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| HANDBOOK for STUDENTS AND PARENTS DOUGLASS LEARNING CENTER 505 E. College Street Sherman, Texas 75090 903/891-6545 The Sherman Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education or providing access to benefits of education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Right Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The following person has been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements: Dr. Sandi Froese Director of Government Programs 120 W. King St. Sherman, TX 75090 The Douglass Learning Center is a non-disciplinary school of choice providing a unique approach to education for student’s grades 9-12. The DLC offers the opportunity for students to complete required coursework for graduation or to earn credits in order to attain the proper level to return to Sherman High School. Students requiring disciplinary action will be sent to AEP or back to Sherman High School. The mission of the Douglass Learning Center is to insure that each learner’s individual needs are met to enrich their academic, emotional and social well being through a school which offers an enriched curriculum through non-traditional methods. PROGRAM COMPONENTCentral to the concept of the DLC is that instruction is presented on an individual bases. It is an accelerated self-paced program. Students are presented material at their own level and teachers closely monitor student achievement to ensure that all students are working to the best of their ability. A learning style inventory is used for each student and the curriculum is either modified or enhanced to meet the unique needs of each individual student. The curriculum has been designed by the content teacher and is based on the TEKS as well as the district’s curriculum requirements (SISDEKS). A TAKS preparation and remedial course is also part of the curriculum. The DLC also requires the satisfactory completion of the advisory component.
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
GENERAL SCHOOL RULES
ATTENDANCESuccess at the Douglass Learning Center depends a great deal on being present at school each day. Students with good attendance generally achieve higher grades and enjoy school more. THERE IS ALSO A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN POOR ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMIC FAILURE. Parents must call the school (891-6551) when a student is absent. Excused absences include:
Unexcused absences will result in the student being dropped from Douglas Learning Center and returned to Sherman High School. TARDIES
Tardies will accumulate throughout the semester. Unless the principal determines that extenuating circumstances existed, disciplinary action for tardies will be as follows:
1st Tardy Warning 2nd Tardy 30 minutes (before or after school) *3rd Tardy 1 hour (before or after school) *4th Tardy 1 ½ hours (before or after school) *5th Tardy Saturday Detention (9 am-12 noon)
CLOSED CAMPUS
Students must remain on campus once they have arrived. The DLC operates a closed campus. If you must leave during the school day, you are to check out through the school office. Parental/Guardian permission is required.
SCHOOL VISITORSWe welcome all visitors; however, all visitors to the Douglass Learning Center must report to the main office. No provisions are made for student visitors during the school day. Students should NOT bring friends to school with them.
SCHOOL CALENDARThe Douglass Learning Center follows the calendar of Sherman I.S.D.
ATTIRE AND GROOMING REGULATIONS
Since the DLC is primarily a place to learn, it is imperative that parents, students, and staff assume and share responsibility for maintaining an optimum environment. Students are expected to be clean, neat, well groomed and appropriately dressed at school.
The Standard of Dress Required By The DLC Must Be Maintained At All Times. The principal has the final say as to what is proper. Students may not:
Violating the rules of the handbook will result in dismissal from the program.
TEEN PARENT PROGRAM
Becoming an effective and responsible parent when you are still growing up yourself, presents tremendous challenges and responsibilities to teenagers who are pregnant and who have young children. The Douglass Learning Center provides a program that hopes to support and help students stay in school before and after pregnancy. Via a network of academic and support services, the district’s Pregnancy Education & Parenting Program provides teenage parents the opportunity to complete their education, work toward productive careers, receive comprehensive training in parenting skills in order to prepare for successful and productive lives. The components of the program include: ACADEMIC: A modified 4-hour day with curriculum that is accelerated paced. SUPPORT SERVICES: Individual, group and career counseling is offered. There is also close contact with other agencies so that information and access to social services is available. Other services include a parenting skill program, transportation and day care through the early head start program or local daycare contractors.
HOMEBOUND EDUCATION SERVICESEducational services for Teen Moms after delivery are provided at the Douglass Learning Center. A homebound teacher will visit the student four hours a week until a release from the physician permits the student to return to school full-time. Assignments will be provided to the homebound teacher from the Douglass Learning Center staff. Laptop computers will be checked out to parents in order to maintain instruction through computer assisted instruction.
The library and media center are both available to all students to provide materials and services that reinforce individual learning styles, supplement specific curriculum needs, support the Teen Parent Program and promote literacy. There is assistance available if needed. The library is completely automated. The students also have access to the Internet (if Computer Use Form is signed). Reference materials are to stay in the library, but the student may come in to work on their projects at any time. Fines are not enforced at this campus, but we do ask that the student take care of and return the book when due. If a student damages a book, he/she is responsible for damage assessment. Books, which are lost, must be paid for in full at replacement cost before any other materials may be checked out. Books are checked out for a 2-week period with a limit of 3 books at a time. You are welcome to our library and media center at any time. Come in and READ TO SUCCEED!!!
