Eghs 2017 2018 handbook

2017-2018 Student-Parent-Teacher Handbook 1

Table of

CONTENTS Academic Year 2017-2018

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Preamble 2

Introduction &

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East Greenwich Public

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Special Education

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Homework &

Schools Overview History & Famous Faces

Affirmative Action

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Mission Statement & Expectations for

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Graduation

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Faculty & Staff

Requirements

Academics 22 Grouping, Grade

Reporting & GPA

Make-up work Extra-curricular Participation Standards

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Policy

Student Learning

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School Profile

About Us 14

Academics (cont)

Homework & Make-up work

Policies & Procedures

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Other Infractions

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Policy on Bullying &

Consequences

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Bus Conduct

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Suspension Policy

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Dances & Proms

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Attendance &

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Transportation

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Student Dress Code

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Transgender, Nondiscrimination

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RIIL Sports

Policy

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List of Clubs,

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Awards & Ceremonies

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Photo Credits

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Behavior Code

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Overview of Disciplinary

Guidance 33 35

Introduction, & Student Supports Home/School Communication

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Health Policies

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School Services & Parent/Community Groups

Policies & Procedures (cont)

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Preamble

Tardies

Extra-Curriculars

Academic Dishonesty Substance Abuse & Prevention Policy

Harassment

Activities, & Contests

Introduction & School Profile EGHS Handbook for Parents and Students This handbook was originally designed by the EGHS staff in cooperation with members of the PTG to familiarize you and your family with EGHS policies and procedures. Please use this handbook as a reference throughout the year. If you find that something needs clarification, or if you come across something the handbook does not address, please feel free to call the school at any time.

East Greenwich High School School Telephone Numbers Main Office: 398-1300 Fax: 885-1336 Guidance Office: 886-3242 Music Department: 398-1313 Athletic Department: 398-1562 Principal Michael J. Podraza Assistant Principal Jeffrey A. Heath Athletic Director Chris Cobain Secretaries - Main Office Annette Paull Patricia Balles Guidance Counselors Lyn Hostetler - Dept. Chair Anne Marie Flaherty Beth McCarthy Lisa Wilson Guidance Secretaries Barbara McCowan Sherry Mong Performance Based Graduation Requirement Coordinator

Diana Dwane

Head Custodian Bob Kurtz School Hours First Bell 7:50 AM Warning Bell 7:55 AM

Start of School Day 8:00 AM

Dismissal (Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri) 2:26 PM

Dismissal (Wed Only) 1:26 PM

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East Greenwich School Department 111 Peirce Street East Greenwich, RI 02818 Central Office Phone Number 398-1200

Superintendent of Schools

Victor Mercurio

398-1282

Director of Administration 398-1240

Director of Facilities Robert Wilmarth 398-1241

Director of Special Education Lisa Hughes 398-1230 Drug and Alcohol Coordinator for Town of East Greenwich

Robert Houghtaling

230-2246

Social Worker Sharon Foley 398-1356

Psychologist Rebecca Braman 398-1516

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School Committee Members: Ms. Carolyn Mark, Chair Mrs. Mary Ellen Winters, Vice Chair Mr. Jeff Dronzek Mr. Michael Fain Dr. Lori McEwen Mr. Matt Plain Dr. Yan Sun

East Greenwich Public Schools Overview East Greenwich Public Schools serve approximately 2,300 students in four elementary schools, one middle school (grades 6, 7, 8), and one high school. The sixteen square miles of central Rhode Island known today as East Greenwich, celebrated its tercentenary in 1977, making it the eighth oldest town in the state. Located on the western shore of Narragansett Bay, East Greenwich is bounded on the southwest by Exeter, on the south by Potowomut (Warwick) and North Kingstown, and on the north by Cowesett (Warwick). Boundaries have experienced little change since the town was founded, with the exception of West Greenwich which was founded in 1741.

The East Greenwich Public School system is under the direction of an elected seven-member School Committee.

The Committee in turn employs Superintendent and staff to carry out its educational responsibility.

School Committee meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Cole Middle School (unless otherwise noted) and are open to the public. Announcements of the meetings and agenda are posted in the schools, published via the Secretary of State or you can call the Administrative Office at 398-1200.

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History

“It takes an endless amount of history to make even a little tradition” ~ Henry James

East Greenwich Academy (c. 1950)

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rior to 1942 the Town of East Greenwich, like many other small communities in the state, had no public

high school. Instead, the town paid for residents to attend other schools. Most attended the East Greenwich Academy run by the Methodist Conference for 140 years.

In the fall of 1942, when the Academy decided to close, the town purchased the Academy and a town high school came into being. The high school population grew. The high school moved to Cedar Avenue (the present site of Cole Middle School) in September 1956. The current high school is situated on a 75-acre site, the majority of which was purchased from the Fry family. The present building opened in September 1967. Its principal, Rufus Brackley, had moved with the ever-expanding student body from the Academy to the high school on Cedar Avenue to the present building.

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From Top to Bottom: East Greenwich Academy Girls’ Basketball Team (1934), EGHS Senior Prom (1953) Main Street, East Greenwich, (1959), Football film study (1961), EGHS Dramatic club presents “The Doctor in Spite of Himself” (1960)

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Famous Faces Since being established in 1942, East Greenwich High School has helped guide over 10,000 students on their journey towards personal, professional, and academic success. From politics to performing arts, athletics to journalism, members of the Avenger community continue to leave an indelible mark on the global landscape. East Greenwich High School proudly recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of our alumni at the local, regional, national, and international levels in a wide variety of professional arenas. As we continue on our mission to empower our current students and faculty to reach their full potential as global citizens, we share in the success stories of our students, past, present, and future.

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From Top to Bottom: Actress Debra Messing (1986), Pullitzer Prize Winner, Michael Thompson (1971); 73rd Governor of Rhode Island, Donald Cacieri (1961); AAGPBL superstar and movie inspiration, Wilma Briggs (1942);

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About Us

Affirmative Action Policy It is the policy of the East Greenwich School Department not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, color, or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Additionally, the lack of English language skills of national minority persons will not be a barrier to admission and participation in education programs. Inquiries regarding compliance to laws related to sex discimination or hadnicapped accessibility may be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, 111 Peirce Street, East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818, telephone 398-1200. Any questions related to equal educational and employment opportunity (Affirmative Action) may also be direct to the Boston Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education 33 Arch Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02110-1491, Telephone 617-289-0111, FAX: 617-289-0150; TDD 877-521-2172, Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov.

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East Greenwich Public Schools Mission Statement We are committed to creating an environment that ensures quality teaching, challenging curriculum, and community involvement enabling all learners to pursue academic excellence, share a love of learning, and become responsible citizens in our global society.

Mission Statement and Core Values for East Greenwich High School East Greenwich High School Exists to EMPOWER. • We Engage • We Motivate • We Personalize • We Open Doors • We Wonder • We Evolve • We Reflect We, the EGHS community, strive to empower all members to achieve their full potential as learners, thinkers, and responsible global citizens. We are devoted to taking risks in order to inspire learning and discover passions.

We, the East Greenwich High school community, live our values.

• Respect: Be considerate of others’ ideas and opinions while

maintaining personal inegrity and self-confidence.

• Creativity and Innovation: Embrace flexibility and individuality

when explaining and demonstrating knowledge and skills.

• Relevance: Link concepts across subjects and make connections to

today’s global society.

• Enthusiasm: Generate excitement and curiosity about learning.

• Achievement: Work vigorously to obtain knowledge and skills measured against the highest standards.

We hold ourselves and each other accountable to these values in support of our mission.

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Expectations for Student Learning All EGHS students will have multiple and varied opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in the following academic expectations by successfully completing all of the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade courses in all subject areas as they are embedded and distributed among subject areas and across all courses.

East Greenwich High School Expectations: 1. Master core academic content 2. Think critically and solve complex problems 3. Work collaboratively 4. Communicate effectively 5. Learn how to learn 6. Develop academic mindsets

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Graduation Requirements The Rhode Island High School Diploma System was designed to ensure that all students successfully complete a rigorous diploma program. Imbedded in the program are multiple authentic opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to post-secondary success, in the workplace or in college.

In order to meet Rhode Island High School Diploma System Regulations East Greenwich High School requires students to: • Meet all course/credit requirements as delineated in the EGHS Program of Studies

• Demonstrate proficiency in the applied learning skills as evidenced through the two (2)

performance-based measures: Comprehensive Course Assessments and Senior Project

(Beginning with the Class of 2021 Senior Project will be the only performance-based measure required for graduation)

• Utilize the Individualized Learning Plan (ILP)

• Adhere to the graduation credit requirements specific to East Greenwich High School *** Beginning with the Class of 2021 students enrolled at East Greewich High School, must participate in any and all state tests that are, or will be, used by the Rhode Island Department of Education to determine school or district classification or accountability ratings in order to receive an East Greenwich High School diploma. ***

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Graduation by Proficiency Administrative Appeals Process Purpose: Students who believe they have or may have improperly been denied an East Greenwich High School diploma may utilize the following administrative steps.

Procedure: 1) A student appellant (appellant) must submit a written request for appeal to the Graduation Review Panel (GRP) within five (5) school days following initial notification of deficiency. The appeal shall cite specific reasons for disagreement, and if the student is under the age of 18, it must be co-signed by a parent/legal guardian.

2) The composition of the GRP will be based on the content and nature of the appeal and will include at least three (3) staff members. If the appeal is related to the unsuccessful completion of a Senior Project presentation, no panel member shall have participated in the assessment of the appelant’s original Senior Project presentation. GRP representatives may include:

• Assistant Principal

• Guidance Counselor

• Faculty member

• Performance-based Graduation Requirements Coordinator

• Department Chairperson

3) The GRP must convene within ten (10) school days upon receipt of a request for appeal; unless, documented extenuating circumstances necessitate a reasonable delay.

4) The GRP shall notify the appellant of its decision, in writing, no later than five (5) days after convening to review the appeal.

5) An appellant who is dissatisfied with the GRP’s decision, may further petition to a higher level of authority following the sequence below:

i. GRP to Principal

ii. From Principal to Superintendant

iii. From Superintendant to School Committee

iv. From School Committee to State Commissioner of Elementary and

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Secondary Education

East Greenwich High School Faculty 2017-2018

Business

Karen Champagne

Patricia Page English

Karen Izzo - Dept. Chair

Marc Brocato Allison Bryer Gregory DeCubellis Melissa Fallow Timothy Kenney Michael Penza Jennifer Swanson

Fine Arts

Brendan Carniaux - Music

Deanna Agresti - Art Stacey Munzert - Art Amanda Rogers-Merida - Art

Science

Nicholas Rath - Dept. Chair

Donna Carter John George David King Frank Lenox James Mire Erin Woulfe Christopher Wren Jiliian Ayala

Social Studies

TImothy McPartlin - Dept. Chair

Jennifer Driscoll Theresa Garno Andrew Perrin Robert Petrucci Christine Shaw Joanne Gilden

World Language

Kristin Pontarelli - Dept. Chair

Special Education

Mary Ellen Flanagan - Dept. Chair

Library

Mathematics

Patricia Dulac - Dept. Chair

Speech & Language

Amy Parks

Amanda Meredith Christina O’Day Celina Ospina Benjamin Revkin Julie Varone Aubrey Taylor

Chistopher Boie Nancy Bucci Marta Chace Holly Eaves Stephen Levesque Stephanie Verducci

Nurse

Peggy Bonk Reading

Joanne Abella Physical/Health Education

Robert Downey - Dept. Chair

Michael Florio Krista Harvey Katherine Mangano

Raquel Casanova Kristen Columbo Maura Cotoia Frances Healy Erin Terry Danielle Sherman Amy Still Keri Tarro

Psychologist

Rebecca Braman Technology

Keith Doucette ESL Services

Elizabeth D’Abbraccio Guidance

Lyn Hostetler - Dept. Chair

Anne-Marie Flaherty Beth McCarthy Lisa Wilson

Performance Based Graduation Requirements Coordinator (PBGR)

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Academics

Academics Graduation Requirements: English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits Science 3 credits Physical Education/Health 2 credits (Must be taken every year) Computer Education 0.5 credit Fine Arts 0.5 credit (Music or Art) World Language 2 credits in one language (Suggested for most college-bound

students) Electives

Varies per individual student program

Senior Project 0.5 credit

Minimum Totals 24.5 minimum credits

Grouping: • Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: These courses are designed to correlate to the standards and expectations established for advanced placement by the College Board and are the equivalent of introductory college level courses. A direct goal of an AP course is to prepare students for the advanced placement exam administered in May. This exam may lead to college credit. More information about AP courses may be obtained at: https://apstudent. collegeboard.org/home

• Honors: These courses are designated for students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in a particular subject area. Pace and depth of material covered will extend beyond that of the college and career preparatory courses. • College/Career Preparatory: These courses are designated for students who have demonstrated a mastery of skills and concepts and provide a foundation for success in post secondary pursuits

In addition to the minimum number of credits, in order to be eligible for graduation students shall demonstrate minimum levels of proficiency in all comprehensive course assessments (CCAs)**, required state tests, and a senior project that requires students to demonstrate competancy as an effective communicator, complex thinker, responsible citizen. and experienced decision maker.

