General Information

2010-2011 SCHOOL CALENDAR

July/August January
28-30 New Teachers Report 3 Teacher Staff Day/In-service
2-9 All Teachers Report 4 First Day of 2nd Semester
5 Business Day 11 Report Cards
9 Teacher Work Day 17 Holiday
10 First Day for Students February
September 4 Progress Reports
6 Holiday 15 Holiday/Make-up Day
8 Progress Reports March
20 Teacher Staff Day/In-service 10 End of 3rd Nine Weeks
October 12 Teacher Staff Day
8 Early Dismissal/End of 1st Nine Weeks 18 Report Cards
11 Teacher Staff Day/In-service April
18 Report Cards 4-8 Spring Break
November 19 Progress Reports
11 Holiday for Students/ Teacher In Service May
12 Progress Reports 20 Early Release and End of 4th Nine Weeks
24-26 Holiday 21 Graduation/Commencement
December 23-24 Staff Days or Make-up Days
21 End of 2nd Nine Weeks    
22-31 Winter Break    

Inclement Weather Make-up Days

Order of Use Order of Use
1-6 Bank 9 May 24
7 February 21 10 May 25
8 March 23    


SCHOOL HOURS

School opens for students at 7:45 a.m. and closes at 3:40 p.m. Prior to 8:03 in the morning, students will be allowed in the cafeteria, lobby, media center and main gymnasium hallway only. They are welcome to appropriately visit with friends. Unless under the direction of a teacher, students are not to be on school grounds after school and may be considered trespassing.

2010-2011 BELL SCHEDULE (note this is a change from the handbook)

8:03 Warning Bell
8:10 - 8:35 Fluco Time (tutorial)
8:40 - 9:27 Period 1
9:31 - 10:18 Period 2
10:23 - 11:55 Block 3
  Pledge, Minute of Silence, Fluco Moment, and In the Know
 
12:00 - 12:20 Lunch A
12:23 - 1:53 Block 4
 
12:00 - 12:28 Block 4
12:31 - 12:51 Lunch B
12:54 - 1:53 Block 4
 
12:00 - 1:59 Block 4
1:02 - 1:22 Lunch C
1:25 - 1:53 Block 4
 
12:00 - 1:30 Block 4
1:33 - 1:53 Lunch D
 
1:58 - 3:25 Block 5
 
3:25 All students released

 

Example Student Schedules

Example A

Two year-long classes and three semester-long classes per term.

August - December Term
January - May Term
Period 1 - 47 minutes year-long (1st class) Period 1 - 47 minutes year-long (1st class continued)
Period 2 - 47 minutes year-long (2nd class) Period 2 - 47 minutes year-long (2nd class continued)
Block 3 - semester long (3rd class) Block 3 - semester long (6th class)
Block 4 - semester long (4th class) Block 4 - semester long (7th class)
Block 5 - semester long (5th class) Block 5 - semester long (8th class)

 

Example B

Four semester-long classes per term.

August - December Term
January - May Term

Period 1 and Period 2

semester long (1st class)

Period 1 and Period 2

semester long (5th class)

Block 3 - semester long (2nd class) Block 3 - semester long (6th class)
Block 4 - semester long (3rd class) Block 4 - semester long (7th class)
Block 5 - semester long (4th class) Block 5 - semester long (8th class)

 

Life Skills

Integrity Total honesty based on sound moral principle.
Initiative To do something because it needs to be done.
Flexibility The ability to alter plans when necessary.
Perseverance To continue in spite of difficulties.
Organization To plan, arrange and implement in an orderly way.
Sense of Humor To laugh and be playful without hurting others.
Effort To try your hardest.
Common Sense To use good judgment.
Problem Solving To seek solutions in difficult situations.
Responsibility To be accountable for your actions.
Patience To wait calmly for someone or something.
Friendship To make and keep a friend through mutual trust and caring.
Curiosity A desire to learn or know about a full range of things.
Cooperation To work together toward a common goal.
Caring To feel concern for others.
Courage To act according to one's beliefs.
Pride Satisfaction from doing your personal best.

