Principal ………………. Edward J. Spurka, Ed.D.
Assistant Principals 12th Grade..Christine Brooks
9th Grade .……...Jim Coyle
11th Grade.Michael Ilnseher
10th Grade .….…Amy
Price
10th Grade..John Coen (AA)
Guidance Counselors……A-Ca Wil Cooks
……Cb-F Lesley Smythe
……G-J
Tonya Corbett
……K-Me Chris St. Vrain
……Mf-Ra Amy Short
.…...Rb-S Missy Marisco
……T-Z Joice Whaley
Resource Officers/Nicole Wright, Sean
Alexander
Principal’s Secretary …………. Candace Schulze
Assistant Principals’ Secretary …… .Janet
Bright
Athletic Director ………………….. Mike Power
Area Superintendent ……………... Robert Lynch
School Board-District 1 …….……..Linda
Schultz
e-mail: ………..schultzl@fultonschools.org
Adult supervision of students
is provided from 8:00 a.m - 4:40 p.m.
Students are not allowed in
the building after 5:00 p.m. unless involved in school activities.
Student Council:
Student Body Executive Co- President
– Caroline Quat and Matlock Rogers
Executive Vice President – Dana Lackey
Executive Secretary – Hattie McClean
Executive Treasurer – Julie Cossin
Class Officers:
Senior Class President – Maria Binney
Senior Class Vice President – Michael Bender
Senior Class Secretary – Amanda Huels
Senior Class Treasurer – Brittany Long
Senior Class Representatives – Jessica Ferrell
Junior Class President – Kristen
Consuegra
Junior Class Vice President – Olivia Stewart
Junior Class Secretary – Grace Cutler
Junior Class Treasurer – Leanne Cossin
Junior Class Representatives – Katie Bazemore, Taylor Ray, Drew Reece, Catherine Rogers
Sophomore Class President –Chris
Caruso
Sophomore Class Vice President – Caroline Fagen
Sophomore Class Secretary – Page Kelley
Sophomore Class Treasurer –
Christine Vanstrom
Sophomore Class Representatives – Rashid Naureen, Dane O’Neill Brennan Ross, Sanaiya Sarkari
Student Organizations
Academic Bowl FBLA Model
UN
American Red Cross FCA Nat’l.Honor
Soc.
Anchor Club Fencing Newspaper
Animal Rescue Film
Club Orchestra
Anime Fly Fishing Peace Activist’s
Architecture French
Club Peer Tutors
Art Club French Honor Society Percussion Ens.
Art Nat’l.Honor Society Future Problem Solvers Photography
Band Gaming
Club Ping Pong
Beta German
Club Radio Station
Bowling Guitar Club Robotics
Club
Break Dance Team Habitat
for Humanity Russian Club
Chess Club Ice
Hockey Club JROTC
Children’s Restoration Interact 2nd
Wind Dream
Chorus International
Club Spanish Club
Class, 9th Grade Japanese Club Shanti
Class, 10th Grade Jazz Span.Honor Soc.
Class, 11th Grade Jazz Ensemble Spec.
Olympics
Class, 12th Grade Jr. Classical
League Student Council
Close Up Jr. Toast Master Symphonic
Band
Color/Winter Guard Key
Club Technology Fair
Croquet Latin Club Toastmasters
Debate Latino Club Unique
Dance
Disc Golf Literary Magazine Video Gaming
Drama Club Marching Band Wind
Ensemble
Drama/Int’l.Thespians Math Team, JV&V Writing
Club
Environmental Medical
Club Yearbook
Equestrian Club Mock
Trial Yng. Democrats
Yng.
Republicans
Table of Contents
Section Page
School Calendar 6
General
Procedures 11
Counseling 14
Student
Records 15
Attendance 16
Final
Exams and Exemption Policy 22
Academic
Recognition Policy 22
Student
Code of Conduct 24
Discipline 28
Student
Dress Code 32
Motor
Vehicles 33
Athletic
and Other Extra-Curricular Activities 40
First Semester Second
Semester
Aug. 6-10……..……..Preplanning Jan. 7 …..1st Day of 2nd Semester
Aug. 13…...First Day for Students Jan. 21 ……..M.L.K. Jr. Holiday
Sept.
