LEADER Care Book - Thomas Nelson High School

CAREBOOK
SEEK AND YOU WILL FIND
THOMAS NELSON HIGH SCHOOL
GENERAL INFORMATION
LEARNING
ENTHUSIASM
ACHIEVEMENT
School Contact information
Principal’s Message
House Structure
LEADERs
Our School Mission
Our LEADER Values
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Introduction to Learning Value
Scheduling
Advanced Placement
Dual Credit
State Graduation Requirements
Preparation for College Time Table
KEES Scholarship Program
Future Story
College & Career Readiness
LEADER PREP
Individual Learning Plans
College & Career Pathways
Citizenship Readiness
Media Center
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Introduction to Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm Cards (E-Cards)
House Pride Rallies
School Fight Song
Dances
Student/Leader Basketball Game
LIFT-OFF Week Activities
BACK2SCHOOLBASH (B2SB)
Student Organizations
Student Organization Council (SOC)
R.U.S.H Week
Athletics
Performing Arts
Student Organization Legacy Core
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Introduction to Achievement
Governor’s Scholar Program
Dean’s List
Young LEADERs program
Achievement Museum
Lincoln Trail Youth Salute
HOBY
Achievement Week
Liftoff Letters
LEADER awards
Dress Code
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DISCIPLINE
Introduction to Discipline Value
Classroom Expectations
Forward LEAN
Hall Pass Expectations
Hallway Expectations
Locker Expectations
College and Career Cafe’ Expectations
Parking Expectations/Consequences
No Pass/No Drive
Bus Expectations
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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Introduction to E.C
Courtesy
Common Language
Writing Interim Assessments
RESPONSIBILITY
Introduction to Responsibility Value
Generals Care Values
Take Care of Yourself TCOY
School Nurse
Bring Your Own Technology
Attendance
Truancy
Excused Absences
Frequently asked attendance questions
Parent Notes
Courtesy
Take Care of This Place
Generals Recycle
The Golden Broom Trophy
CARE FORMS
Lunch Detention
Level 1 Misconduct
Level 2 Misconduct
Saturday School
Due Process
GC3 Program
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INFORMATION
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Thomas Nelson High School
349-4650
Family Resource Center
349-7025
SCHOOL ADDRESS
Thomas Nelson High School
2885 New Shepherdsville Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
FIND US ON:
The Web: tnhs.nelson.kyschools.us
: facebook.com/thegeneralslead
: @TheGeneralsLead
MASTER SCHEDULE
First Period
8:20-9:10
Second Period
9:15-10:05
Third Period
10:10-11:00
Fourth Period
11:05-12:20
1st Lunch
2nd Lunch
3rd Lunch
11:05-11:30
11:30-11:55
11:55-12:20
5th Period
12:25-1:15
6th Period
1:20-2:10
7th Period
2:15-3:05
Thomas Nelson, Community, & Citizenship
Thomas Nelson was a farmer, scholar, civic leader, and general that fought
for American Independence. He lived a life of service to personal liberty
and opportunity that we seek to sustain in our local community. His
selfless nature and commitment to others serves as a model of citizenship
for us all to aspire towards.
At Thomas Nelson High School, we look towards Nelson’s life as the
impetus behind our LEADER values and vision. Thomas Nelson High School
will serve thousands of students in our lifetime and each one deserves a
rigorous education characterized by meaningful career and college
preparation. By doing this work we will intentionally create happy,
informed, and productive citizens to sustain our local and global
community.
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History Makers, Generals, and Community LEADERs,
Congratulations on being a part of a historical year! As we celebrate our senior class of 2016 and welcome the
class of 2019 we expect each of you to contribute your remarkable gifts to our community in the year ahead.
In the past year our graduating class of 2015 set the bar high with nearly 100% of students graduating
college and/or career ready. We intend to continue building off of this success in our fourth year dreaming
even bigger for our community. We expect all students at Thomas Nelson will graduate college and career
ready, acting as informed and active citizens in our community.
Thomas Nelson High School is founded upon the assumption that you deserve to live a happy life
characterized by ample opportunity. To this end, a rigorous and relevant high school education is the most
important element to give you the skills that will prepare you to be a community LEADER in whatever college
or career path you choose.
Pursuing your future story is hard work. As citizens of the Nelson County community we have a
responsibility to lead by example and give our best to support each other. You should know that your effort
laying the foundation at Thomas Nelson High School will help strengthen the future of our Nelson County
community and the generations that will come after you. You are responsible for the legacy of Thomas Nelson
High School
This leader CAREBOOK is an important part of what will make up your experiences at Thomas Nelson
High School for you. As you read through it and begin planning for your year remember the importance of our
CARE Values. Every day we expect you to take CARE of yourself, take CARE of each other, and TAKE CARE of this
place. In the end, these values will be the most important indicator of our collective success. Remember, we
always have your back and will support you, but you are the LEADER of your story and must have the daily
DISCIPLINE and COURAGE to pursue it completely.
Sincerely,
Mr. Wes Bradley
Fall 2015
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School LEADERs
FUTURE STORY
SUPPORT LEADERs
Other LEADERs
College & Career
LEADERs
Principal
Wes Bradley
Communications LEADER
Mary Moore
Instructional Coach
Robin Handloser
Freshmen and Sophomores
Julia Thomas
Vice Principal
Heather Warrell
Accounting LEADER
Julie Janes
Media Center LEADER
Melissa Case
Juniors and Seniors
Jessica Sekulski
Vice Principal
Mark Webster
Data & Accounting LEADER
Vanessa Downing
College & Career Cafe LEADER
Karen Black
Records/Attendance LEADER
Cindy Chesser
LAFAYETTE HOUSE GRADE 9
HAMILTON HOUSE GRADE 10
SYMBOL: Alligator – toughness, possibility.
SYMBOL: Bear – achiever, dreamer.
At 23 years old he was the youngest of all the Revolutionary War
Generals at Yorktown. There he fought in the revolution as a confident,
tough, and courageous General.
2nd youngest at 25 years old he was a dedicated citizen, statesman, and
close confidant to General George Washington during and after the
Revolutionary War.
Math LEADER
Sara Thurmond
Social Studies LEADER
David Mudd
Wellness LEADER
Leslie Girdley
Josh Whitehouse
English LEADER
Tori Mousty
Visual Arts LEADERs
Matt Hoyes
Amy Rucci
Science LEADER
Amy Herberg
House Parents
TBD
Math LEADER
Jeannie Greenwell
Social Studies LEADER
Sean Smith
English LEADER
Lori Ahmadi
Agriculture LEADER
John Hammond
Business LEADER
Jillian Mattingly
Global Language LEADERs
Emily Beam
Melissa Call
Science LEADERs
Katie Chapman
Curt Merrifield
LBS LEADER
Jane VerDow
House Parents
TBD
LINCOLN HOUSE GRADE 11
WASHINGTON HOUSE GRADE 12
SYMBOL: Lion – strength, power, courage.
SYMBOL: Moose – pride, accomplishment,
thinking outside the box.
Benjamin Lincoln, not Abe. J 2nd in command of U.S. Continental Army to
Washington. An experienced General and leader during the American
Revolution. Lincoln led the surrender of the British in Yorktown.
First in command of U.S. Continental Army in Yorktown. The most well
respected leader and commander of the Army during the Revolution. First
president of the United States – definitely a Moose hunter.
Math LEADER
Alex Martin
Science LEADER
Matt Bulka
Social Studies LEADER
Annette Peterson
LBS LEADERs
Kyle Boblitt
Amanda Nokes
English LEADER
Rhonda Horn
Math LEADERs
Charlie Adams
Laura Cornish
Social Studies LEADER
Courtney Holbert
House Parents
TBD
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English LEADERs
Mary Bates
Alaina Green
Performing Arts LEADER
Shawn Robinson
House Parents
TBD
The Mission of Thomas Nelson High School is to prepare all Generals for college and
career success, serving as informed and active citizens within their local, national, and
global communities.
OUR VISION AND CORE VALUES
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We strive to learn from everything we do.
We always work to get better to support our community.
GROWTH MINDSET
We encourage students to foster a growth mindset mentality when pursuing their future stories at
TNHS. This notion of learning from failure, celebrating others, and taking healthy risks is paramount
to ensuring that our mission of college, career, and citizenship is a reality for all students.
Please keep the notion of growth mindset in mind when considering the following pieces:
SCHEDULING
All students will be required to take seven (7) courses during the school year. Scheduling will take
place in December/January for the following school year. TNHS reserves the right to cancel courses
due to insufficient requests/enrollment.
After the school year begins, course changes will only be made for one of the following conditions: to
make up a required course, to add a graduation requirement, to correct duplication of a course, to
correct inappropriate placement of a student, or to balance class size. It is imperative that course
selections be given serious consideration. The following schedule is recommended for each grade
level.
Freshman: English I, Social Studies I, Science, Math, Health/PE, 2 electives = 7 courses
Sophomore: English II, Social Studies II, Biology, Math, Visual Performing Arts, 2 electives = 7 courses
Junior: English III, US History, Chemistry, Math, 3 electives = 7 courses
Senior: English IV, Math, 5 electives = 7 courses
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Advanced Placement courses are highly recommended for students planning to attend a four year college or university. Students in Advanced
Placement courses have the opportunity to earn high school credit and can earn college credit if they meet criteria on the AP Exam.
