Mission Statement:

The mission of Columbia High School is to prepare all students to become productive and responsible citizens, to achieve success by creating a community of life-long learners and to develop higher level thinking skills and foster creativity in a complex and demanding society.

 

 

 

COLUMBIA HIGH FOREVER

 

Columbia High forever, firm together stand,

Comrades true and faithful,

Steadily we’ll face the world so fearlessly.

And through the days that follow,

We pledge our loyalty.

For Maroon and White, with all our might,

We’ll FIGHT FOR VICTORY!

 

 

 

COLUMBIA - BRAZORIA I. S. D.  BOARD OF TRUSTEES

        

            David Jordan, President               

                                     Lynn Klement, Vice-President             Jonathan Champagne, Secretary                

                                     Billy Jenn, Member                              Wendy Monical, Member                  

                                     Linda Huebner, Member                      Stephen Alexander, Member

                                

 

 

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

 

Carol Bertholf, Superintendent

Martha Buckner, Assistant Superintendent

Lynn Grell-Boethel, Executive Director of Federal and Special Programs

Sena Yates, Executive Director of Curriculum/Staff Development Facilitator

Dee Ann Ogburn, Executive Director of Business Services

Leland Surovik, Director of Athletic Services

Fritz Hext, Director of Maintenance Services

John Craig, Director of Transportation Services

Jenieffe Heaven, Director of Child Nutrition Services

Gus Raynor, Director of Technology Services

 

 

 

COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

520 South 16^th Street

P.O. Box 158

West Columbia, Texas  77486-0158

(979) 345-5147

Fax: (979) 345-4890

 

Revised –7/28/08                                                Website address: www. cbisd.com

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

 

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

                                        Principal............................................................................ Steven Galloway

                              Assistant principal (11^th & 12^th)......................................... Joe Longoria

                              Assistant principal (9^th & 10^th)........................................... Patricia Heidel

                               

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

                        9th & 10th …………………………………………………...Kristi Kucera

                        11th & 12th ………………………………………………….Bobbie Westbrook

                        Brazosport College Shared Counselor……………………….Robert Holcombe

                        At-Risk Facilitator……………………………………………Carol Henkes

 

RESOURCE CENTER

                              Librarian............................................................................ Allison Owens

                              Clerk................................................................................. Melissa Clark

 

HEALTH SERVICES

                              School Nurse.................................................................... Loretta Washington

 

SPECIAL EDUCATION

                              LSSP................................................................................ Jennifer Kelley

                              Clerk................................................................................. Becky Wilson

 

DEPARTMENT CHAIRS

English……………………………………………….Laurie Kincannon

Fine Arts……………………………………………..Terry German

Foreign Language…………………………………....Sorona Muchowich

Math………………………………………………….Nancy Taylor

Science……………………………………………….Van Willey

Social Studies………………………………………...Laurie Kincannon

Special Education……………………………………..Susan Harang

Career and Technology……………………………….Faith Kirchoff

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE PARAPROFESSIONAL STAFF

                           Assistant Principals’ Secretary................................................. Gleda Krueger

                           Data Entry Clerk..................................................................... Ingrid Traylor

                           Guidance Secretary................................................................. Nancy Weber

                           Principal’s Secretary/Campus Secretary................................... Deborah Arredondo

                           Receptionist/Attendance Clerk................................................. Jennifer Kincannon

                           Registrar.................................................................................. Neva McGaughey

 

 

 

COLUMBIA – BRAZORIA   INDEPENDENT   SCHOOL   DISTRICT

 

 

 

Administration Building                                                                                   (979) 345-5147

 

Carol Bertholf                           Superintendent                                                  x1101

Martha Buckner                       Asst. Superintendent                                          x1106

Dee Ann Ogburn                      Executive Director of Business Services             x1120

Lynn Grell-Boethel                   Ex. Dir. of Federal and Special Programs           x1109

Sena Yates                               Ex. Dir. of Curriculum/Staff Development           x1103

Leland Surovik             Director of Athletic Services                                          x2900

Gus Raynor                              Director of Technology                                     799-1862

Fritz Hext                                 Director of Maintenance Services                      799-1801                    

John Craig                                Director of Transportation Services                   799-1821

Jenieffe Heaven                        Director of Child Nutrition Services                   799-1841

 

 

 

 

Campus Administration

 

 

            School                                      Administrator                            Phone

 

Columbia High School              Steven Galloway                       (979) 345-5147

521 S. 16^th St.

 

 

West Brazos Junior High                       Alice Batchelor             (979) 799-1700

20022 Hwy 36, Brazoria

 

 

Wild Peach Elementary             Gwyn Sandles                          (979) 798-9193

CR 353, Brazoria

 

 

Barrow Elementary                               Melania Gutierrez          (979) 799-1700

112 Gaines, Brazoria

 

 