History of Fluvanna County High School

In 1870, free public schools were established in Virginia. At first, Fluvanna had small academies throughout the county. Judge Shepherd got the General Assembly of Virginia to pass an act to make Central High School the first legally accredited high school in the county and the first accredited rural high school in Virginia. This meant that Fluvanna had a licensed preparatory school for the University of Virginia. Charles S. Venablex, Chairman of the faculty of UVA, said that Central High School was a connecting link between primary and higher education in the state system of public schools.

Sometime prior to 1965, Joseph P. Snead, superintendent, consolidated the white high school students at Carysbrook. The African American students were consolidated at the Abrams High School, named in honor of the man who worked hard for this consolidation.

In 1965, all students in the county were given the choice to go to school in either high school-Carysbrook or Abrams. Total integration took place in 1969 when all students attended Fluvanna High School at Carysbrook and the Abrams building became a junior high.

The present Fluvanna County High School opened in 1976. Since then, the Southwest Wing has been added and renovated. The Abrams building is still used for classroom space. Currently, a new wing is under construction, which will house a new office suite and 22 new classrooms.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements are published daily and are read at the beginning of third block. If a student is absent or not in school during announcements, copies of the announcements can be found in the main office and the attendance office. Announcements are updated weekly on the calendar page of the FCHS web site. Students are held accountable for these announcements.

CLUBS

There are over 20 clubs for students at FCHS. Sign up for clubs is during the first few weeks of school. Information on each club can be found on the high school web site. Most clubs meet during Fluco Time. Some clubs require additional time to complete activities.

COMPUTER-USE PROCEDURES

FCHS is very fortunate to have an extensive computer network system for student and teacher use. We certainly want to encourage all students to take advantage of today's technology. These few simple guidelines will be used to assist students in their computer endeavors:

1. Students are required to turn in an assigned Acceptable Computer Use Form in order to use school computers.

2. Students are not allowed to use teacher or administrator User IDs.

3. The school's server is off-limits to students. Evading the content filters is unacceptable. This includes using a proxy to bypass the school's content filters.

4. Students are responsible for items located under their user area (called a sub-directory).

5. Plagiarism (calling another student's work his or her own) will not be tolerated and is considered cheating.

6. No vulgar, pornographic, or obscene material may be on a computer, printed or downloaded from the Internet.

7. FCHS has the right to search student computer files at any time, without consent.

8. Placing a computer virus on any computer, inadvertently or intentionally, is strictly forbidden and can be considered vandalism.

Violations of these guidelines will be considered a discipline matter, resulting in loss of computer privileges and/or suspension.

DANCES

The principal must approve all guests to dances at least one week prior to the event and has discretion as to who may attend dances. The appropriate form must be submitted to the office. The approval must be received before tickets are purchased.
1. Student are expected to conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen at all social functions.
2. Any indication that a student has consumed or possessed alcohol or a drug is sufficient reason to have parents pick them up and appropriate consequences administered. Students will not be allowed to drive themselves home.
3. No one will be permitted to leave the dance and re-enter.
4. No one assigned to in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension will be allowed to attend dances.
5. FCHS reserves the right to turn away anyone from a dance at any time.
6. Middle school students may not attend ANY FCHS dance.

DRESS CODE

The administration and faculty of FCHS feel that young adults will want to take pride in their appearance and dress. Through the dress code, we seek to protect you and to prepare you for the expectations of the work and academic worlds beyond high school. Dress with self-respect and decency in mind.

The school prohibits anything deemed to be disruptive, distracting, provocative, provoking, and/or intimidating that rises to the level in the school's view as having a detrimental effect on the safe and educational atmosphere in the school environment including but not limited to the following guidelines:

1. Hats and headdresses of any kind are not to be worn in school buildings during the regular school day. Hats will be confiscated if found worn in the school buildings.
2. Clothing which advertises controlled substances and/or tobacco products are not permitted in school. Likewise, clothing with vulgar language/drawings is not to be worn.
3. Students must wear shoes.
4. Sunglasses are not permitted to be worn.
5. Bandanas, bandana print paraphernalia, gang insignia and tagging of any sort are not allowed at school, on any book, book bag, skin or any other item.
6. SHIRTS: The neckline of all garments must not be low or revealing. The should seam of the garment must be at least 2.5 inches wide and worn on the natural shoulder. While standing, no skin may show at the waistline, front or back.
7. BOTTOMS: The top layer of dresses, tops worn as dresses, shorts, and skirts must hand at the knee cap at all times. Leggings or bide shorts may not be worn alone as pants. No undergarments may be visible at any time.