Performing well on an AP Exam means more than just the successful completion of a course; it is a gateway to success in college. Research
consistently shows that students who score a 3 or higher on AP Exams typically experience greater academic success in college and have
higher graduation rates than otherwise comparable non‐AP peers. While colleges and universities are responsible for setting their own credit
and placement policies, AP scores signify how qualified students are to receive college credit or placement.
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AP Score Qualification: 5—Extremely well qualified, 4—Well qualified, 3—Qualified, 2—Possibly qualified, 1—No recommendation.
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AP Specific Participation: AP students are required to take the AP exam in order for the credit to be posted on academic
transcripts. If the student does not take the exam then the course will be listed as the general education equivalent.
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AP courses are weighted on 5 point weighted GPA scale.
DUAL CREDIT
Dual credit courses may be offered to TNHS students through agreements with participating colleges/universities. The cost per course varies
as do the course offerings each semester dependent on the college/university. Students will be expected to cover the cost of both the course
and the textbook. Dual credit courses differ from Advanced Placement courses in that potential for earning college credit is not contingent
upon an exam score. Students will earn college and high school credit for a passing grade of D or better. Students will be advised of their
options during the scheduling process, if available, or at the beginning of each semester.
STATE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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4 English credits (English I, II, III, & IV)
4 Math Credits (to include Algebra I, Algebra II, & Geometry)
3 Social Studies credits (U.S. History, Geography, Economics, Government and
Civics, or Cultures and Societies)
3 Science credits (biological science, physical science, earth and space
science, or unifying concepts)
1 Visual & Performing Arts credit* (see below), with remaining credits to come
from elective course offerings.
.5 Health credit/.5 PE credit
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PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION TIME TABLE
The minimum number of credits for graduation is 25 credits
Visual & Performing Arts credit is required for graduation and may be obtained by pursuing one of the following three options.
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Successful completion of the History & Appreciation of Visual & Performing Arts course (one stand alone course).
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Successful completion of two (2) Visual & Performing Arts courses in different disciplines, ex. 1 Visual Arts Performance Based
course & 1 Music Performance Based course.
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Successful completion of three (3) Visual & Performing Arts courses in the same discipline, ex. 3 Visual Arts Performance Based
courses OR 3 Music Performance Based courses.
Pre-College Curriculum: It is recommended that all students who plan on attending a four year college/university and earning a bachelor’s
degree earn two credits in the same foreign language.
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
1. Follow pre-college curriculum.
2. Maintain high grade point average.
3. Update ILP.
4. Become involved in school and community.
1. Follow pre-college curriculum.
2. Take PSAT/NMQT in October.
3. Begin to consider college choices
a. Write for admission packets.
b. Determine required college entrance tests
and requirements.
c. Attend College Fair.
4. Take the ACT/SAT in March.
5. Visit college campuses.
6. Complete 30+ hours in online ACT Prep
Program.
7. Update ILP.
1. Follow pre-college curriculum.
2. Maintain high grade point average.
3. Take PLAN in the fall.
4. Update ILP.
1. Any student who did not take the ACT/SAT during his/her
junior year should take the first test given in the fall. Retakes
should be considered to improve your score.
2. Begin writing any essays required for admissions; write a
resume and keep copies.
3. Attend College Fair and sessions with college
representatives.
4. Finalize college applications and housing forms.
5. Be constantly aware of announcements concerning
scholarships.
6. Get financial aid forms from the College & Career Center.
7. Attend financial aid workshop, and apply for financial aid.
8. Update ILP.
KEES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship
(KEES) offers cash for good grades. Based on
grades, Kentucky high school students can earn
money that can be used to help pay tuition
expenses at a Kentucky college, university, or
technical school for four full years. The amount of
money earned is based on each year’s GPA, and a
bonus will be given based on ACT composite score.
At the end of each year, students will receive a
letter stating the amount they are eligible to receive
based on that year’s grades. Students can check
their accounts online at https://www.kheaa.
com/apps/registration/signin Registration through
ZIP Access is required.
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2015-2016 FEE:
Technology Fee
$40.00
FUTURE STORIES
YOUR
FUTURE STORY JOURNEY
We promote the notion of “future stories” in order to help students to begin thinking and planning for their
college and career aspirations.
FUTURE STORY BOARDS
Future Story Boards are located in the Lafayette, Hamilton,
and Washington House hallways. These boards are
updated during English class monthly with the goal of every
TNHS student being provided the opportunity to showcase
their future story aspirations.
FUTURE STORY CONTROL CENTERS/
STUDENT BLOGS
All Generals will develop and maintain a student blog also known as
their Future Story Control Center to help them organize their goalsetting, evidence of achievements, TCOY initiatives and other
important links and coursework supports. Blogs will be primarily
developed in English classes but will be referenced and updated in
all classes. More information and support can be found at:
creatingmyfuturestory.blogspot.com
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS REQUIREMENTS:
THE SHIP
We celebrate our seniors when they achieve College Readiness
on our aircraft “CARE”ier” in the Washington House.
THE RUNWAY
Students who are working towards Career Readiness on a given
Pathway get to showcase their progression and achievement on
various pathways located throughout the school
LEADER PREP
Preparing all Generals for college success can only be partially met through academics. LEADER PREP provides a
focused space each week for our Generals to ensure they are taking appropriate action now, to be prepared for
the college and/or career pathway of their choosing. All Generals will have LEADER Prep class every Friday.
Each house’s LEADER Prep curriculum will be differentiated based on the specific college/career support needs
of the given grade.
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLANS
Our school uses the concept of an “Individual Learning Plan” or I.L.P. to help our students select careers
that interest them and complete the necessary courses to prepare them for that career. Students will
complete their ILPs each year as a part of the LEADER Prep curriculum.
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COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
Our focus on pathways at TNHS speaks to our commitment to prepare college and career ready
students before or upon high school graduation. Students are encouraged to identify
pathways of interest that align with their future story goals and plans. Pathways are listed
below with corresponding courses which may lead to college or career readiness.
Students are considered a career preparatory student by having completed two courses in a
pathway and being enrolled in a third. Career preparatory students are eligible to take the
KOSSA (Kentucky Occupational Skills Standard Assessment) or earn industry certification.
Students who are preparatory before their senior year may be eligible for a cooperative
education experience. Students achieve career completer status after they complete a fourth
course in the pathway.
Future Story Pathways
COURSES
College
Pre-college curriculum including Spanish I, Spanish II
Early College
Pre-college curriculum including Spanish I, Spanish II, and college credit earned through Advanced Placement or Dual Credit Course(s)
Agriculture
Animal Systems
Agriculture
Horticulture
Agriculture
Food Science
Agriculture
Agribusiness
Business
Business Management
Agriscience, AgriBiology, Small Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Animal Science
Arts and Humanities
Music, Instrumental Ensemble
Arts and Humanities
Visual Arts
Instrumental Ensemble I, II, III, IV, AP Music Theory, Vocal Music
Air Force JROTC
AS 100: Aviation History, Leadership Education 100: Introduction to AFJROTC/Health and PE, AS 210/Leadership Education 200: Science
of Flight, AS 220/Leadership Education 200: Cultural Studies, AS 300: Exploration of Space, Leadership Education 300: Life Skills and
Career Opportunities, AS/Leadership Education 400: Management of the Corps, AS 410: Survival
Automotive Maintenance & Light
Repair
Design Technician
Auto Maintenance & Light Repair Sections A, B, C, D, Auto Special Problems 1, 2, 3, Auto Cooperative Education and Internship
Architectural Designer
Introduction to CAD, Intermediate CAD, Engineering Graphics, Introduction to Architecture, Industrial Drafting Process, Architectural
Design, Parametric Modeling, Cooperative Education and Internship
Carpenter Helper
Industrial Safety, Introduction to Construction Carpentry & Lab, Floor & Wall Framing & Lab, Ceiling & Roof Framing & Lab, Exterior &
Interior Finishing & Lab, Layout & Foundations & Lab, Construction Forms & Lab, Cooperative Education and Internship
Allied Health
Principles of Health Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminologies, Emergency Procedures, Medical Math I, Advanced Allied
Health, Leadership Dynamics - Health Science, Cooperative Education and Internship
Pre-Nursing
Principles of Health Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminologies, Emergency Procedures, Medicaid Nursing Aid, Leadership
Dynamics - Health Science, Cooperative Education and Internship
Environmental Control System Helper
Refrigeration Fundamentals & Lab Fundamental, HVAC Electricity & Lab, Electrical Components & Lab, Pump Applications & Lab, Heating
& Humidification & Lab, Cooling & Dehumidification & Lab, Journeyman Prep, Cooperative Education and Internship
Network Administration
Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware & Software, Network Fundamentals, Protocol & Concepts, Computational Thinking, Internet
Technologies, Special Topics - Networking, Cooperative Education and Internship
Welder - Entry Level
Welding B, SMAW & Lab, Blueprint Reading for Welding & Lab, Oxy Fuel Systems, GMAW & Lab, SMAW Groove & Lab, GTAW & Lab,
Cooperative Education and Internship
Cabinetmaker and Furniture Maker
Wood Product Manufacturing, Technical Drawing/Blueprint Reading, Wood Finishing, Advanced Wood Processing, Cabinet Making
Technology, Furniture Maker, IEX Special Problems, Cooperative Education and Internship
Agriscience, AgriBiology, Floriculture & Floral Design, Nursery/Orchard Management, Plant Science
Agriscience, AgriBiology, Food Science, Food Processing, Marketing & Distribution
Agriscience, Agriculture Communications, Agriculture Sales & Marketing, Agribusiness
Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy, Business Management, Principles of Marketing, Accounting Finance, Business Communication,
Entrepreneurship
Creative Art Comprehensive, I, II, III, IV, History Appreciation of Visual & Performing Arts, Sculpture, Photography, Graphic Arts, Visual
Arts Independent Study, AP Art History, Ceramics
Introduction to CAD, Intermediate CAD, Engineering Graphics, Introduction to Architecture, Industrial Drafting Process, Architectural
Design, Parametric Modeling, Cooperative Education and Internship
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CITIZENSHIP READINESS
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COMMUNITY Partnerships - Through sustained
partnerships with community organizations we provide
a lasting foundation for support and service for you!
