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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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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 [email protected] 561.753.4002
Amado, Crystal Principal's Designee
[email protected] 561.792.8659
Hagans, Neil Assistant Principal (A-D)
[email protected] 561.753.4012
Houck, Renee Assistant Principal (H-K)
[email protected] 561.753.4024
Jones, Lisa Assistant Principal (Curriculum)
[email protected] 561.753.4081
Seepersaud, Adrian Assistant Principal (E-G)
[email protected] 561.792.8630
Vetter, Alexandra Assistant Principal (Adult and Community Ed.)
[email protected] 561.753.4034
STUDENT SERVICES
Name Title Email Phone Number
Leyland, Joseph Dean (L-N) [email protected] 561.792.8680
Morgan, Cassandra Dean (S-Z) [email protected] 561.792.8686
Mowry, Elissa Dean (O-R) [email protected] 561.753.4013
Davis, Tambre School Nurse [email protected] 561.792.8640
Reaves, Serena School Nurse [email protected] 561.753.4010
Astrin, Emily Administrative Assistant [email protected] 561.753.4007
Gamez, Luc Administrative Assistant [email protected] 561.753.4008
Grabbe, Jared Safe Schools [email protected] 561.753.4024
Griffin, Dion ATS [email protected]
Hodis, Maura Data Processor [email protected] 561.753.4012
Savage, Kim Data Processor [email protected] 561.753.4003
MAIN OFFICE
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Name Title Email Phone Number
Claerbout, Karen
Principal's Administrative Assistant [email protected] 561.753.4002
Clarke, Dawnette Administrative Assistant [email protected] 561.753.4000
Fabra, Clara Administrative Assistant [email protected] 561.753.4089
Hopkins, JoAnne Bookeeper [email protected] 561.753.4005
Korn, Alexander Technology Support [email protected] 561.753.4063
Marker, Diana
Budget Administrative Assistant [email protected] 561.753.4006
GUIDANCE
Name Title Email Phone Number
Harmon, Gary Counselor (ME-R) [email protected] 561.792.8679
Hogan, Diane
Records Administrative Assistant [email protected] 561.753.4029
Jurado, Rosa
Guidance Administrative Assistant [email protected] 561.753.4064
Kushel, Lori Counselor (S-Z) [email protected] 561.753.4009
Lanier, Nikki Counselor Coordinator (JI-MC) [email protected] 561.792.8605
Levinson, Kama Counselor (Data Intervention) [email protected] 561.792.8634
Murphy, Kathryn Counselor (ESE) [email protected] 561.753.4032
Ortolaza, Javier ESOL Counselor (ESOL) [email protected] 561.753.4033
Pluta, Natalie Counselor (A-DH) [email protected] 561.753.4028
Rosado, Cindy Counselor (DI-JE) [email protected] 561.792.8604
Salery, Quintan Family Counselor [email protected] 561.333.4361
Woods, Irma Case Manager [email protected] 561.333.4362
ESOL OFFICE
Name Title Email Phone Number
Paramore, Monique ESOLCoordinator [email protected] 561.333.4344
Ortolaza, Javier ESOL Counselor [email protected] 561.753.4033
Fonseca, Zoraida Language Facilitator (Spanish) [email protected] 561.792.8672
Panosky, Genette Language Facilitator (Creole) [email protected] 561.792.8690
ESE OFFICE
Name Title Email Phone Number
Alba, Kristen ESE Coordinator [email protected] 561.792.8651
Fitzpatrick, Bernadette Administrative Assistant [email protected] 561.753.4031
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SCHOOL POLICE
Name Title Email Phone Number
Lyles, Ricquel School Police Officer [email protected] 561.753.4017
Wilkerson, James School Police Officer [email protected] 561.792.8637
MEDIA CENTER
Name Title Email Phone Number
Makowski, Shannon Literacy Coach [email protected] 561.333.4359
Mohammed, Dalia
Circulation Desk/Media Specialist Assistant [email protected] 561.753.4018
Neal, Carrie Math Coach [email protected] 561.753.4051
VonWerne, Gwen Media Specialist/LTF [email protected] 561.753.4060
CAFETERIA
Name Title Email Phone Number
McDonald, Donna Cafeteria Manager [email protected] 561.753.4041
ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
Name Title Email Phone Number
Houck, Renee Assistant Principal/Activities Director
[email protected] 561.753.4024
Patterson, Eric Athletic Director [email protected] 561.753.4053
