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STUDENT HANDBOOK
2018-2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 I. INTRODUCTION 5 MISSION STATEMENT 5 II. BELL SCHEDULES/CALENDAR 6 III. GENERAL INFORMATION 8 NWCTA OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS 9 ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE AND PROCESS 9 ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 10 ANNOUNCEMENTS/ HAWK BROADCAST NEWS 10 BANK 10 BUS TRANSPORTATION 10 CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT 10 CLOSED CAMPUS 10 COMMUNICATION 10 SCHOOL DANCES (ON CAMPUS AND OFF CAMPUS) 11 DELIVERY OF MESSAGES AND ITEMS 11 EARLY SIGN-OUT 11 EATING AREAS 11 ELECTRONIC DEVICES 11 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 12 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT 93-380 12 FIELD TRIPS AND ON-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES 12 FINES 12 FIRE/SHELTER-IN-PLACE/EARTHQUAKE/EVACUATION DRILLS 12 HALL PASSES 13 HEALTH OFFICE 13 INFINITE CAMPUS 13 LOCKERS 13 LOST AND FOUND 13 MEDIA RELEASE 14 PARENT LINK 14 PARKING AND VEHICLES 14 PE LOCKERS 14 POSTERS AND FLIERS 14 PROGRAM FEES 14 PROJECT-BASED LEARNING 15 RESOURCE CENTER 15 SEARCH POLICY 15 2018-2019 2
SKATEBOARDS/SCOOTERS 15 SMOKING POLICY 15 SPORTS PARTICIPATION AND NCAA ELIGIBILITY 16 STUDENT CODE OF ETHICS 16 STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS 16 TELEPHONES 16 TEXTBOOKS 17 UNIFORMS 17 VALUABLES 17 VISITOR POLICY 17 WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA 17 IV. GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES 18 ACADEMIC PROBATION 18 CAREER AND TECHNICAL POLICIES 18 CHALLENGE COURSES 18 CLASS REQUIREMENTS 18 CREDIT CHECKS 19 FINAL EXAMS 19 GRADE POINT AVERAGES 19 GRADUATION 19 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 20 PARENT CONFERENCES 20 PROGRESS REPORTS 20 RECOGNITION 20 REPORT CARDS 20 SCHEDULE CHANGES 21 SCHOLARSHIPS 21 TESTING 21 WITHDRAWAL POLICY 21 V. ATTENDANCE ENFORCEMENT 22 ABSENCES 22 HOMEWORK/MAKEUP WORK POLICY 23 LEARNER’S PERMIT OR DRIVER’S LICENSE APPLICATIONS 23 TARDY POLICY 24 TRUANCY 24 VI. STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE 25 DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT 25 BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING (SAFE AND RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: Policy 5137) 26 CODE OF HONOR (ACADEMIC DISHONESTY) 27 DISCIPLINARY ACTION 28 DRESS CODE 28 2018-2019 3
ELECTRONIC DEVICES 30
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION (PDA) 30
TRESPASSING 30
VII. STUDENT DROP-OFF/PICK-UP PROCEDURES 31
NWCTA STUDENT DROP-OFF PROCEDURES (MORNING) 31
NWCTA STUDENT PICK-UP PROCEDURES (AFTER SCHOOL) 32
VIII. A GUIDE TO CORNELL NOTE-TAKING SYSTEM 33
HOW CAN PARENTS HELP? 33
PAGE LAYOUT 33
CORNELL NOTES FORMAT 34
CORNELL NOTES TEMPLATE 35
This handbook is intended for informational purposes only.
The district’s regulations, policies, procedures, as well as school rules, policies, and procedures
are continually evolving; therefore, this handbook does not contain all of the information
you may need or be required to know during the course of your enrollment at NWCTA.
2018-2019 4I. INTRODUCTION MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Northwest Career and Technical Academy is to boldly educate today’s learners for tomorrow’s challenges by developing advanced skills through unique hands-on experiences in a professional setting, utilizing community partnerships, innovative ideas, and contemporary technologies. NORTHWEST CAREER AND TECHNICAL ACADEMY is a comprehensive magnet high school that offers ten (10) distinct program areas of study. Students select their program of choice when applying for admission. Students will follow a four-year sequence of courses as specified for their program area. Students can choose coursework in: 1. Biotechnology (Ends with the Class of 2020) 2. Construction Technology 3. Culinary Arts 4. Early Childhood Education (Ends with the Class of 2021) 5. Engineering and Design 6. Hospitality 7. Mechanical Technology 8. Media Communications 9. Medical Professions 10. Teacher Education Honors (H), Advanced Placement (AP), and JumpStart Dual Credit classes will be offered at NWCTA to prepare students to transition to post-secondary institutions. Rigorous coursework, hands-on projects, job shadowing, and internships will give students first-hand experience in their selected program areas. In addition, students will have the opportunity to earn college credits through the CTE College Credit program, concurrent/dual credit courses, and through Advanced Placement (AP) Courses. 2018-2019 5
II. BELL SCHEDULES/CALENDAR
2018-2019 BELL SCHEDULE
FIRST LUNCH SECOND LUNCH
PERIOD TIME PERIOD TIME
Period 1/5 7:00 – 8:25 Period 1/5 7:00 – 8:25
Period 2/6 8:29 – 9:57 Period 2/6 8:29 – 9:57
First Lunch 9:57 – 10:27 Period 3/7 10:01 – 11:26
