Schedule Distribution: (Lyle Boren Activity Center)

Thursday, August 7^th                 SRS               1:00-2:45pm

                                               JRS                3:00-4:45pm

                                               SOPH             6:00 – Orientation-schedules

6:30pm to 7:15pm – School will be open for all students.

Please bring proof of residency (OG&E bill) to pick up schedule.

If you are unable to pick up schedules on August 7^th, they will be available in the attendance office Friday, August 9^th   from 8:00am to 11:30am and then from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.  No schedules will be distributed before August 7^th  

Please understand that schedules will not be changed unless a student has an incomplete schedule or is missing a required course for graduation.

Choctaw High School will have approximately 1080 students (grades 10^th – 12^th).  CHS uses a block schedule; you will have four classes that meet every day for either nine weeks or a semester; depending on the class.

First Day of School – Monday, August 11^th @ 8:06am

School Day:

Third Period and Two Lunches:

Students whose third period classes are in C/D Hallways, EOC classes, or Concurrent Enrollment classes will have A Lunch first, and then go to A Class.

Students whose third period classes are in A/B Hallways, outside buildings (T-Bldg., Ag/Art Bldg., and Band/Choir Bldg.) will have B Class first, and then go to B Lunch.

Tutorial:

Tutorial (7:45am-8:06am) is mandatory for anyone who has a D or F in a class. Also, this year we will be having an after school Homework Center and Academic Intervention on designated Saturdays. 

August Information:

ATTENDANCE

Good attendance is very important for academic success and is a life-long skill. Students are expected to be in school and class each and every day. Good attendance habits learned and developed are essential for school and the world of work. Any student, who has more than three absences (in any class during a nine-week period) without proper documentation, must pass the block test in order to receive minimum credit for the class. Documentation is defined as a note from the doctor, dentist, etc.  If documentation is not obtained, the absence can be excused by a call from a parent but the absence will still be counted toward administrative failure. Please see the Student Handbook for more information.

Remember to call in ALL absences the day of the absence! If the office is not notified within two days of the absence, the absence remains an unexcused absence!

CELL PHONES

The policy of the Choctaw-Nicoma Park Board of Education prohibits the possession and use of electronic devices in the school building during school hours (7:30am to 2:30pm) including but not limited to:  cellular telephones, pagers, personal digital assistants (PDA’s), IPods, Walkman’s, etc.

For safety reasons, students may possess telecommunication devices before and after school.  During school hours these devices may be in a student’s car or locker.  All devices must be turned off if kept in the locker in order to avoid any disruption to the educational process.  Continued violation of cell phone policy may result in CHS administration confiscating device and said device being held until the end of the school year.

DRESS & APPEARANCE

The student dress code is based on the premise of recognizing fashion without sacrificing decency, safety, and appropriateness. Dress and grooming which can cause or is likely to distract or disrupt the educational progress is prohibited. The following are general guidelines regarding proper dress. Inappropriate attire includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Headgear (examples: hats, caps, bandanas, stocking caps, rags, etc.) is not to be worn in the building.
• For safety and sanitation, it is mandatory that shoes be worn at all times in school;  no house shoes (slippers) are allowed in school.
• Halter tops, off-the-shoulder tops, bare midriffs, tube tops, spaghetti straps, muscle shirts, mesh shirts or fishnet (unless a t-shirt is underneath), backless or partial backless garments or outer garments with the appearance of underwear are not permitted to be worn by students. Shoulder straps must be at least three fingers wide.
• Frayed, shredded, ripped, or torn garments are not to be worn by students. Normal wear and tear is accepted unless it is to the extent that causes disruption of the instructional program.
• Clothing which is too revealing or does not completely cover undergarments may not be worn, (examples: mini skirts, short shorts, low cut clothes or exposed cleavage). Cycle shorts, or any shorts or skirts, which are disruptive or inappropriate, are not to be worn.  The hemline of shorts and skirts must reach the tips of the fingers when arms are held at sides.
• Apparel that reveals offensive writing, suggestive slogans or logos which pertain to beer, liquor, drugs, or tobacco is not to be worn. Items which carry connotations of immorality, vulgarity, obscenity, nudity, or promotion of violence and or gang/cult activity are not to be worn.

LUNCH-CLOSED CAMPUS

Sophomores have closed campus (restricted from leaving campus) during lunch. The food service department does a terrific job of providing a variety of food options for students and staff.

CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING

The construction of the new Performing Arts Center is moving along very well. We anticipate it being ready by the first of November. The construction on the new classroom annex has begun. The building will have sixteen new classrooms, offices, and a commons area. Sometime in July they will begin erecting the steel. The project will be completed in June 2009 for the 2009-2010 year.

Remodeling this summer has been: replacing ceiling tiles and grids in D hallway, floor tile from B/C hallway for the rest of B hall, C/D hallway intersection, painting throughout the building, painting out front, new entry doors to C Hallway, locker repairs to all lockers and C and D hallway lockers have been repainted. The band and choir rooms are getting new tile and carpet. “Thank You” parents and the community for supporting CHS and CNP schools by passing bond issues!

CHS IS THE PLACE TO BE!