If parents cannot be contacted and if no change of clothing is available, the student will spend the remainder of the day in ISS.

DRINK MACHINES

Drink machines and snack machines are available as a courtesy to students. To maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning, the machines' hours of use are limited to before school, during class changes, and after school. Students are responsible for placing trash in proper receptacles. If students abuse the drink and snack machine privileges, access to machines will be restricted or eliminated.

EXAMS

Final exams are given in all courses. For classes with VA SOL tests - Students who pass the SOL test on the first attempt are exempt from taking the final exam for that class. If a student elects to take a paper-pencil SOL test or is in VSEP, that student must take the final exam since their scores will not be back before exam day. If a student has already passed the SOL and is repeating the course, an exam must be taken.

SENIOR EXAM EXEMPTION PROCEDURE

Exemptions for 12th grade students only, subject to the following criteria:
  1. Seniors must have A- average or better, with averages computed prior to exams.
  2. No more than three unexcused absences for the course.
  3. Objective questions administered on exam day, and any, or all, essay questions administered at the teacher's discretion during the last six weeks of the semester.
  4. No senior is eligible for exemption who has receive in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, or after school detention. This loss of eligibility will be class specific. For instance, a student receiving detention for conduct in his/her English class will lose the exemption privilege only for English. He/She may still be exempt from other exams, provided the exemption criteria are met.
  5. No senior who violates the Honor Code will be eligible for the exemption privilege in any class.

Fluvanna County High School Exams Procedures

Senior Exam Make-Up Procedures

Seniors will be allowed to take one make-up exam in the second semester, provided they are failing only one required class, their average is 65 or above in that class, and if graduation is pending. The teacher whose class they are failing will give make-up exams no later than the morning of the last day of school.

FEES

AP Art = $10.00 Choir = $10.00 PE Sweatpants = $20.00
Art = $5.00 Drama = $10.00 PE Shorts = $10.00
Band = $10.00 Locker Rental = $2.00 PE Shirt = $10.00
Car Registration = $15.00 Lock Replacement = $3.00 Insurance is optional

FIELD TRIPS

A field trip is any school-sponsored trip that is an outgrowth of the classroom or an extracurricular activity, and has been planned as an integral part of the curriculum. School personnel will supervise all field trips. The following rules are to be adhered to when taking a field trip:

1. Students must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to attend a field trip: A) C or higher in each class, B) less than five absences, C) no out-of-school suspensions, and D) do not owe any school fees.

2. Eligibility forms are available from the field trip sponsor. The student is responsible for obtaining written permission from all of his/her teachers.

3. Once students have submitted eligibility forms, permission forms must be completed and the parent is required to sign.

4. A member of the faculty must supervise all school groups. The number of faculty sponsors will depend upon the size of the group.

5. No driving of private cars will be permitted.

6. All school rules apply on a field trip. Students who are assigned in-school suspension or out of school suspension are not allowed on field trips. The administration has the discretion to approve or disapprove of anyone participating in a field trip.

7. Field trips are for educational purposes only.

FIRE DRILLS

State law and school board regulations require monthly drills. Students should follow the fire evacuation diagram located in each classroom and leave the building at the signal in a quiet and orderly fashion. Safe and orderly evacuation depends on the diligence of each student. All students will be taken a safe distance from the building and will remain there until directed to return to the school. Attendance will be taken so students are required to stay with their teacher at all times unless otherwise directed. If a student is not in class when an evacuation is occurring, the student is to report outside and find an administrator.

FOOD

No eating in classrooms.