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Comprehensive course assessment: Summative assessments designed to ascertain what students know and are able to do relative to a course of study. At least 50% of this assessment must be performance-based and evaluate a student’s application of the knowledge and skills learned in the course.

**Beginning with the Class of 2021 these are no longer required by the Rhode Island Department of Education for meeting Rhode Island graduation requirements. *** Individual teachers may still require these assessments as part of their coursework

Senior Project Senior Project represents a culminating activity for seniors at East Greenwich High School. It is designed to emulate the research methods, writing standards, and performance characteristics required in post-secondary pursuits. In May of the senior year, students will present their project to a group of community members and teachers. Explicit supports and direction will be provided to students beginning in the spring of their junior year to prepare them for the experience. As we continue to improve and revise the Senior Project experience for our students on a yearly basis, please see the 2017-2018 Senior Project Handbook or Senior Project Coordinator for the most up-to-date information.

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Grade Reporting Report cards are issued four times throughout the academic year and are sent home with the student. The final report card is mailed in late June. Mid-quarter progress is documented through the required updating of electronic grade-books, the results of which are accessible to parents and guardians on the ASPEN family portal.

Achievement grades are indicated as follows:

A - Advanced Proficiency

B - Proficient

C - Approaching Proficiency

D - Minimal Proficiency*

F - Not Proficient

I - Incomplete **

M - Medical Excuse

P - Pass

* Please note that most colleges do not consider “D” to be a passing grade in a college preparatory course ** Work associated with Incompletes must be made up within 2 weeks, unless there are documented, extenuating cirumstances

Ex- Excused

Course Withdraw Policy: • If a student withdraws from a course (administrative approval is necessary) prior to the end of the first quarter, there will be no written record for that course.

• If a student withdraws from a course after the end of the first marking term, they will be marked with either “Withdraw Passing” (WP) or “Withdraw Failing” (WF).

• Changes of courses in the same academic discipline (ex. Precalculus to Alg. II) are made with the permission of the department head and principal. Letter grades earned will follow the student when the change occurs.

Final Examinations/Mid Terms Final examinations and CCAs count as 20% of the grade in all courses. Scheduling conflicts regarding exam time should be discussed well in advance of the specified assessment. Under rare circumastances, such as exception due to serious illness, students may be excused from/ postpone an exam. Such exceptions will only be granted upon receipt of a doctor’s note excusing the student from school on that specific date.

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Grade Point Average

Honors

College/Career Prep.

General Studies

*A+

5.30 *A+ 4.30 A 5.00 A 4.00 A- 4.60 A- 3.60 B+ 4.30 B+ 3.30 B 4.00 B 3.00 B- 3.60 B- 2.60 C+ 3.30 C+ 2.30 C 3.00 C 2.00 C- 2.60 C- 1.60 D+ 2.30 D+ 1.30 D 2.00 D 1.00 D- 1.60 D- 0.60 F 0.00 F 0.00

* Please note A+ grades are available beginning with the class of 2021

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Special Education Special education services are provided for those students with disabilities. If a child qualifies for Special Education, the services are provided according to the child’s needs and the Individual Education Program (IEP) is developeed cooperatively by parents, special and regular education staff, and consultants. These services may include, but are not limited to resource, inclusion support and intensive special education classes, adaptive physical education, occupational and/or physical therapy, speech and/or language resource, and counseling. If you suspect that your child may have a disability, and you wish to refer your child, please contact the director of student services, Lisa Hughes at 398-1230.

English language learners (ELLs) are those students whose primary or native language is one other than English or who live in a home where a second language is spoken. Our schools provide appropriate services and equitable and effective learning opportunities for ELLs so that they succeed in school.

Reading services are provided for those students needing assistance in the area of reading.

Families are essential in building a love for reading and instilling a joy for practice. The East Greenwich School District encourages families to engage in reading with their children to increase their literacy.

Career and Technical Program Career and Technical Programs are available through a choice of Rhode Island Technical Centers at the expense of the East Greenwich School Department. Preesntations and accompanying brochures about these programs will be provided for all eligible students and their parents during a recruitment process, which is usually held in the fall for all ninth graders and any other interested students. If a student is interested in this path all aspects of choosing a technical program will be discussed during conferences between the student, parent(s)/ guardian(s), and counselor. Parents should note that transportation to some but not all career and technical programs is provided depending on geographic location.

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Summer School Make-Up Students who fail a course or who earn a grade which may not adequately prepare them for a sequential course offering may make up the course during the summer at an approved summer school program or through tutoring by an approved, certified teacher in the subject.

Details of the grade and credit transfer for summer school courses can be discussed with a school counselor.

Homework Guidelines Students are expected to be given homework assignments commensurate with their ability and appropriate to course content and be challenged, preferably on a daily basis, with assignments and/or projects to be prepared outside of the class.

Students should expect to complete a minimum of 2.5 hours of homework per night.

Homework is not assigned over the major vacation weeks, but teachers may assign long-term projects, so long as they are not due on the first day of return from the major vacation week.

Make-Up Work Due to Absence from School If a student is absent from school due to illness the following policy is in effect: 1) One-day absence: Work can be made-up when the student returns to school.

2) Short-term (2-3 days): Work may be sent home provided a parent makes a request before noon. Work can be picked-up after 2:00 PM on the following school day.

3) Long-term: Work will be handled on an individual basis with arrangements being made between teachers and parents. If a tutor is needed due to a qualified, long-term absence, arrangements may be made with the Director for Special Education Services.

4) When students miss class on the day of assessment, they will be expected to make-up the assessment after school on the day of their return. In the absence of that opportunity, they will make-up any assessments in the hallway the second day after returning. Individual circumstances may be asjusted based on teacher’s judgment. *Please note that students and parents/guardians can email any teacher to inquire about missed work. Additionally, many teachers post classwork online that may be access from home, while away from school. When prudent, students are encouraged to take advantage of this extended access to course content from home.

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When students and their families take vacation time outside of the regularly scheduled school vacation time, students are eligible to make-up work if prior notification is given to the student’s teachers and the administration. Teachers are not obligated to provide such work in advance, but may do so at their own discretion. Students are responsible for obtaining such work, whether from their teachers or other students, and are expected to submit such work on their first day of return. Assessments will be made up per the guidlines listed on the previous page in accordance with the aforementioned make-up policies.

Eligibility Requirements: Minimum Participation Standards for Co-Curricular Activities Policy

• Co-curricular activities are sponsored in the East Greenwich Public Schools to

complement the primary function of the school: intellectual growth to the greatest

potential of each student.

• Co-curricular participation and the representation of one’s school is a privilege - a

privilege to be enjoyed by each student upon the completion of the student’s primary

responsibility.

• It is the goal of minimum participation standards to encourage our students to work

harder and to meet their acacdemic responsibilities at a level more consistent with

average and acceptable performance.

In order to participate in co-curricular activities and athletics each student must earn a passing grade in every course in which the student is enrolled. If a student earns a failing grade for a course for the quarter marking period they may still participate by takeing part in the Extracurricular Activities Report Notificaition to all Involved Teachers (EARN-IT) program.

Students who have more than one failure in any course are deemed ineligible and may not participate until they are passing all classes as indicated by a quarterly report card. Terms of the EARN-IT Program are as follows: Any student with a failing grade is ineligible to participate for a period of two weeks following the issuance of report cards to the general student body.

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A. During the initial two-week period of ineligibility the student on probation should report to the Principal’s Office or Athletic Director’s Office for an EARN-IT form.

B. The EARN-IT form contains all reporting dates for the subsequent marking period. It is

the responsibility of the student to bring the EARN-IT to ALL of the student’s teachers

for inptut on performance, behavior, and effort.

C. The EARN-IT form should be returned to the Athletic Director’s (sports) or the

Principal’s Office (all other activities) on the specified dates and must indicate

successful progress in ALL courses. If successful progress is indicated the student

will be declared eligible for the next two-week period, until the next EARN-IT form is

due.

D. While involved in EARN-IT students are encouraged to schedule regular extra help sessions with teachers.

The definitive data for determining eligibility is the day report cards are issued to the general student body. Quarter four grades from the previous year will be used to determin eligibility for the first quarter of the next academic year.

PLEASE NOTE: Local eligibility requirements exceed the minimum requirements as stated by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL).

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Gudiance

Guidance The Guidance Department consists of four counselors and a secretarial staff with the Department Head sharing a caseload with each of the counselors. Each counselor has a proportional caseload of students in the 9th through 12th grades.

Counselors help students with all types of counseling: academic, career, and personal/social.

Because approximately 80% or more of the students go on to higher education, the Guidance Department runs a number of programs related to college admission. These programs include two evening meetings for parents: a college admission forum in February and a December Financial Aid night.

Each student meets yearly with their counselor either individually or in groups. If a student wants to talk with their counselor, they can make an appointment by scheduling one with the guidance secretary or emailing their guidance counselor. Parents may make an appointment to meet with a counselor by calling the Guidance Office at 886-3242 during school hours.

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Tutoring Students at EGHS have a variety of opportunitites available for obtaining extra help in an academic area. First, they can arrange to meet with their subject teacher either before or after school or during another, mutually convenient time. Most teachers, if given advance notice, can schedule an extra-help session. Some teachers offer extra help on a particular afternoon each week. The individual student should make inquiries on their own.

A second option exists through the National Honors Society (https://www.nhs.us/?SSO=true).

NHS members, as part of their school service, agree to tutor in the subject areas in which they excel. Students desiring a tutor can apply on their own, through their guidance counselor, or through their subject teacher. Each student completes a form listing when they are available for tutoring and the subject(s) required. Tutors are then matched with students. In general, NHS members are not asked to commit more than two or three hours per week.

Progress Report Progress reports are a valuable support for parents in monitoring their student’s performance so long as they are used as a tool for discussion and academic improvement. Students may request and pick up a progress report form from the Guidance Office. Additionally, parents/ guardians are encouraged to actively monitor their student’s progress via the ASPEN portal.

For more information regarding access to the ASPEN family portal please follow this link: http:// egsd.net/420/Family-Portal-Instructions

At any time, any of the parties involved may call a meeting to discuss the effectiveness of the progress reports and perhaps suggest other means of monitoring student progress.

Working Papers Working papers for those students (ages 14 - 17) who require them may be obtained either (a) by the student’s prospective employer or (b) via the district website (http://www.egsd. net/390/Working-Papers-for-Students). Once completed by the prospecitve employer, working papers should be submitted to the high school Guidance Office. Additionally, students must provide a form of positive identification, and proof of birth date (i.e. birth certificate, driver’s license, passport).

