Conner High School, home of the “Cougars” was
opened in 1970 and has maintained a tradition of honor, pride, integrity and
excellence. Conner is a comprehensive
high school and is fully accredited by the strict standards established by the
Commission on Secondary Schools of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools by the State of Kentucky. In
2006, five academies were established to facilitate student achievement through
smaller learning communities. With a
diverse and constantly growing community, Conner strives to provide every
student a pathway to success.
The mission of
SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Principals
Business, Communication & Information
Technology
Mr. Jason Shearer
Cultural Studies and the Arts
Mr. Tony Watts
Mr. Jason Shearer
Health Sciences and Human Services
Mrs. Mary Sargent
Sciences and Industries
Mr. Tony Watts
Small Learning Communities
are an innovative way to boost achievement by providing high school students
with a more intimate learning environment that is centered around particular
interest areas, such as the arts, technology, liberal arts, business,
automotives, languages, engineering and much more. SLC’s fulfill graduation requirements and
prepare students for various post-high school options, including college and
work. SLC’s will provide students with
more rigorous curriculum, more relevant coursework and closer relationships to
teachers and administrators.
BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS
CALENDAR FOR 2008-
2009
August
15 Opening Day - TEACHERS ONLY
August
18 First Day
of School for Students
September
1 Holiday -
Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
September
15-26 State Fall Assessment
October 10 & 13 In-Service Days - TEACHERS ONLY
November
3 In-Service Day - TEACHERS ONLY
November 4 Election
Day - NO SCHOOL
November
27 & 28 Holiday -
Thanksgiving Day-NO SCHOOL
December 22 - Jan 2 Christmas
Break Begins at Close of School/End of
First Semester
January 5 School Resumes/First Day of Second Semester
January
19 Martin
Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
February
16 In-Service Day - TEACHERS ONLY
March
10 ACT for all
Juniors
April
6 - 10 Spring
Break - NO SCHOOL
May 4 - 20 State Assessment
May
18 Teacher
Training Day - TEACHERS ONLY
May
22 Last
Day for Students
May
25 Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
May
26 Closing
Day - TEACHERS ONLY
The
school calendar may be revised pending emergency situations.
May 26- June 8
DAILY SCHEDULE
7:35
am Warning
7:40
- 9:10 am First Block
9:15 - 10:55 am Second Block
11:00 - 12:50 pm Third Block
12:55 - 2:25 pm Fourth Block
POUNCE/CLUB SCHEDULE
7:35 am Warning
7:40 - 9:00 am First
Block
9:05 -
9:25 am Pounce/Club
9:30 - 10:55 am Second Block
11:00 - 12:50 pm Third Block
12:55 - 2:25 pm Fourth
Block
ONE-HOUR DELAY
SCHEDULE
8:35 am Warning Bell
8:40 - 9:45 am First
Block
9:50 -
10:55 am Second Block
Remainder of day/regular schedule
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ATHLETICS & CO-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
Baseball Basketball Cheerleading
Cross Country Football Golf
Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball
Wrestling
Student
eligibility is verified weekly by the Athletic Director. Students must maintain a 78 average and
cannot be failing more than one (1) course to be eligible. Eligibility requirements must be met as
of the first day of the school year.
As of the first day of school, a Freshman who
will be a Sophomore must have seven (7) credits; a Sophomore who will be a
Junior must have fourteen (14) credits; and a Junior who will be a Senior must
have twenty two (22) credits.
The
Cougar Marching Band and the Conner Choir have a fine reputation for excellence
and have won numerous contests and awards throughout the local area,
regionally, and even nationally.
Students interested in becoming
a member of the elite Marching Cougars or the Conner Choir should see the band
or choir directors.
The
Yearbook, “The Archives”, is an outstanding publication that is assembled by
the student staff and is available for purchase. Staff members are chosen by
the Yearbook sponsor.
The
“Cougar” is the student newspaper that is published on-line quarterly by the
student staff and is also available for purchase. Staff members are selected by the Newspaper
sponsor.
