ROYAL PALM BEACH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Standard Operating Procedures SY 18-19

“LIVING THE WILDCAT BEST IS THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS”

August 9, 2018

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Hello Parents and Students,

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year. This document is what we call our Standard Operating Procedures. It

details common practices and procedures that we have in place at Royal Palm Beach High School that are specific

to our school. These procedures are designed to further our vision of excellence and achieve our mission of being

our Wildcat Best by ensuring that our day-to-day operations are consistent. These Standard Operating Procedures

are not, however, all encompassing. This document is to be used in conjunction with the School District of Palm

Beach County’s Student and Family Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Student Progression Plan (see the links

below).

I encourage you to read through this and the aforementioned documents and to reach out to our administration

should you have any questions. I am beyond confident that by us, as a school community, abiding by the practices

and procedures detailed in these documents, we can have the kind of school culture of which we can all be proud.

Thank you.

GO WILDCATS!!

Jesús Armas

Jesús Armas, Ed.D.

Please refer to the following district websites for policies not included herein:

School Registration: o https://www.palmbeachschools.org/students/studentreginfo/

Student Progression Plan:

o https://www.palmbeachschools.org/studentprogression/

Code of Conduct: o https://www.palmbeachschools.org/students/studenthandbooks/

Complete Version of Student and Family Handbook:

o https://www.palmbeachschools.org/students/studenthandbooks/

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ROYAL PALM BEACH HIGH SCHOOL VISION Royal Palm Beach Community High School is dedicated to meeting the holistic needs of students. This will be achieved by ensuring:

A safe, respectful, culturally conscious environment. Rigorous academics with personalized learning. A variety of extracurricular activities.

This will all be accomplished while building parent and community involvement and maintaining open communication among all stakeholders. Students will graduate with pride and confidence, prepared to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors and become inquiring, lifelong learners and productive, global citizens.

MISSION “Living the Wildcat Best is the key to our success.” MASCOT Wildcat SCHOOL COLORS Teal, Black, and Silver

ALMA MATER The vision became reality at Royal Palm Beach High The Silver, Black, and Teal entwined beneath the western skies Every heart beats with a fervor Proves the worth of royal birth The memories we hold dear We pledge our honor first Our strong bonds can ne’er be broken Though years may pass us by Our faith, pride, and loyalty to you Oh, Royal Palm Beach High!

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Royal Palm Beach Community High School

“Home of the Wildcats” ADMINISTRATION

Principal Dr. Jesús Armas Assistant Principals Mrs. Crystal Amado Kucharski- Principal’s Designee Ms. Lisa Jones- Curriculum Mr. Neil Hagans-Student Services Mr. Adrian Seepersaud- Student Services Mrs. Renee Houck- Student Services Mrs. Alexandra Vetter-Community School Director

Faculty and Staff Directory

ADMINISTRATION

Name Title Email Phone Number

Armas, Jesus Principal jesus.armas@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4002

Amado, Crystal Principal's Designee

crystal.amadokucharski@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8659

Hagans, Neil Assistant Principal (A-D)

cornelius.hagans@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4012

Houck, Renee Assistant Principal (H-K)

renee.houck@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4024

Jones, Lisa Assistant Principal (Curriculum)

lisa.jones@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4081

Seepersaud, Adrian Assistant Principal (E-G)

adrian.seepersaud@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8630

Vetter, Alexandra Assistant Principal (Adult and Community Ed.)

alexandra.vetter@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4034

STUDENT SERVICES

Name Title Email Phone Number

Leyland, Joseph Dean (L-N) joseph.leyland@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8680

Morgan, Cassandra Dean (S-Z) cassandra.morgan@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8686

Mowry, Elissa Dean (O-R) elissa.mowry@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4013

Davis, Tambre School Nurse tdavis@hcdpbc.org 561.792.8640

Reaves, Serena School Nurse sreaves@hcdpbc.org 561.753.4010

Astrin, Emily Administrative Assistant emily.astrin@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4007

Gamez, Luc Administrative Assistant luc.gamez@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4008

Grabbe, Jared Safe Schools jared.grabbe@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4024

Griffin, Dion ATS dion.griffin@palmbeachschools.org

Hodis, Maura Data Processor maura.hodis@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4012

Savage, Kim Data Processor kim.savage@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4003

MAIN OFFICE

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Name Title Email Phone Number

Claerbout, Karen

Principal's Administrative Assistant karen.claerbout@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4002

Clarke, Dawnette Administrative Assistant dawnette.clarke@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4000