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Support Personnel Speech/Language Therapist The Speech and Lanugage program at the secondary level is designed to encourage the student to demonstrate increased developmental language skills in coordination with their academic program. If the test results (Speech and Language Evaluation, Educational Assessment, Psychological Evaluation) indicates significant deficits in speech and/or in English language development, language services will be recommended for the student, to the parent, at an Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting. In a broad scope, the following language areas are approached: auditory processing, receptive and expressive vocabulary, reasoning skills, verbal expressions, and written language. These skill levels will be integrated with classroom achievement in order to help provide success for the student. Social speech and language development will also be addressed, if appropriate for an individual student. In addition, speech intelligibility, including articulation, fluency, and rate are worked on according to the individual’s specific needs. In summary, the Language Skills Program at the secondary level is a support service offered to students with recognized communication difficulties and works as an integral resource with the student’s academic placement

East Greenwich Drug Counselor (Drug Program)

Outreach Worker

This program features a number of services in

The East Greenwich Outreach worker is

the areas of prevention, intervention, referral, and counseling. Bob Houghtaling has served as Director since its inception in YEAR??.

Houghtaling coordinates the Youth to Youth and Peer Education Program and is also a central figure for the Hugh O’Brien and Diversity Club Program. In addition, Houghtaling co-ordinates at-risk groups and works with students and their families experiencing substance related difficulties. Bob Houghtaling can be reached by calling 230-2246.

aposition designed to meet the needs of families experiencing a myriad of mental health concerns. Kent County Mental Health serves as the parent organization for the Outreach Worker. Working closely with the East Greenwich Public Schools and Welfare Department, the Outreach Worker offers groups, individual and family therapy and prevention services. The Outreach Worker can be contacted by calling 732-5656.

School Psychologist Evaluation: A Psychological Evaluation consists of formal and informal testing in the cognitive, behavioral, perceptual, and behavioral/emotional areas of development. The Psychological Evaluation will indicate a student’s general functioning level as well as their intellectual potential. A profile of the student’s strengths and weaknesses may also be ascertained. The Psychological Evaluation is one of the evaluations in the Intermediate or Full Core Evaluation processes which is immediately used by the Multidisciplinary Unit to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) to best meet a student’s cognitive and social/emotional needs.

Social Worker

Truancy Court

This specialist serves as a liason between the

East Greenwich truancy court is held at Winman Junior High School in Warwick, RI. Hearings are held every Monday morning at 9:00am. Students with a history of excessive absence and/or tardiness are referred by our district truant officer, after consultation with school administration. This is an additional support for families and the school in encouraging academic success through consistant school attendence. If further support is required, students may be referred to Family Court which is held at the Kent County Courthouse.

home, school, and other community agencies.

Working with teachers, parents, school administration, and appropriate community agencies, the social worker helps to identify and solve student problems before they become detrimental to educational or personal experience.

For further information regarding this service please contact the Guidance Office.

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Home/School Communication Freshman and New Student Orientation The process of orienting new students and their families is both broad and personal. Prior to the opening of school, incoming freshman and known transfers participate in an orientation sponsored by the school Guidance Department, Parent Teacher Group (PTG), Wellness Taskforce, and the Student Council. Students are given schedules, a tour, and an overview of student/co-curricular activities. This gives the students and their families the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the building and become aware of the daily rules and regulations of the school. As new students enroll throughout the year, Guidance conselors are responsible for individual orientation.

Open House Open House is held early in the school year. The exact date is posted on the school website, http://www.egsd.net/243/East-Greenwich-High-School. Parents follow their student’s daily schedule, providing

the opportunity to meet with teachers and visit classrooms. Refreshments and various other merchandise/information stations are provided by the Parent Teacher Group (PTG) and Student Council.

Parent/Teacher Conferences When necessary, parents can call the main office at 398-1300 to schedule an individual conference with a teacher. While teachers are advised to respond to requests in a timely fashion, please understand that calls cannot be returned until a teacher has a planning period, or after-school.

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Student Directory A student address and phone directory is prepared in the fall by the PTG. This directory is provided at no cost to PTG members. Non-PTG members can purchase a copy by contacting the PTG.

EGHS Listserv The EGHS announce-only listserv provides ongoing communication to parents from the high school regarding upcoming events, accomplishments, and ongoing issues. Parents can subscribe by emailing: eghs+subscribe@announcement.egsd.net.

ASPEN ASPEN is an online tool available to parents and guardians that can aid in the monitoring of a student’s progress throughout the course of the year.

Social Media In regonizing the popularity and associated benefits of social media in our global society, East Greenwich School District hosts a variety of social media accounts across a several platforms (i.e. Twitter, Instagram). While social media is not considered to be a formal means of communication by EGHS, accounts are often used by various members of the school community to deliver updates, display reminders, provide a glimpse into daily school activities, and connect members of the EGHS community. In order to access EGHS social media one must “Follow” the desired account using their own social media profile. Social media accounts linked to the EGHS school community include, but are not limited to the following:

• Twitter: @EGHSMatters, @VictorMercurio, @EGHSPrincipalRI, @jheath8713, @eghsstudentcouncil @MrCobainEGHS, @Spectrum_EGHS, @goavengers1, #EGHSmatters

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• Instagram: @eghsphotos

Education Records Notice Parents and students 18 years of age and older have the right to inspect and review that student’s education records upon request. Parents and students 18 years of age and older have the right to request that the student’s education records be amended if they believe the information contained in them is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of that student’s privacy rights. A written request must be made to the Superintenent of the East Greenwich Public Schools specifically requesting the specific records. Requests to amend records must also be submitted in the form of a written letter to the Superintendent identifying the specific request for amendment and the reason for the request.

East Greenwich High School will not release personally identifiable informaiton contained in a student’s records without the written consent of the student’s parents. The only exception to this is if a request is made to release information that is designated as “directory information” such as name and address. Schools may also release information without parent consent to school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the information or to the officials of a school in which the student intends to enroll.

Parents and students 18 years of age and older may file a complaint with the United States Department of Education or the Commissioner of Education concerning a school district’s failure to comply with the statuatory requirements. Additional questions about educational records should be addressed to Dr. Vincent Mercurio, Superintendent of the East Greenwich Public Schools at 398-1282.

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Health Policies The school nurse tends to injuries and illnesses which occur with students during their school day and is responsible for maintaining health records on each student. The nurse is available for health counseling, including pregnancy and personal problems. At the beginning of every school year, a medical emergency form is sent home to be filled out and signed by a parent or guardian. This form is important for the nurse to have in order for parents to be contacted in event of an emergency.

Regarding Medications in School: 1) All medications to be given during school hours must be accompanied by a signed medication authorization for each medication. Prescription medications require an original physician’s prescription. The nurse teacher will dispense on a “daily” or “as needed” basis.

2) Self-administration/self-carry of prescription medication (excluding Schedule II; i.e. many attentional drugs), inhalers/nebulizers, or Epipens is permitted with a signed medication authorization form and signed self-administration plan. In most cases, this plan must be accompanied by a physician’s rationale for its need. Communication with the nurse is required.

3) For off-site administration of medication (i.e. field trips) all categories of medication must accompany a student when necessary. The nurse teacher will coordinate the process and ask that you send only the appropriate dose in its original container along with an additional signed medication authorization form. The teacher will transport the medication and oversee the student self-administration.

4) Known life-threatening allergic reactions in students for whom we hold Epipens may require that a trained staff member assist or administer the Epipen. All protocols for sensitive students are posted at East Greenwich High School and are reviewed annually at staff retraining sessions.

Regarding Immunizations:

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1) Rhode Island Department of Health “Rule and Regulations Pertaining to

Immunization and Testing for Communicable Disease (R23-1-1 M N),” as

amended July 2001, requires that all students attending East Greenwich High School

be appropriately immunized. Please note that all students are required to have

received two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine or evidence of

exemption.

Regarding Accident and Illness: 1) Any student who is ill or injured in school is expected to report to a teacher who will in turn send the student to the nurse.

2) A student may go to the nurse in between classes only in an emergency.

3) All students who wish to be excused from school for the remainder of the day must be dismissed through the nurse or the main office. Students may not simply call parents and ask them to excuse the student. The nurse or secretary in the main office will be responsible for making the dismissal call. Student are not permitted to leave the building and go home unless proper authorization has been received. Students will not be excused, after the fact, for leaving school without proper authorization. In the event that a parent cannot be reached, a student may be dismissed only to only the person designated by the parent on the medical emergency form. If there is no designated person available the student will be asked to return to class.

4) If it is absolutely necessary that a sick student attend school for part of the day or just one class, please send in a note indicating what time the student should be dismissed and who will provide the transportation.

Accident Insurance Parents are urged to take advantage of the student accident insurance policy. Information and forms are available on the school departmnet website http://www.egsd.net/150/Public-

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School Physicals/Assumption of Risk All students wishing to participate in the sports program must have a physical examination.

Forms are available in the office which must be completed by the student’s own physician and returned to the Athletic Director.

Assumption of Risk forms need to be signed by parents for each student participating in sports. Forms are available in the office or from the Athletic Director. For additional clarification, call the Athletic Director, Mr. Chris Cobain, at 398-1562.

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School Services Currently, the EGHS Library/Media Center is open as a supervised, study area only.

Sometimes the EGHS Library is used for meetings in the afternoons or evenings by various EGHS school committees, clubs, and community groups. The EGHS Library has a seating capacity of approximately 80 people.

The EGHS Library has an online catelog that can be found online. Once at the site, click on “East Greenwich High School.” From our web page, students and faculty can access our collection from any Internet computer in the world at any time. We can also access all of the Rhode Island Clan libraries and the college and university Helin libraries from the EGHS library web page. We are a member of RIcat and RIlink which enables students and faculty to check books out from many school libraries throughout the state. Our EGHS Library webs page offers a variety of resources to help with research. There is an especially useful link to the East Greenwich HIgh School English Department’s research paper instruction pamphlet.

The EGHS Library has 13 desktop computers. We also house 6 mobile computer labs, each with 13 laptops for teachers to sign-out for classroom use. Students can access two periodical databases from the EGHS LIbrary. Infotrac and Ebsco. Passwords from Infotrac are available from the Librarian. World Book online is also available. Students should obtain a Rhode Island Clan Library card from any Rhode Island Public Library to be able to use the wonderful resources provided by the Rhode Island Clan system. *Please note that currently books are not allowed to be circulated amongst students and members of the school community.

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Cafeteria Hot lunch may be purchased in the cafeteria. The Director of Food Services can answer any questions regarding the lunch program and can be reached at 886-3230. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch process their applications through the Schol Nurse.

Lost and Found Students may check for lost and found articles in either the Front Office or just outside of the entrance to the cafeteria.

Lockers Every student is assigned a locker upon entering the 9th grade and may elect to use the assigned locker until graduation. Problems concerning locker assignment and operation should be directed to the Guidance office. Please note that while lockers are assigned to individual students they are considered property of EGHS and can be searched for contraband by any school administrator(s) (or in their absence, assigned designees) qualifying said locker(s) as reasonably suspicious.

Telephones Students are granted conditional permission to carry cellular phones on campus so long as the possession and use of such devices does not cause noticeable disruption to the school day and/or associated learning processes. If any member of the faculty or staff feels as though a student is in violation of the aforementioned rule at any time, they have the right under RI Law 16-21.2-11 to confiscate the device for the remainder of the school day. Confiscated cell phones and paging devices can be retreived by the student from the involved teacher or in some cases, an administrator at the close of the school day. Students who have been cited as having their device(s) confiscated on a regular basis may be asked to have a parent/guardian retreive their phone from the school and may be subject to further disciplinary consequences as deemed appropriate by the administration.