CARE - By choosing service over self-interest we lay the
foundation for success for future Generals to follow.
Student LEADERship - meaningful and varied student
experiences are essential to student growth. We want
you to take healthy risks and pursue challenges!
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OPERATION PREPARATION
Operation Preparation is a career readiness initiative that our sophomores
complete each year. During Operation Preparation, trained volunteer community
advisors will meet with students in a public setting at school. Advisors will talk
with the student about the student’s career aspirations and required
education/training; whether the student is on target to meet these goals; and
whether the student is taking the courses recommended to prepare for a
successful future. Our students “dress to impress” as this special career
readiness opportunity allows them to prepare for interviews, as well as, learn
more about their intended professions.
OPERATION EXPLORATION
Thomas Nelson High School provides an authentic college/career
opportunity for our seniors called Operation Exploration. As part of
Operation Exploration, seniors will be matched with community advisors
as part of a job shadowing experience. The goals of Operation
Exploration are to:
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Connect willing community partners with our seniors to
increase awareness of career opportunities in our local
community.
Afford our seniors a meaningful learning experience
working alongside and learning from a local business.
Inspire our seniors to reflect on the nature of work and
citizenship in our community.
Allow community businesses to highlight the role they play
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in our community and showcase potential job
Mon - Thur Mornings: 7:45
Mon, Wed, Thurs Afternoons: 3:05 - 4:00
mscase.weebly.com
melissa.case@nelson.kyschools.us
Welcome!! I am so excited to see you! Each of you will be coming to
the media center on a two week rotation with your English class to
check out books. It is my hope that many of you will visit on your
own time before, during and/or after school throughout the course
of the year for independent or collaborative work. Be sure to bring a
pass during the day, sign in upon arrival, and respect the space, as
well as those who are in it.
Respectfully, Ms. Case
Come On In!
Scholars are always required to have a book to read. Get “Caught
Reading” by General LEADERs. Use Destiny to find and hold books
and to check out e-books. Everyone is invited to participate in the
KBA program. In March, one lucky reader will win a chromebook!
Keep a lookout for other reading program opportunities.
Chromebook Winner
Create, collaborate, share your thoughts and
ideas, read, write, blog, study, think,
research, problem solve, fail, try again,
inquire, learn, inspire, prepare for your future
(ACT, college, career), and grow. Also, visit
Ms. Case to set up or reset Office 365 and
Google accounts and/or passwords.
Student Technology LEADERs (STLP)
collaborate here to strengthen the use and
effectiveness of technology in our school and in
our community. Be sure to check us out at S.O.
Rush. Also, use this space to create and
participate in other leadership opportunities.
LEADERship
Work with peers and our community
to create initiatives to show how much
“Generals Care” about their world and
the people in it. Also, share how you
care with GNN and be featured on the
news.
Global Citizenship
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We remain positive even when things are tough. We
show our positivity. The positivity we show gives us
strength.
TNHS RITUALS AND TRADITIONS
ENTHUSIASM CARDS (E-CARDS)
E-cards are school-provided note cards used to show gratitude to students, families, or other members
of our learning community. E-Cards can also be used by LEADERs who would like to send home praise
for a scholar’s academic or behavioral success (postage will be provided by the front office).
Also, students, parents, and other members of our learning community can pick up free E-Cards from
the front office. These cards can be given to staff members, fellow students, coaches, parents, etc. as
a means of showing gratitude and to further instill our “welcome” culture.
HOUSE PRIDE RALLIES
House pride rallies will take place quarterly and will be planned in conjunction with interim assessment dates. Each HPR will
consist of house competitions to win the “House Pride Cup” and the “Citizenship” Award will be given to the house who wins the
Generals CARE charitable initiative for the given quarter.
Each house hosts one House Pride Rally:
First Quarter:
Second Quarter:
Third Quarter:
Fourth Quarter:
SCHOOL FIGHT SONG
Washington and Lee Swing
Hosted by Washington House
Hosted by Lincoln House
Hosted by Hamilton House
Hosted by Lafayette House
We are the Thomas Nelson Generals
And we will fight until we can’t go on
Our pen is mightier than your sword
This is a victory we’re marching for
DANCES
Winter formal will take place each fall and prom will take place in
the spring for our Junior and Seniors. Additional dances throughout
the year may be sponsored by various student organizations based
on student interest. All students must have a signed dance
contract on file which outlines the expectations and guidelines for
all dance events. Additionally, students must complete guest
permission forms if they choose to bring a student from another
school. Guest permission forms can be obtained by students when
purchasing dance tickets.
We are the Thomas Nelson Generals
And we will fight until we can’t go on
We have a spirit made for winning it!
YES, Generals CAN, WILL, DO!​
ANNUAL STUDENT/LEADER BASKETBALL GAME
This tradition takes place during March Madness and pits our
Senior Scholars against the TNHS LEADERs. Sponsored by the
National Honor Society, both teams are in contention for the
honorary “Ball Is LIfe” Trophy. This tradition allows for
students and teachers to interact in a more relaxed
atmosphere, surrounded by community members who act as
the “fans” from the stands.
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BACK2SCHOOL BASH
This annual tradition takes place after our Meet and
Greet (open house) each year. Each house team
sponsors an activity also support by sponsoring food,
games, and kid-friendly activities. This is a special
opportunity for our entire TNHS school family to have
fun and celebrate the new school year together.
LIFT-OFF WEEK CEREMONIES:
LAYING THE FOUNDATION CEREMONY
Seniors begin Lift-Off Week by symbolically laying the foundation for our
community. During this ceremony all anticipated graduates are given their
brick by a member of the class of 2018. Members of the Lafayette House
share stories of gratitude and inspiration. Seniors are then called forward
in small groups to place their bricks on the ground to symbolize their
foundational role in our Nelson County community.
TORCHLIGHT CEREMONY
This special event is hosted by the Hamilton House brings
together our Juniors and Seniors to participate in celebration of
passing the CARE torch. Various seniors share advice, stories,
and insight with underclassmen. Following the shared readings
all of the seniors symbolically light their candle and pass the
LEADERship torch to a junior class member as they progress
around the balcony of the gymnasium for their last time as a
Thomas Nelson student. All Thomas Nelson students attend this
very special ceremony.
SENIOR SALUTE CEREMONY
This unique event will invite all senior parents to join us for our 2nd Annual Senior Salute. Starting with a reception from 8:
30 to 9:00 in The Commons, Seniors and their selected sponsor will be seated in their reserved spot on the gym floor. All
seniors will receive their G pins and graduation cords while also being recognized for academic excellence and scholarship
accomplishments. All TNHS students and parents are invited to this special event.
MOOSE HUNTER BREAKFAST
This tradition takes place the morning of the last day for seniors.
Seniors may request their breakfast menu and oatmeal with all
the fixins’ is traditionally served.
PROJECT LIFT-OFF
Traditionally called “Project Graduation,” Project LIft-off is a
special tradition for seniors after they have “lifted off” into their
futures. This celebration is the night following the graduation
ceremony.
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STUDENT OR ANIZATIONS
Active Citizenship - Be ACTIVE
Involvement in student organizations can help make a student’s high school
years enjoyable and memorable. Each student is strongly encouraged to
become involved in one or more of the school activities that are offered at
Thomas Nelson High School.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION COUNCIL (SOC)
The SOC is a student organization comprised of the LEADERs (presidents,
chairs, etc.) of all the student organizations at Thomas Nelson High School. The
SOC meets monthly to discuss Generals CARE initiatives and other programs
that promote a positive school culture. The SOC will host both fall and spring
membership recruitment events during what is called SO RUSH. During SO
RUSH, student organizations also have the opportunity to showcase their
accomplishments
STUDENT ORGANIZATION
SPONSOR
Academic Team
Alaina Green
Air Force JROTC
Col. Donna Lucchese
Beta Club
David Mudd
G3
Amy Herberg
The “R” stands for “recruit” which refers to the student organization
recruitment fair that takes place in the Commons once each semester.
During RUSH, every student organization inspires their informational booth
and works to CARE and support any interested students who might like to
join.
FBLA
TBD
FCA
Bruce Nichols
FFA
John Hammond
The “U” stands for “unite” which emphasizes that RUSH Week provides
a special opportunity for our school to further unite together, show
enthusiasm, and have fun!
Future Problem Solving
Mary Bates
General Assembly
Wes Bradley
General Dramatics
Shawn Robinson
Key Club
Mary Bates
Marching Corps
Shawn Robinson
National Honor Society
Curt Merrifield
Show Choir
Stephanie Robinson
STLP
Melissa Case
World Ambassadors
Rhonda Horn
R.U.S.H. WEEK
This TNHS tradition occurs
during the fall and spring
semester each school year:
The “S” stands for “spirit” and each day of RUSH Week is themed with
spirit days. From ‘Merica Monday to Western Wednesday, spirit days allow
our students and LEADERs to showcase their creativity and have fun.