Opportunities
to participate in numerous activities and clubs are available at Conner. Students are encouraged to join and actively
participate. Clubs available are:
Academic Challenge Gay/Straight
Art Club Hispanic
Honor Society
Beta
Club Men and Women of
Conner
Crayons for Kids MuAlpha Theta
Drama National
Honor Society
Earth Club Pep Club
FBLA
Speech & Forensics
FEA Student Government
FFA Technology Student
Association
FCCLA TCC
ENTRY TO
SCHOOL
All students arriving should enter through the entrance by the
auditorium (drop off); the entrance by the art room/cafeteria (bus
riders/drivers parking in rear); or the entrance by the new gym
(drivers/passengers). All students should immediately enter the
building. Students may not leave campus after arrival.
After 7:40 a.m. all outside doors will be locked with the exception of the main entrance to the building. All visitors (and students arriving after this time) must use the main entrance.
VISITORS POLICY
All visitors to school must report to
the main office. Visiting privileges are
restricted and must not interfere with the educational process. No one but enrolled students should attend
classes. Do not bring friends or
relatives regardless of age to school.
GENERAL FEES, TEXTBOOK RENTAL, ATHLETIC FEES
Collection
of fees became necessary when the State cut the amount of funds given to the
schools for instructional materials.
Fees collected are used for materials on the copy machine, film rentals,
reference books, equipment repair/replacement, and special classroom
supplies. Fees are $35 plus a $15.00
Technology fee for most students; $18 plus an $8.00 Technology fee for
Vocational/Technical School students. Certain classes may have additional fees
for materials specific to that course. (Refer to the chart below)
Students
are issued an agenda book to be used during the school year for assignments and
a hall pass. Lost, damaged or stolen
agendas will be replaced one time only at a cost of $10.00.
The
state does not provide textbooks for students.
It is necessary for schools to collect a non-refundable rental fee for
books used in each class. For a
semester course, the fee is $8. For a
quarter course the fee is $4. Students will be required to pay for lost or
damaged books.
Students
who participate in an athletic, cheerleading or dance team program are required
to pay a fee of $35.00. This fee is
payable before the first practice is held.
Students
who participate on the Academic Team and the Speech and Forensics Team will be
assessed a $25.00 membership fee which does not include the cost of a
uniform/shirt.
The following
is a listing of approved fees by the Board of Education for the 2008-2009
school year:
BOONE
COUNTY SCHOOLS
Student
Fees 2008-2009
Grades
9-12
|
Fee |
Amount |
Reduced Amount |
|
General |
$35.00 |
$12.00 |
|
Academic Team |
25.00 |
8.00 |
|
Agri/Floral Design |
10.00 |
3.00 |
|
Art |
15.00 |
5.00 |
|
|
Students
provide portfolio |
Students
provide portfolio |
|
Accounting |
Cost of
Practice Sets/Workbooks |
Cost of
Practice Sets/Workbooks |
|
Athletics |
35.00 |
12.00 |
|
Band Instrument Rental |
12.00 per sem |
4.00 per sem |
|
Cheerleading or Dance Team |
35.00 plus
uniform |
20.00 plus
uniform |
|
Credit Recovery |
25.00 per
course |
8.00 per
course |
|
F&CS (Foods) |
12.00 |
4.00 |
|
F&CS (Clothing) |
Actual cost
of project |
Actual cost
of project |
|
Half-day Voc’l |
18.00 |
5.00 |
|
Marching Band |
600.00 |
200.00 |
|
Parking Sticker - School fees must be paid before purchase |
15.00 |
15.00 |
|
Science |
15.00 |
5.00 |
|
Social Studies (Currents Events) |
11.00 |
11.00 |
|
Speech/Forensics |
25.00 |
8.00 |
|
Summer School |
200.00
(max) 6 weeks ˝ days |
60.00 (max)
6 wks ˝ days |
|
Technology |
15.00 |
5.00 |
|
Textbook Rental |
8.00 per
class |
3.00 per
class |
All fees listed are the maximum amount that can be charged by the school
and will be utilized for students this school year.
Students may be requested to pay the cost of a field trip (the admission
price and transportation fees).
