CPHS Handbook

Disruption, disrespect, insubordination, or non-compliance with other Crown Point High School rules and/or school personnel will result in appropriate disciplinary action.

1. All students shall accept the responsibility for their own behavior.
2. All students shall show respect for self, others, and for the campus and building by keeping Crown Point High School free from vandalism, graffiti, and other personal trash.
3. All students shall comply with school board policies, rules, and standards designed to protect the rights of all.
4. All students shall be involved in their educational success to the fullest extent possible.
5. All students shall contribute to a positive classroom-learning environment by:

• Being respectful and considerate of teachers and classmates in both words and actions.
• Remaining awake and avoiding the impression of sleeping.
• Coming prepared for class with required materials
• Coming prepared for class with a charged Chromebook and charger.
• Sitting in assigned seats.
• Working only on assignments from the current class unless otherwise directed by a teacher.
• Remaining seated and working until the bell rings. The teacher will dismiss class after the bell has rung.
• Participating in class.
• Respectful use of technology, including cell phones

6. All students are expected to be in class on time.

Per Indiana Code IC 20-33-2.5-4 and IC 20-33-2-14

Promptness and dependability are important values in our society, and it is appropriate that they be stressed in school. All students are expected to attend school regularly and to be on time for classes in order to receive maximum benefit from the instructional program and to develop habits of punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility. 

• Regular school attendance is a valuable characteristic.
• There are legitimate reasons for students to miss school.
• When a student is not in attendance, school does go on.
• It is legitimate and proper for the school to set time limits of controllable absences from school beyond which students and their parents will be referred to an Attendance Review Committee.

Traditional day: Full time – marked present for more than 3 periods. Half day – marked present for 1 to 3 periods total.

Block Day: Full time – marked present for more than 2 periods. Half day – marked present for 1 to 2 periods total.

Parents or guardians of any student who is experiencing a “chronic medical condition,” an illness which results in missing a considerable number of school days, will be required to contact the Asst. Principals’ office and their student’s guidance counselor to discuss options. A medical incapacity form can be obtained through a medical note from a doctor explaining the chronic illness. Please contact the Attendance Office for more information.

1.Upon the third full day or single period absence of the semester, student and parent/guardian will be advised via letter home and/or email regarding the attendance concern and policy.

2.Upon the fifth full day or single period absence of the semester, the assigned administrator will contact student and parent/guardian to review the attendance policy and expectations, and will outline possible disciplinary procedures.

3. Upon the seventh full day or single period absence of the semester, the assigned administrator will schedule a meeting with the student and parent/guardian; other school personnel may be invited. Student will be placed on an Attendance Contract 8 and stipulations for compliance will be outlined and may include: exclusion from participation in extra-curricular activities, driving to school, dances, work permit, and/or alternative to expulsion.

4. Upon the tenth full day or single period absence of the semester, the assigned administrator will work with Central Office, student, and parent/guardian to schedule an Attendance Waiver meeting and/or recommendation for expulsion; student may also be removed from the course(s). A required meeting will be convened with school administrators.

The following absences would exempt a student from expulsion or continued absence concerns:

a. Service as a page in the Indiana General Assembly

b. Service on a precinct election board on Election Day

c. Subpoena to appear in court

d. School-sanctioned field trips

e. Required religious observances

f. Death in immediate family

g. College visits, two per year – Seniors and Juniors only (Juniors may seek additional visits with approval from Guidance Counselor)

h. Military examinations

i. Other emergencies and unusual circumstances as approved by administration.

These absences are exempt and require appropriate documentation brought to school immediately following the absence.

Daily attendance at school and practice is expected of all students involved in extracurricular activities. Students must be in attendance in order to be considered eligible to participate in an event that day. Attendance at school the day following an evening event is always expected. Habitual school absences following an evening event will be subject to disciplinary action.

Exceptions are absences that have been excused by the school administration for such activities as field trips, attendance at funerals, school visitations, workshops, etc.

All students who arrive late to school must sign/scan in with the Main Office. Students are considered absent from a class if they are more than 10 minutes late. Parents are advised to call 663-4885 (Ext. 11900) or email: cphsattendance@cps.k12.in.us if their student will be late to school by 10 minutes or more.

A student may be expelled if it is determined that the student’s legal settlement is not in the attendance area of Crown Point High School.

Appointments, such as doctor, dentist, orthodontist, or counseling, should be made outside the school day. If a student must leave during the day, the student should present a written request from the parent or guardian to the Asst. Principal’s office before the first 9 bell in the morning. In order for a student to leave campus, they must receive a passport from the Attendance Office. Students who leave campus without a passport will be considered truant.

The school discourages students from taking family trips/vacations during the school year. Be advised that negative academic consequences are likely to occur due to absences. Participation in classroom discussions and activities will be missed and the burden will be placed on the student to complete make up work. All absences due to vacations shall be counted toward the student’s total number of absences. If there is a need for a prearranged absence, parents should send a note or email (preferably) to the Attendance Office advising of the student’s absence at least five to seven (5-7) days in advance of the proposed absence.

The parent of any student has the duty and responsibility to notify the high school of each student’s absence prior to 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. When an illness exceeds the initial time indicated, the parent shall again notify school officials.

Parents may call or email 24 hours a day to report an absence. Parents/Guardians should call: (219) 663-4885, ext. 11900 or email: cphsattendance@cps.k12.in.us.

When reporting an absence, the parent should give the following information:

1. Name of caller and relationship to student
2. Student’s name and grade in school
3. Reason for absence

Students are expected to submit documentation for exempt absences the day they return to school. ANY STUDENT ABSENCE THAT IS NOT VERIFIED BY A PARENT /GUARDIAN WITHIN 48 HOURS MAY BECOME A TRUANCY AND RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION.