The “H” stands for “homecoming” which is a very special tradition at
TNHS. The Homecoming traditions will take place in the fall at a football
game and the spring at a basketball game. During this tradition, a
homecoming queen and king will be voted on by the student body. One boy
and/or girl candidate will be nominated by each student organization for
the ballot. In order to be nominated, candidates must have at least a 3.0
cumulative GPA, be active members of the organization they are
represented, and have no level 2 misconduct referrals. Additionally, TNHS
alumni will be honored each fall at the SOC tailgating party and announced
during half time during the football game.
The Essence of the Purple Cow is that it must be remarkable!
Something remarkable is worth talking about. Worth noticing.
Exceptional.
~Seth Godin
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ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP
ATHLETICS = ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
Thomas Nelson High School enjoys a full complement of varsity sports. Athletic
events are an important part of high school life and aligned to our mission of
active citizenship. Athletes have the courage to demonstrate active citizenry for
our community. Being a fan and a part of G-NATION is also an important part of
being an active citizen and supporter of our community.
ATHLETIC SCHOLAR HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT
We recognize student athletes who excel on and off the field, court, track, etc.
Any student athlete that scores a 24 or higher on the ACT and/or 3.5
GPA, will have their name added to the Athletic Scholar’s Showcase which is the
hallway that connects the Lafayette and Washington houses.
TEAM GPA HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT
Along with celebrating our student athletes individually based on their
academic success, we seek to acknowledge teams with outstanding collective
GPAs.
In the Athletic Wing of TNHS, 12x16 photos will be displayed that
feature each athletic team. The collective GPA for each team will be posted
under each team photo. This will create healthy scholastic competition among
teams and also a level of awareness of what GPA stands for.
PERFORMING ARTS
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Instrumental Music Department will offer students a wide variety of
performing options. Each year the Department will compete in district
festivals, All State and University Honors Ensembles, Solo-Ensemble
Competitions, and present a Fall and Spring Concert.
GENERAL DRAMATICS
General Dramatics will allow students to perform through school productions
and within our community, on stage and off, by character and theatrical
growth. Each year, General Dramatics will present a Fall Drama and Spring
Musical. There will be opportunities for students to engage in stage
management as well as solo performances such as monologues or vocal
presentations. General Dramatics will meet during the assigned class time.
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SPORT
COACH
Baseball
Troy Blakey
Basketball (Boys)
Brandon Johnson
Basketball (Girls)
Josh Whitehouse
Bass Fishing
Dan Kroll
Cheerleading
Jennifer Cooke
Cross Country
Matt Hoyes
Dance
Lacee Jenkins
Football
Kyle Boblitt
Golf
Randy Pinkston
Soccer (Boys)
Ronnie Hatfield
Soccer (Girls)
Alex Martin
Softball
Ryan Knight
Track and Field
Matt Hoyes
Volleyball
Darren Morris
Tennis
Curt Merrifield
Bowling
Michael Hamilton
Archery
Wade Crady
Wrestling
Josh Conder
Swimming
Katie Kielin
STUDENT ORGANIZATION LEGACY CORE TEAMS
We believe that student LEADERs are integral to our mission of active
and informed citizenship at Thomas Nelson. To this end, student
LEADERs must be involved in developing and refining the mission and
vision of our organizations while engaging in the annual improvement
process. We expect each student organization to have a Student
Organization Core team that meets with organization LEADERs to plan,
develop, and create experiences that align with our mission of College,
Career, and Citizenship preparation.
Roles of Student Organization Legacy Core Teams
Mission and Vision Advisory
Student LEADERs are integral to continued development and articulation of the organization’s
mission and vision within the larger context of the TNHS mission of college, career, and citizenship
readiness. Student leaders should be involved in the review, articulation, and revision of the
organization’s mission and vision annually.
Ritual and Tradition Development
Building off of our core value of ENTHUSIASM we know the important role of rituals and traditions
in sustaining strong communities. The student organization leadership team provides meaningful
feedback and support for the ongoing development of rituals and traditions.
Care & Service LEADERs
In collaboration with the the organization LEADER, the student organization leadership team is
responsible for organizing, communicating, and sustaining service projects on an annual basis. This
responsibility is integral to the notion of student leadership that is at the forefront of Thomas
Nelson High School.
Take
Take Care of this Place - World Class Resources
At Thomas Nelson we expect our students to have a college like experience. In order to provide
students with those experiences we want them to be involved with helping to plan fundraising
goals and budget resources on an annual basis in order to ensure that our teams continue to
develop and take care of facilities and resources along with providing feedback on student needs.
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We only accept quality work from ourselves and others.
We demonstrate a strong work ethic to accomplish our
academic and career goals.
GOVERNOR’S SCHOLAR PROGRAM
The program provides academic and personal growth through the balance of a strong liberal
arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. Juniors who are
interested in applying will begin the application process the beginning of their junior year
with a kick-off of a parent/student informational night followed with weekly workshops to
complete their application.
DEAN’S LIST
At TNHS, we celebrate academic achievement. Students that earn a 3.25 or higher GPA at the end of each quarter will be named to
the Dean’s List. The first time a student makes the Dean’s list they will receive a school “G” letter and the lamp of knowledge. Each
subsequent time a student makes the Dean’s list they will receive only the lamp of knowledge to symbolize continued commitment
to academic success. Dare to be great – you are Dean’s list worthy!
YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM
Bardstown Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Young Leaders
Program for sophomore students. Applications can be obtained
from the College and Career Leader the first two weeks of school.
Students will be a part of monthly meetings with other
sophomores across the county.
LINCOLN TRAIL YOUTH SALUTE
Students must be a high school junior at time of entry, have a
3.0 GPA, have served in 2 peer-elected leadership positions, be
an overall exemplary citizen. Students accepted into the
program will then participate in a photography session designed
to highlight their interests and activities.
ACHIEVEMENT MUSEUM
Every LEADER at TNHS is encouraged to feature exemplary pieces of
student work in the Achievement Museum throughout the school
year. Doing so, promotes the expectation for high quality work and
further reinforces the importance for all of our students to foster a
growth mindset.
HOBY
HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community
of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service
and innovation. Students who are sophomores are eligible to
complete the application process and attend a summer
workshop with other students around Kentucky.
ACHIEVEMENT WEEK
Achievement Week is the last week of each quarter and focuses primarily on supporting the “future stories” of our Generals. During this
special time, every student will meet one-on-one with their Achievement Coach to review Interim Assessment data, set goals for the next
Interim Assessment, and discuss their future stories (college and career goals). By the time a student graduates from Thomas Nelson High
School, they will have potentially met with their Achievement Coach up to 16 times one-on-one to discuss their college and career
aspirations. This unique support structure is something that we are very proud to offer our students at TNHS.
LEADER AWARDS
LIFTOFF LETTERS
Each quarter, students are selected by
their House LEADERs and honored for
exemplifying our LEADER Values. These
students receive a special “LEADER
Award Winner” shirt, a certificate, and
our have their pictures placed in the
display case for the quarter.
Seniors submit their college
acceptance letters to the front
office where they are copied
and laminated for them to
showcase for our school and
greater TNHS community .
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TNHS DRESS CODE - WE DRESS FOR COLLEGE & CAREER SUCCESS
VISION: We believe college and career readiness starts now.
At TNHS, we consistently uphold the school dress-code in order to assist students in developing a professional workforce attitude.
Dress code expectations begin upon entering the building. The only exception includes students that choose to wear a hoodie as an overcoat
above a collared shirt. In this case the hoodie must be removed before entering 1st period.
SHIRTS:
Types: Polo shirt with fold-down collar, dress shirt with fold-down collar; turtleneck; true mock turtleneck (Under Armor t-shirt types are not
permitted).
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Sleeveless shirts are not permitted.
The midriff should not be exposed at any time.
½ zip pullovers with a fold down collar are permitted.
Buttons should be buttoned to neck line (bottom of collar bone).
SWEATSHIRTS, SWEATERS, VESTS:
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All sweatshirts, sweaters, and vests must be worn with dress code shirts (fold-down collar) or turtlenecks underneath.
Collars must be outside of a sweater/sweatshirt/vest.
If a student wears a scarf, the collar of their shirt must still be visible.
Hoodies of any kind on any garment are not permitted.
PANTS, SHORTS, OVERALLS:
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COLLARS MUST
ALWAYS BE EXPOSED
Twill, chino, corduroy, denim or jean with plain or pleated front.
Pants must be one solid color.
Shorts may be solid or plaid only.
Sweatpants, nylon jogging pants, yoga pants, and pajama pants are not permitted.
Sagging or excessively tight pants are not permitted.
Overalls must be worn with shirts that have sleeves.
Shorts must extend to the top of the knee area when standing.
PANTS SHOULD BE FREE OF HOLES &
TEARS OF ANY SIZE OR SHAPE.
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Any solid color twill, chino, corduroy, denim or jean (no spandex/lycra or stretch material)
Must meet or extend to the knee.
Shorts may be worn under the dress, skirt or jumper, but may not extend below the hem.
Dresses must have sleeves and backs. Jumpers must be worn with shirts that have sleeves.
