Policies and Procedures
Salmen High Student Handbook
- Salmen High Values, Vision, and Mission
- Administration Building Contacts
- School Communication
- Academics
- Attendance
- Health and Safety
- Campus Life
- Transportation
- Dress Code/Uniform Policy
- Discipline Policy (Refer to District Handbook)
- WHO DO I ASK?
- Compliance Notice
- Teacher Bill of Rights
Salmen High Values, Vision, and Mission
VALUES
PRIDE is POWER! Spartans are ALWAYS READY!
Purpose
Resourceful
Integrity
Determined
Exceeds Expectations
VISION
We envision a community of empathetic, lifelong learners who are ALWAYS READY to face challenges while making a positive difference in the world.
MISSION
To cultivate a Spartan family ethos where every student is equipped to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are committed to developing students who are ALWAYS READY for the future by providing rigorous academics, comprehensive support, leadership opportunities, and community engagement. We prepare our students to be innovative leaders, lifelong learners, and compassionate members of society.
Administration Building Contacts
Principal: Liza Jacobs (Liza.Jacobs@stpsb.org)
Assistant Principal: Quay Brisco (Quay.Brisco@stpsb.org)
Assistant Principal: Sharmaine Donald (Sharmaine.Donald@stpsb.org)
Assistant Principal: Alvin Garabold (Alvin.Garabold@stpsb.org)
Assistant Principal: Glen Rayford (Glen.Rayford@stpsb.org)
Administrative Assistant: Rickey Thiaville (Rickey.Thiaville@stpsb.org)
Administrative Assistant/ 9th Coordinator: Lisa Peffley (Lisa.Peffley@stpsb.org)
Administrative Assistant/Testing: Casey Prevost (Casey.Prevost@stpsb.org)
Front office Secretary: Deborah Pfeifer (Deborah.Pfeifer@stpsb.org)
Registrar: Cynthia Boudreau (cynthia.Boudreau@stpsb.org)
Attendance Secretary: Bruce Howard (Bruce.Howard@stpsb.org)
Counselor 9th: Nicole Meyers (Nicole.Meyers@stpsb.org)
Counselor 10th: Sheena Bouie (Sheena.Bouie@stpsb.org)
Counselor 11th:
Counselor 12th: Paula Hanson (Paula.hanson@stpsb.org)
Mental Health Provider: Jacquet Williams (Jacquet.Williams@stpsb.org)
School Communication
School Communication
Email: The most efficient way to communicate with any school staff member is by email. It is very important that Salmen High School has an updated email address on file for all parents/caregivers.
Text: Salmen will send out school communication and reminders via JCampus. These reminders will come to your cell phones via text message. If you change cell phone numbers, please update your contact information in the front office.
News: Important information and updates will be available on our school website. https://salmenhigh.stpsb.org/
Elastic Clause
The principal reserves the right to take necessary steps or make necessary adjustments at any time to ensure the well-being of students and maintain school standards. All preceding procedures, rules, and regulations are subject to this clause.
Academics
COMPUTER LABORATORIES
The various computer laboratories located throughout the school building are major investments that require preventive maintenance. Students may not bring food, drink, or gum into these areas. A Technology Use Agreement must be signed by the student, a parent, or legal guardian before a student is allowed access to the computers at Salmen High School.
CHEATING
Cheating is defined as giving or receiving answers in any phase of a class assignment, tests, homework, projects, exams, etc. Any student caught cheating in any form will receive the grade of "zero" for the assignment. This rule applies to both the student seeking answers from another source and to the student who gives away answers. If a student is caught cheating in an honors course, the student may be removed from the honors program.
CONFERENCES
Since student information is kept electronically, parents are able to check grades on a daily basis through JPAMS. Passwords are mailed at the beginning of school each year. If a conference is needed with teachers, parents are encouraged to contact their child’s guidance counselor. Conference requests by administration are considered MANDATORY and must be held with an administrator at the appointed time to avoid further actions. Parent conferences are held any time after 7:45am daily.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Salmen High School has counselors (985-649-7975) to assist students, families, and teachers in making the educational process as effective as possible. Students should reach out to counselors via email or at designated times. A list of the counselors and their assigned grade levels is above. Secondary counseling services include academic and personal counseling, crisis intervention, referrals and coordination of services with agencies and professionals outside of the school setting, school testing, career explorations, scheduling, and post-graduate planning. Salmen High also has a certified Mental Health Provider on campus daily. A St. Tammany Parish College Counselor is available as well for additional academic counseling.
DROPPING/ADDING COURSES
Students are asked for input on their schedules for the next year in the spring of the current year or upon registering at Salmen. Students schedule at that time for the ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR. Their selections are used to determine the Master Schedule and the number of classes for each course. Since the time between semesters is one extended weekend, only those students with an emergency/necessary scheduling crisis will be allowed to change schedules in January. Please remember this when planning the yearly schedule.
GRADING SCALE
The state of Louisiana has adopted the following statewide uniform grading scale:
A 100-90
B 89-80
C 79-70
D 69-60
F 59 or below
A grade of "I" (incomplete) is given when a student has not completed work for a nine-week session due to extenuating circumstances. Incompletes must be made up within the time period indicated by the teacher in order for the student to get credit/a grade for the course. A minimum of 9 grades are required per nine-week grading period. Teachers are required to notify students and their parents of grading policies used in their classrooms.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The St. Tammany Parish School Board issues diplomas to students who successfully complete the End of Course (EOC) tests and who have earned a minimum of 24 credits. *Remember that the requirements for graduation and for TOPS are not the same. Be sure to access the current TOPS requirements at https://salmenhigh.stpsb.org under the Counselors section. All fees and fines must be settled in order for students to participate in the graduation ceremony.
EXAMS
Semester Exams are comprehensive and are twenty percent of the final grade in each course. All students are required to take an exam during the scheduled period. NO EXAMS WILL BE ADMINISTERED EARLY FOR ANY REASON. Pay absolute attention to the school calendar when scheduling end of year trips. Students will only be allowed to make up exams for legitimate excuses that comply with the STPSB handbook for discipline and attendance. Students are not allowed to check out during the time of exam administration.
INTERIM REPORTS
All teachers are required to report grades to parents mid-way through each nine-week period. These Interim or Progress Reports are sent home with the student. The administration requires all teachers to inform the parents of all students of their progress or lack of progress at this time. Parents should expect interims at the midpoint of each nine-week session.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are issued the week after the close of each quarter. Please see the calendar for the dates for the ending of each nine-week period. Parents needing a copy of a report card should call the main office.
PROMOTION
Students at Salmen High School must earn Carnegie units in order to advance to the next grade level. The requirements are listed above.
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Grade Level |
Required Units |
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Freshman |
<5 |
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Sophomore |
5 units |
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Junior |
11 units |
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Senior |
17 units |
STUDENT COURSE FEES
Student fees may be accessed to students for some courses.
STUDENT PROGRESS CENTER – CHECKING GRADES/ATTENDANCE
Grade, attendance, and discipline reports can be accessed at any time via the Student Progress Center (JPAMS) that can be found on the Salmen High website. Use the Student ID Number (SIDNO) and PIN number to access student information. This PIN number will be mailed to you at the beginning of each school year.
TEXTBOOKS
All textbooks issued to students are the property of the St. Tammany Parish School System. Students are expected to take good care of their books. If a book is not returned by a student when the session ends, when he/she withdraws from Salmen High, or when a book is lost or damaged beyond use; the student/parent must pay the replacement cost of the book. Students will be restricted from participation in extracurricular activities if outstanding materials are not returned.
TUTORING
Tutoring is available by individual teachers. Please speak to your teacher for tutoring information.
Attendance
See STPSB Attendance Policy update.
Truancy: A notification letter will be sent to the parents/guardian after three (3) days of unexcused absences. A copy of Act 745 form will be sent to the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance when unexcused absences accumulate to five (5). For extenuating circumstances – see the STPSB
Discipline Handbook. When absent, students are expected to keep up with their work by checking the teacher’s web page for assignments, homework, test dates and deadlines. Students must be present for at least half of the school day in order to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities on that day. Salmen High discourages student checkouts past 2:00 p.m.
ACT 745 provides monetary fines, community service and imprisonment for parents and legal guardians whose children are habitually tardy and absent from school. These measures will be decided upon under the jurisdiction of the St. Tammany Parish School Board and enforced by the Offices of Child Welfare and Attendance.
ACT 688 authorizes, subject to the adoption of school board policies, the denial or suspension of driving privileges to a minor who fails to meet compulsory school attendance requirements and has withdrawn from school or is habitually absent or truant.
Any student, above the compulsory attendance age (17), who has excessive absences that are unexcused, may be dropped from the rolls for the remainder of the school term.
ATTENDANCE RECOVERY/SEAT TIME SESSIONS
All students must make up seat time for all unexcused absences over the 5-day limit per semester. Students who exceed the attendance regulation at the end of the semester and fail to recover seat time through attendance recovery sessions will be denied credit in the course. Students in danger of being denied credit due to excessive absences may be allowed to make up missed time in sessions held outside of the regular class time. These sessions are held after school and on certain Saturdays. Makeup sessions must be completed before the end of the current semester and all other policies must be met. Any student who does not complete his/her attendance recovery sessions will be denied credit. Attendance recovery sessions for this school year will be posted in Student Services.