Period 3/7 10:31 – 11:56 Second Lunch 11:26 – 11:56
Period 4/8 12:00 – 1:25 Period 4/8 12:00 – 1:25
Note: Lunch is based on period 3 or 7. Bells will sound to dismiss class and to begin class. Lunch bells will signal the end of lunch
only. Morning announcements: 8:29 AM - 8:32 AM. First floor rooms have first lunch (300’s, 400’s, 500’s, EXCEPT 600’s); second
floor rooms have second lunch (700’s, 800’s, 900’s, AND 600’s)
2018-2019 MENTOR SCHEDULE
FIRST LUNCH SECOND LUNCH
PERIOD TIME PERIOD TIME
Period 1/5 7:00 – 8:14 Period 1/5 7:00 – 8:14
Period 2/6 8:18 – 9:32 Period 2/6 8:18 – 9:32
Mentor Period 9:36 – 10:19 Mentor Period 9:36 – 10:19
First Lunch 10:19 – 10:49 Period 3/7 10:23 – 11:37
Period 3/7 10:53 – 12:07 2nd Lunch 11:37 – 12:07
Period 4/8 12:11 – 1:25 Period 4/8 12:11 – 1:25
Note: Lunch is based on period 3 or 7. Bells will sound to dismiss class and to begin class. Lunch bells will signal the end of lunch
only. Morning announcements: 9:36-9:39 AM. First floor rooms have first lunch (300’s, 400’s, 500’s, EXCEPT 600’s); second floor
rooms have second lunch (700’s, 800’s, 900’s, AND 600’s)
2018-2019 ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE
FIRST LUNCH SECOND LUNCH
PERIOD TIME PERIOD TIME
Period 1/5 7:00 – 8:16 Period 1/5 7:00 – 8:16
Period 2/6 8:20 – 9:41 Period 2/6 8:20 – 9:41
Period 3/7 9:45 – 11:01 Period 3/7 9:45 – 11:01
First Lunch 11:01 – 11:31 Period 4/8 11:05 – 12:21
Period 4/8 11:35 – 12:51 2nd Lunch 12:25 – 12:55
Assembly 12:55 – 1:25 Assembly 12:55 – 1:25
Note: Lunch is based on period 4 or 8 for assembly schedule. Bells will sound to dismiss class and to begin class. Lunch bells will
signal the end of lunch only. Morning announcements: 8:20 AM - 8:25 AM. First floor rooms have first lunch (300’s, 400’s, 500’s,
EXCEPT 600’s); second floor rooms have second lunch (700’s, 800’s, 900’s, AND 600’s)
2018-2019 62018-2019 SEMESTER EXAM BELL SCHEDULES
1st Semester Exams: December 18 - 21, 2018
2nd Semester Exams: May 20 – May 23, 2019
SEMESTER I EXAM BELL SCHEDULE 2018-2019
Tuesday Wed Thur Fri
Time
(12/18) (12/19) (12/20) (12/21)
Pd. 5 7:00 – 8:45 Pd. 1 Pd. 7 Pd. 3 7:00 – 8:45
Pd. 6 8:55 – 10:40 Break Break Break 8:45 – 8:55
Pd. 7
1st Lunch
10:44 – Pd. 2 Pd. 8 Pd. 4 8:55 – 10:40
10:40 – 11:11
11:47
nd
2 Lunch
Pd. 7
11:47 – BUSES LEAVE AT 10:47 AM
11:15 – 12:18
12:18
MAKE UP EXAMS
Pd. 8 12:22 – 1:25
12:00 – 1:45 PM
SEMESTER II EXAM BELL SCHEDULE 2018-2019
Monday Tues Wed Thur
Time
(5/20) (5/21) (5/22) (5/23)
Pd. 5 7:00 – 8:45 Pd. 1 Pd. 7 Pd. 3 7:00 – 8:45
Pd. 6 8:55 – 10:40 Break Break Break 8:45 – 8:55
Pd. 7
1st Lunch
10:44 – Pd. 2 Pd. 8 Pd. 4 8:55 – 10:40
10:40 – 11:11
11:47
nd
2 Lunch
Pd. 7
11:47 – BUSES LEAVE AT 10:47 AM
11:15 – 12:18
12:18
MAKE UP EXAMS
Pd. 8 12:22 – 1:25
12:00 – 1:45 PM
Note: Senior exams for periods 3 & 4 on Friday, May 17, 2019.
Graduation rehearsal is scheduled on Monday, May 20, 2019, at 11:15 AM.
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III. GENERAL INFORMATION
NWCTA OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS
Main Number: 702-799-4640
Fax: 702-799-4644
Reception: extension 4000
Principal’s Office: extension 4100
Curriculum Office: extension 4200
Counseling/Magnet Office: extension 4300
CTE Office: extension 4400
Activities/Athletics Office: extension 4500
College and Career Center: 4049
Partnership/Internship Office: extension 4402
Registrar’s Office: extension 4065
Resource Center: extension 4025
Health Office: extension 4022
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE AND PROCESS
CCSD is committed to nondiscrimination in its programs, activities, and services, and to providing facility
accessibility. Parents, students, staff, or other members of the public who are seeking information or have
questions about the existence and location of accessible services, activities, and facilities in the district,
should contact the building principal with their inquiry, and the building principal will respond to the inquiry
within a reasonable period of time.
The building principal may, if necessary, refer the person to one or more of the following individuals who will
respond to the inquiry within a reasonable period of time:
Facility Accessibility: Facilities Division
Administrative Manager – 702-799-8710
Employee or Public Access/Services Issues: Diversity/Affirmative Action Compliance
Title IX Coordinator - 702-799-5087
Student Programs/Services Access: Office of Compliance and Monitoring, Student Support Services Division
Compliance Officer – 702-799-1020
Student Athletics/Activities Access: Instructional Support/Student Activities
Executive Director – 702-799-8493
If parents or members of the public have additional concerns or complaints regarding their inquiry, they may
initiate a formal review by completing a Public Concern Form and trigger the public concern process as
outlined in CCSD Regulation 1213.1.