Fabra, Clara Administrative Assistant clara.fabra@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4089

Hopkins, JoAnne Bookeeper joanne.hopkins@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4005

Korn, Alexander Technology Support alexander.korn@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4063

Marker, Diana

Budget Administrative Assistant diana.marker@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4006

GUIDANCE

Name Title Email Phone Number

Harmon, Gary Counselor (ME-R) gary.harmon@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8679

Hogan, Diane

Records Administrative Assistant diane.hogan@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4029

Jurado, Rosa

Guidance Administrative Assistant rosalba.jurado@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4064

Kushel, Lori Counselor (S-Z) lori.kushel@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4009

Lanier, Nikki Counselor Coordinator (JI-MC) nikki.lanier@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8605

Levinson, Kama Counselor (Data Intervention) kama.levinson.o@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8634

Murphy, Kathryn Counselor (ESE) kathryn.murphy@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4032

Ortolaza, Javier ESOL Counselor (ESOL) javier.ortolaza@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4033

Pluta, Natalie Counselor (A-DH) natalie.pluta@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4028

Rosado, Cindy Counselor (DI-JE) cindy.rosado@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8604

Salery, Quintan Family Counselor quintan.salery@palmbeachschools.org 561.333.4361

Woods, Irma Case Manager irma.woods@palmbeachschools.org 561.333.4362

ESOL OFFICE

Name Title Email Phone Number

Paramore, Monique ESOLCoordinator monique.paramore@palmbeachschools.org 561.333.4344

Ortolaza, Javier ESOL Counselor javier.ortolaza@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4033

Fonseca, Zoraida Language Facilitator (Spanish) zoraida.fonseca@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8672

Panosky, Genette Language Facilitator (Creole) genette.panosky@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8690

ESE OFFICE

Name Title Email Phone Number

Alba, Kristen ESE Coordinator kristen.alba@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8651

Fitzpatrick, Bernadette Administrative Assistant bernadette.fitzpatrick@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4031

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SCHOOL POLICE

Name Title Email Phone Number

Lyles, Ricquel School Police Officer ricquel.lyles@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4017

Wilkerson, James School Police Officer james.wilkerson@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8637

MEDIA CENTER

Name Title Email Phone Number

Makowski, Shannon Literacy Coach shannon.makowski@palmbeachschools.org 561.333.4359

Mohammed, Dalia

Circulation Desk/Media Specialist Assistant dalia.mohammed@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4018

Neal, Carrie Math Coach carrie.neal@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4051

VonWerne, Gwen Media Specialist/LTF gwen.vonwerne@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4060

CAFETERIA

Name Title Email Phone Number

McDonald, Donna Cafeteria Manager mcdonald.donna@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4041

ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS

Name Title Email Phone Number

Houck, Renee Assistant Principal/Activities Director

renee.houck@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4024

Patterson, Eric Athletic Director eric.patterson@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4053

Morgan, Cassandra Assistant Athletic Director cassandra.morgan@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8698

Murphy, Kathryn Assistant Athletic Director kathryn.murphy@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4032

ADULT EDUCATION

Name Title Email Phone Number

Vetter, Alexandra Assistant Principal (Adult and Community Ed.) alexandra.vetter@palmbeachschools.org

561.753.4070

Gaona, Yolanda Administrative Assistant yolanda.gaona@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4071

Summerell, Terry Technician terry.summerell@palmbeachschools.org 561.719.8169

Custodial Services

Name Title Email Phone Number

Wallace, Kenneth Foreperson Custodial kenneth.wallace@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4042

Valencia, Sandra Custodian Lead (Day) sandra.valencia@palmbeachschools.org

FACULTY

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Name Title Email Phone Number

Ackner, Keri Social Science keri.ackner@palmbeachschools.org

Acosta, Maribel Social Science maribel.acosta@palmbeachschools.org

Adams, William Chemistry william.adams@palmbeachschools.org

Andrews, Anetra ESE VE anetra.andrews@palmbeachschools.org

Barreau, Ashley English 9-12 ashley.barreau@palmbeachschools.org

Basinger, Melissa Vocational melissa.basinger@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4092

Blecher-Cramer, Michele English 9-12 michele.blechercramer@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8694

Boothe, Charles Business Education charles.boothe@palmbeachschools.org

Bowens, Marcel ESE IND marcel.bowens@palmbeachschools.org

Brandl, Joan ESE IND joan.brandl@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8622