ATTENDANCE: MAKE-UP POLICY
MAKE-UP WORK
Students are responsible for making up all work missed during an absence. According to St. Tammany Parish School Board policy, the student has an equal number of days absent to make up the work missed. For example, if a student misses two days, then the work needs to be made up within two school days upon returning to school. Teachers are encouraged to use discretion in extending this deadline dependent upon extenuating circumstances but are to otherwise adhere to this makeup guideline consistently. The student will be allowed to make up work with no loss of percentage points upon completion. For unexcused absences, students will be allowed to make up missed work. For out of school suspensions, students will be allowed to make up assignments without penalty as long as it is completed within the requirements of the district’s make-up work policy.
ATTENDANCE: EXAM DAY/TESTING DAYS/PICNIC DAYS
Students are not allowed to check out on mid-term exam days, final exam days, or state testing days. In the event that a student must check out, a parent or guardian must come to the school to have the student released. Phone calls will not be accepted on these days.
ATTENDANCE: “M” DAYS/COLLEGE DAYS
Students participating in school-approved activities, which necessitate a student being away from school, shall be considered present and shall be given the opportunity for make-up work. The administration reserves the right to limit the number of “M” days assigned to a student. The make-up policy applies. Seniors will be given no more than two college days documented by an official letter from the college stating the student attended on a specific day. These visits must be pre-approved by the School Counselors.
CHECK-OUTS/MESSAGE DELIVERIES
When requesting to speak to a student or have a message delivered during the school day, please be mindful that the school campus is a learning environment. Be prepared to wait until the beginning or end of a class period so as not to disturb the learning environment.
Messages will not be given to students during the school day unless there is an emergency. Students are permitted to contact home in cases of illness or an emergency. The Student Service secretary will make parental contact. Students are NOT allowed to call home on any phones other than in the Office of Student Services.
Students should not go to the office to check out between classes. They should let their teacher know that they are sick and the teacher will notify the office. When the parent is reached, then the student will be called to the office to sign out. Students who leave without properly checking out are considered “skipping” and will be referred for disciplinary action. The administration reserves the right to require parent pick-up if the student’s check-outs are excessive. On an exam day or a day before a school holiday, a student can only be checked out if the parent comes to the school to get the child. Phone calls will not be accepted on these days.
During exams, classes will absolutely not be disrupted! Parents will need to wait until the exam period has ended. Students must be in the study period to take the exam during the regular exam time. Students are not allowed to check out on midterm, final, or state testing days. In the event that a student must check out, a parent or guardian must come to the school to have the student released. If the student misses an exam due to absence or check-out, the student must have a medical excuse in order to make the exam up on the makeup day. Only the principal can approve the scheduling of an exam at a time other than the regular exam time. Under no circumstances will exams be administered earlier than scheduled time.
TARDINESS TO SCHOOL/CLASS
All students are expected to arrive at school/class in a timely manner. If a student arrives after the tardy bell, then he/she must report to the Office of Student Services to check-in. The secretary in Student Services will issue a tardy slip to the student and record the check-in time in JPAMS.
TARDINESS TO SCHOOL will be dealt with in the following manner:
1. Students will receive a maximum of three non-penalty tardies to school each semester regardless of the reason.
2. On any subsequent tardies, the students will receive disciplinary action. A student shall be considered habitually tardy to school after the fifth occurrence within a semester. The administration will be within rights to report any student considered habitually tardy to the supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance.
3. Tardies to school are excused only if the student checks-in with a doctor/dental note, a mandatory court appearance note, or a truancy hearing note, etc. For the tardy to be excused, documentation must be provided upon arrival at school. Extenuating circumstances will be determined by administration. Parent notes must be turned in within 48 hours.
Health and Safety
ACCIDENTS
All accidents while on campus or while participating in a school event must be reported immediately to the Office of Student Services and the appropriate form must be completed and submitted to the School Board Office.
CLOSING OF SCHOOLS
Occasionally, school may need to close due to an emergency. Notification of emergency closings is given as soon as possible to parents and caretakers. Notifications about closings and re-openings are made through recorded emergency phone calls, the School System website, stpsb.org, the School System mobile app, STPPS Facebook and Twitter accounts and the local media.
EMERGENCY FIRE DRILLS, LOCK DOWN DRILLS, ETC.
These are held at regular intervals to ensure that students know the proper procedures to follow in case of an emergency that requires evacuation from the building. These practices should be taken seriously. Disruptive behavior during any of these drills can lead to major disciplinary action. The drill procedures are posted in every room and teachers will review their expectations with each student.
ILLNESS AND MEDICINE
Students are not allowed to have medication in their possession while on the school campus. Any medicine that must be administered during school hours must be turned in to the Office of Student Services (by the parent/guardian ONLY) along with the name of the drug, the proper dosage, the physician’s orders, and the time interval between doses. The container must be properly labeled with the student’s name and the name of the physician or pharmacy.
NURSE
There is a registered nurse on campus daily. The school nurse will also administer vision and hearing tests at various times throughout the school year. Students must have state required shot records that are current and up-to-date, or they will be excluded from school until received.
LEAVING CAMPUS
Salmen High School operates as a closed campus. This means students may not leave the campus once arrived. This includes students who ride the bus or drive to school. Leaving the campus without checking out through the office of Student Services will result in disciplinary action. Students are not allowed to leave campus for lunch or to receive food (i.e. McDonald’s, Sonic, Subway, etc.) from persons “visiting” the school campus or others. Students are to clear the campus immediately when the dismissal bell rings.
VISITOR’S POLICY
All visitors must sign in with the secretary in the Student Service’s office to receive a Visitor’s Pass. Visitors are not allowed in the classrooms. This includes former students.
POLICE PRESENCE
A full-time School Resource Officer is assigned to our campus. School authorities are frequently asked to cooperate with Officers of Law Enforcement Agencies, Social Services, OCS, Child Protection and other such agencies. It is our policy to fully cooperate in these instances, as well as in cases of child abuse, child neglect, and child welfare. Students caught with illegal substances do face consequences at the school level and may also become involved in the legal system.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The St. Tammany Parish School Board and Salmen High School policies prohibit sexual harassment in any form between any members of our student body or staff. Students wishing to report an incident should see an administrator who will start the investigation process. False reporting is also prohibited. All complaints are taken seriously. Complaints involving students are handled on site. Those involving an adult are referred to the Central Office.
Campus Life
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
Students are held accountable for following all behavior policies and procedures as set forth by the St. Tammany Parish School Board and Salmen High. Students displaying disrespect for personnel or for policies and procedures will be referred to the Office of Student Services for appropriate disciplinary action. The action taken is influenced by the severity of the infraction, the student’s current school year history, and St. Tammany Parish School Board Policy. Salmen High uses a Positive Behavior Support Program which provides opportunities and activities for recognition of students who demonstrate positive behaviors.
Teachers use a daily discipline ladder to track and monitor minor classroom behaviors and will inform parents when such behaviors are repetitive. The ladder sequence of progressive discipline is below:
SaHS Discipline Consequences (Daily):
1st offense: Verbal Warning
2nd offense: Teacher-Student conference and documentation in JPAMS Parent contact log, not referral
3rd offense: Parent contact/documentation in JPAMS Parent contact log, not referral /Refer to counselor
4th offense: Write a minor referral in JPAMS Document all contacts and interventions, parent-teacher conference (administrator) 5th Offense: Major Referral sent to the Discipline office.
Group 2 or greater infractions should be written up as an official referral (major). Please refer to the District and School Handbook for more details on discipline levels.
STUDENT CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCEDURES
Conflicts happen; however, we want every student to know that the faculty and administration are responsible for resolving these issues. If you find yourself in a conflict with any student, DO NOT respond or react. Campus disruptions of any kind will not be tolerated. Contact the nearest faculty, staff, or administrator to inform them of the conflict, and be prepared to provide witnesses and any other physical evidence to support your claim.
The Procedures are as follows:
1. DO NOT RESPOND OR REACT.
2. CONTACT THE NEAREST FACULTY OR ADMINISTRATOR.
3. GATHER AND PROVIDE ALL WITNESSES AND DOCUMENTATION RELATED TO THE CONFLICT.
4. DO NOT DISCUSS ANYTHING SHARED IN MEETINGS DURING THE INVESTIGATION OR AFTER RESOLUTION.
BULLYING (PG. 28 STPSB District Handbook)
There is a Zero Tolerance policy at Salmen High for bullying of any kind. Cyber bullying, bullying through the web or cell phones or other electronic devices will be dealt with as severely as verbal and physical bullying. Students who are being bullied are encouraged to seek out a counselor or administrator for assistance. All measures will be taken to protect the anonymity of the person(s) reporting the bullying. Allegations of bullying will be promptly investigated and St. Tammany Parish policies and procedures will be followed.
Bullying Defined by Louisiana Law:
(As provided in Act 861 of 2012) A pattern of one or more of the following:
• gestures, including but not limited to obscene gestures and making faces;
• written, electronic, or verbal communications, including but not limited to calling names, threatening harm, taunting, malicious teasing, or spreading untrue rumor;
• electronic communication including but s not limited to a communication or image transmitted by email, instant message, text message, blog, or social networking website through the use of a telephone, mobile phone, pager, computer, or other electronic device;
• physical acts, including but not limited to hitting, kicking, pushing, tripping, choking, damaging personal property, or unauthorized use of personal property;
• repeatedly and purposefully shunning or excluding from activities; where the pattern of behavior is exhibited toward a student, more than once, by another student or group of students and occurs, or is received by, a student while on school property, at a school-sponsored or school-related function or activity, in any school bus or van, at any designated school bus stop, in any other school or private vehicle used to transport students to and from schools, or any school sponsored activity or event.The pattern of behavior must have the effect of physically harming a student, placing the student in reasonable fear of physical harm, damaging a student’s property, placing the student in reasonable fear of damage to the student’s property, or must be sufficiently severe, persistent, and pervasive enough to either create an intimidating or threatening educational environment, have the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s performance in school, or have the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
SEARCH AND SEIZURES
To ensure the safety of all students, the state of Louisiana gives school authorities, as defined by the St. Tammany Public School Board, the right to search students and/or belongings for items that violate school, state, and federal law.
