Bristol Central High School

STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

Bristol Central High School

2010-2011

“Learning is Our Focus”

“Eruditio Diligentia Est”

Bristol, Connecticut

Mission Statement for the Bristol Public Schools

To maintain a safe and secure learning environment that provides all students with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete college, other post high school education or training.

Mission Statement for Bristol Central High School

The mission of Bristol Central High School is to encourage students to achieve their maximum learning potential and to develop their self worth in a safe environment.

Bristol Central High School Expectations for Student Learning

1.  Students will read critically.

2.  Students will write effectively.

3.  Students will use basic logic to analyze and solve problems.

4.  Students will communicate effectively in a variety of media.

5.  Students will use both tangible and conceptual tools to complete work.

6.  Students will acquire, organize, and utilize information.

7.  Students will interact with other and work collaboratively as positive, contributing members of society.

8.  Students will behave responsibly in both personal and community life.

9.  Students will recognize, respect, and appreciate variety in culture and the arts.

Think Central, Talk Central, Be Central

Quick Reference

Telephone Numbers at Bristol Central

Main Office: 860-584-7735

Attendance Office: 860-584-7735, ext. 157

Main Office Fax: 860-584-7713

Principal, Mr. Peter L. Wininger

Student Assignment: Grade 12

860-584-7731

Assistant Principal, Mary H. Gadd, Ed.D.

Student Assignment: Grade 9, 10, 11: A-K

860-584-7757

Assistant Principal, Andrew P. Clapsaddle

Student Assignment: Grade 9, 10, 11: L-Z

860-584-7733

Nurse’s Office………………………………..860-584-7739

Bus Concerns………………………………. . 860-584-7030

Guidance Office……………………………..860-584-7752

Special Education………………………860-584-7735, ext. 172

Faculty Manager……………………...860-584-7735, ext. 135

For more information please visit the BCHS website at:

