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Mariner High School Mission Statement: "Mariner High School will provide an excellent education for every student"
Mariner High School Respect Policy: Respect is the cornerstone of all our interactions and behaviors. We acknowledge the dignity and worth of one another, and strive never to diminish another by our conduct or our attitude. Mariner is a community, which dedicates itself to the safety and well being of its citizens, and which recognizes that human dignity is the basis for all our relationships and growth.
Putting a Stop to Disrespect: Step One: When you witness behavior that is in violation of the Respect Policy, tell the person to stop. Apathy, silence or laughter encourages the abuse and further disrespects the victims. Inform an adult in school, and your parents.
Step Two: If the behavior doesn't stop, contact an administrator as soon as possible to initiate a complaint. See "How to File a Grievance" in this brochure. Again, report to the adult in charge of the area.
Step Three: If the behavior continues, keep a journal of further incidents, including description, time, date, place and witnesses. Keep your parents and administrators informed.
Code of Conduct: The freedom that you enjoy as a student of Mariner High School is based upon the belief that as young adults, your conduct will reflect the acceptance of personal and group responsibilities. However, in a large organization such as a high school, the balance between freedom and direction does require that certain rules do exist. By observance of these rules, all students contribute to a positive environment by which all students can benefit. The responsibility for your conduct belongs to you. Thus, the emphasis at Mariner is on what you can do yourself, not upon what you are prevented from doing. Remember, only those students whose actions and conduct infringe upon the rights of others or are otherwise detrimental to the educational environment are subject to disciplinary action. The following examples are guidelines of unacceptable behaviors. The consequences for an offense may vary depending upon the nature of the offense and any extenuating or exceptional circumstances. If law enforcement authorities are contacted, they may take action separate from the school. The following acts or commissions by a student while on school property (or in reasonable proximity thereto) or at any school-sponsored activity or event off school property are prohibited and shall constitute cause for discipline, suspension or expulsion by authorized school district authorities.
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Human Dignity Statement:Recognizing and valuing that we are a diverse community, it is part of our mission to provide a positive, harmonious environment that respects and encourages diversity. A major aim of education in the Mukilteo School district is the development of a commitment to the core value of mutual respect for each person regardless of race, gender, age, disability, physical condition, ethnic group or religion. We expect this value to be manifested in the daily behaviors or students, staff and volunteers.
Drug-Free Policy: Students have a right to attend school in an environment conducive to learning. Since drug, alcohol and tobacco use is illegal and interferes with both effective learning and the healthy development of children and adolescents, the school has a fundamental legal and ethical obligation to prevent drug use and to maintain a drug-free educational environment. Compliance with the standards of conduct as listed in this policy/procedure is mandatory.
Assemblies: Assemblies are part of the educational opportunity for a particular day. Attendance at assemblies is required unless otherwise noted in the student bulletin. Students who leave campus without the proper permission will be considered truant and will be subject to the appropriate discipline. Assemblies are provided for the benefit of all students. In support of this we ask that students: * Enter as directed and sit in assigned area * Be quiet and respectful * Be polite. Listen quietly and attentively.
Dance Rules: Mariner High School Associated Student Body (ASB) sponsors several dances throughout the school year to promote social activities for our students. The following rules have been promoted to make dances a fun, safe event for all who attend. 1. Dances are for Mariner students. No middle school students, nor students over 21 are admitted. Guests are allowed - one per student. They must be registered by first and last name, age, and school. The cut-off to register a guest is Thursday, noon, before the dance. By Principal permission, over 21 guests may be allowed at the Prom only. 2. No student under current disciplinary actions may attend dances. No person on "No Trespass Orders" at Mariner may attend any dance or be present on campus. 3. Everyone, at every dance (including guests) must show picture ID. No exceptions. 4. Often dance photos are available. The cost per photo package (different sized packages are offered) is advertised on posters ahead of time. 5. Dance tickets are sold ahead of time (in cash only) in the ASB office: Prices are established by student council. All participants must enter dances by 10:30 p.m. except the prom, which is extended until 11:00. Dances are held from 9-12 p.m. Non participants must not loiter or linger at the dance site. 6. All school rules are in effect, and apply to all participants, whether the dance is on district property or off-site. Parents of non-drivers are urged to arrive prior to midnight for pickup at a pre-arranged spot. Students waiting long after an event, or those walking at midnight place themselves in less-than-safe situations.
