1. What are the school hours of attendance?

Students should not arrive at school prior to 8:00 A.M. unless requested by a staff member.  When the second bell rings, students are expected to be seated in their classroom with the necessary materials.  Students should not enter a class other than their own without authorization.  The school day, with the exception of athletics, ends at 3:45 p.m. at the high school and 3:35 p.m. at the middle school.  On Fridays, the school day ends at 2:30 p.m. at the high school and at 2:35 p.m. at the middle school.  After school, students should be out of the high school by 4:00 p.m. (Fridays 2:45 p.m.) and the middle school by 3:50 p.m. (Fridays 2:50 p.m.) unless they are under the direct supervision of a teacher or coach.

2. When should I be concerned about my child's grades?

Right away. If your child complains (more than normal!) about school, make an appointment to see one of the counselors. Things usually don't get better, they get worse. If you haven't seen any grades by early October, something is wrong. Remember report card distribution dates and ask to see those grades.

3. If I need to pick up my child from school during the day, what do I need to do?

You need to come to the school and check out your son/daughter in the main office.

4. What can I do as a parent to help my child succeed in school?

There are many ways to help students succeed in school, but some suggestions include: set up and consistently enforce house rules; make sure your child has a quiet place to study; ask about their homework and classes and ask to see their grades; be realistic about your expectations; encourage extra-curricular involvement, but don't force it; and call/email the teachers and counselors when you are in doubt.
 

5. How does my child obtain a worker's permit?

HS: Due to changes in the State requirements for work release programs seniors desiring to participate in the work release program must meet the following guidelines:
•Seniors must be in good standing, and approved by the administration for the work release program.
•Seniors must find their own employment that will work with their campus-based class schedule.
•Seniors may not be self-employed, nor employed by their parents.
•Seniors may not work for the district/school office or for any faculty or staff member.
•Seniors must be employed five days a week by the same employer.
•High school credit shall be awarded for work release.
•One hour of classroom instruction to one hour of work experience is allowed. The maximum hours that a senior could work during the school day would be four hours and fifteen minutes Monday through Thursday and three hours on Friday based on the SCHS class schedule.
•Classroom and work attendance records must be maintained during the entire program.
•An orientation will be held and a handbook will be reviewed with both the employer and the senior. In addition, a contract outlining the expectations of the student, employer, and the school must be signed by the student, parents if the student is under 18, the employer, and the school administrator.
•The employer may terminate senior employees and/or the school may cancel the work release agreement if a student does not meet the guidelines of the program.
•Complete work experience guidelines may be reviewed in the high school office.

6. What are the graduation requirements?

To be eligible for a diploma from Comanche County USD #300, a student must meet the minimum requirements as set forth by the State of Kansas and any additional requirements established by the Board of Education of USD #300. In addition to meeting these requirements, the student must be in regular attendance in this or another accredited secondary school for four full years while completing grades nine through twelve. This requirement may be wavered depending upon circumstances. A student shall be eligible for graduation from grade twelve upon completion of the required units, plus enough electives to fill the total requirements of 26 credits.

7. What is the grading scale?

Regular Grade Distribution:                           Adjusted Grade Distribution as per IEP:
       A – 100-90                                                                         A – 100-90
       B -- 89-80                                                                           B -- 89-80
       C -- 79-70                                                                           C -- 79-64
       D -- 69-60                                                                           D -- 63-50
       F -- 59 and below                                                                F -- 49 and below

All teachers will be expected to use the district’s grading scale.