PHS Handbook
A Message from the Principal
This handbook is designed for students and parents. Its purpose is to provide information about policies and activities available at Plainfield High School. It is our hope that it will help you become aware of your responsibilities and your opportunities. It is imperative that you read this handbook and keep it for future reference.
I would like to welcome you to the new, state of the art, Plainfield High School. Your high school years are short lived so I urge you to take full advantage of all that Plainfield High School has to offer. Use your time here to prepare for your future. Participate in clubs and activities and become an active member of the student body. We are proud of our accomplishments, traditions and our students. Involvement and participation in academics,
athletics, activities and organizations will benefit you and will add to the accomplishments and traditions that Plainfield High School is founded on.
On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration I wish you success and offer you our services. Do not hesitate to call upon us if you need assistance.
Sincerely,
Susan Rourke
Principal
TABLE OF CONTENT
School Calendar i
Message from the Principal ii
Preface /Affirmative Action 3
School Directory - Communications 4
Faculty & Staff Directory 5
Accidents 7
Additional Education Programs (Tech. Prep & Partnership) 7
Administration of Medications (See Health Services)
Agendas 8
Age of Majority 8
Announcements 8
Assemblies 8
Athletics (Eligibility) 9
Attendance Policy 11
Automobiles & Motorcycles 14
Bulletin Boards 14
Bullying 15
Bus 16
Bus Code of Conduct 16
Cafeteria 17
Calendar of Events 17
Career Center 17
Care of School Property 17
Channel 21 18
Cheating 18
Child Abuse 18
Class Dues (Fees) 18
Class Organizations 19
Clubs & Activities 19
Closures, Delays & Early Dismissals (see inside back cover)
Communications (page 4)
Conduct 20
Daily Schedule (See inside back cover)
Dances 20
Discipline 21
Detention (See Discipline)
Dress Code 24
Drug & Alcohol Policy 25
Early Completion Program 25
Electronics 25
Examinations 26
Expulsion (See Discipline)
Extracurricular (see Clubs & Activities)
Field Trip 26
Fire Drills 26
Fund-Raising 26
Grades 27
Grading 27
Graduation Ceremony 27
Graduation Requirements 27
Guidance & Counseling 30
Guidance Calendar 31
Health Services 32
Homework 33
Honor Roll 33
I.D. Cards 33
Immunization (See Health Services)
Independent Study 33
Insurance 34
Internet use 34
Leaving School Grounds 35
Library/Media Center 35
Lockers 36
Lost & Found 36
Migrant Students 36
Mission Statement (See back cover)
National Honor Society 36
Notification of Qualified Teachers 37
Notification of Records Release 37
Out Of School Misconduct 37
Parent Involvement/Communications 38
Parent Organizations 38
Passes 38
Photo Release 38
Plagiarism (See Cheating)
Pledge of Allegiance (See School Ceremonies & Observances)
Probation 39
Progress Reports 39
Property, Lockers & Equipment (See page 41)
Psychotropic Drug Use 39
Ranking Procedures 39
Records 40
Report Cards 40
Residency (See Age of Majority)
Saturday School Program 40
School Calendar (see last page)
School Ceremonies & Observances 41
Search & Seizure 41
Senior Privilege 42
Sexual Harassment 42
Silent Meditation (See Ceremonies & Observances)
Smoking Policy 43
Student Records 43
Student Scheduling 44
Add, Drop, Late Withdrawal, Financial Aid & Awards
Study Hall Rules 45
Summer School/Make Ups 45
Suspension (See Discipline)
Teacher & Paraprofessional Qualifications 45
Telephones 46
Testing 46
Textbooks 46
Trespassers 46
Truancy- (See Attendance) 46
Visitors 46
Weapons & Dangerous Instruments 47
Weighted Grading (See Grading)
Withdrawals & Transfers 47
Working Papers 48
Yearbooks 48
PREFACE
The Plainfield High School student handbook is intended as reference for parents and students regarding rules, regulations, procedures, offerings and services of Plainfield High School. It would be impractical to distribute all national, state and local education policies due to their scope and volume. The Plainfield High School handbook is a digest of rules and procedures that most commonly affect students in their daily lives at school. The material in the handbook is not intended to supercede or diminish any board of education policy or negotiated contract and may be revised without notice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
It is the policy of the Plainfield Board of Education that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be discriminated against under any program, including employment, because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry martial status, sexual orientation, mental retardation, and past/present history of mental disorder, or learning and/or physical disability. This policy is based on and is consistent with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments. All complaints shall be addressed in writing by the Board designated compliance officer and he/she shall be responsible for investigation of all complaints. Upon investigation the compliance office shall effectuate any changes deemed necessary to eliminate any discriminatory practices and shall inform the complainant in writing of his/her actions within thirty (30) days of the receipt of such complaint. If the complaint is not satisfied with the actions of the compliance officer, within twenty (20) days the complainant may appeal the actions of the compliance officer in writing to the Board of Education. The remedies are necessary to eliminate the practices deemed discriminatory. The Board shall notify the complainant in writing of its decision within five (5) days after such hearing.
