Student & Family Handbook
2017 – 2018
The Student & Family Handbook is designed and intended to provide family and students with information concerning
general policies, rules, and regulations. Throughout the year this handbook may be subject to changes as necessary. For
additional information or if you have any questions or need clarification on any of the items discussed, please contact the
Head of School, Sean Wilson, or the School Office staff.
This Handbook Belongs to: _______________________________________
The International High School of New Orleans is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The School does not discriminate in offering access to its
educational programs and activities on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender, identity
or gender expression. The Head of School has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the school’s non-discrimination policies.
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Welcome
June 29, 2017
2017-2018 Parent and Student Welcome Letter
Dear Families,
Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year where learning is continuous and fluid. Thank you for giving us the
opportunity to be part of your student’s high school experience. We are honored to be an important part of the
community that will see your student grow into a compassionate, productive global citizen who positively impacts
the world. Our aim, as based on the International Baccalaureate Programme, is to develop internationally minded
people who, recognizing their common and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more
peaceful world. IHSNO has diligently prepared for the 2017-2018 school year to be full of opportunities and
challenges for each student.
At IHSNO our commitment is to stretch each student’s mind to their academic best and will not accept
mediocrity. Our students will be challenged and the expectation is that each student brings his/her best to school
daily and come anticipating an adventure full of learning and growing.
IHSNO is fortunate to have seasoned teachers remain as well as new members join the corps. I expect the faculty
and staff to bring their daily best to the classroom and to the school. Our faculty and staff members bring
creativity, adventure for the unknown, and celebrate successes along the way. According to the Gladys Knight &
the Pips, each of us may be fond of our memories of the good old days, yet we must remember that these are the
good old days for our students, thus we must make them meaningful, memorable and fun.
If you are new to IHSNO, we especially welcome and thank you for choosing this as your student’s academic
house. IHSNO is committed to student success and academic achievement and our desire is to provide the
necessary support structures to ensure the success of each student. Our parents and guardians are equally
important to our student's success and we know that strong collaboration within our learning community, and the
willingness to work together will lead to the success of all students. There are many opportunities for you to be
involved in your student’s education and I encourage you to take advantage of them. IHSNO leaders are great
resources and are ready to welcome you and help you find ways to become involved in supporting the school and
the classroom.
To all families, thank you for entrusting us to work with and teach your most precious and valuable gift, your
child. Welcome to the IHSNO Family.
Thank you,
Sean
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Table of Contents
Article 1 Welcome2
Article 2 Governance4
Article 3 Who We Are5
Article 4 The School Day10
Article 5 Bell
Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
Article 6
Attendance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………12
Article 7 Curriculum and
Instruction…………………………………………………………………………………………..15
Article 8 Promotion, Grading, and Evaluating…………….………………………………………………………………….
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Article 9 Homework and Make-Up Work Policies...……………………………………………………………………….. 23
Article 10 Culture, Conduct, and Discipline……………….…………………………………………………………………24
Article 11 Uniforms…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..27
Article 12 Electronic Device Policy………………..…………………………………………………………………………29
Article 13 Student Fees………………………………………………………………………………………………………..30
Article 14 Student Support Services…………………………………………………………………………………………..31
Article 15 Safety and Security………………………………………………………………………………………………...34
Article 16 Appendix…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...38
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2. Governance & Director Information
The International High School is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization operating a Type 2 charter school subject to the regulation of the
Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Board of Directors
Voices for International Business and Education (VIBE)
Voices for International Business and Education (VIBE) is the 501(3) that has been awarded the charter to operate the International High School
of New Orleans and as such is the Governing Board of IHS. As a Type 2 public charter school, VIBE is its own public school district (Local
Education Agency or LEA) that reports directly to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education for the State of Louisiana. The VIBE
Board of Directors functions as the school board of the International High School of New Orleans, however they are not responsible for the daily
operations of the school. Day-to-day management of the school is the responsibility of the Head of School.
2 016 – 2017 VIBE Board of Directors 2016 – 2017 VIBE Board of Directors
Carol Allen, Chair Meeting Dates
Shontell Thomas, Vice Chair August 16, 2017 February 21, 2018
Mariska Roney, Treasurer September 20, 2017 March 21, 2018
Blair Schilling, Secretary April 18, 2018
Fr. James Carter October 18, 2017 May 16, 2018
Kevin Katner November 15, 2017 June 20, 2018
Robert Keller January 17, 2018
Anne Koch
Stacie Retzlaff
Shontell Thomas
All Board of Directors meetings, including committee meetings, are open to the public. Board of Director’s meeting notices are always posted in
and outside of the school, as well as listed on the IHS website.
School Website: www.ihsnola.org
Requests to address the board must be mailed, delivered, emailed or faxed to:
International High School of New Orleans
ATTN: Request to Address Board of Directors
727 Carondelet St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Fax: 504-566-1142
If emailing, please send to the VIBE Board Chair, Carol Allen
Email: [email protected]
A copy of the organization’s Charter, Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation and other public records are available by making a request in writing to the school’s main
office. The school will respond to all written requests within five (5) business days; there is a fee of $.35 per page for processing. Disclosure may be denied in such
cases where the disclosure would violate state or federal law, would violate personal privacy, are proprietary, are law enforcement records, would endanger the life or
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safety of any person, where the records are computer access codes or are purely internal material. Parents have a right to appeal a denial decision to the charter school
board, which must respond in writing within 10 days.
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3. WHO WE ARE
To develop a 9-12 academic continuum, IHSNO follows and is structured around the International Baccalaureate
(IB) Programme. IHSNO is an IB World School that is rooted in the characteristics of the IB Learner Profile. The
IB Diploma Programme aims to develop in students the knowledge, skills and attitudes they will need to be
successful in life. Teaching and learning at IHSNO are seen and understood holistically through the IB Learner
Profile. Every student, parent, family, and member of the IHSNO faculty and staff are expected to adopt the
characteristics of and follow the IB Learner Profile.
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IHSNO Faculty and Staff
Name Title E-mail
Administration
Adierah Berger Principal [email protected]
[email protected]
Jenny Carreno Assistant Principal [email protected]
[email protected]
Nadia Brual Assistant Principal [email protected]
[email protected]
Charles Young Dean of Culture [email protected]
Michael Tillman IB Coordinator [email protected]
[email protected]
Tim McGregor Director of Facilities [email protected]
[email protected]
Denise Deno Director of Finance
[email protected]
Rufus McGee Director of Student Support Services [email protected]
[email protected]
Tiffany Kelley Administrative Assistant
Patricia Adams Office Manager
Alan Llanas Garcia Office Assistant
Student Support Services
Rufus McGee Director of Student Support Services
Denise James Counselor, Grades 9 and 10
Marty D’Aunoy Counselor, Grades 11 and 12
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Nurse
Rosara Ortiz-Riley Social Worker [email protected]
[email protected]
Nadia Noyola Special Education Coordinator [email protected]
[email protected]
Tina Doss Special Education Teacher [email protected]
[email protected]
Scott Moersen Paraprofessional
[email protected]
Detric Bolden Paraprofessional [email protected]
[email protected]
Daniel Vela Special Education Teacher [email protected]
[email protected]
English Department [email protected]
Emilie Kiernon Teacher, English [email protected]
[email protected]
Gerard McClelland Teacher, English [email protected]
[email protected]
Bradley Troll Teacher, English
Cassandra Ippaso Teacher, English
Nicole Buuck Teacher, English
Heather Causey ESL Coordinator
World Language Department
Anh Nguyen Teacher, Vietnamese
Jun Sun Teacher, Mandarin
Hany El-Desoky Teacher, Arabic and French
Benedict McKarty Teacher, French
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Math Department
Ansley Sharna Teacher, Math [email protected]
[email protected]
Christine Darracott Teacher, Math [email protected]
[email protected]
Brandon Boston Dept. Chair, Teacher, Math bethany.bachtel@@ihsnola.org
Holly Bunn Teacher, Math comeshia.hunt@@ihsnola.org
[email protected]
Bethany Bachtel Teacher, Math joseph.thornton#@ihsnola.org
[email protected]
Science Department [email protected]
Comeshia Hunt Dept. Chair, Teacher, Science [email protected]
[email protected]
EmmaLing Campbell Teacher, Science [email protected]
Joseph Thornton Teacher, Science
Jennifer Hayashi Teacher, Science
Kelsi Davis-Schwind Teacher, Science
Physical Education Department
Bernette Tolston Athletic Director
Rachel Swanson Teacher, PE
Marcus Rullow Teacher, PE
History Department
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Michael Tillman Teacher, Social Studies [email protected]
Rachael Todt Teacher, Social Studies [email protected]
Cody Bourque Teacher, Social Studies [email protected]
Brian Fleming Teacher, Social Studies [email protected]
Arts Department
Courtney Garcia Teacher, Arts Film [email protected]
Pedro Mendizabal Teacher, Visual Arts [email protected]
Cassandra Lawlor Teacher, Visual Arts [email protected]
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4. THE SCHOOL DAY
The school day begins promptly at 8 :05 am.
