IHSNO Student and Family Handbook 2019-2020

 
Nevertheless, the final work must be produced independently, despite the fact that it may be based on the same or
similar data as other candidates in the group. This means that the abstract, introduction, content and
conclusion/summary of a piece of work must be written in each candidate’s own words and cannot therefore be the
same as another candidate” (“Academic Honesty” 2011).

Roles and Responsibilities of all members of the school community.

Student Responsibilities Teacher Responsibilities

➢ Reference work ➢ English Language Arts (ELA) teachers
➢ Cite sources will review this policy with candidates
➢ Acknowledge others’ ideas and concepts during the 9th and 10th grade years and
➢ Acknowledge all sources using MLA or prior to beginning the Diploma
Programme in the 11th grade
APA style referencing in a consistent
manner, including sources that have been ➢ IB English teachers will continue to
paraphrased or summarized2 review this policy with students
➢ Sign acknowledgement form saying you throughout the two years of the Diploma
have received, read, and understand IHS’s Programme in the 11th and 12th grade
Academic and Integrity Policy and the
IBDP General regulations handbook ➢ Set clear expectations for assignments and
provide guidance to candidates on how to
School Responsibilities correctly cite the sources they have
referenced

➢ Design assignments that do not lend
themselves to academic misconduct

➢ Discuss the benefits of submitting
assignments that are correctly referenced

➢ Devote time to teach and practice these
skills until students master the skill of
referencing

➢ Be a role model – make sure all shared
materials are correctly referenced.

➢ Authenticate student work

➢ Report alleged academic misconduct to
IHS’s Academic Integrity Board

Parent Responsibilities

➢ IB Coordinator and/or her designee will ➢ Encourage your student to plan each
check all candidates’ work prior to assignment.
submission to the IB for assessment and
moderation utilizing plagiarizing software ➢ Provide support with the scheduling of
technology. their work, as your son or daughter may
have many assignments to complete.
➢ IHS’s Academic Honesty and Integrity
Board will investigate all allegations of ➢ Let your student do his or her own work
academic misconduct and communicate but show them how to research and plan
consequences to the Head of School, their work.

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  ➢ Establish a good level of communication
Principal, IB Coordinator, and Dean of with the school so that you understand the
Students requirements of the Diploma Programme
and what is expected of students.
➢ IB Coordinator reports academic
misconduct to IB ➢ If your son or daughter is having
difficulty with their work, encourage him
or her to ask a teacher for advice.

➢ Sign acknowledgement form saying you
have received, read, and understand IHS’s
Academic and Integrity Policy and the
IBDP General regulations handbook.

Procedures

All parties involved—students, parents, and administrators—are to understand that the teacher’s professional judgment
will determine whether a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy has occurred.

Whenever a student is found to have violated the Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy the following procedures will be
followed:

I. Teacher reports the infraction to the academic honesty and integrity board within three days, in writing and via e-mail.
The report must include a:

1. full account of the incident

2. statement from student(s) involved

3. statement from teacher/proctor

4. any other supporting documents

II. Student accused of academic misconduct must
1. provide a statement containing relevant information in regards to allegations of academic misconduct, in
writing and via e-mail

III. Academic Honesty and Integrity Board will investigate a case of suspected academic misconduct only when there is
clear evidence to justify a suspicion of wrongdoing. The Board will:

1. decide whether to dismiss or uphold the allegation
2. e-mail the decision reached by the Board to the Head of School, Principal of Academic, IB

Coordinator, and Principal of Culture

IV. After the board makes a decision, the IB Coordinator writes his/her own statement. The report must

1. explain what guidance on academic honesty is given to all students

2. provide relevant information: explanation of accusation, board’s determination, supporting evidence, and
consequences.

Consequences

Students found to have engaged in academic misconduct shall be subject to disciplinary action as well as academic
penalties, as outlined below.