Brown, Ivana Physical Edcation ivanna.brown@palmbeachschools.org

Brown, Mindi Anne SLP mindi.brown@palmbeachschools.org

Buongiorno, Gregg Math 9-12 gregg.boungiorno@palmbeachschools.org

Burke, Kevin English 9-12 kevin.burke@palmbeachschools.org

Chandler-Turner, Phyllis English 9-12 phyllis.chandlerturner@palmbeachschools.org

Ciano, Salvatore Journalism salvatore.ciano@palmbeachschools.org Cleland, John English 9-12 john.cleland@palmbeachschools.org

Coates, Thomas Business Education thomas.coates@palmbeachschools.org

Cohen, Deborah Math 9-12 deborah.cohen@palmbeachschools.org

Colleran, Amy Science 9-12 amy.colleran@palmbeachschools.org

Conklin, Patricia French patricia.conklin@palmbeachschools.org

Cotton, Laurie IB Coordinator laurie.cotton@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4014

Daniel-Kalio, Joy English 9-12 joy.daniel-kalio@palmbeachschools.org

Diaz, Maria Spanish maria.diaz.1@palmbeachschools.org

DiCurcio, Daniel Social Science daniel.dicurcio@palmbeachschools.org

Don, Elardo Science 9-12 elardo.don@palmbeachschools.org

Dunlop, Gregory Math 9-12 greg.dunlop@palmbeachschools.org

Edwards, Lynette Math 9-12 lynette.edwards@palmbeachschools.org

Elkins, Nicole English 9-12 nicole.elkins@palmbeachschools.org

Emerson, Rodrick Business Education rodrick.emerson@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8609

Eubank, Benjamin Band benjamin.eubank@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4068

Fabra, Janet Health Occup janet.fabra@palmbeachschools.org

Ferguson, Michele Math 9-12 michele.ferguson@palmbeachschools.org

FilsAime, Lydie ESOL lydie.filsaime@palmbeachschools.org

Fourney, Stephanie Math 9-12 stephanie.fourney@palmbeachschools.org

Fradkin, Gary ESE VE gary.fradkin@palmbeachschools.org

Freeman, Josef Math 9-12 josef.freeman@palmbeachschools.org

Fuchs, Deborah Science 9-12 deborah.fuchs@palmbeachschools.org

Gallagher, Caitlin Social Science caitlin.gallagher@palmbeachschools.org

Gawron, Rudolph Gaming rudy.gawron@palmbeachschools.org

Gilbert, Brandon English 9-12 brandon.gilbert@palmbeachschools.org

Gold, Gina Math 9-12 gina.gold@palmbeachschools.org

Gonzalez, Israel NJROTC israel.gonzalez@palmbeachschools.org

Gonzalez, Mabi ESE IND mabi.gonzalezperez@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4044

Gonzalez, Maritza Spanish maritza.gonzalez@palmbeachschools.org

Guillaume, Carline ESE IND carline.guillaume@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4086

Gullo, Stephen Social Science steve.gullo@palmbeachschools.org

Gutzmore, Norbert Math 9-12 norbert.gutzmore@palmbeachschools.org

Haim, Gabriella Math 9-12 gabriella.haim@palmbeachschools.org

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Haye, Winsome ESE VE winsome.haye@palmbeachschools.org 561.333.4355

Howell, Omika ESE IND omika.howellpalmer@palmbeachschools.org 561.333.4353

Jackson, LaJazz Fine Arts lajazz.jackson@palmbeachschools.org

Jimenez, Claudia Biology claudia.jimenez@palmbeachschools.org

Jimenez, Urpi ESOL urpi.jimenez@palmbeachschools.org

Johnson, Brad Social Science brad.johnson@palmbeachschools.org

Johnson, Katherin ESE VE katherin.johnson@palmbeachschools.org

Johnson, Kyle English 9-12 kyle.johnson@palmbeachschools.org

Johnson, Novice English 9-12 novice.johnson@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4021

Jones, Jarrod Social Science jarrod.jones@palmbeachschools.org

Joseph, Melissa Art melissa.joseph@palmbeachschools.org

Kalish, Alison Physical Education alison.kalish@palmbeachschools.org

Krasnicki, Robert Math 9-12 robert.krasnicki@palmbeachschools.org

Kubrick, Christopher English 9-12 christopher.kubrick@palmbeachschools.org

Lack-Bartley, Bozena Social Science bozena.lack-bartley@palmbeachschools.org

Lauscher, Elizabeth Business Education elizabeth.lauscher@palmbeachschools.org

LaVoie, Ellen Math 9-12 ellen.lavoie@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8650