State Law
In accordance with La.R.S. 172416.3, school authorities have the right to search any building desk, locker, area of grounds or the person of any student provided that such action of the authorities shall not be malicious or deliberately intended to harass, embarrass or intimidate the student. Searches can be made if school authorities have reasonable suspicion that illegal drugs, weapons, stolen goods or other materials or objects, possession of which is a violation of the policies of the School System, can be found.
Any evidence seized as a result of such a search may be used in criminal or juvenile court prosecution. Any search of a student's person shall be done by a teacher or administrator of the same sex. At least one (1) witness who is an administrator or teacher, also of the same sex as the student, shall be present throughout the search. Students shall be given a receipt for all items impounded. The parent or guardian of the student shall be notified, in writing, of all search searches of the student's person.
PROCEDURES
Restroom:
1. When entering a restroom, cell phones or any unauthorized electronic device are not permitted.
2. Immediately leave the restroom if inappropriate behavior is seen or suspected. Report the incident
to teachers or administrators.
3. Flush toilets and use proper hygiene .
4. No Loitering (hanging around).
5. Students must use and keep up with their school bathroom log in order to have access to the restroom during instructional time. (Lost of Restroom Log will result in Detention, escort each time and extended loss of restroom period throughout the month).
6. Each teacher will establish restrictions on restroom access and reserve the right to deny requests from any student who demonstrates a pattern of misuse, unless a documented medical justification necessitates frequent use.
Transitioning:
1. Walk to the far right side of the hallway and walkways.
2. Do not stop at any time to converse with other students.
3. Be in class before the tardy bell rings.
4. Cell phones or any unauthorized electronic devices must be in a school bag and should not be seen.
Cafeteria:
- Do not skip students in the meal line.
- Remain seated while eating breakfast/lunch.
- Pick up trash in your immediate meal area.
- No horse playing or extremely loud conversation.
Entering/Leaving Campus
- Arrive at school on time; students arriving after 7:24 should report to student services to get checked in.
- When entering the campus, bags must be opened and IDs visible.
- Students' cell phones and electronic devices should be powered off and put in the school bag before entering the campus in the morning.
- Arrive to school in full uniform and leave campus the same way.
- Report to your assigned area when the dismissal bell rings. Car riders and walkers should not hang out in the bus loading areas.
Assemblies/Pep Rallies
- Sit in your grade level section or as directed by event leaders. (No Exceptions)
- Follow above listed transition procedures.
- Remain quiet while instructions are given.
- During class hype and competition remain in the stands until dismissed.
- Remain in stands until dismissed by grade level
- Cell Phones are not to be used during events to record or take pictures. Follow State Law and district policy mandating no electronic device visibility or usage during school hours.
Detention Transition and Protocol
- Report to detention on time Afterschool 2:40, Lunch within 5 minute transition, Saturday 8:00 am.
- Work on academic course work for subjects taught this school year.
- Remain and or show up in uniform
- No sleeping or using any form of electronic devices
- No talking unless instructed to do so.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
Salmen High School is a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) and follows all regulations and requirements set forth by LHSAA. These include requirements regarding residency, grades, attendance, etc. Appropriate behavior is expected of all athletes representing Salmen High School. Students on out of school suspension cannot participate in any practices, games, meetings or any school-sponsored activity effective upon receiving notice of suspension.
DANCES, PEP-RALLIES OR ANY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Please refer to the school website for a complete description of regulations with regard to school dances. Some highlights are listed as follows. All students with out of school dates must submit a request for approval to the principal one week prior to the dance. All dances are lock-in. Students must arrive within an hour of the beginning of the dance and may not leave prior to the end of the dance unless a parent/guardian comes in person to retrieve them. Students must adhere to individual dress criteria for each dance (i.e. formal, semi formal, and casual) must be appropriate for a school function. Any student with excessive absences or tardies, more than one major referral, failure to turn in beginning of the year signed forms, or any suspensions for the marking period or pending Out of school suspension/expulsion will not be allowed to attend dances, pep-rallies, etc.
Attendance:
No more than 5 tardies or 5 absences per semester.
Discipline:
No more than 1 major referral and no Out of School suspensions or any student deemed a habitual violator of school rules as defined by multiple referrals and or administration discretion per nine weeks.
Purchasing tickets:
Tickets are purchased via your My Payments Plus account only. They must be purchased by the established and well communicated deadlines…NO EXCEPTIONS. Ticket deadlines are posted WELL in advance on your grade-level Google Classroom. Do not attempt to purchase tickets after the deadline has passed.
Out of School Date Forms:
Out of school date forms are due 7 days prior to the day of the dance. Incomplete or late out of school date forms will not be accepted. Please be responsible and make yourself fully aware of the due dates for each dance.
DELIVERIES OF FLOWERS, BALLOONS, CAKES
Deliveries such as flowers, balloons, cakes are not accepted for students during school hours. Any delivery made to the Main Office or Student Services will be refused. If a student brings these items to campus, they will be placed in the Office of Student Service until dismissal.
FAN BEHAVIOR
Students and parents are representatives of Salmen High School whether participating in or attending an athletic event/activity. They are urged to set a good example. Both enthusiasm and good sportsmanship are expected. Please show restraint and good judgment so that everyone can enjoy this wonderful part of high school sports. Fans who do not act appropriately at an event may be asked to leave. Dress code expectations will be enforced at sporting events for all in attendance. For a complete list of those expectations, see the school website.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are a privilege and as such, students must be in good standing (see below). The student must have the parent permission form signed and turned in prior to the trip. Student attendance, discipline and individual classroom teacher reports and grades are criteria that determine if a student is allowed to attend a field trip. Students going on field trips are excused from class and required to make-up all work missed within 2 days of the absence. Students are reminded that they are representatives of Salmen High and should dress and conduct themselves as such. Any student who causes discipline problems while on a field trip will not be allowed to participate in field trips for the remainder of the school year and may face disciplinary action. Any student who knowingly boards a field trip bus without proper permission or eligibility due to grades, attendance, or behavior will face disciplinary action.
Good Standings:
- Attendance: No more than four tardies or four unexcused absences per semester.
- Grades: A minimum grade point average of ‘C” in all classes is required.
- Discipline: No more than 2 Major referrals and no Out of School suspensions.
- Cannot be defined as habitual school rule violator by administration.
- Subject to administration discretion
FOOD/DRINK/CANDY SALES
Students are not allowed to sell candy, snacks, or any other items on school campus unless it is in participation of a fundraising activity for a school sponsored club or organization that has received prior approval from the principal. Drink machines are available during breakfast, lunch, after school and during after school activities/games. CASH or Debit card ONLY during breakfast and lunch. Students are NOT allowed to use Apple Pay or any other payment service that requires use of a cell phone. Once the initial bell rings to report to class no purchases should be made.
HALL PASS
No student is allowed out of class without a pass. All other students will receive pre-made passes from teachers and must be in possession of this pass at any time they are outside of their scheduled classroom. Students are reminded that they are expected to take care of personal needs/business before school, and during lunch with pass. Hall passes are issued only in a case of emergency. If a student is given permission to use the restroom, they must sign out on the individual classroom log, and use the facility in the wing where their classroom is located. Students found in areas other than those approved by the teacher, will be considered skipping and disciplined accordingly.
Students may NOT be issued a pass by a teacher to miss or visit another teacher’s class. Teachers are to refrain from allowing students to go to the bathroom the first 15 minutes and last 15 minutes of class. Students with specific restroom needs are to bring a note from the doctor to the Student Services Office. Teachers will be notified and the note will be kept on file.
No one other than a counselor, administrator, or member of the office staff is allowed to ask for a student to leave a class. Fraudulent passes are a major violation of school rules and serious consequences will be assigned. (ISS/OSS)
LIBRARY
The library opens every day before school at 7:00 a.m., during lunch, and closes at 2:45 p.m. Students may use the library before school for tutoring sessions with the National Honor Society or to meet with their teachers at teachers request. It is expected that students remain quiet while utilizing the library resources and respect others who are reading and/or studying. Students must check out library materials to be used outside the library. Books may be borrowed for two weeks then renewed if necessary. Students should return the books on the due date or before, if possible. A fine of ten cents per school day will be charged on overdue books. Books lost or damaged must be replaced or paid for by the borrower. If a student has an overdue book, he/she may not check out additional books from the library until the fine is paid and the book is returned. Library checkout privileges will be restored when students have paid the fines, returned lost books, or negotiated with the librarian and/or principal as to reasons why the fine cannot be paid. The librarian will notify the parent or student in writing regarding overdue or lost books. All fines must be cleared before a student can be cleared for graduation practice. The library is a quiet place for study and reading. Students are not allowed to congregate in the library for the purpose of socializing. All school-wide rules and consequences apply when inside the library. Students failing to follow library rules will be asked to leave.