Morgan, Cassandra Assistant Athletic Director [email protected] 561.792.8698
Murphy, Kathryn Assistant Athletic Director [email protected] 561.753.4032
ADULT EDUCATION
Name Title Email Phone Number
Vetter, Alexandra Assistant Principal (Adult and Community Ed.) [email protected]
561.753.4070
Gaona, Yolanda Administrative Assistant [email protected] 561.753.4071
Summerell, Terry Technician [email protected] 561.719.8169
Custodial Services
Name Title Email Phone Number
Wallace, Kenneth Foreperson Custodial [email protected] 561.753.4042
Valencia, Sandra Custodian Lead (Day) [email protected]
FACULTY
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Name Title Email Phone Number
Ackner, Keri Social Science [email protected]
Acosta, Maribel Social Science [email protected]
Adams, William Chemistry [email protected]
Andrews, Anetra ESE VE [email protected]
Barreau, Ashley English 9-12 [email protected]
Basinger, Melissa Vocational [email protected] 561.753.4092
Blecher-Cramer, Michele English 9-12 [email protected] 561.792.8694
Boothe, Charles Business Education [email protected]
Bowens, Marcel ESE IND [email protected]
Brandl, Joan ESE IND [email protected] 561.792.8622
Brown, Ivana Physical Edcation [email protected]
Brown, Mindi Anne SLP [email protected]
Buongiorno, Gregg Math 9-12 [email protected]
Burke, Kevin English 9-12 [email protected]
Chandler-Turner, Phyllis English 9-12 [email protected]
Ciano, Salvatore Journalism [email protected] Cleland, John English 9-12 [email protected]
Coates, Thomas Business Education [email protected]
Cohen, Deborah Math 9-12 [email protected]
Colleran, Amy Science 9-12 [email protected]
Conklin, Patricia French [email protected]
Cotton, Laurie IB Coordinator [email protected] 561.753.4014
Daniel-Kalio, Joy English 9-12 [email protected]
Diaz, Maria Spanish [email protected]
DiCurcio, Daniel Social Science [email protected]
Don, Elardo Science 9-12 [email protected]
Dunlop, Gregory Math 9-12 [email protected]
Edwards, Lynette Math 9-12 [email protected]
Elkins, Nicole English 9-12 [email protected]
Emerson, Rodrick Business Education [email protected] 561.792.8609
Eubank, Benjamin Band [email protected] 561.753.4068
Fabra, Janet Health Occup [email protected]
Ferguson, Michele Math 9-12 [email protected]
FilsAime, Lydie ESOL [email protected]
Fourney, Stephanie Math 9-12 [email protected]
Fradkin, Gary ESE VE [email protected]
Freeman, Josef Math 9-12 [email protected]
Fuchs, Deborah Science 9-12 [email protected]
Gallagher, Caitlin Social Science [email protected]
Gawron, Rudolph Gaming [email protected]
Gilbert, Brandon English 9-12 [email protected]
Gold, Gina Math 9-12 [email protected]
Gonzalez, Israel NJROTC [email protected]
Gonzalez, Mabi ESE IND [email protected] 561.753.4044
Gonzalez, Maritza Spanish [email protected]
Guillaume, Carline ESE IND [email protected] 561.753.4086
Gullo, Stephen Social Science [email protected]
Gutzmore, Norbert Math 9-12 [email protected]
Haim, Gabriella Math 9-12 [email protected]
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Haye, Winsome ESE VE [email protected] 561.333.4355
Howell, Omika ESE IND [email protected] 561.333.4353
Jackson, LaJazz Fine Arts [email protected]
Jimenez, Claudia Biology [email protected]
Jimenez, Urpi ESOL [email protected]
Johnson, Brad Social Science [email protected]
Johnson, Katherin ESE VE [email protected]
Johnson, Kyle English 9-12 [email protected]
Johnson, Novice English 9-12 [email protected] 561.753.4021
Jones, Jarrod Social Science [email protected]
Joseph, Melissa Art [email protected]
Kalish, Alison Physical Education [email protected]
Krasnicki, Robert Math 9-12 [email protected]
Kubrick, Christopher English 9-12 [email protected]
Lack-Bartley, Bozena Social Science [email protected]
Lauscher, Elizabeth Business Education [email protected]
LaVoie, Ellen Math 9-12 [email protected] 561.792.8650
Lewis, Dionne Science [email protected]
Linstroth, John Social Science [email protected]
Lizcano, Juan Health Occup [email protected]
Lorenz, Melissa Science [email protected]
Lottman, Raquel Science [email protected]
Malave, Wanda ESE IND [email protected] 561.753.4019
