Student Handbook – The Patriot Post

Welcome to Independence High School

May 28, 2019

Welcome Welcome to the 2019-2020 school term at Independence High School. What follows in this document is the student handbook. This handbook describes the basic rules, policies, and procedures that guide our operations a...

Mission and Vision Statements

May 28, 2019

Mission Statement To instill “Patriot Pride” in our students in order to create successful and respectful community leaders with a passion for life-long learning. Vision Statement We believe in: Achievement—Hi...

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

May 28, 2019

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Raleigh County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been des...

ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE, AND SUPPORT STAFF

May 28, 2019

ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE, AND SUPPORT STAFF Administration Charles Weber,Principal ext. 2114 Jeff Hayworth, Assistant Principal ext. 210...

Independence Faculty

May 28, 2019

TEACHER'S NAME ROOM # EXT # PLAN BARNETTE, ALAN 6 2130 3/3 BARNETTE, ROCHELLE 29 2134 6/6 BARR, DEBORAH 10 2122 6/6 BOLEN, JAMESON 43 2162 6/6 BOWMAN, BRIAN 13 2133 3/3 BUCHANAN, JEREMY ...

ACCIDENTS

May 28, 2019

ACCIDENTS Every accident in the school building, on school grounds, at practice sessions, or at any events sponsored by the school must be reported immediately to the person in charge and to the school office. Accident forms...

ADVISORY/HOMEROOM

May 28, 2019

ADVISORY/HOMEROOM Students will meet with their advisory group every day. A student’s lunch will be determined by what advisory group they are placed. Ninth and tenth grade advisories will have first lunch. Elevent...

ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL / DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL

May 28, 2019

ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL / DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL Upon arriving at school, all students should report to the cafeteria if they are eating breakfast or to the gym. All students are to enter the building through the front entrance. ...

ASSEMBLIES

May 28, 2019

ASSEMBLIES At all times, the student’s behavior should be refined and courteous. An indication of the cultural level of the school is the conduct of its student body at an assembly. Whether guests are present or not, each stu...

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCT

May 28, 2019

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCT To be eligible to represent you school in any interscholastic contest, you must: Be a regular, bona fide student in good standing of the school. Have enrolled not later than...

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SPECTATORS

May 28, 2019

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SPECTATORS The member schools encourage the attendance of students, parents, and interested members of the community at all athletic events. We further encourage their active support of these programs by...

ATTENDANCE POLICIES

May 28, 2019

ATTENDANCE POLICIES Independence High School is committed to the philosophy that good schoolwork requires good attendance. It is to the student’s benefit to maintain excellent attendance. Students will have a conferenc...