GUIDANCE
The goal of the
Guidance Department is to act as a resource for students, parents and teachers
to eliminate barriers and maximize student potential. Students may see a counselor by making an
appointment in the Guidance Office, located next to Room 132. Our counselors are Mr. Ford and Mr. Reeves, who can both provide career,
academic, college and personal counseling.
Mr. Ford All students, last names A-K Extension
4411 joel.ford@boone.kyschools.us
Mr. Reeves All
students, last names L-Z Extension 4410 chris.reeves@boone.kyschools.us
We strongly
feel that parent contact and support are essential to assure student
progress. Parents are welcome to contact
the Guidance Office with questions or concerns.
We are committed to returning all phone calls and emails in a timely
manner.
The Guidance
Office provides numerous resources and hosts several events throughout the year
to help students prepare for post-secondary success. The following is a rough calendar of major
events:
September:
Classroom guidance with all seniors, ACT available in
October:
ACT at CHS, PSAT at CHS, Senior Parent Night, Governor’s Scholars
information meeting for students, college applications, dual enrollment
applications for spring semester
November:
Junior Parent Night, college applications
December:
ACT at CHS (last one for seniors before scholarship deadlines)
January:
Senior Parent Financial Aid Night, many scholarship deadlines begin, GSP
applications due
February:
ACT at CHS, PLANning for Success Night (10th
grade parents and students)
March: ACT for all juniors
at CHS (no charge)
April: ACT at CHS, AP
registration, dual enrollment applications for fall semester, GSP winners
announced
May: KCCT Testing, AP
Testing, Senior Awards Night, Graduation
June: ACT at CHS, Final
transcript to all colleges, KEES information reported automatically
All months:
Scholarship Update published, Senior Newsletter, College visits,
Guidance website kept current: http://w3.iac.net/~connerhs/guidance.htm
COMMUNICATION
WITH COLLEGES
Most local and state
colleges will be visiting Conner High School throughout the year. These visits are conducted both through the
lunch set-up format and small group settings.
Students may sign up in the guidance office for the small group
meetings. Students are able to get
information, ask questions, and meet their admissions representatives (who will
be the same people reviewing their applications later).
See the “Post
Secondary Visitation” section of your student handbook for attendance
procedures for taking visits to colleges.
All students are encouraged to use Educational Enhancement Days to visit
colleges as they begin their decision making process.
POST
SECONDARY VISITATION
Seniors
are permitted two days per year to visit a post secondary institution. Seniors must follow the pre-arranged
procedures and provide verification of visit their return to make up missed
work. The absences will not count toward the three absences per quarter
but will count against the student’s attendance.
Conner students have received many scholarships, grants, and awards from colleges and private organizations. Many awards and scholarships are received on the basis of scholarship, citizenship, and service to the school. The Honor Roll is maintained in recognition of exceptional academic performance after each quarter.
School
organizations, the teachers, and the community join in a cooperative effort to
give the deserved recognition to outstanding accomplishment related to
schoolwork.
Students
have participated in the Governor's Scholars Program, the Academic Challenge,
Mock Trial Competition, Kentucky-Indiana Academic All Stars, Foreign Language
Festival, FBLA, and FFA competition.
Academic
awards are presented to students in the ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades in an
evening program. Awards Night for Seniors is held as part of the graduation events.
Athletic
awards programs are held at the conclusion of each sports season for the
purpose of presentation and recognition of participation and outstanding
performance.
There
are four nine-week grading periods during the school year. The 2008 - 2009 school year
will be divided as follows:
Aug. 15 - Oct. 16 First Grading Period
Oct. 17 - Dec. 19 Second Grading Period
Dec. 25 - Mar. 11 Third Grading Period
Mar.
12 - May 26 Fourth
Grading Period
The
grading periods may be changed due to snow days, changes to the school year
calendar or emergency situations.
A 95 - 100 C 79 - 85
A- 94 C- 78
B+ 93 D+ 77
B 88 - 92 D 71
- 76
B- 87 D- 70
C+ 86