Attendance Policy and the Becca Bill: MHS Attendance Office 356-1701 Attendance at school operates under both a district policy and the state attendance law called the "Becca Bill". This law requires students to enroll in and attend school; it requires students to have only legal absences and to have them excused. Families whose students are experiencing attendance problems should stay in touch with the attendance office (356-1701) and with the counselors.
Responsibility for Attendance: Students and parents must accept responsibility for regular school attendance. School absences cause interruption of instructional activities, some of which cannot be substituted. Failure to attend may result in loss of credit, grade reduction, removal from class or removal from school.
Excused Absences: Students will be officially excused from a class period or from a school day for the following reasons (authorized absences): 1. Illness 2. Family Emergency 3. Doctor, or Dentist Appointment 4. Classroom or School Activities 5. Religious Observances
Students with excused absences may make up their school work as stipulated in individual course syllabi. Students may not make up tests, class work or homework for unexcused absences. A written excuse or phone call from a parent must be delivered within two (2) school days of the return to school. The note should contain: 1. Student's full name 2. Reason for absence 3. Dates/periods absent 4. Signature of parent/guardian 5. Parent/guardian phone number Students who must leave the school during the day must check out through the Student Office. Students will only be allowed to leave after a note is received from the parent/guardian. Students who leave without following this procedure will be considered truant. Students returning the same day must sign-in with the student office to avoid being marked absent for the remainder of the day.
Tardies: Classes are expected to begin on time, therefore, if students arrive 10 minutes or more late to a class, they are considered absent for that period. Students arriving late to class without a pass are tardy. First offense: Teachers will assign a detention when a student has 3 tardies. Second offense (fourth tardy): Parent contact and Saturday School assignment. Third offense (fifth tardy): TLC (In-school suspension).
Truancies: A truancy is defined as an absence that is not school-related, prearranged or authorized under the above definition. There are disciplinary consequences for truancies.
School Activities: An absence shall be termed a "school activity" when the time away from class is approved by the school and supervised by school personnel. Though school-related absences will be reported in an attendance history, they will not be considered part of the twelve.
Procedures: A student must not exceed twelve (12) absences per semester. The semester progress report will show a grade of "NCA" (no credit) for any course in which the student has exceeded twelve absences. If the student has failed the course, an "F" is recorded on the transcript, despite the attendance status. If a student is graded "NCA", it is reflected on the transcript and no credit is awarded. Students will remain in a class even when they have exceeded twelve absences (see truancy in code of conduct).
Credit Appeals: Credit is lost when there are 13 or more absences. The loss of credit can be appealed at the end of each semester, due to extenuating circumstances. An appeal may be made to the appropriate assistant principal to restore grades and credits lost due to absences. An appeal may be made only once during any semester and must be filed within 30 days after the semester progress report has been issued. Truancies may not be appealed.
High School Credit Requirements: In order to graduate from Mariner High School, 22.5 credits are required. They must be earned in the following categories.
Mariner High School offers a diploma with an Advanced Academic Endorsement. See your counselor if you are interested in this program.
Four Year University Requirements
Information for Seniors Seniors who plan to participate in Mariner High School's commencement must have attended MHS all of second semester, of their senior year, completed all coursework necessary to meet graduation requirements, and met attendance requirements. Seniors who do not meet this requirement may not participate in commencement.
Mid-Quarter Progress Reports are issued half-way through each quarter. The mid-quarter report updates the student's progress for the current quarter. It is designed to indicate the specific strengths or areas in which the student needs to make improvement. Students carry the report home.
Progress Reports (Report Cards) will be issued to each student at the end of each quarter and the semester. The report card will include a grade for each quarter and a semester grade that is computed by the teacher.
Grading System:The school year is divided into two semesters. Average progress is one-half credit per class per semester (6-period day). The grading scale is as follows:
Physical Education Equivalency Credit Students may use the waiver process to substitute 1.5 PE credit requirement into other crediting areas. Conditions for waivers are: physical disability, employment, religious belief, participation in WIAA athletics, or NJROTC. Waivers may be obtained in the Counseling Center. For the class of 2003 only, PE credit may be granted at .5 credit per season to a maximum of 1.0 credit in grades 9-12 for participation in WIAA sanctioned activities.
Clubs and Activities
Drug & Alcohol Counselor Often students find themselves or their friends in a situation with drugs or alcohol that they can’t solve themselves. Mariner has an on-campus drug and alcohol counselor. Our counselor provides services such as assessment, referral, recovery assistance, drug education and information groups, and individual sessions. The counselor is available by phone at 356-1700, ext 1886.