Regular and prompt school attendance is necessary both in the development of students’ responsibility and in the achievement of academic success. Students are expected to be in their assigned classroom when the bell sounds at the start of each class. Tardiness per semester/per class will be handled with a progressive disciplinary approach.

1. Tardies 1-4 will result in a verbal warning from the teacher and the tardy will be documented in the student’s attendance record in RDS.

2. Tardies 5-7 will result in a one-hour detention being assigned by the administration office. Failure to serve a detention will result in suspension.

3. Tardies 8+ will be referred to an administrator for assignment of disciplinary action that may include: exclusion from participation in extra-curricular activities, driving to school, dances, removal from the course, alternative to expulsion options, suspension, and/or recommendation for expulsion.

1. If a student is late for school due to delays caused by school bus transportation, the student will receive a pass from the Main Office.

2. If a student uses private transportation and is late to school, the tardy or absence is not excused. Refer to Attendance Policy for consequences.

A student who leaves the building without prior permission, who remains in the school building but who misses class time without permission, or who refuses to attend school in defiance of parental/guardian authority will be considered truant. This includes the student and/or parent fraudulently (not) reporting an absence. Crown Point High School will cooperate with the Lake County Juvenile Court System to address students with truancies.

1. Upon the first referral for full day or single period truancy for the school year, the student and parent/guardian will be contacted by a CPHS administrator and student will be issued an in-school suspension.

2. Upon the second referral for full day or single period truancy for the school year, a required meeting will be convened with school personnel, student, and parent / guardian. The student will be assigned a suspension. Students may be excluded from participation in extra-curricular activities, driving to school, dances, and/or alternative to expulsion options.

3. Upon the third referral for full day or single period truancy for the school year, a required meeting will be convened with school personnel, student, and parent/guardian at which time student will be placed on an attendance contract or recommended for expulsion. Additionally, the student will be classified as a habitual truant and may have his/her name sent to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles and his/her driver’s license will be revoked for 120 days. A student who is under sixteen (16) years of age will not be allowed to obtain a license until the age of eighteen (18) or until he/she is no longer classified as a habitual truant. A student identified as a habitual truant is entitled to a review of his/her attendance record at least once a year to determine if attendance has improved so that he/she may become eligible for a license or permit.

Crown Point Community School Corporation is committed to providing a safe and orderly learning environment. A concerted effort has been taken to secure the facilities and manage the behavior of the student population. In an effort to address this growing concern, a program of deterrence will be instituted as a proactive approach to the maintenance of a drug-free school. Because substance abuse poses such an immediate threat to the safety of student drivers, students involved in extracurricular activities, and students involved in athletics, a program of deterrence will be instituted as a proactive approach to maintaining a drug-free school environment.

Students are assigned classes in the five academic core areas (English, World Language, Math, Science, and Social Studies) based on their ability level until completion of their Diploma track. It is the belief of Crown Point High School that all students should be challenged academically while in attendance at CPHS to help promote lifelong learning as well as provide the needed curriculum and instruction to best prepare all students for future successes. Students can receive further information from their counselor.

Except as provided below, the school corporation may release without parental consent certain “student information” including the student’s name, address, telephone number, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, dates of graduation, awards received, listing on an honor roll, receipt of scholarship, and similar information as set for in Board Policy 8330, as amended from time to time, to newspapers, magazines, radio and television, colleges, civic organizations or similar groups, or publish such information in its own publications, programs, or yearbooks. Student information may be displayed on the school website, video production, or by any other means.

Such disclosures will be made unless, in response to the School Corporation’s annual notification, the parent in a timely manner notifies the school corporation in writing that he/she does not want directory information disclosed without his/her expressed prior written consent. The parental notification must be received each year that the parent does not want the directory information disclosed.

In addition, in accordance with Federal and State law, student names, addresses, and telephone listings will be released to recruiting officers for the United States Armed Forces, or an institution of higher education upon request unless, in the case of requests by a branch of the Armed Forces, the parent or student has notified the School Corporation in writing prior to the end of the student’s sophomore year that the student or the parent does not want the student’s name released.

CPHS Policies to Assess Learning are designed to promote learning in a personalized environment. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and will be asked to demonstrate proficiency of essential skills in each individual course.

Learning in the personalized environment is informed when accomplished independently…

• By assessments administered to students when instruction and learning pauses
  • Examples include a test, quiz, writing task, projects, or interview;
• While learning occurs during instruction when the teacher intentionally
  • observes a student performing or demonstrating skill or knowledge
  • listens to or reads a student explanation of a skill, a process, or thinking
  •  interacts with a student while in whole group, small group, or one-to-one settings;
• By performance tasks when a student is using knowledge, skills, and processes in application, synthesis, evaluation or creation when instruction pauses or is occurring; and/or
  • when the student determines a means of explaining, demonstrating, or proving their learning
  • To inform individual learning in a cooperative work product, the teacher creates a means for each student in the group to explain, demonstrate, or prove learning.
• Student work designed for practice, preparation or review, done independently, and demonstrating proficiency, the score can be counted.
  • When there is evidence the student is not demonstrating proficiency on an assignment designed for practice, preparation, or review it is discouraged to count the score.

When missing school, students should check for assignments/information in BUZZ and/or request assignments from teachers. All class work should be completed within the number of school days equal to the class period absences. Extended illnesses will be handled on an individual basis. Some classroom assignments and activities such as group discussions and labs may not be replicated and a natural loss of learning will occur due to absence(s).

