ADDITIONAL TOPICS:

STUDENT HANDBOOK-PG. 1
Guidance & Academic Info.
Student Rights & Resonsibility
Grading Policy
Attendance Policy & Procedures
Scheduling
Smmer School
Student Services
Principal's Honor Roll
College Testing Dates 03-04
Library/Media Center
Homework & Extra Help
Occupational Education

STUDENT MANAGEMENT
Discipline
School-Wide Rules
Student Policy -
Drugs and Alcohol
Weapons
Fighting/Endangerment
Computer Related Offenses
Mace-Laser Pointers
Appropriate Attire
Sexual Harassment
Detention
Suspension
Classroom Rules

TRANSPORTATION
Philosophy
Bus Behavior Rules
Consequences
Driving and Parking Regulations

CO-CURRICULAR INFO.
Co-Curricular Eligibility Policy
National Honor Society -
Requirements for Membership
Student Activities - Clubs

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE PROGRAM

HEALTH CARE SERVICES

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Fire Drill Procedures
Lunch Periods - Open/Closed Campus Regulations
Food/Drinks in the Hallways
Lunch/Eating Areas
Lockers
Lost and Found
Passes
Telephone Usage
Money & Valuables
Visitor Policy
Lost Book Policy
School Closing
Working Papers
Renaissance
Bell Schedule

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES
During the school year, fire drills will be conducted a minimum of 12 times. Please acquaint yourself with the entire exit instructions posted in your classrooms. Drills are to be taken seriously. It is vital that students adhere to the following building in an orderly fashion. regulations during all drills:
1. There must be no talking after the drill begins.
2. Move through the hall and away from the
3. Remain with your class throughout the drill and take attendance.
4. Re-enter the building when directed by faculty.

LUNCH PERIODS – OPEN/CLOSED CAMPUS REGULATIONS
Students who do not have a lunch period must obtain a permanent lunch pass in order to bring lunch to their classroom. Only those students who are bona fide juniors and seniors may leave the building during their lunch period. Such students must use the doors across from the auditorium to leave and re-enter the building and must present a school ID card to the staff member on duty at the exit each day. No students may leave the building during study hall/unassigned periods. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action as indicated on the Discipline Chart.

FOOD/DRINK IN THE HALLWAYS
Students are not permitted to bring food or drink in the hallways or classrooms. The only exception is for students who do not have a scheduled lunch period. Such students must apply for and receive a lunch card from an assistant principal granting permission to bring food and drink to class during one of the lunch periods. Such authorization will only be granted to students who DO NOT HAVE A LUNCH PERIOD.

Students who have been granted a lunch card are to return to their designated class within 10 minutes of the start of class. Students who abuse this privilege may be subject to disciplinary actions.

LUNCH/EATING AREAS
1. Lunches (bought or carried) are to be eaten only in the cafeteria. (except students with lunch cards)
2. Trays, bags, papers, and milk cartons are to be deposited in
trash containers.
3. Students who leave the building during their lunch period accept the responsibility of returning on time.
4. Students may not loiter in the front of the building or in hallways during the lunch periods.
5. Congregating or eating is not allowed in the halls.

LOCKERS
Lockers are considered to be the property of the Riverhead Central School District and can be searched at any time by the school administration. All students will be assigned hall lockers at the beginning of the school year. The lockers are to be kept clean on the outside as well as on the inside. The security of the locker is also the responsibility of the students since only they should know the combination. CAUTION: Be sure to turn the knob three turns to ensure that the lock is secure, and be sure not to share your combination with other students. All students will be responsible for cleaning out their lockers at the end of the school year.

LOST AND FOUND
Students who find lost articles are asked to bring them to the main office. Items, which are not claimed within a reasonable length of time, are donated to local charities.

PASSES
Once the first bell rings at the beginning of the formal school day, students traveling from one destination to another must have a pass other than during the five minutes allotted for passing between periods. Students who request a pass to leave class must present their agenda book. Students are permitted one pass per day. A student without their agenda book will not be issued a pass. Passes are required whenever students are given permission to leave the classroom.

TELEPHONE USAGE
There are three pay phones available in the school for student use. Office phones are for school business purposes. During the school day if a phone call has to be made from the main office, administrative permission must be obtained.

MONEY & VALUABLES
No office in the high school is authorized to hold cash, checks, money orders, etc. left for students by parents, guardians, friends or siblings. Therefore, students should be sure to bring money for lunch, trips, rings, caps and gowns, yearbooks etc. that may be need on any given day. If a parent or guardian needs to deliver money to a student will be paged only during passing time when the money may be hand delivered.
Students are cautioned not to carry excessive cash, valuables or wear expensive jewelry in school.

VISITOR POLICY
Although we are always pleased to speak with alumni of our high school, unannounced visitations to our school often can be disruptive to the instructional atmosphere, which our students and faculty work so hard to maintain. Visitors who have not attended our high school are even more difficult to host since we are not familiar with their background or current school placement. Therefore, as a general rule, visitor passes will not be issued for the purpose of visiting teachers or students while school is in session.