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First Offense

● Referral will be sent to the Principal and Academic Honesty and Integrity Board
● Teacher will contact parent or guardian and explain consequences for present and subsequent offenses
● Student will receive a zero on the assignment and re-do the assigned task again
● Academic Detention
Second Offense

● Referral will be sent to the Principal and Academic Honesty and Integrity Board
● Teacher will contact parent or guardian to explain the consequences for present and subsequent offenses
● Student will receive a zero on the assignment and re-do the assigned task again
● Counselor will inform all of the student’s teachers
● Students will lose all privileges for one academic quarter, which includes but is not limited to participating in

extracurricular activities, dances, and game admissions.
● Academic Detention
Third Offense

● Referral will be sent to the Principal and Academic Honesty and Integrity Board
● Administrator will meet with parent or guardian, student and teacher
● Student will receive a zero on the assignment and re-do the assigned task again
● Student will not receive recognition as an I.B. candidate or course option student
● Counselor will inform all of the student’s teachers
● A student who has committed at least three offenses of the Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy will have a

notice placed in the student’s permanent record.
● Student will lose all privileges for the remainder of the academic school year, which includes but is not limited to

participating in extracurricular activities, dances, and game admissions.
● Academic Detention

At International High School, administrators and teachers understand and firmly believe that academic dishonesty damages
the ethical character of a student and undermines the integrity of the IB Learner profile.

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PERMISSION FORM FOR FIELD TRIPS

2019-2020

PERMISSION FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIP ATTENDANCE

 

Description of the Activity:

Field trips may consist of a variety of community outings (i.e. libraries, local school programs, museums, special events,
parks, shows, etc. that International High School teachers and staff have deemed educational and relevant to the learning
experience and environment for your child.)

TO:  International High School of New Orleans  

I, the undersigned parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of _____________________________________________; a student
at the International High School of New Orleans, request that my child be permitted to engage in the educational
activities set forth below as sanctioned by International High School of New Orleans. I also understand that any fees
paid for field trips are non-refundable.

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

2019-2020
ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

The use of all electronic devices during the day are prohibited (Bulletin741, page 43. The Principal or designee has the
authority to implement policies regarding any electronic device. Any unauthorized use or display of any electronic device
during the school day (during class/instructional time/lunch/PE), will be confiscated and held until a parent picks up the
device at the end of the confiscation period.

If the misuse of any electronic device occurs more than three times, the student will lose the privilege of bringing that device
to school.

Disciplinary measures shall result in the following procedures for violation of this policy:

 First infraction will result in the confiscation of any electronic device for five (5) days.
 Second infraction will in a confiscation for 10 days.
 Third infraction will result in a confiscation of the device for the remainder of the school year, and loss of privilege

of bring a cell phone or any other electronic device to school for the remainder of the school year.
 Confiscated electronic devices will be returned to Parents or guardian listed in JCampus when the confiscation

period has expired.
 Items may be released to the parent or guardian before the expiration period for a 25 dollar payment.
 The Principal or designee maintains the right to search confiscated electronic devices to make an accurate

assessment of the nature of the disruption and its risk to others.

Yondr Pouches

Students are required to encase their phones in a Yondr case daily.

Students will maintain possession of their locked phones throughout the school day.

The confiscation policy will apply, if a phone is seen out of it’s Yondr case.

The Yondr case is a school issued supply, just like textbooks. It is free to use, but the student is responsible to pay $25 in the
event of damage or loss to the Yondr case.

All encased phones will be unlocked at the end of the day, and students will have access to their devices to coordinate
transportation.

Telephone Calls

Students needing to make “emergency calls” home may be permitted to use the office phone with the approval of the teacher
and office administrator. Students are prohibited from using cell phones during the school day.

Any student refusing to provide or hand over any electronic device to any school employee will be suspended for willful
disobedience and may lose the right to carry a cell phone on campus. Any student who deceives or attempts to deceive a
school employee regarding the possession of an electronic device or attempt to hide said device in any way will be
suspended.