Must be taken off upon entering the school and should not
be visible at any point throughout the day; will be taken if in
view of staff member within the building.
SHOES:
FURTHER CLARIFICATIONS:
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Must have a back that is an original part of the shoe.
Houseshoes may not be worn at anytime in the school
building.
DRESS CODE INFRACTION CONSEQUENCES:
Any apparel or appearance (including but not limited to hair color,
jewelry, make-up, hair style, etc.) that calls attention to itself will be
responded to as deemed necessary.
Students may not carry or wear anything that advertises drugs, alcohol,
tobacco products or anything that promotes or suggests lewd,
dangerous, discriminatory, or unacceptable messages.
Clothing must not have holes and tears of any kind.
Dress code bottoms must be worn on all spirit days at TNHS.
The administration has the final authority in determining appropriate
school attire and appearance to provide an socially and emotionally
safe learning envinronement for all students.
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Scholar is given the opportunity to fix the issue and will
receive 1 day of lunchroom detention the following
school day.
If the scholar is unable to fix the issue, they will report
to the front office to complete a dress code statement
to determine the next step from the school
administration.
Students that are out of dress code will not return to
class until they are in dress code.
We sweat the small stuff because we know that
excellence in the small things provides a foundation for
our success.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS: At TNHS, the learning environment is sacred.
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Students are expected to enter classrooms quietly and respectfully. Furthermore,
students should be in class and seated before the bell rings.
Being prepared is an important part of our “take care of yourself” value. Students
that are prepared for their classes mentally and with the materials they need
experience less stress throughout their school day. Students should have the
materials they need for each class which may include: textbooks, assignment
books, homework, paper, pens, pencils, and notebooks.
Students should follow all teacher instructions during class time without
disrespect and work to maintain a strong forward LEAN throughout each class.
Should complete all assignments to the best of their ability during class time and
allow other students the opportunity to do the same by using appropriate
classroom behavior.
Class are dismissed by the teacher, not the clock. Please be courteous by
remaining in your seat until you are dismissed.
Eating and drinking are prohibited in class with the exception of water which must
be in a transparent container.
Students should also comply with any additional procedures and/or expectations
established by their given LEADERs.
HALL PASS EXPECTATIONS
At TNHS, every minute counts. We don’t have time to waste. With that said, there will be times when students need to be out of class
for various reasons. Students may be excused from the classrooms during class with a hall pass issued by their teacher. Further, we
follow the 10/10 rule. Hall passes may be issued AFTER the first 10 minutes of class and BEFORE the last 10 minutes of class. Only one
student can use each hall pass.
10/10 RULE
HALLWAY EXPECTATIONS
During class changes, scholars should move throughout the hallways calmly and respectfully without making loud noise or engaging in
horseplay. There will be a warning bell which will remind students that they have one minute to make it to class and take their seat in
order to avoid being tardy. We take care of our hallways at TNHS and all members of the learning community are encouraged to pick up
any trash in the hallways to ensure the cleanliness of our school.
LOCKER EXPECTATION
Students will have the opportunity to visit their lockers between each class
period. Students are encouraged to take good care of their locker knowing
they will be held responsible should any vandalism to their locker occur.
Lockers are the property of the Nelson County School System and can be
searched at any time for reasonable causes.
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COLLEGE AND CAREER CAFÉ EXPECTATIONS
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Keep the chairs at their respective tables.
Take care of this place and throw away all of your trash.
Push in your chair.
Remind others to take care of the space should they not
adhere to our standards of excellence .
Students may bring their lunch to school but no outside food
should be delivered or brought into school during the course
of the day.
PARKING EXPECTATIONS/CONSEQUENCES
TAKE CARE OF THIS PLACE
Students who drive to school must obey the following rules:
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All drivers SHALL enter the building when they arrive at school. Students who loiter in the parking lot will lose their parking
privileges for one week for each occurrence (no warning is required).
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All school rules and expectations apply to the parking area and school grounds.
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Students are NOT allowed to go to their cars during the school day for any reason unless given permission by the principal
or assistant principal. Any student in the parking lot or in their car during the school day will lose their parking privileges
for two weeks and in additional disciplinary consequences.
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Any student who drives recklessly, speeds, guns their engine in a loud or annoying manner, or plays their music loud will
lose their parking privileges for a minimum of two weeks up to indefinitely.
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All students SHALL park ONLY in designated student parking areas. Students who park in the designated staff lot will be
subject to towing at the owner’s expense without warning and lose any parking privileges they might have for a minimum
of one week.
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The assigned parking permit tag SHALL be displayed on the rearview mirror of the vehicle at all times. Failure to display
the tag may result in the vehicle being towed at the owner’s expense. Students that are Co-oping or attending College
Classes must receive an additional sticker from the .
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Students are not allowed to drive to the Area Technical Center (ATC) or to NCHS for ROTC courses without written
permission from principal/assistant principal. If a car is to be worked on at the Vocational School it may be driven there
only if prior written permission is obtained from the TNHS Principal/Assistant Principal and ATC Principal.
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Students who leave the school grounds without permission in an automobile or allow others to leave without permission
while driving their car will lose their driving privileges for one quarter.
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Students driving a different vehicle than the one registered in the office must notify the office upon arrival to school to
prevent towing.
Obtaining a parking permit:
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Students can apply for a parking pass at orientation or
before or after school in the Future Story Support Center..
Students who wish to apply for parking privileges must
provide the office with a valid Kentucky driver’s license,
proof of insurance, information about the vehicle to be
driven, and the license plate number of the vehicle to be
driven.
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Students who are approved for parking permits must pay
$10.00 for the current school year. Upon completion of the
registration form and payment of registration fee, each
student driver will receive a numbered parking tag and be
allowed to park on school grounds. Students have up to
one week after the start of school to obtain their parking
pass.
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Students who drive to school without a parking permit can
be towed at owner’s expense without warning.
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When a student’s parking privileges have been suspended,
the student must give their parking permit to the principal
or assistant principal. During parking suspensions,
students are not allowed to drive or park on campus during
the suspension time. This includes TNHS, ATC, and NCHS.
Students who park on any Nelson County School property
during a suspension can be towed immediately without
warning and at the owner’s expense and receive harsher
consequences as outlined above.
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BUS EXPECTATIONS/CONSEQUENCES
All students are expected to obey the driver at all times and follow all bus safety
rules to ensure safety for all students and the driver. Riding a bus is a privilege
and not a guaranteed right. Students are to remain seated on all buses at all
times until they reach their drop off point, buses will not leave in the afternoon
until all riders are seated, no loud talking or laughing, no tobacco related
products are allowed (use or possession), no eating or drinking, all students are
to keep all extremities inside the bus at all times (hands, feet, and arms are to
stay inside the bus), no helium balloons, no floral arrangements, no glass objects
or containers, no animals, and furthermore all rules for school apply to riding a
school bus as well. Students must enter the school immediately upon arrival by
bus.
All notes for students to ride a different bus or get off at a different location
must be signed by a parent and include a telephone number, turned in to the
front office, and then picked up after the afternoon announcements. All notes
will be verified by the principal or his/her designee and signed.
Bus Misconducts:
Students who do not follow the rules for riding on the bus will be suspended
from riding the bus. Because a student’s actions on a school bus may endanger
the lives of other students and the driver, misconducts on school buses will be
dealt with more harshly than similar actions at school.
Level One Bus Misconducts: standing up while the bus is moving, changing
seats during motion, excessively loud talking or laughing, eating or drinking on
the bus, possession of tobacco, or any other minor misconduct that does not
endanger other students or the driver will be dealt with as follows:
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First Violation: Reflection Form and Parent Notification (telephone,
email, or letter)
Second Violation: One (1) to three (3) days suspension from bus and
Notification of Parents (Student must attend school for the three to
five days without bus transportation, an absence will result in another
suspension)
Third Violation: Three (3) to five (5) days suspension from bus and
Notification of Parents (Student must attend school for all days
without bus transportation, an absence from school will result in more
suspension)
Subsequent Violations: Five (5) to ten (10) days suspension from bus
(Student must attend school for those days without bus
transportation, an absence from school will result in additional days
of suspension from bus) and a mandatory parent, driver, and
administration conference.
First Violation: One (1) week Bus Suspension (student must attend
school for five days without bus transportation being provided, school
absences do not count as a bus suspension day) and Parent
Notification (telephone, email, or letter)
Second Violation: Two (2) weeks Bus Suspension (student must
attend school for ten school days without bus transportation being
provided, school absences do not count as a bus suspension day) and
mandatory Parent Conference
Third Violation: Three (3) weeks suspension from bus and Notification
of Parents (Student must attend school for fifteen days without bus
transportation, an absence from school will result in another day
suspension from bus)
Subsequent Violations: Suspension from bus for the remainder of the
school year and Parent Notification (telephone, email, or letter)
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NO PASS/NO DRIVE
In order for a student under the age of 18 years of age
to obtain a driver’s permit, he/she must be passing
four out of six classes or 66% of his/her classes and
have no more than nine unexcused absences in a
whole semester (18-week period). If a student is in
compliance, there is a School Compliance
Verification form that is needed in order for the
student to get a permit. This form is available in the
College/Career Center. Only a parent or legal
guardian is able to obtain this form — the reason
being that it must be signed by a parent or legal
guardian and approved by TNHS. At the end of each
semester (18-week period), any student under the
age of 18 who is not in compliance (failing two or
more classes and/or having more than nine
unexcused absences) will be non-compliant and will
lose their permit/license until the end of the
following semester.
