Patrick Henry High School

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Patrick Henry High School 4320 Newton Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55412 Telephone (612) 668-2000 Fax (612) 668-1993

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Table of Contents General Information Bell Schedule ................................................................... 3 Important Dates ................................................................ 4 Telephone Directory ......................................................... 5 School Compact ............................................................... 6 Mission and Vision........................................................... 7 Patrick Henry, School Colors and Song ........................... 7

School Procedures (continued) Emancipated Youth ......................................................... 20 Readmitting Students After Suspension .......................... 20 Absences from Class (Orange Pass Policy) ..................... 20 Tardy Policy .................................................................... 20 Open Campus Policy ....................................................... 20 Leaving Campus During School Hours ........................... 20 Pass Policy ...................................................................... 21 Parking ............................................................................ 21 Parent Visit/Guest Policy ................................................ 21 School Day ...................................................................... 21 Emergency Card Information .......................................... 21

Academic Policies Academic Program Descriptions ................................. 8-10 Student Work Load ........................................................ 10 Selecting Elective Subjects............................................. 10 Credit/No Credit Courses ............................................... 10 Independent Study .......................................................... 11 Make-up Work ............................................................... 11 Course Drop/Add Policy ................................................ 11 Incompletes .................................................................... 11 Student Aide to Teachers................................................ 11 Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) ........................................ 11 GPA Honor Rolls ........................................................... 11 Honors Diploma Requirements ...................................... 11 Graduation Participation Criteria ............................... 11-12 Grading Schedule ........................................................... 12 Academic Honesty ......................................................... 12

Co-Curricular Activities Mission of Athletics and Activities ................................. 22 Forms Needed to Participate ........................................... 22 Equipment Policy ............................................................ 22 2011-2012 Schedule ........................................................ 22 Credit Requirements........................................................ 22 Academic Appeals .......................................................... 22 Interscholastic Athletics .................................................. 22 Co-Curricular Activities .................................................. 23 Student Services Media Center ................................................................... 24 Parent & Community Liaison.......................................... 24 Counselors ...................................................................... 24 Social Workers ................................................................ 24 School Nurse ................................................................... 24 School Based Clinic/Mini-Clinic .................................... 25 Chemical Dependency Counselor ................................... 25 Police Liaison Officer ..................................................... 25 School I.D. Policy ........................................................... 25 Out 4 Good Support Group ............................................. 26

Student Responsibilities Responsibilities of Students............................................ 13 Personal Relationships.................................................... 13 Responsibility For Your Own Actions ........................... 13 Lunchroom Behavior ...................................................... 13 Beverages and Snacks .................................................... 13 Student Planner/Handbook ............................................. 13 Money and Valuable Articles ......................................... 13 Student Dress Code ................................................... 13-14 Dance Policy .................................................................. 14 Lockers ........................................................................... 14 Care of School and Personal Property ....................... 14-15 Posters and Announcements ........................................... 15 Telephones ..................................................................... 15 Lost and Found ............................................................... 15 Bus Procedures .......................................................... 15-16

District Wide Policies Minneapolis Public Schools Citywide Discipline Policy........................................ 27-28 Procedures on the Disclosure Of Student Information and Records ............................... 29 Search of Students/Locker/Desks/Motor Vehicles .......... 29 Notice of Nondiscrimination ........................................... 30 Policy Against Harassment and Violence.................. 30-32 Minneapolis Public Schools Attendance Policy .............. 33 Minneapolis Public Schools Hazing Policy ............... 34-35 Our Beliefs ...................................................................... 35

Henry Discipline Patrick Henry High School Discipline Procedures ......... 17 School Procedures Attendance Procedures ................................................... 18 To Excuse an Absence.................................................... 19 Policy for 18 Year Old Students ..................................... 20

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Bell Schedule 2012-13 First Lunch Period 1 Period 2 & SSR Period 3 Period 4 and Lunch Period 4 and Lunch Period 5 Period 6 Period 7

7:55 8:50 10:00 10:50 11:25 12:20 1:15 2:10

- 8:45 - 9:55 - 10:50 - 11:20 - 12:15 - 1:10 - 2:05 - 3:00

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Second Lunch 7:55 8:50 10:00 10:55 11:45 12:20 1:15 2:10

- 8:45 - 9:55 - 10:50 - 11:45 - 12:15 - 1:10 - 2:05 - 3:00

Important Dates August

February

Thursday, August 23 ......... 2012-13 Open House Monday, August 27 ................ 1st Day of School Friday, August 31 ............................ First Friday

Friday, February 1 .......................Winter Pepfest Friday, February 15 ................Sweetheart Dance Monday, February 18 .......... Presidents’ Holiday Thurs., Feb. 28 ...... Parent-Teacher Conferences

September

March

Monday, September 3 ........................ Labor Day Monday, September 17 .................... Picture Day Monday, September 17 ..... Family College Visit

Friday, March 1 ..... Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, March 1 .............................. Release Day Tuesday, March 12 ...... Advanced Music Recital Thursday, March 21 ....... End of Winter Concert Thursday, March 28 ................. Quarter III Ends Thursday, March 28 ................... Senior Banquet Friday, March 29 ............................ Release Day

October Friday, October 5 ............. Homecoming Pepfest Homecoming Game Homecoming Dance Monday, October 8 ........... Family College Visit Monday, October 15 ............ Picture Retake Day Tues., Oct. 16 ......... Parent-Teacher Conferences Wed., Oct. 17 ......... Parent-Teacher Conferences October 17-19 .............................. Release Days

April April 1-5 ....................................... Spring Recess Monday, April 8 .................... Quarter IV Begins Tuesday, April 16 ......... GRAD Writing Test (9) GRAD Writing Make-up (12) April 16-17 ...........................GRAD/MCA Math & Paper Reading Tests (10-11)

November Thursday, November 1 ............... Quarter I Ends Friday, November 2 ........................ Release Day Friday, November 2 .......... Family College Visit Monday, November 5 ............. Quarter II Begins Nov. 7 ............ GRAD Writing Make-up (10-12) November 22-23 ............. Thanksgiving Holiday Friday, November 30 ....... Sadie Hawkins Dance

May

Monday, December 3 ........ Family College Visit Thurs., Dec. 6......... Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, December 18 .............. Winter Concert Friday, December 21 ..PHHS Hmong New Year December 24-31............................ Winter Break

May (various dates) .............................IB Exams Friday, May 3 .............................. Spring Pepfest Monday, May 6 .............................. Release Day Friday, May 10 ........................................... Prom Friday, May 17 ............... Asian Club May Show Thursday, May 23 ...................... Spring Concert Friday, May 24 .................... Spring Fling Dance Monday, May 27 ........... Memorial Day Holiday Thursday, May 30 ........... Senior Valleyfair Trip Friday, May 31 ..... Senior Dedication Ceremony

January

June

January 1 ....................................... Winter Break Thursday, January 17 ................. Quarter II Ends Friday, January 18 .......................... Release Day Friday, January 18 ............ Family College Visit Monday, January 21 ..................... MLK Holiday Tuesday, January 22 .............. Quarter III Begins

Saturday, June 1 ....................... Commencement Tuesday, June 4 .............................. Final Exams Tuesday, June 4 ...... Quarter IV Ends/Year Ends

December

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Telephone Directory PATRICK HENRY HIGH SCHOOL ........................................................................ 612-668-2000 Fax Number .................................................................................................................. 612-668-1993 Principal Ms. Latanya Daniels ...................................... 612-668-1929 Secretary to the Principal Ms. Sue Cragg ............................................... 612-668-1929 Assistant Principal Dr. Deb Gunter .............................................. 612-668-1934 Assistant Principal Mr. Chai Lee.................................................. 612-668-1933 Counselors Ms. Kim Cook (11th grade) ............................ 612-668-1996 Mr. Shawn Crenshaw (9th grade) ................... 612-668-1967 Ms. Jennifer Zupan Maiser (12th grade) ........ 612-668-1951 Ms. Margaret Cavanaugh (10th grade) ........... 612-668-1920 Mr. Jeremy Miller (Get Ready) ..................... 612-668-1955 Mr. Nick Walker (Get Ready) ....................... 612-668-1971 Career & College Center Mr. Quinton Bonds ........................................ 612-668-2008 Social Workers Ms. Jennifer Crouch ...................................... 612-668-1952 Mr. Doug Hackett .......................................... 612-668-1956 Ms. Carla Davies ........................................... 612-668-2002 Parent & Community Liaison Mr. Tom Murray............................................ 612-668-1932 Data/Testing/Math Coordinator Ms. Heather Cracraft ..................................... 612-668-1950 Achievement of Tenure Mentors Ms. Lorelei Lussier ........................................ 612-668-1963 Mr. Chad Owen ............................................. 612-668-1983 Instructional Facilitator Ms. Natalie Tourtelotte .................................. 612-668-1926 Program Coordinators ESL/ELL Ms. Kadia Mosiori ......................................... 612-668-2000 IB MYP (Grades 9 & 10) Erin Fitze ....................................................... 612-668-2016 IB DP (Grades 11 & 12) TBN ............................................................... 612-668-1945 Engineering (Grades 11 & 12) Mr. David Sylvestre....................................... 612-668-1957 Lib. Arts/College Prep (11 & 12) Ms. Sue Wright.............................................. 612-668-1973 Truancy/Chemical Awareness Ms. Ann Wylde ............................................. 612-668-1936 Attendance/Registration Ms. Mary Ann Torres .................................... 612-668-1927 Attendance Absence Message Line ....................................................................... 612-668-1924 Psychologist Ms. Isadora Szadokierski ............................... 612-668-1978 Police Liaison Officer Mr. Victor Mills ............................................ 612-668-1966 Lead Engineer Ms. Sandy Wodtke ........................................ 612-668-1946 Health Office Ms. Diane Amundson .................................... 612-668-1968 School Based Clinic ....................................................................... 612-668-1944 Lunchroom Ms. Lynda Edelman-Hoecherl ....................... 612-668-1990 Media Center Ms. Kathleen Beaman ................................... 612-668-1942 Athletic Director Mr. Guillaume Paek....................................... 612-668-1947 Community School Office Mr. Kevin Czmowski .................................... 612-668-1922

