Policies and Procedures

Any student participating in a sport/activity that takes place during the week on a school night is expected to be in class the next morning on time. Tardies will not be accepted.  No exceptions unless prior approval is issued in writing by the principal. 

PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES

It is our hope that all of Fontainebleau's students will become involved in extracurricular activities this year.  We have numerous ones from which to select, and we encourage you to take part in at least one of the extracurricular activities.
    
Be cautious that your participation in the extracurricular activities does not interfere with your studies so that your grades suffer.  In that event, you would be unable to participate.  Students who are suspended or who exhibit unacceptable behavior may be dismissed from extracurricular activities at any time.

If a student is involved in one sport/activity and quits that sport/activity, the student will not be allowed to join another sport/activity until the first sport/activity season is over.

Any student participating in extra-curricular activities, i.e. games, practices, contests, competitions, etc., is encouraged to be in attendance for the full day, but must be in class a minimum of four hours.
 

Pierced ears and ONE STUD in the nose are the only forms of body piercing allowed at FHS.  No circular rings or horseshoe rings are allowed in the nose or septum.  Extremes will not be tolerated.  Students will be referred to the Assistant Principal for Discipline.

Examples of types of bullying may include, but are not limited to the following examples:

•     Cyberbullying includes posting remarks and/or pictures on social networking sites, text messages, and email.
•     Physical bullying includes, but is not limited to, punching, shoving, poking, strangling, hair pulling, beating, teasing, kicking, punching, or excessive tickling. 
•     Verbal bullying includes, but is not limited to, such acts as malicious name calling, teasing, or gossip.
•     Emotional (psychological) bullying includes, but is not limited to rejecting, wronging, extorting, defaming, humiliating, black-mailing, diminishing personal characteristics (such as race, disability, ethnicity or perceived sexual orientation), manipulating friendships, isolating, or ostracizing.
•     Sexual bullying includes, but is not limited to, many of the preceding actions as well as exhibitionism, voyeurism, sexual propositioning, abuse involving actual physical contact, or sexual assault.

An individual has the right to report an incident(s) of bullying without fear of reprisal or retaliation at any time.  To report bullying, tell a teacher, guidance counselor, or an administrator. 

Forms are available in the library, room 402, and guidance department. Forms may be deposited in room 402 or the library book drop.

Proven allegations of bullying can have serious consequences for the person deemed guilty, including verbal or written reprimand, in-school or out-of-school suspension, disciplinary reassignment and or expulsion.

Cheating occurs any time a student does not do his/her own work.  Copying another student's homework, submitting another student's paper as his/her own, sharing answers on a test/quiz/assignment are all forms of cheating.

•     First offense - zero on assignment/test, parent contacted, written reprimand
•     Second offense-zero on assignment, parent contacted, and a Saturday detention
•     Third offense-zero on assignment, parent contacted, and 2 day suspension.

CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS
Students will not call home for permission nor be allowed to check out by telephone conversation with parents.  The Admissions Secretary will call the home. If the parent, or authorized person cannot be reached, the student will remain in school.  An authorized person is one who has been designated, in writing, by the parent to check the student out of school.  The permission authorization is attached to the student's checkout card.  In order to release a student, the school must have a written permission signed by the parent, guardian, or authorized person.

•     Students will not be allowed to go to Student Services to check out between class periods.  A student who is to checkout must report to class.  Teachers will call Student Services to let the secretary know when a student wants to check out.  The teacher will supply the secretary with the following: 

1.   name of the student
2. nature of the illness
3. name of parent or authorized person
4. phone number to call

When the parent or authorized person arrives, the Admissions Secretary will call the student out of class.

•     Students who leave school without properly checking out are considered as "skipping" and will be referred to the principal or assistant principal.  This could lead to suspension.
•     Students checked out by a phone call must bring in a note when returning to school.
•     Absences for three or more consecutive days will require a medical excuse from a physician

Acceptable excuses for checking out are:

1. personal illness.
2. doctor’s appointments. Parents are encouraged to make both doctor and dental appointments after school.
3. court appearances.
4. special reasons authorized by the principal or the assistant principal.

Unacceptable excuses for checking out are:

1. Obtaining driver's license. This can be done after school or during school holidays.
2. Errands for parents.
3. Vacations.
4. Activities that are not school sponsored.
5. Going home for forgotten items.                          

Students are not allowed to check out with another student unless they are siblings.