www.bristol.k12.ct.us/bchs

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2010-2011

MISSION STATEMENT / 2
QUICK REFERENCE / 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS / 4-6
LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS / 7
DAILY BELL SCHEDULE / 8
SPECIAL BELL SCHEDULES / 9
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2010-2011 / 10
TESTING CALENDAR 2010-2011 / 11
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS / 12
EDUCATIONAL/PERSONNEL DIRECTORY / 13-16
BRISTOL CENTRAL SPORTS 2010-2011 / 17
BRISTOL CENTRAL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS / 18
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT / 19
PLANNERS / 19
ACADEMIC INFORMATION / 20-26
Marking System / 20
Class Rank and Grade Point Average (GPA) / 20
Honor Roll/Academic Awards / 20
Graduation Requirements / 21
Annual Credit Requirement / 23
Criteria For Promotion / 23
Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) / 24
Common Assessments: Mid Year/Year End / 24
Final Examination Exemptions / 24
Course Withdrawal / 24
Curricular Use of “R” Rated Videos/Films / 24
Independent Study Program / 25
Library Media Services / 25
National Honor Society / 25
Other Honor Societies / 26
Physical Education Requirement / 26
CO-CURRICULAR & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES / ATHLETICS / 26–31
Definitions of Activity Types / 26
High School Extra-Curricular Activities/Athletics / 27
Change in High School District Residency / 28
Request for Pupil Transfer Within the Bristol Public
School System With No Change in Residency / 28
Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities / 29
High School Co-Curricular Eligibility / 29
High School Extra-Curricular Eligibility / 29
High School Full Extra-Curricular Eligibility / 29
High School Partial Extra-Curricular Eligibility / 30
Code of Behavior (Athletes) / 31
Code of Behavior (Spectators) / 31
ATTENDANCE / 31-34
Definition of Excused Absences / 31
Student Responsibilities / 32
Teacher Responsibilities / 32
Administrator Responsibilities / 32
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES FOR GRADES 9-12 / 32-35
Arrival at School / 32
Call/Contact Attendance Office / 32
Class Cuts and Truancy / 32
Co-Curricular Attendance / 33
Courtesy Desk / 33
Dismissal / 33
Early Dismissal/Late Arrival Option for Grades 11 & 12 / 33
Regular Dismissal / 34
Extended Excused Absences (15 days or more) / 34
Make-up Work / 34
Tardiness to Class / 34
Tardiness to School / 35
BUS TRANSPORTATION / 35
School Bus Conduct / 35
DISCIPLINE / 35–46
Out of School Misconduct / 35
In-School Suspension / 37
Out of School Suspension / 37
Detention / 37
Community Service / 37
Saturday Detention / 37
Activity Restrictions / 38
Appeal Process for Suspension of Privileges / 38
Disciplinary Guidelines / 39-46
GENERAL INFORMATION / 46-57
AP/UCONN Courses / 46
Bulletin Boards and Posters / 46
Bus Transportation / 47
Change of Student Information / 47
Co-Curricular Activities / 47
Computer Passwords / 47
Daily Notices / 48
Dances / 48
Directory Information / 48
Dress and Grooming / 49
Driver Education / 50
Electronic Devices / 50
Elevator Usage / 52
External Course Credit / 52
Extra Help / 52
Field Trips / 52
Fire Drills / 52
Free and/or Reduced Lunch Program / 52
Games, Playing Cards, Toys, etc. / 52
Independent Study Courses / 53
Littering / 53
Lock Down Procedure / 53
Lockers / 53
Loitering / 53
Lost and Found / 53
Lunch Periods/Cafeteria Behavior / 54
Military / 54
Passes / 54
Planners / 54
Proms / 54
Public Displays of Affection / 55
School Announcements / 55
Skateboards / 55
Smoking / 55
Student Assistance Team / 55
Student Fees, Fines and Charges / 55
Traffic/Safety/Parking / 56
Valuables / 57
Videotaping, Photography and Web Site Publication Notice / 57
Visitors to School / 57
Withdrawal from School / 57
Working Papers / 57
GUIDANCE SERVICES / 58-59
Guidance Library Materials / 58
Career Resource Center / 58
Computerized Guidance Services / 59
Scholarship Information / 59
College Admissions Testing / 59
HEALTH ISSUES / 59-60
Accident Insurance / 59
Athletic Insurance / 60
Health Examinations / 60
Immunizations / 60
Injuries / 60
Medications / 60
APPENDICES / 61-82
Appendix A – Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco Policy / 61
Appendix B - Search and Seizure Policy / 62
Appendix C - Student Records Policy / 63
Appendix D – Student Use of the District’s Computer System / 64
Appendix E – Computers: Acceptable Internet Use, Other Computers
&Internet Safety / 66
Appendix F - District Parent Involvement Compact / 71
Appendix G - Academic Integrity Policy / 72
Appendix H - Sexual Harassment Policy / 74
Appendix I - Bullying Policy / 77
Appendix J - Student Safety Policy / 79
Appendix K - Truancy Policy / 80
Appendix L - Nondiscrimination Policy / 81
ACCREDITATION / 83
NOTES / 84
BUILDING MAP / 85

DAILY BELL SCHEDULES

(MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY)

Warning Bells 7:30 and 7:38

Period 1-2 7:40 - 9:05

[Announcements 9:05 - 9:11]

Period 3-4 9:15 - 10:40

Period 5-6 10:44 - 12:36

-A Lunch 10:44 - 11:09

-B Lunch 11:13 - 11:38

-C Lunch 11:42 - 12:07

-D Lunch 12:11 - 12:36

Period 7-8 12:40 - 2:05

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WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

Warning Bells 7:30 and 7:38

Period 1-2 7:40 - 8:59

[Announcements 8:59 – 9:02]

Period 3-4 9:06 - 10:25

Period 5-6 10:29 - 12:17

-A Lunch 10:29 - 10:53

-B Lunch 10:57 - 11:21

-C Lunch 11:25 - 11:49

-D Lunch 11:53 - 12:17

Period 7-8 12:21 - 1:40

Learn the schedules (and lunch waves)...it saves time!

Special Bell Schedules

Early Release

Warning Bells 7:30 and 7:38

Period 1-2 7:40 - 8:44

[Announcements 8:44 - 8:47]

Period 3-4 8:51 - 9:55

Period 5-6 9:59 - 11:03

Period 7-8 11:07 - 12:11

Delayed Opening

2 Hour Delay (M, T, TH, F) 2 Hour Delay (Wednesday)

Warning Bells 9:30 and 9:39 Warning Bells 9:00 and 9:39

Period 1-2 9:40 - 10:38 Period 1-2 9:40 - 10:28

[Announcements 10:33 - 10:38] [Announcements 10:24 - 10:28]