SPAN Program Coordinator Social Worker

Ms. Lauren Schmitz....................................... 612-668-1954 Ms. Dara Ceaser ............................................ 612-668-1981

Minneapolis Public School District Information......................................................... 612-668-0000

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School Compact

2012 – 2013 PATRICK HENRY HIGH SCHOOL COMPACT

Patrick Henry High School Staff, Students and Parents agree that this Compact outlines how we will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which we will build and develop a partnership that will help our students achieve the State’s student academic achievement standards. School Responsibilities: We as Staff will support our students’ learning in the following ways:  Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables our students to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards  Hold Parent and Teacher conferences during which this Compact will be discussed as it relates to the individual child’s achievements  Provide parents with frequent reports on their children’s progress, and the overall progress of Patrick Henry  Provide parents reasonable access to staff, opportunities to volunteer, participate in their child’s class, and to observe classroom activities Parent Responsibilities: We as Parents will support our children’s learning in the following ways:  Make sure that my child attends class at least 95% of the time, is on time, and homework is completed  Ensure that my child makes good use of her leisure time  Help out at school whenever possible by attending Parent and Teacher conferences and participating in decisions relating to my children’s education  Encourage my child to participate in school sports, clubs, and activities  Keep up-to-date with the communications from the school like the Daily Email Newsletter and Web site promotions and make sure I communicate my feelings about subjects  Serve as much as possible on Patrick Henry parent organizations including Booster Club, Site Council, Principal/Parent Luncheons, and District-wide groups Student Responsibilities: We as Students will support our learning in the following ways:  Do my homework every day and ask for help in class when I need it  Model good citizenship by respecting ourselves, each other, school staff and the property of others  Read at least 25 minutes every day outside of school time and be prepared for Sustained Silent Reading each day during school time  Share all notices and information received by me with my parents/guardians  Participate as much as possible in school sports, clubs, and activities  Keep informed by reading the Web site each day ________________________________________________________________________________ Principal

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Patrick Henry High School Student Handbook OFFICIAL SCHOOL LOGO

MISSION Patrick Henry High School is a diverse community that values and supports the experiences of inquiry and learning through meaningful opportunities that bring intercultural understanding to our students, our staff, our neighbors and our world.

VISION - MPS Every child college and career ready.

SCHOOL COLORS

PATRICK HENRY

Scarlet and Grey

Patrick Henry High School has the distinct honor of being named after one of America’s most dynamic personalities, Patrick Henry, an American revolutionary leader and orator. Patrick Henry is best remembered for his undying patriotism and his renowned speaking ability.

SCHOOL NICKNAME Patriots SCHOOL SONG

His patriotism was reflected in his loyalty, dedication and service. His passion and devotion to American causes is epitomized in his more celebrated speech which ended with the words, “Give me liberty, or give me death.” He was truly an exceptional leader who used words and wisdom to influence his fellow countrymen in their pursuit of liberty.

Look us over, Look us over Come right down that line We can stand first class inspection Cause we’re right up to perfection We’re from Henry, We’re from Henry That’s the reason why. Fight team let’s Fight for dear old Henry High. P-A-T-R-I-O-T-S,

With him as our namesake, Patrick Henry High School has chosen to name its yearbook the “Orator” and its newspaper the “Patriot.” Both represent excellence in serving our school and community.

PATRIOTS, PATRIOTS, GOOOOO Henry!

NOTE: Policies and procedures are subject to review, and may be revised during the academic year.

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Academic Policies Since PLTW is internationally recognized, students who complete the requirements for the PLTW course may earn college credit at colleges and universities.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS There are many programs and choices for you at Patrick Henry. There are also many opportunities for teachers to use various instructional methods. Patrick Henry High offers the following program choices for its students and teachers.

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This expanding program welcomes students who are learning English as a second or additional language. Students take courses in ESL and may also enroll in courses taught in their first language. More advanced students spend increasing time in other classes throughout the building.

AVID PROGRAM (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

AVID is a program designed to prepare students in the “academic middle” who are likely capable of completing a college-prep curriculum, but appear to be falling short of their true potential. The core component of the program is the AVID course, a class in which students may earn an elective credit. The class component of AVID supports students as they engage their most rigorous coursework by teaching study strategies, motivational activities, and class tutorial support. AVID functions as a strong support system to students of average performance who continue to engage in academically rigorous courses.

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE: MYP & DP (GRADES 9-12) The Patrick Henry International Baccalaureate Program offers a four year, college preparatory course of study for students who are academically motivated and want a rigorous, internationally-recognized program. PHHS IB students are challenged to reach high levels of achievement through interdisciplinary learning, development of critical thinking skills, intercultural awareness and internal as well as end of course assessments in the junior and senior years.

ENGINEERING (GRADES 11-12) The Engineering curriculum consists of a variety of year-long courses developed by Project Lead The Way (PLTW), an organization working to increase the number of students entering a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related career from our educational systems. All of these rigorous courses are hands-on, realworld and problem based. These courses also set the highest standards for rigorous, focused, and engaging study, and develop students’ innovative, collaborative, cooperative, and problem-solving skills. These courses offer students an array of advantages, from career readiness and handson experience to college preparatory-level classes, labs with extensive use of the latest computer software and hardware, and creative exercises.

All students in grades 9 and 10 will find new and challenging coursework in our Candidate IB Middle Years Program (IB MYP). The MYP prepares all students for the academic rigor and discipline that is further developed in the IB Diploma Program (IB DP) with a focus on holistic learning, intercultural awareness and the development of communication skills through transdisciplinary learning in the classroom. Students who successfully complete the requirements of the Middle Years Program are well prepared for further rigorous course study in their junior and senior years. The IB Diploma Program serves academically motivated students interested in a comprehensive program of study in the eleventh and twelfth grades. Through the IB MYP and DP, students study a diversity of subjects, engage in learning outside of the classroom through a variety of communitybased opportunities and develop their knowledge and skills through projects and assessments aligned to externally-set criteria.

Upon experiencing challenging coursework in the Middle Years Program (MYP), engineering students have the opportunity to continue with Engineering and take IB core subjects as well. Students are expected to take four years of both math and science.

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Academic Policies Because the program is monitored by the International Baccalaureate Organization, students who complete the requirements for the internationally recognized IB Diploma or who earn passing scores through IB Certificates in individual IB subject examinations may earn scholarships, college credit or advanced standing at colleges and universities. Conditions for Enrollment in the Diploma Programme (DP) The PHHS IB Diploma Programme, authorized since 1987, offers a complete liberal arts program of study that is internationally-recognized and college-preparatory in nature. Students who are highly motivated, who seek an accelerated and diverse learning experience and who wish to, through their education, help create a better and more peaceful world are encouraged to enroll in the IB Diploma Programme at PHHS. In order to support students in their educational experience as well as their progress toward a high school diploma, for students seeking to enroll in the IB Diploma Programme or in IB Diploma Programme courses, the following conditions apply: 1. Students shall have successfully completed any necessary prerequisites before enrolling in any IB Diploma Programme course. 2.

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Students who register for IB examinations are responsible to pay $35 per exam to the PHHS IB Diploma Programme. Students receiving free or reduced lunch subsidies, according to federal guidelines, will not be charged the examination responsibility fee unless requirements for examination are not met.

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Once registered for examinations, if a student fails to remain enrolled for the duration of the course, complete all required Internal and/or External Assessments or sit for the registered May examinations, the student will owe PHHS an IB examination obligation of $85 per exam.

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Students committing to meet the requirements of the full IB Diploma must be on track to graduate, with graduation requirements for Art, Physical Education and Health completed by the middle of their senior year. This may require enrollment in online classes. Students enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme are expected to meet the state/district graduation requirements as well as the Diploma Programme expectations.

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All students enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme are expected to take a World Language during their junior and senior years (unless they have reached examination level in their junior year), enroll in the Theory of Knowledge course and engage in the CAS program.

Students shall maintain a “C” average in an IB Diploma Programme course to be considered for enrollment in the second year of that IB Diploma Programme. Teacher recommendations for placement in HL or SL classes are strongly considered.

Should a student wish to exit the IB Diploma Programme, a conference with the IB Diploma Program Coordinator, student and a parent/guardian shall occur. To minimize disruption to the student’s educational experience, this conference should occur in September, January or June.

All students enrolled in an IB Diploma Programme course at the examination level are expected to complete the requirements for the course, including any Internal Assessments and the scheduled examinations in May.

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All students enrolled in IB Diploma Programme courses are expected to uphold high standards of academic integrity as established by the PHHS Academic Honesty Policy. Students compromising the academic integrity of themselves or their peers may be withdrawn from the programme.

LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM (GRADES 11-12) The Liberal Arts College Preparatory Program is a small learning community designed to provide access and support for students in the 11th and 12th grade as they progress through college readiness initiatives. The focus of this program is to provide college preparatory classes, rigorous

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curriculum and engaging experiences to ensure that all students are “college ready.

Physical Education Other Electives

LIFE SKILLS

1 semester class passed = 1.50 credits

This program is expanding at Patrick Henry High School. Approximately 30 students will learn skills that can be applied to holding a job and to managing their personal lives. The students will be exploring career opportunities through supervised visits to work sites. Students are placed in the Life Skills program based on their IEP information.

64.50 credits to graduate Questions about your student’s credit status? 9th graders call Shawn Crenshaw at 668-1967, 10th graders call Margaret Cavanaugh at 668-1920, 11th graders call Kim Cook at 668-1996, and 12th graders call Jennifer Zupan Maiser at 668-1951. PHHS also offers parents the opportunity to view your child’s attendance, grades and transcript at Patrick Henry High School by way of the online “Parent Portal.” To register for use of this tool, please visit us on the web at: http://henry.mpls.k12.mn.us/Parent_Portal_Page .html.

SPAN Patrick Henry High School is the site for SPAN which is a special education program for students with emotional or behavior disabilities. Small classes, modified curriculum and instruction, and behavioral instruction and interventions are the primary components which enable our students to be successful in high school. Students are placed in SPAN on the basis of their Individual Education Plan (IEP) information and through a referral process.

