STUDENT
HANDBOOK
2007-2008
Harmony Science Academy-Lubbock
Excellence and
Equity in Education and Science
1516
53rd St
Lubbock, TX 79412
Phone: (806) 747-1000 Fax: (806) 747-1005
www.hsalubbock.org
Dear Students,
Welcome to the 2007-2008 school year at Harmony Science Academy! This new school year means a new beginning,
and new futures. The administrative team is excited about this coming school
year, and the staff at Harmony
Science Academy
is caring, competent, dedicated and willing to assist you. We are working very
hard to provide the best possible learning climate for students.
We believe that education is a shared responsibility
and that the successful operation of a school depends on the cooperation of
everyone involved: students, parents, and staff. The mission of the Harmony Science
Academy is to create a
partnership among the members of this triad. Each of us is responsible for
doing his or her part to make our school a place where we can all work and
strive together in harmony.
Harmony
Science Academy
is a reflection of all of us. All of our policies are intended to provide a
safe and orderly environment that will be conducive to learning. Our faculty
and staff look forward to sharing their expertise in academics, special
programs, and extracurricular activities. We encourage you to get to know your
school, its programs, activities, and schedule. Become an active participant in
our school. Get involved through classes, clubs, and activities.
This handbook is an overview of our schools goals,
services, and rules. It is an essential
reference book describing what we expect and how we do things. Read it carefully, discuss it with your
parents, and let it act as a guide for your effective involvement in all parts
of the school. It has been written to provide you and your parents with the
information that will make your year purposeful and rewarding in every aspect.
Keep this handbook because you will use this information throughout the school
year.
On behalf of the entire Harmony Science
Academy staff and
community, best wishes for a great
2007-2008 school year!
Sincerely,
Dr. Soner Tarim, Superintendent
1.MISSION
STATEMENT
Recognizing
that educational success is built upon the harmony of the triad made up of students,
parents, and teachers, Harmony
Science Academy
creates a partnership from among members of this group that will help our youth
fulfill their highest intellectual, social, emotional, and physical potential.
Because of the nature of its
mission, Harmony Science Academy
does not discriminate against any member of its community on the basis of
gender, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental
status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning
disabilities or handicap in educational programs or activities.
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMYS
STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Students Rights
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Students Responsibilities
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To
feel safe in the school environment;
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To
take full advantage of learning opportunities;
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To
work in an environment free from disruptions, and chaos;
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To
express their opinions, ideas, thoughts, and concerns;
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To
have a healthy environment that is smoke, alcohol, and drug free;
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To
use school resources and facilities for self-betterment under appropriate
supervision;
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To
expect courtesy, fairness, and respect from all members of the community;
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To
be informed of all expectations and responsibilities;
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To
take part in a variety of school activities; and;
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To
have the right to due process;
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To
be caring and honest;
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To
do his or her best to learn and master all he or she can;
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To
respect school rules, regulations, and policies;
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To
be sure that personal expression does not interfere with the rights of
others;
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To
follow state law and school policies concerning substance abuse;
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To
respect and protect the personal and property rights of others and of the
school;
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To
treat all members of the community with full respect, fairness, and courtesy;
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To
abide by all the expectations of the school and its community;
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To
follow the prescribed guidelines for participation in school activities; and
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To
adhere to due process procedures.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
mission
statement
3
2.
INTRODUCTION. 5
3.
PHILOSOPHY. 5
4.
UNIFORM AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE. 5
5.
GRADING SCALE. 8
6.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES. 8
7.
HOMEWORK POLICY. 9
8.
GRADE PROMOTION POLICY. 9
9.
CREDIT AND ACCELERITION BY AN
EXAM
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10
10.
ILLNESS, INJURY, AND MEDICATION POLICIES. 11
11.
LIBRARY. 11
12.
LOST AND FOUND. 11
13.
LUNCH PERIODS. 12
14.
PUBLIC AREAS: HALLWAYS, STAIRWAYS, CAFETERIA, AND
LAVATORIES. 12
15.
restricted areas. 12
16.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. 13
17.
TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLIES. 13
18.
VISITORS. 14
19.
ATTENDANCE. 14
20.
STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE. 18
21.
UNACCEPTABLE TYPES OF STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND
CONSEQUENCES. 19
22. TYPES
OF CONSEQUENCES. 25
23.
DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY. 30
24.
DUE PROCESS. 30
25.
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL. 30
26. COMMUNICATION. 30
27.
ACTIVITIES
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28.
PROTECTIVE ORDERS/RESTRAINING
ORDERS
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29.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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30.
STUDENT Code of CONDUCT CONTRACT. 33
To achieve our mission, every member of the Harmony Science Academy
community must respect the rights of all members of the community to
learn. This means creating an
environment that is physically, emotionally and intellectually safe, orderly,
and conducive to learning. The
information in this handbook provides the guidelines for all of our behaviors
and attitudes that will create a positive environment in which each student,
parent, and teacher can contribute and learn.
Because this is a Student Handbook, it is written to/and for you. Each section begins with a general
description of the issue involved, and then it addresses you and your actions
and attitudes very specifically
Harmony Science
Academy emphasizes five elements to ensure
a successful learning experience.
·
SAFETY
and DISCIPLINE
·
EXEMPLARY
CHARACTER
·
ADVANCED
CURRICULUM
·
GIFTED
and TALENTED PROGRAM
·
EXTRA
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
These
elements are implemented with one philosophy in mind:
Education
must be" one-on-one and individualized for the student."
HARMONY SCIENCE
ACADEMY has a uniform policy to help create
a safe and orderly environment, instill discipline, and eliminate competition
and distractions caused by different dress styles. You will be expected to
arrive in dress code every day. Please cooperate, display modesty and neatness,
and take pride in these clean, neat and attractive uniforms. We rely on your
common sense and your parents and/or guardians support in helping maintain
this dress code. Most of the uniform
items can be purchased from the school and/or from the companies suggested by
the school.
PLEASE NOTE
If you arrive at school out of uniform, your parents will be called.
You will be kept out of classes until you are dressed appropriately and
all the class time you miss will count as an unexcused absence.
The staff reserves the right to determine and restrict certain styles.
If a student is dressed or groomed inappropriately, parents may be called to
bring a change of clothes. Violations of the dress guidelines will result in disciplinary
action.
OFFICIAL
UNIFORM FOR:
MIDDLE
and HIGH SCHOOL
GIRLS:
Uniform Top
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Red
polo shirts with short sleeves for middle school students and
Dark blue shirts with short
sleeves for high school students (will be sold
at
school)
Long sleeve shirts may be worn under uniform shirt (No hoods)
Properly
fitting blue, yellow, and white sweater (button up)
Uniform Skirt or Walking
shorts
Khaki skirt or walking shorts. It must be below the knee cap
level.
Pants
·
Properly fitting khaki pants
·
No jeans except when given explicit permission
Footwear
·
Socks: White, navy, blue or
black (must be worn at all times).
·
Shoes: Dark-colored lace-up
shoes or loafers (closed toe, closed heel),
athletic shoes
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No
sandals, flip flops or mules
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All
shoes should have backs or secure straps on back of shoe for
safety
and always remain tied.
BOYS:
Uniform Top
·
Red
polo shirts with short sleeves for middle school students and
Dark blue shirts with short sleeves for high
school students (will be sold
at
school)
Long sleeve shirts may be worn under uniform shirt (No hoods)
Properly fitting blue, yellow,
and white sweater (button up)
Pants or Walking shorts
·
Properly
fitting khaki
pants or walking shorts.
·
Black
or dark blue belt: it must be worn at all times, and it should be
properly
fitting
·
No jeans except when given explicit permission
·
Walking shorts are acceptable (No shorter than kneecap level)
Footwear
·
Socks: White, navy, blue or
black (must be worn at all times).
·
Shoes: Dark-colored lace-up
shoes or loafers (closed toe, closed
heel), athletic shoes
·
No
sandals, flip flops or mules
·
All
shoes should have backs or secure straps on back of shoe for