West Columbia Elementary                   Kathy Humbird             (979) 345-5191

711 South Gray

 

 

 

C-BISD Police Department                  Danny Hankins, Chief     (979) 345-5147 x2004

 

 

 

 

		COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL STAFF - 2008 - 2009
phone ext	ADMINISTRATION		ASSIGNMENT	EMAIL
2001	Galloway	Steven	Principal	To email staff use the format:
2004	Hankins	Danny	Police chief	FirstNameDOTLastNameATcbisd.com
2003	Heidel	Patricia	Asst. Principal
2005	Longoria	Joe	Asst. Principal
2901	Surovik	Leland	Athletic Director
	Non-teaching professionals
2018	Henkes	Carol	At-Risk Facilitator
2025	Holcombe	Bob	Shared Counselor-BC
2551	Kelly	Jennifer	LSSP
2017	Kucera	Kristi	Counselor
2011	Owens	Allison	Librarian
2010	Washington	Loretta	Nurse
2016	Westbrook	Bobbi	Counselor
	TEACHERS
2511	Amos	Thomas	Social Studies
2410	Armbrister	Shane	Social Studies
2517	Bacica	Amy	Math
2510	Baker	Helen	Spec. Ed – Comm. 1-4
2905	Blackstock	Will	Science/Athletic trainer
2603	Blair	Amber	PE/ATH
2408	Calderon	Ana	Spanish
2608	Carr	Jake	BCIS/Athletics
2403	Carr	Kathryn	English
2508	Chalmers	Sam	Math
2305	Cummings	Velton	Behavioral Management
2406	Denbow	Michael	Social Studies
2103	Douglas	Barbara	BCIS/BIMM/Accounting
2201	Douglas	Ed	Science
2701	Dower	Leah	Agricultural Science
2203	Earhart	Stephanie	Science
2409	Gerbich	Chris	Social Studies
2030	German	Terry	Theatre Arts/Debate/UIL
2702	Green	Sammy	VAC/OJT/CMC
2506	Harang	Susan	CMC/Apmath
2507	Hoppock	Harland	Social Studies
2515	Johnston	Chrissie	English
2204	Jones	Darlene	Science
2703	Jones	Lauren	Dance/Drill team
2505	Kincannon	Laurie	English/Social Studies
2105/2109	Kirchhoff	Faith	PFD/Food Sci/Child Dev
2304	Knox	Susan	PALS
2411	Langner	Houston	Spanish/Athletics
2519	Lawrence	Robert	Math
2412	Lewallen	Robert	French/German
2020	Marble	Randy	Band Director/AP music/Jazz band
con't
2509	McReynolds	Bob	Social Studies
2106	Miller	Candyce	English/Journ/Yearbook/Newspaper
2514	Miller	Chris	Math
2015	Moore	Marianne	Lifeskills
2414	Muchowich	Sorona	Spanish
2310	Murphy	Shelly	Aerobics/Dance/ATH
2207	Patterson	Pat	Science
2560	Raciti	David	DAEP
2405	Raley	Greg	Health/ATH
2205	Rao	Nancy	Science
2504	Ray	Annie	Comm App
2019	Richardson	John	Choir
2110	Roberson	Greg	Art 1,2,3,4
2206	Rosa	Glenda	Science
2503	Shank	Carrie	English
2407	Shank	Jeffrey	Social Studies
2604	Smith	Jenny	BCIS/CO-OP
2502	Spear	Holly	English
2101	Swinscoe	Sharon	Health Science Technology
2520	Taylor	Nancy	Math
2518	Thomas	Anh	Math
2616	Trevino	Angel	Math
2404/2309	Vernor	John	Business/ATH
2513	Waldrop	Kathryn	English
2311/2512	Ward	Patrice	Apmath/DAEP/ATH
2208	Willey	Van	Science
	Secretaries/Aides
2002	Arredondo	Deborah	Principal's Secretary
2402	Ashley	Gloria	ISS Aide
2012	Clark	Melissa	Library Aide
2004	Cole	Joy	Security
2306	Dedmon	Priscilla	BAC aide
	Duncan	Kim	Sp. Ed. Aide
2560	Eubanks	Lynne	Technology aide
2702	Griffin	Debra	Sp. Ed. Aide
2000	Kincannon	Jennifer	Receptionist
2014	King	Donna	Sp. Ed. Aide
2006	Krueger	Gleda	Asst. Principals' secretary/Attend
2023	McGaughey	Neva	Registrar
2606	Scott	Linda	Credit recovery
2900	Shaw	Kandy	Athletic secretary
2014	Simple	Bess	Sp. Ed. Aide
2014	Thomas	Doris	Sp. Ed Aide
2024	Traylor	Ingrid	Data Entry Clerk
2022	Weber	Nancy	Counselor's Secretary
2550	Wilson	Becky	Sp. Ed. Secretary
	CIS
2026/2104	Newton	Sheila	CIS