All students are expected to be present and positively participating in school activities from 8 :05 am – 3:25 pm every day.
Breakfast is served from 7:45 am to 8:00 am after which the cafeteria is closed until lunchtime.
Students wishing to eat breakfast must be in the cafeteria by 7:55 am.
4.1 ARRIVAL
● IHSNO students are expected to be present, on time each day, and in proper uniform.
● Carpool/RTA/Walking students enter the building at the Carondelet street entrance near the auditorium as early as 7:45
am.
● Faculty and Staff will assist with traffic to be sure all students enter the building safely. Students who ride the School
Bus are escorted from the school bus to the courtyard entrance of the building near the cafeteria at 7:45 am.
● Students are allowed to use Cafeteria 1, Cafeteria 2, the Courtyard (weather permitting) or the Auditorium in the
mornings.
● Staff will monitor student transitions to and from these areas at all times.
● Students are not allowed on the 2nd and 3rd floors before the 1st bell.
● Bell #1 at 8:00 am - Students begin the transition to their 1st class. All students are expected to be in class by 8:05 am.
Any student arriving after the bell rings will be marked tardy and will receive lunch detention. Repeated tardiness will
result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, lunch detention and after school detention.
4.2 TRANSITIONS
Students have 3 minutes after the bell rings to transition. The expectations during transitions are to make forward
progress and to walk calmly and quietly. All students are expected to be in class at the appropriate time. Tardy students
and/or students who do not report to class will be subject to disciplinary action by their teacher.
4.3 DEPARTURE
● All students are expected to leave the building upon dismissal unless attending after school tutoring, club, or an activity
that is sponsored by a staff member.
● Students are n ot allowed to leave campus and return without an off-campus ID.
● Students are encouraged to make all necessary preparations for lunch and afterschool activities in advance.
● Carpool/RTA/Walking students exit the Carondelet street building exit, as faculty and staff are stationed there to assist
with traffic and monitor for safety.
● Students riding the bus exit the building at the cafeteria exit and report directly to their assigned bus. Dual Enrollment
students must leave following their 2n d/6th block.
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5. IHSNO 2016-17 BELL SCHEDULE
A Days and B Days are on a rotating schedule. If a week is ended on a B Day, the next week begins on an A Day.
Daily Schedule Wednesday Schedule Half Day Schedule
Entrance 8:00 – 8:05 Entrance 8:00 – 8:05 Entrance 8:00 – 8:05
1, 5 8:05 – 9:40 1, 5 8:05 – 9:25 1, 5 8:05 – 9:10
Announcements 8:05 – 8:10 Announcements 8:05 – 8:10 Announcements 8:05 – 8:10
2, 6 9:43 – 11:13 2, 6 9:28 – 10:43 2, 6 9:13 – 10:13
1S T lunch / 11:16 – 11:46 3, 7 10:46 – 12:01 3, 7 10:16 – 11:16
advisory
2nd lunch / 11:49 – 12:19 4, 8 12:04 – 1:24 4, 8 11:19 – 12:24
advisory
3, 7 12:22 – 1:52 Announcements 1:19 – 1:24 Announcements 12:19 – 12:24
4, 8 1:55 – 3:25
Wednesday Assembly Schedule Afternoon Assembly Schedule Half Day “Racy Day” Schedule
Entrance 8:00 – 8:05 Entrance 8:00 – 8:05 Entrance 8:00 – 8:05
1, 5 8:05 – 8:58 1, 5 8:05 – 9:20 1 8:05 – 8:37
Announcements 8:05 – 8:10 Announcements 8:05 – 8:10 Announcements 8:34 - 8:37
2, 6 9:01 – 9:49 2, 6 9:23 – 10:33 2 8:40 – 9:09
3, 7 9:52 – 10:40 1ST lunch / 10:36 – 11:06 3 9:12 – 9:41
advisory
4, 8 10:43 – 11:31 2n d lunch / 11:09 – 11:39 4 9:44 – 10:13
advisory
Announcements 11:26 – 11:31 3, 7 11:42 – 12:52 5 10:16 – 10:45
11:31 – 11:45 6 10:48 – 11:17
Summons to 4, 8 12:55 – 2:05
Auditorium 11:45 – 1:24
Announcements 2:00 – 2:05 7 11:20 – 11:49
Assembly 2:05 – 2:20 8 11:52 - 12:24
Summons to
Auditorium 2:20 – 3:25 Announcements 12:21 – 12:24
Assembly
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6. ATTENDANCE
Students can only be successful if they are prepared and present in school every day. At International High School of New Orleans,
excessive absences will not be tolerated. If a student is absent from any class without an excuse for more than 10 days of the school
year, that student will be required to repeat that class regardless of the posted grade.
6.1 ATTENDANCE
In Louisiana, all children from their 7t h until their 18th birthday are required to attend school each day. Parents who violate this law by
not assuring that their children are in school (LRS 17:221) may be fined up to $250 or imprisoned up to 30 days or both. Regular and
punctual attendance is important in the development of an effective learning environment as well as ensuring student success in the
classroom. Good attendance habits are also necessary in the development of sound character traits and for future success in the
working world.
The Louisiana Department of Education classifies absences under 4 Categories:
6.1.1 Exempted and Excused - This absence is n ot counted against the attendance requirement.
Examples: Extended illness documented by a doctor or to celebrate religious holidays.
The student is allowed to make up the missed work and there is no limit to these absences.
6.1.2 Non-Exempted and Excused - This absence is counted against the attendance requirement.
Example: Personal or family illness documented by a parent’s note.
The student is allowed to make up the missed work and may need to make up the hours missed.
6.1.3 Unexcused - This absence i s counted a gainst the attendance requirement.
Example: Skipping school, undocumented absences.
The missed work will be made up at the teacher’s discretion.
6.1.4 Suspensions - This absence is counted a gainst the attendance requirement. T he student is allowed to make up the missed
work.
6.1.5 Exceptions to the attendance policy are considered extenuating circumstances. These are absences that can be considered for
excusal. Documentation must be submitted upon the student’s return to school. The following are absences that can be considered as
extenuating circumstances:
a. Extended personal physical or emotional illness as verified by a physician or nurse practitioner (original doctor’s note).
b. This means that if a student is sick and stays home, but does not go to the doctor, it is an unexcused absence.
c. Extended hospital stay as verified by a physician or dentist (original doctor’s note).
d. Extended recuperation from an accident as verified by a physician or dentist.
e. Observation of special, recognized holidays of the scholar’s own faith.
f. Visitation with a parent who is a member of the United States Armed forces or the National Guard of a state, and such parent
has been called to duty for or is on leave from overseas deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting. Excused
absences in this situation shall not exceed five (5) school days per year.
g. Absences verified and approved by the Head of school or one of the school principals such as approved travel for education,
death in the immediate family or natural disaster. For any other circumstances (i.e. legal matters, legal issues) parents must
provide documentation in writing to the social worker and/or one of the principals.
The following reasons for absenteeism a re NOT excusable:
a. Caring for a family member (young child, elderly adult)
b. Missing the school bus
c. Trips not approved by one of the principals
d. Vacations during the school year
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e. Birthdays or other celebrations
f. Shopping
g. Working
h. Personal appointments
6.2 LATE CHECK IN/ EARLY CHECK OUT GUIDELINES
a. Medical appointments should be scheduled outside of school time. In rare cases that they must be scheduled during school
hours, a student should not miss the entire day.
b. Parents/guardians should call the school as early as possible if the student will not be attending for any reason.
c. Upon return to school, the student must bring a written excuse to the office. All excuses shall be written by a
parent/guardian or physician and submitted to the school upon return. Excuses must be turned in no later than five (5) days
from the date of the student being absent.
d. Only a parent or approved person listed on their emergency card can sign a student out of school in the main office.
e. Please note that when students are not here for the full day, they are only counted present in classes that they actually attend
for more than half of the class time.
f. A student that would like to leave due to not feeling well or sickness MUST see the nurse to get approval prior to calling
home.
For additional information regarding attendance, please contact the school social worker, Rosara Ortiz-Riley at 504-717-3506.
6.3 TARDINESS
Getting to school on time is an essential key to your child’s academic and school success. At International High School of New
Orleans, learning begins from the moment a student walks in the door. Students who are late to class miss essential instruction, disrupt
the learning of other students, and risk falling behind.
Students who exhibit habitual tardiness to school will be reported to the Families in Need of Service Office. Students who arrive tardy
to school more than 5 times within a semester will also be referred as a truant.
6.4 TRUANCY
Students who exhibit habitual absences can be reported to the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court via the FINS Office. Any student that has
5 unexcused absences within a semester and has not provided the school with written documentation can also be reported as truant to
the Families in Needs of Service Office. Parents and/or legal guardians will receive written notice. You may learn more about the
FINS process by viewing the following websites: http://www.lasc.org/court_managed_prog/FINS.asp,
http://opjc.com/programs/fins.htm, or by calling 504.658.9590.
