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FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
WELCOME
We welcome you to Freedom High School for the 2008-2009 school year.
Our expectation book will communicate important rules, obligations, and opportunities for you. As the year progresses, changes and additions to this book will be compiled and incorporated into next year’s book.
Keep this in a convenient place, so that you can refer to it as necessary. It is our expectation that students at Freedom High School will be knowledgeable of school rules and follow them on a daily basis.
The administration and staff are ready to assist you in making the 2008-2009 school year a memorable experience. Take full advantage of all opportunities available to you.
Ms. Dannette Arndt Mr. Kurt Erickson
Principal Assistant Principal
DISTRICT NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY
It is the policy of Freedom Area School District that no person may be denied
admission to any public school in this district or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil service, recreational, or other program or activity because of a person’s sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap as required by s. 118.13, Wis. Statutes.This policy also prohibits discrimination as defined by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race and national origin), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
The major purpose of our school is to provide the experience that will enable individuals to take their places as useful and productive citizens in our democratic society.
The educational program should fit the abilities, the needs, and the interests of each individual. The educational process should be a cooperative venture of the students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the Board of Education.
The educational experience should provide opportunities to develop the whole person including mental, physical, and moral characteristics. To these ends, we at Freedom High School dedicate ourselves.
SCHOOL SONG
(Notre Dame Victory March)
Cheers, cheers, for old Freedom High
Wake up the echoes cheering her name.
Send those volley cheers on high,
Shake down the thunder from the sky.
What though the odds be great or small,
Old Freedom High will win over all,
Fighting for the green and gold
And fighting for victory.
HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY 2008-2009
District Administration
Superintendent Mrs. Cuff
Business Manager Mrs. Gagnon
High School Administration
Principal Ms. Arndt
Asst. Principal/ Athletic Director Mr. Erickson
Language Arts - Mrs. Bolwerk, Mr. Fogarty, Mrs. Hauser, Mr. Landsverk, Mr. Line
Mathematics - Mr. Basten, Mr. Joten, Mrs. Joly, Mrs. Keyzers, Mrs. Lucas
Science - Mr. Dobyns, Mrs. Joly, Mrs. Sas, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Smith
Social Studies - Mrs. Everson, Mr. May, Mr. Schulze, Mr. VanderLoop
Agriculture - Mr. Champeau, Mr. Larson
Alternative Education - Mr. Schultz
Art - Mr. Brunn, Mrs. Glynn, Mrs. Schrage
Business Education -Mrs. Helmila, Mr. Laurent
Driver’s Education - Mr. Starke
Family and Consumer Ed. - Mrs. Chasco, Mrs. Vander Bloomen
Foreign Language - Mrs. Fogarty, Mrs. Johnston- King, Mrs. Porter
Music - Band – Mr. Delany
Choir – Mrs. McNamara
Physical Education - Ms. Berwig, Mr. Buechler, Mr. Lancaster, Mr. Noel, Ms.VanLith
Resource Center/Tech. - Mr. Hammond, Mrs. Lorge
Special Education- Mrs. Gaffney, Mr. Maves, Mrs. Morehouse, Mrs. Radtke, Mrs.Reader, Mrs.Trentlage
Technology Education - Mr. Abitz, Mr. Starke, Mr. Stutz
Title Seven- Mrs. Bakken, Mrs. Calhoon,
Transition Coordinator- Mrs. Mueller
Guidance Counselors - Mr. Harke, Mrs. Siebers
Police Liaison Officer - Officer Brozewski
Psychologist /Nurse - Mr. Reines, Mrs. Wuellner
Secretarial Staff- Main Office: Mrs.Evers, Mrs. Huss, Guidance: Mrs. Pahl
Aides- Mrs. Bougie, Mrs. Court, Mrs. Driessen, Mrs.Stingle, Mrs. Van Dera, Mrs. C.VanSchyndel, Mrs. R.VanSchyndel,
Mrs, Wildenberg
Custodial Staff-Mr. Guerts, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Rohan, Mr. Romenesko, Mr. Woldt
Food Service- Mr. Weis
CLASS ADVISORS
2009 Mr. Basten, Mr. Dobyns, Mrs. Fogarty, Mr. Landsverk
2010 Mr. Buechler, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Stutz
2011 Mr. Abitz, Ms. Berwig, Mr. Brunn, Mrs. Vander Bloomen
2012 Mr. Laurent, Mrs. Lucas, Mr. May, Mrs. Sas
REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE
Period 1 8:00-8:59
Period 2 9:03-9:55
Period 3 9:59-10:51
4a lunch 10:51-11:24
4a class 11:28-12:20
4b class 10:55-11:47
4b lunch 11:47-12:19
Period 5 12:23- 1:15
Period 6 1:19 – 2:11
Period 7 2:15-3:07
EARLY RELEASE BELL SCHEDULE
Period 1 8:00-8:35
Period 2 8:39-9:09
Period 3 9:13-9:43
Period 7 9:47-10:17
Period 6 10:21-10:51
Period 5 10:55-11:25
4a lunch 11:25-11:55
4a class 11:59-12:30
4b class 11:29-11:59
4b lunch 11:59-12:30
DELAYED START BELL SCHEDULE
Period 1 10:00-10:40
Period 2 10:44-11:19
Period 5 11:23-11:58
4a lunch 11:58-12:28
4a class 12:32- 1:07
4b class 12:02-12:37
4b lunch 12:37- 1:07
Period 3 1:11-1:47
Period 6 1:51-2:27
Period 7 2:31-3:07
ACADEMIC ISSUES
ADDING – DROPPING COURSES
Course requests and program changes are strongly discouraged after the master schedule and class lists have been completed. A consistent drop and add procedure is necessary to maintain a balance in class sizes and to allow the proper ordering of instructional materials. All students must be enrolled in a minimum of six classes during the year.
Additions: Students may add courses only during the first five days after a course begins.
Drops: Students may drop an elective course only if he/she signed up for seven classes
or has made a career change that affects scheduled classes. Any changes must have the Principal’s approval.
Dropping a course after the time regulation may result in a Failure-Withdrawl (WF)
being recorded on the student’s permanent record. The failure-withdrawl will be used to determine the honor roll and the grade point averages. A student may remove a failure-
withdrawl from his/her record by successfully passing the same course. To drop a
course, the student must go through the Guidance office have parental/guardian
approval, and have the Principal’s approval for a change of schedule.
EARLY GRADUATION
The Freedom Area School District Board of Education allows early graduation under certain conditions. Applications need to be filled out during the sophomore year through
the Guidance office.
GRADE PLACEMENT
It is important for students to understand that if they get behind in their credits towards
graduation they retain themselves. At least 22 credits are needed for graduation which
includes many required classes.
GRADE REPORTING
The year is divided into four marking periods of approximately forty-five days each.
Report cards are issued at the end of each quarter. Parents/guardians of those students
who are doing unsatisfactory course work will be sent progress reports at mid-quarter.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
No student may participate in graduation ceremonies unless all graduation requirements
and obligations/debts are met. Academic graduation requirements are as follows:
Language Arts 4.0
Science 2.0
Social Studies 3.0 22 credits
Mathematics 2.5 (minimum requirement)
Physical Education 1.5 Elective Credits 9.0
Health 0.5
INCREASE IN CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Beginning with the Class of 2011, all students will take Health as a required credit. This will increase graduation minimum requirements to 22.5 credits. Beginning with the Class of 2013, all students will take Financial Literacy as a required subject. This will increase graduation minimum requirements to 23 credits.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Juniors and seniors are able to earn credit towards graduation through approved independent study. The course of study that a student wishes to take through independent study must not be a course scheduled on the school year’s master schedule or available
through distance learning (KSCADE) courses. Students need to find a high school teacher willing to supervise the independent study. The supervising teacher and interested student will discuss the work that is to be accomplished as well as the methods of evaluation. Time lines will be established and an independent study contract, available in the Guidance office, needs to be completed. The student will pay for any cost for the course of study. One half credit will be awarded for the completion of each sixty clock hours of successful study. All grades for independent study will be recorded as pass/fail on transcripts.
SCHOLARSHIPS – GRANTS
Upperclassmen and parents/guardians are encouraged to contact the Guidance office for specific information.