3……….Labor Day Holiday Feb. 18..Presidents’ Day Holiday
Sept. 19………Early Release Day Feb. 27 ……...Early Release Day
Oct. 12.. Tch.Wkday/Students Off Mar.14.TchrWkday/Students Off
Oct. 24……….Early Release Day Mar. 26 ……. Early Release Day
Nov.
21-23..Thanksiving
Nov.
28………Early Release Day May
23 …….Last Day of School
Dec.
19…...End of First Semester May
26 ...Memorial Day
Dec.
20-Jan. 3…Winter Holidays May
27-28 ……….Postplanning
Jan.
4…Tch.Wkday/Students Off
It
is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the
basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any
employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or
service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or
modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service,
contact Compliance Coordinator Dr. Randy Reece,
Final Exam Schedule
First Semester 2007-2008
1st Period Exam: Will be given on Friday, Dec. 14, from 8:35 - 10:25.
That day the schedule will be
altered to meet all other classes in abbreviated periods. Other exams will
follow the schedule below:
Mon. 12/17 Tues.
12/18 Wed. 12/19
8:35 -10:25
3 4 5
Exam Period
10:25 – 10:45
Break
10:45 – 12:35 2 6 7
Exam Period
12:35 -1:05
Lunch
1:00
Buses arrive
12:35-3:35
Study Review in the media
center.
Final Exam Schedule
Second Semester 2007-2008
SENIORS will take exams for 5th
and 7th periods in two parts during the normal class periods on
Friday, May 16 and Monday, May 19.
1st Period
Exams will
be given on Tuesday, May 20, from 8:35 - 10:25.
Wed. 5/21 Thurs. 5/22 Fri. 5/23
8:35 -10:25 3 4 5
Exam Period
10:24 – 10:45
Break
10:45 – 12:35 2 6 7
Exam Period
12:35 -1:05
Lunch
1:00
Buses arrive
2007-2008 Local School Calendar
Thurs.
Aug. 23-6:30 p.m. Open House/State-School
Address
Fri.-Fri.
Aug. 24-Aug. 31 Student Pictures
Mon.
Sept. 3 Labor
Day Holiday
Wed.
Sept. 19 Early
Release Day
Fri.
Oct. 12 Tchr.
Workday-Students Off
Fri.
Oct. 12 Homecoming
Game
Sat.
Oct. 13 Homecoming
Dance
Wed.
Oct 17 Senior Field Trip/PSAT Day
Tues.
Oct. 23 PTSA
V.I.P. 9th Grade Only
Wed.
Oct. 24 Early
Release Day
Wed.-Fri.
Nov.21-23 Thanksgiving
Holidays
Wed.
Nov. 28 Early
Release Day
Mon.-Wed.,Dec.
17-19 Exam Half Days
Wed.
Dec. 19 End of
First Semester
Thurs.
Dec. 20-Jan.3 Winter
Holidays
Fri.
Jan. 4 Tchr.
Workday-Students Off
Mon.
Jan. 7 Second
Semester Begins
Wed.
Jan 16
Mon.
Jan.21 M.L.K.
Jr. Holiday
Thurs.
Feb. 7 Leadership
2020
Mon.
Feb. 18 Presidents’
Day Holiday
Wed.
Feb. 27 Early
Release Day
Mon.
March 10-7:00 p.m. PTSA V.I.P.
Night
Fri.
March 14 Teacher
Workday-Students Off
Wed.