6.4 PARENT COMMUNICATION
6.5 PARENT COMMUNICATION | ATTENDANCE RECOVERY
In the instance of student absences, contact by the IHSNO Social Worker will be made to the parents or caretakers of the student.
The social worker MUST and will document all contacts/communication with the parent/guardian on the daily telephone log in
order to keep accurate records and documentation surrounding student absences and parent contact.
A verbal notification of absences to parents/caretakers by teacher and/or social worker is required after:
• One to Three (unexcused) days of absence or
• In excess of a total of five (unexcused) non-consecutive days.
6.6 LOUISIANA TRUANCY LAW (R.S. 17:233)
“Any student who is a juvenile and who is habitually absent from school or is habitually tardy shall be reported by visiting teachers and
supervisors of child welfare and attendance to the family or juvenile court of the parish or city as a truant child, pursuant to the provisions of
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Chapter 2 of Title VII of the Louisiana Children's Code relative to families in need of services, there to be dealt with in such manner as the court
may determine, either by placing the truant in a home or in a public or private institution where school may be provided for the child, or
otherwise. (B1a) A student shall be considered habitually absent or habitually tardy when either condition continues to exist after all reasonable
efforts by any school personnel, truancy officer, or other law enforcement personnel have failed to correct the condition after the fifth
unexcused absence or fifth unexcused occurrence of being tardy within any school semester. (B1b) The parent or legal guardian of a student
shall enforce the attendance of the student at the school to which the student is assigned. (B1c) The principal of the school, or his designee,
shall notify the parent or legal guardian in writing on or before a student's third unexcused absence or unexcused occurrence of being tardy, and
shall hold a conference with such student's parent or legal guardian. This notification shall include information relative to the parent or legal
guardian's legal responsibility to enforce the student's attendance at school and the civil penalties that may be incurred if the student is
determined to be habitually absent or habitually tardy. The student's parent or legal guardian shall sign a receipt for such notification.”
(http://legis.la.gov/lss/lss.asp?doc=80325)
6.7 ATTENDANCE RECOVERY
6.7.1 Attendance Recovery Agreement
In the event of excessive absences that must be made up, this document will serve as a promise of the parent or guardian that
they are responsible for ensuring that their student will meet with teachers, collect missing assignments, and attend make-up
days before the end of the quarter.
This document must be signed by a parent or guardian prior to any student participating in credit recovery activities.
6.7.2 Attendance Recovery Guidelines
A copy of the signed document will be placed in the student’s file.
a. Students must make up time for each class missed. Each hour of recovery time = 1 class period recovered.
b. Any student who needs attendance recovery will have to sign-up on the Thursday prior to the Saturday Credit Recovery to
reserve their spot.
c. Students will also be required to pick up all make-up assignments no later than the Thursday immediately preceding the
Saturday of Attendance Recovery.
d. Saturday Attendance Recovery will take place once a month from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
e. Students will be required to arrive on time or will not be able to enter the building and participate in credit recovery.
f. Students will be required to come in full IHSNO uniform prepared to work on assignments missed as a result of their
absence.
g. Students will have to provide their own transportation to and from the school. The school will not provide bus tokens to
students participating in Attendance Recovery.
h. Students will be expected to behave in the same manner as a regular school day. If a student’s behavior becomes a
problem, the student will be asked to leave, and will not be allowed to make up their time.
Scheduled Attendance Recovery Days:
September 16th (09/9/17) December 9t h (12/9/17) March 24t h (03/24/18)
April 14th (04/14/18)
October 14th (10/14/17) January 20t h (01/20/18)
May 12t h (05/12/18)
November 4t h (11/4/17) February 24t h (02/24/18)
6.8 MAKE UP WORK GUIDELINES
a. It is the r esponsibility of the students to obtain their make-up work from their teachers.
b. It is expected that this work will be obtained within 24 hours of returning to school.
c. A student attending school sponsored or endorsed activities, has the responsibility of obtaining all assignments and
completing the work as scheduled for all classes missed.
d. If a student misses a midterm or a final exam, and has proper documentation, then the student is permitted to make-up the
exam within 3 days of returning.
e. Any student under suspension who misses a midterm or final exam, is permitted to make it up within 3 days.
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7. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
7.1 OUR CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum sets out the requirements for
study of the DP.
The curriculum is made up of the DP core and six subject groups.
Made up of the three required components, the DP core aims to broaden students’ educational experience and challenge them
to apply their knowledge and skills.
The three Core Elements are:
a. Theory of Knowledge, in which students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to
know.
b. The Extended Essay, which is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000 -paper.
c. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), in which students complete a project related to those three concepts.
The six Subject Groups are:
a. Studies in Language and Literature
b. Language acquisition
c. Individuals and Societies
d. Sciences
e. Mathematics
f. The Arts
There are different courses within each subject group.
For more information on The International Baccalaureate Programme, please visit the website at http://www.ibo.org/
7.2 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
International High School expects all students to abide by ethical academic standards. Academic dishonesty—including
plagiarism, cheating or copying the work of another, allowing someone to copy another’s work, using technology for illicit
purposes, or any unauthorized communication between students for the purpose of gaining advantage during an examination, test
or quiz—is strictly prohibited. IHSNO’s Academic Integrity Policy covers all school-related tests, quizzes, reports, class
assignments, and projects, both in and out of class. The purpose of IHSNO’s Academic Integrity Policy is to prepare students for
the world of college and beyond, where cheating and plagiarism have dire consequences.
*Please refer to the complete Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy in the Handbook Appendix.
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7.3 IHSNO COURSE OFFERINGS
All students will adhere to the following course sequence while attending IHSNO. Students have the options listed within each department
during each year based on graduation requirements and plans.
ENGLISH WORLD SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE MATHEMATICS ARTS INTERDISCIPLIN
LANGUAGES ARY
English I Visual Arts I
English I Honors Arabic I World Geography Environmental Algebra I IB Extended Essay
English I ESL Science Visual Arts II I
English II
English II Honors Arabic I World Geography Environmental/Phys Algebra I Honors IB Art I IB Extended Essay
English III Honors ical Science ESL IB Art II II
IB English III Film Studies
IB Arabic Ab Initio I Civics Chemistry Geometry IB Film Studies I ACT Prep
English IV
IB English IV IB Arabic Ab Initio II Civics Honors Chemistry II Geometry Honors ESL I
French I US History Biology Álgebra II ESL I Reading
French II US History Honors IB Biology I/IB Álgebra II Honors ESL II
Biology II
IB French Ab Initio I IB History I IB Environmental Advanced Math - IB Film Studies II ESL II Reading
Science I Functions and
Statistics
IB French Ab Initio II World History IB Environmental IB Math Study I Music ESL III
Science II Appreciation ESL IV
Mandarin I IB History II Anatomy and IB Math Study II Choir
Physiology
Mandarin II Music & Media IB Theory of
Knowledge I
IB Mandarin Ab Initio
I IB Theory of
Knowledge II
IB Mandarin Ab Initio
II Health (.5)
Spanish I PE I (.5)
Spanish II PE II
Spanish III Conversation & Culture Speech I
IB Spanish Ab Initio I Study Skills I
IB Spanish SL I Study Skills II
Spanish IV Conversation & Culture Study Skills III
IB Spanish Ab Initio II Study Skills IV
Vietnamese I
Vietnamese II
Vietnamese III
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Vietnamese IV
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8. PROMOTION, GRADING & EVALUATING
8.1 PROMOTION
A student’s grade classification is based upon the number of Carnegie units of credit earned. IHSNO does not award .5 Carnegie units
at the mid-year point. This classification shall remain in effect for the entire year.
Grade classifications will be as follows:
UNITS EARNED UNIT RANGE GRADE
Fewer or equal to 6 units 0 – 6.5 9t h
7 – 13.5
7 or more units, but fewer than 14 10t h
14 or more units, but fewer than 21 14 – 20.5 11th
21+ 12th
21 or more units and is eligible to
complete the 24 State Required
units for graduation
Course Credit
a. High school students must be present 167 days and receive a grade of "D" or higher to earn credit for the course.
b. In order to pass a one-unit course, a student must earn a grade of "D" or higher for the academic year.
c. If a student fails fourth quarter, they fail the entire year.
d. In order to pass a ½-unit course a student must earn a grade of "D" or higher for the semester
In addition to the above guidelines, in order to receive course credit please remember:
Students who accrue more than 10 class periods of absence for the school year will not be awarded credit for a one-credit course. Students who
accrue more than 5 class periods of absence for the semester will not be awarded credit for ½ credit course.
Students who have more than 10 absences in any one class during the school year will receive a grade of “F” on their report card.
Students who fail to earn their Carnegie unit or a portion of the Carnegie unit will be required to make up the unit during summer
school. However, IHSNO does not offer summer school.