Students will not be allowed to check out by phone on pep rally days and the day before a holiday break. A parent or guardian must come to the school to check the student out on these days.

Students will not be allowed to check out of school during exams.

Students will be required to present student ID before being admitted into school dances. Students will be required
to obtain guest passes for guests that do not attend FHS.

•     Guests are only allowed between the ages of 14 and 21 and are required to follow all dance and school rules.  
•     The FHS student is responsible for the behavior of his or her guest.  
•     Once a student has left a dance, he/she will not be allowed to return to the dance. 
•     Students are not allowed to go to their cars during a dance regardless of the reason.
•     Students will be required to sign in when arriving at a dance and sign out before leaving the dance.
•     Students are not allowed to attend a dance if on the owe list.  Students shall clear their debts from the owe list before purchasing a ticket to a dance.  
•     Students receiving instruction through alternative school settings and do not attend class on Fontainebleau’s campus are not allowed to attend school dances. 

Students will be "locked-in" for a specified time.  Students will not be allowed to enter after a pre-announced time nor leave before the pre-announced departure time.

Setting high expectations for student behavior helps foster good decision making skills and good choices.  The following guidelines are provided as common examples of misconduct and minimum consequences.

Refer to the St. Tammany Parish Public Schools District Handbook for a more complete list.

St. Tammany Parish School Board authorizes schools to collect all debts owed the school by students and parents.  Debts would include, but not be limited to, such things as lost/damaged textbooks, library books/fines, unpaid lunch fees, uniforms, etc. 

The St. Tammany Parish School Board authorizes schools to withhold participation in extracurricular activities, clubs, sports, dances of students in debt.  In the case of a student transferring to another school, all financial obligations shall be met before the withdrawal is completed.  A student may not participate in the graduation ceremony until all obligations have been met.

Students serving detention are expected to arrange for transportation to leave campus at the end of the detention.  The detention monitor cannot leave until all students are picked up.  

Students remaining 15 minutes past the published end of the detention will be disciplined.  

Emergency drills at regular intervals are required by law and are an important precaution.  It is essential that when the first signal is given, everyone obeys orders promptly and clears the building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible.  The teacher in each classroom will give the students instructions.  Exit maps are posted in each classroom.

THE ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE ANY STEPS, AT ANY TIME, WHICH IN THEIR JUDGMENT, ARE NECESSARY FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THE STUDENTS AND FOR MAINTAINING THE STANDARDS OF THE SCHOOL. 

ANY PROCEDURE, RULE, OR REGULATION PRECEDING THIS CLAUSE IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THIS CLAUSE.

In order to email a faculty member/administration—or for school information you may visit our website:

http://fontainebleauhigh.stpsb.org   or  https://jpams.stpsb.org/progress/

Drinks in glass containers are prohibited. Drinks brought to school must be in a clear container and transparent (clear) in color. Only clear beverages are allowed unless purchased from the vending machine on campus.

Eating and drinking is not allowed in the computer labs. 

Students may not possess or operate electronic devices including, but not limited to, laptops, digital cameras, tablets, smart watches, and mp3 players. If seen or heard these devices will be confiscated. 

Electronic devices issued by the Assistive Technology Department are allowed at school.

Field trips are a privilege. Students with a failing grade in a course or disciplinary performance or a suspension may be denied permission. Students MUST receive permission from each teacher before missing a class for a field trip.  Students shall adhere to all school and parish policies while on the field trip.

• ž  Bulldogs – red and black – the crowd is fired up tonight!
• ž  Go F.H.S. let’s go! Oh, can’t you see the glow.
• ž  The great excitement makes you want to yell – GO BULLDOGS!
• ž  Go big red; we’re on attack; let’s shine; Show our Pride.
• ž  Stand up; yell Go, Fight, Win Again.
• ž  We’ll be the best until the end! Hey!

Any student in the hall during class periods must have a pass from a teacher or office to justify being out of class. 

Students, who have not reached the age of 18 by October 1, are required by law to present records of their immunizations.  If the student fails to provide this information, he/she may not attend school until these records are made available

•     The library will open each school day thirty minutes before school and close thirty minutes after school.  
•     The library is a place for studying in a quiet atmosphere. Students gathering for socializing will be asked to leave.
•     Books on the open shelves not designated for other uses may be checked out for two weeks.
•     Reference books are to be used only in the library and are not checked out at any time.  Selected reference books may be checked out overnight with the permission of the librarian.
•     Overdue books result in a fine of ten cents per day for every school day overdue.  Overdue reserve books result in a fine of five cents per period of each school day. Periodicals do not circulate; they are to be used only in the library.