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ELECTIVE CREDITS – *Please Note: The graduation policy assumes that students are in high school 4 years. The sevenperiod day at Patrick Henry High School provides students with a broad based educational experience in academic, elective, post-secondary, and school-to-work opportunities. Please see your counselor for credits needed for graduation.

SPECIAL EDUCATION Patrick Henry High School offers programs for students who have a learning disability. Special Education teachers provide support and instruction to these students.

A FAILURE in a REQUIRED class can be made up in one of the following ways: repeat the class; enroll in summer school; enroll in our After School Program; or complete a contract for credit.

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CREDIT/NO CREDIT

Students in Grade 9 – 12 will be enrolled in seven academic classes. Eleventh and twelfth grade students with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or more may also enroll in postsecondary option classes off campus. 

Credit/No Credit grading is NOT an option for students in required classes. Elective courses can be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis on the following conditions: 1.

No more than one class may be taken for Credit/No Credit each semester.

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The student must indicate an intention to do so in the first three weeks of the quarter by filing a Credit/No Credit form with the Scheduling Clerk in room 104.

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The Credit/No Credit policy will not be in effect if you reach the maximum allowed number of absences in that class. You will then receive an “F” letter grade.

A class load of seven classes is required of all students. Classes are semester long.

REQUIRED CREDITS FOR A DIPLOMA English Social Studies Math Science Health Arts

3 credits 13.5 credits

12 credits 12 credits 9 credits 9 credits 3 credits 3 credits

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INDEPENDENT STUDY If a student wishes to take a course as independent study, he/she must fill out a request form with a teacher and have the teacher return it to the Scheduling Clerk in room 104 within the first three weeks of a quarter.

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See each teacher’s course syllabus which is available at the beginning of each quarter.

COURSE DROP/COURSE ADD POLICY The last date to drop or add classes to your schedule during the first semester will be during the first week of school. The last date to drop/add during the second semester will be the last day of the previous semester. Students wishing to change classes need to make an appointment with their counselor. Students must be registered for seven classes per semester.

Example: If you have seven classes and earn grades such as 4 B’s (3 points each = 12 points) and 3 C’s (2 points each = 6 points), the total would be 18 points. Divide 18 points (total) by 7 (number of grades) and you have a 2.5 G.P.A.

INCOMPLETES

GPA HONOR ROLLS

With the approval of the scheduling principal, a teacher may give a grade of incomplete to allow a student additional time to complete course work. Incompletes automatically become Fails if work is not handed into the teacher within two weeks of the end of the quarter. No incompletes may be given at the end of fourth quarter.

“A” Honor roll is 3.6667 and above. “B” Honor roll is 2.6667 and above.

HONORS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS Completion of the requirements for the regular diploma with a cumulative grade point average in the top 10 per cent of the graduating class.

GRADUATION PARTICIPATION CRITERIA

STUDENT AIDE TO TEACHERS Students may request to be a student aide if they are a senior and if their G.P.A. is 2.5 or better. No underclassman may be enrolled as Teacher’s Aides.

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Credits will be granted on a credit/no credit basis.

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No more than two semesters of aide credits can be used for graduation requirements.

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The Aide to Teacher form is available in room 104. Appropriate signatures must be obtained.

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Your honor points are added up and are divided by the number of classes you have attempted and for which you have received a letter grade. This is your grade point average. Please note some classes (such as IB or Honors classes) are NOT weighted more or less strongly than classes from other SLCs when determining G.P.A. All SLC program classes carry equal weight when calculating G.P.A.

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A student may participate in graduation exercises if he/she is no more than 2.25 credits from satisfying the credit requirements. If the student is in a post-secondary program where the grades will not be received until after graduation, the student may participate in the graduation ceremonies. However, he/she may not receive a diploma until the high school receives the final grades from the post-secondary institution. Students must also pass required MCA Tests for a diploma: Writing – The MCA GRAD II Writing test is administered to students in April of their ninth grade. Students must pass this exam to receive a high school diploma. Students will be given multiple opportunities to pass this exam throughout their high school experience, but expectations are that students pass in the spring of the ninth grade year.

Completed form must be returned to the Scheduling Clerk within the first three weeks of the semester.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (G.P.A.) Your grade point average is calculated for you at the end of every quarter. You receive honor points as follows:

Reading – The MCA GRAD II Reading test is administered to students in April of their tenth

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Academic Policies grade. Students must pass this exam to receive a high school diploma. Students will be given multiple opportunities to pass this exam, but expectations are that students pass in the spring of the tenth grade year.

attempts to show knowledge and skills he/she does not possess by claiming it as his/her own. Academic dishonesty may take many forms, moreover, the practice of academic dishonesty undermines the purposes of education and denies the student his/her right to personal and academic integrity.

Math – The MCA GRAD II Math test is administered to students in April of their eleventh grade. Students must pass the GRAD II Math test or test a total of three times and take a remediation math course in order to be eligible for graduation.

PHHS believes that promoting academic honesty is the responsibility of the total school community. Only when there is a commitment on the part of all concerned can a school’s academic environment facilitate a healthy respect among students for the value of academic honesty. In such an environment, students will know that teachers will not ignore or condone cheating, plagiarism, or other acts of academic dishonesty. Students will also know that teachers, administrators, and parents/guardians will hold them accountable for any act of academic dishonesty.

During the school year you may be required to, or choose to, check out a textbook, workbook, or library book. It is your responsibility to return these materials in good condition. Any book that is lost or destroyed while checked out to you will be your responsibility. The replacement or original cost of the book will be charged to you. This includes materials checked out to you while attending other Minneapolis Schools. In order to participate in graduation ceremonies, these obligations must be met.

CONSEQUENCES

A $30 graduation activity participation fee will be collected from seniors in the spring.

Individual violations of academic honesty are significant. It is PHHS’s intent, through the use of consequences, that the student will learn from his/her mistakes and not exhibit dishonest behavior in the future. Violations of academic honesty are cumulative during the student’s entire attendance at district schools. Consequences will include any one of the following:

GRADING SCHEDULE Students at Patrick Henry High School receive a report card at the end of each quarter. Quarter grades will be sent home. Mid-quarter grades will be issued approximately 4 weeks into each quarter to inform students of their progress. To ensure timely receipt of the report card, each student should make sure the Student Services Office has his/her current address.

1. Teacher will assign “no credit” (zero/F) for the work in question. 2. Teacher will notify parent/guardian. 3. Teacher will submit a referral to the site administration. 4. Administrator will contact parent/guardian regarding the incident. 5. Administrator will enter incident into student’s disciplinary/cumulative file. 6. Administrator may remove student from the National Honor Society (NHS), if the student is a member of that organization. 7. Administrator may suspend student from extracurricular activities, including sports. 8. Conference will be held with the parent/guardian and student.

ACADEMIC HONESTY Academic honesty and personal integrity are fundamental components of a student’s education and character development. Patrick Henry High School expects that students will not cheat, lie, plagiarize, or commit other acts of academic dishonesty. The well-being of the entire school community depends on the student accepting responsibility for personal conduct in both social and academic endeavors. The academically honest student produces work representative of his/her own efforts and abilities, whereas the academically dishonest student

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Student Responsibilities water) are to be consumed in the lunchroom. Students violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS As a student at Patrick Henry High School, you are expected to know and to accept your individual responsibilities in the following areas:

All food must be eaten in the cafeteria. This is a state law, not just a school policy.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS STUDENT PLANNER / HANDBOOK

Each student is expected to show respect for the rights, feelings and property of fellow students and community members. Disrespect of personal rights and/or property will not be tolerated.

Students will receive a planner/handbook at the beginning of the year free of charge. It should be kept and used for your organization. It contains all of your passes for the entire year. Do not lose your planner/handbook. If you lose your planner/handbook, you no longer have passes to use.

If you encounter problems dealing with other students, a teacher or community members, it is expected that you consult an administrator, a conflict mediator, or a guidance counselor to help you reach a positive resolution.

Students who lose their planner/handbook may purchase another one for $5.00 from their SLC Coordinator.

Students are expected to obey instructions from any school employee who is in the performance of his/her duty and to address all adult staff members with respectful words and tone. Teachers have supervisory responsibilities in all areas of the campus while at school, and students are expected to cooperate with them.

MONEY AND VALUABLE ARTICLES PLEASE do not bring large amounts of money to school. All valuable articles should be in possession of the owner at all times. The school CANNOT accept responsibility for stolen money or other articles.

Official visitors, whether observers, speakers, or entertainers, are considered to be honored guests and will be treated with courtesy and respect.

STUDENT DRESS CODE The Patrick Henry High School community expects each other to present themselves in a manner that will be respectful and appropriate. Clothing worn in school should not offend others nor cause embarrassment to themselves or present a health hazard. Clothing should not be disruptive to the student body or the learning process. Any student not following this code will be subject to disciplinary action.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN ACTIONS You will be held responsible for the things you do or fail to do. The decision will be yours and so will the consequences. Your first responsibility, then, is to decide how you should conduct yourself while you are at school. Your second responsibility is to be prepared to accept the consequences of your actions.

The following restrictions will be enforced: 1. Inappropriate clothing for a school setting will not be allowed.

LUNCHROOM BEHAVIOR While in the lunchroom, students are given the liberty to interact with friends. Each student is responsible for picking up and disposing of his/her empty containers and/or tray. Other activities such as loud music, electronic devices, loud singing/rapping, card playing, or dice games are not permitted in the school or on school grounds.

No strapless or halter tops or spaghetti straps; shirt straps should be minimally ½ inch. No visible undergarments: underwear, muscle shirts, briefs, boxers, bra and/or bra-straps, thongs or shorts (when the shorts are worn under pants). No bare midriffs: no short cut shirts revealing the stomach and/or the belly button. No low-cut shirts: shirts exposing chest and/or cleavage. Dresses, skirts and shorts should come to the middle of the thigh or longer in length. Slits cannot exceed this mark. Guns, drugs, gang language and gang symbols are not allowed on clothing.

BEVERAGES AND SNACKS Vending machines are provided for students in the hallway outside of the lunchroom. No drinking cups will be allowed in the classrooms or media center. No glass bottles will be allowed in the building. ALL drinks (with the exception of

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All students must wear shoes at all times. House slippers are not allowed.