Students/parents may contact teacher(s) via email at www.cps.k12.in.us by selecting “Crown Point High School” and choosing the tab “Our School.” Under the school tab, select “Faculty & Staff Directory.” When requesting homework, please give teachers a 24- hour notice to gather assignments. Assignments that cannot be emailed will be dropped off in the Guidance Office by the teacher and should be picked up in the Guidance Office. It is the responsibility of the person picking up homework to also pick up any books or materials needed from the locker. Please do not give locker combinations to other students.

Students wishing to graduate in January of their senior year or June of their junior year must have COMPLETED all classes for the Core 40 diploma and must have met a Graduation Pathway. The Early Graduation Application must be submitted by the 5th day of the school year to the assigned guidance counselor for the student. Students are required to meet with their guidance counselor in the spring of their junior year to ensure all coursework/credits have been satisfied.

In compliance with the procedural requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Public Law 94-142, the school is compelled to keep parents/guardians fully informed of the law and the rights afforded under this provision. Complete information regarding these provisions as well as procedures outlining identification, evaluation, and placement can be obtained from CPHS administration and/or guidance.

Designing your schedule is a serious decision. The high school budget is prepared, staff is hired and the master schedule is developed based on the student’s course requests. Crown Point High School students are encouraged to invest quality time in planning their schedules.

Such planning should consist of consultations with parents, school personnel, college personnel, and anyone who might provide insight to help students make wise decisions. The Crown Point High School philosophy is to prepare students for their futures by teaching them to make good decisions and accept the consequences for not doing so.

• After May 1st changes in a student’s schedule will be made for either semester for the following reasons only:
  • Errors made by the school in developing the schedule.
  • The school’s need to balance class sizes.
  • Medical reasons with documentation.
  • To correct inappropriate placement – a student has failed a class and needs to repeat the course or when a student is placed at an inappropriate                      level.
  • To increase the academic content of the schedule – changes may be considered to change to a more academically challenging course – subject to                   availability.
  • Scheduling conflicts – lack of enrollment to offer a course or too large of a course enrollment.
• Crown Point High School DOES NOT accept requests for teacher changes. 
• Withdrawing from a class after the 9th week of the semester may result in a W/F.
• For complete details regarding scheduling please visit the “Guidance” page on the CPHS website.

OCCASIONALLY, INDIVIDUAL SITUATIONS ARISE THAT WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A SCHEDULE CHANGE IS NEEDED. THESE SITUATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE STUDENT’S TEACHER, PARENTS OR GUARDIANS AND COUNSELORS AND A RECOMMENDATION WILL BE MADE TO THE STUDENT’S ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OR DEAN WHO WILL MAKE THE FINAL DECISION. FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford parents and students over eighteen (18) years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are:

(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access.

(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate.

Parents or eligible students may ask the School to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate. They should write the school principal (or appropriate school official), clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

(3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA              authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Upon request, the school discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failure by the School District to comply with the requirements of            FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605

Crown Point High School has partnered with Naviance to provide a safe, paperless way to send transcripts directly to colleges and universities you choose. Students should log into their Naviance account via their RDS student account to make transcript requests. The transcript administrator in the office will upload your transcripts after they have been checked and approved to those colleges which you have indicated. Transcript requests for scholarship purposes should be made in person in the Guidance Office or via e-mail to the secretary. Letter of recommendation requests should be made in person directly to the teacher/faculty member from whom you are requesting a letter. If you are a current student who needs a transcript for other purposes, you may contact the office directly to place your request. Step-by-step instructions for utilizing Naviance to request transcripts are on the CPHS website.

Students can verify when their transcripts have been sent online by logging into their individual Naviance accounts and looking at the “office status” column. Students must allow 10 school days for processing transcripts and counselor recommendations. Students must request teacher recommendations directly from their teacher, which their teacher will then upload into Naviance. Requests for transcripts to be sent to colleges having a November 1 deadline must be placed in Naviance at least ten (10) days before Fall Break and for those with a January deadline, at least ten (10) days before winter break.

This section is designed as an addendum to the Student Handbook. Policies and procedures presented in this section apply to students engaged in fully-online courses through the CPHS 2.0 program. Policies presented in this section are in addition to those offered in previous sections.

Participation in commencement exercises is a privilege that seniors earn by completing necessary academic requirements. Students who have earned a minimum of 40 credits and are in good standing may participate in commencement ceremonies. Students with unusual circumstances and/or less than the required number of credits must seek permission from the Principal. Students may only participate in one commencement ceremony during their high school career.

• Dual credit classes in Business, English, Industrial Technology, Family and Consumer Science, Science, Math, Social Studies, and World Languages are offered as an option for CPHS students to take courses that satisfy requirements for earning both a high school diploma and college credits.
• Students who earn dual credits in these courses will have a separate Indiana University, Purdue University, University of Southern Indiana, Vincennes and/or Ivy Tech Community College transcript showing the course name, grade earned and credit hours established.
• If enrolling in another college or university, students may present their college transcript for evaluation and possible transfer credit.
• It is the responsibility of the student and his/her family to check with the college or university to be sure dual credits will be accepted. It is important to remember that a student enrolled in dual credit opportunities is building both a high school and a collegiate transcript. Earning exceptional grades is very important as future college enrollment and financial aid dollars are impacted by GPA.

Students who are attending Crown Point High School and wish to expand their education by taking additional secondary classes must adhere to the following:

1. Discuss and review classes with counselor.

2. Secure approval from Associate Principal prior to registering for courses.

3. School must be accredited by the State of Indiana and/or NCA.

4. Upon completion of the course a transcript is to be sent to Crown Point High School. All Grades received will be counted in student’s G.P.A.