Lewis, Dionne Science dionne.lewis@palmbeachschools.org

Linstroth, John Social Science john.linstrothii@palmbeachschools.org

Lizcano, Juan Health Occup juan.lizcanosilva@palmbeachschools.org

Lorenz, Melissa Science melissa.lorenz@palmbeachschools.org

Lottman, Raquel Science raquel.lottman@palmbeachschools.org

Malave, Wanda ESE IND wanda.malave@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4019

Maria, Tanetta ESE VE tanetta.maria@palmbeachschools.org

Mankodi, Rahool SLP rahool.mankodi@palmbeachschools.org

McCoy, Ikea Math 9-12 ikea.mccoy@palmbeachschools.org

McKim, Lauren English 9-12 lauren.mckim@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4088

Melton-Greenland, Dasie ESE VE dasie.melton-greenland@palmbeachschools.org 561.753.4072

Mesidor, Jokebede Math 9-12 jokebede.mesidor@palmbeachschools.org

Moody, Daniel Physical Education daniel.moody@palmbeachschools.org

Munsell, Taylor English 9-12 taylor.munsell@palmbeachschools.org

Nadeau, Jessica Chemistry jessica.nadeau@palmbeachschools.org

Neita, Janice Reading janice.neita@palmbeachschools.org

Nelson, Angelique Health Occup angelique.nelson@palmbeachschools.org

Netherland, Lynn ESE VE lynn.netherland@palmbeachschools.org

Nino, Julio Math 9-12 julio.nino@palmbeachschools.org

O'Connor, Meghan Science meghan.oconnor@plambeachschools.org

Odum, Teddy Language Arts teddy.odum@palmbeachschools.org

Owen, William English 9-12 william.owen@palmbeachschools.org

Pendleton, Suzanne Speech Pathologist suzanne.pendleton@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8649

Perez, Lillian ESE IND lillian.perez@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8622

Perez, Ronaldo English 9-12 ronaldo.perez@palmbeachschools.org

Pilla, Toni English 9-12 toni.pilla@palmbeachschools.org

Prieto, Danilo Physical Education danilo.prieto@palmbeachschools.org

Ramos, Alyssa AVID and Student Council alyssa.ramos@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8683

Raney, Patrick HVAC patrick.raney@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8608

Reynolds, James Science 9-12 james.reynolds@palmbeachschools.org

Roe, Cynthia English 9-12 cynthia.roe@palmbeachschools.org

Salery, Eileen English 9-12 eileen.salery@palmbeachschools.org

Sarni, Ricci English 9-12/504 ricci.sarni@palmbeachschools.org 561.333.4357

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Schwartz, Amy ESE VE amy.schwartz@palmbeachschools.org 561.792.8616