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No caps, hoods, durags, scull caps or any other head gear is to be worn in building. Also, gloves and sunglasses are not to be worn in the building.

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No sagging. The bottom outermost layer of clothing must be fastened at the waist, such as: pants, warm-ups, shorts, skirts, and sweats.

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Coats, hats, headgear and jackets must be kept in a locker. A jacket is a garment to be worn outside, for protection from the weather. This includes starter jackets, satin jackets, letter jackets, leather jackets, down jackets, and windbreakers.

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For health reasons students are expected to maintain hygienically clean attire.

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No bookbags, backpacks, beverages, food, chains, studded bracelets or belts, purses, or electronic devices will be allowed in the classroom, or media center.

students to store materials needed for their school work. Combination locks will be provided. No personal locks will be permitted. Make sure your lock is secured; don’t set it for easy opening just to assure yourself time between classes. Items considered dangerous or illegal which are found in a student locker will be confiscated by the school authorities and held until parent and/or authorities are notified. For further explanation of this process, please refer to the section in this handbook entitled Search of Students/Lockers/Desk and Motor Vehicles on page 24. Defacement or damage to the outside of student lockers will result in disciplinary action. Money, tickets, and other valuables should NEVER be left in the locker. The school exercises care in protecting property but accepts no responsibility for such losses. Any damage or loss should be reported immediately to the police liaison officer. A Locker Break-in Theft Report must be completed by the student immediately. Students are responsible for the lock provided. Students must return the lock when leaving school or at the end of school year.

These expectations will be enforced throughout the year in a gender fair manner.

CARE OF SCHOOL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

DANCE POLICY 1.

Students will only be allowed into a dance with a current school picture ID.

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If a PHHS student wishes to bring a guest from another HIGH SCHOOL, that guest must bring a current school picture ID and have an approved guest form.

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Students may not leave and reenter the dance once they have arrived.

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The Patrick Henry High School community believes: “Dancers are expected to behave appropriately for the educational environment. Specifically overt sexual moves that may be considered sexual harassment and/or vulgar are not acceptable and may result in removal from the school dance. We expect you to show respect to self and to others present with your verbal and body language.” You may be asked to leave if inappropriate activities are happening.

Students are responsible for the proper care of all books, supplies (locks), and furniture supplied by the school. Students who disfigure or vandalize school or personal property will be required to either pay for the damage or replace the item. Students should limit items brought to school to those items necessary for school activities. Students are not permitted to use personal electronic devices during class. Electronic devices (including cell phones, ipods, MP3’s, etc.) should not be seen or used in the classroom without permission. If it is used, seen or heard, the student will be referred immediately to their dean. Consequences for not following the electronic policy: 

LOCKERS

First occurance – Device is given to the student’s dean and returned at the end of the day.

Students may go to their lockers before school, between classes, and after school. A locker is furnished by the school to provide a place for

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Second occurance – Device is confiscated until a parent comes to pick it up.

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Items such as jewelry, money, and other small items should be turned in to the front desk.

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Third occurance – Parent meeting and the possibility of the device not being returned until the end of the quarter.

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Larger items such as clothing and bookbags should be turned in to the front desk.

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Personal property is the responsibility of each student and he/she must keep track of his/her own belongings.

If a student refuses to comply with the policy, it will result in an automatic consequence. Students are not permitted to use audio equipment in the building during school hours. The faculty will confiscate any equipment that is not used in accordance with this policy. Confiscated equipment will be returned when the parent comes to school to claim it. If personal items are brought to school for academic reasons, the student should receive permission from the administrative office prior to bringing the items. These items should be left with the teacher or in the office rather than in the student’s locker. *The administration is not responsible for unnecessary items brought to school which are lost or stolen.

BUS PROCEDURE For the 2012-13 school year, all transportationeligible students that attend Patrick Henry will receive a Metro Transit Go-To card versus a yellow school bus to attend school daily. As a Metro Transit rider, students are responsible for following Metro Transit and Minneapolis Public Schools’ procedures and standards of conduct. Failure to comply will lead to consequences up to the loss of Go-To card privileges. Standard Code of Conduct:

*Take care not to lend personal items to people you do not know.

POSTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1.

All posters/announcements to be displayed at Patrick Henry High School must first be approved and stamped by a principal.

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The individual(s) posting the poster/announcement are responsible for removing them.

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Non-sponsored school events must provide a disclaimer on any materials distributed explaining that the event is not a school sponsored activity. (i.e. – This event and material not sponsored by Patrick Henry High School.)

TELEPHONES Phone calls are disruptive to the educational process. Telephone calls to the school for students should be made only in emergency situations. Students will not be called to the telephone. The caller may leave a message.

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Be courteous and act respectfully toward bus drivers, other riders and transit staff.

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No smoking or eating. Beverages only in covered containers and music only through headphones.

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Hours of use: The Go-To Student Pass is valid between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily. At all other times, cash must be used to pay the fare. When riding the Northstar train, your Go-To Student Pass is good for the first $3 of the fare; the rest of the fare must come from stored value added to your Go-To Student Pass.

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Keep cell phone use and discussions quiet and to a minimum.

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Do not engage in inappropriate actions or use inappropriate language.

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Remain seated when possible – if standing, hold onto hand rails.

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Riders with wheelchairs or walkers board first and exit last.

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On buses, aisle-facing seats are reserved for those with disabilities and senior customers.

LOST AND FOUND 1.

Remember to put your name on everything you bring to school.

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Lost textbooks should be returned to the Media Center.

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If buses or trains are full, please give your seat to a senior or a person with disabilities.

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On train platforms, stand behind the yellow line and stay alert for approaching trains.

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Train platforms are for boarding and exiting trains only; no loitering and never stand or play on the tracks.

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Do not attempt to board or exit a train or bus when the doors are closing.

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No skateboarding, rollerblading, bicycling or playing on train platforms.

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Report train emergencies using intercoms located at the front and back doors of each car.

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Emergency phones and cameras with audio are located on each train platform; on buses, notify the driver if there is an emergency.

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Prior to boarding, touch your Go-To Student Pass to the validator located on the buses or rail platform each time you ride.

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Report lost or stolen student passes to your school’s Student Pass Coordinator immediately.

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Only you are permitted to use your GoTo Student Pass. Your student ID is on the back of your Go-To Student Pass.

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If your student pass is suspended or deactivated, you will be responsible for your own transportation.

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Patrick Henry High School Discipline Procedures Patrick Henry High School administration recognizes the difference between severe violation of school policy and minor infractions of school rules. Therefore, in order for all students to have an understanding of consequences, the following violations of school policy will be considered as severe and will result in out-of-school suspension.

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Assaulting any staff with vulgar, obscene or threatening language.

10. Unlawful use or possession of alcohol or other drugs, as defined in Minneapolis Public School Policy.

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Use of drugs or alcohol as stated in the CityWide Discipline policy.

11. Possession or use of illegal substances under the Drug Control Act (MN), or any derivative or residue thereof or any drug paraphernalia other than that medically prescribed.

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Violation of tobacco policy as stated in the City-Wide Discipline policy.

12. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages on school property.

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Fighting – students who violate this policy will be subject to a 3-day suspension – 1st offense; 2nd offense – 5-10 days; 3rd offense – removal from school or transfer to another educational setting.

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13. Any other conduct detrimental to good order and discipline in any public school. 14. Cheating and other actions of academic dishonesty.

Class disturbances: Students who willfully and persistently disturb the learning process for others and disrupt the instruction of the teacher will be subject to out-of-school suspension.

Any student who does not abide by the educational or behavioral standards of the school may experience one or more of the following interventions:

Students need to recognize that while these violations are our most common, out of school suspension is not limited to the above mentioned violations. The administration may suspend a pupil from attendance at school, including its sponsored activities or from riding a school bus, for good and sufficient reasons, which may include but shall not be limited to: 1.

Willful and persistent violation of the rules of the school or truancy.

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Immoral or disreputable conduct or vulgar or profane language.

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Violence or threatened violence against the person or any personnel attending or assigned to any public school.

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Willful or malicious damage to real or personal property of said school.

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Inciting, advising, or counseling of others to engage in any of the acts previously described.

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Marking, defacing, or destroying school property.

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Possession of a pistol, gun or firearm on school property.

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Possession (on school property) of a knife, etc. as defined in Minneapolis Public School Policy.

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Suspension from extra-curricular activities.

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Removal from class with loss of credit.

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Parent-student administration.

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Suspension from school

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Citizenship Room.

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Expulsion from school by the School Board.

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School Procedures MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT ATTENDANCE POLICY ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

For Secondary Students: A secondary student is expected to have no more than two (2) unexcused absences from a class per quarter. For a student enrolled a full year, this represents a 95% attendance rate. A student with more than two (2) unexcused absences risks failing the class.

The Minneapolis Public Schools recognize that daily attendance is critical to academic achievement and therefore expects every student to attend school and class on time every day. Ninety-five percent (95%) attendance has been set as the minimum standard. Students are expected to miss no more than eight (8) days per year and two (2) days per quarter. Student athletes must meet some additional attendance requirements.

Schools must intervene with the student and the family to improve attendance. Interventions will include but are not limited to: 

When a student misses a class, the primary home number will be called by a computerized program that same afternoon, notifying the family of the absence.

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Teachers will call home when a student has missed three of their classes. They will document the conversation and pass it on to the Truancy Coordinator.

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An Attorney’s Warning Letter will be sent by the school when the student reaches three unexcused absences for the year.

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If a student misses eight or more days of school unexcused, various options to plan for increased attendance include Peer Jury, Check and Connect, School Attendance Review Board (SARB) and an MPS Attendance Contract.

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If a student does not improve his/her attendance and reaches 15 days of unexcused absences, they may be referred to Hennepin County Juvenile Court for Truancy.

