TUDENT & ARENT ANDBOOK 2012-2013

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by  Wesley Dodgens

M H S
AULDIN IGH CHOOL
S P H
TUDENT & ARENT ANDBOOK
2012-2013

701 East Butler Road
Mauldin, SC 29662
www.greenville.k12.sc.us/mauldinh

The School District of Greenville County does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, handicap,
religion, or national origin in its dealings with employees, students, the general public, applicants for
employment, educational programs, activities, or access to its facilities.

NAME _____________________________________________
Contents

Welcome
Alma Mater and Official Seal 3
Philosophy 4
Acceptable Use Policy 4

2012-2013 District School Calendar 7
2012-2013 New Bell Schedules 8

Academics
Curriculum 9
Graduation/Promotion Requirements 9
GPA Calculation 11
Exams 12

Attendance
Absence Laws 12
Early Dismissals 13
Returning to School 14
Tardies 14

Student Services
Guidance 15
College Planning Timeline 16
College Requirements 19
Media Center 20
Textbooks 22
Cafeteria 22
Health Room 23
Class Dues 24

Student Activities
Eligibility 24
Clubs 25
Athletics 25

Policies
School District of Greenville County Discipline Code and Additional MHS Policies 26
Dress Code 30
Expulsion 31
Offenses and Consequences 32
Suspensions and Alternative Programs 36
Driving Privileges 40
Other Student and Parent Responsibilities 41
Visitors 42
Extra-Curricular Activity Participation Policy/Makeup Work Policy 42
MHS Map 44

** In order to ensure the best interest of students, parents, teachers, and community, the
administration reserves the right to amend policies and guidelines as set forth in the student
handbook throughout the school year.
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Alma Mater
by
Sarah Cooper

In the golden heart of gentle foothills
Stands Mauldin High School lighting our way
to life and learning. . .
Our Alma Mater leads each day!
Mauldin, Oh Mauldin High,
We lift our praises unto you.
Ours to build, to honor, love
Ours to pledge with faith anew.

In the golden days of Mauldin High School
May love and peace bind heart to heart
And reap a spirit . . .
Ours to hold as we depart.
Mauldin, Oh Mauldin High,
We lift our praises unto you.
Ours to build, to honor, love
Ours to pledge with faith anew.

Official Seal

Ribbons in the school colors of orange and white enclose the Official Seal of Mauldin High School. The
motto AGE QUOD ADIS means finish what you attempt. The original founding date is 1927 - the new
founding date is 1973. A Maverick head is the school mascot. The shield is divided into four parts: the
American flag symbolizes Freedom; the open book symbolizes knowledge and wisdom (SAPERE AUDE -
dare to be wise); the magnolia symbolizes abundance and natural beauty; and the white clouds in a blue sky
symbolize a serene community, free of pollution and congestion, while the spire with cross symbolizes
character.

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Our Philosophy

Mission Statement

The administration, faculty, and staff of Mauldin High School, in conjunction with the students, their
families, and the community, shall provide every student the opportunity, challenge, and support to realize his
or her educational potential and the ability to assume a productive role in a democratic society.

Beliefs

We believe:
 Students learn and demonstrate their knowledge and skills in different ways and should be provided
with a variety of effective instructional approaches and assessments to support their learning.
 Students must be provided with a challenging and diverse curriculum.
 Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
 Exceptional students (e.g., special education, limited English proficiency, talented and gifted, etc.)
require special services and resources.
 Students develop an appreciation of different people and cultures through an awareness and
understanding of cultural diversity.
 Students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing
the school’s mission.
 School and community commitment to continuous improvement enables students to become
confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.
 Students are equally responsible for maximizing their educational opportunities.

Goals

The student will:
 Demonstrate the ability to gather and use information to solve problems.
 Demonstrate the ability to work independently and with others.
 Demonstrate proficiency in basic academic skills and be able to apply them in everyday life.
 Demonstrate the ability to set goals and to develop plans for achieving them.
 Develop an awareness of the diversity of other cultures and demonstrate respect toward all students,
teachers, and members of the community.
 Demonstrate the ability to reason logically and think creatively and critically.