LUNCH/MEALS
The Salmen High Cafeteria serves breakfast from 6:55am-7:20am each day. Meals will be provided at no cost to the student for the 2025/2026 school year. If a student wants to order an additional meal during any given meal time, that extra meal will need to be paid for. Please visit www.mypaymentsplus.com to pay for lunch or breakfast.
Students may bring a sack lunch from home and milk will be available for purchase. All lunch fees must be paid in full in order for students to participate in extracurricular activities such as dances, pep rallies, picnics, athletics and band.
OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINK/DELIVERIES
Students are allowed to bring their lunch to school. No food or drink from restaurants or fast food establishments is to be brought on campus or delivered to students during school hours. Parents are not allowed to drop off fast food. Students are not allowed to bring food or drink into the classrooms, gym or library. Students who are in an unsupervised area will face discipline consequences.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Salmen High welcomes all parents who want to get involved. Joining the PTSA (Parent/Teacher/Student Association) is a great way to stay in touch with the school and your child’s activities. Become a Parent Volunteer. We need help in the front office, as well as the library and concession stand at lunch. You can attend sporting events and extracurricular activities. Check the Salmen High web page https://salmenhigh.stpsb.org/ for upcoming school events. Request a conference with your child’s teachers (via the Guidance Counselors) and contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.
PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
If a phone or any electronic device is seen or heard, it will be confiscated. Any student found using a cell phone, displaying a cell phone, or in possession of a ringing cell phone during the instructional day, will have the cell phone confiscated and have disciplinary consequences. The parent/guardian will be required to retrieve the cell phone from the school principal/designee. If a student refuses to give a staff member their cell phone they will be reported to the school administrator who will take the appropriate disciplinary action. When an electronic device is confiscated, it can be picked up by the parent or guardian during normal school hours in Student Services. Revised state law states student’s cell phones must be powered off and placed in bookbags the entire school day. Cell phones cannot be placed in clothing pockets or purses. Communication watches cannot be worn at any time.
If a parent/guardian needs to communicate with a student, that person should call the school at (985) 643-7359 to leave a message for the student. Only emergency passes will be given to students between classes and during the lunch period.
Progressive interventions/consequences for cell phone use (upon confiscation) or related disruption consist of the following:
1. After school Detention
2. Saturday Detention
3. In School Suspension (1 day)
4. In-School Suspension (2 days) - (Contract No cell phone possession)
5. Out of school Suspension/Expulsion (Other intervention deemed appropriate by administration)
Refusal to relinquish the device to the teacher/admin./staff will result in a discipline referral “as disrespect” and the student may be SUSPENDED and a parent conference required before the student can return to class. IPADS or PERSONAL COMPUTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON CAMPUS.
Radios, Ipods, Ipads, Earbuds, Personal Laptops, Tablets, Cell Phones, apple watches or devices that communicate with phones, Cameras, Cd, Tape Players, Speakers, Etc. are considered electronic devices.
Personal entertainment devices highlighted above are not allowed on the school campus. If these items are brought to school, they will be confiscated by an administrator. Confiscated items will only be returned to a parent/guardian. Refusal to relinquish the device will result in Out of School Suspension.
CHROMEBOOKS
Chromebooks are issued to all students with no outstanding fines who turned in their Chromebook guidelines paperwork with signatures. It is the responsibility of the student to make the librarians or issuer aware of any issues with the Chromebook once received so that it can be replaced immediately. Once the Chromebook is issued, it becomes the responsibility of the student. Parents are HIGHLY encouraged to purchase the $25.00 Chromebook insurance. The insurance covers any incident that may happen outside of malicious intent. It is important to also note that the insurance DOES NOT cover the Chromebook cover or the Chromebook charger. Any student owing a Chromebook fine from another school or from the previous school year must clear the fines on My Payments Plus before a Chromebook can be issued. Any senior student owing fines must clear all library fines before being cleared for graduation practice.
PICTURES
A commercial photographer takes school pictures and provides students with a Salmen High School picture ID. Seniors may have their senior portraits taken wherever they choose, however, only the pictures taken at school will be included in the yearbook. Students must meet dress code requirements in order to take their pictures.
POSTERS
Any notices, posters or stickers that a student or club wishes to display on the school campus must have the approval of the school administration. Failure to obtain approval will result in removal of the displayed article and possible disciplinary action. The clubs are responsible to immediately remove and clean up displays following the event advertised. These displays should be limited to bulletin board areas. Please do not tape posters to windows, doors, or walls where they have the potential to create damage.
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION (PDA)
Students are to refrain from physical contact of any kind. The only physical contact that is allowed between couples is hand-holding. Any further contact on school grounds will result in a hierarchy of consequences, including an initial warning, parent phone calls, after-school detention, Saturday detention and, ISS, OSS.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
The senior year is full of many memorable activities, all culminating with graduation. Seniors must clear any outstanding debts or fees prior to graduation. The graduation speeches are given by top ranking students. Should there be a tie for top ranking, the students sharing first place will submit speeches to a faculty committee. The best one will be chosen objectively. All members of the honor graduate group who have an average of 3.5 or better will be recognized in the graduation ceremonies. Please pay close attention to deadlines for payments for prom, senior dues, senior luncheon, and Disney World/Universal Studios Senior Trip. Ms. Liza Jacobs, Principal, is in charge of overseeing these activities. Dress codes and drug and alcohol abuse policies will be strictly enforced during all senior activities.
HOMECOMING COURT/SWEETHEART COURT
All students who qualify for court are required to follow the guidance of the sponsor and administration. Hanging election posters anywhere on campus is prohibited. Small favors are acceptable.
Transportation
BUS REGULATIONS
Rigid standards for behavior are enforced on all school buses. The riding privilege of a student may be revoked for violation of the bus rules or for conduct that is detrimental to the safe operation of the bus. The bus driver has the authority and the responsibility to discipline students on the bus. Drivers have the support and cooperation of the school administration. Students are expected to adhere to these requirements of conduct on buses:
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Be completely seated facing the front of the bus.
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Keep their hands and feet to themselves.
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Talk in a low (normal) tone of voice.
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No student is allowed to leave campus once dropped off.
Students who want to transfer buses for one day must bring a note to Student Services before school to be verified during the day. Once verified, the Principal will sign the note and the student will give it to his/her bus driver. Students will not be allowed to ride any other bus other than his assigned one if parent permission is not verified. For more information on bus transportation including the bus stop locator, please visit https://stpsb.org/transportation/
PARKING
Student parking on campus is a privilege. All students requesting a parking spot must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance in order to obtain a parking decal. Unauthorized vehicles will be booted or towed at the driver’s expense. Any student who violates Salmen High School parking policy may lose parking privileges. Students are not to go to their cars during the school day. They must exit the vehicle immediately after parking. Once parked on campus, a student may not leave for any reason without checking out through the Office of Student Services (with proper approval from a parent/guardian to do so) or unless he/she has a short day schedule. Parking privileges may be revoked for students with attendance problems, especially those regarding tardiness to school.
Dress Code/Uniform Policy
All dress code regulations adopted by the St. Tammany Parish School Board are strictly enforced. Any dress which is disruptive, provocative, or labeled with inappropriate advertising, language, or slogans are prohibited. Also be attentive to clothing that is sheer, short, slit, skin-tight, or shows skin. Salmen High School students wear a committee-adopted uniform. There is also a dress code for school dances. Uniform Specifications are listed below:
All Salmen High School students are required to wear school uniforms and school IDs.
Bottoms: Pants, shorts, Capri’s or skirts must be khaki without holes or frayed edges. Also no emblems or symbols on pants and of the appropriate length (fingertip or below with arms extended). Pants must be secured at the waist; with no undergarments showing (this includes other shorts or pants). Tights or leggings should NOT be worn as school bottoms.
Tops: Students must wear a black, white, or gray polo shirt. The Salmen emblem is optional. The shirt must be a polo style with three button front, collar, and banded sleeves. Shirts should be long enough to cover the midriff and should NOT be excessively tight or form-fitting. Students may wear undershirts, but they must not be visible below the bottom of the school uniform shirt nor from the sleeves. Any shirt, sweatshirt, or hoodie that must be pulled over the head is considered a top.
Shoes: Flip-flops or backless thong beach-style sandals are not permitted. Also, slippers or night shoes are not permitted.
Jackets/Outerwear: School uniform shirts are required to be worn under any and all sweatshirts or jackets. A Salmen approved sweatshirt/hoodie is considered being in uniform.
School I.D.’s: All students must wear their Salmen High ID. It must be visible at all times. If the ID is NOT visible a student will be issued a school consequence. It is NOT acceptable for Faculty to have to ask students to display their ID. All students will be issued a lanyard to wear the ID. The lanyard must be worn displaying ID at all times. IDs will be necessary for gaining access to school buildings, checking in or out of school, checking out textbooks and library books, and for eating lunch. Replacements can be purchased in the school library for $5.00. A $5.00 fine will be assessed for each ID that is printed, each time an ID is printed for lost or forgotten ID’s. No student can be on campus without an ID. Failure to comply will result in a dress code violation and an after school detention.
Offenses:
- Addressed before 1st Period (ID replacement Fee $5 for ID and $1 for Lanyard with No Consequence)
- Addressed before 1st Period (ID replacement Fee $5 for ID and $1 for Lanyard with (after-school detention)
- Addressed before 1st Period (ID replacement Fee $5 for ID and $1 for Lanyard with (after-school detention)
- 4th ID violation and beyond see step 3 for fees and progressive consequences
Piercing: Body piercing ornaments are limited to the ears and nose. Students with piercings other than the ears or nose will be required to remove the item and will receive an automatic after school detention. Methods to hide the piercing will not be tolerated and detentions will be issued.