Period 3-4 10:42 - 11:35 Period 3-4 10:32 - 11:16

Period 5-6 11:39 - 1:08 Period 5-6 11:20 - 12:52

-A Lunch 11:39 - 11:59 -A Lunch 11:20 - 11:40

-B Lunch 12:02 - 12:22 -B Lunch 11:44 - 12:04

-C Lunch 12:25 - 12:45 -C Lunch 12:08 - 12:28

-D Lunch 12:48 – 1:08 -D Lunch 12:32 - 12:52

Period 7-8 1:12 - 2:05 Period 7-8 12:56 - 1:40

When there is a possibility of a delayed opening or closing due to weather conditions it is recommended that parents and students tune in to the following radio or television stations between 5:45 a.m. and 6:45 a.m.:

Radio Television

WDRC 1360 FM WFSB Channel 3

WDRC 103 FM WTNH Channel 8

WKSS 95.7 FM WVIT Channel 30

WPRX 1120 AM

WRCH 100.5 FM

WTIC 96.5 FM

WTIC 1080 AM

BRISTOL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR 2010-2011

Teacher Meeting Day: August 30 Professional Development Days: August 31, September 1, November 2

Vacation Weeks: Close December 23 at end of shortened school day – Reopen January 3

Close February 18 at end of school day – Reopen February 28

Close April 15 at end of school day – Reopen April 25

No School: Labor Day, Sept. 6; Columbus Day, Oct. 11; PDD, Nov. 2; Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11; Thanksgiving

Recess, Nov. 25, 26; Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 17; Memorial Day, May 30

*Shortened Legal Days: Thanksgiving Recess, Nov. 24; Christmas Recess, Dec. 23; last school day in June

~ Parent Conference Days: October 19, 20, 21 (snow date: October 28); March 17 (snow date: March 22)

+ Marking Period ends

M / T / W / TH / F / M / T / W / TH / F
August / February
TMD / PDD / (0 days) / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11
September / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18
PDD / 2 / 3 / (21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25) / vacation
LD / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 28
13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / (15 days)
20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24
27 / 28 / 29 / 30 / (20 days) / March
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
October / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11
1 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17~ / 18
4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25
CD / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 31 / (23 days)
18 / 19~ / 20~ / 21~ / 22
25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29 / (20 days) / April
1
November / 4+ / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8
1 / PDD / 3 / 4 / 5 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15
8+ / 9 / 10 / VD / 12 / (18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / GF) / vacation
15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29
22 / 23 / 24* / (16 days)
29 / 30 / (18 days)
May
December / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
1 / 2 / 3 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13
6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20
13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27
20 / 21 / 22 / 23* / (17 days) / MD / 31 / (21 days)
January / June
3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 1 / 2 / 3
10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10
MLK / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17
24+ / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24*+ / (18 days)
31 / (20 days)

First Half 95 Second Half 93 Total 188

Emergency Days – If more than seven (7) days are required prior to the spring vacation, additional days will be deducted from the spring vacation commencing Thursday, April 21, and working back to avoid school from being in session any later than June 24. Students must attend school 181 days.

Marking Period Ends Grades Due Progress Reports Due Progress Reports Mailed

1. November 8, 2010 1. November 12, 2010 1. October 4, 2010 1. October 12, 2010

2. January 24, 2011 2. February 4, 2011 2. December 10, 2010 2. December 17, 2010

3. April 4, 2011 3. April 7, 2011 3. March 2, 2011 3. March 9, 2011

4. June TBA 4. Last Day of School 4. May 10, 2011 4. May 17, 2011

BCHS TESTING CALENDAR

2010-2011

PSAT/NMSQT

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 8:00 a.m. at BCHS

SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT)

Saturday, October 9, 2010 SAT Reasoning & Subjects 8:00 a.m. at BEHS

Saturday, November 6, 2010 SAT Reasoning & Subjects 8:00 a.m. at BEHS

Saturday, December 4, 2010 SAT Reasoning & Subjects 8:00 a.m. at BCHS

Saturday, January 22, 2011 SAT Reasoning & Subjects 8:00 a.m. at BEHS

Saturday, March 12, 2011 SAT Reasoning only Out of town schools

Saturday, May 7, 2011 SAT Reasoning & Subjects 8:00 a.m. at BEHS

Saturday, June 4, 2011 SAT Reasoning & Subjects 8:00 a.m. at BCHS

ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY (ASVAB)