 

 

ATTENTION

 

 

Parents and Guardians

 

This packet contains information that must be read by a parent/guardian and/or student

 

and

 

Acknowledged by the parent/guardian

and/or student’s signature

as designated

 

and

 

 

Returned to the campus promptly

 

 

 

 

Acknowledgement Form

 

My child and I have received a copy of the Columbia High School Student Handbook and the Columbia – Brazoria Independent School District Student Code of Conduct for 2008–2009.  I understand that the handbook contains information that my child and I may need during the school year and that all students will be held accountable for their behavior and will be subject to the disciplinary consequences outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

 

Printed name of student:                                                                                   

Signature of student:                                                                                         

Signature of parent:                                                                                          

Date:                                                                                                               

 

PARENT’S RESPONSE REGARDING RELEASE OF INFORMATION TO MILITARY RECRUITERS AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

 

Federal law requires that the district release to military recruiters and institutions of higher education, upon request, the name, address, and phone number of secondary school students enrolled in the district, unless the parent or eligible student directs the district not to release information to these types of requestors without prior written consent.

Parent:  Please complete the following only if you do not want your child’s information released to a military recruiter or an institution of higher education without your prior consent.

 

I, parent of ______________________________ (student’s name) requests that the District not release my child’s name, address, and telephone number to a military recruiter or institutions of higher education upon their request without my prior written consent.

 

 

Parent Signature                                                                         Date                                      

 

 

 

Acknowledgement Form

 

 

 

The Columbia – Brazoria Independent School District has designated the following information as directory information.

 

Directory information includes my child’s:

1.                 Student’s Name

2.                 Address

3.                 Telephone listing

4.                 Email Address

5.                 Photograph

6.                 Date and place of birth

7.                 Major field of study

8.                 Degrees, honors, and awards received

9.                 Dates of attendance

10.             Grade level

11.             Most recent school previously attended

12.             Participation in officially recognized activities and sports

13.             Weight and height, if a member of an athletic team

14.             Enrollment status

 

In exercising my rights to limit the release of this information, I have marked through the items of directory information listed that I direct the District not to release without my prior written consent.

 

Print name of student:                         ____________________________________________________________

 

Signature of student:                           ____________________________________________________________

 

Signature of parent:                            ____________________________________________________________

 

Date:                                        ____________________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

CBISD - CHS INFORMATION

 

CHS Mission Statement………………............................................... ………                        2                                 

CHS School Song……………………………………………………………                        2

CBISD Board of Trustees…………………………………………………….                       2

CBISD Administration……………………………………………………….                         2, 4

CBISD Address………………………………………………………………                       2

CHS Staff Directory………………………………………………………….                        3, 5-7

CBISD Calendar……………………………………………………………...                       1

CHS Campus Map……………………………………………………………                       60

        

Signature Pages………………………………………………………………..                      8-10

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

        

Absences / attendance ………………………………………………………….....             14       

Announcements...........................................................................................................             15

Assemblies ………………………………………………………………………….......            

Awards, Honors, and Scholarships...................................................................            

Bell Schedule……………………………………………………………………….....             16       

Cafeteria Services.......................................................................................................            

Campus Improvement Council…………………………………………………….            

Change of Address......................................................................................................             17

Closed Campus………………………………………………………………………...

Complaints and Concerns......................................................................................                         

Computer Resources..................................................................................................           

Conferences……………………………………………………………………….......                        

Counseling…………………………………………………………………………......             18

Crime Stoppers ……………………………………………………………………......            

Deliveries to Students..............................................................................................            

Distribution of Published Materials and Documents..............................            

Enrollment Information …………………………………………………………            19       

Extracurricular Activities, Clubs, and Organizations..........................                        

Extracurricular Activities, Clubs, and Organizations Code of Conduct 20       

Fees……………………………………………………………………………………......             21

Fundraising.....................................................................................................................             22

Homeless Students .....................................................................................................            

Identification Badges................................................................................................            

Incomplete Grades......................................................................................................            

Internet Access ....................................................................…...................................

Library and Media Services…………………………………………………………..

Lockers.............................................................................................................................

Lost and Found……………………………………………………………………….......

Make up Work……………………………………………………………………………..          23

Parent Involvement, Responsibilities, and Rights...................................... .....      

Pledges of Allegiance and a Minute of Silence…………………………………       25     

Prayer................................................................................................................................ .....

Promotion and Retention....................................................................................... .....                  

      Release of Students from School................................................................ .....          26

      Report Cards, Progress Reports, and Conferences............................. .....      

      Reteach and Retest............................................................................................... .....      

      SAFETY…………………………………………………………………………………….

      School Facilities……………………………………………………………………..          27       

      School Service Students................................................................................... .....      