Parent & student must sign a Technology Usage Agreement Form before the student can utilize the computer lab.
 

•     Students can request lockers at any time during the school year.  
•     Students are required to keep their lockers locked at all times.  
•     Students will supply their own gym locks.  
•     A locker that is left unlocked is considered out of use.  Its contents may be removed and the locker assigned to another student.
•     Lockers will be inspected on a regular basis and should be kept clean and presentable. 
•     Students will be subject to fines for any damage to lockers.
•     If a locker is damaged and/or will not lock, this must be reported to the front office immediately.
   

Lunch tickets are sold on a daily basis at school or through MyPaymentsPlus. Tickets may be purchased for a single day or multiple days.  

All students are required to put their trash in the trashcan. Those leaving trash on the tables or floor will be disciplined. 
 

To ensure a safe and secure environment on all campuses, School Board policy permits unannounced searches of students, employees and school visitors both during the school day and at school sponsored events.

Metal detector searches may be conducted by law enforcement, school personnel, or a combination of both. During screenings, individuals may be asked to walk through a metal detector while keeping items such as keys, phones, and wallets on their person. If the metal detector is activated, the individual will be asked to remove items and proceed through the detector a second time. Should the detector activate again, the individual will be directed to a secondary screening with a handheld security wand. If the handheld wand also activates, a law enforcement officer will perform an additional screening.

Following this process, and in the interest of school safety, individuals may be asked to leave School Board property at the discretion of law enforcement or school administrators.

Suspendable Offenses:

•     leaving the classroom or campus w/o permission
•     habitual offender
•     nonattendance of detention
•     profanity on campus         
•     possession or use of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, electronic cigarette paraphernalia, lighters, matches and/or smokeless tobacco 
•     cutting class
•     dress code violation
•     disrespect toward teacher/staff
•     fighting 
•     under the influence, possession or consumption of alcohol on campus 
•     fireworks on campus 
•     violation of rules on field trips or school sponsored activities

Recommendation for Expulsion:

•     fighting-2nd offense
•     possession of weapon (police notification required)
•     fourth suspension for any reason
•     possession, distribution, or under the influence of drugs (police notification required)
   

 Fontainebleau encourages regular, two-way, and meaningful communication between parents and staff involving student academic learning and extracurricular activities. This communication involves and ensures

a)      that parents play an integral role in assisting in their child’s learning;

b)      that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school;

c)      that parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.

Student parking at Fontainebleau will be monitored daily.  Citations will be issued by the administration for all parking violations.

Citations will be issued for any of the following reasons:

• No parking permit
• Parked in the wrong zone/spot
• Parked in “No Parking” Zone
• Parked in a “Reserved” spot
• Failure to park correctly (such as taking up more than one spot/blocking another vehicle, blocking a driveway)

Consequences

• 1^st violation: $10 fine
• 2^nd violation: $15 fine and discipline
• 3^rd violation: $20 fine and discipline
• 4^th violation: Parking privileges revoked for the year

Any notices, posters or stickers that you wish to display on the bulletin boards or about the buildings must have the approval of the administration.  Failure to obtain approval will result in the removal of the displayed article.  Students or organizations displaying posters are responsible for removing them immediately following events or activities publicized.
 

Cafeteria

•             Follow the cafeteria entry and exit plan          
•             Trays stay in the cafeteria
•             Pick up after yourself
•             Visit with friends

Halls

•             Stay to the right when walking
•             Talk while you walk
•             Be there on time!

Restrooms

•             Respect others
•             Report to administration if restroom needs attention
•             Report graffiti or unsafe conditions
•             Maintain cleanliness

All students need to know the rules of the school.

The student is responsible for and will be held accountable for all policies in the St. Tammany Parish Public Schools District Handbook.  This handbook becomes a part of the Fontainebleau High School Student Handbook.

The school bus is an extension of the school campus and as such appropriate behavior is expected at all times.  The following consequences are used as a guideline for misconduct on the bus:

•     first referral            warning reprimand
•     second referral      3 day bus suspension
•     third referral          5 day bus suspension
•     fourth referral       10 day bus suspension
•     fifth referral           bus suspension for remainder of school year

Serious offenses could also result in suspension from school.
 

