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ALL RIVERDALE STUDENTS ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL THE INFORMATION IN THIS
BOOKLET
● P R E P A R A T I O N
● R E S P E C T
● I N T E G R I T Y
● D I L I G E N C E
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RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL CONTACTSJPPSS Main Line ………………………………………….….……..349-7600Riverdale High School Main Line ……………………….………….833-7288Principal, Danielle Yunusah ………………………………..………..484-4311
● E-mail: [email protected] Principal, Brenda Hubbard………………….………..….484-4307
● E-mail: [email protected] Principal, Melanie Nguyen………………..……………..484-4302
● E-mail: [email protected] of Students, Sedrick Hawkins……………..………………..484-4573
● E-mail: [email protected] of Students, Lisa Chaix ……………………………………..484-4303
● E-mail: [email protected], Amelia Sherman (9th grade)………………………...…484-4308Counselor, Deborah Hancock (10th – 12th A-K)………………….484-4572Counselor, Patrice Cheramie (10th – 12th L-Z)………………..….484-4571School Based Health Center………………………………….……484-4360Cafeteria……………………………………………………………...484-4310
SOCIAL MEDIAWebsite - RiverdaleHigh.jpschools.org
● District - jpschools.org● State - louisianabelives.org● Twitter - @ScottishRebels● WRHS News Team - @wrhsnewsteam● Spicy Seniors - @2016Rebels● Juniors● SophS’mores - @Riverdale2019● Freshmen
EMERGENCY INFORMATION – CLOSINGSRadio Station WWL-870 AM has been designated by the School Board as the “official” broadcaster of information on school closings during inclement weather. However, all news media outlets are notified
about such listings as soon as possible. Decisions to close are generally made before 6 a.m. Parents are advised to listen to their radios or watch television reports during these periods
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GIRLS UNIFORM BOYS UNIFORM
SHIRT:
SHORT/LONG SLEEVE WHITE OXFORD BUTTON DOWN SHIRT WITH RIVERDALE LOGO (Logo must be in block lettering). ONLY WHITE, RED, OR GREY, SOLID SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT MAY BE WORN UNDER THE UNIFORM SHIRT.
SHIRT:
SHORT/LONG SLEEVE WHITE OXFORD BUTTON DOWN SHIRT WITH RIVERDALE LOGO (Logo must be in block lettering). ONLY WHITE, RED, OR GREY, SOLID SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT MAY BE WORN UNDER THE UNIFORM SHIRT.
BOTTOMS:
RIVERDALE BLACK, WHITE, RED PLAID KILT SKIRT (NO MORE THAN 2”ABOVE THE KNEE)
GIRLS WILL BE ASKED TO TAKE HEM OUT OR WEAR PANTS IF SKIRT IS FOUND TO BE TOO SHORT.
KHAKI DICKIE UNIFORM PANTS. NO CELL PHONE POCKET, NO LOW RIDER OR FORM FITTING PANTS ALLOWED. PANTS MUST BE APPROPRIATE FIT FOR SCHOOL. NO DENIM-LIKE KHAKI PANTS.
BOTTOMS:
DICKIES #874 STYLE ONLY. KHAKI DICKIE UNIFORM PANTS. NO CELL PHONE POCKET, NO DENIM-LIKE KHAKI COLORED/MATERIAL PANTS. Pants must fit properly.
Dickie Pants-front.jpeg Dickie Pants -back.jpeg
SWEATERS SWEATERS
ONLY RED OR BLACK RIVERDALE HIGH MONOGRAMMED V-NECK SWEATERS MAY BE WORN.
ONLY RED OR BLACK RIVERDALE HIGH MONOGRAMMED V-NECK SWEATERS MAY BE WORN.
SWEATSHIRTS:
HOODLESS RIVERDALE SWEATSHIRTS PURCHASED AT RIVERDALE MAY BE WORN. HOODED OR TORN SWEATSHIRTS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
SWEATSHIRTS:
HOODLESS RIVERDALE SWEATSHIRTS PURCHASED AT RIVERDALE MAY BE WORN. HOODED OR TORN SWEATSHIRTS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
BELT:
KHAKI MILITARY STYLE BELT WITH SOLID BRASS BUCKLE. THIS IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE BELT.
BELT:
KHAKI MILITARY STYLE BELT WITH SOLID BRASS BUCKLE. THIS IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE BELT.
SHOES:
BLACK, WHITE, RED, TAN, BROWN AND GRAY TENNIS SHOES, OR TOP SIDERS MAY BE WORN. THE SHOE MUST BE SOLID OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THE COLORS-BLACK, WHITE, RED, TAN, OR BROWN.
SHOES:
BLACK, WHITE, RED, TAN, BROWN AND GRAY TENNIS SHOES, OR TOP SIDERS MAY BE WORN. THE SHOE MUST BE SOLID OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THE COLORS-BLACK, WHITE, RED, TAN, OR BROWN.