2018-2019 10ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY Before NWCTA students are permitted to use the computers or devices at school and/or the internet, parents and students must sign an Annual Release and Network Access Form. This agreement means the student promises to adhere to the educational and academic restrictions placed upon school computer and school network use and Google accounts. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ HAWK BROADCAST NEWS Distribution of advertisements, posters, and party announcements is prohibited on campus. If a student has an announcement appropriate for an approved school event, it can be placed in the announcements by submitting it for approval to the activity administrator, in the Activities Office, before 7:00 AM on the day preceding publication. Hawk Broadcast News (HBN) will broadcast announcements and other news daily from the NWCTA studio during the second block each day and post them to the school website. BANK The school bank is operated for the convenience of students and to ensure the security of school-generated funds. All money collected from student activities must be receipted and deposited immediately in the school bank. School bank hours are 6:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. NWCTA does not accept personal checks for payment of fees. Some banking activities (the payment of course fees, the purchase of PE clothes or a school yearbook, etc.) can be conducted online (additional fee to the vendor for processing). BUS TRANSPORTATION Daily bus service is provided to NWCTA students who live within the NWCTA transportation boundary. Schedule and bus stop information may be obtained by calling the Transportation Department at 702-799-8110 or 702-799-8111. If buses fail to show up at a stop, or a student's welfare is threatened, parents are asked to call the Transportation Department. Riding school buses is a privilege. Students are expected to cooperate with driver's requests, to refrain from distracting the driver with inappropriate behavior, and to treat student companions with respect. Students can only ride the bus route they are registered for. Students riding the late bus must have an NWCTA Activities Late Bus Pass to board the bus. All school rules apply at the bus stop, on the bus, as well as to and from the bus stop. CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT Students are expected to help keep the school and grounds attractive by putting garbage in the trashcans or picking up litter when found. Students should take pride in the school's appearance. The activities administrator must approve and stamp advertising signs before being posted. Signs are only to be posted in the appropriate designated areas, as determined by the activities administrator, and posted using only blue painter's tape on the walls (no staples). CLOSED CAMPUS NWCTA students are required to remain on campus from their arrival time until dismissed. Students may NOT leave campus for lunch. In addition, students returning for after- school activities MUST sign-in through the front office. Teachers may not give a student permission to leave campus. Students who need to go home during the school day due to illness or discipline must check out through the Health Office. Violators will be considered truant. Students who are absent during the school day may not come to school for after-school activities. COMMUNICATION It is the parent/guardian/student’s responsibility to ensure that the correct home address and phone numbers are on file at school. Please contact the registrar to report any change of address, phone numbers, or incorrect information. 2018-2019 11
SCHOOL DANCES (ON CAMPUS AND OFF CAMPUS) Students may invite one, and only one, non-NWCTA student under the age of 21 to Homecoming and/or Prom. Invited guests must complete a guest pass form and have it submitted to the Activities Office at least three (3) days prior to the dance. The guest must be able to present identification when entering a dance and must enter the dance accompanied by the NWCTA student. NWCTA students are responsible for the behavior of their guest. Once students exit the dance, they will not be allowed to return. Students may not attend school events if they have been issued a Required Parent Conference (RPC) notice or Suspension for disciplinary reasons, have been assigned disciplinary action such an in-house suspension during the day(s) of the scheduled activity or event, or were absent from school on the day of the event. NWCTA dress code applies to and will be enforced at all school-related events. DELIVERY OF MESSAGES AND ITEMS Instructional time will not be interrupted for the delivery of messages to students unless there is an emergency. A message to a student involves class disruption, use of clerical time, and is a possible violation of the FERPA. There is no way to verify the legal parent/guardian from a telephone call. If an emergency situation arises, parents/guardians must come to the school to deliver the message in person in order to provide identification. Only the parent/guardian listed on the permanent school record (CCF703) will be permitted to have contact with a student. Items such as lunch, flowers, gifts, balloons, money, etc. will not be delivered to students. Items cannot be left at the front desk for students to pick up. EARLY SIGN-OUT A parent/guardian who needs to sign out a student before a dismissal time must report to the Reception Desk with a valid ID. Any student driver who needs to leave campus early must have written permission from a parent/guardian to leave campus in his/her private vehicle. EATING AREAS The cafeteria, the courtyard area near the cafeteria, and the cafe are the only designated eating areas. No food or drink is to be taken into the halls, project rooms, classrooms, or laboratories. Students are not to eat in cars or the outside perimeter of the school. All trash must be disposed of in cans provided in the cafeteria and courtyard area. NWCTA strives to be a nut/nut oil-free environment. ELECTRONIC DEVICES Personal electronic and communication devices can be disruptive to the educational environment and at all times must be used in accordance with district policy and/or school rules. Cellular telephones may be used before school, at lunch, and after school in the cafeteria and courtyard area and during the set times (check individual teacher classroom procedures) of the instructional day when compliant with the current CCSD Personal Communication Device Policy (P5136). At all other times, they are to remain turned off and headphones and/or earbuds should be put away in backpacks, binders, or pockets. School personnel are not responsible for lost or stolen devices. It is the student’s responsibility to keep devices secure. Personal devices may not interfere with the school’s network and/or its ability to function effectively. All of these items/devices will be confiscated if in violation of district policy and/or school rules. A registered parent/guardian must pick up the confiscated item/device from the Front Office no earlier than the end of the school day. Confiscated items that are not picked up by the end of the last day of school will be donated to charity. 2018-2019 12
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY In compliance with executive order 11246, Title II of the Educational Amendments of 1976, Title VI Civil Rights Act 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, Title IX Regulation Implementing Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other federal, state, school rules, laws regulations, and policies, the Clark County School District shall not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion or handicap in the educational programs or activities which it operates. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT 93-380 The Family Rights and Privacy Act requires that NWCTA can only release information to the parents or guardians of a student. NWCTA will only release information to the parent or guardians listed on the student enrollment form. If parents have any special circumstances with the guardianship of their son or daughter, they should contact the administration. FIELD TRIPS AND ON-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES A variety of on-campus and off-campus activities will be scheduled. Students wishing to participate must be in good standing in citizenship (no current N's or U's) and academics (D or better at final grade check) in all classes. Grade eligibility checks will be completed at the fifteen (15) school day mark and again at five (5) school days prior to the event/field trip by the activities office, and the final list of eligible students will be provided to the advisor and attendance clerk. Any student with extensive documented behavioral problems (referrals, parent contacts, N’s or U’s) may not attend. Students participating in field trips must complete and return a Field Trip Permit and Student Medical Form and have them signed by parent/guardian. Field trips are an extension of the classroom; therefore, all CCSD and NWCTA policies and regulations will be enforced. The administration reserves the right to deny students the privilege of attending field trips or other school activities. Students may not attend school events if they are on Required Parent Conference (RPC) or suspension of any kind at the time of the scheduled activity or event. Please note that CCSD and school dress code applies to and will be enforced at all school related events. FINES All student fines should be paid prior to registration for the following year or graduation (if a senior). Seniors will not be issued caps and gowns or be permitted on the senior trip if they have outstanding fines. Students failing to take care of their obligations will experience delays in registration. FIRE/SHELTER-IN-PLACE/EARTHQUAKE/EVACUATION DRILLS Fire drills are held at unannounced intervals during the school year under the direction of the Clark County Fire Department. If students are in doubt of the fire exit route, exit information is posted in each classroom or laboratory. Students are to take all personal valuables when exiting classrooms, leaving all books. Students are not to use restrooms or leave campus during a fire drill. Students who happen to be in a school area that is not under the supervision of a teacher at the start of a fire drill must move immediately to the nearest exit and join a supervised group of students. If a shelter-in place or lockdown drill is conducted during the school day, students are to remain in their classroom and follow the instructions from the teachers. Students out of the classroom during these drills are to move immediately into the nearest supervised classroom. Evacuation and earthquake drills are mandated periodically by CCSD. Students are to follow all instructions and procedures without exception. Cell phones must be turned off during evacuation procedures – no exceptions. Cell phone use is strictly prohibited for safety reasons. 2018-2019 13
HALL PASSES Students wishing to leave the classroom must have an individual written NWCTA or other authorized corridor pass from their teacher. HEALTH OFFICE A full time health aide is on duty each day in the Health Office, located in the main office. A health aide is assigned to help students with their health concerns. The aide does not dispense items, such as aspirin, eye drops, or other forms of medication without written instruction from a doctor. If medication (prescription or nonprescription) is needed during school hours, the student is to obtain a Medication Legal Release from the Health Office. This form is to be completed by the parent and returned along with the medication. Medication supplied by a parent must be in the original container and held in the Health Office. A licensed school nurse is on duty periodically in the Health Office. Should you need to see the school nurse, check with the health aide for the nurse’s schedule. If students become ill or injured while in school, they are not to leave campus. Students must obtain passes from their teachers and report directly to the Health Office. If necessary, parent contact will be made once the student has arrived in the Health Office. To insure student safety, ill students are not to text messages or contact their parent from an unsupervised area such as a restroom. Students who are ill must be supervised by NWCTA staff at all times. INFINITE CAMPUS To help students more effectively monitor academic progress, the Clark County School District provides a web-based system. This system will provide detailed, real-time information, including Demographics, Schedules, Assignments, Assessment Scores, Calendar, Grades, Attendance, Graduation Progress, Academic Planner, To Do List, Reports, District and School Notices. For technical assistance, contact the Portal Liaison (Librarian) during school hours. Students may also call the Portal Help Desk at 702-799-PORT (702-799-7678), Monday-Friday, between the hours of 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM PST. The Campus Portal mobile app provides a fast and convenient way for parents and students to check grades, assignments, schedule, attendance and daily planner information on their iOS or Android device. The app is available to parents and students at no cost and can be downloaded directly from the iTunes App store, Google Play store, or the Amazon App store. LOCKERS The Clark County School District has been given direction by the State Attorney General that student lockers remain the property of NWCTA, and school authorities have a responsibility and right to examine the lockers for reasons of health, safety, and security. When students accept lockers, they acknowledge that school personnel may examine locker contents whenever deemed appropriate. Students are responsible for the condition of their assigned locker. If a personal padlock is placed on a hall locker, school authorities will remove it. Locker assignments are obtained from the Activities Office. No unauthorized sharing or switching of lockers is permitted. LOST AND FOUND When personal items are found on campus, they are taken to the Front Office to be secured. Students are asked to contact the Front Office for assistance. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity after 30 days. 2018-2019 14
MEDIA RELEASE NWCTA is a high profile school and is often featured in various publications; therefore, each student must have on file his/her media release form (Annual Release and Network Access Form). Students without the signed release form cannot have their picture displayed in any publication, including the school yearbook. PARENT LINK ParentLink is a web and telephone based technology used by the school to communicate with parents/ guardians. It was designed to give parents and students access to school information. Schools may utilize ParentLink to send custom messages to parents or post information regarding school activities. PARKING AND VEHICLES Student parking will be provided on campus. Students are permitted to park in the east lots only. To assist faculty and guests, students are asked not to park in posted reserved parking lots and spaces. Students are not to loiter in parking areas or by their cars. This request is necessary to prevent vandalism and theft. Students who drive their personal vehicle to school are to remain parked in the same area until dismissal from school for the day. Students are not allowed to move their cars during the day and are not allowed to go to their cars during classes, between classes or during lunch. Students' vehicles are subject to search while on school property for reasons of health, safety, and security. A student must show proof of driver's license in order to obtain a parking permit allowing him/her to park on campus. These may be obtained in the Activities Office. Driving personal vehicles is a privilege, and students are expected to follow school guidelines and regulations. Limitations of the Nevada restricted driver license will be enforced. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action and/or suspension of parking privileges. All accidents that occur on school property involving motor vehicles must be reported to the Activities Office and CCSD Police immediately. PE LOCKERS PE lockers are available to students to secure their personal belongings for the duration of the class period. Students must supply their own locks. Locks are to be used during the assigned PE class only. Students are responsible for their belongings left unsecured in the PE locker area. The Clark County School District has been given direction by the State Attorney General that student lockers remain the property of NWCTA, and school authorities have a responsibility and right to examine the lockers for reasons of health, safety, and security. POSTERS AND FLIERS All posters and fliers must be approved through the Activities Office prior to being posted on bulletin boards or in the hallways. PROGRAM FEES Students enrolled in career and technical classes are charged a fee to pay for their personal educational items such as uniforms, specialized tools, reference books, or workbooks. If economic circumstances are such that families find it difficult to pay the necessary fees, payment alternatives will be considered, and arrangements can be made through students' counselors and teachers. This condition does not preclude students from enrolling in the career and technical classes. 2018-2019 15