Credit may be earned beyond the minimum of credits required for graduation. The State of Indiana defines a credit as time spent with a certified teacher. Students wishing to graduate early must have a Core 40 Diploma and report their intentions to their counselor for approval by the 5th day of the school year of their senior year. When a student fails a required course, the failed class should be repeated as soon as possible. College entrance requirements and the requirements for NCAA/NAIA academic eligibility often exceed the minimum requirements established for graduation. Therefore, each student is responsible for learning as early as possible the requirements for admission and/or athletic academic eligibility necessary to achieve post-secondary goals. Preplanning is critical as admission to these programs varies at each institution and is often based on academic performance, college entrance examination scores, and the rigor of coursework pursued in high school.

The intent of grade replacement is to allow the student to take a class over in order to demonstrate a higher proficiency. The grade for the course retaken will show on the transcript detail screen as a new course with the year and semester it was taken and the original course will have the grade replaced with an R and will be an audit. This means the original grade will not count toward the grade point average, there is no negative impact. The original course title will remain because it denotes the student taking the original course during the school year. By taking a course over a student has developed a better understanding of subject matter and is ready to progress to the next level. Course replacements are allowable for exact course titles only

The Honor Roll has two classifications:           (1) High Honors …GPA 4.0 and higher

                                                                               (2) Honors …GPA 3.0 to 3.99

Students who have had an extended illness may receive an incomplete for a grading period or semester. Incomplete grades are given for other reasons such as projects not finished or reports not turned in. All work must be completed within ten (10) school days following the end of the grading period or semester. Incomplete grades not converted to passing grades within the allotted time will automatically be changed to an F.

* Any students receiving an Academic Honors Diploma (3.0 GPA or better and meets criteria) are recognized at graduation.

* Students must be on track to receive an Academic Honors Diploma at the time of graduation to be recognized as summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude.

* Students graduating one or two semesters early must still meet GPA and Academic Honors Diploma benchmarks for 12th grade students.

*Final Laude distinctions will be determined after the completion of the seventh (7th) semester of CPHS student’s senior year.

National Honor Society evaluates on four (4) criteria: scholarship, leadership, service and character. Sophomore and Junior students with a 3.60 GPA or higher are sent a letter home explaining eligibility. Students will be given an activity form to fill out highlighting their activities and leadership positions. Faculty and staff are sent out forms in which they evaluate eligible members on their character.

The student and faculty forms are both collected and given to the Faculty Council. This council consists of five (5) volunteer faculty members approved by the principal. The Faculty Council then uses the forms to evaluate each eligible member on their scholarship, leadership, service and character. A majority vote among them determines acceptance or rejection. Sophomores not accepted into NHS are eligible to go through the process again as Juniors, provided their GPA is still 3.60 or higher.

Upon acceptance into NHS students are expected to maintain their GPA, attend monthly meetings, and be involved with the service projects. Failure to do this will result in participation consequences and could ultimately lead to the student’s removal from NHS. Students interested in becoming members of NHS should seek community service opportunities outside of school and leadership roles within their extracurricular activities.

All students must have a minimum of five community service hours per semester enrolled at CPHS. The selection process is subject to change at any time. If this occurs, students will be notified at an informational meeting.

Crown Point High School will permit students to enroll in college courses that grant credit toward both high school and/or college attendance. Said enrollment may be either full or part-time. This program is in accordance with the provisions of Indiana law and the rules of the State Board of Education.

STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS

1. Notify the principal in writing prior to each semester.
2. College courses approved for high school credit must be courses not currently offered at Crown Point High School.
3. Schedule an appointment with his/her counselor to discuss:
   1. Eligibility
   2. Course selection [attempt to coincide with 511 IAC 6-2-(d)]
   3. Credit to be earned
   4. Consequence of failure
   5. Student schedule – must attend at least four periods at CPHS
   6. Student financial obligation
   7. Responsibility of student, parents, and school
4. One high school credit will be granted for each three credit hours earned in dual credit circumstances.
5. Signature of counselor or designee.

Report cards are available online through PowerSchool.

Credit is awarded at the end of each semester for demonstration of essential skills proficiency in a course. Grades convey an evaluation by the teacher of the student’s progress in school. AP classes have one additional point and honors classes a half-point for weighted grades.

• Grades are rounded to the hundredth decimal. 
• Example – 89.494 rounds to 89.49 and 89.495 rounds to 89.50.

Semester Grades

• 80% of the semester grade is determined by school work as it is accumulated throughout the semester.
  • Teachers may choose to implement course weights within this section of the course to ensure that essential proficiencies are given appropriate attention
  • Stakeholders should work to ensure clarity on course weights prior to due dates.
• 20% of the semester grade is determined by student performance on a final exhibition of course essential skills (summative assessment/final exam) at the end of the semester.
• Advanced Placement and dual credit courses may have to make adjustments to serve the institution granting credit.

Crown Point High School reserves the right to accept, reject, or limit transfer credits. Decisions regarding the consideration of transfer credits are based on the following criteria:

1. Accreditation of the school or program.

2. Comparable curriculum.

3. Minimum state requirements regarding minutes spent with properly certified instructors.

Students who are assigned to CAP (Alternative School) are subject to all rules and policies included in this handbook as well as the CAP policies/rules.

Announcements are only made about issues pertaining to school. All announcements must have the signature of a sponsoring teacher or coach before being communicated over the public address system or displayed on the video announcements throughout the building. In an attempt to preserve academic classroom minutes and prevent unnecessary interruptions, most announcements will be communicated via the video announcements. Bulletin boards throughout the building are available for announcements. The posting of announcements on the board must be approved by an administrator. The organization responsible for placement shall remove items immediately after the date of the event.