Seleski, Cheyne Math 9-12 cheyne.seleski@palmbeachschools.org

Seleski,Sara Science 9-12 sara.day@palmbeachschools.org

Shearer, Amanda Social Sience amanda.shearer@palmbeachschools.org

Slater, Donna Spanish donna.slater@palmbeachschools.org

Smith, Daryl Biology daryl.smith@palmbeachschools.org

Smith, Kayla English 9-12 kayla.smith@palmbeachschools.org

Soiro, Sharleen Biology sharleen.soiro@palmbeachschools.org

Spence, Pauline Language Arts pauline.spence@palmbeachschools.org

Stroke, Virginia Latin ginger.stroke@palmbeachschools.org

Suarez, Daniella Math 9-12 daniella.suarez@palmbeachschools.org

Sutton, Jennifer Chorus jennifer.sutton@palmbeachschools.org

Tarantino, Catherine Health Occup catherine.tarantino@palmbeachschools.org

Torres, Victor Math 9-12 victor.torres@palmbeachschools.org

Tua, Lizavel ESOL lizavel.tuaalgarin@palmbeachschools.org

Tust, Tyler Math 9-12 tyler.tust@palmbeachschools.org

Vasile, Camille English 9-12 camille.vasile@palmbeachschools.org

Vaughan, Erin Social Science erin.vaughan@palmbeachschools.org

Vilella, Lydia Spanish lydia.vilella@palmbeachschools.org

VonFeigenblatt, Otto Social Science otto.vonfeigenblatt@palmbeachschools.org

Walker, Dariel Language Arts dariel.walker@palmbeachschools.org

Youngberg, Quentin English 9-12 quentin.youngberg@palmbeachschools.org

Youngman, Kelsey Social Science kelsey.youngman@palmbeachschools.org

Youssef, Amira Art amira.youssef@palmbeachschools.org

Zarini, Skyler Social Science skyler.zarini@palmbeachschools.org

Zurbuchen, Sandy English 9-12 sandy.zurbuchen@palmbeachschools.org

Other Important Contacts

Name Phone Number Website

Bullying and Harrassment Hotline 561.982.0900

Transportation 561.242.6565 https://www.palmbeachschools.org/transportation/

PBCSD 561.434.8000

Prestige Portraits (Senior Portraits) 561.686.1994 https://prestigeportraits.com

Herff Jones 561.266.9477 www.herffjonespalmbeach.com

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ATHLETICS Athletic Director Eric Patterson eric.patterson@palmbeachschools.org

Head Coaches

Coach Sport Email

Thomas Coates Jr Head Baseball Thomas.coatesjr@palmbeachschools.org

Jim Reynolds JV Baseball james.reynolds@palmbeachschools.org

Dion Griffin Head Basketball (Boys) Dion Griffin@palmbeachschools.org

Charles Boothe JV Boys Basketball Charles.boothe@palmbeachschools.org

Jim Reynolds Head Basketball (Girls) james.reynolds@palmbeachschools.org

Amy Collaran JV Basketball (Girls) amy.colleran@palmbeachschools.org

Cassandra Morgan Bowling (Boys & Girls) Cassandra.morgan@palmbeachschools.org

Jessica Sleek Cheerleading jsleek@hotmail.com

Emily Astrin JV Cheerleading emily.astrin@palmbeachschools.org

Aaron Wallace Cross Country (Boys & Girls) aaron.wallace@palmbeachschools.org

Steve Gullo Flag Football steve.gullo@palmbeachschools.org

Davis Lowrey Head Football davis.lowery@palmbeachschools.org

Steve Gullo JV Football steve.gullo@palmbeachschools.org

Gary Harmon Golf (Girls) gary.harmon@palmbeachschools.org

Dan Moody Golf (Boys) daniel.moody@palmbeachschools.org

Malik Hasan Head Soccer (Boys) malik.hasan@palmbeachschools.org

John Clelnad JV Soccer (Boys) john.cleland@palmbeachschools.org

Kathryn Murphy Head Soccer (Girls) Kathryn.murphy@palmbeachschools.org

Hal Camp JV Soccer (Girls) eric.patterson@palmbeachschools.org

Dave Hir Head Softball wickedfastpitch@aol.com

Eric Patterson JV Softball eric.patterson@palmbeachschools.org

Caitlin Gallagher Swimming (Boys & Girls) caitlin.gallagher@palmbeachschools.org

Gary Harmon Tennis (Girls) gary.harmon@palmbeachschools.org

Gary Fradkin Tennis (Boys) gary.fradkin@palmbeachschools.org

Aaron Wallace Head Track (Boys and Girls) aaron.wallace@palmbeachschools.org

Tori Ciano Head Volleyball (Boys) salvatore.ciano2@palmbeachschools.org

Alison Kalish Head Volleyball (Girls) alison.kalish@palmbeachschools.org

Angie Nelson Weightlifting (Girls) angelique.nelson@palmbeachschools.org

Davis Lowery Weightlifting (Boys) davis.lowery@palmbeachschools.org

Dan Moody Wrestling daniel.moody@palmbeachschools.org

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See Something – Say Something If you are unable to report a concern to an Assistant Principal or trusted adult, please utilize the RPBHS App found in the App Store and Play Store. To make an anonymous report of bullying, cyber-bullying, or harassment, to an adult on campus please contact the Royal Palm Beach High School Bullying Hotline at (561) 982-0900. HOURS OF OPERATION

School Hours Main Office Hours Monday – Friday Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 2:48 p.m. 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Bell Schedule

Alternating Block Schedule

Period Start Time End Time

1/2 Class 7:30 AM 9:09 AM

Announcements 9:09 AM 9:19 AM

3/4 9:25 AM 11:04 AM

5 11:10 AM 1:03 PM

Lunch A Lunch A 11:04 AM 11:36 AM

Class 11:41 AM 1:03 PM

Lunch B

Class 11:10 AM 11:49 AM

Lunch B 11:49 AM 12:21 PM

Class 12:26 PM 1:03 PM

Lunch C Class 11:10 AM 12:31 PM

Lunch C 12:31 PM 1:03 PM

School wide Academic Initiative (15min)

Embedded in 5th Period Class

6/7 1:09 PM 2:48 PM

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ARRIVAL /DISMISSAL PROCEDURES Student are allowed to enter the courtyard area at 7:00 am each school day. Students must enter the campus using one of the 3 entrances to the school. The 3 entrances to the school are:

1. The West Entrance near the Bus Loop: Students must have their IDs visible at all times. Students will be momentarily pulled aside where they will leave collateral such as a backpack and escorted to Student Services to receive a temporary ID.