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING Project-Based Learning methodology will be employed in all classes. This methodology will not replace time-honored teaching methods, but instead, will be added to an instructor’s teaching strategies to make curriculum more meaningful, rigorous, and relevant to 21st Century learning outcomes. Additional information be accessed at the following websites: http://pbl-online.org/, http://www.21learn.org/ RESOURCE CENTER The Resource Center is available to students who wish to study, do research, borrow books, or read. To assist students with their literary needs, a staff member is on duty to help with book selections or information searches. Students are expected to show respect for library books and courtesy towards other students using the facility. All library books are the property of the school. Students are fined for lost/damaged books. The Resource Center is open before school each day and after school only on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays until 3:30 PM. Students must sign-in and sign-out of the library. During the school day, students must have a pass to enter the library unless accompanied by a teacher or staff member. SEARCH POLICY For students' safety, NWCTA premises, including the parking lots, may be scanned by metal detectors and patrolled by trained dogs. Student lockers may be searched at any time. Students are on notice that they have no expectation of privacy when using this type of district assigned property and that routine searches of district property may be expected. Students are hereby informed that they will be subject to search when they enter campus after the beginning of the school day. This includes, but is not limited to, unauthorized returns. This notice does not exclude personnel, however, from searching a student at any time should there be reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing. SKATEBOARDS/SCOOTERS Skateboards and scooters may be used by students for transportation to and from school, but they can not be ridden on campus. While on campus, skateboards/scooters must be carried and stored in student lockers during the school day. SMOKING POLICY This policy establishes the district’s concern of protecting the air quality in order to protect the health, peace, safety and general welfare of individuals on school district property, and, at any school activity that is sponsored by the District. It is the policy of the District that using smoking, or carrying lit tobacco products, “vapor” or “e-cigarettes,” tobacco devices, or smokeless tobacco products is prohibited at any time on school district property and at any school activity sponsored by the District. For the purposes of this policy, “smoking” means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted or heated tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation in any manner or in any form. “Smoking” also includes the use of any “e-cigarette” which creates a vapor, in any manner or in any form, or the use of any oral smoking device for the purpose of circumventing the prohibition of smoking in this policy. This policy applies to all students, teachers, staff, and visitors. 2018-2019 16
SPORTS PARTICIPATION AND NCAA ELIGIBILITY
Students who participate on a sports team for their zoned high school campus must provide their own
transportation to that school. Students must complete a Sports Packet and a NWCTA Sports Participation Form
for each season (fall, winter, spring) that they will be playing sports. Only athletes, not cheerleaders, are
allowed to be released early for extensive travel time games during the sports season in which they are playing
if the specific coach notifies the NWCTA Activities Office prior to the day of the event. Students are not
released early during intramurals or for practice sessions. Prospective student athletes who wish to play
college sports as freshmen in Division I and II schools must consult their zoned school coach for eligibility
requirements. NWCTA does not offer academic courses for high school credit that will qualify students for
NCAA consideration. Athletes in CCSD must maintain passing grades in all subjects for week-to-week
eligibility. A student athlete’s eligibility is checked by the Athletics/Activities Office every three (3) weeks
during the season and provided to the zoned school’s athletic office. Students receiving a failing grade will be
placed on probation for one (1) week and checked on Friday of that probationary week. If a student still has a
failing grade, the student will be declared ineligible for the following week.
STUDENT CODE OF ETHICS
As a secondary student in the Clark County School District, I will strive to demonstrate at all times the five (5)
qualities of moral character fundamentals to human conduct: Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Courage, and
Justice.
Integrity – Requires that I stand up for what is right instead of just trying to go along with the group.
Respect – Requires that I treat others and myself with honor and obey school rules and laws of my
country.
Responsibility – Means that I am responsible for my own actions and the effects they have on myself and
on others.
Courage – Means that I have the strength to refrain from participation in moral and physical dangers to
protect others and myself.
Justice – Requires fairness to others as well as to myself, balancing praise and blame in accord with my
actions.
Teachers will insist that students follow the fundamental principles of good manners. Students will be taught
to be conscious of and respectful to adults and to each other at all times.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS
To ensure the safety and well-being of all staff and students, NWCTA students are expected to wear their
NWCTA student identification cards at all times when on campus. If a student loses his/her student ID card,
he/she will be required to pay for a replacement ($5) from the Graphic Arts department. Students also need
their ID cards to be admitted to school events.. Failure to wear an ID may result in disciplinary consequences.
TELEPHONES
Office telephones are designated for school business and should not be used by students except in
emergencies and then only with permission.
2018-2019 17TEXTBOOKS Textbooks are provided to students by the school district free of charge but still remain the property of the school. Students will be charged a fine for lost or damaged books. A lost book must be paid for before another is issued. Bar codes placed on the textbook are used to identify the student to whom the textbook is issued, and if this bar code is defaced, changed, or removed, the book will be returned to the school repository without credit given to the student (CCSD regulation 6161). Students withdrawing or transferring from school must return their textbooks. If not, students will be fined for the missing books and the transfer form will not be issued until book fines are paid. UNIFORMS NWCTA students may be required to wear distinctive dress appropriate to their career and technical program. The uniform requirement is specified by the career and technical teacher and will differ according to program. Students working in lab environments involving power tools or chemicals must wear eye protection. These will be issued to each student enrolled in a career and technical program with potential safety hazards. VALUABLES Student valuables, jewelry, or large amounts of money are not to be brought to school. The school assumes no responsibility for the loss or theft of such items. VISITOR POLICY Students are not allowed to bring guests with them to school; however, parents or guardians are always welcome at NWCTA. Parents requesting a classroom visitation should contact the Counseling Office with at least 24-hour notice. All other guests must be approved in advance by the Activities Office. All visitors must check-in at the front desk for a visitor's pass. WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA The NWCTA website can be accessed at http://nwctahawks.net. NWCTA can be found on Facebook @northwestcta and Twitter @NwctaHawks. 2018-2019 18
IV. GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES
The Counseling Office provides a full range of services to students in the academic, personal, social, and
career domains. Students are assigned a counselor based upon their grade and/or programs.