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8.2 GRADING SCALE
Students are to be graded on their academic achievement and not their behavior. The following are all considered in grading:
Lette Percentage % Quality Quality Point Grading Categories Percentage
r Equivalents Points Average
Classwork 20%
Grad 100 - 93 4 4.0 – 3.5 15%
e 92 - 85 3 3.49 – 2.5 Homework 25%
84 - 75 2 2.49 – 1.5
A Presentations, Tests, 10%
Quizzes 30%
B
Participation 100%
C
Midterms, Final Exams,
D 74 - 67 1 1.49 – 1.0 EOC (If applicable), and
F 66 or below 0 0.99 – 0.0 Major Projects
Incomplete – MUST BE Pre-Approved by Total
I Head of School/Designee
W Withdrawn from Class
IB Grading Scale:
Additional Notes on Grading
a. Individual grades and averages are expressed as letter grades A through F.
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b. The final grade at the end of the year in each subject is the average of all the appropriately weighted grades for the entire year.
If the fourth quarter is failed, the course is failed. If the student has not met the state mandated attendance requirements, the he
or she will receive a grade of F.
c. Students enrolled in IB courses will be graded on the school grading scale, however, their IB assessments will be graded using
the IB scale provided above.
d. In accordance with LA state policy, if a student has taken an End of Course Assessment that accompanies the course, their score
on that assessment will account for 35% of the grade for that course.
End of Course Tests
Equivalency Grades
EOC Achievement Level Letter Grade
Excellent A
Good B
Fair C
Needs Improvement D or F
Exam Policy
Every subject and every class will administer a midterm exam as well as a final exam.
If a course has an End-of-Course exam, this test will count as an exam grade (30%); however, these courses are still required
to present a final project, lab, or presentation for the official final exam grade. Final Exam grades are weighted at 30% of the
overall grade in each course.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Teachers will contact parents/caretakers of any student who is failing their class at the 6-weeks Progress Report for every
quarter. Often poor attendance leads to lower grades. The teacher will schedule a M ANDATORY parent conference in order to
discuss the student’s progress with the parents/caretakers and sign an Attendance Recovery Contract.
QUARTERLY PARENT CONFERENCE
REPORT CARDS PROGRESS ALERT DATES
Quarter 1 September 21, 2017
Quarter 2 November 30, 2017
Quarter 3 February 22, 2018
Quarter 4
May 2, 2018
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Communication between teachers and parents is strongly encouraged. If a parent or guardian would like to establish
communication with any of his/her student’s teachers, it can be done through the following channels:
I. JCampus, under the Parent Portal.
II. Parents are encouraged to communicate directly with the student’s teacher. This communication process is important
to ensure the appropriate person is part of the desired conversation and if needed, resolution. Teachers and staff
emails are located on the website in the Faculty & Staff Directory.
III. If the parent decides to contact the office first in order to set up a meeting with the desired faculty/staff, the parent
will need to fill out a teacher contact request form in the office and allow a period of at least 48 hours for the
faculty/staff to get back to the parent.
N OTE:
• Teachers will not be called out of their instructional time to meet with a parent if an appointment has not been set up
and confirmed previously.
• Also, please note that personal information, such as teachers’ personal cell phone numbers, will not be released to the
public.
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9. HOMEWORK AND MAKE UP WORK POLICIES
At IHSNO, we believe that improving the rigor and relevance of the curriculum and improving relationships will
increase student achievement and promote citizenship. In order to achieve these goals, I HSNO is suggesting 1-2
hours of homework across the curriculum each night, however the expected time varies.
Rationale
Homework is defined as any assignment that is completed during non-classroom time. These assignments should
introduce, reinforce, extend and/or enrich class-work. Homework is a necessary extension of the school day and an
important part of a student’s educational experience. Homework encourages self-discipline, positive self-esteem
and an interest in learning. Homework also promotes the School-Home-Community relationship, since parents, teachers and
community supporters are involved with students in completing assignments.
Homework Policy.
Students should anticipate 1 – 2 hours of homework across the curriculum per evening. Homework will be assigned
according to the requirements of each respective course. Teachers are responsible to assign homework, provide feedback
on homework and return it in a timely manner.
a.) Personal Property Policy
IHSNO is not responsible for storage, maintenance and safe-keeping of any personal items that students bring to school. Students
are encouraged not to bring any personal items. Any student who brings personal items to school does so at his/her own risk and
should be aware the items may be confiscated if instructional time is compromised in any way.
b.) Instructional Materials
Students are responsible for the care for all instructional material (textbooks, laptops, calculators, etc.) issued to them. All
instructional material must be returned to the teacher in good condition at the end of the instructional period. A replacement
fee will be assessed if instructional materials are not in good/useable condition upon return.
9.01 VACATION HOMEWORK
Teachers may provide students with homework during school vacations. Completed vacation homework may be counted as a test
grade, if assigned.
State Homework Help Sites: http://www.state.lib.la.us/
http://homeworkla.org/
9.02 MAKE-UP WORK.
a. All assignments are due on the teacher designated due date.
b. Assignments scheduled prior to absence are due on date of return.
c. It is the responsibility of students to obtain their makeup work from their teacher within 24 hours of returning to
school.
d. In the event of an excused absence, students may submit assignments without penalty up to the amount of days
absent, after which a 5% per school day (up to 10 school days) penalty applies. This policy applies to absences
related to IHSNO sponsored events (field trip, sports events, college trips, etc.).
e. In the event of an unexcused absence, or incomplete assignment: late work can be submitted up to 10 days after its
due date. Assignments submitted after the due date incur 5% penalty per school day.
f. If a student misses a midterm or final exam due to an excused or unexcused absence, he or she is permitted to make
up the exam within three days of returning to school. After three days, the grade defaults to a zero.
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10. CULTURE, CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE
10.1 THE IHSNO CULTURE TEAM
The primary goals of IHSNO Culture Team are to empower students on the importance of positive behavior, develop and maintain
positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners to support the mission and behavioral expectations of
IHSNO. The Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) approach will be one of the main initiatives and strategies used to
highlight student centered interventions, which include but are not limited to:
a. Communicate clearly to students the behavioral expectations of IHS
b. Encourage positive behavior through modeling the desired behavior
c. Providing leadership in developing and implementing student management systems
d. Collaborating with the RTI Chairperson to facilitate behavior interventions and the resolution of student conflict
e. Developing student centered interventions to address and reduce the instances of student absences, tardiness and truancy.
f. Collaborating with staff to maintain the school’s crisis management plan and safety requirements
g. Advocating for the inclusion of students in the development of school policies and community partnerships
h. Developing student leaders through group trainings and the creation of opportunities for students to participate in school
improvement activities.
10.2 EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to be International High School of New Orleans ambassadors and must conduct themselves in a respectful
and considerate way at all times whether at school, in route to and from school, or in the community. Students who misbehave,
show disrespect to school employees, show disregard for school property, or disrupt school activities shall be subject to
appropriate disciplinary action.
A. Students are expected to:
a. Demonstrate respect for self and others
b. Take seriously their courses of study
c. Demonstrate courtesy to others
d. Comply with school dress code
e. Behave in a responsible manner
f. Cooperate with school officials
g. Cooperate with others
h. Respect other’s property
i. Attend class as scheduled
j. Adhere to the Student Code of Conduct
k. Demonstrate the IB Learner Profile
l. Be prepared for class
B. Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy
In keeping with the pursuit of a diverse and inclusive learning community, bullying and harassment are prohibited at the
International High School of New Orleans. This prohibits any written, verbal or physical conduct that adversely affects the ability of
one or more students to participate in or benefit from the school's educational programs or activities either by placing the student (or
students) in reasonable fear of physical harm, or because the conduct is severe, persistent, or pervasive. This includes conduct that is
based on the student's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, religion or any other distinguishing characteristics. This also includes association with a person or group with one or
more of the above-mentioned characteristics, whether actual or perceived. This policy covers conduct that takes place in the school,
on school property, at school-sponsored functions or activities, on school buses or vehicles, or at bus stops, as well as any electronic
communication that takes place at these locations. This policy applies to the entire school community, including educators, school
staff, students, parents, and volunteers.
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a.) No Touch Policy
Students are to keep their hands and feet to themselves at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, public displays of
affection, horseplay, play fighting, pushing, shoving, fondling, groping, or bumping into each other. Dependent upon the
severity, no touch violations can be minor or major violations of the school discipline policy.
C. Discipline Policy
At IHSNO, a safe, learning environment actively promotes thoughtfulness, creativity and excellence. Therefore, students and staff
will adhere to our system of discipline that promotes and embodies the IB Learner Profile.
Structure, routine, and consistency are the cornerstone in creating a positive school climate.
Discipline is rooted in true care and concern for our students. We must teach and model the importance of self-respect and
ownership of our behavior. Discipline is not only about consequences, it provides the greatest opportunity for teaching students
exactly what is expected of them and guiding students to find positive solutions during conflicts.
At IHSNO, school rules are carried out on a systematic and consistent basis on campus and in classrooms. The discipline policy
provides due process procedures that the school will follow in applying its disciplinary actions.
International High School of New Orleans is committed to providing a positive learning environment for all students and does not
tolerate dating abuse, sexual violence, harassment or stalking in school. Please see the appendix for the complete policy and form
used to report incidents of dating abuse.