2. Building 4 double doors near the Band Room: Fast Pass entrance for exceptional students with zero dress code and ID issues.

3. The Gym Entrance near the Main Office: Students must have their IDs visible at all times. Students will be momentarily pulled aside where they will leave collateral such as a backpack and escorted to Student Services to receive a temporary ID.

Tardy Policy The first bell of the day rings at 7:23. Students who are late must have a TARDY PASS. Tardy passes may be attained by going to any one of the numerous Tardy Kiosks located throughout the school. Students who arrive on campus after 7:30 must get a tardy pass at the Main Office/ Student Services.

Tardy Progression Plan Tardy 1 -7 Warning and Parent Contact Tardy 8, 9 Administrative Detention 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Parent Contact Tardy 10 -12 Administrative Saturday Detention 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Loss of extracurricular and co

curricular privileges and Parent Contact Tardy 13+ Pass Restriction, Administrative Saturday Detention 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Conference with

Administration and Parent Contact Non-adherence to school rules will result in consequences as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Early Release Procedures

Early Release with Parent Pickup Only individuals authorized on a student’s contact information screen, with proper identification, may request a student for early release. Students are to remain in class until called to the main office.

Early Release for Student Drivers

Students who drive and will be leaving school prior to dismissal are to submit a note to the main office prior to first period. The note must include the following:

Student Name & ID Number. Reason for early release. Contact information for parent/guardian authorized to request early release.

Students 18+ years of age MAY NOT sign themselves out of school. If the parents cannot be contacted, the student will be notified and he/she must remain on campus/in class.

Exam Days and Holidays On an exam day, or the day prior to a school holiday, parents/guardians must request early release of their son/daughter in person – phone calls will not be accepted.

Early Release Programs for Students The OJT, Dual Enrollment, and Senior Privilege programs allow students to leave campus prior to the end of the school day. Students enrolled in these courses are to abide by the following requirements:

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1. The student must leave campus immediately upon completion of his/her course work. Students may not remain on campus. Students cannot remain on campus until dismissal to ride a bus. Early release programs will be removed from schedule and student will be assigned a class if student cannot leave campus immediately.

2. Once a student leaves, he/she may not come back during school hours or for bus transportation. 3. Students participating in extracurricular activities may return to campus for scheduled activities. 4. On exam or alternative-schedule days, students are expected to attend their classes. 5. Student’s SY18-19 school ID must indicate the early release program in which they are enrolled.

Failure to follow these procedures could result in absences being classified as unexcused as well as other disciplinary action. CAFETERIA All students, during their scheduled lunch period, must proceed directly to the cafeteria/courtyard. During lunches students must be in their assigned area. Students are to remain in the cafeteria or courtyard until the end of their assigned lunch period. Each student is responsible for taking their trash to the trashcans. Student IDs must be scanned at the register prior to purchasing a meal. Students/parents/guardians may add funds to their cafeteria account by cash, check, or online at palmbeach.schoolcashonline.com. Non-adherence to school rules will result in consequences as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

DRESS CODE Students will follow the district dress code policy found in the Student and Family Handbook. However, students must also adhere to the following school specific policies:

1. Special Group Affiliated Colors or Flags Students should not wear specific colors or carry specific flags associated with non-school related groups. This policy is in place to maintain a safe learning environment throughout the campus. Students who not adhere to this policy will be asked to remove the colors or flags. If student fails to comply item will be confiscated for parent/guardian pick-up.

2. Hats/Headwear Students are not allowed to wear hats, bandanas, bonnets, du-rags at any time throughout the day. Hoodies and skull caps are only allowed during cold weather. Non-adherence to school rules will result in consequences as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

EMERGENCY DRILLS Emergency code drills will be conducted throughout the school year. Students must follow their teacher to the designated area. Once the drill has ended students should promptly return to their class. Any students going to the restroom or lingering in the halls will be considered to be out of their assigned area. Fire Drills Fire drill evacuation routes are posted in classrooms. The signal to evacuate will be an intermittent bell ringing or an announcement over the PA system. All students are required to evacuate quietly and as quickly as possible to the designated area. During Fire drills students must be 100 feet away from any school building. Teachers will check rolls at their designated area. Students and teachers are to return to classrooms and buildings when the all clear signal is given. In the event of evacuation for other emergencies, the same procedure as for fire drills will be used.