Students/parents may make appointments to see their counselor by contacting the counselors’ clerk in the
Counseling Office.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
Students must maintain an un-weighted cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better to continue their enrollment
at NWCTA. Students with a cumulative GPA less than 2.0 will be placed on academic probation at the end of
the semester. Each counselor will schedule a meeting with the student to develop a written improvement
plan. The NWCTA Academic Probation Policy is intended to encourage student participation and success in
academics at a challenging level.
CAREER AND TECHNICAL POLICIES
1. Students attending NWCTA will be enrolled in program area classes according to the course sequence
provided in the Course Registration Catalog.
2. Students will be enrolled in the career and technical program area of study as stated on their letter of
intent and/or lottery selection.
3. A student's career and technical placement is contingent upon their ability to meet necessary criteria
for that career.
Freshmen who accept a seat in a program area must remain in that program area for one school year.
Students may request a program change at the end of their freshman year. Program area changes will be
considered based on availability of seats in the requested program area. Students who request program area
changes are not guaranteed their request will be granted. Due to CTE requirements, students receiving a
program area change may be required to take the first year program class in the new program during their
sophomore year. This would replace the elective class for the sophomore year. Students may not request
program area changes after their sophomore year.
CHALLENGE COURSES
It is the CCSD policy to permit students to enroll in classes above their ability level or grade if they wish to do
so, with parental permission. Once a contract is signed, the student is required to remain in the contracted
class for the entire school year.
Prior to signing, please note the following information regarding honor/AP/dual credit classes:
● The curriculum is more intense, in-depth, and fast paced.
● Study time and homework will be increased substantially.
● Projects and assignments will be assessed at a higher level.
● Colleges and universities may not recognize weighted grade point averages.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
All NWCTA students must have eight (8) classes. Seniors who participate in the NWCTA internship program,
community service, or are enrolled in a college course may take fewer than eight (8) classes, but they must
take at least six (6) classes. Students accepted into NWCTA are required to attend all four years in order to
receive the Northwest Career and Technical Academy diploma. Early graduation is not permitted.
2018-2019 19CREDIT CHECKS
Credit checks are conducted with students to guarantee proper placement in courses required for graduation
and program completion. For additional information, review the NWCTA Course Registration Guide.
● Senior credit checks take place during the first three weeks of the new school year to ensure that all
seniors are placed in the classes required for graduation.
● Junior credit checks take place during the first quarter of the new school year and a second credit
check during pre-registration for the new school year.
● Sophomore and freshmen credit checks take place during pre-registration for the new school year.
FINAL EXAMS
No request for early final exams will be considered. If a student misses an exam at a scheduled time, he/she
can make an appointment to take the exam during exam week. Students who do not take a final exam will
receive an “F” for the exam grade. Exams taken over the summer will be graded and recorded in the fall.
Check the testing schedule for times and dates.
GRADE POINT AVERAGES
In order to determine a student's rank in class, a grade point average (GPA) is used. Under this system, grades
are evaluated as follows: each A = 4 points; each B = 3 points; each C = 2 points; each D = 1 point; each F = 0
points. The points are totaled and then divided by the number of one-half credit classes taken. The GPA is a
cumulative total beginning with the student's ninth (9th) grade. A weighted GPA factor of .025 for each
semester of a successfully completed honors/dual credit class, and .050 for each AP class if the AP exam is
taken will be added. See the Course Catalog, located on the NWCTA website, for more information.
GRADUATION
VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN
Valedictorian status is awarded to the student(s) earning the highest grade point average in the graduating
class. Salutatorian status is awarded to the student(s) earning the second highest grade point average in the
class. Candidates for the valedictorian/salutatorian designations will be identified at the end of the fall
semester of their senior year. The final ranking will be based on any and all completed high school credit
granting courses, including those courses that receive the weighted grade point factor (GPA).
DIPLOMAS
In addition to earning a Standard Diploma, students may earn an:
● Advanced Diploma: un-weighted GPA of 3.25 and 24 credits, including 4 units of English and math, 3
units of science, and 12 units of Honors/AP courses.
● Advanced Honors Diploma: un-weighted GPA of 3.25 and weighted of 3.85, including 4 units of
English and math, 3 units of science, and 12 units of Honors/AP courses.
For additional criteria and information on either diploma option, please refer to the Course Catalog that is
located on the NWCTA website.
HONOR CORDS
Senior students may qualify for honor cords to be worn at graduation based on the criteria established by the
school.