It is the responsibility of the student to return the books to the issuing teacher. You will be charged the replacement cost for lost or damaged books. Additional books will not be issued until the cost of the book is recovered or arrangements have been made for payment.

Students may eat lunch prepared by the cafeteria or bring their lunches from home. Extra items, including milk, may be purchased in addition to the regular menu. Those eligible will receive a reduced lunch price. Forms for a reduced-price lunch may be picked up in the Main Office. Prices are subject to change. Breakfast and other items are served in the cafeteria from 7:10 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. The cost of these items vary. Forms for a reduced-price breakfast may also be picked up in the Main Office. Students will never be denied a regular menu lunch. Students are expected to clean up after themselves. Students will be dismissed from lunch by a CPHS staff member.

Students are expected to keep their tables and the cafeteria clean by using waste cans provided and by returning their trays to be recycled. Trays, dishes, and utensils are not to be removed from the cafeteria and students must remain in the cafeteria or Learning Commons during the duration of their lunch period.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877- 8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

The private use of motor vehicles by corporation students shall be regulated. Student parking at the high school is limited. Only students with an APPROPRIATE PARKING PERMIT AND A PROPERLY DISPLAYED TAG will be allowed to park on school grounds during school hours. Failure to follow the driving and parking guidelines at Crown Point High School will result in loss of parking privileges, towing at the owner’s expense, and/or report to authorities. Students who do not abide by school rules may have their permit revoked. In order to receive a parking permit, students must be enrolled in our Random Drug Testing program.

Elevators are to be used by CPHS staff and any students who have secured authorization with medical documentation. Students found misusing the elevators will be subject to disciplinary consequences including detention, and/or suspension.

If it becomes necessary to cancel or delay school, information will be given on www.cps.k12.in.us and ParentSquare.

Sack lunches may be kept in students’ lockers from arrival time to lunchtime, but no food should be kept in lockers overnight. Food and/or beverages are classroom issues and will be enforced per teacher discretion. Beverage containers placed on lockers must be closable; open containers outside of the cafeteria may be confiscated. The selling of items (food, etc.) that are not part of a school approved fundraiser is prohibited.

Any parent or guardian of a student enrolled in Crown Point High School, or any high school student eighteen (18) years of age or older may file a complaint with the school principal if he/she believes grounds for such a violation exists. The complaint must be made to the school principal within thirty (30) days of the alleged violation.

The school clinic is located in the hallway between the Guidance Office and Assistant Principal’s Office. The nurses’ office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. If a nurse is not available, students should report to the Assistant Principal’s Office. The nurse handles first-aid situations. The school nurse or office will notify parents to arrange for transportation before a student is sent home due to illness or injury. If an injury requires medical attention, an attempt will be made to contact parents. If a parent cannot be reached, the student will be taken to a doctor or hospital. Written permission from the nurse or Assistant Principal’s Office is required to leave school for medical reasons. Those students who fail to comply and leave school without permission will be considered truant. Students who are ill should not report to school expecting the nurse to care for them.

Health and immunizations records are maintained by the school nurse. Students taking medication during the school day are to store the medication with the nurse and take it under the nurse’s supervision. A doctor’s note and parental note are required, indicating the need and dosage schedule.

A student may possess and self-administer medication for chronic diseases or medical conditions provided the student's parent files a written authorization with the principal. The written authorization must be filed annually. A physician's written statement must be included with the parent's authorization.

The physician's statement be filed annually and include the following information:

A. An acute or chronic disease or medical condition exists for which the medication is prescribed.

B. The student has been given instruction as to how to self-administer the medication.

C. The nature of the disease or medical condition requires emergency administration of the medication.

The School or School Board is not liable for civil damages as a result of a student's self-administration of medication for an acute or chronic disease or medical condition except for an act or omission amounting to gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.

Topical sunscreen products. USDA- approved topical, non-aerosol sunscreen products are exempt from this requirement. While on school property or at a school sponsored event or activity, a student may possess and use a topical, non-aerosol sunscreen product. A school employee may assist a student in applying the sunscreen product with written permission from the student’s parent or guardian.

THE SCHOOL DOES NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF MEDICAL/TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES.

The Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Coordinator and the contact details for the coordinator must be published in student handbooks.

The corporation IAQ Coordinator is Mike Malaski, Buildings and Grounds Department, 1151 East Summit Street, Crown Point, IN 46307. 219-663-5701

Vehicle Idling: In accordance with Indiana Code 410 I.A.C. 33-4-3, all vehicles including buses and private vehicles driven by parents, students, and/or visitors are prohibited from idling for more than five minutes on school property.

All lockers and storage areas for student use on school premises remain the property of the school. These areas have no expectation of privacy and are subject to inspection and search (I.C. 20-33-8-32). Students are not to share lockers or locker combinations with others. Lockers are to be locked when not in use. Students should not keep money or other valuables in their lockers. If a student locker needs repair, the student should go to the Main Office for a LOCKER REPAIR form. If a student has withdrawn or is expelled from school, the student has two weeks to clean out the locker of personal items under supervision and return all books and school property to the registrar.