If any unauthorized items are brought onto the school’s campus, teachers must immediately confiscate the item, write the

students name on it, and in a timely manner turn it into the office. NOTE: IHSNO will not be responsible for the loss of,

damage to or for stolen electronic devices.

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STUDENT INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
2019-2020

STUDENT INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

The International High School of New Orleans provides its students the privilege of accessing the Internet over its
computer network and at their home/other Internet access points. The computer network is intended to promote
educational excellence and to locally and globally share educational resources. Students will access and transmit
information over the Internet or network for educational purposes. It is the intent of the International High School of
New Orleans to: (a) prevent the transmission of or access to inappropriate material by means of Internet, electronic
mail or other forms of electronic communications; (b) prevent unauthorized and malicious attempts to access valuable
network resources; and (c) prevent unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of personal identification
information. However, once the student has left the school grounds it is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to monitor
their child’s internet use.

I. Access to Inappropriate Material On or Off School Grounds

The International High School of New Orleans shall use technology protection measures (or “Internet filters”) to
prevent access to inappropriate material. The technology protection measures shall be applied to avoid visual
depictions of material deemed obscene or pornographic, or any material deemed inappropriate for this educational
setting.

II. While using a computer on any internet network, students:
1. SHALL NOT give out names, phone numbers, addresses or any personal information about themselves unless
they are completing an application pre-approved by a IHS NOLA staff member;
2. SHALL NOT engage in activities that violate or are prohibited by local, state or federal laws;
3. SHALL NOT use the Internet to send or receive messages that discriminate against others;
4. SHALL NOT use abusive language or profanity over the Internet;
5. SHALL NOT transmit any electronic textual, visual, written, or oral communication with the malicious and
willful intent to coerce, abuse, torment, or intimidate a person
6. SHALL always be polite and respectful of others;
7. SHALL communicate with caution; Keep in mind:

➢ privacy cannot be guaranteed in a network environment

➢ you cannot tell the age or the sex of the person with whom you are communicating

➢ you cannot always be sure you are being told the truth

➢ you should think carefully about what you say and how you say it.

8. SHOULD report any problem to a IHS NOLA staff member immediately;

III. Inappropriate Internet Network Usage

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Accessing the Internet through the International High School’s network is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate
network usages will result in disciplinary actions. The International High School of New Orleans shall take actions
to uphold the safety and security of users on its network.
Any student can be found in violation of network usages if she or he:

1. uses e-mail and other forms for direct electronic communication including instant messaging systems is
prohibited unless authorized and directly supervised by a teacher;

2. uses any form of electronic communication for the purpose cyber bullying, or to communicate indecent, vulgar,
lewd, slanderous, abusive, threatening, sexually harassing, or terrorizing messages;

3. posts any e-mail or other messages or materials on school or the Internet that are indecent, vulgar, lewd,
slanderous, abusive, threatening, sexually harassing, or terrorizing;

4. posts personal information about themselves, (last name, addresses, or telephone numbers) or any other person;
5. abuses or wastes network resources through frivolous and non-educational use or send chain letters or annoying

or unnecessary letters to large numbers of people;
6. accesses over the Internet visual depictions that are obscene, pornographic, or harmful to minors;
7. attempts to gain unauthorized access, including so-called "hacking" or otherwise compromise any computer or

network security or engage in any illegal activities on the Internet, including willfully introducing a computer
virus, worm, or other harmful program to the network;
8. violates copyright law and fair use guidelines; plagiarizes or otherwise uses copyrighted material without
permission; does not cite the source of information accessed over the Internet;
9. makes any purchase on the Internet while using school equipment or Internet service;
10. degrades or disrupts the performance of equipment, operating system or network;
11. invades the privacy of individuals, sends of hate mail, harasses, or makes discriminatory remarks or participates
in other antisocial behavior;
12. uses an account owned by another user;
13. posts anonymous messages;
14. peruses or otherwise accesses information on manufacturing bombs or other incendiary devices.