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
ACADEMIC PLAQUE
Seniors who have earned a 3.0 GPA after seven and one-half semesters will be awarded an academic plaque. These students are also given gold cords to wear with their caps and gowns at graduation.
HONOR ROLL
The purpose of the quarterly Honor Roll is to give recognition for quality work and to encourage students to strive for excellence in all subjects.
High Honors 3.80-4.00
Honors 3.50-3.79
Honorable Mention 3.00 -3.49
Students with a D or F are ineligible. All graded classes are averaged in the grade point calculations. A minimum of five classes is required. Pass/Fail classes are not included in grade point calculations.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SELECTION
Students eligible for membership must have completed at least three semesters of high school and shall have a GPA of 3.5. Students need to maintain a GPA of 3.4 and meet other qualifying criteria to remain members.
ATHLETICS
Fall: Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, Golf, Cheer/Stunt, Soccer
Winter: Basketball, Wrestling, Pom Pon, Cheer/Stunt
Spring: Track, Softball, Baseball, Golf, Soccer
When students choose to join one of our many athletic teams, they take on the responsibility of following the school’s co-curricular code.
ACTIVITY TICKETS
These tickets admit students to the regular scheduled home athletic contests. The cost is $25 .00. Single admission ticket prices for the Eastern Valley Conference are as follows:
Students $2.00 and adults $3.00 per game.
STATE TOURNAMENTS
We strive to maintain a balance between students’ support for our student athletes competing in a state tournament and their educational responsibilities in the classroom. The school will take a spectator bus to such events. Students must contact staff of missed classes for assignments. Such a trip is considered a field trip, and thus absences are treated as excused. The only other way that a student will be given an excused absence is if he/she has parental permission to miss school.
ATTENDANCE ISSUES
Regular attendance is essential. Students who are frequently absent or tardy usually become poor achievers and do not participate in the activities a school offers.
EXCUSED ABSENCES
State compulsory attendance laws require students to attend school regularly up to age eighteen. Parents or guardians are held responsible to see that this happens.
State law provides certain exceptions to this requirement. These exceptions include religious holidays, physical illness, and reasons allowed by district policy. Parents or guardians must call the school office to excuse students for the above reasons.
Students are expected to complete all missed work within the number of days absent plus one. If work is completed within this time frame, the work shall earn full credit. It is the student's responsibility to inquire as to what class work has been missed. Students may also arrange for assignments in advance. Students are responsible for class work missed because of field trips or co-curricular activities. Check with teachers or friends for homework assignments missed.
TARDINESS
Students are expected to be in school by 7:55 a.m. every school day. Being on time for school develops good habits for future employment. Students must also be on time for all classes. Tardiness will result in disciplinary consequences
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
There is no such thing as “skip” days. Absences are unexcused without parental or guardian contact. In these cases, students still need to complete all work missed. The classroom teacher will determine how much credit will be given for assignments.
WITHDRAWL FROM HIGH SCHOOL
Students who are moving from the district must request a clearance slip from the high school office. This slip must be completed and returned to the office before the student leaves. The state of Wisconsin requires parents/guardians to have their children attend
school on a regular basis until age eighteen. Any adult student who wishes to withdraw from regular school attendance needs to contact the Guidance office regarding options.
TRUANCY
Truant means a pupil who is absent from school without an acceptable excuse under
Wisconsin Statutes s.s 118.15 and 118.16(4) for part or all of any day on which school
held during a school semester. Habitual Truant means a pupil who is absent from school without acceptable excuse under Wisconsin Statutes s.s118.15 for part or all of five or
more days on which school is held during a school semester. The legal parent/guardian will have until 12:00 noon of the day following the unexcused absence to contact the
school attendance officer/secretary to change the status to excused. All unexcused absences will remain unexcused after the stated deadline.
First Offense Truant
In-school suspension equal to the number of hours unexcused, Parent/Guardian contact
$150.50 fine imposed (Wisconsin ss.938.37) Outagamie County Ordinance
Second-Fourth Offense Truant
Parent/Guardian meeting with student in attendance
$212.00 fine imposed (Wisconsin ss.938.37) Outagamie County Ordinance
In-school suspension equal to the number of hours unexcused
Fifth Offense and beyond (Habitual Truant)
Parent/Guardian meeting with student in attendance
Suspension of driver’s license 30 days to one year (Wisconsin ss.340.01(40)
Order for the student to attend an educational program (Wisconsin ss.938.34(7d)
$212.00 fine imposed (Wisconsin ss.938.37) Outagamie County Ordinance
In-school suspension equal to the number of hours unexcused
One month social probation
Contribute to Truancy Penalties
A parent/guardian who knowingly contributes to the truancy of a student faces fines.