Students are encouraged to document all incidents and allegations made against them. Students will document incidents on a
Student In-take Form/Bullying Form). After completion of the form, an investigation of the incident will be conducted by an adult.
After a thorough investigation, the Dean of Students under the supervision of the principal will determine the degree of reprimand
(based on the discipline policy).
Each student is responsible for his/her own behavior. IHSNO expects the highest standard of conduct and decorum of all
students. The Student Code of Conduct must be signed by students and parents/guardians.
CLASSIFICATIONS OF INFRACTIONS
Discipline incidents will be classified as Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Infractions.
• Tier 1 Infractions – D iscipline incidents that can be handled by the teacher and do not warrant a discipline referral
to Principal or designee. Any behavior that is of low-level intensity, passive in nature and/or of a non-threatening manner.
• Tier 2 Infractions – Discipline incidents that interfere with anyone’s safety and learning, are of a threatening or
harmful nature, legal violations and warrant administrative interventions.
• Tier 3 Infractions – Discipline incidents that severely interfere with anyone’s safety and learning, are of a
threatening or harmful nature, are legal violations and warrant immediate response from administration, crisis team, entire
staff, and/or community support.
c.) Respect for School Property
All desks, books, and school materials are the property of the school. Students must be respectful of all school property and may not
deface school furniture, walls, ceilings, floors or equipment. Students may not tamper with fire alarms, fire extinguishers or any
electrical systems. The willful destruction, damage or defacement of school property is grounds for disciplinary action. Students and
their parents/guardians will be required to pay for the repair or replacement of any school property that is lost, damaged or defaced
as a result of the student’s actions or neglect.
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d.) Search and Seizures of Property
All students and their property are subject to search and seizure. Students, vehicles brought on campus, book bags, school desks and
other school property are subject to inspection and search by school authorities at any time without prior notice to students or
parents. Students may be randomly searched throughout the school day or searched if there is probable cause. Students are required
to cooperate if asked to open book bags, purses or any vehicle brought on campus. Metal detectors may be utilized at school or at
any school function, including activities which occur outside normal school hours or off the school campus at the discretion of
administrators. Students refusing to cooperate will be subject to further disciplinary action should he/she be suspected of being in
possession of items that may be harmful to others or considered illegal on school property. Parents should be aware that State and/or
Federal law may require modified disciplinary actions for special education students.
10.3 TRANSPORTATION RESPONSIBILITIES
IHSNO will provide transportation for students based on location and need. Families are responsible for their child’s transportation
during after-school hours. This includes detention, after school tutoring, and any other after school activities. There will be no
supervision provided for students after 4:30pm. Parents are asked to pick up their child in a timely manner. If a student misses the
bus for any reason, it is their responsibility to find a way to and/or from school.
10.3.1 SCHOOL BUS CONDUCT
Students must comply with the Student Code of Conduct while traveling on a school bus to and from their homes or school
sponsored event. If a student commits an infraction covered in the Student Code of Conduct on a school bus, the school bus
driver/monitor will complete the School Bus Behavior Report and give a copy of the form to the Principal or designee,
parent(s)/legal guardian(s), and the student. If the Principal or designee decides a conference is necessary, the Principal or designee
will notify the parent(s)/legal guardian. A parent conference with the Principal or designee will be held in person or by phone before
the student is allowed to ride the bus again.
A school bus suspension does not necessarily mean a suspension from school. If a student is suspended from the school bus, it is the
parent(s)/legal guardian(s)’ responsibility to ensure the student arrives to school on time. After two infractions on the bus, the
student will no longer be provided transportation by the school.
Students must wear their School ID’s to ride the bus.
If a student with disabilities is suspended or expelled from the bus, the school is required to provide alternate transportation for the
student only if transportation is documented on the Individual Education Plan (IEP). If transportation is not documented on the IEP,
the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) must ensure the child get to and from school on time.
In order to ensure the safety of all our students on the bus, students may not interfere with bus safety in any way. For example,
students may not throw things from the bus windows; create a disturbance on the bus; refuse to comply with directions given by the
bus driver, use profanity, hang out the window, etc. If such infractions occur, the student will upon the second (2) such occurrence,
permanently lose their bus privileges. At the discretion of the Principal, any student who creates a major threat to the safety of other
students on the bus will lose their bus seat immediately. The vacant seats will be given to the next student on the transportation
waiting list.
10.3.2 CAR RIDER / RTA / STREET CAR
All car and RTA/streetcar riders must be dropped off in front of school (727 Carondelet Street) and must enter through the
auditorium doors at 7:45 am-8:00 am. After 8:00 am, student must enter the school’s front door. Once students enter the campus,
they are not allowed to leave unless they have written permission from an administrator or they are checked out by a
parent/guardian. (tardy protocol
a.) Parking Policy
Students are not allowed to park on campus during school hours.
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11. UNIFORM POLICY
School Uniform
All students must adhere to the mandatory school uniform daily.
Student dress reflects his/her attitude toward school and class work. Students are expected to be neat, clean, and fully dressed at
all times. This policy permits students to wear a blue or green IHSNO Polo or Oxford shirt (button down or spread collar,
IHSNO traditional shirt), black appropriate fitting pants, socks and a belt.
SHIRT:
Short sleeve white Oxford button down in light blue with logo and shirt tucked in pants
Long sleeve Oxford button down in light blue with logo and shirt tucked in pants
Short sleeve white IHSNO Polo shirt– blue or green
Button down cardigan in navy blue or black
*Seniors:
Short or long sleeve Oxford button down with logo in white, and shirt tucked in pants
Short sleeve IHSNO Polo shirt with logo
SWEATER:
Sweater and vest in navy blue or black
PANTS:
Appropriate fitting black pants (Dickies)
SHOES:
Tennis shoes/sneakers
SOCKS:
Must wear socks
BELT:
Must wear a belt
The following items will NOT be allowed under any circumstances: What if the circumstance is a dress down day?
How about?
Athletic Shirts Shorts
T-Shirts Regular or Skinny Jeans
Sweatpants Pajamas
Body tights Pajama-like Clothing
Leggings Hoodies
Jeggings Bandanas
Dresses Caps
Skirts Sunglasses
Scarves – head gear, head wraps Open-toed shoes
Du-rags Boots or Cleats
IHSNO students are not to wear any other outerwear besides an IHSNO Uniform ‘Sweater’. Students are not permitted to wear
head apparel, such as hats, du-rags, or bandanas in the building at any time unless for documented religious/cultural reasons.
IHSNO prohibits the presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory, or manner of grooming, by virtue of its color, arrangement,
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trademark, or any other attribute that denotes membership in a gang. Attire and accessories may not portray or exhibit profane,
vulgar, offensive, violent, drug, alcohol or gang related words or symbols.
If students do not have access to their uniform for a brief period of time, they must wear solid color pants and a collared solid
color shirt.
For uniform assistance, contact the school’s social worker.
Dress Down or Themed Dress Days: If students have been rewarded with a dress down day they may wear appropriate fitting
jeans (not torn) and a polo style or button-down shirt. All other rules stated above still apply. Themed Dress Days will be
communicated in the parent newsletter and on the school’s website.
Physical Education Uniform
Students must purchase an IHSNO P.E. uniform if they are scheduled to take P.E. The uniform consists of blue or green
shorts, white shirt, white socks, and tennis shoes.
ID Policy
All students must purchase an identification card (ID) at a cost of $10. The ID card must be visible and worn around the neck
on a lanyard at all times. ID Cards shall not be defaced, modified, altered, changed, tampered with or deliberately damaged.
The ID card must be presented upon request to any member of the faculty or staff during the school day or at any school
function. Failure to do so subjects the student to disciplinary action. ID’s must be worn to ride the school bus and attend field
trips.
The ID may be utilized in many ways (i.e. admittance to school dances, cafeteria dining, and athletic events, borrowing laptops
and books). Students must replace a lost or stolen ID card. The replacement costs is $5.00. Temporary ID’s can be purchased
at the front office for $1.00. ID cards are non-transferable (cannot be given or used by another person). A student without an ID
is considered out-of-uniform, including free dress days, and will be issued an after school detention. Any missed after school
detention will result in an In-School Suspension the following day.
Student ID’s will be issued by grade level:
Freshmen – Grey
Sophomore –Tan
Juniors – Blue
Seniors – White
Off campus: Dual Enrollment, BARD, IBDP - Red
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12. ELECTRONICS DEVICE POLICY
All electronic devices used during the day (during class/instructional time/lunch/PE) is prohibited (Bulletin 741, page 43), unless
allowed by the teacher. 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
and held to a parent picks up the device. 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 result 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
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.
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 attempts 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
student’s name on it, and in a timely manner turn it into the office. NOTE: IHSNO will not responsible for the loss of, damage
to or for stolen electronic devices.