Greenville County Schools
Student Acceptable Use Policy Agreement

The School District of Greenville County provides computer, network, e-mail, and Internet access to
students as part of the learning environment. While these systems have the power to deliver a huge number
of resources to our classrooms, their ability to serve students depends on the responsible and ethical use of
them by every student.
GCS may install software and/or hardware to monitor and record all information system resources, usage,
including e-mail and Web site visits. The district retains the right to record or inspect any and all files stored
on district systems.

Students shall have no expectation of privacy with respect to district information system resource usage.
Students are advised that serious disciplinary action may result from evidence of prohibited activity obtained
through monitoring or inspection of electronic messages, files, or electronic storage devices. Illegal activity
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involving district information system resource usage may be referred to appropriate authorities for
prosecution.

“Acceptable use” of these systems is use that is consistent with the instructional goals of the District. If you
break “acceptable use” rules, you may lose the privilege to use both classroom computers and/or the
Internet. Further disciplinary and/or legal action may be taken at the discretion of school administration.

The District takes reasonable precautions by using filtering software to keep inappropriate Internet sites and
e-mail out of the classroom. The District does not supervise individual e-mail accounts, a Parent Portal is
available that permits the supervision of your child’s e-mail account.

Please note that parents may choose for their child not to have access to the Internet at school; however,
students who do not have access to the Internet will not be able to access e-mail or web based programs that
teachers may be using in class. Your child has agreed to the terms and conditions of this document upon
acceptance of the school district handbook. Violation of any of the terms or conditions will result in
disciplinary action and/or involvement of law enforcement.

Treat computer equipment with care and respect – Willful destruction of any computer equipment or
software will be considered vandalism, and may warrant the involvement of local law officials.
Parents and guardians, by you and your child agreeing to this acceptable use policy you will insure that GCS
computer equipment is handled with care and respect. Only GCS ETS personnel are allowed to repair or
modify GCS computer equipment hardware and software.

Do not add, modify, repair, remove, reconfigure or otherwise tamper with any device on the network
infrastructure including, but not limited to: wireless network devices, workstations, printers, servers, cabling,
switches/hubs, routers, etc
Do not perform unauthorized access, use, or attempt unauthorized access or use of District information
systems.
“Hacking tools” which may be used for “computer hacking” as defined in the South Carolina Computer
Crime Act, may not be possessed on any district premise or run or loaded on any district system. Do not use
school computers for illegal activities such as planting viruses, hacking, or attempted unauthorized access to
any system. This is an automatic recommendation for expulsion.
Do not use a cell phone or PDA to access the Internet on school premises.

Any written text, graphics or executable files created, downloaded, displayed, or exchanged with another
student or teacher must be for education-related purposes only.

Do not bypass or attempt to bypass any of the District’s security or content filtering safeguards.

Do not use school computers for commercial purposes.

Follow copyright laws at all times – See District copyright policies for more information. If you have
questions about the legality of using software, text, graphics, or music you find online, ask your teacher or
media specialist for guidance.

Keep your password secret – You will be held responsible for all computer activities associated with your
password. For example, if you share your password with your friend and he/she signs on as you and breaks
one of the rules outlined above, you will be held responsible.
Do not allow another person to use the computer under your district login.

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All online communication must be polite and not threatening or offensive in any way – All students in grades
3-12 are issued e-mail accounts. The District has the right to review any e-mail sent or received using District
equipment and e-mail accounts. E-mail accounts should be used for educational and district purposes only.

Do not give out personal information or photos through online communications (i.e. e-mail, cell phone,
PDA, etc). Never give out your phone number, social security number, full name, age, home address, or any
other personal information.

Home directories are provided to students for educational related work. Students should not store personal
or non-school related work in home directories. The District reserves the right to review the contents of a
student’s home directory.

Please contact your school if you do not want your child to have access to the Internet and e-mail.