East Greenwich High School is not responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices under any circumstances.

School Pictures The school contracts with an outsid photographer for school pictures to be taken in the fall. Purchase is optional, however, all students are photographed to enable pictures to be included in the yearbook and for student ID cards. Notices are sent home with students.

Arrangements for senior pictures are made seperately.

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Parent/Community Groups Parent Teacher Group (PTG) All parents and staff members are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the Parent Teacher Group (PTG). Meetings are held monthly throughout the year and are announced in the PTG Newsletter. For more information, please call the school office for the name and phone number of the current PTG president.

Boosters Club As a Boosters Club member, your duties will help support a scholarship program for outstanding senior athletes, assist in the purchasing of plaques, trophies, and jackets for all athlets and sponsor a dunner for senior athletes. Meetings are held at the high school and all parents are encouraged to become members and participate. A membership drive is held in the fall. Meeting dates are published in the school newspaper.

Cultural Organizations of the Arts (COA) The Cultural Organization of the Arts (COA) serves to bring quality cultural arts programs to all students in the East Greenwich Public Schools. Through coordinating the efforts of parent-teacher groups, school personnel, and interested community members, a centralized financing approach allows for block booking of performances. COA is headed by a part-time director employed by the School Committee who works along with a board comprised of representatives from each school. The COA office may be reached at 885-3490.

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Citizens Who Care (CWC) The East Greenwich Citizens Who Care (CWC) is a non-profit organization formed in the spring of 1983. Its mission is to build a strong network of parents, youth and other residents who will work together to promote a safe and healthy environment for the town of East Greenwich.

CWC offers a variety of services and programs inclusive of: The High School Wellness Office, parents’ workshops, drug-free alternative activities, leadership initiatives, and a number of youth-oriented educational seminars.

CWC has a satellite group in each of the district’s schools. At EGHS they coordinate the Wellness Office, coordinate the Post Prom. and offer a photo ID program witht proceeds used for leadership and drug-free activities.

Special Education Advisory Committee (EG SEAC) The East Greenwich Special Education Advisory Committee (EG SEAC) is a committee of parents and school community members. Our group of parents, school professionals, and other concerned community members are dedicated to ensuring every child in the district receives high quality instruction to meet their unique needs regardless of disability or learning challenge. The EG SEAC advises and makes recommendations to the school committee and administrators regarding special education policies and issues. All members of the East Greenwich community are welcome at SEAC meetings. Please find further information here: https://egseac/wordpress.com/

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Policies & Procedures

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Policies & Procedures Administrative Preamble to the East Greenwich Behavior Code East Greenwich Public Schools recognize that the quality of any discipline policy is determined largely by the level of interaction among students, parents, teachers, and administrators. One of our primary goals is to foster an atmosphere which encourages and seeks parental input. Parents are vital to the success of the school process. They have the responsibility in a shared partnership with the school to reinforce acceptable standards of behavior, as well as the entire learning process, at home. Students are expected to maintain proper standards of behavior at all times, and will:

A. Respect the rights and dignity of others.

B. Exercise common sense, good judgment, and the highest degree of self-

discipline when observing and adhering to the school’s rules and regulations.

C. Commit themselves to continued educational growth

D. Contribute to a positive school environment.

It is expected that students and staff will treat each other with dignity and respect, and that classroom teachers will lay out a clear and consistent set of rules as it applies to each individual classroom.

It is the charge of the school administration to maintain and perpetuate a school environment conducive to obtaining the optimum academic experience, an environment which supports the idea that school is a place for teaching and learning, and a place where academic, physical, social, and emotional growth are equally emphasized. It is also the responsibility of the administration to implement the school code of disciplnie in a consistent, firm, and fair manner. The administration recognizes the importance of exhibiting compassion and understanding toward the staff in dealing with situations where student behavior has become unacceptable. It is the responsibility of the administration to maintain a balance between student and faculty rights and responsibilities and to assure that all persons, student and staff alike, are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. The administration will implement the code of discipline using all resources available to it before any final decisions are made. The administration will make all decisions based upon available facts, good judgment, common sense, and the general good of the individual student and school as a whole.

This policy applies to all school-related activities, extra-curricular and co-curricular, and athletic competitions, including but not limitted to dances, school trips, athletic/academic competitions, regardless if they are on or off campus. (Continued on next page...)

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In the following cases, if a student, regardless of age, does not accept their responsibilities in the educational setting, they will have rescinded some of their rights and must expect the consequences listed below. The entire record of repeat offenders will be reviewed when determining disciplinary action. The principal retains the privilege and the right to issue consequences for infractions not stated here as well as to alter the consequences stated below. It should be noted that it is impossible to list all infractions. ** Note: Parents will be notified and involved in all disciplinary infractions resulting in suspension, expulsion, or police involvement. This Code of Conduct is based upon and cites references of the approved School Committee policies.

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Special Education Exception No child specified as disabled by the Regulation of the State of Rhode Island shall be excluded, suspended, or withdrawn from any school based education program for reasons deriving only from the student’s disability. The sole exception to this regulation shall be whenever the Superintendent of Schools, upon substantial evidence, determines that the child will be an immediate danger to self or others. A child so excluded shall be afforded home tutoring and counseling therapy as determined by an evaluation team in an effort to determine a reassignment to a program which can better meet the specific needs of the student. A complete record of each such exclusion, including the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, shall be filed with the Commissioner of Education within thirty days of each such exclusion. Disabled students excluded for disciplinary reasons must be accorded all the safeguards provided in the Regents Regulations for Governing Exclusions of Students from School.

Consequences for Violation of Behavior Code Life at East Greenwich Public Schools is guided by the principles of mutual respect and responsibility between and among the adults and young adults who comprise our school community. We expect students to demonstrate self-discipline in managing their behavior.

We realize, however, that at times individual students choose not to exercise self-control and consequently do not meet their responsibilities as school citizens. At such times, we must assist the student in establishing self-control through a combination of efforts. We need to gather our resources around that student; teachers, guidance counselors, and parents must be called together to help the student seek a solution to the problem.

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Building Administrator/Designee Planning Conference When a student is excluded from all or part of class(es) or school activity(ies), the student must report to the building administrator for a planning conference. One or more of the following courses of action may be pursued: • Hall Restriction Hall restriction may be used when a student’s education performance is hindered by their

inability to use unsupervised time appropriately. The student will not be allowed out of any class at any point during the day, only during passing time.

• Lunch Restriction Lunch restriction may be used when a student behaves in a way that is not conducive to school expectations during their alotted lunch period. Some examples of Incidents that may meritt individual or group lunch restriction could be (but are not limitted to): a student throwing food, failure to clean-up after oneself, general disruption of the cafeteria environment. Under lunch restriction a student will be assigned to the office or a designated classroom during the lunch period.

• Detention Detention is served at a time designated by teacher and/or administrator. Students must report with study materials and remain quiet throughout the detention period. Students who fail to report to detention, arrive late, or are uncooperative with the detention supervisor, will receive additional consequence. Students and/or parents as appropriate will be given a one day notice of all detentions; however, the student may select to serve the detention on the day of the offense if appropriate arrangements can be made by the student, teacher, or building administrator. Detentions will not be rescheduled to accommodate extracurricular activities.

• Social Suspension Social suspension is exclusion from all extra-curricular activities. This includes, but is not limitted to, such activities as dances, sports, proms, banquets, recognition ceremonies, school sponsored trips, and end of the year exercises such as Ivy Day and Graduation.

• In-School Restriction (ISR) In some cases, in-school restriction (ISR) may be used as an alternative to out-of-school suspension. Under ISR, the student will be temporarily removed from the classroom environment and placed under alternative, appropriate supervision. The student will be expected to report to school on time, prepared to do schoolwork which will be assigned by the teachers. The student will be required to complete a packet which addresses the nature of the infraction which resulted in the ISR. Failure to report, inappropriate behavior, lack of cooperation with the ISR supervisor, or failure to complete an assigned packet will result in out-of-school suspension for the remainder of the day and, under serious circumstances, the following day(s) as well. Students requiring special education services will be afforded those services while serving ISR in accordance with state and federal regulations.

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• Community Service In some cases, students may be given an opportunity to perform community service in lieu of alternative consequences. A list of agencies and activities will be provided and it is the responsibility of the student to arrange the work schedule and complete the service in the allotted time. Failure to complete the community service by the assigned deadline will result in more serious consequences such as out-of-school suspension.

• Suspension Definition: the temporary exclusion of a student from physical presence on the school property and from school related activities on or off school campus. All suspensions will be the responsibility of the principal and their designee in conformance with federal and state law, including the process requirements (see due process procedures below). All out of school suspensions are OSS. Principals, Assistant Principals, and the Superintendent are authorized to suspend for ten (10) days or less. Principals and Assistant Principals must seek authorization from the Superintendent to suspend more than five (5) cumulative days annually. Suspension of more than ten (10) days is effective only after School Committee action is taken upon reccomendation of the Superintendent. No suspended student may return to school unless their parent or guardian meets with the Administration. Students who are suspended from school will not be able to attend or participate in extracurricular activities during the period of suspension. Suspended students must remain off school property at any district school or off campus school related activity for the duration of the suspension and until the reinstatement meeting with the parent/guardian. Suspended students who violate this rule will be considered to be trespassing and the police will be notified. Offenses which threaten the safety of the East Greenwich school community or violate the spirit of positive participation in student life may carry up to a thirty (30) day extracurricular suspension. The administration may assign extracurricular suspension in the event of infractions including but not limited to:

• Assault and/or fighting

• Substance abuse

• Any act that compromises the reputation of the school community

• Vandalism • Theft • Insubordination • Academic Dishonesty

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• Possession of Weapons

• Disruption of school

• False fire alarms/Bomb threats

• Tampered smoke detectors

• Continual disregard for school rules

Suspensions of Ten Days or Less Due Process A) That the student be given oral or written notice of the charges against them.

B) That if the student denies the charges, the student be given an explanation of the evidence the authorities possess.

C) That the student be given the opportunity to present their version.

D) That notice and hearing generally should precede the student’s removal from school since the hearing may almost immediately follow the incident, but, if prior notice and hearing are not feasible, as wherein the student’s presence endangers persons or property or threatens disruption of the academic process thus justifying immediate removal from school, the necessary notice of hearing shall follow as soon as possible.

E) That notice containing the reason for suspension and the duration thereof be given to the parent or guardian; such notice shall be given in the person’s spoken language, unless it is clearly not feasible to do so.

Suspension of Ten Days or More/Expulsion Due Process A) The necessary notice and hearing shall be afforded the student prior to suspension or expulsion, except for such time as not feasible wherein the student’s presence endangers persons or property or threatens disruption of the academic process, thus justifying immediate removal from school. The necessary notice or hearing shall follow as soon as possible. The student shall be afforded:

1) A clear, written statement of the reason for suspension or expulsion; and

2) Notice of the right to prompt public or private hearing, at the student’s election,

and the right to be represented by legal counsel or attorney at such hearing; and 3) If the hearing is requested, a prompt notice setting the time and place of such

hearing, said time and place to be reasonable so as to allow sufficient time fo

preparation.

B) The parent or guardian shall be afforded sufficient procedures stated in sections A 1, 2, and 3 listed above. Such notice shall be written in the parent’s spoken language, unless it is clearly not feasible to do so.

C) The student shall be afforded a hearing at which time the student shall have the right to representation by counsel, and the right to cross examine witnesses and to present witnesses on their behalf.

D) There shall be complete and accurate (stenographic or electronic) record of the hearing including all exhibits. The record shall be preserved.

E) The student shall be furnished a copy of the record without cost.

F) A written decision shall be rendered within a reasonable time, based exclusively on record detailing with the facts presented.

G) The student shall promptly be provided a copy of said decision.

H) A copy of the decision shall be preserved.