      Semester Examinations....................................................................................... .....          28       

      Service Chord Program............................................................................................      

      Student Offices and Elections....................................................................... .....      

      Student Records..................................................................................................... .....       29

      Student Speakers………………………………………………………….................       30

      Substitute Teachers.............................................................................................. .....      

      Summer School....................................................................................................... .....       31

      Telephones................................................................................................................. .....

      Testing…………………………………………………………………………………...      

      Textbooks.................................................................................................................. .....       32       

      Transportation ..................................................................................................... .....

      Tutorials..........................................................................................................................      

      Vehicles on Campus.............................................................................................. .....

      Video Cameras......................................................................................................... .....       33

      Visitors........................................................................................................................ .....      

      Withdrawing From School............................................................................... .....      

 

 

 

Student Behavior and Conduct

 

      Behavior management……………………………………………………………….                34

      Conduct………………………………………………………………………………....                  

      Dress Code……………………………………………………………………………...                   37

      Law Enforcement……………………………………………………………………......             38

      Searches of Students………………………………………………………………...                39

      Tardies…………………………………………………………………………………...                  

     

 

Health Services

 

      Accident Insurance………………………………………………………………....                   40

      Contagious Diseases and Conditions.................................................................                

      Emergency medical Treatment……………………………………………………               41

      Health Related Matters..................................................................................... .....

      Immunization………………………………………………………………………….                  

      Medicine at School………………………………………………………………….                   42       

      Steroids....................................................................................................................... ….

 

Academic Information

 

      Academic Programs………………............................................................................                   43       

      Advanced Placement……………………………………………………………….      

      Awarding of Credit………………………………………………………………….                  

      Career and Technology Programs…................................................................      

      Class Ranking and Grade Points………………………………………………………       

      College Financial Information……………………………………………………              44

      Correspondence Courses/Credit by Exam……………………………………………     

      College Courses and Dual Credit Enrollment……………………………………….  45             

      Extracurricular and UIL Eligibility……………………………………………..                49

      Gifted and Talented………………………………………………………………….....            

      Grade Classification………………………………………………………………..                                   

      Grading Guidelines…………………………………………………………………..                   50

      Graduation…………………………………………………………………………….                              

      Graduation Programs……………………………………………………………….                 51     

      Local Credit Courses………………………………………………………………...                 53       

      Miscellaneous Information…………………………………………………………            

      NCAA Curriculum Requirements……………………………………………………            

      Schedules and Scheduling………………………………………………………………        54           

      Schedule Changes……………………………………………………………………..                

      Special Programs.........................................................................................................      

      Tech Prep………………………………………………………………………………...                   55

      Course Listings……………………………………………………………………….......             56

     

 

PREFACE

To Students and Parents:

Welcome to school year 2008-2009!  Education is a team effort, and we know that students, parents, teachers, and other school staff members all working together can make this a wonderfully successful year for our students.

The Columbia High School Student Handbook contains information students and parents are likely to need during the school year.  The handbook is organized alphabetically in sections titled general information, student conduct, academic information, and health services. 

Please be aware that the term “the student’s parent” is used to refer to the parent, legal guardian, or other person who has agreed to assume school-related responsibility for a student.

Both students and parents should become familiar with the C.B.I.S.D. Student Code of Conduct, which is a document adopted by the board and intended to promote school safety and an atmosphere for learning.  This document may be found as a separate document posted in the assistant principal’s office and posted on the district website at www.cbisd.com.

The Student Handbook is designed to be in harmony with Board policy and the Student Code of Conduct adopted by the Board.  Please be aware that the handbook is updated yearly, while policy adoption and revision may occur throughout the year. Changes in policy or other rules that affect Student Handbook provisions will be made available to students and parents through newsletters and other communications.

 

 

In case of conflict between a Board policy or the Student Code of Conduct and provisions of Student Handbook, the provisions of Board policy or the Student Code of Conduct that were most recently adopted by the board are to be followed.

After reading through the entire handbook with your child, keep it as a reference during this school year.  If you or your child has questions about any of the material in this handbook, please contact the school administration. 

Also, please complete and return the parental acknowledgement and consent forms so that we have a record of your choices. Including:

1.       Parent acknowledgement form,

2.       Student Directory Information Form,

3.       Release of Information to Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Learning Forms; and

4.       Parent acknowledgement that you have received the CHS Student-Parent Handbook and the CBISD Student Code of Conduct.