2018-2019 20NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CTE ENDORSEMENT To earn the CTE endorsements through the Department of Education, students must take and pass their end-of-program assessment, the Employability Skills and Workplace Readiness Assessment, and maintain a 2.0 grade point average in their program area classes. SPEECHES AND CLASS REPRESENTATIVES To earn the privilege to deliver a speech during graduation, a senior class representative must provide drafts of his/her speech and present it to a speech selection committee to be considered. A selection panel will also conduct try-outs for the singing of the National Anthem at graduation. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM NWCTA provides an opportunity for a job shadowing and internship experience as a program area of study. This important instructional activity allows qualified seniors the opportunity to visit businesses and develop an understanding of the demands and expectation of the industry in which they are studying. For more information, contact the Partnership Office. Students who wish to participate in the senior internship program must meet the following conditions: ● On-track to graduate (credit sufficient) ● Have no in-house or out-of-school suspensions ● Have four (4) or fewer tardies and/or absences ● Have no outstanding fees/fines ● Must provide their own transportation to the internship location. PARENT CONFERENCES At the request of students, parents, counselors, teachers and/or administrators, parent conferences are held to discuss student progress or concerns about a particular class or situation. The counselors’ secretary schedules parent conferences. Teachers must be notified 24 hours in advance. Parents should notify the school of specific concerns or additional information desired, beyond a review of grades, when requesting a conference. When possible, conferences will be held at the end of the instructional day. PROGRESS REPORTS Progress reports often prove useful to parents, guardians, and students in improving academic performance. To obtain reports, parents may access their online account on Infinite Campus that will provide the current grades for their student in each class. Online grades are updated weekly. Midway through each nine-week grading period, progress report notices are provided for all students for their parents/guardians. Teachers will record a comment that most accurately fits the student’s current progress. If the student has received a negative progress mark, the parent/guardian is encouraged to confer with the teacher(s) regarding areas needed for student improvement. A parent conference is often desirable. RECOGNITION Students at NWCTA are recognized for their accomplishments through awards such as Student of the Month, Straight A’s, Perfect Attendance, and Straight O's. REPORT CARDS Quarter report cards are distributed to the students during the school day. The end of the year report card is mailed in June to the student’s address on file. Distribution dates will be provided by the CCSD. 2018-2019 21
SCHEDULE CHANGES Schedule changes are based on: ● misplacement due to ability level ● sports participation ● graduation requirements ● duplicate coursework Changes will not be made for: ● elective classes ● lunch requests ● teacher requests Students who withdraw from a class after the 15th day of the semester will receive a grade of "F" on the transcript. SCHOLARSHIPS There are many scholarships available to students each year. Students are encouraged to review information on eligibility requirements, application processes, and deadlines with their counselors. Scholarship information and updates will be shared with seniors via their GAFE accounts on a weekly basis. TESTING Testing throughout the school year includes: ● PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) ● ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) ● AP (Advanced Placement) exams ● Pre-ACT ● ACT- plus writing exam (American College Test) ● End-of-Course Exams (freshman and sophomores) ● CTE Exams (End-of-Program, Workplace Readiness Skills) Students wishing to take the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) exam must register with the College Board and test at their times and locations. The counseling office will advertise dates to students and parents on the website. WITHDRAWAL POLICY The administration must approve all voluntary withdrawals. Students cannot withdraw in the middle of the school year to attend another CCSD school (per the Magnet School contract), but may voluntarily withdraw from NWCTA at the end of the school year. If a parent/guardian wishes to withdraw their student from NWCTA prior to the end of the school year to attend a non-CCSD school, he/she must first contact the Counseling Department. 2018-2019 22
V. ATTENDANCE ENFORCEMENT ABSENCES EXCUSED ABSENCES Students will be granted excused absences for the following reasons: ● Medical reasons/partial or full day(s) ● Family emergency/bereavement ● Religious Observances ● Court Appearances PREARRANGED ABSENCES Pre-arranged absences are accepted; however, these must be requested three (3) days in advance and are limited to ten (7) days per semester. Excessive absences may adversely affect a student's grade. Make-up work for excused and prearranged absences must be completed within time allotted or the absence(s) will revert to unexcused absence. ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVED ABSENCES The following absences are approved by school administration and they do not count against student’s total absences: ● Approved School Activity (ASA) (school sanctioned activities) ● Required Parent Conference (RPC) ● In-house suspensions (IHS) ● Suspensions (SUS) NOTES FOR ABSENCES Upon return from an absence, parents are required to furnish a written note to the attendance clerk no later than three days following the absence. Notes must have the student's name, student number, date(s) of absence, parent or guardian signature, a phone number, as well as an acceptable reason for the absence. Students who accumulate excessive excused absences may be required to provide additional documentation. The Attendance Office will keep the excuse notes on file for the school year. The limitation of absences in a block schedule is seven (7) unapproved absences during a semester. Students who exceed seven (7) unapproved absences during the semester, in any class, will not receive credit for that semester and will receive a failing grade. COMMUNICATION TO PARENTS REGARDING STUDENT ATTENDANCE RECORD When a student has accumulated eight (8) or more unapproved absences during a semester, the student may lose credit for his/her classes and may be referred to an alternative educational program. Notification of student absences will be made to parent or legal guardian as recorded in the student information system upon each unverified absence. In the event of an unapproved absence, the school will deliver a written notice of truancy to the parent or legal guardian. The school will send a notice to any secondary student who has been absent more than the allowable number of days. Schools are encouraged to conduct parent conferences whenever excessive absenteeism is identified. At the time of the conference, extenuating circumstances will be discussed. The principal or designee may elect to override some or all of the absences at this time. 2018-2019 23
