Student and Family Handbook 2018 -Rev.7.30.18

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

2018 – 2019
ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

Student cell phones are not allowed in the building. All electronic devices used during the day (during class/instructional
time/lunch/PE) is prohibited (Bulletin 741, 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 day (during
class/instructional time/lunch/PE), will be confiscated.

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 result in a confiscation for 30 days.
● Third infraction will result in a confiscation of the device for the remainder of the school year, and loss of privilege

of bringing a cell phone or any other electronic device to school for the remainder of the school year.
● Confiscated electronic devices will be returned ONLY to a parent or guardian when the confiscation period has

expired.
● 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.

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STUDENT INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

2018 – 2019

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

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;

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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:

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]

Mr. Rufus McGee
Director of Student Support Services

[email protected]
504.613.5703

Head of School Level

Step 4: Principal or Director of Student Support Services 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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2018-19 Parent-Student Handbook Acknowledgement
2018-2019

PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK ACKOWLEDGEMENT

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 2018 – 2019

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.

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ACADEMIC HONESTY & INTEGRITY POLICY 2018 – 2019

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.
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY 2018 – 2019

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.

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STUDENT INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 2018 – 2019

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 Inter national 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.

_____________________________ _________________________________ ______________
Name of Student Signature of Student Grade

_____________________________ _________________________________ ______________
Name of Parent/Guardian Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

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2018-19 Parent-Student Handbook Acknowledgement

WRITTEN WORK/LIKENESS/MEDIA AUTHORIZATION
2018 – 2019

I give consent (or do not give consent) for the likeness, photographs, audio, video, or electronic images of my child;
original materials, artwork, or other work created by my child through the course or instruction; as well as quoted
statements made by my child to be used by IHSNO for exhibition, public display, publication, directory information,
publicity and recruitment materials, advertising, news media stories, video, audio, or other electronic media such as
the Internet, television, CD-ROM, or DVD, and social media sites. It will not, however, be used for commercial
purposes or for profit of any kind, nor can I expect to obtain any compensation, profits or royalties from its
publications. I understand that my child’s full name may also be used with such display.

___________ I consent _________ I do not consent

Name of student: ___________________________________________
Name of Parent/Guardian: ____________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian: _________________________________ Date: _______________

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School Fees 2018-2019

2018-2019 Budget

Senior Budget

Option A – Basic Package Option B – Ultimate Package Option C – VIP Package

$350.00 $650.00 $1,400.00

Includes: Includes: Includes:

1) Cap & Gown All of Option A plus the following All of Options A & B plus the

2) Senior Pictures Sitting Fee items: following item:

3) Graduation

Announcements (12) 1) Two (2) Prom Tickets 1) Senior Trip

4) Diploma Cover 2) Senior Packet

5) Graduation Tickets (10) 3) Two (2) Fun Trips

6) Yearbook 4) Senior Outing

7) Baccalaureate Night 5) Prom Favors

8) Graduation Ceremony

9) School Fees

10) Fall Ring Ceremony

Option A (Basic Package) is mandatory for all Juniors and Seniors.

Junior Budget Sophomore Budget Freshmen Budget

Option A – Basic Option B – Ultimate $160.00

Package Package Includes:
ID/Lanyard
$140.00 $200.00 $160.00 P.E. Uniform
Technology Fee
Includes: Includes: Includes: Cultural Events
Yearbook
ID/Lanyard All of Option A plus the ID/Lanyard

Technology Fee following items: P.E. Uniform

Cultural Events Spring Ring Ceremony Technology Fee

Yearbook One Prom Ticket Cultural Events

Yearbook

Additional Fees

Homecoming $40.00

Prom $60.00 (Extra Tickets)

Dances:

❖ Back to School - $10.00
❖ Winter Warmer - $10.00

❖ Spring Fling - $10.00

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Payment schedule and agreement

Aug 31 – 25% Oct 15 – 50% Dec 1 – 75% Jan 31 – 100%

Seniors Opt. A – 87.50 Opt. A – 87.50 Opt. A – 87.50
Opt. B – 162.50 Opt. B – 162.50 Opt. B – 162.50
Opt. A – 87.50 Opt. C – 350.00 Opt. C – 350.00 Opt. C – 350.00
Opt. B – 162.50
Opt. C – 350.00 Opt A – 35.00 Opt A – 35.00 Opt A – 35.00
Opt B – 50.00 Opt B – 50.00 Opt B – 50.00
Juniors
40.00 40.00 40.00
Opt A – 35.00
Opt B – 50.00 40.00 40.00 40.00

Sophomores

40.00

Freshmen

40.00

Fee Payment Agreement

Please initial each statement below:

_______ All student fees should be paid in full on or before January 31, 2019
_______ Non-payment of the student fees listed above will restrict my child from participating in

extracurricular activities such as sports, filed 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.
_______ 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.
_______ 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:

CASH DEBIT/CREDIT CARD MONEY ORDER – Payable to IHSNO

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

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