GOOD STANDING

In order to participate in a variety of activities, students must be in "good standing" with the school. Some of these activities include (but not limited to): honor roll, field trips, class office positions, homecoming court, prom court, and permission to park at the school. The Principal has discretion to determine who is in good standing with the school. In order to be in good standing, the student must:
1. Have ten or fewer unexcused absences per semester.
2. Have two or fewer discipline referrals, with no referrals resulting in OSS, per school year.
3. Pass three out of four OR four out of five classes per semester.
4. Have a current emergency contact form on file
5. Not owe any school fees.

GRADES

Students and parents can access grades at any time via the Parent Portal. See your guidance counselor for more information. Progress Reports will be given to students at approximately 4.5 weeks into each grading period. Report cards will be mailed at the end of each nine-week grading period. Report cards have been designed to reflect a student's progress in school. Final course grades are determined by averaging the two nine-weeks grades (doubled) and the final exam. Report cards can be held by the school for the nonpayment of debts.

Grading Scale

Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and BRVGS courses are weighted grade courses.

Honor Roll

To be eligible for honor roll, a student must be enrolled in at least three classes, must not have a grade in any subject lower than a "B" and must be in "good standing."

INSURANCE

To protect students at school, an insurance plan is available. Many students purchase this protection at a very small cost. Information will be available during the first weeks of school.

LOCKERS

Students will be issued lockers in the main office, at the student's request. If a locker is requested, the student must rent a lock from the school, and the cost is $2.00. Students are responsible for their lock, and the lock must be returned at the end of the school year. If the lock is not returned, a $3.00 fee will be charged to the student. School officials will remove private locks.

It is the student's responsibility to keep the locker locked at all times and to keep it neat and attractive. If a student has locker problems, please contact the main office. The administration is not responsible for the safety of items placed in lockers.

The Principal and/or his designee have the legal authority to inspect all lockers. No illegal or inappropriate items should be in the lockers (i.e., tobacco products, alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, radios, weapons of any type, etc.).

MEALS

Breakfast and lunch are available at FCHS, but breakfast will not be available on delay or early dismissal days. Students must use the pin number provided to them in order to purchase items from the cafeteria. Students must also use this pin number to place money into their account. When students forget their lunch money, they are required to show their student ID when charging lunch. If a student does not have a school ID, another form of photo ID is required, such as a driver's license. No charges are allowed in the a la carte line (right side). Charges are expected to be repaid the next day.

STUDENT ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL

When a student becomes ill, he/she must report to the school nurse in the main office. A student desiring to leave may only do so after a member of the office staff has contacted his/her parents. If the school cannot contact the parents, the student must remain under the school's supervision. An emergency medical form designating who should be contacted in case of an emergency must be on file in the main office for each student.

Prescription Medications

Fluvanna County Public School personnel may give prescription medication to students only with a physician's written order and written permission from the student's parent or guardian. Such medicine must be in the original container and delivered to the principal, school nurse or school division designee by the parent/guardian of the student.

Nonprescription Medication (Over-the-counter medication)

Fluvanna County Public School personnel may give nonprescription medication to students only with the written permission from the parent or guardian. Such permission shall include the name of the medication, the required dosage of the medication, and the time the medicine is to be given. Such medicine must be in the original container and delivered to the principal, school nurse or school division designee by the parent/guardian of the student.

Self-Administration of Medication

Students in grades nine through twelve MAY be allowed to possess and self-administer nonprescription medicine if:
Sharing, borrowing, distributing, manufacturing or selling any medication is prohibited. Permission to self-administer nonprescription medication may be revoked if the student violates this policy and the student may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Standards of Student Conduct.


TEXTBOOKS

All basic textbooks are given to students for their use during the year. Students are to keep textbooks clean and handle them with care. Students should remember to write their name and teacher's name on the inside cover. Fines will be administered to students for lost and damaged textbooks.

VISITORS

All non-students who visit the school or grounds during school hours must park in the teachers' parking lot, report to the main office to state their business, obtain a visitor's pass, and visibly wear the pass. A form of photo identification must be furnished to receive a pass and the pass must be returned upon exiting the building. Generally, non-students are not permitted on school grounds during the school day. Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school, and this includes lunchtime.