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Setting off, damaging, defacing, or in any way disturbing fire alarms or fire-fighting equipment, except during emergencies, will result in the maximum allowable out of school suspension and legal action. Tornado Drill A tornado safety plan is in place for Royal Palm Beach Community High School, and in case of a tornado, students will report to designated safe rooms or areas. Tornado drills will be held to prepare students for an emergency and to familiarize them with their designated safe area.

GUIDANCE SERVICES Guidance Services include:

Guiding students and parents through the registration process. Counseling individuals and student groups. Assisting in the planning and scheduling of educational programs. Coordinating of parent conferences. Making referrals to outside agencies for assistance when appropriate. Assisting students with personal social, physical, and emotional concerns. Inform students about post-high school educational techniques and opportunities.

The guidance department processes all transcript requests. Requests should be made on the appropriate transcript request form. The transcript fees are as follows:

One transcript request at graduation- free. Scholarship transcript- free. All other transcripts- $3.00. Parchment transcript- $5.00.

For an appointment with your guidance counselor:

Students are able to come to Guidance Services to see their counselor any day during their lunch time. Students should not ‘drop in’ to see their counselor during classes.

Schedule Changes The only valid reasons for a schedule change are:

Missing a graduation requirement. Student lacks a prerequisite. Teacher recommended level change (honors, regular). Student previously passed course. Documented medical reasons.

HALL PASSES Students who are found out of class during class time must have an official hall pass, which designates the issuing teacher, building, date, and time. Hall Passes are invalid if the student is found in a different area or the time has exceeded the normal amount of time required for the task. Students with hall passes that exceed 10 minutes may be subject to disciplinary action. Students without a pass are subject to disciplinary consequences. Teachers will limit the number of hall passes issued to each student per nine weeks and use one hall pass per student. Hall passes will not be given during the first or last fifteen minutes of class (15/15 Rule).

Elevators The use of school elevators is strictly limited to faculty, staff, and students with restricted mobility. Any use of the elevators by unauthorized students will be grounds for disciplinary action. Any student using the elevator MUST carry a SPECIFIC ELEVATOR PASS. Students can receive an elevator pass from the Clinic.

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LOCKS AND LOCKERS Each student will receive a locker at no cost. School locks must be used; all other locks will be removed. Royal Palm Beach High School is not responsible for items stolen from lockers. Students are prohibited from ‘sharing’ lockers or combinations with other students. All student lockers are subject to search without warning pursuant to Florida Statute 2321.250. Book bags are subject to search without warning with reasonable suspicion. Physical Education lockers will be provided for each student per semester when the student is scheduled into a Physical Education course that requires dressing out. Royal Palm Beach High School is not responsible for items stored in Physical Education lockers. Students are prohibited from ‘sharing’ Physical Education lockers or combinations with other students.

MEDIA CENTER The Media center will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Media Center: Fines Students will be assessed the full cost of books not returned in a timely manner and placed on the obligation list until payment is received. If the book is returned the fine will be deleted immediately. If the book is returned subsequent to payment, a full refund will be provided to the student.

The Media Specialist has the right to asses damaged library materials and determine fines based on damage up to the cost of replacement.

Media Center: Circulation of Books and Materials

Books may be checked out for two weeks, but may be renewed until another request for the book is made. Students may only check out books for themselves. Students must have a Royal Palm Beach Community High School picture ID in order to check out books and

materials.

Media Center: Services Printing of documents from School District computers is available to Royal Palm Beach High School students at no cost.

Media Center: Technology Services Student access to district technology resources anywhere on school campus is authorized exclusively for academic purposes. Such resources include email, Internet access, electronic records and databases, and computer software and hardware.

Students shall not use any such resource for private business, personal use or gain, non-curricular-related computer gaming, and/or non-curricular related Internet browsing. The district has established guidelines, which detail the accepted standards of behavior for students while using district technology. Violation of these guidelines may result in disciplinary action.

PARENT–TEACHER CONFERENCES Call Guidance at (561) 753-4020 to make an appointment. Parent-Teacher conferences are held weekly on Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. in the Media Center. Available staff will attend conferences.