Maria, Tanetta ESE VE [email protected]
Mankodi, Rahool SLP [email protected]
McCoy, Ikea Math 9-12 [email protected]
McKim, Lauren English 9-12 [email protected] 561.753.4088
Melton-Greenland, Dasie ESE VE [email protected] 561.753.4072
Mesidor, Jokebede Math 9-12 [email protected]
Moody, Daniel Physical Education [email protected]
Munsell, Taylor English 9-12 [email protected]
Nadeau, Jessica Chemistry [email protected]
Neita, Janice Reading [email protected]
Nelson, Angelique Health Occup [email protected]
Netherland, Lynn ESE VE [email protected]
Nino, Julio Math 9-12 [email protected]
O'Connor, Meghan Science [email protected]
Odum, Teddy Language Arts [email protected]
Owen, William English 9-12 [email protected]
Pendleton, Suzanne Speech Pathologist [email protected] 561.792.8649
Perez, Lillian ESE IND [email protected] 561.792.8622
Perez, Ronaldo English 9-12 [email protected]
Pilla, Toni English 9-12 [email protected]
Prieto, Danilo Physical Education [email protected]
Ramos, Alyssa AVID and Student Council [email protected] 561.792.8683
Raney, Patrick HVAC [email protected] 561.792.8608
Reynolds, James Science 9-12 [email protected]
Roe, Cynthia English 9-12 [email protected]
Salery, Eileen English 9-12 [email protected]
Sarni, Ricci English 9-12/504 [email protected] 561.333.4357
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Schwartz, Amy ESE VE [email protected] 561.792.8616
Seleski, Cheyne Math 9-12 [email protected]
Seleski,Sara Science 9-12 [email protected]
Shearer, Amanda Social Sience [email protected]
Slater, Donna Spanish [email protected]
Smith, Daryl Biology [email protected]
Smith, Kayla English 9-12 [email protected]
Soiro, Sharleen Biology [email protected]
Spence, Pauline Language Arts [email protected]
Stroke, Virginia Latin [email protected]
Suarez, Daniella Math 9-12 [email protected]
Sutton, Jennifer Chorus [email protected]
Tarantino, Catherine Health Occup [email protected]
Torres, Victor Math 9-12 [email protected]
Tua, Lizavel ESOL [email protected]
Tust, Tyler Math 9-12 [email protected]
Vasile, Camille English 9-12 [email protected]
Vaughan, Erin Social Science [email protected]
Vilella, Lydia Spanish [email protected]
VonFeigenblatt, Otto Social Science [email protected]
Walker, Dariel Language Arts [email protected]
Youngberg, Quentin English 9-12 [email protected]
Youngman, Kelsey Social Science [email protected]
Youssef, Amira Art [email protected]
Zarini, Skyler Social Science [email protected]
Zurbuchen, Sandy English 9-12 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Head Coaches
Coach Sport Email
Thomas Coates Jr Head Baseball [email protected]
Jim Reynolds JV Baseball [email protected]
Dion Griffin Head Basketball (Boys) Dion [email protected]
Charles Boothe JV Boys Basketball [email protected]
Jim Reynolds Head Basketball (Girls) [email protected]
Amy Collaran JV Basketball (Girls) [email protected]
Cassandra Morgan Bowling (Boys & Girls) [email protected]
Jessica Sleek Cheerleading [email protected]
Emily Astrin JV Cheerleading [email protected]
Aaron Wallace Cross Country (Boys & Girls) [email protected]
Steve Gullo Flag Football [email protected]
Davis Lowrey Head Football [email protected]
Steve Gullo JV Football [email protected]
Gary Harmon Golf (Girls) [email protected]
Dan Moody Golf (Boys) [email protected]
Malik Hasan Head Soccer (Boys) [email protected]
John Clelnad JV Soccer (Boys) [email protected]
Kathryn Murphy Head Soccer (Girls) [email protected]
Hal Camp JV Soccer (Girls) [email protected]
Dave Hir Head Softball [email protected]
Eric Patterson JV Softball [email protected]
Caitlin Gallagher Swimming (Boys & Girls) [email protected]
Gary Harmon Tennis (Girls) [email protected]
Gary Fradkin Tennis (Boys) [email protected]
Aaron Wallace Head Track (Boys and Girls) [email protected]
Tori Ciano Head Volleyball (Boys) [email protected]
Alison Kalish Head Volleyball (Girls) [email protected]
Angie Nelson Weightlifting (Girls) [email protected]
Davis Lowery Weightlifting (Boys) [email protected]
Dan Moody Wrestling [email protected]
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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.