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school faculties. calendar committee develops its recommendations after receiving input from parent groups and a committee of PTA representatives, other parents, teachers, principals, and central office staff. The The calendar is approved each year by the superintendent after considering recommendations from Calendar Development 3rd Monday in August per State Law.) Earliest Student Attendance Day: Monday, August 19, 2013 (Note: Start date can be no earlier than 2013-14 School Calendar P.O. Box 2848 • Greenville, SC 29602 864.35 4th Report Card ...........................June 113rd Report Card ..............................April 92nd Report Card ...........................Jan. 241st Report Card ..............................Nov. 5Report Cards End 4th Quarter .............................June 6End 3rd Quarter .........................March 25End 2nd Quarter ..........................Jan. 17End 1st Quarter ............................Oct. 26Grading Periods 4th Quarter Report ..........................May 6 3rd Quarter Report .......................Feb. 212nd Quarter Report ........................Dec. 31st Quarter Report ......................Sept. 24Interim Progress Reports (*If day not needed, it becomes a student holiday)*Makeup Day 3 ..............................June 7*Makeup Day 2 ..........................March 29*Makeup Day 1 .............................April 29Makeup Days (In Order of Use) Teacher Prof. Dev./Workday .........May 27Spring Break ...............................April 1-5Presidents’ Day ............................Feb. 18MLK Day ......................................Jan. 21Teacher Prof. Dev./Workday .........Jan. 18 Winter Break .....................Dec. 20-Jan. 1Thanksgiving Break .................Nov. 21-23Election Day ..................................Nov. 6Teacher Prof. Dev./Workdays ...Oct.18-19Labor Day .....................................Sept. 3Student HolidaysH (*Half days are last 3 days of school.)Last Day ........................................June 6*Half Days ...................................June 4-6First Day .......................................Aug.224K-12 School Start/End Dates 3Important Dates (January 24, 2012)
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cable) to observe religious holidays.may use personal days (or vacation if appli-make up work without penalty. Employees missing school are given an opportunity to participate in religious observances. Students employees when they need to be absent to School officials cooperate with students and Religious Observances 00 • www.greenville.k12.sc.us Screening (No Classes) ..........March 20-22 for 2013-14 .......................Jan. 30-Feb. 1Pre-Registration ................Sept. 28, Feb. 8, June 4-6Half Days ................................Aug. 22-24,4K Important Dates High School Graduations ..............June 5-6 for 2013-14 .............................Jan. 22-255K and First Grade Registration Other Important Dates Exams-(MS & HS) ........................June 3-6 (HS Courses) ...............May 20-24, 28-31EOCEP Tests (Middle & High) Studies (Gr. 3-8) ..........................May 7-10PASS - ELA, Math, Science,and Social AP Testing (HS) ...........................May 6-17 (Gr. 10, ID 9, 11, 12) ..............April 16-18High School Exit Exam PASS Writing Test (Gr. 3-8) ....March 19-20 (ID Students) .................March 4-April 26SC ALT Testing (Gr. 2-8, ID K, 1, 9-12) .............Mar. 4- 28MAP Testing Window (ID Students) .................Feb. 19-April 12ELDA TestingExams-Full Day (MS & HS) ......Jan. 14-17 (Block HS Only) .............Jan. 8-11, 14-17EOCEP Tests (Gr. 2-8, ID 1, 9-12) .................Dec. 3-14MAP Testing Window (Optional) ITBS Testing (Gr. 2) ...................Nov. 13-14 CogAT Testing (Gr. 2) ....................Nov. 7-9 (ID 9-12) .................................Oct. 23-25High School Exit Exam (Gr. 2-8, ID 1,9-12) .................Sept. 4-28MAP Testing WindowStudent Testing (Tentative)
2012-2013 Bell Schedules

Regular 2-Hour Delay

Warning Bell Warning Bell
8:40 10:40
1st Period 1st Period
8:45 – 9:35 10:45 – 11:15
2nd Period 2nd Period
9:40 – 10:35 11:20 – 11:55
3rd Period 3rd Period
10:40 – 11:30 12:00 – 12:35
4th Period 4th Period
A Lunch A Lunch
11:30 – 12:00 Lunch 12:35 – 1:05 Lunch
12:05 – 1:00 Class 1:10 – 2:05 Class
B Lunch B Lunch
11:35 – 12:05 Class 12:40 – 1:10 Class
12:05 – 12:30 Lunch 1:10 – 1:35 Lunch
12:35 – 1:00 Class 1:40 – 2:05 Class
C Lunch C Lunch
11:35 – 12:35 Class 12:40 – 1:40 Class
12:35 – 1:00 Lunch 1:40 – 2:05 Lunch
5th Period 5th Period
1:05 – 1:55 2:10 – 2:40
6th Period 6th Period
2:00 – 2:50 2:45 – 3:15
7th Period 7th Period
2:55 – 3:45 3:20 – 3:45