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STUDENT ID CARDS A current student identification card must be in student’s possession at all times by all students attending Royal Palm Beach High School. Since the safety of our students, faculty, and staff is paramount, students must surrender their ID to any school personnel upon request. Replacement student ID cards will be issued at a cost of $3.00 from Student Services. Student ID cards will be checked daily upon entering school; students not in possession of a current student ID card will be subject to get and wear a temporary ID sticker. Non-adherence to school rules will result in consequences as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

TEACHER DETENTIONS A teacher may assign before or after school detentions for behavioral problems. Students and parents will be given at least 24-hour’s notice. The teacher will determine the time frame for the detention.

TRANSPORTATION Bike Racks There is a bike rack for your use at the East Entrance (Main Entrance) by the flag pole to lock and secure your bike. No riding bikes on campus. Additionally, students cannot ride skateboards on campus. Bus Transportation Information http://www.palmbeachschools.org/transportation Transportation Hotline: (561) 242-6565

Students are to ride on their assigned bus based on their home address in SIS. Students needing to ride another bus must get written administrator approval.

Student Parking Students desiring permission to park automobiles on campus must obtain a parking permit. A new permit must be purchased each year for $50.00 in Student Services.

Parking at Royal Palm Beach Community High School is a privilege, not a right. Failure to display acceptable conduct and academic progress may result in the revocation of parking privileges.

The parking permit must be hung from the rear-view mirror of the vehicle registered with the school. There will be no reduction in the price of parking permits during the course of the school year. If students drive their parent/guardian’s vehicle to school on a temporary basis, the parking permit may be

temporarily moved to the new vehicle. If a new vehicle will be driven to school daily, the new vehicle must be registered in the main office.

The use of motor vehicles on campus is restricted to coming to school at the beginning of the school day and leaving campus at the end of the student’s day. Students are not permitted to be in or near their vehicle during the school day.

Students must park in their assigned student parking lot. When parking on campus you must utilize the student parking lots located near the West Entrance adjacent to the Bus Loop Or by the Football field near the Gym. If you park elsewhere without the correct parking decal your vehicle will be towed.

Cars parked in unauthorized areas will be towed at the owner’s expense, the parking permit revoked, and the student is subject to disciplinary action. When your car is towed call Panther Towing at 561-422-9910 to retrieve it.

Unauthorized cars will be towed at the owner’s expense. To retrieve your vehicle, call Panther Towing at 561-422-9910.

Careless, reckless driving, violation of any parking regulation, leaving campus without permission, or transporting a student who does not have permission to be transported will result in a confiscation of parking decal and possible disciplinary action.

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Money will not be refunded if one’s parking privilege is revoked. By entering school parking areas, the person in control of any vehicle consents to the search of the vehicle,

which may include passenger compartment, engine compartment, trunk and all containers, locked or unlocked, in or on the vehicle.

Taxi Cabs/Uber/Lyft/Etc. Parent permission is needed for a student to leave campus using a taxi cab/Uber/Lyft, etc.

VALUABLES ON CAMPUS Students bringing valuables on campus, do so, at their own risk. The school will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen valuable items. Electronic Devices

Permitted at the direction of the teacher for educational purposes during class time. Permitted during non-instructional times (lunch, between classes). Do not leave your electronic devices unattended at any time, which includes charging your phone

anywhere on campus. Headphones/Earbuds

Large headphones of any sort are not permitted (i.e. Beats). Students may wear ear buds BUT only in ONE ear.

Speakers

Portable speakers are not permitted on campus. Such speakers will be confiscated and a parent/guardian must pick up during school hours.

Students who choose to bring an electronic device to school do so at their own risk and will be responsible for the security of their device. Neither school personnel nor Board will assume responsibility or liability for loss, theft, damage or vandalism to an electronic device brought onto school property, or for the unauthorized use of any such device.

VISITORS ON CAMPUS All visitors must come through the main office and check in with the office staff. They must have a valid form of identification. Student or teacher visitation is strictly limited and must be approved by administration prior to the visit. Deliveries and Messages for Students To enhance safety and to avoid disturbances to classrooms, office staff will not accept messages or deliveries for students. In the case of an emergency, office staff will make every effort to assist parents in the delivery of emergency messages or items. Please request assistance only in true emergencies, when no other alternative is available. Flowers, balloons, and other gifts should be delivered to the student’s home. Any such deliveries made to the school will be held in the main office until the end of the day. Additionally, office staff will not accept food deliveries (pizza, fast food, etc.) for students.