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13. STUDENT FEES
12th Grade
General School Activities
ID and Lanyard
Technology Fee
Student Activities
Senior Events: Graduation,
Baccalaureate, Picnic
Total Fee $275
Students fees are essential in supporting our students’ non-academic school life. These fees support activities, celebrations, rewards,
awards, etc. Additional costs may be necessary for specific field trips, dances, and other activities. Fees also cover student identification
cards and lanyards. Student ID’s must be worn during the school day and are required to ride the school bus, receive public bus passes,
receive school breakfast and lunch, and participate in extracurricular activities. While all students will have access to the academic
components of the student life, failure to pay fees will restrict my child from participating in extracurricular activities such as sports,
field trips and school dances.
9t h -11t h Grade
General School Activities
ID and Lanyard
Technology Fee
Student Activities
Total Fee $100
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14. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
The mission of the IHSNO Student Support Team is to provide all students with comprehensive services that encourage the
highest level of student achievement through individual growth in academic, career, and personal/social domains. In
partnership with teachers, administrators, parents and our community, the student support team aims to help all students to be
successful lifelong learners and productive, compassionate global citizens.
School Counselors
The School Counselors, Ms. Marty D’Aunoy (11t h& 12th grades) and Ms. Denise James (9th & 10t h grades) help students plan a
challenging course schedule and advise students on how to achieve their goals. The school counselors have information on
which tests students should take and how to get on the right track for careers and individual goals that interest the student. Also,
they educate students and parents about the many post-secondary options available to them. Through many years of experience
in the college guidance field and the exclusive use of Naviance/Family Connection, a comprehensive college guidance software
program, the Counseling team strives to match students to appropriate schools based upon interests, ability and academic
record.
Social Worker
The Social Worker provides comprehensive social work services to students, parents, and the school. The Social Worker is
responsible for and carries out the following functions:
● Promotes regular school attendance,
● counseling with students and parents,
● consults with school personnel regarding the effectiveness of the school’s Positive Behavior Intervention Support,
● works to resolve problems that interfere with student adjustment to school, achievement or attendance, and
● serves as a children and family advocate in a variety of situations.
Students are referred to the school social worker when the student shows signs of social and/or emotional difficulties, which
are interfering with the student’s success at school.
Intervention Services (Response To Intervention)
IHSNO’s academic program is designed to address the needs of those students who have been evaluated and identified as
either academically gifted or in need of additional help. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the school has
a specific duty to identify, refer and evaluate student with disabilities.
The Response To Intervention (RTI) process is used to assist students who are not meeting all of their academic or behavioral
goals in class. It is a tiered process that increases the level of support as necessary. Parents who are concerned about their
child’s progress should speak to their child’s teacher about the intervention process. The teacher then closely monitors the
student’s progress and begins by offering extra support in the classroom. Students who do not show progress in their regular
education classes over several weeks are referred to the school’s Response to Intervention (RTI) team for review and further
assessment to determine additional supports that are needed up to and including eligibility for 504 accommodations or special
education services. The RTI team will review students with low incidence disabilities such as autism, vision or hearing
impairments, etc. immediately.
A parent may contact IHSNO’s RTI Coordinator Rufus McGee at [email protected], if he/she is concerned that his/her
child needs additional support, may have a disability, wishes to learn more, or would like to request an evaluation. Please note
that referral to the RTI process does not automatically qualify a child for Section 504 or IEP services.
REMEDIATION SPECIALISTS
Remediation Specialists are an integral part of our RTI process. They support students who are not reaching their academic
goals by providing after school tutoring. Remediation Specialists monitor the student's’ progress to determine if they are
making satisfactory progress or if more interventions are needed.
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Records
IHSNO recognizes that the collection, maintenance, inspection and dissemination of relevant student educational records are
important to the proper operation of the school community. IHSNO complies with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 and all pertinent regulations, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the rules of the
Louisiana State Department of Education. All student educational records are collected, maintained, inspected, disseminated
and destroyed pursuant to these federal and state regulations.
IHSNO is required by the state to maintain the following information on each student:
o Birth Certificate o Individual Accommodation Plan (504)
o Social Security Card o Emergency Consent Form Immunization
o Discipline Records
o Individual Education Plan (IEP) Records
o Insurance Card o Test Scores
o Declaration of Domicile o Transcripts
o Proof of Address Documentation o Parents/Guardians Photo ID
o Medical Form for Chronic Illnesses
Vaccination Records
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In addition, IHSNO requires that the following forms be on file: Current Year School Registration Form, Emergency Contact
and Pickup Information Form, Authorization to Use Materials/Photographs/Images. All forms must be completed using the
child’s given name as registered on their birth certificate and social security card. In the event that a birth name has been
legally changed, a copy of the court order certifying the change must accompany the copy of the child’s birth certificate.
As a state-chartered school, IHSNO is required to have a physical address on record for each student. Please alert our
Administrative Assistant, Patricia Adams at 504.613.5703 or [email protected], if your family has a mailing
address (such as a PO Box) different from the physical address provided.
Any change in student information (address, phone number, emergency contact) must be transmitted as soon as possible to
IHSNO’s administration.
FERPA
FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, is a federal law that gives parents and students certain rights with
respect to a student’s educational records. These rights include the right to access, inspect and request correction of those
records. If the school decides not to make a requested change, the parent or student has the right to a formal hearing before the
charter school board. Every school has a duty to ensure that these rights are protected (see
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/uploads/3312.)
FERPA also states that certain types of information (such as information that may appear in a school directory, participation in
sports or activities, dates of attendance at school, degrees or awards received, or most recent previous school attended) may be
disclosed without the expressed consent of a parent/guardian. Parents/guardians may require the school not release any
information without expressed written consent by writing a letter to the Head of School.
It is the policy of IHSNO, that no identifying information on a student is disclosed without written consent from a
parent/guardian. However, please note that, under FERPA, the school may disclose information to certain parties without
the parent/guardian’s consent. The following are exempt from FERPA: School officials and teachers with legitimate
educational interests and Officials and teachers of other schools to which the student is transferring authorized
governmental representatives as required by law.
Copies of Records
Copies of student’s records can be obtained by submitting a Records Request Form (available at the school). The first copy is
free; all subsequent copies are $10 per set. Please allow ten (10) business days for processing.
Release of Grades, Reports, Records & Transcripts
In accordance with the Privacy Act, transcripts and student records can only be released at the w ritten request of a student or
graduate, or the parent or guardian of a student or graduate. Once a student/graduate reaches the age of 18 years of age
his/her parent may no longer complete the records’ requests. The student/graduate must complete these requests him/herself.
Transcript Release Forms, which are available in the counseling and front offices, must be completed before International
High School of New Orleans will send out any official records or transcripts. Requests for records or transcripts must be
made by the student. Current IHS students are not charged for the first official record and transcript issued and mailed. At no
time are official records, or transcripts, or recommendations given directly to students, graduates, parents or guardians.
Transcripts & Supporting Documentation for College and Scholarship Applications
Transcript requests for college and scholarship applications are handled through the College Counseling office at no charge to
students.
Requests for transcripts should be made at least t hree weeks in advance of a school or scholarship program’s printed
deadline. The College Counseling office will prepare free of charge up to ten packets of transcripts, senior year mid-term
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grades, the IHSNO School Profile, and when appropriate, letters of recommendation for submission to colleges, universities
and scholarship programs.
Standardized Test Scores
It is students’ responsibility to submit all official ACT and/or SAT scores to the colleges, universities and scholarship
programs to which they have submitted applications. When taking these tests throughout the academic year, students have the
option to request their scores be sent to up to four schools and/or scholarship programs as part of the test registration fee. If
this option is not chosen, students m ust request a dditional s cores to be sent by visiting www.act.org or,
www.collegeboard.com a n d clicking “additional scores”. Students should be prepared to pay an additional fee when choosing
this option for submission of score reports.
IHSNO does not provide copies of ACT or SAT scores.
Disclosure of Conduct Records
IHSNO will, when requested on the institution’s application, report student conduct records – including, but not limited to,
serious disciplinary violations, probation, off-campus suspensions, and dismissals, both before and after a student submits an
application for admission.
Withdrawals
To withdraw from IHSNO, a parent/guardian if the student is younger than 18 years old must accompany a student. If the
student is 18 years of age or older he or she can complete the withdrawal process by him/herself. The following procedures
will be adhered to for student withdrawal:
• All withdrawal requests must be made forty-eight (48) hours in advance by a parent/guardian identification must be
provided when withdrawing a student.
• All instructional material i.e. textbooks, computers, calculators and books must be returned prior to withdrawal. All fees
must be paid or withdrawal papers will be held.
• A request of withdrawal notice needs to be completed by the student’s parent/guardian.
• The admissions counselor will submit the request for withdrawal notice to get the required signatures from teachers,
school counselor and the Head of School/Designee.
• All records will be faxed directly upon receiving a records request from the school the student is attending next.
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15. SAFETY & SECURITY
Emergency Contact Information
The school maintains a file of emergency contact information for students at IHSNO. Emergency situations may arise involving
the welfare of a student when a parent is not available. The telephone number of a friend, a neighbor or a family member who
will be able to take over care and responsibility for the child should be noted in the emergency information. The Emergency
Contact Card must be completed by parents. Information provided by parents on the card provide emergency personnel with
potentially lifesaving information (known medications, medical/psychiatric conditions, allergies, pediatrician and his/her
contact information, etc.). Schools release medical information only to emergency personnel in an emergency.