Hair: No extreme styles and must be neatly groomed. Males are permitted to have a neatly trimmed mustache, beard, or goatee.
CAPS, HATS, AND BANDANNAS
All caps, hats, and bandannas are banned from the school campus during school hours (See STPSB District Handbook, page 17. This includes cold weather days. If a student enters the campus with these items, they will be confiscated and held until the end of the school year. Hoods may be worn outside of school buildings but only on days when the weather is very cold or raining. They should NEVER be worn inside of any school buildings.
School Uniforms
Additional information may be found on the Salmen website. https://salmenhigh.stpsb.org/
Shirt style and colors:
• Black, white or gray only (with or without school logo). NO other logos allowed if purchased without a school logo.
• Polo style shirt (2-3 buttons) with collar and banded sleeves; Button-down Oxford style dress shirt is also allowed..
Pants/shorts/skirts:
• All bottoms (pants, shorts, skirts) must be khaki. (PLAID BOTTOMS ARE NOT ALLOWED)
• Pants must be secured at the waist with a belt.
• Skirts must be fingertip length or longer, and cannot be shorter than five (5) inches about the knee.
Book Bags
• Book bags must be school appropriate (no
inappropriate words or graphics) but do not have to be clear or mesh.
Where to Purchase Uniforms
Salmen does not sell uniform shirts. You may be able to find PLAIN shirts (without the school logo) at other locations (Walmart, Academy, Old Navy) and/or by ordering them online. The following are suggestions to help you in purchasing your uniform shirts:
Infini-Tees Screen Printing, Embroidery & Apparel
815 Robert Blvd.
Slidell, LA 70458
985-288-5005 (call for store hours)
Sells Tops & Bottoms
Bayeux School Uniforms
604A Robert Blvd.
Slidell, LA 70458
985-726-7269 (call for store hours)
Professional Image, Inc.
1808 Front Street, Suite 5 Slidell, LA 70458
985-649-5145 (call for store hours)
They have SAMPLE shirts in the store for fittings, and you MUST place orders for them. They also do embroidery on shirts that you provide. Call for prices.
Southern Blues Screen Printing
2136 Front Street
Slidell, LA 70458
985-643-1626 (call for store hours)
rob@southernblues.biz
They do not sell shirts; they only do the embroidery on shirts you provide. Call for prices.
Detentions will be given for dress code violations. The administration reserves the right to require a student to change their attire or to have attire brought to them at school until it is deemed appropriate. If these measures are not followed, the student will remain in ISS for the remainder of the school day.
BOOKBAGS/PERSONAL BELONGINGS
The school takes NO responsibility for book bags or their contents. Bags should never be left unattended. During PE, it is the responsibility of the student to secure his/her belongings with their own lock in an assigned locker.
Discipline Policy (Refer to District Handbook)
DISCIPLINE POLICY (REFER TO DISTRICT HANDBOOK)
All means of dealing with discipline are aimed toward making the student understand his/her inappropriate behavior so that it will be corrected. Less serious offenses are dealt with by issuing detentions. Other more serious offenses will be handled by the following interventions:
S.H.I.E.L.D. (Spartans Have Incredible Expectations for Learning Daily)
Academic Lunch Detention will be assigned by teachers to any students who choose not to engage in classwork. It is the expectation of the entire Salmen High School staff that students engage in all classroom activities. Lunch will be provided at a centralized location to be explained by administration. Students should report to the location 5 minutes prior to transition time. The student will remain in detention the entire lunch period.
Daily Detention
Students will be issued a detention scheduled Monday-Friday from 2:45-3:10. Students must arrive on time to the location announced. (Library or Cafe) Failure to serve will result in an automatic Saturday detention.Students must bring work, study material etc... No sleeping or head down. No cell phones or electronic devices can be used during detention. No Exceptions! A valid doctor's excuse or extenuating circumstances may be taken into consideration for makeup dates.
Dresscode Detention
Students will be issued detentions for failure to follow dress-code and uniform proper attire wear. It is held once a week. Assistant principal Mr. Rayford will review proper dress wear and any other needed information to correct the behavior.
Saturday Detention
Students must be at Salmen at 8 am. Later arrivals will have no way to enter the school. Students must be in full uniform and bring their Chrome books if available. No sleeping or head down. No cell phones or electronic devices. Failure to serve will result in ISS on the next school day. If a student does not attend Saturday detention, the student must show up with a parent or legal guardian to sign them into in-school suspension on the next school day. No Exceptions!
If the student is absent or tardy to detention on the assigned day, then a medical doctor’s excuse, funeral document, or other strong extenuating circumstance should accompany the student (in writing) to his/her next school appearance. All school rules and regulations will be in effect during Saturday Detention.
In-School Suspension
Student reports to school but reports to the in-school suspension room for the day and is given class assignments to complete. The number of days a student is assigned can vary depending on the severity of the , as well as the number of times a student has been referred to the office. The ISS supervisor will enforce rules of behavior. If a student causes problems in ISS, the student will be issued an additional day of in-school suspension or possibly out of school suspension. Students must come to school with a parent or legal guardian to be signed into ISS. No Exceptions!
Out-of-School Suspension
Students are not allowed to attend school or any school activities for this period, from one to five school days. The student should keep up with their school work while suspended. The student will be allowed to make up work per teacher and district policy. Students must return to school with a parent to conference with the administration. If a parent conference meeting did occur on the day the suspension was issued, the student may return to school on the return date. If the parent conference did not happen, the student should be brought to school with a parent or legal guardian to meet.
First Suspension - student may return to school after suspension has been served with parents for a conference.
Second Suspension - students must get a letter from the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance at the School Board Annex in Slidell before being allowed to return to school. The number for the Slidell Annex is 985-646-4917.
Third Suspension - student and parent must attend a meeting at the Brook’s Curriculum Center with a Designee from the Superintendent’s office and Salmen’s Administration. A recommendation for Expulsion will be held. The number for Mr. Wills office at the Brooks Center is 985-898-3296.
Disciplinary consequences are arranged in a hierarchy. (See below) Classroom teachers will develop their classroom policies and may choose to allow input from students. Classroom teachers have a number of consequences at their disposal. Some teachers will issue lunch detentions for a variety of reasons. Lunch detentions are held with that teacher and, in that instance, a student must have a pass from the teacher to enter the classroom building during the lunch period. If a lunch detention is missed, the teacher will issue an after school detention. Teachers may also issue their own personal after-school detentions for a variety of reasons (class tardy; dress code; classroom behavior; missed lunch detention; etc.) Administrators uphold the issuance of detentions by teachers. Administrators will only remove a discipline detention from a teacher’s discretion in a rare circumstance and following an investigation.
(Subject to Change based on severity and student history)
Acts of Misconduct/Possible Disciplinary Actions
The Uniform Discipline Code established for all students in the St. Tammany Parish Public School System is expected to be followed and enforced in the same spirit and manner throughout the School System. Staff members will ensure due process for each student and will consider all mitigating circumstances prior to disciplinary action as possible. Mitigating circumstances include, but are not limited to, the following factors:
• age, maturity, and class
• willingness to make restitution
• placement of student
• seriousness of offense(s)
• prior conduct
• willingness to enroll in a student intervention program
• attitude of student
• support of parents
Possible disciplinary actions are not listed in priority order under each group of Acts of Misconduct. (See NOTES after GROUP 5 Possible Disciplinary Actions.)
GROUP 1
These acts of misconduct include inappropriate student behaviors such as the following:
Acts of Misconduct
1-1 Cheating and/or copying work of another student
1-2 Displaying any behavior that is disruptive
1-3 Littering
1-4 Loitering
1-5 Persistent tardiness to school or class
1-6 Running and/or making excessive noise in the hall or building
Possible Disciplinary Actions
• Teacher-Student-Parent-Administrator Conference
• Referral to counseling
• Peer mediation
• Referral to the school building level committee
• Restorative justice practices
• Loss of privileges
• Detention
• Exclusion
• In-School Suspension
• Suspension (1-3 days)
GROUP 2
These acts of misconduct include those student behaviors that disrupt the orderly educational process such as the following:
Acts of Misconduct
2-1 Defying (disobeying) the authority of school personnel
2-2 Disruptive behavior on the school bus
2-3 Exhibiting any hostile or unacceptable physical actions
2-4 Failing to abide by school rules and regulations
2-5 Failing to attend class without a valid excuse
2-6 Failure to provide proper identification
2-7 Initiating any unacceptable physical contact
2-8 Leaving a classroom without permission
2-9 Leaving the school grounds without permission
2-10 Lying to school personnel
2-11 Misconduct at school-sponsored events
2-12 Possession of laser lights/pointers
2-13 Use of electronic communication devices “cell phones”
2-14 Possession and/or use of other disruptive electronic devices
2-15 Possession or use of tobacco products or paraphernalia
2-16 Possession or use of electronic cigarettes
2-17 Posting or distributing unauthorized or other written materials on school grounds
2-18 Using or writing profane, obscene, indecent, immoral, libelous, or offensive language, including racial slurs, and/or gestures
2-19 Violation of the Dress Code
Possible Disciplinary Actions
• Teacher-Student-Parent-Administrator Conference
• Referral to counseling
• Peer mediation
• Referral to the school building level committee
• Restorative justice practices
• Loss of privileges
• In-School Suspension
• Detention
• Exclusion
• Suspension (1-3 days)
• Disciplinary Reassignment
GROUP 3
These acts of misconduct include those student behaviors that seriously disrupt the orderly educational process such as the following:
Acts of Misconduct
3-1 Any behavior, on or off campus that is seriously disruptive, including the use/creation of electronic media 3-2 Bullying
3-3 Fighting - two (2) people
3-4 Gambling
3-5 Habitual violation of rules
3-6 Unauthorized use of a computer or website
3-7 Using profane, obscene, indecent, or immoral or seriously offensive language, including racial slurs, and/or making profane, obscene, indecent or immoral gestures, propositions, or exhibitions
3-8 Violating safety or traffic regulations
3-9 Violations of the school technology agreement, etc.
