................................................... 27

High School Transcript......................................................................................................................... 28

NCAA Guide for College Bound Athlete...................................................................................... 28

Financial Aid/Scholarships................................................................................................................. 29

Student Evaluation............................................................................................................................. 29

Report Cards......................................................................................................................................... 30

Grading System.................................................................................................................................... 30

Honor Roll................................................................................................................................................ 30

Student Progress Reports................................................................................................................... 30

Change of Pupil's Address................................................................................................................. 30

Supplemental Instructional Fees .................................................................................................... 31

Club Schedules/Descriptions............................................................................................................ 31

General Policies..................................................................................................................................... 33

Activity Fund......................................................................................................................................... 33

Fund-Raising Projects........................................................................................................................... 33

Parent-Teacher Organization.......................................................................................................... 34

Announcements.................................................................................................................................. 34

Bus Regulations..................................................................................................................................... 34

Cars, Use Of............................................................................................................................................ 35

Cars, Use of at Career Complex.................................................................................................... 35

Corridor Passes/Corridor Traffic......................................................................................................... 36

Emergency Drills.................................................................................................................................... 36

Gymnasium Use.................................................................................................................................... 37

I.D. Cards................................................................................................................................................ 37

Library Media Center Guidelines..................................................................................................... 37

Lockers..................................................................................................................................................... 38

Lunch Period Policies............................................................................................................................ 38

Office and Office Procedures........................................................................................................... 38

Out of Bounds........................................................................................................................................ 39

Student-Teacher Relation................................................................................................................. 39

Student -Substitute Teacher Relations.......................................................................................... 39

Study Periods/Study Halls................................................................................................................... 39

Textbooks................................................................................................................................................ 39

Accidents............................................................................................................................................... 40

Visitors on Campus............................................................................................................................... 40

Student Deliveries................................................................................................................................ 40

School Publications.............................................................................................................................. 40

Music Programs..................................................................................................................................... 40

Extra-Curricular/Interscholastic Activities.................................................................................... 41

Constitution, Student Council.......................................................................................................... 42

Constitution, National Honor Society............................................................................................. 45

What To Do When................................................................................................................................ 48

Notice of Highly Qualified Teachers................................................................................................ 49

CPS Acceptable Use Policy………………………………………………………………..…….…50

PERSONNEL

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dennis Dyse................................................................................................................................. President

John McKee...................................................................................................................... Vice President

Tommie Cardin.......................................................................................................................... Secretary

Nancy Perry.............................................................................................................. Assistant Secretary

Denotris Jackson......................................................................................................................... Member

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Tommye Henderson, PhD...................................................................... Superintendent - 924-7533

Tim Martin............................................................................... Assistant Superintendent - 924-7533

Sandra Halliwell............................................................................. Chief Financial Officer - 924-7533

Alice Hobson..................................................................... Director of Special Education -924-7541

Regina Ducksworth............................................................... Director of Food Services – 925-4017

Tim Willis............................................................................... Supervisor of Transportation – 924-7219

Blaine Totty.............................................................................. Director of Maintenance – 924-2100

CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

James L. Reeves..................................................................................................... Principal – 924-5656

Kelly Heath.............................................................................................. Assistant Principal -924-5656

Kevin Gilbert........................................................................................... Assistant Principal -924-5656

Margera Harris....................................................................... Career Complex Director – 924-0247

Scott Brown............................................................................................... Athletic Director -924-0973

CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFIED FACULTY

Donna Adams………………………………………………………………………………Child Care

Jim Barfield . ………………………………………………………………………………………. Latin

Hank Beasley...................................................................................................................... Social Studies

Janice Beaty................................................................................................................................. Science

Ellen Brewer......................................................................................................................... Social Studies

Brooke Brown............................................................................................................ Business Education

Martin Buckhalter.......................................................................................... Assistant Band Director

Leslie Burris........................................................................................................................................ English

Sanford Clay.............................................................................................................. Special Education

JoAnne Cunningham................................................................................................................... English

Mina Darnell....................................................................................................................... Mathematics

Cornelius Denson.................................................................................................. Computer Graphics

Nancy Dent.................................................................................................................... English/Debate

Travis Dyar........................................................................................................................ Building Trades

Donna Dyess....................................................................................................................... Family Health

Desean Dyson………………………………………………………………….Social Studies/Coach

Chad Eads................................................................................................................................ PE/Coach

Casey Edwards………………………………………………………………….................... PE/Coach

Sonya Ezell........................................................................................................................... Mathematics

David Fehr............................................................................................................................ Choral Music

Mary Fehr.............................................................................................................................. Choral Music

Barbie Ferguson................................................................................................................................ Coop

Brian Fortenberry......................................................................................... Driver Education/Coach

Brad Freeny.................................................................................................................................... Spanish

Beth Garriga................................................................................................................................ Librarian

Angela Givhan............................................................................. Special Populations Coordinator

Cordelia Godfrey........................................................................................................................... English

Heather Grantham……………………………………………………………………………….English

Kathy Greene.......................................................................................................................... Child Care

Kim Griffin........................................................................................................................ Science/Coach

Charles Guthrie................................................................................................................................. Math

Beth Handley....................................................................................................... Academic Counselor

Amanda Hatch................................................................................................. Mathematics/Coach

Reginald Haynes......................................................................................................................... Drafting

Geary Howell................................................................................................................. Science/Coach