It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to notify the office immediately of any changes to emergency information.
Non-Custodial Parents
Unless prohibited by a court order to the contrary, IHSNO will upon the request of either parent of a student whose parents are
separated or divorced, provide the requesting parent with copies of any documents relating to: the student’s academic progress,
the student’s emotional and/or physical health, notices of school-initiated parent-teacher conferences; notices of major
school-sponsored events which involve parent-student interaction and the school calendar. In the event the right of one parent to
visit or have contact with a child has been prohibited by court order, it is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the
Head of School with a copy of this court order and to ensure that the order is kept current. This is required to provide school
personnel with a legal basis for restricting contact of a noncustodial parent in the school setting. If a court order has expired and
a subsequent order prohibiting contact has been entered, the custodial parent must provide the Head of School with a copy of the
new order.
School personnel will only meet with the legal parent/guardian in regards to matters of discipline, student grades,
intervention services, special education needs, etc. Only the legal parent/guardian will be permitted to participate in
student/parent conferences.
Emergency Phone 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. S tudents are not permitted to use their cell phones during the school day.
Emergency School Closings
The Head of School/Designee may close school because of inclement weather, contagious disease or other emergencies.
IHSNO utilizes a broadcast telephone message service to notify parents of school-related emergencies or special
announcements. School closings will also be announced on WWL 870 AM Radio and on WWL Channel 4 television. Also,
you can find this information updated on the IHSNO Website as well as our Facebook and Twitter. Make sure to subscribe to
these outlets if possible.
Emergency Procedures / Severe Injury
Emergency Medical Services will be called for any student sustaining severe or life-threatening injury or illness at school. First
aid will be administered by the school nurse or a staff member that is CPR and/or First Aide certified. Parents or Emergency
contact will be notified immediately. If a parent/guardian is not able to get to school in a timely manner, the student will be
accompanied by school personnel to the hospital.
Emergency Safety Drills
Fire, disaster (tornado, flash flood) and lockdown drills are conducted throughout the school year. Emergency exit information is
posted within each classroom and office, All Faculty and staff members review procedures on an annual basis. The school
maintains an Emergency Operation Plan on file in the office of Director of Facility. A copy is posted in each classroom and
office. Students are to comply with all evacuations procedures and directions. Students are to exit and enter the building silently
for safety purposes, and students refusing to comply will be subject to disciplinary action.
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Lead Paint Management Plan
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) required annual notification to the building occupants (students &
their parents), employees and visiting workers regarding our existing Lead Plan Management Plans. If you are interested in see
the Lead Paint Management Plan or have question. You can make an appointment with Director of Facility by call
504-613-5712 or email [email protected].
Asbestos
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ)
required annual notification to the building occupants (students & their parents), employees and visiting workers regarding our
Asbestos Management Plans. If you are interested in seeing the Asbestos Management Plan or have any questions, you can
make an appointment with Director of Facility by calling 504-613-5712 or emailing [email protected].
Accidents / Injuries
All accidents and injuries must be reported to the school nurse and to the office. In case of serious injuries or illness,
parents/guardians will be notified. Parents must inform school administration regarding students who require immediate or
special consideration, such as nosebleeds, diabetes, epilepsy, hearing conditions, or any other physical or mental restrictions.
Incident reports are generated for all accident injuries that occur on school property. A copy of the incident report goes home
with the student. All accidents involving disciplinary measures are addressed by the Head of School, or designee.
Acute Illness
Students who become ill during the school day must report to the school nurse. Students must obtain a signed pass from their
teacher to see the school nurse during instructional time except in case of emergency. Students who become ill are not permitted
to leave the building without properly notifying school officials.
Allergy/Anaphylaxis Policy
1. The school nurse or trained school employee may administer auto-injectable epinephrine to a student who the school
nurse or trained school employee, in good faith, professionally believes is having an anaphylactic reaction, whether or not
such a student has a prescription for epinephrine.
2. A licensed physician may prescribe epinephrine auto injectors in the name of IHSNO to be maintained for use when
deemed necessary.
3. The school nurse or trained employee may administer the auto-injectable epinephrine to respond to a student's
anaphylactic reaction, under a standing protocol from a physician licensed to practice medicine in the state.
Cafeteria Policies
● This Year all IHSNO students are provided free Breakfast and Lunch.
● Breakfast is Served Daily from 7:45-8:05.
● Students must have the IHSNO ID to be served breakfast and lunch.
● School lunch and breakfast menus will be posted on the IHSNO website.
● No carbonated beverages (sodas) are allowed in the cafeteria.
● Meal Modification Forms (Food Allergy) must be on file for meal substitution.
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Chronic Illness
All students with chronic health conditions such as: on-going mental health issues, asthma, allergic reaction, diabetes,
respiratory distress or seizure disorder must meet with the school nurse at the beginning of the school year to develop an
emergency care plan; this plan must accompany orders signed by the student’s physician for medication or treatment in
school. The school nurse with communicate with administration and staff as needed to implement the Emergency Care
Plan
The director of food services will be notified in writing of any students with food allergies or food intolerance.
Medication Administration
Parents must make every effort to schedule the administration of medications outside of school hours. If necessary, parents who
wish the administration to administer treatments or medications (including over the counter medications) must submit a
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION ORDER FORM signed by their Louisiana physician. The medication administration order
form is available from the school office. Medicine to be administered must be in its original container and properly labeled with
the student’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage and the time to be administered. Medications will be stored in a
secure location in the nurse’s office, except for inhalers and EpiPen which students may keep on their persons. ALL
MEDICATION IN A STUDENT’S POSSESSION MUST HAVE THE APPROPRIATE MEDICATION FORMS ON-FILE IN
THE NURSE’S OFFICE. IHS is not liable for a student’s reaction to medication when given in accordance with the prescriber’s
directions.
Immunizations
All students entering school in Louisiana must provide vaccination records. Each school year the nurse reviews vaccination
records for all students.
Each student, at the time of registration or entry, shall present satisfactory evidence of immunity to or immunization against
vaccine-preventable diseases according to a schedule approved by the office of public health, Department of Health and
Hospitals, or shall present evidence of an immunization program in progress. No student seeking to enter any school shall be
required to comply with the provisions of this Section if the student or his parent or guardian submits either a written statement
from a physician stating that the procedure is contraindicated for medical reasons, or a written dissent from the student or his
parent or guardian is presented.
The nurse works closely with the State Department of Health, utilizing the Louisiana Immunization Network for Kids
Statewide (LINKS) database to track immunization information for each child. Parents should update immunization records as
needed. Parents/guardians may request an exemption from immunization requirements. Please see the school nurse for
exemption procedures.
Lice
Any student suspected of having head lice is excluded from school until satisfactory treatment has been given and lice and/or
nits are no longer present. Discretion is used to check other students in classes where there is a head lice outbreak. Written
notification will be sent home regarding head lice outbreaks.
Precautions: Contact isolation until 24 hours after application of effective insecticide.
Mandatory Abuse Reporting
Teachers and other school staff are required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect when they have reasonable
cause to believe such abuse, neglect or crime has occurred or is occurring. Abuse is the non-accidental physical, sexual or
emotional injury to a child; neglect is the failure to fulfill a child’s physical or emotional needs.
Vision and Hearing Screening
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During the first semester of the school year or within thirty days after the admission of any students entering the school
late in the session, the school nurse shall test the sight and hearing of each and all students under their charge, except
those students whose parent objects to such examination. Students may also be tested upon referral or requests of
teachers and/or parents. In addition, children should be screened upon evaluation and entrance for a special education
program.
The school nurse will keep a record of all screenings, shall be required to follow up on the deficiencies within
sixty days, and shall notify in writing the parent of every student found to have any defect of sight/hearing.
Visitors on Campus
All visitors must enter the front door on Carondelet Street. Visitors must wait to be buzzed in and escorted to the front office. All
visitors will be asked to present a photo ID and must wear a visitor's badge while on campus. All visitors must be escorted
throughout the campus. No visitors will be allowed to park or enter the school from Baronne Street (back of the school).
Smoke/Alcohol/Drug Free Environment
The use of tobacco/tobacco products/alcohol/illegal drugs on school property is prohibited for all students, school personnel
and visitors at all times. The school property/environment includes the surrounding sidewalk areas, surrounding yards, all
entrances and parking areas. If a student is found in possession of illegal drugs on school property, he/she may face serious
consequences. Smoking is prohibited within 200 ft. of public or private K-12 school grounds.
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16. APPENDIX
DOCUMENTS INCLUDED:
• Title 1: School and Parent Compact
• Teen Dating Abuse Policy
• Dating Abuse Reporting Form
• Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy
• Field Trip Permission Form
• Electronics Device Policy
• Student Internet Acceptable Use Policy
• Parent Concerns
• Acknowledgement of Receiving Handbook Form
• Student Fees 2017-2018
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TITLE 1 SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT
2017 – 2018
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.