We strive to have important conversations wherein we
communicate thoughtfully, always considering our
intended message and audience. We use powerful and
polished language to support our community.
COURTESY
In general, courtesy means that we interact with one another in a positive, respectful way. Courtesy is a code that governs the
expectations of social behavior. As a learning community, we must hold ourselves, accountable for interactions that foster respect and
trust. By doing so, students are given frequent opportunities to practice which will further contribute to their college and career
readiness.
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College/Career Readiness language: Saying please and thank you
College/Career Readiness language: Saying yes or yes sir/yes ma’am
Greeting fellow students and staff members when you pass them in the
building
Greeting all guests that visit our school with a warm introduction
Eye contact when talking to others
Paying attention in class
Pushing in a chair when getting up from a station
Asking for, accepting, offering, or declining help graciously
Cleaning your own workspace at the end of class
Throwing away your trash after lunch
Allowing teachers and peers to complete statements without
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Using vulgar, abusive, or offensive language
Saying uh huh, yeah, yep, etc.
Listening to an iPod during a formal learning situation such as during a
lecture or while completing group work
Text messaging during class time when the teacher is talking or you are
working in a group
Bullying, teasing, or harassing others
Not showing up to class, practice, etc. on time
Not taking care of your school by picking up trash
COMMON CULTURAL LANGUAGE/”G” THINGS
Common Cultural
Language
Message
LEADER Value(s) Reinforced
“Lead By Example”
We are all LEADERs and we all strive to model the LEADER values
All core values
“Generals Get a Forward Lean”
We are physically and mentally prepared for any task. Generals sit up
straight, act professionally, and listen attentively to the speaker.
Discipline, Effective Communication.
“Generals find the Moose”
We are open-minded and we look outside our experiences to solve problems
and achieve greatness.
Learning, Achievement
“Generals CARE”
Take care of yourself, Take care of each other, take care of this place.
Responsibility
“Generals Eat Oatmeal”
Generals have grit and a strong growth mindset which allows them to do what
most high schoolers are unable to do.
Discipline
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WRITING INTERIM ASSESSMENTS:
GENERALS HAVE RIDICULOUSLY GOOD LOOKING WRITING
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Generals WRITE: Essential to our mission of college, career, and
citizenship readiness is effective communication through
writing. To effectively engage in society you must be able to
communicate well through the written word. We expect all
Generals to become remarkable writers.
2. MODL WRITING: We use a
school-wide language for
writing feedback. We are all
on the same page to support
you being a ridiculously
good writer. See the
descriptors to the right.
3. Quarterly Writing Interim Assessments: During quarters 1,2, & 3 we have school-wide
writing interim assessments. These assessments are essential to your FUTURE Story and
academic progress. Every LEADER in the building is RESPONSIBLE for giving student
feedback to improve your writing. Also, every student that achieves a DISTINGUISHED
rating will be apart of the MODL celebration and receive a MODL T-Shirt. Kind of a big deal.
We look to ourselves to do what needs to be
done, and we take responsibility for our
actions, our future, our school, and our
community.
SCHOOL NURSE
GENERALS CARE
Thomas Nelson High School has a school nurse that is available
daily to service student’s health-related needs.
TCOY - TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
In order to thrive within the rigorous TNHS learning environment,
scholars must be encouraged to strive towards healthy habits.
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Getting at least 8-10 hours of sleep each night. This will
ensure that our scholars are well-rested and capable of
focusing on lessons and coursework throughout the entire
school day.
Eating at least 3 well-balanced meals daily - starting with a
healthy breakfast. Proper nutrition is essential to a scholar’s
ability to focus.
Along with being prepared mentally and physically for school,
scholars will experience less stress throughout the school day
if they are consistently prepared with the materials they need
for each of their classes.
Making healthy lifestyle choices.
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TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER
“Welcome” Culture: As a proactive learning community, it is our job to
value each other and make every member of our learning community feel ❖
noticed and welcomed. As a result, we ask our scholars and teachers to
warmly greet and assist any visitor of Thomas Nelson High School. From
the moment a visitor enters our front office until they leave our school, we
want them to feel as though they have been a part of an amazing
educational experience.
“Upstander” Culture: At Thomas Nelson High School, we continually seek
to foster a learning environment that is free of bullying, harassment, or
discrimination of any kind. We encourage all students to stand up against
bullying and harassment by being “upstanders” and reporting any cases
of bullying and/or harassment to the school administration. We
encourage you to sign the annual anti-bullying pledge sponsored by the
Kentucky Center For School Safety each fall to promote anti-bullying
initiatives in our school.
GENERALS CARE/Citizen”ship” Award: We seek to honor the various
charitable and service-oriented initiatives will take place throughout the
year. Each quarter, the GENERALS CARE Award is presented to the house
that has made the most significant contribution to a given cause.
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The primary responsibility of the nurse is to
maintain healthcare records and to ensure staff
members are trained appropriately to meet the
health needs of the students in their care.
The nurse can administer first aid and issue
medications.
Students may make appointments to see the nurse
during breaks, before school or after school.
Students should be sent out of classes to the nurse
only if an emergency is present.
All students must have emergency contact
information and appropriate consent forms on file
with the nurse to receive treatment. The nurse’s
office is not a hang out place and should be thought
of as a service provided to students when they are in
need of medical attention.
Students who have a medical reason for visiting the
nurse frequently must have documentation from an
appropriate physician on file with the Nurse’s office.
Before a student can be dismissed to go to the
nurse, the teacher must either call the nurse’s office
or write a pass to let the nurse know why a student
has been sent.
Visits to the nurse will be monitored by the nurse
and students who are abusing this privilege will be
reported to the principal or assistant principal.
Students who are reported may lose their privilege
to visit the nurse during class time because of the
abuse of the privilege and can be given lunch
detention or Saturday School.
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BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY
TNHS uses Instructional Technology as one way of enhancing the
mission to teach the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students
will need as responsible citizens in the global community. TNHS
allows personal devices on our network and school grounds for
students who follow the responsibilities stated in the Acceptable Use
Policy and the attached guidelines regarding B.Y.O.T. provides
technology that is appropriate and relevant to support instructional
purposes. The use of personal devices by students is optional,
students who do not participate in B.Y.O.T. will not be penalized, and
alternative modes of participation will be available.
Device Types: For the purpose of this program, the word “devices” will include: laptops, cell phones, smartphones,
eReaders, iPads, iPods, and tablets. Please note that Nintendo DS and/or other gaming devices with Internet access
are not permissible at this time.
GUIDELINES:
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Students and parents/guardians participating in B.Y.O.T. must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, Acceptable Use
Policy, and all Board policies, particularly Internet Acceptable Use.
Each teacher has the discretion to allow and regulate the use of personal devices in the classroom and for use during specific projects.
Approved devices must be in silent mode while on school campus, unless otherwise allowed by a teacher.
Devices may not be used to cheat on assignments or tests or for non-instructional purposes (such as making personal phone calls and
text/instant messaging).
Students may not use devices to record, transmit, or post photographic images or video of a person or persons on campus during school
activities and/or hours, unless otherwise allowed by a teacher.
Devices may only be used to access files on computer or Internet sites which are relevant to the classroom curriculum. Games are not
permitted, unless otherwise allowed by a teacher.
The school's network filters will be applied to a device’s connection to the Internet and any attempt to bypass the network filters is
prohibited.
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STUDENTS SHALL NOT:
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Bring a device on premises that infects the network with a Virus,
Trojan, or program designed to damage, alter, destroy, or provide
access to unauthorized data or information.
Process or access information on school property related to
“hacking”, altering, or bypassing network security policies.
TNHS is authorized to collect and examine any device that is
suspected of causing technology problems or that was the source of
an attack or virus infection.
Printing from personal laptops or devices will not be possible at
school
Personal devices must be charged prior to school and run on battery
power while at school. We will work to provide charging stations
wherever possible.
LOST, STOLEN, DAMAGED DEVICES:
Each user is responsible for his/her own digital property and should treat it and
use it responsibly and appropriately; TNHS takes no responsibility for stolen, lost,
or damaged devices, including lost or corrupted data on those devices. While
school employees will help students identify how to keep personal devices secure,
students will have the final responsibility for securing their personal devices.
Please check with your homeowner's policy regarding coverage of personal
electronic devices, as many insurance policies can cover loss or damage.
USAGE CHARGES:
TNHS cannot be held responsible for any possible device charges to your account
that might be incurred during approved school-related use.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Pupils are required to attend regularly and punctually the school in which
they are enrolled. Recording of absences and tardies shall be made in
compliance with the requirements of 702 KAR 7:125.
TRUANCY DEFINED
Any student who has attained the age of six (6), but has not reached
his/her eighteenth (18th) birthday, who has been absent from school
without valid excuse for three (3) days or more, or tardy without valid
excuse on three (3) days or more, is a truant. Any student enrolled in a
public school who has attained the age of eighteen (18) years, but has not
reached his/her twenty-first (21st) birthday, who has been absent from
school without valid excuse for three (3) or more days, or tardy without
valid excuse on three (3) or more days, is a truant.