 

 

 

 

 

Nondiscrimination Notice - Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

The following District staff members have been designated to coordinate compliance with these requirements:

   Title IX Compliance Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of sex:                                        

      Martha Buckner, Assistant Superintendent                           

      (979) 345-5147, ext. 1107                                                    

      520 S. 16^th Street, P.O. Box 158                                          

      West Columbia, TX  77486                                                 

 

   Section 504 Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of disability:

      Lynn Grell-Boethel, Director of Special Programs

      (979) 345-5147, ext. 1110

      520 S. 16^th Street, P.O. Box 158

      West Columbia, TX  77486

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABSCENCES/ATTENDANCE

 

Regular school attendance is essential for the student to make the most of his or her education—to benefit from teacher-led activities, to build each day’s learning on that of the previous day, and to grow as an individual.  Absences from class may result in serious disruption of the student’s mastery of the instructional materials; therefore the student and the parent should make every effort to avoid unnecessary absences.  Two state laws, one dealing with compulsory attendance, the other with attendance for course credit, are of special interest to students and parents.  They are discussed below:

Compulsory Attendance - State law requires that a student between the ages of six and 18 attend school, as well as any applicable accelerated instruction programs, extended year programs, or tutorial sessions, unless the student is excused from attendance or legally exempt.  A student who voluntarily attends or enrolls after his or her 18^th birthday is required to attend each school day until the end of the school year and is subject to compulsory attendance laws, if the student is under 21 years old.  In addition, if a student 18 or older has more than five unexcused absences in a semester the district may revoke the student’s enrollment. The student presence on school property thereafter would be unauthorized and may be considered trespassing. [See FEA]

School employees must investigate and report violations of the state compulsory attendance law.  A student absent without permission from school; from any class; from required special programs, such as additional special instruction (termed “accelerated instruction” by the state) assigned by a grade placement committee and basic skills for ninth graders; or from required tutorials will be considered in violation of the compulsory attendance  law and subject to disciplinary action. 

A court of law may also impose penalties against both the student and his or her parents if a school-aged student is deliberately not attending school.  A complaint against the parent may be filed in the appropriate court if the student: 

§         Is absent from school on ten or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year, or

§         Is absent on three or more or parts of days within a four-week period.

If the student is over 18, the student’s patents shall not be subject to penalties as a result of their child’s violation of stat compulsory attendance law. [See policy FEA(LEGAL)]

 

Attendance for Credit

      To receive credit in a class, a student must attend at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered.  A student who attends at least 75 percent but fewer than 90 percent of the days the class is offered may be receive credit for the class if he or she completes a plan, approved by the principal that allows the student to fulfill the instructional requirements for the class.  If a student is involved in a criminal or juvenile court proceeding, the approval of the judge presiding over the case will also be required before the student receives credit for the class.

      If a student attends less than 75 percent of the days a class is offered or has not completed the plan approved by the principal, then the student will be referred to the attendance review committee to determine whether there are extenuating circumstances for the absences and how the student can regain credit, if appropriate. [See policies at FEC]

In determining whether there were extenuating circumstances for the absences, the attendance committee will use the following guidelines:

§         All absences will be considered in determining whether a student has attended the required percentage of days.  If      the make-up work is completed, absences for religious holy days and health care appointments will be considered days of attendance for this purpose. [See policies at FEB]

§         A transfer or migrant student begins to accumulate absences only after he or she has enrolled in the District.  For a student transferring into the District after school begins, including a migrant student, only those absences after enrollment will be considered.          

§         In reaching a decision about a student’s absences, the committee will attempt to ensure that it is in the best interest of the student.               

§         The committee will consider the acceptability and authenticity of documented reasons for the student’s absences.

§         The committee will consider whether the absences were for reasons over which the student or the student’s parents could exercise any control.          

§         The committee will consider the extent to which the student has completed all assignments, mastered the essential knowledge and skills, and maintained passing grades in the course or subject. 

§         The student or parent will be given the opportunity to present any information to the committee about the absences and to talk about ways to earn or regain credit. 

 

Parent Note After an Absence - When a student must be absent from school, the student—upon returning to school—must bring a note, signed by the parent that describes the reason for the absence.  A note signed by the student, even with the parent’s permission, will not be accepted unless the student is 18 or older.

Doctor’s Note After an Absence for Illness – Upon return to school, a student must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or condition that caused the student’s extended absence from school. [See FEC(LOCAL)]

Driver License Attendance Verification - To obtain a driver license, a student between the ages of 16 and 18 must annually provide to the Texas Department of Public Safety a form obtained from the school verifying that the student has met the 90 percent attendance requirement for the semester preceding the date of application.  The student can obtain this form in the attendance office.

College Visitation - Prior approval of the principal is required.  Proper documentation from the college must be submitted to the attendance office.

Please note:

·         A student must be present the entire school day.

·         A student absent from any class for any reason other than for a documented health care appointment will not be allowed to participate in school-related activities on that day or evening.

·         When a student must be absent from school, the student—upon returning to school—must bring a note, signed by the parent that describes the reason for the absence.  A note signed by the student, even with the parent’s permission, will not be accepted unless the student is 18 or older.  Notes should be brought to the attendance office by 7:20 a.m.