Possible Disciplinary Actions
• Teacher-Student-Parent-Administrator Conference
• Referral to counseling
• Peer mediation
• Referral to the school building level committee
• Restorative justice practices
• Loss of privileges
• In-School Suspension
• Detention
• Suspension (1-5 days)
• Disciplinary Reassignment
• Expulsion
GROUP 4
These acts of misconduct include those student behaviors that very seriously disrupt the orderly educational process. In most cases, these behaviors also are illegal, such as the following:
Acts of Misconduct
4-1 Assault
4-2 Extortion
4-3 Fighting - more than two (2) people
4-4 Inciting or participation in a riot
4-5 Intentional disrespect
4-6 Persisting in serious acts of disobedience or misconduct
4-7 Possession, use, or delivery of fireworks
4-8 Possession of or use of a taser or pepper spray
4-9 Sexual harassment
4-10 Theft or possession of stolen property
4-11 Threatening faculty member or school personnel and students
4-12 Use of intimidation, coercion, or force
4-13 Vandalism/criminal damage to property
Possible Disciplinary Actions
• Teacher-Student-Parent-Administrator Conference and/or
• Suspension (3-10 days)
• Disciplinary Reassignment
• Police Notification
• Expulsion
GROUP 5
These acts of misconduct include those illegal or criminal student behaviors that most seriously disrupt the orderly educational process such as the following:
Acts of Misconduct
5-1 Aggravated assault
5-2 Aggravated battery
5-3 Arson
5-4 Battery
5-5 Bomb threat
5-6 Burglary
5-7 Delivery or distribution of any controlled dangerous substance
5-8 Disorderly conduct
5-9 Engaging in any other illegal behavior
5-10 False activation of fire alarm
5-11 Possession or under the influence of alcohol, look-a-like substance, or
mood-altering chemical or drug
5-12 Possession or under the influence of any controlled dangerous substance
5-13 Robbery
5-14 Sex violations
5-15 Terrorizing
5-16 Trespassing
5-17 Use, possession, and/or concealing of a weapon or look-alike firearm
5-18 Wearing or possessing body armor on school property
5-19 Vandalism/criminal damage of personal property of school personnel, other students, or school property
Possible Disciplinary Actions
• Suspension (minimum of 5 days)
• Disciplinary Reassignment
• Police Notification
• Expulsion
*****It is virtually impossible to anticipate every situation that may arise in the course of the school day. The administration reserves the right to adjust school procedures and discipline procedures when deemed necessary.*****
WHO DO I ASK?
Questions Contact
Bus Adm. Assistant: Rickey Thiaville (Rickey.Thiaville@stpsb.org)
Student Progress Center Front Office: 985-648-7359 (Cynthia.Boudreau@stpsb.org), (Deborah.Pfeifer@stpsb.org)
Sports Athletic Director: Eric Chuter (Eric.Chuter@stpsb.org)
Clubs Student Life Coordinator: Shelby Frtscher (Shelby.Fritscher@stpsb.org)
Chromebook Issues Librarian: (Lesley.Passman@stpsb.org)
School Events Student Life Coordinator: Shelby Frtscher (Shelby.Fritscher@stpsb.org)
ID's Librarians: (Lesley.Passman@stpsb.org)
Workkeys Test Testing Coordinator: Casey.Prevost@stpsb.org
Seat Time Asst. Principal: Brisco, Quay A. (Quay.Brisco@stpsb.org)
Doctor's notes/Attendance Attendance Clerk: Howard, Bruce P. (Bruce.Howard@stpsb.org)
Discipline Issues Discipline Clerk: Hunt, Toni (Toni.Hunt@stpsb.org) Student services
Out of school dance forms Main Office Deborah.pfeifer@stpsb.org
Registration Main Office: 985-648-7359 (Cynthia.Boudreau@stpsb.org), (Deborah.Pfeifer@stpsb.org)
SWE Information Asst. Principal: (Sharmaine.Donald@stpsb.org)
SWE Coordinator: (D'Lara.Carter@stpsb.org)
Senior Activities Senior Sponsor: brittany.hendricks@stpsb.org
Principal: Liza Jacobs (Liza.Jacobs@stpsb.org)
Scheduling Counselors (See List provided at the beginning)
Compliance Notice
Teacher Bill of Rights
- A teacher has the right to teach free from the fear of frivolous lawsuits, including the right to certain immunity and to a legal defense.
- A teacher has the right to appropriately discipline students.
- A teacher has the right to remove any persistently disruptive student from the classroom when the student’s behavior prevents the orderly instruction of other students or when the student displays impudent or defiant behavior and to place the student in custody of the principal or his designee.
- A teacher has the right to have his or her professional judgment and discretion respected by school and district administrators in any discipline action taken by the teacher.
- A teacher has the right to teach in a safe, secure and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and free from recognized dangers or hazards that are causing or likely causing serious injury.
- A teacher has the right to be treated with civility and respect.
- A teacher has the right to communicate with and to respect the participation of parents in appropriate student disciplinary decisions.
- A teacher has the right to be free from excessively burdensome disciplinary paperwork.
- A beginning teacher has the right to receive leadership and support, including the assignment of a qualified experienced mentor who commits to helping him/her become a competent, confident professional in the classroom and offers support and assistance as needed to meet performance standards and professional expectations.
Parent and Family Engagement Best Practices
Parents Right to Know
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
Title I
Parents’ Right to Know
Parent and Family Engagement Best Practices
PARENTS’ RIGHT TO KNOW
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires school districts to inform parents and
families about their right to receive information on the professional qualifications of their
children’s teachers.
Parents and families have the right to know:
- Whether all employed personnel have met state qualification and licensing criteria for the position they hold within the school
- If any personnel is employed under provisional status where state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived
- All college degrees and general areas of certification held by teachers, and qualifications of the paraprofessionals
- Whether their child receives services by paraprofessionals and their qualifications
Teacher Certification/Degree Information can be verified at www.teachlouisiana.net
PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES
St. Tammany Parish Public School System believes that Parent and Family Engagement
(PFE) is important for children to achieve success. Parents and families are key partners with
the schools. PFE includes programs, services, and activities at the school and district level.
District Responsibilities School Responsibilities
- Involve families in developing and reviewing the district's PFE Plan
- Hold yearly Stakeholders meeting and PFE roundtable planning meetings
- Support STPPS Title I schools in planning and carrying out their PFE activities
- Annually review and monitor PFE activities and school-wide programs outlined in the School
Advancement Plans
- Review the district survey results from the MRA and use results to plan future PFE programs and adjust PFE policies and procedures
School Responsibilities
- Invite parents to school meetings highlighting their school's educational programs, curriculum, and PFE opportunities
- Offer PFE activities at various times which support learning goals at home
- Involve parents in the planning, review, and implementation of PFE activities
- Provide families with opportunities to volunteer, participate, and observe in the school and classroom
- Maintain 2-way communication with families
- Provide each student with the Compact for
- Student Success outlining responsibilities of students, parents, and teachers in the educational process
- Support all students in their effort to achieve success
School Advancement Plan
- School Advancement Plan (SAP) Download Link
- Section 1
- Section 2
- Section 3
- Section 4
- Section 5
- Section 6
- Section 7
- Section 8
- Section 9
School Advancement Plan (SAP) Download Link
Section 1
SALMEN HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT PLAN (2024–2027)
Pride is Power St. Tammany Parish – Every Student, Every Future Every Student Succeeds Act 2022
SECTION 1 — COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
This section summarizes strengths and weaknesses across student achievement, at‑risk groups, and school culture.
2024–2025
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA (LEAP 2025, ACT, WorkKeys, IBCs, Graduation Rate)
All Students
Strengths
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Overall SPS increased by 10.5 points (2023: 61.8 → 2024: 72.3).
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ACT Index increased by 19.1 points (2023: 48.9 → 2024: 68).
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Interest & Opportunities Index increased by 53.3 points (2023: 93.8 → 2024: 147.1).
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Cohort Graduation Actual Rate increased by 4.9 points (2023: 66.4 → 2024: 71.3).
Weaknesses
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Assessment Index: 48%.
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English I/II: 50% scored weak in Knowledge & Use of Language.
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Algebra: 64% scored weak in Interpreting Functions.
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Geometry: High weakness in Congruence, Transformations, and Similarity.
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Biology: 43% scored weak in Reasoning Scientifically.
At‑Risk Student Groups
Strengths
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English I/II – Asian subgroup: 90 → 97.9 (+7.9).
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Algebra/Geometry – Black/African American subgroup: 22.6 → 26.7 (+4.1).
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SPED subgroup: 10.7 → 10.9 (+0.2).
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English Learners: 0 → 6.2 (+6.2) with increased testers (7 → 13).
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Biology – SPED subgroup: 19.3 → 33 (+13.7).