School fees may be paid on-line through the MyPaymentsPlus link located on the school and/or district web sites; or directly paid to the teacher.

The St. Tammany Parish School system requires students to wear ID badges at all times.   Picture ID will be visible-- worn on a lanyard. Temporary IDs are to worn only on the upper chest. Replacement IDs are issued according to the following:
1st Replacement - $5.00
2nd Replacement - $5.00
3rd and subsequent Replacements - $10.00

Picture ID badges will be required at FHS for the following: 

•     to get into FHS dances
•     to get an admit slip
•     to check out a library book
•     to vote in specified school elections
•     other activities  

Student insurance is available at a nominal cost and is optional. The school merely acts as a medium in supplying the insurance and assumes no liability, either for the injury or the subsequent negotiations with the company.

Any student who is required to take medication during the school day must comply with parish regulations, these include:

•     Medical release form (school form) filled out by physician and on file at school.
•     Medication in container appropriately labeled by pharmacy or physician (including over-the-counter).
•     All medication is to be brought to the school by the parent/guardian for safekeeping.  
•     No medication is to be in student's possession at any time while on campus.
   

The School System has a District Discipline Plan that was adopted using a model master plan from the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and was designed to promote an effective learning environment in our schools.  As part of this parish plan, each school has a discipline plan that includes the expectations of a program known as Positive Behavior Support (PBS).  A PBS Team at each school analyzes relevant data to develop effective interventions to help ensure good conduct at school.  The overall, systemic goal of PBS is to provide a positive climate within each school and ultimately lower the number of behavior concerns.  Improving student conduct means higher student achievement, high school performance scores, and greater overall success of the students in St. Tammany Parish.  PBS includes, but is not limited to:

•   a school disciplinary leadership team
•   identification of behavior issues in each school improvement plan
•   BESE approved behavior forms
•   a school discipline flow chart
•   use of monitoring data to evaluate and modify the school master plan
•   behavioral expectations at the school
•   a reward/incentive program for positive behavior
•   defined, consistent consequences for rule violations
•   district established discipline policies
•   appropriate Safe and Drug-Free School activities
•   a crisis management plan.

Refer to St. Tammany Parish Technology Policy handbook.
Chapter I Violations of technology policy result in ISS for 1st offense and 2nd offense is suspension. 

All textbooks are the property of the State of Louisiana.  If a book is damaged beyond use, or is not returned at the end of the session, or the student drops or transfers out of the class without returning the textbook in good condition, the student must make payment at the original cost of the book.  
 

The Uniform Discipline Code of the St. Tammany Parish Public School System is designed to ensure that each classroom will have a climate of order, discipline, control, and learning — a climate that brings out the best qualities in both the teacher and the students and allows for individual growth and differences. Foremost, the Code is a strategic tool to discourage misconduct and, thereby, increase the educational benefits to which all students have rights.

The Code describes inappropriate student behavior, prescribes equitable disciplinary actions for misconduct, and suggests specific actions for correcting prohibited behaviors. 

Administrators are to use reasonable judgment when administering the Code. The Code is based on the premise that rules must be consistently enforced. Further, the rules must be fair and effective and comply with the student's constitutional and other legal rights. 

Staff implementing the Code will recognize the differences in age and maturity of students, as well as mitigating circumstances that may impact a situation. As students advance in age and maturity, they are expected to assume greater responsibility for their actions. Age and circumstances may require that different types of disciplinary action be used. Assistance is available for students whose misbehavior is related to the use of alcohol or other drugs. 

The disciplinary actions listed in the Code indicate the range of consequences for misconduct. Listed below are student conduct rules that are designed to encourage appropriate student behavior. Please consult the Glossary of this publication for definitions of terms related to disciplinary actions and acts of misconduct.

The school policy is to accept only those visitors who have legitimate business at the school. Guests and visitors must register in the office and wear a visitor's pass.

See STPSB District Handbook.

No weapons, or object that could be considered a weapon, shall be brought to school for any reason.  
 

Students shall be allowed to possess a telecommunication device (cell phone) on a school campus during the instructional day provided the device is turned to the off position, completely stowed away and not in use. Telecommunication devices will only be returned to the parent/guardian.

 “Instructional day” is from the time the student enters campus until the 2:35 bell.