·         A student absent for any reason should promptly make up specific assignments missed and/or complete additional in-depth study assigned by the teacher.  A student who does not make up assigned work within the time allotted by the teacher will receive a grade of zero for the assignment.

·         Class time is important.  Doctor’s appointments should be scheduled, if possible, at times when the student will not miss instructional time.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements should be turned in to the assistant principal’s office by 2:00 P. M. on the day before the announcement is to be made.  Announcements for clubs and organizations must be approved by the sponsor of that group and an administrator.  Announcements are typed, emailed to teachers daily, and will be read daily to students at the beginning of third period.

 

 

ASSEMBLIES

Student conduct in assemblies must meet the same standard as the classroom. A student who engages in inappropriate conduct will be subject to disciplinary action.

 

 

AWARDS, HONORS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

 

Awards night will be held in May of each year for seniors.  Various organizations have awards night in conjunction with a spring banquet.   Underclassmen awards will be distributed in May during school hours.

 

Local scholarships are published with their eligibility requirements in the spring of the year and given to seniors with instructions on how to apply.  Other scholarship information is shared with students as it comes into the guidance office, and students are encouraged and welcome to come to the guidance office to explore their resources on scholarships.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BELL SCHEDULE

 

 

1^st Period                                7:05 – 7:35                              Assigned Tutorials

 

Warning Bell                         7:35

 

 

2^nd Period                               7:40 – 8:30                              (50)

 

3^rd Period                               8:35 – 9:25                              (50)

 

4^th Period                                9:30– 10:25                             (55)

 

5^th Period                                10:30 – 11:20                          (50)

 

6^th Period                                11:25 – 12:50

                                                               

1^st            Lunch– 11:20 – 11:50

                                                                                Class– 11:55 – 12:50             (55)

 

                                                                2^nd           Lunch– 11:50 – 12:20

                                                                                Class– 11:25 – 11:50    12:25 – 12:50   (50)

 

                                                                3^rd            Lunch– 12:20 – 12:50

                                                                                Class– 11:25 – 12:20             (55)

 

7^th Period                                12:55 – 1:45                            (50)

 

8^th Period                                1:50 – 2:40                              (50)

 

 

 

Tutorials                               2:40 – 3:00

 

           

CAFETERIA SERVICES

·         The District participates in the National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast Program and offers to students nutritionally balanced meals daily.  Free and reduced-price lunches are available based on financial need.  Information about a student’s participation is confidential.  Applications are available in the Guidance Office.

·         The District follows the federal and state guidelines regarding foods of minimal nutritional value being served or sold on school premises during the school day. [See policy CO(LEGAL)]

·         Columbia-Brazoria I.S.D. offers online access to your child’s meal account.  Go to Child Nutrition under School Info or District Info at www.cbisd.com and follow the View Account Activity or Credit Card Payments links and login with your student’s ID.  Deposits will typically be available on the student’s account within the hour.

·         The cafeteria and snack bar are located in the student center.  Students are reminded that such behavior as loud talking or cutting in line will not be tolerated.  Food is to be purchased only before school and during lunch.  ALL STUDENTS ARE TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THEIR TRASH.

·         Students attending Columbia High School shall not leave campus during the school day.  Students leaving campus for any reason without administrative approval shall be subject to disciplinary action.  [See policy FEE(LOCAL)]

 

 

CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL

The CIC group serves as the campus site-based decision making committee to assist the principal.  The committee shall meet for the purpose of implementing planning processes and site-based decision-making in accordance with Board policy and administrative procedure and be chaired by the principal.  The committee shall serve exclusively in an advisory role except that the committee shall approve staff development of a campus nature.  The committee shall be composed of campus-based professional staff, parents, business members, and community representatives.  The CIC group will meet each at least four times during the school year.  Please contact the principal’s office at 345-5147 x2002 if you are interested in serving on the committee.

 

CHANGE OF ADDRESS & TELEPHONE

It is the responsibility of the parents to notify the school of a change of address and/or telephone number.  Please call the attendance office to report the changes.

 

CLOSED CAMPUS

Columbia High School is a closed campus for all students after arrival.  Students are not allowed to leave for lunch and are not allowed to bring visitors to school.  Parents and Guardians may observe classes or have lunch with their child after receiving permission from the principal.  Leaving school without school administrative permission will result in disciplinary action.

 

COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS

Usually student or parent complaints or concerns can be addressed by a phone call or a conference with the staff member involved.  For those complaints and concerns that cannot be handled so easily, the District has adopted a standard complaint policy at policy code FNG. A copy of this policy may be found at the District website at www.cbisd.com.

Situations may arise in Columbia-Brazoria I.S.D. throughout the year which cause concern for parents, teachers and students.  Resolving these situations quickly to the satisfaction of all parties involved benefits the educational program of the District.  The following “STEPS” are designed to help you resolve problem situations quickly and satisfactorily.  Please use these steps if you have a concern.