SOCKS:
ANKLE SOCKS MUST BE BLACK, RED, OR WHITE ONLY. FOOTIES OR ANY SOCK WORN BELOW THE ANKLE MUST BE ANY COLOR. NO KNEE SOCKS.
SOCKS:
ANKLE SOCKS MUST BE BLACK, RED, OR WHITE ONLY. FOOTIES OR ANY SOCK WORN BELOW THE ANKLE MUST BE ANY COLOR. NO KNEE SOCKS.
BOOKSACK: BOOKSACK:
MESH OR CLEAR BOOKSACKS ARE THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE BOOKSACKS.
MESH OR CLEAR BOOKSACKS ARE THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE BOOKSACKS.
THIS IS A SNAPSHOT OF THE UNIFORM POLICY. MORE DRESS CODE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THIS STUDENT HANDBOOK. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE UNIFORM POLICY WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND WILL REQUIRE THE DELIVERY OF THE CORRECT PART OF THE UNIFORM. STUDENTS WILL WAIT IN A DESIGNATED AREA UNTIL THE UNIFORM IS CORRECTED.
Please read the agenda carefully as you are responsible for the information contained within it. Adherence to the uniform policy is expected and mandatory.
● Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Long/white oxford button down must be worn at all times.● Riverdale High logo must appear on all shirts in red using block lettering.● Only short sleeved black, white, red or gray solid t-shirts may be worn under the uniform shirt. ● If a shirt is worn under the uniform shirt, its’ sleeve cannot be visible past the uniform sleeve.● Collars must button down.● The tan military belt with the plain brass belt buckle is the only uniform belt. ● Pants must be khaki colored Dickie brand uniform pants.● Jean, stretch, skinny, and lycra material pants are not allowed.● Carpenter, low-rider, and cell phone pocket pants are not allowed.
● Only sweatshirts bought at Riverdale are allowed. Any sweatshirt with an attached hood is not allowed to be worn on campus.
● Skirts must touch the front of the knee and the crease at the back of the knee.● Riverdale plaid red, black, & white kilt skirts are the only permissible skirts.● Only ear piercings are allowed. No other facial piercings are allowed including eyebrow and
nose piercings. ● Shoes must fall below the ankle. No high tops or mid top (quarter length) tennis may be worn.● No soft moccasins, slipper like or baby doll slippers may be worn.● Shoes may be black, brown, tan, red, white, gray or any combination of the colors. Shoes with
laces must be laced and functional.● Only black opaque hosiery is allowed and no footless leg wear.
Every student, every future!
-------------------- SCHOOL LUNCH PRICESStudentsHigh Schools …………………………………………………. $ 1.75
Extra Milk (8 oz.) ……………………………………………..$ 0.40Extra Orange Juice …………………………………………..$ .50Employees …………………………………………………….$ 3.25Adults, Non-employees…………………...………………… $ 3.25Breakfast programs are available in most schools. Prices are $.75 for students, $1.50 for adults.To qualify for free or reduced meals, a new application must be submitted annually. Applications may be obtained from the cafeteria.NOTE: Prices are subject to change. Students will not be allowed to charge lunch on a debit/credit card. Illegal use of a student’s lunch number is stealing and the student(s) involved is subject to suspension.
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Period
Regular
PDR /
Advisory
Activity
Extended
Lunch
Honor Roll
Breakfast
1
7:24 –
8:58
7:24 –
8:49
7:24 –
8:44
7:24 – 8:53
1
7:24 –
8:48
2
9:01 – 10:45
8:52 –
10:17
8:47 –
10:16
8:56 –
10:35
PDR/
Breakfast
8:51 –
9:38
PDR/
Advisory
10:20 –
11:03
2
9:41 –
11:05
3
10:48 –
12:22
11:06 –
12:31
10:19 –
11:39
10:38 –
12:07
3
11:08 –
12:32
Lunch
12:22 –
1:02
12:31 –
1:11
11:39 –
12:19
Extended 12:07-
1:07
Lunch
12:32 –
1:12
Regular 12:27-1:07
4
1:06 –
2:40
1:15 –
2:40
12:23 – 1:43
Report to“x” period
1:11 –
2:40
4
1:16 –
2:40
Activity
1:50 – 2:40
GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (Credits needed to progress to the next level)
GRADE A/B BLOCK
9th 0 – 5.9
10th 6 – 11.9
11th 12 – 17.9
12th 18 and up
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DIPLOMA CREDIT REQUIREMENTS (if student entered 9th grade prior to 2014 - 2015
Subjects College & Career LA Core 4
College & Career Basic Core
Career Diploma
English 4
Math 4
Physical Education 1.5
Health 0.5
Science 4 3 3
Social Studies 4 3 3
Foreign Language 2 - -
Arts 1 - -
Electives 3 8* 7**
Totals 24 24 23
*Students who pursue a Basic Core course of study must complete six credits in career area of
concentration.**Students who pursue a Career Diploma must complete seven credits in career area of
concentration.