March 26 Early
Release Day
May
23 7:30 p.m. Graduation
May
26 Memorial
Day Holiday
May
27-28 Postplanning
1st Period
8:35 - 9:35
3rd Period 10:41
- 11:35
HAP 10:41 - 11:01*
Lunch 11:01 - 11:35
4th Period 11:41
- 12:35
HAP 11:41
- 12:01
Lunch 12:01 - 12:35
5th Period 12:41
- 1:35
HAP 12:41 - 1:01
Lunch 1:01 -
1:35
6th Period 1:41 -
2:35
promotes student learning,
expects excellence,
celebrates achievement.
We believe that student learning increases
in a culture of high expectations
and mutual respect,
through a collaborative
community effort,
with a challenging, diverse,
and relevant curriculum,
through connections with
other people, programs,
and experiences
beyond the classroom.
Note: Radio Station WSB 750-AM is the official source
for information on school closings due to inclement weather or other
emergencies.
School Office 770-552-4500
Attendance Office 770-552-4507
Counseling Office 770-552-4508
Semester System
All schools in
Grades
and Evaluation
1. Students
will receive numeric grades on report cards for each course completed.
Grading Scale
Grade
A 90 and above
B 80-89
C 70-79
F 69 and below*
*By state rule, any grade below 70 is failing.
Advanced Placement, Honors, and Joint Enrollment carry a
weighted grade of an additional 7 quality points which are added to the final
semester averages.
Senior class valedictorian and salutatorian will be chosen at
the end of first semester. Eligible
students must have been in attendance at RHS five consecutive semesters.
Students will be identified to be an honor graduate at the end of the first
semester of the senior year if their numeric average is an 88 or greater.
Progress Reports
Interim reports will be issued every six weeks of each
semester and will reflect the student’s performance at those times. Parents should feel free
to contact the school at any time during the semester. Administrators,
counselors, and teachers stand ready to discuss student placement or
performance.
ParentConnect
ParentConnect
is an Internet Program on which parents can check grades, attendance, and
discipline. For information, go to the
Recovery Policy
The Fulton County School System
has a procedure for reporting student progress approximately every six weeks of
the school year. We adhere to this
procedure so that students and parents are fully informed, on a regular basis,
as to student academic performance.
The intent of recovery is to
assist students who are failing courses by providing adequate opportunities to
master course objectives in order to eliminate preventable failures. The goal
of recovery is to help students learn to be successful and responsible.
We encourage students who are
in danger of failing a class to take advantage of the Fulton County School
System policy of recovery. Students who
wish to work toward improving their status must contact their teacher to make
arrangements for recovery. Recovery work must be completed 10 days before the
end of the semester.
Grade Level Assignments
Students
will stay with their class for all school activities for their freshman year
only. Assignments beyond the freshman year will be determined by the number of
credits (units) the student earns. To be promoted to the next level, freshmen
must earn five credits,
sophomores must earn 10 credits, and juniors must earn 16 credits.
Student
Health
Student
Health Services requires that students who are sick, contagious and/or have a
fever greater than 100.4 NOT BE SENT to school. In order to return to school, a student
should be fever free for at least 24 hours.
If a student becomes ill at school, he must report to the clinic or
office immediately. Failure to do so
constitutes a class cut. In the event a
student runs a fever, has a potential contagious illness or a more serious
health problem while at school, the parent will be notified to pick up his
child immediately. We will not allow a
student to drive himself home if he does not seem able to do so safely. A note may be needed from a doctor in order
for your child to return to school.
It
is the parent’s responsibility to keep the student’s health and contact
information updated. Please list friends/relatives as emergency contacts for
your student when you cannot be reached.
This is extremely important if you yourself are unable to pick up your
child in an emergency situation.
It
is best for students to take medication before or after school, however if it
is necessary to take a medication during school hours and a parent feels that
his child is capable and responsible to take his own, RHS will allow students
to do so. Medications MUST be in the original containers and
under NO circum-
stances
be shared. This privilege can be revoked
at any time if a student is not complying with the medication policy. We do strongly encourage your student to
carry emergency medications such as benadryl, inhalers, epipens, and diabetic
medication as well to keep a “back up” in the clinic. Controlled substances should be appropriately
stored in the clinic. The clinic does
not keep a supply of ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or any other over-the-counter
medicines and cannot dispense them. If
you need the clinic to administer, supervise, or store any medication, an
authorization form will need to be completed.