Steps To Eliminate Problem Situations   (STEPS)

1.     Contact the Appropriate Staff Member

        The first step in resolving a concern is to discuss it with the staff member involved—the teacher, coach, bus driver, etc.  More than 95 percent of all concerns are resolved at this level.

2.     Contact the Principal

        If step one does not resolve the concern, discuss it with the campus principal or program supervisor.  He or she is in charge of the campus or department and the handling of concerns regarding operations and will explain policies, guidelines, and procedures.

3.     Contact the Appropriate Central Administrator

        If the previous steps have been unsuccessful, contact the appropriate central administrator.  This may be the Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director of Special Programs, Executive Director of Curriculum, Executive Director of Business Services, or Superintendent.

4.     Contact the School Board

The School Board hears concerns that have not been resolved at a previous level.  To present your concern to the Board, a written request must be submitted to the superintendent by noon of the sixth day before a Board meeting.

In general, a parent or student should submit a written complaint and request a conference with the campus principal.  If the concern is not resolved, a request for a conference should be sent to the Superintendent.  If still unresolved, the District provides for the complaint to be presented to the Board of Trustees.

 

COMPUTER RESOURCES

District resources have been invested in computer technology to broaden instruction and to prepare students for an increasingly computerized society.  Use of these resources is restricted to students working under a teacher’s supervision and to approved purposes only.  Students and parents will be asked to sign a user agreement (separate from this handbook) regarding use of these resources; violations of this agreement may prompt termination of privileges and other disciplinary action.  

 

Students and their parents should be aware that e-mail using district computers is not private and will be monitored by district staff.

 

CONFERENCES

Parents and teachers are encouraged to establish and maintain communication about student progress.  Parents should call the Counselors office at 345-5147 x2022 to schedule a conference during their assigned conference period.  Parents may also leave a message on each teacher’s voicemail. Also, each staff members email address is provided in the staff directory at the beginning of the handbook.

COUNSELING

Academic Counseling

Students and their parents are encouraged to talk with a school counselor, teacher, or principal to learn more about course offerings, graduation requirements, and early graduation procedures.  Each spring, students in grades 8 through 12 will be provided information on anticipated course offerings for the next year and other information that will help them make the most of academic and vocational opportunities.

To plan for the future, each student should work closely with the counselor in order to enroll in  the high school courses that best prepare him or her for attendance at a college, university, or training school, or for pursuit of some other type of advanced education,.  The counselor can also provide information about entrance exams and application deadlines, as well as information about automatic admission to state colleges and universities, financial aid, housing, and scholarships. 

Personal Counseling

The school counselor is available to assist students with a wide range of personal concerns, including such areas as social, family, or emotional issues, or substance abuse.  The counselor may also make available information about community resources to address these concerns.  A student who wishes to meet with the counselor should make a request with the counselor’s secretary.

 

Psychological Exams, Tests, or Treatment

 

The school will not conduct a psychological examination, test, or treatment without first obtaining the parent’s written consent.  Parental consent is not necessary when a psychological examination, test, or treatment is required by state or federal law for special education purposes or by the Texas Education Agency for child abuse investigations and reports.

[For more information, refer to FFE(legal) and FFG(EXHIBIT).]

 

CRIME STOPPERS

The Columbia High Crime Stoppers phone number is 345-7606.  CHS will pay you to help us solve crime.  Call and give your information and be eligible for a possible cash reward.  Callers remain anonymous.

DELIVERIES TO STUDENTS

Flowers, food, candy, gifts and similar items will not be delivered to students at school.   The school will not accept such items for delivery or distribution to students.

 

 

DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLISHED MATERIALS OR DOCUMENTS

School Materials

Publications prepared by and for the school may be posted or distributed, with the prior approval of the principal, sponsor, or teacher.  Such items may include school posters, brochures, flyers, etc.

·         Student Handbook                             

·         Student Code of Conduct

·         Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Handbooks

·         Guidebooks

·         Scholarship Book

·         Academic Catalog

·         The Columbian

·         Newsletters                          

All school publications are under the supervision of the teacher, sponsor, and principal.

Student Non-school Materials – Students must obtain prior approval from the principal, before posting circulating, or distributing written materials, handbills, photographs, pictures, petitions, films, tapes, posters, or other visual or auditory materials that were not developed under the oversight of the school. To be considered, any nonschool material must include the name of the sponsoring person or organization. The decision regarding approval will be made in two school days.

The principal has designated the Assistant Principal/ Attendance Office as the location for approved non-school materials to be placed for voluntary viewing by the students.  [See policies at FNAA.]

A student may appeal a principal’s decision in accordance with policy FNG (LOCAL). Any student who posts nonschool material without prior approval will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Materials displayed without the principal’s approval will be removed.