TOPS UNIVERSITY (COLLEGE) DIPLOMACURRICULUM
JUMP START (CAREER) DIPLOMA CURRICULUM
English - 4 units 1 Unit English I 1 Unit English II 1 Unit English III, AP English Language and Composition, IB Language & Literature or IB Literature & Performance 1 Unit English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, IB Literature, IB Language & Literature, or IB Literature & Performance
Math - 4 units 1 Unit Algebra I 1 Unit Geometry 1 Algebra II(Integrated Math I, II, and III may be substituted for the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II sequence.) 1 Unit from the following: Algebra III: Advanced Math - Functions and Statistics, Advanced Math - Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus or IB Math Methods I; Calculus, AP Calculus AB, or IB Math Methods II; Probability and Statistics or AP Statistics; AP Calculus BC; IB Further Mathematics HL; IB Mathematics HL
Science - 4 units 1 Unit Biology 1 Unit Chemistry 2 Units from the following: Earth Science; Environmental Science; AP
English - 4 units 1 Unit English 1 Unit English II 1 Units from the following: English III, English IV, AP or IB English course, Business English, Technical Writing, or comparable Louisiana Technical College (LTC) courses courses offered by Jump Start regional team as approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).
Math - 4 units 1 Units from the following: Algebra I, Algebra I Part One and Algebra I Part Two, or an applied or hybrid Algebra course 3 Units from the following: Geometry, Math Essentials, Financial Literacy (formerly Financial Math), Business Math, Algebra II, Algebra III, Advanced Math - Functions and Statistics, Advanced Math - Pre- Calculus, Pre-Calculus, or comparable courses offered by Jump Start regional team as approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).
Science - 2 units 1 Unit Biology 1 Unit Chemistry I, Earth Science; Environmental Science; Physical Science; Agriscience I and Agriscience II (one unit combined); AP or IB science courses
Social Studies - 2 units 1 Unit U.S. History, AP U.S. History, or
Environmental Science or IB Environmental Systems; Physical Science; Agriscience I and Agriscience II (elective AG I is a prerequisite for AG II); one of Chemistry II, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry I, or IB Chemistry II; Physics I or IB Physics I; one of AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, or IB Physics II; one of Biology II, AP Biology, or IB Biology I, or IB Biology II
Social Studies - 4 units 1 Unit U.S. History, AP U.S. History, or IB History of the Americas I 1 Unit of Government, or AP U.S. Government and Politics: Comparative, or AP U.S. Government and Politics: United States, or Civics 2 Units from one of Western Civilization, European History or AP European History; one of World Geography, AP Human Geography, or IB Geography; World History, AP World History or IB World History; IB History of the Americas II; Government, Economics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics or IB Economics.
Health - ½ unit ½ Health Education (JROTC I and II may be used to meet the Health and Physical Education requirement.)Physical Education (or ROTC) - 1 ½ 1 Unit Physical Education ½ Unit of PE II Marching Band,
IB History of the Americas I ½ Unit Government, AP U.S. Government and Politics, Comparative, or AP U.S. Government and Politics: United States ½ Unit Economics, AP Macroeconomics or AP Microeconomics(One unit/credit of Civics may be substituted for any two of the ½ unit/credit of Social Studies courses specified)
Health - ½ unit ½ Health Education (JROTC I and II may be used to meet the Health and Physical Education requirement.
Physical Educaton (or ROTC) - 1 ½ units 2 Unit Physical Education ½ Unit of PE II Marching Band, Extracurricular Sports, Cheerleading or Dance Team
Career and Technical Education - 9 units
Total - 23 units
USEFUL WEBSITES FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
ACT, PLAN, EXPLORE:www.act.orgBoard of Elementary and Secondary Education:www.doe.louisiana.gov/beseEagle 2.0:www.louisianaeagle.orgFAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid):www.fafsa.ed.govHigh Five Louisiana: www.highfivescholarships.comJeffeson Parish Public School System: www.jpschools.org
Extracurricular Sports, Cheerleading or Dance Team
Foreign language - 2 units 2 Units from the same foreign language (A complete list of all foreign languages may be found in Bulletin 741§234.)