Excessive excused absences will be investigated, proof of medical condition required, and $212.00 fine imposed (Wisconsin ss.938.37) Outagamie County Ordinance
DISCIPLINE
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Freedom Area School District has developed a Code of Student Conduct, which states the importance of an orderly and safe classroom environment. Copies are available in the office.
BUS RULES
Bus transportation is provided for all district students in an effort to provide safe passage to and from school. This option is a privilege to the student. Students and families are reminded that proper conduct on buses is necessary. Misbehavior will not be tolerated. Security cameras are installed on buses to aid in the enforcement of bus rules. Discipline for misbehavior can progress to losing the privilege of riding the bus.
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
An orderly learning environment is essential, so that teachers may conduct their classroom lessons in an efficient manner. This environment will be established through clearly stated rules at the beginning of each course. Teachers will establish rules that best fit their methods and personalities. Teachers will handle infractions of the rules. Detentions may be assigned. Teachers will contact parents/guardians and/or remove
students from the classroom if corrective measures are ineffective.
ADMINISTRATION DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
Student discipline handled by the administration will follow these procedures:.
Level One: Minimum of one detention, parent contact
1. Unserved detentions
2. Cheating, Plagiarism
3. Class Cut
4. Swearing/improper gestures
5. Parking in unauthorized area/Not staying within designated lines
6. Tardy to school
7. Other
Level Two: Sent to office, at least one day suspension, parent contact, parent conference
1. Disrespect to staff
2. Defacing school property
3. Unexcused absence
4. Operating a motor vehicle in an improper manner on school property
5. Other
Level Three: Sent to office, at least one day suspension, police intervention, fine, parent contact, parent conference
1. Theft
2. Vandalism
3. Harassment
4. Gambling
5. Fighting
6. Smoking/possession of smoking materials
7. Other
Level Four: Sent to office, suspension pending possible expulsion hearing, voluntary withdrawl, police intervention, parent contact, parent conference, fines
1. Use or possession of illegal substances /drug paraphernalia
2. Weapon possession, false alarms, arson, bomb threats, etc.
3. Inappropriate sexual contact
4. Other
CELL PHONES
Cell phones are to be turned off during the day and kept in lockers. Students checking and sending messages in classrooms create distractions and interrupt the educational process. The following discipline procedure is in place. The cell phone is taken away from the student and is left in the office for the remainder of the day. The second time the phone is taken away it must be picked up from the office by a parent. The third time and additional times the student receives an out of school suspension, a parent meeting, and a request is made that the student not have the cell phone in school.
DETENTIONS
Detentions are scheduled during lunch and before and after school. Students may be informed of detentions at least one school day prior to the date that it needs to be served unless it is a lunch detention.
Students are to do homework, read, or sit quietly. If a student accumulates detentions, certain consequences will take place. This would include such things as parent
conferences, suspension, not attending school events, and not attending field trips. Seniors will not be issued a diploma until detention obligations are taken care of.
DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION
At Freedom High School, the administration and staff will be helping students learn how to respect themselves and others. The school setting is not the place for students to be demonstrating inappropriate displays of affection. The administration and staff will be working with students to establish appropriate behavior. Parents/guardians will be contacted if students do not comply. Disciplinary measures may be needed if a problem persists.
DRESS CODE STANDARDS/ PERSONAL ITEMS
Neatness, safety, and appropriate dress are essential for success. Our school believes that students will dress in good taste and present good grooming habits. Examples of inappropriate dress, but not intended as limits to this include: clothing with messages with inappropriate sayings that advocate disruptive behavior, are in poor taste, and/or have vulgar or sexual connotations, and clothing with references to alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. Student dress should not affect the health or safety of students or disrupt the learning process. Administration will make the determination if a student should be sent home to change clothing. No jackets, hats, or bandanas are to be worn inside the building except on special event days. Cell phones are not to be used inside the building during the school day. They should be kept in lockers and turned off. CD players and IPods may not be used in the building except at lunch but may be kept in lockers for before and after school use outside the building. Headsets must be removed when entering school.