LOST BOOK POLICY
Students who lose a book may not obtain a new one unless they pay for a replacement. You may be given access to one for use in the classroom only – book cannot be taken home.

SCHOOL CLOSING
Whenever it becomes necessary to close school because of extreme weather conditions or other emergencies, announcements will be made on Channel 12 News and the following radio stations:
WRIV - Riverhead (1390 AM)
WBAZ - Southold (101.7 FM)
WWHB - Hampton Bays (107.1 FM)
WALK - Patchogue (1370 AM, 97.5 FM)
WGSM - Huntington/Melville (740 AM)
WMJC - Huntington/Melville (94.3 FM)
WBLI - Medford (106.1 FM)
WRCN- Riverhead (104 FM)

WORKING PAPERS
According to New York laws, any minor between the ages of 12 and 18 must have working papers in order to secure employment. To obtain working papers, a student must apply in person at the high school main office. Students must bring proof of their age. A parent must sign the application. The student must have a social security number and, if he/she has not had a sports physical performed by the school doctor, the student must have had a physical examination conducted by the family physician or the school physician within the past six months. Listed below are the kinds of working papers available:
1. Student Non-Factory Employment Certificate - for boys and girls 14 and 15 who plan to work during vacation or after school hours.
2. Student General Employment Certificate - for boys and girls 16 and 17 who attend school and plan to work during vacations or after school hours.
3. Full-time Employment Certificate - for boys and girls who are not attending school or who are leaving school for full-time employment.
4. Newspaper Carrier Certificate – for boys and girls from 12 to 18 who deliver, or sell and deliver newspapers, shopping papers or periodicals door-to-door.
5. Modeling working papers.
6. Farm Work Permit.

RENAISSANCE
The goal of the Renaissance Program is to encourage and recognize academic achievement and improvement by providing qualified students with meaningful school and community incentive awards EACH QUARTER.
The criteria for eligibility, established by a committee of teachers, students, parents, community members and administrators, is listed below:
Gold Card Silver Card Blue Wave Card
90 + Average 80-89 Average 4 pt. Improvement
in overall average in
1 quarter
No Failures No failures No Failures
Gold Card Silver Card Blue Wave Card
No NG Status No NG Status No NG Status
in any class in any class in any class
No more than a No more than a No more than a
Combination of 4 combination of 4 combination of 4
lates or excused or lates or excused or lates or excused or
unexcused absences unexcused absences unexcused absences
to school to school to school

No in or out of No in or out of No in or out of
school suspensions school suspensions school suspensions

RENAISSANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES
Listed below are sample incentives that may be offered to qualified students:
1. Discounts from participating local merchants
2. Honor roll breakfasts/luncheons
3. Name displayed on Wall of Fame in cafeteria
4. Reserved parking spots
5. Trip to New York City
6. Trip to movie theater
7. Ice cream from the cafeteria
8. Activity nights (dance, open gym, movie & refreshments)
9. Discount on admission to dances
10. Discount on purchase of junior and senior prom tickets
11. Discount on purchase of graduation cap and gown
12. Discount on purchase of class ring
13. Free yearbooks raffled
14. Senior scholarships
15. Medallions at graduation for students with gold cards all quarters every year.
MAKE A COMMITMENT TO JOIN THE RIVERHEAD HIGH SCHOOL “RENAISSANCE:”
STRIVE TO REACH YOUR POTENTIAL – “BELIEVE AND SUCCEED”!THE OUTSTANDING RIVERHEAD HIGH SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is presented to seniors at the graduation ceremony who meet the following criteria:
a. A cumulative average of at least 85%.
b. A minimum of 26 credits.
c. Participation in at least four (4) extracurricular activities (i.e. clubs and/or sports)
d. A sixty- (60) hour community service project to be completed during the senior year. The building principal must approve this project in advance.

BELL SCHEDULE

PRELIMINARY BELL – 7:15 A.M.
Period 1……………………………………………… 7:20 – 8:01
Period 2……………………………………………… 8:05 – 8:46
Period 3……………………………………………….8:50–  9:31
Period 4……………………………………………...  9:35–10:16
Period 5……………………………………………   10:20–11:01
Period 6……………………………………………   11:05–11:46
Period 7……………………………………………   11:50–12:31
Period 8……………………………………………   12:35 – 1:16
Period 9………………………………………………..1:20– 2:01
TWO-HOUR DELAY BELL SCHEDULE
Warning Bell – 9:15 A.M.
Period 1……………………………………………….9:20 – 9:50
Period 2……………………………………………….9:54–10:21
Period 3 ……………………………………………  10:25–10:52
Period 4……………………………………………   10:56–11:23
Period 5……………………………………………   11:27–11:54
Period 6……………………………………………   11:58–12:25
Period 7……………………………………………   12:29–12:57
Period 8……………………………………………… 1:01–  1:29
Period 9……………………………………………… 1:33–  2:01