Consequences of network use violations include but are not limited to:

1. suspension or revocation of network privileges;
2. suspension or revocation of computer access;
3. school suspension or expulsion;
4. legal action and prosecution by the authorities.

IV. Legal Issues

Copyright/Trademark – According to the Copyright Act of 1976, “Fair Use” means that you may freely use any
information that you legally find on the network as long as you do so only for educational purposes.

Plagiarism – Plagiarism is “taking ideas or writings from another person and offering them as your own”. Credit
should always be given to the person who created the article or the idea. The student who leads readers to believe that
what they are reading is the student’s original work when it is not is guilty of plagiarism.

The Law – Students are advised that they are subject to all federal, state, and local laws if they access the computer
network for inappropriate or illegal purposes.

AGREEMENTS:

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I (and my parent/guardian) have read the Acceptable Use Policy. By signing the Acceptable Use Policy Agreement
Form, I agree to abide by the rules stated in this policy. I understand that the use of the Internet or network is a privilege
and if found in violation of any of the rules stated in this policy, I will be subject to any of the disciplinary actions listed
in Section III of this policy. I understand that the International High School of New Orleans will, to the fullest extent,
try to block or filter harmful information from be accessed over the network, but it is not responsible for any
inappropriate content accessed while using the network.

I (and my parent/guardian) understand that it is the responsibility of the parent to monitor my internet usage outside of
school. The school is held harmless of any and all internet-based activity conducted by the student while off school
grounds. I understand that if found in violation of the acceptable use policy while off school grounds the computer
will be confiscated, and I will be subject to further disciplinary action not limited to suspension, expulsion and/or arrest.

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Parent Concerns

In compliance with R.S. 17:172, all concerns should be directed to Sean Wilson, Head of School, at International
High School at 727 Carondelet St., New Orleans, LA 70130 or emailed to [email protected]. The chart below
provides parents and students with an overview of the protocol for advancing appeals, concerns and complaints.

Process for Parental Appeals, Concerns and Complaints

Steps 1 & 2

School Level

Step 1: Teacher, Staff or Advisor most directly involved

Step 2: Behavior Interventionist, Counselor or Social Worker

Principal Level
Step 3: Parent, Teacher, Staff or Advisor must contact the
Principal or Director of Student Support to discuss the matter.

Ms. Adierah Berger
Principal

[email protected]

Ms. Jenny Carreno
Assistant Principal
[email protected]

Head of School Level

Step 4: Principal must contact the Head of School to discuss
the matter.

Mr. Sean Wilson, Head of School
[email protected]
504.613.5708

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2019-20 Parent-Student Handbook Acknowledgement
I have been notified that I may access a copy of the Student and Family Handbook on the school’s website (ihsnola.org). I
am aware that I am responsible for reading the handbook in its entirety and for knowing the contents of the handbook. As a
student of IHSNO, I must follow the Parent-Student Handbook and its Policies not limited to but including the following:

TITLE 1 SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT 2019-2020
The staff of International High School of New Orleans and the parents of the students participating in activities, services,
and programs funded by Title I Part A of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, agree that this compact outlines how the
parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement
and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the
State’s high standards.

_________________________________________________________________________
ACADEMIC HONESTY & INTEGRITY POLICY 2019-2020

International High School of New Orleans expects all students to abide by ethical academic standards. According to
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Guidelines, Academic Honesty in the IB Educational Context, academic
honesty is “making knowledge, understanding and thinking transparent”. The purpose of IHS Academic Honesty and
Integrity Policy is to provide students, parents, teachers, and faculty with regulations that promote academic honesty in
defining what constitutes academic integrity and academic misconduct; establish clear procedures in the event that
academic dishonesty and misconduct occurs; describe the rights, roles, and responsibilities of all members of the school
community; and hold all members of International High School of New Orleans accountable to the Principled core value
of the IB learner profile. At International High School, administrators and teachers understand and firmly believe that
academic dishonesty damages the ethical character of a student and undermines the integrity of the IB Learner profile.
_________________________________________________________________________

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY 2019-2020
All electronic devices used during the day (during class/instructional time/lunch/PE) is prohibited. The Principal or
designee has the authority to implement policies regarding any electronic device. Any unauthorized use or display of any
electronic device during the day (during class/instructional time/lunch/PE), will be confiscated.