Calculators should not be used for playing games.
Backpacks are not allowed in classrooms. They should be kept in lockers for transporting materials to and from school.
Our school prohibits the presence of any apparel, jewelry, notebook drawings, or manner of grooming which, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark, or any other attribute appears to denote membership in a gang. These rules shall be administered at the discretion of the building principals as the
need arises. Parents will be notified.
OFFICE PROCEDURES
When students are sent to the office, they must report immediately. While in the office, students must remain orderly and quiet.
PRANKS
The School Board, administration, and staff take a very strong stand against school pranks. Pranks usually involve some form of vandalism or cause a disruption of the normal activities of students and school staff. Therefore, anyone involved in a prank may be prosecuted by the law and/or face disciplinary consequences. Other means of dealing with pranksters will be used as deemed necessary. Seniors could be excluded from graduation ceremonies.
SOCIAL PROBATION
Social probation is issued to students as they are placed on discipline steps. When students are on probation, they are not allowed to practice, participate, or attend co- curricular school events for that number of calendar days.
SUSPENSION PROCEDURES
A suspension shall be imposed after an administrative conference with the student, except where it appears that the student will create an immediate and substantial danger. A parent/guardian will be called and a detailed written notice containing the grounds for suspension will be provided.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ENTERING AND LEAVING SCHOOL
When students return to school after missing part of the day, they are to report directly to the office. If students become ill or otherwise have to leave during the day, they must check out in the office. Failure to do so shall cause the absence to be recorded as
unexcused and shall lead to disciplinary action. State statutes require the school to get permission from a parent/guardian before a student can leave the school building.
FIELD HOUSE AND GYM RULES
The field house and gyms are designed for use in the physical education program, athletics, and recreational activities. To protect the facilities as well as limit the potential
for personal injury, a set of rules have been established. All school activities involving the use of these facilities will be governed by these general policies.
1.No one will be allowed in these areas without authorized supervision.
2. Gym shoes MUST be worn whenever anyone is on the gym floor.
3. Handling of and use of school equipment in the gym will be the responsibility of the authorized person in charge.
HALLWAY PASS RULES To eliminate unauthorized traffic in the halls during class periods the following rules are in effect:
1. Students should generally not be allowed to go to their lockers or the restrooms
during class periods.
2. Students must have passes to leave any areas.
3. Passes must be obtained ahead of time to go from one area to another.
4. Students with passes must go directly to the area on the pass.
5. Unless specified by the teacher, students are to stay in the area until the period ends.
LASER PENS
Students are not to use or be in possession of laser pens or any light flashing devices.
LOCKERS
Each student is assigned a hall locker with a built in combination lock. The locker should always be kept locked. Students are cautioned against sharing their combinations with others and should not keep money or valuables in their lockers. Students are responsible for keeping their lockers clean, both inside and out. Locker malfunctions are to be reported immediately to the office. According to District Policy, lockers are not the property of students and may be searched by school personnel. This would be done if it is believed that a search would aid law enforcement or the enforcement of school rules. School officials will confiscate any illegal or inappropriate items. Alcohol, other drug, gang related, or inappropriate posters cannot be used to decorate lockers. Students are not to have open pop cans in lockers.
The school reserves the right to hold periodic locker searches by a certified police dog and handler accompanied by our police liaison officer and a school official. This search may include any locker, classroom or storage area as well as the parking areas. If there is a reasonable suspicion that an illegal substance may be stored in one of these areas, the district will use the following guidelines of investigation:
1. The student will be notified that there is suspicion regarding contents and just cause exists for a search.
2. The student will be given the opportunity to witness the search.
3. The student will be issued appropriate charges if an illegal substance is found.
4. The student will be referred to appropriate support staff or community agency.
5. The student’s parent/guardian will be informed as soon as possible.
6. Disciplinary consequences will be issued.
Locker searches are unannounced and unscheduled. Through these efforts, our school hopes to provide a drug-free and safe environment for all.