If you have any concerns or questions, please contact the clinic at
extension 175.
Honor Code
Every
General
Procedures
Student ID Cards – The
Agenda Books - Students are required to use agenda books for hall passes. Agendas may not be loaned to other
students. Students who
lose their agenda must purchase a new agenda in the main office for $5.00.
Library -
The
Lockers
Hall lockers are issued through
homerooms. Locker rental is $10.00 per year.
Only one student is assigned per locker.
The student to whom the locker is assigned is responsible for the
content and security of the locker. Sharing of lockers is highly
discouraged. The school bears no responsibility for students’ personal items. Note:
Searches of specific lockers or locker areas may be conducted by school
personnel at any time to protect the safety and welfare of the student body and
staff. Physical education lockers are
issued by the P.E. teachers each semester. The rental is $3.00 per semester.
Students must exercise due diligence in securing their items.
School Bus
Students are to conduct
themselves properly while riding the school bus. Eating, shouting, hanging out
of the windows and throwing things will not be tolerated. Cell phone usage is
not permitted by Fulton County Board of Education. The bus drivers have the same authority on
the bus that teachers have in the classroom. Failure to abide by the rules can
result in the student being denied the privilege of bus transportation and/or
further discipline. Per Fulton County Policy, students may ride/board/exit only
their assigned bus unless approved by an administrator.
Dances
Dance chaperones must be
parents and teachers. The school is not responsible for lost articles. Students
leaving a dance before it is over or have left for the evening, may not return.
Students attending the prom are required to attend school the Friday before the
prom. Students will not be admitted to
prom after 10:30P.M.
Posters/Flyers
Posters/flyers must be
pre-approved and stamped by an assistant principal or designee prior to being
displayed in designated areas.
Posters/flyers may not display religious or political symbols or
statements. Posters which may be
detrimental to the health and welfare of the community and in poor taste will
not be approved.
Hornet
Advisory Program
The advisement program provides
opportunities for freshmen to achieve academic and social success while
becoming part of the RHS community. The
HAP provides each freshman with.
•A comprehensive program that
will begin at summer orientation where each freshman will meet his/her
teachers, faculty advisor, student mentors, and counselor.
•A freshman advisory that
meets four days a week for the first twenty minutes of each lunch period.
•An advisory that conissts of
student advisors, a faculty advisor, and an academic counselor.
•An advisory team that will
create a network of support for each freshman.
•An ongoing orientation to
high school that enables students to become familiar with its physical layout,
policies, procedures, programs, tranditions and personnel.
•A comfortable environment
that allows the student to relax during her/her demanding day.
•Academic support through
individual discussions with faculty advisor and counselors.
•Social and emotional support
for each freshman through inidvidual and/or small group discussions with
student mentors, faculty advisor, and counselors.
•An opportunity to increase
student awareness of academic, career, and co-curricular opportunities.
•An opportunity to articulate
his/her freshman goals for high school.
Faculty
Friends Program
The Faculty
Friends Program provides one-on-one support for second year freshmen from a
teacher, counselor, or administrator.
Each eligible student will name three staff members whom he/she would
like to have as an adult advisor. One of
these individuals will meet regularly with the student throughout the year to
discus academic and social issues. This
program is designed to help students achieve academic and social success in
order to get back on track for graduation.
Counseling
At
•Conduct
classroom guidance through HAP with 9th
grade students to develop a four-year plan for graduation.
•Meet with 11th graders and
their parents to do a graduation status check.
•Provide confidential counseling referral
on personal matters.
•Enroll all new students.
•Advise all students on course selection
and graduation requirements.
•Furnish information on college admission,
financial aid, and scholarships.