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Biology – English Learners: 0 → 26.7 (+26.7) with increased testers (2 → 9).
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US History – SPED subgroup: 17.2 → 23.5 (+6.3).
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US History – English Learners: remained 20 (4 testers each year).
Weaknesses
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English I/II – Hispanic/Latino subgroup: 64.3 → 48 (–16.3).
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English Learners: 6 → 0 (–6) with testers increasing (9 → 17).
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SPED subgroup: 18.2 → 18 (–0.2).
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Algebra/Geometry – Two or More Races subgroup: 67 → 43.6 (–23.4).
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US History – Hispanic/Latino subgroup: 55.9 → 51.7 (–4.2).
SCHOOL CULTURE DATA (MRA + Discipline)
Strengths
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Overall LIM Score: 73
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Leadership: 72
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Culture: 71
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Academics: 77
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Largest increases:
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School Goals: 61 → 81 (+20)
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Social Support: 62 → 80 (+18)
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School Climate: 60 → 72 (+12)
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Weaknesses
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Staff Voice: 76 → 73 (–3)
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Instructional Efficacy: 76 → 74 (–2)
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Family Engagement: 61 → 59 (–2)
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Very low parent/student survey response rates
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Only 20 teacher respondents
2025–2026
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA
All Students
Strengths
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Math proficiency increased by 8.8%.
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Math growth increased by 15.3%.
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Lowest 25% Math growth increased by 4.7%.
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Lowest 25% ELA growth increased by 4%.
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HS Progress Index increased from 64.7 → 71.5.
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SPS increased slightly (72.2 → 72.7).
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Interest & Opportunities Index increased (147.1 → 148).
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Cohort Graduation Actual Rate increased (71.3 → 73.4).
Weaknesses
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60% of English I/II students scored weak in writing (conventions, expression, performance).
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Science proficiency decreased by 5.3%.
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ACT Index decreased by 2.7 points (68 → 65.3).
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Assessment Index decreased by 4.9 points (48.1 → 43.2).
At‑Risk Student Groups
(No data provided in the source document.)
SCHOOL CULTURE DATA (MRA + Discipline)
Strengths
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Overall LIM Score: 73
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Leadership: 73
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Culture: 71
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Academics: 76
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Increases:
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School Belonging: 71 → 75 (+4)
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Family Engagement: 59 → 63 (+4)
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School Climate: 72 → 74 (+2)
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Social Support: 80 → 83 (+3)
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Discipline:
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OSS rate (CAP): 18.2%
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Physical aggression decreased by 76% (60 fights → 14 fights)
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Weaknesses
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Staff Voice: 72 → 72 (–1)
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Student Goal Support: 72 → 67 (–5)
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Student-Led Practices: 77 → 74 (–3)
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School/Family Partnerships: 69 → 66 (–3)
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Prosocial Behaviors: 79 → 76 (–3)
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Very low parent (41) and student (343) survey responses
2026–2027
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA
(No data provided in the source document.)
At‑Risk Student Groups
(No data provided.)
School Culture Data
(No data provided.)
Section 2
SECTION 2 — LEADERSHIP GOAL (PRINCIPAL’S WIG)
This section identifies the schoolwide improvement focus and the aligned leadership goal for each year.
2024–2025
School Improvement Focus Area
Increase all indices by two or more points (LEAP scores, LEAP growth, ACT, SOD, graduation rate). Maximize instructional time.
Leadership Goal
Engage all teachers in using data to identify students needing intervention, acceleration, extension, or additional support through PLCs.
2025–2026
School Improvement Focus Area
By May 2026:
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80% of growth‑eligible LEAP, LEAP Connect, and ELPT students will grow at least half an achievement level.
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ACT (20+) and WorkKeys Gold+ for the senior cohort will increase by 10%.
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Student Empowerment Index will increase from 69 → 72.
Leadership Goal
Ensure daily learning objectives are aligned to the depth of the standard, communicated clearly, and supported by aligned activities. Embed formative assessments to monitor progress and measure mastery at the end of each lesson. Use weekly PLCs to analyze student work for mastery and adjust instruction accordingly.
Section 3
SECTION 3 — LEADERSHIP TEAM LONG‑RANGE PLAN (ILT LRP)
This section outlines the ILT’s strategic planning cycles.
2024–2025 — Cycle Goal
By December 20, 2024: 75% of students in resource classes will demonstrate growth on curriculum‑embedded district checkpoint assessments through effective implementation of standards‑aligned HQIM activities and materials.
ILT MEETING SCHEDULE & OUTCOMES (2024–2025)
May 31, 2024 — Roles & Responsibilities
Outcome: APs internalize ILT roles and responsibilities and set ILT/Pre‑ILT dates.
Materials: Louisiana Leader Rubric, slide deck, reflection guide, 5 Steps for Effective Learning.
Follow‑Up: Review Louisiana Leader Rubric.
June 17–18, 2024 — LER Training
Full‑day Louisiana Leader Rubric training at Treen.
July 23, 2024 — LEAP Data Analysis
Outcome: APs analyze LEAP data, calculate assessment indices, set goals, and develop PLC long‑range plans.
Materials: LEAP data, SPS calculator, HQIM access.
Follow‑Up: Continue reviewing HQIM materials.
July 25, 2024 — Communication Plan (PLC Process)
Outcome: APs create a plan to communicate SPS measures, PLC expectations, and school goals.
Materials: Laptops, SPS calculator, chart paper, slide deck, faculty meeting template, 5 Steps for Effective Learning.
CYCLE 2 (October–December 2024)
Oct 21–24, 2024 — Calibration Walkthroughs
Collect baseline walkthrough data and student work samples.
Oct 28, 2024 — Walkthrough Data Analysis
Identify trends, determine TC cycle focus area, and identify student work samples to collect.
Oct 31, 2024 — TC Cycle Planning
Establish TC cycle goal and develop 4–6 week learning progression.
Materials: TC LRP template, ELA/Math HQIM Unit 1, LLR rubric.
Nov 14, 2024 — Student Work Analysis
Develop SWA protocol grounded in HQIM.
Nov 21, 2024 — Walkthrough Data Analysis
Analyze September walkthrough data for evidence of implementation. Prepare TC agenda for week of 9/30. Gather assessment data for progress monitoring.
Dec 12, 2024 — Student Work Analysis
Determine % of students scoring mastery on curriculum‑embedded assessments.
Dec 19, 2024 — Walkthrough Data Analysis
Analyze implementation evidence and prepare TC agenda for week of 10/13. Gather assessment data for goal attainment.
Jan 10, 2025 — Goal Attainment
Analyze curriculum‑embedded assessment data and determine ILT Cycle 2 goal.
2025–2026 — ILT CYCLE 3
June 4, 2025 — 7 Habits + LER + LEAP Data
Outcome: APs analyze Spring 2025 LEAP data and identify growth areas.
Materials: Chart paper, LER, 7 Habits poster.
Follow‑Up: Identify primary standards and needed pedagogical shifts.
August 11, 2025 — Calibration Walkthroughs
Collect baseline walkthrough data and student work samples.
August 18, 2025 — Walkthrough Data Analysis
Identify trends and determine TC cycle focus area.
August 25, 2025 — TC Cycle Planning
Establish TC cycle goal and develop 4–6 week progression.
September 1, 2025 — Student Work Analysis
Develop SWA protocol and communicate required student work samples.
September 8, 2025 — Walkthrough Data Analysis
Analyze implementation evidence and prepare TC agenda.
September 15, 2025 — Student Work Analysis
Determine mastery levels on curriculum‑embedded assessments.
September 22, 2025 — Walkthrough Data Analysis
Analyze implementation evidence and prepare TC agenda.
September 29, 2025 — Goal Attainment
Analyze assessment data and determine ILT Cycle 2 goal.
CYCLE 2 (October–January 2025–26)
(Repeats same structure as previous cycle)
Section 4
SECTION 4 — LONG‑TERM SCHOOLWIDE GOAL (SPS WIG)
Schoolwide Academic Wildly Important Goal (WIG)
Goal Statement: From Fall 2024 to Fall 2027, Salmen High School will increase the School Performance Score (SPS) from 72.2 to 78.2, focusing on growth in the LEAP 2025 Assessment Index. The target is +2 SPS points per year.
Annual SPS Targets
| Year | Target SPS | Actual SPS | Met Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (Baseline) | 72.2 | — | — |
| 2025 | 72.7 | 72.7 | Yes |
| 2026 | 76.2 | — | — |
| 2027 | 78.8 | — | — |
Section 5
SECTION 5 — SPS COMPONENTS
Below is the cleaned, accessible version of each SPS component section.
2024–2025 SPS Components
Assessment Index (AI)
Current AI:
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English I/II: 54.7
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Algebra I/Geometry: 32.3
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Biology: 58.4
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US History: 47.8
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Overall AI: 46.8
Opportunities for Growth:
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Algebra I
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Geometry
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US History
Progress Index (PI)
Current PI:
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English I/II: Not provided
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Algebra I/Geometry: Not provided
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Overall: Not provided
Opportunities for Growth: Not specified in the source document.