Arts - 1 unit 1 Unit from the following: Visual Arts courses (Bulletin
741§2333); Music courses (Bulletin
741§2355); Dance courses (Bulletin
741§2337); Theatre courses (Bulletin
741§2369); Speech III and IV (one unit
combined); Fine Arts Survey; Drafting
Electives - 3 units
Total - 24 units
Louisiana Board of Regents: www.regents.state.la.usLouisiana Connect: www.louisiananconnect.orgLouisiana Department of Education: www.louisianabelieves.comLOSFA (Louisiana Office of Student Financial Aid):www.osfa.state.la.usMarch 2 Success:www.march2success.comSAT, PSAT:www.collegeboard.orgSupplimental Course Academy: www.lacourses.netTOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students): See LOSFA above. (Cohorts of 2014 and beyond) (Cohorts of 2014 and beyond)
ATTENDANCETo receive Carnegie credit for a course, students must be present 94% of the required time. (Source Bulletin 741) In order to receive a Carnegie credit, a student cannot exceed 5 days of absence (unexcused) in each class. All medical reasons for absence must be verified by a parent or physician within five (5) days of the student’s return to school. Extended illness must be verified by a physician and/or extenuating circumstances must be approved by the assistant principal within five (5) school days of the student’s return to school. BATHROOM POLICYThe bathrooms are NOT available during the first and last 15 minutes of each class (except the class immediately after lunch). After lunch, the bathroom will remain locked for 30 minutes. Any students with emergencies must be sent to discipline.
BOOK BAG/PURSE POLICYOnly clear or mesh book bags are permitted. No cloth or fabric book bags, tote bags, backpacks or any similar fabric (non-see-through). Purses may not be used as a book bag. No item(s) can be attached to the bookbag. No use of safety or straight pins on book bag.
Purses larger than an 8.5 “ X 11” inches are considered book bags and therefore must adhere to the policy above.Consequences: 1st Offense – Warning or call home, confiscate bag; 2nd Offense – Detention, confiscate bag; 3rd Offense – Suspension, confiscate bag
CHECK-INStudents can begin arriving on campus at 6:50. Students arriving after 7:23AM are deemed tardy to school. Students failing to check in may be suspended. Unexcused tardies students will have lunch detention.
CHECK-OUTStudents requesting to check-out are to obtain a “check-out” form from the teacher in cases of illness. Students must fill out the form completely. Unless the student is extremely ill, the teacher will call the attendance office to have an office worker come pick up the sick slip. The attendance clerk will contact the parent/guardian to verify information and time of pick up. Only an adult on the Emergency Card (which has been signed by the parent/guardian) will be able to sign-out the student. Students are not allowed to go to the attendance office to check on the status of the check-out form. Students will be notified when the parent/guardian has arrived at school. A student must be 18 or older AND have written permission to sign themselves out of school.
COMPUTER & LAB ● Students are not allowed in any lab without a faculty/staff member present.● No unauthorized CDs/DVDs or flash drives are to be put in any computer.● NO student is to tamper with or remove any computer hardware/software in any way.● NO student is to use the computer to write, print, draw, or download inappropriate
materials.● Food/Drink cannot be brought/consumed in the lab.
STUDENTS MAY NOT ACCESS INFINITE CAMPUS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE PRINCIPAL. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THIS POLICY WILL RESULT IN A SUSPENSION.
● NETWORKED COMPUTERS - When working on a networked computer on the Local Area Network no student is to:
1. Have more than one log-in name and password.2. Broadcast messages over the network.3. Try to view, alter, or remove other students’ files.4. Use another student’s log-in name and password.5. Give his/her log-in name and password to another student.6. Try to view, alter, or remove system files on the network.
Consequences: Non-Compliance With Computer Policy can result in a detention, suspension, or revocation of privileges.
CONFISCATED ITEMSThe school is not responsible for confiscated items.
DETENTIONDetentions are held during lunch, after school, and on scheduled Saturday mornings. Students failing to serve detention are subject to suspension. After school and Saturday detention forms require student and parent signatures. Students will not be allowed to serve detention without the required form with the required parent signature.
DISCIPLINEThe discipline guidelines in this handbook are an extension of the Jefferson Parish Public School System Procedures and Policies Manual. The student handbook shall be governed by the following school law cases:Hazelwood (school sponsored events), Bethel (behaviors that negatively impact the school, and Tinker (disruptive behavior). Criminal offenses committed by students while under the jurisdiction of the Jefferson Parish Public School System shall be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
FEESA $30 Student Fee will be collected from each student. The fee will cover the following items:
1. One Permanent I.D2. ID Lanyard (IB lanyards are available for purchase by students in IB ONLY)3. Agenda4. Entrance to various school events during the school year5. 1st All School Pep Rally
**SENIORS MUST PAY THE STUDENT FEE IN FULL BEFORE ANY PORTION OF THE SENIOR DUES WILL BE ACCEPTEDLab/technology fees may also apply to individual courses. You will be notified of those fees by individual teachers. Do not submit any monies in excess of $5 without collecting a receipt.