Schools Coordinate for Title IX, ADA, Race, Color, National Origin, Gender Equity and 504: The compliance officer is Mr. James Blair.
COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE
MAIN OFFICE & INFORMATION 564-6422
PLAINFIELD TRANSPORTATION 564-6460
PUPIL PERSONNEL 564-6401
STERLING TRANSPORTATION 564-4219
ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL 564-0156
FAX
MAIN OFFICE 564-2116
GUIDANCE 564-6198
INTERNET
All Plainfield High School Faculty may be reached by e-mail. To do so enter the teacher’s last name and first initial followed by @ Plainfieldhighschool.org
Example: To reach Mr. John Jackson: jacksonj@plainfieldschools.org
A list of the teaching roster may be found on the next page.
OFFICE HOURS
ATTENDANCE: 7:00 - 2:00
MAIN OFFICE: 7:00 - 3:30
GUIDANCE: 7:00 - 3:30
Plainfield High School
2005-2006
Susan E. Rourke
Adams, Paul Mathematics
Aichele, Lisa English
Arremony, Robert Physical Ed. /Athletic Director
Aubin, Peter Special Education
Bastien, Lisa Social Studies
Beausoleil, Michael Science
Belisle, Donna Guidance
Belous, Dorothy Special Education
Bennett, Henry Guidance
Bitgood, Christopher Technology Education
Bickford, Julie Chorus
Bray, Jo-Ann World Language
Brooks, Christine Social Studies
Burdick, Mary Business
Cameron, Donald Science
Carterud, Noreen Guidance
Clarke, Michael World Language
Culver-Rymsza, Karen Science
Dennler, Bernie Alternative H.S.
Desrosiers, Claire Nurse
Dobrocki, Barbara Art
Drapcho, Robert Technology Education
Emmi, Duane Technology Education
Emmi, Nancy English
Ericson, Melanie Social Worker
Faulkenberry, Michael Guidance
Galligan, Carolyn Business
Gowdy, Michael Music
Greene, Jason English
Harmon, Janet Therapist
Kasparian, John Social Studies
Keith, Sharon English
Kelley, Paul Special Education
Kondracky, Mark Science
Krause, Lucy Special Education
Langevin, JoAnn Library Media Center
Langlois, James Perm. Substitute
Lavallee, Karen Home & Family
Longbons, Angela Mathematics
Mack, Laurie Science
Maffuid, James Therapist
Magliaro, Mary Jean World Language
Mazzarella, Karen Alternative II
McDermott, Michael English
McNally, John Special Education
Melchior, Paul Theater Arts
Murray, Raymond Mathematics
Parkinson, Jeffrey Mathematics
Phaiah, Ken Alternative I
Rice, Joyce Mathematics
Riley, Robert Technology Education
Rodgers, Teresa Special Education
Rotondo, Jean Psychologist
Salo, Laura Consumer Science
Savoie, Dianna Business
Schiffner, John Social Studies
Smith, Jennifer Science
Smith, Patrick Social Studies
Tucchio, Lisa Alternative I
Vacca, James Science
Voland, Jan Physical Education
Weiland, Carly English
Wilcox, David Social Studies
Wisniewski, Bethany English
Wrigley, Melissa Special Education
Zenowitz, Gary Health
Hoffman, Darlene – Guidance Office Aubin, Debbie
Norgren, Paula – Attendance Office Colbridge, Brenda
O’Brien, Lesley – Principal’s Office Dion, Sandi
Salisbury, Cheryl – Main Office Fitch, Kathleen
Kane, Pamela
Cohen, Brad Martel, Kathleen
Daily, Brian Morang, Margaret
Kenneth, Steven O’Neil, Katie
Livernoche, Raymond Robinson, Kristen
Rouillard, Paul Slattery, Kathleen
Savoie, Scott Smith, Adrienne
Smith, Russell Smith, Janice
York, Peter Toper, Linda
Trowbridge, Ben
School Resource Officer Cafeteria
Grauer, George Savage, Gail
Career Center
Pam Bessette
ACCIDENTS
A student who suffers an accident in school, on school grounds or on the way to and from school, must report the circumstances immediately to the Principal’s Office. The student will be provided first aid by the school nurse or other qualified persons in the absence of the school nurse. Additional medical attention will be arranged if circumstances appear to warrant it, however the school will not be financially responsible for the medical expenses beyond the first aid and liability insurance coverage carried by the Board of Education.
Accident report forms, for both insurance carried by the Board of Education and student insurance carried by the parent through the school, may be obtained from the school nurse and/or Main Office. Students who, because of religious beliefs, are not to receive medical attention in the event of an accident must have previously filed a statement to this effect with the nurse.
See “Insurance”
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Students who are eligible fo