Learning Commons resources include books, magazines and pamphlets, and other printed instructional material as well as DVD’s, audio compact discs, and other non-print materials. Computers equipped with online research tools are also available. The Learning Commons is open from 6:40 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Check out periods vary. Most books may be checked out for two weeks; magazines and pamphlets for one week; some reference books overnight. A student ID is required to check out materials. Cloud-based printing is available for students. The automated catalog includes information on print and non-print materials and may be used by students having trouble locating a particular item. Students must pay for or replace damaged or lost materials. A student may use the Learning Commons every day during regular school hours and during lunch hours with a pass. A student using the Learning Commons should follow instructions as indicated:

1. Students must sign-in when arriving at the Learning Commons

2. A current student photo ID is required to use the computers in the Learning Commons.

3. Students misbehaving or misusing the Learning Commons may lose privileges for a period of time and/or be assigned discipline to be determined by the media specialist and administration.

Students in the hall during class time must be able to produce an authorized pass that is dated, timed and filled out and signed in ink by a faculty/staff member. Students who are found outside of the classroom during class time without a pass will be subject to disciplinary consequences.

Refunds for withdrawn students will be made within thirty (30) days of the withdrawal date, provided a forwarding address is given. Funds remaining in returning student accounts at the end of the school year will roll forward to the next school year. Refunds will be made for amounts $5.00 and over. Overpayments less than $5.00 will remain in the fund in which it was applied unless the parent submits a request for reimbursement.

Students will report to Study Hall prepared with schoolwork and materials. Study hall is recognized as a class with regard to attendance and behavior. Failing to follow the Study Hall supervisors’ rules will be considered insubordination. Study Hall students are not to be released to assist staff in clerical or non-instruction tasks without written authority of the principal or designee. Students must obtain a pass from a teacher before leaving Study Hall. Study Hall supervisors will not issue passes to students to the Learning Commons.

Parents needing to confer with an administrator, counselor, or teacher should call the school to set up an appointment. Upon arrival at the school, parents are to sign-in with the Main Office and obtain a visitor’s pass. Other visits by friends or relatives of CPHS students are not allowed. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS MUST RECEIVE APPROVAL BY THE PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNEE. CPHS visitor sign-in is located in the Main Office. Any person(s) found to be in violation of the policy may be subject to trespassing charges.

A student may go to a teacher’s classroom between 7:15 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. (excluding Wednesdays) for assistance with school work. A teacher may require that a student attend Zero Period to complete make-up work or receive one-on-one assistance.

Academic Decathlon                                Academic Super Bowl                                 Athletics

Band                                                           BPA                                                                CASS

Choir                                                           CPTV                                                              FCCLA

Debate                                                       Hoosier Barbell Club                                    Excalibur

Inklings                                                      Latin Club                                                      Orchestra

Pro Start                                                   Quiz Bowl                                                       RoboDogs

Science Olympiad                                    Spell Bowl                                                     Speech

Students Issued Parking Permits           Theatre                                                         VEX Robotics

*CPCSC reserves the right to add or remove groups on a year-to-year basis as new student groups form.

It is the belief of those concerned with the development of youth that membership and participation in extra-curricular activities has a positive effect in the development of constructive attitudes for citizenship and life skills.

It is the position of Crown Point Community Schools that participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege. High standards of conduct are expected for students participating in these activities.

All student activities are carried out under the basic rules and regulations of the high school; and those participating are expected to follow the established guidelines, even if the activity takes place after school or on a non-school day. Students must be in attendance all day in order to be considered eligible to participate in an extracurricular activity unless permission is granted for unusual circumstances by an administrator.

It is important that participants and their legal guardians be aware of the philosophy, rules, and regulations under which they will be given the opportunity to participate. It is the responsibility of the sponsor to see that those in the activity stay within the guidelines. Violators will be dealt with by school administration. The basic requirement for membership into any organization is desire; however, some activities have requirements such as standards for membership in the National Honor Society, the ability to play an instrument to be in the marching band, and so on.

Crown Point High School offers a variety of co-curricular and extracurricular clubs and activities. All students are invited and encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. Your involvement will increase your interest in school and will help you to become a well-rounded person. A current list of clubs may be found on the Crown Point High School webpage, www.cps.k12.in.us.

All dances must be scheduled and approved by an administrator. Dances may occur following an athletic event on Friday or Saturday which will end no later than 11:00 p.m. An administrator must approve any deviations from these times.

1. All rules and regulations for Crown Point High School will be in effect.
2. Only students of Crown Point High School will be admitted to dances unless prior arrangements have been made with an administrator.
3. Appropriate school clothing/attire is acceptable unless the event has a specific theme or is designated as formal or semiformal.
4. Jostling, pushing, piggyback riding, lying on the floor or other disruptive behavior is not permitted.
5. Students may not leave the building after being admitted to a school sponsored dance unless they are leaving the dance and all school property for the remainder of the evening.

All student fundraising activities must have a staff sponsor and be approved by an administrator

When a practice is held on an evening prior to a school day, the practice must end no later than 9:45 p.m. and the building must be cleared no later than 10:00 p.m. All students must leave before teachers and/or coaches. When a practice is held on an evening when there is no school the next day, the practice must end no later than 10:30 p.m. and the building must be cleared no later than 10:45 p.m. Athletic practices for various teams will be scheduled through the Athletic Directors’ office.

An administrator must approve all extra-curricular activities at least one week in advance of the activity. Once the activity is posted on the school calendar, it becomes an official school function. All activities which take an organization or club off school grounds must be properly chaperoned.

When a student is involved in two activities falling on the same date, the student should bring the conflict to the attention of both advisors and/or coaches involved. The advisors or coaches will inform the assistant principal for extra-curricular activities and attempt to work out a solution satisfactory to the student and in the best interest of the activities. If the parties cannot arrive at a satisfactory solution, the assistant principal will confer with the student and the advisor or coaches involved and then decide in which activity the student will be allowed to participate.