_________________________________________________________________________
STUDENT INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 2019-2020

The International High School of New Orleans provides its students the privilege of accessing the Internet over its
computer network and at their home/other Internet access points.
I (and my parent/guardian) have read the Acceptable Use Policy. By signing the Acceptable Use Policy Agreement, I
agree to abide by the rules stated in this policy. I understand that the use of the Internet or network is a privilege and if
found in violation of any of the rules stated in this policy, I will be subject to any of the disciplinary actions listed in
Section III of this policy. I understand that the International High School of New Orleans will, to the fullest extent, try to
block or filter harmful information from be accessed over the network, but it is not responsible for any inappropriate
content accessed while using the network.
I (and my parent/guardian) understand that it is the responsibility of the parent to monitor my internet usage outside of
school. The school is held harmless of any and all internet based activity conducted by the student while off school
grounds. I understand that if found in violation of the acceptable use policy while off school grounds the computer will
be confiscated and I will be subject to further disciplinary action not limited to suspension, expulsion and/or arrest.

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Name of Student Signature of Student Grade

_____________________________ _________________________________ ______________
Date
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School Fees 2019-2020

2019-2020 Budget

$200.00 Mandatory for all Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors
includes:

Uniform
ID/Lanyard
Technology Fee

Additional Fees

P.E. Uniform $22.00 (External Vendors)
Replacement of assigned Yondr pouch $30

Junior Ring Ceremony $30
Early Phone Release $25

Yearbook $60
Field Trips $TBD
Athletic Fees $80

Dances:

Homecoming $50.00
Prom $75.00

***ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE***

including transfers or withdrawals from IHSNO

Senior Budget

$600.00

Includes: Optional items to be purchased individually:

1. Basic School Fees (uniform, ID, lanyard, 1. Fall Senior Lunch $25

tech fee) 2. Spring Senior Brunch $25

2. Senior Pictures (basic package) 3. Two (2) Prom Tickets $125

3. Senior T- shirt 4. Prom Favors $25

4. Two (2) Fun Trips (1 spring/1 fall) 5. Yearbook $60

5. Spring Senior Picnic

6. Baccalaureate Night

7. Cap & Gown *all activities must be paid at least 15 days in advance of
8. Diploma Cover the event
9. Graduation Announcements (10)

10. Graduation Tickets (10)

11. Graduation Ceremony

Senior Budget may be broken into 4 payments:

Aug 8 Oct 15 Dec 1 Jan 15

$200 $150 $150 $100

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Student Fee Payment Agreement

Please initial each statement below:

_______ All basic student fees should be paid in full on or before August 15, 2019
_______ Additional costs may be necessary for specific field trips, dances, and other activities.
_______ While all students will have access to the academic components of the student fees, failure to pay

fees will restrict my child from participating in extracurricular activities, such as sports, field trips and
school dances.
_______ Student ID’s must be worn during the school day. ID’s are required to ride the school bus, receive
public bus passes, receive school breakfast and lunch, and participate in extracurricular activities.
_______ I understand that the payment of student fees is important to my child’s success and participation in
school events.

Student Name: _________________________________ Grade: __________________
Parent Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________________

Forms of payment include: MONEY ORDER – Payable to IHSNO
DEBIT/CREDIT CARD

***ALL FEES ARE NON‐REFUNDABLE***
including transfers or withdrawals from IHSNO

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