GRADING POLICY1. The following grading scale will be used for the evaluation of student progress:A = 93 – 100B = 85 – 92C = 75 – 84D = 67 – 74F = 0 – 66
2. A student’s nine weeks average in a course will be determined as follows:
Course Duration
1 st nine weeks 2 nd nine weeks
3 rd nine weeks 4 th nine weeks
Yearly (with no Midterm
1/3 Class Participation
1/3 Class Participation
1/3 Class Participation
¼ Class Participation
Exam)* 2/3 Objective Grades
2/3 Objective Grades
2/3 Objective Grades
½ Objective Grades
¼ Final Exam
Yearly (with Midterm Exam)*
1/3 Class Participation
2/3 Objective Grades
¼ Class Participation
½ Objective Grades
¼ Midterm Exam
1/3 Class Participation
2/3 Objective Grades
¼ Class Participation
½ Objective Grades
¼ Final Exam
Semester (Fall)
1/3 Class Participation
2/3 Objective Grades
¼ Class Participation
½ Objective Grades
¼ Final Exam
Semester (Spring)
1/3 Class Participation
2/3 Objective Grades
¼ Class Participation
½ Objective Grades
¼ Final Exam
● In any instance when a student earns a “F” in the last nine weeks of a given course, whether for one credit or one-half credit, the student will fail the entire course and will receive zero credit. Check grades often via Parent Portal.
● Midterm exam administration is at the discretion of the teacher.● Class participation is defined as classwork, homework, and participation in discussion
and activities.● Objective grades are defined as quizzes, projections, tests, reports, essays, and
presentations.● Exit tickets/slips can be in either category – Class participation or objective grades
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICESGuidance counselors are available to assist students, teachers, and parents. Students may see their counselor during lunch. Guidance services include: working with students/parents/teachers by assisting with educational problems, personal/social problems, family-related issues, educational/career planning, testing, financial aid and college preparation. Counselors also assist in providing referrals to outside agencies.
IDsCurrent picture I.D. cards must be visibly worn around a student’s neck UPON ENTERING THE SCHOOL CAMPUS. I.D.s are not to be defaced on front or covered with stickers, markers, etc. In the event that your ID is forgotten at home, a temporary ID should be purchased ($1) in discipline. The purchase of 5 consecutive IDs will result in the issuance of a new ID. Only the student’s current I.D. and school related passes can be worn on the I.D. lanyard or chain. Damaged or lost I.D.s must be replaced at a cost of $5. Lanyards can be replaced for $3. No other student’s ID or paraphernalia may be worn on a lanyard.
Consequences for not wearing ID or temporary ID: 1st Referral – Lunch detention; 2nd Referral – After school detention; 3rd Referral – Saturday Detention; 4th Referral – UPC/Suspension. INTERNET USAGE POLICYOnly students who have brought in the appropriate parental/guardian signed Internet form are allowed to independently use the Internet. The following guidelines are to be used by all students using the Internet:
● The internet shall not be used for social media● The use of internet is for educational purposes only; entertainment areas shall not be
accessed● A teacher must grant permission to use the Internet during class time● Students are prohibited from downloading software on school computers● If unexpected inappropriate material is encountered, notify your teacher immediately● Accessing your email without teacher consent is strictly prohibited
Consequences: Depending on the seriousness of the infraction, consequences may range from verbal warning to behavior report, referral, suspension from school, and termination of all computer privileges at Riverdale High School.
● Remember since you are going out over the Wide Area Network, the network administrator can trace all areas accessed.
LAPTOPSPersonal Laptops may be brought to school for classroom/educational use only. Teachers must authorize the use of the laptop before students are permitted to bring/use them. The school is not responsible for the loss of a laptop. Students choosing to bring their personal laptops to school assumes full responsibility for damage to or theft of the laptop It is advisable that students have all valuables in their personal possession at all times.
MAKE-UP WORKIt is the responsibility of the student to initiate and complete makeup work. If a student cuts class, teachers are not required to give makeup work.
● For absences of five (5) or more consecutive days, the student must initiate and complete makeup work within ten (10) school days after returning to school.
● For absences of less than five (5) consecutive days, the allotted time to make up the work is left to the discretion of the teacher; however, it should not exceed ten (10) school days.
OFF-LIMIT AREAS● The area behind West Hall including the walkway and stairway are “off limits” at all
times. If you are not moving toward class, you are considered loitering. A student’s schedule will indicate the area in which a student is authorized. During lunch a classroom is an “off limits” area when a teacher is not present. Students may not be present in any classroom where there is no teacher.
● If a student does not have a class or a pass to be in a given area, then the student is in an off-limits area. Students changing classes or having a pass should use the most direct route to their assigned classes.
● Students should not be on the middle school campus at any time. ● Parking areas are off limits to students at all times during the school day unless
authorized. Authorization must be obtained from a member of the administration. No loitering before or after school in parking areas located on or off campus.
● The teachers’ lounge is off limits. Students may not enter the teacher's’ lounge under any circumstances.
● The bus loading areas are off-limits to students who are not riding a bus.● Building halls are off limits before school, during lunch, and after 2:45 unless
participating in an approved activity.