Interscholastic athletics are maintained in ten (10) sports for both boys and girls. All students must have a physical examination before they can practice for any sport. All students interested in athletics are invited to try out. Announcements may be made in local and school newspapers and through school announcements as to when the call-out meetings or try-outs will be held.

• FALL
  • (Boys) Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Tennis
  • (Girls) Cross Country, Golf Soccer, Volleyball
• WINTER
  • (Boys) Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling
  • (Girls) Basketball, Gymnastics, Swimming, Wrestling
• SPRING
  • (Boys) Baseball, Golf, Track, Volleyball
  • (Girls) Softball, Tennis, Track, Unified Track
• YEAR
  • Cheerleading, Dance

While all members of freshman teams are freshmen, JV and Varsity teams may include students from all four grades. Most sports have three teams:

1. Freshman teams, in which participants show interest and desire coupled with a basic ability but little experience.
2. Junior Varsity teams, in which participants do not yet demonstrate varsity level ability but are gaining experience.
3. Varsity teams, in which participants have the best ability and/or the greatest amount of experience.

Students are encouraged to request assignments in advance from their teachers if they are going to miss a class for a performance, scheduled contest, or trip. Such absences are not included toward denial of credit.

ELIGIBILITY

Regular attendance at school is required of all participants. Athletes must be in attendance all day in order to be considered eligible to participate in a contest or practice that day unless permission is granted for unusual circumstances by an administrator.

Students must be in school Friday in order to participate in weekend events unless excused by an administrator. A student must meet the guidelines established by the IHSAA to be eligible.

It should be recognized by both the student and the Crown Point Community School Corporation that the enjoyment of and the participation in high school athletics and student groups is a privilege, which carries with it varying degrees of responsibility, recognition, and reward. Participating student represent their school and other members of the student body, so it is their duty to conduct themselves in a matter that is positive for themselves, their families, their school, and their community.

Local and State laws related IHSAA regulations, the CPHS Student Handbook, the CPHS Athletic and Extra-Curricular Code and disciplinary action by the principal or his designee (Athletic Director) shall govern participants in CPHS’s extra-curricular athletic activities and student groups.

This code applies to all students who are members of school sponsored extra-curricular sports and student groups. A student is governed by this code from his/her first sport/group participation at CPHS to completion of his/her last sport season or school group season at CPHS during his/her high school career.

This code and its penalties shall serve as the minimum standard. Each coach or sponsor may impose individual rules and penalties regarding his/her particular sport or student group (grooming, attendance, curfew, etc.). Each student will be informed of these additional rules prior to the start of that particular season.

CATEGORY A: It is a violation of the CPHS Athletic and Extra-Curricular Code if…

1. A student is found to be in possession of or using any kind of tobacco product including vaping/Juul.

Rationale: a) The use of tobacco/vaping is injurious to one’s health.

                   b) It is illegal to purchase tobacco/vaping products under the age of 18.

2. A student is found to be in attendance at a place where illegal consumption or possession of alcohol and/or a controlled substance is taking place.

Rationale: a) Student are to conduct themselves in a manner that is positive for themselves, their family, their school and their community.

3. A student is found to be engaging in conduct that

a) reflects discredit upon CPHS or the IHSAA.

b) creates a disruptive influence on the discipline, order, moral or educational environment of CPHS.

Rationale: a) Rule B, Section 1 of the IHSAA by-laws.

CATEGORY B: It is a violation of the CPHS Athletic and Extra –Curricular Code if…

1. A student is found to be in possession or consuming any alcoholic beverage.

Rationale: a) The use or possession of alcoholic beverages by any person under 21 years of age is illegal.

                   b) Alcohol reduces maximum physical and mental performance and is injurious to one’s health.

2. A student is found to be in the unauthorized possession of a controlled substance as defined in the Indiana Controlled Substance Act. (In addition, if a student/athlete tests positive on a Random Drug Testing for controlled substance.) The use of CBD products that have THC and cause a positive test is also a Category B violation.

Rationale: a) The use of possession of a controlled substance is illegal.

                   b) Their use reduces physical and mental performance and is injurious to one’s health.

CATEGORY C: It is a violation of the CPHS Athletic and Extra-Curricular Code if…

1. A student is found guilty of committing an act constituting crimes (felonies or serious misdemeanors) and/or juvenile delinquencies and status offenses as defined by the Indiana Penal Code.

Rationale: a) Rule B, Section 1 of the IHSAA by-laws.

Penalty Level 1:         The athlete/group member is to be disciplined by the head coach in which he/she is currently participating in or the group sponsor in                                                       conjunction with the Athletic Director/Administrator. A report must be filed in the Athletic Office/Assistant Principal’s Office.

Penalty Level 2:         The athlete/group member will not be allowed to continue to participate in inter-school competition until he/she has served a suspension of                                          25% of the regular season contests of the varsity season of his/her sport or group’s season, regardless of the level at which the athlete or                                              group member participates.

Penalty Level 3:         The athlete/group member will be suspended from participation and practice in all sports/groups at CPHS for 1 calendar year.

Penalty Level 4:         The athlete/group member will be denied the privilege of participating in sports/student groups at CPHS for the remainder of their high school                                       career.

A. The athlete/group member and his/her parents and/or his/her coach/sponsor will be informed of the violation and the penalty by the Athletic Director/Administrator at an informal hearing to be held in the Athletic Office/Assistant Principal’s Office.

B. The athlete/group member must complete the season with the athletic team/student group under which he/she is serving suspension. If the athlete/group member quits the team before the season is completed, the entire suspension will be served on the next team on which he/she plays/participates.