A student who has been reported as a truant two (2) or more times is a
habitual truant. The class attendance requirements stated below do not in
any way supersede or change the compulsory school attendance laws
stated in KRS 159.010. When a student is declared a habitual truant, the
parent may be notified by a certified letter and/or by a personal visit. If
truancy continues, both parent(s) and student may be required to attend
the Truancy Mediation Program. As a final resource, court proceeding will
be instituted if truancy continues.For the purposes of establishing a
student’s status as a truant, a student’s attendance record is cumulative
for an entire school year. When students transfer from one Kentucky
district to another, attendance information from the previous district shall
become part of their official attendance record for that school year.
Tardiness A tardy will be recorded for a pupil who is absent less than 35 percent of the regularly scheduled school day for the pupil’s grade
level. Late arrivals or early dismissals shall be counted as an absence or tardy according to the arrival/departure time. The process for
determining whether tardiness to school is excused or unexcused is identical to that for excused and unexcused absences.
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Death or severe illness in the pupil’s immediate family.
Illness of the pupil. (Parent notes are accepted for (3) all day or part of the day per semester for students in grades six through twelve (6-12) for
illness or other excusable reason that is listed. One (1) parent note excuses only one (1) day or tardy. All other student absences due to illness
require a note from health professional, court officials, etc)
Medical, dental or legal appointments that cannot be scheduled outside of school hours. (times and dates shall be verified by the health
professional or court officials). Students will be excused only for the length of time of a scheduled doctor’s appointment and a reasonable amount
of travel time. Doctor’s excuses shall state the date(s) and/or number of days for which the student will be excused. When a student must miss
more than five (5) consecutive school day due to illness or surgery, the parent/guardian is to contact the attendance office or the Director of Pupil
Personnel who will explore the possibility of home/hospital instruction.
Court appearances requiring the student’s attendance. (Students will be excused only for the length of time of the scheduled court appearance
and a reasonable amount of travel time)
Religious holidays and practices
One (1) day for attendance at the Kentucky State Fair (per state law). (Proof of attendance must be provided).
Two (2) visits to colleges or universities; (Visit shall be approved at least three (3) school days in advance by the Principal and restricted to
seniors. Documentation from the college visit shall be required)
Drivers test for permit or license. (A half ½ day may be allowed twice during the school year)
One (1) day for students with lice. If the student is sent home, he/she will be excused for the remainder of the day
One (1) day prior to departure of parent/guardian called to active military duty
One (1) day upon the return of parent/guardian from active military duty. Visitation for up to (10) days with the student’s parent, de facto
custodian, or person with legal custody who, while on active military duty stationed outside of the country, is granted rest and recuperation leave
Other valid reasons as determined by the Principal, including trips qualifying as education enhancement opportunities.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED ATTENDANCE-RELATED QUESTIONS
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When and where do students turn in their documentation for an absence? It is the
responsibility of the student to turn all documentation into the attendance office. This
must be done before school and not during class time.
How long does a student have to turn in documentation for excused absences? Notes for
absences, both parent and other, must be provided no later than within 3 school days of the
students return to school. If not, the absence will remain unexcused. Telephone calls from a
parent do not excuse an absence.
What is the policy for making up work after being absent? It is the responsibility of the
student to request any work missed due to an excused absence. The work is due in the
amount of time equal to the number of days missed plus one. A teacher may exercise
discretion to allow more time if deemed necessary. Work can only be made-up for full credit
if the absence is excused. It is the responsibility of the student to turn the assignments
back in on time.
What if a student has a long term illness? Long term illnesses may require homebound
services. Parents of students who will be absent for 5 days or more because of illness or
surgery should call the office of Pupil Personnel at 502-349-7000 for more information.
What happens when a student arrives to school late? Tardy students should sign in before going to class, locker, etc. Unless the
student provides the proper documentation when signing in, the tardy will be unexcused. All documentation including parent notes
must be turned in to the attendance office within three school days. If a student uses a note from a parent to excuse their tardy, it will
be counted as one of their parent notes. Missing the bus, car trouble, traffic jams or finishing breakfast in the cafeteria, etc. are not
excused reasons for being tardy
What should a student do if they become ill at school? If a student feels they are too ill to continue their stay at school, they are to
report to the school nurse. If the nurse feels the student should leave school, she will notify the student’s parent or guardian. When
the student is signed out in the office, a note from the nurse will excuse the absence.
What happens if a student needs to check-out early?
Students should provide the office with a note from their parent or guardian. The check-out note should be signed by the parent and
should contain the student’s full name, date, time of check- out, the name of who will be picking the student up if they are not driving
themselves and a telephone number where a parent or guardian can be reached for verification. All notes must be verified verbally by a
parent or the student will not be allowed to check-out of school. No phone calls will be accepted as a means of check- out. Students
must sign out in the office.
What happens when a student is being picked up early?
If a student is being picked up by someone, that person must report to the office to sign the student out. No student will be released
from school to anyone other than their parent or legal guardian without prior written authorization. Please bring your picture I.D. (such
as a driver’s license) to the office with you when picking up your student from school. If we do not recognize you, you will be asked to
show us your identification before we will release the student to you. If someone who is not listed as a designated pick up asks to
check out a student, we must be able to contact a parent for verbal permission or the student will not be allowed to leave. Any student
who leaves the school campus without permission will be subject to disciplinary action.
***Early dismissal is discouraged since it interrupts the student’s learning. Orthodontist, dentist and doctor’s appointments should be made
for after school if at all possible. Other routine chores such as haircuts, bank and insurance appointments, etc. should take place during nonschool time. Parent signatures on the check-out log or check out notes cannot be used to excuse a check-out. All students who wish their
check-out to be excused must bring a parent note or the proper documentation back to the school office when they return.
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EXCUSED ABSENCES
An excused absence or tardiness is one for which work may be made up, such as:
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Students shall be granted an excused absence for up to ten (10) school days to pursue an educational enhancement
opportunity determined by the Principal to be of significant educational value. This opportunity may include, but not
be limited to, participation in an educational foreign exchange program or an intensive instructional experiential, or
performance program in one (1) of the core curriculum subjects of English, science, mathematics, social studies,
foreign language, and the arts. Unless the Principal determines that extenuating circumstances exist, requests for
date(s) falling within State or District testing periods shall not be granted. The Principal’s determination may be
appealed to the Superintendent/designee whose decision may then be appealed to the Board under its grievance
policy and procedures. Students receiving an excused absence under this section shall have the opportunity to make
up school work missed and shall not have their class grades adversely affected or lack of class attendance or class
participation due to the excused absence;
Other valid reasons as determined by the Principal. (The Principal’s determination may be appealed to the
Superintendent/designee whose decision may then be appealed to the Board under its grievance policy and
procedures.)
PARENT NOTES
Upon returning to school following an absence or tardy, a student has three (3) school days to turn in a note to the attendance office.
The note must be a signed and dated parent note, physician statement or court statement explaining the reason for every day the
student was absent or tardy and a return to school date. If a written statement verifying a valid reason for each day of absence or tardy
is not received within three (3) days after the student returns to school, the absence or tardy will be recorded as unexcused. Students
presenting false or altered verification shall be subject to disciplinary action.
It is the parent's responsibility to indicate the reason for the absence(s).
A sample note is shown below…
August 10, 2015
To Whom it May Concern,
Please excuse my son Thomas Nelson, a sophomore at Thomas Nelson High School, for his absence on August 09, 2015. He
was unable to attend school due to an accident.
Sincerely,
Ann Nelson
Home Telephone: (606) 674-6325 Mother
Work Telephone: (606) 783-9900
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COURTESY
Courtesy means that we interact with one another in a positive, respectful way. Courtesy is a code that governs the expectations of
social behavior.
COURTEOUS
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DISCOURTEOUS
College Career Language: Saying please and thank you
College Career Language: Saying yes or yes sir/yes ma’
am
Greeting fellow students and staff members when you
pass them in the building
Eye contact when talking to others
Paying attention in class
Asking for, accepting, offering, or declining help
graciously
Cleaning your own workspace at the end of class
Allowing teachers and peers to complete statements
without interruptions
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Using vulgar, abusive, or offensive language
Saying uh huh, yeah, yep, etc.
Using personal electronic devices during a formal
learning situation such as during a lecture or while
completing group work
Having ear buds in during instructional time
Text messaging during class time when the teacher is
talking or you are working in a group
Bullying, teasing, or harassing others
Not showing up to class, practice, etc. on time
Not taking care of your school by picking up trash
TAKE CARE OF THIS PLACE
Our classrooms and hallways convey our high
level of responsibility to our community. Our
space is paid for by local, state, and federal
taxpayers. The cleanliness and attention to
detail in this shared space is indicative of our
commitment to do what needs to be done in
supporting our community. We must all work
together to take care of this space. To this end,
if we expect our students to pick up trash in the
hallways, we must be willing to do it as well. We
model what we expect from our scholars each
and every day as we live our LEADER values.
We encourage scholars to support the cleanliness of our school by:
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Picking up their trash and throwing it away at the end of each class period as
they leave,
Picking up trash when they walk past it. This is our school and it is our
responsibility to take care of it whether or not the trash is ours.
Taking their trays and any other trash from their lunch table and throwing it
away.
Pushing in their chair anytime they get up from their seat.
Keeping hands off of windows throughout the building.
Always leave your space better than you found it.
***Students are only allowed to drink water in transparent containers during the
regular school day. Students will have the opportunity to eat and drink during breakfast
and lunchtime. Food and drinks (with the exception of water) are not permitted in any
other part of the school during the regular school day.