MEDICATION PROCEDURES
- Pupils requiring medication at school shall be identified by parents to the school nurse.
2. Non-prescription drugs need to be brought to school in the original container.
School personnel may administer any drug, which may lawfully be sold ove the counter, without a prescription, to a student with the written permission and instructions by the student’s parent/guardian.
LUNCH RULES
Students are to stay in the building. No students are allowed in the hallways, without a pass. We have a closed campus at lunch. Students are not allowed in the parking lot during the lunch hour. All students will report promptly to the cafeteria during their assigned lunch period and remain there for the thirty minute time period. Please do not give your student permission to leave campus at lunch time. This is not allowed. Students leaving are not excused and consequences will be issued.
PARKING AREA
The west parking area is provided as a service to students. For everyone’s safety, proper driving habits are required. Reckless driving and/or improper parking will lead to loss of parking privileges, police intervention, and/or disciplinary consequences. Students are required to purchase a parking sticker which will be clearly displayed on the driver’s side rear window. Students must park in the high school parking lot.
POLICE SCHOOL LIAISON PROGRAM
The Police Liaison Officer (PSLO) is a law enforcement officer who, by definition, has an obligation to serve, protect, and uphold the law. The officer is a listener and a friend to young people. The PSLO is a resource and referral person to students, families, the school and the community. The officer is acquainted with the resources available on the local level to assist young people and their families. The PSLO serves an educational function by assisting teachers and by providing units of instruction that are designed to acquaint students with the law, the ways in which it operates on the local/state level, and
the impact the law has on students’ lives.
POP/JUICE /MILK MACHINE
The Student Council operates the pop/juice machines located in the lobby and commons. The FFA operates the milk machine located in the lobby. Please recycle bottles and cans by putting them in the labeled barrels. No food or drink is allowed in classrooms except on special occasions.
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RESOURCE CENTER RULES
The Resource Center will be open from 7:45 am to 3:45 pm. Students may come from study hall to use the Resource Center. When in the RC, students sit quietly at separate tables whenever possible. Any student sent back to study hall will be restricted from the RC for ten school days. All books must be checked out at the checkout counter using the student ID card. These books should be returned at the end of four weeks or brought in to be renewed. Audio-visual instructional materials will be checked out the same as library books but must be returned immediately after being used. Vertical file materials may be checked out for five school days. Encyclopedias and general reference may be checked out over night and must be returned before classes begin for the next instructional day. Students will pay the replacement costs for lost or damaged books. Magazines are to be used only in the RC. Request forms must be filled out and given to the student aides for magazines needed for research. Any magazine articles needed may be copied for ten cents per copy.
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
Students are encouraged to participate in our Food Service program. Students have the option of eating meals a la carte or from established daily menus. All meals are paid through a cashless lunch system that is based on family lunch accounts and a bar code system. Families are notified when balances are low. Freedom Schools participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Schools lunch program
STUDENT AIDES
Students wishing to earn service credit are to apply for a student aide position through the Guidance office. Students who are doing unsatisfactory work in their regular classes will not be accepted or will be dropped from the program. Only one credit of student aide work may be used as part of the credits needed for graduation. A student’s course schedule will not be changed for the purpose of becoming an aide unless there are unusual circumstances. All aide positions must be approved by the Principal.
Study halls are to be quiet areas for study. No passes will be issued for students to go to their lockers. Students are to bring schoolwork or acceptable reading material with them. Sleeping is not acceptable behavior. No food or drinks may be carried into study halls and no card playing is allowed. After attendance is taken, students with passes are allowed to leave. Students may check out of study hall to go to the Resource Center. Students must stay in the RC for the entire period. Seniors may choose to use the commons or the Resource Center during their study periods. Those who choose the RC go directly there and sign the attendance roster. The commons area is not a silent study area; however, some reasonable restrictions are necessary. No food or drinks are to be carried into the commons. No card playing is allowed. The vending machines in the commons may be used by students with the supervisor’s permission. The study hall teachers will set the rules for proper conduct.
SKATE BOARDING
Because of safety issues, there is no skateboarding allowed on school property.