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Minnesota law requires you to be in school until you are 18 years old or until your graduation. Your responsibility is to be on time, every day, ready to learn. If you miss school for any reason (excused or unexcused), you are expected to make up missed work. You must bring a note or have a parent contact the school prior to a planned absence. If the planned absences is for a school or district-sponsored activity, schools will be notified and you do not need a note. If the absence is unplanned, you must bring in a note no later than two (2) days after the absence. If you miss school because of a school or district-sponsored activity, your absence will be excused, but you are responsible for making up missed work. When a student misses any class for any reason, the automated phone system will place a call to inform parents. If a student misses a class 3 times for any reason, his/her teacher will call home. If the parent cannot be reached, a home visit will be made. Principal’s Letters are sent to families after three (3) unexcused absences. If a student continues to miss school, a truancy report will be filed with Hennepin County. According to Minnesota laws, any unexcused absence from one or more classes in one school day at the high school level is equivalent to a full day’s absence.

Grading Policy as it Relates to Attendance 

If a student is absent from a class 8 times for any reason other than for an approved school activity, they may receive a failing grade for that class.

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A teacher may appeal the fail to the SLC Coordinator, who approve or disapprove all appeals.

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School Procedures All notes will be filed in the Attendance Office.

TO EXCUSE AN ABSENCE

Know the Law! You Must Attend School!

Parents/guardians should communicate the reason for EVERY absence to the school. 1.

Call the Attendance Line at 668-1924 or Hmong Family Phone Line at 668-1949.

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Write a note and have your student deliver it to room 104.

Police officers and prosecutors are enforcing truancy laws because they see the importance of education for all youth. Education leads to happier, safer and more responsible citizens. The following laws apply to truancy:

The information necessary: 1.

Name of student

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ID number (preferably) or date of birth

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Date of absence

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Reason for absence

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Your relationship to the student

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A number you can be reached at

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A child under 16 years of age must attend school (Minnesota Statute 120A.22, subd. 5). A child 16 or 17 years of age cannot drop out of school without the permission of their parents; written forms must be completed at a school meeting (Minnesota Statute 120A.22, subd. 8).

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A child who misses seven days of school or seven class periods on seven different days without lawful excuse can be petitioned as a Habitual Truant under the CHIPS law (Children in Need of Protection or Services) (Minnesota Statute 260C.007, subd. 14).

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A child who is truant may be taken into custody by police and transported to home, school or a Truancy Center (Minnesota Statute 260C.143, subd. 4).

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Under Minnesota Statute 120A.22, subd. 1, it is the primary responsibility of parents or guardians to assure that their children acquire knowledge and skills that are essential for effective citizenship.

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A parent who contributes to a child’s truancy from school may be charged with a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 260C.425 that is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a $700 fine, and/or a civil action under Minnesota Statute 260C.335.

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A child is “educationally neglected” if the child is absent from school due to the failure of the parent to comply with the compulsory education laws (Minnesota Statute 260C.163, subd. 11 and 260C.007, subd. 6).

Excused absences include: 

Illness*

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Doctor appointment

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Dentist appointment

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Hospitalization

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Funeral

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Family Emergency

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Court

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Bus problem

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Religious/Cultural Observance

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Vacation**

*Illness – multiple absences for illness may lead to the requirement that further absences must have a written doctor’s note. **Vacation – up to five days of absence may be excused as an approved family activity when: 1.

The parent/guardian requests permission 10 school days prior to departure; and

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The teachers assign homework and the parent/guardian agrees it will be completed by the end of the first week of return from vacation; and

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The parent/guardian agrees that their child will miss five or fewer days of school; and

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The student will not be gone during MCA, NALT or MBST testing; and

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School Procedures POLICY FOR 18 YEAR OLD STUDENTS

students will have a closed campus the entire year.

Eighteen (18) year old students MAY NOT sign themselves out of school. Parents of 18-year-old students must make an appointment to see a principal to complete the form giving their student responsibility for signing out of the building.

Students must sign in and out of school if they leave or arrive other than at the official starting and ending times. At lunch time, 11th and 12th grade students who have permission to leave campus must show their ID cards at the door. Students who do not return from lunch on time will lose their privilege of going off campus for lunch.

Emancipated Youth

Responsible behavior off campus includes:

Students must prove their emancipation by submitting a copy of the legal document to the attendance office.

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Students checking out at lunch time, checking back in by the end of their lunch period, and being in class on time.

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Following school rules while off campus.

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Showing respect to our neighbors and their property.

Exceptions

READMITTING STUDENTS AFTER SUSPENSION Students who are returning from suspension must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for a readmittance conference. Students will be given a yellow re-admit slip to present to each of their teachers. Students will not be allowed to re-enter a class without a yellow re-admit slip which is to be signed by each of their teachers.

LEAVING CAMPUS DURING SCHOOL HOURS Any student leaving school for an appointment during school hours must provide a note to the Student Services Office (room 104) before the start of the school day. A parent can come to school to pick up their student in person. If the parent cannot come in person, send a note with the student and office staff will call home or names on emergency card to verify release.

ABSENCES FROM CLASS (ORANGE PASS POLICY) Teachers have the option of approving or disapproving an orange pass.

TARDY POLICY Students must sign in at the door if entering the building after 7:55 and then report to their classroom. Students not in their classroom when the bell begins to ring will be marked as tardy. Tardy students must follow each individual teacher’s make-up policy. Hall sweeps take place every hour of every day. Students who are in the hallway during class time, without permission, should report to the alternative learning center. Security staff will determine consequences for excessive tardiness.

OPEN CAMPUS POLICY Open campus is a privilege for our students. There will be times throughout the year when, at the principal’s discretion, it will be necessary to close campus. This open campus applies only at lunch time. At other times students must have parental permission to sign out. All 9th/10th grade

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School Procedures PASS POLICY

SCHOOL DAY

Students are expected to use the lavatories and go to their lockers between classes. Students are not permitted to leave class without a pass. Students must carry the pass when outside the classroom. Passes are not automatic; the teacher may refuse to give a pass. Passes are limited to 3 per class each quarter for emergencies only. If a student must leave class to go to a locker or to a water fountain, s/he must use one of the three emergency passes. Passes should be written on the provided pass pages or on the specific date in the planner.

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School is considered to be in session when the first bus arrives on campus. School is out of session when the last bus leaves campus.

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You MAY NOT leave campus for any reason, except during lunch, unless you have permission from the administration. Any student who leaves the building must sign out at the front door and have a signed permission slip.

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In the afternoon, buses will leave promptly at 3:10 p.m. Unless students are being supervised by a teacher, they may not be in the building or elsewhere on campus. During bad weather, students may wait for buses in the hall area. The building should be cleared by 3:30 p.m. unless students are involved in a supervised school activity.

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Various after-school academic programs are in session starting at 3:15 p.m. Students enrolled in these programs are expected to be in class unless specifically authorized to be out of class by the teacher.

No passes will be issued the first or last ten (10) minutes of any class period. A pass should be held in the student’s hand so it will be visible. Any student in the hall without a pass will be subject to disciplinary action. Certain conditions may warrant a medical waiver to this policy. Students must be wearing their IDs to use a pass.

PARKING Student parking is permitted only in the parking area in front of the football field on 43rd Avenue North. There is to be no student parking in the faculty parking lot or the lot north of the gym.

EMERGENCY CARD INFORMATION

Parking on Morgan and Newton Avenues North is reserved for residential priorities such as emergency medical services, Meals on Wheels, family visitations, repair services as well as for Patrick Henry High parents and visitors.

It is the responsibility of the student to maintain accurate information on student emergency cards. Students must supply Patrick Henry High School with information concerning street addresses, home telephone numbers, parent’s work number, and emergency numbers including doctor’s number. If, during the course of the school year, any pertinent information from the emergency card changes, the student is responsible for changing the information and supplying the current emergency information. For safety, health and emergency information, the school must have a way to contact the parent or guardian.

PARENT VISIT-GUEST POLICY PROCEDURE Parents are welcome; however, we consider it courteous to inform teachers if you would like to visit a class. Please check at the main door for a visitor’s pass. Because of the interruptions often created by the presence of student visitors, it is our policy NOT to allow visitors during the regular school day.

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Co-Curricular Activities Students remain eligible if they are within 2 credits of this cumulative credit requirement and meet the minimum grade point average standards. c) All athletes must have a 2.00 Cummulative Grade Point Average or earn at least a 2.00 G.P.A. during the grading period prior to participation. d) Students must check with building athletic director for final eligibility status. e) After 8 semesters, no student is eligible. f) Students new to the Minneapolis Public Schools are eligible if they were eligible in their previous school provided they are within 2 credits. ACADEMIC APPEALS

MISSION OF ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES Athletic teams, activities, and clubs are a vehicle to promote the mission of the school and to encourage participation by and for Patrick Henry High School students. FORMS NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE 

Physical on file with the athletic office

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Parent permission form

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Emergency referral card

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Participation fee (athletics only)

EQUIPMENT POLICY

Students not meeting the academic requirements for co-curricular participation may be eligible for an appeal. Appeals should be submitted to the athletic director (612) 668-1947.

Athletes will be issued equipment at the beginning of the sport season in which they are participating. All athletes will be required to turn in their equipment immediately – in good condition – at the conclusion of their season. If the equipment is not returned, your name will be given to the appropriate authority and handled either administratively or criminally.

ATTENDANCE Students are expected to attend every class session. If students are unable to attend class they must present an excusal note to the school explaining their absence.

2012-2013 SCHEDULE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

For a complete list of athletic events and activities, check the school’s website (http://www.henry.mpls.k12.mn.us). Please note that dates and times are subject to change.

Fall Sports Football (Men) ** Cross Country (Women and Men) ** Swimming (Women) Soccer (Women and Men) Tennis (Women) Volleyball (Women) Cheerleading Winter Sports Basketball (Women and Men) ** Gymnastics (Women) ** Hockey (Women and Men) ** Swimming (Men) Wrestling (Men) ** Nordic Skiing (Women and Men) Cheerleading Spring Sports Badminton (Women) Baseball (Men) Softball (Women) Golf (Women and Men) Tennis (Men) Track (Women and Men) ** Lacrosse (Women and Men) ** - District Cooperative Sponsorship Teams

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS The following chart indicates the minimum number of credits a student needs to participate in athletics and activities. Grade 9 10 11 12

Semester 1 Athletic Minimum

Semester 1 Total Possible

Semester 2 Athletic Minimum

Semester 2 Total Possible

8 24 40 56

9 27 45 63

16 32 48 64.5

18 36 54 Graduate

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS The Minnesota State High School League (Bylaw 407.00) defines eligibility as “Making satisfactory progress toward graduation.” The Minneapolis Public Schools interprets this bylaw with the following policy. a) Entering Freshmen are eligible. b) Students/athletes are required to maintain 8.0 credits per semester on an average cumulative credit basis.