TRANSPORTATION● Bus students are to ride assigned buses. Changing buses is not permitted. Students
are to report to the assigned loading area immediately at dismissal. Students may not leave the designated bus loading area. Students may not return to the campus once they have exited. Only students waiting to get on buses may wait in the loading area. All non-bus riders must exit the campus by 2:45. If a student needs to temporarily/permanently ride a different bus, a written request, specifying the reason, must be given to the principal. After school approval, the letter will then be sent to the district for their approval. The student/parent will be notified of the decision.
● Driving students have two locations in which they can park their vehicles: Behind the athletic building (fee required) or on South drive immediately outside the school fence. Upon arrival to school, the student must exit their vehicle and come on campus. Students may park on campus with a permit. Permits will be purchased in Student Services.
● The parking area behind the athletic building will be locked during the school day and will not be opened by early release students or students who need to check out early.
● Students who are being dropped off must pull up to main entrance door (Attendance Office Side) and exit the car immediately.
Consequences for Bus Disturbance: 1st Referral – Student/parent/driver conference; 2nd Referral – Detention or suspension (possible suspension from bus); 3rd Referral – Suspension
STUDENT PARKING AREASThe parking area behind the athletic building will be locked during the school day and will not be opened by early release students or students who need to check out early. Students may park on campus with a permit. Permits may be purchased for $25 per year from the Discipline Office.
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SPICY SENIORSCLASS OF 2017
Class Sponsor Ms. Amelia Sherman/Ms. Monique Pontiff
Song “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers
Flower Rose
Motto “Be the change you wish to see in the world” - Mahatma Gandhi
Colors Orange & Yellow
Class President Miss Andrea Scott
Senators Elena Barahona, Braxton Cavalier, Romia Chambers, Alexis Crimen, Harold Dorado, Krisa Exsterstein, Hope Gann, Alissa Gros, Tyroy Lanus, Tatyana Lee, Kathleen Mendoza, Betty Shaw
Dues = $250● A receipt for student fees ($30) must
be shown before these dues are collected.
1st installment: Tuesday, September 1st- $100
2nd installment: Tuesday, December 1st- $75
3rd installment: Tuesday March 1st- $75
Senior Activities:· Senior Sunrise
· Ring Day· Ring Dance· Senior Rally
· Senior Halfway Day· Senior Luncheon
· Senior Prom· Senior Awards Ceremony
· Senior Funset· Graduation
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Junk Food Juniors
President - Miss Valesca Banegas---------
Soph-S’moresPresident - Miss. Michelle Gallegos
----------Food Network Freshmen
President - _________________________--------------------
DRESS CODEBELT: (GIRLS AND BOYS) – Khaki Military belt with solid brass buckle is the only acceptable belt. SHOES: Only shoes that match the school uniform are permissible. Club/Organizational apparel are not considered “school uniform”.The shoe color can be a solid or combination of any of the following - black, white, brown, red, tan, and/or gray. The same color combination applies to the shoe laces.
● Loafers or Topsiders may be worn.● Shoelaces must be functional and not decorative. ● Boots, high tops, and quarter (mid) top shoes are not permissible.● All shoes must fall below the ankle.● No backless shoes, high heels, platforms, crocs, boots, moccasins, slippers, baby doll,
lightweight slip-ons, or slipper lace shoes may be worn.SOCKS/TIGHTS: There are no restrictions on socks below the ankle. All socks covering the ankle must be solid red, black, or white. If a student wants to wear tights underneath her skirt, they must be solid opaque tights that cover the feet (they must slip on like hosiery).PANTS: The pants must fit like what is traditionally known as slacks - they should not fit the form of the calf or ankle. The Dickie™ is the only acceptable pant. The bottom opening of the pant leg must be at least 17.5 inches. SHIRTS: Short/long sleeve white oxford button down shirt with the Riverdale logo (logo must be red block lettering) with button down collars. Undershirts must be plain solid color white, red, black, or grey. The length of the undershirt cannot exceed the length of the school shirt. SKIRTS: Riverdale black, white, red plaid kilt skirt not more than 2 inches above the kneecap and not more than 2 inches above the crease behind the knee. SWEATERS: Only black or red Riverdale High monogrammed (white block lettering not more than one inch in height) are allowed on campus. SWEATSHIRTS: Only sweatshirts purchased at Riverdale are allowed. These sweatshirts are hoodless and there are only 4 styles. We strongly recommend that students purchase a sweatshirt as a required part of the uniform. Classrooms can be cold.
* No part of the uniform may be worn with any graffiti or writing.* Failure to adhere to the uniform policy will result in disciplinary action and will require the delivery of the correct part of the uniform. Students will wait in a designated area for the arrival of the required item.
● ADDITIONAL DRESS CODE ITEMS (ALL STUDENTS)
○ Shirts must be tucked into the pants or skirt such that the belt and/or waistband are fully visible.
○ ONLY POST EARRINGS ARE ALLOWED. No hoops, hanging, or dangling earrings may be worn. Gauges and taper/plug earrings permitted. Earrings must be contained within earlobe.