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TEXTBOOKS
The district charges a registration fee. This fee covers the use of school owned texts and other instructional resources. Textbooks are checked out to students by their classroom teachers with the expectation that little wear and tear will occur. Students will be assessed fines for apparent damage to these resources.
TOBACCO FREE ENVIRONMENT
Studies prove that smoking is the single most preventable cause of premature death and disability in our country. There is also clear evidence that second hand smoke poses a health threat to non-smokers. Therefore, there shall be no smoking or use of tobacco products in vehicles, buildings, or on the grounds of the Freedom Area School District. The land next to school property has been declared a drug free school zone as well.
VISITORS
Visitors to FHS must report to the main office. Students visiting other students will be kept to a minimum. Requests must be made ahead of time to the assistant principal. Persons visiting FHS will be asked to sign in and wear a badge for identification
WEAPONS POLICY
It is the policy of Freedom schools to maintain a safe and secure learning and working environment. We take a zero tolerance stance regarding weapons in our school environment. All weapons or those that have an appearance of weapons are prohibited except for educational purposes. This use must be authorized in advance by the principal or assistant principal. The school environment includes, but is not limited to, district owned buildings, leased or rented space, school sponsored activities, field trips, school vehicles, and rented buses or vans. All students, employees, and other persons are forbidden to knowingly or voluntarily possess, store, handle, transmit, or use any item that is considered a weapon. For these purposes, a weapon is defined as any firearm loaded or unloaded, knives, any chemical substance, or a device or instrument designed as a weapon and through its use is capable of threatening, producing bodily harm, causing vandalism, or striking terror to others. This policy allows for the following exceptions:
1. Licensed law enforcement or military personnel participating in training or
performing official duties.
2. Firearm safety courses or activities.
3. Ceremonial color guard look alike weapons.
4. Starter guns for athletic events.
5. Other school purposes as approved by the building principal.
Anyone found to be in possession of a weapon in any area defined by this policy, before, during, or after school hours is subject to an expulsion hearing. A referral will also be made immediately to the police liaison officer or other appropriate law enforcement officer.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Internet access is available to the students and staff of Freedom Area School District. Our goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence in our schools by providing them with the opportunity to develop the resource sharing, innovation, and
communication skills and tools which will be essential to live and work in the 21st century. To ensure that the school district’s computer resources are not used for inappropriate purposes and consistent with the Children’s Internet Protection Act, the Board has implemented technology protection measures which block/filter Internet access to visual displays that are obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors. If a user violates any provisions of the agreement, his/her access will be terminated and future access could be denied. All students will receive a copy of the complete terms and conditions policy for Internet usage. A form must be signed by both students and their parent/guardian to verify that the policy has been read, and that the student will follow the terms stated within the policy
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Freedom High School offers the following co-curricular clubs and organizations:
Archery Club, Art Club, Camera Club, Drama, Chess, Forensics, Freedom FFA, Guitar Club, Jazz Band, Knowledgemaster, Math League, Mock Trial, Lucky Charms, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Spanish Club, Student Council, Vocational Industrial Club of America (VICA), and Yearbook.
STUDENT COUNCIL AND CLASS OFFICERS 2008-2009
Seniors Junior
Amber Glatz Katie Bowers-President
Kim Grawitch Sarah Lamers
Lucas Jadin-Vice President Hayley Randerson
Arica VanBoxtel Jamie Schuh-Vice President
Erik VanEperen-Treasurer Brittni VandeWettering-Secretary
Stephanie Verhasselt-Secretary Jill VanEperen-Treasurer
Katie Vosters-President Luke Vosters
Sophomores Freshmen
Katie Gonnering-Vice President Ben Beyer - President
Holly Heacock-Secretary Emilie Diedrick
Stacy Hofacker-Treasurer Briana Garvey - Secretary
Logan Jadin-President Nick Lamers
Lacey Kolb Craig Schommer - Vice President
Adam Philibeck Sam Svoboda - Treasurer
Amy Schumacher Kristen VanAsten
Tammy VanderLoop-Student Council President
Lucas Jadin - Student Council Vice President
Erik VanEperen - Student Council Treasurer
Stephanie Verhasselt - Student Council Secretary
Mrs. Siebers & Mr. Schulze-Advisors
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