Generals Recycle: Recycling receptacles are located in every classroom at Thomas
Nelson High School and in common areas around the school and are maintained by the
G3 Club (Generals Go Green).. Everyone within the learning community is highly
encouraged to recycle. This recycling initiative aligns with our vision concerning the
development of good citizenship on a global scale.
The Golden Broom Trophy: Each week our custodial staff chooses one classroom that
has done an exceptional job of “taking care” of their space.
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CARE FORMS
CARE Forms are issued for any level one behavior misconduct at Thomas
Nelson High School. A CARE form will allow students to take
RESPONSIBILITY for their actions. Students receiving a CARE form will be
assigned to lunch detention the following school day. Additionally, one
copy of the form will go home for their parent/guardian to sign to increase
communication between home and school.
Students are expected
to accurately complete
the form with the
exception of the LEADER
Signature and approval.
Here you will describe the behavior, its
impact on you, and its impact on others
around you. Incomplete forms will not be
LEADER approved
LUNCH DETENTION
Students are required to bring their signed CARE forms with them to lunch detention. Failure to return their signed form will
result in additional days of lunch detention until the form is signed and returned to the lunch detention monitor.
Lunch Detention Expectations:
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Must report immediately to D115 and wait to be dismissed for Lunch.
1st lunch must report before 11:05
2nd lunch must report before 11:35
3rd lunch must report before 12:00
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No talking, whispering, or asking questions.
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No passes to anywhere.
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No slouching or sleeping - a Forward LEAN is expected.
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No cellphones, however; Chromebooks and e-readers will be allowed with approval from Lunch Detention LEADER
*Any student who violates a Lunch Detention Expectation shall automatically be assigned a day of Saturday School.
*Students who are late and/or absent to Lunch Detention will be assigned a day of Saturday school
* Any student that is disrespectful to the Lunch Detention LEADER (especially vulgar, abusive, or profane language) will
immediately be reported to the administration and reprimanded using additional consequences such as Saturday School or Outof-School Suspension.
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LEVEL 1 MISCONDUCT/CONSEQUENCES
LEVEL ONE MISCONDUCT
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Failure to follow LEADER instructions.
Tardy to class -students must be in their
seats before the tardy bell rings.
Innocuous profanity
Unauthorized use of digital devices during
class time.
Unauthorized use of ear buds during class
time.
Sleeping in class/laying head down.
Eating or drinking in class-only water is
permitted during the regular school day and
must be in a clear bottle or container.
Rowdy behavior - yelling, chasing, horseplay.
Inappropriate physical contact playfighting;
displays of affection to include holding
hands, frontal hugging, kissing
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LEADER ACTION
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Require scholar to fill out CARE
Form.
Submit to the front office before
leaving for the school day.
SCHOLAR ACTION
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Require scholar to fill out a CARE
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Ask student if they are able to fix
the dress code issue.
If able to fix: they still receive a
lunch detention.
If unable to fix: Send the student
to the office with a pass. They will
be asked to call their parent to
come and fix the dress code
violation before returning to class.
Submit original copy to the front
office by the end of the school
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1.
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Scholar fills out the CARE Form
appropriately and returns to LEADER.
Scholar receives the duplicate copy
and gets it signed by their parents
that evening.
Scholar returns the signed CARE
Form to the lunch detention monitor
the following day upon reporting for
lunch detention. If the student fails
to turn in the signed CARE Form, they
will serve additional days until the
signed form is returned
Scholar fills out the CARE form and
returns to LEADER.
Scholar may attempt to fix the dress
code violation.
If the scholar is unable to fix the
dress code violation, s/he will call
home and wait in the office until a
parent can provide the student with
dress code compliant clothing.
Scholar receives the duplicate copy
and gets it signed by their parents
that evening.
LEVEL 2 MISCONDUCT/CONSEQUENCES
LEVEL TWO MISCONDUCT
Skipping class
Failing to report to assigned area (office, media center,
etc.)
Failing to return to class from an approved
appointment
Out of class on a hall pass for an excessive amount of
time
Leaves class without Teacher permission and a hall
pass
*Bullying: Intentional, repeated hurtful acts, words or
other behaviors that involve an imbalance of power.
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Social exclusion
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Cyber-bullying
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sexual misbehavior.
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Groping
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Unwanted advances
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Comments of a sexual nature
Forging documents
Racial slurs
Intentional vulgar, profane language
Outside the main building during school hours
Petty theft (under $50)
Academic Dishonesty:
Copying off another scholar’s paper or test
Allowing another scholar to copy from a paper or test
Cheating on an assessment by any means
Plagiarism
Possession of a tobacco product
LEADER ACTION
1. Submit discipline referral through Infinite
Campus.
2. Parent contact made by office.
Consequence: 1 day Saturday School
SCHOLAR ACTION
1. Report to Saturday school on designated
date.
*Repeated Level 2 behavior infractions could
result in additional Saturday School, out-ofschool suspension, or referral to Horizon’s
Academy.
*Bullying accusations will also be logged on the
Bully/Harassment Watch List by a member of
the school leadership team.
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Highest score the student(s) can earn on
the assessment is a 50%.
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LEADER makes phone call home within
two school days.
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LEADER contacts the media specialist.
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Require scholar to fill out a CARE form.
Submit original copy to the front office by the
end of the school day.
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Take the tobacco product from the
Scholar.
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Submit discipline referral through
Infinite Campus. Parent contact made by
office.
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1.
Report to the media specialist to receive
the criteria for completing the Academic
Dishonesty Research Paper. If the student has
plagiarized, the student will also complete the
online plagiarism quiz.
The paper and plagiarism quiz (if applicable)
must be returned to the school LEADER within
two weeks from assigned date.
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1st Violation: Saturday School. Complete
Smoking Cessation Course WW.Mdanderson.
org/aspire
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2nd Violation: 1 day out-of- school
suspension.
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3rd Violation: 2-3 days of out of school
suspension;
Subsequent violations will be handled on a case
by case basis.
LEVEL 2 MISCONDUCT/CONSEQUENCES CONTINUED
LEVEL TWO MISCONDUCT
Disregard for school property:
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Writing on desks, tables, walls, lockers,
or any other property within the school.
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Sticking gum anywhere other than a
trash can.
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Causing damage to any form of school
property.
LEADER ACTION
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Submit discipline referral through Infinite
Campus.
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Parent contact made by office.
Consequence: 1 day Saturday School
SCHOLAR ACTION
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School custodian will supervise the scholar
while they clean or repair damaged property.
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Scholar will pay for any damages that
cannot be adequately repaired.
Report to Saturday school on designated date.
SATURDAY SCHOOL
Saturday school may be assigned to students as a behavioral consequence or for academic recovery purposes. Saturday school will typically
take place 1-2 times per month in the morning from 8:00-11:00. Students should be dropped off and picked up at the front entrance of the
school.
Saturday School Expectations
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No talking or whispering.
No slouching or sleeping—a Forward LEAN is expected.
No food, drink, or candy.
Complete all assigned work.
No digital devices with the exception of Chromebooks when approved by LEADER.
A student who violates a Saturday School Rule shall automatically be assigned an additional day in Saturday School.
If the Saturday School date has been confirmed and the student does not attend, they will be assigned to ISS at Horizon’s Academy for two
school days.
DUE PROCESS
Due process refers to the steps required by law to allow student and/or parent involvement in school decisions concerning discipline. The
following steps shall be taken when conducting a hearing concerning possible suspension, expulsion, or other serious disciplinary actions:
Suspension
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The pupil shall be given notice of the charges against him/her.
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If the pupil denies the charges, he/she shall be given an explanation of the evidence against him/her and an opportunity to present
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If the pupil is suspended, this action shall be reported in writing to the superintendent of schools.
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Parents will be notified of suspension.
Expulsion
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The pupil shall be given notice of the charges against him/her.
The parent, guardian or custodian shall be given an opportunity for a hearing before the board.
If the disciplinary action stems from violation of state law, the pupil will also be criminally charged. If the pupil is a juvenile, the charge(s) will
be handled through the Nelson District Court via the court designated worker. If the pupil is over 18, he/she may possibly face arrest. In
either case, the parent/guardian will be contacted by law enforcement.
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THE CARE COVENANT
At Thomas Nelson High School we
believe that success starts the moment
we walk through the doors. Every
decision that our students make every
day will impact the way their FUTURE
STORY narrative plays out in their lives.
Additionally, we expect ALL Generals
to succeed at a high levels. However, we
recognize that Scholars sometimes need
help - and the goal of our CARE COVENANT
to create meaningful CONNECTIONS to
COMMIT to their FUTURE STORY goals.
Students establish a CARE COVENANT if they receive five (5) CARE forms during a nine (9) week period and/or they
accrue four (4) unexcused absences. This COVENANT becomes a testament to their commitment to continued growth.
Students will maintain the CARE COVENANT until they demonstrate 9 weeks of sustained growth.
CARE: We work collaboratively to take care of your FUTURE STORY. By
concentrating on our FUTURE STORY and holding ourselves accountable we
achieve our goals and dreams.
CONNECT: Positive partnerships between Scholars, LEADERs and
families ensure our Generals are supported, valued, and free to pursue
greatness.
COMMIT: The nature of Covenant is commitment; a commitment to
growth, a commitment to learning, and a commitment to yourself. The
CARE Covenant is a Scholar’s commitment to doing whatever it takes to
reach their Future Story Goals.
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