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Co-Curricular Activities CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Admission Possible Anime/Manga Club Asian Culture Club Band Bible Study Boys and Girls Club Breakin’ Chess Chinese Culture Club College Club Cooking Club Craft Club Debate Drama Education Talent Search Find Your Fit Friday Fun Day Game Club Gay/Straight Alliance Group Excellence Tutoring Hmong Women’s Circle Hoops 101 J-Quiz Kick Boxing Korean Club Latin Dance Club Leos Math Team My Growth Plan National Honor Society Project She Robotics (HERObotics) SMART Moves Mentorship Speech Step Team Student Government Tumbling 101 Upward Bound (Education Talent Search) Weight Training Yearbook Yoga

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Student Services make important decisions about colleges, technical school, or jobs by arranging meetings with representatives of schools, visits to schools, and getting information on schools and jobs.

MEDIA CENTER Students at Patrick Henry High School are supported by a Library/Media Center staff committed to helping them have a successful academic high school career.

SOCIAL WORKERS

Our students have access to a world of information and ideas obtainable through many formats: books and magazines, computer software, CDRom databases and on-line information retrieval provided by computer networks.

Social workers are at Patrick Henry every day to help with personal problems. The social workers are concerned about regular school attendance. If they are unable to help, a referral will be made to someone in the school or the community who can provide the necessary service or advice.

Media staff are available daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday to teach students how to access these resources, to guide our students in exploring new sources of information and to make it easy to find materials for both their classroom assignments and for recreational reading, viewing and listening. Guides for the Media Center are posted in the Media Center.

SCHOOL NURSE – ROOM 212 The school nurse and health assistant contribute to student achievement by improving the health and attendance of our students. Upon registration, the health office reviews student immunizations and current health status. We are active participants in the “No Shots, No School” campaign launched in June 1998. When students need immunizations, they are referred to their primary clinic or our School Based Clinic. All students are encouraged to have a complete physical exam every two years or prior to the 10th grade. If a student has a health issue which requires ANY (even nonprescription) medication during the school day or school activities, annual renewal of medical authorization for use in the building is required. A clinic can fax authorization directly to 612-668-1993. We also require parent/guardian written consent. A signature on the bottom of the providers’ consent can do this. Consent forms are available in the health office.

Patrick Henry High School requires all students who wish to use school computers to access the internet to have a signed copy of the Acceptable Use Policy which will be kept on file in the Media Center. During the school year you may be required to, or choose to, check out a textbook, workbook, or library book. It is your responsibility to return these materials in good condition. Any book that is lost or destroyed while checked out to you will be your responsibility. The replacement or original cost of the book will be charged to you. This includes materials checked out to you while attending other Minneapolis Schools. In order to participate in graduation ceremonies, these obligations must be met.

We work with community agencies to correct vision, hearing, and scoliosis problems detected during screening and help children with asthma and other special needs to fully participate in school. We work closely with other support staff to promote academic success and optimal health for pregnant and parenting adolescents and their children.

PARENT & COMMUNITY LIAISON The Parent & Community Liaison facilitates the collaborative partnership between parents, students, school and community in order to enhance the educational climate and learning environment at Patrick Henry High School. Persons interested in the Parent Involvement Program can contact the liaison by calling 612668-1932.

COUNSELORS Counselors are available to all students. The counselors will help with planning and developing a program best suited to the student’s interests, ability, and future vocational plans. They plan and administer the testing program, and they can help

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Student Services SCHOOL BASED CLINIC / MINICLINIC - ROOM 212

SCHOOL ID POLICY Students will be issued a temporary ID after they turn in a signed and completed emergency card and school discipline policies. Advisory teachers will be responsible for collecting and verifying completed forms. These forms will be turned into the Student Services Office. Temporary IDs will then be issued and distributed to the Advisory teachers, who will give them to the students. These temporary IDs will be required for building entry and for other school activities. Once school pictures have been taken, permanent IDs for the school year will be distributed. The first permanent ID will be provided to the student free of charge. If it is lost or stolen, the student is responsible for the cost of replacement. ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF WILL WEAR THEIR IDS. IDS MUST BE ABOVE THE WAIST & VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

In addition to the School Nurse, Patrick Henry has a health mini clinic staffed by professionals from the Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support. Students may use the clinic for physical and sports examinations, immunizations, acute or chronic illness, nutrition, pregnancy prevention and diagnosis, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, or any other medical concern. Counseling and social work services are available for personal or family problems as well as locating community resources. The clinic is located in the same room as the Nurse’s Office on the second floor. Written parental permission is necessary for the students wishing to use most of the clinic services. Staff may make referrals when appropriate.

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR

If a student forgets his/her ID, a charge of $1 will be assessed for the use of a one-day temporary ID pass. We will not accept anything other than cash for the temporary ID. If the student has no money, he/she may choose to either go home and get the ID or perform an hour of community service within two days. If a student needs to replace his/her permanent ID, it will cost $3 or five (5) days of community service.

Patrick Henry High School staff and administration are committed to creating a school environment that is safe and drug-free. Students who are concerned about their personal or family chemical use or experiences are strongly encouraged to seek the assistance of our chemical awareness counselor. The chemical awareness counselor helps students identify their chemicallyrelated problems and aids them in finding the most appropriate resources. These services are both confidential and cost-free.

POLICE LIAISON OFFICER Our police liaison officer is at Patrick Henry on a part-time basis. Students who have law enforcement concerns should feel free to contact her/him.

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OUT 4 GOOD The following is a list of school staff that are willing to be identified as an “ally” to Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) communities. These staff members are available for confidential discussions about GLBT issues. This does not mean that there are not other safe people in the building. This list indicates those staff members that have participated in training and are working as an “ally” to GLBT communities.

PATRICK HENRY HIGH SCHOOL SAFE STAFF 2012-13 Cavanaugh, Margaret ............ Counselor Compton, Paul ....................... English Cracraft, Heather ................... Math Crenshaw, Shawn .................. Counselor Crouch, Jennifer .................... Social Worker Gates, Regina ........................ English Grados, Carlos ....................... World Languages Hackett, Doug ....................... Social Worker Harder, Brionna ..................... Social Studies Lockhart, Eva ........................ English Losacker, Susan..................... Math Madson, David ...................... Social Studies Noble, Sarah .......................... Special Ed. Owen, Chad ........................... Social Studies Pelini, Patrick ........................ English Raab, Mary ............................ Science Radtke, Willie ....................... Special Education Shiba, Kazuko ....................... World Languages Sjoberg, Holly ....................... English Stammers, Caroline ............... English Torgerson, Rich ..................... Math Tourtelotte, Natalie................ Social Studies Weber, Deb ........................... Physical Education Wright, Sue ........................... English Wylde, Ann ........................... Chemical Health

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Minneapolis Public Schools’ Citywide Discipline Policy

The goal of school discipline is to teach students to behave in ways that contribute to academic achievement and school success and to support a school environment where students and staff are responsible and respectful. The MPS discipline framework has five key elements: Quality Instruction Quality instruction, delivered in a standards based learning environment is the foundation of effective discipline. When students are engaged in learning they are less likely to misbehave. Minneapolis Public Schools have adopted the Standards of Effective Instruction as a guide for teachers as they continually reflect on and improve their practice. Caring Relationships and Teaching Expectations Creating safe learning environments, engaging students in learning and teaching students the behaviors that are expected promote positive behavior and can prevent many of the misbehaviors that lead to dismissal and suspension. Schools must build on student strengths, including the strength that students bring from their culture. Use of Data for Problem Solving, Accountability and Continuous Improvement All decisions in the district, including those regarding discipline, should be driven by data. Schools and staff are expected to use data to identify problems and successes and to inform practice. Schools are expected to record and review data on out of class behavior referrals, suspension data and results of student and staff climate surveys to understand discipline related issues and to provide early intervention. Continuum of Interventions Students learn and are motivated in different ways. In addition misbehavior in school causes different kinds of harm. It may disrupt teaching and learning, cause injury, damage property, or violate school rules or civil law. Schools must use a wide repertoire of teaching and reinforcement strategies to help students learn appropriate behavior, avoid repetition of similar incidents by the student or others, and maintain a safe learning environment. Build Cultural Competence and Address Racism In order to serve all students and to prepare them to be members of an increasingly diverse community, schools and staff must build cultural competence. MPS must acknowledge and strive to eliminate the institutional racism that presents barriers to success. With regard to discipline, staff are specifically expected to question the impact of their actions on African American male and Native American students and other groups that are over-represented among those students who are suspended. MPS expects that staff will use strategies to increase positive behavior for all students and to employ strategies that are known to be effective with students from African American, Native American, Latino, Hmong, Somali and other cultural communities. Rights, Responsibilities and Roles The behavior of all members of the school community must honor the school as a place of teaching and learning. District staff, school administrators, teachers, other school staff, students and families share rights and responsibilities to assure that all members of the school community are safe, able to learn, and treated with respect, dignity and kindness. Responsibilities for school staff are listed in the discipline procedures, available at www.ose.mpls.k12.mn.us Student Responsibilities: • Take responsibility for their own learning and behavior and hold themselves to high standards of achievement and conduct • Come to school every day, on time, ready to learn • Follow school and classroom expectations and rules • Participate as members of the learning community

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Minneapolis Public Schools’ Citywide Discipline Policy • • • • • • • •

Treat teachers, administrators, staff, other students and themselves with respect Help teachers and other students understand their culture and the cultures of others Comply with reasonable requests from school staff Model positive behavior Reinforce learning through homework or tutoring as needed Talk to their families about school expectations and what they are learning in school Share feedback on progress (grades, etc.) with family. Participate in problem solving for individual and school concerns