INTERVENTION PLAN/PROBATION
The teacher(s) will give students not making adequate progress an intervention plan for a two-week period. If the intervention plan is not completed, the student will be placed on probation with a schedule.
SEMESTER REVIEW
At the end of each semester, students are evaluated on academic progress, attendance, and attitude. Students lacking in any of these will not be allowed to return.
School authorities may seize any contraband substance or object the possession of which is illegal, or any material or object which violates a school rule or poses a hazard to the safety and good order of the school. Students are not to bring these items to school.
Any student who refuses to submit to a reasonable search by school authorities will be subject to disciplinary action. School authorities may detain the student pending the notification and arrival of the student’s parent/guardian and/or law officials as appropriate.
Tobacco – Students may not smoke or use tobacco on or within 300 ft. of school property. The possession of tobacco, tobacco products, lighters, and matches is prohibited. Students found in possession of such items are subject to disciplinary action. The prohibited items will be confiscated by school officials and will not be returned. Texas law and Sherman city ordinances provide monetary fines for students and others who violate this no-smoking policy.
Prohibited Items – In addition to those listed in the Student Code of Conduct the DLC prohibits:
The Douglass Learning Center will close for bad weather when Sherman I.S.D. closes. Monitor the local television and radio stations for this information.
Each teacher will have instructions for students to follow in case of fire, weather problems, etc. It is imperative that you know these procedures. Drills will be conducted periodically.
Student parking will be available on the north side of the school. NO vehicles will park in the bus-loading zone or on Music Street. Students will NOT park in the front parking lot.
A hot lunch will be provided in the school cafeteria at a cost of $1.50 per day, breakfast at $.60 per day. Students may bring their lunch from home. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunches will be served the hot lunch menu. Applications may be picked up in the school office. The student must sign up in the cafeteria each morning.
MEDICATIONAll medication must be turned in to the office. A medication release form signed by a parent/guardian must accompany the medicine. This includes prescribed or over the counter medications such as aspirin. The staff cannot administer any kind of medication.
CONTACT/AFFILIATION WITH SHERMAN HIGH SCHOOLStudents enrolled at the Douglass Learning Center cannot participate in co-curricular or extra curricular activities at Sherman High School. This is a violation of UIL guidelines. Students are not permitted to visit the SHS campus with out prior approval from the SHS assistant principal in charge of student activities. (Ms. Van Marter) Students in good standing with SHS are permitted to attend Pep Rallies and SHS activities, which are held after school hours.
Seniors – 12th grade students who are in good standing with SHS and are on schedule to graduate are permitted to participate in SHS senior activities and to appear in the SHS yearbook.
GraduationStudents who complete their graduation requirements at DLC will receive a Sherman High School diploma. DLC graduates have the choice of receiving his/her diploma from the Sherman ISD Board of Trustees or by participating in the Sherman High School Commencement Ceremony. Graduates desiring to participate in the commencement ceremony must do so in the same year in which he/she graduates.
Graduation Requirements
English 4 credits Mathematics 3 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 4 credits World Geography 1 credit U.S. History 1 credit World History 1 credit Government ½ credit Economics ½ credit Physical Education 1 ½ credits Health ½ credit Technology Applications (Computer Course) 1 credit Speech ½ credit Electives 7 ½ credits Total 25 credits
ELECTIVES P.E. Weightlifting (P.E.) Individual & Family Life Aerobics (P.E.) Child Development SAT/ACT Prep Adv. Child Development Food Science & Nutrition *Teen Parenting A & B Interior Design Banking & Finance *BCIS I A & B Intro to Business *BCIS II A & B Keyboarding *Record Keeping A & B Business Mgt. Mult. *Comprehensive Home Eco. A & B Advanced Study Skills Math Models Advisory Environmental Science _______________ *A – 1st Semester, B – 2nd Semester
Certification Credits: Sophomore 5-10½, Junior 11-16½, Senior 17+, Graduate 25 (Core Courses 17½ + Electives 7½ = 25)
The graduation plan is designed to aid the students and parents. Some courses are required each year of course, but several electives are also available. Some courses require a prerequisite. The counselor will work with the students to develop the graduation plan. In order to prohibit course and schedule conflicts, e.g. all social studies, math, etc. scheduled at end of senior year, students my be required to complete certain courses before enrolling in others.
*Electives Total Credits___________
*Electives Total Credits___________
Douglas Learning Center Graduation Plan Cont.
Certification Credits: Sophomore 5-10½, Junior 11-16½, Senior 17+, Graduate 25 (Core Courses 17½ + Electives 7½ = 25)
*Electives Total Credits: __________ Total number of credits earned at DLC: _______________ Date Graduated: _________________
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