Interests & Opportunities (I/O)
Current I/O: 147.1
ACT Index
Current ACT Index: 68
Opportunities for Growth:
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WorkKeys Boot Camps (Fall & Spring)
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Embed ACT prep into 11th‑grade core classes
Strength of Diploma (SOD)
Current SOD: 84
Students earning:
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160 points: 0
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150 points: 19
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115 points: 16
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110 points: 81
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100 points: 60
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0 points: 67
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5th year students: 14
Opportunities for Growth:
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Increase advanced IBCs
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Increase dual enrollment participation
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Ensure accurate student drops to avoid zeros
Graduation Rate
Current Grad Rate: 71.3
Opportunities for Growth:
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Freshman Academy
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SREB
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Parent support
Cohort Graduation Rate Index
Current Index: 64.2
2025–2026 SPS Components
% Proficient (Mastery & Advanced)
As of 1/5/2026:
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English I/II: 35%
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Algebra I/Geometry: 35.25%
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Biology: 23%
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US History/Government: 32%
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Overall: 31.31%
Opportunities for Growth (Spring 2026):
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Focus on success criteria
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Upgrade vocabulary in all classes
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LEAP‑aligned weekly assessments
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Increase opportunities for justification/explanation
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Increase time on task (Lightspeed)
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Provide rigorous early‑finisher work
Growth Index (GI)
Current GI:
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English I/II: Not provided
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Algebra I/Geometry: Not provided
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Lowest 25% ELA: Not provided
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Lowest 25% Math: Not provided
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ELL population: Not provided
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Overall: Not provided
Opportunities for Growth: Not specified.
Thrive Index (TI)
Current TI: Not provided Opportunities for Growth: Not provided
Readiness on Nationally Recognized Exams
Current % earning at least one of the following:
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ACT 20
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SAT 1040
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CLT 67
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WorkKeys Gold
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ASVAB AFQT 59%
Current Percentage: 25.8%
Opportunities for Growth: Not specified.
University Accelerator
Current %: Not provided Opportunities for Growth: Not provided
Career Accelerator
Current %: Not provided
Students earning:
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Basic bundle + internship: Not provided
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Advanced credential + internship: Not provided
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2 years of FF‑aligned registered apprenticeship: Not provided
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Certificate of technical studies (high‑wage/high‑demand): Not provided
Opportunities for Growth: Not specified.
Service Accelerator
Current %: Not provided
Students with:
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Signed military acceptance letter: Not provided
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Service Academy acceptance: Not provided
Opportunities for Growth: Not specified.
Graduation Rate
Current Grad Rate: Not provided Opportunities for Growth: Not provided
Section 6
SECTION 6 — PRIORITY GOALS (CULTURE & ACADEMICS)
The school identified one culture goal and two academic goals to drive SPS growth over the next three years. Each goal includes a focus area aligned to the leadership goal.
PRIORITY GOAL #1 — CULTURE
Goal Statement
From Fall 2024 to Fall 2027, Salmen High School will increase the Student Empowerment Index on the Leader in Me MRA from 69 to 78, growing 3 points per year, by expanding authentic student leadership opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
Annual Targets
| Year | Target | Actual | Met Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (Baseline) | 69 | — | — |
| 2025 | 72 | 69 | No |
| 2026 | 74 | — | — |
| 2027 | 78 | — | — |
How We Will Get There
Purchased Resources
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Mrs. Jacobs’ 3C’s
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Establishing a Student‑Led Classroom resources
Professional Development
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Training on student‑led practices
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Leadership integration in classroom routines
Short‑Term Wins (LEAD Measures)
Student success criteria — What should students be doing?
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Classroom jobs
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Student‑led freshman orientation
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Student‑led Future Focus Night
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Student‑led daily announcements
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Increased leadership roles in clubs, sports, and classrooms
2024–2025 Reflection Structure
| Quarter | Data Used | STW Results | Met Goal | Reflection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Baseline: 69 | — | Yes/No | — |
| Q2 | — | — | Yes/No | — |
| Q3 | — | — | Yes/No | — |
| End of Year | — | — | — | — |
2025–2026 Reflections (Provided in Document)
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Quarter 1: Excellent student‑led freshman orientation.
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Quarter 2: One of the best Future Focus Nights to date; strong student leadership; positive feedback from central office and incoming families.
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Quarter 3: Not provided.
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End of Year: Not provided.
2026–2027 Reflection Structure
(All fields blank in the source document.)
PRIORITY GOAL #2 — ACADEMICS (MATH PROFICIENCY)
Goal Statement
From Fall 2024 to Fall 2027, Salmen High School will increase the Math proficiency rate from ___ to ___ by focusing on analysis of student work to determine mastery of standards and adjust instruction accordingly.
Annual Targets (All Students + Subgroups)
(All values were blank in the source document.)
Subgroups to be monitored:
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Students With Exceptionalities (SWE)
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English Learners (EL)
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Lowest 25% in ELA
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Lowest 25% in Math
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Other identified groups
Each subgroup includes:
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Annual proficiency target
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Actual proficiency
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Goal met (Y/N)
How We Will Get There
Purchased Resources
Use the “Purchased Resources to Support Priority Goals” list from earlier in the plan.
Professional Development Offered
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Goal alignment across all departments
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Weekly/bi‑monthly admin, ILT, and counseling meetings
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Liza’s 3Cs of Classroom Management
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Mark McCloud classroom management coaching (4 days)
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Bailey Group instructional coaching (block schedule + embedded ACT) (4 days)
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In‑school and after‑school tutoring
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ACT bootcamps (Bailey Group)
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WorkKeys bootcamps (Salmen‑based)
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Weekly job‑embedded PLCs focused on analyzing student work to determine mastery of standards‑aligned learning targets
Short‑Term Wins (LEAD Measures)
Student success criteria — What should students be doing? (The document cuts off here; no additional text was provided.)
PRIORITY GOAL #3 — ACADEMICS (ACT & WORKKEYS)
Goal Statement
By May 2026, the senior cohort will increase the percentage of students earning:
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ACT composite score of 20+, and
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WorkKeys Gold+ by 10%.
Focus Area
Embedding best practices from the Salmen Rigor Look‑Fors and aligning instruction to standards, learning targets, and mastery checks.
Section 7
PRIORITY GOAL #2 (ACADEMICS — MATH PROFICIENCY) CONTINUED
The document ended mid‑sentence in the previous section, so here is the complete cleaned version of everything that was provided.
Short‑Term Wins (LEAD Measures)
Student success criteria — What should students be doing? (The document cuts off here; no additional criteria were included.)
Section 8
PRIORITY GOAL #3 (ACADEMICS — ACT & WORKKEYS)
This section was fully included earlier, but here is the cleaned version in its own standalone section for clarity.
Goal Statement
By May 2026, the senior cohort will increase the percentage of students earning:
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ACT composite score of 20+, and
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WorkKeys Gold+ by 10%.
Focus Area
Embedding best practices from the Salmen Rigor Look‑Fors and aligning instruction to:
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Standards
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Learning targets
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Success criteria
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Formative assessments
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Mastery checks
Section 9
SHORT TERM WINS → END OF DOCUMENT (CLEAN ACCESSIBLE TEXT)
Short Term Wins (Priority Area #2 Section)
What will student success criteria be for this priority area? How will you know efforts are making an impact? What should you see students doing?
(The PDF ends this prompt without additional text.)
2025–26 Components of SPS
% Proficient (Mastery & Advanced) as of 1/5/2026
Current % Proficient:
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English I/II: 35
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Algebra I/Geometry: 35.25
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Biology: 23
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US History/Government: 32
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Overall: 31.31
Opportunities for Growth (Spring 2026):
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Focus on success criteria
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Upgrade vocabulary in all classes
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LEAP‑aligned weekly assessments
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Increase opportunities to justify/explain reasoning
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Increase time on task with Lightspeed
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Provide rigorous early‑finisher work
Growth Index (GI)
Current GI in:
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English I/II
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Algebra I/Geometry
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Lowest 25% in ELA
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Lowest 25% in Math
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ELL population
-
Overall
Opportunities for Growth: (Not specified in PDF)
Thrive Index (TI)
Current TI: (Not provided) Opportunities for Growth: (Not provided)
Readiness on Nationally Recognized Exams (as of 1/5/2026)
Current % earning at least one of the following:
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ACT 20
-
SAT 1040
-
CLT 67
-
WorkKeys Gold
-
ASVAB AFQT 59%
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Overall readiness: 25.8%
Opportunities for Growth: (Not specified)
University Accelerator
Current %: (Not provided) Opportunities for Growth: (Not provided)
Career Accelerator
Current %: (Not provided)
Students earning:
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Basic bundle + internship
-
Advanced credential + internship
-
2 years of FF‑aligned registered apprenticeship
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Certificate of technical studies in high‑wage/high‑demand industry
Opportunities for Growth: (Not specified)
Service Accelerator
Current %: (Not provided)
Students with:
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Signed military acceptance letter
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Service Academy acceptance
Opportunities for Growth: (Not specified)
Graduation Rate
Current Grad Rate: (Not provided) Opportunities for Growth: (Not provided)
2026–27 Components of SPS
Achieve Index (AI)
Current AI in:
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English I/II
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Algebra I/Geometry
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Biology
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US History
-
Overall
Opportunities for Growth: (Not provided)
Growth Index (GI)
Current GI in:
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English I/II
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Algebra I/Geometry
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Lowest 25% in ELA
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Lowest 25% in Math
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ELL population
-
Overall
Opportunities for Growth: (Not provided)
Thrive Index (TI)
Current TI: (Not provided) Opportunities for Growth: (Not provided)
Readiness on Nationally Recognized Exams
Current % earning at least:
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ACT 20
-
SAT 1040
-
CLT 67
-
WorkKeys Gold
-
ASVAB AFQT 59%
-
Overall
Opportunities for Growth: (Not provided)