○ NO OTHER JEWELRY ALLOWED EXCEPT POST EARRINGS. NO BRACELETS, NO JEWELRY OF ANY TYPE MAY BE WORN ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE UNIFORM SHIRT OR UNIFORM SWEATER.
○ Pants must be fitted at the waist and sized according to the students’ build. The khaki military belt must be worn. Pants cannot hang so as to expose the underwear. No low riders.
○ Collars may not be turned up. Collars must be buttoned.○ No alterations to the uniform may be made.○ No slits in hems/lower pants legs.○ No jeans, baggy or excessively wide legged pants.○ No excessively tight or slim fitting pants.○ No carpenter, cargo, capri, “polo”, Ralph Lauren or cropped pants.○ No shorts or skorts.○ No cut off pants or pants cut out at the bottom.○ No sweat pants,warm up pants, any trousers or pajamas may be worn under
skirts.Black tights/leggings which contain feet may be worn under the uniform skirt.
○ Pants must be hemmed and may not be cuffed.○ Sweatshirts with hoods may NOT be worn. If a student wears a sweatshirt with
a hood, the sweatshirt will be confiscated. ○ Coats may be worn outdoors when the weather is cold. Coats must have a
thick inner layer and be free of logos or team names. Coats may not be worn in class.
○ No gloves without fingers for fashion.○ No use of safety or straight pins.○ Athletic bags must be brought directly to coach upon entering campus.○ No underwear visible above the waistband.○ The following headwear cannot be worn: bandanas, scarves, skull caps, sweat
bands,bows. Do not bring them on campus. Exceptions are Riverdale caps sold in the Rebel Shop. No other hats are acceptable. Illegal clothing items and possessions will be confiscated immediately. Parents are required to make an appointment with the school’s disciplinarian to retrieve any confiscated clothing item and students will be
issued a Saturday Detention. ○ No sunglasses indoors.○ No holes in clothing.○ No hair rollers.○ No wallet chains.○ No team jackets, except for Riverdale High School.○ No clothing depicting any type of campus fraternity, sorority, or any other group
designs or insignia not approved by the school.○ No clothing depicting any alcohol, drug or cigarette related items or symbols.○ No clothing with suggestive words or pictures or anything else that can be
considered disruptive to the learning process as determined by the administration (i.e., hair colors, hair cut and styles, makeup)
○ No politically related clothing (this includes items for past politicians) buttons, etc.
○ No excessively large purses. (No larger than 8.5 x 11)○ No hair picks or combs with pointed edges. They are considered a
weapon and could result in expulsion and/ or arrest.○ No pillows or blankets.○ Nothing can hang from the uniform belt.
Consequences: 1st & 2nd offense - lunch detention; 3rd offense - UPC; 4th - 9th offense - Saturday detention; 10th offense - suspension SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION It is the policy of the Jefferson Parish Public School System that school principals may suspend from school any pupil who commits the following offenses:
1. Willful disobedience.2. Threatens or intentionally disrespects a teacher, principal, superintendent,
member or employee of the local school board.3. Makes an unfounded charge against any of the above.4. Uses unchaste or profane language.5. Immoral or vicious practices, or of conduct or habit injurious to his associates.6. Possesses or uses tobacco products, in any form in school building, on school
grounds, or on school buses owned by, contracted to, or jointly owned by any city or parish school board, or at any school sponsored activities on or off school grounds.(Refer to Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures.)
7. Use of or possession of and/or distributes or is under the influence of alcoholic beverages, or mood-altering chemicals and/or any other controlled dangerous substance governed by the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance law in any form in any school building, or on school grounds, or school buses owned by, contracted to, or jointly owned by any city or parish school board; or at any school sponsored activity on or off school grounds. (Refer to Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures.)
8. Disturbs the school and habitually violates any rule. 9. Cuts, defaces or injures any part of public school buildings, or any property
belonging to said buildings, or any school buses owned by, contracted to or jointly owned by any city or parish school board.
10. Writes any profane or obscene language or draws obscene pictures in or on any school material or any public school premises, or on any fence pole, sidewalk or building on the way to and from school.
11. Is found carrying firearms, knives or other implements which can be used as weapons.
12. Throws objects on the school grounds liable to injure other students or staff.13. Instigates or participates in fights while under school supervision (other than in
self-defense, as verified by an adult witness or when one student admits being the aggressor).
14. Violates traffic and safety regulations.15. Leaves the school premises without permission.16. Is habitually tardy or absent; excessive tardiness policy and procedure for
appropriate grade level must be followed.17. Violates any rules adopted by the school board; in addition to the specific
disciplinary measures authorized in Louisiana Revised Statute 17:416. Section 416.1 provides that “in addition to the specific disciplinary measures authorized in Section 416, teachers, principals, and administrators may employ, subject to any rules as may be adopted by the parish school board, reasonable disciplinary and corrective measures to maintain order.” All such rules shall be published and distributed to students and parents.