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Attendance and Absences If your child will be absent from school, please call the school office. You may call before school opens and leave a voice mail. If you do not call the school the office will call your home via a Robocall or personal phone call to find out why the student is absent. Students are responsible for the completion of work missed during excused absences from school.

Absences will be excused for the following reasons:

• Personal illness (a note from a physician may be necessary for 3 consecutive days)

• Serious family matters

• Religious holidays

• Reasons deemed appropriate by administration if approved

in advance of the absence. Students will be responsible for all work assigned

during their absence.

Doctor and/or dental appointments, drivers’ examinations, etc. should be scheduled for after school hours. When after school arrangements are not possible, such absences will be excused if an appropriate appointment notice or parental excuse is brought to the main office in advance.

Family vacations and college visitations should be scheduled in accordance with school vacations. Class time and learning experiences lost for whatever reason have a direct and negative impact on the student’s education. The provision of assignments to be done during vacation absences from school does not and cannot replicate the experience and benefit of school attendance. Absences and missed work resulting from family vacations and/or college visitations may be excused and made up when prior notification is given to the student’s teachers and the school administration.

Tardy to Class Individual students are responsible for their attendance and tardiness. An appropriate consequence is recommended for students who are late to class at the discretion of the teacher. A student more than five (5) minutes late to class without an acceptable reason will be considered to have cut the class. Excessive class tardiness shall be referred to administration by the teacher for appropriate disciplinary action.

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Tardy to School Students are required to report to school on time. Any student who is late to school must report to the main office to sign-in to school. In order for tardiness to school to be excused, the reason for the tardiness must be communicated by the parent and approved by the school administration. The note must be received when the student signs in at the main office.

1) Five tardies are allowed per semester. There is no designation between “excused”

and “unexcused” tardies.

2) When a student has accumulated 6 tardies and beyond, an office detention will be

given.

3) When a student has accumulated 10 tardies and beyond, the following will occur:

a) Saturday detention will be given

b) Parking privileges may be suspended

c) Parent conference may be requested

d) Truant Officer may be contacted

4) When a student cuts Saturday detention (which was assigned for accumulated

tardies), the student will be suspended from extra-curricular activities until Saturday

detention is served.

5) If the student cannot serve Saturday detention for a reason deemed appropriate by the administration, 5 hours of community service will be assigned.

6) In all cases when a student reports to school one hour after the start of school, a

note from a parent muast be provided. This note must have an acceptable and

verifiable reasons for the tardiness.

7) Any student with a recurring health problem or other unique situation which

could result in habitual tardiness may have this policy reviewed prior to the fourth

tardy. Extenuating circumstances need to be addressed with the administration.

8) Safety should always come first. In inclement weather, tardies will be reasonably excused.

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Early Dismissal 1) Early dismissal must be validated by the administration.

2) Doctor and dental appointments will be accepted; students are expected to return to school following such scheduled appointments.

3) The request for early dismissal must be verifiable.

4) Upon receipt of communication from parents, students will be entered into Aspen for an early dismissal. The preferred method of early dismissal is a written note, however, when parents give permission for students to sign out via a phone call, parents must then communicate with their student to come to the main office to sign out. At that time, students will then be dismissed to either meet their parents outside of school or if they drive themselves, to go to the parking lot.

5) If parents fail to inform the school of an early dismissal, they must come in to school and have the student called out of class to sign-out. Parents should NOT call/text students during class and expect them to be dismissed by the office without prior communication.

6) Students who fail to sign-out of school or do not have parental permission will be addressed as truant.

7) Any exceptions to the aforementioned rules must be approved by the administration.

Getting a Message to a Student Office policy is never to interrupt classes to deliver messages to students except in emergency situations. Please make every effort to coordinate with your child prior to/or after the school day.

Truancy According to Rhode Island law, students “shall regularly attend school during all of the days and hours that the public schools are in session.� Rhode Island General Law 16-19-1.

Defintion: Truancy is herein defined as absence from school or from a portion of the school day without the permission of a competent authority (i.e. Principal, Superintendent) 1) No make-up will be given for an absence from school without an accepted excuse signed by the parent/guardian of the student.

2) No make-up will be given for a class cut.

3) Teachers will be notified of unexcused absences.

4) Any student leaving the building without proper authority will be considered truant.

5) Truancy may result in an assignment to detention or other appropriate disciplinary action.

6) Truancy will be reported to the truant officer.

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Insubordination Any student disregarding or refusing to obey reasonable directions or requests given by employees of the East Greenwich Public Schools or other authorized personnel shall receive detention or suspension as appropriate within the guide of the specific situation.

Attendance-Activities School activities cannot supercede attendance in class before or after a school event.

In order to take part in any activity, a student must attend a normal, full day of school.

Coming in more than 1 hour late or being dismissed 1 hour before the end of the school will exclude a student from taking part in any after school or evening activity. Any exception to this rule must be made by the administration.

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Student Dress Code East Greenwich High School expects that all students will dress in a way that is appropriate for the school day or for any school sponsored event. Student dress choices should respect the school’s intent to sustain a community that is inclusive of a diverse range of identities.

The primary responsibility for a student’s attire resides with the student and their parent(s) or guardian(s). The school is responsible for seeing that student atttire does not interfere with the health or safety of any student, that student attire does not contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any student, and that dress code enforcement does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ehtnicity, religion, cultural observance, household income, or body type/size. Any restrictions to the way a student dresses must be necessary to support the overall educational goals of the school and must be explained within this dress code.

1. Basic Principle: Certain body parts must be covered for all students at all times.

Clothes must be worn in a way such that genitals, buttocks, and breasts are fully

covered with opaque fabric. All items listed in the “must wear” and “may wear”

categories below must meet this basic principle.

2. Students Must Wear*, while following the basic principles of Section 1 above:

• A shirt (with fabric in the front, back, and on the sides under the arms) AND

• Pants/jeans or the equivalent (i.e. a skirt, sweatpants, leggings, a dress, or shorts)

AND

• Shoes

* Please note that activity specific footwear requirenments such as athletic sneakers for

physical education can be permitted

3. Students May Wear, as long as these items do not violate Section 1 above:

visible to staff, and not interfere with the line of sight for any students or staff

• Religious headwear

• Hoodie sweatshirts (wearing the hood overhead is allowed, but the face and ears

must be visible to school staff)

• Fitted pants, including opaque leggings, yoga pants, and “skinny” jeans

• Ripped jeans, as long as underwear and buttocks are not exposed

• Tank tops, including spaghetti straps; halter tops

• Athletic attire

• Visible waistbands on undergarments or visible straps on undergarments worn under

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• Hats facing straight forward or straight backward. Hats must allow the face to be

other clothing (as long this is done in a way that does not violate Section 1 above)

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4. Students Cannot Wear:

• Violent language or images

• Images or language depicting drugs or alcohol (or any illegal item or activity)

• Hate speech, profanity, pornography

• Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any

protected class or consistently marginalized groups.

• Any clothing that reveals visible undergarments (visible waistbands and visible

straps are allowed)

• Swimsuits (except as required in class or athletic practice)

• Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon

• Any item that obscures the face or ears (except as a religious observance)

5. Dress Code Enforcement

To ensure effective and equitable enforcement of this dress code, the school staff shall

enforce the dress code consistently using the requirements below. School

administration and staff shall not have discretion to vary the requirements in ways that

lead to discriminatory enforcement.

• Students will only be removed from spaces, hallways, or classrooms as a result

of a dress code violation as outlined in Sections 1 and 4 listed above. Students

in violation of Section 1 and/or Section 4 will be provided three (3) options to

be dressed more to code during teh school day:

• Students will be asked to put on their own alternative clothing, if already available at school, to be dressed more to code for the remainder of the day.

• Students will be provided with temporary school clothing to be dressed more to code for the remainder school day

• If necessary, students’ parents/guardians may be called during the school day

to bring alternative clothing for the student to wear for the remainder of the day

• No student should be affected by the dress code enforcement because of racial

identity, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,

ethnicity, cultural or religious identity, household income, body size/type, body

maturity

• School staff shall not enforce the school’s dress code more strictly against transgender and gender nonconforming students than other students.

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• Students should not be shamed or required to display their body in front of others (students, parents, or staff) in school. “Shaming” includes but is not limited to:

• kneeling or bending over to check attire fit;

• measuring straps or skirt length;

• asking students to account for their attire in the classroom or in hallways

in front of others; • calling out students in spaces, in hallways, or in classrooms about

perceived dress code violations in front of others; in particular, directing

students to correct sagged pants that do not expose the entire

undergarment, or confronting students about visible bra straps, since

visible waistbands and straps on undergarments are permitted; and,

• accusing students of “distracting” other students with their clothing.

These dress code guidelines shall apply to regular school days as well as most schoolrelated events and activities such as dances, and proms.

End of year celebrations such as Graduation and Ivy Day may require student-participants to wear specific garments (i.e. Graduation cap and gown). If students wish to participate in these events, they must wear the school appointed attire. *Note: This exception shall be upheld with due consideration paid to policy 5.5 above

regarding non-discriminatory clothing/dress

Students who feel they have been subject to discriminatory enforcement of the dress code should contact the East Greenwich High School administration.

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Transgender Non-Discrimination Policy Purpose Consistent with federal, state, and local laws, and basic human decency, it is the policy of the East Greenwich School Department and its administration to provide an equal opportunity for all students and employees, regardless of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, genetic information, gender identification or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, or veteran status.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that sudents who are transgender or gender nonconforming are provided and ensured a safe school environment in which to continue to grow and develop, while fostering social integration and minimizing stigmatization. As such, school and district leadership should endeavor to assess and address each individual student’s unique circustance within the framework of this policy.

Definitions The following definitions are not for the express purpose of labeling a student, but rather to provide common terminology and to assist in understanding this policy, as well as the legal obligations of all district staff:

• Gender Identity: is a person’s deeply held sense of psychological knowledge of one’s

own gender. One’s gender identity can be the same or different than the gender

assigned at birth

• Gender Expression: is the manner in which a person represents or expresses

one’s gender to others, often through behavior, clothing, hairstyles, activities, voice,

or mannerisms.

• Transgender: describes a person whose gender identity or expression is different

from that traditionally associated with an assigned sex at birth. Other terms that can

have similar meanings are transsexual and trans.

• Transition: describes a process in which a person goes from living and identifying as one gender to living and identifying as another.

• Gender Non-Conforming: describes people whose gender expression differs from

stereotypical expectations, such as “feminine” boys, “masculine” girls, and those

who are perceived as androgynous. This includes people who identify outside

traditional gender categories or identify as both/neither gender. Other terms that

can have similar meanings include gender diverse or gender expansive.

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Terminology and language describing individuals who are transgender may differ based on a variety of factors. Persons who identify as transgender or gender non-conforming may use different words and expressions to describe their individual situations and experiences. A few such words include but are not limited to: trans, transsexual, transgender, male-to-female, female-to-male, bi-gender, agender, and gender neutral.

A general recommendation is to employ the term(s) that the person uses to describe themselves.

Privacy and Confidentiality All persons, including students, have the right to keep private one’s transgender status or gender non-conforming presentation at school. Information about a student, including name change for gender identity purposes, gender transition, medical or mental health treatment related to gendr identity, or any other information of similar nature, shall be considered confidential. School personnel may not disclose information that may reveal an individual’s transgender status or gender non-conforming presentation to others, including parents (other than the student’s own parent/guardians if the student has yet to attain the age of eighteen), students, volunteers, and other school personnel, unless legally required to do so or unless the student has explicitly authorized such disclosure.

Prior to notification of any parent/guardian regarding information outlined above, district personnel should assess the degree to which, if any, the parent/guardian will be involved in the process and must consider the health, well-being, and safety of the transitioning student. Students who are transgender or gender non-conforming have the right to discuss and express their gender identity and expression openly and to decide when, with whom, and how much information to share. When contacting the parent or guardian of a student who is transgender or gender nonconforming, school personnel should use the student’s legal name and the pronoun corresponding to the student’s gender assigned at birth unless the student, parent, or guardian has specified otherwise.