C. At the head coach’s/sponsor’s discretion, the athlete/group member may be allowed to practice with the team and accompany the team to contests during a Level 2 suspension.

D. Although practice during the suspension period is up to the individual coach, an athlete/group member may begin practice up to 10 days before the end of a Level 3 suspension, in order to get the ten (10) days of practice in to be able to participate when the Level 3 suspension has been completed.

E. Any “jamboree” or “controlled scrimmage” will constitute an athletic contest.

F. In regular season tournaments, the minimum number of contests will be counted in the suspension. Example: in a double elimination tournament, the participating team, regardless of the number of actual contests played, will count the tournament as two (2) contests for the purpose of suspension. 43

G. If a suspension period includes a fraction of a contest, all fractions greater than or equal to .5 will be rounded up. Example: 5:75 = 6 games, 8.33 = 8 games.

H. All suspension periods will be calculated based on the length of the varsity schedule of that sport/student group calendar dates. Example: a freshman basketball player with a 16 game schedule would serve a Level 2 suspension of 5 games based on the varsity’s 20 game schedule.

I. If an athlete has not completed his/her suspension before IHSAA tournament competition begins, then she/she will not be eligible for any part of the tournament. For suspension purposes, the entire IHSAA tournament will count as one regular season contest.

J. Cause of suspensions will be established by charges of law enforcement officials or agencies, by investigations by members of the CPHS administration, faculty, paid or volunteer members of the athletic staff, or by the admission of the athlete.

Any parent seeking help or assistance involving his/her child’s use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco, prior to a report or investigation by the school or any involvement with law enforcement, should contact school administration. As a result, the athlete/group member will receive a lesser consequence than what is outlined above. This consequence may include an athletic/participation suspension, or drug/alcohol counseling. The Athletic Director and Principal will determine the severity of the consequence.

Athletes/group members are encouraged to seek help and to self-report. An athlete/group member can eliminate the penalty for a first offense under Category B (alcohol and Drugs) if 1) he/she reports the conduct to the Athletic Director, Head Coach or Counselor prior to the school’s investigation of the conduct and 2) the student will be referred to their guidance counselor to determine if counseling services are needed. The guidance counselor will make recommendations on services available in the community. By self-reporting this will still count as a Level 2 Penalty and, if there is a repeat offense, the athlete/group member will receive a Level 3 Penalty which is suspension from athletics/school group for one (1) calendar year. Agencies and counseling resources are attainable from the high school guidance counselors. Any counseling services will be at the expense of the parent or guardian.

An athlete/group member who did not self-report and who is found to have violated the Code under Category B for the first time will be offered the opportunity to reduce his/her penalty by 50% by the successful completion of a substance abuse program. Agencies and counseling resources are attainable from our guidance counselors. Any counseling or services will be at the expense of the parent or guardian. Reduction of penalty through counseling can only be implemented on a first offense.

Social Media refers to internet-based applications designed to create and share user generated content. Any form of digital magazines, internet forums, web-blogs, podcasts, photographs, video, rating and social bookmarking found on websites such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or Tumblr that is open to public viewing is considered to be social media. As the user of these platforms, student-athletes/group members are expected to conduct themselves responsibly as members of their respective team, the CPHS Athletic Department and the school. Users must understand that any content shared is expected to follow acceptable social behaviors outlined in the athletic code/extra-curricular code for Student-Athletes/group members, Crown Point High School, the IHSAA and state and federal law. Violations of this policy are subject to investigation and sanctions outlined in the athletic and extra-curricular code for Student-Athletes/group members and are also subject to review by state and federal law enforcement.

Prohibited Conduct

As a student-athlete/group member, you must accept responsibility for your social media use. It is your job to project the values and responsibilities of the CPHS as a highly visible member of the institution and the larger community. Any malicious use of social media platforms shall not be tolerated. Malicious use may include but not limited to;

1. Social Media use should not violate the athletic code for student-athletes or extra-curricular code for group members.

2. Demeaning statements or threats that endanger the safety of another person.

3. Post should not contain profane, vulgar, obscene, racial/ethnic, or offensive language.

4. Incriminating photos or statements regarding illegal criminal behavior, underage drinking use of illegal drugs, sexual harassment or violence.

5. Indicating knowledge of the acts listed above.

Potential Consequences

Any malicious use can be investigated by representatives of Crown Point as well as civil authorities. Upon investigation and the severity of the incident can result in sanctions by the appropriate body. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to;

1. Written notification from the Director of Athletics/Administration to the student identifying the offense and potential sanctions.

2. Temporary suspension from competition as outlined in the athletic and extra-curricular code.

3. Dismissal from athletic team/student group.

Appeals

A student may appeal their sanctions to the Athletic Director/Administrator as outlined below in the appeal process.

A. An athlete/group member has the right to appeal an imposed penalty.

B. The appeal must be made in writing to the Athletic Director/Administration within five (5) school days following the hearing.

C. The Board of Appeals will consist of:

1) The Athletic Director and/or Assistant Athletic Director(s)

2) 3 coaches, not to include a coach of the sport in which the athlete/group member currently is participating

3) The Principal and or Assistant Principal(s)

D. The Board of Appeals has the following options:

1) Affirm the penalty

2) Change the penalty

3) Reverse the penalty

E. The Board of Appeals will vote and announce its decision to the athlete/group member 24 hours following the appeal after approval by the Principal and or Superintendent.

By reviewing and signing the Student Handbook consent form, students/parents/guardians/athletes acknowledge the rules, policies, and expectations of Crown Point High School and the Athletic and Extra-Curricular Code and agree to comply with those rules and provisions.