Family Responsibilities: • Take responsibility for the behavior of their student as determined by law, community practice and school expectations • Hold their students to high standards of achievement and conduct • Participate in and support school activities • Help their student, teachers and other students understand their culture and learn about other cultures • Teach students to be respectful of others and reinforce school expectations • Model positive, respectful and appropriate school behavior. • Teach students that behavior has consequences • Encourage and praise their student’s achievements • Communicate with school staff to ensure that staff know and understand their student • Share information and insights with school staff to help them teach their child • Review and discuss the Citywide Discipline Policy with your child. • Participate in problem solving for individual and school concerns • Discuss feedback on progress with their student • Participate in problem solving about their student District-wide Rules and Guidelines for Interventions In order to develop and maintain safe, orderly learning environments, MPS has established some specific rules consistent with basic expectations for safety, learning, respect and kindness. • Students and staff are expected to dress in a manner appropriate to a professional learning community. • Students may not possess or use tobacco, alcohol or other drugs on school grounds or at school events. • Students may not carry electronic communication devices at school. These include, but are not limited, to pagers and cell phones. • No firearms or weapons on school grounds. • No fighting, threats or other forms of violence or other behavior that will disrupt the safety and learning of others. • Students are expected to comply with additional specific rules established by their school. Each school community has the right to establish additional rules necessary to support their school community and eliminate disruptive behavior. All school rules and expectations apply anywhere on school grounds on the school bus or at any organized activity sponsored by the school. If you need additional information about the Citywide Discipline Policy and Procedures, please contact your student’s teacher or school office or look on the Minneapolis Public Schools at www.ose.mpls.k12.mn.us

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Special School District No. 1, Minneapolis Public Schools PROCEDURES ON THE DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT INFORMATION AND RECORDS 1.

The records which the School District maintains in its files which identify you or discuss your needs as a student or accomplishments as a student are private data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. § 13.32 and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. §1232(g), 34 C.F.R. part 99)).

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This means that members of the public and School District employees whose duties do not require that they have access to this information may not see these records unless you or your parents give consent or a law or a court order authorizes access.

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Certain kinds of information have been categorized by the School District as directory information. Directory information, even though it identifies you, can be released to the public. In Minneapolis, directory information consists of the following: a. b. c. d.

Name, height and weight of individual members of athletic teams; Names of recipient and name of awarded scholarship; Names of our participants in officially recognized school activities; The names of students receiving recognition by their teachers, buildings, district administration or the School Board as the result of positive accomplishments for academic achievement, good citizenship, and adherence to the standards of conduct of the Minneapolis Public Schools as well as a description of the accomplishment, grade, achievement and/or award.

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If you or your parents do not want information about you which falls into one or more of these categories of directory information to be made public, your parents should notify your building principal.

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If an emergency occurs and knowledge of the information is necessary to protect your health and safety or that of other individuals, the school can release information about you to appropriate parties, like a hospital, police department or emergency squad.

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In the event that you transfer to or apply for admission in another school, including schools which you might attend after high school, the School District will transfer your records to that school if it receives a request to do so.

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The School District will release the names, addresses, and home telephone numbers of students in grades 11 and 12 to military recruiting officers unless your parents notify the school principal that he or she should not release that information.

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The School District will bill your health care provider for health care services required in an Individual Education Plan (IEP) if you have an IEP.

Board Policy 5350 Minn. Stat. § 13.32, subd.3(d),5a (2001) Educational data 34 C.F.R. § 99.34 34 C.F.R. § 99.36

Special School District No. 1, Minneapolis Public Schools POLICY ON SEARCH OF STUDENTS/LOCKERS/DESK AND MOTOR VEHICLES School officials may search students for items that may be harmful to themselves or to others and to detect items that are prohibited from being on school grounds or other places under supervision of school personnel, i.e. buses, field trips. Consent of the student is not required prior to the search. Except for lockers and desks, all searches will be based upon reasonable suspicion. Student lockers are school property and remain at all times under the control of the school; however, students are expected to assume full responsibility for the security of their lockers. Periodic general inspections of lockers may be conducted by school authorities for any reason at any time without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. School desks are school property and remain at all times under the control of the school. Periodic general inspections of desks may be conducted by school authorities for any reason, at any time without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. Board Policy 5680 Minn. Stat. § 121A.72 (2001) School Locker Policy Minn. Stat. § 122A.42 (2001) General Control of Schools

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Special School District No. 1, Minneapolis Public Schools NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Minneapolis Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding policies of non-discrimination: Equal Opportunity Officer 807 Northeast Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55413-2398 Telephone: (612) 668-0539 The Minneapolis Public School District shall comply with all relevant federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Specific District policies and procedures regarding non-discrimination can be obtained from the Equal Opportunity Officer.

Any Reports Or Questions Can Be Directed To Your Principal Or The Equal Opportunity Officer Board Policy 4002 and 5050 Minn. Stat. 363 § (2001) Human Rights

Special School District No. 1, Minneapolis Public Schools POLICY AGAINST HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE 1.

Everyone in the Minneapolis Public School District has a right to feel respected and safe. Consequently, we want you to know about our policy to prevent harassment and violence.

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A harasser may be a student or an adult. Harassment may include the following when related to religion, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability or age: a. b. c. d.

name calling, jokes or rumors; pulling on clothing; graffiti; notes or cartoons;

e. f. g.

unwelcome touching of a person or clothing; offensive or graphic posters, book covers, or any words or actions that make you feel uncomfortable, embarrass you, hurt your feelings or make you feel bad.

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If any words or action make you feel uncomfortable or fearful, you can tell a teacher, counselor, the principal, an assistant principal, school social worker, or the District’s Equal Opportunity Officer.

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You may also make a written report. It should be given to a teacher, counselor, the principal, an assistant principal, school social worker, or the District’s Equal Opportunity Officer.

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We take seriously all reports of harassment or violence and will take all appropriate actions based on your report.

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Your privacy will be respected as much as possible.

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The School District will also take action if anyone tries to intimidate you or take action to harm you because you have reported.

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This is a summary of the Minneapolis School District’s Board Policy 4002 against harassment and violence. A complete policy follows and is also available in the principal’s office, from the Equal Opportunity Officer, or at http://policy.mpls.k12.mn.us.

DISCRIMINATION IS AGAINST THE LAW, HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED CONTACT: Equal Opportunity Officer 807 Northeast Broadway Minneapolis. MN 55413-2398 Telephone: (612) 668-0539

Gary Kociemba 4320 Newton Avenue North, 55412 (612) 668-2000

Board Policy 4002 Minn. Stat. § 121A.03 (2001) Model Policy Minn. Stat. § 363 (2001) Human Rights

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Special School District No. 1, Minneapolis Public Schools POLICY AGAINST HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE I.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY Sexual (including sexual orientation and affectional preference), ethnic/racial harassment and harassment based on religious beliefs or practices and disability are forms of discrimination which violate either Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e, et. seq. and/or the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute Sections 363.01-363.15 (1993). Sexual (including sexual orientation and affectional preference), ethnic/racial, religious or disability violence is a physical act of aggression directed toward a person or groups of persons because of their sex, ethnic/racial background, religion or religious practices, disability, sexual orientation or affectional preference. Violence directed toward a person or persons because of the person’s sex, race/ethnicity, religion or religious practices, disability, sexual orientation or sexual preference is also violative of these same statutes and may also represent a criminal law violation. It is the policy of Minneapolis Special School District No. 1 (the “School District”) to maintain a learning and working environment free of harassment based on sex, race/ethnicity, religion or religious practices, disability, sexual orientation or affectional preference and other forms of harassment and violence. The School District prohibits any form of sexual, ethnic, religious, disability, sexual orientation or affectional preference or other improper harassment and violence. It shall be a violation of this policy for any pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel of the School District to harass a pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel through conduct or communication of a sexual nature or regarding race/ethnicity, religion or religious practices, disability, sexual orientation or affectional preference and other forms of harassment as defined by this policy. (For purposes of this policy, school personnel includes school board members, school employees, agents, volunteers, contractors or persons subject to the supervision and control of the District). It shall be a violation of this policy for any pupil, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel of the School District to inflict, threaten to inflict, or attempt to inflict violence relating to sexual (including sexual orientation and affectional preference), racial/ethnic, religious, or disability upon any pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel. The School District will investigate all complaints, either formal or informal, verbal or written, of actions or statements which may constitute sexual, ethnic/racial, religious, disability, sexual orientation or affectional preference or other improper harassment or violence and will discipline or take appropriate action against any pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel who harasses or is violent toward any pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel of the School District. The School District also reserves the right to discipline any student or employee for derogatory sexual, ethnic/racial, religious, disability, sexual orientation or affectional preference related statements or conduct which do not constitute illegal harassment or violence on the aforementioned bases but nonetheless are inappropriate.

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SEXUAL, ETHNIC/RACIAL, RELIGIOUS, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND AFFECTIONAL PREFERENCE HARASSMENT/VIOLENCE DEFINED A.

B.