Official Records The East Greenwich School Department is required to maintain a mandatory permanent pupil record that includes a student’s legal name and legal gender. However, the School Department is not required to use a student’s legal name and gender on other school records or documents. The School Department will change a student’s official record to reflect a change in legal name or legal gender upon receipt of documentation that such a change has been made. Schools shall collect or maintain information about students’ gender only when necessary. In situations where school staff or administrators are required by law to use or to report a student’s legal name or gender, such as for purposes of standardized testing, school staff and administrators shall adopt practices to avoid the inadvertent disclosure of such confidential information.

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In addition, transgender students who transition after having completed high school have the right to request that the district amend school records, such as, a diploma or transcript that include the student’s birth name and gender. When requested, the district will amend the student’s record, including reissuing a high school diploma or transcript, to reflect the student’s current name and gender.

Names and Pronouns A student has the right to be addressed by a name and pronoun that corresponds to the student’s gender identity. A court-ordered name or gender change is not required, and the student need not change one’s official records. It is recommended that district staff privately ask the student at the beginning of the school year how the student would like to be addressed in class, in correspondence to the home, or at conferences with the student’s parent or guardian. The intentional or persistent refusal to respect a student’s gender identity (for example, intentionally referring to the student by a name or pronoun that does not correspond to the student’s gender identity) is a violation of this policy and may result in disciplinary action by East Greenwich Public Schools.

Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Changing Facilities All students are entitled to have access to restrooms, locker rooms, and changing facilities that are sanitary, safe, and adequate, so they can fully engage in their school program and activities. In meeting with the transgender student and parent to discuss the issues outlined in this policy, it is essential that the building leadership work collaboratively with the student to address the student’s access to the restrooms, locker room, and changing faciltiies. Each situation needs to be reviewed and addressed based on the particular circumstances of the student and the school facilities. In all cases, the building leadership should be clear with the student and the student’s parents or guardians that the student may access the restroom, locker room, and changing facility that corresponds to the student’s gender identity. Students who refuse to use a gender-segregated restroom or the nurse’s restroom are to be provided with a safe and adequate alternative, such as a gender-neutral restroom or the nurse’s restroom. Similarly, students who refuse to use a locker room or changing facility that corresponds to the student’s gender identity are to be provided with a safe and adequate alternative.

Some students may feel uncomfortbale with a fellow student who is transgender or gender non-conforming using the same gender-segregated restroom, locker room, or changing facility. This discomfort is not a reason to deny access to the student who is transgender or gender non-conforming. A student who refuses to use a restroom, locker room, or changing facility for these reasons also is to be provided with a safe and adequate alternative. School administrators and counseling staff are encouraged to work with students to address the discomfort and to create a school culture that respects and values all individuals.

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Physical Education Classes and Intramural and Interschoolastic Athletics All students shall be permitted to participate in physical education classes and intramural sports in a manner consistent with their gender identity. According to the Rhode Island Interscholastic Association Rules and Regulation, all students are permitted to participate in activities in a manner consistent with their gender identity.

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Academic Dishonesty Students are encouraged to do their own work and have a sense of pride in their own accomplishments. Teachers are encouraged to create a learning environment which encourages students to achieve the ideal of academic honesty as something valuable in its own right. Cheating or plagiarism in any form is a serious violation of trust between students and teachers and an impediment to true learning. Cheating and plagiarism are defined as “to steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one’s own” and “to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source” (Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary). Thus, examples of cheating and plagiarism include but are not limted to such activities as:

1) Copying another student’s test paper or any other school assignment, including daily homework or classwork.

2) During a test or when writing a paper, using material that is not authorized by the person giving the assignment.

3) Collaborating with another student during a test or assignment without teacher consent.

4) Knowingly using, giving, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or in part, the contents or answers of a test or other assignment.

5) Substituting for another student or permitting another student to substitute for one’s self to take a test or complete an assignment.

6) Using another person’s works, research or ideas, whether found in print or through technology, without the credits deserved.

Please refer to the district policy #8110- Academic Integrity Policy.

Consequences: First Offense

Teacher discretion, Parent contact, Academic consequences

Second Offense

Saturday detention, Parental conference, Academic consequence

Third Offense

Permanent Record notation, Parent conference, Academic

consequence

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Substance Abuse and Prevention The use, possession, transportation, or sale of alcohol, non-prescription drugs, and/or controlled substances violates state and federal laws and will not be tolerated at East Greenwich Schools. Every staff member at East Greenwich Schools will adopt this “zero” tolderance standard and will be proactive in eliminating any substance use and abuse by students. Any student found to be under the influence of, or in possion of alcohol, illegal drugs, and/or intoxicants or controlled drugs, except those medications prescribed by a medical doctor for the use of the student and for which the user has a valid, current prescription, whether during school hours or at a school sponsored activity on or off school property, will be subject to the following penalties and actions: 1) Parents will be notified immediately and will be requested to meet with an administrator.

2) The East Greenwich Police Department will be immediately notified and will be asked to prosecute any crime to the full extent of the law.

3) The student shall be suspended from school for five (5) school days.

4) The student shall be suspended from all extra-curricular actiities for up to thirty (30) calendar days. Such activities include, but are not limited to: drama and music rehersals and productions, school dances, proms, banquest, athletic practices and competitions, and end of the year activities such as class trips, Ivy Day, and graduation exercises. First time offenders can have 15 days of this sanction deferred if they work with the substance abuse counselor for intervention as well as on a project assigned by and agreed to by the substance abuse counselor. In case of a second offense during the same school year, the deferred days will be added to the penalty. Sufficient written documentation of this process will be placed in the student’s file.

5) The student’s parking privileges shall be suspended for up to thirty (30) days.

6) With parental approval, the student will be referred to the East Greenwich Substance Abuse Counselor. If approval is obtained and an appointment is made, the suspension of a first-time offender will be reduced from five (5) days at the discretion of the administration. In addition, the thirty (30) day extra-curricular suspension could be modified.

7) Any student who violates this policy more than once in a school year shall be subject to a ten (10) day suspension from school, a sixty (60) day suspension from all extracurricular activities, suspension of parking privileges for sixty (60) days, and will be referred to the Superintendent of Schools with recommendation for expulsion.

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The regulations above shall be fairly and consistently enforced by all staff members and will be in effect at all times on school grounds. In addition, these rules are in effect at every school-sponsored activity, on or off school grounds, and will apply to students who are spectators as well as participants. While not a comprehensive list, students should be aware that these rules are in effect at all sports events, dances, proms, field trips, club meetings, practices, plays, and senior activities held on or off school grounds.

Tobacco, Smoking, and Vaping Rhode Island General Laws 23-20.9-5 requires that every school in Rhode Island post enforcement procedures to prohibit tobacco use and state that tobacco products are prohibited in all buildings. The act applies to all people, children or adults, who utilize Rhode Island School buildings at any time of the day or night. It prohibits having in one’s possession a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, e-cigarette, or other substance or item containing tobacco. The prohibition includes, but is not limited to, all school playgrounds, school administration buildings, indoor school athletic facilities, school gymnasiums, school locker rooms, school busses, and other school vehicles.

Further, the East Greenwich School Committee:

• Prohibits the use of tobacco products in all outside areas within one hundred (100) yards of any school building • Prohibits the use of or possession of tobacco products at any time by students in any building or on any school property at all times • Prohibits smokeless tobacco at school, at school events, or on a school bus.

Violators of the tobacco policy may be referred to the Wellness Counselor (see district Wellness Policy #4215). It is our hope that parents will encourage student participation in a smoking cessation program. Parents and students should avail themselves of the services of the Wellness Counselor and/or other resources to indentify such a program.

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Assault and/or Fighting East Greenwich School District has a zero tolerance policy for fighting. A student behaving in such a way as to cause fear, physical harm, or attempted injury to any other person(s), or who engages in behavior that incites or escalates a situation, such as taunting, name-calling, shouting, or using profane language or gestures, shall receive detention, suspension, or be recommended to the Superintendent for expulsion. In all cases a parent conference will be held before any formal disciplinary action is taken.

Students who engage in physical contact (initiating or responding) may be subject to an out of school suspension of up to five (5) days for a first offense. With parent approval, the student will be referred to an anger management program. If approval is obtained and appointment is made, the suspension of a first-time offender will be reduced from five (5) days at the discretion of the principal. Students should seek alternatives to fighting before it happens, such as notifying an adult or conflict mediator The East Greenwich Police Department will be notified when deemed appropriate.

Smoke Detectors Any student who is found tampering with smoke detectors will be suspended from school for up to ten (10) days and from extra-curricular activities up to thirty (30) days. The East Greenwich Police and FIre Departments shall be notified. A re-admission hearing will be held with the Superintendent.

Arson Any student willfully or maliciously burning or attempting to burn any part of any building or any property of the East Greenwich Public Schools shall be suspended and may be expelled from school. The East Greenwich FIre and Police Departments will be notified.

Fireworks, Firearms, and Explosives Any student possessing. using, transmitting, or concealing fireworks, explosives, or firearms, may be suspended or expelled frmo school. The East Greenwich Police Department shall be notified.

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Cafeteria Behavior Appropriate dining manners are required in the cafeteria. Any student throwing food or any other object in the cafeteria shall receive detention or suspension. Students are expected to dispose of their own lunch debris. During lunch, students are only allowed in the cafeteria or in front of the building, as deemed appropriate by the administration.

Corridor Behavior Students are not to be in the corridors before the school day begins (7:55am) or during lunch without proper authorization. Appropriate corridor behavior is expected of all students at all times. Infractions will be addressed on an individual basis.

Profanity and/or Obscene Language Any student using profanity or obscene language, either written or oral, including the use of obscene gestures, signs, or pictures may receive detention or suspension.

Disruption of School Students involved in demonstrations and strikes on school property or at school events, or using violence, force, coercion, threat, harassment, obstruction, or other verbal or physical means to disrupt or incite others which interferes with the education process may be subject to suspension or expulsion. The educational process includes all curricular and extra-curricular activities. The East Greenwich Police Department shall be notified.

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Policy on Harassment, Intimidation, and/or Bullying School’s Petition A student who attends East Greenwich Public Schools or any of its functions has the same rights as all other citizens. The East Greenwich Schools also recognize that the bullying of a student creates a climate or fear and disrespect that can seriously impair the student’s health an negatively affect learning. Bullying, in all of its forms, undermines the safe learning environment that students need to achieve their full potential. Any form or degree of bullying at school is therefore prohibited. Within this context, it is important that all participants feel free to express their thoughts and ideas in a manner that does not disrupt the educational process, or create unnecessary distractions to, or adversely impact, the interpersonal relationships between the students, faculty, and staff. Any person or group of persons who deny or attempt to prevent a person or persons from availing themselves of the freedom to enjoy these rights will be dealt with as severely as the law permits. Bullying occurs when a student intentially assaults, batters, threatens, harasses, stalks, menaces, intimidates, extorts, humiliates, or taunts another student.

Bullying also occurs when a student or a group of students maliciously spreads rumors about another student. Harassment is defined as the unwanted attention from anyone through annoying, threatening, or demanding behavior causing fear and.or preventing another’s behavior and actions. The derogatory use of terms, signs, or symbols of race, religion, ehtnicity, nationality, language, physical appearance, phyiscal and/or mental capacity, sexual orientation, or gender is a form of bigotry. Such communication, including sexual harassment, is meant to dehumanize and cause pain to the individual or group attacked Slurs of this nature will not be permitted and individuals who act in this manner will have to face the full consequences of the applicable state, school, and federal laws.

Consequences may include, but are not limited to office conferences, detention, parental involvement, referral to school support personnel, in school restriction, suspension from school, police intervention, and referral to the school committee for possible expulsion.