If the parent, legal guardian, or student has reason to believe that there is an error in the attendance record, or extenuating circumstances exist, a hearing may be requested. The parent or legal guardian with two school days must initiate such a request after receipt of notification. An attendance administrator or designee will conduct the hearing, and the student, parent, or legal guardian may attend. During the hearing process, the instructor's record book shall serve as the legal document of reference and will be used exclusively for determining absences. The attendance administrator or designee shall have the authority to determine that the attendance record of the student be corrected or that the student not be referred to an alternative educational program. The final determination in all hearing proceedings rests with the school principal. HOMEWORK/MAKEUP WORK POLICY Supervision of daily home study is the responsibility of parents; daily study is an obligation of the student. To request homework for a student who has been or is absent three (3) or more days, the parent should contact the Counseling Office 24 hours before the homework will be picked up. Teachers shall provide an opportunity for a student to make-up missed work due to an excused absence, and students shall be held accountable for the work. When a student is absent, however, the educational experiences lost during that absence might be irretrievable because the instruction and interaction in the instructional setting cannot be duplicated through make-up work. After an excused absence, a secondary student is required to initiate contact with the teacher(s) to obtain make-up work within three (3) school days immediately following the absence. Once contact has been made with the teacher(s), specific make-up work must be completed and returned to the teacher(s) within a reasonable length of time, to be determined by the teacher and communicated to the student/parent or legal guardian. The make-up work must be returned to the teacher(s) by the specified due date if it is acknowledged. Students shall be allowed a minimum of three (3) calendar days to complete make-up work, unless other arrangements are made with a teacher. Work will be accepted early. Partial credit may be given for incomplete work that is turned in on the due date. When doing group work, be sure all members of the group have copies of all parts of the project. For students with an IEP, the accommodations will be followed. LEARNER’S PERMIT OR DRIVER’S LICENSE APPLICATIONS Senate Bill 269 took effect on January 1, 2015, establishing new school attendance requirements for application of a learner’s permit or driver’s license. Any student under the age of 18 who wants to apply for a learner’s permit or driver’s license must submit a completed DMV-301 form verifying he/she has attended at least 90% of the school days in the current semester. DMV-301 forms are available in the Front Office or online at http://www.dmvnv.com/nvdlteens.htm. Students who have three or more unapproved absences may be deemed a habitual truant, issued a truancy citation, and have their driver’s license suspended for thirty days for the first offense and sixty days for the second offense. Students will not be eligible to apply for a learner’s permit or a driver’s license until they become eligible to apply which will be thirty days after the first offense and sixty days after the second offense. 2018-2019 24
TARDY POLICY
There are no approved tardies. In the “real world,” employees must be on time to work. Coming late
to work or taking a longer break (during passing time) than is allowed is unacceptable. Tardiness to
class at NWCTA is also unacceptable. One student arriving late to a class is disruptive to all within the
classroom. A student that is more than 30 minutes late to class is considered absent. The student
citizenship mark of the teacher should reflect a lack of responsibility and disregard of school rules due
to tardiness. Each teacher must provide students with a copy of the tardy procedure via yearly student
expectations. Teachers are responsible for maintaining and tracking student tardies. Tardy referrals
are to be completed on the fourth tardy and for all subsequent tardies per semester and submitted to
the administration.
● Tardy 1 – Oral Warning
● Tardy 2 – Written Warning
● Tardy 3 – Parent Contact (N for citizenship)
● Tardy 4 – Behavior Referral (U in citizenship, IHS/School Beautification)
● Tardy 5+ – Behavior Referral (U in citizenship, additional IHS/School Beautification, Suspension
of Privileges, RPC - Unacceptable Behavior)
TRUANCY
Student attendance is vital to the educational experience of students. When a student is absent, the
school must determine the reason for the absence. When a student is absent from school without a valid
excuse or did not secure prior permission for the absence, the absence is deemed not approved or
unexcused. When a student acquires three or more unapproved or unexcused absences within one school
year, the student is declared to be a habitual truant.
● As a result of new legislative changes, the following are major changes made to the law:
The principal or the school is required to report the pupils who are habitually truant to
law enforcement.
● A habitual truant is defined as, "A student who has three unapproved or unexcused absences
within one school year."
● A truant is a pupil who is absent from school without the written approval of the teacher or
principal of the school, unless the pupil is physically or mentally unable to attend school.
● If a pupil is absent due to physical or mental reasons, the parent must notify the school within
three days of the absence.
● The law provides the court with the authority to order the student or the parent to pay a fine
of $100.00 for habitual truants. The court can order the suspension of driver's license
privileges for students 14 years of age or older if they are habitual truants.
● The law provides the court with the authority to order the student or parent to pay a fine of
$200.00 for the second/subsequent times the child is found to be habitually truant. This can
include 10 hours of community service and the suspension of driver's license privileges for 60
days for students 14 years and older.
2018-2019 25VI. STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE
DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT
Teachers and the administration at NWCTA are legally responsible for maintaining order and discipline
among all students. The law provides that students who do not comply with reasonable rules may
expect disciplinary action. The Board of School Trustees expects the principal to take action as
necessary to protect students and school personnel from dangerous or socially unacceptable student
behavior. Violation of the rules as stated in CCSD Regulation 5141.1 may result in a student being
suspended, recommended for behavioral program placement, recommended for expulsion, or other
disciplinary action. NWCTA will not tolerate inappropriate behavior and the student's consequences, in
addition to progressive discipline, may be a recommendation to an alternative site.
In order to guarantee all students at NWCTA the excellent learning climate they deserve, the following
expectations are being communicated:
1. No student will interfere with the instructor’s right to teach.
2. No student will interfere with another student’s learning.
3. No student will engage in any behavior that is not in his/her best interest or in the best interest of
others.
When students engage in inappropriate behaviors, they will be dealt with fairly and consistently using
progressive discipline. Students may be subject to school beautification, in-house suspension, a
required parent conference (RPC), out-of-school suspension, arrest, referral to Behavior School, and/or
expulsion (as appropriate) for the following infractions:
● Assault, battery, or physical abuse on any person
● Being in an unsupervised area (ex: halls during lunch time, courtyard/gym after school)
● Closed campus violation
● Code of Honor (Academic Dishonesty) violation
● Computer misuse
● Disregard for district, school, or classroom rules, regulations, or policies
● Disruptive/inappropriate campus, classroom, or bus behavior
● Dress code violations
● Engaging in automobile misuse
● Engaging in mock fighting and/or horse playing
● Failure to identify oneself upon request and/or failure to report to the an administrator’s office when
directed to do so by any school personnel
● Failure to wear student identification card
● Fighting (suspension) for first infraction
● Forging corridor passes, admission slips, absence notes, and/or providing any false information on
school forms
● Inflicting harassment or bullying of any kind
● Leaving class without a corridor pass from the teacher
● Loitering or congregating in hallways
● Nuisance items
● Participation in gambling
● Possession of a weapon or simulated weapon
● Public display of affection (excessive)
● Smoking on campus/use of smokeless tobacco or carrying lit tobacco products, 'Vapor" or
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