Sexual harassment (including sexual orientation and affectional preference) definition. 1. Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature when: a. Submission to the conduct or communication is made a term or condition, either explicitly or implicitly, of obtaining or retaining employment, of obtaining an education or of transacting business with the School District; or b. Submission to or rejection of that conduct or communication by a person is used as a factor in decisions affecting that individual’s employment, education or business with the School District; or c. That conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with a person’s employment, education or business with the School District, or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive employment, education or business environment. 2. Sexual harassment includes but is not limited to the following behaviors: a. Unwelcome statements of a sexual nature; b. Unwelcome solicitation or pressure for sexual activity; c. Intentional brushing against, patting or pinching of another’s body; d. Requests for sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning an individual’s employment, education or business with the School District; e. Requests for sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt promises of preferential treatment with regard to an individual’s employment, education or business with the School District; or f. Any sexually motivated unwelcome touching. 3. Sexual violence is a physical act of aggression that includes a sexual act or sexual purpose. Racial/ethnic harassment definition: Racial/ethnic harassment consists of physical or verbal conduct relating to an individual’s race/ethnicity when the conduct:

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Has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or academic environment; Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance; or 3. Otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment or academic opportunities. Religious harassment definition: Religious harassment consists of physical or verbal conduct which is related to an individual’s religion when the conduct: 1. Has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or academic environment; 2. Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance; or 3. Otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment or academic opportunities. Disability harassment definition: Disability harassment consists of physical or verbal conduct which is related to an individual’s disability when the conduct: 1. Has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or academic environment; 2. Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance; or 3. Otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment or academic opportunities. Other forms of general harassment definition: General harassment is defined as acts of a derogatory nature directed towards an individual which is usually associated with, but not limited to, an individual’s accent or language background, weight, height, status with regard to public assistance, gender, national origin, association with person’s who are subjected to harassment based on the categories identified above, subordinate relationships (in class or on the worksite), student to staff relationships, and peer to peer relationships, when the act: 1. Has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or academic environment; 2. Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance; or 3. Otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment or academic opportunities. Sexual violence definition: 1. Sexual violence is a physical act of aggression or force or the threat thereof which involves the touching of another’s intimate parts, or forcing a person to touch any person’s intimate parts. Intimate parts, as defined in Minnesota Statute Section 609.341 Subd. 5, includes the primary genital area, groin, inner thigh, buttocks or breast. 2. Sexual violence may include, but is not limited to: a. Touching, patting, grabbing or pinching another person’s intimate parts, whether that person is of the same sex or the opposite sex; b. Coercing, forcing or attempting to coerce or force the touching of anyone’s intimate parts; c. Coercing, forcing or attempting to coerce or force sexual intercourse or a sexual act on another; or d. Threatening to force or coerce sexual acts, including the touching of intimate parts or intercourse, on another. e. In any of these cases listed above, touching of the clothing covering the immediate area of the intimate parts. Racial/ethnic violence definition: Racial violence is a physical act of aggression or assault upon another because of, or in a manner reasonably related to, race. Religious violence definition: Religious violence is a physical act of of aggression or assault upon another because of, or in a manner reasonably related to, religion. Disability violence definition: Violence based on a disabling condition is a physical act of aggression or assault upon another because of, or in a manner reasonably related to, the person’s disability. Assault definition: Assault is: 1. An act done with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death; 2. The intentional infliction of or attempt to inflict bodily harm upon another; or 3. The threat to do bodily harm to another with present ability to carry out the threat.

REPRISAL The School District will discipline or take appropriate action against any pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel who retaliates against any person who reports alleged sexual, racial/ethnic, religious, or disability harassment or violence or any person who testifies, assists or participates in an investigation, or who testifies, assists or participates in a proceeding or hearing relating to such harassment or violence. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal or harassment.

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Minneapolis Public Schools Policy 5100 Attendance Policy I.

PURPOSE To establish and define a policy on attendance. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The Minnesota Compulsory Attendance Law (Minn. Stat. 120A.22) establishes that every child enrolled in kindergarten through age 18 shall receive instruction. A student between 16 and 18 years old who seeks to withdraw from school, and the student’s parent or guardian must: 1) attend a meeting with school personnel to discuss the educational opportunities available to the student, including alternative educational opportunities and 2) sign a written election to withdraw from school. Minneapolis Public Schools recognizes that daily attendance is critical to academic achievement and therefore expects every student to attend school and class on time every day. Ninety-five percent attendance has been set as the minimum standard. The Minneapolis Public Schools attendance policy and procedures are guided by the following set of values. In some instances, these values may compete with each other. The MPS attendance policy and procedures attempt to balance these values in the best interest of MPS students and the school community.  Student academic achievement is the primary goal of MPS. Although learning occurs in a variety of settings, time in class is essential to learning so that students can receive instruction and contribute as members of the community of learners.  School staff, students, families and the community share responsibility for student attendance. To assure student safety and accountability, families need to know daily if their students are absent from school. School staff has responsibility for communicating with families. Families have the responsibility for making decisions about their children’s schooling.  All students receive equitable opportunity and treatment. Students have individual needs that must be considered. The goal of the MPS attendance policy and procedures is to promote student attendance and assure that absences are effectively addressed. MPS will: 1) Establish clear and consistent practices across the district; 2) Engage students in the learning process with strong curriculum, instruction and relationships with staff; 3) Meet the needs of individual students by using a range of strategies and interventions; 4) Communicate attendance expectations to families, inform them of their students’ attendance, and involve them in problem solving related to their students; 5) Involve the community through shared expectations and actions; 6) Use accurate and timely attendance data for planning, evaluation, and communication; and 7) Clarify staff roles and responsibilities. Assuring student attendance requires a joint effort between school staff, students, families and the community. District staff, at the direction of the Superintendent, shall set rules and procedures to promote full attendance of all students, which shall be implemented in a uniform manner across the district. Rules and procedures shall be communicated to students and families at registration and periodically throughout the school year. Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 120A.22 (Compulsory Instruction) Minn. Stat. § 210A.22 (2001) Compulsory Instruction Minn. Stat. § 120A.24 (2001) Reporting Minn. Stat. § 120A.26 (2001) Enforcement and Prosecution Minn. Stat. § 120A.28 (2001) School Boards; duties Minn. Stat. § 120A.30 (2001) Attendance Officers Minn. Stat. § 121A.40 – 121A.56 Pupil Fair Dismissal Act Minn. Stat. § 260A.02 Definitions Minn. Stat. § 260A.03 Notice to Parent or Guardian when Child is Continuing Truant Minn. Stat. § 260C.007, subd. 19 Habitual truant Goss v. Lopez, 419 U.S. 565 (1975) Slocum V. Holton Board of Education, 429 N.W.2d 607 (Mich. App,. Ct. 1988) Campbell v. Board of Education of New Milford, 475 A.2d 289 (Comm. 1984) Hamer v. Board of Education of Township High School District No. 113, 66 III. App.3d 7 (1978) Gutierrez v. School District R-1, 585 P.2d 935 (Co. Ct. App. 1978) Knight v. Board of Education, 348 N.E.2d 299 (1976) Dorsey v. Bale, 521 S.W.2d 76 (Ky. 1975) 20 U.S.C. § 1681, et seq. (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972)

Cross References: Citywide Discipline Policy 5280 Co-Curricular Eligibility 5660 Minneapolis Public Schools Policy 5100

Policy Adopted: 4/25/67 Revised: 7/25/01

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Minneapolis Public Schools Policy 5201 Hazing Students Hazing:

The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff that is free from hazing. Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational goals of the school district and are prohibited at all times.

General Statement of Policy: A. B. C. D. E. F.

No student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor or other employee of the school district shall plan, direct, encourage, aid or engage in hazing No teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor or other employee of the school district shall permit, condone or tolerate hazing Apparent permission or consent by a person being hazed does not lessen the prohibitions contained in this policy. This policy applies to behavior that occurs on or off school property and during and after school hours. A person who engages in an act that violates school policy or law in order to be initiated into or affiliated with a student organization shall be subject to discipline for that act. The school district will act to investigate all complaints of hazing and will discipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor or other employee of the school district who is found to have violated this policy.

Definitions: A.

B.

“Hazing” means committing an act against a student, or coercing a student into committing an act, that creates a substantial risk of harm to a person, in order for the student to be initiated into or affiliated with a student organization, or for any other purpose. The term hazing includes, but is not limited to: 1. Any type of physical brutality such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic shocking or placing a harmful substance on the body. 2. Any type of physical activity such as sleep deprivation, exposure to weather, confinement in a restricted area, calisthenics or other activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student 3. Any activity involving the consumption of any alcoholic beverage, drug, tobacco product or any other food, liquid, or substance that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student. 4. Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects the student to extreme mental stress, embarrassment, shame or humiliation, that adversely affects the mental health or dignity of the student or discourages the student from remaining in school. 5. Any activity that causes or requires the student to perform a task that involves violation of state or federal law or of school district policies or regulations. "Student organization" means a group, club or organization having students as its primary members or participants. It includes grade levels, classes, teams, activities or particular school events. A student organization does not have to be an official school organization to come within the terms of this definition.

Reporting procedures: A.

B. C.

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Any person who believes he or she has been the victim or hazing or any person with knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute hazing shall report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate school district official designated by this policy. The building principal is the person responsible for receiving reports of hazing at the building level. Any person may report hazing directly to a school district human rights officer or to the superintendent. Teachers, administrators, volunteers, contractors and other employees of the school district shall be particularly alert to possible situations, circumstances or events which might include hazing. Any such person who receives a report of, observes, or has other knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute hazing shall inform the building principal immediately. Submission of a good faith complaint or report of hazing will not affect the complainant or reporterís future employment, grades, or work assignments.

School district action: A. B. C.

Upon receipt of a complaint or report of hazing, the school district shall undertake or authorize an investigation by school district officials or a third party designated by the school district. The school district may take immediate steps, at its discretion, to protect the complainant, reporter, students, or other pending completion of an investigation of hazing. Upon completion of the investigation, the school district will take appropriate action. Such action may include, but is not limited to, warning, suspension, exclusion, expulsion, transfer, remediation, termination or discharge. Disciplinary consequences will be sufficiently severe to deter violations and to appropriately discipline prohibited behavior. School district action taken for violation of this policy will be consistent with the requirements of applicable collective

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Minneapolis Public Schools Policy 5201 Hazing bargaining agreements, applicable statutory authority, including the Minnesota Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, school district policies and regulations.

Reprisal: The school district will discipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor or other employee of the school district who retaliates against any person who makes a good faith report of alleged hazing or against any person who testifies, assists, or participates in an investigation, or against any person who testifies, assists or participates in a proceeding or hearing relating to such hazing. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal or harassment. Policy adopted: 12/16/97 MINNEAPOLIS BOARD OF EDUCATION Minneapolis, Minnesota Minn. Stat. § 121A.69 (2001)

OUR BELIEFS At Patrick Henry High School, we believe that all students have the ability to achieve at high levels.

(In fact, we expect it) As a staff, we promise to expose you to a rigorous and challenging curriculum that is matched to the State and District Education Standards. We also promise to provide you with as much time and expert instruction as needed for you to pass your classes. What we require from you is your best effort in class and your initiative to seek out help when needed. Working together we can provide you with a first class education.

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