Any student feeling unsafe or harassed should seek their teacher, counselor, or an administrator immediately. Please refer to RIGL 16-21-26, 16-21 and School Committee Policy #8245- Bullying.

Bicycle and Skateboard Safety Bicycles must be parked in the designated bike rack or where applicable. For safety reasons, students are not allowed to use or carry skateboards in school, but may do so in the designated skate park located in the rear of the student parking lot at the high school before or after school hours.

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Bus Conduct Bus service is provided to and from school for students who live beyond the walking distance determined by the school district. Prior to the opening of school, a bus schedule will be published in the local weekly paper, The Pendulum.

Transportation for those students remaining after school for extra-curricular activities or detention is the responsibilty of the student or parent.

School bus transportation is an extension of the school system and standards of pupil behavior must be observed. These rules conform to Section 31-22-10 as amended of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island, The following rules must be strictly observed in the interest of safe and orderly transportation: A) The bus driver is in charge of the bus and students.

B) No one may stand while the bus is moving or changing seats during the trip.

C) No smoking is permitted on any school bus.

D) Students may not eat on the school bus.

E) No student may open a window on a school bus nor extend head, hands, or arms out the bus windows.

F) Students are to keep the school bus clean and may not throw refuse out the bus windows.

G) Books and personal items must be kept out of the aisles.

H) If you must cross the road after getting off the bus, students must cross at least ten (10) feet in front of the bus and stop in line with the front left fender of the bus and wait for the driver or the bus monitor to signal that it is all right to cross the road.

I) Students may not stand in any roadway while waiting for the bus. Students may not push or shove while waiting for the bus or while on it.

J) Approach the bus only when it has come to a complete stop.

K) Do not cross the road to board the bus until the driver or the monitor has indicated to do so.

L) While walking to and from the bus loading area, students, where practical, must walk on the left side facing the traffic.

M) Emergency drills will be conducted during the year. In any emergency, the driver and/or monitor, if able, shall be in control. In other instances, older students should assist younger students and follow specified emergency procedures. At other times, no emergency exit or device may be used by any student.

N) Damage to school buses will result in a claim for payment from the student and parents.

O) No pets or animals other than a muzzled seeing-eye dog may be transported on a school bus.

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P) No firearms, firecrackers, ammunition, bows and arrows, knives, or any sharp objects that may cause injury are to be transported on a school bus.

Q) Students must ride on the bus that they are assigned to ride. Only in an emergency situation will a student be allowed to ride another bus provided seating is available.

Note: Permission to ride another bus must be with parental knowledge, notification of the principal, and permission by the bus company provided seating is available R) Student misconduct on a bus will be reported to the school principal. Actions available to the principal for student misconduct shall include a warning, detention, suspension from the bus, or recommendation for expulsion.

Articles Not Permitted in School The following are some categories of articles not permitted in school:

• Alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or any tobacco product

• Cigarette lighters

• Gambling articles, including playing cards

• Squirt guns or any other toys with projectiles

• Articles for sale other than school approved

• Weapons or replicas of weapons

• Laser pointers

• Any other articles deemed disruptive to the educational process

• Food deliveries such as pizza, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: RI State Law specifically refers to several of the above-named items: RIGL 16-21.2-11. “Devices prohibited. - (a) Any student enrolled in any secondary or elementary school shall be prohibited from carrying, possessing, or using a paging device of any kind or a laser pointer of any kind on school property, except with the written consent of the principal of the school in which the student is enrolled. (b) The penalty for violation of this section shall be the confiscation of the device.”

RIGL 11-47-60. “Possession of firearms on school grounds. (a) (1) No person shall have in his or her possession any firearm or other weapons on school grounds.”

RIGLE 11-47-60.2. “Possession of weapons on school grounds.” Includes a prohibition on “a weapon... a firearm, or a replica of a firearm...”

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School Equipment and Materials All students will be responsible for caring for, maintaining, and returning all assigned equipment and/or materials. Restitution will be required for all materials and/or equipment damaged, lost, or not returned. This includes textbooks, laptops, library books, shop equipment, science equipment, art supplies, athletic unifroms and equipment, and any other item considered to be the property of the East Greenwich Public Schools.

Vandalism or Damage to Property A student causing or attempting to cause damage to any property (public or private), including buildings, grounds, equipment, or materials shall receive detention, suspension, or expulsion. Restitution will be required. The East Greenwich Police Department shall be notified.

Theft Any student taking or attempting to take the public property or equipment of the school district or any property belonging to another person shall be suspended. The East Greenwich Police Department shall be notified. Immediate restitution will be required.

Repeat offenses resulting in suspension will require a re-admission hearing with the Superintendent.

Extortion Any student attempting through force or coercion to extort or take any money or other possession of value from any other person may be suspended or expelled from school.

The East Greenwich Police Department will be notified.

Other Violations Any other student deemed by the administration to be equivalent to those previously mentioned in the student discipline code may also serve as grounds for suspension, or other appropriate disciplinary action.

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Participation & Conduct Policies Dances Several events such as dances and the prom are held throughout the year. Students must be in the building of the event no later than thirty (30) minutes after the scheduled start of the event. Late arrival and/or early dismissal is not allowed without prior permission.

Some dances require students to remain at the event for the entire duration while others allow for students to leave within 30 minutes of the dance’s scheduled conclusion.

Specifics regarding dismissal from dances will be communicated to students in advance of the event. Events are supervised at all times by teachers, administrators, and parents.

Police are routinely assigned to patrol the event and the parking facility. Students who are suspended or absent from school that day or on social suspension are ineligible to attend. High school students may bring guests from other schools, provided that they sign them up in advance on a sheet in the main office, giving the name of the guest and the school that the guest attends, or submit a completed guest permission form, if required.

Proms As with all school activities, in order to be eligible to attend the prom, students must be in school for the entire day of the prom. However, traditionally, students attending the prom have been allowed to leave school early that day at 12:00 P.M., with written parental permission on a special school form. Students will be ineligible to attend the prom under the following circumstances:

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• If the student is absent for the entire day for any reason

• If the student is tardy after 8:30 A.M.

• If the student leaves school early without the signed permission form

• If the student is excused earlier than 12:00 P.M.

• If the student cuts any classes that day

• If the student is suspended that day

Field Trips 1) Prior to the occurrence of a field trip, parent(s)/guardian(s) of students will be requested to sign a notification slip indicating parental permission.

2) The following information shall be provided in the notifcation to parents: date of trip, time of departure and anticipated return, place of departure and destination, purpose of trip, any special needs associated with the trip of which both the parenst and students should be aware (i.e. special clothing, lunch provisions, etc.) and cost of trip (if any).

3) No student shall be prevented from participation in a field trip because of lack of funds. Confidential arragements shall be made by the principal to secure necessary funding in such circumstances.

4) A student is responsible for all work missed while on a field trip and should collect their assignments prior to going on the trip.

5) If a student has a special medical condition, parents should notify the nurse or principal.

6) Students are required to use transportation provided by the school to and from the field trip area. Any exception to this rule must be approved by the school administration.

7) Administration reserves the right to withhold any student from participating in a field trip based on a student’s disciplinary record.

Fundraising Any fundraising which may occur during school hours on or off school property must be approved in advance with joint approval from school administration and the Superintendent.

Visitors All visitors to the school must register at the main office and receive a visitor’s pass upon arrival on campus. Students who wish to have a visitor in the school must receive prior permission from the principal or assistant principal and are to inform teachers of the visit. Visitors will not be allowed for purely social reasons or for childcare. Only visitors who are considering moving to East Greenwich and/or attending East Greenwich Public Schools wil be allowed to visit, for the purpose of viewing the school. The visitor must pick up a visitor’s pass at the main office and is to join the host student at all times. Students will not be called from class to talk with unexpected visitors except in emergency situations where relatives are invovled. Students must make arrangements with teh office at least one day in advance of the expected visit, and only one visitor per day per student will be allowed.

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Transportation Bus service is provided to and from school for students who live 1.5 miles or more from the high school. Prior to the opening of school, a bus schedule will be published in the local weekly paper, The Pendulum. Transportation for those students remaining after school for extra-curricular acitvities or detention is the responsibility of the student or parent. There is an after school bus which leaves the high school at 3:30 P.M. Any student who wishes to ride the late bus must present a pass to the bus driver from the teacher, coach, or advisor with whom the student remained after regular school hours. Questions regarding bus service or scheduling should be directed to First Student at 884-1552.

For information relating to the behavioral policies and expectations associated with riding the bus please see page 69.

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Automobiles Students who drive to school must obey posted speed limits and must park only in the student parking lot located in front of the school. Students may not go to their vehicles during the school day without a pass from the office.

Students who violate the speed limit, leave school grounds in a vehicle before dismissal without permission, park in a restricted area, or drive dangerously will lose the privilege of parking and may face other disciplinary action. It is a privilege to drive to school, therefore, the right to drive to school may be taken away because of excessive detention or irresponsible driving.

If parents wish to drop off or pick up their students, they must do so at the end of the sidewalk leading to the student parking lot. Students may not be dropped off or picked up in the circle or near the cafeteria, band room, or shop area.

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Co-Curricualar Activities

Co-Curricular Activities Interscholastic League Sports East Greenwich offers a variety of interscholastic sports. For information, contact the coach of the particular sport or contact the Athletic Director at 398-1562. Fall sports begin practices in August. Make contacts early.

FALL

Boys: Cross Country, Football, Soccer

Girls: Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

WINTER

Boys; Basketball, Hockey, Indoor Track, Swimming, Wrestling

Girls: Basektball, Competition Cheerleading, Indoor Track, Swimming

SPRING

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Boys: Baseball, Golf, Lacrosse, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball

Girls: Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Track & FIeld

List of Clubs, Activities, & Contests Clubs/Activities/Contests Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities clubs offer to meet people, learn new skills, and enjoy a wide variety of experiences. Students are also encouraged to try out for all drama productions and to keep informed of the many activities available at EGHS. Announcements are made both at the beginning and at the end of the day. Please note that the following list is current as of October 31, 2017 and may change throughout the course of the year without written notice.

A cappella Group Contact: Bianca Sperduti; biancasingsmusic@gmail.com Room/Time: Auditorium, Fridays 2-3 P.M. Description: Performing mash-ups of the newest songs solely with our voices!

3D Animation Club Contact: Room/Time: Room 113 Description: This club is dedicated to having fun with 3D Animation

Academic Decathlon Contact: Mr. Revkin Room/Time: Room 228 (Usually one 2-hour evening per week, October through March) Description: The Academic Decathlon™ is a team competition wherein students match their intellects with students from other schools. Students are tested in ten categories: Art, Economics, Essay, Interview, Language and Literature, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Studies, an Speech. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are awarded for individual events and total scores. Winning teams advance throughout the local, regional, and state levels of competition. The state champions compete at the national finals.

All Children Matter Contact: Mrs. Glod; crimson_eghs@gmail.com Room/Time: Meetings will vary due to the particular project scheduled Description: EGHSMatters Club making a difference in the lives of foster children in our community.

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Avengers for Animals Contact: Room/Time: Description: This club’s purpose is to raise awareness and money for animals in shelters.

Everyone who loves animals is invited to attend.

Asian Club Contact: Room/Time: Description: Celebration of anything Asian through food and friends. You don’t have to be Asian to join.

Beautify EGHS Contact: Mrs. Agresti and Mrs. Ayala Room/Time: During Advisory Room 204 Description: We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment for the East Greenwich community through cohesive design and renovating spaces throughout EGHS.

Best Buddies Contact: Mrs. Healy Room/Time: Every other Thursday in the Cafeteria Description: Best Buddies is a club that is a chapter of an international organization that pairs students with disabilities with students without in a one-to-one friendship.