Jackie Jones....................................................................................................................... Mathematics

Marilyn Kerr.................................................................................................................................... Theater

Holly Kliesch...................................................................................................................................... French

Ann Kyzar............................................................................................................................ Mathematics

John Langworthy............................................................................................................... Choral Music

Lisa Lann.................................................................................................... Career Complex Counselor

Lora Little.............................................................................................................................. Allied Health

Eddie Lofton……………………………………………………………………………Science/Coach

Felicia Lofton ……………………………………………………………………………English/Coach

Madeline Lofton....................................................................................................... Special Education

Alan Lunceford …………………………………………………………………..Business Ed/Coach

Rebekah McIntyre………………..………………………………………Social Studies/Cheerleaders

Charlie Melton............................................................................................................. Auto Mechanics

Gina Montesi............................................................................................................. Special Education

Ouida Muffuletto............................................................................................................... Allied Health

Jennifer Nance …………………………………………………………………………..Social Studies

Paul Naya........................................................................................................................ Science/Coach

Sherri Ottis........................................................................................................................... Social Studies

Amy Page........................................................................................................................... Social Studies

Allen Peacock..................................................................................................... Social Studies/Coach

Bill Prisock........................................................................ Culinary Arts & Related Food Technology

Wesley Quick................................................................................................................................. Science

Kay Ray................................................................................................................. Academic Counselor

Judi Reynolds................................................................................................................................... English

Becky Robinson................................................................................................... Academic Counselor

Brett Robinson............................................................................................................... Science/Coach

Bruce Robinson............................................................................................. Driver Education/Coach

Jonette Shamburger.............................................................................................. Special Education

Sheri Shramek......................................................................................................................................... Art

James Sills...................................................................................................................... Director of Bands

Jennifer Sills....................................................................................................... Assistant Band Director

Renee Smith.................................................................................................................................. Science

Sam Stockman................................................................................................................... Social Studies

Pam Stuart.......................................................................................................................... Social Studies

Tuesday Tauchen................................................................................................................................. Art

Penny Torrance............................................................................................................................... English

Debbie Turman............................................................................................................................... English

Jennifer Van Hooser..................................................................................................................... Spanish

Charlotte Walker............................................................................................................... Social Studies

Sally Wallace.................................................................................................................................... English

Gena Wells.......................................................................................................................... Mathematics

Richard West................................................................................................................................. Science

Maurice Whalen............................................................................................ Industrial Maintenance

Jan Williams.................................................................................................................................... Spanish

Emily Wilson...................................................................................................................................... English

Megan Woodard.............................................................................................................. Mathematics

Shirley Woodard................................................................................................................. Mathematics

CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL NON-CERTIFIED STAFF

Angi Accardo........................................................................................... Career Complex Secretary

Diane Addison................................................................ In-School Suspension/Detention Monitor

Sandra Brewer..................................................................................... Career Complex Bookkeeper

Deborah Morgan………………………………………………………………………Library Assistant

Vester Newman..................................................................................................... Cafeteria Manager

Donna Prewitt....................................................................................................................... Bookkeeper

Suzette Purvis............................................................................................................ Athletic Secretary

Paula Skelton................................................................................................ . Attendance Secretary

Bonnie Stockman................................................................................................. Guidance Secretary

Sharon Tompkins...................................................................................................................... Secretary

SCHOOL CALENDAR

2006/2007

1. Clinton High School Registration.......................................................................... August 1&2

2. Faculty Planning and Staff Development............................................... August 3,4,7,8&9

3. Registration Grades K - 9.......................................................................................... August 8

4. Classes Begin (Dismissal at regular time)............................................................... August 10

5. Parent Conference Day (Holiday for Students)............................................... October 23

6. Staff Development (Holiday for Students)............................................................ January 8

7. Holidays

A. Labor Day..................................................................................................... September 4

B. For Students Only--Parent Conference Day.......................................... October 23

C. Thanksgiving…………………………………………………………..November 20-24

D. Christmas Holiday............................................................... December 25 - January 8

E. Martin Luther King Holiday.......................................................................... January 15

F. Spring Holidays (Educators' Convention)............................................. March 12-16

G. Easter Holidays...................................................................................................... April 6-9

8. Evaluation Periods

PROGRESS REPORTS STATE MANDATED ACHIEVEMENT TESTS

September 14, 2006 CPAS - March 29

November 16, 2006 English II (writing) – March 27

February 8, 2007 SATP - April 24-27

April 19, 2007

SECONDARY PUPILS - GRADES 9-12

NINE WEEK PERIOD BEGINS ENDS REPORTS TO PUPILS

First August 10 October 13 October 23

Second October 16 December 22 January 11

Third January 9 March 9 March 22

Fourth March 19 May 24 May 25

9. Attendance Reports

MONTH ENDING DATE DAY MONTH ENDING DATE DAY

First September 29 36 Sixth February 28 20

Second October 31 21 Seventh March 30 17

Third November 30 17 Eighth April 30 19

Fourth December 22 16 Ninth May 24 18

Fifth January 31 16

10. District Retirement Reception - Sunday, May 20, 2007

11. Clinton High School Graduation - Friday, May 25, 2007

12. Staff Work Day - May 25, 2007

13. Summer School Begins - May 30, 2007

2006-2007 NATIONAL ACT DATES/CHS DEADLINES

Test Dates Registration

October 28, 2006 September 22, 2006

December 9, 2006 November 3, 2006