Parent’s R esponsibility: I will...
• Ensure that my child attends school daily and arrives at school on time;
• Encourage my child to follow the rules and regulations of the school
• Monitor my child’s homework
• Attend parent/teacher conferences and communicate with teachers frequently to discuss my child’s progress
• Volunteer in my child’s school and classroom
• Review the Student Handbook, Dress Code and Code of Conduct with my child and talk about the importance of being
safe, responsible, and respectful at school and in everyday life
• Support School Uniform, Discipline and Internet/Technology Policy
• Support the school Cell Phone Use Policy
• Complete all forms required by school and submit necessary documentation upon request
• Review this Compact with my child
Student’s Responsibility:
• Attend school and all scheduled classes daily
• Complete and turn in all classroom and homework assignments on time
• Accept responsibility for my own actions
• Show respect for myself, other people, and property
• Work hard and do my best
• Follow the school’s expectations and rules
• Follow the Student Code of Conduct
• Adhere to School Discipline Uniform, Internet/Technology Policy
• Adhere to the IHSNO’s Cell Phone Use Policy
• Comply with corrective actions/consequences issued for any violation of the Discipline, Uniform, Internet/Technology
Policy
School’s Responsibility:
• Provide high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables the
students to meet local and state academic standards
• Provide opportunities for ongoing communication between parents and teachers through: o
o Semi-annual parent/teacher conferences
o Periodic progress reports regarding each student’s progress, and
o Opportunities to talk with members of the staff, volunteer in class, and observe classroom activities
• Provide parents with assistance in understanding academic achievement standards and assessments and how to
monitor their child’s progress
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Teen Dating Abuse Policy Statement
International High School of New Orleans is committed to providing a positive learning environment for all
students and does not tolerate dating abuse, sexual violence, harassment or stalking in its school. Dating abuse
includes any behavior by a dating partner that is used to manipulate, gain control or gain power over someone. It
also includes making a person feel bad about himself or herself or other people who are close to this person. It
also includes making a person afraid of his or her girlfriend or boyfriend. We find that incidents of dating abuse,
sexual violence, harassment and stalking negatively impact the school environment and the ability of all students
to thrive. We strive to ensure that every student is free from these abusive behaviors in their relationships.
We recognize that a student’s experience of dating abuse impacts not only that student but his/her family and
community, as well. We find that the experience of abuse and victimization may make young victims of dating
abuse particularly vulnerable to engaging in delinquent or high-risk activities. We believe that relationship abuse
is inextricably linked to other school health and safety issues, such as truancy, weapons on campus, bullying and
fighting. This threatens the safety not only of teen victims of relationship abuse, but of every student and staff
member in the school.
We believe that schools have a responsibility to address these issues with their students. Schools have the
opportunity not only to impact individual victims of relationship abuse, but also to play a significant role in both
responding to and preventing incidents of relationship abuse across the school community. Because teens spend
a significant portion of their lives in school, schools are uniquely positioned to respond to relationship abuse. We
believe that schools have a moral and legal obligation to sensitively intervene to support teens who are already
experiencing relationship abuse. Additionally, schools are ideally positioned to provide preventive measures at
an early stage before teens find themselves in violent relationships. Therefore, we believe that schools must
proactively address this problem by establishing effective policies and procedures that address relationship
abuse.
IHSNO intends to meet its obligation to address dating abuse in its school by implementing an administrative
policy, establishing a protocol for responding quickly and effectively to complaints of dating abuse among
students, and focusing attention on prevention of dating abuse on campus. Any student experiencing dating
abuse is to complete the Student Complaint Form and submit to the School Social Worker, either counselor or
any staff member.
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Teen Dating Abuse Student Complaint Form
Name: ____________________________________________Student ID:_________________________
Grade: __________ Age: ______ Date: ___________
What is the complaint?
□ Appeal of a denial of a request for accommodation
□ Request for disciplinary action against an alleged perpetrator, including changes to the alleged perpetrator’s school
enrollment, participation, or environment
If requesting disciplinary action, please print the name of the alleged perpetrator:
_____________________________________________________________________________
□ Other (please specify): _______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
If appealing denial of a request for accommodation, please attach original accommodation request.
If requesting disciplinary action against another student, please answer the following questions about the most recent
or most serious incident:
Describe the relationship between you and the alleged perpetrator: ______________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Describe the incident: __________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
When and where did it happen? __________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Were there any witnesses? □ yes □ no
Name(s) and Contact Info: ________________________________________________________
Is this the first incident? □ yes □ no Number of Previous Incidents: ____________________
Other information, including previous incidents or threats: ______________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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I certify that all statements made in this complaint are true and complete. Any intentional misstatement of fact will subject
me to appropriate discipline. I authorize school officials to disclose the information I provide only as necessary to
investigate this complaint.
Signatures:
Student:_____________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
School employee receiving request: ____________________________ Date: _____________________
If this request was filled out by someone other than the student, please sign:
Name (printed): _______________________________________________________________________
Relationship to student:_________________________________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________
For School Employee:
Notes of action(s) taken: ________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Additional information from student or staff: ________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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ACADEMIC HONESTY & INTEGRITY POLICY
2017 – 2018
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”1. 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 P rincipled c ore value of the IB learner profile.
Academic I ntegrity can be defined by honest academic work where (1) the ideas and the writing of others are properly cited; (2)
students submit their own work for tests and assignments without unauthorized assistance; (3) students do not provide unauthorized
assistance to others; and (4) students report their research or accomplishments accurately.
IB defines a cademic misconduct as a behavior (whether deliberate or inadvertent) that results in, the student or other student gaining an
unfair advantage (or that disadvantages other students) in one or more assessment component. Academic misconduct includes
● Plagiarism - the representation, intentionally or unwittingly of the ideas, words, or work of another person without proper, clear
and explicit acknowledgement.
● Collusion - supporting misconduct by another candidate, as in allowing one’s work to be copied or submitted for assessment by
another.
● Duplication of work - the presentation of the same work for different assessments components and/or diploma requirements
● Misconduct during an examination, including the possession of unauthorized material.
● Disclosing information to another candidate, or r eceiving information from another candidate, about the content of an
examination paper within 24 hours after the examination.
Authentic Authorship
According to the IBO, “An authentic piece of work is one that is based on the candidate’s individual and original ideas with the
ideas and work of others fully acknowledged. Therefore all assignments, written or oral, completed by a candidate for
assessment must wholly and authentically use that candidate’s own language and expression. Where sources are used or
referred to, whether in the form of direct quotation or paraphrase, such sources must be fully and appropriately acknowledged”
(“Academic Honesty” 2011).
Intellectual Property
There are many different forms of intellectual property rights, such as patents, registered designs, trademarks, moral rights, and
copyright. Students must respect these rights as well as other forms of intellectual and creative expression (like works of art,
literature, or music).
Collaboration
Collaboration is working together in a joint intellectual effort to arrive at a common aim. This is appropriate, encouraged
behavior and does not result in “allowing one’s work to be copied or submitted for assessment by another,” as defined above.
According to the IBO, “…there are occasions when collaboration with other candidates is permitted or even actively
encouraged, for example, in the requirements for some internal assessments. 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.
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Student Responsibilities Teacher Responsibilities
➢ Reference work ➢ MYP English Language Arts (ELA) teachers’
➢ Cite sources will review this policy with candidates during
➢ Acknowledge others’ ideas and concepts the 9t h and 10t h grade years and prior to
➢ Acknowledge all sources using MLA or APA beginning the Diploma Programme in the 11t h
grade
style referencing in a consistent manner,
including sources that have been paraphrased ➢ IB English teachers will continue to review
or summarized2 this policy with students throughout the two
➢ Sign acknowledgement form saying you have years of the Diploma Programme in the 11t h
received, read, and understand IHS’s and 12t h grade
Academic and Integrity Policy and the IBDP
General regulations handbook ➢ Set clear expectations for assignments and
provide guidance to candidates on how to
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
School Responsibilities Parent Responsibilities
➢ IB Coordinator and/or her designee will check ➢ Encourage your student to plan each
all candidates’ work prior to submission to the assignment.
IB for assessment and moderation utilizing
plagiarizing software technology. ➢ Provide support with the scheduling of their
work, as your son or daughter may have many
➢ IHS’s Academic Honesty and Integrity Board assignments to complete.
will investigate all allegations of academic
misconduct and communicate consequences ➢ Let your student do his or her own work, but
to the Head of School, Principal, IB show them how to research and plan their
Coordinator, and Dean of Students work.
➢ IB Coordinator reports academic misconduct ➢ Establish a good level of communication with
to IB the school so that you understand the
requirements of the Diploma Programme and
what is expected of students.
➢ 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
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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 B oard 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 I B 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.
First Offense
● Referral will be sent to the Dean of Students 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 Dean of Students 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 Dean of Students and Academic Honesty and Integrity Board
● Administrator will meet with parent or guardian, student and teacher
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