Bridging the Ages Contact: Advisor TBD; Courtney Wegrzyn Room/Time: Description: Bridging the Ages is a club that will bridge the relationship gap by facilitating discussion between teens and seniors including technology, education, politics, and growing up.

Chess Club Contact: Room/Time: Description: Learn and enjoy the game of Chess

Chorus Club Contact: Mr. Houghtaling Room/Time: Percussion Room; Advisory Description: Serving as EGHS’s premier choir, the Chorus Club is for those who love to sing.

The club will learn a small choral repertoire, represnting music from varied backgrounds and genres. We hope to perform in the school concerts and perhaps elsewhere.

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Computer Science Club Contact: Mrs. Eaves Room/Time: Room 118; Time: TBD Description: To provide a forum in which EGHS students interested in computer science meet to discuss and share computer science concepts. After learning some new material, the students work together to solve first simple, then more complex problems. Students trade solutions and programming tips.

Cybersecurity Club Contact: Mrs. Wayles Room/Time: New England Tech Description: Work with others to keep computer systems safe. Learn basic principles of cybersecurity and networking to solve realistic challenges and compete in the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition- CyberPatriot X.

Dead Poet’s Society Contact: Mr. Houghtaling Room/Time: Monday, Room 134 Description: Discussions of movies, songs, poems, and more!

Debate Club Contact: Room/Time: Description: Win every argument! Convince people you are right! Debate team meets every Monday after school. We follow the style of Parlimentary Debate as dictated by the RI Forensic League. In addition to practicing after school, we participate in the five RI Debate Tournaments on Saturdays that are put on by the RIFL each year.

Drama Club Contact: Mr Pertrucci and Mr. Kenney Room/Time: Room 134 Description: Produces the school plays and the Cabaret (requires a large time commitment).

Environmental Club Contact: Mr. Rath Room/Time: Friday. Room 142 (the first and third Friday of the month) Description: A club dedicated to environmental issues and awareness. We will do a number of small projects throughout the year. If you care about the planet, you should join this club!

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Future Busines Leaders of America Contact: Parent Run pending Charter review by State/National Approval Room/Time: TBD Description: Focused on preparing young people for success as leaders in business, government, and communities. Students involved in this nationally-chartered organization are part of an international network of more than 25 million students. Members compete in state and national competitions; participate in professional development forums run by industry executives; and positon themselves for internships and scholarships.

Games Club Contact: Room/Time: Friday, Room 212 Description: Purely recreational game playing. We have a variety of board and card games or you can bring your own. Organization is loose, come every week or come just once!

Greenhouse Club Contact: Mr. Rath Room/Time: Room 142; Fridays (twice per month) Description: We plant flowers and vegetables for the EG Community as well as germinating and maintaining assorted plants in the science greenhouses. We meet twice per month after school on Fridays in room 142. Come join us!

Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA) Contact: Ms. Swanson Room/Time: Tuesday, Room 217 Description: Focuses on making GLBTQQIA issues more acceptable and conquering homophobia in the school through police work, support, and advocacy.

Interact Contact: Room/Time: Room 117 Description: A club devoted to community service that works on a variety of school and community projects.

International Club Contact: Room/Time: Description: This is a student-driven club. Students organize and participate in activities to learn about and share different cultures of the world.

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Investment Club Contact: Scott Andrews, VOYA Room/Time: Wednesdays, Room 111 Description: Learn about personal finance, investing and the stock market through workshops, simulations, and interaction with industry professionals.

Lit Mag Contact: Mr. Rath Room/Time: Advisory, Room 140 Description: This group aims to publish a book of student work (art, writing, etc.) and sell it to the student body.

Math Team Contact: Mr. Shaw Room/Time: Monday, Room ??

Description: Readies students of all levels in the quarterly math competition and math help to all those who want it or need it with very low committment requirements.

Mock Trial Contact: Mr. McPartlin Room/Time: Room 130 Description: Compete against other schools in a court setting with a mock trial case. Be part of the court!

National Honor Society Contact: Mr. Lenox Room/Time: 3rd Thursday, Library Description: Membership is based on academic achievement, leadership, character, service, and involvement in school. The NHS is designed to provide free peer tutoring to any student and elevate the level of academic achievemetn through chapter projects and events.

Philosophy Club Contact: Mr. Houghtaling Room/Time: Thursdays, Room 134 Description: Discussing philosophy and the experiences of life and the world around us.

Poetry Slam Club Contact: Room/Time: Room 218 Description: This club promotes self-confidence and creativity while educating members on life skills. Collaborates with the Dead Poet’s Society/Real Girls Matter.

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Politics Club Contact: Room/Time: Description: Discussion and debate of current issues affecting U.S. society today.

Reading Cafe Contact: Mrs. Abella and Mrs. Cotoia Room/Time: TBD Description: Want to discover and discuss some good books? Then the Reading Cafe is the club for you. We read and discuss a new book each month, varying in genres and themes.

Refreshments are provided.

SAFE (GSA) Contact: Room/Time: Quarterly or until further notice Description: (Students Allied For Equality) A subsidary of the GSA founded to reduce all forms of discrimination, bullying, and harassment.

Science Olympiad Contact: Mr. Lenox Room/Time: Fridays (after Thanksgiving); Room 236 Description: The Science Olympiad is a national program that was created to increase interest in science. The Science Olympiad aims to teach science by involving students in active, hands-on activities that emphasize problem solving and the scientific process. The annual State competition occurs in April at RIC.

Ski Club Contact: Room/Time: TBD Description: The Ski Club organizes day and overnight trips to different ski resorts in the Northeast.

Shakespeare Company Contact: TBA Room/Time: Description: The Shakespeare Company reads, discusses and performs Shakespeare plays in a relaxed, fun setting.

Spectrum Contact: Mr. Brocato Room/Time: During Advisory, Room 218 Description: The Official School Newspaper.

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Student Agenda Contact: Mr. Houghtaling and Officer Branch Room/Time: Mondays at 2:00 P.M. in the cafeteria Description: Questioning Authority; Enabling capable students to change the world.

Student Council Contact: Mr. Rath Room/Time: Executive Board meets every Tuesday; Room 142. Meetings for general members are the first Tuesday of the month Description: Student Council is a club that represents the entire student body of EGHS and has three core objectives: 1) Provide leadership opportunities 2) Coordinate student activities 3) Promote school spirit. General membership is open to all students in grades 9-12 with the executive board members being elected each May. Meetings are held once per month, while the executive board meets every week. The group coordinates a number of events and activities including Spirit Week, Pep Rally, Homecoming Dance, Airband, and community service projects.

Studies of Cinema Club Contact: Room/Time: Every other Thursday Description: The group watches different genres of film and then discusses those films analytically - discussing cinema and film as an art form and means of expression.

Teen Leadership Consortium (TLC) Contact: Mr. Houghtaling; 230-2246 Room/Time: Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at EG Police Station Description: This is a youth leadership program that utilizes critical thinking skills to enhance the school environment. The orgnization focuses on issues such as: stress, substance use, school spirit, relating to parents and a myriad of additional concerns.

Also, TLC speaks to elementary and middle school students about bullying, making bad decisions, and school transition.

Ultimate Frisbee Contact: Mr. David Egan; Zing Gee Room/Time: See description Description: EG Ultimate welcomes people of all skill levels to come play Ultimate Frisbee, whether it be a pick-up or at a competitive tournament. We usually play on the weekends so if you do a spring sport, you can still play Ultimate. Email nwolfgang592@student.egsd. net or zgee937@student.egsd.net to join the email list and receive updates when we play.

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Varsity Club Contact: Room/Time: Meets once a month; Room 218 Description: Promotes athletic events and school pride. We also raise money for vairous causes through white-out games.

Women in STEAM Club Contact: TBA Room/Time: Varies; Room 234 Description: This club focuses on creating awareness and interest in the engineering, math, and science fields, particularly for women. An extension of the Real Girls Matter Club.

Yearbook Contact: Mrs. Glod; crimson.eghs@gmail.com Room/Time: Member forms outside front office Description: Produces the Crimson Yearbook through photographers, layout designers, editors, advertisers. Office located above the library.

Young Empowered Women (YEW) *Formerly Real Girls Matter Contact: Room/Time: Description:

Youth-to-Youth Contact: Mr. Houghtaling Room/Time: Mondays, 2-3:00 P.M. in the Cafeteria Description: Youth-to-Youth is a leadership/drug prevention club that is youth driven and adult guided. It offers an opportunity for community service, leadership development, and fun. Activities include mini-conferences, community service, peer education, diversity programs. field trips, parenting initiatives, and numerous fun activities.

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Awards/Ceremonies During the course of a school year, a member of agencies, institutions, and organizations make available scholarships and awards for EGHS student. The processes used for determining these awards are as varied as the awards. For some, the school is directly invovled in determining recipients. For others, the school provides assistance to sponsors and in others the school is merely where an award is advertised or presented.

Ivy Day Ivy Day is a traditional ceremony for seniors a week before graduation in which the seniors, dressed in caps and gowns, plant a sprig of ivy against the interior wall of the courtyard signifying the growth and sperad of the class members as tehy enter life beyond high school. Classes are dismissed at 12:15 P.M. Parents and friends are invited to this event which begins at 1:00 P.M. An art show is held in the library after the Ivy Day ceremony.

Refreshments are served by parent volunteers immediately following the ceremony.

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Graduation Ceremony Requirements The following will apply to those wishing to participate in the graduation ceremony: 1) Those who have completed all diploma requirements may participate:

(a) Except students who will complete diploma requirements during the summer

after graduation may request a hearing before:

• The Principal

• The Student Council

• An uninvolved teacher

2) The teacher(s) whose class(es) the student failed will be notified of any appeal and will appear in person or send a written statement with recommendations to the hearing board.

3) The student and parents will be afforded the opportunity to appear to present facts which may have casued the lack of completion of diploma requirements.

4) The hearing board has the authoriy to vote to allow the student to participate in the graduation ceremony, but receiving a blank diploma.

5) Aggrieved students may utilize the appeal procedure of the East Greenwich School Department.

6) If requirements cannot be met during the summer, the student may not participate in graduation.

7) Students may be denied participation in graduation for disciplinary reasons. Appeal is available under the suspension clause of the “East Greenwich School Departmnet Behavior Code.”

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Photo Credits Special Thanks to: Mrs. Agresti and her Photo II students who were responsible for taking the vast majority of pictures for this handbook. Individual credits for each photo as they appear by page have been listed below. Great work Avengers!

Anonymous .................................................. Page 2

Anonymous ................................................ Page 39

Gianna Plante .............................................. Page 4

Sophie Barone ........................................... Page 42

Jadyn-Nicole Smith ............................ Pages 12-13

Juliette Howard ......................................... Page 45

Gianna Plante ............................................. Page 14

Stasha Roskowski ............................... Pages 46-47

Wellington Pena ........................................ Page 15

Lucas Massaro ............................................ Page 49

Claire Greinder .......................................... Page 16

Ryan Walsh ................................................. Page 50

Sophie Barone .......................................... Page 17

Zachary Smith ............................................ Page 55

Caroline Cascione ............................. Pages 20-21

Stasha Roskowski ...................................... Page 57

Gianna Plante ............................................. Page 23

Zachary Smith ............................................ Page 60

Kent Hanlon ................................................ Page 25

Kent Hanlon; Zachary Smith ................... Page 64

Mr. Brendan Carnieaux ............................. Page 26

Gianna Plante .............................................. Page 69

Wellington Pena; Sabrina Neimar ......... Page 27

Finneas Osterhout ..................................... Page 76

Mrs. Deanna Agresti ................................. Page 30

Anonymous ................................................. Page 77

Finneas Osterhout .................................... Page 31

Kent Hanlon ........................................... Page 78-79

Wellington Pena ................................. Pages 32-33

Anonymous ................................................. Page 80

Claire Greinder .......................................... Page 34

Sophie Fulghum ......................................... Page 92

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