Nonschool Materials – From Others

Written or printed materials, handbills, photographs, pictures, petitions, films, tapes, posters, or other visual or auditory materials not sponsored by the District or by a District-affiliated school-support organization will not be sold, circulated, distributed, or posted on any District premises by any District employee or by persons or groups not associated with the District, except as permitted by policies at GKDA.  To be considered for distribution, any nonschool material must meet the minimum limitations on content established in the policy, include the name of the sponsoring person or organization, and be submitted to the principal for prior review.  The principal will approve or reject the materials within two school days of the time the materials are received.  The requestor may appeal a rejection in accordance with the appropriate District complaint policy. (See policies at DGBA, FNG, or GF.)

Prior review will not be required for:

• Distribution of materials by an attendee to other attendees of a school-sponsored meeting intended for adults and held after school hours.
• Distribution of materials by an attendee to other attendees of a community group meeting held after school hours in accordance with policy GKD(LOCAL) or a noncurriculum-related student meeting held in accordance with FNAB(LOCAL).
• Distribution for electioneering purposes during the time a school facility is being used a polling place, in accordance with state law.

All nonschool materials distributed under these circumstances must be removed from District property immediately following the event at which the materials are distributed.

 

 

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

 

1.  Any student who has been promoted from the 8^th grade in Columbia-Brazoria ISD and who resides in the Columbia-Brazoria attendance zone has pre-registered while in junior high and does NOT need to go through these enrollment procedures at Columbia High School. 

2.  A student who is under the age of 18 must be accompanied by    

a.        natural parent

b.       foster parent assigned by an authorized entity

c.        adoptive parent

d.       court appointed guardian

e.        a person to whom any of the above have granted Power of Attorney assigning responsibility for the student while enrolled in CBISD

f.         a copy of the child custody agreement, if parents are divorced

3.  A student enrolling in this district must furnish the following immunizations to be eligible to attend school:    

      a.  Mumps/measles vaccine (dates of 2 doses), or a physician validated history of the illness

      b.  Diphtheria/tetanus immunization (dates if series), including booster date within the past ten years

      c.  Oral polio immunization (dates of series), including 1 dose after the 4^th birthday

4.  A student enrolling in this district must furnish a birth certificate, a social security card, records from the previous school attended and proof of residency (something with a physical address, such as a recent utility bill or a mortgage lease agreement, but not a driver’s license or check).

 

 

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, AND ORGANIZATIONS

Students are encouraged to participate and be involved in extracurricular and co-curricular clubs and organizations.  Some clubs require enrollment in that organization’s corresponding class.  Each group may have additional requirements and policies that must be adhered to.  Directors of extra and co-curricular activity may establish standards of dress and behavior, including consequences that are stricter than those for the normal student.

 

Art, Athletics, Band, Flag Corps, Cheerleaders, Chess, Choral, Dancin Dolls, Thespians, Columbian Staff, FFA, FCCLA, FTA, Gusher Staff, Interact, LIFT, Marine Science, NHS, Spanish, STAND by PEACE, Student Council, Quill and Scroll, Leo Club, Teen Image, National Ocean Sciences Bowl Academic Team

 

Participation in school-related activities is an excellent way for a student to develop talents, receive individual recognition, and build strong friendships with other students; participation, however, is a privilege, not a right.  Eligibility for participation in many of these activities is governed by state law and the rules of the University Interscholastic League (UIL) – a statewide association overseeing interdistrict competition.  The following requirements apply to all extracurricular activities: 

§         A student who receives at the end of a grading period a grade below 70 in any academic class - other than advanced placement or international baccalaureate; or an honors or dual credit course in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, or a foreign language - may not participate in extracurricular activities for at least three school weeks.

§         A student with disabilities who fails to meet the standards in the individualized education program (IEP) may not participate for at least three school weeks.

§         An ineligible student may practice or rehearse. A student is allowed in a school year up to ten absences not related to post-district competition, a maximum of five absences for post-district competition prior to state, and a maximum of two absences for state competition. All extracurricular activities and public performances, whether UIL activities or other activities approved by the Board, are subject to these restrictions.

§         An absence for participation in an activity that has not been approved will receive an unexcused absence.

 

Please note: Student clubs and performing groups may establish standards of behavior—including consequences for misbehavior—that are stricter than those for students in general.  If a violation is also a violation of school rules, the consequences specified by the Student Code of Conduct or by local policy will apply in addition to any consequences specified by the organization’s standards of behavior. [See policies at FM and FO.]

 

Meetings of Noncurriculum-Related Groups

Student organized, noncurriculum-related groups are permitted to meet during the hours designated by the principal before and after school.  These groups must comply with the requirements of policy FNAB.  A list of these groups is available in the principal’s office.

 

       

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, AND ORGANIZATIONS CODE OF CONDUCT