Homeroom/Advisory Schedule
1st – 8:45 – 9:30
2nd – 9:35 – 10:20
3rd – 10:25 – 11:05
Homeroom – 11:10 – 11:30
Resume regular schedule

Pep Rally Schedule (Announcements will be made regarding any schedule changes):
1st - 8:45 - 9:25
2nd - 9:30 - 10:05
3rd - 10:10 - 10:50 (Begin Dismissing around 10:40)
Pep Rally - 10:50-11:30
Resume regular schedule
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Academics

The curriculum philosophy of Mauldin High School is based on the belief that all students have access to a
wide range of courses in all departments. Students are encouraged to explore many avenues of personal,
career, and academic interests. Mauldin High School strives to offer a variety of elective courses that foster
growth in academic studies, personal growth, life skills, fine arts, physical fitness and other areas.

Graduation/Promotion Requirements
The following chart outlines the minimum requirements for graduation as determined by the State
Department of Education and the South Carolina legislature.

English/Language Arts 4 units
Mathematics 4 units
Science 3 units
US History 1 unit
Economics 1/2 unit
Government 1/2 unit
Other Social Studies 1 unit
Physical Education 1 unit
Computer Science (may include ½ unit of keyboarding) 1 unit
Foreign Language or Career and Tech Ed Course 1 unit
Electives 7 units
TOTAL 24 units

Keyboarding Proficiency
Students who fulfill the Computer Science Requirement for graduation are automatically declared
keyboarding proficient.

Exit Exam Requirements
The Education Improvement Act (EIA) of 1984 requires that all students must pass the South Carolina Exit
Examination to receive a South Carolina High School diploma. The new exit exam is called the High School
Assessment Program (HSAP). The HSAP consists of three subtests: Writing, Reading, and Mathematics.
Any student who wishes to receive a South Carolina High School diploma must pass all of the subtests of the
HSAP.

Promotion Requirements
Requirements for advancement to each grade level for students are:

Grade 9 advancing to 10, a total 5 units including:
 English I
 one unit of mathematics
 three other units
Grade 10 advancing to 11, a total 11 units including:
 English I and II
 two units of mathematics
 one science
 six other units
Grade 11 advancing to 12, a total of 17 units including:
 English I, II and III
 three units of mathematics
 two units of science
 nine other units
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Graduating high school, a total of 24 units including:
 English I, II, III and IV
 four units of mathematics
 three units of science
 one unit of U.S. History
 1/2 unit of Economics
 1/2 unit of Government
 one unit of another social studies
 one unit of physical education
 one unit of computer science
 one unit of foreign language or career and technology ed course
 7 units of elective credit

Career and Fine Arts Programs
Courses are available at the Golden Strip, Donaldson, Enoree, and Foothills Career Centers, the Fine Arts
Center, and the Roper Mountain Science Center for eligible students. In some circumstances, transportation
may be provided by the School District to these centers. Students should contact the guidance department for
additional information. AM/PM Career Center students shall upon return to campus report to the Atrium
and remain there until the bell dismisses for the next class. Students should not leave the atrium until the bell
rings.

Withdrawal from Class
Students and parents need to choose courses carefully. Students will not be allowed to withdraw from a class
unless one of the school’s established conditions applies.

- Students who withdraw after five days in a 90 day course, or ten days in a 180 day course will be
assigned a WF, and the F (as a 61) will be calculated in the student’s overall grade point average.

- If a student fails a course due to excessive absences, an FA will be recorded on his or her transcript.
The grade of FA will carry no Carnegie units but will be factored into the GPA as a 61.

Students who drop out of school or are expelled after the allowed period for will be assigned grades in
accordance with the following policies:

- The student will receive a WP if he or she was passing the course. The grade of WP will carry no
Carnegie units and no quality points to be factored into the student’s GPA.
- The student will receive a WF if he or she was failing the course. The grade of WF will carry no
Carnegie units but will be factored into the student’s GPA as a 61.

If a student earns a D or F in a course, the course may be retaken no later than the next academic year. Both
grades will be calculated into the student’s GPA.

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