18. Refuses, while under school supervision, to provide upon request, his name to a Jefferson Parish Public School System employee, provides such employee with a false name and/or does not go to the administrative area when so directed.
19. Possesses and/or ignites, including but not limited to, any sparkler, squib, rocket, firecracker, bombs, Roman candles, smoke bombs, signal lights, shell explosives or other devices or compositions used to obtain visible or audible pyrotechnic display.
20. Abuses a teacher either physically or verbally.21. Disrupts and/or interferes with the orderly conduct of the affairs of school,
school activity, or the rights of other students through the distribution of any or all materials, the posting of signs, and the wearing of imprinted apparel that is deemed to be disruptive.
22. Participates in a demonstration during school hours or school activities.23. Participates in an unauthorized demonstration in Jefferson Parish Public
School System buildings, on JPPSS premises, on any school bus or during any school-sanctioned event.
24. Initiates or participates in any threat which disrupts the school day operations including, but not limited to, bomb scares, fire, etc.
25. Fails to respond in a reasonable manner to a request made by a school official.
26. Breaks into line (lunch, ticket sales, entrance to activities, bus line, etc.).27. Leaves school grounds at dismissal in the afternoon and returns to board
school buses or other vehicles.28. Possession of prohibited items or contraband. Items29. Unofficial sale of any items on campus.
CONSEQUENCES FOR DISCIPLINE INFRACTIONS The following consequences are listed as a guide for acceptable behavior. Teachers are responsible for establishing rules and consequences within system and school policies. This list represents extreme behavior not within the behavior management plans established by teachers. Multiple or repeated offenses carry additional penalties subject to the discretion of school administrators. DISCIPLINE GUIDELINESThis handbook is an extension of the Jefferson Parish Public School System Procedures and Policies Manual. The student handbook shall be governed by the following school law cases:Hazelwood (school sponsored events), Bethel (behaviors that negatively impact the school, and Tinker (disruptive behavior). Criminal offenses committed by students while under the jurisdiction of the Jefferson Parish Public School System shall be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. The following consequences are listed as a guide for acceptable behavior. Teachers are responsible for establishing rules and consequences within system and school policies. This list represents extreme behavior not within the behavior management plans established by teachers. Multiple or repeated offenses carry additional penalties subject to the discretion of school administrators.
OFFENSE CONSEQUENCE
Abusive/Disrespectful Language/Behavior Referral - suspension
Class/Campus Disturbance 1st & 2nd Referral - detention/suspension3rd Referral - suspension
Cutting Class Referral - suspension
Drugs/Alcohol/Over the Counter Medication SEE PARISH HANDBOOK
Electronic Device Usage without authorization
Confiscation & Suspension; failure to turn in device increases the suspension days
Failure to serve (fts) detention fts lunch = after school; fts after school = Saturday; fts Saturday = In School Susp.
Failure to depart from after school activites within 15 minutes
UPC & student can be barred from the next/all after school activity
Failure to follow authorized personnel’s directives on campus
Detention or suspension
Fighting (riot/gang) Remainder Of School Year suspension
Fighting (one - on - one) Suspension - up to 9 days
Forgery/Accessory to forgery Detention or suspension
Gambling 1st & 2nd Referral - suspension; 3rd - ROSY
Giving False/Misleading Information Suspension
Habitual Violation of School Rules Suspension
In an unauthorized area/roaming campus Suspension
Immoral Practices/Public Display of Affection/Sexual Harassment
Detention/Suspension
Intimidation/Bullying Suspension
Leaving campus without permission or not using the proper checkout
Suspension
Loitering Detention or Suspension
Misbehavior with substitute Detention or Suspension
Misuse of Pass Suspension
Parking on campus w/out permit or in undesignated area
1st offense - warning; 2nd - detention or revocation of parking; 3rd - suspension
Physical abuse of school personnel ROSY
Possession of fireworks/explosives ROSY
Profanity/Obscenity Detention or suspension
Setting off fire alarm suspension/ROSY
Sleeping in Class 1st offense - behavior report/call home by teacher; 2nd - parent conference request by teacher; 3rd - referral - UPC/Suspension
Smoking/Use of Tobacco Possession of Tobacco or Related Items
Suspension
Stealing or Possession of Stolen Property Restitution in all cases of theft; suspension
Tardiness to class (excludes 1st period & 1st & 2nd offense - teacher action; 3rd - after
period after lunch) school detention; 4th - UPC
Tardy to period after lunch Referral - after school detention
Tardiness to school SEE PARISH HANDBOOK
Threats related to school violence POLICE ACTION
Vandalism/Graffiti Suspension with restitution before return; or ROSY
Verbally threatening school personnel Suspension or ROSY
Verbally threatening students Suspension
